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• Without objection, we're going to take House Resolution 1023 and House Resolution 1024.
• We have House Resolution 1023 and 1024.
• House Resolution 1002, Memorial Resolution. Sorry about that. Yes.
• Moving down to House Resolution 1034—Representative Moore, the wrong number. House Resolution 1033.
• It is deemed as part of the rule on consent calendar, Rule 70.

Committee: All HOUSE MANAGEMENT

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• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Concurrent Resolution 125, Senate Resolution 121
• Senator Nichols: Just to declare Rule 39H, I have an LLC.
• Senators, I will declare a rule 39H.
• to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for enrolling.
• So we're still following that rule.

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• Resolutions. Senator from Summers: Thank you, Mr. President.
• Clerk: Read the resolution. Senate Resolution 65, recognizing West Virginia.
• Senator from Summers: Clerk will read the resolution.
• The resolution before us today is non-binding.
• If not, the question is on the adoption of the resolution.

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• We now have a Senate resolution, SR21, Senate resolution relating to U.S.
• Listen to the first reading of the resolution. SR21, Senate resolution relating to U.S.
• We now have a Senate resolution, SR21, Senate resolution relating to U.S.
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• Moving to motions and resolutions.
• I am honored to present ACR 90, a resolution recognizing a I am honored to present ACR 90, a resolution
• I want to commend the sponsor of the resolution, the author, for language in the resolution designed
• The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• House Resolution 19 by Assemblymember Soria, the clerk will read.
• I don't understand the controversy behind this resolution.
• hope is that you'll vote for this resolution.
• On this resolution on St.
• The ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 128 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
• Resolution stating findings of the legislature and improving all temporary and pending rules submitted
• Senate concurrent resolution number 128 will be referred to the Judiciary Rules Committee for printing
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 123 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for transmittal
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 123 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for transmittal

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• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read.
• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• The question now comes on adoption of the resolutions.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
• The chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several resolutions, including commendations for Healthy Birth Day, Incorporated, Empty Arms Bereavement Support, Incorporated, for recognizing September 19, 2025 as Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, and for the town of Plymouth becoming the 451st International City of Peace. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. The chamber then advanced several local and private matters. A bill authorizing Lexington to grant ten additional on-premises wine and malt beverage licenses was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. A bill authorizing Melrose to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also suspended the rules to take up a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy and ordered it to a third reading. The Senate additionally suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roderick, an employee of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, to the Committee on Public Service. The body adopted an order to adjourn on Thursday at 11 a.m. in full formal session without a calendar. It then agreed to adjourn in memory of K. Walsh, heard a tribute to her life and service in nursing and geriatrics, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned accordingly.

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• I am presenting the resolution on parking, 2025 R3.
• Next, we have the 2025 R-4 resolution on facilities.
• Our final resolution is the 2025 R-5 resolution on the House journal.
• Gering to present the resolution. Mr.
• Chair, this R-5 resolution is the standard resolution for the last day of the regular session that directs

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

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• There are to motions and resolutions.
• House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, a House Concurrent Resolution relating to adjournment of the House
• number two, a House Resolution number two, a House Concurrent<00:17:20.160><c> Resolution</c><00:17:
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• referred to the committee on rules being referred to the committee on rules and<00:17:29.280><c> legislative

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• The resolutions are adopted.
• that Joint Rule 12 be suspended with reference thereto.
• Senator O'Connor moves that the rules be suspended.
• no objection, the rules are suspended.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended.

Summary: The Senate took up several local bills and procedural matters out of order. It passed to be engrossed House No. 4815, authorizing Arlington to place a ballot question on increasing off-premises alcohol licenses, and later passed the same bill to be enacted. The chamber also advanced Senate No. 1915 on call firefighter rights, accepting a third-reading report that substituted a new draft (Senate No. 960), and passed the amended bill to be engrossed. Another local land-conveyance bill for Brookfield, Senate No. 2128, was amended by substitution of a new draft (Senate No. 2958) and then passed to be engrossed. Bills concerning Beckett’s Conservation Commission and Swampscott’s annual town meeting were also passed to be engrossed, with title changes noted by the third-reading committee. An Agawam charter amendment striking a reference to the Board of Appeals was later passed to be enacted. The Senate also handled a conference committee dispute on House No. 4683, the teacher preparation and student literacy bill. The House had rejected the Senate’s amendment and appointed conferees; the Senate insisted on its amendment and named Senators DiDomenico, Lewis, and O'Connor to the conference committee. In addition, a House petition concerning manufactured housing community accommodations in Attleboro was referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government after suspension of Joint Rule 12. Several resolutions were adopted congratulating Owen Kirby and Jonathan Rothwell on attaining Eagle Scout rank. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions and adopted an order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. The session included a brief recognition of two Situate High School students, William Hine and Izzy May Adams, who had advocated for financial literacy education.

