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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag Of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

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• I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The Senate briefly convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. On motion by Senator Fattman, the rules were suspended to allow immediate consideration, and the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading without objection. The chamber then considered and adopted an order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and directing the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar. After that order was approved, the Senate voted to adjourn.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and observed a moment of silent tribute at the request of Mr. Beale of Boston in memory of Margaret Pegg Han Rooney of South Boston, who died on January 9, 2025. The tribute noted her long service in the State House Information Technology Department and her volunteer work with several community organizations, as well as her family background and survivors. Mr. Mariano of Quincy offered an order setting the House’s next meeting for Tuesday at 11 a.m. The order was read by the clerk and adopted by voice vote. Mr. Wong of Saugus then moved that the House adjourn. The motion was approved by voice vote, and the House adjourned to meet Tuesday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized several student-athlete guests. Representatives welcomed the Pembroke High School Boys Indoor Track and Field Team, which recently won the MIAA Division 4 championship, as well as Somerset, Berkley Regional High School’s 2024 field hockey state champions and boys basketball state champions. After the introductions, the House took up a simple procedural order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted by voice vote. The House then voted to adjourn, and the motion carried. The chamber adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of several congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of Ruth Ann Doeck for 40 years of service to the town of Brookline and Aiden Walsh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The main legislative business concerned Senate No. 18, the proposed joint rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House had amended the proposal by replacing the text with House Document No. 2026. Senator O'Connor moved that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and request a committee of conference. The motion was adopted, and the Chair appointed Senators Creem, Lovely, and Fattman to the conference committee. The measure was then sent to the House with the Senate's endorsement. The Senate also adopted an order, offered by Senator O'Connor, to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The chamber then voted to adjourn, and the Senate stood adjourned until that time.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and brief recesses between proceedings. The main substantive item was a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of a resolution filed by Representative Walsh of Peabody congratulating Aiden Walsh on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America. Representative Donato moved suspension of the rules, the motion prevailed, and the resolution was adopted. The Chair also welcomed guests seated at the rostrum on behalf of Representative Marjorie Decker of Cambridge. Representative Mariano of Quincy then offered an order setting the House’s next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., which was adopted. Finally, motions were made to adjourn, and the House agreed to adjourn. The chamber stood adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• . >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The Senate convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up a House bill out of order. The measure, House No. 514, would establish a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Senator Fattman moved to suspend the rules so the bill could be considered immediately, and there was no objection. The Senate then ordered the bill to a third reading by voice vote. No debate or testimony was recorded in the transcript. The chamber also adopted an order to adjourn upon completion of business and to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., with the clerk directed to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• resolution to encourage further economic ties and friendship between the state of Louisiana and the Republic
• resolution to encourage further economic ties and friendship between the state of Louisiana and the Republic

Bills: SR134 , SR135 , SR136 , SR137 , SR140 , SR141 , SR142 , SCR75 , SCR77 , SCR12 , HB75 , HB1199 , HB221 , HCR89 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , HCR58 , HB9 , HB177 , HB181 , HB198 , HB202 , HB223 , HB225 , HB387 , HB398 , HB457 , HB459 , HB540 , HB591 , HB616 , HB766 , HB775 , HB783 , HB797 , HB895 , HB906 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1028 , HB1052 , HB1057 , HB1076 , HB1100 , HB1139 , HB1155 , HB1160 , HB1182 , HB1186 , HB1220 , HB1222 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1228 , HB1231 , HB1245 , HB1256 , SCR3 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB426 , SB435 , SB487 , SB488 , SB523 , SB56 , SB163 , SB341 , SB504 , SB322 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HCR41 , HB363 , HB368 , HB377 , HB380 , HB386 , HB392 , HB431 , HB441 , HB559 , HB664 , HB685 , HB715 , HB741 , HB822 , HB856 , HB908 , HB980 , HB990 , HB999 , HB1010 , HB1243 , HB54 , HB137 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB321 , HB396 , HB512 , HB552 , HB578 , HB638 , HB663 , HB708 , HB717 , HB718 , HB1009 , HB1082 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1198 , HB1246 , HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB259 , HB267 , HB288 , HB308 , HB403 , HB405 , HB414 , HB417 , HB478 , HB546 , HB548 , HB555 , HB557 , HB609 , HB670 , HB672 , HB740 , HB779 , HB786 , HB796 , HB812 , HB848 , HB915 , HB917 , HB921 , HB930 , HB933 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1129 , HB1154 , HB1166 , HB1187 , HB1195 , HB1230 , HB316 , HB511 , HB799 , HB1039 , HB12 , HB66 , HB145 , HB167 , HB196 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB256 , HB291 , HB326 , HB352 , HB401 , HB430 , HB433 , HB434 , HB448 , HB456 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1038 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB17 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB211 , HB226 , HB271 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB750 , HB759 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1036 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB441 , SB449 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB149

Summary: The Senate met with 23 members present, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then took up a long calendar of resolutions and House bills. Early action included adopting numerous Senate resolutions, such as studies on the Upper Pontchartrain Basin, economic development boards, remote notarization, retirement system investments in China, and several commendations. The chamber also concurred in House Concurrent Resolutions on the Louisiana Maneuvers museum/trail study, roundabout education, plumbing code review, and economic ties with Taiwan, with most of these adopted unanimously or near-unanimously. A special recognition was also held for 2025-26 Teachers of the Year from Senate District 15. On the bill calendar, the Senate advanced a wide range of measures. Several bills dealt with education, public safety, and local government, including allowing virtual school students to participate in school activities, requiring mayoral training, updating rules for justice of the peace jurisdiction, and increasing penalties or fees in certain local matters. Other measures addressed health and human services, such as suicide prevention signage and 988 hotline placement on school IDs, Medicaid and provider payment rules, medical records fees for veterans, mental health protective custody procedures, and housing support for trafficking survivors. The chamber also passed bills on insurance, insurance-related venue rules, prompt payment to contractors, hazardous waste cleanup funding, and motor vehicle insurance requirements for out-of-state vehicles. The Senate also approved several criminal justice and public safety measures, including school threat penalties, autopsy photographs as evidence, impaired driving-related provisions, and restrictions on cell-cultured food products and labeling. Additional bills covered economic development and business regulation, such as wood pellet and brick manufacturing incentives, digital asset custody, CPA licensure pathways, and licensing for motor vehicle/recreational product dealers. Most bills were passed by wide margins, though a few drew notable opposition, including the constitutional and policy measures on gender/sex terminology, child custody arbitration, and the out-of-state vehicle insurance bill. Many bills were amended on the floor before final passage, and motions to reconsider were routinely laid on the table.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• New York State is the home of the largest Dominican community outside of the Dominican Republic, with
• NEW YORK STATE IS THE HOME OF THE LARGEST DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WITH

Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”

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• fathers firmly believed in the value and importance of public education to the preservation of our republic
• education should be the education of our youth and the science of government, arguing that in our republic
• incidentally does through the focus on these fundamental principles that affirms their equality in our republic

Committee: Senate Education

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• The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it
• Speaker, few lives so clearly embody the entwined histories of two great republics. [00:57:55.000] ..
• .embody the entwined histories of two great republics.

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• differences after all kinds of discussion. ...and testimonies and voted for the children of Texas and the Republic
• fact that when we speak about ethnic studies, we often speak about the things that unite us as a republic
• These are cultural values that undergird the republic, that undergird our sense of who we are as Americans

Bills: HB178 , HB178 , HB1551 , HB1939 , HB2040 , HB2354 , HB2674 , HB3029 , HB3460 , HB3631 , HB3662 , HB5201 , HB5381

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• The pledge of the United States of America: and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under
• That's what a republic is. But some people want that to not be the case.
• we take a beating that really goes counter to the Republican, and I think we should preserve the Republic

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.