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• My concern is, I believe that this Section 3 was added because all authority would be with Section 3
• And so that is under Section 2.
• And again, if you struck that section, the state agency definition only applied to the water section.
• sections accordingly, which of course makes sense.
• And it says, oh, strike the reference to Sections 1 and 2 and the last section and just insert Section

Keywords: 996, all

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• 3 and inserting in place thereof the following three sections: Section 3.
• Section 4. Section 3 shall take effect on December 31, 2027. Section 5.
• Section 3 shall take effect on December 31, 2027. Section 5.
• Sullivan-Almeida moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 77, Section 5A of Chapter
• section.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty. The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms. The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.

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• 3 and inserting in place thereof the following three sections: Section 3, Chapter 289 of the Acts of
• Section 4, Section 3 shall take effect on December 31, 2027. Section 5...
• Sweezey of Duxbury moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 77.
• Sullivan-Almeida moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 77, Section 5A of Chapter
• section.

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• Section 12 is a governor's 2035.
• Sections 4 through license.
• And section six comes from house care. And section six comes from house file<00:27:16.799><c> 1100.
• Uh section finally section 27 just MA.
• Section one is House File 337.

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

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• These are the code sections for it.
• </c> these are the code sections for it. these are the code sections for it.
• So, code sections brought forward.
• So, code sections brought forward.
• So, code sections brought forward.

Keywords: Economic and Workforce Development - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:45 AM, 925, all

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• You can just go to section 11, section 12, section 13, and section 14.
• I do see $30 million in section 11 and $2.2 million in section 12 and another $5 million in section 13
• You can just go to section 11, section 12, section 13, and section 14.
• I do see $30 million in section 11 and $2.2 million in section 12 and another $5 million in section 13
• I do see $30 million in section 11 and $2.2 million in section 12 and another $5 million in section 13

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section 3.1, the CRT Street.
• On page 21, section 6, that is the cancellation that Mr.
• And section 7 is a repealer section.
• Section 7 on page 30 makes further amendments.
• I'm wondering what happened to that section in 22.25.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• . section. section.
• Um,<01:47:16.480><c> section</c><01:47:16.920><c> three</c> Um, section three Um, section three deals
• uh two, sec-<01:48:34.080><c> section</c><01:48:35.040><c> um</c> sec- section um sec- section um one
• Uh<01:48:43.400><c> section</c><01:48:43.800><c> B1</c> Uh section B1 Uh section B1 um<01:48:45.960><
• And then section<01:50:20.880><c> uh</c><01:50:21.080><c> E2A</c> section uh E2A section uh E2A is<01

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Repealing Section 54-912, Idaho Code, relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Dentistry.
• Amending Section 54-913, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding licenses and records.
• Repealing Section 54-918, Idaho Code, relating to examinations and certificates of qualification.
• So by clarifying this section, it allows certainty for users on lateral canals.
• It's on your definition section again: the banks. You have the banks of the United States.

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Members then approved the journal and received a series of messages from the Senate and governor, including enrolled bills and new Senate measures. Standing committee reports moved several bills and resolutions forward, including House Bill 911 and Senate Bill 1258 from State Affairs, and House Concurrent Resolution 36 supporting the Idaho National Guard. The chamber introduced several new bills, including House Bills 933-935, and later took up a number of memorials and resolutions. House Joint Memorial 20, urging Congress to address the fiscal impact of Plyler v. Doe on Idaho schools, passed without objection. House Joint Memorial 19, supporting federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, passed 61-8-1 after debate over whether eliminating the department would shift enforcement costs to the state. House Concurrent Resolution 34, directing feasibility studies on Bear River Basin water development, also passed, 67-2. The House then considered and passed several Senate bills, including SB 1301 on adding a retail location for small breweries, SB 1256 cleaning up outdated reporting requirements for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, SB 1345 allowing voluntary secure electronic tax commission communications, and a series of water-related bills clarifying ditch easements, water district fees, withdrawal procedures, canal/lateral responsibilities, and irrigation district board eligibility. SB 1286, restricting predatory veteran disability-claims services, also passed after supportive testimony from veterans’ advocates. Later, the House approved a House Business Committee report on administrative rules, then suspended rules to move a large set of appropriation and policy bills, including HB 919 through HB 925 and HB 889 and HB 931, all of which passed with varying vote margins. The day ended with announcements, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until March 20, 2026.

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• section 21-2, Vice statutes binding section 16-531.01 arizona amending section 21-202 21-331 and 21-
• Inact, Section 16-64 in act in section 16-4, recommends that the bill be minute is elections have added
• Senate Bill 1537: An act amending Sections 12-1412, 41-1731, and repealing Section 41-1732, Arizona Revised
• Section 49-19, relating to the environment. Mr.
• Senate Bill 1515, an act amending Section 23-10-... relating to ...

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• </c> committee and that was to remove section committee and that was to remove section two<00:14:59.519
• And then section two of in this bill.
• ><c> the</c><00:15:18.079><c> effective</c> section three is just the effective section three is just
• President<01:14:38.320><c> sections</c> President sections President sections well well well section<
• c><01:14:44.640><c> um</c><01:14:46.000><c> are</c> section one and section two um are section one and

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• 67-13A, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding disposition of property, and amending Section 67
• Amending Section 19-2716, Idaho Code, to provide that the procedures used in an execution shall not be
• Amending Section 19-2716, Idaho Code, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 36, Laws of 2025, to provide that
• Amending Section 19-2716A, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding confidentiality and declaring
• 33-520, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding epinephrine delivery systems, amending Section 33

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Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. Members also received notice of a substitute appointment for District 25C and a Senate message transmitting enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 22 to the Secretary of State. Standing committee reports and first readings referred a number of new bills and memorials, including measures on administrative procedure, criminal history records, unmanned aircraft near correctional facilities, Capitol Mall property restrictions, child custody interference, execution procedures, cottage food operations, the Yellow Dot program, directed blood product transfusions, health care, anti-cancer medications, and epinephrine delivery systems. On third reading, House Resolution 20 passed after brief debate emphasizing the need to reduce political violence and encourage more respectful conduct in public life. House Bill 491 also passed after supporters described it as expanding Good Samaritan protections for ordinary citizens who intervene in suicide crises, with one member citing a bridge intervention that saved a life. House Bill 492 passed as well; it codifies an additional position on a juvenile justice-related council to ensure representation from juvenile detention administrators and misdemeanor probation officials. House Bill 489 was held on the calendar for one legislative day at the sponsor’s request, and the remaining third-reading bill was also held one legislative day. During announcements, members welcomed University of Idaho students, FFA visitors, and other guests, and noted several events including a firefighters’ Medal of Honor application delivery in the rotunda and a Potato Commission visit with potatoes available in the Capitol. Committee meeting notices for the coming days were also announced. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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• Chairman, I guess we can go through the sections. Mr.
• Section 5 is the amount that we get.
• The integrated formula is Section 8. Section 9, Medicaid match.
• Governor's school is Section 13, which hasn't changed. I don't know exactly what Section 14 is.
• Section 17, $150,000 for the State Library renovation.

Bills: HB1540

Keywords: education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility

Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.

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• Section 14A, Section 2AAAAAA, Section 2AAA.
• Following three sections: Section 14A.
• Sweeney of Duxbury moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 84.
• Section 15A.
• Michaelowitz of Boston moves to amend the bill by inserting after Section 54 the following section: Section

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed. The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected. The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.

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• Section 8 is for $150 million. Section 9 is also for $150 million for public highway improvements.
• If you'll notice, the emergency clause has those two sections, Sections 8 and 9, effective upon passage
• Sections 8 and 9 Thank you. Sections 8 and 9 are fund transfers to the Quick Action Closing Fund.
• Section 8 is for $150 million. Section 9 is also for $150 million for public highway improvements.
• If you'll notice the emergency clause has those two sections, sections 8 and 9, effective upon passage

Summary: The committee first reviewed a long list of House and Senate bills that were ready to be passed out, then heard a special language subcommittee report. The report recommended do pass on six bills, including SB 63, SB 67, SB 73, HB 1089, HB 1090, and HB 1093, and amendments on 11 others. A motion to pull HB 107 out for separate consideration failed, and the special language report was adopted. The committee then took up the Revenue Stabilization Law and schedule. Staff explained the schedule’s differences from the governor’s balanced budget proposal and described several fund transfers, including $100 million for Medicaid sustainability, $70 million for the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom account, $43.7 million for the general discretionary majority vote set-aside, $5 million for the motor vehicle set-aside, and two $150 million transfers related to the Quick Action Closing Fund and public highway improvements. Members asked for clarification on allocations, and the committee adopted the amendment and passed both House Bill 1100 and Senate Bill 75 as amended. Representative McClendon then presented a bill to support expansion of the Bella Vista Veterans Wall of Honor, but withdrew it, saying he would seek other funding sources. The committee then moved through the remaining captioned bills, including House Bills 105, 107, 1008, 1022, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1051, 1052, 1064, 1066, 1068, 1089, 1090, and 1093, and Senate Bills 3, 4, 7, 8, 15, 20, 21, 30, 31, 36, 41, 43, 58, 63, 67, and 77, generally passing them with little or no discussion, some as amended. The chair announced that all prior holds had been released and said the next Joint Budget Committee meeting would be Tuesday for peer issues only, then adjourned the meeting.

