Transcript Highlights:

• And we will be with you when the Freedom Ride takes off this summer to go to the South to defend the
• And it fosters understanding, respect, and appreciation for our shared humanity.
• As vice-shared the Jewish caucus, I rise in strong support. This resolution is personal for me too.
• Our shared experiences only reinforce our ability to work together. I expect to ask for an I vote.
• Colleagues, let us build on his legacy by recognizing our shared humanity and our shared responsibility

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayers, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the opening period on floor privileges and guest recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia and Spain marking the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Representative Justin Jones, with several senators speaking in support of voting rights and democracy. The body then moved to business and confirmed two gubernatorial and State Bar appointments: Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as executive director of the State Bar. Senators also adopted SCR 163, recognizing May as California Tourism Month, with remarks emphasizing tourism’s economic impact and the work of Visit California and destination marketing organizations. The Senate next adopted SCR 170, declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, after extensive testimony from senators and firefighters about the trauma first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support services. The Senate also adopted SCR 174, marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers and highlighting the state’s community-based developmental services system. It then adopted SR 111, recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, after strong floor statements about discrimination, safety, and the need to oppose silence in the face of hate. The consent calendar was approved, SCR 116 was moved to the inactive file, reconsideration was granted on SR 111 for a later session, and the Senate adjourned in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella, with the next meeting set for Monday, May 18, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• So go ahead and go back to Tab 3, which is an update by the Department of Transportation on the shared
• you, Mister chairman and members of the committee for this opportunity to give you an update on the share
• You know, I mean something something as as as simple as scooters, you know, EV bikes, ride sharing.
• But could you elaborate or would you like to share your thoughts on that for us?
• I was I share my perspective. I want to kind of tell it through the sort of a recent story.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For memories, and the moments shared.
• <00:42:46.000> The shared experience of belonging. The shared experience of belonging.
• and<07:45:17.040> archery, like horseback riding and archery, like horseback riding and archery
• We've weathered our fair share of storms.
• We've weathered our fair share of storms.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• sure that we share that.
• want to make sure that we share that. want to make sure that we share that.
• apart and I think we're we would share apart and I think we're we would share that<00:10:21.920>
• And he will be in for a rough ride.
• You know, there are for a rough ride.

Bills: HB0002, HB0022

Keywords: building permits, local government, residential construction, permit timelines, code compliance, municipal officers, recall election, petition requirements, local governance, voter participation, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• at the Department of Human Services, on line 556 includes an offset to the healthcare access fund share
• But along with that, we give numerous rides to appointments.
• <00:49:05.040> to with that, we give numerous rides to with that, we give numerous rides to
• And I'm also pleased to share with you that during the shelter-in-place era, I was able to organize a
• Next, I just wanted to share my top 10 Beckerisms, if you'll indulge me.

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:58:29.680> And<00:58:29.839> I<00:58:30.079> share Chair Hans.
• And I share Chair Hans. Thank you chair.
• There's data that's shared amongst them.
• There's data that's shared programs. There's data that's shared amongst<01:41:10.800> them.
• Chair, and thank you for sharing your concerns, Representative Nadeau.

Bills: HF1918, HF2305, HF897, HF2191, HF2617, HF2551, HF2137

Keywords: HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program

Transcript Highlights:

• Everybody got to vent a little bit, share some frustration.
• And is market share, is it market share? Well, the, I guess, am I allowed to say names?
• Thank you. market share? Well, I guess am I allowed to say names? That’s up to you.
• , and to allow for the use of uncertificated shares.
• So now we're riding home in darkness again, so I think this is a great bill.

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and the chair noting it was the committee’s last meeting of the session. The committee first considered Senate Bill 254, which would prohibit certain excess debit card surcharges and authorize enforcement by the Attorney General. After adopting technical amendments and a committee amendment requiring written notice before a private right of action, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up Senate Bill 80 on broadband administration fees and GUMBO program closeout. Members questioned the proposed increase in administrative and contractor fees, the timing of project completion, and how withheld reimbursements would work for utility damage. After adopting several amendments, including cleanup language and a provision to restore the reimbursement process, the bill was reported favorably as amended, though the Louisiana Telecommunications Association voiced concerns about the withholding language and lack of a clearer fault-determination process. The committee next considered Senate Bill 469, updating the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. Technical amendments were adopted, along with amendments clarifying that the bill’s 30-day notice to utility owner-operators is separate from existing GUMBO notice requirements and creating a rapid dispute-resolution process involving the Office of Broadband, the utility operator, and the local governing authority. Testimony from broadband and municipal stakeholders emphasized the need for quicker responses to excavation damage and better enforcement, while some witnesses raised concerns about the late amendment and the need for clearer recourse and standards. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 468, dealing with fuel rewards programs and fuel discount limits, was also amended to allow such discounts while capping them at $1 below the advertised price; it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 131, concerning attorney’s fees and costs in professional licensing disciplinary proceedings, drew testimony from a cosmetology board representative and the Pelican Institute. Supporters argued the bill would curb incentives for boards to generate revenue through enforcement and give licensees a fairer opportunity to resolve cases; board testimony noted that some boards already have fee caps and that enforcement actions are relatively limited. After adopting an amendment clarifying when a licensee is the prevailing party, the bill was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 251 on critical infrastructure protection also received technical amendments and several substantive changes, including adding ports and airports to the definition of critical infrastructure, clarifying “significant access,” adding a knowledge requirement, and adjusting exemptions and enforcement timing; it was reported favorably as amended after testimony from State Armor representatives about foreign adversary threats. Finally, House Resolution 253 was introduced to create a task force to study how post-2005 building code additions and inspection requirements affect residential construction costs, with the sponsor explaining the goal was to gather industry input and return recommendations next session.

Transcript Highlights:

• But remember, if there's anything you were not able to share with us, you could certainly submit it to
• Your time is up, and it looks like you have some more things that you'd like to share.
• you'd like to share uh you can<00:20:23.760> certainly<00:20:24.200> submit<00:20:24.600
• that have been the TN of these rides that have been the Pres<00:39:27.640> that<00:39:27.760>
• Thank you for sharing it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We don't ride horses. However, when these folks did, they were part of Arizona history.
• legislative day for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, whose staff will be here at the Capitol to share
• So, not only am I proud to share a birthday with the late Mr.
• Austin, Representative Austin's father, but I'm also proud to share a birthday with Michael Jordan, who
• And happy birthday to him and everyone else who shares this birthday. Thank you.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day and various guests in the gallery. Members also adopted a proclamation recognizing February 17, 2026, as Kosovo’s Independence Day in Arizona, with remarks highlighting the Kosovo American community’s contributions to the state. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on the calendar. In Committee of the Whole, HB 2307 received committee amendments and a due pass recommendation. HB 2758, relating to groundwater transportation and La Paz County, drew substantial debate and multiple amendments; supporters described it as a water policy measure with added protections, while opponents warned it would weaken basin protections and benefit private water investors. After a division and recorded vote, HB 2758 failed to receive a due pass recommendation. The committee also gave due pass recommendations to HCR 2003, HCR 2047, and HCR 2002 after debate on issues including transgender participation in sports and the historical/biblical naming of Judea and Samaria. On third reading, the House passed HB 251, HB 262, HB 272, HB 296, and HB 2459, with brief explanations of vote on several measures. HB 262 was described as honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, HB 272 as a public health-related measure tied to provider credentialing, HB 296 as a water infrastructure and finance bill, and HB 2459 as a bipartisan mobile home park tenant protection bill. The House then received the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and noted that HB 2758 failed to pass. The session concluded with announcements about committee meetings, a Game and Fish Department legislative day, and other personal remarks before adjournment until February 18, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are proud to share in this.
• glad here on this 49th anniversary of Black History Month being told in this country that I get to share
• They're about transforming lives and I just want to share one particular woman.
• His family shared that he was known for beginning his days with words of support and encouragement to
• He enjoyed having coffee with his children, walking his dog with his family, and bicycle rides through

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• requiring a report of serious injury arising from criminal activity while protecting reporters who share
• Federal HIPAA regulations allow medical providers to share information with law enforcement as long as
• And this bill allows the providers to share limited information with law enforcement to assist with crime
• And so I share a couple of the concerns as the possibility of criminalizing hospital workers in this
• shares, those kind of things.

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

Transcript Highlights:

• getting requests from the Agency of Transportation to tow vehicles that are abandoned in park and rides
• getting requests from the Agency of Transportation to tow vehicles that are abandoned in park and rides
• getting requests from the Agency of Transportation to tow vehicles that are abandoned in park and rides
• getting requests from the Agency of Transportation to tow vehicles that are abandoned in park and rides

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We've got guys riding around the truck writing code enforcements all day long.
• there.<00:49:07.120> We've<00:49:07.320> got<00:49:07.560> guys<00:49:07.920> riding
• We've got guys riding around the there.
• We've got guys riding around the truck<00:49:08.680> writing<00:49:08.960> code<00:49:09.120

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I just want to make sure that we're not giving them, Hansel Phillips, a free ride.
• giving them the Hansel Phillips<00:43:06.680> a<00:43:06.839> free<00:43:07.079> ride
• c><00:43:08.160> are<00:43:08.319> looking<00:43:08.640> into Phillips a free ride
• we are looking into Phillips a free ride we are looking into all<00:43:09.800> remedies<00:43

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on construction defects and operational problems at the newly opened Hawaii State Hospital Halola building, a $160 million facility with 144 beds for forensic patients. Department of Health and DAGS officials described ongoing issues identified before and after occupancy in April 2022, including anti-ligature safety defects, roof and building-envelope leaks, drainage problems, plumbing failures, HVAC corrosion and moisture-control issues, mold, and corroding materials. They said the problems have affected patient areas, showers, hallways, the gym, and other parts of the building, creating daily operational and safety challenges for staff and patients. Officials said the state believes the defects are the responsibility of the design-builder, Hensel Phelps, but that they are working with the company and its subcontractors to address the problems while preserving the state’s legal position. The Attorney General’s office said it is conducting an inquiry and asked agencies to limit comments to factual matters. Witnesses explained that some defects appear to be latent and that repairs are being documented through photos, invoices, and testimony. They also said some work is being done by Hensel Phelps and some by other contractors, with efforts to preserve evidence for possible future claims. Committee members questioned how the defects were missed during design-build inspection, whether the state should pursue litigation sooner, and how evidence would be preserved if outside contractors make repairs. Officials said the state has two funding requests pending: about $8 million for emergency repairs and about $28.8 million for longer-term repairs, for a total near $40 million, while noting that additional defects may still be discovered. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I said, ‘Dad, you want to come and ride on a combine with me?’
• want<00:18:30.720> to<00:18:30.760> come<00:18:30.880> and<00:18:30.960> ride
• <00:18:31.280> on<00:18:31.400> a "Dad, you want to come and ride on a "Dad, you want
• to come and ride on a combine<00:18:32.320> with<00:18:32.520> me?"

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore full meeting, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28, which would create a framework for the $5 million in agricultural economic development funding included in the 2024 budget. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell testified that the bill is intended to support agriculture-focused economic development, especially processing and further processing projects, by giving the Department of Agriculture tools to identify opportunities, convene partners, and offer incentives. He emphasized the role of the new economic development division in the department and said the effort is meant to complement, not replace, the work of the state Economic Development Cabinet. Shell and several senators described the bill as a rural development tool aimed at helping smaller communities attract projects that fit their scale. He cited examples such as poultry processing, grain and elevator operations, milling, and specialty crop ventures, arguing that local processing can create jobs, strengthen markets for farmers, and keep more value in Kentucky. Senators discussed the need for return-on-investment metrics and clawback provisions for unsuccessful projects, and Shell said the framework includes those concepts. He also said the department is working on opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels, and other markets that could bring more acres into production. Members also raised questions about small-farm innovation, raw milk, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. Shell said raw milk testing and related consumer protection issues are more closely tied to the University of Kentucky and the department’s consumer/environmental protection functions than to the bill’s economic development focus, but he said the department can help expand small-farm programs such as Kentucky Proud, Buy Local, KOAP, CAP, food-as-medicine efforts, LFPA, and farm-to-school initiatives. The discussion also turned to beef processing and feedlot development, with Shell saying Kentucky wants a beef processor but first needs to prove it can feed cattle at scale; he said changing conditions in western states could create an opening for Kentucky if it can build the necessary supply chain.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:54:30.640> Um, shared. Some of them were new to me. Um, shared.
• together to respond to the shared together to respond to the shared consequences<01:56:57.520>
• That's what I wanted to share here.
• It is shared.
• Someone's neighbor's son's employer shared the form with people who might need rides.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began. Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens. Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• As everyone knows, we have a power-sharing agreement in the Senate now, and for the next couple of weeks
• All right, if you would begin, Senator Baen, thank you, Madam Chair. ...sharing agreement in the Senate
• Court of Appeals, and then sort of in the other issues bucket, some random topics such as amusement rides
• 14.880> amusement some random topics such as amusement some random topics such as amusement rides
• > construction<00:09:16.480> code<00:09:16.839> which<00:09:16.959> is rides

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met under a new Senate power-sharing arrangement with co-chairs, began with member and staff introductions, and then received a jurisdiction overview from Senate counsel. The overview explained that the Labor Committee’s jurisdiction has not changed from the previous biennium and covers fair labor standards, minimum wage, workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and related agencies and boards such as the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Mediation Services, PERB, and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. It also noted that some topics, including paid leave, fall under other committees, while earned sick and safe time remains within Labor and Industry jurisdiction. Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach and Josiah Moore then gave a detailed Department of Labor and Industry presentation. They reviewed the department’s funding sources, emphasizing that workers’ compensation funds and construction codes/licensing revenues make up most of the budget, while the general fund is a small share. They described the department’s major divisions, including workers’ compensation, construction codes and licensing, labor standards, nursing home workforce standards, and OSHA consultation and compliance, and highlighted practical examples of their work. Examples included return-to-work assistance for an injured worker, compliance training that reduced penalties for self-insurers and claim administrators, and use of the Special Compensation Fund when an employer lacked workers’ compensation insurance. The labor standards section highlighted enforcement actions involving unpaid overtime, pregnancy and parental leave retaliation, wage deductions, and child labor violations, along with totals for 2024 collections and inquiries. The presentation also noted the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s adopted rules, the expansion of construction licensing exams statewide, and OSHA consultation programs such as Min-SHARP and MINSTAR, including a Minnesota employer that recently achieved MINSTAR status. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Share some frustration.
• Senator Presley: Yeah, I’m going to defer to Michael to share a little bit about this amendment.
• Are they, or is it just market share? Well, I guess, am I allowed to say names? Thank you.
• , and to allow for the use of uncertificated shares.
• We'd like to maybe share some comments. Chairman, committee members, thank you so much today.

Bills: HB1163, HB1168, HR252, HR253, HCR103, HCR108, SB80, SB131, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB384, SB414, SB468, SB469, SB496

Keywords: fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction

Transcript Highlights:

• I stand before you today convinced that the state of the state is strong, that our shared prospects for
• , that our shared prospects for tomorrow<00:25:53.279> are<00:25:53.600> bright,<00:25:
• That is the state pays with a free ride. That is the state pays for<01:30:47.199> it.
• <03:18:09.279> it this motion is and you may be sharing it this motion is and you may be sharing
• And we shared stories Christa, too.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to share with you a little bit about how we're putting those historic lessons into action today
• a couple of weeks ago, we gathered with representatives of 17 Oklahoma public school districts to share
• The other number I want to share with you is $222 million dollars.
• It's been a wild ride. Thank you for believing in me and making me be more fiery.
• I just wanted to share a little personal story with you, and I know many of you are already aware, but

Bills: SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions