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• She was approved by the Rules Committee on January 21st on a unanimous vote.
• This resolution is a reminder that our work is not done.
• Senator Ashby, you are recognized for your resolution. Secretary, please read.
• Senate Resolution 74 by Senator Ashby, relative to the standing rules of the Senate for the 2025-26 regular
• The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests in the gallery. The body then took up several gubernatorial appointments: confirmation of Hampas to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Diane White to the State Mining and Geology Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved by roll call, with later calls on the items lifted and the confirmations finalized by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The main floor debate centered on SCR 112, designating January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Senator Grove and several colleagues described human trafficking as modern-day slavery and emphasized survivor support, law enforcement tools, public awareness, and the vulnerability of foster youth, Indigenous women and girls, immigrants, and children targeted online or in hotels and other venues. Senators Rubio, Troy, Valadez, Arreguín, Wahab, and others spoke in strong support, citing local cases, online grooming, and the need for prevention and services. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SR 74, which amended the Senate’s standing rules to create two new committees: Emergency Management, and Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. Senator Ashby explained that the new committees would better address wildfire response, disaster preparedness, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection. The chamber then approved a consent calendar containing SB 557, SB 57, SB 674, SB 623, and SB 837, all by 39-0 votes. The Pro Tem thanked members and staff for completing deadline-week work and announced the next floor session for February 2, 2026.

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• March 3, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Resolution 117, Senate Concurrent
• Senate Resolution 117 and Senate Concurrent Resolutions 122 and 123 will all be referred to the 10th
• March 3, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Resolution 117, Senate Concurrent
• Senate Resolution 117 and Senate Concurrent Resolutions 122 and 123 will all be referred to the 10th
• Senate Resolution 117, Senate Concurrent Resolutions 122 and 123 will all be referred to the 10th order

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• We have another memorial resolution. Thank you, members. Please take your seats.
• Chair members, I move to suspend all necessary rules so we can take up and consider House Resolution
• The rule is suspended. The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Martinez-Fisher to explain the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members.
• The resolution is unanimously passed. The resolution is unanimously passed. Mr.

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• Everyone signed on to this resolution.
• Senate Resolution 23 is adopted.
• Next, we will take up agenda item Senate Resolution 26, Senate Resolution 26 by Senator Petty to congratulate
• Next, we will take up Senate Resolution 27, Senate Resolution 27 by Senator Petty, to recognize the Elkins
• Senate Resolution 30. Senate Memorial Resolution 4. Calendar.

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• Proceed to Assembly Rule 96.
• this resolution is a bipartisan effort.
• The resolution carries. It is adopted. The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted.
• The rules are suspended.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file. The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.

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• We will now move to item number nine, House Resolution 25.
• I said this: Please have a joint resolution, a resolution that unites the people instead of dividing
• I'm still offering to you that we should get together, have a joint resolution, and a resolution to unite
• us. should get together, have a joint resolution.
• Rules Committee is now adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: House Rules

Summary: The Rules Committee met and first approved the consent agenda by roll call vote. The committee then took up House Resolution 25, a resolution commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The author described the resolution as an affirmation that the genocide occurred and emphasized remembrance, denial, and the importance of preventing future genocides. A representative of the Armenian Assembly of America testified in support, citing historical recognition by California, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. president, and other countries, and also referenced ongoing concerns about ethnic and religious cleansing in Artsakh. One witness testified in opposition, arguing that the events were a war rather than a genocide, disputing the death toll, and urging a joint resolution that would unite rather than divide people. Committee members then spoke in support of the resolution, with members noting its importance to Armenian constituents and to the Armenian community more broadly. A motion to pass H.R. 25 was made and seconded. The committee approved H.R. 25 by roll call vote, and the consent calendar was also approved. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Resolutions. Senate Resolution 61 by Senator Azinger, urging the U.S.
• Under the rules of the Senate, the resolution lies over one day. Motions. Petitions.
• Requesting unanimous consent that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Rules.
• Senate Resolution 60, recognized.
• Chair, hearing none, clerk read the resolution.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and numerous guest introductions, including students, community leaders, food bank representatives, and visitors connected to Hunger Free West Virginia Day. A resolution recognizing March 10, 2026, as Hunger Free West Virginia Day was adopted, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 on the Southern West Virginia water crisis was referred to the Rules Committee. The chamber also heard remarks highlighting Hunger Free West Virginia’s work and a West Virginia company, Unigen, developing pharmaceutical manufacturing in the state. The Senate concurred with House amendments and passed several measures, including Senate Bill 467 on enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces, Senate Bill 712 on cattle guards on certain public roads, and Senate Bill 781, a supplemental appropriation measure that was also made effective from passage. The chamber then adopted and passed Senate Bill 844, a large supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services, and Senate Bill 87, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Commerce, both effective from passage. Other third-reading bills passed included the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemotherapy; expansion of sex-offender registration to include solicitation of a minor and non-consensual disclosure of private images; child safety reporting requirements for school personnel; age-verification requirements for websites hosting harmful sexual material; free Gold Star parent vehicle registration; online training and updated standards for sanitarians; sheriff hiring authority; organ donor registration through voter registration; a Cold Case Task Force; abandoned vehicle title procedures; nutrition continuing education for physicians; special plate rules; gift card fraud offenses; protections for athletic officials; in-year school personnel movement; administrative services powers; pharmacy benefit manager regulation; vape shop regulation; reduced parole supervision fees; disability service credit for certain troopers; property valuation reporting changes; and quarterly Hope Scholarship payments. The Senate also advanced a large number of House bills and committee substitutes on second reading, including supplemental appropriations and measures on mental health examinations, dog registration rules, juvenile jurisdiction on military installations, military interpersonal violence, kinship care subsidies, a statewide prevention plan, contraband smuggling into federal prisons, forestry equipment levy treatment, and Commerce Department rules for microgrid districts and high-impact data centers. Several committee amendments were adopted, and many bills were advanced to third reading without objection. No executive communications were reported.

