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• As you likely know, on a committee, unlike on the floor, you don't need to be on the prevailing side
• It did not prevail.
• It did not prevail.
• It did not prevail. on this provision. It did not prevail.
• The motion does not prevail.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Senator Rasmusson: Thank you, Mr. President.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There being 12 ayes and 2 nays, the motion prevails.
• There will be 9 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 14 ayes and 1 nay, motion prevails.
• There being 9 ayes and 6 nays, the motion prevails.
• OK, there'll be 14 ayes, 1 nay motion prevails. OK.

Bills: HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. The chair lays out Senate Bill 1073.
• There being 10 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 10 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 6 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails.

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• There being 11 ayes and no nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and no nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and no nays, the motion prevails.
• In ten ayes and one nay, the motion prevails.
• There being eleven ayes and no nays, the motion prevails. prevails.

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails.

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• The motion prevails and the minutes for April 2nd, 2025 are approved.
• The motion prevails. House File 1224 is in the general register.
• No, the motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. The A2 amendment to the DE1 amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails in the DE1 amendment, and it is adopted.

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• The motion prevails. The chair lays out Senate Bill 1960.
• The motion prevails. Bill 835.
• There being ten ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Bills: SB1960, SB1730, SB766, SB2342, SB2501, SB2903

Keywords: digital rights, replication, Voice likeness, visual likeness, private causes of action, fee structure, online service providers, postmortem rights, self-defense, stand your ground, castle doctrine, use of force, deadly force, civil immunity, civil liability, tort claims, attorney fees, court costs, lost income, Chapter 9 Penal Code

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• May your peace and justice prevail in the chamber and in the country.
• chamber and in the prevail in the chamber and in the country. country. country.
• </c> when justice and peace will prevail. when justice and peace will prevail.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Any oppose say nay. The motion prevails.

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• </c> prevails. Yes, sir. You're recognized. prevails. Yes, sir. You're recognized.
• prevails.
• </c> Motion prevails. Next item, gentlemen. Motion prevails. Next item, gentlemen.
• </c> prevails. Next item, gentlemen. Mr. prevails. Next item, gentlemen. Mr.
• Motion prevails.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 18 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• wage.
• wage.
• wage.
• wage.
• wages to...

Summary: The committee held a study on the potential effects of living wage or minimum wage laws in Oklahoma, with the chair emphasizing that the discussion was not intended to advocate for or against State Question 832. The first panel focused on economic and workforce impacts. An Oklahoma Department of Commerce representative argued that living wage calculations vary by region and household type, that Oklahoma’s average wages are already near or above many living-wage estimates, and that higher mandated wages could lead employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, automate, or avoid expansion, especially in rural areas where childcare, healthcare, broadband, and infrastructure constraints also affect labor participation. Committee members asked about wage distributions, rural cost differences, training pathways, and whether higher wages might draw workers or businesses out of state; the witness said many low-wage workers move up over time and that Oklahoma has seen net in-migration. A State Chamber Research Foundation witness then testified that a $15 statewide wage floor would raise payroll costs substantially, especially for small rural employers, and cited examples from California and Seattle to argue that higher wages can reduce hours, jobs, and benefits while increasing consumer prices. She suggested alternatives such as expanding the state earned income tax credit and promoting upskilling through existing education and training programs. A Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative described Missouri’s recent voter-approved minimum wage increase to $13.75, rising to $15, along with paid sick leave provisions. She said the chamber opposed the measure because it would raise business costs, hurt rural communities and youth employment, and force some employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, or close. She cited examples from Missouri businesses facing significant added costs and warned that a future ballot initiative could create a patchwork of local minimum wages. In response to questions, she said Missouri’s law did not distinguish by age or industry, that businesses had raised concerns about union contracts and compliance, and that the chamber viewed the measure as harmful to competitiveness. Peter Hansen of NFIB presented the final major testimony, summarizing an NFIB study projecting that a higher Oklahoma minimum wage would produce some short-term GDP gains but longer-term losses, with GDP turning negative by the early 2030s and job losses growing over time. He said businesses respond to higher wage mandates by raising prices, trimming jobs, converting full-time positions to part-time, reducing benefits, and shifting investment toward automation or other capital. He argued that the burden falls most heavily on vulnerable workers such as young or marginal employees, who are less likely to be hired when labor costs rise. In questioning, he acknowledged that higher wages can improve pay for some workers and may have some short-term positive effects, but maintained that the long-term employment and investment effects are negative. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. &gt;&gt; I. Anyone opposed? The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. &gt;&gt; Anyone opposed? The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• </c> vote, the motion does not prevail. vote, the motion does not prevail.

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Senator Heard, the next part of your motion. Mr.
• The motion prevails. opposed say no. The motion prevails. opposed say no. The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The Senate is now in recess prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There being 11 Ayes and zero Nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 Ayes and zero Nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 Ayes and zero Nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 Ayes and zero Nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB1382, HB3945, HB4449, HB5043, HB5388, HB5397, HB5499

Keywords: education, funding, student support, financial aid, K-12, higher education, weather modification, prohibition, criminal offense, Texas, agriculture, environmental control, agriculture law, Texas legislation, chemical control, Texas law, massage therapy, regulation, licensing, criminal penalties

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• Hearing no objections, the motions prevail.
• The motion prevails. Representative Niska, I move that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m.
• </c> say nay the motion prevails say nay the motion prevails representative<00:10:50.279><c> Nisa</c>
• in the house nay the motion prevails in the house stands<00:11:01.480><c> adjourned</c><00:11:01.920

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I know how hard it is to recruit and retain good employees. we have way less challenges and higher wages
• One thing we can do is make sure everybody... who's got a job is making a living wage.
• about But the parents, I think we start with our economic situation here in Texas. have no minimum wage
• There being 14 ayes, one nay, the motion prevails. Thank you.
• There being 15 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• The motion prevails. Members, will you be so kind as to stand?
• The motion prevails. Senator Murphy for a motion. Mr.
• The motion prevails. Senator Murphy for a motion. Mr.
• The motion prevails. The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

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• There being 60 nays, motion prevails.
• There being 60 nays motion prevails.
• There being 6 09 motion prevails.
• There being 60 nays, motion prevails.
• There being 60 nays, motion prevails.

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• Hearing no objection, these motions prevail. civil law first reading caile number 334 civil law first
• huitt moved that house file 122 prevails huitt moved that house file 122 be<00:10:03.959><c> recalled
• The motion prevails. Representative Nisa moves that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025.
• </c> those oppose nay the motion prevails those oppose nay the motion prevails representative<00:16:45.480

Keywords: 1183, house