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• Having received a majority vote of those elected to the House, I declare the bill to have passed.
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to the House, I declare the bill to have passed.
• I received a majority of those elected to the House. I declare the bill to have passed.
• As we continue to move, that is an ultimate goal.
• I have received a majority vote of those elected to the House; the bill has passed.

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• with 10 members elected.
• , a fully elected 10-member board, and now this, nine people appointed in. an undetermined way.
• In the past, it was appointed by an elected body and five appointed members.
• Chairman, we continue to work on school calendar issues.
• Various states have different systems; some are totally appointed by governors, some are elected.

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• Thank you, Madam Speaker. important I believe to how we continue important I believe to how we continue
• <01:39:38.000> with stronger argument for continuing with stronger argument for continuing
• possible so if we're going to continue possible so if we're going to continue to<02:21:33.120>
• staffed personnel which would continue staffed personnel which would continue to<02:44:43.240>
• our election workers, who's going to oversee our chief elections officer.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• As these technologies continue to evolve, it is important that our education system evolves alongside
• Please report the bill, and we urge your continued support on this. Thank you. Thank you.
• The bill contains no continuous appropriation, and for those reasons, I respectfully ask for your aye
• The bill contains no continuous appropriation, and for those reasons, I respectfully ask for your aye
• For individuals who have elected to give back to their communities through teaching, AB 2417 provides

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• May your Founders' Day be filled with pride, purpose, and continued service.
• May your Founders Day be filled with pride, purpose, and continued service.
• The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
• My hope is that we continue to push this agenda forward.
• And that's what we'll continue to do. But we did it.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0. Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.

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• And I know you'll continue to work.
• Despite that 2025 re-approval, the project today continues to...
• Motion: Do pass to the Elections Committee. Kalra: Aye.
• Motion: Do pass to the Elections Committee. Kalra: Aye.
• I know that Judicial Council continues to have some concerns, but I remain committed to continuing the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This recommendation amends Section 254.042 of the Texas Election Code to limit the late filing penalty
• for eight-day reports to accrue only through the date of the election.
• Letting the penalty accrue before the election would continue to motivate, motivate the filers to file
• to accrue and, uh, one of the issues identified was the first semiannual report after the election.
• So this is a post-election report.

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• They have the right as elected officials, as we have the rights as elected That's okay.
• They have the right as elected officials and as we have the rights as elected officials and the state
• I hope you all continue with that one, but please continue. It's gentrification. Well, and so...
• And there's an election of remedies.
• not an election of remedies.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Additionally, the changes require a judge to disqualify the attorney who refuses. to prosecute election
• So this would be a great tool to actually get. some of these election fraud cases heard.
• He puts up like this on the chart election, wouldn't you think so?
• I have spoken to members, elected officials, I'll say that, in Dallas.
• I'll just say I've spoken to elected officials, Senator. In Dallas?

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.

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• Continue.
• Speaker, I'm not sure that was a question, but may I continue? Continue. All right.
• Speaker, I'm not sure that was a question, but may I continue? Continue. All right.
• If I may continue? Continue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just two observations.
• Speaker, may I continue? Continue. Members of the Assembly, we're a busy body.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, roll call, and recognition of guests and student visitors, then moved through a long calendar of resolutions and bills. Early in the session, members honored Mandan High School’s e-sports team for state championships and recognized House Minority Leader Zachary Ista’s birthday. The House then passed HCR 3037 unanimously, urging mandatory reporting requirements for public officials, after committee support and remarks emphasizing accountability in public office. The chamber then considered numerous Senate amendments and final-passage votes on bills covering ambulance service grants (HB 1597), Public Service Commission records and open meetings (HB 1110 and HB 1063), squatter/trespass law (HB 1305), nonconforming structures in local governments (HB 1500), academic tenure policy (HB 1437), retirement eligibility for correctional officers and state radio dispatchers (HB 1274 and HB 1419), a Medicaid dental study (HB 1567), above-ground fuel storage tank regulation (HB 1058), gaming site authorization procedures (HB 1615), an oil extraction tax incentive outside the Bakken and Three Forks formations (HB 1483), and simple assault protections for hospital workers (HB 1341). Most of these measures passed, though HB 1231, which would have created a study on early discontinuation of sex offender registration, failed on final passage. A major point of debate was Senate Bill 2354, which would restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day in public and nonpublic schools, with exceptions for medical and special education needs and annual reporting on impacts. Supporters argued it would improve focus, behavior, and mental health, while opponents raised concerns about private-school regulation, logistics, liability, and duplication with a similar bill. The House passed SB 2354, and also passed SB 2112, which temporarily authorizes the Life Skills and Transition Center to serve certain non-eligible youth in crisis, despite objections that the facility should remain focused on developmental disabilities and concerns about repeating past institutional problems. The House also debated and rejected HB 1300 on legislative term limits after extensive discussion about whether the Senate’s date change altered the effect of the voter-approved measure. The session ended with announcements, committee notices, and adjournment until April 8, 2025.

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• than 30 days before the election.
• as the normal election process.
• And so we are continuing the discussion.
• And so we are continuing the discussion.
• AB 2576 continues those efforts and allows us to continue pushing forward on housing while still honoring

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a series of housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining housing production, preserving affordable housing, and improving homelessness responses. AB 1892 clarified HOA repair and election notice rules; AB 1708 sought to give smaller cities a more meaningful role in allocating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HAP) funds; AB 2058 aimed to reduce duplicative local inspection and permitting barriers for factory-built housing; AB 2576 clarified that historic resources protected under SB 79 include local, state, and national designations; and AB 1751 would expand ministerial approval for qualifying townhome projects to support missing-middle homeownership. Later bills included AB 1924, creating a statewide homelessness prevention strategy; AB 2626, allowing HCD to waive certain monitoring fees for at-risk affordable housing developments; and AB 2089, modernizing welfare exemption recertification and tax filing procedures for affordable housing providers. Supporters across the bills included city officials, housing nonprofits, builders, and advocacy groups, who generally argued the measures would reduce costs, speed approvals, preserve existing housing, or better target homelessness resources. Opposition or concerns were more limited and usually focused on administrative burden, local control, or the need for clearer definitions and safeguards, especially for factory-built housing, townhome approvals, and historic preservation. Several committee members emphasized the need for accountability, data, and balance between housing production and local infrastructure or preservation concerns. The committee took action on multiple measures. AB 1751 passed the committee on an 8-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. AB 1924 passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2626 also passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2089 passed on a 6-0 vote to the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Other bills were discussed with committee amendments or were held pending quorum or later action, and several authors were invited to continue working with committee members and stakeholders on remaining concerns.

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• Currently, two directors are elected in odd-numbered years, and five directors are elected in even-numbered
• The hospital district would simply like to rectify that unbalanced election schedule they've had for
• in year two, and two directors selected in year three with no... election in year four.
• How many voters were there in this election? I mean approximately, if you remember.
• So this would get them back on track and have a little more continuity on that board.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , you are guaranteed open seat elections, you are guaranteed open seat elections, which<00:41:42.800
• with direct election, happened with direct election, happened with presidential<01:08:43.679>
• > and<01:13:48.320> the Until elections are secured and the Until elections are secured
• favoring frequent elections instead. favoring frequent elections instead.
• Rwandabacked armed militias continuing Rwandabacked armed militias continuing to<04:45:21.920>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• Any other announcements before we continue with this evening's agenda?
• potential person who's the one person who's not elected.
• or would it just be like in a general election?
• I know in a city election, the city runs it.
• in November on like the general election.

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• law, election misinformation, election law, election misinformation, election<01:20:47.840> disinformation
• Election law, election misinformation, election disinformation, and deep fakes.
• elections.
• such elections.
• elections? elections?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives. The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.

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• She said they would continue to speak with them and appreciated their understanding.
• When historical injustices continue to shape present outcomes, especially in... ...continue to shape
• We were told that was fine, and we continued to follow those rules.
• Daniels, continue. Let's be clear about that. Mr. Daniels, continue.
• Daniels continue. Let's be clear about that. Mr. Daniels continue.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and considered a series of juvenile justice, criminal procedure, public corruption, domestic violence, sentencing, and victim-notification measures. Early in the meeting, SB 396 was amended and reported favorably to allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference, with OJJ staff also participating virtually. SB 181 was amended and reported favorably to create a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations within a single health system. SB 81, a bill requiring prosecutorial consent before a defendant may waive a jury trial in a non-capital felony case, drew extensive debate; supporters said it would align Louisiana with federal practice and other states, while opponents argued it would give the state more power and reduce defendants’ control over their own trial rights. After testimony from district attorneys, defense lawyers, and advocacy groups, the committee reported SB 81 favorably by a 7-3 vote. The committee then took up SB 207, which extends the prescriptive period for prosecuting certain corruption offenses committed by elected officials and public employees to 10 years after they leave office. Supporters said it would help prevent officials from using their influence to avoid prosecution; opponents raised concerns about optics and scope. The bill was reported favorably by an 8-3 vote. SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system, was also reported favorably without objection. SB 156, which increases the maximum penalty for negligent homicide and includes special treatment for cases involving children under 13, was reported favorably after sponsors said they would make a technical fix before floor debate. SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer and dedicating fine revenue to pursuit training and technology, was reported favorably after supporters cited fatal high-speed pursuits and law enforcement backing. Later, the committee approved SB 97, the constitutional amendment companion to SB 81, after similar testimony for and against the proposal; it was reported favorably by a 7-3 vote. SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board’s functions to the Louisiana Supreme Court, was reported favorably without objection. SB 410, increasing penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses, was also reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 251, which requires notice to victims or their families in resentencing proceedings; after amendments and testimony about post-conviction procedure and possible unintended consequences, it was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HCR 50, a resolution calling for reports on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and guidance on available funding; the sponsor described it as a study effort to improve access to treatment and recovery, and the resolution was moved favorably.

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• May Aspen's story continue. Continue to make this world a better place. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• She was elected coordinator of the Southern Region Power in 1981.
• Best wishes for their continued success and all the work that they do.
• HB 1406 by Meza related to preferential voting in primary election.
• penalty referred to the committee on elections.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Uh, it's Tuesday, February 25th, and I call the meeting of the State Elections Committee to order.
• I'm certainly willing to continue to have that conversation.
• Please identify yourself for the record and continue with your answer. Mr.
• Please identify yourself for the record and continue with your answer. Mr.
• <00:36:33.000> and Judiciary and from elections and Judiciary and from elections and drafting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think You have to protect the autonomy of these independently elected officials and use a different
• And whereas after his successful time at Corley's Auto Sales, Eliseo was elected municipal judge for
• I think it was a year ago, or maybe two, that his granddaughter was elected homecoming queen.
• And so when it comes to this, if that individual is elected and they say no climate change policies,
• And that's the continual message that we get with each unfriendly amendment that you get.

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• Judiciary and Elections. HB 2156, livestock compensation fund appropriation.
• You can continue with your explanation. Thank you.
• You can continue with your explanation. Thank you.
• Shall I continue, sir? Sure. Thank you.
• Judiciary and elections. HB 2109, distracted driving penalties, motorcycles.

Keywords: 1182, all