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• They can't go to a job interview.
• Staff did a good job going over that a little bit.
• paid you to do a job, they gave you the money, and then you didn't do the job and you want some more
• money for the job you didn't do.
• And then you didn't do the job, and you want some more money for the job you didn't do. Okay.

Committees: House Government , House House Government Committee of Reference

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• </c> chain of title. chain of title.
• </c> file in the chain of title. file in the chain of title.
• , that is not our job.
• , that is not our job.
• , that is not our job.

Committee: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

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• No correction to the title. The title is approved. Senate Bill 1227 is amended.
• No correction to the title. The title is approved. And where does it go now?
• Hearing no correction of title, the title is approved.
• Hearing no correction to title, the title is approved.
• Should the correction of the title be adopted? Should the correction of the title be adopted?

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• The second concern I have with the bill that I'll share with you is the title, equine dental provider
• is the title equin dental provider<00:14:30.160><c> I</c><00:14:30.240><c> feel</c><00:14:30.440><c>
• It's not optometrists being allowed to do an ophthalmologist's job or an optometrist being allowed to
• do an ophthalmologist's job.
• </c><00:31:00.639><c> thank</c> who do a fantastic job thank who do a fantastic job thank you<00:31:03.399

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee met briefly and took up Senate Bill 69, a measure creating a certification path for non-veterinarians who perform equine dental work, especially floating teeth. Sponsor Sen. Robin Webb and supporters said the bill was the product of about two years of open meetings and stakeholder discussions, and that it would provide accountability, insurance access, and a way to grandfather in long-time practitioners with additional training. They framed it as a rural access and affordability issue, arguing that many horse owners, especially in remote areas, cannot easily reach or afford large-animal veterinarians and that the bill would preserve a long-standing husbandry practice while setting limits so certified providers could not perform surgery. Opposition came from equine veterinarians Dr. Brad Tanner and Dr. William Rainbow, who agreed there is a shortage of large-animal veterinarians and that floating teeth is necessary, but argued the bill’s scope goes beyond simple husbandry. They said the proposed authority would include procedures such as tooth removal and other work they consider surgery, which should remain within veterinary practice because of the need for sedation, pain management, and broader oral and physical exams. They also objected to the title “equine dental provider,” saying it could mislead owners into thinking the person has dentist-like training, and suggested a term like “equine teeth floater” would be clearer. Tanner cited a KVMA survey he said showed only 14 of 214 respondents supported indirect veterinary supervision in the bill. Members asked about continuing education, the “good moral character” licensing language, and whether people with past criminal records could be excluded. Supporters said continuing education would be required through certification programs and that character determinations would be handled case by case, with reference to broader second-chance licensing efforts moving through the legislature. Rep. Stalker asked for clearer terminology and educational guidance for consumers; the witnesses reiterated that the public should understand the difference between floating teeth and a full dental exam. After discussion, the committee moved to a roll call vote on the bill, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote result is fully shown.

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• Amending Title 41, Chapter 23, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 41-5-58, amending Title 41, Chapter
• No, yes, that's your title. I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed. Thank you.
• Title 11, Chapter 2, Article 4, relating to licensure.
• Section 9-500.54, amending Title 11, Chapter 2, Article 4, relating to licensure.
• You have got to love the short titles. Just a quick refresher: it's been a couple of months.

Summary: The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663. Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.

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• </c> read the title to House Resolution 1002. read the title to House Resolution 1002.
• </c> to choose the title to choose the title when<01:02:41.599><c> we</c><01:02:41.760><c> know</c><01
• </c> when we know the choosing of the title when we know the choosing of the title is<01:02:44.000><c
• </c><01:19:01.360><c> um</c> colleagues did a really good job um colleagues did a really good job um
• </c> their job. their job.

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• Code Titles 10 and 32.
• My plea to you is that would clarify that law and guidance to articulate that all Title 10 and Title
• </c> AGR under us title us code title 32 AGR under us title us code title 32 based<00:36:14.800><c> on
• </c><00:36:22.040><c> 32</c> title 10 active duty payer title 32 title 10 active duty payer title 32
• 10 and title 32 base pay is exempt title 10 and title 32 base pay is exempt from<00:36:55.680><c> Minnesota

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• 48, Title 17, all these different things.
• I think you're referring to the one that I'm going to go to next, the electronic titling bill.
• And it confirms OMV as the sole issuer and authoritative source for these title records.
• We're an authoritative source for these title records.
• Electronic lien and title service, electronic registration.

