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• Would the sponsor yield to a question?
• Um, let me ask you this, sponsor.
• Will the sponsor yield to a question, Mr. Speaker? He will yield.
• Will the sponsor yield to another question?
• Would the sponsor yield to a question? He will yield. Sponsor, um, I like your bill.

Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:55 Report of Committees 00:07:26 Orders of the Day/HB 419 00:09:02 HB 103 00:12:30 HB 276 00:37:54 HB 188 00:43:39 HB 189 00:47:11 HB 258 00:53:52 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:58:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:11:11 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:13:29 ConC/Rules Report 01:17:06 Adjournment 01:18:20, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. The clerk then reported a slate of bills on second reading, including measures on robotics, CPA recruitment, physical therapy, engineering scholarships, removal of unlawful occupants, rabies vaccinations, involuntary commitment, reading and language arts instruction, the education assessment and accountability system, grand jury service, cultured meat products, and the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council. Committee reports were received on several bills and resolutions, including bills on dissolution of marriage, licensed child care centers, video teleconference meetings, geoengineering, city franchises, trophy catfish, and House Joint Resolution 25 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. These favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 419 on the Kentucky Fire Commission, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 97-0. The sponsor said the substitute would expand the commission from 14 to 18 members, make four ex officio members voting members, allow excess funds to be used for firefighters’ cancer screenings, and cap administrative reimbursements at 5%. The House also considered House Bill 103 on water fluoridation programs, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 67-29. Supporters described the measure as removing an unfunded state mandate and making fluoridation a local option, while opponents argued it could harm public health and increase Medicaid costs. Debate focused on whether fluoridation improves oral health, the logistics and costs for water systems, and whether local governments or state health officials should make the decision. After passage of HB 103, the House moved to adjourn without objection. The transcript then begins consideration of House Bill 276 on keeping chickens on residential property, but no action on that bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• as sponsors or co-sponsors on the bill.
• Then I would entertain any questions of the sponsor or myself.
• <00:31:28.320> or<00:31:28.640> myself of the sponsor or myself of the sponsor or myself
• this >> and as the sponsor I support this amendment.
• I voted for it; I was actually a sponsor and helped co-sponsor the Teams Act.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• This is questions to the sponsor of the bill.
• I mean, obviously, This is a question as to the sponsor of the bill.
• I think that's part of what my sponsor was trying to say in earlier Q&A.
• We are the sponsors of this bill.
• Deborah Banks, co-sponsor of the bill with SABA and CalBike, we are in support. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• McFarland: sponsor to close on the bill.
• Chair Melo: Co-prime sponsor, you are recognized to close on the bill.
• Co-Prime Sponsor: Thank you, I appreciate the opportunity and what I would like Co-Prime Sponsor: to
• Every time I look at my two nieces and nephews who went through the foster Co-Prime Sponsor: program
• I want to say thank you to the bill sponsor and also to Sarah, Loralee and Samantha for your powerful

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• Are there any questions of the sponsor? Any questions of the sponsor? Okay. Seeing no questions.
• Anybody have any questions of the sponsor for this bill that we asked what?
• Always nice to be to podium. >> And I want to thank the bill sponsor for taking a few minutes and looking
• And I look forward to working with the bill sponsor on finding some ways to actually improve the system
• Watch any questions of the sponsor. Any questions sponsor saying no question it. >> Love you guys.

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• AB 309 is sponsored by the California Pharmacists Association. the Drug Policy Alliance, Health Officers
• Nick Sackett, co-sponsor of Social Compassion in Legislation.
• We are a co-sponsor and a veterinary professional membership association. And I am here.
• Gary Cooper representing the PAW Project the sponsor of the bill and we wholly support AB 867.
• We're a co-sponsor. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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• Any questions of this fantastic sponsor? Are there any questions of the sponsor?
• Any questions of this fantastic sponsor visiting us today?
• No questions of the sponsor. We have one amendment, Amendment Barcode 246923.
• All right, JP, Representative Perez, bill sponsor, you are recognized to close.
• I encourage all of you to co-sponsor it and tell your friends if they have input to come see us.

Summary: The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee met for its final meeting of the session and heard two bills. HB 1245, the Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program, would create a pilot program in the Department of Agriculture for selected public postsecondary institutions with high Pell Grant populations to form hunger task forces, help students enroll in SNAP, provide on-campus food assistance, and develop meal-credit donation programs. The bill also directs OPPAGA to study food insecurity at public postsecondary institutions and recommend policy changes. Representative Franklin spoke in support, emphasizing student food insecurity and the impact of inflation on college completion. The bill had no amendments, no public opposition, and passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 983 on homeowners associations, which would expand enforcement and oversight tools related to HOAs, including allowing local law enforcement and sheriffs to investigate, inspect, and audit associations, adding realtor disclosure requirements, and revising recall provisions to make it easier for homeowners to remove boards. An amendment was adopted to prohibit nominating committees in HOAs, aligning the statute with condominium law and preventing those committees from blocking candidates. Public testimony on the amendment and bill was in support, including from a Miami-Dade Sheriff representative and others. Members from both parties praised the bill as a homeowner-rights measure, and the bill passed unanimously as amended. After the bills, members offered closing remarks thanking Chair Salsman, the vice chair, ranking member, staff, and each other for a collaborative session. Several members highlighted the committee’s work on housing, agriculture, tourism, and the hemp work group, and the chair reflected that the committee process was intended to be member-driven and inclusive. The meeting then adjourned.

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• SENATOR GRALL IS SPONSORING LEGISLATION WHERE ALL STATE AGENCIES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FIVE-YEAR
• SENATOR BURGESS IS SPONSORING LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SUPPORT.
• SENATOR BRADLEY IS SPONSORING THE TRISTEN MURPHY ACT, CRITICAL MENTAL HEALTH LEGISLATION WHICH CREATES
• SENATOR GRALL IS SPONSORING IMPORTANT CHILD WELFARE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT CHILD EXPLOITATION, CREATE
• SENATOR SIMON IS SPONSORING LEGISLATION TO CREATE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OR AS

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SR44, SR135, SR171, SR180, SR185, SR187, SR188, SR191, SR197, SR198, SR199, SR200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• Senator Grall is sponsoring legislation where all state agencies would be required to complete a five-year
• Senator Burgess is sponsoring legislation to expand support services for veterans and their families,
• Senator Bradley is sponsoring the Tristen Murphy Act, critical mental health legislation which creates
• Senator Grall is sponsoring important child welfare legislation to combat child exploitation, create
• Senator Simon is sponsoring legislation to create administrative efficiencies of public schools, or as

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• Are there any questions for the sponsor? ...for the sponsor? Uh, we do have an amendment.
• Any other questions for the sponsor? I'll ask for favorable passage. I'll entertain a motion.
• Are there any questions for the sponsor?
• Any questions for the sponsors? Do we have an amendment or not on this one? We do not.
• Are there any questions for the sponsor? I do. I just have one general question.

Bills: HB226, HB24, HB309, HB315, HB272, HB24, HB226, HB309, HB315, HB272

Keywords: HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, property tax relief, widow, widower, unremarried spouse, surviving spouse, senior exemption, elderly, disabled, permanently and totally disabled, blind taxpayer, deed ownership, principal residence, school tax, county tax, municipal tax, Alabama Department of Revenue

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• We're a community-based organization in Los Angeles and a proud co-sponsor of SB 635.
• We are proud to sponsor SB 499 in partnership with Senator Stern.
• We were one of the co-sponsors to SB 937.
• Allie Saperman, on behalf of the Housing Action Coalition, also a co-sponsor of SB 937.
• First, I'd like to start off by thanking the chair, committee staff, and our sponsor.

Summary: The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.

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• House Bill 250, sponsored by Representative Dixon.
• House Bill 250, sponsored by Representative Dixon.
• Just quickly, is this an agency-sponsored bill?
• Just quickly, is this a agency-sponsored bill? Mr.
• Is it an agency-sponsored bill? Yes. to make this bill happen. Is it an agency-sponsored bill?

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• <02:03:01.079> the expenses now I'm proud to co-sponsor the expenses now I'm proud to co-sponsor
• And now I yield three minutes to the sponsor of this bill, the woman from Texas, the lead sponsor, Ms
• <04:36:24.320> by transparency act sponsored by transparency act sponsored by representative
• <04:56:27.878> gentleman Iowa Mr nun the lead sponsor gentleman Iowa Mr nun the lead sponsor
• Vargas and sponsoring this good bill.

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

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• I want to thank the author for taking this issue on, and the sponsors.
• Craig Pulsifer, on behalf of Equality California, proud co-sponsor of this bill.
• Thank you to the author and the sponsors.
• It was a co-sponsor of the bill. Stalking is a crime about control.
• I'll defer to the sponsor. Yes.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• And I'm here on behalf of the County of Orange and the sponsor of this bill.
• I'm a co-sponsor of the bill with the National Stewardship Action Council and in strong support.
• Good morning, Tyver Rindy, California Psychological Association, proud co-sponsor in support.
• Benjamin Eichert, with the National Union of Healthcare Workers, proud co-sponsor.
• Align my comments with my colleague from CHA, and thank you so much to the author and sponsor.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several Senate bills, with most of the discussion focused on worker training, public safety, and consumer protection. SB 1203 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would expand training and de-escalation requirements for private security officers. Supporters, including security workers and labor groups, said the bill would better prepare officers who often respond first to mental health crises and violent incidents. Opponents, including security industry representatives and business groups, argued it would impose major costs, create training bottlenecks, and could reduce licensed security coverage. The committee ultimately voted the bill out on a due pass recommendation to Labor and Employment, with some members noting future amendments to address training capacity and employer-provided training. The committee also approved SB 936 by Senator Blakespear, which would restrict retail sales of nitrous oxide canisters larger than 8 grams while preserving legitimate medical, dental, culinary, and automotive uses. Support came from county officials, public health groups, waste management organizations, law enforcement, and local governments, who described rising misuse, impaired driving, and recycling hazards. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill passed to Public Safety. SB 1271 by Senator Reyes, aimed at strengthening California’s midwifery training pipeline by requiring data collection on licensed midwife preceptor capacity, also passed unanimously to Health. Supporters said the bill would help address shortages in rural birth care and improve access to training for aspiring midwives. SB 903 by Senator Padilla, which would place guardrails on the use of AI in mental health and psychotherapy settings and prohibit AI from being marketed as a therapist, drew emotional testimony from a mother whose son died by suicide after extensive chatbot interactions. Health and behavioral health groups supported the measure, while several industry and health organizations were opposed unless amended; the committee nevertheless sent it to Privacy and Consumer Protection on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 1165 on consent and then adjourned.

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• Questions of the sponsor? Representative Eskamani. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Questions of the sponsor? Representative Escamani. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The bill sponsor admitted not a single legislator drew a single line in this map.
• And you heard the bill sponsor and the person who drew the maps testify to the partisanship.
• And you heard the bill sponsor and the person who drew the maps testify to the partisanship.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.

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• Questions of the sponsor? Representative Eskamani. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The bill sponsor admitted not a single legislator drew a single line in this map.
• Better yet, bill sponsor admitted that she didn't draw the map and is aware that the governor's staff
• And you heard the bill sponsor and the person who drew the maps testify to the partisanship.
• And you heard the bill sponsor and the person who drew the maps testify to the partisanship.

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• He thanked the sponsor for bringing the bill and said he would be a yes in a second.
• The sponsor replied that he is proud to know him and that they are aligned on that.
• Representative Moore thanked the sponsor and said it is good to see him over on this side.
• He said he and the sponsor get along well.
• The sponsor replied, “We have two people here that are very well versed in that.

Keywords: 958, all

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• It actually, uh, as the sponsor said, gives the authority to the National Guard Adjutant.
• It actually, uh, as the sponsor said, gives the authority to the National Guard Adjutant.
• to get with the sponsor if he's still<00:21:01.039> here.
• "Well, would it be a problem for you to sit down with him as the sponsor of the bill?"
• "Well, would it be a problem for you to sit down with him as the sponsor of the bill?"

Bills: SB79, HB379, SB253, HB278, HB438, HB233, SB79, HB379, SB253, HB278, HB438, HB233

Keywords: sex-based terminology, gender identity, male, female, man, woman, boy, girl, single-sex spaces, women's rights, privacy, safety, fairness, anti-discrimination, vital statistics, birth certificate, intersex, DSD, differences in sex development, transgender

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• Co-sponsors: Senator.
• No objection, I request that the current roll call for today be added as co-sponsors.
• Seeing no objection, the current roll call be added as co-sponsors.
• <00:37:53.440> co-sponsors,<00:37:54.720> Senators 13 is passed. co-sponsors, Senators
• 13 is passed. co-sponsors, Senators Wallace, Co-sponsors: Senators Wallace, Gonzalez, Judah, Kipp, Michaelson

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 10, 2026 journal, and received committee reports on several appointments and bills. The Finance Committee recommended confirmation of four appointments to the Advisory Committee on Governmental Accounting. It also reported Senate Bill 42 with amendments and favorable recommendation to Appropriations, while the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee recommended postponing Senate Bill 30 indefinitely. The chamber then took up a personal-privilege segment recognizing physician associates and honoring Susan G. Komen and breast cancer awareness. Senators Michaelson Jenet and Frizell spoke about the importance of breast cancer research and treatment, and Frizell shared a personal reflection on her own cancer journey. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10, celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 and Colorado’s Asian-American communities, by a vote of 32-0. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 64, concerning the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program, by a vote of 30-2, and Senate Bill 52, concerning coal transition communities and hiring preferences, by a vote of 29-3. Senate Bill 13, concerning cohabitation as a means to commit bigamy, also passed on third reading by a vote of 27-5. In Committee of the Whole, Senate Bill 19, which would combine early childhood councils and local coordinating organizations and add accountability requirements, was amended and advanced on second reading; the committee report was then adopted 33-0, and the bill was ordered engrossed for third reading. The Senate later recessed until 11:30 a.m.