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• HR number 238 by McLaughlin, recognizing February 13, 2025 as Uvalde County Day at the state Capitol.
• HR number 193 by Curry recognizing February 13, 2025 as West Day at the state Capitol.
• HR number 245 by Hinojosa, recognizing February 13, 2025 as Texas NAHRO Day at the state Capitol.
• Texas NAHRO has worked tirelessly to give Texas families secure, comfortable places call home, and in
• Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs. Chair Heffner, Vice Chair Lopez, Ray A Bear.

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• Sarah Susky, Secure Democracy USA, waves in support.
• licensed security personnel.
• licensing requirements as a paid security service.
• I know at my church, we have a security team.
• We have a full-fledged security team that we pay who are licensed security guards.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met and first approved several open-government sunset repeal bills and related measures. SB 7024 and SB 7026, both sponsored by Senator Mayfield, were explained as consolidating and extending public records/public meetings exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies; both were reported favorably. SB 7020, sponsored by Senator Trumbull, reenacted an aquaculture records exemption for records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and was also reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 14 and SB 24, claims bills for relief involving Miami-Dade County, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg; all were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also approved CS for SB 806, a consumer right-to-repair bill creating portable wireless device and agricultural equipment repair acts, despite opposition from several industry groups, and reported it favorably.

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• brought to us by the community and the bill was brought to us by all of the staff who work in the Capitol
• <00:03:23.880> So,<00:03:24.160> I Capitol Complex. So, I Capitol Complex.
• She loved the Capitol building, but also the entire grounds.
• <00:44:56.200> Officer, our Chief Information Security Officer, our Chief Information Security
• Um, this really is national security on a digital level.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• The Evans School fourth grade class is here to tour the Capitol.
• Have fun, and welcome to the Capitol, everyone. Welcome, welcome.
• , physical security, fraud detection controls, or pending litigation.
• This bill would allow secrets as we're trying to secure funding.
• We're trying to protect people's security.” Security. “Keep secrets.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer, pledge, and several procedural motions. Members approved a motion to re-refer AB 2690 and AB 1863 to Appropriations by roll call vote, 41-17. The body then adopted HR 92, recognizing Cinco de Mayo Week and launching the 2026 Latino Spirit Awards, with broad support from multiple caucuses. The resolution passed on a voice vote after 60 coauthors were added. The chamber then recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, including leaders in higher education, philanthropy, immigrant advocacy, health and science, advocacy, business, environmental justice, human rights, journalism, culinary arts, and music. After the ceremony, members resumed floor business and passed a series of bills, including AB 1657 on domestic violence restraining order procedures (64-0), AB 2042 on civil process and default judgments (66-0), AB 1660 on probate enforcement for public guardians (45-10), AB 1917 on reinstating dismissed criminal charges by motion (43-15), AB 2148 clarifying public school employees are human beings (69-0), AB 1647 protecting juvenile transfer-hearing statements (63-0), AB 1555 expanding community college access in Siskiyou County (66-0), AB 1608 on high-speed rail inspector general transparency and confidentiality rules (45-18), AB 1803 adding anti-hate speech training to workplace harassment prevention training (50-9), and AB 2128 protecting tenants in subsidized housing from certain work requirements and time limits (44-16). Several items were passed and retained or continued without debate. The Assembly also adopted ACR 159, declaring the importance of indigent defense and public defenders, with 59 coauthors added before a voice vote. Later, ACR 179 designated May 1 as Wildland Urban Interface Preparedness and Resilience Day and passed with 65 coauthors, and ACR 183 proclaimed Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, with members speaking about racial health disparities and the need for investment and accountability. Throughout the day, members also introduced guests from their districts and organizations, including public defenders, union leaders, agricultural advocates, students, and civic groups.

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• Welcome to your Texas Capitol. Mr. Speaker, I move adoption.
• And welcome to your Capitol on Blue Ribbon Lobby Day. Thank you.
• Thank you, and welcome to your Capitol.
• The border security was the number one issue. And so I'm doing what I can.
• We've got a school security bill.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledges, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Wilson County Day, San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, along with acknowledgments of visiting groups and a birthday greeting. The chamber also announced committee meetings and then moved into floor business, including conference committee action on Senate Bill 1, the state budget. A series of motions to instruct House conferees on SB 1 were debated and voted on. One motion sought to restore salary for Attorney General Ken Paxton after his impeachment-related suspension; it passed 88-56. Another, from Rep. Olcott, directed conferees to support amendments requiring data collection on the costs of undocumented immigrants in hospitals and prisons; after extended debate and a failed amendment from Rep. Martinez Fischer to also study immigrants’ economic contributions, the motion passed 86-61. The House also adopted instructions to eliminate Texas Lottery Commission funding, to support amendments restricting public education institutions from affirming gender identities inconsistent with biological sex, and to seek an additional $4 billion in property tax relief, with each motion passing on recorded votes. The House then took up a supplemental calendar and passed several bills, including HB 39 on veteran death data, HB 102 on priority registration for certain students entering military service, HB 126 on student-athlete compensation and representation, HB 290 on tuition and fee assistance for members of the Texas military forces, HB 300 on Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program updates, and HB 2143 naming a highway in honor of Army Specialist Joey Lins. The chamber also postponed consideration of HJR 2 and HJR 6. Later, the House considered HB 120 on career and technology education pathways and HB 20 on applied science pathway programs for high school students. HB 120 received a perfecting amendment and was advanced after discussion about workforce preparation. HB 20 prompted extensive questioning about transportation, costs, and how students would access partner campuses such as community colleges and TSTC sites; debate continued as the transcript ended, with members examining how the program would operate and whether approval authority would rest with TEA.

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• Welcome, welcome to the Capitol, Pastor Showalter. The delegate from Richmond City, Delegate Carr.
• And whereas, we're so grateful for the RMC security at the Capitol Bank Street entrance for keeping us
• And whereas, we are also thankful for Capitol Police for making sure we are safe in the Capitol and all
• around Capitol Square.
• This bill takes a huge step toward securing paid sick benefits for Virginia's workers. Mr.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• You fought to secure the border, to hold big tech accountable, to protect integrity at the ballot box
• By the Capitol Police? By the National Guard that was here?
• They're not stopping in their assault on the Capitol.
• We don't want them here in this Capitol.
• Or like senior DOJ leaders in national security posts, have been reassigned.

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• But also impact our lives here at the Capitol. Mr. Moreno was a fixture.
• You will know some of these members because they're very involved in our Capitol work.
• Terrorism and Homeland Security and senior member of the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget committees
• Capitol. Sheila was a true stateswoman who served.
• But this is not about national security. This is not about anything like that.

Bills: SB15, SB646, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1610, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB2972, SB973, SB865, SB506, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB974, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB1302, SB519, SB2807, SB13, SB7, SB1718, SB1567, SB1233, SB413, SB2177, SB30, SB2024, SJR1, SCR27, SB2018, SB1580, SB2121, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1596, SB2753, SB2221, SB1719, SCR9, SB204, SB437, SB568, SB612, SB672, SB710, SB823, SB876, SB904, SB905, SB968, SB1084, SB1207, SB1230, SB1313, SB1504, SB1790, SB2232, SB2366, SB2367, SB2398, SB2515, SB2520, SB2589, SB2786, SB2790, SB3048, SB3050, SB3052, SB3053, SB3056, SB3029, SCR3, SCR18, SCR30, HCR146, HCR148, HCR149, HCR153, HCR155, HCR157, HB5560, HB762, HB1584, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB4341, HB6, HB2712, HB171, HB3153, HB143, HB2688, HB3464, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB2, HB1522, HB24, HB 1237, HB2637, HB3126, HB3233, HB4310, HB3487, HCR9, HB5331, HB1397, HB163, HB3250, HB3071, HB3463, HB5033, HB35, HB3824, HB216, HB4226, HB3512, HB18, HB5154, HB 103, HB851, HB647, HB4520, HB3016, HB2313, HB2818, HB2851, HB4486, HB4264, HB1500, HB5081, HB2974, HB2080, HB4384, HB5659, HB493, HB4903, HB2516, HB4488, HB4530, HB3689, HB145, HB43, HB5247, HB2221, HB5671, HB700, HB3711, HB 120, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

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• To proclaim April 21, 2006, as Arkansas Line Worker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol, and to commend
• To proclaim April 21, 2006, as Arkansas Line Worker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol, and to commend
• accomplishments, and to observe Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Day at the Capitol
• Development District, where he helped to secure federal grants for rural transportation, aging services
• And Representative Keith Brooks on the other end of the Capitol, but a lot of people worked on it.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• agencies, and the security guard investigator bell enforcer schools.
• Here with me iserrick White he's our special agent in charge of the capitol.
• And then secured property maintenance.
• So we're gonna Ask for some security upgrades. Training for all of our personnel.
• Also, I just wanted to highlight our security upgrades.

Keywords: 914, all

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• House as we celebrate Lee County Day at our state capitol.
• Today is District 101 at the Texas Capitol.
• Today I have the great honor of recognizing Meals on Wheels at the Capitol today, a Capitol Day, and
• As we celebrate Mission Day at the Capitol.
• I know this is the first time you are here at the Capitol.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Members, please help me recognize this group to their Texas Capitol. Thank you, Mr.
• Members, today is District 101 at the Texas Capitol.
• Members Today I have the great honor of recognizing Meals on Wheels at the Capitol today, a Capitol Day
• HR 185 by Munoz recognizing February 18, 2025 as mission day at the state Capitol.
• Members, today is a game warden day at the Capitol.

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• through our convincing, common, and unselfish actions, may we provide the underserved resources to secure
• Whereas, courts around New Mexico require upgrades to their security measures in order to continue their
• And whereas, it is necessary for the New Mexico State Legislature to convene at the State Capitol Building
• New Mexico into a second special session at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at the State Capitol
• Appropriating funds to the judiciary for purposes of funding and updating needed security measures and

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• Welcome to the Capitol. Glad you could join us. It's important that you do the things you do.
• We have already secured federal, private, and university... 4-H Camp Cherry Lake.
• We have already secured federal, private, and university funds totaling $2 million toward the creation
• Additionally, we have $7.3 million of private and state support secured during the past two legislative
• So I appreciate you guys coming here today and hope you had a good day at the Capitol.

Summary: The Agriculture Committee took up SB 806, the consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill by Senator Trumbull. Trumbull said the measure would expand repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. The committee adopted two amendments: one clarifying the bill does not apply to motor vehicles, and a technical staff amendment. Testimony was mixed: an Everglades Equipment representative opposed the bill, warning it could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, and increase downtime for farmers; the Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state repair laws, private lawsuits, and inconsistent standards. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 806 by a roll call vote of 4-0, with Senator Rouson not voting. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers Timmy Hawes, Summer Wayne, and Taylor Thigpin. They described 4-H as a youth development organization focused on citizenship and leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, serving more than 216,000 youth statewide. They highlighted personal stories about how 4-H built confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills, and they outlined goals to grow participation to 300,000 youth and to invest in 4-H camps, especially Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee, as year-round learning sites. Senators praised the program and asked questions about how youth get involved and what drives participation. Florida FFA state officers Hope Storder and Isabel Jenkins then presented on agricultural education and FFA. They explained FFA’s three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development, and noted that Florida now has more than 65,000 FFA members and that state funding has allowed all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. They emphasized agriculture’s role in feeding a growing population and discussed how technology, innovation, and urban agriculture can help meet future production needs. Senators commended the organization’s work and its role in preparing future leaders and agricultural professionals. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton requested a group photo with the students, and the committee agreed.

