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• There are beach rules that are posted.
• There are beach rules that are posted.
• <00:38:06.320> as authority to update rules as authority to update rules as environmental<
• place, dees can move forward with rules place, dees can move forward with rules that<00:38:40.640
• 41:41.119> targeted<00:41:41.440> more that their rules are targeted more that their rules

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It is here under Rule 21. Senator Rest. It is here under Rule 21.
• And if not, are you asking the rules And if not, are you asking the rules committee<00:04:43.600
• I want to remind the committee that we're here under Rule 21, that Senator Rasmussen moved a Rule 21
• You know, I think of the title of our committee, Rules Committee, and yet when I think of rules and I
• <00:24:13.440> And follows the rules of the Senate. And follows the rules of the Senate.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The following members intend to vote from a remote location under rule 40.7.
• location under rule 40.7. location under rule 40.7.
• Senate Resolution 80 will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
• Pursuant to Rule 26, I Madam President.
• report adopted April 22nd, 2026, pursuant to Rule 45, be stricken.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Requesting unanimous consent that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Rules.
• I request a ruling from the chair on whether I should be required to vote.
• Chair rules that you be a member of a class and required to vote. Further discussion.
• It contains 54 rules from various agencies and boards.
• It contains 54 rules from various agencies and boards.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• President, there is a report of the Rules Committee at the desk.
• ELECTIONS COMMITTEE IN ROOM 332 FOLLOWED BY A MEETING OF THE RULES COMMITTEE IN.
• The report of the Rules Committee is accepted.
• >> IN AACCORDING TO RULE 6 I RULE IT NON-GERMANE AND OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME.
• The vote is on the procedures of the House and the ruling of the Chair.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

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• <00:18:20.720> of essentially defining what the Rules of essentially defining what the Rules
• In the law, we have all types of rules of evidence.
• types of Rules of Evidence the The Rules types of Rules of Evidence the The Rules of<00:21:49.000
• The purpose of the rules of evidence is to make sure you have a high quality of evidence, right?
• <00:23:25.880> um way that different evidentiary rules um way that different evidentiary rules

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:44 Introduction of Guests 01:21 HB 137 Discussion 02:11 HB 137 Roll Call Vote 25:35 HB 346 Discussion 26:15 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 27:24, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee met with prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior minutes, and recognized visiting guests, including representatives from Nucor Steel and students from Eastern Kentucky University. The main business was House Bill 137, which would require air-pollution enforcement actions by the Energy and Environment Cabinet and Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to rely on EPA-approved monitoring methods or scientifically defensible, quality-assured data. The sponsor and industry supporters argued the bill would ensure reliable evidence and protect manufacturers from enforcement based on questionable data. Opponents, including the Kentucky Resources Council, the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, and a former cabinet employee, argued the bill would conflict with the Clean Air Act’s allowance for “any credible evidence,” could exclude community air-monitoring data and citizen complaints, and might weaken enforcement by limiting the use of lower-cost sensors, photos, video, and other nontraditional evidence. Committee members questioned how credible evidence and the Daubert standard would apply, and supporters and opponents debated whether the bill would simply set evidentiary rules or improperly narrow enforcement authority. One member also raised concerns that the bill’s title and scope could be read as affecting the broader air program. House Bill 137 was ultimately approved favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Webb’s aye vote later clarified for the record. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a subcommittee. The bill was described as helping about 708 companies and carving out emergency generators used for safety purposes in distilleries, with support from the Kentucky Chamber. The subcommittee amendment was adopted, and the bill passed the committee favorably by roll call vote. The meeting ended with an attempted adjournment and a brief record correction on the vote for House Bill 137.

