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• Senate File Number 4 is a bill for an act relating to commerce.
• Thank you. the Department of Commerce and the the Department of Commerce and the public<01:12:54.239>
• The bill's not perfect, but it funds the Commerce Department energy. It funds the PUC.
• perfect, but it funds the Commerce perfect, but it funds the Commerce Department<01:34:24.320>
• Senate File 3 comprise of permanent reform language that has the support of the Chamber of Commerce and

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• ><02:58:37.800> on<02:58:38.000> the<02:58:38.239> status the Department of Commerce
• on the status the Department of Commerce on the status of<02:58:38.800> the<02:58:38.920>
• 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce
• 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce
• 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• comply with federal law and the United States Supreme Court's interpretation of it in Chamber of Commerce
• viewed as violating the financial or penalty section that the Supreme Court nixed in the Chamber of Commerce
• kind of business warfare here, got a competitor coming in, and I see them talking at a Chamber of Commerce
• I see them talking at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
• So you're saying across the state border, a company from Ohio or somewhere, e-commerce, no matter where—can

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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

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• We have Eric Car, the Florida Chamber of Commerce waiving in support.
• We have called 10 men deal waiving in support with the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
• You know, what we discovered in conversations with Florida Commerce is that often times businesses may
• It's because in other loan programs that exist within the Department of Commerce consultation with Sbdc
• We have a cold and mobile Florida Chamber of Commerce waiving in support.

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• : shall the legislature override the governor's veto on HCS for CS for Senate Bill 21, Labor and Commerce
• HCS for CS for Senate Bill 21, Labor and Commerce. We begin with the Senate, Madam Secretary.
• legislative session has failed to override the governor's veto on HCS for CS for Senate Bill 21, Labor and Commerce

Summary: The Alaska Legislature met in joint session with a quorum to consider veto overrides on five bills: HB 52 on minors in psychiatric hospitals, SB 41 on mental health education, HB 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, SB 21 on the Alaska Work and Save Program, and HB 195 on pharmacists and physician associates. Supporters of HB 52 argued it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting in psychiatric treatment for minors; opponents were not recorded in the excerpt. The joint session voted 36-24 to sustain the governor’s veto, so HB 52 did not become law through override. For SB 41, supporters said the bill would create developmentally appropriate mental health education guidance for schools and help address Alaska’s high suicide rate, while the governor argued it would intrude on local control. The override failed 38-22. For HB 314, members said the bill was needed to extend the AELS Board and avoid disruption to professional licensing and oversight; the override passed 45-15, so the veto was overridden. For SB 21, supporters said the Work and Save Program would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds to retirement; the override failed 39-21. For HB 195, supporters said it would expand access to care by allowing pharmacists to provide more services under a standard-of-care model, especially benefiting rural residents and families seeking lower-cost treatment, while opponents raised concerns about abortion-related implications and scope. The joint session voted 43-17 to override the veto, so HB 195 was enacted over the governor’s objection. The session then adjourned.

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• special language agenda that is ready for a due pass as amended is Senate Bill 10, Department of Commerce
• I've also asked DWS or Commerce to come up since it's their appropriation bill.
• Allison Hatfield, Chief of Staff, Department of Commerce. Let me look at this.

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• Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections; 29-19-19 dispute residence, Government; 20-19-11 restaurant, Commerce
• HB 919, 219, restaurant, commerce, contractors; 29-16, transportation and infrastructure; 2920, software
• Speaker Pro Tem, with your permission, the Commerce Committee will be meeting upon adjournment on the

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Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized Dr. Heidi Teval as Doctor of the Day. Members then offered personal tributes to former Representative Noel Campbell, who died in a motorcycle accident, and observed a moment of respectful silence in his honor. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups and individuals, including members of the Arizona Muslim Association for Muslim Day, Holocaust survivors and descendants for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Arizona Dental Association representatives, food bank and anti-hunger advocates for Food Bank Day at the Capitol, and students and seniors from Arizona Cultural Academy and GCU. The main floor action was House Concurrent Resolution 2045, honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva. The resolution detailed his career in local, state, and federal public service, his advocacy for public education, environmental protection, tribal sovereignty, and social justice, and his family legacy. The House unanimously adopted the resolution and ordered it transmitted to the Senate, followed by a moment of respectful silence. Members also introduced the Grijalva family on the floor. Later, Representative Alma Hernandez read a proclamation marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, emphasizing remembrance of the Holocaust, opposition to antisemitism, and the importance of education and human dignity. Holocaust survivor Oscar Noblach and Dr. Mark Olski, along with Hannah Sperberberger, shared personal remarks about survival, loss, resilience, and the need to reject hate. The House also received announcements about committee meetings, including Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Energy and Water, Regulatory Oversight, Government, International Trade, Judiciary, and Ways and Means, and then adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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• Within our jurisdiction is the Division of Energy Resources at the Department of Commerce, the Public
• An independent review conducted by the Department of Commerce found that for every one dollar spent on
• Recently, industry players, including the Chamber of Commerce...

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• Eagle Pass and Maverick County have become an important port of entry for international commerce.
• So as we celebrate these wonderful opportunities that have been presented and the additional Commerce
• pillar of South Texas. for generations from its early ranching days to its modern role as a hub for commerce

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• You've got a boat that is sitting there that is out of commerce.
• chain of title all the way back to the owner in the event that it's just been lapsed and out of commerce
• It's hard for us to get vessels into commerce.
• But I also drafted a letter to the Secretary of Natural Resources or Energy and Commerce.
• But I also drafted a letter to the Secretary of Natural Resources or Energy and Commerce.

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Summary: The committee heard a series of natural resources and environmental measures, mostly local property transfers and Wildlife and Fisheries bills. It reported favorable on Senate Bills 229 and 71, which authorize property transfers in Bossier and Lafayette parishes, and on several department bills dealing with fishing and boating rules: SB 203 on possession of catch during multi-day trips, SB 429 on registration of lapsed or “orphan” boats, SB 204 on commercial fishing gear licenses for nonresidents, SB 205 reducing duplicate registration for federally documented boats, SB 213 on titling certain vessels and outboard motors, SB 257 removing Social Security number requirements from certain tags, and HB 662, a substitute bill setting a hierarchy for handling seized sick, injured, or orphan wildlife. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorable SB 379, a technical cleanup bill tied to the Department of Conservation and Energy reorganization, though an opposition witness warned it could reduce minimum oil and gas royalties and asked for a fiscal note. Members also advanced several measures aimed at coastal and flood-related concerns. HCR 62, by Rep. Domangue, urges FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects; members broadly supported it and discussed the burden of flood insurance in coastal parishes. SB 214 would give the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District authority to stop pumping during immediate flood risk events identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, and it was reported favorable. SB 274, as amended, requires lead hazard risk assessments and remediation for certain child care and pre-kindergarten facilities, with DEQ and LDH testimony supporting the update. HCR 78 memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026, which supporters said would help Louisiana’s seafood industry and access federal loans and grants. The committee also debated broader policy resolutions. HCR 216, by Rep. Owen, sought to repudiate the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, but after extensive discussion about its purpose, possible effects on existing projects, and whether the legislature should instead hold a hearing, the resolution was voluntarily deferred. Finally, the committee took up SCR 24 on chronic wasting disease rules, adopted amendments raising the prevalence threshold from 1.5% to 2.5% and adjusting zone and baiting provisions, and continued discussion of the bill’s reset of management rules for deer disease control.

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• And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
• And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
• And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
• Chair and Senator Reschke, so once again, the issue of insurance mandates was handled in the Commerce
• Um, so, just as the Commerce Chair, is it more expensive to pay for 20% of children to be hospitalized

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• Next we have Sherry Menor, President CEO for Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, in support.
• <00:18:36.560> Hawaii<00:18:36.840> in for Chamber of Commerce Hawaii in for Chamber
• of Commerce Hawaii in support.<00:18:37.679> We<00:18:37.840> stand<00:18:38.080> on
• Hawaii State Democratic Women's Caucus, Hawaii Women's Lawyers, opposition from Maui Chamber of Commerce
• Tiana Haʻo, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division.

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Summary: The House Committee on Labor met on February 19, 2026, and heard a series of bills largely focused on public employment, staffing, and professional licensing. Early measures included HB 2276 and HB 2472, both relating to Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund staff salaries, which were supported by trust fund representatives and received no opposition or questions. The committee also heard HB 1714 HD1 on housing, where the Hawaii Public Housing Authority testified with comments and the Deputy Attorney General raised concerns about the scope of autonomy, civil service, collective bargaining, and a possible separation-of-powers issue involving legislative approval of long-term contracts. The committee then considered several personnel and civil service bills. HB 2325 HD1, relating to civil service exempt positions at DLNR, drew support from DLNR and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, but HGEA opposed it and urged the department to seek other recruitment and retention solutions while keeping employees in civil service. HB 1541, relating to Department of Health positions, was supported by DOH on the grounds that the positions serve vulnerable populations and require specialized expertise, while HGEA opposed. HB 2140 HD1, relating to essential permanent positions, received support from OPSD, HGEA, and the Chamber of Commerce, with written comments from the city Department of Budget and Fiscal Services. HB 2315 HD1, relating to state employment benefits, was strongly supported by DOH, UPW, and HGEA as a recruitment and retention incentive; members questioned the pilot program, and DOH explained it would allow employees to cash out vacation leave earlier than current policy allows. The committee also heard HB 2295 on government contracting, with DOE support not present and IBEW 1186 in opposition. HB 1720, relating to professional engineers, drew strong support from the City and County of Honolulu’s planning department, which argued the bill would help with affordable housing review and only affect eligibility to sit for the licensure exam, but strong opposition from engineering industry and licensing board representatives, who warned it would lower licensing standards and harm reciprocity; members questioned both sides about plan review experience and licensure requirements. HB 2367, relating to employment earnings and pay transparency, received strong support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, the Commission on the Status of Women, and others, who said transparency helps small businesses and retention, while written opposition came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and NFIB. Finally, HB 1935, relating to personal information, drew comments from the Attorney General and the Campaign Spending Commission about implementation burdens and disclosure requirements, with UPW supporting the home-address redaction portion but opposing the broader disclosure process; additional written testimony was noted from OIP, the League of Women Voters, Public Press Law Center, HGEA, and DCCA.

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• The governor has an additional recommendation in the commerce committee that would, for a long time,
• MDH and Commerce have had an agreement to do, or that MDH would do, the HMO regulatory activities and
• The governor has an additional recommendation in the commerce committee that would, for a long time,
• MDH and Commerce have had an agreement to do, or that MDH would do, the HMO regulatory activities and
• . commerce have had an agreement to do uh commerce have had an agreement to do uh or<00:07:49.599>

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Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the sub health supplemental budget bill, and moved it to the Ways and Means Committee after a walkthrough of the fiscal spreadsheet and the DE1 amendment. Nonpartisan staff explained that the bill produces general fund savings of about $2.4 million in FY27 for the 2026-27 biennium and about $97.7 million in the next biennium, with most savings tied to HR1-related Medical Assistance changes affecting adults without children. The Department of Health provisions were described as largely cost-neutral, with some increases for implementation, data, and IT work. Staff then reviewed the DE1, which combines several bills into four articles. The bill includes health licensing board changes, Department of Health provisions such as all-payer claims database fees, newborn screening fee exceptions, loan forgiveness and scholarship program extensions, workforce shortage grant changes, and reciprocal licensure and mortuary science provisions. The federal conformity article makes changes related to MA work and community engagement requirements, six-month renewals, retroactive eligibility limits, contact information updates, cost sharing for MA expansion enrollees, and related provider tax and disability-notice provisions. Article 4 and Article 5 were described as forecast adjustments for DHS and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Public testimony focused largely on the federal conformity and eligibility provisions. Legal aid testified that the work requirements and retroactive eligibility changes would be confusing, could expand requirements beyond intended groups, and would increase uncompensated care. The Minnesota Hospital Association said shortening retroactive eligibility would increase uncompensated care and strain hospital finances, and Unidos Minnesota criticized the immigrant eligibility changes as harmful to lawfully present immigrants and Native communities. Blood Cancer United supported the all-payer claims database provisions and urged attention to fertility coverage. Representative Elkins offered an amendment to add $55,000 for the Department of Health to include denied-claims data in the all-payer claims database; Department of Health staff said the idea was useful and provided a one-time setup cost, but the amendment was not acted on in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Thank you to our entire commerce staff, especially Cochran Keating, my policy chief.
• And it was in Commerce Committee. So go ahead. And I'm asking. To adopt.
• And it was in Commerce Committee. So go ahead. I'm asking y'all to vote up on this good amendment.
• And it was in Commerce Committee. So go ahead. And I'm asking. to adopt.
• And it was in Commerce Committee. So go ahead. I'm asking y'all to vote up on this good amendment.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• We do not disagree with the basic premise driving this bill, and as Commerce testified in the House,
• driving this bill and and as Commerce driving this bill and and as Commerce testified<00:21:02.520
• Does Commerce not disagree with the basic premise of the bill?
• basic uh premise of the Bill Commerce basic uh premise of the Bill Commerce has<00:24:10.400>
• I look forward to partnering with Commerce as we go forward. Thank you again, Mr. Smith.

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• I'm going to call the Committee on Commerce to order and ask for a motion to go into executive session
• Commerce Committee, my former committee. Commerce Committee, my former committee.
• Thank member of the Commerce Committee.
• Department of Commerce.
• of Commerce. of Commerce.

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• <00:37:38.240> and<00:37:38.400> I and commerce committee colleagues and I and commerce
• Lansman, who's a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. >> Recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• Commerce Department Secretary is a Wall Street magnate.
• :32.480> release Department of Commerce should release Department of Commerce should release and
• And by the way, the US Commerce And by the way, the US Commerce Department<02:10:58.079> Secretary

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• Um, but I don't know if it'd be state and local, labor, or commerce.
• I'm not certain who has off commerce.
• Um, it'll be to Commerce.
• Um, it'll be to Commerce.
• Senator Fate moves that Senate File 2972 as amended be passed and referred to Commerce.

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• sort of invented this secondary Commerce sort of invented this secondary Commerce Clause<00:18:21.280
• Constitution or what's called the dormant Commerce Clause, the negative Commerce Clause of the federal
• Constitution or what's called the dormant Commerce Clause, the negative Commerce Clause of the federal
• Constitution or what's called the dormant Commerce Clause, the negative Commerce Clause of the federal
• Constitution or what's called the dormant Commerce Clause, the negative Commerce Clause of the federal

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• Referrals, July 1, 2026: Senate Bill 1372, Children on Youth; Senate Bill 1182, Commerce; House Bill
• This amendment includes language for many stakeholders, including the Chamber of Commerce, and I believe
• This amendment includes language for many stakeholders, including the Chamber of Commerce, and I believe
• On that question, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Crawford, Minority Chair of Commerce, Representative

Summary: The House began with ceremonial recognitions, including guests of Representatives Benham and Warren and a farewell acknowledgment for longtime floor staffer Michelle Martin, who is leaving House service for a role in the Senate. The chamber then took up caucus and committee announcements, recessed several times, and later returned to consider a series of committee reports and bills. House and Senate bills were reported from Rules, Appropriations, and Judiciary, including referrals of several measures to committees. The House adopted House Resolution 515 unanimously, urging Congress to review Major Richard D. Winner’s actions for possible Medal of Honor recognition. It also adopted House Resolution 208, directing a performance audit of services, wait times, and processes in the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services; supporters said it would help improve services for Pennsylvanians with vision impairment, while the vote was 201-1. The chamber then passed several bills with amendments, including measures on foster care youth benefits, AI companion safeguards, prison industry enhancement program administration, memorial bridge designations, firefighter and EMS donation options through PennDOT renewals, horse-racing background checks, and fertility preservation coverage. Several bills reached final passage. House Bill 1239, limiting homeowners associations from restricting rooftop solar installations, passed 109-93. House Bill 2146, amending the Sunshine Act to tighten the 24-hour agenda notice rule while preserving limited exceptions, passed 193-9 after debate over transparency and local-government flexibility. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, passed narrowly 103-99 amid objections from Republicans and concerns about impacts on local broadcasters and contract rights. Senate Bills 971 and 972 also passed finally, dealing with township audit deadlines and municipal memorials for first responders. The House also approved House Bill 2412, funding state-related universities for fiscal year 2026-27, by 155-47 after debate over Penn State’s campus closures, accountability, and per-student funding differences; House Bill 2413, appropriating funds to the University of Pennsylvania, passed 195-7. The chamber then moved several bills back to Appropriations, signed Senate Bills 971 and 972, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.