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• The legislature had made a significant contribution to TERS 1, you might recall that, which led to the
• And at the ending of it, it kind of led to a little bit of a reserve, a little bit of higher funding
• At the ending of it, it kind of led to a little bit of a reserve, a little bit of higher funding than
• The legislature had made a significant contribution to Terz 1, you might recall that, and which led to
• And at the ending of it, it kind of led to a little bit of a reserve, a little bit of higher funding

Summary: The committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote and then received brief updates from the Attorney General’s office and the Office of the State Actuary. The AG’s office said it would handle legal analysis related to the committee’s work, while the actuary reported that staff were at capacity this summer due to annual valuation work, experience studies, and other retirement system projects, but would have more capacity in the fall. Members also requested access to fiscal note and actuarial materials related to the LEOFF 1 study and related legislation. The main discussion focused on the LEOFF 1 study, including actuarial funding, a proposed merger/termination/restatement approach, and the possibility of a permanent COLA for Plan 1 members. Several members supported keeping COLA recommendations in the committee’s work, while others raised concerns about whether merging or restating plans could affect benefits, legal status, or IRS tax treatment. The actuary explained that the temporary pause in certain funding rates reflected prior overfunding buffers and assumptions about future investment returns, and said future base-rate funding could still be needed depending on experience. Members also discussed constituent correspondence, which staff said largely fell into four categories: the LEOFF 1 study, Plan 1 benefits and COLAs, fossil fuel divestment, and ESSB 5357. The committee agreed that divestment concerns are more appropriately directed to the State Investment Board, not this committee. In reviewing the draft interim work plan, members added or adjusted several topics for future meetings, including a July educational briefing on LEOFF 1 history and tax/IRS issues, a September discussion of COLAs, and a December placeholder for excess compensation/pension spiking, pending coordination with the LEOFF 2 Board. The committee then approved the July agenda and adjourned.

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• It went in mostly Democrat, completely Democrat-led cities. ...have a pretty good head start on those
• It went in mostly Democrat, completely Democrat-led cities, where they took these dollars.
• The chair's been here and voted down and led that vote.
• The chair's been here and voted down and led that vote.
• The chair's been here and voted down and led that vote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If everyone in the chamber and in the galleries would please rise, first we'll be led in prayer, Gilmore
• If everyone in the chamber and in the galleries would please rise, first we'll be led in prayer, Everyone
• First, we’ll be led in prayer by Senator Ricky Hill, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Through his service, Reginald Murdock has led with compassion and a deep commitment to improving the
• Here in the Senate, Senator Hester, you've led this body for half my time in the Senate.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Currently President and General Counsel for the Center for Equal Opportunity and led the Civil Rights
• administration, I served as chief of staff at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, where I led
• I also led EXIM's involvement in the execution of the historic and groundbreaking April Abraham Accords
• So in my role as president and CEO of South Dakota Trade, we have, as mentioned previously, led a number
• I understand that's still in place, but I recently led a team of our colleagues in pressing the U.S.

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• These bills have increased visibility into outside spending groups and have led to a more transparent
• We are a coalition that represents over 49 Black-led and Black-empowering organizations throughout the
• We led work to engage hard-to-reach Black residents during the census, and we led a statewide campaign
• We led work to engage hard-to-reach Black residents during the census, and we led a statewide campaign
• Nearly 25 years ago, California led the country by passing the California Voting Rights Act, the nation's

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

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• build a future that is positive for our students and our young people, one where every classroom is led
• build a future that is positive for our students and our young people, one where every classroom is led
• build a future that is positive for our students and our young people, one where every classroom is led
• build a future that is positive for our students and our young people, one where every classroom is led
• build a future that is positive for our students and our young people, one where every classroom is led

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• This campaign is being led by our remarkable board chair, Karen Williams, who many of you may know.
• Karen successfully led the expansion of the Kentucky International Convention Center, and she brings
• campaign is being led by our remarkable board<00:09:12.560> chair,<00:09:12.800> Karen
• Karen successfully led the you may know.
• Karen successfully led the expansion<00:09:17.440> of<00:09:17.600> the<00:09:17.839>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Kentucky Humane Society 00:01:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Alyssa Gray, president and CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society, on the organization’s statewide animal welfare work and its request for a $5 million matching contribution from the General Assembly for a new Kentucky Animal and Community Campus in Louisville. Gray said KHS, an independent nonprofit founded in 1884, serves cats, dogs, and horses, reaches 96 counties, provides shelter relief, spay-neuter services, low-cost veterinary care, and disaster response, and has supported communities during recent tornadoes and floods. She described the new campus as a hub for disaster housing, shelter transfers, veterinary training, and expanded services to reduce overpopulation and relieve pressure on county shelters and local governments. Members asked about the campus’s location, staffing, veterinary student involvement, and the scope of KHS’s services. Gray said the new site would be next to KHS’s current spay-neuter clinic on Preston Highway, that the facility would include shelter medicine, high-volume spay-neuter, and a low-cost clinic, and that it could host veterinary students and interns for hands-on training. She also explained that KHS works with county officials and shelters to move animals during crises or cruelty cases, can connect counties with partner organizations when KHS is full, and provides mobile clinic services and occasional grant support for rural shelters. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed how KHS could fit into disaster recovery planning. One member suggested the organization could be folded into long-term recovery efforts because of its role in post-disaster animal care. The presenter said KHS wants to be a formal disaster response resource and already works with the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and other partners. No vote on the funding request was taken during the meeting. At the end of the meeting, the committee noted it still lacked a quorum, so approval of the minutes was postponed to the next meeting, tentatively scheduled for October 15. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It has also led to significant accomplishments like mapping the human genome, which is the foundation
• This research has led to new treatments and prescription drugs that have significantly improved the lives
• And we can see that the false article in Lancet decades ago has led to a lot of people not getting their
• Chairman Cassidy and I led a letter to the NIH under the last administration asking questions about a
• I took the COVID vaccine myself, but I think that the mandates that many scientists push have led to

Keywords: NIH funding, healthcare research, chronic diseases, scientific integrity, public trust, pandemic response

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on various healthcare and scientific issues, with significant discussions surrounding the impact of recent administrative actions on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its research agenda. Senators expressed concerns over funding cuts and personnel reductions, particularly the reported termination of over 1,200 NIH staff members, which could jeopardize ongoing and future research projects. The session included testimonies on the importance of supporting early-stage researchers and restoring public trust in scientific institutions following pandemic-related controversies. Additionally, the potential for future healthcare management based on diverse scientific ideas was emphasized as crucial to tackle chronic diseases effectively.

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• This led to many different things, including the creation of the first Black denomination, the A.M.E.
• In April of 2024, a high-speed chase, two officers were led in the chase.
• The person that led on the chase went back to the house, barricaded themselves, and more than 100 law
• IN APRIL OF 2024, A HIGH-SPEED CHASE, TWO OFFICERS WERE LED IN THE CHASE, THE PERSON THAT LED ON THE
• Where is the outrage that this president’s questioning of the democratic process directly led to that

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”

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• The members will rise and be led in prayer by Reverend Robert Elliott Jr.
• The members will rise and be led in prayer by Reverend Robert Elliott Jr., pastor, Morning Star Baptist
• Thank you. ...bodies and led the charge to elect Latinos and women to political offices. Mr.
• It led me to teach math. It led me to write a bill last year to make sure that all of them...
• It led me to teach math.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• He led that office this past year. that tradition apply even now? that tradition apply even now?
• He<00:31:08.159> led<00:31:08.399> that<00:31:08.640> office<00:31:09.039> this
• in ways that led to even longer<00:39:07.760> detention.
• Michael Dresser knew what the judge had said, and it led to her being freed without condition.
• <00:58:07.839> to<00:58:08.319> her said and [clears throat] it led to her said and

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Koenig led a lab studying the evolution and development of visual systems across animals.
• They're also with us, a youth family-led movement challenging mass incarceration and racial inequities
• California has long led the nation in advancing civil rights, and we continue to do so even when the
• The group today was led by two...
• The group today was led by two individuals who we also honored this afternoon in a ceremony before our

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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• I think it's important to understand that the Turtle Rescue Act, led by Senator Markey, establishes a
• The modernization access to our public oceans, led by Senator Cruz, which requires NOAA to create a website
• And finally, the Improving Flood and Agriculture Forecasting Act, led by Senator Schatz, which expands
• For some, the emotional toll has caused anxiety, depression, and has even led some to take their own

Bills: SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97

Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.

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• The courage of parents and students across the country like the Bulahs eventually led to the unanimous
• to the unanimous decision eventually led to the unanimous decision to<00:07:50.080> cast<00:07
• The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from Virginia, Mr. Walkenshaw.
• And that just doesn't make sense. led by my colleague Gabe Evans which led by my colleague Gabe Evans
• She led with integrity, always politics.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• That time abroad led to both physical and mental trauma that ultimately led me down the path of addiction
• and suicide attempts, physical trauma from gunshot wounds to the chest, severe blast injuries that led
• If they stood in capable of navigating the complexities of their trauma—trauma that ultimately led them
• If they stood in capable of navigating the complexities of their trauma trauma that ultimately led them
• That pain led me straight to alcohol and hard drugs. By the time I was 17, I was lost.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Learning Garden began in 2007 as just an after-school garden club serving just 13 students, led by
• a small group of dedicated parents and volunteers. ...club serving just 13 students, led by a small
• Yes, and at that time, it was a parent-led and volunteer as an after-school program.
• Early exposure to agriculture education encouraged me to join FFA, where I led the Missouri Entomology
• So thank the Lord for LEDs. And so... ...get home. So thank the Lord for LEDs.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Jade Stevens is president of the 40-acre Conservation League, the nation's only Black-led, Black-led.
• Of the 40-Acre Conservation League, the nation's only Black-led land trust nonprofit.
• marks the one hundred and sixth anniversary of June 10th, a milestone that reminds us of the endurance led
• His passion for authenticity led him to prioritize emerging artists alongside established acts to foster
• His passion of authenticity led him to prioritize emerging artists alongside established acts to foster

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the children of President-designate and Mrs.
• We led the fight for school choice and are now a national model for empowering parents.
• We led the fight for school choice and are now a national model for empowering parents.
• We also led the fight to cut the red tape bogging down our public schools.
• Together, we've led the fight against some big challenges and fended off some serious threats.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• Today the pledge will also be led by Todd Russell. Attention. Salute. Pledge.
• Today the pledge will also<00:01:39.040> be<00:01:39.160> led<00:01:39.320> by<00
• also be led by Todd Russell. also be led by Todd Russell. Attention. Attention. Attention.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer and pledge led by Todd Russell of ALCAP, followed by roll call showing 32 senators present, establishing a quorum. Senator Wagner moved to excuse absent senators and to dispense with reading the previous day’s journal; both motions were adopted without objection. No bills were introduced during the bill introduction segment. Under committee reports, the Committee on County and Municipal Government reported House Bill 1 favorably by a vote of 6 yeas and 3 nays. The bill concerns primary elections and would authorize a special primary election for congressional districts affected by a federal court ruling, require the governor to call such an election under certain conditions, set an election calendar, and address qualification of affected candidates. The title was read, and the bill received second reading and was placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. After committee reports concluded, Senator Gudger moved to adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, and the Senate adjourned by voice vote. Before adjournment, the presiding officer recognized special guests in the gallery, including fourth graders from Springville Elementary, guests of Senator Bell.

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• As Speaker, Minnesota again led the nation with clean energy mandates that would not have happened without
• A recent article documented how CSGs are continuing to spread, often led now by Republican legislators
• <00:10:36.959> now<00:10:37.200> by continuing to spread, often led now by continuing
• to spread, often led now by Republican<00:10:38.000> legislators<00:10:38.880> in<00:10
• This is mostly led by our Department of Health colleagues, and they were quite busy leading up to 2022

Bills: HF3556

Keywords: community solar, energy, solar power, renewable energy, Melissa Hortman, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota. Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.