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• have been given their second reading. have been given their second reading.
• will report the A2 amendment. will report the A2 amendment.
• Senator Dziedzic to your A2 amendment. Senator Dziedzic to your A2 amendment. amendment. amendment.
• amendment? amendment? Uh, Uh, Uh, Senator<00:26:02.800> Young.
• amendment, say I. amendment, say I.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met under call, established a quorum, and adopted the printed committee reports, except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6. It then gave second reading to Senate File 4282 and several House files, and later handled motions including re-referring Senate File 4634 from Jobs and Economic Development to Taxes. The chamber also designated special orders for immediate consideration. On special order, Senate File 4339, relating to the excavation notice system and utility locating, was presented as a safe-digging measure requiring electronic positive responses from utility operators and updated contact information for locators. The bill was read a third time and passed 64-0. The Senate then took up House File 3718, which modernizes the Board of Veterinary Medicine, updates definitions and licensing rules, expands scope of practice and telemedicine provisions, changes board composition, and adds a background check requirement; after questions from Senator Green about the bill’s sponsor, background checks, and board size, it passed 52-13. The Senate next considered Senate File 4455, concerning the Lake City and Red Wing port authorities. An A2 amendment was adopted to address municipal public utilities commission voter ratification language, and the bill as amended passed 65-0. The session ended with announcements, including a lighthearted note about “Steak on a Stick Eve,” excusing Senators Webber and Miller, and adjournment until Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.

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• Second. Got a motion, second. Discussion to the motion. Second discussion to the motion.
• Got a motion, second. Motion, second. Any discussion to the motion?
• Got a motion, second. Motion, second. Any discussion to the motion?
• The second one is $70,020.
• It's amended.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• Seconded by Senator S. Quick question on the hearing. We have a non-germane amendment.
• She made the she seconded it. I offered the amendment. We just passed the amendment.
• I'm going to further amend it amended.
• amendment? Understand that amendment? amendment? Understand that amendment?
• Senator Murphy seconds. amendment number 1575, amendment 1468, amendment number 1575, amendment 1468,

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> Any questions on the amendments? I have a motion to accept the amendment. Move. Second.
• On the second amendment related to the sunset, have a motion. Second.
• As correct to be said here, I'd have a motion on the amendment. >> Motion second. >> Second.
• We have SB 155 as amended. Do I have a motion? >> Motion second.
• Now back on HB 312 as amended. Uh, do I have a motion? >> Have a motion. >> Second.

Bills: HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312, HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS

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• The amendment is withdrawn. The Senator from Second Bristol and Plymouth, Mr.
• The amendment is withdrawn. The senator from second Bristol and Plymouth, Mr.
• The ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. The gentleman from Second Worcester, Mr.
• And second, the amendment ensures that the forest superintendent can live on site. ...invested directly
• And second, the amendment ensures that the forest superintendent can live on site.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up a major environmental bond bill with amendments covering climate resilience, housing health, plastics reduction, coastal protection, fisheries, and related regulatory issues. Early debate included Senator Keenan’s withdrawn amendment to fund the Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program with $50 million, followed by his adopted amendment banning hotels from providing plastic toiletry packages. Senator Tarr’s amendment to remove the paper bag charge was defeated after extended debate over whether the 10-cent bag assessment functioned as a tax; a related floor speech from Senator Duner argued the fee would burden working families. The chamber also adopted Senator Fernandez’s ocean acidification amendment, which would aggregate ocean monitoring data to support shellfish, water quality, and coastal management, with support from Senators Sear and Driscoll. Other adopted measures included Driscoll’s Houghton’s Pond multi-use trail, Montigny’s New Bedford State Pier redevelopment and harbor oil-recovery provisions, Collins’s Commonwealth Conservation Commission later withdrawn, and several coastal resilience and housing-related amendments. The Senate also approved a series of environmental and public health measures. Senator Moore’s rodenticide restriction amendment was adopted after testimony from animal welfare and conservation groups, with the sponsor describing harms to wildlife, pets, and livestock and noting local municipal support. Senator Lewis’s amendment directing DEP to study the feasibility of banning polystyrene was adopted, as was Senator Mark’s Massachusetts Climate Bank amendment and Senator Edwards’s carbon sequestration amendment expanding attention to salt marshes, seagrasses, and waterways. The chamber adopted amendments on equitable representation, improving indoor air quality, and a Douglas State Forest trust fund that would raise the entry fee from $1 to $2 for maintenance. Several amendments were withdrawn, including Collins’s urban coastal resilience commission and Tarr’s proposed Commonwealth Conservation Commission. Housing and permitting issues were another major theme. Senator Driscoll’s amendment requiring local confirmation before a project is designated a priority housing project was defeated, but his related amendments clarifying the process and requiring consultation with the Housing and Livable Communities Secretary were adopted. The Senate also adopted Crichton’s amendments streamlining permitting for coastal resiliency projects in urban areas and creating a five-year pilot for nature-based solutions, as well as Tarr’s amendment adding dredging and sand placement to general coastal permits. Tarr’s amendment to revise the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund was adopted, while his later constitutional challenge to a landform-migration provision was withdrawn after he argued it could amount to an uncompensated taking. The session ended with the Senate noting only two amendments remained and then adjourning in memory of Quincy’s former mayor James A. Sheets.

