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• Messages from the Senate, there are none. Moving on to recognized for your procedural motions.
• Under the leadership of head coach Tim Tullock and his outstanding staff, the Bulldogs have built more
• Senator Bonta, seeing and hearing no further debate, would you like to close, Mr. Marazzucci?
• And to former Senator Deborah Ortiz.
• Budget Subcommittee 6 meets at 2.30 PM in Capitol Room 446. 7, the joint hearing of Assembly and Senate

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Bernard, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton, Senator Calatayud Senator Davis, Senator
• Gaetz Senator Ingoglia Senator Jones, Senator Passadomo Senator Rodriguez, Senator Simon, and that you're
• Yes, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton and Calatayud Senator Davis, Senator Gaetz Senator Ingoglia Senator
• Yes, Senator Avila, Senator Bernard, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Burton, Senator Calatayud
• I can't get away from this all dates, Scott and >> and and Senator Day time looking at Senator Treat

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• of the Senate.
• They will be Senator Livingston, Senator Singleton, and Senator Barfoot.
• Senate Joint Resolution Number Four by Senator Waggoner, commending President Pro Tempore of the Senate
• Senate Joint Resolution Number 5 by Senator Waggoner.
• The three members are Senator Livingston, Senator Singleton, and Senator Barfoot.

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• So Senator Brian Towns and Vice Chair. Senator Gerald Hocker. Senator Elizabeth Lockman.
• Senator Russell Huxable. Senator Brian Petty John. Senator Marie Pinkney.
• I have a motion from Senator Pinkney and a second from Senator Minutes.
• I have a motion from Senator Pinkney and a second from Senator Petty John.
• Thank you, Senator Chair and senators of the executive committee.

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from June 24 and June 25, 2026, and then heard several bills and a resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Hocker, the sponsor said the bill makes technical corrections to Delaware’s rental car and peer-to-peer car sharing laws after concerns raised following HB 209, clarifies when loss-of-use damages may be recovered, and preserves recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, while Allstate Insurance and Toro opposed it, arguing the measure could reintroduce unfair fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies; Sen. Townsend also said he wanted more clarity on how the bill would operate. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change sponsored by Rep. Postals and Sen. Buckson. The bill would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to once monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Members asked why the Senate sponsor was absent and noted the bill requires a two-thirds vote, but no public comment was offered and no action was recorded. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Sen. Sturgeon and Rep. Barry, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program to help address workforce shortages. The Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts; no opposition was presented and no vote was recorded. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Pardee, concerning backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Sen. Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly retrofits, while DHSS said the current regulation does not clearly define low-risk buildings and the bill’s list would not create immediate public health concerns until regulations are updated. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, saying the regulation is overly broad and expensive, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that backflow prevention is important to protect aquifers and drinking water. The meeting ended with adjournment after public comment and no recorded votes in the transcript.

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• <00:04:44.720> um Representative Scott. Thank you, Mr. um Representative Scott.
• Scott offers the following amendment. Scott offers the following amendment.
• Scott, who will explain the amendment. Scott, who will explain the amendment.
• Speaker, Representative Scott Mr.
• I recognize the member from Scott. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Scott.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senator Scott: Thank you, Madam Chair. First question.
• Senator Scott: So, another fifty-ish beds would get you out of that immediate bond, Madam Chair.
• Henry Collins: Madam Chair, Senator Scott, the low end estimate is we need about 120 beds.
• Senator Scott: OK.
• Henry Collins: Madam Chair, Senator Scott, I'm not 100% clear on the question.

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• It passed overwhelmingly and just sat in the Senate. Follow up, thank you, Mr.
• Tim Clark, where are you in the south gallery?
• Clerk will read House Bill 3466 by Bulls of the House and Woods of the Senate.
• House Bill 3148 by Guy of the Senate, by Guy of the House and Rossino of the Senate, an act relating
• Representative Guy, we do apologize for demoting you temporarily to a senator.

Bills: HB3419, HB4153, HB3430, HB3791, HB3277, HB4119, HB4408, HB3905, HB3968, HB3835, HB3386, HB2650, HB3742, HB3588, HB3748, HB4303, HB4311, HB3028, HB4428, HB4429, HB4132, HB1889, HB3265, HB1739, HB4434, HB3313, HB3852, HB4263, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3721, HB1823, HB2425, HB4440, HJR1087, HB4003, HJR1077, HB1770, HB1675, HB3627, HB3891, HJR1067, HB3462, HJR1053, HJR1054, HJR1044, HB3472, HB1225, HJR1019, HB4145, HJR1081, HB1746, HJR1069, HJR1050, HB1638, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3127, HB4488, HB2955, HB3781, HB3783, HB3802, HB2471, HB2937, SCR16, HB2960, HB3466, HB3262, HB3269, HB3152, HB4140, HB4142, HB3148, HB3378

