Transcript Highlights:

• We appreciate the intent of this resolution.
• We believe that this resolution, the intent is a good one.
• </c><00:03:09.360><c> Bill</c> and appointment process in House Bill and appointment process in House
• endorsing this resolution.
• I'm Lou EK, and yes, we are in support of the resolution.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several resolutions focused on health care access, Medicaid services, and regulatory reform. SR 6 urged the Director of Health to create a working group on health insurance reform to reduce prior authorization delays; testimony was generally supportive, with DHS, SHIPA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and HMSA all offering comments or support. SHIPA said House Bill 250 would provide a better mechanism for the same goal, but the committee still moved forward with the resolution. SR 7 asked DHS Med-QUEST to cover behavioral health services for children in school-based settings, and SR 9 sought a program to incentivize community care foster family homes to accept people eligible under the Medicaid IDD waiver program. DHS supported the intent of both measures but raised concerns about regulatory limits. Testifiers on SR 9, including the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, argued the state should be more creative in expanding residential capacity, especially on the neighbor islands, while the chair questioned whether the barriers were state administrative rules or federal requirements. The committee also heard SC 14/SR 10 on a sunrise analysis for lactation consultant licensure. Supporters said lactation services can improve health outcomes and save costs, and that Medicaid coverage remains limited. After discussion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations: SR 6 and SC 14/SR 10 were passed with technical, non-substantive amendments; SR 7 was deferred; and SR 9 was deferred for further work. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that House Resolution 4125, Representative Smith, use of chamber.
• We are now—I move that House Resolution 4130 be heard.
• You have voted House Resolution 4125 do pass. I now move House Resolution 4130 be voted do pass.
• By your vote of 6 to 0, you have voted House Resolution 4130 do pass.
• By your vote of 6 to 0, you have voted House Resolution 4153 do pass.

Committee: House Consent and Procedure

Summary: The Committee on Consent and House Procedure met, established a quorum, and first went into executive session to act on several bills. It voted House Bill 3279, House Bill 2508, House Bill 2586, and House Bill 1963 do pass consent, each by unanimous 7-0 votes. The committee then moved into public hearing on several House Resolutions authorizing use of the House Chamber for special events. Representative Kim Smith presented House Resolution 4125 for the Glory of Missouri Awards for students in House District 68, and Representative Yolanda Fountain Henderson presented House Resolution 4153 for the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Emerging Leaders Youth Conference. Representative Hovis presented House Resolution 4130 for the Silver-Haired Legislature Program. Committee members asked brief procedural questions about attendance and sponsorship, and there was no opposition testimony on any of the resolutions. House Resolution 4331 was announced as withdrawn by the sponsors. After returning to executive session, the committee voted House Resolution 4125, House Resolution 4130, and House Resolution 4153 do pass, each by unanimous 6-0 votes. It also voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2517 do pass, not consent, after members noted legal concerns about the wording and decided to send it to the regular calendar rather than consent. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• the House and the bill that's right with it is Senate Resolution.
• So, in case the House does not agree, the Senate Resolution has a chance to pass.
• Resolution, I'm sorry.
• </c> committee to adopt this resolution. committee to adopt this resolution.
• And with this their own house.

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Summary: The AEN hearing on March 14, 2025 reviewed several agriculture, biosecurity, animal, and climate-related measures, but the chair announced at the outset that the committee would not have decision-making that day because quorum was not expected. Decision-making for the full agenda was rescheduled to Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:02 p.m. in room 224. Testimony was limited to one minute per speaker. Measures heard included HB 48 HD2 on coffee labeling and regional origin, HB 782 HD1 creating a Department of Agriculture working group to review obsolete agricultural laws, HB 980 HD1 on mongoose and feral chicken control, and HB 1237 HD1 appropriating funds for agricultural biosecurity and invasive species work in Maui County. The Department of Agriculture supported HB 48, HB 782, and HB 1237, and several industry and conservation groups testified in support of the first two. HB 980 drew strong opposition from Pono Advocacy and the Hawaiian Humane Society, who argued it raised animal cruelty and public health concerns, especially during H5N1 risks; the measure also had support from agriculture-related groups. HB 1237 received broad support, with witnesses asking for language changes to broaden coverage to additional invasive species and to better support Maui Invasive Species Committee work on little fire ants and other pests. The committee also heard SCR 88/SR 71 on a microbial algae soil products pilot program, SCR 91/SR 74 on self-defense law changes for agricultural communities, SCR 93/SR 76 on integrating indigenous knowledge into climate policy, SCR 94/SR 77 on Maui axis deer control and venison, and SCR 103/SR 84 on a PFAS working group. Testimony on SCR 91/SR 74 came largely from ranching and agricultural interests in support, citing trespass, poaching, and safety concerns. SCR 93/SR 76 drew support from a Native Hawaiian testifier and others who emphasized stewardship, intergenerational planning, and climate resilience. SCR 94/SR 77 and SCR 103/SR 84 also received support, including from the Department of Agriculture and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply on the PFAS measure. No votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bills 195, 338, 541, 642, 644, 660, 689, 778, 780, 794, and House Joint Resolution 77, and respectfully
• Bill 647 and House Joint Resolution 81 to the Judiciary Committee; and House Bill 78 to Natural Resources
• </c> House Bill 185 and House Bill 312. House Bill 185 and House Bill 312.
• </c><01:25:09.680><c> 220,</c><01:25:10.760><c> House</c> House Bill 213, House Bill 220, House House
• c><01:25:30.120><c> Joint</c> House Bill 647 and House Joint House Bill 647 and House Joint Resolution

Transcript Highlights:

• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Ms. Lovely, resolutions.
• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Ms.
• Moore, is recognized for a resolution. Mr.
• Papers from the House. The House petition of Edward R. Phillips and Michael F.
• Papers from the House. The House petition of Edward R. Phillips and Michael F.

Summary: The Senate session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the adoption of several ceremonial resolutions. These included commendations for six lifetime members of the Beverly Rotary Club, a resolution marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and honoring Revolutionary War veterans from East Longmeadow, and congratulations to Nicholas Anderson on becoming an Eagle Scout. The Senate also adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and urging residents and businesses to practice safe driving. The chamber then acted on committee and House papers, suspending the necessary rules to refer a bill on public education about seat belt use in vehicles carrying many passengers to the Committee on Transportation. Another House petition concerning Massachusetts Water Resources Authority sewer service authority was referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate also heard proclamations for Parliamentary Law Month and George Demeter Day, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedure and honoring Dr. George Demeter’s contributions. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and approved an adjournment in memory of Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez of Ludlow, with a brief moment of silence in his honor. The session then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The House has passed House Bill 1694 and respectfully requests concurrence of this honorable body. >>
• Clerk, please report Senate Resolution 71 in its entirety. >> Senate Resolution 71, resolution honoring
• resolution.
• </c> move for adoption of Senate Resolution move for adoption of Senate Resolution 71. 71. 71.
• </c> resolution. All those in favor say I. resolution. All those in favor say I. &gt;&gt; I.

Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened with an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 3, 2026. The chamber received second readings for Senate Bill 5 on Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and Senate Bill 73 on tallow-based cosmetic products, and heard committee reports advancing Senate Bill 18 with a committee substitute, along with Senate Bills 33, 85, and 132. The House also communicated passage of House Bill 1694 and requested concurrence. Senate Bill 162, relating to children, was introduced, and Senate Bill 34 was passed over while retaining its place on the calendar. The Senate adopted Senate Citation 4 recognizing National School Counseling Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school counselors in student academic and mental health support. The body also adopted Senate Resolution 71 honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver for her service as president of the Kentucky Dental Association; the sponsor and other members praised her leadership and oral health advocacy. Later, the Senate received a committee report posting Senate Bills 5, 12, and 73 to the regular orders and referring several bills to committees, including Senate Bills 129, 136, and 183 to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor, Senate Bill 71 to Education, and Senate Bill 9 to State and Local Government. Members made several co-sponsorship requests for bills including Senate Bills 9, 12, 33, 132, 143, 153, 154, 159, and 183. A lengthy floor statement from the Senator from Clay praised Senator McConnell’s long service and recent federal funding achievements for Kentucky, including education, transportation, defense, and economic development projects. The Senate also received a floor amendment to Senate Bill 33, introduced Senate Bill 163 on unemployment insurance and Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train, and then adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

