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• And do we need to tighten up our borders? Absolutely.
• That's always going on, and we need to protect our borders.
• And do we need to tighten up our borders? Absolutely.
• That's always going on, and we need to protect our borders.
• That's always going on, and we need to protect our borders.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and approval of the February 5, 2026 journal. The House clerk then delivered messages that the House had passed House Bills 103, 188, 189, 258, 276, and 419 and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 2, 4, 71, 136, and 183, which were sent to the Rules Committee, and later committee reports that posted SB 2, SB 4, and SB 71 for Monday, February 9, and SB 136 and SB 183 for Tuesday, February 10. The Committee on Committees also referred several bills to standing committees, including SB 155, 118, 153, 158, 160, 72, 98, and 145. The main floor action was passage of Senate Bill 132, relating to massage therapy. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help local governments investigate businesses posing as massage parlors and to strengthen enforcement against unlicensed practice, including raising the penalty for certain violations from a class B to a class A misdemeanor and treating each unlicensed session as a separate offense. Supporters said it would aid efforts to combat human trafficking and preserve local zoning and licensing authority. Several senators voiced concerns that the bill could be too broad and might unintentionally affect trafficking victims or impose harsh penalties for unlicensed massage without injury or fraud, but they still voted yes. SB 132 passed 32-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 18 and then passed the bill 32-0. SB 18 updates Kentucky’s podiatry laws, formally recognizes podiatric assistants and residents, gives the Board of Podiatry authority to license and regulate them, allows podiatrists to supervise physician assistants with board approval, limits supervision to four assistants, and requires new podiatrists starting in 2027 to complete at least two years of residency training. The sponsor said the measure modernizes oversight and improves access to foot and ankle care, especially for patients with diabetes. After the floor work, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees, and later received the committee reports noted above.

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• thank you Mr chairman and thank you wall thank you Mr chairman and thank you represent<00:16:45.600>
• 52.920> thank<01:10:53.080> you<01:10:53.760> representative<01:10:54.320> wall
• somewhere thank you representative wall somewhere thank you representative wall thank<01:10:55.520
• Representative Wall, yes. Representative Richards, yes. Representative P, yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• receive reports from the entities that are under its purview, other than the NMFA, which include the Border
• the chair, including a testimony on the newly created federal National Defense area on the state's border
• , it's that military area with the border.
• number 4, that's really important, um, especially right now, um, when we have, uh, we're having the border
• issues that we're having, uh, with the defense, uh, along the border, but I also wanted to see if we

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• that just on that grid so that it will only get those illegal contrabands with inside those prison walls
• of our penitentiaries and why this is such a serious any questions or what's going on inside the walls
• They're continuing their criminal enterprise from inside the prison walls.
• That's probably the primary way that they're getting them inside the walls of our penitentiary.
• That's probably the primary way that they're getting them inside the walls of our penitentiary.

Summary: The committee first filed a report on the executive protection detail and then reviewed a long list of House and Senate bills that were ready for action, with members instructed to hold any items they wanted removed. The committee then took up several agency requests to amend bills: the Auditor of State’s request for a $370 increase for special deputy expense allowance, the Administrative Office of the Courts’ requests for additional funding for court interpreters and substitute court reporters, and requests tied to local sales tax refunds, county property tax redistribution, emergency medical and law enforcement support, and Northwest Arkansas Community College tornado-related repairs. All of those amendments were adopted, and one amendment on House Bill 1034 was held over at Senator Johnson’s request. A major portion of the meeting focused on an amendment for the Department of Corrections to fund a pilot program using mobile technology to identify and disable illegal inmate cell phones at Varner and Cummins prisons. The bill sponsors and Corrections officials described the problem as a serious public safety issue, saying inmates use contraband phones for criminal activity, trafficking, scams, and outside coordination. Members asked about FCC rules, procurement, whether the system would jam or only identify phones, whether it would affect staff or nearby users, how quickly it would work, whether it would be a one-time or ongoing cost, and whether the department had existing budget authority. Officials said the proposal would require an RFP, that current funding was not available in the department’s budget, and that the technology would be a two-year pilot. The committee ultimately adopted the amendment and then gave the underlying bill a do-pass recommendation. The committee also considered an amendment for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, which sought a $4 million increase in appropriation authority. Senators discussed the division’s role in county extension offices, 4-H, research, and salary competitiveness, while others questioned why the division needed more appropriation room when it already had about $10 million in headroom and had requested a different funding level through higher education. Division representatives said the increase would help with salaries and provide flexibility for future funding, and Higher Education staff clarified the original request and recommendation amounts. After extensive discussion, the committee adopted the amendment and gave it a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee began acting on governor’s letters, adopting amendments for a homestead property tax credit increase, insurance department conference travel, property appraisal analysis support, career and technical education professional development, regulatory and casino gaming appropriations, a new program integrity line for the Department of Inspector General, consolidation of licensing board appropriations, deletion of a completed Fort Chaffee Readiness Center appropriation, and a revised reappropriation package for prison expansion that included special language limiting use of the funds. Members asked several questions about the prison reappropriation, including whether it still related to the earlier Calico Rock project and whether special language should be considered separately; the committee moved the governor’s letters forward for drafting and further action.

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• We're just purely asking for primacy for leasing within our borders, period. Yeah.
• <00:17:29.560> And within our borders, period. Yeah. And within our borders, period.
• That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the
• That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the
• That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• And Trump's finally turning around, closing the border.
• Abbott's done a fantastic job helping close our border.
• Grant State Park, which is down there by Presidio and near the border.
• And Trump's finally turning around, closing the border.
• Abbott's done a fantastic job helping close our border.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• Chair, but let me tell you it's got teeth when it comes time to go to Wall Street and borrow what I hope
• Chair, but let me tell you it's got teeth when it comes time to go to Wall Street and borrow what I hope
• Chair, but let me tell you it's got teeth when it comes time to go to Wall Street and borrow what I hope
• comes time to you it's got teeth when it comes time to go<00:21:05.680> to<00:21:05.800> Wall
• Street and borrow what I hope go to Wall Street and borrow what I hope will<00:21:08.320> be<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of this money is being mismanaged<00:03:04.920> uh<00:03:05.200> the<00:03:05.319> walls
• <00:03:05.640> Administration mismanaged uh the walls Administration mismanaged uh the walls
• :03:08.040> the this this stops with them this is the this this stops with them this is the walls
• 03:09.159> it's<00:03:09.319> been<00:03:09.519> 2019<00:03:10.080> to walls
• Administration it's been 2019 to walls Administration it's been 2019 to 24<00:03:11.360> we've

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The north arched wall is going to be the exterior wall that is directly behind the Leaf Eric statue.
• <00:02:55.879> is arched wall the north arched wall is arched wall the north arched wall is
• <00:04:37.600> install begin window and curtain wall install begin window and curtain wall
• The ground floor perimeter wall framing has begun.
• You'll see a partial wall here that's framed up.

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• Um, sitting there in Louisville, Kentucky, miles away from a border state.
• Louisville, Kentucky, miles away from in Louisville, Kentucky, miles away from a<00:02:15.440> border
• I know of countless RTS a border state.
• So hopefully, you know, those along the borders of those states are able to move back and forth based
• So hopefully, you know, those along the borders of those states are able to move back and forth based

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 0:31 HB 36 Discussion 1:10 HB 36 Vote 8:20 HB 776 Discussion 9:42 HB 776 Vote 12:19 HB 236 Discussion 14:15 Adjournment 20:40, 958, all

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• As it moves closer to our U.S. border, we are very concerned, but we do think that we are close to having
• I was at the border several times, actually went to the crossing at Santa Teresa.
• In regards to the outbreak and the movement, if there is a detection at any time close to the border,
• This last outbreak that was very close to the border, there was very little information supplied to us
• -Mexico border getting a briefing about the screw-up situation.

Keywords: 996, all

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• neighboring judicial district might not have those services, so this is going to involve crossing borders
• But also, our urban Native Americans that are not on the reservation still have a voice because we border
• all the way around Albuquerque, and in my area with the border towns of Gallup and Farmington.
• do outreach to homeless individuals to increase their reach and go further beyond their existing borders
• How will this apply to those entities that are bordered to reservations?

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• Another thing this will address is what's called wall time.
• address is Another thing this will address is what's<00:24:57.120> called<00:24:57.279> wall
• A<00:24:58.159> lot<00:24:58.240> of<00:24:58.320> time what's called wall
• A lot of time what's called wall time.
• the wall with their patients<00:25:06.720> on<00:25:06.880> the<00:25:07.039> gurnie

Bills: SB294, HB296, HB300, SB269

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• We would add the border city changes, which are just opportunities for the border cities modernizing
• For the border cities, modernizing how they manage their economic development.
• properties, the conservation easement reduction, this class 41, and the homestead results and the border
• <00:56:12.480> So<00:56:12.640> that 20 with border cities changes.
• So that 20 with border cities changes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The problem is these people were not properly vetted at the border.
• So in the properly vetted at the border.
• stopping them from there's no border stopping them from leaving<00:36:10.480> Peter.
• Our immigration problems started at the border but have spread to all 50 states.
• there's no defined territorial border. there's no defined territorial border.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , the hotels, you just build seaw walls, the hotels, you just build seaw walls, you<00:59:01.680>
• And the main scientific reason is walls.
• Because of the uh stop it with walls.
• So, you can't just build seaw walls. So, you can't just build seaw walls.
• the water will come underneath the wall. the water will come underneath the wall.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.

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• That is a criminal empire that's going on inside the prison walls.
• That is a criminal empire that's going on inside the prison walls.
• That is a criminal empire that's going on inside the prison walls.
• anomalies inside these walls.
• So we're limiting that, but that is a deficit to the officer in the wall. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of public safety bills, with strong support from law enforcement, advocates, and other stakeholders. Several measures focused on police and correctional officer wellness and protections, including bills on critical incident leave and post-incident support for officers, a bill to improve POST Commission representation, and a bill to protect correctional officers from assaults and exposure to synthetic drugs like K2. Witnesses described traumatic incidents, rising assaults in prisons, staffing shortages, and the need for confidentiality in peer-support debriefings. Committee members asked questions about assault classifications, K2 smuggling, tablet-related contraband, and whether counseling records would remain confidential. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to canine-related bills. Testimony supported creating a fund for retired police dogs and expanding emergency care training for working dogs injured in the line of duty. Speakers described police dogs as partners who locate suspects, missing persons, drugs, and weapons, and said retirement and medical costs are currently borne by handlers or nonprofits. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a purple alert system for missing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with advocates citing wandering risks, drowning dangers, and data from other states showing faster recovery times. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the definition of sexual assault by an officer to cover situations beyond formal custody, including investigations and other encounters where police have coercive power. Advocates for sex workers and anti-trafficking organizations said the change would close a loophole, protect vulnerable people, and address documented abuses. In addition, testimony was taken on a bill to protect Massachusetts residents from federal surveillance through fusion centers, with critics calling for stronger oversight of BRIC and related databases. Representative Jeff Turco also testified on bills to change POST Commission membership, arguing for more law enforcement representation.

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• But if you are within the walls of the federal government, such as a bank regulator, you will face no
• to the financial system, you instituted a hiring freeze that will limit the number of cops on the Wall
• Wall Street will get bailed out.
• I urge you, Chair Powell, to serve Main Street instead of Wall Street.
• Wall Street, don't weaken these rules.

Bills: SB257

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

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• All right, Representative Walls. Then Representative BS, okay.
• But I just had to do a permit, which was an unbelievable process for a retaining wall, which involves
• okay okay no all representative walls okay okay no all representative walls then<01:29:33.679>
• which involves Dees and Dees this wall which involves Dees and Dees this is<01:29:48.560> for
• No. walls but we are going to change it so walls but we are going to change it so that<01:43:32.239><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up an amendment to a bill dealing with digital assets, zoning, utilities, and noise. Members discussed removing the “private key” language, clarifying that the bill would prohibit state or local governments from treating digital asset mining differently from other industrial uses, and narrowing several provisions based on feedback from the Municipal Association. There was also discussion about electricity use, rate schedules, and whether the bill would allow payment of electric bills in Bitcoin; members clarified that bills would still be paid in dollars and that discriminatory rates were not allowed. The amendment was approved on a straw vote, and the committee then voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. The committee then considered a separate bill related to a paint stewardship program. The sponsor explained that the amendment would remove references to a fee structure that had troubled him in public hearing, while still preserving the plan and oversight by the Department of Environmental Services. Members discussed whether the bill’s liability and disclosure language affected antitrust concerns, and a representative from the American Coatings Association testified that the program’s environmental management practices and liability provisions were intended to ensure responsible handling and cleanup. The committee ultimately voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. Later, the subcommittee moved to liquor-related business. It first voted unanimously, 7-0, to retain a cannabis-related item. It then discussed a tavern license bill that would create a 21-plus tavern category, with the Liquor Enforcement Division explaining that the restriction was tied to alcohol-only venues and the potential for late-night entertainment and nightclub-style operations. Members raised concerns about local control and public safety, and the discussion referenced existing cocktail lounge rules and the possibility of towns opting into such a license. The transcript cuts off before a final vote on that item is shown.

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• Thank you for starring in commercials, putting up with my moodiness, me ignoring you, often bordering
• We have a border problem, no doubt, but my God is huge, and I promise He can make it and has made it
• possible for us to fix our border issues.
• We have a border problem, no doubt, but my God is huge, and I promise He can make it and has made it
• possible for us to fix our border issues.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare