Transcript Highlights:

• badge number and uh short of uh a badge number and uh short of uh a pandemic<05:41:22.958> situation
• <05:59:04.878> It's Their badge for the public to see.
• Badge numbers, are they public information? Does anybody know that?
• Badge numbers, are they answer to. Badge numbers, are they public<06:10:02.558> information?
• badge with their badge number so that they can be identified as legal law enforcement agents.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He had fake badges and fake uniforms.
• Maybe they're not wearing a badge or carrying a gun, but they serve nonetheless.
• His dad in Chicago was one of the real reserve officers given a badge back in the 1950s.
• We're trying to clean up and protect the badge.
• So, this is an effort just to clean this up, reprofessionalize, clean up the badge, and protect the badge

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• "We're really grateful that y'all brought revenue in because revenue are our guns and badges for the
• "We're really grateful that y'all brought revenue in because revenue are our guns and badges for the
• We're really grateful that y'all brought revenue in because revenue are our guns and badges for the cannabis
• We're really grateful that y'all brought revenue in because revenue are our guns and badges for the cannabis
• We're really grateful that y'all brought revenue in because revenue are our guns and badges for the cannabis

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 409, 28 January, 2026; 10:30 A.M., 925, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from the Nursing Home Administrator Board, whose executive director explained the board’s role in licensing nursing home administrators, the AIT internship pathway, reciprocity, board composition, meeting schedule, and staffing. Members then shifted to an ice-storm-related discussion about nursing home emergency preparedness. Legislators asked whether any facilities lacked power, generators, or water, and urged clearer communication protocols so facilities would report problems directly through the Department of Health and emergency channels rather than through scattered calls to legislators. The board said facilities generally communicate with the Department of Health, that emergency contact information had been distributed before the storm, and that every facility has some form of generator, though not all can power the whole facility. The board also presented a small budget request, including modest salary increases for its two employees and a cloud-migration cost tied to House Bill 1491, with the understanding that statewide funding for that requirement might be handled separately. The discussion then moved to the Department of Health’s budget and operations. Agency leadership said the department has spent the last three years improving county health department efficiency, reducing overhead, and adjusting fees to eliminate program deficits, which has reduced spending by about $10 million and would shift roughly $8 million in general funds away from deficits. The department requested level funding overall, citing inflationary pressures and the possibility of another federal shutdown, but said it could absorb the impact for another year. Members discussed the public health trust created in a prior session, the need to rebuild county health departments, maternal and fetal care initiatives, and the importance of maintaining the $2.9 million in public health program support that has helped expand services such as obesity management, OB care, and home visitation for high-risk mothers and babies. Oversight and compliance issues were also reviewed. Legislators asked about prior problems with grants and sex education funding, and department officials said they had tightened oversight, adopted OpenGov for compliance, and corrected earlier violations so the programs are now in full compliance. They said the agency had improved accountability for both state and federal funds and that transparency remained a priority. The department also highlighted the cannabis program, saying it is now profitable, generating about $9 million in net revenue last year and about $12.5 million this year, with projections of $40 million to $50 million annually as it matures. Officials said they are asking for seed money for the public health trust from cannabis revenue so private-sector donations can be leveraged for long-term public health support. They described enforcement actions including fines, suspensions, license revocations, plant destruction, and referrals to law enforcement, the attorney general, and licensure boards for serious violations. The meeting ended with general support from legislators for the department’s work and acknowledgment of improved health outcomes, including Mississippi moving from 49th to 48th in overall health outcomes.

Transcript Highlights:

• It looked like a representative's badge. That's all. It did. All right.
• >> It looked like a representative's badge.
• I realize I have a badge here that may be who I am.
• know, for the other badge that we get.
• <01:54:53.760> um other badge that we get. um other badge that we get. um that<01:54:56.400

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you have that Someplace in a, you know, we did badges and then we did name IDs and all that stuff.
• The badges don't cost Anything, we'll run those through the region so that there's no cost in that.
• what's coming in in May and June on every micro-credential page at the bottom when it says 'claim your badge
• ' or 'look at the badge', there'll be that career coach plugin and that API at the bottom that will show

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• one of these 16 stained glass windows here across the Capitol, as we recognize that you don't need a badge
• don't<00:43:33.400> need<00:43:34.400> an<00:43:34.520> a<00:43:34.600> badge
• /c><00:43:36.040> be<00:43:36.400> a<00:43:36.520> leader you don't need an a badge
• to be a leader you don't need an a badge to be a leader in<00:43:37.880> this<00:43:38.160>