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• Pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S.
• That the Senate passed without amendment House Resolution 87, House Joint Resolution 88, House Joint
• Resolution 89.
• That the Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 55. Appointments: Canada-U.S.
• AMENDMENT HOUSE RESOLUTION 87. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 88. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 89.

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• Members, we are moving to motions, resolutions, and notices.
• She was approved at the Rules Committee on a 5-0 vote.
• She was approved by the Rules Committee on June 17th on a 5-0 vote.
• Under motions and resolutions, Thank you, Presiding Officer.
• Under motions and resolutions, members, I move to suspend the joint rules and Senate rules as they relate

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session honoring Sister Michelle Gorman, the Senate chaplain, on her final day after 11 years of service. Members from both parties praised her prayers, compassion, humor, and steady presence, and several noted her long career in education and religious service. The chamber also welcomed delegations from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California and the Japanese Business Association of Southern California, as well as a delegation from Morelia, Mexico, in connection with Sacramento’s sister-city relationship. The Senate then handled several procedural items, including Assembly messages and motions to remove or withdraw certain bills from consent or committee. The chamber adopted a motion to move Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures to third reading, and later approved author’s and floor amendments. The main floor action was on ACA 20, the Save for California Futures Act, which would expand the state Rainy Day Fund target from 10% to 20% of general fund taxes, change how reserve deposits count under the Gann limit, and extend and broaden debt repayment provisions, including federal unemployment insurance debt. Supporters argued it would strengthen fiscal stability and reduce volatility; opponents said it was too complicated, still allowed too much borrowing, and did not sufficiently prioritize paying down existing debt. The measure passed 29-2. The Senate also took up SB 623, a compromise measure addressing transportation network company accident cases and medical lien practices. The bill would cap certain lien-based medical charges, restrict attorney referrals and kickbacks tied to lien providers, require more standardized billing, and add rideshare safety requirements such as background checks and additional disqualifying offenses; it passed 36-0. The chamber then considered SB 417, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, an $11.25 billion housing bond with $10 billion in general obligation bonds and $1.25 billion for veterans home loan assistance. Supporters said it would fund shovel-ready affordable housing, preservation, homeownership, youth housing, infrastructure, and veterans’ housing; opponents criticized it as a “bait-and-switch” that used veterans to justify broader housing debt and argued the state should focus on existing programs and private financing. Despite the opposition, the measure passed 29-2.

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• This was a House joint resolution that came over to us.
• Additional questions on the resolution.
• If you're in favor of the resolution, you'll vote aye. If you oppose the resolution, you vote nay.
• That concludes explanation of the resolution. Will there be questions on the resolution?
• Clerk, the resolution has been advanced.

Bills: HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge. The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8. The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.

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• House Concurrent Resolution 1631, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 regular session of the Florida
• Rules Chair, Pasadamo, you are recognized for a motion? Mr.
• House Concurrent Resolution 1631, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 regular session of the Florida
• House Concurrent Resolution 1631, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 regular session of the Florida
• The reading of the resolution. Mr. President, thank you.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, then moved into a series of special-order bills and House messages. Early floor action included passage of a claim bill for Mandy Penny Lemon (HB 6503) and bills on sewer collection systems (HB 1123) and farm products (HB 211), all passing unanimously. The chamber also took up an ad valorem tax exemption resolution for agricultural tangible personal property (CS/HJR 1215), which passed 37-0. Several other measures were temporarily postponed before the Senate recessed and later returned to House messages and additional special orders. The Senate then addressed multiple House amendments and conference-style motions. It concurred in amended versions of SB 994 on driver safety, SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, and HB 1609 on waste incineration/auxiliary containers after extended debate over hurricane recovery rules, local government restrictions, and plastic container preemption. The chamber also concurred in CS/HB 1205 on citizen initiative petitions, increasing the number of petitions a volunteer may carry from 2 to 25, and in CS/HB 733 on Brownfields. Other House amendments were rejected or sent back, including SB 234 on offenses against law enforcement, SB 116 on veterans policy, SB 168 on mental health, and HB 1101 on out-of-network provider referrals. Later, the Senate approved CS/HB 1255 on education and CS/HB 875 on educator preparation, with discussion focused on school readiness, teacher training, and changes to certification and testing requirements. It also concurred in CS/HB 1427, a broad health care bill, after the House added a major nursing education amendment that tightened Board of Nursing oversight, required standardized evaluation and remediation, and imposed accountability measures tied to NCLEX pass rates and program performance. Several members raised concerns or praised negotiated compromises throughout the day, but the recorded actions were mainly concurrence motions, refusals to concur, and final passage votes on the bills considered.

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• Resolutions, petitions, that procedure.
• The resolutions are adopted. Next item, Mr. Chairman.
• The resolutions are adopted. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. Anything further, Mr.
• You're recognized to explain that resolution.
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• House Concurrent Resolution 166 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Pick and Shovel in
• House Concurrent Resolution 166 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Pick and Shovel in
• House Concurrent Resolution 166 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Pick and Shovel in
• House Concurrent Resolution 166 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Pick and Shovel in
• House Concurrent Resolution 166 is a House concurrent resolution congratulating the Pick and Shovel in

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• Durant: resolutions congratulating Andrew Labovitz on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout; and resolutions
• The resolutions are adopted. Report of a committee.
• , reports that Joint Rule 12 ought to be suspended in each case.
• Joint Rule 12 ought to be suspended in each case.
• Without objection, the rules are suspended.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two congratulatory resolutions: one for Andrew Labovitz on attaining Eagle Scout rank and one for Joseph P. Nickerson, Sr. on his 100th birthday. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 on several petitions, sending them to their respective committees. The Senate then advanced several local and committee-reported bills. It passed to be engrossed a Scituate parking fines bill and a Cambridge parking enforcement bill, the latter after adopting a Brownsberger amendment that replaced the bill text with Senate No. 3105. The Senate Ways and Means Committee reported favorably, with new drafts, on the Toxic Free Medical Devices Act and a bill advancing the profession of commercial interior design; in both cases, the Senate suspended rules, adopted the committee amendments, and ordered the bills to a third reading. On final passage, the Senate enacted a Tewksbury charter amendment changing the town manager residency requirement and two Haverhill bills exempting Nick Santos and Anthony Morales from the maximum wage requirement for police officers. All three were passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. in formal session and to dispense with printing a calendar, then adjourned.

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• Feeney, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read.
• Before us is a resolution, the title of which the clerk has read.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
• Under the rules, the matter will be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
• Crighton, moves that the rules be suspended to consider the matter forthwith.

Summary: The Senate first adopted a resolution commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day. Senator Paul Feeney introduced the resolution, welcomed guests from the organization, and the chamber adopted it by voice vote before taking a photo with the guests. The Senate then received a gubernatorial message transmitting the Ride Safe Act, which would enhance the safe use of micromobility devices such as mopeds, electric scooters, and bikes. The message noted the issue had been studied by a special commission created under the Mass Leads Act, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The chamber also gave final passage to several local bills, including measures affecting Rutland recall elections, Dedham-Westwood Water District creditable service, Lancaster’s Animal Control Commission, Fairhaven’s charter, Orange’s annual town meeting date, a town administrator for Hopedale, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Children and Families employee. In addition, the Senate adopted an order requiring electronic filing of amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and setting the bill for second reading on May 19, 2026 as the only item on the calendar. The Senate adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• The resolutions are adopted. The resolutions are adopted.
• Senator O'Connor moves that the rules be suspended and that Rule 36 be suspended to allow the matter
• Without objection, Rule 36 is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
• The ayes have a joint rule 12.