Bills: HB345 , HB503 , HB511 , HB590 , HB655 , HB685 , HB692 , HB707 , HB715 , HB748 , HB776 , HB856 , HB860 , HB868 , HB887 , HB888 , HB896 , HB999 , HB1000 , HB1086 , HB1233

Committee: Senate Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation and Public Works met with five members present and approved the April 29, 2026 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several bills, including HB 1233, which lowers the contract threshold for hospital service districts to use the Seymours program for certain hospital construction projects, and HB 715, which requires aerial applicators operating from public airports to have a transponder and radio; an amendment removing language about airport use of ADS-B data for fees was adopted after sponsors said the issue would be handled in another bill. HB 999 was reported favorably to allow impoundment of out-of-state vehicles operated in Louisiana without liability insurance, and HB 692 was amended to let parishes and municipalities use group purchasing organizations, with a narrowing amendment limiting one-source procurements and assurances that local bidders would not be disadvantaged. The committee also advanced HB 511, creating a grant program for pursuit intervention technology in response to officer safety concerns, and HB 590, which would let OMV issue specialized envelopes or notices for drivers with autism or other disabilities so officers are alerted during traffic stops. HB 503 was reported favorably after a local cleanup change to a golf cart bill for Golden Meadow, and HB 655 was approved to let DOTD use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state-owned ferries. HB 748 clarified that school board-owned or leased vehicles are exempt from tolls, and HB 860 would allow fillable electronic bids for local government procurement. Later, the committee approved HB 896, a major tolling-related cleanup bill for Plaquemines Parish that addresses customer service center access, administrative fees, and exemptions, with members and local officials criticizing the toll structure and its impact on the parish. HB 1000 was reported favorably as a cleanup measure tied to highway priority program reporting and local district contract limits. HB 887 established a more consistent scoring and ranking process for Seymour projects, with an amendment to avoid conflict with changing FAA grant rules. HB 888, a cleanup bill on temporary tags, was amended with added security features and then reported favorably. HB 1086, a broad electronic title and registration modernization bill, received a lengthy amendment set but was voluntarily held over for a week so members could review the new language. The committee also advanced HB 776 to expand the Port Priority Program to larger projects, with amendments clarifying flexibility and removing private projects from the bill. HB 707 was reported favorably to let the Department of Agriculture and Forestry handle promotional activities for the liquefied petroleum gas commission through a cooperative endeavor agreement. HB 868, a farm safety bill requiring safety chains or other manufacturer-specified equipment on trailers, was reported favorably after testimony about a fatal accident and assurances it would not change engineering standards beyond existing manufacturer requirements. Finally, HB 856 was amended to authorize indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracting for DOTD maintenance and construction work, then reported favorably, and the committee later corrected the record on HB 856 by reconsidering and withdrawing one technical amendment set so further floor cleanup could be made. The meeting adjourned without objection.

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• The floor leader did a great job.
• The title of House Bill 2855 be agreed to.
• The gentleman from Cape Girardeau has moved for agreement on the title. Discussion on the title.
• I move the title of House Bill 1906 be agreed to.
• title of health bill 1906 as a discussion on the title seeing none all is the fair say aye all the bills

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 117-1 vote. Members then spent a large portion of the morning introducing guests, including students, civic groups, fraternity and sorority members, county officials, and visitors from various districts. The Speaker also suspended business several times to sign enrolled bills, including Senate substitute for House Bill 261, House Bill 2641, Senate substitute for House Bill 2423, and House Bill 2934. The chamber then debated House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. Supporters argued it would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while opponents said it would create burdens, function like a poll tax, and disenfranchise eligible voters, especially women, rural residents, students, military members, and people who move or change names. After a motion for the previous question passed 93-42, the House adopted HCR 48 by a vote of 92-43. The House also passed House Concurrent Resolution 23, a federalism resolution affirming state control over elections, by a unanimous 137-0 vote after committee leaders said it had broad bipartisan support. The House then perfected and printed House Bill 2855, which adjusts workers’ compensation fund tax increments from 0.5% to 0.1% to better match receipts with expenditures; an amendment allowing replacement of attorneys in long-running permanent total cases was adopted first. Members also perfected and printed House Bill 1906, a short bill allowing township counties to authorize annual, semiannual, or quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes by ordinance. The session ended with announcements and a motion to recess until 2 p.m.

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• Good job.
• </c><00:43:06.160><c> Good</c><00:43:06.280><c> job.</c> for all. Thank you. Good job. for all.
• Good job. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, good<00:43:08.200><c> job,</c><00:43:08.440><c> y'all.
• </c><00:57:21.880><c> of</c> we haven't always done the best job of we haven't always done the best job
• Schoffler, please read the<01:30:54.760><c> title</c> the title the title to<01:30:57.080><c> Senate<

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• Hearing no correction in the title, the title is approved, and the bill will be returned to the House
• Hearing no correction in the title, the title is approved, and the bill will be returned to the House
• Hearing no correction in the title, the title is approved. The bill will be returned to the House.
• Hearing no correction in title, the title is approved. The bill will be returned to the House. Mr.
• Hearing no correction of title, the title is approved. The bill will be returned to the House. Mr.

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• , a job, a yo, o'-o-o-out-kone, I don't know Kinnahal-kir-kid-kund, a-y-o-o-kund, Creator, Almighty,
• Yes, I move that, without objection, the bills in the calendar be read by number and title only.
• I move that, without objection, the bills on the calendar be read by number and title.
• House Bill 2179, amending numerous sections of Title 36 and related statutes.
• House Bill 2875, an act amending Title 9, Chapter 12, Article 8, Section 9-5501; amending Title 11, Chapter

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• Some trained in Europe very rarely have a title that is a D.O. title, and I believe that should be removed
• The Thorne Investigations reviewed websites, titles.
• Some trained in Europe, very rarely have a title that is a DO title.
• I think you did a great job.
• I had a job. I joined the gym.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.

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• </c> herds, and um they do a great job. herds, and um they do a great job.
• Someone who was keep his job.
• </c> We pay them to do the job. We pay them to do the job.
• </c><03:21:13.640><c> here</c><03:21:13.840><c> in</c> jobs, which is a part of our job here in jobs,
• . job. job.

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• Is there a correction to title? No correction in title.
• Hearing none, the title is approved, and the bill will transmit to the Senate. Gentleman from 8.
• Is there a correction in title? No correction in title. Hearing none, the title's approved.
• Is there a correction in title? No correction in title. Hearing none, the title is approved.
• Is there a correction in title? No correction in title. The title is approved.

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• Read the bill a third time by title.
• Read the bill a third time by title.
• Read the bill a third time by title.
• Read the bill a third time by title. Read the bill a third time by title.
• Read the bill third time by title.

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• Correction to title? No correction to title. Hearing none, the title is approved.
• Correction to title? No correction to title. Hearing none, the title is approved.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.
• Correction to title? No correction to title.

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• Obviously, it's not their job to write law; it's our job, so that's why we took a second look and made
• So Chapter 66, Title 39 would just go away. There's lots of other committees and stuff.
• So Chapter 66, Title 39 would just go away. There's lots of other committees and stuff.
• And then there's Chapter 66, Title 39. That's all dealing with the Payette.
• They've already done the job, so it's just obsolete; they don't need it anymore.

Committee: House Environment, Energy and Technology

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• a titling amendment.
• Yeah, I move the title. Stand by.
• And the number on the title amendment?
• Discussion on the titling amendment. Thank you. Thank you. Discussion on the titling amendment.
• I move the title for House Bill 1917 be agreed to.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 10, 2026 by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize fraternity members, students, advocacy groups, and other visitors. One member delivered remarks honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and another gave a personal statement about a cousin who died in a domestic violence-related murder-suicide, followed by a moment of silence. The main floor action focused on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a major property tax reform package. The sponsor described the bill as a broad effort to stabilize Missouri’s property tax system after extensive statewide hearings and testimony. The bill and amendments addressed issues including clearer ballot language for tax measures, moving tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, prohibiting “no tax increase” ballot descriptions, standardizing ballot wording, changes to assessed valuation and inspection rules, quarterly tax payment options in some counties, and a fix to a CPI-related provision. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, concerns about local control, election timing, voter fatigue, and possible litigation. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title, add clear ballot language, exempt township counties from the election timing requirement, and remove duplicative language. After the previous question was ordered, the committee substitute as amended was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House also perfected House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County-specific water district bill. Supporters said it would allow detachment of a ratepayer from a water district under certain conditions so a large manufacturing project could proceed, describing the district’s demands as obstructive to economic development. The bill passed committee unanimously and was ordered perfected and printed after discussion about the federal loan issue, the district’s refusal to cooperate, and whether the measure should be limited to one district or expanded later. The chamber then moved to announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a property tax issues presentation by FFA students, birthday wishes, and a recess until 2 p.m.

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• a titling amendment.
• Yeah, I move the title. Stand by. We're changing the title from taxation.
• And the number on the title amendment?
• I move the title for House Bill 1917 be agreed to.
• , high-paying jobs, by the way, it was used as a sword.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize several groups and visitors, including Alpha Phi Alpha members, students from multiple schools and programs, dental hygienists, public administrators, credit union representatives, National History Day participants, and others. One member also spoke emotionally about a relative killed in a domestic violence incident and requested a moment of silence in her honor. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a large property tax reform package. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive statewide hearings and public testimony, aimed at stabilizing Missouri’s property tax system. The bill and amendments would, among other things, require clearer ballot language for tax measures, move tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, eliminate “no tax increase” wording, standardize ballot wording, address assessment and valuation rules, require physical inspections for certain commercial property assessment increases, allow quarterly tax payments in more counties, and make other technical changes. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, local control concerns, voter turnout and “voter fatigue,” and whether the changes were sufficiently vetted. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title to property taxation, add the ballot-language provisions, remove duplicative language, and exempt township counties so their levy elections could still occur on the schedule they need. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber also took up House Bill 1917, a targeted utility/economic development bill involving a Jefferson County water district. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a dispute in which a water district sought payment or infrastructure contributions from a company planning a roughly $400 million investment and about 250 jobs, despite the district’s inability to serve the site. Supporters said the bill would allow detachment of a ratepayer under specified conditions and prevent water districts from blocking development; the committee vote had been 15-0. Members raised concerns about the bill’s narrow, district-specific scope and possible litigation, but the House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed. The House also read three new bills for first reading and later recessed after announcements about committee meetings and a property tax discussion event with FFA students.