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• <00:01:43.159> is<00:01:43.439> adopted the A1 amendment is adopted the A1 amendment
• One is charter schools.
• right now says District or Charter right now says District or Charter School<00:52:01.040> uh
• c> to<00:56:33.359> the Amendment amended be re-referred to the Amendment amended be re-referred
• please present house file 12 as amended please present house file 12 as amended oh<00:58:19.160>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Show the amendment to the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment to the amendment.
• No further amendments to the amendment, Mr. President. We are back on the amendment as amended.
• Show the amendment to the amendment adopted. Please read the next amendment to the amendment.
• No further amendments to the amendment, Mr. President. We are back on the amendment as amended.
• No further amendments to the amendment. Back on the amendment. Please read the amendment.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote. The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0. The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• The next bill is now before the House on final passage: House Bill 2341, an act amending the charter
• House Bill 4400, an act relative to the charter of the city known as the town of Randolph.
• Walsh of Peabody moves that the bill be amended by substitution with a bill amending the charter of the
• The amendment is adopted. Question now is on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.
• The amendment is adopted. Question now is on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and first took up procedural matters. It suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of two petitions: one concerning the sale of nitrous oxides and another establishing a sick leave bank for a Suffolk County Sheriff's Office employee. The House also suspended Rule 7A to advance several bills reported by the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee. The bills ordered to a third reading included legislation protecting employees’ right to rebuttal of personnel records, and local bills waiving the maximum age requirement for two Boston police officer applicants and establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The House then passed two bills to enactment: one authorizing Scituate to issue four additional on-premises liquor licenses and another amending the charter of Aquinnah. Later, the House engrossed a Hull parking fines bill and considered a Randolph charter bill. On motion, the Randolph bill was amended by substitution with a related bill addressing compensation for town council and school committee members and meetings of multiple-member bodies, and then passed to engrossment as amended. The session concluded with adjournment, with notice that the House would meet in informal session on Wednesday.

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• Members, we will begin with House Bill 508, which is an act relating to approval of amendments to the
• charter of the city of Burlington.
• <00:12:08.079> to<00:12:08.240> the<00:12:08.399> charter to approval of amendments
• to the charter to approval of amendments to the charter of<00:12:09.200> the<00:12:09.360>
• H. 508, an act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the city of Burlington. >> The question

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then suspended rules to introduce 16 House bills by number only. The bills were referred to committees, and H.790, the House Committee on Appropriations Budget Adjustment Act, was placed on the calendar for notice the next legislative day. The chamber also read JRH7, a joint resolution supporting the existing U.S.-Denmark treaty relating to Greenland and opposing American efforts to secure sovereignty over the island; it was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. HCR 162, congratulating the 2025 Colchester High School Lakers Division 2 championship football team, was read and celebrated, with the team and coaches recognized in the chamber. Members also marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with remarks tied to HCR 174 and a moment of silence. On the action calendar, the House passed H.508, approving amendments to the Burlington city charter. It then took up H.532, which removes a Vermont statutory provision allowing mandatory retirement of college professors at age 70 so state law aligns with federal age-discrimination law; the committee reported it ought to pass by a 10-1 vote, and the House ordered third reading. The final action item, S.23 on the use of synthetic media in elections, was postponed for one legislative day at the request of the House Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee. The meeting also included several announcements: the Rural Caucus and Older Vermonters Caucus scheduled upcoming meetings, House Democrats noted a caucus and a visit from Congresswoman Becca Balint, House Republicans announced a caucus after adjournment, and House Progressives said they were not caucusing that week. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

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• My amendment is in trouble, but he did it.
• Chairman on page two of your report for the TEA Open Enrollment Charter School District. and charter
• Is there a saturation point for charters, for charter schools in certain regions?
• Are charter schools, public schools... Yes. Is there any such thing as a non-public charter school?
• They have, if a charter school fails three years in a row. the whole charter system gets shut down so

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• An act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood, House No. 4753.
• An act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood, House No. 4753. Is there an objection?
• An act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood, House No. 4753.
• S2544, as amended. The next bill.
• The next bill is an act amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth, H4501, and an act authorizing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution offered by Senator Crichton commending the National Brain Tumor Society for recognizing May 26, 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The resolution highlighted the impact of brain tumors, noted Massachusetts research institutions working on treatments, and was adopted by voice vote. The Senate then took up several local matters and passed them without objection. These included a Dartmouth bill authorizing an additional off-premises alcohol license, a Westwood charter bill, and later final passage of bills relating to Andover special town meeting petition requirements, the Plymouth town charter, and an additional off-premises alcohol license for Pembroke. House petitions were also received and referred to committees after suspension of Joint Rule 12. At the end of the session, Senator Tarr offered an order to adjourn in memory of Joseph Elliott McKekney of Gloucester, a former Coast Guard officer and community member, and spoke briefly about his life and service. The Senate observed a moment of silence, adopted the adjournment order, and recessed to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• So, currently, charter schools, I think Rep. Berry talked about expanding charter schools.
• Have charters been able to expand? That's a great question.
• There are 422,000 kids in charter schools. schools.
• About 9% in a charter. I'm gonna trust you on the math I can't do.
• I don't believe so Okay, and are charter schools? Yes. And charter school teachers? Yes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• floor amendment to Senate Bill 1280 be adopted?
• Seeing none, SB 1372 as amended do pass. Any discussion?
• , SB 1475 do pass, and SB 1478 do pass as amended.
• Senate Bills 1372 and 1478 as amended are for engrossing.
• Senate Bills 1372 and 1478 as amended are for engrossing.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests, including the Doctor of the Day, representatives from the Arizona LEND Program, Friends of the Salt River Wild Horses, and other visitors. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on two calendars. On the first calendar, SB 1280 drew the most discussion and a failed floor amendment by Representative Gutierrez related to Mexican gray wolves; members debated wildlife recovery, federal conservation efforts, ranching impacts, and state funding restrictions before the amendment was defeated and the bill received a due pass recommendation. The committee also recommended due pass for SB 1418 and SB 1785, while SB 1200 was retained on the calendar. On the second calendar, members debated SB 1053 on concealed carry permit fees, SB 1259, SB 1372 on health care provider recruitment and anesthesia access, SB 1475 on student participation in interscholastic activities after certain criminal offenses, and SB 1478 with a technical floor amendment changing its effective date. SB 1053, SB 1259, SB 1372 as amended, SB 1475, and SB 1478 as amended all received due pass recommendations. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1372 and SB 1478 on engrossing and SB 1053, SB 1259, and SB 1475 on third reading. The House then took up third-reading votes on several bills. SB 1078, SB 1107, SB 1123, and SB 1142 were passed by recorded vote, with SB 1142 prompting extended debate over a federal education tax credit and whether it would divert resources from public schools; supporters argued it would not affect state revenues and would help Arizona families, while opponents said it favored wealthier households and undermined public education. The session ended with personal announcements and adjournment until the next morning.

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• We now have House Bill H508, an act relating to approval of the amendments to the charter of the city
• Are there any amendments offered before third reading? Listen to the third reading of the bill.
• ><00:12:07.760> the<00:12:07.920> city<00:12:08.160> of amendments to the charter
• of the city of amendments to the charter of the city of Burlington.<00:12:09.279> Now<00:12:09.519
• amendments offered before third reading? amendments offered before third reading?

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• What about charter schools, given that they're able to be ready?
• We need to look at putting in an amendment.
• This applies to all Texas school districts and open enrollment charter schools.
• Your state allocation to that school district or charter is affected by this.
• This bill relates to adult high school charter program funding.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• Okay, seeing none, there are no amendments on the bill. Do we have public testimony? We do.
• We have a charter middle school in my city of Marco Island that I was part of the board of, and because
• Antone: What about charter schools? >> Rep.
• >> WHAT ABOUT CHARTER SCHOOLS?  409 >> Rep.
• Miss Elizabeth DeAngelis from the Autism Collier Charter School, wishing to appear.

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.

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• I wish to offer a floor amendment to SB 997, SD2. Madam Clerk, please identify the amendment.
• I wish to offer a floor amendment to SB 997, SD2. Madam Clerk, please identify the amendment.
• I wish to offer a floor amendment to SB 997, SD2. Madam Clerk, please identify the amendment.
• c> two amendment floor amendment number two amendment floor amendment number two proposing<00:10:
• Amendment will address this by amending Amendment will address this by amending references<00:12

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• This is an act to amend the New York City Charter in relation to establishing a process for neutral arbiters
• This is an act to amend the New York City Charter and the General Municipal Law in relation to notice
• This is an act to amend the New York City Charter and the General Municipal Law in relation to notice
• This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to requiring annual
• This is an act to amend the Public Authorities Law in relation to establishing a parking placard review

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 7, 2026, with Senator Erik Bottcher presiding and Senator Chan offering brief opening remarks. The committee considered seven bills dealing with New York City and related municipal issues, including stormwater and groundwater analysis in southeast Queens (S.457A), a neutral-arbiter process for NYPD disciplinary decisions (S.5084), notice and inspection requirements for battery energy storage systems (S.5208), adjacent neighbor rights (S.6847), annual certification of school towers (S.8472A), and a publicly available list of people convicted of illegal dumping (S.9866). Members generally spoke in support of the measures, with comments emphasizing public safety, community impacts, and quality-of-life concerns. Each bill was moved and approved by the committee, with the bills then reported onward to either the Finance Committee, the floor, or another committee as noted during the meeting. The final bill, S.9955, sponsored by Senator Bottcher, would establish a parking placard review board; it was also approved and reported to the Transportation Committee. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were considered.

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• It's an act to amend the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to extreme risk protection orders.
• I didn't see a revocation of any charter.
• I didn't see a revocation of any charter.
• I don't recall seeing a revocation of the condo charter as much as it is just a $500 fine.
• I don't recall seeing a revocation of the condo charter as much as it is just a $500 fine.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor. The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor. Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.

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• So that's what the amendment does.
• So, um, any questions on the amendment? [clears throat] Uh, do I hear a motion? The amendment does.
• Motion on the bill as substituted with the amendments.
• And the amendment to >> And the amendment to the<00:08:08.960> same<00:08:09.440> Echo
• <00:21:39.760> Over state chartered community bank. Over state chartered community bank.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• :09:52.480> the<01:09:52.719> notion amendment immunity is simply the notion amendment
• . 11th amendment immunity this language. 11th amendment immunity is<01:10:03.040> waved<01:10:
• And on to Amendment Two.
• And on to Amendment Two. Amendment Two is simply about state tax dollars.
• House floor amendment 1, the title amendment, to House Bill 519, Representative Klein's.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications. The Senate reported passage of Senate Bills 52 and 124, and several House committees reported favorable action on bills including HB 1, HB 2, HB 94, HB 246, HB 282, HB 299, HB 307, HB 519, HB 613, and HB 648. Most of those measures were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar; HB 1 and HB 307 were sent to the Rules Committee after having had two previous readings. The House then recessed briefly before returning to the orders of the day. The chamber took up HB 568, relating to public adjusters. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit new public adjuster licenses, allow current licensees to renew, impose conflict-of-interest and contract requirements, set a 5% fee cap, and bar public adjusters from negotiating claims, citing consumer protection concerns and legal opinions about the practice of law. After debate and a brief explanation of vote from a member citing local storm-related abuses, the House voted on roll call and passed HB 568 with one nay vote. The House then considered HB 1, which would opt Kentucky into the federal education freedom tax credit program. Supporters said it would allow private donations to scholarship-granting organizations to benefit Kentucky students without using state general funds, and argued it could help public, private, and homeschool families with education-related expenses. Opponents criticized the speed of the process, warned it could open the door to vouchers and charters, and argued it would mainly benefit wealthier donors while public schools remain underfunded. Members also questioned the bill’s waiver of 11th Amendment immunity and received explanations that the waiver was limited to federal-court jurisdiction over the federal program and would not create individual liability for state actors. A motion to table the bill failed with 19 votes in favor, and debate continued.

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• I'm with the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools.
• Um but that gap for the charter schools.
• Before we go to our testimony, we're going to move the A1 amendment.
• Members, any questions or comments on the A1 amendment?
• Seeing none, the amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House Bill 305 is amended by House Amendment 1. House Bill 373 is amended by House Amendment 1.
• House Bill 395 is amended by House Amendment 1. House Bill 445 is amended by House Amendment 1.
• House Substitute for House Bill 233 is amended by House Amendment 1, House Amendment 1 to House Amendment
• Senate Bill 211 is amended by Senate Amendment 1. Senate Bill 240 is amended by Senate Amendment 1.
• House Bill 377, sponsored by Representative Gray and Senator Hocker, an act to amend the Charter of the

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee. The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines. Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.

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• or new charters opening.
• charters and approving more charters.
• by Of the charter schools that were chartered by Commissioner Marath have closed.
• public charter school.
• Some have gone to charter schools. They've gone to charter schools. Privatization of our children.

Keywords: 1184, house, all