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• By State Affairs Committee and Representative Overdorf, CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, a joint resolution
• By State Affairs Committee and Representative Overdorf, CS, House Joint Resolution 1F, a joint resolution
• By State Affairs Committee and Representative Overdorf, CS, House Joint Resolution 1F, a joint resolution
• CS House Joint Resolution 1F.
• I move that the rules be waived in SB4F, CS for S.S for S. that the rules be waived and SB 4F, CS for

Summary: The House met in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber then took up CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, the Governor’s property tax proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and restrict county and municipal ad valorem revenue to public safety and certain other uses. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf said the measure would return money to homeowners and give local governments flexibility, while opponents repeatedly argued the ballot language was misleading and that the proposal could create large local revenue shortfalls, shift costs to other taxpayers, and threaten local services and debt obligations. Members debated a series of amendments aimed at protecting specific programs from the bill’s effects. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to exempt Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was defeated 25-74 after supporters said those entities fund child care, mental health, aftercare, and family support, while opponents said local governments could still choose to fund them. Rep. Cross’s amendment to include water management districts in allowable uses of ad valorem taxes was also defeated, despite testimony that the districts are essential for flood control, water supply, Everglades restoration, and drought response. Rep. Eskamani’s amendment to require the Legislature to backfill public safety funding failed 25-71 after debate over whether the proposal could reduce police and fire budgets and response times. The House then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other aging services, and opponents saying the state already funds senior programs. Finally, Rep. Gant’s amendment to protect veteran services was introduced and debated, with members emphasizing housing, mental health, transition assistance, and homelessness concerns for veterans; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment. Throughout the debate, sponsors and supporters of the main resolution maintained that local governments would retain spending discretion and could use other revenue sources, while critics argued the measure lacked clear backfill provisions and could force cuts or tax shifts at the local level.

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• Speaker, I move to suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing members to co-sponsor bills and resolutions
• </c> resolutions. Mr. Clerk, please report. resolutions. Mr. Clerk, please report.
• To Health Services, Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 23.
• The Rules Committee has met and posted the following bills and resolutions to the regular orders for
• </c> Resolution 9 and Senate Joint Resolution Resolution 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 23.<02:01:17.119

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• </c> from a remote location pursuant to rule from a remote location pursuant to rule 40.7. 40.7. 40.7
• On the concurrent resolution number six.
• </c> to rule 40.7. to rule 40.7. Thank<00:14:06.240><c> you,</c><00:14:06.320><c> Mr.
• Senator Boden, for those voting pursuant to Rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President.
• </c> to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President. to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President.

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• the Rules Committee and printed in the House... 381 house concurrent resolutions 381 house concurrent
• The rule change to House Rule 64 presents some simple clerical fixes to the rule.
• properly mentioned in Rule 62 and not Rule 61.
• The rule change to House Rule 64 presents some simple clerical fixes to the rule.
• rule 28 house rule amendment to house rule 28 house rule 28<01:24:47.840><c> the</c><01:24:48.000><c>

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• Fattman, presents resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
• The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. The question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
• The Chair has none, and the rules are suspended.

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• Speaker, I move the rules be suspended for the consideration of a resolution. to tour the State House
• Speaker, I move the rules be Mr.
• Pro Tem, can you explain the resolution?
• Speaker, I move the rules be suspended for the consideration of a resolution. Are there objections?
• Hearing no objections, clerk receive the resolution.

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• taken on Senate Concurrent Resolution 86 SD1 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 145 SD1.
• Resolution number and Senate Concurrent Resolution number 145<00:33:54.880><c> SD1</c><00:33:55.440>
• :27.599><c> a</c> resolution doesn't just open a resolution doesn't just open a conversation,<00:40:28.720
• ><c> dedicated</c><00:41:05.040><c> to</c> resolution, um, is dedicated to resolution, um, is dedicated
• If this resolution passes, I gambling.

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• I just have a question about the rules and Senate rules. May I? Is this an appropriate time?
• question about the rules and and uh question about the rules and and uh Senate<00:14:19.760><c> rules
• Question on the rules.
• Oh, we have more uh joint resolutions. This is number 30. Clerk will read the joint resolutions.
• </c> Oh, we have more uh joint resolutions. Oh, we have more uh joint resolutions.

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• I think we have the resolution I was looking for. Now we have it.
• Are we doing the bill or the resolution? We're going to do the bill or the resolution?
• The bill first or the resolution first? We can do the bill first. You ran into a resolution.
• You made a resolution. I did make a resolution that we put on the agenda last night.
• Members, this is the study resolution.

Bills: HR217 , HB66 , HB204 , HB208 , HB326 , HB472 , HB483 , HB484 , HB793 , HB1051 , HB1080 , HB1087 , HB1111 , HB1215 , SB78 , SB148

Committee: House Municipal

Keywords: rent stabilization, affordable housing, cost burdened, Louisiana housing, housing policy, emergency rental protections, Alexandria, municipal ordinances, administrative adjudication, code enforcement, housing violations, building codes, zoning, nuisance ordinances, vegetation ordinances, sewerage, drainage, licensing, permits, local government

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• resolution resolution establishing<00:16:00.800><c> Community</c><00:16:01.920><c> districts</c><00:
• This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
• This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
• This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
• </c> this by amending the rules this by amending the rules uh<00:41:57.960><c> doesn't</c><00:41:58.480

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Summary: The committee reconvened for decision-making on measures previously heard on February 6, 2025. Senate Bill 1513 was deferred indefinitely based on the testimony and issues raised. Senate Bill 786 was also deferred indefinitely and set aside for interim work on a proposed SD1 that could address the concerns discussed and incorporate ongoing federal changes. Senate Bill 1031 was amended and advanced as a Senate WAP 1; the amended version would allow the legislature to adopt non-binding advisory referendum questions only for general obligation bond proposals, require 30 days’ notice, require the legislature to consider the results, and require a written explanation if the final legislative action opposes the majority vote. The committee also set a far-future effective date and noted that any further review should examine opposition concerns and the fiscal, administrative, and legal implications of the proposal. The measure passed on a yes vote from the vice chair and supporting members, with one member excused. In the joint Government Operations and Water and Land hearing, Senate Bill 411, relating to capital improvement projects for boating and ocean recreation, drew support from the Department of Boating and Ocean Recreation and several written supporters, while Budget and Finance opposed it and the Deputy Attorney General warned it could be challenged because it implied funding without an appropriation. The chair recommended moving the bill with amendments and a defective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation to pass SB 411 with amendments. Senate Bill 1103, relating to community districts, generated substantial discussion and was ultimately recommended for deferral. Testimony raised constitutional and special fund concerns, while the Hawaii Community Development Authority supported the concept but suggested major changes, including clearer governance language, a dedicated staff position, and funding. Members debated whether elected boards would undermine county planning authority and whether the concept was more suitable for Oahu or the Neighbor Islands. Senate Bill 1308, relating to plans, was presented as an administration bill and supported by DAGS. The bill would remove outdated filing requirements, update fee schedules, give DAGS more discretion over plan format, and update drawing scales. A member asked whether it could help replace survey monuments lost in the Lahaina wildfire cleanup; DAGS said it would not directly replace monuments but could help with future mapping and surveying. The chair indicated the committee would note the monument issue in the report and work on technical cleanup language, with the measure moving forward subject to those amendments.

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• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Ms.
• Lovely, resolutions congratulating Ben Walsh on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Resolutions congratulating Dr.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted. The Senate will be in a brief recess.
• The rules are suspended. Question now comes on order of the bill to a third reading.

Summary: The Senate took up several local and special legislation items and adopted them without recorded opposition. Bills were passed to be enacted directing the Boston Police Department to waive maximum age requirements for three individuals, and resolutions were adopted congratulating several Eagle Scouts and recognizing Dr. Linda Saris’s retirement. The chamber also adopted a Rules Committee order extending the Judiciary Committee’s reporting deadline to June 30, 2026, and advanced Senate No. 2120, which removes the term “hearing impaired” from the General Laws, to third reading. The Senate then considered a series of bills on the Orders of the Day and passed them to be engrossed, including a bill regulating petitions for special town meetings in Andover, several Haverhill public safety age-waiver bills for firefighter and police positions, a bill changing Williamsburg’s Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and a bill making the Chicopee city charter gender neutral. Senators also briefly discussed the Judiciary Committee extension order, with Senator Edwards explaining it was needed to continue working through pending bills and negotiations. The chamber adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Teresa Basil of East Boston, with senators offering remarks about her life, family, faith, and community impact. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene the following Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in a formal session and adjourned.

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• Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.
• The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted. Assembly Member Stephanie, you are recognized.
• The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted. All those opposed, no, the ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.

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• Uh, we have a joint Senate resolution to take up at this time.
• Please listen to the reading of the resolution.
• :01:46.400><c> to</c><00:01:46.480><c> weekend</c> Joint resolution relating to weekend Joint resolution
• </c> Now you've heard the reading of the resolution, and the question is: shall the House adopt the resolution
• </c><00:17:18.280><c> to</c> do have it, and have suspended rules to do have it, and have suspended rules