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• Senator Epsey, do you want to announce our Democratic Caucus?
• On Monday, May 4, the Democratic Caucus will meet in the Democratic Caucus room at 9:45 in the morning
• Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican caucus. Yes, absolutely.
• Monday, May 4, Republican Caucus.
• Monday, May 4, the Republican Caucus will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. Okay.

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• Senator Epsey, do you want to announce our Democratic Caucus?
• On Monday, May 4, the Democratic Caucus will meet in the Democratic Caucus Room at 9:45 in the morning
• Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican Caucus. Yes, absolutely.
• Monday, May 4, Republican Caucus...
• Monday, May 4, the Republican Caucus will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. Okay.

Summary: The Senate received a House message requesting consent to adjourn the 57th Legislature’s second regular session after completing business on April 29, 2026, until Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Senator Werner moved to accede to the request, and the motion passed by voice vote. The chamber also noted that several House messages and standing committee reports would be entered into the journal without being read, and that budget bills were being placed under introduction and first reading. Committee and caucus announcements were made for Monday, May 4: the Rules Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Caucus Room 1, the Democratic Caucus at 9:45 a.m. in the Democratic Caucus Room, and the Republican Caucus at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. No substantive debate on legislation occurred in this portion of the session. Finally, Senator Warner moved to adjourn the Senate until Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The motion was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate adjourned.

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• State of Arizona legislative proclamation.
• As co-chair of the Veterans and Military Families Caucus, this is a priority piece of legislation for
• As co-chair of the Veterans and Military Families Caucus, this is a priority piece of legislation for
• , for bringing this legislation.
• for bringing this legislation.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day and guests, including a University of Arizona presentation in the members’ lounge and a proclamation honoring Mama Luisa’s Italian restaurant for 70 years of family ownership and service. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and several Committee of the Whole reports, with members frequently explaining votes and offering support or objections on policy grounds. Among the bills passed on third reading were HB 2041 (child neglect), HB 2128, HB 2251 (midwifery), HB 2342 (planned communities/HOAs), HB 2402 (emergency medical services), HB 2403 (AHCCCS appropriations), HB 2615 (parenting time), HB 2641 (firefighting foam), HB 2673 (incarcerated persons and mental illness), HB 2700 (Technology First Study Committee), HB 2951 (subscription cancellation/consumer protection), HB 2991 (minors’ access to technology content), and HB 4070 (human trafficking). HB 4018, relating to county officers, failed on a 26-24 vote. Members also voted to reconsider that failure, but the motion to overturn the chair’s ruling on division was defeated. The House then entered additional Committee of the Whole proceedings on measures including HB 2136 and HB 2923, both of which were amended and recommended do pass after extended debate about free speech/civil terrorism language and guardianship/probate issues. In a later Committee of the Whole, members advanced HB 2188, HB 2239, HB 2437, HB 2445, HB 2502, HB 2620, HB 2931, HB 4004, and HB 4064, with amendments on several bills. HB 4044, concerning public safety funding and the rainy day fund, was also amended and recommended do pass after debate over fiscal reserves and DPS/corrections support. The final consent calendar measures were adopted with committee amendments and recommended do pass.

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• I don't legislate that I am not sure.
• Um this legislation we believe workers.
• Mahalo for having the foresight to hear this essential legislation, and um please pass this legislation
• Mahalo for having the foresight to hear this essential legislation, and um please pass this legislation
• and um please pass this legislation and um please pass this legislation.<00:44:56.400> Mahal<

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.

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• late as they can, so they conclude as much as they can, which means that if we're going to have a caucus
• on them, that caucus has to happen right before the meeting.
• And if I knew how long that caucus would take, I'd reschedule the caucus.
• or caucus at the beginning.
• them that enabling legislation. them that enabling legislation.

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• I don't want to be in a situation where we're debating bills at 4 in the morning, but a legislative day
• debating bills at 4 in the morning, but debating bills at 4 in the morning, but a<00:05:08.400> legislative
• What I will say is that I signed an agreement that committed my caucus to deliver votes to pass bills
• And we still have to caucus these bills that are not done being written.
• You know, I've said over and over again that that is important to my caucus, and I think that's what's

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Summary: The meeting focused on delays in finalizing major budget bills, especially the health and human services bills, which speakers said are highly complex and require extensive review by the revisor, legislative chairs, and agency staff. Transportation was described as nearly complete, with technical language issues slowing its posting. Leaders said the special session agreement would not be negotiated until the bills are posted in final form, and that the agreement will likely specify the items of business for the session. Speakers emphasized that the extra time is being used to carefully review the legislation and avoid mistakes, noting the bills cover large portions of the state budget and affect vulnerable populations. They also said they want to preserve some previously agreed-to technical, non-money provisions from the tax bill. There was discussion of unresolved policy items, including a question about a non-compete rollback, which was said not to be under discussion. On timing, one speaker said the special session was unlikely to happen the next day, gave only a small chance of Thursday, and said Saturday was the most realistic target. The urgency was tied to avoiding additional layoff notices for state employees before June 10. Leaders said the special session would ideally last one day, with enough votes to pass bills and suspend rules in both chambers, and noted that the tied legislature has made cooperation more necessary than in the prior session, when a majority-minority conflict led to a long filibuster.

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• caucus involved has been important. caucus involved has been important.
• Caucus, there was hard feelings tonight.
• But internally among your caucus, no. Well, we hate it.
• among your caucus, no. Well, we hate it. among your caucus, no. Well, we hate it.
• will be because the Senate GOP caucus will be because the Senate GOP caucus had<00:14:30.000>

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Summary: Legislative leaders said budget negotiations were still underway in working groups, with public meetings planned or already held for several committees, including Environment, Education, Transportation, and Jobs. They said the remaining major issues were health and human services and taxes, while bonding was also still unresolved. One speaker said Republicans were not engaging on bonding, though another later said House Republicans were interested and that the target remained $700 million. The governor was expected to review completed bills and then call a special session, likely early to mid next week if the remaining work could be finished in time. A major point of discussion was whether coverage for undocumented immigrants would move separately from the larger health bill. One participant said the undocumented healthcare measure would travel separately, while another said that had not yet been fully decided because the health package was not locked down. The speakers also discussed layoff notices tied to the budget delay, saying nurses and some staff at MState and Minstate would receive notices first, with the rest following on June 9, and that leaders were trying to minimize stress by getting a date for the special session and final bill drafts posted quickly. The speakers emphasized that the negotiations were still active and not broken down, though they acknowledged a few sticking points and said some work had been slowed by the need to bring together House and Senate dynamics in a closely divided legislature. They said the process remained transparent because the same committee chairs and working groups were still involved, and that public meetings were being requested for Senate chairs. One speaker also noted that Senator Mark Johnson had been invited into the talks earlier but was not currently in the meetings because he had not signed the deal being implemented.

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• have a caucus meeting in the caucus room, and that once again will be in the call of the first recess
• This legislation<03:43:40.960> aims<03:43:41.359> to<03:43:41.520> improve legislation
• 03:44:23.520> access<03:44:24.160> and legislation will help expand access and legislation
• , As a father and legislator, As a father and legislator, I<04:16:41.120> feel<04:16:41.279
• c><04:26:38.319> to<04:26:39.040> Kucky's legislation is so impactful to Kucky's legislation

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• <00:04:05.560> this<00:04:05.760> complaint<00:04:06.200> stands legislators this
• complaint stands legislators this complaint stands separate<00:04:06.959> from<00:04:07.079><
• Mitchell's legal team chose to assert Minnesota Statute 3.16, which allows legislators to delay trials
• So with that, the shadow of that dark cloud—" "The Blue Dog caucus over and over again—that seems to
• expect and deserve in the legislation expect and deserve in the legislation that<00:21:26.360>

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• Instead lead us to be legislators who choose the harder path, the kinder path.
• And because of it, he got passed seatbelts and child safety legislation.
• on the previous legislative day.
• caucus or the Republican caucus in the Texas House?
• Braid Caucus? Member: The Braid Caucus. Rep. Simmons: Yes, yes. Member: Congratulations. Rep.

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• that where're leg some of our legislator that where're leg some of our legislators<00:29:38.880>
• testimony and I ask that our legislators testimony and I ask that our legislators respect<00:30:
• Representatives and a majority caucus Representatives and a majority caucus for<00:39:31.520>
• Democratic party of Hawaii Cuna caucus Democratic party of Hawaii Cuna caucus in in in support<00
• We'd have to get the legislative authority first, get the legislative ceiling to spend special funds,

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Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi. HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date. HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.

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• committee legislative assistant Bonnie uh<00:15:41.040> I'm uh I'm uh I'm sorry,<00:15:42.880
• So, um, I agree with you, Senator Lucero, being an extraordinarily senior member of our caucus.
• Is there any further legislation.
• way back then when I was a legislator way back then when I was a young<00:20:48.000> child.
• Um but I don't think he's our caucus.

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• Joint legislative resolution by Senator Diegnan, Assembly members Karabinchak and Stanley.
• So continuing with our week on the Secretary's desk, joint legislative resolution by Senator...
• Joint legislative resolution by Senator Turner and Assembly members Reynolds-Jackson and Varelli.
• The Latino Caucus this year created a foundation, raised money, and now we've had the opportunity to
• The existing... ...and Appropriations Committee regarding this legislation.

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• And we're in caucus for the last time. We have two bills. Do you know that for sure?
• I think we're all familiar with this bill, but it's a very important piece of legislation.
• And members, just to be clear, the legislative intent and this measure here For this opportunity, and
• members, just to be clear, the legislative intent in this measure here makes clear that the voters of
• We'll give our Democrat friends a little more time in their caucus to discuss this and vent, and then

Summary: In caucus, members discussed two bills they expected to move to the floor, with the chair noting they needed 31 votes and also had nine additional bills to handle later. The first measure, HCR 2040, would amend the Arizona Constitution to bar school districts from using public money or resources to support labor organizations or conduct union activities during working hours; the Senate amendment also bars the state and political subdivisions from negotiating certain labor terms with unions while affirming employees’ right to negotiate their own terms. The bill’s sponsor concurred and argued it simply prevents taxpayer dollars from subsidizing a private organization. The second measure, HCR 2048, originally dealt with withholding elected state officers’ salaries until a budget is enacted, but the Senate replaced it with a strike-everything amendment focused on protecting scholarship accounts for children of military families. Staff explained the amended version would prohibit the state from confiscating money from those accounts under specified conditions, void any conflicting future law or voter-approved measure, and prevent severability of violating provisions. The sponsor strongly concurred, saying the measure was intended to stop harmful provisions, including a proposed anti-ESA ballot initiative, from affecting military families. No formal votes were taken in the caucus transcript, and members indicated they would go to the floor to pass the bills with limited discussion. The meeting ended with the chair adjourned the caucus.

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• So today to explain additional pieces to the legislation with me to highlight the impact of this bill
• I want to thank the member for carrying a Black Caucus priority bill.
• Just very briefly, I want to thank the author for bringing this very important legislation forward.
• Black Caucus for mentoring, teaching, and...
• Thank you to you and the entire Legislative Black Caucus for continuing to do the challenging but important

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, health care, and workforce bills. Measures discussed included AB 957, which would prohibit tobacco sales in licensed pharmacies; AB 447, which would allow patients to take home certain unopened medications started in emergency rooms; AB 427, joining the Social Work Licensure Compact; AB 667, allowing interpreters for certain licensing exams; AB 742, prioritizing descendants of slaves in licensing review; AB 873, changing infection-control training timing for dental assistants; AB 360, requiring a report on menopause education for physicians; and AB 1175, modernizing CPA licensure requirements and mobility. Testimony generally emphasized public health, access to care, workforce shortages, language access, and economic opportunity, while opposition or concerns focused on implementation, worker protections, compact authority, and constitutional issues in AB 742. Several bills drew broad support from sponsors, professional associations, and advocacy groups. AB 957 was backed by cancer and pharmacy advocates and pharmacists who said pharmacies should not sell tobacco; AB 447 was supported by emergency medicine and hospital representatives as a way to reduce waste and help patients leave with needed medication; AB 427 drew support from social work and mental health groups but concerns from AFSCME about standards and displacement; AB 667 was supported by immigrant-rights and community groups, with questions about whether translated exams would be preferable to interpreters; AB 360 received extensive support from women’s health advocates and medical groups, and opposition from CMA and ACOG was removed after amendments; and AB 1175 was supported by the Board of Accountancy and CPA groups as a way to expand the pipeline and improve mobility. The committee took votes after quorum was established. AB 360, AB 427, AB 447, AB 667, AB 873, AB 1175, and AB 742 were all approved and sent to their next committees, with AB 742 going to Judiciary and AB 1175 to Appropriations. AB 957 was initially held on call, then later passed after additional votes were recorded. The consent calendar bills AB 375, AB 1107, and AB 1496 were also approved. Most measures passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with some members not voting on certain items during the roll calls.

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• Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Caucus of the Whole.
• <00:12:51.120> meeting Veterans Affairs caucus meeting Veterans Affairs caucus meeting yesterday
• of the whole because many this caucus of the whole because many members<00:14:37.519> have<00
• , um, not the political caucus but the one focused around that as to a particular candidate?
• Um, we presented the forum for them to speak, and individual caucus members are welcome to make their

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Summary: The Caucus of the Whole received a presentation on the history of Vermont’s practice of electing the Adjutant General and on the upcoming election process. Speakers explained that the General Assembly has elected the Adjutant General since shortly after the War of 1812, making Vermont unique among states, and described the respective roles of the legislature, the governor, and the Adjutant General in overseeing the Vermont National Guard. They also noted legislative oversight of annual reports on sexual assault and harassment complaints, death benefits, and state funding for the Guard. The presentation reviewed current statutory qualifications for the office, including rank, service membership, senior service college graduation, and federal recognition, and explained that the election now occurs in the second year of the biennium at a joint assembly. Members were told the next election is expected on February 19, 2026, once the House clerk sets the date. The presenters also said the legislature recently modernized the statute to require qualified candidates and clarified that the Adjutant General and Inspector General title is one office under the statute. Members asked questions about the two-year term, the election procedure, and whether the committee would make a recommendation. The presenters said nominations and seconding would occur and the vote would be by paper ballot, similar to trustee elections. They also said the Government Operations committee and caucus were providing a forum for the candidates but would not issue a recommendation, leaving the decision to individual members. The meeting ended with members encouraged to review candidate biographies and contact information and to speak directly with the candidates.

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• And we're in caucus for the last time. We have two bills. Do you know that for sure?
• I think we're all familiar with this bill, but it's a very important piece of legislation.
• And members, just to be clear, the legislative intent. And this measure here...
• For this opportunity, and members, just to be clear, the legislative intent in this measure here makes
• We'll go give our Democrat friends a little more time in their caucus to discuss this and vent, and then

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• formed Maritime caucus which I newly formed Maritime caucus which I have<02:05:29.960> the<02:
• I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this meaningful legislation.
• choice for Hawaii and pass legislation choice for Hawaii and pass legislation to<03:28:12.479>
• <03:39:04.080> caucus<03:39:04.520> who of the women's legislative caucus who of the
• women's legislative caucus who over<03:39:04.920> the<03:39:05.120> years<03:39:05.479

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• He is a member of the Legislative Council, the Joint Transportation Committee, the Permanent Joint Legislative
• Caucus and the TVA Caucus.
• So, thank you for this legislation. Thank you. Thank you for this legislation. Thank you, Mr.
• This is such important legislation.
• She was very comfortable with the legislation you had last year.

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• Later, as co-chair of the Latino Caucus, we invited Alfredo and other former Latino legislators to come
• It's the longest one of this caucus.
• ..” “...consistent with the legislation that you have authored.
• It was talked about in caucus, which I watched. Please explain.
• I wasn't a part of putting this legislation together.

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