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• There is one proposed meeting outside. ...side of the state capitol in October.
• The second subcommittee that I would like to present on is the Capital Security Subcommittee.
• The first meeting of the study group is scheduled for July 8th at the State Capitol.
• To work here in the Capitol, live in Albuquerque, and they commute every day.
• I will accept a motion from anyone to go into executive session to only discuss security issues.

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• for Southwest Louisiana Day at the Capitol.
• for Southwest Louisiana Day at the Capitol.
• Members, today is a very special day at the Capitol because we are honoring individuals who truly make
• Today is a day without child care day at the Louisiana State Capitol. So,...
• Day Without Child Care Day at the Capitol.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. a solution.
• A&M University Day at the state capitol. Chair recognizes Ms. Thank you. I'll ask Mr.
• Today is District 101 at the Texas Capitol.
• Today I have the great honor of recognizing Meals on Wheels at the Capitol today, a Capitol Day, and
• Members, today is a game warden day at the Capitol.

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• Members, today we are celebrating our first annual Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy Day at the Capitol.
• Representative Travis and myself would like to welcome them here to the Capitol.
• Representative Travis and myself would like to welcome them here to the Capitol.
• Can we please recognize them at the state Capitol? For an introduction from Leader Pfeiffer's desk.
• Representative Archer is not in the Capitol today, and it's my privilege to welcome the freshman group

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• In my office, Serena quickly became an integral part of our Capitol team, assisting with administrative
• Members, AB 580, a good governance effort to secure water for 19 million Southern Californians, is back
• In previous years, termination of TPS was projected to shrink GDP by $45 million, cut Social Security
• It ensures parity between CERL and the P.E.R.L. and it protects the retirement security of all public
• Working with six governors, numerous members of the state legislature, and thousands of Capitol staff

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, with members observing a moment of silence for the Minnesota tragedy mentioned by the Speaker. The chamber then moved quickly through a large daily file, taking up many Senate amendments and third-reading measures, with most bills passing by wide margins or unanimously. Early procedural actions included returning AB 1308 to the Senate, rescinding action on SB 863, and later taking up several resolutions and bills on concurrence and third reading. Among the main policy items, members adopted AJR 8 on temporary protected status after debate over immigration policy, and AJR 19 urging opposition to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The Assembly also adopted ACR 112 recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month, with several members speaking in support of the deaf community and accessibility. Other notable measures included bills on water reclamation and Colorado River Aqueduct maintenance (AB 580), telehealth (AB 688), housing approvals and ADU enforcement/cleanup (AB 920, SB 9, SB 543), pension and retirement rules (SB 301), volunteer fire department tax exemptions (SB 87), dementia training for home care aides (SB 412), and a San Francisco public-safety measure on stolen goods resale (SB 276), which drew opposition over permitting and criminalization concerns. The Assembly also passed or concurred in a number of Senate bills dealing with local government finance and infrastructure, public contracts, the Delta, fairgrounds compensation, and San Francisco liquor licenses, as well as AJR 3 on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Most measures were approved on roll-call votes with few no votes; SB 227 and SB 276 were urgency measures and received the required two-thirds support. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, and the day concluded with several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remembrances of former Assembly staffer Lawrence Merman, Jeff Brady, Fran Urcini, and Alejandro Luna, before the House adjourned until the next morning.

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• AS IT RELATES TO QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCE, BONDING, CAPITOL PROJECTS, THINGS LIKE THAT.
• Pizzo: WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO SECURE DEBT FOR CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT, ARE THEY USING THE CREDIT RATING OR
• THE SECURITY, WE HAVE JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH, IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH.
• THE SECURITY IN THE BUILDING IS PAID FOR BY NORTH MIAMI BEACH. THAT'S PAID FOR BY US.
• CITIZENS ARE BEING HARASSED BY PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all