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• At the request of the author...
• At the request of the author, please remove item 148, SB 1294, Rubio, from the consent calendar.
• Today I rise as a proud principal co-author for AB 35.
• Members, I respectfully ask for your aye vote and happy to support the author.
• I rise in proud support as a co-author and a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

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• As you might know, and as I mentioned, I'm a huge Star Wars fan.
• And most importantly, with me, they shoot the bull and tell war stories.
• And I think that's just way too much power and authority to give to the executive branch.
• Representative Eskamani, in my county, we have a huge reenactment of the Civil War.
• When we're divided into warring factions When we're divided into warring factions, we're made weaker.

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• So let's think again back to the post-World War II Waconia, for just an example.
• I appreciate the authors.
• I appreciate the authors.
• I appreciate the authors.
• I appreciate the authors.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• That's what he fought for—three wars.
• , including being a prisoner of war.
• Speaker and gentlemen, the Healthcare Authority. Authority, do they work on warrants?
• This body accepted the CDC as the authority.
• And, you know, the fog of war is real.

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• The county looks to be given some authority here to alter a boundary line once it finishes its work.
• to start a court action to the authority to start a court action to adjust<00:25:38.640><c> the</c><
• One of them was recently authorized in the last biennium, and currently we have two vacancies, one of
• </c><00:36:23.599><c> in</c><00:36:23.760><c> the</c> of them was recently authorized in the of them
• was recently authorized in the last<00:36:24.200><c> vium</c><00:36:25.119><c> and</c><00:36:25.319><

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• So, um, next, uh, is war eagle.
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• The Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
• I just received breaking news: the seventh soldier to die in the Iran war is Sergeant Benjamin Pennington
• I just received breaking news: the seventh soldier to die in the Iran war is Sergeant Benjamin Pennington
• </c><01:11:14.760><c> is</c><01:11:14.920><c> Sergeant</c><01:11:15.320><c> Benjamin</c> Iran war is
• Sergeant Benjamin Iran war is Sergeant Benjamin Pennington.

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• Whether it is the weaponization of federal authority to target immigrant communities, the stripping of
• We have an ongoing war occurring and an important midterm election year.
• seen multiple times is that when there's a catalytic event, whether it's social justice protests, a war
• Last year, this legislature passed AB 715, our K-12 anti-Semitism prevention bill, co-authored by chairs
• unit for its size in U.S. military history, composed largely of Japanese Americans who fought in the war

Summary: The committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to review California hate-crime trends and hear from state agencies and community organizations about current impacts and policy responses. The California Department of Justice reported that 2025 hate-crime events declined modestly from 2024 but remained historically elevated, with race and ethnicity still the largest category, anti-Black bias the most frequently reported, and notable increases in anti-Hispanic/Latino and citizenship/immigration-status bias. The California Commission on the State of Hate said its research and victimization studies show hate is broader than official crime data alone, with millions of Californians experiencing hate incidents and many victims needing services beyond law enforcement, including mental health care, legal help, and workplace protections. The commission also emphasized online radicalization, the need for better data infrastructure, and stronger training and support systems. Members then heard from the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, CAIR California, and Equality California. Testimony described fear, underreporting, and the effects of rhetoric, federal policy changes, and online misinformation on Black, Latino, Jewish, immigrant, Asian American, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities. Witnesses urged sustained funding for Stop the Hate and nonprofit security grants, stronger language access, civic education, and community-based reporting and victim services. Several groups also called for specific legislation, including measures on racial profiling, immigration detention oversight, Jewish ethnicity recognition, safe worship zones, anti-Muslim hate prevention, and LGBTQ+ data privacy and health protections. Committee discussion focused on the conditions that fuel hate, especially political polarization, social media radicalization, and the role of public figures and institutions in normalizing dehumanizing language. Members and witnesses discussed the limits of current data, the need for long-term research and prevention strategies, and the importance of solidarity across communities. No formal votes or final committee actions were taken in the transcript, though members referenced existing and pending bills and ongoing efforts to expand training, funding, and anti-hate infrastructure.

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• It was not a spoiler war.
• ,</c><00:11:10.000><c> they</c> It was considered a spoiler war, they It was considered a spoiler war
• And a number of was not a spoiler war.
• This fought in the Revolutionary War.
• on, a civil war.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• Help each of these in this chamber to use their authority during their session to serve faithfully and
• Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
• It also allows local governments to authorize limited safety-based exceptions by ordinance, provided
• <00:31:21.080><c> limited</c><00:31:22.040><c> safety-based</c> authorize limited safety-based authorize
• , where he met and after the Korean War, where he met and<01:04:05.920><c> married</c><01:04:06.320><

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• I'm here representing the State of Arizona Veterans of Foreign Wars.
• I still have a family member that's missing from World War II, MIA.
• Business entities authorized... ...remittance transfer business entities authorized to conduct these
• And still, you believe you have the authority to police their finances.
• This is outside of the legislature's authority.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1803, which would regulate non-accredited veterans benefits claims assistance by prohibiting unrecognized agents or attorneys from preparing or prosecuting claims, limiting compensation practices, requiring written disclosures and cancellation rights, and making violations subject to Attorney General enforcement. Supporters, including the sponsor and several veterans, said the bill would create needed guardrails against predatory actors while preserving veterans’ choice to use free or paid help. Opponents and some neutral testimony, including a VA-accredited attorney and representatives of the VFW and American Legion, argued the bill still lacked sufficient protections, raised federal preemption concerns, and should require VA accreditation instead. After debate over fees, back pay, and the availability of free services, the committee adopted an amendment and gave SB 1803 a do pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote. The committee then heard SB 1232, a strike-everything amendment dealing with outdoor advertising signs in military airport and ancillary military facility overlay zoning districts. The bill would allow signs on property with a military compatibility permit in areas otherwise treated as residential under a zoning designation, which the sponsor and property representatives said was needed to resolve an ADOT permitting loophole for a specific parcel near Luke Air Force Base and the Northern Parkway. Members questioned whether the change was narrowly tailored, whether other properties could be affected, and whether ADOT and federal highway beautification rules would be satisfied. After the amendment was adopted, the committee approved SB 1232 on a 4-3 vote, with several members saying they would reserve the right to change their votes on the floor. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1511, which would prohibit operation of a commercial motor vehicle in Arizona unless the operator can prove lawful presence in the United States and would allow impoundment if proof is not provided. The sponsor introduced the bill with a lengthy explanation of commercial driver licensing history and concerns about non-domiciled and limited-term CDLs, contrasting them with Canadian and Mexican commercial licensing arrangements. The transcript cuts off before testimony, questions, or any action on SB 1511.

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• During World War II, she joined the French Resistance.
• Baker rarely spoke about her actions during the war. She believed her work spoke for itself.
• After the war, Baker turned her attention more fully to humanitarian ideas.
• She was a pioneering artist who reshaped modern performance, a war hero, and a civil rights advocate
• This gives the Attorney General the authority to step in when a lawsuit is filed primarily to extract

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, Jobs for America’s Graduates participants, school counselors observing National School Counselor Week, Gainesville Elementary students joining online, interns and student shadows, and a tribute to Josephine Baker highlighting her St. Louis roots, artistic career, wartime service, and civil rights legacy. The chamber then took up first reading of several measures, including a firearms-related joint resolution, a bill on flags at cemeteries, and a bill on ownership of single-family residential property. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2273, a large anti-trafficking package combining provisions on child sexual abuse material terminology, trafficking, grooming, sextortion, training requirements for professionals, a statewide council in the Attorney General’s office, longer civil statutes of limitation, and tougher penalties. Supporters cited survivor testimony, the need for training and enforcement, and the bill’s role in helping victims; the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Members also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a bill string aimed at curbing abusive website accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses while preserving ADA rights. Sponsors and supporters said the measure would protect small businesses from sue-and-settle tactics and give businesses notice and time to fix problems; the House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which would clarify the prevailing-factor standard, adjust treatment of pre-existing conditions, change how certain benefits are treated, and add an early dismissal mechanism and temporary appeal process. Supporters called it a fairness and clarification measure for employers and insurers, while opponents argued it could raise barriers for injured workers; the House nevertheless adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including committee meetings, a Black History program, a reminder for American Heart Month, concern for the city of Cameron after a fire, and a moment of reflection for the House doorkeeper Charlie, followed by a recess until 2 p.m.

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• During World War II, she joined the French Resistance.
• Baker rarely spoke about her actions during the war. She believed her work spoke for itself.
• After the war, Baker turned her attention more fully to humanitarian ideas.
• She was a pioneering artist who reshaped modern performance, a war hero who risked her life for freedom
• This gives the Attorney General the authority to step in when a lawsuit is filed primarily to extract

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3, 2026 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members then spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including a page for the day, Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, JAG program students, school counselors, elementary students observing online, interns, and a tribute honoring Josephine Baker’s life and legacy. The chamber then moved to first reading of several bills and to perfection of multiple House Committee Substitutes. The most substantial debate centered on a composite anti-trafficking bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2273, 1946, 1814, and 2551. Supporters said it would strengthen Missouri’s response to trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material by updating terminology, creating a permanent Attorney General’s statewide council, expanding training for professionals, extending the civil statute of limitations for trafficking claims, increasing penalties, and allowing expungement for victims. Members cited testimony from survivors and advocates and emphasized the need for coordinated enforcement and education. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members also debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1694 and related bills, a package aimed at curbing abusive website-accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses. Supporters described “sue-and-settle” tactics targeting small businesses with little notice and high settlement demands, while opponents of the abusive practice argued the bill preserves legitimate ADA claims and gives businesses a chance to cure problems. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which supporters said would clarify the “prevailing factor” standard, address preexisting-condition claims, adjust treatment and appeal rules, and reduce costs; opponents warned it could make it harder for injured workers to obtain care and create disputes between insurers. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.

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• </c> that with the author of the amendment. that with the author of the amendment.
• For adults learn about the cost of war.
• </c> grandfathers who died in World War II. grandfathers who died in World War II.
• </c><04:59:05.160><c> clearly</c> complex uh has that authority clearly complex uh has that authority

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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• It is a preview as to us to war the mind of a child.
• It is a preview as to us to war the mind of a child.
• Overriding one parent's decision to for another replacing parental authority was state Authority when
• And one of my favorite authors was being comparable to the bloom.
• She's currently of and author in this in this state.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

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• She gets approved to spending authority every single meeting for her ambassador program.
• I... ...authority every single meeting for her ambassador program.
• Wasn't it approved last month that you had that spending authority to do all these awesome things?
• The motion is to extend the $30,000 spending authority for the ambassador program.
• II and that they were trained there before they went to World War II.

Summary: The committee approved minutes from October 21, 2025, and after discussion and a recorded no vote from Treasurer Ellsworth, also approved the December 19, 2025 minutes. Members then received an America 250 financial update showing commemorative fund balances, grant spending, and remaining unobligated funds, followed by a subcommittee discussion about Jane Palacki’s contract. The committee clarified and then approved a motion to retain her on an as-needed basis at $125 per hour, not to exceed $8,600 per month, to help with approved projects by the committee chairs. Updates were provided on several America 250 initiatives. Secretary McGrane and Treasurer Ellsworth discussed Celebration Fund grants, the Foundations of Freedom Tour, and a proposed July 4th Capitol celebration tied to the Boise parade, with stages, exhibits, vendors, and performances planned around the Capitol grounds and rotunda. Treasurer Ellsworth also reported on ambassador programs, the Liberty Bell, flags, quilts, the Heritage Fountain, and a service challenge, and the committee extended $30,000 in spending authority for ambassador programs. The committee later approved grant disbursements for multiple counties and cities. The Institute for Advancing American Values presented a civics curriculum initiative with the State Board of Education and a public-facing “Reading the Republic” project using founding documents and student video responses. The America 250 State Agency Task Force reported on museum exhibits, an Initial Point event, and the Their Story oral-history effort. National updates covered America’s Field Trip, America Gives, federal merchandise and story-capture efforts, and a national time capsule. Idaho Parks and Recreation described America 250-related events at state parks, the Move 250 challenge, and volunteer tracking, emphasizing that it was using existing resources rather than requesting committee funding. The committee set its next meeting for February 5 and adjourned after noting written testimony from David Johnson.

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• Those authorizations have now gone away.
• For here at JBLM, that amounts to about 283 authorizations, and that is right around 18% of our workforce
• The priority is absolutely toward readiness and war fighting and everything focused on that aspect.
• think quality of life is directly, if not very, very closely, indirectly related to recruiting and war
• The program receives annual funding via the National Defense Authorization Act, also known as the NDAA

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs met to hear updates from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Washington Military Department, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Commerce on federal and state impacts affecting veterans, military families, and military installations. JBLM’s garrison commander said the base remains focused on housing, child care, and spouse employment, but is facing workforce reductions tied to federal personnel actions, especially in air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and firefighting. He also said JBLM is preparing for increased mutual-aid needs during fire season, and that the Army Transformation Initiative could change unit composition at JBLM over time without a major overall population shift. He confirmed that the Lewis Army Museum is on a closure list, but said the building will remain in use for training and that the base is exploring partnerships to keep museum functions operating, possibly with volunteers or local partners. The Washington Military Department reported about 400 Guard members deployed on federal missions and described ongoing state missions in cybersecurity and firefighting. The department said the Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade will transition to a mobile combat team, with associated changes in equipment, manning, and end strength. It also warned that continuing resolutions are delaying funding, limiting new military construction starts, and increasing costs. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs outlined a $3.2 million reduction from the governor’s budget and related cuts affecting internships, vacant positions, outreach travel, claims support contracts, counseling and wellness, veterans’ innovation assistance, and the military transition and readiness council staff position. WDVA said it is ending or scaling back several programs, including in-house nursing assistant training, the veteran farm at Ordean, Vet Corps due to AmeriCorps funding changes, and the tobacco cessation program, while noting that the legislature funded about $23.7 million in capital projects for veteran homes, cemeteries, and transitional housing. The Department of Commerce presented on the Defense Community Compatibility Account, which funds projects that reduce conflicts between military installations and nearby communities. The program currently has 10 projects across five legislative districts, including school and child care improvements, water wells, land acquisition, and a joint firefighting training center in Everett. The presenter said the main challenge is that DCCA projects often need non-state funding secured before they can compete, which can make it hard to leverage federal Defense Community Infrastructure Program dollars; he recommended more flexible state timing to help projects qualify for federal funding. In closing discussion, members raised possible future agenda items including child care near bases, veteran homelessness, suicide prevention, Navy Day, military family housing, and a possible Department of Licensing issue involving guard and reserve designations on driver’s licenses. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after members were invited to suggest topics for the October and December committee meetings.

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• And with my limited authority, let me pass along the microphone to my colleagues who are introducing
• And with my limited authority, let me pass along the microphone to my colleagues who are introducing
• years ago to flooding in my neighborhoods in my district every year, to tornadoes, fires, or an act of war
• years ago, to flooding in my neighborhoods in my district every year, to tornadoes, fires, or an act of war

Committee: Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection met with a quorum, adopted the June 17 minutes, and took testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 1053, sponsored by Chair Kavanaugh, would raise the acreage cap for neighborhood enterprise zones from 15% to 20% for certain zones. Supporters from Invest Detroit and the City of Detroit said the change would help make housing and redevelopment projects viable, especially in high-tax areas like Detroit, and the bill was reported to the floor on a 6-2 vote. The committee also heard Senate Bill 988, sponsored by Senator Santana, which would extend from 30 to 35 days the deadline to appeal a denied poverty exemption to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The sponsor and Detroit’s property assessment director described it as a technical alignment with the Tax Tribunal Act and a correction to conflicting timelines; the bill drew support from the Michigan Poverty Law Program, the Michigan Chamber, and the Tax Tribunal, and was reported unanimously. The committee then adopted S-1 substitutes for Senate Bills 1041, 1042, and 1043, the price-gouging package sponsored by Senators Moss, Chang, and Kavanaugh. Sponsors of the price-gouging bills said the package would strengthen Michigan’s emergency price-gouging protections by defining excessive increases during declared emergencies, covering lodging, essential goods and services, and energy products, and giving the Attorney General clearer enforcement tools. Supporters included the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Attorney General’s office, while the Michigan Chamber, Mackinac Center, and NFIB opposed the package. Despite the opposition, all three bills were reported to the floor on 5-3 votes. The meeting adjourned after all reported bills were approved.

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• And thank you for the co-author request.
• to ensure that we give authors the ability to get here.
• The question is not whether the author means well.
• I want to thank the author for bringing this bill forward.
• AB 1991 simply provides this authority.

Committee: Senate Governmental Organization

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• of inflation since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
• of inflation since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
• since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
• I know the bill author is supposed to speak last. I apologize.
• I know the bill author is supposed to speak last. I apologize.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy