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• Thank you, Senators. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Without rec.
• Our second bill is S. 4640A, sponsored by Senator Fernandez.
• Our second bill is S. 4640A, sponsored by Senator Fernandez.
• And our third and final bill is S. 9221, sponsored by Senator Ryan. Thank you.
• And our third and final bill is S. 9221, sponsored by Senator Ryan.

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Summary: The committee met for its final meeting of the year and opened with brief remarks thanking members for their participation and noting continued work on addiction services and substance use disorder issues, including efforts to reduce stigma and support funding in the budget. The agenda consisted of three bills related to harm reduction and drug checking. The committee first considered S. 246, which would establish a wound care kit and testing strip distribution program; it was moved, approved unanimously, and reported to Finance. Next, S. 4640A would authorize on-site overdose response services and require certain venues to maintain opioid antagonists; it was also approved unanimously and reported to the calendar. The third bill, S. 9221, would create a program to test for medetomidine, benzodiazepines, xylazine, and other harmful contaminants; members discussed the changing drug supply and the need for drug checking, then approved the bill unanimously. At the close, the chair thanked members for their work and adjourned the meeting, noting it was the last committee meeting of the year.

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• Senator Reese. Here. Senator Harris. Senator Barthelemy. Senator Duplessis? Here. Senator McMath?
• Senator Owen. Here. Senator Talbot. Here. Senator Owen. Here. Senator Talbot. Here.
• First order of business today will be Senate Resolution 125 by Senator Alon.
• Senator Talbot moves that we report Senate Resolution 125 favorably.
• Seeing no objection, Senate Resolution 125 is reported favorably. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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• Senator Luneau. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux. Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux.
• Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Cathey. Senator Foil. Senator Miller. Here. Senator Morris.
• And Senate Bill 230, I want to thank Senator Barrow for bringing this.
• Senator Luneau? Yes. Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Bass? No. Senator Cathey? No. Senator Foil?
• Senator Miller? No. Senator Morris? We have two yeas and three nays.

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• . >> Senator Waters, no. >> Senator Apprentice, no. >> Senator Gray, yes. >> Senator Inis, yes. >> Senator
• Senator Mcu, Senator Inennis, Senator Mcu, Senator Inennis, Senator<00:40:58.240> Sullivan.
• Senator Apprentice, no. Senator Gray, yes. Senator Innis, yes. Senator Ward, yes.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator.
• Senate members will be Senator Lang, Senate members will be Senator Lang, Senator<04:20:34.239> Murphy

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• ask for the Senate support. ask for the Senate support.
• Senator from Chitten. question? Senator from Chitten.
• to the Senate proposal of amendment to the Senate proposal of amendment.<00:55:36.160> Senator
• Senator from Addison. amendment. Senator from Addison.
• Committee of conference is as follows: Senator Clarkson, Senator Brock, Senator Chittenden.

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• Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy.
• it was raised by ...to Senator McNerney on that proposal.
• Yeah, thank you, Senator. Thank you.
• But you have legislation on this point, Senator Blakespeare.
• Senator Joy, if I may, if I may.

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• And, Senator, if I may, thank you.
• “Thank you, Senator.
• “Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you, Senator.
• Here's a real champ, Senator.

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• Are there any other questions, Senator Trubourke?
• I want to thank Senator Archuleta and Senator Chao for signing the letter to support the compact and
• Senator Trope-Oak? Yes, thank you.
• Thank you for the question, Senator Archuleta.
• I have a few more questions, but I'm going to turn it over to my colleague, Senator Choboogh or Senator

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• Senator Hurtado: Here. Senator Cabaldon: Here. Senator Smallwood-Quivas: Here.
• Senator Smallwood-Quabas?
• Senator Cabaldon? Senator Cabaldon: I love this project.
• Senator Cabaldon. Thanks.
• And so I also want to thank Senator Cabaldon for signing on in Senator Becker's letter.

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• Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens. Present. Senator Cloud. Present. Senator Hensgens.
• Senator Hodges. Present. Senator Luneau. Here. Senator Owen. Present. Senator Pressly. Here.
• Senator Jackson-Andrews, no. Senator Boudreaux, no. Senator Cloud, yes. Senator Hensgens, yes.
• Senator Jackson Andrews, no. Senator Budrow? No. Senator Cloud? Yes. Senator Henskins? Yes.
• Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Cloud? No. Senator Hensgens? Senator Hodges? Senator Luneau? Yes.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

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• Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. My name is John Liu.
• I am a member of this committee, and I've been asked by Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance
• Motion by Senator Connolly, seconded by Santa Romo's. All in favor? Aye. Without recommendation.

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Summary: The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered one item: print number 9-006C, a budget bill amending the law to implement the state education, labor, housing, and family assistance budget for the 2026 and 2027 state fiscal year. After brief introduction of the bill, there were no questions or comments from members. Senator Connolly moved the bill, seconded by Senator Santa Romo’s. The committee voted in favor, with no opposition noted, and the bill was reported without recommendation. The meeting concluded after the vote and adjournment.

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• Senator, yes.
• The next bill is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Spitz. Senate Bill 6259...
• Is Senate Bill 6259 by Senator Sputis?
• Motion from Senator Walczyk. Thank you, Senator Walczyk. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?
• Motion from Senator Walsick. Thank you, Senator Walsick. Seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor?

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Summary: The Elections Committee held its final meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Gonzalez thanking members and staff for their work. The committee considered several election-related bills, including a voter ID proposal, protections against voter challenges and purging, a measure to address election disruptions, sample ballot posting, absentee ballot deadline notices for students, military and overseas voting changes, and notice requirements for expired address confidentiality protections. Senate Bill 2574, requiring government-issued photo ID to vote, drew opposition from Senators Walczyk and Myrie, who argued it would create barriers to voting and that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud; the bill was reported from committee with opposition. Senate Bill 3233A, dealing with illegal voter purging and challenges, prompted extended discussion about citizenship verification, privacy of citizenship data, and whether information should be shared publicly; it was reported to the floor with Senators Borrello and Walczyk voting no. Senate Bill 4602A, on remedies for election disruptions, was discussed in terms of county and state board roles and bipartisan decision-making, and it was reported to the Finance Committee with a no vote from one member. The remaining bills were advanced with little or no substantive debate: Senate Bill 6253A on posting sample ballots, Senate Bill 6259 on notifying students of absentee ballot deadlines, Senate Bill 6995 on voting by mail, Senate Bill 7689B on overseas military and special federal voters, and Senate Bill 9857 on notice when address confidentiality protections expire. Most were reported either to the floor or to the Finance Committee, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• Senator Abbott is back into session.
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. Senator Auschla, you're with Senator Abbas?
• No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe. No, we're with Senator Abbas, I believe.
• Senator<00:58:43.920> Auschla, Senator Auschla, Senator Auschla, you're<00:58:45.320> with<
• you're with Senator Abbas? you're with Senator Abbas?

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Summary: The meeting on SB 460 focused almost entirely on where the bill should be placed in statute and how it would be enforced. One side argued the proposal should be moved out of the loitering section and into the sex offender registration framework, saying loitering is already under constitutional challenge, is vague, and does not fit the conduct at issue. They said the bill is meant to create a clear, advance-notice restriction for registered sex offenders, especially around schools, day care facilities, and similar places, and that this would be easier for police to enforce. The opposing view was that the loitering placement is the better fit and that moving the bill would create broader drafting problems by opening the door to reorganizing many other sex-offender-related restrictions. There was also discussion of whether the bill’s references to schools should use the school-property statute, whether churches should be included, and whether the existing loitering statute’s alarm-based elements are too complicated and potentially unconstitutional. The committee also discussed a pending federal challenge to the loitering law, with one member saying there was no injunction yet but the case was being challenged. No agreement was reached. After a brief break and further debate, members concluded that the Senate and House positions remained unresolved, and the meeting ended without a compromise or vote on the substantive dispute.

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• We are also joined by committee members Senator Monica Martinez, Senator Chris Ryan, and Senator Jeremy
• It's Senate Bill S-3187 by Senator Persaud.
• Our ranking member, Senator Murray, has been seconded by Senator Ryan.
• Our next and final bill is Senate Bill S-4-240 by Senator Parker.
• There's a motion to move the bill by Senator Martinez. It's been seconded by Senator Ryan.

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business met for its final meeting of the 2026 legislative agenda, chaired by Senator April Baskin, with several members and staff in attendance. The committee considered two bills. The first, S.3187 by Senator Persaud, would amend economic development and related laws to provide small business crime prevention services. Senator Dean Murray moved the bill, Senator Chris Ryan seconded, and the committee voted to report it to finance. The second bill, S.4240 by Senator Parker, would require economic development subsidy agreements to include clawback provisions allowing the state to recover awards if recipients relocate out of state. Senator Murray supported the concept but expressed concern that the five-year requirement was too long and suggested three years instead, stating he would vote without recommendation for that reason. Senator Monica Martinez moved the bill, Senator Ryan seconded, and it was reported to the calendar with one member voting without recommendation. After completing legislative business, Chair Baskin thanked members and staff for their work during her first year chairing the committee and noted the end of the session. The committee then adjourned.

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• It's been meeting with the Senate Bill 10-5-4-4, forced in a Serrano.
• An act making a perfect... by Senator Lucid, Mr.

