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• That entire section was taken out.
• And so let me begin with section number seven.
• And this is a section where it begins by section 51500 is about the teacher shall not give instruction
• Goes on to say based on promoting discriminatory bias on section 7 new section 7 Discriminatory bias
• What that section of the bill talks about now is that. that item must be removed.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• we needed to clarify that section.
• that we needed to clarify that section.
• House Bill 2557, an act amending Section 12-2293, A.R.S., relating to patient records.
• House Bill 2594, an act amending Section 25-403, A.R.S., by adding Section 25-1502 relating to domestic
• House Bill 2611, an act amending Section 8-5429, Chapter 4, Article 4, A.R.S., by adding Section 8-3530.10

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed judicial branch guests for Judges Day, and recognized several visitors and proclamations, including 2026 Social Work Month. Members also received routine announcements and committee substitutions before moving into Committee of the Whole on multiple calendars. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and advanced a large number of bills, often after committee and floor amendments. Notable measures included HB 2035 on kinship placement in child welfare; HB 2041 on keeping children from being removed from parents solely due to poverty; HB 2251 on licensed midwifery standards; HB 2429 on short-term rental regulation; HB 2444 on pharmacist-provided testing/treatment, which drew strong opposition from several members over safety, oversight, and cost concerns but still advanced; HB 2615 on court-appointed supervisors; HB 2726 on a sleep apnea device for AHCCCS/Access coverage, which drew concerns about vendor specificity and process; HB 2914 on protecting vulnerable adults in long-term care; HB 4018 on public safety; HB 2127 on an omnibus transportation/license plate measure; HB 2240 on tuition waivers for children of disabled veterans; HB 2344 and HB 2403 on appropriations-related matters; HB 2991 on social media and youth safety; HB 4070 on trafficking-related corporate penalties; and HB 4136 on unlawful entry involving vulnerable adults. Several sponsors described stakeholder negotiations and policy goals, while opponents raised concerns about safety, scope, costs, or process. The House then adopted Committee of the Whole reports and sent many bills to engrossing. In third reading, HB 2123 failed on a 24-28 vote after debate over gold and silver legal tender; HB 2270, HB 2324, HB 2404, HB 2557, HB 2574, HB 2594, HB 2611, HB 2681, HB 2697, and HB 2800 were among the bills voted on, with most passing. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for county authority changes, mental health services, patient records access, domestic violence address confidentiality, child welfare rights, and a bill tied to impaired-driving-related tragedy. The session ended with additional votes still underway on later third-reading bills.

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• . >> Read the last section. >> Section 2, this act shall take effect one year after it shall become a
• >> READ THE LAST SECTION.
• >> READ THE LAST SECTION.
• >> SECTION 2, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 90TH DAY AFTER IT SHALL BECOME A LAW.
• Read the last section. >> Section 2, this act shall take effect first of January. >> Call the roll. >

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Major Brittany Wooten, then took up Senate Resolution No. 1749 designating March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Senator Skoufis, Minority Leader Ortt, and several other senators spoke in support of West Point, its cadets, and the academy’s history and role in national service. Colonel Daniel R. Stuewe, commander of U.S. Army Garrison West Point, also addressed the chamber, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between West Point and New York and the academy’s mission to develop leaders of character. The resolution was adopted, and the West Point Day observance included recognition of cadets and academy staff. The Senate then moved through a calendar of bills, passing measures including amendments to the Public Health Law, Election Law, Executive Law, Penal Law, Elder Law, Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Law, and Public Authorities Law. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote or debate. Senator Mayer spoke in support of a bill establishing Fred Korematsu Day, framing it as a reminder of the injustice of Japanese American internment and the need to defend civil rights. Senator Ryan supported a bill streamlining the senior citizen property tax exemption process, calling it a way to reduce burdens on older residents. Senator Helming opposed a local government planning mandate as an unfunded mandate, while Senators Walczyk and Martins criticized a housing-related reporting bill as burdensome and ineffective. The most debated item was Calendar 457, a housing-data and reporting bill sponsored by Senator May. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help the state understand zoning and housing capacity, while opponents said it imposed new reporting burdens on municipalities and could penalize poorer communities by threatening CDBG funding. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and ultimately passed by a vote of 37-23. The Senate then adjourned until the next legislative day.

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• Uh, section 8 contains a $500,000 appropriation to continue the select committee for one more interim
• Uh section 8 contains a of the bill.
• That's the purpose of section 9, subsection A, subsection B on page. >> Not yet.
• Uh, section 11. One of the amendments, this $5 million grant for mental health was deleted.
• Uh, section 11. One of the amendments, this $5 million grant for mental health was deleted.

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• But there are a number of Medicaid sections that do impact Medicaid programs across the country, both
• There's a moratorium section, but this one was kind of related to eligibility.
• So section 7, 1, 1, one is a moratorium on rules way.
• Section 7, 1, 1, 3, federal payments to prohibited entities.
• And that last bill, like and that's for CMS to implement the section.

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• A2 also deletes a section in the bill dealing with the tracking devices.
• The first four sections of this bill would amend the existing statute 609.487 for fleeing a police officer
• The final section of the bill would allow officers to—I'm sorry, I'm not going to that one; it's struck
• of<00:03:13.480> this<00:03:13.640> bill<00:03:13.920> would first four sections
• of this bill would first four sections of this bill would amend<00:03:14.720> the<00:03:14.879

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And if the section conflicted Held invalid would not affect the remaining provisions.
• And if this section conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.
• conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.
• conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.
• I don't know if you could see... ...conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.

Summary: The Legislative Management Committee met to address the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, which would require public schools, public school districts, and public charter schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and allow reimbursement from the state, with implementation beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The committee first filled a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation by appointing Representative Berg to the committee. Legislative Council and DPI staff explained the measure’s requirements, including federal reimbursement participation, possible use of the legacy earnings fund if other funding is unavailable, and the authority of the Legislature and superintendent of public instruction to clarify implementation details. Linnell Johnson of DPI testified that the estimated fiscal impact for the 2027-2029 biennium is between $124 million and $134 million, based on participation assumptions, federal reimbursement rates, and the extent to which schools continue to collect applications or use community eligibility/provision 2 options. She also noted a likely additional administrative cost of about $300,000 for DPI to operate the program. Members asked about school participation, Title I implications, special diets, staffing, and whether the measure could reduce federal reimbursements if families stop applying. Johnson said the estimate is uncertain and could be higher if applications decline, but that schools would still have incentives to participate in federal programs because of reimbursement and other funding ties. After discussion, the committee adopted a motion to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State. The committee then received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s ruling and sent the case back for reconsideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, while the district court-imposed map remains in effect for now. No action was taken on that update, and the meeting adjourned after members noted minutes from the prior meeting were not yet available for approval.

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• Um, so section nine of the bill, I had a suggested potential amendment for section 9, and this deals
• Um, so section nine of the bill, I had a suggested potential amendment for section 9, and this deals
• Um, so section nine of the bill, I had a suggested potential amendment for section 9, and this deals
• Um, so section nine of the bill, I had a suggested potential amendment for section 9, and this deals
• Um, so section nine of the bill, I had a suggested potential amendment for section 9, and this deals

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• SB 682, Allen, PFS prohibitions, do pass with author's amendments to, among other things, strike Section
• SB 640, Cabaldon, college emissions, do pass with committee amendments to remove Section 3, out with
• SB 567, Limón, gravity-based energy storage wells, do pass with author's amendments to strike Section
• two and three from the bill out with republicans Do pass with author's amendments to strike Sections
• SB 71, Wiener, CEQA exemption for transit projects, do pass with author's amendments to strike Section

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• Delete the proposed criminal penalties in proposed Section 1507 of the Elections Code.
• Delete Section 5 of the bill, which proposed to add Section 15104.5 to the Elections Code.
• Clarify that Sections 1553 and 19230 of the Elections Code do not prohibit agreements between elections
• And the word 'uniformed' will be brought back into Sections 18544 and 18544.
• Will be brought back into Sections 18544 and 18545 of the Elections Code.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 73. The author described the measure as a response to perceived threats to California elections, including restrictions on armed or non-uniformed personnel at polling places, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on law enforcement access to election materials without a court order. The chair reviewed a set of agreed amendments, including removing a section conflicting with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties, clarifying the role of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, and refining language on signature challenges, law enforcement support, and certified voting technology. Supporters, including AAPI Force, CHIRLA, the League of Women Voters of California, and Common Cause, argued the bill would protect voters from intimidation and preserve election integrity. Opponents from CALA argued the bill was unnecessary, would hinder legitimate investigations, and reflected distrust of law enforcement and federal oversight. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill was responding to real-world threats and on the ballot seizure in Riverside County. Members questioned how the measure would affect signature challenges, chain of custody, and investigations into possible fraud. The author and supporters said ballots should remain in election officials’ custody and that federal or local agents should not be able to interfere with election materials or intimidate voters. The chair and other members also discussed the urgency clause and the need to move the bill quickly despite the proximity of the June election. The committee voted to do pass and re-refer SB 73 to the Committee on Public Safety. The roll call initially showed the bill passing 5-1, then after the absent member arrived, the final vote was 6-2, and the bill was reported out of committee.

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• line 105, by inserting the following language Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a of this section
• wrong, but I'm noticing that from what I found, Section 140 was repealed in.
• A section that has been repealed.
• The provisions of this section shall be in addition to the provisions of Section 140 of Title 61 of the
• So this section is added to.

Bills: HB3002, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3463, HB3919, HB3985, HB4303

Keywords: counties, county officers, education, training, sunset law, county purchasing, procurement practices, budget management, public accountability, emergency procurement, reverse auction, bidding process, competitive bidding, public procurement, city council regulations, public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust

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• It just did it in a place other than the definition section.
• ,<00:13:44.560> taking<00:13:44.880> out<00:13:45.120> the definition section
• , taking out the definition section, taking out the private<00:13:45.839> right<00:13:46.079><
• <00:13:49.120> 230<00:13:49.600> of [clears throat] of using section 230 of [clears
• throat] of using section 230 of the<00:13:49.920> Communications<00:13:50.560> Decency

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And somehow there was an error in the bill that included, uh, there's two sections of code that deal
• signed and this bill will include the whole section and basically what we're doing is we're exempting
• of code that deal with sections of code that deal with commercial<00:10:20.480> seafood<00:10
• was included in the only one section was included in the bill<00:10:28.240> that<00:10:28.399
• <00:10:31.200> and will include the whole section and will include the whole section and basically

Bills: HB38, HB39, HB181, HB38, HB39, HB181

Keywords: district attorneys, prosecutorial function, law enforcement, criminal procedure, legal advice, paternity, putative father registry, adoption, legal rights, parental rights, HB181, Alabama Building Renovation Finance Authority, bond authorization, state bonds, capital improvements, public buildings, State Capitol, renovation finance, public office facilities, infrastructure financing

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• Below are the changes to each section of the bill listed in sequential order.
• Section 2 makes no change.
• Section 3 removes the requirement that hearing officers also take this training, given that they are
• The substitute amends section 11.059E of the Education code.
• Also, the substitute adds the repeal of Section 11.059F and G of the Education code.

Bills: HB178

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability

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• And Section 9, is that what you said, Mr. Rule 1, Section 9?
• three of Section 14 of the Texas Constitution.
• And specifically Section Two, correct? That's correct.
• Section 2 is one of the biggest sections in there.
• District, but you cannot use it to violate Section 2.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3000, page one, section 1, line 18, by deleting the year 2027 and inserting
• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3001, page one, section one, line 18, by deleting the year 2027 and
• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3003, page 1, section 1, line 18, by deleting the year 2027 303, page
• 1, section 1, line 18, by deleting the year 2027 and inserting in lieu thereof the year 2031, amendment
• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3004, page 1, section 1, line 18, by deleting the year 2027 and inserting

Bills: HB3000, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3006, HB3007, HB3008, HB4319

Keywords: cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics, manicurist, eyelash extension, blow-dry styling, makeup artist, occupational licensing

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• gone, and Section 3, the repeal of the insurance mandate, is gone.
• Section 1 was an amendment that was...
• Section 1 was an amendment that was, or a modification that was specific to the insurance mandate.
• So with that being removed, those two sections were no longer necessary.
• So section 2 of the House version is now section 1 of the Senate version.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on HB 1248 met to review differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, which concerns the PERS pilot program and insurance mandate process. Rebecca Frickie, executive director of PERS, explained that the Senate version removed the House provisions repealing the insurance mandate process, kept the two-year PERS pilot intact, and preserved the requirement for a report at the end of the pilot while removing language that would have required PERS to submit a bill to expand coverage to the commercial market. Members discussed the bill’s cost-benefit analysis requirements. Frickie said the current law triggers a cost-benefit analysis at the start of the pilot and again when a bill is introduced to roll coverage out commercially, but the Senate draft would change that to only one analysis at the end of the pilot if a rollout bill is introduced. Legislative Council indicated that if the committee wants that simplified approach, additional conforming changes are needed elsewhere in the code. Senators also asked about the purpose of the initial analysis and whether it is used beyond being attached to the bill packet; Frickie said PERS relies primarily on its own actuary and was not aware of broader use. The committee discussed whether the revised process would still require legislative sponsorship for any future rollout, and Frickie confirmed that a legislator or other sponsor would need to introduce such a bill. Examples mentioned included insulin caps and breast exams as possible future pilot items. The committee agreed to request Legislative Council draft the needed language changes and planned to reconvene after receiving the updated draft; no final vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

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• comes from the House with the endorsement that the House has amended the bill by inserting after Section
• 60 a Section 61, and by inserting after Section 63A additional language, and inserting after Section
• 71 a Section 71A. ...inserting after Section 63 a Section 63A and inserting after Section 71 a Section

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered and advanced several local and appropriations measures. It first took up Senate No. 2552, authorizing the town of Berkeley to recall elected officials; an amendment substituting Senate No. 3018 was adopted, and the bill was passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed to be engrossed a Springfield local tax measure, House No. 3213, which had been retitled to authorize the city to appropriate funds to help certain residents meet local tax obligations. The Senate then concurred in House amendments to Senate No. 2859, the Sandwich charter bill, after suspending the rules. It also adopted a rules committee order extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline to April 17, 2026, for bills related to establishing a celiac disease screening pilot program. Finally, the Senate advanced House No. 5348, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, ordering it to a third reading, passing it to be engrossed, adopting the required emergency preamble by standing vote, and then passing it to be enacted. The bill was ordered sent to the Governor. The Senate then set its next meeting for Wednesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• On section three, the—sorry—section four, the duties of the commission, we basically narrowed that down
• On section three, the—sorry—section four, the duties of the commission, we basically narrowed that down
• He said he believed the section was section B on page two, and that was what the amendment did.
• particular section of the original bill. particular section of the original bill.
• <01:36:01.840> Um section B. Thank you. On page two. Um section B. Thank you.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The Pesticides Branch is made up of four main sections: the enforcement section, which is our largest
• section with 15 positions; the education and certification section with 12 positions; the registration
• information and while this section information and while this section primarily<00:13:43.880>
• <01:01:41.520> of map of just the square mile sections of map of just the square mile sections
• our Ed ation and certification section our Ed ation and certification section actually<01:34:56.040

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on restricted use pesticides in Hawaiʻi, with Senate and House members opening the meeting and explaining that the session was intended to hear expert presentations and community concerns. Fern Holland outlined the background for the briefing, describing how restricted use pesticides differ from general-use products, why state-level regulation matters, and how community advocates have sought disclosure and protections for years. She summarized 2019 reporting data, saying a small number of users accounted for most reported use, with especially heavy application in North Central Oʻahu and on the west side of Kauaʻi. She highlighted concerns about applications near schools, homes, and coastlines, and identified 1,3-dichloropropene and metam sodium as among the heaviest-used fumigants. She also noted concerns about highly hazardous pesticides, some banned in other countries, and the lack of research on long-term combined exposure to multiple pesticides. Greg Takashima of the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture described the department’s pesticide program and regulatory authority under FIFRA and state law. He explained the distinction between general-use and restricted use pesticides, the certification requirements for applicators, and the department’s role in tracking RUPs from sale through use. He reviewed the branch’s functions in enforcement, education and certification, registration and technical review, and laboratory analysis, including inspections, complaint response, market surveillance, product registration, groundwater review, and outreach on drift reduction and integrated pest management. He also noted staffing and funding limitations, saying the branch lacks a toxicologist and long-term monitoring capacity, and compared Hawaiʻi’s resources to California’s much larger pesticide regulatory program. Takashima thanked the legislature for passing Act 231 the prior year and said the department supports the measure as it moves forward this session. Dr. Lee, speaking for the Hawaiʻi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and as a former member of the Kauaʻi Joint Fact-Finding Task Force, said pediatric guidance has shifted from focusing on acute poisoning to recognizing chronic low-level pesticide exposure as a concern. He cited AAP publications linking pesticide exposure to cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, birth outcomes, neurobehavioral effects, and asthma, and said pediatricians are now encouraged to advise families on reducing exposure and to support right-to-know measures and buffer zones around schools and public gathering places. He also described the Kauaʻi task force’s work, saying it found the west side of the island to be an unhealthy community but could not prove causation because of missing drift, geospatial, and biomarker data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, questions were held until after presentations, and the department expressed support for Act 231.