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• differ from the existing rules.
• PBN process once the new rules come into PBN process once the new rules come into effect?
• Those rules are actually already enacted, their PUC rules.
• <05:13:05.920> rules.
• rules.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:32:18.880> outlining<01:32:19.560> what rules outlining what rules outlining what offenses
• <01:32:30.000> related opportunity to promulgate rules related opportunity to promulgate rules
• <01:33:24.920> Um after the rule-making happens. Um after the rule-making happens.
• expedited rule process?
• if the commission and board adopt rules if the commission and board adopt rules that<01:37:41.560

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Public Safety Policy Conference Committee met on May 8, 2026, with all conferees present. The chair opened with decorum instructions, explained that the meeting was policy-only, and noted that no public testimony had been signed up. Members then introduced themselves, with several noting they were retiring at the end of the session or year. The committee adopted a series of provisions, mostly by unanimous voice vote, including House language on identity theft and financial crimes updates, supervision abatement and restitution considerations for corrections, protective-order enhancements for murder penalties, prediction markets, victim-notification requirements for plea and sentencing hearings, research data privacy, ignition interlock and impaired-driving license changes, DOC licensing and sanctions for juvenile/adult community-based residential facilities, criminal-conviction employment and licensing standards, jail medication procedures, domestic abuse law changes, and a grant-use extension for dual-status/crossover youth funding. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, while others updated law to address AI-related identity theft, foreign protective orders, victim privacy, and corrections oversight. The committee also heard discussion on a Senate provision allowing victims of domestic violence to petition for wireless account and phone-number transfers. A witness supported the concept but urged changes to better align the state language with existing federal law; members noted the issue might need another vehicle or further work. For the domestic abuse item, staff explained that an A15 amendment would later adjust the warrantless-arrest window from 28 days to 14 days. On the jail-medication item, a member emphasized the changes were clarifying and not an admission that last year’s law was flawed. All adopted provisions passed by voice vote without opposition.

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• With that, I move that the rules be suspended to permit consideration of gubernatorial appointment not
• The Senator from Rutland has moved that our rules be suspended in order to take up the confirmation of
• You have suspended your rules, and we will take up the confirmation of Thomas Nesbitt.
• President, I move pursuant to joint rule... Mr.
• at this time it is not suspend the rules at this time.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We have a bill on the notice calendar requiring referral to a money committee pursuant to House Rule
• to a money committee pursuant<00:01:12.600> to<00:01:12.720> House<00:01:13.080> Rule
• pursuant to House Rule 35A. pursuant to House Rule 35A.
• Madam Speaker, I move that we suspend the rules to take up Senate Bill 198 for immediate consideration
• The member from Coventry moves that we suspend our rules to take up for immediate consideration pending

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence and handled several bill referrals and procedural matters. House Bill 957, relating to amendments to the charter of the town of Williston, received first reading and was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Senate Bill 255, establishing a pilot law enforcement government’s council in Windham County, was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because it materially affects municipal revenue. The House also noted that Senate Bill 198, on regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes, had been reported favorably with amendment by Commerce and Economic Development. The chamber then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 198 and committed it to the Committee on Human Services pending its entry on the notice calendar. The House also adopted in concurrence Joint Senate Resolution 49, setting weekend adjournment so that when the two houses adjourn on Friday, April 17, 2026, they must reconvene no later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026. During consideration of Senate Bill 218, relating to reducing chloride contamination of state waters, Representative Boutin offered a floor amendment aimed at strengthening municipal liability protections for towns participating in salt-reduction efforts. Supporters said the existing affirmative defense was too weak and could leave municipalities exposed to negligence claims despite their efforts to reduce salt use. Opponents, including members speaking for Judiciary and House Environment, argued the issue was legally complex, involved tort and insurance questions, and needed more vetting than a floor amendment; they also said the current bill already supports municipalities through certification and best-management-practices provisions. Both committees reported the amendment unfavorable, with Judiciary citing a 7-3-1 vote and House Environment a 10-1-0 vote. The session ended with announcements recognizing guests in the gallery and a notice that House Democrats would caucus in Room 11, while Republicans and Progressives would not, followed by a recess until the gavel fell again.

