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• And, again, a legal obligation that's the consequence of an avoidable mistake by the legislative branch
• automatically and to correct other changes in agreement with the parties involved without a court or judicial
• the donations were coming from within the state of Wisconsin to the lady that was running for the judicial

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• this corrects a loophole in the judicial this corrects a loophole in the judicial system<02:29:10.399
• The board of commissioners of the Alabama State Bar is an agency of the judicial branch of the state
• executive branch, thus triggering their rules.
• The judicial branch continues to have authority, and the legislative branch has authority also.
• They will follow the rules of the judicial branch.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the day. The Senate also received several House messages referring bills to committee, including local constitutional amendments for Limestone, Blount, and Mobile counties, a human cloning bill, a Fair Campaign Practices Act bill, a public education bill, a court fees bill, and a physician assistance bill. Committee reports were then taken up. The Finance and Taxation General Fund, Confirmations, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Education Policy, Banking and Insurance, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Transportation and Energy, and Local Legislation committees all reported a number of bills favorably, many with amendments or substitutes. Several measures were advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day, and the Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Eileen Meyer and Tiffany Martin to the Alabama Board of Midwifery, Jennifer Ag, Jerry Gross, and Edgar Hower II to the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees, Patricia Sims, Tony Cochran, and Sandy Stimson to the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors. The Senate then adopted a special order calendar under Senate Resolution 34, setting the order of business for the 10th legislative day. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, which was described as a child-protection measure requiring parental permission, age verification by app stores, accurate app age ratings, and limits on minors entering contracts through app downloads. Senators speaking in support said the bill was needed to protect children from harmful online content and preserve parental control, and they discussed an amendment clarifying the meaning of “act” and preserving compliance with other state age-verification laws. The debate was ongoing in the portion provided, and no final vote on HB 161 appears in this excerpt.

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• First, there's funding in this bill for judicial security and courthouse security.
• Chairs Liebling and Scott worked out the details of this provision by carefully examining the judicial
• branch to deal with the threats they face, and courthouse security grants.
• There's funding in this bill for judicial security and courthouse security chairs.
• , the judicial branch, and the Minnesota people to choose to engage, and our staff here at the Capitol

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.

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• <03:27:42.640> These ensuring fair judicial review. These ensuring fair judicial review.
• We have a judicial system in place that exists to protect that right.
• Community banks, many of which operate with a limited branch network, are being penalized for using a
• So that's the executive branch, the House and Senate. bill that Mrs.
• :22:13.920> House<06:22:14.160> and The executive branch, the House, and Senate.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I think the judicial discretion parts of our laws are way too strong, but this bill isn't it.
• I think the judicial discretion parts of our laws are way too strong, but this bill isn't it.
• So I think if someone came back and said we want a bill that would have judicial training so that the
• <01:06:10.359> training bill that would have judicial training bill that would have judicial
• All branches of the Armed Forces have 17 as the minimum age for recruitment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• All right, so as mentioned, um, the first judicial District Court, which is the court that is hearing
• court also believes that this plan will provide necessary guidance to the legislature and executive branches
• the roadmap that we've been working on, and part of that effort has been that we, the legislative branch

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• WE ARE TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GIVE POLICE OFFICERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM SOME
• THE MAJOR CHANGE IS RATHER THAN LIST EACH INDIVIDUAL BRANCH OF THE STATUTE NOW WILL REFER TO ARMED FORCES
• THE BILL ENSURES THE SAME BRANCHES OF ARMED FORCES ARE LISTED IN EACH PROVISION OF THE STATUTE UNDER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:14:01.839> of the the agencies, the the branches of the the agencies, the the branches
• ; the second is specific for the judicial branch.
• > judicial<02:29:23.439> branch.
• <02:29:24.319> Uh<02:29:24.720> the<02:29:24.960> section for the judicial branch
• Uh the section for the judicial branch.

Keywords: 916, all

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• General has the authority to challenge the constitutionality of these federal directives to the judicial
• In fact, Jefferson said that pushing, allowing that one branch of the federal government to define the

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• s club in Georgetown, the executive branch.
• The gentleman from Ohio is recognized. warrants, judicial warrants.
• And we saw warrants, judicial warrants.
• We are the legislating branch, not the President. We've got the power to declare war.
• We are the legislating branch, not the President. We've got the power to declare war.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• agency holds police powers over those rights, there must be a meaningful check on that power by the judicial
• If there's a conflict and the Attorney General determines they're disqualified from providing judicial
• We know whether there's a Republican running the executive branch or a Democrat running the executive
• branch, we think legislators, we need sometimes we need information to do our jobs and to legislate
• or a democrat running the executive branch we think legislators we need sometimes we need information

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2062, HB2100, HB2118, HB2165, HB2258, HB2327, HB2397, HB2445, HB2460, HB2641, HB2745, HB2876, HB2917, HB4011, HB4049, HB4056, HB4087, HCR2013, HCR2016, HCR2040, HCR2044, HCR2048, HCR2056

