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• And the way they do it today, you have two personnel files.
• So whereas the general public could not get those files, if it is in a criminal court, those files would
• and no one would have access to that file.
• All of the information in that file, as well, hasn't left me.
• , that file is not put into that file.

Bills: SB3073, SJR87

Keywords: Texas criminal procedure, magistrate, probable cause, written findings, arrest review, criminal justice, Article 15.17, pretrial release, judicial recordkeeping, court transparency, law enforcement, defendant rights, criminal proceedings, no probable cause, magistrate findings, bail reform, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, public safety, 1185

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• The secretary will read the Senate file numbers.
• Senate File 202 and Senate File 571 are given their second reading.
• <00:05:26.240> numbers<00:05:27.240> Senate<00:05:27.560> file<00:05:27.759>
• numbers Senate file numbers Senate file numbers Senate file numbers Senate file numbers 202<00
• <00:05:31.080> are 202 and 571 one these Senate files are 202 and 571 one these Senate files

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, completed the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and established a quorum. It then received the executive and official communications listed on the agenda, adopted the committee reports except those related to appointments, and laid the appointment reports on the table. Senate Files 202 and 571 were given second reading, and the bills on the introduction calendar received first reading and referral, with Senate File 824 specifically referred to the Committee on Elections. Under motions and resolutions, the chamber approved the author motions as a group. It also approved a motion to withdraw Senate File 222 from the Judiciary Committee and re-refer it to the Housing and Homeless Prevention Committee, with the understanding it would return to Judiciary after that stop. Another approved motion moved Senate File 621 from Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, with agreement from the co-chairs. Senate Resolution 7 was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. During announcements, Senator Jasinski recognized his assistant Dom Ianetti, who was leaving for a new role after three sessions of service. Senator Limmer was excused from the session. On motion by Senator Johnson, the Senate adjourned until Monday, February 3rd at 11 a.m., and the adjournment motion prevailed.

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• Senate File numbers 4401, 334, and 1943. House File numbers 719, 2484, and 2486.
• Conference committee reports on House files. Senate file numbers 4401, 334, and 1943.
• House file number 719, 2484, and 2486. House file number 719, 2484, and 2486.
• And Senate file number 5200. And Senate file number 5200.
• house file say I. house file say I.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up a resolution commemorating Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including the addition of three names to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Honor Roll, and recognizing the service of the state’s more than 10,000 peace officers. The resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber then moved to conference committee reports and calendar actions, including a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the next day. The main substantive item was the conference committee report on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy bill. Supporters said the bill included $3 million for identity verification systems to combat enrollment fraud or “ghost students,” $2.7 million to cover a shortfall in the Fostering Independence grant program for foster youth, and $5,000 for tree replacement at Bemidji State University. They also noted the bill did not address the larger state grant shortfall, which several members described as a structural problem. During debate, supporters emphasized the need to stop enrollment fraud and protect foster students’ access to higher education, while also praising the conference committee process and public deliberations. Opponents criticized the bill for failing to fix the state grant deficit and argued that Minnesota students were not being prioritized. After discussion, the House adopted the conference committee report, gave the bill its third reading, and then repassed House File 4252 as amended by conference by a vote of 101 yeas to 33 nays.

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• Anyone else on Senate file<00:11:08.240> 4561 file 4561 file 4561 as<00:11:10.320> amended?
• Members, we're on Senate File 4171.
• Senate file bill its third reading.
• Senate file bill its third reading.
• And, uh, this is an amendment to my bill, uh, Senate File 4660. The House File added two sections.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of the committee house file of the committee house file 2480<00:33:05.720> uh<00:33:06.600
• I'm here presenting today House File 2148.
• agenda is house file agenda is house file 999<00:59:44.680> uh<00:59:44.799> representative
• We conduct file audits on 10% of closed loans for program compliance and review all closed loan files
• I urge you to support House File 999.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we will have only one bill listed that we'll be acting on today, Senate File 111, which is Select
• So, with that, Senator— going to lay back, uh, Senate File 120, going to lay back, uh, Senate File 120
• testifying for Senate File 111. testifying for Senate File 111.
• Roll call vote for Senate File 111. >> Senator Driskill? >> Aye. >> Senator French?
• Senate file 111 is a due >> Mr. Chairman.

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

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• Second reading of House files. Second reading House File number 1141.
• Second reading House File number 3426. Second reading House File number 4138.
• Second reading House File number 4372. Second reading of Senate files.
• Second reading Senate File number 2971. Second reading Senate File number 4244.
• : Senate File Number 476 and Senate File Number 4807.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, approval of the prior day’s journal, adoption of committee reports, and the first readings of several House and Senate files. The chamber also received Senate File 476, which was referred to Ways and Means, and Senate File 4807, which was sent for comparison with a House file. The Speaker announced members to escort the Governor to the joint convention on April 28. The main floor action was House File 3489, an education bill establishing field trip supervision rules and creating the criminal offense of grooming. Representative Bennett described the bill as a response to survivor testimony and explained that it would prohibit staff from being alone with students in certain circumstances, create felony penalties for grooming, make grooming grounds for educator license discipline, add grooming to mandatory reporting and training, and allow the Department of Education to look back further in investigations. Bennett and several members also noted the bill’s fiscal note, including added investigative staffing and prison costs. During debate, multiple members from both parties voiced support, emphasizing student safety, mandatory reporter training, clearer field trip rules, and better communication with licensing boards. Several members thanked survivor Hannah LaPresto and Detective Chad Clausen for their work and testimony, and some members stressed that grooming is a deliberate process and that the bill is intended to protect children without vilifying educators. Representative Jordan also highlighted prevention through education about consent and grooming. No amendments were offered, and the bill was given its third reading; members repeatedly urged a green vote, though the transcript provided does not include the final roll-call result.

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• last here, last here, um, House File last here, last here, um, House File 1999<00:09:20.800>
• She said they had House File 2781, Representative Pinto, and moved that House File 2781 be placed on
• House File we've got House File 2781,<00:36:06.480> Representative 2781, Representative 2781,
• So, House File 1775 and sorry.
• The first being House File 1316.

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• File item number one, H.R. 14 Gibson. File item number two, S.B. 70 Cerrado.
• File item three, S.B. 227 Grayson. File item number four, S.B. 263 Gonzalez.
• File item five, S.B. 769 Caballero. And file item six, 781 Reyes.
• File item number one, AGR 14 Gibson to be adopted.
• File item File item number four, SB 263, Gonzalez, due pass to appropriations, 7-0, this bill is out.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, the first bill that we will hear is Senate File 3915, Senate File 3915, Wild Rice Water Pesticide
• 4099 and Senate File 3949.
• 4099 and Senate File 3949.
• Just ask for support for um Senate File<00:50:12.880> 3226. File 3226. File 3226.
• Senate File 4560 to State Government. Senate File 4560 to State Government.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate File 1028 is before us.
• file six Senator Ric<00:00:58.440> agenda Ric agenda Ric agenda Senate<00:01:00.399> file<
• yeah<00:01:03.399> I'm Senate file 1028 Senate file yeah I'm Senate file 1028 Senate file
• Senate File 1498 is before us.
• 375<01:25:10.600> that sen file 375 on uh Senate file 375 that sen file 375 on uh Senate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• inappropriately used or falsely filed. inappropriately used or falsely filed.
• that there's a concern and files ano on that there's a concern and files ano on me. someone<01:19:37.600
• to file to file on<02:06:02.880> beh on beh on beh direction<02:06:05.119> and<02:
• <03:09:35.760> the institution wants to still file the institution wants to still file the
• they now have a temporary order filed they now have a temporary order filed against<03:26:31.600

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the pledge, approved the January 30, 2026 journal, and then proceeded out of order for several personal privileges and resolutions. Members welcomed delegates from Poland and noted the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 001, which approves the water project revolving fund eligibility list administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Sponsors explained that the resolution only establishes project eligibility and does not itself set funding amounts. The resolution passed 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next considered Senate Joint Resolution 006, a lengthy measure affirming civil rights and dignity for immigrant Coloradans and calling for transparent, accountable federal immigration enforcement. The resolution urged an end to anonymous enforcement tactics, protection of access to schools, health care, courthouses, and other public spaces, and broader federal immigration reform. Senator Weissman moved a technical amendment correcting a reference from ICE to CBP in one example; the amendment was adopted 32-0. Debate featured personal stories from supporters about immigrant family histories and service, while the Minority Leader said he appreciated the sponsors’ engagement but could not support the resolution as drafted, though he agreed with much of its intent and called for more constructive dialogue. The resolution passed 20-12, and several senators were added as co-sponsors. After the resolutions, the Senate moved into the Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 10, concerning clarification of definitions used in the taxation of agricultural property, was adopted on second reading and reported out favorably. The chamber then began consideration of Senate Bill 4, concerning who may petition a court for an extreme risk protection order, with the sponsor noting two technical amendments had been added to improve the language. The committee report on that bill was adopted, and the bill was moved forward on second reading.

Transcript Highlights:

• want to go ahead and motion Senate files want to go ahead and motion Senate files 2640?
• Up next, we have Senate File 2732, Senator Fate. Senate File 2732, Senator Fate's bill.
• Senate File 2805 and 2733.
• So, um Senate Senate Senate File File File 2805<02:08:02.639> is<02:08:03.360> on<02:08
• Senate File 2894 will be laid over. Thank you very much. And next is Senate File 2893.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:01:49.399> season was the beginning of tax filing season was the beginning of tax filing
• as you can also see so if you are filing as you can also see so if you are filing for<00:04:27.120
• one thing the the tax filing one thing the the tax filing modernization<00:52:39.760> account
• here as well so Senate file here as well so Senate file 249<00:55:04.200> um<00:55:05.200
• testify on this bill today Senate file testify on this bill today Senate file 297<01:11:22.440><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met to hear a presentation from the Commissioner of Revenue on Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s tax proposal, with members told no public testimony would be taken because bill language was not yet available. The commissioner said the proposal would lower the statewide sales tax rate by 0.75 percentage points while expanding sales tax to selected professional services such as legal, brokerage, banking, and accounting, with several carve-outs. He emphasized that the plan would not add business-to-business sales taxes, arguing that taxing business inputs leads to tax pyramiding and higher hidden consumer costs. The commissioner said the rate cut would be the first sales tax rate cut in state history and estimated it at about $95 million annually, while the service expansions would raise about $203 million to $205 million annually, for a net increase of roughly $110 million per year. He said the proposal is part of the governor’s broader budget, which he described as addressing long-term structural deficits and funding other priorities such as an R&D credit, an expanded sustainable aviation fuel credit, fraud prevention, and service-member retention bonuses. He also said the carve-outs and exemptions would be reflected in the revenue estimate. Members questioned whether the proposal was truly a tax cut or instead a tax increase, and several asked for a revenue-neutral rate if all or more services were taxed. One member raised concerns about how pro bono legal work with a fee would be treated, and another asked about possible streamlining issues and whether fees are treated as taxes in statute. The commissioner said a fee would be taxable depending on the arrangement and that the department would review the language carefully once drafted. He also said the department would provide more detailed estimates later, including what the rate would be if the tax were made revenue neutral. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• File 3793. File 3793.
• House<00:54:53.320> File<00:54:53.760> 3466 House File 3466 House File 3466 adds<00:54:
• opposed to House File 3466. opposed to House File 3466.
• House<00:57:35.720> File<00:57:35.920> 3466 House File 3466 House File 3466 would<00:57
• to House File 3466. to House File 3466.

Bills: HF4211, HF3426, HF4819, HF3466, HF3793, HF3339

Keywords: air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment

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• Representative Anderson moves that House File 787 be placed on the register.
• house file house file 787<00:01:07.000> is<00:01:07.159> a<00:01:07.320> bill
• 100% carbon free by 2040 law house file 100% carbon free by 2040 law house file 787<00:01:17.400
• emissions the passage of 787 house file emissions the passage of 787 house file 787<00:05:04.680
• You have to pay a filing fee, you have to fill out some paperwork, and you can do it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, Senate File 856. Representative Long. Uh, thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Only the Senate file has a right.'
• And I received that feedback. the author's DE on a Senate file, the author's DE on a Senate file, you
• Only the Senate file get out of the way.
• This bill has never been House File 1.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I have seen this piece of legislation that has been filed several times before.
• Co-Chair, and thank you, Representative, for filing this.
• filed by Representative Chan.
• Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787, filed by Representative Chan.
• In support of Senate Bill 1802, filed by Senator Nick Collins.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a range of retirement-related bills, with several witnesses and advocates focusing on pension equity, veteran benefits, and recognition for public safety workers. Representative Dennis Gallagher and Mass Retirees supported legislation to increase the long-standing veterans’ bonus from $15 to $50 per year of service, up to $1,000 annually, and described it as a modest, overdue adjustment with minimal fiscal impact. Mass Retirees also backed bills to raise the minimum survivor allowance for public retirees and to address inequities in Option B and Option C survivor benefits for retirees whose pensions were calculated under older mortality tables. The committee also heard a personal bill from Representative Jim Arceiro and Nathan McKinnon seeking creditable service for McKinnon’s years in the Nevada higher education system, which he said should count toward his Massachusetts retirement. Another individual bill was presented by Roberta Wollins, supported by Senator Keenan, to remedy what she described as misleading retirement advice from UMass Boston that affected her ability to buy back prior service and made her retirement planning inaccurate. Senator Keenan and others framed both cases as unique fairness issues rather than broad policy changes. A large panel from police, fire, corrections, EMS, and related organizations testified in favor of a COVID-19 retirement credit proposal and a study bill, arguing that essential workers who reported in person throughout the pandemic should receive recognition and a time-based retirement credit. Witnesses described exposure risks, illness, deaths, staffing strain, and long-term effects from COVID-19, and several committee members voiced support and appreciation for their service. The hearing concluded with no votes taken on the bills and a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

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• We're going to pass and retain on file item 14. File item number 15.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• It brings us to our Senate third reading file, file items 21 through 39.
• This file items 44 through 54 without file item 46.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and completed routine opening business, including the prayer, pledge, journal approval, and several unanimous-consent procedural motions to suspend rules, re-refer bills, and adjust committee notices. Members also introduced guests, including anesthesia residents, a legislator’s son, and a legislative intern. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 118 welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to California; members spoke in support of the event’s international, cultural, and economic significance, and the resolution received 64 co-authors before passing by voice vote. On the daily file, the Assembly passed and retained or continued a number of second- and third-reading items, then adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 193 proclaiming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Supporters highlighted women’s role in California agriculture, including farm ownership, production, and leadership, and the resolution received 69 co-authors before adoption. The Assembly also adopted ACR 210 establishing a sister-state relationship with Gauteng, South Africa, with members citing economic ties, educational exchange, and existing partnerships such as an MOU with Sacramento State; it received 65 co-authors before passage. The second-day consent calendar was adopted 73-0 after item 46 was removed, and the remaining consent items passed unanimously. The chamber then observed adjournment-in-memory tributes for Norman L. Ford, Jr. and James McCain, Sr., with family members present in the gallery. The session concluded with announcements about budget-related business and the schedule for the next meeting, then adjourned until Monday, June 15, upon the call of the Speaker.

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• Second reading of House files. Second reading, House File 246. Introduction of bills.
• House File 124, an act relating to public safety.
• House file number Senate. Third reading.
• Senate of the following House file Senate of the following House file herewith<00:13:49.680> returned
• House file number requested.

Keywords: 1183, house