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• An elected administrator that sat before Senate Ed and said he did not want that power.
• Statutorily we gave substantial authority to the governor to go in and do that.
• In those circumstances we give the governor some authority to go in.
• </c> the governor to go in and do that. the governor to go in and do that.
• </c> governor some authority to go in. governor some authority to go in.

Keywords: 958, all

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• 1280, 1318, 1327, 1416, 1494, 1613, 1631, 1662, 1664, 1711, 1741, and 1821 are transmitted to the Governor
• Number two, adds one licensed midwife who is appointed by the governor as a member of the board.
• Nothing in the Constitution gives us as lawmakers the power to restrict access to non-obscene materials
• It strips local communities of their right to decide where major power plants are built in their own
• And to arrest and scare and harass and convict people just for disagreeing with somebody in power.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended. The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended. In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.

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• I know our governor tried to do an executive order. Representative Provenzano, you're recognized.
• I know our governor tried to do an executive order. It's a federal item, not a state item.
• I know our governor tried to do an executive order on immigration and was struck down because it's a
• all agree is not the most effective sometimes at doing things, and maybe hindering our power?
• We're not giving them any more power.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3725, as amended by a PCS, which would require employers statewide to use E-Verify or a federal equivalent when hiring new employees. The author argued the bill would help reduce illegal immigration, protect wages and jobs for lawful workers, and impose only minimal costs because E-Verify is free and quick to use. Members raised concerns about burdens on small businesses, farms, and ranches; state versus federal authority; enforcement by the Department of Labor; identity theft and false positives; possible litigation; and what would happen if the federal system went offline or changed. The author said the bill includes good-faith protections, a trigger repeal if the federal program expands, and that he would file additional language to address shutdown-related disruptions. No motion was made, and the bill remained in committee. The committee then heard and passed several other measures without opposition. House Bill 3260 would add the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association as an approved provider for continuing education credits for funeral director license renewals, and it passed 9-0. House Bill 3660 would authorize natural organic reduction, described as transforming human remains into soil, and it also passed 9-0. House Bill 3369 would revise food truck fire code requirements by allowing portable fire extinguishers instead of an automatic suppression system and by allowing licensed plumbers, not just Oklahoma LP Gas, to inspect or install certain gas plumbing; members discussed possible conflicts with another LP gas fix and agreed to work together, and the bill passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3370 would extend the effective date of the food truck fire code to November 1, 2028, creating a sunset to allow more time for a broader solution. The author said he preferred another option but wanted this bill available if needed. After brief clarification, the committee passed HB 3370 9-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting there would be three meetings left in the session.

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• we do with the power we are given<01:30:31.800><c> to</c><01:30:32.000><c> serve</c><01:30:32.280><c
• I extend a warm welcome to our special guests: Governor Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke,
• Jean Aroshi; Governor John Y. III and Mrs. Lin Y.; Governor Ben Cayetano and Mrs.
• Vicki Cayetano; Governor Neil Abercrombie; Governor David Ige; City and County of Honolulu Mayor Mike
• </c><02:02:31.920><c> Josh</c> to our special guests Governor Josh to our special guests Governor Josh

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• Garrett, who is Life Powered? I'm familiar with TPPF, but who is Life Powered?
• Do you work for TPPF or do you work for Life Powered? For TPPF, yes. Okay, thank you.
• Jud Messer for Advanced Power Alliance and I am here in support of House Bill 3228.
• And the governor would absolutely sign this until...
• Clearly, Governor Abbott agrees with that.

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• Grant these senators the wisdom to pursue justice, justice not for the powerful alone, but especially
• Executive Office of the Governor, Tallahassee, to the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and House
• of Representatives: Whereas Article III, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor
• Now, therefore, I, Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority
• Ron DeSantis, Governor Attest: Cord Byrd, Secretary of State. The reading of the proclamation, Mr.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• unique to the agency under the rules of Criminal Justice Training Commission that we've made all-powerful
• unique to the agency under the rules of Criminal Justice Training Commission that we've made all-powerful
• Article 1 of the Washington Constitution begins with a simple truth: all political power is inherent
• He said the bill grants the state of Washington the power to determine eligibility, shifting power and
• shifts power and control away from the electorate and away from the local government.

