Video & Transcript Research : 'Senator Tim Scott'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House. Admit the messenger.
- I'm directed by the Senate to inform. What's the budget?
- And last but not least, executive Director Tim Lee and.
- Your recognition of Tim Lee and his support for your industry and your cause is clearly recognized.
- in 1884, the county seat, Weatherford, which was incorporated in 1858. is named in honor of State Senator
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR SMITH? >> Sen. Guillermo Smith: THANK YOU SENATOR.
- SENATOR ARRINGTON? >> Sen. Arrington: GOOD AFTERNOON SENATOR BURGESS.
- MOVING ON TO SENATOR TRUENOW. TAB NUMBER TWO SENATE BILL 678.
- NOT TO SENATOR MARTINS BILL, TAB FOUR. SENATE BILL 676.
- NOW WE WILL MOVE ON TO SENATOR WHO ARGUED BY WAY OF SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATE BILL 1244.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate bill number 41 with substitute by Senate bill number 41 with substitute by Senate bill number
- 41 with substitute by Senator Kelly relating to Calhoun Senator Kelly relating to Calhoun Senator Kelly
- Scott. here, I'd like to recognize Jeb Scott.
- Clerk, message from the Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Senate has Senate. Mr.
- Speaker, the Senate has Senate. Mr.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Lopez. Senator Maez. Senator Muñoz. Senator Nava. Senator O'Malley. Senator Padilla.
- Senator Paul. Senator Pinto. Senator Pope. Senator Ramos. Senator Sanchez. Senator Scott.
- Senator Cedillo Lopez. Senator Share. Senator Shindo. Senator Soles. Senator Stefanik.
- Previously, of course, our mayor was a senator, Senator Tim Keller.
- That's Senate Bill 38. Senate Bill 243, introduced by Senators Scott, Townsend, and Izzell.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, I will call upon Senator McNerney. Senator McNerney, the floor is yours.
- Thank you, Senator Umberg. Senator McNurney, the floor is yours.
- Thank you, Senator. Witnesses in support SJR. Thank you, Senator.
- Seeing no, oh, I'm sorry, Senator Reyes. Senator Gomez-Rez.
- Senators. I'm here today to present AB 1801. Senator Member Lee. Thank you, Chair and Senators.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard a series of bills and one resolution, with the chair first outlining the consent calendar and the committee’s testimony rules. Senator McNerney presented SJR 18, a resolution condemning Citizens United and urging limits on corporate spending in elections; he argued that corporate and foreign money distort democracy, and Senator Reyes voiced support. No opposition testimony appeared.
The committee then heard AB 2305, which would bar private equity firms, hedge funds, and other corporate lenders from influencing litigation decisions and treat such conduct as unauthorized practice of law. The author and Consumer Attorneys of California said the bill closes loopholes that allow outside financial interests to affect case strategy and settlements; the Civil Justice Association of California also supported it, while the International Legal Finance Association said it was neutral after amendments. AB 1977 followed, a Secretary of State-sponsored bill to clarify and correct the Online Notarization Act so remote notarizations can be implemented by 2030; the Secretary of State’s office and notary groups supported it, and there was no opposition.
Assembly Member Rogers presented AB 1657, which would allow domestic violence survivors to seek temporary restraining orders without first giving notice to the restrained person, arguing that notice requirements can increase danger and delay protection. AB 1801, by Assembly Member Lee, would tighten public notice and hearing requirements for local contracts involving private immigration detention facilities, closing loopholes that had allowed rushed approvals; immigrant rights and civil rights groups supported it. Assembly Member Patel’s AB 2179 would extend e-filing and remote appearance options to workplace violence restraining orders, with support from local governments, prosecutors, unions, and other groups. Assembly Member Hart’s AB 1875 would let courts shorten or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for domestic violence survivors, with support from domestic violence advocates and several other organizations.
After testimony, the committee took up votes. AB 2179 and AB 1875 both passed unanimously, AB 2305 passed 12-0, AB 1657 passed 12-0, AB 1801 passed 10-2, and AB 1977 passed 8-2. SJR 18 was adopted 10-2. The consent calendar also passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned until the following Tuesday.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chair and Senators.
- My name is Tim Friedlander.
- So, yeah, thank you, Senator. Appreciate that. Other questions or comments? Senator Umberg.
- Been moved by Senator Gonzalez. I've been moved by Senator Gonzalez.
- Moved by Senator Reyes. Assembly Member Valencia. Moved by Senator Reyes.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection heard three Assembly bills. AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, would require developers to let copyright holders query whether their works were used to train generative AI systems. Supporters, including voice actors, artists, labor groups, and Professor Ben Zhao, argued the bill is a narrow transparency measure that helps creators protect their rights and that the underlying technology is feasible. Opponents, including business and tech groups, argued the bill goes ahead of unsettled copyright law, is technically difficult to implement at scale, and could burden startups. The author accepted committee amendments narrowing the bill, and the committee voted 6-2 to pass it as amended to the Judiciary Committee.
AB 2448 by Assembly Member Berman would require electronic health record vendors to implement technical safeguards that help providers protect sensitive reproductive and gender-affirming care information. Planned Parenthood affiliates, the Attorney General’s office, and other supporters said the bill clarifies existing law and strengthens patient privacy amid threats to reproductive care access. There was no opposition testimony. The committee voted 7-1 to pass the bill to the Health Committee.
AB 2561 by Assembly Member Valencia would prohibit changes to consumers’ privacy settings without their consent, aiming to prevent apps and software updates from resetting user preferences. CalChamber and TechNet representatives said they now supported the bill after the author accepted their amendments. The committee voted 8-0 to pass AB 2561. The hearing included multiple roll calls as quorum was established and bills were held on call before final votes were taken, and the committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Honorable Bobby Joe Champion, President of the Senate
- From the Senate side, I wanted to thank Chair Huffman, Senator May Quaid, and Senator Omar Fateh.
- I just didn't want to forget that this bill contains provisions from the Senate.
- The clerk will report the third reading of Senate File Number 2884. Discussion on the bill.
- Thank you, Leon and Tim, for teaching me the ropes as I entered into that realm.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/25/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Scott, would you like to offer your A2 amendment to House File 360? Yes. Thank you, Mr.
- Chair Scott, your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- I was appointed to the bench 15 years ago by past Governor Tim Pawlenty.
- I met with him, Representative Bernie Perryman, and Senator Jeff Howe.
- Senator Jeff how and um so first of all Senator Jeff how and um so first of all please<01:00:16.240><
Keywords:
corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, trusts, Uniform Trust Code, probate, estate planning, trust protector, directed trust, investment trust advisor, distribution trust advisor, excluded fiduciary, decanting, power of appointment, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, uneconomic trust, rule against perpetuities
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Burgess, here. Senator Calatayud, here. Senator Davis, here. Senator Leek, here.
- Senator Smith, here. Senator Trumbull, here. A quorum is present, Madam Chair. Senator Smith? Here.
- Good afternoon, Senators.
- And good afternoon, Senators.
- Senator Smith. Thank you, Chair.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting of the session and received an overview of the Higher Education Appropriations budget from staff director Tim Elwell. He explained the committee’s broad jurisdiction over universities, state colleges, district workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, student financial aid, private colleges, and the Board of Governors, and reviewed key budget concepts such as local funds, funds per FTE, performance funding, and the distinction between the total appropriation and the recurring base budget. He noted that higher education is funded largely through state and local sources, with substantial flexibility compared with other state budgets, and that the base budget is heavily weighted toward lump-sum allocations to the public systems.
The committee then heard a presentation from the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida), led by retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie and USF representative Mark Walsh. They described Cyber Florida as a statewide cybersecurity platform created by the Legislature in 2014 to support education, research, workforce development, public policy, and community engagement. McKenzie emphasized the growing cyber threat environment, Florida’s leadership role, and several funded initiatives, including K-12 outreach, workforce training, a cyber range for county governments, critical infrastructure assessments, grant development, and public conferences and outreach. Members asked about public cyber awareness, the lack of a national cyber defense strategy, school district participation in Cyber Launch, and which counties are most at risk; McKenzie said smaller counties with limited cybersecurity staffing are generally more vulnerable and offered to provide follow-up information.
Finally, the committee heard from the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida, led by Dr. Drew Andrews, along with program and parent representatives from participating institutions. Andrews explained the center’s role in coordinating Florida’s postsecondary comprehensive transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities, supporting program development, distributing grants and scholarships, and monitoring outcomes. He reported that the state now has 33 approved programs at 35 institutions, including universities, state colleges, and technical colleges, and that scholarship and grant funding has grown significantly. He said student retention is about 88 percent, many graduates are employed, and median hourly earnings have increased over time. A representative from Southeastern University described how the center’s support helped build and sustain SEU Link, including a new third-year employment-focused option for students.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so Senator Scott, point of personal privilege. Uh, thank you, Madam Chair, for your indulgence.
- Uh, Senator Scott, OK, uh, Representative Anaya, thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Secretary.
- Thank you, uh, Senator, Senator Stefani. Oh. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Senator, excuse me, Senator Lopez, um, that is the number of staff that participated in that time period
- Thank you, uh, Senator. Shannon, Senator Pinto, Senator Cedillo Lopez, thank you, Madam Chair.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator... Senator Lovely. She's actually in person. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.
- Thank you very much, Senator. Senator Collins, any questions from the committee?
- Senator Collins.
- Senator Collins. So this is, thank you. Senator Collins.
- Next we're going to hear Senate 2150, Scott Truxman.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs.
The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used.
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott. Yes, ma'am. Thank you, Senator West. Thank you, Senator Hagenbuch.
- Senator Creighton? Here. Senator Campbell? Here. Senator Hagenbuch? Here. Senator Hinojosa?
- Senator King? Senator Paxton? Here. Senator West? A quorum is present. Thank you.
- Thank you, Senator. Chair, it's Senator Creighton.
- Thank you, Senator Parker. Let the clerk show that Senator Senator Bettencourt is present.
Bills:
HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515, HB126, HB121
Keywords:
JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, Senator West, you have Senator Nichols' bill.
- Scott to see if you can add some clarification to that, please. If I may, Senator West. Ms.
- Scott. Yes, ma'am. Thank you, Senator West. Thank you, Senator Hagenbuch. Thank you, Ms. Scott.
- Thank you, Senator West. Thank you, Senator Hagenbuch.
- Senator Hinojosa, you have... Senator Hinojosa, you have... Senator Parker, HB 2310.
Keywords:
election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, voting integrity, education, property values, school districts, comptroller, funding formula
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to hear testimony on a full agenda of education-related bills. Several measures were laid out and left pending, including HB 322 to allow JET Grant funds to be used for subscription-based and ongoing technology costs for career and technical education; HB 3062 to require fentanyl and drug-poisoning prevention instruction for entering college students; HB 121 to update school safety laws, including TEA peace officer commissions, annual renewal of certain safety exceptions, new reporting requirements, and special education behavior threat assessment changes; HB 3627 to let the State Board of Education chair employ staff; HB 5515 to curb inflated shipping and handling charges on instructional materials; HB 2674 to prohibit new state regulation of homeschool programs; HB 2310 to require a statewide strategic plan for early learning and inclusion for young children with disabilities; HB 367 to standardize documentation for excused absences due to serious illness; HB 1178 to speed certification for out-of-state educators and military spouses; and HB 1481 to expand cell phone restrictions to the full school day.
Testimony was generally supportive on most bills, with some concerns raised on HB 121 about school district police departments investigating misconduct and on HB 2674 about how it would interact with the new ESA program in SB 2. HB 5515 drew support from instructional materials coordinators who described extreme shipping invoices and argued the bill would restore transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2310 was supported by disability advocates and early learning groups, who said a coordinated state plan would improve access and inclusion for children with disabilities. HB 367 was presented as a simple clarification to reduce confusion for medically vulnerable students and families, and HB 1178 was described by TEA as a modest pathway that would help bring experienced out-of-state teachers into Texas schools more quickly.
HB 126, updating Texas’ NIL law to align with the pending House settlement and allow direct payments and pre-enrollment NIL agreements, received extensive testimony from university counsel and committee questioning about the settlement, recruiting, and future college athletics rules. HB 1481, expanding school cell phone restrictions from instructional time to the entire school day, drew strong support from parents, students, educators, and advocates who linked phones to distraction, cyberbullying, and mental health harms; one teacher asked for flexibility so phones could still be used for limited academic tasks. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee then recessed to attend the floor session.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity 8/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I will start the process by nominating Senator Wickland to become our next chair.
- Uh, Rep or Senator Wickland nominates Representative Nash for that position.
- <00:42:36.079>
Lucero I will echo a lot of what Senator Lucero I will echo a lot of what Senator - Senator Lucero said, it comes down to Senator Lucero said, it comes down to the<00:42:59.599>
preparedness - <00:53:54.160>
Wickland, but I uh Senator Wickland, but I uh Senator Wickland, >> Chair
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Bart Hester, appoints the following members of the Senate
- Blake Johnson; Senator Reginald Murdock; and Senator Kim Hammer.
- The President Pro Temp of the Senate, Senator Bart Hester, appoints the following members of the Senate
- Senator Jane English, Chairman. Senator joint session.
- Senator Jane English Chairman, Senator Blake Johnson, Senator Reginal Murdoch, and Senator Kim Hammer
Summary:
The meeting was the opening of the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2026 fiscal session, beginning with quorum calls, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including law enforcement officers, a doctor of the day, nurse of the day, constitutional officers, Supreme Court justices, and family and friends of legislators. The House adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address, appointed committees to notify the Senate and the Governor, and later received the Senate into the chamber before recessing for the joint session.
In the joint session, members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Stan Berry, then heard Governor Sanders’s fiscal session address. Her remarks focused heavily on the proposed budget and her administration’s priorities: fully funding education and the LEARNS Act, supporting teachers and literacy efforts, funding public safety and corrections, expanding the 1033 initiative to move people from crisis to career, and holding down government growth while pursuing further income tax cuts. She also highlighted economic development, low cost of living, and support for veterans, while emphasizing conservative policy themes and thanking several Arkansans whose stories illustrated the administration’s agenda.
No substantive legislation was debated or voted on beyond the adoption of House Resolution 1001 and the procedural motions to adjourn the joint session and then adjourn the House until the next day. The House announced that Joint Budget would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator McNurney, welcome. We will begin with file item number one, SB 327. Senator.
- Senator, would you like to close?
- Your second question, I was going to turn it over to Tim. Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator. Okay, moving to file item number four, SB 868. Welcome, Senator Wiener.
- I thank you, Senator, for bringing this bill forward.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, and clean energy. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection measure, while utilities and telecom/broadband interests opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about scope and participation in regulatory proceedings. After questions about how it differed from AB 1167 and how PAO discovery disputes are handled, the committee passed SB 327 as amended to Appropriations on an 11-2 vote, later reopening the roll to 12-2.
SB 1350 would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with the author and supporters emphasizing hydrogen’s role in decarbonization, grid reliability, jobs, and the Lancaster/ARCHES project. Environmental groups opposed the bill unless amended, warning about NOx emissions, paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on hydrogen sourcing and delivery. The committee discussed amendments, including a minimum 20% hydrogen blend and emissions-related guardrails, and passed the bill to Natural Resources on a 14-0 vote, later reopening the roll to 18-0.
SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, would create a framework for small plug-in balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar access, while setting safety standards and limiting system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar; utilities and some public power entities raised safety and backfeed concerns, arguing interconnection review under Rule 21 remains necessary. After extensive discussion of safety, certification, and export limits, the committee passed SB 868 as amended to Appropriations on a 17-0 vote, later reopening the roll to 18-0. SB 1233, a transparency bill requiring additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related reporting, drew utility opposition over duplicative processes and possible delays, but was passed as amended to Appropriations on a 10-3 vote, later reopened to 11-3. The committee also approved the consent calendar unanimously and adjourned after reopening the rolls for absent members to add on.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Things we did not agree to from the Senate bill: the Senate, by way of a floor amendment when they were
- House and the Senate with many compromises made along the way by both sides.
- I make a motion to deliver H951 to the Senate to the governor forthwith.
- Thank you to my husband Tim Thank you to my husband Tim for your endless support.
- Scott. [Applause] [Applause] How are you? [Clears throat] Well, good evening.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee Feb 11th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott, could you come up here and introduce yourself and explain how each COG runs and how the money
- So, my name is Scott Harding. I am the Executive Director at Eastern Oklahoma Development District.
- O, Tim, you're recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr.
Keywords:
rural law enforcement, grant fund, public safety, financial assistance, coordination districts, grant funding, law enforcement coordinators, municipal assistance, education, inmates, literacy, high school equivalency, Department of Corrections, parole, rehabilitation, law enforcement, mandatory training, mental health, domestic violence, peace officer certification
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 823 is herewith returned to the Senate.
- Senator start with Senator Grudenhagen. Senator Grudenhagen. Grudenhagen. Grudenhagen.
- Senator Mchuan Senator Mchuan votes yes.
- Rasmmanson, Senator Kruan, Senator Rasmmanson, Senator Kruan, Senator<00:40:02.480>
Grunhagen, - Senator Fate votes I. Senator McEwen votes I. Senator Umu Verden, are you voting?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Opening Day of the Ninety-fourth Session of the Minnesota Legislature 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 02:16.480>
appoint At this point, I will appoint as clerk pro tem Representative-elect Peggy Scott - District 13B: Tim O'Driscoll present. District 14A: Bernie Perryman present.
- District 16A: Scott Van Binsbergen present. District 16B: Dave Baker present.
- District 31B: Peggy Scott present. District 32A: Nolan West present.
Summary:
The Minnesota House convened for the opening of the legislative session, with Secretary of State Steve Simon calling the body to order, welcoming returning and newly elected members, and appointing Representative-elect Peggy Scott as clerk pro tem. Pastor Ben M. of Watermark Church in Stillwater, identified as the son-in-law of Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth, delivered the opening prayer, asking for blessing, unity, wisdom, mercy, and truth for members and their families. The members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The clerk pro tem conducted a roll call by district and recorded members present. After noting that 133 certificates of election were on file, Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch administered the oath of office to the members-elect, who swore to support the U.S. and Minnesota constitutions and faithfully discharge their duties. The House then congratulated the members.
A subsequent quorum check found only 67 members present, which was not enough to meet the constitutional quorum requirement. The Secretary of State ruled that the House could not conduct further business because no quorum was present. After that ruling, a motion was made to appeal the no-quorum determination.