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from the prior meetings and then took up several measures, beginning with HCR 2013, which would proclaim June 2026 as Celebrate Life Month in Arizona. The resolution drew emotional testimony in support from Crystal Cooper and Bella Stockton, both of whom shared personal stories about living with spina bifida and argued for celebrating life and supporting people with disabilities. Senator Kennedy voted no, saying the resolution was symbolic and did not address practical supports such as paid family leave, health care, housing, and school meals. The committee ultimately gave HCR 2013 a due pass recommendation on a 4-1 vote, with two members not voting. The committee then advanced HB 2327, as amended, clarifying protections for eligible persons’ identifying information in county recorder records and explicitly excluding voter registration records from the confidentiality provisions. Representative Hendricks said the bill was intended to fix problems created by earlier language protecting elected officials and first responders. The committee also passed HB 2258, which adds La Paz County to the Tourism Advisory Council’s geographic area, with no opposition testimony. A longer debate followed on HB 2397, which expands HOA/condominium disclosure requirements for prospective buyers, including bylaws, declarations, plats, meeting minutes, and information about assessments and known defects. Representative Biasucci said the bill was about transparency for buyers, while the Arizona Association of Community Managers raised concerns about cost and the scope of the disclosure requirements; the Arizona Homeowners Coalition supported the bill but opposed an amendment that would require managers to be on site for capital projects. The committee adopted two Hoffman amendments and then gave HB 2397 a due pass as amended recommendation. The committee also passed HB 2015, which imposes penalties on state agencies that miss federal audit reporting deadlines, and HB 4049, which changes how the Attorney General represents DCS in cases alleging misconduct; both drew opposition over concerns about punitive penalties and existing conflict procedures. Later, the committee approved HB 4087, authorizing a memorial plaque for former legislator Barbara Love, and HB 2100, which allows counties to authorize certain small land subdivisions, despite objections that it could weaken water-supply protections. The committee then passed HB 2460, as amended, preempting local ordinances that penalize businesses for abandoned or stolen movable property such as shopping carts; supporters argued cities were charging victims of theft, while cities and towns said the bill would undercut local nuisance enforcement and shift costs to taxpayers. Finally, the committee began hearing HCR 2056, a proposed constitutional referral recognizing a right to refuse medical mandates, with Representative Cooper and supporters framing it as bodily autonomy and opponents warning it would weaken public health protections, especially in schools and during outbreaks.

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• to see what do we require of the Department of Administration, what do we require of the executive branch
• <00:10:45.200> of<00:10:45.440> the<00:10:45.600> executive<00:10:46.079> branch
• <00:10:46.560> and<00:10:46.800> they require of the executive branch and they require
• of the executive branch and they have<00:10:47.120> much<00:10:47.440> more<00:10:47.760
• And the bar number, then I looked it up at the judicial branch, which anybody can do.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• necessary government functions as directed by state law without trying to legislate from the executive branch
• I was later recruited to the Arizona Air National Guard, so I had to switch my branch...
• I was later recruited to the Arizona Air National Guard, so I had to switch my branch from Army to Air
• national defense and Arizona's safety, so it's incumbent upon DEMA to manage those investments judiciously
• a member of Congress, member of the Senate, or member of the Arizona National Guard or any other branch

Keywords: 1182, all

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• enforcement with the protection of local prosecutions. curatorial autonomy through a structured judicial
• ago, was based on model law designed for a full-time legislature and a cabinet-appointed executive branch
• from taking action when a disaster falls outside of the legislative session. leaving the executive branch
• courts may set a hearing in response to a motion for summary disqualification. position reinforcing judicial
• that the JP courts may set a hearing in response to motion for signing. disposition reinforcing the judicial

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.

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• <00:45:09.359> agency actions by any executive branch agency actions by any executive branch
• branch of the government, and I think you guys should remember that.
• branch of the government, and I think you guys should remember that.
• branch of the government, and I think you guys should remember that.
• branch of the government, and I think you guys should remember that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, you know, the judicial branch says that this could cost the state of New Hampshire a million dollars
• So are you saying after the initial cost of what the judicial branch says, um, revising documents and
• branch put in there.
• branch put in there.
• branch put in there.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.

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• The 24 members are appointed by the judicial branch, governor, and four legislative caucuses.
• Only a month, because they can only make recommendations, not decisions, on judicial salaries, and so
• c><00:02:32.160> on recommendations, not decisions, on recommendations, not decisions, on judicial
• 02:33.240> and<00:02:33.360> so<00:02:33.520> it<00:02:33.640> still judicial
• <00:02:39.840> officers' related to, um, judicial officers' related to, um, judicial officers

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• prosecutor for eight years, including two years as the Chief Deputy District Attorney at the Second Judicial
• because legislative action can reduce uncertainty, prevent inconsistent application, and promote judicial
• , what this might look like is that a plaintiff may file a lawsuit in a specific county within a judicial
• And the defendant can file a motion to transfer venue to a different judicial district or to a different
• And let's do that across partisan lines, because we are that branch of government.

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• , relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Judicial
• , relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Judicial
• , relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Judicial
• , relating to providing a one-time settlement payment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Judicial
• Branch of State Government and is referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This is an administration that responds to judicial decisions that they don't like. by threatening to
• And quickly moved them out of their states to bypass judicial oversight, shipped them off to detention
• ensure that we in Congress can provide the oversight that we were meant to have over the executive branch

Bills: SB163, SB558

Keywords: civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.