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• Subdivision 1, the definitions.
• In subdivision 2, this bill provides a temporary refundable income tax credit over the next four years
• 1.15 that subdivision 1.15 that subdivision 299 299 299 n03<01:00:18.760> which<01:00:18.960
• It's not personal to you; it was that our standards and rules were just not being followed.
• I added occupational therapy and personal trainers to create a lifelong wellness model.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's modeled after...
• <00:19:58.360> after modeled after modeled after um<00:19:59.520> California<00:20:00.159
• The simple fix: amend subdivision 5 to exempt federal VA-accredited individuals. Thank you.” Mr.
• The simple fix: amend subdivision 5 to exempt federal VA-accredited individuals. Thank you.”
• practice of Law and subdivision practice of Law and subdivision 4<01:37:21.480> the<01:37

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• And so in the interest of money not going towards predictive policing and AI models being used to determine
• Courts have already ruled against similar attempts to impose additional citizenship verification requirements
• grants officers and employees of the state or any county, city, town, state agency, or political subdivision
• Medical System, and grants officers and employees of the state or any state department or political subdivision

Bills: HB2416, HB2663, HB2759, HB2806

Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.

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• Because there's two ways to fulfill this model.
• 245D with the positive supports rule. 245D with the positive supports rule.
• So in the subdivision through marriage.
• So this is related to a rule that was passed or promulgated.
• 40:49.119> for definitions, clarifying rules for definitions, clarifying rules for counties,<01

Bills: HF3935, HF2216, HF4354, HF4210, HF4212

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services

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• model.
• Um, sometimes a better model that time.
• ,<00:13:24.959> new also acknowledge that new models, new also acknowledge that new models
• to a co-requisite model. ...models to a co-requisite model.
• Uh, may be more appropriate. ...models to a co-requisite model.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You have KC-135, our model tankers at Sky Harbor. You have 70 F-16s down in Tucson.
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1474 preempts a state official, agency, or other political subdivision
• remains consistent with federal law and allows state officials, agencies, and any other political subdivisions
• Chair, are you breaking rules or creating new rules?
• to act as immigration agents, and under Joe Arpaio, those actions violated people's rights and were ruled

Bills: SB1047, SB1365, SB1474, SB1618, SB1620

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, military affairs, funding

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up Senate Bill 1618, which would restructure the Military Affairs Commission by changing membership, adding defense and industry expertise, expanding advisory roles, requiring more frequent meetings, and directing the commission to focus on sustaining and attracting military missions and defense-related economic activity. After testimony in support from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center and a DEMA representative, the committee adopted the Gowan amendment and gave SB 1618 a do-pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar Arizona National Guard members from being sent into active-duty combat overseas unless Congress has declared war or otherwise expressly authorized the action. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized wars; opponents warned it could harm Guard readiness, federal funding, and the Guard’s role in state missions. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1047 on a 4-3 vote. Next, Senate Bill 1474 was heard, which would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, prohibit restrictions on such cooperation, and require sheriff’s offices to enter 287(g) agreements under the amendment. The bill drew strong opposition from clergy and community members who argued it would increase fear, racial profiling, and unfunded mandates, while supporters said it would improve cooperation and public safety. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1474 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1620, which would revise the Arizona Space Commission by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The sponsor said the changes would better align the commission with Arizona’s growing aerospace and space interests. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 5-1 vote. Finally, the committee began consideration of Senate Bill 1365, which would remove the income cap for the property tax exemption available to disabled veterans on their primary residence; discussion focused on the fairness of eliminating the cap, and the committee moved to adopt the strike-everything amendment before the transcript cuts off.

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• The Chair hears none; the rules are suspended.
• Chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.
• HB886 by Vasut relates to a one-time ruling.
• To raise a point of order pursuant to Rule 4, Section 40; Rule 11, Sections 2 and 3. Mr.
• There was a recent ruling at the agency where they're reinterpreting a rule that everybody in the process

Bills: HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB 1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR7, SB1744, SB1364, SB1316, HB2026, HB3302, HB3368, HB1639, HB5652, HB4655, HB5654, HB5658, HB5656, HB4894, HB4996, HB5088, HB5650, HB4464, HB3751, HB5665, HB5661, HB 1237, HB2802, HB5437, HB2703, HB5666, HB5667, HCR113, HCR86, SB2196, SB463, SB856, SB1245, SB1169, SB509, SB985, SB305, SB552, HB1535, HB 123, HB1804, HB426, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB3556, HB2448, HB4638, HB 111, HB180, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2071, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB1813, HB3719, HB4284, HB3743, HB3778, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB2849, HB2967, HB3531, HB1768, HB333, HB2914, HB2613, HB3717, HB3704, HB2697, HB3801, HB3099, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HB200, HB541, HB1803, HB30, HB175, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB897, HB 1128, HB1904, HB1916, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB3913, HB2921, HB2695, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB3673, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB4373, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4984, HB4944, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB4853, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4670, HB4730, HB4743, HB4603, HB4463, HB3892, HB4139, HB4752, HB4520, HB4517, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2284, HB2266, HB2229, HB4912, HB2189, HB4506, HB5269, HB5224, HB5195, HB3317, HB4166, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB4438, HB3745, HB3602, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126, HCR7

Keywords: juvenile offenders, parole eligibility, youth justice, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, dentist, dental hygienist, interstate practice, licensure, compact privilege, public health, military members, disaster relief, tax rates, local government

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• <01:57:15.360> rule<01:57:15.679> here.
• Senate File 3561 amends Minnesota Statute 626.533, subdivision 2.
• And that statute requires subdivision 2.
• <03:19:38.319> and political subdivisions and political subdivisions and municipalities<03
• ,<03:21:49.279> you I think u with all general rules, you I think u with all general rules

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• deliberations of the House of Representatives and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule
• 36.000> our the proceedings and laws framed for our the proceedings and laws framed for our rule
• :04:38.160> so<00:04:38.400> that<00:04:38.560> they<00:04:38.800> may rule
• and government so that they may rule and government so that they may tend<00:04:39.440> to<00
• either a site plan or a subdivision either a site plan or a subdivision regulation.<03:58:34.560

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > 12<00:30:05.960> it So section 16B.98 subdivision 12 it So section 16B.98 subdivision
• <00:59:52.200> rule<00:59:52.640> waiver<00:59:53.560> concept.
• <00:59:54.560> Um<00:59:55.040> I<00:59:55.080> don't rule rule waiver concept
• Um I don't rule rule waiver concept.
• . model. model.

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• It will put cases into the wrong places following the rules that don't work.
• <01:14:43.040> So following the rules that don't work.
• So following the rules that don't work.
• is going to help that affirmation model is going to help that child<03:10:33.760> because<03:
• So you might as well just make a rule so that these kids who are not getting hurt in the future.”

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• each year and received by June 30th due each year and received by June 30th due to<00:59:32.880> rules
• within<00:59:33.520> the<00:59:33.680> Department<00:59:34.079> of to rules
• within the Department of to rules within the Department of Revenue.<00:59:35.280> If<00:59:35.520
• Currently, Minnesota Statutes 124D.81, subdivision 2B, requires that the American Indian programs receive
• 2B, which is the 124D81 subdivision 2B, which is the American<01:15:41.199> Indian<01:15:41.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is possible to suspend the rules, because the Mason's rules say you have to have the proponents, then
• There's a motion to suspend the rules to let the author return and go out of order of how Mason's rules
• It is possible to suspend the rules.
• So the three-minute rule is in effect.
• You don't know if the rules were filed.

Bills: HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

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• Committee or at least in the inbox of the Rules Committee.
• But aren't there rules of court already in place for abusive discovery practices like that?
• Um, and each agencies have internal counsel who often handle subpoena Rule 45 subpoena issues.
• /c><00:21:44.960> civil mechanism rule in the rules of civil mechanism rule in the rules of civil
• subdivisions subdivisions versus<02:08:47.640> small<02:08:48.000> towns.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Rules are suspended.
• Rules are suspended.
• The rule to suspend.
• A subdivision, you mean a public subdivision or an entity?
• Rules are suspended.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, approval of the previous journal, and messages from the House, then moved through several recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups. Members adopted resolutions recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America, Fine Arts Education Day, Donate Life Texas Day, Baha’i Capitol Day, County Government Day, Jack County Day, Crockett County Day, and a recognition of Navy Petty Officer Simon Urbanik for service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The chamber also heard remarks from visiting doctors, students, county officials, and community groups, with multiple senators speaking in support of military families, arts education, organ donation, and local government service. The Senate then took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2779, relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues. Senator Birdwell said the bill would stop local governments from conditioning HOT funds on race- or class-based priorities and would require Galveston to transfer the full state rebate for beach cleaning and maintenance to its park board. After questions, the Senate suspended the rules, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed it, though the final vote showed significant opposition. The chamber also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2322, described as a cleanup bill removing the compelling-factor test for dispatchable generation from the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act. A major debate centered on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2253, which would phase out uncertified teachers in core classrooms and strengthen educator certification requirements. Senator Creighton argued the bill responds to a teacher pipeline crisis, adds parent notification, creates multiple preparation pathways, and provides financial incentives for certification; Senator West and Senator Sparks pressed for rural flexibility and implementation details. An amendment from Senator Gutierrez to add a teacher student-loan repayment program failed on a 11-17 vote, while other technical and fiscal amendments were adopted. The bill then passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2371, updating skimmer-reporting rules to cover electronic terminals beyond fuel pumps, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2351, relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Senate Bill 619, a conscience-protection bill for health care workers, drew extended questioning from Senators Cook, Eckhardt, and Menendez about patient abandonment, scope, and whether it could allow refusals of legal services such as vaccines, antibiotics, contraception, or personal care; despite those concerns, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment. Finally, the chamber began consideration of Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1169, which would allow public entities to form public utility agencies to cooperate on water and wastewater projects without eminent domain or cross-collateralization, with Senator Hinojosa explaining it as a tool for small and rural communities facing utility infrastructure problems.

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• I'm not... ...a model policy that I'm not confident exists currently.
• , policies, and... ...under the same rules, policies, and regulations.
• Are we all expected to abide by the same rules?
• Are citizens expected to know what those rules are as well when... know what those rules are as well
• But um, early on, I guess in this session, we adopted a rule within LSA... we adopted a rule within LSA

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285

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• executive branch but with various models executive branch but with various models for<00:21:37.840
• that we're following here not the model that we're following here in<00:37:14.160> the<00:37:
• 5 and subdivision 6, so that's lines 3.12 to 3.33.
• six<00:41:37.240> so subdivision five and subdivision six so subdivision five and subdivision
• Yes, the... and actually it's in the delete-all first subdivision, where there's no changes.

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• I've had this bill for a few terms, but in late February the state Supreme Court ruled the public school
• February the state Supreme Court ruled February the state Supreme Court ruled the<00:01:16.040><
• Educators this is a learn and earn model Educators this is a learn and earn model that<00:50:51.720
• Our model is also highly effective and rigorous in alignment with state standards.
• in-class coaching and support our model in-class coaching and support our model is<00:55:58.079>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You have to implement that rule now so that people know what the rules are that they're living under
• versus this model.
• really felt like didn't need rules to implement, that it was really quite clear in code and the rules
• They didn't have any rules, any, so they were kind of implementing rules without actually having rules
• And so now we actually have rules.

Bills: HB1162

Keywords: Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change. House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0. The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.

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• , standards, there's a lot of rules, standards, there's a lot of rules, there's<00:07:56.639>
• So, is this going to be a long-term funding model through that grant, or is there other funding models
• <01:06:42.400> through be a a long-term funding model through be a a long-term funding model
• models that are going to be necessary? models that are going to be necessary?
• ,<01:56:16.800> performance-based transparent rules, performance-based transparent rules,

Keywords: 916, all