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• <00:08:32.320> amendment second amendment second amendment um um um doesn't<00:08:36.000> change
• Now, um, a second amendment. Second amendment's a little longer. Uh, it does primarily two things.
• We're on the second amendment, the long amendment.
• Just a second. We have 11 ayes and five nays. The amendment is adopted. Senator Givhan.
• The amendment makes that 40-23-4.01. Move for the adoption. Have a second." "Second."

Bills: SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104, SB57, SB155, HB39, HB77, HB104

Keywords: property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3

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• I would like to move amendment 2026-0615. And is there a second? I'll second.
• So, I'm moving the amendment now. Thank you. And I'll second that. Okay.
• So, I'm moving the amendment now. Thank you. And I'll second that. Okay.
• So, I'm moving the amendment now. Thank you. And I'll second that. Okay.
• I'll second the amendment. Thank you. What was that number? It's 0668H.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The score is four to four and the amendment fails. Further amendments.
• Further amendments?
• title amendment.
• and title amendment.
• The bill will be second reference. Further amendments or motions?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed. The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• But all right, do you offer that amendment? I do, sir. Is there a second?
• Is there a second for the amendment? Are there any questions on the amendment?
• All right, there's a motion for a favorable report as amended. Is there a second? Second.
• Is there a second? Second. All right. Any questions concerning this amendment?
• There is then a motion to adopt the amendment, and there's a second. Is there any more discussion?

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

Transcript Highlights:

• We have to have a second avenue of approach to get to the amendments that control the federal government
• Documents, you had made statements against the Second Amendment or firearms companies.
• Amendment: Secretary, read the amendment, Floor Amendment Number One. by Bettencourt.
• The rule is amended. The Chair lays out the second reading of Senate Bill 2681.
• The amendment itself, the amendment will allow...

Bills: HJR98, HJR99, HB29, HB136, HB142, HB166, HB353, HB1399, HB2000, SJR59, SCR19, SB128, SB261, SB317, SB383, SB393, SB397, SB466, SB517, SB571, SB612, SB705, SB715, SB731, SB748, SB801, SB867, SB913, SB945, SB946, SB986, SB1013, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1117, SB1181, SB1250, SB1263, SB1285, SB1444, SB1483, SB1528, SB1553, SB1556, SB1608, SB1723, SB1858, SB1946, SB1957, SB1986, SB1999, SB2043, SB2056, SB2082, SB2105, SB2133, SB2138, SB2177, SB2203, SB2221, SB2311, SB2334, SB2337, SB2340, SB2373, SB2417, SB2446, SB2452, SB2477, SB2532, SB2565, SB2587, SB2615, SB2622, SB2633, SB2637, SB2681, SB2713, SB2717, SB2781, SB2782, SB2835, SB2841, SB2857, SB2891, SB2943, SB2994, SB2995, SB3016, SB3047, SB3057, SB3059, SJR3, SB5, SB72, SB509, SB616, SB963, SB985, SB1143, SB1172, SB1267, SB1271, SB1273, SB1759, SB1786, SB2361, SB1025, SB1080, SB1245, SB1355, SB1422, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, HJR98, HJR99, HJR2, HJR1, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB3093, HB517, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018, HB136, HB2884, HB1393, HB2730, HB1399, HB1244, HB467, HB331, HB2559, HB29, HB26, HB166, HB353, HB2000, HB2756, HB3248, HB3513, HB3204, HB3135, HB3012, HB2763, HB2523, HB2457, HB2415, HB2198, HB2143, HB1708, HB1672, HB767, HB1327, HB2723, HB451, HB140, HB109, HB3096, HCR6, HCR12, HCR29, HCR50, HCR55, HCR56, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR74, HCR78, HCR80, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB1957, SB2615, SB2138, SB3016, SB1999, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB2681, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB715, SB1640, SB2538, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB410, SB1234, SB2926, SB2972, SB2841, SB1856, SB1528, SB1373, SB672, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB1285, SB1454, SB2520, SB1237, SB1586, SB2819, SB629, SB2342, SB2903, SB2477, SB3029, SB375, SB777, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2965, SB2521, SB2165, SB2501, SB2452, SB2835, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB867, SB1608, SB640, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1117, SB2340, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, SB2311, SB1986, SB2565, SB2943, SB1888, SB2417, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3037, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, SB2446, SB466, SB2611, SB2794, SB2105, SB2017, SB1790, SB1778, SB1730, SB2995, SB2847, SB205, SB2619, SB1903, SB203, SB3061, SB1581, SB2600, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB876, SB2522, SB2639, SB2137, SB2519, SB2403, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB2764, SB2878, SB1884, SB111, SB582, SB2617, SB1835, SB2751, SB2959, HB206, HB1238, HB1089, HB2890, HB9, HB2081, HB4215, HB2970, SB2063, SB1400, SB2058, SB2260, SB2928, SB1310

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection

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• We have a second. >> We have an amendment. >> Oh, we have an amendment. >> Amendment. I'm sorry.
• we have a motion to adopt the amendment and a second. >> Senator Cavan, using previous role. >> No objection
• Amendments were adopted. Now we're on the bill. We have a motion. >> Senator second.
• Senator, you have an amendment. amendment. amendment.
• , we have a motion to adopt the amendment and a second. >> Senator Cavan, using previous role. >> No

Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• We have a second. Senator R, you want to offer Amendment 749? Is that correct? Do we have a second?
• Senator Reen is moving Ought to Pass as amended. I second.
• Second. Um, you want to move? Yeah. Move Amendment 2025-410S. You have a second? Second.
• And Senator Al, when you want to move out to pass as amended? Yes, with Amendment 410S. Second.
• And Senator Al, when you want to move out to pass as amended? Yes, with Amendment 410S. Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Second.
• Second. All in favor say I. Second. All in favor say I.
• I'm not aware of an amendment. I've got a motion. Do I have a second? Second.
• Who's doing the amendment for you, chairman? I have the amendment, sir.
• Second. All in favor say aye. Okay. We've adopted the amendment. And, uh, Mr.

Bills: HB247, HB317, HB318, HB253, HB271, HB135, HB247, HB317, HB318, HB253, HB271, HB135

Keywords: Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption

Transcript Highlights:

• I hereby make a motion on the staff amendments. I'll make a second. Any objection?
• I hereby make a motion on the staff amendments. I'll make a second. Any objection?
• Is there a second?<00:15:23.200> Second. second? Second. second? Second.
• <00:28:57.600> to amendment amends various sections to amendment amends various sections to
• Is there now a motion for approval with the staff amendments? Is there a second?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed several Fish and Wildlife regulations. Staff explained amendments to 301 KAR 2:176, 4:112, and 6:030, including updating wildlife control tag language, creating an impoundment agent program for seized wildlife, and clarifying boating safety rules. A member raised a concern about boat wakes near docks, and staff said the commission had recently voted on related changes that were not yet included because the regulation had been filed earlier; those changes would have to come back later. The committee approved the staff amendments without objection. The Board of Veterinary Examiners then presented 201 KAR 16:767, which would require veterinary managers to be physically present during business hours and limit them to five registered facilities. Board representatives said they had tried to meet with affected parties before the hearing but had not reached agreement. A representative for Kentucky Pet IQ argued the rule was written for full-service hospitals and would be impractical for short, limited-service clinics that only provide vaccinations, preventive care, and parasite testing. Members expressed concern about the rule’s impact on veterinary access in underserved areas, and the committee voted to defer the regulation until the next month so the parties could continue negotiating. The committee next considered Transportation Cabinet 601 KAR 9:120, the online insurance verification system, in both ordinary and emergency form. The chair said staff had identified conflicts with a bill passed the prior year and moved to find the regulations deficient. The motion passed on a roll call vote, with six ayes and two pass votes. The committee then found ordinary ABC regulations 804 KAR 12:020 and 12:030 deficient as well, again by six ayes and two pass votes, after noting that the emergency versions had already been found deficient the previous month. Finally, the committee reviewed Cabinet for Health and Family Services 902 KAR 55:110, which would require veterinarians to report dispensed controlled substances to KASPER while exempting administered medications. OIG staff said the rule was meant to align regulation with statute, which includes veterinarians as prescribers, and emphasized that the reporting duty applies to prescriptions, not administration to animals. Some members supported the change as a needed anti-diversion measure, while others worried about implementation burdens and timing. After discussion, the committee found the regulation deficient by a 6-2 vote. The meeting then moved into full review of 922 KAR 1:565, a Department for Community Based Services rule implementing kinship care provisions from Senate Bill 151; staff said it was needed for implementation once funding is available, but a member criticized the two-year delay and the inclusion of language conditioning implementation on funding. A public witness from the Kinship Families Coalition argued the rule should not shift the 120-day application window in a way that could affect federal funding eligibility and urged the committee to reject the regulation as written.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, okay. >> Um, so that's my conceptual amendment and and and >> Yeah. >> Perfect. >> Do I have a second
• >> Second by Representative Weber. >> Uh, discussion on the amendment. >> Chairman. >> Yeah, Mark, please
• >> Do we have a second? >> Yes. Representative Weber. >> Any discussion on the amendment?
• as an amendment. as an amendment.
• >> As amended. As amended. >> As amended. As amended.

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• They are tired of legislation going after their Second Amendment rights.
• They are tired of legislation going after their Second Amendment rights.
• . amended. amended.
• unconstitutional and we get back to uninfringing the Second Amendment.
• If we go back to the second amendment.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with the pledge, roll call, and approval of the journal. Members then spent much of the morning on announcements recognizing visiting groups, including the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Catholic Lobby Day participants, Vertical Skills Academy students, the Colorado Optometric Association, the Junior League of Denver, Jack and Jill of America, and advocates for HIV/AIDS harm reduction. Representative Gilchrist also highlighted HIV/AIDS and overdose statistics and urged members to meet with advocates. Representative Velasco announced an absence for Monday and Tuesday. The chamber adopted House Resolution 1002, honoring District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder for 50 years of service to Colorado wildlife. Supporters described his long career, conservation work, bear education efforts, landowner relationships, and awards, and members gave him a standing recognition. The resolution passed 62-0 with 3 excused. The House then received committee reports and moved to third reading on several bills. House Bill 1081, concerning electric transmission system optimization, passed 42-20 with 3 excused. House Bill 1228, increasing access to marriage and family therapist licensure, passed 62-0 with 3 excused. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations and extending redemption protections for mobile home owners, passed 40-2 with 3 excused after debate over its tax policy effects and fairness to seniors and disabled veterans. House Bill 1084, expanding voter transparency requirements for initiated statewide ballot measures, was debated at length with opponents arguing it would burden citizen initiatives and implicate First Amendment rights; the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.

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• the amendment is 0023. >> I'll second the amendment. >> Okay.
• I made move the amendment 0023. >> So, I need a second. >> Second. >> Senator Fenton seconded. >> All
• I made move the amendment 0023. >> So, I need a second. >> Second. >> Senator Fenton seconded. >> All
• I made move the amendment 0023. >> So, I need a second. >> Second. >> Senator Fenton seconded. >> All
• amendment, please say I. >> I. >> None opposed. >> I would move ought to pass as amended. >> Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• > 2522 amendment 2522 amendment 2522 uh4<00:03:44.799> and<00:03:44.959> I<00:03
• details here in just a second. details here in just a second.
• Just here to confirm we did help draft the amendment, and we are good with the amendment and we are good
• hearing on amendment hearing on amendment 2214s<00:07:48.880> and<00:07:49.120> I'll
• ways and means is not a second ways and means is not a second committee.<00:08:15.680> The

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And I'll second. All in pass. Okay. And I'll second.
• I'll second, but if I could see the amendment, Senator? Yes. I'm sorry. Thank you.
• So if you're willing to withdraw your amendment, uh, I can ought to pass it a second.
• This isn't a numbered copy, but in the second new paragraph amending 674:41 that there shall be issued
• The second house I ever Not second home.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And as so amended be amended as follows.
• >> Amendment L6. Amendment printed bill page seven after line one.
• discussion of the amendment? discussion of the amendment?
• It makes the following recommendations thereon: Senate Bill 95, as amended, passed on second reading
• Senate Bill 95 is amended, passed on second reading, ordered engrossed, and placed on the calendar for

