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• we breath report which has a legislative we breath report which has a legislative report<00:03:52.200
• The Clean Cars Minnesota rule, while the report only shows data through 2022, before the Clean Cars rule
• <00:15:28.079> are in the in the clean Carl rules are in the in the clean Carl rules are specific
• <00:15:28.720> rules<00:15:29.000> rules<00:15:29.319> that<00:15:29.480> were
• <00:15:29.920> adopted specific rules rules that were adopted specific rules rules that were

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This legislation is simple, bipartisan, and just.
• THIS LEGISLATION WILL MANDATE THAT ALL D.H.S.
• GARBARINO TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1608.
• We do not choose the rules in Illinois' elections.
• I FOLLOWED THE RULES OF ILLINOIS.

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

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• Speaker, passage of this rule enables our House of Representatives to debate and consider legislation
• And as a reminder, a yes vote on this rule enables us to consider legislation that ends the Democrats
• A yes vote on this rule enables us to consider legislation that strengthens America's economic and ..
• 01:10:15.679> consider<01:10:16.000> legislation rule enables us to consider legislation
• rule enables us to consider legislation that<01:10:16.719> protects<01:10:17.120> working<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• place from last year's legislation would stay in effect until the final rules are adopted.
• place from last year's legislation would stay in effect until the final rules are adopted.
• place from last year's legislation would stay in effect until the final rules are adopted.
• permitting prior to rules.
• permitting prior to rules.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund requests and laid them over for possible inclusion. Senate File 673 sought $795,000 to help replace or refurbish the structurally unsound Marshall bandshell. Senator Gary Dames, Marshall Mayor Bob Burns, and Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stenard described the bandshell as an iconic community venue used for concerts and arts events, noting prior repairs in 2004, a 2001 structural report, and the need for full replacement due to settlement and deterioration near the Redwood River. They said the project has local support and a local funding commitment for the remaining costs. Senate File 627 requested $850,000 for the Olmsted County Historical Society to continue rehabilitation of the George Stoppel Farmstead. Senator Liz Balden, Dr. Mark Warner, and Commissioner Sanum said the site includes three National Register buildings and preserves immigration and agricultural history in southeast Minnesota. They reported that $1.1 million had already been raised and that prior Legacy funding helped stabilize one structure, but additional work is needed on the bank barn and Stoppel house to complete restoration and improve accessibility. Senate File 822 proposed $65,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Minnesota State Band to provide free public performances across Minnesota. Testifier Craig Allen said the volunteer band, formed in 1898, uses the funding to travel to small towns and schools, including outreach to students and veterans. Conductor Keith Leuty emphasized the educational value of school visits and upcoming concerts in Moose Lake, Grand Rapids, and Cloquet, including a performance at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School. Members expressed support, and the bill was also laid over. The committee then began hearing Senate File 575, which would appropriate $3.8 million for the Grand Rapids Old Central School renovation. Senator Iorn, city councilor Rick Blake, and City Administrator Tom Pagel described the 1895 building as a historic and arts-centered community landmark with artist residencies, galleries, concerts, and other public uses. They said the building needs major repairs, including a new roof, structural truss work, HVAC replacement, and ADA and elevator upgrades, and they were in the middle of detailing those needs when the transcript ended.

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• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy
• The legislation empowers the Board of Pharmacy to create clear, responsible rules to expand pharmacy

Bills: HB0143, HB0129

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

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• Rules are suspended. The question is now on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
• Rules are suspended.
• Rules are suspended.
• Rules are suspended.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first handled several routine matters, including adoption of a birthday resolution honoring Caroline San Martino Moran and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition involving the City of Waltham and the Veterans Memorial Rink. It also advanced two local bills: one authorizing DCAMM to release a sewer line easement in West Roxbury, and another relative to the town administrator of Carlisle. Both bills were amended by Ways and Means and ordered to third reading or engrossed as amended. The chamber also passed a memorial-marker bill for fallen law enforcement officers in Milton and Canton. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 5305, the “Protect Act,” which was presented as a measure to limit state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, restrict ICE access in courthouses and other sensitive locations, strengthen notice and language-access protections for detainees and workers, and expedite U and T visa certifications. Supporters, including members of the Black and Latino Caucus and other legislators, argued the bill would protect due process, encourage victims and witnesses to come forward, preserve public trust, and keep local police focused on criminal matters. They cited courthouse arrests, fear in immigrant communities, and the need for clearer boundaries between state and federal authority. Several amendments were offered and voted on during consideration of H.5305. An amendment to strike Section 4 was rejected, as were amendments seeking to alter the courthouse enforcement provisions and to recognize immigration judge warrants. Other amendments were adopted, including one clarifying sheriff-related provisions, one expanding language around release dates, one adding protections related to school settings, and one expediting U visa certification for family members aging out. A roll call was taken on the bill and on multiple amendments, with the House ultimately adopting the amendments described and continuing consideration of the bill as amended.

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• Chairman Hogue and members of Legislative Management, for the record, Liz Fordall, Legislative Council
• Is that DPI or is that rules, or things that legislators can actually go out and define it?
• Chairman Hogue, Senator Myrdal, I believe that, of course, the Legislative Assembly could pass legislation
• There's many rules that I won't get into today.
• There's many rules that I won't get into today.

Summary: The Legislative Management Committee met to fill a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation, and the House majority recommended Representative Berg to replace him on the committee. The motion to appoint Berg was approved unanimously. The committee then took up its assigned task of estimating the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, the school meals measure, which would require public schools, and optionally nonpublic and tribal schools, to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and reimburse schools through state funds after federal reimbursements are maximized. Legislative Council’s Liz Fordall summarized the measure’s requirements and answered questions about implementation, including the 2027-28 start date, the measure’s interaction with the Legacy Earnings Fund, and the fact that the Legislature would still control the funding source. DPI’s Linnell Johnson then testified at length on current school meal programs, direct certification, CEP and Provision 2 participation, and likely behavioral changes if the measure passed. She estimated the biennial fiscal impact at $124 million to $134 million, with an additional roughly $300,000 in administrative costs, and explained that the estimate assumed higher participation and some schools shifting to CEP/Provision 2 to preserve federal reimbursements. She also noted that if no new applications were filed in non-CEP schools, the cost could be substantially higher. After discussion, Senator Sorvaag moved to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State, and the motion carried. The committee also received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation, explaining that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s prior ruling and remanded the case for further consideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, leaving the court-imposed map in effect for now. No action was required on that item, and the meeting adjourned after a brief note that the prior minutes would be brought back at a later meeting.

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• That means the federal court has already ruled, right?
• >> It's the state's right to object to the court ruling. >> The state's object to the court ruling.
• We're talking about appealing a ruling from the court.
• We're talking about appealing a ruling from the court.
• All we're talking about is appealing a court ruling that the state disagrees... ...a court ruling that

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• They play by the rules.
• They play by the rules.
• They play by the rules.
• where they set in motion legislation where they set in motion legislation where<02:09:14.800>
• <04:35:23.840> of<04:35:24.000> the multilateral rules of the multilateral rules of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The pursuant to rules 1.21 21 and 3.33.
• > legislative The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Saturday, May
• or by the members caucus or legislative or by the members caucus or legislative body.<00:03:07.599
• very clear that the legislative very clear that the legislative telephone<00:05:12.000> number
• and what rules not to follow.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , home rule petitions have been local.
• Home rule petitions have been local.
• Lanatra filing this legislation for me again this legislative cycle and Senator Oliveira for filing on
• in a home rule petition serve the public good.
• This home rule...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

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• rule.
• and promulgate the rules.
• We've just seen what one rule, two rule, or may rule changes in different departments have caused me
• Agencies being able to make up the rules without guidance from the legislative body.
• created body, then it would be up to the Secretary of the Department to publish those rules. rules.

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• . rulings. rulings.
• under rule 9 for a resolution. under rule 9 for a resolution.
• 6 of Rule 20.
• affirmative, the rules are suspended. affirmative, the rules are suspended.
• The rules are suspended. affirmative. The rules are suspended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We have a very clear rule. Rules need to be enforced in this chamber.
• I'm prepared to rule.
• If you think following the rules is important, follow the rules.
• The ruling of the Speaker, and the ruling, the text of the Supplemental Agreement rule that one member
• We are here to interpret rules. This is a very plain rule.

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• All of those were retained in the legislation before you today.
• The goal of this 24-hour notice rule was clear.
• All of those were retained in the legislation before you today.
• My legislation aims to correct and restore the 24-hour notice rule in light of the recent Supreme Court
• The court's ruling now effectively allows the 24-hour rule to be completely circumvented by allowing

Keywords: Scheduler, 973, house, all

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• Two of the Rules of the U.S.
• >> PURSUANT TO THE RULE.
• THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION.
• This legislation... >> The legislation has strong bipartisan support.
• The rules are suspended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The special session of the Legislative Assembly...
• and Joint Rules of the 68th Legislative Assembly in effect upon the adjournment of the 2025 regular.
• .. ...and Joint Rules of the 68th Legislative Assembly in effect upon the adjournment of the 2025 regular
• Legislative Assembly, with the exception of the amendments to Senate Rules 402 and 509 and Joint Rule
• I think one of the big issues is going to be Section 15 in Joint Rule 303.

Bills: SB2401, SB2402, SB2403, SB2404

Keywords: SB 2401, North Dakota, Century Code, occupational therapy, occupational therapy board, criminal history record check, background check, licensee investigation, physician continuing education, medical license renewal, nutrition education, metabolic health, chronic disease prevention, health occupation boards, medical board, licensure fee, audit response, disciplinary action, Title 43, board of medicine

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call establishing a quorum of 45 members present and two absent. The chamber received certification from the Secretary of State and the governor’s executive order calling the special session to address funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program and to act quickly to accept and appropriate federal funds. The main action was adoption of the procedural rules for the extraordinary session. Senator Klein explained the proposed rule changes, which were designed to speed up consideration of bills during the short session, including limits on bill introduction, same-day second reading and final passage, elimination of standing committees for the session, creation of a Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee, and authorization for remote testimony and limited remote participation. The procedural committee’s report on these rules was adopted without opposition. The Senate also adopted reports naming members to the Joint Policy Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee. Announcements noted that the Senate Employment Committee, Joint Policy Committee, and Joint Appropriations Committee would meet later that morning, that the Senate would not reconvene at 4 p.m., and that a Highway Patrol presentation on legislator safety would be held. The Senate then moved through the listed orders of business and recessed, planning to meet in joint session with the House before adjourning until Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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• In June, the governor vetoed a third of the legislative budget.
• Madam Rules Chair, you recognized? Thank you, Mr. President.
• Pursuant to Rule 4.21, all veto messages are referred to the Rules Committee.
• from the Committee on Rules.
• The line item funds legislative...

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting. The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.

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• The rules are yours to make.
• These requirements can be found in Senate Rule 13 and House Rule 85A.
• These requirements can be found in Senate Rule 13 and House Rule 85A.
• Executive branch audits of the rules, processes, and procedures of the legislative branch have the potential
• to compromise the legislative branch's authority to determine its own structure, processes, and rules

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on whether the Office of the State Auditor may constitutionally audit the Massachusetts Legislature under Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024 and what such an audit could include under generally accepted government auditing standards. Chair Cindy Friedman opened by explaining the background: voters approved Ballot Question 1 in November 2024, the law took effect in January 2025, and the Auditor then initiated audits of both chambers. The chair said the subcommittee was seeking expert testimony because the proposed audit scope, constitutionality, and possible bias concerns remained unresolved. Public testimony was invited, but no members of the public pre-registered; written testimony remained open for a short period after the hearing. The hearing then proceeded with invited experts on constitutional law/state government and auditing-related issues. Professor Lawrence Friedman testified that the ballot initiative’s approval by the Attorney General and by voters did not resolve constitutional questions, and he argued Chapter 250 violates the Massachusetts Constitution. He said the Legislature has constitutional authority to set its own rules and manage its proceedings, and that an executive-branch audit would intrude on legislative deliberation, speech and debate protections, and separation of powers. He also warned that even audits of supposedly administrative matters could become a vehicle for repeated document demands and litigation that would indirectly burden legislative functioning. In questioning, senators pressed him on the line between administrative and deliberative functions, the role of the Attorney General versus the courts, the possibility of retroactive audit scope, and whether prior legislative consent to audits mattered; he said prior consent would not bind future legislatures and that constitutionality is ultimately for the courts. Professor Ray La Raja also opposed the audit, framing it as a threat to institutional independence and representative democracy. He argued that allowing an executive-branch official to audit the Legislature without consent would upset separation of powers, chill internal debate, and create a precedent for broader executive intrusion. He said voters often support “transparency” reforms without fully appreciating institutional consequences, and that legislatures should defend their autonomy, especially amid what he described as broader executive overreach nationally. Senators asked about chilling effects, the practical distinction between administrative and core legislative functions, and whether the courts or the Legislature should resolve the issue; he said the courts would ultimately adjudicate disputes, but the Legislature should not waive its constitutional authority lightly. Jean Kempthorne took the opposite view, arguing the audit is permissible and should proceed. She said the state auditor is a constitutional officer accountable directly to the people, that the audit power can be expanded by statute, and that separation of powers does not require watertight compartments. She contended the audit would not displace core legislative powers because the auditor can only evaluate operations, report findings, and make recommendations. She also argued the Legislature itself already conducts audits of other branches, so it is inconsistent to claim an audit of the Legislature is unconstitutional. In response to senators’ questions, she said there are guardrails against truly intrusive requests, but that the administrative-versus-legislative distinction is not a workable bright line; she suggested disputes should be handled case by case, with objections, negotiation, or litigation if specific requests go too far. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• 6 of rule 20.
• this bipartisan legislation comes in. this bipartisan legislation comes in.
• the rules and pass Senate Bill 146? the rules and pass Senate Bill 146?
• Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of suspending the rules and passing this important legislation
• The rules are suspended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all