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• Following amendment, Secretary, read the amendment.
• Following amendment, Secretary, read the amendment. Floor Amendment No. 1 by Perry.
• Yeah, so the amendment here, which we’ll get to in a second, well, I can lay that out when we get to
• Amendment is adopted. Following amendment? Secretary, read the amendment.
• Following amendment, Secretary, read the amendment. Floor Amendment No. 1 by Hughes.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the House message that HB 35 had passed, and heard a gubernatorial message submitting Trinity River Authority board appointments for Senate confirmation. The chamber also adopted a slate of Senate resolutions by voice vote and later postponed reading and referral of bills and resolutions until the end of the calendar. Several members introduced bills with brief explanations before the Senate took them up under suspension of the regular order. The body then considered and passed a series of measures, often by wide margins, including SB 2846 on wildlife disease control and quarantine authority; CS SB 1224 requiring school superintendents or directors to report certain employee misconduct to local law enforcement; CS SB 2310 on transparency for degree and transfer requirements at public colleges; SB 1502 limiting school districts’ ability to exceed voter-approval tax rates after a failed TRE; CS SB 1141 on notice requirements before full adversary hearings in child-protection cases; CS SB 2568 exempting certain flood-control reservoirs from TCEQ permitting; SB 1524 on confidentiality of information about weapons in foster homes; CS SB 2925 creating a task force on modernizing manufacturing; CS SB 2269 on dispute resolution and enforcement for long-term care facilities; CS SB 1266 on Medicaid provider enrollment and disenrollment notices; SB 243 on migrant labor housing standards; SB 2200 on overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials; CS SB 2480 on the Texas Physician Health Program; CS SB 1585 restricting government contracts with companies tied to foreign adversaries; CS SB 2357 establishing maternal health training; and SB 1551 requiring accessible AED placement in public schools. The Senate also debated more contested bills. CS SB 2019, which would extend vaccine exemption rules to medical and veterinary students, advanced only partway after a divided vote. CS SB 1442, directing a study on veterinary telemedicine relationships, and CS SB 1241, which would allow the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study alternative college entrance exams, prompted extended questioning about agency authority and whether changes should return to the legislature before taking effect. CS SB 2753, which would integrate early voting and election day voting into a single in-person voting period, was amended and passed to engrossment despite opposition. CS SB 2201, dealing with gang and foreign terrorist organization intelligence databases, and CS SB 2514, creating a DPS hostile foreign adversaries unit, drew detailed debate over civil liberties and national security. CS SB 2422, aimed at limiting Texas Medical Board discipline related to COVID-19 treatments and practices, also advanced after lengthy discussion and a close vote.

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• Do pass on the amendment. Second on the amendment by Senator Hicks.
• Do passed by Senator Thompson, second by the chair. Will there be questions on the bill as amended?
• Do pass on the amendment. Senator Coleman, for a second. Senator Thompson, was the do pass.
• The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
• Second by Senator Haste. Will there be questions on the bill as amended?

Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• We need a hot second to review those amendments. Just a moment, Mr. Flora. Mr.
• Second reading, we are taking up file item 101, Assemblymember Schultz has amendments to this item on
• I was going to object to unanimous consent on second reading to say, hey, take those amendments from
• Motion on the table to lay these amendments on the table by Assemblymember Macedo, seconded by Assemblymember
• Amendments, 709 with Amendments, 847 with Amendments, 1376 with Amendment, 476 with Amendments, 284

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There is an amendment following amendment. Secretary, read the amendment.
• This amendment is a clarifying amendment.
• Following amendment, the Secretary read the amendment: Floor Amendment No. 1 by West.
• With regard to this second amendment, which I completely support, and we had discussed this previously
• But as I mentioned in my questions with regard to the Second Amendment that went on to the bill, this

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• for people to exercise their Second Amendment.
• c> taking<01:54:37.199> the the Second Amendment, we keep taking the the Second Amendment,
• <01:54:40.159> Amendment<01:54:40.560> and the edge of the Second Amendment and the
• for people to exercise their Second for people to exercise their Second Amendment.
• <04:09:29.760> amendment our second amendment our second amendment >> to<04:09:31.279

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal as corrected, and then proceeded out of order to memorials. House Memorial 1002, honoring former Representative Carl Eugene Miller of Leadville, was read and adopted unanimously, 63-0 with two excused. Speakers highlighted Miller’s service as a miner, Army veteran, Lake County commissioner, state representative, Public Utilities Commission commissioner, and his role in establishing the National Mining Hall of Fame and the Leadville Trail 100. His family was recognized in the chamber. During announcements, members welcomed several visiting groups, including Prowers County commissioners, the Rocky Mountain Cradle to Career Civic Influencers, the Colorado Springs School, and Advocates for Recovery Colorado, which was noted as advocating for recovery support and related policy issues. Members also mentioned upcoming committee meetings, including Finance and Appropriations, and a reminder that the business affairs and labor committee was not meeting that day. The House then set special orders for March 19, 2026, and adopted motions limiting debate time on House Bill 1126 to three hours and on Senate Bills 4 and 43 to two hours each. The chamber then resolved into committee of the whole and began consideration of House Bill 1126, which concerns requirements for dealing firearms. The bill was read at length at the request of the minority leader, who argued that the measure could hurt small, family-owned gun businesses. The bill summary described expanded permit requirements for firearm dealers, additional requirements for responsible persons and employees, recordkeeping and security mandates, reporting of theft or loss, and increased penalties for violations, including fines, suspension, or revocation of dealer permits.

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• I recognize Representative Bernardi. >> I'll second the motion, but I need the amendment. >> Yeah, I
• I recognize Representative Bernardi. >> I'll second the motion, but I need the amendment. >> Yeah, I
• Second. And I recognize Representative Summers. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So this amendment...
• Okay, it's moved and seconded that we adopt a motion ought to pass as amended.
• Moved and seconded that we adopt amendment 1453H. Discussion.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion and amendment.
• The bill is still on second reading and open for further discussion or amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have a motion and a second. All right, those in favor of accepting the amendment, say "aye."
• The amendment is added, so we're back on HB 312 as amended. Mr.
• A second? All... Do I have a motion? Motion? A second?
• A motion to have a second? Second? All those in favor say "aye." Those opposed?
• Motion to have a second? All right, second. All those in favor say "aye." ...a second?

Bills: HB186, HB185, HB184, HB183, HB181, HB312, HB405, HB182, HB460

Keywords: Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs

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• Is there a second? I'll second. All right. Seconded.
• I'll second. right. Is there a second? I'll second. All<00:08:18.879> right.
• Seconded. Moved by All right. Seconded.
• I move my amendment 20251922H. Is there a second?
• So, it ought to pass as amended. favor of adopting amendment favor of adopting amendment 20251922,<00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to reconsider its prior vote on SB 148 and then take up a substitute amendment. The chair explained that members from both caucuses, along with the ranking member, were generally in agreement on the process: first a motion to reconsider, then a vote on amendment 20251922H, followed by a vote on the bill. He also noted late input from the attorney general’s office seeking language to ensure the bill would not affect criminal prosecutions, and said the final floor amendment language would be worked out with that office but would remain under legislative control. Representative Coutab moved to reconsider the committee’s earlier vote on SB 148, and the motion passed by show of hands, 16-1, with the chair not voting. Representative Manos then moved amendment 20251922H, described as a substitute for the Birch-Lin amendment that removed a paragraph on page 2, lines 17-19. The amendment was adopted unanimously, 17-0. The committee then voted on the main motion, to ought to pass SB 148 as amended. Members spoke in support, describing the bill as heavily revised through extensive work and research, with one member crediting Representative Coutab’s research for helping shape the revised proposal. The roll call passed 17-0. The chair said the bill could not go on consent because a floor amendment would be needed, and the committee would keep members apprised of the final language. The meeting then adjourned.

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• President, I move that Floor Amendment No. 15 be adopted. Senator Richards: I second the motion.
• Floor amendment number 14 amendment.
• President, I move that Floor Amendment No. 11 be adopted. Senator Lee: I second the motion.
• Floor amendment the floor amendment.
• Floor amendment number 12 amendment.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• . amendment. amendment.
• What my amendment would do is to make sure that if there's a second offense of these crimes, they don't
• So, let me explain the amendment. amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• 01:25:01.040> amendments amendments, the substitute amendments amendments, the substitute amendments

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• Second reading of House File 2233. number 1090. Second read. Second ring number 1090. Second read.
• Second Second ring house number 1224.
• Second ring house number Second read.
• Second read. Second ring house 1354. Second read. Second ring house number<00:08:50.320> 1378.
• Second ring number 1378. Second read.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We can amend that if you would like an amendment on that to cover the restaurants.
• That a second? Thank you. Any other questions? Do I have a motion and a second?
• Will there be a motion and a second? Will there be a motion and a second? I'll second it.
• I'll second it. I have a motion and a second. I have a motion and a second.
• Consider the amendment adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.