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• being presented because even though they feel secure in their application of the current laws and rules
• Unfortunately, the application of both the model subdivision rules and plat exemptions within statutes
• If I just want to divide that property, I would still follow the development rules of the county.
• OK, so different counties have different rules. Some counties have different rules.
• By model subdivision rules, which were aimed at colonias and basically illegal or improper development

Bills: SB1708, SB2523, SB1450

Keywords: county platting, subdivision platting, Local Government Code Chapter 232, Section 232.022, Section 232.0014, model subdivision rules, Water Code Section 16.343, Texas county subdivision law, residential subdivision, land conveyance, gift deed, family transfer, consanguinity, affinity, third degree relative, five acres or less, county land use, platting exemption, rural land division, property subdivision

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• Next, we have adoption of the committee rules. You have those in front of you.
• Is there a motion on the committee rules? Move by Mr. Gibson. Second by Ms. Soria. Move by Mr.
• On the adoption of the committee rules, Rubio? Aye. Rubio, aye. Davies? Aye. Davies, aye. Alvarez?
• The committee rules are adopted, and we'll hold the roll open for additional members.
• On the committee rules: Alvarez? Berman? Brian? Aye. Dixon? McKinnor? No? No? Aye. Sanchez?

Summary: The Assembly Governmental Organization Committee met with a quorum present and first took up routine business. Members adopted the committee rules and approved three measures on the consent calendar: AB 77 (Aguiar-Curry), AB 233 (Gibson), and AB 720 (Rogers). The committee then heard AB 344 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would update and clarify the definition of “successor beer manufacturer” in California alcohol law to address a recent court ruling that supporters said created a loophole affecting wholesalers’ fair market compensation when breweries are sold. The California Family Beer Distributors supported the bill, while the California Craft Brewers Association said it was neutral based on ongoing negotiations and sponsor commitments. AB 344 passed the committee on a due pass to Appropriations vote, with the roll left open for additional members. The committee also heard AB 509 by Assemblymember Flora, which concerned alcohol service training and verification procedures. The California Restaurant Association supported the bill, saying it would recognize good-faith use of technology in entry and verification processes and help restaurants meet their obligations. There was no opposition testimony. The author accepted committee amendments, and the bill was moved on a due pass as amended to Appropriations. Additional members later added votes to the consent items, committee rules, AB 344, and AB 509 before the committee adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

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• . rules. rules.
• the rules, not the agency.
• <01:07:49.480> So, the rules, not the agency. Yeah. So, the rules, not the agency. Yeah.
• ,<01:07:58.240> is<01:07:58.360> all rule-making process, of course, is all rule-making
• be responsible for setting those rules be responsible for setting those rules and<01:08:05.560><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 751 reviewed amendment 2026-1904H page by page, focusing on open enrollment rules, capacity definitions, statewide enrollment limits, denial criteria, transportation, and funding. Members discussed clarifying that districts may set capacity at zero if they truly have no room, creating a statewide enrollment cap of 500 that can increase by 25% if it reaches 90% utilization, and exempting seats already used by open enrollment students before October 1, 2026. They also discussed how the Department of Education would allocate seats through rulemaking, while local districts would still set capacity, with grandfathered seats preserved where districts already allow open enrollment. A substantial portion of the meeting centered on when districts may deny open enrollment applications. The amendment would allow denials for reasons such as chronic absenteeism or disciplinary history, while requiring districts to consider whether those issues are tied to disability, McKinney-Vento status, foster care, or bullying. Members emphasized that such factors are to be considered, not used as the sole basis for rejection, and noted that the bill separately prohibits receiving schools from accepting or rejecting applicants based on pupil needs, special education needs, disability, aptitude, or athletic achievement. There was also discussion of whether interdistrict transfers should count toward open enrollment capacity, with a suggestion that a carve-out may be needed. The committee also reviewed provisions on program-specific capacity, continuous enrollment, and transportation. It was explained that capacity can apply to a school, grade, program, or class, including CTE programs, and that students may be denied if a specific program is full or if they do not meet prerequisites. The group clarified that open enrollment pupils would maintain continuous enrollment without reapplying, though there was concern about how that would work if district capacity changes over time. Transportation would generally be the parent’s responsibility unless required by an IEP or 504 plan, though students may use an existing bus route if seats are available and the receiving district allows it. On funding, the committee noted that the amendment changes the earlier HB 751 approach and instead ties open enrollment funding to base adequacy, differentiated aid, and an additional grant modeled on charter school funding, with dates removed at the department’s request. Members also raised concerns about how open enrollment would interact with existing tuition agreements and whether districts could use the new pathway to alter or pressure those arrangements. Department staff said districts would still be required to maintain a school of record and provide an adequate education free of charge outside the open enrollment program, and that if open enrollment enrollment became unusually large relative to district adequacy enrollment, the issue could be brought to the state board. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• There is administrative rules around certification today, and so that is existing.
• There is administrative<01:03:20.880> rules<01:03:21.200> around administrative rules around
• <01:03:35.359> it's question about this but in rule it's question about this but in rule it's
• So obviously we'd be look at the rules.
• Is there a penalty for failure to report in the administrative rules? Jenny O.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolution be adopted. Mr.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills.
• Mike Woods of Boston moves suspension of the rules. Mr.
• Jones of North Reading moves suspension of the rules. Mr.
• The ayes have it, rules are suspended.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and first took up a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of a resolution honoring the 200th anniversary of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Bedford. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures on legal notices, charter changes for Chicopee, Bridgewater, Wellesley, Weston, Somerville, and Watertown, as well as bills on firefighter residency, a checkout bag fee in Sudbury, senior tax exemption eligibility in Williamstown, and liquor licenses in Lexington. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House also considered a Ways and Means report on H. 4257, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. The committee recommended an amendment in the form of a substitute bill, H. 4307, authorizing $1.185 billion in general obligation bonds. After suspension of the rules, the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, during floor debate on H. 4307, members spoke in support of the bill as a major transportation funding package, emphasizing Chapter 90 aid, road mileage-based distribution, culvert and small bridge repairs, congestion relief projects, and the bill’s fiscal and credit-rating benefits. A roll call was ordered, and the bill passed to be engrossed 156-0. The House also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. In addition, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and agreed to adjourn in memory of former Representative and Senator Matthew C. Patrick of Falmouth. The session included several guest introductions, including Mandela Fellows studying at Bridgewater State University, former legislator Vincent Dimacido, Bellingham Council on Aging guests, and interns in Representative Linsky’s office.

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• Wright committed to upholding the rule of law. However, I strongly disagree with Mr.
• So first, let's go to the proposal to amend Rule 6B of the committee's rules to increase from 10 to 11
• We have to increase it to note the quorum requirement for purposes of Senate Rule 26.
• to the applicable Senate rule.
• Hearing no objection, Rule 6B is amended. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Thank you.

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• The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order. A quorum is present.
• I move the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33.
• calendar for the day pursuant to rules calendar for the day pursuant to rules 1.21<00:00:36.719>
• The committee on rules 1.21 and 3.33.
• The committee on rules and<00:00:39.120> legislative<00:00:39.600> administration<00:00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Now The highest rule in Oklahoma is the constitution.
• And the emoluments and eligibility clause has a rule or desire a rule or the morality of a rule.
• I agree that that is already the rule. It has been the rule since the beginning.
• No Oklahoma case adopts that rule.
• That distinction takes this case outside the rule applied in Fair.

Keywords: 914, all

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• The proposed standing committee rules reflect the House rules.
• Additionally, Rules 8 and 9C outline deadlines for amendments and agendas.
• Additionally, Rules 8 and 9C outline deadlines for amendments and agendas.
• Vice Chair, will you please make the motion to adopt the rules? Mr.
• In accordance with House Rule 9C, the committee rules will be filed with the Chief Clerk, because they

Keywords: 1182, all

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• They maintain facilities, they enforce rules and regulations.
• For these older. communities that never anticipated short-term rentals, they're adopting rules.
• So if you only read that one page, you would assume that's the rule, but then it was amended later.
• So there's rule making authority sometimes.
• those rules.

Bills: HB406

Keywords: local economic development, notification, workforce development, municipal agreements, county contracts, 1184, house, all