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received a series of committee reports advancing several House bills and one Senate bill, including measures from Education, Local Government and Housing, Judiciary, Health and Human Services, Transportation and Energy, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Among the reported actions, Senate Bill 99 was postponed indefinitely, House Bill 1051 was referred to Appropriations, and multiple bills were sent to the Committee of the Whole, some with recommendations for the consent calendar. During floor action, the Senate adopted House Bill 1090 on second reading, concerning teacher licensing requirements, and later adopted House Bill 1232 on second reading after a Judiciary Committee amendment. HB 1232 prohibits certain monetary assessments against juveniles in the justice system; supporters said the bill is intended to stop juveniles from being charged restitution or similar fees that do not aid rehabilitation or public safety. The chamber also laid over Senate Bill 63, Senate Bill 134, and the balance of the calendar to later dates, and adopted the Committee of the Whole reports by 33-0 votes with two excused. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 1021, which supports Colorado farmers markets by encouraging the Department of Agriculture to work with the Farmers Market Association and expand access, especially in rural communities. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Purple Day/Epilepsy Awareness Day and honored the Abeyta family and others affected by SUDEP, as well as Mile High United Way and its founder Francis Wisebart Jacobs. A message from the Governor announced approval of Senate Bill 1, and the President signed several bills and resolutions. The Senate then announced committee meetings and adjourned until Friday, March 27, 2026.

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• and it creates a special license plate for infantry soldiers who earn the Master Combat Infantryman Badge
• been recognized by the Army, and it's for people who have been awarded both the Combat Infantryman Badge
• and the Expert Infantryman Badge.

Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.

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• if concerns probably aren't raised to their level, then it's not like they're out there with their badge
• Then it's not like they're out there with their badge going to every farm, looking for folks to see who's
• Other than, like you say, nobody's out for the badge policing, can they continue that practice?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on House/Senate Bill 2129 met to resolve the House amendment to the Senate-passed bill, which concerns exemptions related to veterinary practice. The main dispute centered on the House language adding terms such as “specialized or holistic trade” and expanding exemptions to include acupuncture/acupressure and non-veterinary dentistry, while the Senate preferred a narrower, more definitive list of exempt activities. Senators and House members discussed whether the word “includes” made the exemption open-ended, and whether equine dentistry should be treated as veterinary medicine or allowed as a separate practice. Testimony from Dr. Sarah Lyons of the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and veterinarian Troy Dutton emphasized that dentistry, including equine dentistry, is generally considered the practice of veterinary medicine and can involve invasive procedures and animal safety risks. They argued the House amendment lacked educational or licensing requirements and could allow untrained individuals to perform procedures such as dentistry or acupuncture. House members raised concerns about rural access, shortages of veterinarians, and the practical reality that some horse owners and equine practitioners currently perform float work and similar services. After extended discussion, the committee did not reach agreement. Members noted that the House amendment language differed from the Senate version on the key exemption provisions, and that further review of proposed alternative language would be needed. A motion was made and approved by roll call that the committee was unable to agree at this time and would schedule another meeting. The meeting was then adjourned pending rescheduling.

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• It requires that an officer shall be clearly identified by the officer's name or unique radio or badge
• by the officer's name or unique<00:08:13.199> radio<00:08:13.599> or<00:08:13.840> badge
• c><00:08:14.160> number<00:08:14.479> and<00:08:14.639> their unique radio or badge
• number and their unique radio or badge number and their agency. agency. agency.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So the requester represents a political committee that's formed by a police. the badge logo of the police
• they accessed it, if it's sort of they got like a PNG, they got like a file that was this thing, the badge
• But if not, then it's okay to have something that kind of resembles the city badge, but it's not the
• city badge if you're a PAC that's representing a police department.

