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• So we come together united as Problem Solvers members to continue trying to tackle some of the toughest
• We shall continue with our adjournments in memory. The quorum call is lifted. Thank you.
• We must continue on. Thank you, members. Please take conversations off the floor.
• Many times. ...and continue to devote himself to honoring those who served our nation.
• All motions shall be continued. The quorum call has already been lifted, and we are adjourned.

Summary: The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day. Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1. The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.

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• The problem is the Office... lacks the statutory ability to help beyond aiding law enforcement who may
• Meanwhile, the bad actors the law is intended to restrict continue to operate in the shadows.
• It allows those stores that are currently in operation selling dogs or cats to continue to do so.
• We have just seen decades of evidence that these operations shouldn't continue.
• I agree with Representative Cha: we need to continue to go backwards to solve this problem.

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• of this or protected by a continuation of this or protected by a continuation<00:22:20.559> of
• If we continue to wait, this will become a catastrophic problem.
• Um, currently there is not the statutory framework in place to do that.
• <01:16:34.800> um currently there is not the statutory um currently there is not the statutory
• However, we do still have the statutory However, we do still have the statutory regulatory<01:18

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several shoreline easement resolutions and a water-supply study resolution. For the easement measures, the Department of Land and Natural Resources supported each item, and testimony also came from affected landowners and community members. Members asked about why some easements were granted gratis to public agencies, with DLNR explaining that those cases involved public infrastructure such as stormwater management and did not require bonds or rent. For private properties, DLNR described the standard process of monthly rent during the legislative approval gap, followed by a one-time appraised payment for a 25-year easement once the appraisal is completed. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on shoreline erosion and whether hardened shoreline structures or seawalls were contributing to beach loss. On one measure, DLNR explained that a large sandbag shoreline structure was tied to a nearby boat harbor that had altered sand movement over time, causing flanking erosion on adjacent unarmored property. On another, DLNR said a wall built under a valid 1960s permit was originally a boundary or landscaping wall, but now functions as a seawall as the shoreline has migrated landward. Members raised concerns about fairness, public beach access, and whether adjacent owners should share costs, and DLNR responded that shoreline matters are handled parcel by parcel under existing statute. The committee also heard support for a resolution creating a task force or study on desalination. DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management supported the intent but asked for more time to complete a comprehensive report, noting the work would require substantial staffing and coordination. The Board of Water Supply and CARES also testified in support, with CARES emphasizing future water-supply needs, cultural and historic preservation concerns, and the importance of coordinating with other agencies. DLNR said it would rely on existing studies and work with county agencies and the Department of Health. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• with continued disproportionate levels of victimization.
• with continued disproportionate levels of victimization.
• saddle black only continue to saddle black motans<00:23:14.960> with<00:23:15.360> continued
• <00:23:16.360> uh motans with continued uh motans with continued uh disproportionate<00:23
• <01:55:17.280> to their objective of trying to continue to their objective of trying to continue

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Those types of experiences are continuing to grow, and I'm excited that those are there.
• <00:26:42.840> requirement take that that is statutory requirement take that that is statutory
• Thank you for your time and your continued support of adult basic education.
• happens are is that child continually happens are is that child continually eligible<00:53:35.079
• <01:20:09.480> to resources in place we can continue to resources in place we can continue

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• While growth is certainly occurring in unincorporated urban growth areas, often the statutory toolbox
• Those are the sorts of tools we would love to continue to explore.
• Condominiums are I would love to see continued reform.
• Can we find creative ways to create incentives for both parties to continue to work together?
• So I look forward to continuing conversations. I don't see any other questions.

Keywords: 904, all

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• So pursuant to Senate Rule 70, committees are granted permission to continue meeting.
• Three applies the statutory procedures for monuments and memorials.
• And we will continue, I promise you, our caucuses, a Democratic caucus, will continue to fight for an
• [Garbled statutory text for House Bill 4168 continues.] The system is open. Please proceed to vote.
• Real solutions are the things that Democrats will continue to fight for.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• If you're disconnected while presenting testimony, you may be allowed to continue if time permits.
• be allowed to continue if time permits. permits. permits.
• As long as there are gaps, there will be confusion and CRB will continue to spread.
• As long as there are gaps, there will be confusion and CRB will continue to spread.
• Native Hawaiian farmers, and a statutory Native Hawaiian farmers, and a statutory and<01:17:15.360

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• <00:03:36.239> in Sections two and four continue in Sections two and four continue in investing
• :16.959> supporting<00:10:17.440> and urge you to continue supporting and urge you to continue
• continue serving students and families. continue serving students and families.
• Given all the continuing them.
• instructional support and continued instructional support and continued professional<01:35:39.760

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to come from the issues that we continue seeing arising out of this current... ...that we continue seeing
• They mean continued incarceration.
• So maybe we'll continue to keep working on that.
• And so I ask That we must continue to move along.
• And we continue to work with the opposition.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• documented threat to life, public safety, or critical infrastructure due to natural disasters or continued
• So I think it's appropriate for us to continue to work on both preserving lands that benefit our people
• [Unclear transcription: likely continuation of the chair yielding to Representative Small.] Okay.
• The utility cost test is the statutory prescribed test for seeing if a program is cost-effective.
• The distinction between a statutory mandate and discretionary authority is significant and should not

Keywords: 996, all

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• Good morning, members and everyone joining us today as we continue the business of the House Intergovernmental
• Members, I'd like to continue the practice of reserving questions until the end of each testimony today
• We also remove the city-specific statutory bracketing, right?
• So I think there is a role for it, yeah, and this statutory creation facilitated the collection of the
• We urge this committee to support HB 158 and continue working towards policies that build a stronger,

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• We are continuing with all nickels that are already in process, equalizing those that are at 25% going
• We are continuing with all districts.
• We are continuing with all nickels<00:11:56.160> that<00:11:56.399> are<00:11:56.640>
• unit continues from 26 without<00:18:00.559> a<00:18:00.880> cut.
• This continues to be a project on fleet and the equipment in there as well as the radio systems used

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:40 HB 500 Discussion 00:01:50 HB 500 Vote 00:38:40 HB 504 Discussion 00:41:45 HB 504 Vote 00:47:00, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met to consider House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, and House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget bill. The chair explained that the committee substitute for HB 500 was a starting point in the budget process and that a committee amendment was needed to correct a numbers discrepancy. The amendment to PHS1 was adopted, and the committee then adopted HB 500 as amended, with one no vote and several passes; the bill was reported favorably. The committee also voted to roll the committee amendment into PHS1 so it would be considered as a single unified version. The chair gave a broad overview of HB 500, describing funding for statewide costs, a 2% salary increase in each fiscal year for executive branch employees and elected officials, and broad percentage cuts of 4% in FY27 and 3% in FY28 with many exemptions. He highlighted funding changes for education, Medicaid, health insurance for state and school employees, public safety, corrections, health and family services, postsecondary education, fire programs, tourism and parks, and several capital projects. He also noted language changes or removals that were intended to clean up the bill rather than eliminate programs, and said some items were held steady or fully funded based on current estimates. Members asked about SEEK transportation funding, the budget reserve trust fund, and why Medicaid benefits were funded below the governor’s request. The chair said the reserve included general fund and Department of Insurance restricted funds as a safeguard, with some of that money available if Medicaid costs exceed expectations. He said Medicaid benefits were held flat at FY26 levels because eligibility and utilization have declined, but the committee added reporting requirements and oversight to monitor trends. A member expressed appreciation for the SEEK increase and KEPH stability, while another voted no on HB 500 because they were still reviewing the document and believed some items were missing. The chair then said the committee would move on to HB 504, but no action on that bill is included in the excerpt.

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• the Senate as well, and so a lot of really good discussions have gone on and looking forward to continuing
• Continuing on to page three, there is an extension on line 263 of the Ramsey County Pathway Program.
• Continuing on to Explore Minnesota, there is a reduction on line 459 of $1 million each biennium from
• Continuing on to explore illness.
• the statutory appropriation. the statutory appropriation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Ali Act, and the bill was designed to extend fiscal relief to school districts and allow them to continue
• And as I set up above, it will continue to allow districts to access local match reductions and continue
• So my only question is, how are we moving forward with the continued study of this formula?
• Um, but there's still continued work on the other factors and with the kind of the implementation or
• We're continuing.

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• Members, this is Vice Chair Hernandez's bill relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetology
• This legislation provides TDLR with explicit statutory authority under Chapter 51 of the Occupations
• If we allow these loopholes to continue, we're not just looking the other way, we're enabling abuse.
• Friendships were forged, memories continue to be made.
• I'll continue to work with the stakeholders on this.

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.

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• That's the statutory provisions that we are operating under.
• <00:16:26.240> Provisions inquir that's the statutory Provisions inquir that's the statutory
• to you know charge the premiums continue to you know charge the premiums that<00:35:32.160> they<
• continue on in the program but also for continue on in the program but also for those<00:56:06.160>
• We do continue to cover that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But again, requires no more investment, no more continued maintenance, but allows the user to continue
• So who's going to monitor that continuously?
• There is no justification for continuing a statutory certification body that has repeatedly failed the
• There is no justification for continuing a statutory certification body that has repeatedly failed the
• legislature's own for continuing a statutory certification body that has repeatedly failed the legislature's

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• the cost of care plus rates are proposed to be continued.
• I want to see it to continue to thrive.
• So we look forward to continuing this discussion.
• As we continue to plan. and talk about sustaining.
• And so we'll continue to work on that item as well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We look forward to continuing to work with you as it moves forward.
• > waive<00:47:02.640> the So, statutory authority to waive the So, statutory authority
• to to this bill, but I want to continue to to this bill, but I want to continue that<00:52:30.120
• I continue to be opposed.
• <01:36:45.520> to little bit better but we'll continue to little bit better but we'll continue

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