Video & Transcript Research : 'Statuary Hall'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 49 - Afternoon Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sergeants, now roll call in the hall is now in progress.
- Starts now, it's roll call in the hall.
- Roll call in the hall is now in progress.
- A roll call in the hall is now in progress.
- Hall roll call is now in progress.
Bills:
HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hall. Present. Hinojosa. Present. Middleton. Parker. Here. Perry. Schwertner. Aye. Zaffirini.
- Hall? Yes. Hinojosa? Aye. Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Aye. Shortner? Aye. Zaffirini?
- Hall? Aye. Middleton. Aye. Parker. Aye. Perry. Schwertner. Aye. Aye.
- Hall? Aye. Hinojosa? Aye. Middleton? Aye. Parker? Aye. Perry? Shortner? Aye. Zaffirini? Aye.
- Senator Hall moves that Senate Bill 2753 as substituted be reported.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding Revised Apr 15th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding
Transcript Highlights:
- Stanley, Senator Thompson, Chairman Hall, we have received 20 votes.
- Senator Stanley, Senator Thompson, Chairman Hall. 100 have seen 21 votes.
- Sarah Murdock, Senator Stanley, Senator Thompson, Chairman Hall.
- Senator Stanley, Senator Thompson, Chairman Hall. 1 to 0, 22 votes and zero nay votes.
- Howard, Sir Murdock, Senator Stanley, Senator Thompson, Chairman Hall, ayes, zero nays.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hall is here. Senator Hamilton is here. Senator Haste is here. Senator Hicks is here.
- President, at this time, I ask on behalf of Senator Hall, unanimous consent that he be allowed to bring
- Senator Hall, thank you, Mr.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. We are honored to be with you today.
- Senator Hall moves adoption of the joint committee report.
Bills:
HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076, HB2299, HB3852, HB3244, HB3345, HB3114, HB3764, HB4144, HB3304, HB2939, HB4227, HB3262, HB2941, HB3498, HB4343, HB4425, HB3386, HB3087, HB3062, HB3431, HB4141, HB3581, HB4237, HB2960, HB3645, HB3648, HB3974, HB3045, SCR18, HCR1024, SJR39, SJR49, HB4486, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB1823, HB4476, HB3378, HB3880, HB3031, HB3369, HB3429, HB3657, HB4215, HB3624, HB1170
Keywords:
HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator
- Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator
- Senator, Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall.
- Senator, Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles.
- Senator Coco, Senator Perry, Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum and considered several pending bills. The main discussion was on Senate Bill 1232, where the committee adopted a substitute that removed national provider identifier requirements, added an all-payer claims database study on facility fees, narrowed the facility-fee ban, created a telehealth exception when the patient is physically located in the facility, expanded the definition of facility fee, and added a 90-day notice requirement. The author noted the Texas Hospital Association had effectively neutralized the bill, though some nonprofits still opposed it. The substitute was adopted and then reported favorably by a 6-1 vote.
The committee then took up multiple House bills, including HB 37, HB 388, HB 879, HB 913, HB 1115, HB 2809, and HB 116, each of which was moved out favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 37, HB 388, HB 913, HB 2809, and HB 116 were reported with unanimous or near-unanimous support, and HB 879 and HB 1115 were also advanced without recorded opposition. Senate Bill 1782 was also reported favorably on a 7-0 vote, with a brief remark that it involved a criminal offense and would be sent to the floor.
The committee also adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 2919 and then reported the substituted bill favorably by a 6-1 vote. After completing the agenda, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hall declared Senate Bill 1134 to have passed.
- Senator Hall. 19 ayes, two nays. House Bill 4076 has passed.
- Search a hall, you're recognized to explain the provisions of House Bill 4028.
- Central Hall.
- A second by Chairman Hall. Will there be questions on the bill?
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Hidalgo, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King
- Chair recognizes Senator Hall to speak on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Senator Hall is recognized for a motion. Move to engrossment, Mr. President.
- Senator Hall moves passage to engrossment. There is objection.
- Hall.
Bills:
SJR12, SJR81, SCR39, SB22, SB32, SB241, SB393, SB414, SB458, SB464, SB568, SB583, SB609, SB660, SB693, SB731, SB732, SB746, SB783, SB785, SB897, SB993, SB996, SB1008, SB1029, SB1035, SB1036, SB1120, SB1122, SB1147, SB1163, SB1188, SB1197, SB1209, SB1227, SB1245, SB1267, SB1307, SB1321, SB1332, SB1386, SB1394, SB1396, SB1470, SB1494, SB1537, SB1596, SB1598, SB1610, SB1664, SB1814, SB1822, SB1841, SB1948, SB2065, SB2155, SB2406, SB2407
Keywords:
parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, approval of routine motions, and the reading of gubernatorial nominations and several honorary resolutions. The chamber adopted resolutions recognizing Jack and Jill of America Day and DJ Daniel Day at the Capitol, with multiple senators offering remarks praising youth leadership, perseverance, and public service. The Senate also introduced the Doctor of the Day and then proceeded to a long series of floor actions on bills.
A major focus was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 568, which overhauls special education funding and services in public schools by moving from a placement-based model to an intensity-based system tied to student needs and IEPs. Senators Bettencourt, Creighton, and Menendez emphasized transparency, parent input, evaluation funding, dyslexia services, and better alignment of funding with actual services; Senator Hinojosa shared a personal story about dyslexia and the importance of early intervention. The bill was advanced on second and third reading and finally passed 30-0. The Senate also passed SB 1396 to prohibit national sex education standards in public schools, SB 2065 on the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System, SB 1664 requiring clearer public disclosure of transmission and distribution utility rate changes, SB 1029 on advertising certain used motor vehicles, SB 1120 expanding rights for family violence victims, SB 1036 regulating residential solar retail transactions, SB 464 creating school-proximity restrictions and penalties for tobacco and vaping sales, SB 1035 giving farmers and ranchers equitable relief from certain local agricultural regulations, SB 1610 addressing civil commitment facility safety and prosecution issues, SB 1197 extending drone restrictions to spaceports, and SB 1386 changing legislative witness immunity from transactional to testimonial immunity.
Another major bill was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1188, which updates electronic health record requirements. Senator Kolkhorst said the bill builds on Texas medical privacy law by requiring U.S.-based storage of EMR data, prohibiting recording of voter registration status and credit score information, requiring provider verification and disclosure for AI-assisted diagnosis or treatment recommendations, preserving parental access to minors’ records until age 18, and ensuring EMRs can capture metabolic health and biological sex information. A floor amendment clarified the bill’s scope and enforcement, and the bill passed 23-7. Several measures drew debate, especially SB 414 on bond ballot transparency, where Senators Eckhardt and Menendez questioned whether requiring estimated interest and total debt cost on ballots could be misleading or difficult to implement because interest rates and financing terms can change before issuance or over time. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final action shown on SB 414.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Do pass by Senator Hall, seconded by the chair.
- Do passed by Senator Hall, seconded by Senator Hamilton.
- Senator Gillespie, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Jett, Jettir, Akri Senator Hall, do you still care to pass
- Senator Hall will second. Will there be questions sooner, Senator Rader?
- Senator Gillespie, Senator Hall, Senator Howard, Senator Jett.
Keywords:
excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Snyder-Hall. For reconsideration of Senate Bill 100. Representative Snyder-Hall.
- Hall. Yes. Mr. Schindor-Hall. Yes. Mr. Spiegelman. No. Mr. Wendellon. Yes. Mr. Gary. No and no.
- Representative Snyder Hall from yes to no. Ms. Snyder Hall from voting yes to voting no.
- Snyder Hall. Mrs. Smith? Yes. Mr. Smith? Not voting. Ms. Snyder Hall? Yes. Mr. Spiegelman?
- Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Vanderwende, yes. Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair now call Terry Hall.
- The Chair now calls Terry Hall.
- Chair calls Terry Hall.
- My name is Terry Hall.
- Now calls Terry Hall. Ms.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall on 2753? Let's ask the witness.
- Senator Hall, do you have questions for the panel?
- Senator Hall says there are 32 offline counties.
- Benton Court, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, roll.
- Baton Court, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health
Summary:
The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed.
Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton, Hughes
- Bettencourt, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton, Hughes.
- Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton, Hughes
- Bettencourt, Birdwell, Hall, Hinojosa, Middleton... ...Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Zaffirini, Paxton,
- Senator Hall moves that we adopt the committee substitute to 2753. Is there an objection?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs considered a series of pending bills, most of them related to elections, public funds, criminal penalties, and related regulatory issues. The committee reported favorably several measures, including SB 1183 on electronic benefits transfer cards, SB 506 on ballot proposition procedures and conflicts with petition measures, SB 2742 on electioneering and unlawful use of public funds for political advertising, SB 1540 on confidentiality of personal information for election officials and employees, SB 2225 on a spirit cooler certificate, SB 2284 on regulation of air guns and archery equipment, SB 2595 on masking while harassing or intimidating, SB 3031 on aggravated assault, SB 2217 on election reporting technical corrections, SB 2514 on a criminal penalty increase tied to a DPS-related measure, SB 2876 on riot participation while masked, and SB 2877 on election fraud penalties. Several of these bills were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar without objection.
The committee adopted committee substitutes for SB 506, SB 2742, SB 2595, SB 2217, and SB 2514. The substitutes made mostly technical or clarifying changes, including giving the Secretary of State one opportunity to rewrite misleading ballot language, preventing conflicting measures from appearing on the same ballot, converting certain mask-related exemptions into affirmative defenses, clarifying election reporting language, and increasing a penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony in SB 2514. SB 2742’s substitute was described as a council draft with no real substantive changes.
Votes were generally favorable, with most bills passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. SB 1183, SB 2742, SB 2225, SB 3031, and SB 2877 each had one nay; SB 2753 passed with 8 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 present not voting; and the remaining measures reported out unanimously. After completing the agenda, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 24 Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- George, guys, guys, Grego, Grego, here, Hall, Hall, Hardin, Hardin, Harris, here, Hassenbeck, Hassenbeck
- Sergeants announced roll call in the Hall. Roll calls now in progress.
- In the halls, roll call is now in progress.
- Sergeants, roll call in the hall. Roll call is now in progress.
- Sergeant-at-Arms, call in the halls. Roll call is now in progress.
Bills:
HB2997, HB2021, HB3041, HB1823, HB3372, HB1427, HB3127, HB3128, HCR1020, HB4198, HB3000, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3006, HB3007, HB3008, SB392, HB3320
Keywords:
motor vehicles, administrative fines, license regulation, state agencies, employment levels, after-school programs, grant funding, community organizations, child care, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-31-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Hall. Here. Representative Blanton. Representative Camuel. Here.
- Very much what Representative Hall said. Two great bills that I supported.
- Very much what Representative Hall said. Two great bills that I supported.
- Very much what Representative Hall said. Two great bills that I supported.
- Very much what Representative Hall said. Two great bills that I supported.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Thank you, Senator Hall. This is a huge issue. Thank you.
- Senator Hall, you're recognized.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall on SB 2681?
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Any other questions?
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending.
The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending.
Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Its author, our colleague Senator Hall, to explain the measure. Senator Hall. Thank you, Mr.
- And thank you, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall on Senate Bill 82?
- Hall, and Senator Hall for having this bill, and for the rest of the committee members, it's a good time
- Senator Hall, you're recognized. Very, very good one.
- Senator Hall, you're recognized.
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 27th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (05/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 34, concerning parental consent for student participation in the Medicaid-to-schools program. Members said they were not comfortable with a suggested amendment and wanted more information from Health and Human Services about how the program and billing work. On motion by Representative Noble, seconded by Representative Freeman, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill, 18-0.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 102, which would make informational materials about type 1 diabetes available on the Department of Education website. Supporters said the bill could help parents and teachers recognize warning signs early and could be life-saving in some cases. Opponents argued the material belonged on the Health and Human Services website rather than the DOE site, and some suggested a narrower link-only approach. After discussion, the committee voted 13-5 to ought to pass, with a minority report requested.
The final major item was Senate Bill 97FN on intradistrict public school transfers. The committee first adopted an amendment that incorporated provisions from House Bill 68, required superintendents to approve best-interest transfer requests unless they failed to meet requirements, and revised language on capacity and accommodation. Supporters said the changes would help students, including those facing bullying, while opponents raised concerns about local control, capacity, and fairness to families who can transport children. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report requested. The chair then announced the next meetings would be on the 21st and 27th, and reminded members to watch the Senate calendar.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair and Representative Hall [ID: member_13762], great question.
- Representative Hall? And then, Maureen.
- Representative Hall, do you want to take the floor back after that?
- Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Hall. And let me count.
- Representative Hall? No. Representative Reed? Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day- REASSEMBLE Part 1 Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hall. Yes. Mr. Mr. Hall. Yes. Mr. Mr. Wanderwin. Yes. Mr. Williams. Mr. Wilson. Anton. Yes. Mr.
- Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr.
- Hall. Yes. Mr. Hall. Yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Vanderwende, yes. Mr. Vanderwende, yes. Mrs.
- Representative Snyder-Hall. For reconsideration of Senate Bill 100. Representative Snyder-Hall.
- Snyder-Hall? Yes. Ms. Snyder-Hall, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mr. Spiegelman, yes. Mrs.
Summary:
The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline.
The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program.
The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects.
Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.