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• We're going to page 18, section 8.
• Moving to page 20, section 9.
• This is Section 18.
• The other section I want to highlight is Section 19. That's on page 42 and it starts at line 19.
• Section 19 establishes the financial crimes and fraud section within the BCA.

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• Is it the portion of um section four section two?
• Section four is for the nursing pre-N nursing pathway program. Right.
• Is it the portion of um section four section two?
• </c><00:10:47.440><c> Section</c> um section four section two? Section um section four section two?
• It was Not sure which section two means.

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• To amend and reenact subsection 1 of Section 26.1-11-01 and Section 43-15-01 of the North Dakota Century
• This bill adds two new sections.
• 2 and Section 5.
• In the event the funds in Section 2 are not sufficient, Section 3 allows the PSC to utilize $900,000
• In the event the funds in Section 2 are not sufficient, Section 3 allows the PSC to utilize $900,000

Bills: HB1621, HB1624, HB1623, HB1622, HB1625, HB1626, HB1627, HCR3038

Keywords: presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards

Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several rural health-related bills. Senate Bill 2401, as amended, required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and also added language allowing criminal history background checks for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Supporters emphasized the role of nutrition in reducing chronic disease, and the bill passed 92-0. The House then considered Senate Bill 2402, which expanded pharmacists’ limited prescriptive and therapeutic substitution authority for certain low-acuity conditions and clarified related lab-test and communication requirements. Members discussed examples such as motion sickness, cold sores, lice, hypoglycemia, COVID and flu testing, emergency access to medications and supplies, and limits excluding certain drug classes; the bill passed 91-1. Senate Bill 2403 created a temporary medical facility emergency operating loan option through the Bank of North Dakota for qualifying rural hospitals facing severe financial distress, with extensive debate over the targeted nature of the aid, anti-gifting concerns, repayment terms, and the hospital’s turnaround plan; it passed 80-12. Senate Bill 2404 appropriated funds for NDIT to address federal digital accessibility requirements and for the Public Service Commission’s litigation efforts related to transmission costs, with a backup loan authorization available if needed; it passed 92-0. At the close of the session, leaders thanked members and staff for their work on the rural health transformation package, a committee notified the Governor and the Senate that the House had completed its business, absent members were excused, and the House adjourned sine die.

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• 36112 D and subject to the provisions of this section, section 65 338.15.
• Okay, um, so if section four of the substitute says... section 6-5...
• So that would not repeal section 65-3 38.3. And that's section four.
• adopted, says section 6-5 338.
• I'm assuming that point 3.4.5 would be part of section 6-5 D3. Of section 6-5 D3 338.

Bills: HB43, SB81, SB178, SB138, SB89, SB183, HB27, HB188, HB199, HB190, SB117, HB43, HB27

Keywords: criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement

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• The journal should show it has been read the third time at length, section by section, and placed before
• Section by section and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
• Courses provided in Section 33-55.
• Section 4, that's the money that's going out in 2027. Section 5.
• Section 5 is the 12 people for fiscal year 2027.

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Summary: The Senate convened with 31 members present and approved the previous day’s journal. After committee reports and messages from the Governor and House, the chamber moved through several bills, including House Bill 968 being introduced and referred to Finance, and multiple bills being advanced to second or third reading. The Senate also took up House Bill 930 on campaign finance, which would require separate campaign accounts, restrict certain investments, and require self-loans over $1,000 to be deposited into campaign accounts. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure, while opponents raised enforcement and practical concerns. The bill passed 19-14. The Senate then considered budget and policy measures tied to education and state agencies. House Bill 949, consolidating the STEM Action Center into the Workforce Development Council and shifting related appropriations, passed 33-0. House Bill 950, a one-time $200,000 appropriation for a consultant to support the legislature’s Medicaid review work, passed 24-10. House Bill 952, the Secretary of State appropriation bill with a reduced ongoing general fund amount, passed 33-1. Senate Bill 1444, the public schools educational support program appropriation, passed 25-9 after debate over federal funds, endowment funding, and school health insurance costs. A major focus of the meeting was Idaho Digital Learning Academy. House Bill 940, a policy bill revising IDLA’s mission, limiting certain uses, and reducing funding for elementary, driver’s ed, private school, and fully virtual students, passed 31-3 after extensive debate about rural access, double-dipping, and the impact on enrollments. Senate Bill 1438, the companion appropriation bill, then passed 28-6, with supporters saying it aligned the budget with the policy changes and opponents arguing the cap and restrictions could limit access and local control. The Senate also passed House Bill 516, as amended, on a 20-14 vote after a lengthy debate over prohibiting public funds from supporting teachers’ union activities; supporters said it protected taxpayer dollars, while opponents said it was punitive and harmful to educators. The chamber then began consideration of House Bill 897, revising the Idaho information technology equipment sales tax exemption, with debate just starting as the transcript ended.