Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Sterling requests consent.
• Representative Kennedy requests consent; the amendment may be adopted.
• Representative Osborne requests consent that the amendment be adopted.
• Speaker Hilbert, requesting consent that the amendment be adopted.
• Representative Tilly requesting consent, the amendment be adopted.

Bills: HB3407 , HB1242 , HJR1081 , HB3443 , HB3781 , HB1939 , HB4237 , HB3430 , HB3321 , HB3905 , HB3329 , HB4253 , HB4421 , HB4311 , HJR1046 , HB2015 , HB3244 , HB4265 , HB3941 , HB4203 , HB2941 , HB3695 , HB3380 , HB3132 , HB3673 , HB3134 , HB3383 , HB4490 , HB4058

Keywords: property rights, abandoned homes, manufactured homes, notification, salvage, real estate, Oklahoma Tax Commission, landowner liability, redemption, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, agriculture

Summary: The House convened, heard an invocation from Rep. Kendrix, and recognized Dr. Jason Reagan as doctor of the day. Members then took up a long series of bills, with most moving through amendment, third reading, and final passage. Early measures included HB 3407 on abandoned personal property/manufactured homes, HB 1242 expanding agricultural sales tax exemptions to deer and elk, and HJR 1081 proposing a constitutional property-tax freeze for certain seniors; the senior tax resolution drew extended debate over valuation thresholds, renters, and county fiscal effects before passing. HB 3443 redirected funding for the Way Station Revolving Fund, HB 3781 changed insurance rate filing timing, and HB 1939 addressed Turnpike Authority notice procedures and landowner notification, including certified mail and a one-mile notification area. All three passed. The chamber also approved several criminal justice and public safety measures. HB 4237 and HB 3430, both part of a negotiated criminal-justice package, passed after title-only amendments; HB 3321 shifted to reporting on cost arrest warrants and passed with an emergency clause; HB 3905 clarified GPS monitoring for certain domestic-violence and stalking defendants; HB 2941 required first responders to notify law enforcement about suspected overdoses and created immunity for good-faith reporting; and HB 3695 refined the definition of great bodily injury in DUI cases. HB 3329 repealed the long-term care facility advisory board, and HB 4421, “Leo’s Law,” aimed at protecting children from fentanyl exposure in homes, was amended to address residue cleanup and reporting concerns before passage. Other notable actions included HB 4253, which would give teachers access to professional educator groups; it passed the House but the emergency clause failed. The bill prompted substantial debate over teacher choice, bargaining units, and whether the measure would create multiple representation arrangements. The House also passed HB 4311 increasing the Treasurer’s share of the unclaimed property administration fee, HJR 1046 providing a one-year ad valorem tax break for homes destroyed by disaster, HB 2015 on landlord-tenant issues, HB 3244 strengthening fraud and identity-theft laws, HB 4265 naming memorial roads and bridges, HB 3941 raising secretary/bailiff pay, HB 4203 allowing single-stair small multifamily units, HB 3380 on foster care transparency and outcomes, HB 3132 and HB 3134 on higher-education accreditation and DEI-related standards, and HB 3673 allowing certain expired electrical licenses to be reinstated. Most measures passed with broad support, while a few drew opposition over fiscal impact, legal concerns, or policy implications.

Transcript Highlights:

• We had another bill that was on consent, but at the request of the author was pulled off of the consent
• We have one item on the consent calendar. Motion to approve the consent calendar. Thank you.
• We have one item on the consent calendar. Motion to approve the consent calendar. Thank you.
• Consent calendar. Motion to approve the consent calendar. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
• So, the bill on the consent calendar is File Item 7, AB 322.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education. The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• This amendment be brought when care is provided with the consent of the mother.
• So if I was getting abused, I would not consent to the lawsuit.
• So we see y'all said no to the consent form part.
• We filed an amendment to have the mother consent to the lawsuit.
• These are lawsuits from a party that the mother does not consent to.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118.
• Moving to a vote on the consent calendar, file items 89 through 93.
• Is there any member who wishes to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second-day consent calendar.
• The consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims. On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes. The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer SB 10.
• We withhold consent. Ask for a roll call vote.
• It brings us to the second day consent calendar. We'll now move to the second day consent calendar.
• Clerk, we'll read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
• Consent calendar is adopted. Clerk will read the remaining items on the consent calendar.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Either a parent or legal guardian can give verifiable parental consent.
• It also requires a different user experience for youth. consent is given, the user experience consent
• Parents deserve the right to consent to their child's account creation.
• </c><00:08:07.919><c> for</c> require verifiable parental consent for require verifiable parental consent
• <c> child's</c><00:08:36.640><c> account</c> consent to their child's account consent to their child's

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• One of you mentioned the consent.
• So is there anything about consent in these bills, the age of consent?
• Because consent isn't always the case. I mean, they... Consent isn't always the case.
• The consent isn't always just agreeing. That's true. And they cannot consent, right? Not legally.
• Yeah, she's considered consenting.

Committee: House Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• by Article 3, Section 52, Subsection 5 of the Constitution of Maryland and in accordance with the consent
• </c><00:03:30.000><c> of</c><00:03:30.080><c> the</c> accordance with the consent of the accordance with
• the consent of the Senate<00:03:30.840><c> duly</c><00:03:31.080><c> granted,</c><00:03:31.480><c> I
• </c><00:04:44.040><c> Thank</c><00:04:44.280><c> you</c> Senate for advice and consent.
• Thank you Senate for advice and consent.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 27, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And today we have measures on consent.
• We need a motion to accept the consent calendar. Thank you. I have a motion and a second.
• The motion on the consent calendar for all measures is due pass to the Appropriations Committee.
• consent.
• While we wait, we will open the consent calendar for members to add.

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organizations Committee met on June 25, 2025, with a quorum present and several members substituting for absent colleagues. The committee first approved a consent calendar of several Senate bills, sending them to Appropriations on a due-pass recommendation. Members then heard SB 702 by Senator Limon, which would expand transparency reporting for statewide and legislative appointments to boards and commissions. The sponsor and supporters from HOPE and other advocacy and civil rights organizations argued the bill would improve accountability, representation, and public trust; committee members broadly praised the effort and many asked to be added as coauthors. SB 702 passed the committee on a unanimous roll call, with members voting aye and the bill sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then heard SB 388 by Senator Padilla, which would establish a California Latino Commission to study and advocate on issues affecting Latino Californians, including education, housing, health, economic mobility, and related disparities. Senator Padilla and supporters cited data on poverty, educational attainment, climate and health impacts, housing overcrowding, and the Latina pay gap, while members emphasized the bill’s importance amid current attacks on immigrant communities and the need to address homeownership and generational wealth. SB 388 also received strong support and was approved on a 20-1 vote, with one no vote from Assembly Member Sanchez, and was sent to Appropriations. After the final roll calls and opening the roll for absent members, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• For consent items, Ramos? Ramos For consent items, Ramos? Aye. Ramos, aye.
• For consent items, Wynn, aye. Item 1, SB 239 was on consent. Item 2, SB 356 by Senator Jones.
• Item 3, SB 758 was on consent. Madam Secretary, your favorite thing. For consent items, when?
• Item 3, SB 758, was on consent. Item 3, SB 758, was on consent.
• For consent items, Haney, aye. Haney, aye. For consent items, Haney, aye.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:03:28.680><c> to</c> It requires consumers to consent to It requires consumers to consent to
• consent and if applicable<01:07:45.360><c> disclosure.
• Uh and it makes consent at every point.
• Um I express consent of the consumer.
• As you go bit by bit through the consents that you have to do, they are very clear on what you're consenting

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.
• </c><03:34:42.120><c> that</c> Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Speaker, I ask unanimous consent
• Hoyer asked for unanimous consent consent consent to<04:06:54.240><c> fund</c><04:06:54.560><c> the</
• </c> I will ask them to give their consent. I will ask them to give their consent.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:05:09.199><c> I</c> I believe it was on consent. Great, thank you.
• Now they say, you know, okay, I'm, you know, consenting adult sex work, right?
• , I'm you know, consenting adult sex work,<04:17:18.319><c> right?
• </c><04:47:19.520><c> because</c> without the parents consent because without the parents consent because
• </c> consent provision in particular. consent provision in particular.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, we are moving to the consent calendar.
• Members, we are moving to the consent calendar for today.
• Any other members wishing to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Seeing none, Secretary, please read all items on the consent calendar.
• And it's 35, no zero on the remaining items of the consent calendar.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our recommendation is to advise and consent. Questions or concerns? If not, Senator Gabbard.
• Same recommendation here to advise and consent. Questions or concerns? If not, Senator Gabbard.
• </c><00:09:48.240><c> If</c><00:09:48.400><c> not,</c> consent. Questions or concerns?
• If not, consent. Questions or concerns? If not, Senator<00:09:48.800><c> Gabbard.
• </c> recommendation is to advise and consent. recommendation is to advise and consent.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a Governor’s Message hearing on two nominations. For GM 750, Tracy Fujita was nominated to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation for a term ending June 30, 2030. Testimony in support came from several officials and commission members, including the Deputy Attorney General, Maui Behavioral Health Resources CEO Nicole Hokoana, Maui Council Chair Alice Lee, and Uniform Law Commission members. Fujita said her county-level legislative law background at the Department of Corporation Counsel and Office of Council Services would help her serve, and she expressed particular interest in health care legislation. For GM 778, Jessica Schafer was nominated to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2030. Support testimony came from Commission Executive Director Yasmin Chaney and multiple others. Schafer said her background includes prosecuting domestic violence cases, working in a human trafficking clinic, investigating sexual misconduct in higher education, and leading gender-based violence programming at the University of Hawaii; she said she is especially interested in sexual and gender-based violence issues but is open to broader commission work. After questioning, the committee moved to decision-making on both nominations. The chair recommended advise and consent for each, and the committee adopted both measures without any no votes or reservations. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Reading Clerk, please read in Consent Agenda Q as in Q. Consent Agenda Q.
• Consent Agenda R, please.
• Consent Agenda R. Consent Agenda R.
• Madam Reading Clerk, please read in by titles only, Consent Calendar 67. Consent Calendar 67.
• Madam Reading Clerk, please read in by titles only, Consent Calendar 67. Consent Calendar 67.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, we withhold unanimous consent and ask for a roll call vote.
• Moving on to a vote on the consent calendar, that's file item number 322.
• Does any member wish to remove an item from the consent calendar?
• Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
• Consent calendar adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They have to give their informed consent.
• You have to have parental consent before you do that.
• This is not informed consent. I asked, is it safe? Does she really need them?
• This is not informed consent. I asked, is it safe? Does she really need them?
• Informed consent really matters. And also, so does a conscientious exemption.

Bills: S0118 , S0896 , S1690 , S1756

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: recreational vehicle parks, special assessments, property tax, occupancy rates, commercial assessment, school safety, guardian program, firearms, crimes near schools, security assessments, public postsecondary education, medical freedom, vaccination, ivermectin, healthcare practitioner liability, immunization exemptions

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896, a school safety bill expanding the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions. The bill requires active assailant response plans, security risk assessments, threat-management protocols, use of the suspicious activity reporting tool, and allows voluntary participation in Guardian for colleges and universities. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty are not eligible for Guardian. Members debated campus carry concerns, storage of firearms, and whether the bill could lead to broader gun access on campuses. Several faculty and gun-safety advocates testified against the bill, while supporters argued trained guardians can deter violence. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved CS for CS for CS for SB 1690 on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, clarifies regulations, and reduces overregulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment expanded authority for the Florida Education Foundation to fundraise for early learning from birth to VPK. Testimony was largely supportive, emphasizing affordability, access to quality child care, and relief for working families, though one speaker opposed the bill as an expansion of government. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for CS for SB 118, which clarifies how non-ad valorem special assessments are applied to recreational vehicle parks and limits the square footage used for assessment purposes to the maximum size of an RV space. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which addresses seaport and airport planning, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, advanced air mobility, toll programming, and other transportation-related changes. Amendments modified provisions on personal delivery devices, utility permits, autonomous vehicle penalties, and law-enforcement cruiser lights. Both bills were reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756, the medical freedom bill, which proposes new vaccine information requirements, conscience-based school immunization exemptions, limits on compelled vaccination during public health emergencies, and behind-the-counter access to ivermectin for adults. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as strengthening informed consent and parental rights, while opponents and some senators raised concerns about vaccine hesitancy, herd immunity, and the inclusion of ivermectin. Public testimony was extensive and sharply divided. The transcript ends during continued testimony and debate on SB 1756, before a final vote is taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have a consent agenda. Is there a motion on the consent agenda? No.
• Second. have a consent agenda is there a motion on the consent agenda second second is there a second
• On consent, Zbur? Aye. On consent, Zbur? Aye. Zbur? Aye. The lively group. Motion passes.

Summary: The Rules Committee met briefly and was called to order, with the secretary taking roll and confirming a quorum. Members present included Pacheco, Lackey, Hearns, Gonzales, Patel, Rodriguez, Sanchez, and Zbur, with some members absent or not responding on the roll call. The committee then considered a consent agenda. A motion and second were made, and the secretary called the roll for the vote. The consent agenda passed unanimously by the members voting. No substantive bills or policy issues were discussed in the portion provided. After the consent agenda vote, the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> favor of the consent motion. I I Okay. favor of the consent motion. I I Okay.
• Um, motion for consent. Yes, so move consent. Oh, you've moved consent. We're getting there.
• Um motion for consent. Yes. So Okay. Um motion for consent. Yes.
• Move consent. I'll move consent. Second. Um, all in favor of the consent motion? I.
• </c> Move consent. I'll move consent. Second. Move consent. I'll move consent. Second.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all