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• That being said, we're going to start out with Representative Roberts, H.J.R. 1074.
• removing the comma and inserting in lieu of the word "or," amendment submitted by Representative Roberts
• Representative Fugate first, then Representative Roberts after that. So one minute? Okay.
• Representative Roberts: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a feeling that, hey, this is a good HJR.
• Go out there and tell Representative Roberts how to do it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We'll do.

Bills: HJR1074 , HB3501 , HJR1070

Committee: House Rules

Summary: The committee began with HJR 1074, a proposed Veterans Lottery Trust Fund measure. After adopting a scrivener’s-error amendment, the author explained it would create a veterans lottery game as a two-step process: first establishing the trust fund and board structure, then returning later to authorize the game itself. Members questioned how the money would be appropriated and whether the legislature could direct spending, as well as whether the lottery would compete with existing education lottery revenue. The author said the intent was for the funds to go to the Veterans Lottery Trust Fund and then be distributed by the board, and argued it would create recurring revenue for veterans without relying on annual appropriations. The committee approved the measure 7-1 and reported it do pass. Next, the committee considered HB 3501, which would allow the ABLE Commission to issue multiple manufacturing licenses for one premises. A PCS was adopted as the working draft without objection, and the bill passed 8-1 after brief discussion and no substantive debate. Finally, the committee took up HJR 1070, which would require the Attorney General to be a licensed attorney. An amendment was adopted to change the required practice threshold from 10 years to 5 years to align with requirements for district judges and Supreme Court justices. Members asked about residency, whether the requirement would apply to current candidates, and why the change was needed now. The author said it would not affect current candidates but was intended for future elections so the chief law enforcement officer would be an actual attorney. The resolution passed unanimously, 9-0, and was reported do pass.

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• . >> Rich >> Rich >> Rich >> Roberts >> Roberts >> Roberts Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Simpson Simpson
• &gt;&gt; Roberts &gt;&gt; Roberts &gt;&gt; Bright<01:01:26.880><c> Amavlet</c> &gt;&gt; Bright Amavlet
• Roberts Roberts Mullica Mullica Mullica Basisley<01:15:06.320><c> Pelton</c><01:15:06.800><c> Bliston
• Senator Roberts. appropriations report. Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, to the bill. Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr.<01:52:42.960><c> Chair.

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• Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Lindstedt, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Pelton, Rich, Roberts
• Roberts. Rodriguez. Simpson. Simpson. Snyder. Sullivan. Wallace. Weissman. Zamora Wilson.
• Just uh we'll come up and I think maybe Senator Roberts is coming as well, but just again a simple reminder
• c> coming</c><00:55:43.359><c> as</c><00:55:43.599><c> well,</c><00:55:43.760><c> but</c> Senator Roberts
• is coming as well, but Senator Roberts is coming as well, but just<00:55:44.480><c> again</c><00:55:

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• Robert, do you need more time to read it? I'm trying to find the definition of inflation.
• So we can look at a couple of those changes, Robert. It's important.
• Robert, I just into electronic, would that automatically somehow or another...
• Now, Robert, no promises. The notice is just of a meeting.
• Yeah, we'll ask the question, Robert.

Bills: HB17 , HB23

Committee: Senate Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Figures, Senator Gavan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovie, Senator Kelly, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts
• Senator Roberts, aye. Senator Sessions, aye. Senator Singleton, aye. Senator Smitherman, aye.
• Senator Roberts. Uh, any... there a second? Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts, seconded by Senator Gavan. Senator Smith. Mr.
• All right, Senator Albert is most favorable with Senator Robert second on the substitute.

Bills: SB305 , SB109 , SB122 , SB111 , SB114 , SB113 , SB150 , SB112 , SB289 , SB303

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, Tuskegee University, Alabama Education Trust Fund, appropriation, agricultural research, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility, financial reporting, Education Savings Accounts, RAISE Fund, CHOOSE Act Fund

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• My question is for Representative Roberts. >> Just future Roberts.
• My question is for Representative Roberts. >> Just future Roberts.
• My question is for Representative Roberts. >> Just future Roberts.
• My question is for Representative Roberts. >> Just future Roberts.
• My question is for Representative Roberts. >> Just future Roberts.

Committee: Senate Education

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• The next item on our agenda today is HCR 50, which is sponsored by Representative Roberts.
• Representative Roberts, would you please introduce yourself and the other representative?
• Roberts.
• First is for Representative Roberts.
• First is for Representative Roberts.

Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 491 by Representative Steve Riley. The committee adopted a proposed committee substitute, then heard that the bill would raise the threshold for certain capital project and equipment purchases from $200,000 to $500,000, remove a requirement for a special board meeting when replacing a board of regents member, allow certain employees or contractors to perform capital construction work up to $500,000, remove limits on retired police officers working at postsecondary institutions, and speed release of pension information to employers. Members asked about reporting and oversight of the higher threshold, and the witness said the records are maintained by institutions and available upon request. HB 491 passed on a 19-0 roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 738 by Representative Griffey, relating to state personnel and the constitutional officers. The bill would give independently elected constitutional officers more flexibility to hire unclassified employees and set salaries for classified employees up to the midpoint without Personnel Cabinet approval, while leaving pay scales, appropriations, and funding limits unchanged. Representative Griffey and witnesses from the auditor’s office said the measure was intended to reduce red tape, address salary compression, improve pay equity, and help recruit and retain staff; they also said it would allow offices to fill policy roles needed for audits and other work. Members questioned the fiscal note, salary caps, and whether the bill would affect future budget requests. The bill passed 18-1, with one pass, and the chair noted it would move favorably to the House floor. After those bills, the committee briefly welcomed Taiwan’s consul general, Elliot Wang, and Representative Adam Bowling spoke about Kentucky’s relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, and prior assistance during disasters. Wang described Taiwan’s economic ties with the United States, ongoing trade and investment developments, defense and education cooperation, and people-to-people exchange programs, noting Kentucky was the first state to sign an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan in 2021.

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• Representative Roberts voted yes. Representative Stevenson voted yes.
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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.

Transcript Highlights:

• I got a motion by Senator Roberts I got a motion by Senator Roberts and a second by Senator Smith.
• </c> &gt;&gt; got I got a motion by Senator Roberts &gt;&gt; got I got a motion by Senator Roberts and
• Hi, &gt;&gt; Senator<00:06:24.160><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<00:19:46.480><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.

Bills: SB294 , HB296 , HB300 , SB269

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks

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• &gt;&gt; Roberts &gt;&gt; Roberts &gt;&gt; Rodriguez &gt;&gt; Rodriguez &gt;&gt; Rodriguez &gt;&gt;
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<00:21:39.200><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Se Senator<00:33:50.240><c> Roberts.</c> Senator Roberts. >> Uh, thank you, Mr. President.

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• Thank you, Senator Roberts.
• And I want to thank Senator Roberts and Representative KS for... ...Roberts and Representative KS for
• Senator Robert Sherbeck is at least holding the spot for now.
• Thank you, Senator Robert. Senator Coleman. Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman.
• Hold on, Senator Roberts. Thank you so much, Senator.

Bills: SB330

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Robert Singleton.
• Robert, would you please submit the rest of your comment? I'm sorry.
• My name is Robert Singleton.
• Robert, would you please submit the rest of your comment? I'm sorry.
• My name is Robert Singleton. I'm here with Chamber of Progress.

Bills: HB1170 , HB2157 , HB2225

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity

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• Roberts, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shelnutt, Mr. Singleton, Mr. Smitherman, Mr. Stewart, Mr.
• Roberts Mr.... Mr. Roberts Mr. Sessions Mr. Singleton Mr. Smitherman Mr. Stewart Mr. Stutts Mr.
• Roberts. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Shelnutt. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Smitherman. Mr. Stewart. Mr.
• Roberts. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Selton. Mr. Selton. Mr. Smitherman. Mr.
• Roberts. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Shelnutt. Mr. Shelnutt. Mr.

Bills: SJR 18 , SCR 5 , SCR 13 , SCR 25 , SB 3 , SB 6 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 35 , SB 388 , SB 412 , SB 441 , SB 495 , SB 666 , SB 687 , SB 706 , SB 740 , SB 815 , SB 842 , SB 917 , SB 925 , SB 995 , SB 1006 , SB 1281 , SB 1300 , SB 1379 , SB 1451 , SB 1902 , SJR 36 , SJR 18 , SJR 12 , SCR 13 , SCR 25 , SCR 5 , SCR 22 , SB 565 , SB 372 , SB 495 , SB 842 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 19 , SB 18 , SB 666 , SB 707 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 706 , SB 847 , SB 290 , SB 11 , SB 10 , SB 13 , SB 412 , SB 441 , SB 1248 , SB 740 , SB 14 , SB 1006 , SB 504 , SB 917 , SB 925 , SB 388 , SB 1902 , SB 1121 , SB 995 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 35 , SB 6 , SB 815 , SB 3 , SB 1281 , SB 1379 , SB 1300 , SB 1497 , SB 1499 , SB 1498 , SB 1451 , SB 1061 , SB 15 , SB 65 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 402 , SB 499 , SB 621 , SB 974 , SB 1023 , SB 1024 , SB 1025 , SB 1106 , SB 686 , SB 112 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 400 , SB 609 , SB 1447 , SB 670 , SB 502 , SB 427 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1555 , SB 1362 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 987 , SB 1539 , SB 893 , SB 447 , SB 875 , SB 406 , SB 509 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 17 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 12 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 1194 , SB 1253 , SB 1215 , SB 1532 , SB 1268 , SCR 12 , SCR 24 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 650 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 840 , SJR 18 , SB 11 , SB 441 , SB 10 , SB 18 , SB 412 , SB 495 , SR 238 , SR 264 , SR 266 , SR 267 , SR 268 , SR 270 , SR 271 , SR 272 , SR 278 , SB 1169 , SB 1169

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions. Senator Woods. Senator Weaver. Senator Bell. Here.
• Senator Roberts. Senator Sessions. Senator Woods. Senator Weaver. Senator Bell. I.
• </c><00:03:09.320><c> Senator</c><00:03:09.560><c> Roberts.</c> Senator Melson. Senator Roberts.
• Senator Roberts. Senator<00:03:11.120><c> Sessions.

Bills: SB370

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: tax increment districts, manufacturing zone, economic development, tax revenues, state funding

Transcript Highlights:

• Kquila Roberson, policy director at Education Evolving, an organization that drives transformational

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Roberts Roberts Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Simpson Simpson Simpson
• Senator Roberts. Senator Hendrickson. Senator Liston. Senator Carson.
• Uh, Senator Roberts. Senator Exum. Senator Coleman. Please add the President. Okay.
• Uh, Senator Excuse me, Roberts. Okay. Uh, Senator Excuse me, Roberts. Senator<00:46:59.400><c> Exum.
• </c><00:52:56.560><c> I</c> Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President. I Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.

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• , &gt;&gt; Roberts, &gt;&gt; Roberts, &gt;&gt; Rodriguez, &gt;&gt; Rodriguez, &gt;&gt; Rodriguez, &gt
• Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Co-sponsors: Senator Roberts. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
• Figure setting, Senator Roberts. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Figure setting. Senator Roberts.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 4, 2026 journal as corrected, and received several committee reports and bill status updates. Committee actions included favorable reports on Senate Bills 12, 13, 14, and 16, with some bills amended before being sent to the Committee of the Whole, and notice that Senate Bill 32 had been correctly engrossed and was ready for final passage. The chamber also laid over the general order second reading calendar until Friday, February 6, 2026. The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 32, concerning the promotion of immunization access. Supporters argued the bill would help Colorado maintain a science-based vaccine policy, protect public health, and preserve pharmacists’ ability to provide vaccines amid concerns about federal instability. Several organizations were cited as endorsing the measure. The bill passed on a 20-12 vote. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. Senators highlighted Colorado’s winter sports culture, training facilities, and the state’s many athletes competing in the Games, and one senator offered a tribute to a former Olympian in the chamber. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0. In addition, the Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Department of Higher Education and the Private Occupational School Board on a 32-0 vote. The meeting ended with announcements, including committee schedules and birthday recognition for Senator Zamora Wilson, followed by adjournment until Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Beasley, Senator Bell, Senator Butler, Senator Chestine, Senator Coleman, Senator Gavan, Senator Roberts
• Beasley, Senator Bell, Senator Butler, Senator Chestine, Senator Coleman, Senator Gavan, Senator Roberts
• Senator Roberts, no. Senator Shelnut. Senator Stewart, I. Senator Shelnut. Senator Stewart, I.
• Senator Roberts made a motion. Senator Williams seconded. I guess we better call the role.
• Senator Gavan, Senator Roberts, Senator Shelnut, Senator Stewart. Mr.

Bills: HB322 , HB346 , HB336 , HB384 , SB237

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care

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• Ironically, the third officer, the most recent officer that was killed, was Robert Dana.
• So the basic idea here is that we would honor Officer Robert Dana, Patrolman Robert Edmonds, Patrolman
• Robert Stewart, and Patrolman William Mattier, who have all been killed in the vicinity of the Blue
• So the basic idea here is that we would honor Officer Robert Dana, Patrolman Robert Edmonds, Patrolman
• Robert Stewart, and Patrolman William Mattier, who have all been killed in the vicinity of the Blue

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources opened its first hearing with introductory remarks, instructions on three-minute testimony limits, and notice that written testimony would be accepted. The committee then heard testimony on several local bills, beginning with H. 984, which would change water management for Silver Lake, Furnace Pond, Monponset Pond, and the Jones River system. Supporters said the 1964 water arrangement has harmed water levels, water quality, and habitat, and argued the bill would add needed environmental oversight without cutting Brockton off from water. Testimony emphasized impacts on alewife, freshwater mussels, drought conditions, and the need for more balanced management; no vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard H. 1069, a proposal to raise the parking surcharge at Douglas State Forest from $1 to $5 to help Douglas cover emergency response costs at the DCR park. Supporters said the town bears the burden for rescues, brush fires, and other incidents and has used the current surcharge for equipment like drones and ATVs. Another bill, H. 994, would let Orleans regulate fertilizer use locally; the town argued that nutrient pollution has worsened water quality in Cape Cod ponds and coastal waters, while opponents from the lawn care and landscape industries said Massachusetts already has a strong statewide nutrient-management system and warned against a patchwork of local rules. The committee also took testimony on H. 1073 concerning wastewater treatment and disposal options at Joint Base Cape Cod for the town of Sandwich. Supporters said the base could help meet Sandwich’s immediate and long-term wastewater needs and that the region has already invested in planning. In addition, Senator Driscoll testified in support of S. 575, to add transparency to the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, and S. 574, to establish memorial markers honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He also supported related park-naming legislation, including a bill to rename Farragut Park and dedicate athletic fields there. Finally, a marine trades representative supported a bill to expand pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor, arguing that boating supports the local economy and that boaters are strong environmental stewards. The hearing concluded after all registered testimony was heard, with no committee action reported.

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• Senators Michaelson, Jana, Mullica, Pelton, Roberts, Rodriguez, and Simpson are called.
• Thank you for being here in the Senate, Senator Pelton and Roberts. the Community College of Denver,
• </c><00:36:56.320><c> and</c><00:36:56.720><c> Roberts.</c> >> Thank you, Mr. President.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator<00:37:24.320><c> Roberts.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts.
• &gt;&gt; Senator Roberts. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:37:24.960><c> you,</c><00:37:25.200><c> Mr.