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Summary: The meeting concerned Senate Bill 10-5-4-4, described as a measure introduced by Senator Lucid and associated with Serrano. The bill was discussed in the context of making a change or correction to existing law, though the specific subject matter was unclear from the transcript. Mr. Harkall spoke in favor of the proposed bill and indicated support for it. The discussion appears to have centered on whether the bill should advance, with the reporting member recommending it for passage. The main action taken was a favorable report on the bill, with the recommendation that it pass. No additional testimony, debate, or recorded vote details were provided in the transcript.

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• It's 9:30, and we're going to open up the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 429.
• The House has an amendment, and the Senate has a slight change to the amendment. So, Senator, Mr.
• My name is Grant Bassi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the New Hampshire Senate, and the Senate was prepared
• Thank you, Senator Ward. Just a quick question.
• Senator Abbott will take a seat here. And entrance. Mr.

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Summary: The Committee of Conference met on Senate Bill 429, which concerns a non-germane amendment related to the Parents’ Bill of Rights recording statute. Senate staff explained that the bill already exempted public events from the recording restriction, but a drafting issue in the underlying statute could be read to allow recording anywhere in a school whenever a public event was occurring. The proposed fix was a one-word change, replacing “during” with “of,” to make clear the exemption applies at a public event rather than merely during one. A House member asked whether the clarification affected the House amendment, and the Senate responded that it did not; the change was in the underlying statute and was being corrected now to avoid returning next year. The committee then recessed briefly for caucus. After returning, the Senate receded to the House position with the suggested word change in amendment 2026-1997S. The committee took a voice vote, with all members present voting in favor and none opposed. The members then agreed to place the report on the consent calendar, and both the Senate and House indicated they were willing to do so.

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• And the first bill today is Senate Bill S-2294 by Senator Scufis. Please read.
• With Senator Helming voting without recommendation.
• On the AWR, Senator Helming without recommendation.
• First by Senator Helming, second by Senator Tedisco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? No.
• Senator Tedisco, I'll second. All in favor? Aye.

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Summary: The Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee held what was described as its final meeting, with Chair Joe Addabbo and Ranking Member Tedisco offering brief remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and stakeholders for bipartisan work on gaming and racing issues. The chair emphasized the committee’s goal of promoting legal, safe gaming and supporting related industries such as horse racing. The committee then advanced several bills. S-2294 (Scufis) on employees of authorized organizations operating games of chance was approved unanimously. S-4865 (Fahy) would allow the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation to retain and distribute certain uncashed tickets; it was approved, with Senator Helming voting without recommendation. S-5614 (Addabbo) would remove restrictions on how often certain authorized organizations may conduct bingo games; it passed unanimously and was sent to the calendar. The committee also approved S-9414 on prediction markets, with members noting the issue’s growing importance and thanking the Gaming Commission, Governor’s Office, and Attorney General’s Office for their efforts; Senator Helming voted without recommendation. S-9415 (Addabbo) would require mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements with authorized consumers and was sent to the calendar. S-9545 (Fahy) on unclaimed winnings, refunds, and tax remittance was also approved and sent to the Finance Committee. No opposition votes were recorded on the measures that were advanced.

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• Introduction of Senate Resolution: Senate Resolution No. 134 by Senator Henry.
• Senate Resolution No. 135 by Senator Kleinpeter is a resolution to express the sincere condolences of
• Senate Resolution No. 139 by Senator Jackson Andrews is a resolution to recognize Wednesday, May 20,
• Senate Resolution No. 139 by Senator Jackson Andrews is the resolution.
• Introduction of Senate Concurrent Resolutions: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 75 by Senator Cloud is

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• on the part of the Senate: Senator Hashmi, Senator Vitelli, Senator Matos.
• Yes. >> Senator Balint. Yes. >> Senator Brennan. Yes. >> Senator Brock. Yes. >> Senator Whitney.
• Yes. >> Senator Giuli. Yes. >> Senator Hardy. Yes. >> Senator Harrison. Yes. >> Senator Hashim.
• No. >> Senator Perchlik. Yes. >> Senator Plunkett. Yes. >> Senator Ram. Yes. >> Senator Watson.
• Yes. >> Senator White. Yes. >> Senator Weston. Yes. >> Senator White. Senator Williams.

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• I'll start us off before I pass it over to Senator Arreguín.
• I'll start us off before I passed it over to Senator Archelette.
• Senator Archeletta, did you have any other questions or comments? All righty.
• I'm going to go ahead and turn it to Senator Arreguín. Senator Arreguín, do you have questions?
• Did you have any other question, Senator Archuleta? Okay.

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