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• We are now back in session.
• I'll close the executive session on House Bill 713.
• I'm sorry, I will now close the executive session on HB 300 and open up the executive session on HB 375
• I'm sorry, I will now close the executive session on HB 300 and open up the executive session on HB 375
• At this point, I'd like to close the executive session on HB 578.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session on several House bills and first took up HB 181, which would have made the state responsible for maintaining Opticon systems for fire and emergency on state roads. Members noted that a system already exists and that towns are generally responsible for maintenance once they choose a system, so the committee voted ITL/OTL-style recommendation by a unanimous 18-0 roll call and discussed placing it on the consent calendar. The committee then considered HB 7113, concerning mile markers along Route 112/Kancamagus Highway. Supporters argued the markers would improve safety and help locate stranded motorists in a rural area with poor cell service, while another member noted the bill’s language should be clarified to refer specifically to the Kancamagus and to DOT’s usual 0.2-mile spacing. The committee voted 18-0 to recommend OTP with a fiscal note, and because it was a money bill it would not go on the consent calendar. HB 300, directing DOT to seek proposals on the Conway Branch rail line and creating a rail study committee, was recommended ITL after members said the issue had already been studied and the corridor had already been designated for rail trail; that vote was unanimous and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. HB 375, allowing municipalities to designate sections of state and local highways for all-terrain vehicles, was also recommended ITL. Members said there is already a process for towns to authorize such use and expressed concern about a blanket approach and possible local conflicts; the motion passed unanimously and was sent to the consent calendar. HB 578, relating to a sound barrier along the F.E. Everett Turnpike, drew more discussion: some members said the project should go through the 10-year plan and environmental review process, while others cited local impacts and the need for some barrier or privacy protection. The committee ultimately voted 16-2 to recommend ITL, and it was not placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee took up HB 561, concerning transfer of state-owned real property to municipalities. Members voted to retain the bill, with supporters saying they wanted more information, including a site visit to Merrimack’s Continental Boulevard and further discussion of how state roads are handled in other towns. The retain motion passed unanimously 18-0, and members noted that retained bills do not go on a calendar. The chair then announced the committee’s next full meeting would be on February 24 at 10:30 a.m., with a briefing on the capital budget process and a meeting with the Secretary of the Treasury.

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• The community college funding model, part of the historic House Bill 8 legislation last session, has
• It was established by statute in the 84th legislative session. It was a bill by Representative.
• And I look forward to this session to actually address that. So thank you, Chairman.
• What can I get out of this session? I'll worry about the next one when it comes up.
• So while I appreciate the legislation that was looked at last session, to your point, Representative

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I move Senate Joint Resolution 005 and ask that it be read at length. Mr.
• Schoffler, please read SJR 26005 at length.
• read at length. read at length.
• Schoffler, please read SJ26005 at<00:21:48.240> length.
• Whereas 4 is America's at length.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 23, 2026 journal, and then took up two resolutions. HJR 26-103, recognizing National Blood Donor Month, was adopted unanimously, 34-0, with the current roll call added as co-sponsors. SJR 26-005, designating Monday, January 26, 2026 as Colorado 4-H Day, was also adopted unanimously, 34-0, and the morning roll call was added as co-sponsors. Most of the meeting centered on SJR 26-005 and a large 4-H presence in the galleries and on the floor. Senators and guests gave extended remarks about 4-H’s role in youth development, agriculture, leadership, and hands-on learning, with several members sharing personal 4-H experiences and welcoming students from across Colorado. The resolution text highlighted 4-H’s statewide reach and its partnership with Colorado State University Extension. After the resolution, senators made announcements about upcoming Bible study, Smart Act hearings, a State Farm breakfast, and Joint Budget Committee presentations. The latter part of the meeting shifted to personal privilege remarks on immigration enforcement, protests, law enforcement, due process, and public safety, with sharply differing views expressed about ICE, CBP, and recent incidents in Minnesota. No further legislative votes or actions were taken after the resolutions.

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• So at this time, I'd ask that the resolution be read at length, please.
• Sessions, Mr. Shelnutt, Mr. Singleton, Mr. Smitherman, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Stutts, Mr.
• House Joint Resolution number 210 by Representative Leverne regarding the joint session.
• Oh, we were making a joke earlier about somebody who was going to call for it to be read at length, and

Bills: SJR 39, SB 22, SB 30, SB 33, SB 34, SB 37, SB 75, SB 209, SB 310, SB 505, SB 552, SB 618, SB 626, SB 636, SB 732, SB 747, SB 762, SB 769, SB 819, SB 825, SB 870, SB 926, SB 964, SB 1030, SB 1080, SB 1099, SB 1124, SB 1177, SB 1208, SB 1233, SB 1314, SB 1325, SB 1333, SB 1405, SB 1455, SB 1506, SB 1524, SB 1541, SB 1577, SB 1579, SB 1596, SB 1646, SB 1667, SB 1727, SB 1750, SB 1758, SB 1760, SB 1791, SB 1804, SB 1806, SB 1869, SB 1923, SB 1927, SB 1951, SB 1960, SB 1962, SB 2023, SB 2024, SB 2056, SB 2078, SB 2122, SB 2129, SB 2180, SB 2183, SB 2185, SB 2207, SB 2252, SB 2361, SB 2365, SB 2368, SB 2405, SB 2411, SB 2420, SB 2425, SB 2569, SB 2717, SJR 36, SJR 50, SJR 39, SJR 63, SJR 68, SCR 12, SCR 39, SCR 38, SCR 37, SCR 42, SCR 29, SB 762, SB 1596, SB 62, SB 666, SB 847, SB 284, SB 854, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 1539, SB 1505, SB 583, SB 957, SB 1502, SB 507, SB 1026, SB 1349, SB 1433, SB 1434, SB 310, SB 505, SB 264, SB 1364, SB 1376, SB 1585, SB 1772, SB 2016, SB 1163, SB 619, SB 1122, SB 1877, SB 732, SB 731, SB 397, SB 508, SB 1333, SB 1436, SB 964, SB 287, SB 2143, SB 261, SB 1247, SB 1882, SB 618, SB 393, SB 2243, SB 2226, SB 1919, SB 1791, SB 22, SB 651, SB 1080, SB 826, SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 2237, SB 1257, SB 2034, SB 1522, SB 1151, SB 596, SB 1191, SB 226, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 1401, SB 1728, SB 586, SB 529, SB 217, SB 209, SB 1923, SB 1839, SB 387, SB 1874, SB 1872, SB 1873, SB 1921, SB 1883, SB 1620, SB 1838, SB 2024, SB 2429, SB 1999, SB 511, SB 2309, SB 2166, SB 510, SB 33, SB 2420, SB 1860, SB 1541, SB 1314, SB 1398, SB 1869, SB 1750, SB 855, SB 1233, SB 2425, SB 2037, SB 1758, SB 1759, SB 2365, SB 1924, SB 1818, SB 1405, SB 1762, SB 1968, SB 1977, SB 2077, SB 2321, SB 1662, SB 1663, SB 2124, SB 2204, SB 1855, SB 863, SB 37, SB 819, SB 2078, SB 2252, SB 1962, SB 2253, SB 825, SB 1577, SB 1184, SB 2018, SB 2206, SB 1901, SB 1030, SB 2368, SB 1963, SB 1960, SB 1643, SB 1625, SB 1299, SB 841, SB 668, SB 584, SB 231, SB 2411, SB 1085, SB 2431, SB 2231, SB 1490, SB 530, SB 34, SB 1261, SB 552, SB 1099, SB 1646, SB 2180, SB 1804, SB 1937, SB 1936, SB 2569, SB 1372, SB 1208, SB 1124, SB 1506, SB 1806, SB 1868, SB 2361, SB 2314, SB 769, SB 1409, SB 2122, SB 434, SB 1214, SB 1951, SB 2183, SB 2046, SB 1667, SB 1870, SB 1727, SB 2405, SB 2127, SB 1975, SB 1760, SB 1734, SB 1335, SB 2066, SB 2129, SB 2246, SB 2439, SB 1624, SB 1244, SB 1468, SB 2717, SB 1612, SB 1262, SB 604, SB 2395, SB 2185, SB 1832, SB 1745, SB 1746, SB 2207, SB 2023, SB 1784, SB 1524, SB 626, SB 528, SB 437, SB 269, SB 1137, SB 968, SB 636, SB 747, SB 1325, SB 1789, SB 1455, SB 2056, SB 75, SB 1940, SB 2052, SB 1927, SB 2010, SB 1579, SB 2068, SB 3034, SB 844, SB 1920, SB 1177, SB 1558, SB 1236, SB 1044, SB 926, SB 884, SB 463, SB 331, SB 227, SB 240, SB 517, SB 1200, SB 1410, SB 1626, SB 1845, SB 1863, SB 2216, SB 2681, SB 1717, SB 2053, SB 546, SB 2141, SB 2949, SB 2323, SB 2200, SB 2332, SB 2199, SB 1642, SB 1150, SB 1757, SB 2050, SB 1138, SB 2051, SB 2626, SB 2458, SB 1864, SB 30, SB 2201, SB 1862, SB 1583, SB 1583, SB 1055, SB 2660, SB 1898, SB 2662, SB 2662, SB 2161, SB 2161, SB 2964, SB 2881, SB 1065, SB 1065, SB 801, SB 2743, SB 2533, SB 2533, SB 1413, SB 1413, SB 1, SB 34, SB 310, SB 819, SB 1030, SB 1124, SB 1208, SB 1233, SB 1333, SB 1405, SB 1541, SB 1750, SB 1758, SB 1869, SB 2078, SB 2365, SB 2411, SB 762, SB 33, SB 37, SB 505, SR 402, SR 409, SB 2695, SB 2695

Keywords: constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading

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• I appreciate you working on a Sunday as we try to do important work here before the session ends.
• I would agree, people go to great lengths to spend their life, their quality of life.
• This is a health care session. We can fix a lot of things.
• We don't have a bill like that, and I don't think one's in this session—in the short session—but there
• Chair and Senator Block, I actually carried a bill last session, Senate Bill 57.

Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

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• I chose to use I-75 during almost the entire length all the way from the northern side to the southern
• I don't have any control over the legislative committee process or when special sessions were called
• Also, there's a long history of Florida having special sessions, redistricting sessions, et cetera.
• This legislature is spending $50,000 a day on this special session, and then another one.
• Voters and taxpayers fund this special session.

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

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• We all come together to meet in a session anniversary.
• Unfortunately, this time last year, or last session, excuse me, we were here supporting raising the age
• In session, we are currently attempting to continue to protect our communities and protect our children
• What we have in this session is a series of bills that are incredibly irresponsible.
• Safety Committee for three sessions.

Keywords: gun violence, legislation, public safety, firearm access, community advocacy, testimony, survivors

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding gun violence legislation and the implications of proposed bills aimed at easing access to firearms. Numerous advocates and survivors of gun violence shared their emotional testimonies, expressing concerns about the safety of children and communities in the aftermath of tragic incidents. Notable speakers included representatives and community leaders who condemned the proposals that would allow younger individuals to obtain handguns and reduce restrictions on firearm carry in schools. The meeting concluded with a rallying call for lawmakers to prioritize public safety over the interests of gun lobbying groups.

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• About two or three weeks into session, the Speaker and Chairman called myself, along with six or seven
• We need to find a way for this buyout, if not this session, the next session.
• So this tolling thing went on length of the vehicle.
• It goes by length.
• Because when it gets here, the issue is that we're asking the questions and we're in the session, but

Bills: HB198, HB325, HB488, HB719, HB749, HB755, HB797, HB823, HB1028, HB1194, HB1222

Keywords: Medicaid, reimbursement, ambulatory surgical centers, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, healthcare funding, Louisiana Department of Health, surgical procedures, TOPS-Tech, scholarship, education, eligibility, college credit, dual enrollment, state funding, HB 488, Belle Chasse Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund, Plaquemines Parish

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• About two or three weeks into session, the Speaker and Chairman called myself, along with six or seven
• We need to find a way for this buyout, if not this session, then next session.
• So this tolling thing went on length of the vehicle.
• It goes by length.
• Because when it gets here, the issue is that we’re asking the questions and we’re in the session, but

Summary: The Finance Committee met on May 27, 2026, with six members present and took up a series of House bills, most of them dealing with education funding, criminal justice staffing, transportation, health care access, and economic development. HB 325 was reported favorably after testimony that it would expand TOPS eligibility by allowing dual-enrollment credits to satisfy eligibility criteria and by making part-time students eligible for TOPS Tech, with supporters saying the program has been underused and the change would help working students. HB 719 was amended and reported favorably to increase assistant district attorney positions in various judicial districts; the Louisiana District Attorneys Association said the changes were based on workload data and local input, and members discussed the need to coordinate any expansion with public defender funding. The committee also reported HB 749 favorably, which would move Louisiana’s 529 savings accounts to a more secure online platform after a cyber incident, and HB 1028 favorably, which concerns transportation reimbursement for providers and was described as already subject to appropriation. Several bills focused on food access and local economic development. HB 1222, the Grocery Initiative Act, was reported favorably to let LED use existing grant resources to map food deserts and develop a program, with members noting it could return for funding later if needed. HB 1194 was amended and reported favorably to define food deserts and direct the LSU AgCenter and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to identify and map them, with authors emphasizing it was a study and not a government-run grocery program. HB 755, which would create IDIQ contracting for architects and engineers on smaller state projects, was reported favorably with no fiscal impact. HB 823, a local diversion pilot for Orleans Parish, was also reported favorably after the fiscal note was revised to remove state impact and reflect only local costs. The committee spent substantial time on HB 488, a proposal from Plaquemines Parish to use severance-tax revenue to help buy out a private toll concession on the parish’s bridge. The author and local officials described severe toll burdens, economic harm to local businesses, and what they called an unfair contract, but members noted the bill was not funded and ultimately deferred it without a motion. HB 797, the Bayou Gold/Louisiana Sound Money Act, was amended to make implementation subject to appropriation and then reported favorably. The committee also took up HB 198, which would raise Medicaid reimbursement for ambulatory surgery centers for certain outpatient procedures; after extensive discussion about fiscal notes, access to care, and potential long-term savings, the bill was amended to narrow its scope and make implementation subject to appropriation, then reported favorably as amended. The meeting ended with the chair noting it would be the committee’s last meeting and asking members to spread the word.

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• That being said, we've talked about this at length at this point in time.
• committees as well as the House Taxation Committees for all the work we've done this past legislative session

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• session has been launched or awarded. session has been launched or awarded. listening<00:04:56.639
• Ahead of the next legislative session, MHC is happy to do a deeper analysis of the grant applications
• Ahead of the next legislative session, MHC is happy to do a deeper analysis of the grant applications
• So in that case it was geographic, race and ethnicity, veteran status, length of time in working with
• So in that case it was geographic, race and ethnicity, veteran status, length of time in working with

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• There are more in that three length.
• little tiny stretch than the full length little tiny stretch than the full length of<01:23:14.080
• <02:06:29.760> So over an entire session. So over an entire session.
• going to start having work sessions going to start having work sessions next<04:42:53.200> Tuesday
• , session, session, >> right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Butler, Senator Coleman, Senator Hovy, Senator Kitchens, Senator Livingston, Senator Price, Senator Sessions
• Senator Price, Senator Sessions, Senator Stewart, Senator Weaver, Senator Williams here, Senator Allen
• deals with an oversized vehicle and otherwise required to be permitted due to its weight, width, length
• Got a motion by Senator Sessions, seconded by Senator Williams. Uh, call the role.
• Senator Sessions, hi. Senator Stewart, hi. Senator Weaver, hi. Senator Williams, hi. Senator Allen.

Bills: SB271, SB295, SB309

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• The House and Senate Finance Committees at the beginning of each session, and then we walk them through
• the end of the session so the Senate<00:15:22.000> will<00:15:22.279> have<00:15:22.839
• Building a long trail along the entire length of the river will cause multi-tier environmental damage
• Building a long trail along the entire length of the river will cause multi-tier environmental damage
• That would be a good thing to have when we get into executive session. Okay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Most of these programs are about three years in length.
• So I know we've, last session and a session before that, talked a lot about mandatory minimums in the
• Prevention education usually uses a multi-session approach, so at least two sessions.
• It would be a couple of sessions. And I believe Red Flag, Green Flag is that two-session approach.
• So when you say sessions, I mean, are we talking like hours or like half-hour each session?

Keywords: 908, all

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• I would love to go into executive session. Would you love to do it, Senator?
• We are in executive session. Senator Murphy, what's your pleasure? executive session. All right.
• Do we have executive session. All right. Do we have a<01:21:00.880> second?
• We are in executive session. All right. We are in executive session.
• The department testified at length. >> Yes. The department testified at length. I agree with that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• that we don't leave this session that we don't leave this session empty-handed.<00:47:47.680>
• I have had listening sessions.
• I have had listening sessions.
• I have had listening sessions. against. I have had listening sessions.
• <01:36:45.440> lengths,<01:36:45.760> and lengths, just just great lengths, and lengths

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• That next session we came into session here, Senate Bill 181 was passed and negated Senate Bill 181 was
• Majority Leader. >> Resolution first day of session.
• at length.
• Schoffler, please read the bill at length.
• It's one that I look forward to having at length next session, but perhaps I'm done for now, um, at least

Keywords: 981, all

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• maximum hose length they have is 2,500<04:14:54.640> ft.
• Resolved that the House now adjourn from the early session, that the business of the late session be
• , that the business of the late session, that the business of the late session<05:39:08.080> be
• And when we come to the exact session, I'll call for a motion.
• , "Dave, when I come to the exact session, "Dave, when I come to the exact session, I'll<05:46:22.720

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• policy, the breadth of the conflict of interest provisions, and the proposed limitation on contract length
• limitation provisions, and the proposed limitation on<00:19:52.880> contract<00:19:53.360> length
• <00:19:54.720> First,<00:19:55.200> the<00:19:55.440> bill on contract length
• First, the bill on contract length.
• an opportunity for the co-chairs to comment before we lay this bill over and head off to our next session

Keywords: 1183, house