Summary: The committee first took up executive action on several bills. SB 5865 on garnishment forms was amended to require the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to finish the new forms by December 31, 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2027; a competing amendment was withdrawn, and the bill received a due pass recommendation. SB 5880 on toxicology testing by certified laboratories was amended to clarify that local governments may accept private donations to help fund ISO-IEC 17025 testing, without requiring them to do so, and it also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5912 to reinstate the Indigent Defense Task Force was amended to remove legislators from the task force, add members, revise duties and reporting, and adjust staffing and reimbursement provisions; it too was advanced. SB 5855 on law enforcement face coverings drew extensive amendment debate. The committee rejected amendments that would have narrowed mask exceptions, added weather/environmental language, created a private right of action against federal officers, and established a claims account for officers, but adopted the proposed substitute and sent the bill forward on a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard public testimony on SB 6011, which would let Court of Appeals bailiffs conduct threat assessments and access certain criminal history information for Court of Appeals judges and staff, mirroring authority already given to Supreme Court bailiffs. The bill’s sponsor and the acting chief judge for Division I said the change would address increasing threats and allow bailiffs to investigate and refer matters efficiently; there was no opposition testimony. SB 6009, which would make permanent direct-review procedures for certain administrative and land-use decisions, was described as a successful COVID-era process that reduces unnecessary court steps and conserves resources. The sponsor and a Court of Appeals judge supported making the sunset provisions permanent, and testimony was generally favorable. Public hearing also continued on SB 5868, which would add one Superior Court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties. Court officials, county leaders, and the Administrative Office of the Courts testified that both counties have growing caseloads, trial delays, and backlogs, and that the counties had budgeted their share of the cost. The committee then heard SB 5974, which would add eligibility requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals, restrict the use of volunteers and specially commissioned officers, and clarify duties of sheriffs. Supporters argued the bill would improve professionalism, accountability, and public trust, especially in immigrant and survivor communities. Opponents, including several sheriffs, cities, and counties, argued it would undermine local control and voter authority, impose costly background checks, and raise constitutional concerns. Public testimony on SB 5974 closed when time expired, and the committee adjourned.

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• The House will now advance to the fourth order of business, consideration of messages from the governor
• This just complements the 10th Amendment, and it shows that Idaho actually understands the powers and
• We cannot establish rules for interpreting federal power as a state.
• We cannot establish rules for interpreting federal power as a state.
• Consideration of message from the Governor and Senate.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, received messages from the Senate, and processed several committee reports and bill referrals. Among the measures introduced or advanced were bills on health care, elections, school recess, controlled substances, animal protection, and working animals, along with concurrent resolutions on energy sovereignty and used nuclear fuel reprocessing. The House also moved a number of bills to second or third reading calendars and referred others to committees for printing or further consideration. On the floor, members debated and voted on several measures. House Joint Resolution 9, proposing a constitutional amendment on parental rights and education, was moved to the top of the calendar but failed to reach the two-thirds threshold, receiving 44 ayes and 25 nays. The House then passed House Bill 585 on faster mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections; House Bill 736 on ballot rotation in elections; House Bill 626 on mandatory county impact fees for courthouses and jails; House Bill 749 on annexation-related septic and property issues; House Bill 650 on federalism and state-federal constitutional boundaries; House Bill 788 creating a pilot incentive for medical preceptorships; House Bill 738 allowing LLCs to use a commercial registered agent address; House Bill 685 adding a sentencing enhancement for crimes committed while masked; House Bill 696 updating prison guard-inmate sexual contact language; House Bill 686 creating a narrow small-town nepotism exception; House Bill 670 clarifying fire district opt-outs from urban renewal districts; House Bill 734 revising wind and geothermal tax distributions; House Bill 570 increasing penalties for reckless driving in school and construction zones; and House Bill 561 restricting government display of certain flags while preserving specified exceptions. Later, the House returned to committee reports and introduced additional bills, including budget and tax measures. It then passed House Bill 692 on foster care court proceedings and access, House Bill 575 centralizing civil asset forfeiture reporting with the state controller, House Bill 562 extending the notice period for insurance nonrenewals, House Bill 810 setting residency requirements for legislative candidates with exemptions for military and religious service, and House Bill 593 removing obsolete code related to hazardous waste and Big Payette Lake water quality provisions. Most of these measures passed by recorded vote after brief debate, with several members making Rule 80 conflict declarations where they had related business or professional interests.

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• Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
• Our advocacy is rooted in power, service, social, health, and economic justice.
• He understands that the most powerful engines are built, not bought.
• Where would we be if we had let the powerful control the coastline for the last 50 years?
• I firmly believe in the power of human innovation.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the early session on guest introductions recognizing students, interns, advocacy groups, sorority members, and other visitors. Members also noted Assembly Member Castillo’s birthday and announced a later floor photo for members wearing denim. The chamber then moved to the Daily File and took up a series of bills and resolutions. Among the major actions, AB 2323 by Assembly Member McKinnor, on modernizing public notice while preserving transparency and due process, passed 57-0. ACR 149 by Assembly Member Hart, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act and the Coastal Conservancy, drew extensive debate both in support and opposition before being adopted by voice vote, with 46 co-authors added. AB 2011 by Assembly Member Hart, codifying mental health parity standards, was also taken up, and AB 2691 by Assembly Member Addis, expanding disqualifying felony convictions for elected office to include sexual assault and human trafficking, passed 53-0. The Assembly also adopted HR 31 on Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month after lengthy testimony from members describing personal experiences and the need to support survivors. The body then approved several policy bills with broad support, including AB 1621 on housing permitting timelines (64-0), AB 1704 on studying the cost of low-embodied-carbon building materials and pausing standards if cost parity is not reached (58-0), AB 1916 updating the definition of certified interpreter to include ASL interpreters (59-2), AB 2559 on returning construction and demolition permit deposits when compliance is documented (61-0), AB 2663 as an urgency sunset extension for alcoholic beverage law (64-0 on urgency and measure), and AB 2731 expanding on-sale general alcohol licenses in Santa Cruz County (63-0). The Senate consent calendar was also adopted. The session ended with an adjournment in memory of Josado Dado Banatao, honoring his life, engineering achievements, and philanthropy, followed by a motion to adjourn until April 30 at 9 a.m.

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• But just as the sun always rises, so too does a powerful woman.
• She is a powerful woman.
• You have never been interested in power for power's sake.
• The founding fathers understood that the power to tax is the power to destroy.
• Delivery to the governor.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c> Department of Defense joint power Department of Defense joint power projection<01:23:59.400><c>
• </c> having Marines carry solar powered having Marines carry solar powered blankets<03:38:08.080><c>
• power, opposing clean hydro power from Quebec, and even cleaner natural gas from out west.
• PL so to get to the uh nuclear power PL so to get to the uh nuclear power<04:04:46.239><c> plants</c
• be</c> Democratic countries the power should be Democratic countries the power should be with<04:21:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> would report a delivery to the governor. would report a delivery to the governor.
• </c> delivered to the governor at 9:40 a.m. delivered to the governor at 9:40 a.m. today,<01:44:39.280
• </c> homes and businesses without vital power homes and businesses without vital power due<01:48:58.880
• poles were broken and many miles power poles were broken and many miles of<01:49:49.199><c> power</c
• </c> of power lines were knocked down. of power lines were knocked down.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Messages from the Governor will be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly will be deemed read.
• A good example of that is undergrounding power lines to prevent fires.
• Fusion energy is made by mimicking the power of the sun by bringing...
• The governor had a huge signing ceremony. And SB 131.
• We have to negotiate it with the Governor.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And the right of emergency powers kind of coexist in that same section.
• And when emergency powers are abused, there’s a remedy, a number of remedies.
• It was he who is the reason we now will have a lieutenant governor. Amen.
• It passed out of the legislature and the governor vetoed it.
• Senator Governor-five? Aye. Senator Guvie? May I explain my vote?

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1036, which would tighten unemployment insurance eligibility by requiring five weekly work-search actions, weekly reporting, cross-checks against data sources for fraud or ineligibility, and employer reporting of refusals to return to work or accept suitable work. The sponsor argued the bill would reduce fraud and improve program integrity, while DES said it was neutral but warned of system-update costs, added workload, and more appeals; some members raised concerns about apprenticeship programs and administrative burden. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then recommended the bill do pass as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next, the committee considered SB 1054, a strike-everything amendment to make city and town emergency measures subject to referendum. Supporters, including Payson’s mayor, former mayor, and council members, said local governments had abused emergency clauses to push through tax increases and bond measures without voter input. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposed the measure, arguing it would undermine true emergency powers and slow city responses. The committee adopted the amendment and then recommended the bill do pass as amended on a 4-2 vote. The committee then heard SCR 1022, which would increase the House from 60 to 90 members beginning in 2033, with a later amendment delaying implementation to 2043. Senator Mesnard said the change would improve representation by reducing the number of constituents per member and nesting three House districts within each Senate district; some members and a public witness supported the idea, while others questioned cost, feasibility, and the effect on legislative power. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the resolution do pass as amended on a 5-2 vote. Finally, the committee quickly passed SB 1271, barring municipalities from penalizing businesses based on the number of emergency calls or the value of stolen/damaged property, with exceptions for malicious or false calls, and SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive electronic format with fees limited to material costs. Both measures received unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief testimony, and the committee also began hearing SB 1439, a strike-everything amendment creating a Conservative Grassroots Network specialty plate, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• </c><00:09:49.600><c> cars</c> would have driven our gas-powered cars would have driven our gas-powered
• The governor could sign a death justice.
• </c><00:31:32.799><c> powerful</c><00:31:33.200><c> tool</c> stone, that's a powerful powerful tool stone
• , that's a powerful powerful tool for<00:31:33.679><c> now</c><00:31:33.919><c> for</c><00:31:34.080>
• The governor lawful process to do that.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:07 Office of the Attorney General Update: 00:04:52 Department of Kentucky State Police Update: 00:44:57, 958, all

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• </c> If Senator Klobuchar becomes Governor If Senator Klobuchar becomes Governor Klobuchar<00:25:14.840
• I'm not certain why this one is so different than what the governor wants.
• We saw Governor Walz call them Nazis, Gestapo, fascists.
• . governor. governor.
• </c> We have the power to do something. We have the power to do something.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Gives the governor, President Pro Tem, Speaker of the House, or the chairman of the board of any county
• opportunity to follow the law from the perspective that there’s been a complaint, say, from the governor
• We gave the power to our county folks as well. Thank you, Representative Gannon. Thank you, Mr.
• Obviously there’s a separation of powers issue here too, right?
• So I think if a Speaker or Pro Tem or governor wanted to make them public, I don't think there's any

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the minutes from March 17, 2026, then heard several bills. House Bill 896, presented by Representative Shirts for Speaker Moyle, would create a process for certain state and local leaders to refer alleged violations of law to the Attorney General, allow notice and an opportunity to cure, authorize enforcement actions and attorney fee shifting, and permit disqualification from office or public employment if violations are not cured. Testimony and committee discussion focused on concerns about political weaponization, lack of a probable-cause threshold, public disclosure of referrals, and the bill’s exemption for the legislature; Jonathan Wheatley of the Idaho Association of Cities suggested replacing county commission chairmen with county prosecutors. Despite opposition from Representative Gannon and others, the committee sent the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 856, sponsored by Representative Scott, would close a loophole in Idaho’s treatment of human remains by prohibiting the sale, purchase, or lease of dry human remains and making violations a felony. The sponsor and supporting witnesses described online and retail sales of skulls, bones, and other remains in Idaho and argued the current misdemeanor penalty is inadequate. Testimony from Dessalon Swank, Sean Butler, the Idaho Association of Counties, and Ada County legal staff supported the bill as a matter of dignity, public safety, and protection of decedents. The committee advanced the bill unanimously. Senate Bill 1250, presented by Senator Wintrow, would exempt photos of deceased individuals from disclosure under the Public Records Act, while allowing family access after proceedings conclude. Supporters, including a coroner, the Idaho Association of Counties, the Idaho State Association of County Coroners, and the Idaho Press Club, said the bill balances privacy, dignity, and transparency. Olivia Gonzalez gave emotional testimony about the release of graphic records related to her sister’s murder and urged passage. The committee approved the bill unanimously. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1260, which clarifies Idaho’s immigration-related law and applies only to adults, and Senate Bill 1369, which revises venue rules so civil suits may be filed where the underlying incident occurred rather than only where the defendant resides. Finally, Senate Bill 1311 was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; it requires ignition interlock providers to verify installation with the Idaho Transportation Department and notify prosecutors when a device prevents a vehicle from starting, with supporters framing it as a DUI enforcement and victim-protection measure.

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• , and to provide for membership, powers, and duties of the commission.
• Bear, relative to alternative power sources at nursing facilities, to provide for fuel alternative power
• What I do today on behalf of the governor and proudly to present to you is House Bill 979, which would
• House Bill 610 by Representative Cruz, relative to monies in the State Treasury, powers, duties of the
• We have more seats than we can fill, and this is to give the school board more power.

Bills: HR195, HR196, HR197, HR198, HR199, HR200, HR201, HR202, HR203, HR204, HR205, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR209, HCR87, HCR88, HCR89, HCR90, HR192, HR193, HR194, HCR80, HCR81, HCR82, HCR83, HCR84, HCR85, SB235, SB416, SB425, SB435, SB439, HCR15, HCR41, HCR76, HCR77, SCR3, HB91, HB167, HB227, HB243, HB264, HB321, HB335, HB398, HB492, HB623, HB624, HB660, HB689, HB708, HB719, HB802, HB804, HB884, HB906, HB926, HB934, HB940, HB955, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1022, HB1028, HB1029, HB1069, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1107, HB1185, HB1187, HB1199, HB1201, HB1203, HB1217, HB1220, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HCR32, HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, SCR19, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB745, HB749, HB752, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, HB316, HB549, HB578, HB748, HB798, HB824, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1032, HB1081, HB1108, HB1129, HB1140, HB1157, HB1192, HB1195, HB1198, HB1244, SB73, SB89, SB128, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB238, SB318, SB340, HB306, HB366, HB911, HB1161, HB1230, HB59, HB481, HB772, HB897, HB1003, HB1008, HB1112, HB1180, HB1189, HB525, HB1058, HB181, HB1118, HB1082, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB225, HB284, HB393, HB458, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB864, HB996, HB1035, HB1113, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: Louisiana Young Heroes Day, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, LPB, house resolution, ceremonial resolution, special observance, youth recognition, student achievement, community service, public service, high school students, youth leadership, disability advocacy, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, foster care, STEM, robotics, literacy

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• I was honored to be appointed to the position by Governor Abbott, uh, in late 2024.
• So there's no AC power flow across the ERCOT boundary, so we're not FERC jurisdictional.
• Uh, they could connect directly to the grid and take power off the grid.
• They'll connect to the grid and the grid will be the vehicle in which the, the power PPA.
• And incentivize additional, uh, power generation. So the generation will be beneficial.

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• powers.
• I don't know if you had a fundraiser; I know the Lieutenant Governor did. I did not.
• I don't think the Governor can break quorum.
• The governor. And who sets the calendar for every day? I'm not sure.
• Use the powers that the Constitution allows. Do not go in front. Are you going to let me finish?

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.