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• The resolution focuses on feeding and The resolution focuses on feeding and harboring,<00:16:58.720><
• We stand on our written testimony with strong support for this resolution.
• I haven't read every word of this resolution, and I do support it.
• </c> this resolution, and I do support it. this resolution, and I do support it.

Bills: SCR120 , SCR71 , SCR164 , SCR41

Committees: House Agriculture & Food Systems , House Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: rangelands, pastoralists, pastoralism, ranching, ranchers, paniolo, livestock, grazing, grasslands, land management, conservation, sustainable agriculture, agriculture, Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, University of Hawaii, ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, Hawaii counties, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> House Chamber. House Chamber.
• Joint House Resolution 6 is a joint resolution authorizing the Green Mountain Boy State Educational Program
• Joint House Resolution<00:11:05.680><c> 6</c><00:11:06.000><c> is</c><00:11:06.240><c> a</c><00:11:06.480
• ><c> joint</c><00:11:06.880><c> resolution</c> Resolution 6 is a joint resolution Resolution 6 is a joint
• The question is, shall the House adopt the resolution on its part? Are you ready for the question?

Transcript Highlights:

• Moving on to motions and resolutions.
• Members, we're moving on to motions and resolutions.
• House Resolution 83 by Assemblymember Wynn, relative to Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
• I'm proud to be able to bring this to the floor, House Resolution 83, recognizing the month as Developmental
• The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a largely ceremonial and procedural floor session. Speaker Revis delivered remarks condemning the sexual abuse allegations involving Cesar Chavez and said he would work with Senate leadership on legislation to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day. The body also handled several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and guest introductions for visiting students, advocacy groups, and university representatives. The main substantive actions were on a series of resolutions. H.R. 83, recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, drew extensive personal testimony from Assemblymembers about family members and constituents with disabilities, the need for inclusion, and the importance of state funding and direct support services; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. ACR 154, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day, was similarly supported with personal stories about family members with Down syndrome and the need for continued awareness and services; it was adopted after 67 co-authors were added. ACR 148, designating Family Physician Week, highlighted the shortage of primary care doctors and the importance of investment in family medicine; it was adopted after 60 co-authors were added. ACR 156, recognizing National Day of Play, emphasized social connection, reduced screen time, and community engagement; it also passed with 60 co-authors added. The Assembly also adopted the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 125 related to Ramadan, by a 60-0 vote. Later, members gave an adjournment in memory for Raymond Martin Melgoza, a union laborer and community member from the Central Valley. The session ended with announcements about the schedule, including no floor session on March 20 and a mandatory joint convention on March 23 for the State of the Judiciary address, followed by adjournment until March 23 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• This resolution is an important part of that process.
• Senate Resolution 77 does condemn racism, and it also Senate Resolution 77 does condemn racism, and it
• We have talked about resolutions that come out, and those resolutions have actually gone through a process
• President Wilson, in the White House—the first time the White House ever showed a movie—showed *Birth
• House.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Joint Resolution 6. >> Introduction to resolutions. Mr.
• Consideration of resolutions. >> Mr.
• </c><00:39:06.240><c> be</c> that a copy of this joint resolution be that a copy of this joint resolution
• Uh today, this resolution colleagues.
• I did that in the house. So, we this. I did that in the house.

Transcript Highlights:

• Moving to motions and resolutions.
• House resolution 28 by Assemblymember Coloza and others relative to Central League Baseball opening day
• Anyway, it's a special honor this morning to present House Resolution 28, recognizing Major League Baseball
• Returning to item 44, House Resolution 23 by Assemblymember Ortega. The clerk will read.
• House Resolution 23 by Assemblymember Ortega, relative to Cesar Chavez Day.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here today in strong support of House Resolution 278.
• This is House Resolution 273 by Representative Chance Henry.
• Members, this is House Concurrent Resolution 100.
• House Resolution 73 by Representative Charles Owen.
• House Resolution 73 by Representative Charles Owen.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of criminal justice measures, with several bills and resolutions reported favorably and others rejected or deferred. Representative Baham’s HB 255, as substituted, would enhance penalties for certain felony or rioting offenses committed while wearing a mask to evade identification, with exceptions for religious, motorcycle, and medical coverings; it was reported favorably after opposition from the ACLU and support from law enforcement groups. His HB 378, as amended, narrowed a vehicle-obstruction offense to first responders and was also reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, was reported favorably with support from the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops. HR 272, requesting a study of parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably after sponsor testimony about confusion over current law. HB 479, the “Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act,” sought quarterly reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts; despite support from the ACLU and opposition from clerks of court over an unfunded mandate, it failed on a 4-7 roll call. HR 278, asking the Attorney General to review electronic monitoring laws and make recommendations, was reported favorably after testimony from advocates and supporters of tighter oversight. HR 273, creating a task force to study work-release programs, was also reported favorably, while SB 278 was voluntarily deferred. The committee also considered several high-profile social policy measures. HB 261, by Representative Boyd, would create an exception to abortion restrictions for rape and certain sex offenses; the hearing featured extensive emotional testimony from survivors, clergy, and legislators on both sides, but the bill was rejected on a 2-10 vote. HCR 100, as amended, urged the Gaming Control Board to ensure due diligence in proposed casino acquisitions with attention to economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the amendment resolved industry concerns and the resolution was reported favorably. SB 448, concerning the Office of the State Public Defender, was amended to add procedures for expert-witness funding disputes, sealed contradictory hearings, and interlocutory review, then reported favorably. SB 135, which would redirect sports wagering revenue away from a capped sports fund and toward early childhood seats, drew opposition from university-related interests but no motion was made. Finally, HB 778 on kratom was presented as a narrower approach that would ban synthetic and semi-synthetic kratom while allowing regulated natural products; testimony included concerns about harm, business impacts, and claimed benefits for pain management and PTSD, and the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Communication No. 481 transmits House Concurrent Resolution No. 187, House Draft 1, which was adopted
• Resolution No. 69 for adoption.
• Resolution No. 68.
• President, I request a waiver of referral of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 74 and Senate Resolution
• No. 78 and Senate Resolution No. 82.

Bills: SCR8 , SR10 , SCR90 , SR85 , SCR110 , SR103 , SCR54 , SR52 , SCR107 , SR101 , SCR178 , SR173 , SR76 , SCR40 , SR30 , SCR145 , SR137 , SCR62 , SCR95 , SR90 , SCR45 , SR44 , SCR119 , SR112 , SCR63 , SR57 , SCR21 , SR18 , SCR27 , SR24 , SCR75 , SR69 , SCR7 , SR7 , SCR149 , SCR55 , SR53 , SCR180 , SR175 , SCR86 , SR77 , SCR59 , SCR41 , SR31 , HB1678 , HB1824 , SCR177 , SR172 , SCR5 , SCR85 , SR75 , SCR139 , SR131 , SCR146 , SR138 , SR84 , SCR31 , SR27 , SCR46 , SR45 , SCR48 , SR47 , SCR9 , SR11 , SCR83 , SR73 , SCR20 , SR17 , SCR56 , SR54 , SCR87 , SCR39 , SR29 , SCR142 , SR134 , SCR203 , SR191 , SCR200 , SR188 , SCR196 , SR184 , SCR194 , SR183 , SCR114 , SR107 , SCR166 , SR157 , SCR96 , SR91 , SCR172 , SR163 , SCR109 , SR102 , SCR50 , SR49 , SCR64 , SR58 , SCR184 , SR165 , SCR81 , SR71 , SCR19 , SR16 , SCR22 , SR19 , SCR32 , SR28 , SCR57 , SR55 , SCR58 , SR56 , SCR103 , SR97 , SCR159 , SR150 , SCR163 , SR154 , SCR169 , SR160 , SCR68 , SR63 , SCR105 , SR99 , SCR112 , SR105 , SCR198 , SR186 , SCR11 , SR9 , SCR132 , SR124 , SCR189 , SR179 , SCR26 , SR23 , SCR93 , SR88 , SCR117 , SR110 , SCR164 , SR155 , SCR165 , SR156 , SCR170 , SR161 , SCR168 , SR159 , SCR173 , SCR197 , SCR47 , SR46 , SCR94 , SR89 , SCR99 , SR93 , SCR100 , SR94 , SCR130 , SR122 , SCR78 , SR82 , SCR154 , SR145 , SCR195 , SR192 , SCR162 , SR153 , SCR201 , SR189 , SCR202 , SR190

Transcript Highlights:

• Communications from the House.
• I move the Senate refuse to concur in the House amendments to Senate Bill 493 and request the House to
• the House to recede therefrom.
• Gross House Bill, 5288.
• The clerk will report the resolution. Senate Resolution 66, by Senator M.

Transcript Highlights:

• The resolution is adopted.
• Clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 211. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 211. Ayes 60, no 0, zero.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 151. Ayes 60, no 0, zero. Senate Concurrent Resolution 169.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 172. Ayes 60, no 0, zero. Senate Concurrent Resolution 176.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled routine procedural business including re-referrals of several Senate bills, removal of AB 1156 from the inactive file, and withdrawal of ACR 210 to the second reading file. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, before moving to the daily file and consent calendar. The main floor item was ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie and several colleagues spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence, highlighting the impact on children, schools, graduations, and communities, and urging continued state and federal action. Speakers emphasized prevention, safe storage, community violence intervention, and the need to resist complacency; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added. On the consent calendar, ACR 206 and several Senate concurrent resolutions were adopted, with ACR 206 passing 60-0. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, and former Lomita mayor and councilmember. The house then announced the next session schedule and adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, and my colleague for this resolution.
• Senator Bailey on the resolution. >> Thank you, Mr.
• The resolution was adopted on February 4.
• resolutions are open for co-sponsorship.
• I want to remind the House the vote is on the procedures of the House and the ruling of the Chair.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, who offered remarks about gratitude, diversity, and support for Kosovo’s independence. The Journal was approved, and the chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Resolution 1516 commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence and Resolution 1317 honoring the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C state championship. Both resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors were authorized to seek additional co-sponsors. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures on environmental conservation, education, public health, civil service, penal law, public service, labor, and a retroactive real property tax exemption for the Silver Lake Foundation. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew recorded no votes from a small group of senators. Senator Fahy explained her vote on a bill renaming an OASAS scholarship in honor of Father Peter Young, emphasizing his work on addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Two items drew extended debate. On Calendar 141, Senator Walczyk appealed the chair’s ruling that an amendment to a public service bill was nongermane; the Senate voted 21 to overrule the chair, so the ruling stood, and the bill then passed 52-6. On Calendar 213, Senators Kavanagh and Borrello debated a food-safety bill concerning disclosure of certain food ingredients and chemicals; supporters said it would improve transparency and protect children’s health, while opponents argued federal action was already underway and a national standard would be preferable. After the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar, it passed 56-2. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days as legislative days.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Joint Resolution 124 through House Joint Resolution 130 will move to the informal calendar.
• House Joint Resolution 124 through House Joint Resolution 130 will move to the informal calendar, and
• for House Joint Resolution 159.
• for House Joint Resolution 159.
• , and House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 115.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 127-2. Members then used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize a new grandchild, President Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Artemis II and Missouri’s role in space manufacturing, Line Worker Appreciation Day, a visiting mayor, and a former representative. The chamber then moved into third reading and perfection business. Several bills were passed. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2740, creating a pediatric disease task force in the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 139-1 after supporters described it as a limited, accountable way to coordinate research and report on outcomes. House Bill 2422, which raises a county filing fee to support the Department of Agriculture’s Land Survey Program, passed 131-6 after members said the program could not continue on the current fee. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 311, moving bail bond oversight under the Board of Private Investigators and Fire Investigators, passed 112-22. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3009, allowing nonprofit pharmacies to provide medications during emergencies, passed 133-6. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2474, authorizing progressive design-build project delivery for public construction, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3076, clarifying that common agricultural practices are exempt from non-point source permitting under clean water law, were both ordered perfected and printed. House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize the state treasurer’s constitutional investment authority, drew the most debate. The sponsor argued it would update outdated restrictions, allow safer investment options, and generate an estimated $15.1 million without raising taxes. An amendment adding legislative, governor, and auditor approval for changes to the investment policy was adopted. Supporters called the proposal conservative and bipartisan, while opponents warned the language was too broad and could reopen questions about risky investments or conflict-of-interest issues. After debate, the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the resolution perfected and printed. The chamber also took up House Bill 2436, dealing with animal impoundment, return of animals when no charges are filed or a defendant is found innocent, and related animal neglect provisions. Members adopted a title amendment, then adopted an amendment creating penalties for malicious false reports of animal abuse and another amendment modernizing neglect and abandonment offenses, including provisions on adequate care and control and higher penalties for repeat or harmful conduct. Debate centered on whether the bill was necessary, how to define malicious reporting, and concerns from animal welfare groups versus law enforcement and agricultural interests. The bill remained under consideration as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• President, the House of Representatives has returned to the Senate Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, a
• The House has substituted the resolution and adopted it as substituted. There are no amendments.
• There are no amendments pending to concurring in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution
• The question before the Senate is on the concurrence of the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution
• President, on concurring in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, there are 33 aye

Transcript Highlights:

• Returning to motions and resolutions, let's take up Previously adopted Resolution 2068 by Senator Sanders
• SENATOR RAMOS ON THE RESOLUTION.
• THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. SENATOR GIANARIS.
• [Applause] The resolution was adopted on May 19, and also Resolution 1935 was adopted on April 28.
• The resolution is open for co-sponsorship.

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of budget-related and ceremonial items. The chamber accepted Rules and Finance Committee reports and took up several budget extender and budget implementation bills, including the main appropriations extender and later a transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget bill. Senators questioned the sponsor extensively about the status of the remaining budget bills, the use of messages of necessity, and the absence of joint budget conference committees. The extender bill passed 59-2, and later budget-related measures were advanced after reconsideration and amendment. A major portion of the session focused on the environmental and energy provisions in the budget bill, especially changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Senators debated extending emissions targets, the role of cap-and-invest, utility affordability, ratepayer impacts, and the structure of a proposed blue-ribbon commission. Supporters said the changes were needed to give the state more time to implement the law and to protect affordability, while opponents argued the bill was a political delay that would not lower energy costs and relied too heavily on subsidies and future planning. The bill also drew questions about electric vehicle rebates, thermostat control programs, emergency diesel generation for Micron, and how imported electricity and out-of-state emissions would be treated. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, India Independence Day, the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and the 50th anniversary of Interfaith Works of Central New York. Senators spoke in support of each resolution, highlighting the contributions of Black legislators, Indian-American communities, veterans, and refugee and interfaith service organizations. The Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony was specifically noted as a chamber event, and guests were recognized from the floor and gallery. In addition, the Senate restored recalled bills to the third reading calendar through reconsideration votes and amendments, including a highway law bill and another recalled bill, and then stood at ease for scheduled conferences and a Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony before resuming session. The transcript ended with discussion of a separate bill affecting automobile insurance serious-injury standards, with questions about what claims would remain available and whether the change would improve affordability.