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• They were here in the Capitol. It was so good.
• They were here in the Capitol. It was so good.
• It was so were here in the Capitol.
• <08:32:05.920> The<08:32:06.160> question perceived viewing audience.
• The question perceived viewing audience.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• to get here and be able to come in at the side door here instead of having to go all through the Capitol
• to get here and be able to come in at the side door here instead of having to go all through the Capitol
• Albin, the city of Laramie, Evanston, or Mountain View.
• Having pretty views of the mountains, short distance to Yellowstone, and access to a Target doesn't really
• Having pretty views of the mountains, short distance to Yellowstone, and access to a Target doesn't really

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• We are starting the meeting at 12:08 in Capitol Extension Room 2, following up from our meeting from
• That campaign contributions should not be received by a senator while in the Capitol. Period.
• And that would include both on Capitol grounds and off Capitol grounds.
• That campaign contributions should not be received by a senator while in the Capitol. Period.
• And that would include both on Capitol grounds and off Capitol grounds.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met on February 13 to continue work on proposed Senate Rule 15-9, a rule prohibiting campaign contributions. Members discussed two parts of the rule: one barring any solicitation, offer, delivery, or acceptance of campaign contributions in areas under the control of the President of the Senate at any time, and another barring senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. Senator Rothfuss suggested clarifying the session-related language by adding the word “legislative” before “campaign” in paragraph B, while leaving paragraph A broad. The chair explained the distinction between the two provisions and opened the meeting for public comment, but none was offered. Senator Rothfuss moved to adopt the rule and offered the amendment; Senator Guru seconded it. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted to adopt the rule as amended, with Senators Guru and Rothfuss voting aye and the chair announcing the vote passed before adjournment.

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• So, we've got 14 kids here, uh, grade six, that are being the Capitol today, and they're up here from
• Um, one of my favorite days is physical therapy day at the Capitol.
• that are got 14 kids here, uh, grade six that are being<00:28:18.480> the<00:28:18.559> capitol
• Most of you know or have the Capitol.
• Today we are pleased to recognize CASE Member Day at the Capitol and recognize the Colorado Association

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• And I was privileged to be on the Capitol Investment Committee during the time that this building was
• And I was privileged to be on the Capitol Investment Committee during the time that this building was
• This Capitol, I've toured many of the capitols around the country, and ours is as beautiful or more beautiful
• This Capitol, I've toured many of the capitols around the country, and ours is as beautiful or more beautiful
• But they did tremendous work. privileged to be on the Capitol privileged to be on the Capitol Investment

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Torkelson gave a long farewell-style floor speech reflecting on his legislative career, thanking colleagues, staff, family, and voters, and sharing anecdotes from his early campaigns and years in office. He emphasized the importance of listening to constituents, working across party lines, and not holding grudges after disagreements. He also praised the Minnesota Capitol, Cass Gilbert’s design, and the renovation work, and noted his service on committees including Transportation, Capital Investment, Ways and Means, and redistricting. A major theme of the speech was bipartisanship and institutional respect. Torkelson described working with members from both parties, including House leaders and committee counterparts, and said the House’s tied balance had forced more work to the committee level and produced bipartisan outcomes. He warned against using redistricting as a political weapon and urged Minnesota not to follow that path. He also thanked specific staff members and mentioned his family, including his daughter, who works as a lobbyist. The speech did not involve a bill debate or recorded vote. It concluded with a call for legislators to keep learning from one another and to find practical paths forward while staying true to their values, ending with a quotation from Ecclesiastes and applause.

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• And the goal of this was to really deal with some of the issues in the Capitol complex for all of us
• And I do feel like that was promised to the Capitol Mall, and so I'm very disappointed to have lost that
• ,<00:30:56.080> maybe<00:30:56.320> there's come to visit the capitol, maybe there's
• come to visit the capitol, maybe there's a<00:30:56.720> coffee<00:30:56.960> shop<00:
• the light rail is safe, that the Capitol the light rail is safe, that the Capitol Mall<00:31:05.919

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is Langston Day here at the Capitol, and we are thrilled to have the University of Langston, Langston
• University, here from Guthrie and in the Guthrie area, Langston, Oklahoma. having them here at the Capitol
• I see those same values guide his work here at the capitol.
• Today is Route 66 Day at the Capitol. There was a celebration on the second floor.
• of a Goldar family monument near the Capitol Square arch.

Bills: HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076, HB2299, HB3852, HB3244, HB3345, HB3114, HB3764, HB4144, HB3304, HB2939, HB4227, HB3262, HB2941, HB3498, HB4343, HB4425, HB3386, HB3087, HB3062, HB3431, HB4141, HB3581, HB4237, HB2960, HB3645, HB3648, HB3974, HB3045, SCR18, HCR1024, SJR39, SJR49, HB4486, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB1823, HB4476, HB3378, HB3880, HB3031, HB3369, HB3429, HB3657, HB4215, HB3624, HB1170

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• Please rise for the invocation to be delivered by State Minister Scott Wall, Capitol Commission, Texas
• But my request today is that each person who enters this Capitol would sense your presence through the
• The sergeants, the Capitol tour guides, the pages, the parliamentarians, the Secretary of the Senate,
• They are the best team in the Capitol.
• They are the best team in the Capitol. Thankful for you.

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority

Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session. The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty. After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.

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• 14, Senate Resolution 14 by Senator Wallace, to recognize and celebrate New Corps Day at the State Capitol
• Recognizes and celebrates New Corps Day at the State Capitol on 15 April 2026.
• All those in favor of Senate Resolution 14 to recognize and celebrate New Corps Day at the State Capitol
• All those in favor of Senate Resolution 14 to recognize and celebrate New Corps Day at State Capitol
• New Corps Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026. Please signify by saying aye. Aye.

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine floor proceedings, including leave requests for several guests and introductions of visitors in the gallery. Reverend Andrea McMillan of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral delivered the opening prayer, and the chamber then moved into the day’s business agenda. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 14 recognizing and celebrating New Corps Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026, with remarks highlighting the company’s long presence in Mississippi County, its steel production, investment in Arkansas facilities, and employment impact. The body also adopted Senate Memorial Resolution 2 honoring former Senator Lou Hardin, with extended remarks from Senator Mark Johnson and a statement from Hardin’s son, Scott, emphasizing Hardin’s service in the Senate, state higher education leadership, and presidency at the University of Central Arkansas. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolutions 4 and 5, both authorizing introduction of non-appropriation bills related to the revenue stabilization law. House Bill 1001, the appropriation for the Arkansas House of Representatives for fiscal year 2025-26, passed 34-0 with its emergency clause adopted. The chamber also adopted multiple amendments to budget bills and then passed two large batches of appropriation bills, all by 34-0 votes, with emergency clauses adopted and bills transmitted to the House. Before adjournment, Senator Dismang announced special language would meet the next morning followed by Joint Budget, and Senator Hester said the Senate would convene at 11 a.m. the following day. The chamber adjourned subject to clearing the desk until Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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• From our school boards and the Texas Capitol to the halls of Congress and the White House, SEAT has made
• And today, that is the Texas Capitol.
• We're at the Capitol today to hold them to this vision that we hold for our Texas.
• We're at the Capitol today to hold them to this vision that we hold for our Texas.
• we are to solve So thank you so much for joining us today, and you're going to see us around the Capitol

Summary: Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol with more than 300 young Texans and allies to press lawmakers on education policy. Speakers framed the event around student visibility in policymaking and criticized recent Texas actions on school vouchers, book bans, and legislation affecting LGBTQ students and classroom content. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended and voiced support for students having a seat at the table, citing a prior effort to add a student to a school board as an example of the kind of participation SEAT is seeking. Several student speakers described how voucher expansion threatens public schools and argued that public education is being underfunded and undermined rather than failing on its own. Others focused on LGBTQ inclusion, saying bills such as SB 12 and SB 13 would erase queer students’ experiences and make schools less safe and welcoming. One speaker also condemned book bans and censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and honest, inclusive education to think critically and feel represented. SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the group’s earlier organizing against book bans and internet restrictions and by connecting that work to broader demands for public schools, student rights, and safety. The event did not include any legislative vote or formal committee action; it was an advocacy press conference aimed at influencing lawmakers during the session.

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• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn

Keywords: 981, all

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• hearing on the subject matter of AB 604, Aguirre-Curry, on Tuesday, August 19th, at 10:30 in the Capitol
• We have a picture hanging in this Capitol that should not be hung up of Peter Burnett.
• It is a true privilege to welcome friends from across the world to our Capitol.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming our guests to the state Capitol.
• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming our guests to the state Capitol. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures. The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation. Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.

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• Welcome to the Capitol. They're here on my left side.
• Oftentimes, I joke with people when I come into the Capitol.
• Of the Capitol, I'm surrounded by people with frowny faces.
• They will be hosting a celebration after session today in Capitol Room 317.
• And I know that there are many in this Capitol community who will miss him dearly.

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances. Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle. The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.

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• We may have to follow D.C. and put a ring out in front of our Capitol. See what it looks like.
• Just give a quick explanation from the department's point of view on the carryover funds.
• And so, you know, from Mountain View, Arkansas, we drove to Little Rock to participate in that.
• And so, you know, from Mountain View, Arkansas, we drove. was part of the ODP program.
• And so, you know, from Mountain View, Arkansas, we drove to Little Rock to participate in that.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met to review a long agenda of agency rule changes, beginning with housekeeping on the order of business and then taking up rules from multiple state agencies. Early items included Department of Energy and Environment rules on landfill post-closure trust fund spending thresholds and liquefied petroleum gas standards, DFA’s odometer disclosure rule allowing electronic signatures and disclosures, and several Department of Health rules covering ionizing radiation, mobile home and recreational parks, lead-based paint, counseling licensure, hearing instrument dispensers, athletic training, dental specialties and compacts, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistants, medical compacts, speech-language pathology and audiology, radiologic technology, massage therapy, community health workers, doula certification, and cosmetology/body art. Most of these were described as technical updates, conformity with recent acts, federal standards, or compact participation, and nearly all were approved without objection after brief questions and, in many cases, no public comment. The committee also reviewed Department of Labor and Licensing rules on minimum wage/independent contractor standards, boiler rules, motor vehicle commission requirements for ATV/LSV dealers, professional wrestling regulation, appraiser qualifications, and military recruiting and retention programs. Testimony generally emphasized that the rules implemented recent legislation, updated fees or licensing standards, or streamlined existing processes. Members asked a few questions about fee structures, the rationale for regulating professional wrestling, and how the National Guard’s public-private partnership and incentive programs would work; the department said the recruiting incentives would be funded from existing appropriations and were intended to improve retention and force strength. These rules were also approved without objection. The most extensive discussion came on the Department of Education’s Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program rule. The department said the revisions, based on Act 920 of 2025, were intended to add guardrails, clarify allowable expenses, and speed approval of core educational purchases. Changes included defining core educational expenses, limiting certain sports-related spending, adding an intentional misuse standard, restricting phone purchases except for disability-related needs, setting a $1,000 threshold for additional review of technology purchases, capping carryover funds at $8,500, and creating a reconsideration process for denied expenses. Members raised concerns about safeguards, appeals, sports equipment, provider credentialing, rural vendor access, and whether the department would be flexible or overly restrictive. The department said it would review every request, provide written explanations for denials, allow appeals up to the State Board, and refer suspected fraud to prosecutors if necessary. After hearing from 13 members of the public, the committee continued to discuss the rule, but the transcript ends before any final vote on the EFA rule is shown.

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• Johns County Day at the Capitol.
• Foundation, Matt Caldwell, Chuck Hatcher, and many of the other supporters you've seen around the Capitol
• They come from all over Florida and are part of the AMI Kids Day at the Capitol.
• But seriously, senators, today and tomorrow we are celebrating Manatee County Days at the Capitol.
• We are happy to see them and They may be around the Capitol today and you may run into them.

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• SCR 19 substitute allows a replica to be constructed outside of the historic Capitol grounds in accordance
• testify in strong support of SCR 19, which authorizes the placement of the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol
• One day I hope to have children of my own and walk with them through the Capitol grounds, showing them
• I respectfully urge you to support this resolution and help place this meaningful monument on our Capitol
• Similarly, it would not be wrong for us to commemorate and have a reminder at our Capitol of the miraculous

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• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• was late because I, this time of year, realize how much I don't know where all the rooms are in the Capitol
• Capitol Mall for in recognition of the Capitol Mall for in recognition of the sacrifices<00:13:29.720

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• One, the 33 new Capitol Police, what does that bring the total to?
• One, the 33 new Capitol Police, what does that bring the total to?
• One, the 33 new Capitol Police, what does that bring the total to?
• One, the 33 new Capitol Police, what does that bring the total to?
• One, the 33 new Capitol Police, what does that bring the total to?

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Office of Capital Post Conviction. Director Chrissy Noble described the office’s work representing death-row clients in state postconviction, federal habeas, clemency, and related matters, and said the Legislature has historically funded the office with enough flexibility to handle unpredictable cases. She highlighted four pending actual-innocence cases, including matters involving false forensics and a shaken-baby syndrome challenge, and noted that such cases often require multiple experts. She also cited a recent example where the office was appointed to a case shortly before an execution date was set, and said flexible spending authority allowed the office to secure experts and file on time. The office asked to retain any remaining special-fund cash balance into FY26 and said it had not requested additional salary funding for FY26 because the increase was already handled through flexibility; members praised the office’s work and no vote was taken. The committee then heard from the Ethics Commission. Staff explained requests for salary realignment, additional funding for a part-time hearing officer who handles public records and open meetings cases, and a small amount for fuel/food that was described as a system-related placeholder. The commission said it had a backlog because complaints have become more numerous and complex, and that more funding would allow the hearing officer to process more cases. Members also discussed a prior $10,000 system request that had lapsed and was later found to have been underestimated; the commission said the earlier figure came from an initial quote and the later $25,000 estimate reflected the actual cost. The chairman and members commended the commission’s work, and no formal action was taken. Finally, the Administrative Office of Courts presented its budget requests. The office outlined a deficit appropriation request tied to county-funded court reporter increases, funding for two newly appointed judges, special-judge appointment costs, and death benefits for a court administrator in Warren County. The discussion then focused on judicial salaries, with the office noting Mississippi ranks near the bottom nationally in trial and Supreme Court judge pay, though a cost-of-living adjustment would place the state around 27th. The office said its request follows State Personnel Board recommendations and that it is also seeking a possible increase in filing fees to support the Judicial Operations Fund, which helps cover salary costs not paid from general funds. Members discussed redistricting, special appointments, and the possibility of using fee revenue rather than general funds to support future increases; no vote was taken.

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• HR 135 by Darby recognizing February 6, 2025 as Howard County Day at the state Capitol.
• HR 177 by Slawson recognizing February 6, 2025 as Hood County Day at the Capitol.
• Up here in the gallery, if you'll stand, we'll recognize you and welcome you to your Capitol.
• HR 99 by Holt recognizing February 6, 2025 as San Jacinto County Day at the state Capitol.
• So please join me in welcoming Grimes County to the Capitol. Absolutely.

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• House Resolution 1019 by Representative Carr to recognize and celebrate New Corps Day at the State Capitol
• April 15, 2026 is recognizing New Corps at the State Capitol, whereas New Corps is the largest steel
• At this time, we want to recognize New Core Steel Appreciation Day here at the Capitol, and I would appreciate
• Steel Appreciation Day here at the Capitol, and I would appreciate a good vote. Mr.
• To recognize and celebrate New Core Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026.

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Summary: The House reconvened to continue work on items from an adjourned resolution. Members moved to place House Bill 1004 back on second reading for amendment; the motion was adopted without objection, and the bill was sent to be engrossed after one amendment was filed by Representative Unger and referred to the Joint Budget Committee. The chamber then considered House Resolution 1019, sponsored by Representative Carr, which would recognize and celebrate New Core Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026. Carr highlighted New Core’s steel production, recycling and sustainability record, Arkansas operations, employment levels, profit-sharing, scholarship program, and community involvement. The resolution was read by title only. House Resolution 1017, sponsored by Representative Painter, was also read by title only. It would recognize May 26 as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness month in Arkansas. Painter spoke about ALS, its severity, the lack of a cure, and the need to raise awareness, mentioning a constituent affected by the disease. No votes were recorded on the resolutions, and the House announced it would reconvene at 1 p.m.