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• Before we begin this morning, I would like to request a moment of silence in recognition of Representative
• Doug served in the Assembly, the Senate, and then in Congress, and we'll do a full adjournment in memory

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, called the roll, and opened the session with moments of silence honoring Representative Doug Lamoffa and Renee Good. The chamber also heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized a special guest, Hortensia Perez-Savantes, mother of Senator Savantes. Routine business followed: messages from the governor and assembly were deemed read, committee reports and amendments were adopted, and SB 299 was referred to the Committee on Rules under Senate Rule 29.10. The desk then read second-reading file items, including SB 457, SB 492, and SB 677, each with amendments. No substantive debate or votes on policy bills occurred in this transcript. The Senate announced it would proceed to the Assembly Chamber for the Governor’s State of the State Address, then recess until 3:30 p.m., with the next floor session scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.

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• We do have a memorial recognition. Thank you for watching. Thank you for watching. 시청해주셔서 감사합니다.
• Howard for a memorial. Thank you Mr. Speaker and members.
• Castle Memorial. Highway. Members, this simply does that.
• Castle Memorial Highway. I move passage.
• Gerdes to close on the bill in memory of Grayson Davis.

Bills: HJR34 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR126 , HB38 , HB 104 , SB1008 , SB1106 , SB1172 , SB2629 , SB2964 , SB616 , HB2214 , SB552 , HB3181 , HB3628 , HB589 , HB3529 , HB3354 , HB333 , HB2914 , HB4130 , HB4131 , HB24 , HB 1160 , HB3962 , HB4115 , HB2295 , HB5398 , HB1407 , HB3800 , HB2613 , HJR138 , HB42 , HJR34 , HB 129 , HB677 , HB426 , HB668 , HB1699 , HB2017 , HB2128 , HB2038 , HB3783 , HB3717 , HB2316 , HB3686 , HB2563 , HB3883 , HB4021 , HB2788 , HB2663 , HB3305 , HB3173 , HB3474 , HB 1105 , HB3531 , HB3490 , HB3597 , HB 1295 , HB3512 , HB3010 , HB3112 , HB4215 , HB3223 , HB3464 , HB3120 , HB4214 , HB4511 , HB3704 , HB4081 , HB4783 , HB4063 , HB2783 , HB4937 , HB5085 , HB2510 , HB3426 , HB4361 , HB 1169 , HB2516 , HB2347 , HB4034 , HB4700 , HB3560 , HB5150 , HB3860 , HB3146 , HB3924 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR98 , HCR92 , HCR126

Keywords: HJR 34, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, real property, border counties, U.S.-Mexico border, United Mexican States, border security, border security infrastructure, landowner, county tax base, local government, tax relief, property value increase, infrastructure improvements, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, statutory construction

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• Uh, and members, just to refresh our memories again, this is for going on the second term of Mr.
• Michael Oy, executive director, Colorado Resort, recognition on behalf of the current we stand in strong
• again, uh this is for going our memories again, uh this is for going on<00:02:17.840><c> the</c><00:
• I remember commenting on her memory, and she reframed it for me as survival.
• I remember commenting on her memory, and she reframed it for me as survival.

Summary: The Water and Land Committee held a hearing on several governor’s messages for confirmation to land and water-related boards and commissions. The first item was GM 745, confirming Nor Abbott to a second term on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission through June 30, 2029. DLNR and other supporters submitted testimony, and Abbott said his focus has been on watching for potential impacts to marine reserves from nearby land activity and helping ensure those impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated through a thorough process. The committee then took up GM 783 and GM 762, both involving the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. Fenton Pang and Jensen Chop were nominated for terms ending June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029, respectively. Multiple individuals and organizations testified in strong support, including representatives of civic clubs, Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, and other community groups. Testimony emphasized Pang’s scientific background, cultural values, humility, and service, and described Chop as a long-time Kahoʻolawe steward with strong ties to restoration work and the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana. Chop said his goal is to help more people build a connection to ʻāina and to continue restoration and cultural education efforts on Kahoʻolawe. The final major item was GM 770, confirming Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management through June 30, 2028. DLNR strongly supported her nomination, describing her as a cultural expert and advocate who can ensure indigenous knowledge is meaningfully included in water policy. Testimony from community members, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, and others highlighted her experience, integrity, and role in protecting customary and traditional water rights, especially for place-based and Native Hawaiian communities. Supporters also said her appointment was important given current water and climate challenges. The chair indicated the committee would proceed to decision-making after the hearing, and no opposition was noted in the testimony summarized here.

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• deep-rooted faith in communal bonds, and whereas the preservation and sharing of this history through the memories
• Sharing of this history through the memories of community members such as Pio Garcia and others ensures
• who carried this legacy forward, and we present this proclamation as a symbol of appreciation, recognition
• Last bill on the calendar, please: House Concurrent Memorial 2007, urging the State Board on Geographic

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized several guests and community groups, including Central Arizona Aging and visitors connected to the Santa Rosa Barrio/Washington Park community. Senator Bravo read a proclamation honoring the legacy of the Santa Rosa Barrio and celebrating the Washington Park community in Phoenix, recognizing its cultural history, labor heritage, military service, and the unveiling of a commemorative mural. The chamber also received introductions of other guests, including Ken Berger and John Elvis Taska. The body then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, the Senate considered and advanced House Bills 2050, 2176, 2189, 2195, and 2584, all receiving do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on HB 2050, HB 2176, HB 2189, and HB 2195. The discussion on these bills centered on health care and licensing issues, including radiologic technologies, health care institutions, licensed health aide rules, nursing facility records/timelines, and public money-related provisions. Several amendments were described as stakeholder-requested or clarifying supervision, timelines, or related requirements. On the second and third calendars, the Senate advanced additional measures including HB 2003, HB 2006, HB 2226, HB 2378, HB 2693, and HCM 2007, along with HB 2013, HB 2031, HB 2102, HB 213, HB 2117, HB 2262, and HB 2278. Topics included driver license destruction permits, elections and sample ballots/mail-in dates, arrest/processing and veteran status, school facilities oversight, accountable health plans, air pollution control and wildfire-related waivers, water rights and water improvement districts, natural resource conservation, geological survey matters, and a memorial urging a geographic name change for State Route 16. HB 2029 was retained on the calendar. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills, then adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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• declared during the Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature, and all bills, resolutions, and memorials
• The Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature, and all bills, resolutions, and memorials under the
• And all bills, resolutions, and memorials under the order of business, third reading and final reading
• Based policies and recognition of Arizona educators. Thank you for being here. Mr.
• judiciary and education; 2078, re-convicts plans and care, natural resources, energy and water; 2079, memorial

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• They live on in our memories, and they live on in our memories. vain.
• Many museums and memorial museums have not stood the test of time, like the Oklahoma City National Memorial
• Certainly, the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum does every single day.
• Oklahoma City Memorial Museum.
• I'm memorial. Mr. Floor Leader. Mr. Floor Leader, thank you. Mr.

Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several special recognitions tied to the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber honored the 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as Veterans of the Week, and also recognized Dr. Camissa Stewart as Doctor of the Day and Tammy Powell as Nurse of the Day for their roles in the 1995 bombing response. A lengthy floor presentation followed, featuring remarks from legislators, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, memorial museum leaders, Justice Stephen Taylor, and Pastor Ronnie Fields, all focused on remembrance, the Oklahoma standard, the victims and survivors, and the importance of hope, civility, and the rule of law. On legislation, Senate Bill 1733 was presented and debated. The bill requires school personnel who have reason to believe a student is a victim of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to report it to law enforcement within 24 hours. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens reporting requirements to protect children, while opponents warned it could trigger harmful public accusations and undermine trust in educators and administrators. The House passed the bill 92-1, and the emergency clause also passed 92-1. The House also considered Senate Bill 1439, an oil and gas measure intended to bar speculative climate-related lawsuits and limit liability to actual violations and provable harm. Supporters argued it would prevent frivolous litigation, protect the state’s energy economy, and keep costs down for consumers; opponents said it would create a special legal carve-out for industry and shift costs to taxpayers and families. The bill passed 74-16. In addition, Senate Bill 2184 was assigned to Rules, and H.J.R. 1078 and H.J.R. 1079 were withdrawn from Rules and sent to appropriations and budget committees. The House adjourned after announcements and introductions.

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• </c> &gt;&gt; Senate Bill 2643, Memorial Highways. &gt;&gt; Senate Bill 2643, Memorial Highways.
• </c> Memorial Highway. Memorial Highway.
• &gt;&gt; Recognition, Mr. President. &gt;&gt; Recognition, Mr. President.
• </c> &gt;&gt; I join in memory. &gt;&gt; I join in memory. &gt;&gt; Please<03:47:06.720><c> proceed.
• </c> &gt;&gt; I join in memory. &gt;&gt; I join in memory. &gt;&gt; Please<03:47:21.040><c> proceed.

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• In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, HCR 119, Vasute. Yeah, let's see. Mr.
• Speaker, I move to set a congratulatory memorial resolutions calendar for 10 a.m.
• Memorial Recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members. Members, this past weekend...
• Harris for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Tuesday in memory of Josh King, son of State Senator Phil King. Is there objection?

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• The process for recognition started in the Spanish period prior to Mexican independence, but the grant
• They said, "Well, let's repeal our statute, go into 49-1, and we'll also get recognition and some dollars
• Initially, the legislature recognized Manzano as a local government entity, but then that recognition
• They want to have the same memories they had as children coming fishing at the lake.
• I want to say the land grant is billed for at least, if memory serves me, 165 different parcels, some

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day in loving memory
• Newport Central Catholic for earning the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence recognition
• Any other members seeking recognition in motions, petitions, communications, and announcements?
• House Joint Resolution 46, Representative Truit, a joint resolution designating the Gerald Combmes Memorial
• resolution designating the Gerald joint resolution designating the Gerald Combmes<00:39:04.880><c> Memorial

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• with the medical device called Optune Gio, allowing him to continue his active lifestyle and build memories
• with the medical device called Optune Geo, allowing him to continue his active lifestyle and build memories
• And I don't have to tell you these losses are traumatic, and they're etched in your memories forever.
• And I think there's a recognition.
• Rather, it is a recognition that all 340B stakeholders need to work together with Congress on balanced

Bills: SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025 , SB5933 , SB5990 , SB5981

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines

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• I think it's just a recognition, not so much there's a problem, and that's why we're keeping the local
• I think it's just a recognition,<00:07:04.000><c> not</c><00:07:04.160><c> so</c><00:07:04.319><c> much
• </c><00:07:04.479><c> there's</c><00:07:04.720><c> a</c> recognition, not so much there's a recognition
• /c><00:53:15.760><c> or</c><00:53:16.079><c> it</c><00:53:16.319><c> would</c><00:53:16.800><c> memorialize
• </c><00:53:17.599><c> it</c> ability to or it would memorialize it ability to or it would memorialize

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division A

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• The purpose of this memorial, The purpose of this memorial, Mr.
• a House memorial.
• It just makes the language match that this is a civic memorial, not a House memorial.
• Do you have anything else on the main memorial? No, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
• Chairman, we do pass on Senate Memorial 16, as amended.

Bills: SB234 , SB210 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16 , HB8

Committee: Senate House Education

Summary: The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended. The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8. The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.

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• We worked really closely together on reducing PFAS in firefighting gear because there's a recognition
• David Law, board member of CureGM1 Foundation, who is here in memory of his daughter Violet.
• Thank you. ...of CureGM1 Foundation, who is here in memory of his daughter Violet.
• I just respectfully ask for an aye vote so that we can give this terrible disease the recognition that
• Colleagues, I rise today in recognition of National Hospital Week in California.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journals, and removed SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly. It then took up several gubernatorial appointments, including Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control, Jennifer Osborne as Director of Industrial Relations, and two Medical Board of California appointments, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook. Each appointment was confirmed by roll call, with broad support and no recorded opposition. The chamber also adopted SR 97 recognizing Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and solidarity, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution passed 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community leaders and honorees on the floor, including Kay Buck and Mira Sorvino for anti-trafficking advocacy, and later several additional guests and community figures. Members then adopted several other resolutions by unanimous consent: SCR 168 designating Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 for Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 recognizing Hospital Week in California. Floor remarks focused on public safety, rare disease awareness, stroke recovery and aphasia, and the role of hospitals and health care workers. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice with extensive tributes to his labor leadership, firefighter safety work, and disaster response advocacy. The meeting concluded with the remaining appointment confirmations and adjournment until May 14, 2026.

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• We worked really closely together on reducing PFAS in firefighting gear because there's a recognition
• David Law, board member of the CureGM1 Foundation, who is here in memory of his daughter, Violet.
• David Law, board member of the CureGM1 Foundation, who is here in memory of his daughter, Violet.
• I respectfully ask for an aye vote so that we can give this terrible disease the recognition that it
• Colleagues, I rise today in recognition of National Hospital Week in California.

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• What this memorial wants to do is allow curtailment, or wants the U.S.
• And so we've worked with state police on providing this recognition and honor for the service of Kimber
• And so we've worked with state police on providing this recognition and honor for the service of state
• police on providing this recognition and honor for the service of Kimber.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• In weeks that followed there were a lot of memorials, there was a lot of news conversations. Rep.
• What I think is amazing is this was born out of a horrible tragedy in Parkland and yet you have recognition
• Gottlieb for special recognition.
• But my real recognition today is my lovely wife who is in the audience. If she will, we stand up.

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• If you've ever seen the Alex Haley Kunta Kinte Memorial that's down on City Dock, Dr.
• Blackshear and her family were instrumental in bringing that memorial here to the city of Annapolis,
• and they helped run the Alex Haley Foundation, which not only monitors and maintains that memorial, but
• </c> the Alex Haley Kunta Kinte Memorial the Alex Haley Kunta Kinte Memorial that's<00:08:53.520><c>
• ,</c> monitors and maintains that memorial, monitors and maintains that memorial, but<00:09:06.880><c

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• joint memorial to the President of the United States, the Administrator of the U.S.
• In the House of Representatives, House Joint Memorial 16, by Health and Welfare Committee, a joint memorial
• House Joint Memorial 13 is amended to the Resources and Environment Committee.
• House Joint Memorial 16 is amended to the Health and Welfare Committee.
• House Joint Memorial 16 is amended to the Health and Welfare Committee.

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• That is the recognition that your children's lives are worth your own or more.
• And then finally, to Matthew Childress and Chloe and her memory in Senate Bill 1.
• It's great memories that our families have shared so themselves.
• . who are walking, and we always carry their memory with us as we carry this work forward.
• At some point, there will be a memorial.

Bills: SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB 1 , HB4 , HB4 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB1 , SB2 , SB5