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• It comes from the Committee on Judiciary A with amendments.
• It comes from the Committee on Judiciary A with amendments.
• It comes from the Committee on Judiciary A.
• It comes from the Committee on Judiciary A with amendments.
• It comes from the Committee on Judiciary favorably. Senator Miller.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• S.167 — Judiciary. S.168 — Judiciary. S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy.
• S.167 — Judiciary. S.168 — Judiciary. S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy.
• S.178 — Judiciary.
• S.180 — Judiciary. S.181 — Judiciary. S.182 — Judiciary. S.183 — Judiciary. S.184 — Judiciary.
• S.184 — Judiciary. S.185 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.186 — Judiciary. S.187 — Judiciary.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• By Judiciary Committee, Criminal Justice Subcommittee, and Representative Jacques and others.
• By Judiciary Committee, Justice Budget Subcommittee, and Representative Cobb and others.
• By Judiciary Committee, Justice Budget Subcommittee, and Representative Cobb and others.
• So there may be circumstances where two is appropriate.
• So there may be circumstances where two is appropriate.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery. On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language. Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.

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• runs itself and so it's a the Judiciary runs itself and so it's a separate<00:45:17.480><c> branch</
• </c><00:45:20.640><c> what</c> certainly can't tell the Judiciary what certainly can't tell the Judiciary
• there are two separate Judiciary there are two separate administrative<00:45:26.400><c> uh</c><00:45
• I'm very respectful of the Judiciary and I have great respect for their work, but I would say I would
• </c><00:46:19.000><c> and</c> when it comes to our Judiciary and when it comes to our Judiciary and giving

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee heard a briefing from the governor on her recommended fiscal years 2026-2027 budget. She described it as a “recalibration” that reduces general fund spending by about $150 million from the prior budget, avoids tax increases, and aims to protect vulnerable residents while supporting the economy. She said the proposal addresses a projected current-biennium deficit, cites lower-than-expected revenues and off-budget spending, and includes a hiring freeze and other spending reductions. The governor also said the budget is built on current revenue estimates developed with the Department of Revenue Administration and the state’s chief economist. Major policy areas discussed included education, public safety, health and human services, housing, and workforce development. The governor said the budget increases spending on public education and special education, expands Education Freedom Accounts to public school students, funds a cell-phone-free classroom grant program, continues the community college tuition freeze, and supports workforce training. She also highlighted investments in the Group II retirement system for first responders, Northern Border Alliance and drug interdiction efforts, child advocacy and victim services, mental health services, developmental disability services with no wait list, and a streamlined housing permitting process with a 60-day review target. Committee members raised questions about the fiscal assumptions, the impact of possible federal funding changes, the Education Freedom Account expansion, dam infrastructure funding, and workforce issues such as state employee pay and vacant positions. The governor said the budget continues funding for federal programs currently assumed, and that she would advocate for block grants and other federal flexibility. On dams, administration officials said the budget includes about $13 million in capital funding, with possible fee increases under consideration. On staffing, the governor said the budget funds the previously bargained 12% state employee increase, includes eight position reductions tied to program changes, and would allow those employees to be rehired if openings arise. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• And you made a decision to reduce the judges in whatever division it appeared to be appropriate.
• So, looking at the overall judiciary and how best to maximize resources for the judiciary. Okay.
• The judiciary will always strive to meet its obligation, but the question is whether this legislation
• Commission constitutional provision that nothing in the Judiciary Commission article shall preclude
• Yes, but we're changing where we're putting this process or this need for impeachment to the Judiciary

Bills: SCR59 , SCR70 , HR275 , HR279 , HR282 , HR289 , HR307 , HCR112 , SCR61 , SCR62 , SCR64 , SB121 , HR310 , HR314 , HR316 , HR317 , HR321 , HCR117 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR37 , SCR63 , SCR30 , SCR40 , SCR65 , HCR3 , HCR49 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HB54 , HB137 , HB321 , HB368 , HB386 , HB414 , HB431 , HB552 , HB555 , HB578 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB638 , HB670 , HB692 , HB707 , HB708 , HB715 , HB718 , HB732 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB796 , HB807 , HB822 , HB848 , HB856 , HB887 , HB888 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1082 , HB1243 , HB1246 , HB1 , HB2 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB126 , HB133 , HB159 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB289 , HB291 , HB312 , HB313 , HB324 , HB352 , HB383 , HB398 , HB403 , HB429 , HB457 , HB459 , HB549 , HB571 , HB579 , HB591 , HB608 , HB616 , HB624 , HB766 , HB769 , HB783 , HB804 , HB864 , HB874 , HB909 , HB951 , HB971 , HB983 , HB1005 , HB1017 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1126 , HB1186 , HB1193 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1235 , HB1249 , SB259 , SB295 , SB312 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , SB441 , SB149 , HB359 , SB29 , SB43 , SB78 , HB463 , HB998 , SB197 , SB268 , SB123 , SB276 , SB326 , SB80 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , SB97 , SB479 , HB74 , HB119 , HB134 , HB210 , HB258 , HB468 , HB784 , HB870 , HB953 , HB956 , HB1117 , HB1236 , SB42 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB449 , SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• The consent calendar motions are as follows: SB 945, due pass to Appropriations; SB 959, do pass to Appropriations
• SB 959, due pass to Appropriations. SB 1017, due pass as amended to Appropriations.
• SB 1133, do pass to Appropriations.
• SB 1378, due pass as amended to Appropriations. SB 1381, due pass as amended to Appropriations.
• SB 1412, do pass as amended to Appropriations. And SB 1443, do pass to Appropriations.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to Senate Judiciary.
• be it.” ...into a Senate Judiciary Committee substitute.
• Then do pass on Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 41.
• Chairman, I move the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 165.
• I move the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute for Senate Bill 165.

Bills: SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• This measure appropriates funds to the judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining
• Uh, it also appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns
• This measure appropriates funds to the judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining
• This measure appropriates funds to the judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining
• This measure appropriates funds to the judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs took up several measures, beginning with House Bill 2413 on pre-trial reform, which had been deferred from a prior agenda. The chair said the committee would incorporate judiciary recommendations and other technical, non-substantive amendments to continue discussion, and the measure was adopted with amendments by a 2-1 vote, with one member excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2062, which appropriates funds for gun violence prevention efforts, including processing temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders and funding public awareness campaigns. Supporters, including county, advocacy, law enforcement, and student witnesses, said the bill would improve implementation of an existing law, save lives, and reduce suicides and violence. Opponents argued red flag laws can be abused, raise due process concerns, and may create dangerous enforcement situations. Written testimony was reported as 60 in support, 47 in opposition, and one comment. The committee later passed HB 2062 with amendments, including a corrected effective date, by a 3-1 vote with one member excused. The committee also considered House Bill 1957 on safe entryways, which would establish enforcement procedures in larger cities to prevent blocking of private doorways and entrances. Written testimony included support and opposition, but no oral testimony was offered, and the bill was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. House Bill 253 on fireworks, which expands civil asset forfeiture for felony fireworks offenses and clarifies air-delivery provisions, was also passed with an amended effective date. House Bill 2581 on emergency management, which would narrow the definitions of disasters and emergencies, drew testimony both supporting the bill as a check on emergency powers and opposing it as incomplete or too broad in its current form; decision-making on that measure was deferred to the committee’s March 23 meeting. House Bill 2498 on a care home resilience pilot program was also deferred to March 23 after no testimony was offered.

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• </c><01:31:45.600><c> committee</c> the uh judiciary committee the uh judiciary committee uh<01:31:47.360
• </c> And so I think it's entirely appropriate And so I think it's entirely appropriate for<01:47:51.199
• </c> &gt;&gt; Amendment L31, amend the judiciary. &gt;&gt; Amendment L31, amend the judiciary.
• </c> judiciary committee report. judiciary committee report. &gt;&gt; Thank<02:06:22.960><c> you.
• Uh Judiciary Committee is &gt;&gt; Uh thank you.

Keywords: 981, all

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• At the appropriate time, as chair, I respectfully ask for aye vote. Thank you very much.
• At the appropriate time, as chair, I respectfully ask for high vote. Thank you very much.
• On AB 2249, Irwin, the motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
• I'd like to move when appropriate, Chair. Thank you. Vice Chair, now is appropriate.
• On AB 1703, Hart, the motion is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We are expressing an appropriating authority. We're expressing...
• We are expressing an appropriating authority.
• It is an expression of an appropriating authority.
• So you presented this bill, didn't you, initially in the Judiciary Committee?
• I filed the House version, and we had that presented in Judiciary.

Summary: The House recognized its drafters and research staff, then moved through committee reports and several conference committee reports and final passage motions. Senate Joint Resolution 87 was adopted and finally passed after debate over a provision affecting the City of St. Louis sheriff; supporters said the final version restored the original format with a minor wording change, while opponents argued it removed local voter control. The resolution passed 95-46 on both the conference report and final passage votes. Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a measure combining a wholesaler provision and a land bank/real estate transparency provision, with supporters describing it as consumer protection and cleanup language. Senate Bill 1421, a public safety package, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; debate focused on clean slate provisions, masked intimidation penalties, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl language, good time credit, Brianna’s Law, and a St. Louis liability provision. The conference report passed 116-18, final passage 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5. The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a broad package including insurance claim assignment protections, court automation updates, treatment court administration, a circuit judgeship codification, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and anti-SLAPP protections. Senate Bill 1408, which authorizes MoDOT and the Highway Commission to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, was receded to the Senate version and finally passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending multiple agricultural tax credits through 2033 and adding a short-line railroad credit, drew extensive debate over tax credits, budget priorities, and return on investment before the previous question was ordered and the bill passed 107-30. Finally, Senate Bill 1553 was passed, creating incentives and a grant program tied to critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers; supporters framed it as a jobs and national security measure, while one member raised concerns about local revenue impacts before clarifying the bill’s scope. The House then received Senate messages indicating the Senate had passed a House bill, and the session continued.

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• Refer to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Rights.
• water plan by public HB 786 by Jones of Harris relating to a justice court for the Committee on Judiciary
• Refer to the Committee on Appropriations, HB 816 by Jones.
• Refer to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
• Proceedings referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Um, I'm going to reconvene then the proceedings of the full Judiciary Committee.
• And I first full judiciary committee.
• For these reasons, separation judiciary.
• That's what judiciary interprets them.
• </c><02:22:21.120><c> is</c> appropriate uh appropriate uh rule is appropriate uh appropriate uh rule

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• A quorum of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations is present.
• But that's the general fund appropriation at this point in time.
• nearly all of its appropriations.
• And that will raise even more questions about the judiciary.
• And that will raise even more questions about the judiciary.

Keywords: 989, all

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• past to Appropriations; AB 2043, Calderon, due past to Appropriations; AB 2278, Avila Farias, due past
• to Appropriations; AB 2545 by Chiavo, due past to Appropriations; and AB 2583 by Hoover, due past to
• Appropriations.
• I authored the age-appropriate design code.
• I get to see this again in judiciary.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, Technology, and Transportation.
• I move that the amendment to Senate Bill 1038 from Judiciary be adopted.
• I move the Judiciary Committee amendment to Senate Bill 1133 be adopted. Thank you.
• I move the Gowan floor amendment to the Judiciary amendment to SB 1133 be adopted.
• I move the Judiciary amendment as amended to Senate Bill 1133 be adopted.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• :58.799><c> to</c> C assign appropriate designations to C assign appropriate designations to provisions
• Should have been done in the appropriation bill.
• </c> member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr.
• And judiciary committee, Mr. for Raskin.
• /c><07:35:22.320><c> branch</c><07:35:22.558><c> of</c> by the judiciary, the branch of by the judiciary

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'm Joseph Cervantes, a representative of the House Judiciary Committee.
• And so in the Judiciary Committee, we wanted to be very clear about this.
• This was modified in Judiciary.
• So the judiciary will consider the plain language of the statute.
• She's on House Judiciary and Senate Judiciary.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• I thought this would be appropriate for the first day.
• House Concurrent Resolution 20 referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
• Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed HCR 20
• Appropriations: Tanner, Chairman; Miller, Vice Chairman; Furniss, Petzke, Manwaring, Mitchell, Price,
• Judiciary, Rules and Administration: Skaug, Chairman; Alfieri, Vice Chairman; Scott, Ehardt, Erickson

Keywords: 989, all

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• , Route 60; 1063, appropriation, Route 60; 1064, U.S.
• Route 665 appropriation; hyperbaric oxygen; 1088, and appropriation. U.S.
• Route 665 appropriation, hyperbaric oxygen, 1088 appropriation, Arizona Homeland, 1154 appropriation,
• state route, 1156 appropriation, short term, 1157 appropriation, appropriation fencing border, 1173
• behavioral health facilities, 117, 1194 vaccination studies, 1204 appropriation, U.S. 60, SB 1207 appropriation

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also offered personal privilege remarks, including a thank-you for care packages sent to deployed National Guard troops, an introduction of Mom’s Demand Action guests, and a proclamation honoring the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The Speaker announced several committee assignments and bill referrals, including the withdrawal and reassignment of SB 1050 and SB 1519, and the House then moved into Committee of the Whole. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and approved three Senate bills. SB 1125 received a do pass recommendation; discussion noted it was part of a broader set of child welfare-related measures stemming from hearings and the Emily Pike case, with emphasis on communication gaps between tribes and DCS, and DCS’s support for the bill. SB 1193 was amended on the floor to include paramedics along with EMTs, with supporters saying the bill protects private information held by DHS vendors. SB 1448 was also amended and passed; it adds utility, telecommunications, and video service workers to the aggravated assault statute when they are engaged in official work duties, and members debated whether the protection was necessary or overly broad, with supporters stressing on-duty protection and opponents questioning the need for a special classification. After the Committee of the Whole rose, the House adopted its report and referred the three bills to engrossing. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on SB 1023, relating to optometrists, which passed 43-10, and SB 1211, relating to sentencing, which passed 53-0. The House also heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a proclamation naming April 26 through May 2, 2026, as Arizona Water Professionals Week. The House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.