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received committee reports advancing several bills, including House Bills 1182, 1067, 1040, 101, and 1041, and Senate Bills 62, 113, and 120, along with a set of appointments to the Building Decarbonization Enterprise Board of Directors recommended for consent calendar confirmation. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole for second-reading consideration of bills on the consent calendar. House Bill 1020, concerning calorimetric field drug testing in drug possession cases, was adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out of Committee of the Whole as passed on second reading and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. Senate Bill 63, concerning non-emergency medical transportation services for Medicaid members, was laid over until March 9, and Senate Bill 40, concerning the affordable home ownership program, was laid over until March 6. Senate Bill 95, concerning measures to support victim survivors of certain crimes, was removed from the consent calendar, amended with L6 to clarify appellate procedure for the anti-SLAPP provision, and then passed on second reading. During debate, Senator Zamora Wilson raised concerns about language allowing individuals in the room with the victim and possible coaching or bias, while supporters said the amendment clarified the issue. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, sending SB 95 to third reading and keeping SB 40 and SB 63 on the calendar. The Senate also confirmed several governor’s appointments on the consent calendar, including members of the Colorado Aeronautical Board and the Colorado School of Mines board of trustees. Steven Fenberg’s appointment to the School of Mines board drew extended, mostly humorous floor discussion about his qualifications and punctuality, but it was ultimately confirmed 35-0. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming committee hearings, a Colorado Optometric Association reception, and a Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance event, followed by recess until 11:00 a.m. that day.

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• Representative Alexander moves his amendment, and for the record I will second that.
• I move to pass with Amendment 2025-0966. Is there a second to Representative Kuttab's motion?
• Representative Kuttab moves Amendment 2025-0683. The motion is seconded.
• :24:25.040> agree<04:24:25.439> that my second amendment if not uh agree that my second
• Pass with amendment. All right, is there a second for this?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on HB 584, which would bar New Hampshire and its political subdivisions from enforcing mandates, orders, or similar directives from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. Prime sponsor Representative Green described the bill as a sovereignty measure and offered an amendment to clarify language, including replacing a reference to entities that “create and enforce policies” with language covering enforcement of policies, mandates, orders, requirements, edicts, or directives. Supporters argued the bill was a preemptive safeguard against outside influence and cited concerns about pandemic-era public health measures and international organizations. Opponents, including the American Heart Association, warned it could chill local policymaking and limit the ability of communities to use outside research or guidance. The chair closed the hearing on HB 584 after testimony concluded. The committee then moved to HB 580-FN, relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. Representative Anita Burroughs, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect people who report sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse, or domestic violence from retaliatory defamation suits, so long as statements are made in good faith and without malice. She also said the bill preserves the ability of accused persons to defend their names. Burroughs explained that the proposal was prompted by a survivor’s experience and was meant to address the chilling effect of expensive litigation on reporting misconduct. Testimony on HB 580 was generally supportive. Witnesses said the bill would help survivors speak out without fear of meritless lawsuits and described retaliatory defamation as a tool used to silence or intimidate accusers. Burroughs noted the bill was informed by anti-SLAPP principles and referenced high-profile defamation cases as examples of the cost and pressure of litigation. No vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided; the hearing on HB 580 was opened and testimony began.

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• The amendment on the second page of the amendment, starting at line 32... the amendment, line starting
• Any other questions on the amendment? So we have a motion and a second.
• Any comments or questions on the amendment? I have a motion. Is there a second? Second.
• Representative Drummond moves to give the bill a favorable report as amended, seconded by Representative
• Amended, seconded by Representative Wood. First, so we'll do that. All in favor, say "Aye." Aye.

Bills: HB188, HB52

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

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• Second. Senator Lang seconds. I will also move amendment 1317S. Second if it's needed.
• So the amendment as drafted, but then, uh, second replacing section two, which is the effective date
• amendment as drafted but then uh second second second replacing<00:03:43.519> section<00:03:44.000
• Second. Second. Second.
• Chair, I'll move out of pass on 1369 of the offering on amendment. >> Um, second. >> Mr.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Members, we're now in debate on the amendment. Is there any debate on the amendment? Chair: Okay.
• Chair: Members, by your votes, aye, the amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.
• Seeing no further questions on the amendment, we will now move into public testimony on the amendment
• Members, we're now in debate on the amendment. Chair Melo: Is there any debate on the amendment?
• We have no public testimony on the amendment. Members, we're now in debate on the amendment.

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• I move amendment 1389H. Second. Um, lots of seconds. Whatever one you heard is what counts.
• I move amendment<00:23:10.840> 1389H amendment 1389H amendment 1389H Hotel.<00:23:13.320> Second
• Second. Hotel. Second.
• >> amendment. >> amendment. >> amendment.
• I move OTPA on Senate Bill 409 as amended. I'll second that again. You got to speak louder, both.

Keywords: 1189, house, all