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, driver license, reading proficiency, minors, education requirements, alternative testing, attendance, remedial reading, public school, oath of enrollment, court financial obligations, cost hearing, payment plan, community service, court compliance program, debt relief

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• Senator Burgess? Yes. Senator Coladdeud? Here. Senator Davis. Senator Leak? Here. Senator Smith?
• Senator Burgess? Yes. 1726. Senator Burgess. Senator Caladdeude. Senator Davis. Senator Leak.
• Senator Burgess? Yes. Senator Kaladdeud? Yes. Senator Davis? Senator Leak? Yes. Senator Smith? Yes.
• Senator Burgess? Yes. Senator Kaladdeud? Yes. Senator Davis? Senator Leak? Yes. Senator Smith? No.
• Senator Burgess? Yes. Senator Kaladdeud? Yes. Senator Davis? Senator Leak? Yes. Senator Smith? No.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard and approved two bills before moving into confirmation hearings for several university and college board nominees. CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships was presented as a measure to improve consistency and transparency in local education agency partnerships, cap LEA administrative funding at 10% when applicable, and require public meetings and work papers for workforce funding model decisions. Support was noted from Associated Builders and Contractors, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Foundations for Florida Futures, and Independent Electrical Contractors. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education governance and presidential searches after adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment defining the final group of presidential applicants as no fewer than three. The amended bill added provisions on trustee citizenship and residency/alumni eligibility, interim president succession planning, longer presidential contract renewals, limits on candidate polling by universities, syllabus posting, textbook/open-access material lists, and other governance and academic policy changes. Senators raised concerns about the minimum-three finalist requirement, interim president selection, trustee eligibility, and polling restrictions, while supporters said the bill would depoliticize leadership selection and improve transparency. The bill was reported favorably after the amendments were adopted. The committee then heard confirmation testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees, including nominees for FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UWF, and UF. Most nominees emphasized ties to their institutions, student success, workforce development, military connections, and institutional growth. Several UWF nominees were questioned extensively about their votes for former chair Scott Yenner and his controversial comments about women and other groups; some said they were unaware of those remarks at the time of the vote and would not have supported him with that knowledge. Public testimony on UWF expressed concern about the nominees’ lack of higher education experience, their ties to the region, and the impact of Yenner’s views. The committee later voted to recommend a block of non-UWF nominees favorably, and it agreed to vote on the UWF nominees individually, with some remaining nominees deferred to a later hearing due to time.

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• The Clerk: Senate 2392.
• Luttrell: Of S. 2392, I would like to thank Senators Moran and — and lead the Senate bill.
• I'd like to thank Senator Duckworth for leading the charge in the Senate and sending us this bill so
• In 1997, while he was a state senator serving alongside Senator Barack Obama, he was the chair of the
• IN 1997 WHILE HE WAS A STATE SENATOR SERVING ALONG SIDE SENATOR BARACK OBAMA HE WAS THE CHAIR OF THE

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• a person who I think will make a great contribution here, and we're very, very fortunate that the Senate
• :00:55.680> uh we're very very fortunate that the uh we're very very fortunate that the uh Senate
• President has recognized that and Senate President has recognized that and uh<00:00:58.879> placed
• John Scott. or further information needed? or further information needed?
• <00:04:08.159> John<00:04:08.560> Scott.

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Summary: The Legislative Ethics Commission met on July 8, 2025, with a quorum present. The meeting began with the swearing-in of new commission member Chris Lily, who was welcomed as a former LRC leadership staffer. The chair also introduced John Scott, a longtime LRC budget staff member and former committee staff administrator for Appropriations and Revenue, noting he would be helping with upcoming budget work. The commission approved the minutes from its June 17 meeting without amendment. After that, members voted to enter executive session for a preliminary inquiry hearing under KRS 61.810(1)(c), (j), and (k). The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Following the vote, the chair directed everyone except staff, counsel, and Representative Gber to leave the room so the executive session could proceed.

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• In 1973, the legislature adopted Senate Bill 143 and formally created the Maybank Camp Hospital District
• The legislature enacted Senate Bill 22 in 2023. which established three grant programs to support offices
• It was a surprise and a disappointment. appointment when we were the cutoff county on the Senate Bill
• In the House, it died over in the Senate. We just ran out of time. Some background on the bill.
• My name is Tim Macklin, president of the Flower Mound Firefighters Association.

Bills: HB467, HB318, HB503, HB198, HB318, HB198

Keywords: hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening

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• <00:04:32.000> 6 senator representing Senate District 6 senator representing Senate District
• behalf of Senate Bill 600? behalf of Senate Bill 600?
• Um any questions from the senators? senators? senators?
• Senator<01:00:47.440> Waters. Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
• Senator Lang. session. Senator Lang.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senator Scott, very powerful. Senator Britt. Well, that was amazing. Thank you.
• Certainly, and I'd like to thank both Senators Scott and Britt for their introductions. for their introductions
• Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Senator Hickenlooper jumped in in front of the freshman.
• Scott.

Keywords: educational reform, federal grants, bureaucracy, wealth disparity, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.

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• Joni and Scott, right? Both your hands are raised.
• So we will start with you, Joni, and then Scott will go on to you.
• We are grateful to Senator Steinborn's leadership. and his work to ensure Senate Bill 53, titled "Storage
• Scott? Can you hear me? Yep. We can hear you. Okay, thank you.
• You got it, Scott, good to hear your voice. Members too, Joni. Anyone else? Nope.

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• The Senate resolution has agreed to. The Senate resolution is agreed to.
• Speaker, a message from the Senate. Senator Beeson Fafax, Senator Servile. Mr.
• I've been directed by the President of the Senate to inform the House of Delegates that the Senate has
• Speaker, a message from the Senate. Mr.
• So join us down in the Senate chamber, old Senate chamber. The House will be at ease. Thank you.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• I'm proud to join you, and join Senator Hagerty, and Senator Gillibrand, and Senator also Brooks, in
• Hagerty, Senator Gillibrand, Senator Toomey, and myself.
• Senator Ussel Brooks. Thank you so much, Chair Scott, Ranking Member Warren, for your leadership.
• Senator Blunt Rochester. Thank you, Chairman Scott. I'd like to call up.
• Senate Bill number 919, the Genius Act, co-sponsored by Senators Hagerty, Lummis, Scott, also Brooks,

Bills: SB875

Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual

Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.

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• Senator from Scott. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator from Scott. thereon. Senator from Scott.
• Senator from Scott, do you move to concur with House Committee Substitute?
• Now, Senator from Scott, final passage of Senate Bill 183 as amended and concurred with by this body.
• Thank you, Senator from Scott.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.

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• Clerk, call the next bill on page 39 of the calendar, Senate Bill Number 127 by Senator Kelly, relating
• Clerk, call the next bill on page 34 of the calendar, Senate Bill Number 47 by Senator Singleton, relating
• Clerk, call the next bill on page 18 of the calendar, Senate Bill Number 78 with substitute by Senator
• Please, a message from the Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Senate has amended as... Mr.
• made. that the Senate made.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Scott, for being here and for your testimony.
• Scott.
• Scott, Mr. Chair. Mr. Scott, Mr. Chairman, Mr.
• Scott explained.
• Scott and what he shared. I think we do need clarity.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee first set aside House Bill 2794 at the sponsor’s request and then took up House Bill 2290, which would clarify Arizona transaction privilege tax sourcing rules for tangible personal property by specifying that an order is received at a seller’s business location and that server location does not control sourcing. The sponsor said the bill codifies existing, historic treatment and would provide certainty for taxpayers, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposed it, arguing it would be a major departure from current practice, could shift revenue away from rural communities, and could create multiple tax rates for a single transaction. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral, acknowledged ongoing ambiguity and administrative complexity, and explained that a 2023 draft ruling had been based on a legal analysis but was never finalized. Several business and association witnesses supported the bill as necessary to prevent inconsistent audits and to preserve origin-based sourcing for in-state sellers. After extended debate, the committee passed HB 2290 on a 5-3 vote, with one member absent. The committee then heard House Bill 2373, which would add a space on the individual income tax return for taxpayers to voluntarily direct part of a refund to the Veterans Donations Fund or a veterans service organization fund. The sponsor and a representative of veterans advocacy groups described it as a simple, voluntary way to support veterans organizations and local projects. No opposition was raised, and the bill was approved unanimously by the members present, 8-0, with one absent. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 2143, a technical change to Public Safety Personnel Retirement System law that would limit the 5% ownership cap to publicly traded corporations. PSPRS representatives said the change would reduce compliance costs and avoid unnecessary workarounds while maintaining existing investment safeguards and diversification rules. Members discussed that ASRS does not have the same cap and that PSPRS already has broader limits on concentration risk. The bill was presented as an administrative cleanup measure, and discussion focused on clarifying that it would not increase investment risk.

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• Thank you, Senator Scott, and then Senator Thornton. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Scott? No. Senator Thornton? Yes. Senator Thornton? Yes. Senator Cidio Lopez? Yes. Yes.
• And so I have Senator O'Malley, Senator Hamblin. Anyone else? Senator Scott.
• I have Senator Scott next. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Ezzell? No. Senator Hamblen? Yes. Senator O'Malley? Yes. Senator Scott? Yes.

Bills: SB38, SB46, SB18

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, SB46, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, compost feedstock, waste characterization study