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• Pass a war powers resolution.
• Reign in pass a war powers resolution.
• </c> side of the aisle we actually pass side of the aisle we actually pass policies<00:36:56.720><c>
• Each time ICE failed to do so.
• Until last week ICE failed to do so.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Okay, so if we pass...
• Our system is failing us.
• Conventional medicine failed me.
• It's failing our parents. It's failing legitimate businesses.
• They failed the baton pass for the track. See, we had meetings about this back in 2019.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• Maybe 10% of collateral attacks are deemed nonfrivolous and passed on for further briefing.
• The donor passed in August of 2025, and we're still waiting on that payment.
• , it would be within 10 days of learning of the donor's passing, not 10 days of the actual passing.
• This bill has been passed in the state of Iowa.
• This bill has been passed in the state of Iowa with zero nay votes, truly a nonpartisan bill.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. On House Bill 2354, relating to common interest communities under WUCIOA, staff explained that the proposed substitute would exempt small middle-housing communities from most WUCIOA provisions, exempt certain middle-housing communities from reserve studies if wastewater-related reserve components are not needed, raise the audit threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 in annual assessments, and prevent governing documents from shifting maintenance costs for EV chargers and heat pumps away from the unit owner. Representative Reed and a Community Associations Institute witness supported the bill as a set of cleanup changes tailored to smaller communities, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then heard House Bill 2412, which would add a ninth Superior Court judge in Yakima County. Representative Mendoza and Yakima County officials and judges testified that the county has had eight judges since 1998 despite major population growth, rising filings, and a backlog of more than 2,800 cases older than two years. They said the county can accommodate the new judge physically and has budgeted its share of the cost. The bill was supported as a way to reduce delays, protect speedy-trial rights, and improve access to justice, and the hearing was closed without opposition testimony. House Bill 2500, concerning transfers of beneficiary-designated property to charities, would require holders such as financial institutions or insurers to notify charitable beneficiaries within 10 days of the owner’s death, allow charities to submit an affidavit to claim the property, require transfer within 30 days, and bar holders from demanding personal information or requiring charities to open accounts or wait on other beneficiaries. Charitable organizations strongly supported the bill, describing long delays and invasive paperwork, while credit unions and bankers raised concerns about identity verification, fraud risk, and the 30-day deadline. The committee then heard House Bill 2595, which would extend the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments from one year to three years and allow the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation in those matters. Supporters, including incarcerated individuals, defense-related advocates, and the League of Women Voters, argued the current deadline is too short for pro se prisoners and juvenile offenders to discover and litigate claims; prosecutors and victim advocates opposed it, citing finality, workload, and harm to victims. Finally, House Bill 2597 would create a state civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights during civil immigration enforcement, with damages, fees, and a three-year limitation period. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an accountability measure for constitutional violations, while law enforcement and other opponents warned about unclear definitions, immunity issues, and unintended consequences. The hearing on HB 2597 was concluded, and the committee noted an executive session on the bill would occur later.

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• Do you want to point out that we passed this?
• You make a critical point, and that is we are failing you.
• I urge you to pass SB 40.
• This must be passed.
• You know, I'll give Crimestoppers a pass.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• </c><00:35:54.880><c> these</c> We ask that you not only pass these We ask that you not only pass these
• I urge you to pass this bill. Thank you.
• I urge you to pass increasing revenue. I urge you to pass this<00:55:29.080><c> bill.
• </c> failed so many times before. failed so many times before.
• </c> Um and that is all before Trump passed Um and that is all before Trump passed the<01:40:35.680><

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

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• You gave us love to pass on to one another.
• Members, by your vote of 17 ayes and 28 nays, you have failed to pass the floor amendment in Representative
• Speaker, the Committee of the Whole recommends that SB 1020 pass, SB 1127 do pass, and SB 1181 do pass
• Speaker, the Committee of the Whole recommends at SB 1022, pass, SB 1127 do pass, and SB 1181 do pass
• The motion appears to have passed, and it is so ordered.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We're not going to pass the buck.
• We passed the supplemental budget.
• When D.C. failed, we stood up.
• The bill is passed to be engrossed.
• The bill is passed to be engrossed. The bill is passed to be engrossed.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate first adopted an emergency preamble for H. 4521, establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roder of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, by standing vote, with 8 in favor and none opposed. The chamber also suspended rules to refer several petitions to committee, including a resolution to rescind prior Article 5 constitutional convention applications and a petition on officer training related to stage suicides. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including legislation clarifying the duties of the Adjutant General and enhancing access and support for military-connected families, both with new drafts, and a bill designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which was ordered to a third reading. A major portion of the session focused on the House’s nonconcurrence in the Senate’s amendment to the fiscal year 2025 supplemental budget and the appointment of a conference committee. Senators from both parties debated how to respond to the federal government shutdown and the threatened lapse in SNAP benefits, with repeated calls for the Commonwealth to use available state resources to prevent hunger, protect vulnerable residents, and seek federal reimbursement. Several members criticized the governor’s use of taxpayer-funded communications on the issue, while others defended the administration’s limited initial response and emphasized fiscal constraints. The Senate ultimately insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee consisting of Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor. The chamber also passed several local and special bills, including measures exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, authorizing sewer service in Sharon, changing the term of the elected moderator in Holden, updating Medford’s linkage exaction program, and establishing sick leave banks for Candy J. Pike and Kathleen Roder. The Senate later adopted amended resolutions calling on the President of the United States to release contingency funds for SNAP during the shutdown, adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday, and then adjourned.

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• The camp failed these girls. The county failed them. The river authority failed them.
• But make no mistake: to pass, and I hope with your support, pass House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 to send
• There being 134 ayes, 1 nay, House Bill 3 is passed to Engrossment.
• There being 136 ayes and one nay, House Bill 22 is finally passed.
• I am very saddened by her passing. her passing, but I'm very grateful for the impact and the imprint

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.

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• The motion is due pass to the Assembly. File item 3, AB 1628.
• I do have a due pass as amended recommendation today.
• That has come a few times and has failed.
• We failed them once. Let's not fail them again. Respectfully asked for an aye vote.
• But now we're being set up to fail.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And the motion is due pass to appropriations. Senator Perez.
• The motion is due pass in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Motion is due pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
• Okay, that bill fails. I'm sorry? Is it the bill fails? Okay, that bill has failed 2 to 1.
• Okay, that bill fails, 2 to 0. And that bill has failed 2 to 0. I will continue, I'm sorry.

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.

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• You expect to pass a bill?
• This legislation, that this mimics, has passed in Florida.
• Speaker, I move pass it.
• House Bill 20 is passed to engrossment. Thank you.
• House Bill 1151 is passed to engrossment.

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• </c> 2018 we passed 2018 we passed non-discrimination<02:04:49.760><c> uh</c><02:04:49.960><c> legislation
• </c> um and I am making an ought to pass um and I am making an ought to pass motion<02:05:59.920><c>
• </c><02:06:33.159><c> on</c><02:06:33.360><c> Amendment</c> 268 to pass on Amendment 268 to pass on Amendment
• And that if, in fact, it is not any different than what exists already, I fail to see why passing an
• And that if, in fact, it is not any different than what exists already, I fail to see why passing an

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I don't see any, and I'll entertain a motion to do pass on Senate Bill 170.
• I'll entertain a motion to do pass.
• And that's pretty much the privacy components that Virginia passed.
• And that's pretty much the privacy components that Virginia passed.
• I'll entertain a motion to do pass.

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• Pass SJR27. The people are watching.
• She passed her baby in the toilet.
• I urge you to pass these bills.
• Pass this bill. ...and pass it now. And thank you for your testimony. Welcome.
• God bless his soul, he has passed.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• It requires 20 hours, that's it, and passing a test. I have a D-level license.
• It fails to consider customers of certain utilities who have not experienced any rate increase for decades
• Many small and failing systems are in such condition because they failed to seek necessary rate increases
• Um, this whole water session has failed to recognize the distinction between investor-owned utilities
• Even though they may, may or may not have failed any TCQ, um, uh, testing requirements or anything along

Bills: HB 29, HB 685, HB 1633, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 1918, HB 2010, HB 2500, HB 2608, HB 2626

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• I don't think we've ever failed. Not in my time. Okay, fantastic.
• I heard the Chairwoman Jones say, maybe this fails miserably.
• I move that Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1002 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
• I now move that Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1135 be voted do pass.
• By your vote of 1690, no, you have voted, Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1135 do pass.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I move passes on Grosvenor, Mr. President.
• The amendment passes. The bill passes to engrossment. Hold there. Thank you.
• The bill passes to engrossment. Thank you for your time.
• Now, Louisiana has passed a Ten Commandment statute.
• Alvarado, Bettencourt, Barclay. 20 days the amendment fails.

Bills: SJR18, SCR5, SCR13, SCR25, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB35, SB388, SB412, SB441, SB495, SB666, SB687, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB917, SB925, SB995, SB1006, SB1281, SB1300, SB1379, SB1451, SB1902, SJR36, SJR18, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SB565, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB412, SB441, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SCR12, SCR24, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming

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• So also one thing that everybody failed in the contract.
• And we couldn't get that passed.
• I move that Senate Bill 916 be voted do pass. Any discussion?"
• I move that Senate Bill 916 be voted due pass. Any discussion?
• "Senate Bill 916 has been voted do pass, and the Commerce Committee will now adjourn."

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard Senate Bill 916, sponsored by Senator Berger, which would limit certain liability exposure for contractors working on MoDOT projects when they are following approved plans and standards. The sponsor argued the bill aligns responsibility with control, prevents contractors from being sued for conditions they did not create, and stops the state from requiring indemnification as a condition of bidding or starting work. He cited examples of long-running lawsuits arising from highway work zones and said the bill would not protect negligence or defective workmanship. Several supporters testified, including a general contractor, representatives of the Missouri Asphalt Payment Association, the AGC of Missouri, the Missouri Municipal League, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the American Council of Engineering Companies. They said contractors often face lawsuits and higher insurance costs for incidents outside their control, sometimes even before work begins or after a project is complete. The Municipal League also supported language clarifying that naming a public entity as an additional insured does not waive sovereign immunity. MoDOT’s deputy director and chief engineer testified for information, warning the bill could create unintended consequences by bringing the state into litigation during construction if contractor indemnification is removed. After testimony and questions, the committee moved into executive session once a quorum was established. Senate Bill 916 was voted do pass by unanimous roll call, 8 ayes and 0 noes.

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• </c> have already passed language like this. have already passed language like this.
• When that system fails, and we know all systems do fail, the consequences are not theoretical.
• When that system fails, and we risk.
• ><c> do</c><00:15:08.800><c> fail,</c><00:15:09.519><c> the</c> know all systems do fail, the know all
• </c> is important that we pass. is important that we pass.

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

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• </c> collection and pond systems are failing collection and pond systems are failing because<01:05:47.080
• , and many more are already failing, and many more are nearing<01:45:02.640><c> failing.
• </c> nearing failing. nearing failing.
• </c><01:45:33.120><c> those</c> systems that are already failing those systems that are already failing
• </c> because of failing infrastructure. because of failing infrastructure.

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund