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• Watson to review Article Two.
• Um, I'm going to briefly go through Article One to highlight some of the policy language changes there
• one uh to to briefly go through article one uh to highlight<00:16:47.120> some<00:16:47.519><
• Turning to the next page, page three of the document, now we are on article two, the policy provisions
• I was sent an article today that I printed out and now I can't find it, but it was from the Minnesota

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• The A15 amendment is a large portion of most of what was in the energy policy article of the bill as
• Page nine,<00:23:36.799> delete<00:23:37.120> article<00:23:37.600> 3<00:23:37.840
• nine, delete article 3 and insert. nine, delete article 3 and insert.
• the large portion of most of what was in the energy<00:23:57.039> policy<00:23:58.000> article
• of the bill as it energy policy article of the bill as it left<00:24:00.400> the<00:24:00.720

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• <00:43:10.160> So<00:43:10.400> I on the articles of incorporation.
• So I on the articles of incorporation.
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• <00:43:16.800> They our articles of incorporation. They our articles of incorporation.

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• So as we do Article III, we can see a whole picture and move from there.
• TSLAC staff earn on average only 77 percent of all other Article I agencies on average.
• So I think we moved up from 75 percent to now 76 percent of the average of Article I agencies.
• And then rider 11 is deleted, as it's now covered in Article 9.
• Article 2 is next week.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Legislative Budget Board and agency officials on several agencies, starting with the Texas Historical Commission. LBB described a large biennial reduction driven mainly by the removal of one-time funding and discussed capital projects, rider changes, and exceptional items including Presidio La Bahia and the National Museum of the Pacific War. Senators asked about heritage trails, courthouse grants, unexpended balance authority, and the status of historical-site funding. Historical Commission leadership emphasized preservation, courthouse restoration, heritage tourism, coordination with the Alamo and other Texas Revolution sites, and requested additional IT, staffing, and vehicle funding. No votes were taken. The committee then reviewed the Pension Review Board and the Employees Retirement System. The Pension Review Board’s budget was largely unchanged aside from IT maintenance and salary adjustments, with an exceptional item for additional IT enhancements. Members discussed the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System’s funding dispute and the need for a workable restoration plan. ERS presented a much larger budget, including funding for the retirement system, the group benefits plan, and the legacy payment intended to reduce unfunded liability. Senators focused heavily on pension investment returns, benchmark comparisons, and rising health-care costs, especially pharmacy spending driven by GLP-1 drugs; ERS said the plan covers about 540,000 lives and that premiums would rise 8% while benefits remain unchanged. ERS also said it had no exceptional items, and committee members requested more detailed benchmark information. The committee also heard from the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. TESSORS reported an unfunded liability, an infinite amortization period, and requested additional state support, staffing, and IT funding, including a statutory change to allow a higher contribution level; the agency warned that without more funding it may have to cut benefits. CEPRIT’s presentation covered its bond-funded cancer research and prevention portfolio, revenue-sharing from funded projects, and a request to increase salary limits for its CEO and chief scientific officer. Senators questioned CEPRIT’s accomplishments and return on investment, while CEPRIT cited screening, prevention, and research outcomes, including tens of thousands of detected cancers and precursors and hundreds of thousands of first-time screenings. The meeting ended after these presentations and questions, with no recorded committee action or vote.

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• They're also here working to Preserve the Tom Coburn Doctor Tom Coburn resolution for an Article 5 convention
• Director Mason Cottrell And I am told one of the founders of our constitution, which includes the Article

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

Keywords: water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, fossil fuels

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• Governor Abbott, governor of the state of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article 3, Sections
• 5a and 40, and Article IV, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution, do hereby call Special Session Number

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB 2, SB 3, SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 9, SB 10, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 14, SB 15, SB 16, SB 17, SB 18, SB 34, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts

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• , Most recently, I just saw an article, Most recently, I just saw an article, the<02:01:34.480>
• There's a lot of reform that's ripe to happen. articles and even internal audits that articles and even
• It's already enshrined in article two of the Colorado Constitution.
• It's already enshrined in article two of the Colorado Constitution.
• It's already enshrined in article two of the Colorado Constitution.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with a quorum call, a Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal in a lighthearted exchange honoring Representative Bacon’s father. Members then announced upcoming committee meetings, including State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; Finance; and Appropriations. The chamber moved into third reading and took up a series of bills, with several laid over or moved on the calendar before votes began. The House adopted House Bill 1433 on firefighter behavioral health benefits, House Bill 1416 on transfers from the Universal High School Scholarship Cash Fund, and House Bill 1431 on occupational licensure portability. It also adopted House Bill 1426, a Department of Law report bill, after a technical third-reading amendment correcting numbering errors. House Bill 1063, requiring an accessible list of secure transportation providers on certain department websites, also passed. In addition, the chamber adopted Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range Passenger Rail District, Senate Bill 93 on workers’ compensation coverage compliance, Senate Bill 175 on experience modification factors in workers’ compensation, Senate Bill 131 on abusive practices in sports betting, Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 157 on a town with critical water infrastructure, Senate Bill 154 on Colorado Channel Authority Board appointments, and House Bill 1286 requiring a human present when an automated driving system operates a commercial motor vehicle. House Bill 1422, concerning security measures for certain governmental entities, drew the most extended debate. Representative Luck opposed it, citing concerns about creating a legislative police force, language affecting online speech and constituent conduct, and what she described as a workaround for TABOR. Representative Clifford explained the bill’s security provisions and sought a technical amendment to address local records language; the amendment and the bill both passed, though with notable opposition. House Bill 1424, increasing protections for persons engaged with transportation network companies, also prompted extensive testimony from Representative Wilford, who described her own assault by a rideshare driver and argued that Uber and Lyft have minimized and obscured sexual assault data while failing to protect riders; after a technical amendment, the bill passed. The House then continued with additional third-reading votes, including House Bill 1325 on natural medicine, which passed despite some opposition.

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• There were 51 sections in Article 1 of that bill, which was previously set upon full implementation of
• And that is it for article one.
• Article two is the battery stewardship program from Senate File 1690.
• Article two is the battery stewardship program from Senate File 1690.

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• House Bill 2398, an act amending Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• House Bill 2764, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, relating
• House Bill 2996, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding
• House Bill 2996, an act amending Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.

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• and leadership that we have been summoned here on the taxpayer dime to pass a map which violates Article
• I'll also say when we talk about the Fair Districts Amendment, Article III, Section 20 of the Florida
• Specifically, the Fair Districts Amendment, which is found in Article 3, Section 20, of our state constitution
• Specifically, the Fair Districts Amendment, which is found in Article 3, Section 20, of our state constitution

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• If you haven't seen the Civil Beat article today, check it out and learn about the impact the recent
• ><00:27:14.679> Beat If you haven't seen the Civil Beat If you haven't seen the Civil Beat article
• 27:15.640> it<00:27:15.800> out<00:27:15.960> and<00:27:16.080> learn article
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Bills: SB3123, HB1853, HB1961, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115, HB1854, HB2062, HB1511, HB1535, HB2614, HB2282, HB1870, HB1695, HB1626, HB1643, HB1972, HB1550, HB1974, HB1966, HB1973, HB2545, HB1946, HB1939, HB1721, HB1741, HB1700

Keywords: conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health

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• of course the new additional language that starts with except as provided to subsection C of this article
• subsection<00:10:51.760> C<00:10:52.000> of<00:10:52.160> this<00:10:52.320> article
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• Um, and to subsection C of this article.

Bills: SF0009

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, 916, all

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• Senate Joint Resolution 17, a joint resolution applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment
• Resolution<00:27:36.640> applying<00:27:37.039> for<00:27:37.279> an<00:27:37.440> article
• <00:27:38.080> five Resolution applying for an article five Resolution applying for an article

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Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session with an invocation and pledge, then administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Gary Clemens of Jefferson 37. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 1, establishing the 2026 Senate membership, and declared a quorum present with 36 members. The absent senators were excused, and the journal from March 28, 2025 was approved. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 2, which set the rules of procedure for the 2026 session. The rule changes included moving certain resolutions and announcements, removing the 12-member limit on standing committees, shifting administrative regulation jurisdiction, eliminating hard-copy posting and bill-printing requirements in favor of electronic versions, allowing same-day action on conference reports, striking COVID-era remote voting language, tightening floor privilege and lobbying access rules for the temporary chambers, and repealing vote-pairing language. Democratic leadership also reported a change in majority whip, naming the senator from Jefferson 19 after the former whip resigned. The clerk reported a large number of newly filed measures, including memorial resolutions, policy resolutions, and bills on topics such as safe room rebates, trauma center coverage, planning commission membership, paid maternity leave for state employees, veterans benefits, wages, CASA, podiatry, mushrooms, motor vehicle operation, schools, city government, music therapy, dual credit scholarships, geoengineering, educational discrimination, cremation, solid waste, motor vehicle commission, economic infrastructure, recovery residences, property transfer at death, oaths, and an Article V convention term-limits resolution. Senate Resolution 3, inviting Frankfurt-area pastors to open sessions with prayer, was adopted. Members also announced an ethics training for the next day and a reception for Senator Clemens. The Senate then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting date announced by the chair.

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• In 2003, Time Magazine articles on Indian gaming noted that we have made significant progress in economic
• without falling victim to the ills. and sensationalized accusations of the recent Time Magazine articles
• I would like to mention, and I'm not sure if you're aware, that Reuters put out an article several, I
• about a year ago, about the issues that Alamo suffers with fentanyl abuse, and it was an excellent article

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• Those today we know as Article 1, the general provisions, and Article 2.
• majority of the counties recognizing that as being exempt under the state constitution, specifically Article
• Article 5, Section 8, I believe, provides for the exemption of property taxes for units of government

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• Um, I noticed in the Albuquerque Journal, this article, which I passed out that, uh, Senator Munoz, um
• So I'm gonna start with and, and thank you for whomever included this um article because in the article
• , um, this one in our packet, in the article, um, I believe, uh, Greg Trujil, um, was quoted.

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• Under Article 1, Section 19.
• Article 105 is now threatened. I could be fined, censured, or even lose the ability to do my job.
• realtor member in Texas has ever been found in violation of the code of ethics anti-discrimination article
• One of the most important articles in our code prohibits discrimination against a person based on their

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• The Federal Constitution, under Article I, Section 19, has the equivalent due course of law in Texas.
• Article 10.5 is now threatened. I could be fined, censured, or even lose the ability to...
• There has been no violation of the Code of Ethics anti-discrimination article because they exercised
• One of the most important articles in our code prohibits discrimination against a person based on their

Bills: SB1361, SB2105, SB2690, SB2713, SCR38, SB2637, SB2881

Keywords: SB 1361, Texas disaster recovery loan, small business loan, micro-business loan, community development financial institution, CDFI, economic disaster assistance, post-disaster financing, business recovery fund, Texas Economic Development Bank, zero-interest loan, working capital, payroll support, health benefits, job retention, declared disaster, small business relief, microenterprise, franchise exclusion, private equity-backed business

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• ARTICLE 3 OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION. THE READING OF THE MESSAGE.
• ARTICLE 3 OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
• EXTENDING THE 2025 REGULAR SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3-D, ARTICLE
• LEGISLATURE, WHICH IS EXTENDED UNTIL 11:59 PM ON JUNE 6, 2025, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3-D OF ARTICLE

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• And why is there only one article link that says, 'Mobilize your faith community to be the hands...'?
• ...there, and why is there only one article link that says, 'Mobilize your faith community to be the
• Let me make sure I am telling you this correctly. there and why is there only one article link says mobilize
• There is an article out today about failure to do a tax return, failure to about failure to do a tax

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up a full agenda of bills, many involving public records exemptions and government operations. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 342 on an Agency for Health Care Administration public records exemption for employees facing threats; SB 7018 preserving a public records exemption tied to parental consent/judicial bypass records for minors seeking abortions; SB 626 lowering quorum requirements and allowing remote participation for the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; SB 710 protecting personal information of Crime Stoppers employees, board members, volunteers, and their families; SB 300 extending clerk personal-information protections to appellate court clerks; and SB 302 creating a similar exemption for Judicial Qualifications Commission employees. The committee also approved SB 7010 and SB 7008, which preserve and narrow public records exemptions related to the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers and the financial technology sandbox, respectively. The committee also heard and advanced several policy bills. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor; Senator Polsky questioned whether the office was duplicative of existing services and raised concerns about religion in state governance, while supporters argued it complements existing networks and helps connect Floridians to services. SB 1144 codifies the Hope Florida program, with supporters describing it as a connector to community resources and critics again raising concerns about overlap, private donations, and accountability; both SB 820 and SB 1144 passed on largely party-line votes with Senator Polsky voting no. SB 804 would redesignate the SS American Victory as the state flagship, but Senator Rodriguez opposed giving up the current flagship designation for the Key West schooner, though the bill still passed favorably. SB 214 designates August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day and passed without opposition. SB 1088 requires certain state customer-service phone lines to offer callback features, and SB 576 makes technical fixes to service-of-process law; both were reported favorably. Additional bills included SB 1524, a broad Department of State measure with a strike-all amendment that revises grant-review procedures, adds an America 250 funding focus, and changes commission-fee and oath requirements; Senator Arrington and Senator Polsky expressed concerns about reviewer qualifications, grant criteria, and the impact on arts and cultural programs, and both voted no while the bill still passed. SB 1640, on confidentiality of lethality assessment forms in domestic violence cases, was amended to allow disclosure to domestic violence centers while barring disclosure to state attorneys, and it passed favorably. SB 1160 expands health insurance premium benefits for certain officers catastrophically injured or killed in the line of duty; supporters from the Fraternal Order of Police appeared in support, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also confirmed eight appointments to the Florida Commission on Community Service, the Investment Advisory Council, the Public Employees Relations Commission, and the State Retirement Commission. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned.