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• Composed of 11 members, the board is appointed by the governor from candidate screen by the candidate
• Composed of 11 members, the board is appointed by the governor from candidate screen by the candidate
• Composed of 11 members, the board is appointed by the governor from candidate screen by the candidate
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• The members appointed by the governor.

Committee: Senate Education

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Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• No, this is not anything close to the $7.59 that the governor had in her budget.
• No, this is not anything close to the $7.59 that the governor had in her budget.
• leader of each house to make one appointment each.
• The majority and the minority parties both appoint people to this commission? Mr.
• For the Governor, apparently. Oh, okay. I don't know. For the Governor, apparently.

Bills: SB1041 , SB1088 , SB1118 , SB1128 , SB1168 , SB1176 , SB1189 , SB1207 , SB1250 , SB1272 , SB1274 , SB1286 , SB1428 , SB1457 , SB1461 , SB1503 , SB1519 , SB1537 , SB1582 , SB1618 , SB1654 , SB1713 , SB1827 , SCR1012 , SCR1020

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes

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• I think he'd be a wonderful addition to the board and encourage the adoption of his appointment, and
• I move due pass on the appointment.
• This is the promise I made to the governor.
• I'd probably be remiss if I didn't once again advocate for this appointment.
• I think he'd be a tremendous asset for the state, and I encourage adoption of his appointment.

Bills: SB1280 , SB1392 , SB1393 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1832 , SB1839 , SB1989 , SB2001 , SB2143

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Summary: The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee took up a mix of tax policy, incentive, and administrative measures, beginning with an annual motion authorizing the chair to request OSBI background checks for any Horse Racing Commission nominees. The committee then passed Senate Bill 1839, as amended, to create a de minimis ad valorem tax exception for personal property valued at $5,000 or less per account. The committee also confirmed Daniel LaFortune to the Oklahoma Tax Commission by a 12-0 vote, with LaFortune emphasizing his IRS background and commitment to customer service and fairness. Several other bills were approved, including Senate Bill 1280 to align the plugging fund sunset date in the tax code with another statute; Senate Bill 1832 to reauthorize income tax refund checkoffs for veterans programs; Senate Bill 2001 to freeze property taxes for three years for homeowners displaced by a turnpike or eminent domain, though members raised concerns about downsizing and future valuation; and Senate Bill 1405 to renew the wildlife diversity checkoff, with testimony clarifying it would fund non-game species rather than predator reintroduction. Senate Bill 1989 also passed, expanding the Oklahoma College Savings Plan to accept digital payment platforms such as Venmo and PayPal, with members discussing how deposits would be tracked. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2143, which would allow counties to use aerial or satellite imagery and fixed-wing aircraft for property assessment while excluding drones; supporters cited efficiency, safety, and accuracy, while opponents raised privacy, foreign-company, and taxpayer-frustration concerns. The bill passed 7-4. Senate Bill 1393, a housing redevelopment tax credit for vacant and abandoned properties, passed 8-3 after discussion about affordable housing requirements and project ranking. The committee also approved three Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendations: Senate Bill 1392 to increase the aerospace engineer employee tax credit, Senate Bill 1395 to limit carryforward of the new jobs tax credit to seven years, and Senate Bill 1400 to consolidate aircraft-related sales tax exemptions. The meeting adjourned after the chairman noted more bills would be heard at a later meeting.

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• The appointment is confirmed. Final appointments and a girl file item seven.
• Senator Cabaldon on this appointment. Thank you, Madam President.
• The Governor, a decade ago, reached into the Senate staff to appoint an important leader in the administration
• The appointment is confirmed. Moving into Senate third reading.
• In 2024, he was appointed as a field training officer.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.

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• Chairman, I would move the gubernatorial appointment of Ryan Lanham as State Athletic Commissioner be
• Motion by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Adams, that the gubernatorial appointment of Ryan Lanham
• Nothing happens if the director, which is an appointed position, does not want it to.
• You know, there was an executive order, I believe back in when Butch Otter was the governor.
• As you know, the agency was part of the Office of the Governor.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• those poll workers are advanced in age and, for reasons, a lot of them cannot fulfill a four-year appointment
• : For reasons that a lot of them cannot fulfill a four-year appointment.
• And since we go on not just the governor cycle, but also on the presidential cycle, that's why you see
• the changes for the governor or president in the cycles.

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Summary: The Ethics and Election Committee opened with prayer and then took up House Bill 3852, presented by Representative Roberts with a proposed committee substitute. Roberts described the measure as a clarification bill addressing gray areas in how county political parties submit nominee lists to county election boards and how precinct workers are selected from those lists. He said the bill also changes appointment terms for precinct workers from four years back to two years, citing the difficulty many older poll workers have serving longer terms. Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Zirix testified in support, saying the bill could help alleviate shortages of precinct officials by making it easier for county parties to comply with nomination requirements. He explained that the PCS reduces the required nominee list from three times the number of precincts to two times the number of precincts, which he believed would improve compliance. Representative Dollens questioned why the bill would reduce the pool if the goal was to increase candidates, and Roberts responded that the change was meant to address practical problems in larger counties like Oklahoma and Tulsa, where the current requirement can be difficult to meet, while still allowing counties to submit more names if they choose. After discussion, the committee moved a due pass motion, seconded it, and proceeded to a vote. The bill passed the committee by a vote of 5-1. The chair then adjourned that portion of the session and noted that additional action would likely come from the Senate in coming weeks.

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• This legislature, the governor, would have the ability to work legislation through both chambers and
• That's one of the things we work on all the time is to work with the governors, always work with the
• Who appoints the members of the Board of Judicial Compensation? Thank you.
• , two members shall be appointed by the governor, and one member shall be appointed by the Chief Justice
• Then what is the wisdom if we have an appointed board, majority of which is appointed by elected officials

Bills: HB3312 , HB3700 , HB2981 , HB2961 , HB3016 , HB4478 , HB4326 , HB3025 , HB3710 , HB4125 , HB2951 , HB3082 , HB4142 , HB4106 , HB1752 , HB3268 , HB4440 , HJR1067 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1149 , SB1167 , HJR1024 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , HB3419 , HB3748 , HB4335 , HB3057 , HB3279 , HB4428 , HB3420 , HB3040 , HB4140 , HB1638 , HB3298 , HB4113 , HB1082 , HB4301 , HB3269 , HB3587 , HB4226 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB3278 , HB3996 , HB4236 , HB4352

Summary: The Senate first took up House Bill 4440, a proposal related to Medicaid expansion. Pro Tem Paxton said the measure would move parts of the expansion from the Constitution into statute, add work requirements for able-bodied adults, and create a trigger if the federal FMAP match falls below 90%. Supporters argued this would give the Legislature more flexibility to manage costs and protect the program long term, while opponents said it would weaken voter-approved constitutional protections and could lead to reduced coverage or benefits. After extended debate, the bill itself passed 30-8, but the separate motion to place it on an August special election ballot failed 30-9. The Senate then advanced and passed H.J.R. 1067, a related November ballot measure that would repeal the constitutional Medicaid expansion obligation entirely; it passed 29-8. The chamber then considered several retirement cost-of-living adjustment bills. SB 1144 would provide a 3% or 6% COLA for retired teachers depending on years retired, while ending a dedicated revenue apportionment once the system reaches 100% funded or in 2036. Senators raised concerns about the long-term funding changes, but the bill passed 43-1. SB 1145 provided similar COLAs for retired state employees and passed 41-4. SB 1146 offered COLAs for police retirees and passed unanimously 48-0. SB 1147, a COLA for firefighters and volunteer firefighters with estimated added unfunded liability, was also adopted by the Senate after committee approval and proceeded to final passage as the transcript ended.

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• I have been appointed by the governor. to be part of her team here working on these issues.
• These are the recent settlements during Governor Lujan Grisham's administration that Governor Armijo
• Thank you, Governor.
• For approval is the governor to submit the projects here, and then I just get signed, but the governor
• A seven-month wait compared to a next-day appointment.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• I created the parliamentarian's job, office, and lobbied the President to appoint me.
• So he appointed me to the job that I created. Secondly, I'm the only senator—no, I floor managed...
• producer, to provide for a pre-appointment affidavit.
• Senate President to appoint up to two members, which would take it up to 11 if they're all used.
• by the board and appointed by the governor.

Bills: SCR63 , SCR12 , HB89 , HB451 , HB595 , HB617 , HB621 , HB730 , HB1064 , HB1125 , HB221 , HCR58 , SB106 , SB206 , SB248 , SB441 , SB104 , SB122 , SB180 , SB260 , SB424 , SB476 , SCR9 , SCR30 , SB57 , SB414 , SB525 , SB35 , SB65 , SB135 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB276 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB484 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB501 , SB513 , HCR31 , HB462 , HB547 , HB613 , HB691 , HB712 , HB720 , HB723 , HB728 , HB735 , HB747 , HB759 , HB825 , HB845 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB907 , HB923 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB965 , HB1036 , HB287 , HB370 , HB515 , HB521 , HB570 , HB1200 , HB29 , HB39 , HB58 , HB67 , HB73 , HB76 , HB77 , HB82 , HB112 , HB121 , HB125 , HB132 , HB134 , HB151 , HB154 , HB155 , HB161 , HB166 , HB187 , HB191 , HB207 , HB211 , HB224 , HB238 , HB241 , HB242 , HB250 , HB260 , HB265 , HB275 , HB300 , HB320 , HB338 , HB339 , HB349 , HB379 , HB399 , HB427 , HB463 , HB464 , HB468 , HB545 , HB550 , HB551 , HB565 , HB588 , HB639 , HB725 , HB782 , HB805 , HB808 , HB834 , HB847 , HB853 , HB858 , HB861 , HB883 , HB916 , HB937 , HB977 , HB1012 , HB1027 , HB1044 , HB1054 , HB1091 , HB1117 , HB90 , HB127 , HB138 , HB150 , HB201 , HB268 , HB273 , HB285 , HB315 , HB354 , HB355 , HB360 , HB376 , HB445 , HB506 , HB606 , HB649 , HB665 , HB681 , HB721 , HB746 , HB757 , HB781 , HB835 , HB844 , HB857 , HB872 , HB886 , HB889 , HB892 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , HB23 , HB136 , HB17 , HB21 , HB51 , HB55 , HB74 , HB106 , HB108 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB168 , HB215 , HB226 , HB263 , HB296 , HB299 , HB322 , HB364 , HB519 , HB535 , HB538 , HB568 , HB571 , HB622 , HB635 , HB676 , HB772 , HB784 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1134 , HB1237 , HB1239 , HB36 , HB119 , HB126 , HB129 , HB245 , HB271 , HB280 , HB337 , HB351 , HB677 , HB726 , HB789 , HB850 , HB956 , HB966 , SB149 , SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

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• the Governor and honorable members of the Executive Council to the House Chamber for the purpose of
• The Chair will appoint members of the House to notify the Governor and escort her to the Chamber to administer
• The sergeant-in-arms, the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, to the rostrum to administer the oath
• The Chair recognizes the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and Representative Field.
• The sergeant-at-arms will escort the Governor and Lieutenant Governor from the chamber.

Summary: The House first took up several routine matters, adopting resolutions recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival and congratulating Father Gerald Francis Finnegan, S.J., on his long ministry. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts State Police employee to go to the Committee on Public Service. The chamber then moved to Senate Bill 2543, An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth, and adopted the Ways and Means amendment before sending the bill to third reading. Later, after the bill was released from third reading, the House considered it on final passage. Supporters described the measure as protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care, patient data, providers, and Massachusetts residents from out-of-state interference, while also incorporating federal emergency care requirements. Amendment 4, which would have barred state funding for campaign ads discouraging pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers, was rejected. Amendment 8, which would have broadened the bill to include refusals of care and other preventive care for adults and minors, was also rejected after opposition argued it could allow one parent to block care for a child. Amendment 6, as changed, narrowing certain data protections to abortion-related care, IVF, and gender-affirming care, was adopted. The House also adopted Amendment 7, clarifying that businesses handling information for payment, treatment, or health care operations would not violate the bill, and Amendment 9, directing the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a technical advisory group to review a section of the General Laws. After these amendments, the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 136-23. The House then observed a moment of silence for victims of the Gabriel House assisted living fire in Fall River and adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.

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• by the governor.
• We have an empty seat currently Okay, and everybody's appointed by the governor? Yes, ma'am.
• from the governor. Thank you for the question.
• It was a deep honor for me to be appointed to the board, to be confirmed by the Senate, to be appointed
• Let me remind Madam Chair, who appointed you to that position? The governor. And what is it?

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:

• Tarr of Essex and Middlesex as a member of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and the appointment
• An act regarding the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden, House No. 4584.
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and announced committee membership changes, including Senator Tarr’s resignation from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and Senator Durant’s appointment to fill the vacancy, followed later by the reverse reappointment. The chamber then took up and passed to be engrossed two local bills: H.4225, authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption, and H.4584, further regulating the appointment of special police officers in Malden. The Senate also considered several Committee on Rules orders extending reporting deadlines for current Senate documents. An order for the Committee on Financial Services was adopted, extending its deadline to May 4, 2026 for seven bills. Orders for the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery were amended from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026 before adoption, also covering seven bills. On final passage, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble for H.4259, designating the Widen Park tennis courts as the Kim O’Connell Tennis Courts, by a standing vote of 2-0. The Senate then enacted H.4602, increasing the membership of the select board in Munson, and H.4259, sending both to the Governor. The Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tarr of Essex and Middlesex as a member of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and the appointment
• An act regarding the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden, House No. 4584.
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor

Summary: The Senate took up several local and procedural matters. It passed to be engrossed H. 4225, authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption, and H. 4584, further regulating the appointment of special police officers in Malden. The Chair also announced changes to the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, with Senator Tarr and Senator Durant exchanging committee membership through resignation and reappointment. The chamber then considered multiple Senate orders extending reporting deadlines for committees under the Rules of the Two Branching Act. An extension for the Committee on Financial Services under S. 2796 was adopted, with members noting it covered seven bills through May 4, 2026. Another order for the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs under S. 2775 was amended to extend the deadline from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026, and then adopted. A similar order for the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery under S. 2776 was also amended from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026 and adopted, with members again confirming it covered seven bills. On final passage, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble for H. 4259, designating the Wider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, by a standing vote of 2-0. It then enacted H. 4602, increasing the membership of the select board in the town of Munson, and H. 4259, sending both bills to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to reconvene the following Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tarr of Essex and Middlesex as a member of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and the appointment
• An act regarding the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden, House No. 4584.
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and announced changes to the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, with Senator Tarr resigning and Senator Durant appointed, then later the appointments were reversed. The chamber took several matters out of the orders of the day and advanced two local bills on third reading: H. 4225, authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption, and H. 4584, further regulating the appointment of special police officers in Malden. Both bills were passed to be engrossed. The Senate then considered and adopted several committee reports extending reporting deadlines for pending legislation. It approved an extension for the Committee on Financial Services, with discussion clarifying that seven bills were covered and the deadline was May 4, 2026. It also adopted an amended extension for the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, changing the deadline from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026, and an amended extension for the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, likewise changing the deadline to June 30, 2026; in each case, the orders were adopted after suspension of the rules. For final passage, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble by standing vote for H. 4259, designating the Wider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, with two members voting in favor and none opposed. The Senate then passed H. 4602, increasing the membership of the select board in the town of Munson, and H. 4259 to be enacted and sent to the Governor. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tarr of Essex and Middlesex as a member of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and the appointment
• An act regarding the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden, House No. 4584.
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor

Transcript Highlights:

• Tarr of Essex and Middlesex as a member of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and the appointment
• An act regarding the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden, House No. 4584.
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• Third reading of a bill: An act further regulating the appointment of special police officers in the
• bills are passed to be enacted, and the bills will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and announced changes to the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, with Senator Tarr resigning and Senator Durant appointed, then later the appointments were reversed. The chamber then took up several local bills on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including H.4225 authorizing Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption and H.4584 regulating the appointment of special police officers in Malden. The Senate also considered and adopted multiple orders extending committee reporting deadlines. It approved an extension for the Committee on Financial Services until May 4, 2026, covering seven bills, and then amended and adopted an order for the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs to extend its deadline from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026, also covering seven bills. A similar order for the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery was amended from April 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026 and adopted after some procedural objection. On final passage, the Senate adopted an emergency preamble for H.4259, designating the Widen Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, by standing vote, and then passed H.4602 increasing the membership of the select board in Munson and H.4259 to be enacted. The bills were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. The Senate then adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• So up first we can go to the Office of the Governor packet.
• Thank you. of which to serve as Governor Abbott's Chief of Staff.
• Does the governor allow remote work for remote for governor staff? Uh, Toby, I don't believe so.
• by the governor, 2 appointed by the speaker, and 2 appointed by the lieutenant governor.
• He is the newly appointed President and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:

• by the governor, and one person with expertise about the laws and practices of other states appointed
• by the governor.
• appointed by the governor<01:39:40.480><c> and</c><01:39:40.719><c> one</c><01:39:40.960><c> person<
• </c> states appointed by the governor. states appointed by the governor.
• same appointed by the governor.<02:06:26.400><c> A</c><02:06:26.639><c> person</c><02:06:26.800><c>

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• , and he was... ...was the president of Regions Bank for 25 years, and he is now on the Board of Governors
• They'll be in any declared state of emergency issued by both the governor and local authority.
• On the disagreement to House Bill 956 by Representative Faulkner, the president has appointed Senators
• On the disagreement to House Bill 1117 by Representative Fuhrman, the president has appointed Senators
• On the disagreement to Senate Bill 379 by Senator Hinskins, the President has appointed Representatives

Bills: SR145 , SR146 , SR147 , SR148 , SCR78 , SCR12 , HB302 , HB221 , HCR58 , HB59 , HB89 , HB153 , HB243 , HB335 , HB342 , HB350 , HB407 , HB451 , HB513 , HB595 , HB682 , HB688 , HB690 , HB730 , HB762 , HB802 , HB816 , HB940 , HB944 , HB1003 , HB1011 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1058 , HB1062 , HB1064 , HB1079 , HB1084 , HB1098 , HB1161 , HB1189 , HB1203 , HB1215 , HB1247 , HB1248 , HB1251 , HB1253 , HB1257 , HB1258 , SCR3 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB426 , SB435 , SB487 , SB488 , SB523 , SB56 , SB163 , SB341 , SB504 , SB322 , SR125 , SCR54 , SCR59 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR5 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HCR53 , HCR60 , HCR62 , HCR64 , HCR68 , HCR78 , HCR81 , HCR86 , HCR97 , HCR102 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HCR3 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1129 , HB1154 , HB1166 , HB1195 , HB1230 , HB316 , HB511 , HB799 , HB1039 , HB12 , HB66 , HB145 , HB167 , HB196 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB256 , HB291 , HB326 , HB352 , HB401 , HB430 , HB433 , HB434 , HB448 , HB456 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1038 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB158 , HB160 , HB169 , HB227 , HB251 , HB289 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB330 , HB383 , HB394 , HB410 , HB429 , HB769 , HB971 , HB983 , HB1017 , HB1126 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB205 , HB211 , HB226 , HB259 , HB271 , HB308 , HB310 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB403 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB740 , HB750 , HB759 , HB812 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1107 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB441 , SB449 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB149

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, received a Memorial Day guest minister introduction and prayer, and then moved through journal and legislative bureau matters. The chamber adopted or advanced several Senate resolutions, including SR 149 directing DOTD to study hazards from increased Norfolk Southern rail activity at the Alabo Street Wharf, SR 153 commending a Miss St. Tammany Parish Fair Queen, SR 154 asking LDH to study the in-home skilled nursing market, and SR 145 recreating the task force on protecting Louisiana critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries. It also adopted SCR 78 designating Bonfuca Museum and Research Center Day at the Capitol, and later adopted SCR 54 and SCR 59 memorializing Congress on the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission and Comite River Diversion Canal flood-risk map review, respectively. The Senate also considered a large number of House bills and Senate bills on concurrence or final passage, with most passing overwhelmingly. Topics included education and school policy, health care, criminal justice, natural resources, transportation, insurance, and local government. Among the measures discussed were bills on adolescent literacy, vocational training in graduation plans, special education due process, school crisis plans, autism therapy accommodations during the school day, Medicaid dental coverage, workers’ compensation procedures, prior authorization for certain generic drugs, boiler inspection authority, money transmission licensing, and alternative power sources for nursing facilities. Several bills drew brief explanations from sponsors about technical corrections or policy clarifications, while a few were returned to the calendar or recommitted to committee. A few measures prompted more substantial debate. Senate Bill 456 on workers’ compensation generated extended discussion over whether employers should be allowed to file actions to investigate questionable claims without first cutting off benefits; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, while opponents argued it would increase litigation and disadvantage injured workers. The bill ultimately passed 20-17. Senate Bill 401 on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board had House amendments rejected, and Senate Bill 487 on charitable gaming premises rental agreements also had House amendments rejected. Other bills, including SB 393, SB 415, SB 426, SB 435, SB 488, SB 523, and SB 163, had House amendments concurred in, while HB 1095, HB 1103, HB 1129, HB 1166, HB 1195, HB 220, HB 316, HB 511, HB 799, HB 12, HB 66, HB 145, HB 167, HB 196, HB 213, HB 218, HB 222, HB 256, HB 291, HB 326, HB 352, HB 430, HB 433, HB 434, HB 448, HB 456, and HB 1039 were among the House bills finally passed, many by wide margins.