Transcript Highlights:

• So we'll see how that goes, but I just saw today an article that we've already spent... ...by the war
• So we'll see how that goes, but I just saw today an article that we've already spent $25 billion on the
• House Bill 4143, amending Title 41, Chapter 11, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 41-1604, relating
• House Bill 4153, an act amending Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by heading
• Speaker, I move that, in compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9 of the Constitution of Arizona,

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• So from there this bill was created, and I believe right now the article that this bill stems from is
• I would just state, you know, this is a 7-year-old article that I think in the prior committee we, uh
• </c><01:25:41.520><c> that</c> bill came up because of a article that bill came up because of a article
• that this bill stems from is article that this bill stems from is being<01:25:54.400><c> passed</c><
• that I think in the prior uh, article that I think in the prior committee<01:26:44.320><c> we</c><01

Bills: HF3579 , HF3549 , HF3548 , HF4388 , HF3566

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

Transcript Highlights:

• state governments authority and control over the federal immigration system by trespassing on the Article
• on the Article 2 executive power<00:37:44.960><c> in</c><00:37:45.079><c> a</c><00:37:45.280><c> way
• </c> upon executive discretion under Article upon executive discretion under Article 2<00:38:24.079><
• > exclusive</c> against the executive Branch's exclusive against the executive Branch's exclusive Article
• 2 authority to enforce Article 2 authority to enforce immigration<00:39:05.640><c> law</c><00:39:06.280

Bills: HR29

Keywords: Okinawan immigration, cultural heritage, historical contributions, sister city relationships, military history, education, cultural identity, Okinawan Americans, Okinawa, Hawaii, Japanese American, immigration anniversary, diaspora, Asian American history, Pacific Islander, sister city, sister state, Kenjinkai, karate, World War II

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• </c> revolving investment fund under article revolving investment fund under article 16,<00:23:57.280
• Article 16, Section 12 speaks to the promotion and native economic development of the state.
• Um article 16 section 12 speaks purpose.
• I believe section, excuse me, Article 16, Section 12... >> Article 16, Section 12A says that the legislature
• Chapter 25, a new article 701 through 710.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, right now, Article 1, Section 8 says Congress must declare war.
• Well, right now, Article 1, Section 8 says Congress must declare war.
• Well, right now, Article 1, Section 8 says Congress must declare war.
• Now, Article 1, Section 8 says Congress must declare war.
• When we are the Article I branch, we've got the power.

Bills: HJR139 , HB1958 , HR556

Keywords: balanced budget, federal government, amendment, taxation, government spending, impeachment, federal judge, judicial misconduct, abuse of power, high crimes and misdemeanors, Charles R. Breyer, Judge Breyer, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, House resolution, National Guard, Los Angeles, executive power, separation of powers, constitutional crisis

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm asking you guys to support HB 779.

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• This is a draft 6.8A report for Senate Bill 228 by Senator Duplessis, which proposes to amend Article
• may ...conflict with House Bill 603 by Representative Wright because both joint resolutions amend Article

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The Civil Law and Procedure Committee met at 10:15 a.m. on May 26 and established a quorum. The first item was House Resolution 307 by Representative Dana Henry, which would create a task force to study expropriation, acquisition, and related issues tied to economic development in New Orleans East and the Louisiana International Terminal project. The resolution was described as focused on identifying underdeveloped parcels, clarifying ownership, and ensuring due process and safeguards against illegal takings. The chair moved to report H.R. 307 favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. The committee then considered Senate Bill 228 by Senator Duplessis, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace drinking water utility service lines on private property, specifically to enable use of federal funds for lead pipe replacement on both sides of the water meter. Testimony from the sponsor and Paul Rainwater emphasized that the measure is narrowly tailored, intended to avoid the Constitution’s donation prohibition, and needed to access already-granted federal money. Members discussed why a constitutional amendment was necessary, whether the wording should specify federal funds, and whether the proposal could confuse voters. A draft 6.8A report recommended reporting SB 228 without amendments and noted a possible conflict with House Bill 603 because both measures amend the same constitutional section. The committee adopted the 6.8A report without objection, then approved a motion to report SB 228 without amendments. The meeting adjourned without further action.

