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• Why are you entering a Republican Senate, a Republican-run Senate? What do you intend to do?
• I was around when things happened in the Senate.
• In the Senate, in the House, this is my 14th year here.
• I'm willing to look at amendments. I'm willing to look at amendments. They may or may not work.
• that amendment, I vote aye today.

Bills: HB2047 , HB2136 , HB2198 , HB2411 , HB2662 , HB2966 , HB2970

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, criminal records, sealing records, civil rights, expungement, rehabilitation, coerced abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, felony

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• student decides to attend a university, they are not foregoing their free speech and their First Amendment
• Is there an Instance in which this amendment is targeting? I appreciate that question.
• the institution would submit a report to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tem of the Senate

Bills: HB3700 , HB3315 , HB3242 , HB3379 , HB3129 , HB3132 , HB2950

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process

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• Speaker, messages from the Senate. Mr.
• Secretary, I have been directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has passed S.J.
• Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, as amended.
• The question is, will the House suspend the rules and pass the bill H.R. 695, as amended?
• Louisiana's own Republican senators agree.

Bills: HJR35 , HR695 , HR469 , HR250

Keywords: environment, EPA, waste emissions, petroleum, natural gas, environmental protection, methane, regulatory disapproval, Charlie Kirk, political assassination, free speech, First Amendment, public safety, official photography, House of Representatives, session, government transparency, public engagement, payment system, Bureau of the Fiscal Service

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• Senator Hauschild offers the A2 amendment. It is the author's amendment.
• The motion prevails; the amendment is adopted. We now have Senate File 769 as amended before us.
• ><00:01:30.200><c> US</c><00:01:30.400><c> senator</c><00:01:31.000><c> house</c> amended be for US senator
• Senator Hauschild, Senator Dibble offers the A4 amendment.
• Senator Dibble, did you want to vote on this amendment? No, Madam Chair.

Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• Members of the Senate will come to order, and the Secretary will call the roll.
• The invocation by Senator Dan Parker. You'll bow your heads with me.
• The Dean of the Senate moves to dispense with the reading of yesterday's journal.
• Senator Zaffirini for a motion. Thank you, Mr. President.
• This is an announcement that the Senate will meet as a Caucus of the Whole in the King Room.

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB1 , SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB4

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, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• The Senate will come to order.
• Members, please rise for the invocation in the gallery, and on the floor, delivered by Senator Sparks
• Thank you, Senator. The chair lays out the following resolution.
• Senate Resolutions SR 1 through SR 96. Members, it's a voice vote. All in favor, say aye.
• The Chair recognizes the Dean of the Senate for a highly privileged motion. Thank you, Mr.

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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• Uh, House File 3352 is a constitutional amendment.
• </c><01:25:24.400><c> Um,</c> 3352 is a constitutional amendment.
• Um, 3352 is a constitutional amendment.
• </c> intent of this constitutional amendment intent of this constitutional amendment is<01:25:33.040>
• </c><01:31:09.520><c> The</c> has not been amended since 1982. The has not been amended since 1982.

Bills: HF4736 , HF4737 , HF3806 , HF3352 , HF4840 , HF3748

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• Senator Weber, Senate File 4938. Thank you so much.
• And Senator<00:06:42.800><c> Miller.</c> Senator Miller. Senator Miller.
• <c> Senate</c><00:11:47.080><c> file</c> Senator Pappas, you have Senate file Senator Pappas, you have
• </c> Senator Rasmusson. Senator Rasmusson.
• Uh, we will be hearing a number of policy-oriented bills, starting with a Senator Fateh bill that amends

Bills: HF4736 , HF4737 , HF3806 , HF3352 , HF4840 , HF3748

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• Senator Butler, here. Senator Figures, here. Senator Hatcher, here. Senator Hovie, here.
• Senator Kitchens, here. Senator Kitchens, here. Senator Price, here. Senator Shelnut, here.
• Senator Smitherman, here. Senator Sts, here. Senator Chest, here.
• Senator Butler? Aye. Senator Chestine? Aye. Senator Figures? Senator Hatcher? Senator Hatcher? No.
• Senator Hovie? Senator Kitchens? Senator Price? Senator Shelnut? Aye. Senator Smitherman?

Bills: SB278 , HB459 , HB61

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class

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• to the full Senate.
• Senator, if I may.
• And thank you, Senator Schwertner. Senator Perry.
• I understand your concern, Senator. Thank you, Senators.
• Thank you, Senator Birdwell. Senator Perry, you're recognized.

Bills: SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

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• Representative's Senate Bill 1198. Thank you, Chair.
• Misrepresentatives Blair, Senate Bill 1265. Or two, yeah, Senate Bill 1265 is what I have. Right.
• These Senate Bill 2154. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• First, Senate Bill 2139. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Senate Bill 2139 is clarifying language to Senate Bill 1617 that was passed in 2024.

Bills: SB1265 , SB2154 , SB1775 , SB2139 , SB1552 , SB483 , SB1198 , SB2135 , SB2118

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, municipalities, city government, town government, property maintenance, nuisance abatement

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• Representative Moore, are you ready for Senate Bill 1725?
• Senate Bill 1670. You are recognized to present Senate Bill 1670. Thank you very much.
• Senate Bill 17 or gray Senate Bill 1480 is a bill from the appropriations chairman and it is about a
• The The amendment changes the shall to a may. Seeing no objections, the amendment is adopted.
• And Representative Hassenbach, would you like to explain your amendment on Senate Bill 1632?

Bills: SB1477 , SB1480 , SB1593 , SB1633 , SB1670 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB1735 , SB1632

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules

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• ><c> amendment</c><00:37:05.839><c> has</c><00:37:06.079><c> been</c> amendment to the DE amendment has
• So the DE amendment as amended adopted.
• </c> as amended? as amended?
• amendments? amendments?
• </c> discussion to the amendment? discussion to the amendment?

Bills: HF4348 , HF4186 , HF4202 , HF4455 , HF3884 , HF3883 , HF3882 , HF3881 , HF2688 , HF3295 , HF3862 , HF3362 , HF4242 , HF3798

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• Senator Hitchell, here. Senator Hattelie, here. Senator Ortiz, here. Senator Caledon, here. Here.
• Move Senate Bill 1687 as amended, receive a do-pass recommendation. Any further discussion?
• Move Senate Bill 1110, receive a do-pass recommendation. No amendments.
• I move Senate Bill 1275 receive a do-pass recommendation. No amendments, no discussion.
• I move Senate Bill 1140 as amended, receive a do-pass recommendation. Call the roll.

Bills: SB1110 , SB1140 , SB1234 , SB1275 , SB1426 , SB1436 , SB1470 , SB1489 , SB1512 , SB1540 , SB1556 , SB1568 , SB1569 , SB1573 , SB1585 , SB1609 , SB1627 , SB1634 , SB1635 , SB1648 , SB1654 , SB1687 , SCR1027 , SCR1040

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: expungement, misdemeanor, criminal record, Arizona Revised Statutes, judicial process, record sealing, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, forcible entry and detainer, forcible detainer, unlawful occupants, unauthorized occupant, squatter, squatting, property owner, residential property, residential dwelling

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• To amend its existing agreement with the SH-130 concession company if the amendment outlines the public
• Senator Nichols was on the Transportation Commission.
• This amendment merely says transit-oriented projects.
• If anyone wanted to amend the bill for that.
• And so Senator Nelson and a number—Senator Taylor— A number of the members knew me from previous testimony

Bills: HJR58 , HJR63 , HB263 , HB542 , HB905 , HB 1288 , HB1402 , HB2003 , HB2262 , HB2323 , HB2429 , HB2876 , HB3019 , HB263

Committee: House S/C on Transportation Funding

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• HCR 2 is proposed as a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes
• This constitutional amendment would prohibit any iteration of a capital gains tax.
• Chairman Meyer, thank you for introducing this constitutional amendment.
• This constitutional amendment, by the way, was actually adopted uh, this house in 2021 and, uh, came
• floor for for final adoption in the Senate.

Bills: HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR2 , HJR4 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34 , HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment

Bills: SF62 , SSB1125 , SF137 , SSB1057 , SF220 , SSB1096 , SF418

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: railway, special agents, law enforcement, public safety, criminal investigation, firearms, pistol, revolver, gun control, background check, NICS, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, court order, firearm prohibition, disqualifying order, district court clerk, Department of Public Safety, FBI, record sharing, record removal

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• Senate Bill 186. Senator Chamb. That's great. Thank you. That's great. Thank you.
• Manufacturers like AT&T, I guess, was this amendment kind of a compromise?
• I mean, so right now with this amendment, they don't have any opposition.
• We amended the bill in the Senate.
• Okay, so anyway, the amendment, what... Okay.

Bills: SB186 , SB212 , HB566 , SB186 , SB212

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration

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• Speaker, I have a message from the Senate. Thank you Mr.
• Speaker, I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the The Senate has taken the following action
• The Senate has passed the following measures. SB 7, Perry. Relating to the oversight and... Mr.
• Members, as a reminder, amendments to the two budget bills must be pre-filed. by 9 a.m. on Monday.
• Amending the Texas General Arbitration Act for the Canadian Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.

Bills: HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Oversight, we're going to recognize Representative Townwnley to present Senate Bill 1365.
• At this time, the chair will recognize Representative Kelley to present Senate Bill 2139.
• Senate Bill 2139 is clarifying language to Senate Bill 1617, which passed in 2024.
• It is a result of a year of research and stakeholder discussion, passed unanimously in the Senate.

Bills: SB1365 , SB2139

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants