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• It also currently the Senate President and the Speaker of the House both can have an appointment.
• Neither one of them have an appointment right now because mainly the restrictions on that person that
• It also currently the Senate President and the Speaker of the House both can have an appointment.
• Neither one of them have an appointment right now because mainly the restrictions on that person that
• The Senate President and the Speaker of the House both can have an appointment.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:10 SB 70 Discussion: 00:58 SB 70 Vote: 04:36 SB 80 Discussion: 05:16 SB 80 Vote: 31:45 SB 127 Discussion: 32:30 SB 127 Vote: 39:38 SB 154 Discussion: 41:25 SB 154 Vote: Adjournment: 47:14, 958, all

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 70, which would modify the Public Pension Oversight Board by adding one House member and one Senate member, automatically placing the House and Senate chairs of state and local government on the board, adding the state treasurer, broadening who the Speaker and Senate President may appoint, and reducing the governor’s board appointments from two to one. After a brief procedural correction about a committee substitute, the bill was explained and then passed by a 9-0 favorable vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 80, a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions after they complete imprisonment, probation, and parole, while excluding certain offenses such as election fraud, violent felonies, sex offenses, and crimes against children. The sponsor and Senator Herron argued that Kentucky’s current system is confusing and leaves the state as one of the few with lifetime disenfranchisement, while witnesses from the Sentencing Project, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky, and an advocacy group for people with lived experience supported restoration but urged a simpler, broader, automatic approach without offense-based carveouts. Committee members raised questions about implementation, clerk guidance, and how the proposal interacts with expungement and gubernatorial pardons; one senator specifically asked whether serious offenders, including child rapists, would regain voting rights under a broader version, and the witness answered yes. The bill passed with a favorable expression by an 8-1 vote. The transcript then began discussion of Senate Bill 127, also sponsored by Senator Hickden, but the exchange was cut off before the bill was fully explained or any vote was taken.

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• But she left, so she left in Senate Bill 5 my... ...folks that are appointed.
• This is the exact process that's used for Board of Regents appointments.
• Article 5, Section 5, which says the governor shall nominate and, with the consent of the Senate, appoint
• all officers whose appointment or election is not otherwise provided for, and may remove any officer
• appointed by, this says him, we'll say her, unless... ...remove any officer appointed by, this says

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• It appoints the superintendent.
• It appoints the the superintendent does.
• It appoints the superintendent. superintendent. superintendent.
• appointment of of the superintendent. appointment of of the superintendent.
• They appoint the superintendent. They oversee all contractual authority.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum established. The journal was approved, absent senators were excused, and new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on housing districts, calorie information, alcohol beverage control, county clerk filings, vital records, and a resolution honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver. The chamber also received notice that the House had passed House Bills 384, 144, and 290 and requested concurrence. The Senate then recessed briefly for party caucuses before reconvening. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 3, relating to school district finances. The bill, as amended by Senate Committee Amendment 1 and Senate Floor Amendment 2, was described as strengthening financial transparency for school districts by requiring public access to budgeting information, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and final working budgets. Supporters argued it would improve fiscal responsibility and accountability in response to concerns about spending practices in large districts. The Senate adopted both amendments and passed SB 3 by a vote of 35-1, with one senator explaining a no vote while acknowledging the need for transparency. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1, relating to education and the governance structure of a large school district. Supporters said the bill responds to a recent court ruling by adding detailed findings to justify treating the district differently and by clarifying that the superintendent handles day-to-day operations while the board focuses on strategic planning, budget approval, audits, and hiring or firing the superintendent. Proponents cited the district’s size, share of state education funding, number of students, and concentration of low-performing schools as reasons for the change. Opponents argued the bill would reduce elected board accountability, questioned whether the structure would improve outcomes, and emphasized broader funding and achievement challenges. After extended debate, the Senate proceeded to a vote on SB 1; the transcript shows a brief proponent statement and a lengthy opposing explanation, but the final vote result is not included in the provided text.

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• If they're strongly represented by people that are appointed by their counties, correct?
• Each county appoints one commissioner, and that's the board that has the oversight for the community
• represented by people that are appointed represented by people that are appointed by<00:28:43.520
• <00:28:54.159> Each<00:28:54.399> county<00:28:54.720> appoints<00:28:55.200
• Each county appoints one >> That's right.

Keywords: Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 10:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first nominated and elected Senator Lane Taylor as secretary by voice vote, with no opposition. It then took up several bills and reported each one out after brief explanations and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 2372, from the Department of Archives and History, would allow county filing-fee revenues now used only for preservation of historic records to also support records management, historic preservation, and museum services in counties. Barry White said the money is not for capital projects, but could fund services such as building assessments and recommendations. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2378, which would raise court reporter transcript fees from $2.40 to $4.00 per page; the sponsor said most costs are paid by litigants, while county funds are mainly affected in indigent criminal appeals. Both bills were advanced. The committee next considered Senate Bill 2401, relating to Accelerate Mississippi. Senator Sparks said it would extend the repealer to 2029, update procurement and reporting provisions, change some federal terminology, move the annual report deadline from October 1 to November 1, and repeal obsolete workforce-area references. It was reported out after a brief question about the obsolete sections. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 2402, the Amy Act, which removes the five-day grace period for lobbyist registration so registration must occur before a person begins lobbying; sponsors said the goal is transparency and tracking misinformation, not changing the definition of lobbyist. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2445 on community mental health centers. Department of Mental Health Executive Director Wendy Bailey said the bill would create a formal performance audit process, with standards developed by June 30, 2027 and audits beginning in FY28 every two years. Centers failing standards would be placed on probation, and continued failure could lead to temporary replacement of leadership by DMH-selected contractors until compliance is restored. Members asked about current probation and decertification procedures, the number of struggling centers, and whether consolidation would be preferable; Bailey said the department wants to preserve local centers and use the process only as a temporary intervention. The bill was discussed but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.

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• I've got appointed to Bill Bearhead. I'm representing District 20.
• I got appointed to Bill Jarrick Hager's seat. He's being told them any bigger shoes right now.
• Is that a security issue, or is it now open to the public without an appointment?
• I don't know if it's by appointment only.
• I don't know if it's by appointment only.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• They can have scheduled or walk-in appointments. She is available for all our students.
• I am appointed by Dr. Boo Nygren as the Navajo Nation's President.
• The Commission is now fully appointed.
• Individual appointments based on that. For the Forgotten Heroes Program, September 18th.
• That accesses all their medical appointments.

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• to be on also he has just been appointed to be on this<00:51:08.760> Governor's<00:51:09.160>
• The problem was the appointment of the commissioner members by the governor was considerably delayed.
• Some members were never appointed, so the initial meeting was called in mid-October, far too late for
• of the commissioner members appointment of the commissioner members by<01:15:34.440> the<01:15
• were never appointed so the initial<01:15:41.320> meeting<01:15:41.960> was<01:15:42.159

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Until about 5 minutes to 11, I'll let you guys plow through the materials, appoint a secretary, write
• a secretary, write materials, appoint a secretary, write down<00:48:16.480> some<00:48:16.880
• So basically, I schedule an appointment with the two parties.
• :26.160> a<02:22:26.399> criminal court-appointed attorney in a criminal court-appointed
• If it's a court-appointed uh defender.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Children and Family Law Committee met on April 15, 2025, and opened a hearing on Senate Bill 269, which would remove references to “bride and groom” and replace them with “applicants” in the Vital Records Act. The bill was described by the sponsor’s designee as a housekeeping update requested by the Secretary of State to modernize and standardize the language in light of same-sex marriage and to make the statute gender-neutral. Members asked whether the change would affect the substance of marriage law, marriage ceremonies, age and residence requirements, or open the door to polygamy; the response was that it would not change the law, would still apply to two adults, and would not supersede New Hampshire’s ban on polygamy. Some members noted the bill had passed the Senate unanimously and 18-0, while others questioned whether the change was necessary given existing forms and statutes, and whether it could create confusion with other laws such as alimony or divorce paperwork. The discussion became lengthy and somewhat informal, with members debating whether the terminology update was merely clerical or whether it should be postponed for more information from the Secretary of State’s office. Several members expressed frustration that no representative from that office was present. One member, speaking as a family law attorney, argued the bill was redundant because similar information already appears on vital statistics forms and could potentially create unintended issues; others countered that the Legislature should keep statutes consistent with current law and modern terminology. The committee also briefly discussed how marriage certificates and licenses are labeled and how same-sex couples are designated under current law. After a Republican caucus break, the chair called for a nonbinding thumb vote on whether to postpone the bill. The committee voted to come back to the bill later, and the hearing on SB 269 was closed and postponed to a later executive session date. The chair then shifted to other committee business, including preparations for a later discussion with Chief Administrative Justice Ellen Kristo and a family court subcommittee exercise, but no further action was taken on SB 269 during this segment.

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• I guess I know Representative Smith probably just before you were appointed.
• I guess I know Representative Smith probably just before you were appointed.
• I guess I know Representative Smith probably just before you were appointed.
• Was this the CFL bill on court-appointed counsel for kids?
• Was this the CFL bill on court-appointed counsel for kids? It's the bill.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• We had to sign contracts at $150 an hour for all court-appointed attorneys.
• We had to sign contracts at $150 an hour for all court-appointed attorneys.
• We had to sign contracts at $150 an hour for all court-appointed attorneys.
• <00:40:10.200> attorney increase in court appointed attorney increase in court appointed attorney
• This means helping set up needed appointments with a doctor, helping to arrange transportation to and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I mean, they just make the appointment.
• I mean, they just make the appointment.
• Exactly how the governor is supposed to make appointment for a commissioner or something like that.
• I mean, they just make the appointment.
• appointed by the governor for something. appointed by the governor for something.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• recovered from post-COVID world uh in managing Medicare drivers and getting people to their medical appointments
• to Medicare drivers and getting people to their<00:05:16.840> medical<00:05:17.120> appointments
• <00:05:17.600> and<00:05:17.680> there<00:05:17.800> is their medical appointments
• and there is their medical appointments and there is additional<00:05:18.280> money<00:05:18.960

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up the Committee of Conference report on House Bill 944, the fiscal year 2027 transportation program and related transportation law changes. The Speaker first suspended the rules to consider the report immediately. A member from Swanton then outlined the conference committee’s main agreements, saying the House Transportation Committee was pleased with the result. The report’s major provisions included a mileage-based user fee for battery electric vehicles beginning January 1, 2027, at 1.4 cents per mile, with multiple payment options and a directive for the Agency of Transportation to return with recommendations on eventually adding plug-in hybrid vehicles. The member also highlighted shifting $1.7 million from town highway aid to state paving, an additional $300,000 from the general fund for volunteer driver and mobility programs, a recommendation to study bonding as a way to advance transportation projects, consumer-protection style rules for EV charging price transparency, and changes to dates related to the Caledonia airport sale. The member noted the conference committee accepted the Senate’s position on making obsolete Connecticut River log-drive rules obsolete. After brief remarks, the House voted on the conference report. The chair called for a voice vote, the ayes appeared to have it, and the report of the committee of conference was adopted. The House then noted that additional Senate bills might come over later and recessed until 4:00 p.m.

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• I mean, the the appointment<00:28:03.279> of<00:28:03.520> six<00:28:04.159> six
• by the governor, appointment of six six by the governor, I<00:28:05.520> don't<00:28:05.600><
• spectrum as appointed by the council. spectrum as appointed by the council.
• <01:29:44.320> or provider or schedule an appointment or provider or schedule an appointment
• ,<01:31:00.000> get ability to schedule appointments, get ability to schedule appointments

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The Senate appoints Senator Smith, chair, Senator Wildstriker, and Senator West.
• The Senate appoints Senator Hayes, chair, Senator Rei, and Senator Lamb.
• The Senate appoints Senator Guile, chair, Senator Lamb, and Senator Mount.
• appointed by the governor. appointed by the governor.
• ,<02:40:29.120> watching<02:40:29.600> her appointed, watching her appointed, watching

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, heard a prayer, and the Speaker urged members to remain respectful as difficult bills were expected later in the day. The chamber then moved through several ceremonial floor presentations honoring retiring members, including Delegate Barry S. Celebrity and Delegate Pam Queen, with resolutions read congratulating each on their years of service and lasting impact. The House also recognized an “interim birthday caucus” with a lighthearted resolution celebrating members born outside the session, followed by remarks and thanks from the Speaker and members. After the presentations, the House turned to business, including concurrence and nonconcurrence actions on Senate amendments. The chamber refused to concur in Senate amendments to House Bill 339 and House Bill 512, while House Bill 512 was then concurred in, read for final passage, and passed with 118 votes in favor and none opposed. The House also received messages indicating conference committees for several bills, including House Bills 107, 153, 769, 1063, and 1118. The House adopted favorable committee reports on a series of bills, sending many to third reading. These included measures on earned wage access, security guard certification renewal, county board and alcohol licensing matters, animal regulation, veteran status notation, procurement transparency, Public Information Act divorce records, election board qualifications, and a local sourcing database. During discussion of the local sourcing database bill, the minority whip asked whether business groups that had opposed the bill remained opposed after amendments; the floor leader explained the amended bill would require the Department of Commerce to create a searchable Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources of tariff-impacted goods and services.

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• If a vacancy occurs within one year before a general election, the council has 60 days to appoint a qualified
• If the council does not appoint within 60 days, the governor must appoint.

Summary: The Government and Operations Committee met and first heard C.S. for HB 4003, relating to the City of Marco Island in Collier County. Representative Benaroch said the bill addresses how city council vacancies are filled: if a vacancy occurs more than one year before a general election, the council must call a special election within 130 days or the governor must do so; if the vacancy occurs within one year of a general election, the council has 60 days to appoint a qualified replacement or the governor must appoint. The bill was reported favorably with a roll-call vote. The committee then considered HB 91 on candidate qualification, sponsored by Representative Tant. The bill requires candidates to swear they have been registered in the relevant party for 365 consecutive days before qualifying, and clarifies who may challenge that oath and where such challenges must be filed. An amendment changing the effective date to upon becoming law was adopted. Representative Tant and others argued the bill would clarify election law and prevent abuse of the challenge process; a county clerk waived in support. HB 91, as a committee substitute, was reported favorably. The committee next took up three proposed committee bills extending public-record exemptions. PCB GOS 26-06 preserves exemptions for certain aquaculture records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with Representative Gentry citing theft concerns involving harvest locations and production records; it was reported favorably. PCB GOS 26-07 preserves exemptions for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles related to potential violations involving title certificates, licenses, and inspection providers; it also passed favorably. PCB GOS 26-08 extends exemptions tied to investigations involving social media platforms and antitrust or speech-restriction issues, with Representative Greco noting the underlying law has been enjoined by the courts; it too was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , two physical therapy appointments, one lab appointment, and one visit to see to plan for future CT.
• <00:21:38.159> with therapy sessions, one appointment with therapy sessions, one appointment
• > lab<00:21:51.600> appointment,<00:21:52.720> one appointments, one lab appointment
• , one appointments, one lab appointment, one visit<00:21:53.600> to<00:21:53.919> see<00
• , two physical therapy appointments, one lab appointment, and one visit to see to plan for future CT

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• by the governor, two citizen members appointed by the House, and two appointed by the Senate.
• appointed by the governors<00:01:53.119> two<00:01:53.360> citizen<00:01:54.280> appointed
• two appointed by the Senate house and two appointed by the Senate this<00:01:58.360> is<00:01
• Although we are appointed bipartisanly, and also we appoint the citizen members bipartisanly, this is
• it's although we are appointed it's although we are appointed bipartisanly<00:41:07.599> and<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Are the parole board members appointed by the governor here? How do we get...
• Are the parole board members appointed by the governor here? How do we get...
• They have requirements for appointments. So we have—I wish I had my material here.
• And then are you governed or appointed by another state employee?
• I think if six people have been appointed, I'm appointed to some stuff by the governor, and I have to

Keywords: 908, all

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• The second most important issue was getting to and from medical appointments.
• And as one study participant told us, "Access to medical appointments is the top priority because it
• <00:36:57.240> is<00:36:57.400> the "Access to medical appointments is the "Access
• <00:42:52.400> limited missing medical appointments limited missing medical appointments limited
• They arrived, we met, and then while we were waiting together, their ride to their next appointment and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Brian El Takash is appointed to serve as temporary clerk. The committee on credentials report.
• Representative Tares was previously appointed as chair of the committee on credentials.
• to escort The Honorable nen K appointed to escort The Honorable nen K Nakamura<01:19:44.960> to
• are appointed to escort The<01:21:14.880> Honorable<01:21:15.480> Linda<01:21:15.920><
• I would also like to note that while the speaker and vice speaker are appointed as ex officio members

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all