Bills: HB3056, HB3391, HB3657, HB3617, HB4055, HB3720, HB3902

Keywords: raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, animal cruelty, labor, employment definitions, agricultural services, Oklahoma Workforce Commission, confidentiality, data access, right to repair, agriculture, OEM, repair providers

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• <01:17:54.080> Amendment the Second Amendment the Second Amendment Second<01:17:56.040>
• > term Second Amendment is another good term Second Amendment is another good term here<01:17:
• <02:04:28.960> Amendment Orange brought up the Second Amendment Orange brought up the Second
• part echoing the Second Amendment it is part echoing the Second Amendment it is part of<02:05:50.760
• I move ought to pass as amended. And is there a second?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, a bill allowing classification by biological sex in limited settings such as multiple-use bathrooms, certain sports, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters said it was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for minors, and argued it was consistent with recent federal and state developments. Opponents said the bill was poorly defined, unnecessary, and could create discrimination or confusion, especially because it did not define “biological sex” in the text. The committee voted 10-8 ought to pass, and the chair said a minority report would be written. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill concerning medical aid in dying. The chair moved ought to pass and described the bill as a matter of liberty for terminally ill patients within six months of death, arguing it should not be treated as suicide. Opponents raised religious, ethical, and policy concerns, including worries about a slippery slope, misuse by vulnerable people, and the effect on death records and public health data. The committee voted 11-7 ought to pass, and the chair said a majority report would be written with a minority report by Representative Perez. Finally, the committee turned to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment dealing with recoupment of costs for appointed counsel. The chair explained the amendment would restore the law to its pre-2020 form, allowing the Office of Cost Containment to seek repayment from some recipients of appointed counsel services, including those found not guilty, if they had the ability to pay. Supporters said the prior change had sharply reduced collections and that the state should not treat indigent defendants differently from people who hire private counsel. Opponents argued the policy unfairly bills innocent people and children who were entitled to counsel. The transcript cuts off during debate on the amendment, before a vote is shown.

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• amendments. Chair votes eye. amendments. Chair votes eye.
• amendments. Chair votes eye. amendments. Chair votes eye.
• buy a second home? buy a second home?
• So why would be that would be my second<01:18:42.320> home? second home? second home?
• amendments. Chair votes eye. amendments. Chair votes eye.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on five housing-related measures. SB 2232 would create a three-year tiny home grant pilot program within HHFDC, with annual reporting to HHFDC and the Legislature; testimony was mixed, and the bill was later recommended for passage with amendments, including a full-time housing development specialist, a residential-use-only restriction for the tiny homes, and a blanked appropriation. SB 2192 would bar county down-zoning that reduces housing capacity unless equivalent capacity is added elsewhere in the county; it drew support from housing advocates and comments from planning officials, and was also recommended for passage with amendments. SB 2378 would clarify insurance requirements for single- and multifamily projects seeking expedited county permitting; engineers and housing groups supported it, while one testifier opposed it, and it was recommended for passage with a technical amendment. SB 2524 would appropriate funds to the City and County of Honolulu for housing-related departments to comply with prior acts; the Honolulu department supported it, and members asked about prior spending and funding sources. SB 2398 would require residential housing utility availability maps; the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed the bill as written, citing infrastructure security, accuracy, liability, and administrative burden concerns, while supporters said it would improve transparency for developers. The chair proposed amendments to make the maps broad and geographic rather than parcel-specific, remove contested-case and reliance provisions, allow disclaimer language, and change the date; the bill was then recommended for passage with amendments, with one member noting reservations. All five measures were ultimately passed out of committee with amendments, with votes recorded and some members excused.

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• Different question, we're All familiar with the Second Amendment.
• Like, is this really a Second Amendment issue? Is this a culture war issue?
• This amendment seeks to extend. permanence to adult survivors of second degree criminal sexual penetration
• You have 90 seconds.
• Is there a second? Do we have a second? Second. Seconded by Madam Leader.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• That's Senator Werden's amendment. 1585 S. I will second that. >> All right.
• Second amendment makes a modest change.
• Second amendment, um, the original bill.
• <00:05:04.120> amendment<00:05:04.840> isn't because, um, the second amendment isn't
• I'll make the motion of ought to pass with your amendment. Yes. 1594, and I'll second that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And if I know the amendment in the second paragraph means that school districts will no longer be able
• The bill is on second reading and open to further amendment.
• . seconded. seconded.
• The bill is on second reading and open for further amendment.
• Is that second? second? second?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• First, I'll move the amendments on Senate Bill 636. Second.
• It's properly moved and seconded to accept the amendment to Senate Bill 636.
• Second. Properly moved and seconded, Senate Bill 636 as amended. As amended, Madam Clerk. Okay.
• Chair, move an amendment. We amend that to have the number of House members be six. Second.
• Amendment is accepted. Moved to report as amended. Second. Properly moved and seconded.

Keywords: 976, house, all

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• Got a first... second by Senator Orur. Any discussion on the amendment? All right. Ms.
• I have an amendment to offer on the bill. Give me one second.
• So we got a motion for favorable amendment and second by Senator Gavan. and second by Senator Gavan.
• Oh, I will move a favorable report for the bill as amended. Got a second by Senator Elliot.
• Got a motion and a second for the adoption of the amendment. All in favor say "I." All opposed?

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