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• &gt;&gt; Senator<01:59:58.880><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts. reading of the bills. Senator Roberts.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<03:38:03.120><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Senator Senator Roberts.

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• Representative<00:02:58.560><c> Roberts.</c> Representative Roberts. Representative Roberts.
• Representative Roberts. Explain my vote, Mr. Chairman. "Yes, please."
• Representative<00:08:28.360><c> Roberts.
• Representative<00:18:43.840><c> Roberts.</c><00:18:44.440><c> Yes.</c> Representative Roberts. Yes.
• Representative Roberts. Yes. Representative<00:18:45.880><c> Stevenson.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Representative Roberts.
• Representative<00:21:45.160><c> Roberts.</c> Representative Roberts.
• Representative Roberts: No. Representative Roberts: No. Representative Stevenson: Yes.
• Roberts from House District 66.
• Representative<00:39:32.040><c> Roberts.</c> Representative Roberts. Representative Roberts.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Roberts Roberts Roberts Excuse.
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• Roberts. Roberts. Roberts. Weissman. Weissman. Weissman. Exum. Exum. Exum. Sullivan. Bridges.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Roberts. Roberts. Roberts. Thank<01:37:01.880><c> you,</c><01:37:02.000><c> Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Committees reported favorably on a number of bills and appointments, including local government, health and human services, transportation and energy, business/labor/technology, and judiciary items. The chamber also announced a change on the Senate Finance Committee, with Senator Adrian Benavidez appointed to replace Senator Julie Gonzales for the remainder of the session. A major floor item was House Bill 1136, creating the Pathways to Public Service Program in the Department of Personnel and Administration to identify coursework that could qualify students for entry-level state government jobs. Supporters said it would help attract young people to public service and fill state vacancies using existing resources; opponents argued it promoted government employment over private-sector careers and could expand government unnecessarily. After debate, the Senate adopted the bill on second reading, and the Committee of the Whole report later reflected that HB 1136 passed second reading and was ordered revised and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 1023 recognizing Latino/Latina Advocacy Day after reading it at length and hearing remarks in support of civic engagement and Latino participation in policymaking. In addition, the chamber concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 74, which clarifies penalties and procedures related to excessive claims in public construction performance bond disputes; the bill then passed again on re-passage. Several other bills, including Senate Bill 63 and remaining calendar items, were laid over to later dates, and the Senate also considered and began processing consent-calendar gubernatorial appointments.

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• Uh, that would be Senate Bill 245 by Senator Roberts. >> Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts, >> Mr.
• Senator Roberts, >> Mr.
• Senator Roberts moved, seconded by Senator Wagner.
• Senator Melson, Senator Roberts,<00:33:33.440><c> Senator</c><00:33:33.760><c> Sessions,</c> Roberts,

Bills: HB125 , HB116 , HB183 , HB342 , HB341 , SB280 , SB245 , SB159 , HB125 , HB116 , HB183 , HB342 , HB341 , SB280 , SB245 , SB159

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: HB125, sunset law, Alabama Sunset Committee, Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, veterinary medical examiners, veterinary board, veterinary licensing, veterinary regulation, professional licensing board, state board continuation, sunset review, regulatory board, animal health, veterinarians, disciplinary authority, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding

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• Kulker, &gt;&gt; Bridges, &gt;&gt; Bridges, &gt;&gt; Bridges, Exom, Exom, Exom, Roberts, Roberts, Roberts
• , &gt;&gt; Roberts, &gt;&gt; Roberts, Kulker, Kip Kip Kip Gonzalez.
• Marchman, Kip, Marchman, Kip, Roberts, Roberts, Roberts, Bridges, Bridges, Bridges, Mullica, Mullica,
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Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and received several committee reports and House messages. Committee reports advanced a number of bills and appointments, including Senate Bill 163, House Bill 1320, Senate Bill 160, House Bill 1210, and several board and commission appointments recommended for the consent calendar. The chamber also received House action on multiple bills, including concurrence in Senate amendments to House Bills 1239, 1262, and 1110, a request for a conference committee on House Bill 1084, and transmission of several other measures to the Revisor of Statutes. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 22, designating July 12-18, 2026, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week. Senator Cutter spoke in support, arguing that plastic pollution harms environmental and human health, disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, and cannot be solved by recycling alone. The resolution was adopted on a 25-9 vote, with several senators recorded in opposition, and co-sponsors were noted. The chamber also recognized guests from the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Tax Professionals, as well as visitors from the Colorado School of Mines and former Senator John Evans. Later, the Senate considered special orders on the consent calendar, including House Bills 103, 1026, and 1051, and adopted the committee reports and the bills. House Bill 1026 was amended and House Bill 1051 was advanced to third reading and final passage. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 117, concerning permissible methods for the sale of lottery tickets. Senator Bridges explained that the bill was intended to respond to lottery rules allowing online sales and credit card purchases, but said the measure had been narrowed in committee and then raised constitutional concerns under Colorado’s prohibition on slot machines outside limited gaming areas. The transcript ends during that debate, before final action on Senate Bill 117 is shown.

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• On request of Senator Robert behalf.
• Robert Rodriguez. Robert Rodriguez, the Majority Leader, will be fined a dollar for every tribute.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator<01:08:38.600><c> Roberts.</c> Senator Roberts. Senator Roberts.
• </c> reading of bills and Senator Roberts reading of bills and Senator Roberts will<01:08:56.400><c>

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• Representative Roberts and Bevans, uh, thanks for coming into the man.
• Um, Representative Bivvens and Representative Roberts, thanks for bringing it. Rep.
• Roberts, I think this might be a rare occasion where I agree with you conceptually.
• Roberts, thanks for bringing<00:18:20.720><c> it.
• Roberts, I think this bringing it. Rep.

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings. Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment. A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I'm State Senator Robert Jackson, the Chair of the Civil Service and Pensions Committee, and I'd like
• The next bill is Senate Bill S-1540 by myself, Robert Jackson.
• By myself, Robert Jackson, the committee director will read the title.
• By myself, Robert Jackson, the committee director will read the title.
• The next bill is Senate Bill S-5255 by myself, Robert Jackson.

Committee: Senate Civil Service And Pensions

Summary: The Civil Service and Pensions Committee met on January 28, 2026, with a quorum present and 13 bills on the agenda. Chair Robert Jackson opened the first committee meeting of the 2026 session and noted members present in person and by voting sheet. The committee then took up a series of civil service, retirement, and public employee labor bills, with brief motions and votes on each measure. Several bills concerned retirement and benefits, including changes to membership eligibility in the New York State and Local Retirement System (S-1011), transfer of sick time (S-3354), identical skilled nursing care health benefits for public retirees (S-4724), teleworking extension (S-5211), beneficiary changes for retirees (S-625A and S-6750), and an exit service requirement for designated employees (S-6999A). Other bills addressed public employee hearing procedures, collective negotiation disputes, preventing outsourcing during a hiring freeze, and related civil service law changes, including measures sponsored by Chair Jackson and other senators. Most bills were approved unanimously or with one abstention and were reported either to the Finance Committee or to the floor, depending on the bill. The committee also reported S-1011, S-3354, S-4724, S-4773, S-4894, S-4901, S-5211, S-6750, and S-6999A to Finance, while S-1540, S-2264, S-625A, and some others were reported to the floor. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were acted on, with no further discussion.

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• Ed Roberts. I was elected 40 years ago along with Harold Dutton and John Smith.
• I became the Robert Howden. Where's Robert? Whoever, there he is, there's Robert Howden.
• My name is Robert Saunders. I served from 1993...
• Hi, my name is Robert Talton. I served from 1993 to 2009.
• I'm Robert Echols, served from the 68th through the 73rd session, that's 1983 to 1995.

Bills: HR33 , HR138 , HR200 , HR243 , HR267 , HR307 , HR353 , HR383 , HR443 , HR446 , HR449 , HR451 , HR453 , HR457 , HR459 , HR460 , HR461 , HR462 , HR464 , HR466 , HR467 , HR474 , HR475 , HR477 , HR479 , HR481 , HR482 , HR483 , HR484 , HR486 , HR487 , HR490 , HR491 , HR497 , HR502 , HR505 , HR509 , HR510 , HR511 , HR512 , HR513 , HR515 , HR516 , HR527 , HR531 , HR532 , HR541 , HR542 , HR547 , HR548 , HR549 , HR550 , HR555 , HR557 , HR564 , HR568 , HR574 , HR575 , HR576 , HR577 , HR578 , HR580 , HR584 , HR586 , HR587 , HR588 , HR589 , HR594 , HR595 , HR597 , HR599 , HR606 , HR607 , HR608 , HR609 , HR610 , HR611 , HR612 , HR613 , HR615 , HR616 , HR617 , HR619 , HR620 , HCR65 , HCR119 , HR434 , HR447 , HR450 , HR454 , HR455 , HR458 , HR463 , HR476 , HR478 , HR488 , HR489 , HR492 , HR496 , HR499 , HR522 , HR523 , HR524 , HR533 , HR534 , HR535 , HR536 , HR537 , HR539 , HR546 , HR552 , HR553 , HR554 , HR556 , HR579 , HR582 , HR598

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• Next, we have Robert Obermiller. My name is Robert Obermiller, and I support this legislation.
• Next up, we have Robert Irmilla. Thank you. Next up, we have Robert Irvingell.
• First up, we have Robert Irmermiller. My name is Robert Overmuller, and I support this legislation.
• Next, we have Robert Irmiller.
• Next we have Robert. My name is Robert Overmeller, and I support this resolution. Thank you.

Bills: SB293 , SB279 , SB293 , SB279

Committee: House Education

Summary: The House Education Committee met and first heard Senate Bill 293, the Youth Camp Licensing Act, which would amend child care licensing rules for youth camps. The sponsor said the bill, with amendments, would remove accreditation language, clarify shelter requirements for outdoor camps, and eliminate limits that had restricted the number of children camps could serve, especially for families using purchase-of-care assistance. YMCA and school representatives testified in support, saying the measure would expand access to safe, affordable summer care for low-income working families. The committee voted to release the bill. The committee then approved Senate Bill 328, which would require the Department of Education’s school facility evaluation instrument to be established by regulation and to include lead-based paint hazards in the standard of good repair. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee supported the bill, explaining that lead had not been included in the original evaluation tool and that the new language would improve transparency and public comment. Senate Bill 318, updating the Delaware State Education Association special license plate program, also passed after DSEA testified that proceeds support scholarships for educators and students pursuing education careers. House Bill 443, dealing with background checks for education volunteers and mentors, passed as well. The sponsor said it would allow DOE to continue receiving wrapback reports for mentors in the state mentoring program and ensure state and federal criminal background checks remain in place. The committee also released Senate Joint Resolution 15, which directs DOE to reevaluate Delaware’s use of the SAT, modernize the accountability framework, and develop additional measures of student achievement and readiness; supporters argued the SAT does not capture career and technical pathways or other indicators of success. House Bill 459, which prohibits the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or events, passed after discussion focused on whether the bill would affect possession versus sale and whether it could lead to student discipline; DOE said the bill only bans sales, and the sponsor said an amendment would clarify intent. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 137 passed, directing DOE to review math instruction and MTSS supports statewide; testimony emphasized low math proficiency and the need for stronger, more coherent interventions. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 279 on occupational therapist salary placement, with discussion centered on aligning OT compensation with other specialist roles and broader salary regulation updates, though the transcript cuts off before final action is shown.

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• Roberts. Ms. Roberts.
• Roberts.
• Roberts.
• Roberts?
• Roberts.

Bills: SR119 , SCR65 , HCR47 , HB196 , HB218 , HB256 , HB325 , HB352 , HB434 , HB448 , HB476 , HB608 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB749 , HB818 , HB1059 , HB1112 , HB1242 , HB1249

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming

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• And Robert Singleton with Chamber of Progress. Robert, you'll be on deck. Okay.
• My name is Robert Singleton.
• Oh, Robert, you're here.
• Next up is Robert Singleton, a chamber of progress. Robert, go ahead and turn your camera on.
• Oh, Robert, you're here. And let's see here. turn your camera on. Oh, Robert, you're here.

Bills: SB6149 , SB6175 , SB6230 , SB6248 , SB6312 , SB6061 , SB6137

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: rural county, frontier county, public facilities funding, economic development, local option sales tax, sales and use tax, workforce housing, affordable housing, county tax authority, RCW, Washington state, community economic revitalization board, CED, infrastructure funding, public works, job creation, job retention, job expansion, county planning, state auditor reporting

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• ,</c> Senator Roberts, Senator Roberts, &gt;&gt; Senator<00:08:51.200><c> Sessions,</c><00:08:52.160>
• Senator Roberts Senator Melson moves.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<00:13:43.760><c> Roberts,</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts, &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts, &gt
• Roberts. Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, this is a bill.
• Thank you,<00:20:42.159><c> Senator</c><00:20:42.559><c> Roberts.

Bills: HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359 , HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum

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• Robert Enloe: That is correct.
• My name is Robert Enlow.
• Since 1997, Robert Enlow: there have literally been 196 Robert Enlow: and others.
• Robert Enlow: According to Dr.
• Robert B. Aguirre.

Bills: HB3 , HB3

Committee: House Public Education

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• Coleman here, Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Kelley, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts
• here, &gt;&gt; Senator<00:07:00.639><c> Melson,</c><00:07:01.759><c> Senator</c><00:07:02.160><c> Roberts
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Melson, Senator Roberts &gt;&gt; Senator Melson, Senator Roberts &gt;&gt; here,
• ,</c><00:10:22.160><c> Senator</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Nelson, Senator Roberts, Senator &gt;&gt; Senator
• Nelson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions,<00:10:23.839><c> Senator</c><00:10:24.240><c> Woods,</c><

Bills: HB248

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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• Representative Roberts. Here. Representative Sharp. Representative Tackett Laferty.
• Representative Roberts. Yes. Representative Sharp. Representative Tackett Laferty. Yes.
• Representative<00:05:38.520><c> Roberts.</c><00:05:39.080><c> Yes.</c> Representative Roberts. Yes.
• Representative Roberts. Yes. Representative<00:05:40.520><c> Sharp.
• Representative<00:14:46.839><c> Roberts.</c><00:14:47.640><c> Yes.</c> Representative Roberts. Yes.

Committee: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• Senator Kelly, Senator Kitchens, Senator Roberts, here, Senator Stewart, Senator Studs, here, Senator
• Senator Roberts, you want to...
• Thank you, Senator Roberts. Looks like we have two signed up.
• Senator Roberts, what would you like to...
• Senator Roberts, what would you like to say in conclusion about your bill?

Bills: SB274

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis

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• Roberts. I don't see Representative T.J. Roberts yet, but he'll be here soon, hopefully.
• Roberts. I don't see Representative T.J. Roberts yet, but he'll be here soon, hopefully.
• Roberts representative sharp present Roberts representative sharp present representative<00:01:44.079
• </c> Proctor yes representative Roberts Proctor yes representative Roberts representative<00:10:32.480
• Representative Roberts, yes. Representative Sharp, I—Representative Stevenson, yes.

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection held its first meeting of the 2025 session, welcomed new members, announced a 24-hour rule for committee amendments, and reviewed basic meeting procedures. After roll call confirmed a quorum, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. The chair also recognized Representative Thomas for his service to the committee and presented remarks of appreciation as he moved into other duties. The committee then considered House Bill 191, which would extend burial eligibility in Kentucky state veterans cemeteries to certain National Guard and Reserve members who were honorably discharged but never activated under Title 10. Testimony from Rep. Aaron Thompson and KDVA officials explained that the bill aligns with the federal Burial Guard Reserve Act of 2022 and would cover some long-serving Guard and Reserve members, including those who served during disasters such as the Eastern Kentucky floods and western Kentucky tornadoes. Members voiced support, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation after adoption of a title amendment. Next, the committee took up House Bill 152, which would create a supplemental Medicaid payment program for public EMS agencies through voluntary intergovernmental transfers, with no general fund dollars used. Rep. Michael Meredith and EMS chiefs testified that the measure would help public agencies recover more of the cost of Medicaid transports; one example cited was a local agency that could increase reimbursement substantially under the program. In response to questions, witnesses said the existing program for public and private agencies is mandatory, while this bill creates an additional voluntary enhancement for public agencies only, and that the program could be affected if Medicaid match rates change. The committee approved the bill with a favorable recommendation and a title amendment. The meeting ended with announcements about Military Kids Day on February 25 and a Kentucky National Guard Association reception and dinner on February 15, followed by adjournment.

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• Approval of the journal, Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President. Good morning, everyone.
• Excuse &gt;&gt; Rich &gt;&gt; Rich &gt;&gt; Rich &gt;&gt; Roberts. Roberts Roberts Roberts excused.
• Roberts. Roberts. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:32:35.440><c> you,</c><00:32:35.679><c> Mr.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.