Transcript Highlights:

• There is a hesitancy to start making our high school diplomas look like Boy Scout badges and Girl Scout
• There is a hesitancy to start making our high school diplomas look like Boy Scout badges and Girl Scout
• There is a hesitancy to start making our high school diplomas look like Boy Scout badges and Girl Scout
• c><00:57:08.840> and<00:57:09.000> Girl<00:57:09.160> Scout<00:57:09.400> badges
• , Boy Scout badges and Girl Scout badges, Boy Scout badges and Girl Scout badges, where<00:57:09.920

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

Summary: The committee first approved the previous day’s minutes, then took up House File 3776, as amended by the A2 amendment, which clarified how the bill would apply to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The bill’s author argued that Minnesota should address screen time for preschool and kindergarten students, saying current law is too broad, that young children are especially vulnerable to developmental and attention harms from screens, and that parents and teachers should have more control over device use. The bill was laid over after discussion. Testimony on HF 3776 was split. Amanda Faye of Minnetonka Public Schools opposed the bill as drafted, saying it would conflict with existing academic standards, READ Act screening requirements, accessibility tools, and local control, and would force districts back to paper-based screening. Katherine Myers of Live More Screen Less supported the bill, citing concerns about early childhood screen exposure and arguing that screen-free time supports child development. Members raised concerns about local control, parental rights, and how to protect students who need devices for accommodations; the author and nonpartisan staff noted that schools can already adopt cell phone policies, but exceptions may be needed for certain students and uses. After laying over HF 3776, the committee began House File 3557. Representative Craft introduced the bill as a voluntary program to promote practical science education and workforce development tied to climate literacy, including a proposed Minnesota Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students. The bill was only introduced before the transcript ended, with no vote or final action recorded on HF 3557.

Transcript Highlights:

• This program will allow these students to earn badges that designate that they have acquired specific
• Students will earn badges that designate that they have acquired specific job skills and behaviors that
• The department will report on the program, the badges earned, and post-graduation employment performance
• instructional staff members, will be specialized in exceptional student education to validate those badges

Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. CS for CS for CS SB 138, Trenton’s Law, would broaden DUI and boating-under-the-influence laws to cover any impairing substance, increase penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing, allow blood warrants in misdemeanor DUI/BUI cases, enhance penalties for DUI with death or vehicular homicide involving prior convictions, and authorize DUI diversion programs. Supporters included law enforcement and prosecutors, who said the bill addresses gaps involving over-the-counter drugs and refusal cases; the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about the breadth of the “any impairing substance” language and record consequences for first refusals. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 400, which removes the repeal date from Florida’s Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children, and CS for SB 102, which creates a workforce credentialing program for exceptional student education students, especially those with autism, to earn badges for job skills and safety-related competencies. SB 102 drew questions about fiscal impact and teacher training, with supporters emphasizing workforce readiness and parent involvement while some members raised concerns about costs and implementation. SB 130, which updates compensation for wrongfully incarcerated people found factually innocent, was also reported favorably after supporters argued Florida’s current law is too restrictive and too few exonerees have been compensated. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 296, which repeals the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and returns the decision to local districts, while requiring districts to document their analysis of sleep, safety, transportation, and other impacts. An amendment added a reporting requirement to show how districts considered later start times and any unintended consequences. The bill drew broad support from school officials and education groups, with members noting transportation and extracurricular challenges. Finally, SB 234, dealing with criminal offenses against law enforcement officers, was reported favorably after debate over whether the bill should retain “good faith” language and how it would affect defenses and officer accountability. The committee also passed CS for SB 274, designating a portion of International Drive as Harris Rosen Way and adding a memorial designation for the late Senator Geraldine Thompson near the Wells Built Museum; members praised both honorees and the bill was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after recording one member’s request to be shown voting yes on the first bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• interpretation that I've heard from the Secretary of State's office about you wearing your legislative badge
• 45.440> wearing<01:01:45.960> your<01:01:46.359> legislative<01:01:47.240> badge
• about you wearing your legislative badge about you wearing your legislative badge since<01:01:48.520
• > pretty<01:02:17.680> small<01:02:17.960> so<01:02:18.160> most on my badge
• is pretty small so most on my badge is pretty small so most people<01:02:18.720> who<01:02:19.520

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• House Bill 234 requires acting electoral board members to wear standardized identification badges on
• We're dropping a fine from $1,000 to $250 for those people who are not wearing their badges on election
• We shouldn't be fining them for not wearing a badge. I urge a vote no on this amendment.
• We're dropping a fine from $1,000 to $250 for those people who are not wearing their badges on election
• We shouldn't be fining them for not wearing a badge. I urge a vote no on this amendment.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The program will allow these students to earn badges that designate that the students have acquired specific
• The department will report on the program, on the badges earned by students, and on post-graduation employment
• We need to make sure that they have the training and the protections of that badge so that employers
• And this will enable those students to get that badge and then be able to go out into the workforce.
• We need money to be able to train these teachers to validate these badges.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Early measures included SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to designate certain roads for UTV use under safety restrictions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education would create a workforce credential and badge program for students with autism spectrum disorder or modified curricula, and passed 36-0 after discussion of workforce access and district costs. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults would allow alternative service of process through the same app used by scammers, and passed 37-0. SB 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration would extend filing deadlines and remove restrictive bars to compensation, and passed 38-0. SB 158 would eliminate cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan, and passed 38-0 after testimony about early detection and access to follow-up care. The most extensive debate came on SB 234, which would revise laws on resisting law enforcement and add a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Supporters argued it was needed after the killing of Officer Jason Raynor and to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified; opponents raised concerns about removing “good faith” language, potential impacts on Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and the severity of the mandatory sentence. An amendment to restore “in good faith” failed, and after further debate the sponsor temporarily postponed the bill. The Senate then passed SB 262 on technical trust-code changes by a 36-0 vote, and later recognized Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Additional bills passed with broad support. SB 274 designated portions of Orlando roadways as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way, honoring philanthropist Harris Rosen and the late Senator Geraldine Thompson; it passed 38-0 and drew a motion for co-sponsorship. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and shifted the issue to local districts after reporting requirements, passing 38-0. SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida and passed after remarks about the Holocaust memorial and the need to confront antisemitism. Throughout the session, senators frequently framed their votes in terms of public safety, education, access to care, civil justice, and commemorating community leaders and historical events.

Transcript Highlights:

• But masked men in unmarked cars with no badges and no IDs approaching homes, taking children, taking
• 49.680> no But masked men in unmarked cars with no But masked men in unmarked cars with no badges
• > no<00:12:51.040> IDs<00:12:52.160> approaching<00:12:52.720> homes, badges
• and no IDs approaching homes, badges and no IDs approaching homes, taking<00:12:53.760> children,
• substantial changes into the identification of police officers and how they should be able to have ID and badge

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, approval of the prior journal, adoption of standing committee reports, second readings of House Files 3131, 3241, and 3436, and first readings of House Files 3814 through 3922. The chamber also referred House Resolution 6, calling for the impeachment of Governor Tim Walz, and House Resolution 7, calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The main floor debate centered on House File 3412, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, including local, state, and federal agents, with stated exceptions. Representative Long moved to suspend the rules so the bill could be recalled from committee and brought to final passage. Supporters, led by Representative Finke, argued that masked, unidentified officers undermine public trust, intimidate communities, and should not be allowed to operate anonymously; they framed the bill as a public safety and transparency measure. Opponents, including Representative Noatne, said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and could interfere with legitimate law enforcement needs, urging a no vote. Other members spoke at length on both sides. Supporters described recent incidents involving masked federal agents, family separations, and fear in communities, arguing that Minnesota should require identification and accountability for anyone enforcing the law. Opponents emphasized the professionalism of peace officers, the need for masks in some situations, and the importance of not stripping humanity from law enforcement. Representative Pinto also supported the motion, saying transparency and accountability are essential and that masked officers resemble “secret police.” The transcript does not include the final roll-call result or final disposition of the motion/bill.

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• Badge, and if you don't have it, even though you've been working for the last 36 hours doing great things
• If they don't have the magic, I don't know if they're going to get a badge or get something that's visible
• it's my private property and I have volunteers coming in, I don't necessarily want them to have a badge
• The difficulty of setting up an emergency response, but having a welcoming center and giving a badge
• Are there going to be enough people to qualify individuals to be badged and undergo a background check

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• In short, Senators, President Trump is asking for more badges or detention beds and is laser-focused
• Out with alien issues, the state is saying if you wear a badge you are now absolutely 100 percent?
• While we are talking about beds, bad guys and badges, are we contemplating The 67 public and private
• We need more badges to support federal immigration enforcement.
• That is where he got that bills, badges, and bad guys.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

Transcript Highlights:

• So, looking at workday or badge swipes, it's the responsibility of agencies to work with their employees
• Utilize a badge utilization.
• We did use badge swipe data for agencies that had it.

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In short, senators, President Trump is asking for more badges, more detention beds, and laser focus on
• While we're talking about beds, bad guys, and badges, are we contemplating any of the 67 public and some
• We need more badges to support federal immigration enforcement.
• And that's where you got that beds, badges, and bad guys, right?
• We've done that with the resources, badges.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar. The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement. A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.