Transcript Highlights:

• The member cited a recent article, apparently from West Virginia, where Navitus had been found and fined
• The response was that, after the article came out, they had Navitus review Rule 118, which was said to

Committee: All ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:

• Tom Coburn resolution for an Article 5 Convention of States.
• And I am told one of the founders of our Constitution, which includes the Article 5 provision, who I

Bills: SB1333 , SB1191 , SB1439 , SB1314 , SB1509 , SB1319 , SB1346 , SB1613

Summary: The Oklahoma Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared. The session opened with prayer, followed by a gallery introduction recognizing the Convention of States Organization and related guests in the North Gallery for Capital Freedom Day and the 250th anniversary of the nation. The Senate also granted unanimous consent for an entourage to come to the floor. Senator Bullard presented a citation of valor honoring multiple law enforcement officers from Atoka County, Stringtown, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tulsa Police Department for their response to a dangerous May 2025 incident involving a high-speed pursuit and armed confrontation. The citation praised their courage, coordination, and actions that helped protect civilians and resolve the situation safely. The Senate extended its gratitude to the officers, and members of law enforcement present were recognized on the floor. Several floor introductions and announcements followed, including recognition of a UCO student intern, Senator Alvord’s mother-in-law, and caucus and committee notices. Announcements included Republican caucus meeting plans, committee meetings for Business and Insurance and Energy, a Diabetes Caucus meeting, a Women’s Caucus social event, and a note that the Senate won the prior day’s blood drive competition. No legislation was debated or voted on, and the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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• This is constitutionally deficient.<04:37:07.119><c> Article</c><04:37:07.520><c> 3</c><04:37:07.840>
• Hawaii Constitution<06:02:58.958><c> Article</c><06:02:59.520><c> 7</c><06:02:59.920><c> section</c><
• Article 7 section 13 states in<06:03:02.000><c> relevant</c><06:03:02.400><c> part</c><06:03:03.360>
• So this bill in its CD1 form mentions that this particular article and section of the constitution 12
• </c> bonds not otherwise excluded by article bonds not otherwise excluded by article 7,<06:05:57.920>

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• And then in article two, it retains section one and section seven.
• And<00:01:37.640><c> then</c><00:01:38.120><c> in</c><00:01:38.640><c> article</c><00:01:39.200><c> two
• ,</c> And then in article two, And then in article two, it<00:01:41.160><c> retains</c> it retains it
• And then also deletes sections eight and nine in article two.
• And then it leaves the rest of Article Three in place. >> All right.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution confers the taxing power to Congress
• Article VI of the United States Constitution contains a supremacy clause which states that in the event
• Article<00:42:53.680><c> 1,</c><00:42:54.160><c> section</c><00:42:54.480><c> 8,</c><00:42:54.800><c>
• 8, clause one of the Article 1, section 8, clause one of the United<00:42:56.000><c> States</c><00:42
• </c><00:43:08.240><c> States</c> Article six of the United States Article six of the United States Constitution

Committee: Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:

• When preparing for our House executive session, I just pulled a couple of articles.
• This is from last September, an article on protesters calling on Keene schools to enforce anti-bullying
• </c><03:33:36.720><c> a</c><03:33:36.960><c> couple</c><03:33:37.120><c> of</c><03:33:37.279><c> articles
• </c><03:33:38.479><c> Um</c> just pulled a couple of articles. Um just pulled a couple of articles.
• on WUR protesters call on um an article on WUR protesters call on keen<03:33:47.840><c> schools</c><

Summary: The committee of conference spent most of its time on Senate Bill 96, which deals with educator conduct and when information may be withheld from parents. The main dispute was over the House-amended language on violations and the “compelling state interest” standard. The Senate sponsor objected to extending penalties to third-party medical or mental health contractors and to language suggesting psychological or emotional injury to a child would not constitute a compelling state interest. The House side argued its draft was intended to keep the bill focused on credentialed educators and administrators, to include parents or guardians, and to avoid creating competing standards by relying on existing abuse definitions in statute. The House also added a requirement that any withholding of information be documented and reported to the school board in nonpublic session, and both sides discussed whether educators, administrators, nurses, and guidance counselors would be covered under the statutory definition of educator. The discussion also covered enforcement and penalties. The House draft proposed that an educator found to have willfully violated the law could have a credential suspended for a first offense and would face a minimum one-year suspension for multiple offenses, while the Senate raised concerns that this was too rigid and did not allow enough discretion or address revocation. The House later explained that the department would still have discretion on first offenses and that the one-year rule applied only to multiple offenses. Another point of disagreement was a three-year statute of limitations for investigations, which the House said was meant to prevent “witch hunts,” while the Senate noted New Hampshire’s constitutional prohibition on retroactive laws. After caucusing, the Senate rejected the House amendment, and the House then voted non-concur; the committee of conference adjourned without agreement. The transcript then moved to Senate Bill 87, concerning one-day liquor license requirements and allowing salons and barber shops to obtain on-premise licenses. The members discussed a House amendment that would allow two drinks instead of one, with supporters saying the change reflected the longer time customers may spend in salons and that alcohol service would still be covered by existing training requirements, including the EDGE course. Opponents worried that allowing multiple drinks would create over-serving and enforcement problems and could complicate business practices. After discussion, the Senate member agreed to go along with the House position, and the bill was reported ready for final sign-off.

Transcript Highlights:

• One of my concerns about the constitutionality is on Article 3, Section 66 of the constitution, which
• The first is the Open Courts Provision, Article 1, Section 13. The other is Article 3, Section 66.
• So, Article 3, Section 66. It's a constitutional amendment from 2003 and it.
• Article 1... 9? What did you say it was? Thirteen. And then Article 3, Section 66. Yes, sir.
• So, Article 3, Section 66.

Bills: HB4806

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards

Transcript Highlights:

• A recent Civil Beat article just said that DOE sourced just 5% local foods last year.
• A recent Civil Beat article<00:40:23.280><c> uh</c><00:40:23.599><c> just</c><00:40:24.160><c> said</
• that DOE sourced article uh just said that DOE sourced just just just 5%<00:40:28.079><c> local</c><
• </c><00:48:44.319><c> Making</c><00:48:44.640><c> these</c> article before publication.
• Making these article before publication.

Summary: The joint committees on Education and Higher Education first heard HCR 75 and HR 67, which ask the Department of Education and the University of Hawaiʻi to assess criteria for building an educational pipeline and curriculum for advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. The Department of Education said it would stand on its written testimony, and UH supported the measure, noting existing community college and four-year programs related to the topic. Members asked how DOE promotes cybersecurity opportunities and whether it provides funding; DOE said schools usually connect with partners and its office works with them, but it does not have separate funding for such efforts. UH also explained that some advanced manufacturing concepts may overlap with 3D printing, material sciences, and entrepreneurship, and described P20 as a forum for aligning K-12 and higher education pathways. The committees then recessed the joint hearing and moved to the Education Committee agenda. The committee next heard HCR 46 and HR 39, which would make DOE recreational facilities available to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. DOE said it already uses facilities agreements with insurance, liability waivers, indemnification, and certificates of insurance to protect schools. The Attorney General opposed the resolutions, warning that unrestricted public use without safeguards could create substantial liability and cost risks for the state. The measure’s introducer said the goal was to help underserved communities that lack access to public recreation spaces, and DOE said it would be open to joint-use arrangements with larger organizations but remained concerned about vandalism and liability. The committee also heard HCR 86 and HR 80 on creating an Aloha Civics working group, with DOE offering comments and Common Cause Hawaiʻi strongly supporting the idea. DOE described a civic learning and engagement task force that met with stakeholders, including UH and the PACE Commission, and produced recommendations such as building partnership inventories, integrating civic learning across grade levels, and aligning the work with DOE’s HA framework and learner outcomes. Common Cause said civic education can be implemented effectively and affordably, citing existing school projects such as ranked-choice voting and classroom constitutions. Later, the committee took up HCR 87 and HR 81, urging an annual Climate Week in public schools. DOE again stood on written comments, while the Climate Change and Health Working Group, Climate Future Forum, a student from Kaimuki High School, and other supporters argued that a dedicated week would ensure consistent climate education, build resilience, and connect climate issues to health, food security, and disaster preparedness. Supporters said existing climate-related opportunities are uneven across schools and that a formal Climate Week would create a more equitable approach. The committee then heard HCR 95 and HR 91 on informing students about changes to gun safety and storage laws; DOE asked for clarification on the measure’s intended outcome, and one individual testified in support. Finally, the committee heard HCR 104 and HR 100 on strengthening farm-to-school initiatives. DOE said it is already working to improve menus, emphasize local products, and meet with distributors to increase local procurement, while the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience offered food science, nutrition, and extension support. Climate Future Forum, the Hawaii Youth Food Council, and other supporters said farm-to-school efforts are important for student health, local farmers, and food sovereignty, noting that local food procurement in schools remains far below the state’s 30% by 2030 goal. DOE explained it is trying to provide distributors and farmers with more predictable demand and is meeting with distributors to set up next year’s supply chain.

Transcript Highlights:

• if you recognize these words, it's because they come from the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, Article
• 3 section 12 and we just we all article 3 section 12 and we just we all just<00:50:03.599><c> took</
• In part, we have Article 12 with Hawaiian Affairs.
• </c><01:00:46.839><c> with</c><01:00:47.000><c> Hawaiian</c><01:00:47.440><c> Affairs</c> we have article
• 12 with Hawaiian Affairs we have article 12 with Hawaiian Affairs Madam<01:00:48.760><c> speaker</c>

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call with 48 members present and three excused, deferred reading of the journal, and received Senate communications noting adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and guests, including Congresswoman Jill Tuda, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii participants and students, Okinawan visitors, Farrington High School students, James Campbell High School students, and Waiau High School students, many of whom were introduced in connection with Chamber Week activities and educational presentations. The main business was unfinished business on House Resolutions 6 and 7, which adopted the House rules for the 33rd Legislature, including rules for the Committee on Standards of Conduct. Members generally supported the rules package as a transparency and modernization update, citing earlier public access to testimony, a public list of Speaker appointees, changes to conference committee eligibility, telework for staff, social media guidance, and a public list of bills introduced by request. Several members raised reservations or opposition, focusing on concerns about staff involvement in approving written remarks, budget information timing, the Vice Speaker’s role, social media/free speech issues, and whether some changes reduced public access or conflicted with constitutional open-meeting requirements. No vote on the rules package is recorded in the excerpt. The debate ended with multiple members yielding time and the discussion continuing on the merits of the proposed rule changes, especially the balance between transparency, internal House procedure, and public participation.

Transcript Highlights:

• So this is going to be most of your Article 8 agencies, functions within your Article 2 and your Article
• You know, I work with the Article 2 agencies and I've had a lot of phone calls this interim with the
• Sunset Commission since they're looking at Article 2 agencies.
• And I didn’t know if we had, in Article 9, we do a lot of directive writers, and even in Article 2.
• We had a fairly lively conversation about Article 3.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to hear interim charges on higher education transparency and on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. The chair emphasized accountability for taxpayer dollars and asked witnesses to address financial reporting, audit practices, and whether more frequent or comprehensive audits would improve oversight. Legislative Budget Board staff described how public university systems and most community colleges respond to requests about internal audit practices, noting that university systems generally follow a similar annual audit timeline and that community colleges use a more varied mix of internal and external audit arrangements. Members focused on gaps in reporting, especially Texas Southern University’s missing submissions for several years and Collin County Community College’s nonresponse to the LBB survey. The State Auditor’s Office then outlined its higher education audit work, including mandatory statewide single audits, DEI compliance audits, HUB and State Use Program audits, benefits proportional audits, and discretionary audits based on risk. The auditor said the office has released 43 higher-ed audit reports since fiscal year 2021 and has two audits in progress, and explained that internal audit reports from institutions help guide future audit selection. Senators pressed the office on the lack of enforcement authority, the value of internal auditors at each institution, and whether community colleges should have more standardized reporting and audit requirements. The auditor and general counsel said the SAO can refer suspected fraud to law enforcement but cannot itself enforce findings, while several senators suggested stronger clawback authority and more robust internal audit structures. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board explained that it collects annual financial reports, sources-and-uses data, and community college finance reports, and uses them for funding formulas and other reporting. It also trains governing board members and said it has limited regulatory authority, though community colleges must certify compliance annually and can lose eligibility for state funds if they do not. Members questioned the reliability of self-attested data, the adequacy of board training, and whether a single reporting structure would be more efficient. During public testimony, a ScholarShot representative argued for clearer, student-facing financial transparency so students can see total cost of attendance and the gap they must cover before enrolling.

Transcript Highlights:

• I published four peer-reviewed articles on that subject. My findings are similar to others.
• But it pointed out that in the last 6 years, one of their articles, and I've sent about 20 of the articles
• This is an article dated September 14th, 2024.
• ><c> the</c> sent about 20 of the articles to the sent about 20 of the articles to the committee.<01:
• </c> is a article dated September 14th, 2024. is a article dated September 14th, 2024.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Most recently, I saw a news article of a professor from Hopkins that had come home from vacation where
• Most recently, I saw<01:05:58.559><c> an</c><01:05:59.039><c> news</c><01:05:59.359><c> article</c><01
• <c> I</c><01:06:00.000><c> think</c><01:06:00.079><c> it</c><01:06:00.240><c> was</c> saw an news article
• which deals with fraud and article which deals with fraud and related<01:23:46.320><c> crimes.
• There are no the public safety article.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, what the superintendent didn't say was, "Oh, by the way, there's going to be a warrant article on
• So, what the superintendent didn't say was, "Oh, by the way, there's going to be a warrant article on
• So, what the superintendent didn't say was, "Oh, by the way, there's going to be a warrant article on
• So, what the superintendent didn't say was, "Oh, by the way, there's going to be a warrant article on
• So, what the superintendent didn't say was, "Oh, by the way, there's going to be a warrant article on

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs