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• Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
• There will be discussion or debate. Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
• Whether there be discussion or debate. Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
• Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
• Are there any discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue.

Bills: HB4336, HB1818, HB3194, HB3538, HB3682, HB3762, HB3793, HB3930, HB3931, HB3934, HB4124, HB4200, HB4410, HB4457, HB4473, HB3884, HB1912

Keywords: interventional pain management, pain management clinic, chronic pain, acute pain, spinal injections, epidural steroid injection, peripheral nerve block, nerve ablation, spinal cord stimulator, intrathecal infusion pump, endoscopic diskectomy, fluoroscopy, physician supervision, allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, CRNA, certified registered nurse anesthetist, nurse anesthetist, freestanding pain management facility, medical licensure

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• Lots of debates still ongoing about whether or not a governor should be able to do that.
• When the bill was debated, the previous bills were debated on the floor...
• When the bill was debated, the previous bills were debated on the floor, folks hearken back to the Ducey
• We're debating—yeah, yeah, yeah.
• It doesn't sound like we're actually debating the actual amendment.

Bills: SB1638

Keywords: taxation, income tax, internal revenue code, deductions, tax benefits, retroactive, standard deduction, 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee took up SB 1638, a tax conformity bill that would update Arizona’s tax code to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and incorporate federal changes from 2025. The bill also included individual income tax subtractions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, along with changes to the standard deduction and charitable contribution deduction. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether Arizona should conform broadly to federal changes or limit the bill to more targeted, temporary provisions. Two amendments were considered. The chair’s amendment was described as clarifying only, addressing retroactivity and foreign dividend language, and it was adopted. Senator Epstein’s amendment would have removed the broader conformity provisions and the modified charitable deduction, limited the standard deduction change to tax year 2025, and kept the individual subtractions; she argued the business-related conformity items mainly benefited corporations and should be negotiated in the budget. Opponents said the amendment would create unnecessary recalculations and uncertainty for taxpayers and businesses, while supporters of the underlying bill said conformity was needed quickly to match Department of Revenue forms and avoid filing-season confusion. Epstein’s amendment failed. Public testimony split along similar lines. Business and tax group representatives supported prompt conformity, saying taxpayers and small businesses needed certainty and that the department’s forms should be codified. Opponents argued the bill would reduce state revenue substantially and mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers and corporations, while diverting money from education, child care, and health care. After debate, the committee voted to move SB 1638 as amended with a do-pass recommendation, passing it by about 4-3, and then adjourned.

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• Is there any debate on the Bill? >> Representative Valdes, you're recognized.
• Representative Nixon members, any further debate on the bill.
• Representative, here's the chair recognized in debate. >> Thank you very much.
• Representative Alvarez, you're recognized in debate. >> Thank you.
• Any further debate seeing no further debate.

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• Fortunately, it wrapped before then, but that didn't leave a lot of time for discussion, debate, or adding
• 01:04.479> time<00:01:04.720> for<00:01:04.960> discussion,<00:01:05.519> debate
• ,<00:01:06.000> or of time for discussion, debate, or of time for discussion, debate, or adding
• So the process leading up to that, when the bills were actually debated on the floor, uh, you saw a lot
• critics during the debate said that it doesn't<00:05:05.199> save<00:05:05.360> the<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• MEMBERS, DEBATE ON THE BILL. SENATOR YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen.
• MEMBERS, WE ARE BACK IN DEBATE ON THE BILL. IS THERE ANY DEBATE?
• SEEING NO DEBATE ADAM PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.
• IS THERE ANY DEBATE? LEADER BOYD, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen. Boyd: THANK YOU MISTER CHAIR.
• ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL? YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen. Burton: THANK YOU CHAIR.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• for the purpose of debate only. Mr. for the purpose of debate only. Mr.
• All time for debate has expired.
• But today, this isn't the debate.
• But today, this isn't the debate.
• But today, this isn't the debate.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the rules, negotiated time allocations are included in the special order letter for questions and debate
• Members, any debate? Seeing no debate, all in favor? No public testimony cards have been submitted.
• Members, any debate? Seeing no debate, all in favor of the special order letter, say aye.

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a quorum present. After the roll call and brief opening remarks, the committee considered the special order letter for the House session on Wednesday, April 9. The chair noted that negotiated time allocations for questions and debate were included as required by the rules. There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it unanimously by voice vote. Members were also reminded of upcoming amendment deadlines: main amendments and implementing/conforming bill amendments are due the next day, with separate deadlines for GAA amendments and adhering amendments on Tuesday, April 8. With no further business, Representative Kennedy moved to adjourn, and the meeting ended without objection.

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• Any other debate? Senator Woods. Any other debate? Senator Woods.
• So I'm not going to debate another minute.
• So I'm not going to debate another minute, Madam President. I thank you.
• See no further debate? Senator Moran. See, no further debate. Senator Munoz.
• Thank you for the lively debate. I really appreciate it.

Keywords: 996, all

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• As required by our rules, negotiated time Chair: allocations are included for questions and debate on
• Is there debate, members? Chair: I don't see debate.
• As required by the rules, the negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate for all
• Is there any debate? Seeing none. All in favor of the special order letter say "Aye." Members: Aye.

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• Petition to close debate with the undersigned close debate with the undersigned close debate with the
• It's unfortunate that we have to have this type debate to have this type debate to have this type debate
• That's debatable. So, might be the case. That's debatable. So, might be the case. That's debatable.
• So, we're going to end that debate. we're going to end that debate. we're going to end that debate.
• We petition to close debate recognized. We petition to close debate recognized.

Keywords: 920, all

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• The issue that the gentleman from Stoneham so aptly raised in the last debate.
• Now, we get into also an area of a great debate that we've had for a better part of a year and a half
• That the poll for the rules that we're debating today was only open for 30 minutes.
• We are debating the House rules package for the 2025-2026 legislative session.
• The subject matter of the amendment has already been raised, debated, and voted upon.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• Is there any debate on the bill representative or state you are recognized?
• Representative Kendall, you are recognized in debate and thank you, Madam Chair.
• Representative Yeager, you're recognized in debate. >> Thank you.
• Seeing no further debate.
• This has been an important debate. This is what we need to do.

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• Senators, any debate? Any debate on the bill?
• Seeing no debate, Senator Burgess, you are recognized to close. And thank you for waiving close.
• Senators, we’re in debate. What’s your name? Good afternoon, Chair and Committee members.
• Okay, Senators, we are in debate. Senator Polsky, you're recognized. Thank you very much, Mr.
• Senator Rodriguez, in debate. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up two bills and one presentation. Senate Bill 108, on administrative procedures, was presented by Senator Burgess on behalf of Senator Grall. The bill would require agencies to systematically review rules over five years old, submit annual regulatory plans and reports, and take action on reviewed rules; it also would speed publication of proposed rules after new rulemaking authority and expand transparency for incorporated materials and rule histories. Americans for Prosperity appeared in support, there was no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard a presentation from State Board of Administration Executive Director Chris Spencer on implementation of statutory investment restrictions affecting state funds. He reviewed the SBA’s structure and fiduciary duties, said the agency must maximize financial return using only pecuniary factors, and described the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions involving Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He noted recent changes, including expanded Iran restrictions after the October 7 attacks, the addition of China-related divestment requirements, and the SBA’s move to eliminate China and Hong Kong from its global equity benchmarks; he said the agency is ahead of schedule on required divestment and in compliance with the law. Senate Bill 100, on display of flags by governmental entities, was then presented by Chair Fine. The bill would prohibit political flags on government buildings and allow active-duty service members and veterans to use reasonable force to stop flag desecration. The committee heard extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing government buildings should not display political messages and opponents raising First Amendment, vagueness, and enforcement concerns, especially regarding LGBTQ-related flags and school settings. Senators also questioned the bill’s definitions and the reasonable-force provision. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 100 favorably, with Senators Arrington and Polsky voting no and Senators Brodeur, McClain, Rodriguez, Fine, and Chair DeSiglie voting yes. At the end of the meeting, Senator Rodriguez was recorded as voting yes on SB 108, and the committee adjourned.

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• Will there be any discussion or debate?
• I'm assuming those fingers are for support and not for debate. OK, thank you, Clark.
• Will there be discussion or debate. Seeing none, clerk, please open the queue.
• How to do pass and a second will There be discussion or debate?
• Will there be any discussion or debate? None. Clerk, please open the queue.

Bills: HB2929, HB2956, HB2955, HB3128, HB3880, HB4294, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818

Keywords: homeowner insurance, insurance premium, claim history, insurance regulation, at-fault claims, flood insurance, state law, consumer protection, appraisal management, Real Estate Appraiser Board, appraiser registration, background checks, ownership requirements, captive insurance, protected cell, sponsored captive, captive insurer, insurance commissioner, premium tax, dormant captive

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• Seeing no additional questions on the amendment, will there be debate on the amendment?
• Senator Reinhart, would you care to close debate on the amendment? He waives.
• Seeing none, will there be debate, Senator Reinhart? Would you like to close?
• That concludes debate on Centerville 2135. The vote will now occur.
• Seeing none, will there be debate? I'll debate from the chair.

Bills: SB2130, SB2135

Keywords: municipal finance, audit exemption, biennial reporting, local government, transparency, county purchasing, purchase card, government accountability, emergency expenditures, 914, all

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• Same type of debate.
• :56.800> debate.
• We had to kind of grind it out and debate and debate and debate to go from 5x to 7x for our income investments
• Pretty much debated it. It's over 315. Pretty much debated it.
• Um we've pretty well debated it. bill. Um we've pretty well debated it.

Keywords: 916, all

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• > reviewing<00:23:08.159> every council debating and reviewing every council debating and
• We debated debated debated thoughtfully<00:26:42.960> and<00:26:43.279> we<00:26:43.520
• staff and look forward to the debate. staff and look forward to the debate.
• leave personalities out of the debate. leave personalities out of the debate.
• , the section of law that we are debating, the section of law that we are debating, the<01:06:14.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It was welcomed by both caucuses, but it was debated on the floor for nearly two hours.
• If there was a main concern that was brought up during that debate, what was it?
• I think the two-hour debate was a reflection of the fact that they had spent a lot of time and energy
• > was<00:07:17.960> a think the two-hour debate was a think the two-hour debate was a reflection
• I remember hearing when this bill was being debated that it's not requiring anyone to have vaccines.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• debate clause bears on this question a bit more.
• And there's also a speech and debate clause in the U.S.
• And there's also a speech and debate clause in the U.S.
• This was explicitly discussed in the debate of the 1853 convention.
• Certainly the speech and debate clause doesn't prevent a process.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on whether the Office of the State Auditor may constitutionally audit the Massachusetts Legislature under Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024 and what such an audit could include under generally accepted government auditing standards. Chair Cindy Friedman opened by explaining the background: voters approved Ballot Question 1 in November 2024, the law took effect in January 2025, and the Auditor then initiated audits of both chambers. The chair said the subcommittee was seeking expert testimony because the proposed audit scope, constitutionality, and possible bias concerns remained unresolved. Public testimony was invited, but no members of the public pre-registered; written testimony remained open for a short period after the hearing. The hearing then proceeded with invited experts on constitutional law/state government and auditing-related issues. Professor Lawrence Friedman testified that the ballot initiative’s approval by the Attorney General and by voters did not resolve constitutional questions, and he argued Chapter 250 violates the Massachusetts Constitution. He said the Legislature has constitutional authority to set its own rules and manage its proceedings, and that an executive-branch audit would intrude on legislative deliberation, speech and debate protections, and separation of powers. He also warned that even audits of supposedly administrative matters could become a vehicle for repeated document demands and litigation that would indirectly burden legislative functioning. In questioning, senators pressed him on the line between administrative and deliberative functions, the role of the Attorney General versus the courts, the possibility of retroactive audit scope, and whether prior legislative consent to audits mattered; he said prior consent would not bind future legislatures and that constitutionality is ultimately for the courts. Professor Ray La Raja also opposed the audit, framing it as a threat to institutional independence and representative democracy. He argued that allowing an executive-branch official to audit the Legislature without consent would upset separation of powers, chill internal debate, and create a precedent for broader executive intrusion. He said voters often support “transparency” reforms without fully appreciating institutional consequences, and that legislatures should defend their autonomy, especially amid what he described as broader executive overreach nationally. Senators asked about chilling effects, the practical distinction between administrative and core legislative functions, and whether the courts or the Legislature should resolve the issue; he said the courts would ultimately adjudicate disputes, but the Legislature should not waive its constitutional authority lightly. Jean Kempthorne took the opposite view, arguing the audit is permissible and should proceed. She said the state auditor is a constitutional officer accountable directly to the people, that the audit power can be expanded by statute, and that separation of powers does not require watertight compartments. She contended the audit would not displace core legislative powers because the auditor can only evaluate operations, report findings, and make recommendations. She also argued the Legislature itself already conducts audits of other branches, so it is inconsistent to claim an audit of the Legislature is unconstitutional. In response to senators’ questions, she said there are guardrails against truly intrusive requests, but that the administrative-versus-legislative distinction is not a workable bright line; she suggested disputes should be handled case by case, with objections, negotiation, or litigation if specific requests go too far. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• Members, debate on the bill? Senator Boyd, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• Members, we're back in debate on the bill. Is there any debate? Seeing no debate.
• And again, there's a lot of debate.
• Is there any debate? Leader Boyd, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Any debate on the bill? Would we wish to speak? You recognize. Thank you. Thank you, Chair.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and heard four bills. CS/SB 150, by Senator Gates, would make it a third-degree felony to abandon a restrained animal during a declared weather emergency, such as a hurricane or tornado, and was presented as “Trooper’s Law” in response to a widely publicized rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. The bill drew supportive public cards and brief supportive remarks from Senator Boyd, then passed unanimously and was reported favorably. SB 374, by Senator Truenow, would refine the definition of farm product to include plant and plant products and bar local governments from adopting ordinances that limit the collection, storage, and processing of farm products on bona fide agricultural land. An amendment was withdrawn to allow further discussion on food waste issues. Speakers from composting, recycling, and poultry interests supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. SB 560, by Senator Martin, would restrict certain chemical additives in food products. The sponsor said the bill targets 10 chemicals he believes are harmful, noted that two have already been banned by the FDA, and argued Florida should act rather than wait for federal action. Industry and retail witnesses opposed the bill as creating a patchwork of state rules, raising costs, and disrupting supply chains, while some senators said they supported the bill for now but expected further changes. The committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Rouson voting no. SB 572, the Pam Rock Act by Senator Collins, would create a statewide dangerous dog registry, add criminal penalties for certain dangerous-dog attacks, and require permits, microchipping, spay/neuter, and $100,000 liability insurance for dangerous dogs. The sponsor and the Rock family described severe attacks and deaths involving dangerous dogs and argued the registry would help protect the public. Some senators questioned the registry’s usefulness, the amount of information collected, and insurance availability, but the bill passed and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.