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• There is no reason to change. I'd love to find out.
• I mean, I don't think they're changing or adding anything.
• Madam Rules Chair, no further announcements. Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Mr.
• Madam Rules Chair, no further announcements. Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Mr.
• Madam Rules, Chair, you are recognized. Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions recognizing guests, family members, and a USF Day at the Capitol presentation. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar, where it first passed two Open Government Sunset Review bills: CS/SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008/HB 7003, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both measures passed unanimously. The Senate also passed CS/SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, a bill intended to help victims enforce judgments against terrorist entities, and CS/CS/SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, aimed at improving veterans’ access to benefits and transition support. Additional measures passed included CS/CS/CS/SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, CS/CS/CS/SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, and several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric and Jennifer Miles on behalf of EEM, and Marcus Button. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements also passed after an amendment making texting while driving a moving violation with points and a distracted-driving course requirement. The most extended debate centered on CS/CS/CS/SB 700, where senators discussed provisions on fluoride in drinking water, labeling of plant-based products, drone penalties, charity registration, agricultural housing, and other agriculture-related policy changes. Several amendments on fluoride were offered and defeated, while a technical amendment on financial institution definitions was adopted. Senators also briefly discussed the policy implications of the bill’s fluoride language and its relationship to local control and public health. Several other bills on the calendar were temporarily postponed, and at the end of the session the Senate adopted motions to certify passed bills to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and remove CS/SB 7016 from the special order calendar. The Senate then adjourned until April 16.

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• So, as we know under Rule 4.05, Under Rule 4.05, that is not germane to this bill.
• So, this is clearly not a violation of Rule 4.05, and I would ask members to vote to overturn the ruling
• A yes or a green vote supports the ruling of the Speaker; a no or a red vote goes against the ruling
• has changed.
• You could have changed it. You didn't change it.

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• 6 of rule 20.
• The rules are suspended. affirmative. The rules are suspended.
• rules and pass the bill HR4549? rules and pass the bill HR4549?
• The rules are suspended. affirmative. The rules are suspended.
• change our world for the better. change our world for the better.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• new 306 rules the updated 306 rules new 306 rules the updated 306 rules created<00:48:01.280>
• we should not want public school rules we should not want public school rules to<01:01:10.240>
• When the private contractor who was hired to write the rules was asked questions about how these changes
• When the private contractor who was hired to write the rules was asked questions about how these changes
• <01:14:03.639> in invested in wanting to make changes in invested in wanting to make changes

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• and how this relates to the temporary rules and how it aligns with that.
• and how this relates to the temporary rules and how it aligns with that.
• > how relates to the temporary rules and how relates to the temporary rules and how it<00:21:20.480
• <00:56:47.920> this stand because they can't change this stand because they can't change this
• under federal guidelines we can't change under federal guidelines we can't change the<01:07:12.240

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• One of the changes is that the volume is much higher.
• So the hope is the goal of the rules even before the rules when we're looking at batch zero, is to give
• And so that's not going to change.
• Let's set the rules. You know, let's have this growth.
• So, I don't know, we entered under the old rules. New rules are kind of getting crafted.

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• What are the substantive changes other than I see some statutory reference changes where four was changed
• The changes are all changes to the reference in statutes.
• The changes are all changes to the The changes are all changes to the reference<00:15:08.720> in
• And it does say to do so: grant a variance on the rule, saying the rule is still there.
• It doesn't remove the rule.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Conference Committee on House Bill 244 met to resolve remaining drafting issues in the bill updating and recodifying municipal enforcement of building and fire codes. The chair explained that the measure is largely a technical recodification, moving statutory references and correcting broken cross-references after review by the subcommittee, the Senate, AI-assisted checking, and the Building Code Review Board. Members emphasized that Amendment 2026-1923H contains no policy changes, only reference updates and language cleanup to ensure the bill points to the correct current RSA sections. The committee then discussed a few specific drafting questions, including a reference on page one and language on page two concerning the phrase “remove the prohibition on a building permit.” Some members questioned whether that wording should instead describe a variance or exception, but the chair and Representative Darji explained that the language is intended to allow an applicant to return to the zoning board to remove a prohibition attached to a specific building permit, not to broadly eliminate the underlying rule. The committee also noted a corrected reference to current statutory language because the underlying law had changed since the bill was introduced. After the explanation, the House receded from its position of non-concurrence and concurred with the Senate amendment as further amended by 2026-1923H. Members agreed to place the measure on the House consent calendar, and the committee adjourned.

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• The organizational structure has also changed.
• the rules, including punishment.
• Yes, the substance is to change the definition.
• So you're creating a law, you're changing the statute now... The ruling. That's what we do here.
• We have rules. We have rules generally to protect the minority. Would you agree with that?

Bills: HB18, SB 54, SB 10, HR 76, HR 77, HR 78, HR 82, HR 83, HR 88, HR 89, HR 93, HR 94, HR 95, HR 98, HR 101, HR 102, HR 104, HR 105, HR 107, HR 108, HR 109, HR 110, HR 111, HR 112, HR 113, HR 123, HR 125, HR 79, HR 80, HR 81, HR 84, HR 85, HR 86, HR 87, HR 90, HR 91, HR 92, HR 96, HR 97, HR 100, HR 103, HR 106, HR 114, HR 115, HR 116, HR 117, HR 118, HR 119, HR 120, HR 121, HR 122, HR 124, HB 18, SB 54, SB 10, HB 8

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• Or changes in tariff policy.
• The laws, rules, and regulations...
• people to fight for change.
• Crops and timing changes because of weather, because of climate change, that has increased our water
• That's a bill that was passed last year that made a number of changes, including the change to the expected

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee held a work session covering the state revenue outlook, caseload forecasts, wildfire costs, budget balance, tort liability, water supply, and pension policy. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported modest near-term U.S. growth, no near-term Washington employment growth in 2026, continued personal income growth, and elevated inflation, with tariffs and federal policy cited as major risks. Revenue forecasts were slightly improved for the current biennium by about $105 million but down about $185 million for the next biennium. Members asked about income inequality and housing permits; staff said personal income is an aggregate measure and housing production remains below long-term needs. The Caseload Forecast Council then reported that most forecasts were unchanged or only slightly changed, but several programs increased, including Washington College Grant, Working Connections, aged/blind/disabled cash grants, nursing homes, home and community services, and developmental disabilities personal care. The largest policy-driven change was in Medicaid low-income adult caseloads, where federal H.R. 1 was projected to reduce coverage substantially through narrower eligibility, community engagement requirements, and shorter eligibility periods. The committee also heard a wildfire funding update and a 2025 fire season review. Staff explained that the state budgets $93 million annually for suppression and uses supplemental appropriations for costs above that level, with an estimated state supplemental need of about $139 million for the current year. Department of Natural Resources officials said 2025 fire activity remained below the 10-year average in acres burned, but fires were more complex and closer to communities, contributing to higher residence loss. They described expanded use of aircraft, firefighters from other states, corrections crews, and the Arcadia 20 hand crew, and said the state did not need National Guard ground support this year. A budget preview then showed that the near general fund outlook had worsened after vetoes, lapses, and forecast changes, and that maintenance-level costs alone would leave a projected negative balance by fiscal year 2027 and about $4.3 billion by fiscal year 2029, before any policy decisions. Jason Seams, the state risk manager, reported a sharp rise in tort claim costs, with indemnity expenses nearly doubling from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 and DCYF accounting for most of the increase. He said the state self-insurance liability account has run deficits for four straight biennia and is now facing nearly $600 million in deficits, driven largely by a surge in DCYF claims, especially juvenile rehabilitation and long-running sex abuse cases. Members asked about the role of old claims, comparisons with other states, excess insurance, and whether more Attorney General staff could reduce special assistant attorney general costs. The committee then shifted to water policy, hearing from tribal leaders, Ecology, and the Washington Water Trust. Tribal witnesses emphasized overappropriation, declining flows, climate impacts, and the need for legislative oversight and tribal participation in water policy. Ecology described major projects in the Odessa sub-area, Yakima Basin, and Dungeness, along with the need for storage, recharge, conservation, and policy changes to support water supply development. The Washington Water Trust argued that climate change is reducing summer flows and that the state needs more funding, enforcement, and long-term commitment to restore instream flows. The final item was a pension update on LEOFF 1 surplus assets; staff reviewed two 2025 bills that would have merged or restructured the plan and used surplus assets, but neither passed, and instead the budget directed the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study the issue and report back.

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• directors Sharon herd and um Don Chang directors Sharon herd and um Don Chang and<00:11:31.720><
• Do you know what those county rules, state rules, ordinances, policies, or procedures we may be exempting
• Because the change would remove the word district and change it to a program.
• Would it be to companies who have, even though there's no rules, continued to obey the rules?
• unregulated by our commercial use rules unregulated by our commercial use rules um<01:30:59.440>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture, water, invasive species, and land-use bills. HB 299 and HB 1220, both relating to invasive species, drew broad support from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, C-GAPS, Sierra Club, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and others. Testifiers said HISC funding fills gaps between agency mandates, supports research and technology, and helps respond to both terrestrial and marine invasive threats. On HB 1220, C-GAPS described a marine anemone infestation in Kāneʻohe linked to aquarium release and said control and restoration would be difficult without the bill’s funding. A committee member asked for tracking information on the species, and the Division of Aquatic Resources said it maintains monitoring data and annual reports. No opposition was noted on either measure. HB 506, relating to conservation enforcement, also received support from DLNR and Malama Pu‘u Ma. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope and how the funding would be used. Members asked about a prior boat purchase mentioned in opposition testimony and about whether mainland vendors were being used; the department said it did not buy that boat and that procurement follows the normal state process, with total bid price including delivery, taxes, and other fees. The department explained that the bill’s funding is primarily for marine enforcement work in nearshore fisheries, including herbivore protection around O‘ahu. HB 915, relating to water use, had mixed testimony. DLNR supported alternative water sources and amendments to the water code, while the Department of Agriculture opposed the bill as drafted, saying its irrigation program is designed for non-potable agricultural use and is not structured for residential or mixed-use development. The Department of Health said it needed more information on its reuse guidelines and noted concern about removing the recycled water manager requirement, which it said helps ensure safe operation and maintenance of reuse systems. Members questioned the bill’s preemption language and whether county or state rules would be displaced, and Agriculture suggested county water agencies might be better suited for some of the proposed uses. HB 502, concerning land use, drew support from the Attorney General’s office, the Land Use Commission, Hawaii Realtors, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Farmers Union, with the Department of Agriculture standing on its written testimony. The Attorney General warned that allowing important agricultural lands to be redistricted through a declaratory ruling process could conflict with the state constitution and recommended excluding IAL from the bill. The Land Use Commission said it has an inventory of IAL lands and did not believe the bill would affect them, and it agreed to the suggested protection. Supporters said the bill could help move lands with limited agricultural value into the rural district, reduce pressure on productive farmland, and better align land use with actual farming potential. HB 929, relating to the agricultural land conveyance tax, received comments from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Realtors; Farm Bureau said it supports preserving agricultural land but was concerned about unintended consequences and questioned whether speculative flipping of ag land is a current problem.

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• . change. change.
• pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7.
• pursuant to Rule 40.7. pursuant to Rule 40.7.
• pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7.
• by the same rules. by the same rules.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One changes and we've made some changes.
• ruling of the chair. ruling of the chair.
• of rules set forth. of rules set forth.
• Further changes? Camel Kevin, I to know. Further changes? Further<01:54:57.360> changes?
• I to know further<01:56:32.160> changes. further changes. further changes.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I don't make all these rules.
• I mean, if there's no rules except.
• What needs to happen is the department of wildlife needs to change the rules on how that.
• But you need to change your model.
• It's not even promulgating rules.

Bills: HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all

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• The ever-changing technology...
• Now when you say that you're not changing any of the rules, we've gone through a lot of legislation to
• That's correct, that doesn't change.
• Changes are to that specific board, and I think what you'll find is there's not a lot of changes to the
• Now, would we have to change their enabling... ...would we have to change their enabling legislation

Bills: SB174, SB180, HB196, HB25, SB193, HB25

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911

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• And I think it's the five-year rule and the six-year rule that are the primary drivers of this.
• <00:20:26.440> six-year<00:20:26.840> rule five-year rule and the six-year rule five-year
• five-year rule tries to up to The five-year rule tries to identify<00:20:40.160> what<00:20:40.320
• > there<00:29:29.080> any that may have changed, or are there any that may have changed
• And now I think the five-year rule and six-year rule are really trying to focus people to say, you know

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Court change for visualized certain injury approach to find term change for visualized workers' compensation
• It also changes provisions relating to no-contact periods for victims of sexual assault, and changes
• The department may promulgate rules and regulations to...
• The department may promulgate rules and regulations to...
• She is a stickler for the rules.

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• It's not well opposing this rule.
• 6 of rule 20.
• <03:15:01.960> idea promising and even life-changing idea promising and even life-changing
• rules rules uh<03:16:45.480> and<03:16:45.720> pass<03:16:46.080> Senate<03:16:
• the rules and pass the bill H.R. 3073? the rules and pass the bill H.R. 3073?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Sorry, I didn't change my name.
• And no recent changes. ...meaning they just issued their 2026 vaccine schedule with no recent changes
• Under Rule 5409 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure, is to require clear and convincing evidence.
• And the current rule, the current Rule 5409, does mention the nature of the offense.
• The New Mexico Supreme Court has sought to alleviate some of those issues with changes to the rule, and

Keywords: 996, all

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• remote location under rule 40.7. remote location under rule 40.7.
• substantial changes or substantive changes.
• those voting pursuant to rule 40.7. those voting pursuant to rule 40.7.
• Any other changes?
• Senator Chang votes I. Senator Young I. Senator Chang votes I.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're just changing the ones that are moving.
• Several other states have gone back and changed.”
• This does not change the total number of positions authorized, and they are not requesting any change
• There is no change in positions and there is no change in appropriation. It's just a title change.
• There is no change in positions and there is no change in appropriation. It's just a title change.

Keywords: 1204, all