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• I'd like to offer this amendment. Is there a second? Representative Colby seconds it.
• <04:17:26.000> a to offer this amendment is there a to offer this amendment is there a second
• amended do I have a amended do I have a second<04:21:27.880> representative<04:21:28.840> stavis
• The Chair motions ought to pass with Amendment on House Bill 123. Is there a second?
• I'd like to offer Amendment 2025-70H. Is there a second? Representative Murphy seconds that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And Transportation Committee substitute for Senate Bill 481 as amended. And I second it.
• Second.
• As amended, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I second.
• I now move that Senate Bill 142 as amended do now pass. Second.
• Yeah, the amendment stuff.

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• A second? There's a motion and a second. Secretary, can you call the roll? File Item 1, AB 1581.
• Second, with a motion and a second. Secretary, can you please call the roll?
• Second. There's a motion and a second. Secretary, would you please call the roll?
• A second? With a motion and a second, Secretary, would you please call the roll?
• Is there a second? I will second. Any discussion on the bill at this time? None.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met without a quorum at first and began as a subcommittee, with the chair outlining hearing procedures and several bills on consent. The committee heard and advanced AB 1581, which would improve collection of tribal affiliation data for California students so Native students are more accurately counted and better served; supporters said current systems undercount Native students and erase their needs. AB 1586 also passed, requiring school resource officers who volunteer to carry naloxone to receive opioid overdose response training every two years; supporters emphasized student safety and the need for rapid response to overdoses on campus, while one school employees’ group raised concerns about retaliation protections for non-volunteers. Both bills were moved do pass as amended to Appropriations, with roll calls held open for absent votes. The committee then approved AB 1943, which updates school notices about secure firearm storage by making the information clearer, more visible, and more likely to reach families at key moments such as counseling or discipline interventions. Supporters from gun violence prevention groups, educators, and parents argued that many school shooters obtain guns from home and that plain-language, digital, and timely notices could help prevent child deaths and suicides; the author shared a personal story about a child accessing a gun at home. AB 1792 also advanced, directing the Instructional Quality Commission to consider updating health education to address digital safety issues such as deepfakes, extortion, grooming, and AI-generated exploitation; supporters said students need instruction that reflects modern online risks, while an opponent objected to language referencing LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse students. AB 1653 passed as well, adding heat-illness guidance to the health framework after a young Girl Scout described students suffering during extreme heat and not recognizing symptoms. Later, the committee approved AB 1861, which would require the California Department of Education to create a public database of special education investigation reports with personal information redacted; supporters said families need better access to complaint outcomes and accountability, while an opposition witness warned of unintended consequences, misuse of incomplete information, and added burdens on districts. AB 1721 also moved forward, creating a stakeholder work group to review and streamline school safety plan requirements so plans remain practical and focused on emergency preparedness. AB 1631, which would make kindergarten mandatory, received mixed testimony: supporters argued it would help close achievement gaps and improve readiness, while opponents framed it as an intrusion on parental choice; the bill was held on call after a split vote. Finally, AB 1809, extending job order contracting authority for school and community college districts, was also held on call after opposition from contractors who argued project labor agreement requirements raise costs and reduce competition. The committee then began hearing AB 1659, aimed at improving transitions for court school students back to their home districts, with testimony describing re-enrollment barriers and the need for a designated district contact.

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• <00:56:01.760> Amendment remind us all why the Second Amendment remind us all why the Second
• > of of the Second Amendment through fear of of the Second Amendment through fear of tracking.
• Amendment<01:08:18.719> voice while our Second Amendment voice while our Second Amendment
• our<01:28:12.800> citizens second amendment rights of our citizens second amendment rights
• <01:33:26.400> Amendment imposition on their Second Amendment imposition on their Second Amendment

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum present, approved the February 27, 2026 journal, and then moved out of order to consider resolutions. Senate Resolution 003, designating March as Arts Education Month in Colorado, was read at length and supported by Senators Snyder and Basley, who emphasized the educational, social, and economic value of arts instruction and noted concerns about unequal access across the state. Senator Coleman and Senator Danielson also spoke in support, highlighting personal experiences with the arts and the importance of preserving arts programs in schools. The resolution passed unanimously, 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The chamber then adopted House Joint Resolution 1019, recognizing Caregiving Youth Day. Senator Judah described caregiving youth as children and teens who provide substantial care for family members while balancing school and other responsibilities, citing statewide and national data on the prevalence of youth caregivers and the risks they face. Senator Gonzales also spoke in support, urging the legislature to recognize and support this often invisible work. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next took up third-reading consent calendar House Bill 1035, which enacts the 2025 Colorado Revised Statutes as positive and statutory law; it passed 32-3, with Senators Baisley, Lynda Zamora Wilson, and Long voting no. Senate Bill 53, expanding eligible borrowers for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority mortgages, then passed 29-6 after no-vote requests from Senators Zamora Wilson, Amabile, Sullivan, Hinrichsen, Baisley, and R. Pelton. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, passed 23-12 after several no-vote requests, and Senate Bill 43, concerning regulation of firearm barrel transfers and related criminal penalties, was introduced for final passage with Senator Zamora Wilson delivering extended opposition focused on Second Amendment and fiscal concerns; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.

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• We have an amendment offered by Senator Coleman-Madison. Second by Senator Elliott.
• So, we have an amendment and seconded. Do we have any other questions?
• So, we have an<00:29:00.159> amendment<00:29:00.720> and<00:29:01.039> seconded.
• <00:29:01.919> Do<00:29:02.080> we<00:29:02.159> have an amendment and seconded
• Do we have an amendment and seconded.

Bills: SB249, SB259, HB67, HB214

Keywords: municipal tax, license fee, local tax increase, ordinance, public hearing, 30-day notice, municipal notice requirements, city council, town council, Alabama municipalities, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-45-2, open meetings website, newspaper publication, local government finance, tax transparency, fee increase, municipal ordinance procedure, University of South Alabama, Board of Trustees

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• Madam, I will move Amendment 2025-0242. I'll second that.
• Okay, second. All those in favor of a ought to pass with amendment, please say aye. Aye.
• There's no amendment on it. I will move it. Second.
• Senator, I have a motion to move the amendment. Second.
• I move to pass as amended on 274, and I will second it. All those in favor, please say I. I.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, the second instance of amendment, as I said, does define what a backyard poultry flock is.
• Um, the second instance of amendment, as I said, does define what a backyard poultry flock is.
• Um, the second instance of amendment, as I said, does define what a backyard poultry flock is.
• Um, the second instance of amendment, as I said, does define what a backyard poultry flock is.
• The second instance of amendment, as I said, does define what a backyard poultry flock is.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Is there a second? Second. It's been properly moved and seconded.
• Do we have a motion and a second? So we properly moved in motion and second.
• Do we have a motion and a second? Moved and seconded by Quirk-Silva and seconded by McKinnor.
• It has been moved and seconded by Quirk-Silva and seconded by McKinnor.
• Do I have a motion and a second on the urgency clause? It's been moved by McKinnor, second by Ms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ; House Bill 1260 as amended passed on second reading and ordered revised and placed in the calendar
• House Bill 1290, House Bill 1052, House Bill 1214 as amended, House Bill 1260 as amended passed on second
• . passed on second HB26 1260 as amended. passed on second reading<01:30:59.040> and<01:30:59.280
• 1258 as amended passed on second reading in order revised and placed on the calendar for third reading
• Senate Bill 170 is amended and passed second reading, ordered placed on the calendar for third reading

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received committee and House messages before moving into third reading and final passage on several bills. Early action included passage of House Bill 1318, which concerns traffic safety near schools; Senator Cutter offered and the chamber adopted a third-reading amendment naming it the Liam Stewart School Zone Act in honor of a child killed in a traffic accident near a school. The bill then passed 33-1. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 134 on payment card network fees, and laid over Senate Bill 17 until April 30. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 45 on workforce development opportunities in Colorado’s nuclear sector, Senate Bill 91 on excluding certain printed news deliverers from employee definitions under labor law, Senate Bill 114 on spirituous liquor manufacturer sales rooms, Senate Bill 162 on releasing healthcare test results to patients, Senate Bill 23 on school finance, Senate Bill 93 on workers’ compensation coverage compliance, Senate Bill 155 on homeowners insurance availability, Senate Bill 146 on restricting single-use food service ware, and Senate Bill 156 on State Workforce Development Council practices. Most of these bills passed, with recorded opposition on several measures: SB 91 passed 26-8, SB 114 passed 31-3, SB 162 passed 29-5, SB 93 passed 19-15, SB 155 passed 22-12, SB 146 passed 20-14, and SB 156 passed 32-2. SB 23, the school finance act, drew broad support and passed 34-0 after multiple senators emphasized education funding priorities and constitutional obligations. During debate, senators highlighted policy rationales and personal stories. On SB 162, Senator Weissman explained his no vote as a patient-autonomy concern despite acknowledging the bill’s earnest intent. On SB 23, supporters said the bill preserved and strengthened K-12 funding, while one senator argued schools should do better on safety and teacher pay. On SB 155, supporters said the homeowners insurance bill could help change market direction and improve affordability. On SB 156, Senator Marchman described the bill’s focus on out-of-school youth and the need to connect young people who are not in education, employment, or training with workforce supports. The Senate also began special-order second reading of consent-calendar bills, adopted the committee reports, and advanced House Bill 1313 on affordable housing fund requirements with amendments related to Prop 123 implementation and stakeholder processes.

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• We need to adopt the amendment, so the amendment will be adopted without objection.
• I'll take a motion in a second. Can I have a motion in a second?
• Do I have a motion and a second? Do pass. Second. In a second. Will it be discussion or debate?
• Does it have an amendment? I do not have an amendment.
• I OK, I need a motion in a second. You pass. Have a new pass and a second.

Bills: SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield, aquifer management, water allocation, water permits, temporary permits, irrigation

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• The score is four to four and the amendment fails. Further amendments.
• Further amendments?
• Further amendments or motions.
• amendment.
• The bill will be second reference. Further amendments or motions?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee took up several bills involving the West Virginia Parkways Authority and work-zone safety. On House Bill 4563, which would allow E-ZPass single-fee transponders to be used with multiple vehicles, members debated amendments that would have limited or codified restrictions on transferring transponders between vehicles. Testimony from Parkways Authority CFO Samuel indicated the current agreement already ties a transponder to one vehicle but allows users to update vehicle information online, and that the authority is considering a sticker-based system in the future. Delegate Daniel Linville also testified in support of the bill’s broader intent, arguing the revenue risk was limited and that the authority’s existing practices and bond obligations would not be harmed. The committee rejected the Wetzel amendment and then voted to report House Bill 4563 to the full Senate. The committee then considered House Bill 4419, which would require public hearings and notice before the Parkways Authority could raise tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would subject related revenues and sinking funds to audit. Counsel noted possible constitutional and fiscal concerns, and Senator Randolph moved to send the bill to the Finance Committee for further review. That motion passed, and the committee then reported the bill to the Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for speeding and other violations in highway construction work zones and adds penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Jason Pizzatella of the Contractors Association testified in support, saying the bill was a safety measure in response to recent work-zone fatalities. Senators from Fayette, the 13th district, and Randolph also spoke in favor, emphasizing worker safety and the dangers of speeding through active construction areas. The committee reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Now, we're back to the bill as amended. Do we have a favorable? >> Second.
• Now, we're back to the bill as amended. Do we have a favorable? >> Second.
• Now, we're back to the bill as amended. Do we have a favorable? >> Second.
• Now, we're back to the bill as amended. Do we have a favorable? >> Second.
• Now, we're back to the bill as amended. Do we have a favorable? >> Second.

Bills: HB42, SB246, SB38, SB194, SB183, SB253, SB160

Keywords: unclaimed vehicles, towing, Department of Revenue, notification requirements, abandoned vehicles, real estate, residential property, single-family home, homeowner protection, property solicitation, unsolicited offer, wholesaling, real estate wholesaling, assignment contract, equitable interest, investment property, house flipping, predatory real estate practices, title cloud, deceptive trade practices

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• Moved by Senator Skoufis, seconded by Senator Fernandez and Sanders.
• Second bill on the agenda, Senator Frank. Thank you.
• The second bill on the agenda, Senate Bill 4867A, by Senator Fady: an act to amend the Insurance Law
• Moved by Senator Cooney, seconded by Senator Skoufis and Dado.
• Do we have a second? Second by Senator O'Mara. Those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Insurance met and considered a long agenda of bills focused on health coverage, insurance regulation, and related consumer protections. Measures discussed included coverage for infant formula, restrictions on step therapy for serious mental health conditions, physical and occupational therapy services, outpatient substance use disorder treatment without pre-authorization, mortgage guarantee insurance, patient navigation services, specialized dental benefit plan information, firefighter medical exams, the Strength and Homes Program, accident prevention course instruction, early egg and peanut allergy coverage, speech therapy for stuttering, dog-breed-related insurance restrictions, insurer advertising requirements, prescription drug substitution during shortages, and notice of long-term care rate increases. Members also discussed the rationale for some bills, including concerns about outdated advertising rules and the importance of allergy-related coverage for children. Most bills were moved favorably, with several reported to the floor and others referred onward to the Finance Committee, Substance Use Disorder Committee, or Transportation Committee. Notable referrals included the infant formula, patient navigation, allergy coverage, stuttering therapy, and drug shortage substitution bills to Finance; the substance use disorder bill to the Substance Use Disorder Committee; and the accident prevention course bill to Transportation. Bills on mental health step therapy, mortgage guarantee insurance, specialized dental plan information, firefighter exams, dog breed restrictions, and insurer advertising requirements were reported to the floor. The committee also took recorded votes, with some members noted as without recommendation or without recusal on certain bills, and Senator Helming recorded in the negative on the long-term care rate increase notice bill. Overall, the meeting concluded with all agenda items acted on and no bill defeated outright.

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• Second by Senator Elliott. Um Miss Ogden, if you'll call the roll for me. This on the amendment.
• I've got a second on that. Um, any opposition to the first amendment?
• That amendment is adopted. Second amendment I believe is Senator Coleman-Madison. Is that correct?
• That amendment then is withdrawn. >> I'll second that.
• Um, amendment is withdrawn. >> I just second Senator Smith's favorable motion. >> Okay.

Bills: HB63, HB19, HB80, HB41, HB20, HB60, HB100, HB71, HB91, HB93, HB63, HB19, HB80, HB41, HB20, HB60, HB100, HB71, HB91, HB93

Keywords: paternity, child custody, joint custody, parental rights, family law, domestic violence, shared parenting, Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, human trafficking, victim restitution, civil action, criminal prosecution, labor servitude, sexual servitude, class A felony, class B felony

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• Do we have a second? Yes, Warden seconds. And do you want to speak to your amendment?
• I would like to move Ought to Pass with an amendment. Representative Schultz: Seconds.
• Clerk, you seconded the motion? Yes, okay. Now can you speak to your amendment? Sure.
• The motion is OTP, and you'd like to present an amendment. Do we have a second?
• present an amendment and do we have a present an amendment and do we have a second<04:41:48.400> representative

Keywords: 1189, house, all