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• SB 1540, motor vehicle theft classifications.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guests in the gallery, including Tom Walsh, Lisa Everett, Avery Franz, and Chief Elliot Sneezy. Members also extended well wishes to Senator Farnsworth’s wife, who was hospitalized. The President made a temporary committee appointment, naming Senator Fernandez to the Education Committee for February 4, 2026. The chamber then processed a large number of House messages and first-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including transportation, taxation, water policy, education, health care, public safety, housing, elections, immigration, behavioral health, and appropriations. Among the notable items were bills on religious institutions and charitable services, alternative fuel tax, school budgets, civics instruction, private school teacher certification, informed consent for medical interventions, rural groundwater management, and multiple appropriation measures for law enforcement, fire incident management, school safety, housing, and social services. Standing committee reports were also received and entered without being read. In other business, the Senate considered the Governor’s nomination of James McCain to the Arizona Board of Regents. The Education Committee recommended confirmation, and the full Senate voted to approve and confirm the nomination by voice vote. After a recess, the Senate returned, received additional first-reading bills and committee reports, announced committee meeting schedules for the following day, and then adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• I’m going to show my ignorance a little bit today, but I’ve never heard of this classification before

Summary: The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, saying it regulates about 72,000 nurses across RN, LPN, advanced practice, medication assistant, and dialysis technician-related roles. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint volume, and the board’s finances. The board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but faces vacancy and distribution issues, receives about 2,200 complaints annually, and most serious complaints involve criminal backgrounds, fraud or misrepresentation, misappropriation, drug abuse, and criminal investigations. Officials also said they are looking at ways to improve efficiency in case handling, including better documentation and added help positions, and noted outreach efforts through nursing associations and the Arkansas Center for Nursing. For professional soil classifiers, Agriculture Department officials explained that the occupation was created in 1975 and now is administered by the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. They said the profession is small and specialized, with about 29 registered soil classifiers in Arkansas, and requires a four-year degree plus coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences. Members asked whether the current number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the licensing fund is used. Officials said the current number appears adequate, though demand could change with more nutrient management or related work, and that soil classifiers commonly assist with septic system design, perk testing, wetland determinations, and other soil-related projects. They also noted the program has a small reserve and may look at training, curriculum, testing, and administrative budget adjustments. Both reports were reviewed without objection, and no votes were taken. The next meeting was announced for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.

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• Requiring contractor classification shrinks the pool of who can legally paint murals.

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• 2098, number three on the calendar for the day, an act relating to local government, modifying classification

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• This bill also requires ATF to deny classification to any device that could be readily modified into
• <00:33:10.960> to requires ATF to deny classification to requires ATF to deny classification
• Supporters argued the change is needed because the classification of these weapons as firearms may result
• will be scrutinized under the ATF's existing classification process.
• To ATF for classification will be scrutinized under the ATF's existing classification process.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Chair and Representative Gomez, the way the statute is written, it's not like other classification rates
• 10.239> it<01:58:10.480> says<01:58:11.360> um<01:58:11.520> sort classification
• Um it says um sort classification rates.
• rate in our entire classification rate in our entire property<01:59:27.440> tax<01:59:27.760>
• uh it's a generous classification rate. uh it's a generous classification rate.

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• People have invested in purchasing PWCs, knowing their current classification as boats.
• We oppose a new classification of personal watercraft.
• <01:06:01.359> of<01:06:01.599> personal classification of personal classification of personal
• Houses are built downstream, the classification of that dam then changes.
• Houses are built downstream, the classification of that dam then changes.

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Summary: The committee first discussed scheduling and notice for upcoming executive sessions on a larger slate of bills, including plans to take up eight bills in the morning and possibly the last three bills in the afternoon, with caucus time provided if needed. The chair emphasized advance notice, publication, and flexibility if more bills are added later. The hearing then opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded to HB 568, a bill allowing local planning boards to request water supply studies for subdivisions to ensure water adequacy as housing density increases. Representative Kat McGee, the prime sponsor, said HB 568 was developed after constituent concerns about private wells being affected by nearby development. She described the bill as narrowly tailored, non-mandatory, and intended to preserve local control while clarifying that planning boards may request studies under local regulations. She noted bipartisan support, an exclusion for community water systems and larger groundwater withdrawals regulated elsewhere, and said the bill would help prevent water shortages and related problems for new and existing homes. Questions from members focused on whether the bill should specify that it applies to subdivisions of four or more lots, since that language had been in an earlier version. Testimony on HB 568 was mixed. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors opposed the bill, arguing it lacked a definition of “water supply study,” could lead to expensive hydrology studies, and might raise housing costs; he suggested more work with DES or a study committee. DES administrator Brandon Kernin said the department had worked from a 2010 groundwater commission report, that such problems arise only intermittently in certain areas, and that the bill would make explicit local authority to adopt such ordinances. He also said DES data and homeowner surveys can help identify problem areas and that more robust wells could be considered in the long term. The committee noted 10 online submissions in favor and 3 opposed, plus blue-sheet testimony of 2 in favor and 1 neutral, and then closed the hearing on HB 568. The committee immediately opened HB 582, a bill on safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft. Representative Darby, the sponsor, said the bill responds to the speed and maneuverability of modern personal watercraft, which he described as more like motorcycles on water than traditional boats, and cited a fatal accident on Lake Monomonac as an example of the risks. He said the bill is not intended to restrict ordinary recreation or wake surfing, but to update safety standards for a newer class of larger, quieter three-person PWCs. The hearing began with Darby’s presentation, and no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• As a graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Justin was a standout athlete who now plays
• Correcting outdated classifications is important because without an accurate count of EMTs, paramedics
• Correcting outdated classifications<02:13:18.719> is<02:13:18.960> important<02:13:19.280
• > because classifications is important because classifications is important because without<02
• Last week, I had the privilege of visiting the Wilmington Police Athletic League, a place where community

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 2014, the Greeley community was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two vibrant young student athletes
• 2014, the Greeley community was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two vibrant young student athletes
• 2014, the Greeley community was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two vibrant young student athletes
• and Matthew Garcia, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, and the Greeley Central High School Athletic
• Athletic Department. Athletic Department. >> Senator<01:00:18.720> Bright.

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Summary: The Senate came to order, established a quorum, and approved the journal. It then took up several introductions and resolutions, including House Bill 1139 on artificial intelligence in healthcare and House Bill 1263 on requirements for conversational AI services, both referred to the Business, Labor, and Technology Committee. The chamber also moved out of order to consider resolutions and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 25, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Colorado Mining Association and its role in Colorado’s history and economy. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 1030, designating a portion of Colorado Highway 14 in Weld County as Mono and Matt Road in memory of Eduardo Mono Hernandez and Matthew Garcia. Supporters described the resolution as a tribute to the two Greeley Central High School student-athletes and to the community’s response after their 2014 deaths. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. Later, the Senate considered a gubernatorial appointment to the Transportation Commission: Juan Marano of Aurora, to represent the Third Transportation District. The appointment was confirmed on a 19-16 vote. The chamber then took up the third-reading consent calendar and passed House Bill 1235 on medical assistance updates, House Bill 1299 on reducing regulatory burdens on local education providers, and Senate Bill 175 on workers’ compensation experience modification factors. House Bill 1235 passed 31-4, House Bill 1299 passed 35-0, and Senate Bill 175 passed without recorded opposition. On final passage, the Senate adopted a technical third-reading amendment to House Bill 113 on election law changes, then passed the bill 23-12 after debate over election-related vulnerabilities. It also passed House Bill 1346, allowing the Department of the Treasury to sell unsold insurance premium tax credits to non-insurance entities, by 23-12; House Bill 1252, updating state entities responsible for emergency response, by 33-2; House Bill 1010, increasing support for older adults in the workforce, by 23-12; and Senate Bill 177, concerning limited access to adjoining property for repairs, after extended debate in which Senator Kirkmeyer argued the measure infringed on private property rights and should be rejected.

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• There's a reason why most professional athletes retire before age 40.
• retire before age 40. athletes retire before age 40.
• co-curriculars, and many athletics, co-curriculars, and many more.
• And admissions cannot be based on disability, academic ability, or athletic talent.
• athletic talent. athletic talent.

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• SB 1435, schools, libraries, explicit materials classification. Government.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum of 30 present and approved the Journal from January 27, 2026. Several senators used points of personal privilege to welcome guests, including Aliento students visiting for an education day, gun safety advocacy groups, constituents, a legal studies shadowing guest, a scientist from Tempe, and aging-services advocates. Senators also spoke in support of student walkouts protesting ICE activity and praised the students’ activism. The chamber then moved through the second reading calendar, listing a large number of bills and resolutions covering topics such as water policy, health care, public records, education, insurance, elections, housing, utilities, criminal justice, and appropriations. No floor debate or votes on those measures were recorded in the transcript, and committee reports were placed on the journal without being read. After a recess, the Senate took up first-reading introductions and referred additional bills to committees, including measures on public benefits eligibility, public safety counseling, missing kidnapped children reporting, solar energy, elections, firearms instruction in schools, HOA and condominium issues, housing restrictions, water quality testing, and cargo theft. The Health and Human Services Committee was announced to meet Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Senate Hearing Room 2, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• In March of 2025, the district issued an RFP for cameras and access control systems for the new athletic

Summary: The Executive Subcommittee met to consider a waiver request from the Stuttgart School District. Superintendent Jeff McKinney explained that the high school’s camera system is outdated, difficult to maintain, and leaves some areas of campus unmonitored. He said the district had previously used Fleming Network and Security Services for security work at new athletic facilities and wanted to continue with that vendor for a camera system replacement project, citing reliability, integration, and the need to complete installation during summer and within FY26 funding. McKinney requested approval of the contract amount and asked to increase the authorization to $150,000 to cover possible unforeseen additions. Members asked no substantive questions, and the committee approved the motion without opposition. After the vote, Senator Hester raised a broader concern about whether other school districts are facing similar security-camera issues and suggested the department may need to take a comprehensive look at the matter. No further business was discussed, and the committee adjourned.

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• In March of 2025, the district issued a RFP for cameras and access control systems for the new athletic

Summary: The Executive Subcommittee met to consider a waiver request from Stuttgart School District Superintendent Jeff McKinney. He explained that the camera system at Stuttgart High School is outdated, difficult to maintain, and leaves some areas of campus unmonitored. The district had previously used Fleming Network and Security Services for new athletic facility security work and wanted to continue with that vendor for a full camera system replacement, citing reliability, consistency, and the need to complete installation during the summer and within FY26. McKinney requested approval of the contract amount and asked to increase the authorization to $150,000 to cover unforeseen additions. Members asked no substantive questions on the request, and the committee approved it by motion and voice vote, with no opposition. Afterward, Senator Hester raised a broader concern about whether other school districts are facing similar security camera replacement issues and suggested the matter may warrant a more comprehensive review by the department. The committee then adjourned.

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• This year in the state championship game against Christian Athletic of Louisville, cold as all get out
• This year in the state championship game against<01:48:03.560> Christian<01:48:03.960> Athletic
• <01:48:04.480> of against Christian Athletic of against Christian Athletic of Louisville,<

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• we just don't have a lot of out-of-state students other than probably those that are involved in athletics
• those that are other than probably those that are involved<00:12:47.680> in<00:12:47.920> athletics
• which<00:12:48.639> is<00:12:48.720> a<00:12:48.959> whole involved in athletics
• , which is a whole involved in athletics, which is a whole different<00:12:49.680> subject.

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• . $35,000 for Huitt Trustful High School athletics equipment.
• 31:39.919> Trustful<00:31:40.240> High<00:31:40.399> School<00:31:40.559> athletics
• Huitt Trustful High School athletics Huitt Trustful High School athletics equipment.<00:31:42.720

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• Toi for Aloha First Athletics in opposition. Uh, Aha? Hi, Anie, in support on Zoom?
• <00:28:06.240> for<00:28:06.519> Aloha<00:28:07.200> first<00:28:07.840> Athletics
• <00:28:08.840> in David T toi for Aloha first Athletics in David T toi for Aloha first Athletics

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• The seven athletes who made this victory possible are Jacob Abe, Matt Cornier, Spence Delisso, Ethan

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several ceremonial recognitions. Members congratulated the Longmeadow boys cross country team on winning its first-ever state title, and the chamber also welcomed the Nipmuc girls soccer team, which won the Division III state championship with a 1-0 victory over Medfield. The House noted the teams’ accomplishments and recognized the guests present in the chamber. A message from the Governor was filed recommending legislation to finance long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and it was referred under Rule 30 to the Committee on Transportation. The Committee on Rules then reported a resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recommending adoption. The House suspended the rules, adopted the Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution, and then adopted an order to adjourn. The House subsequently adjourned to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• will improve school safety, accessibility, student services, while also expanding facilities for athletics
• 00:47:20.200> for while also expanding facilities for while also expanding facilities for athletics
• and<00:47:21.400> Community<00:47:21.800> use<00:47:22.800> however athletics
• and Community use however athletics and Community use however inflation<00:47:23.880> and<00:
• kitchens playgrounds and athletic kitchens playgrounds and athletic facilities<01:14:43.840>

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• training program, what have athletic training program, what have you.<00:57:06.480> And<00:57
• So athletics, I understand there's a little bit of nuance there, but if they are paid by the district
• So So So athletics<01:12:26.320> I<01:12:26.480> I<01:12:26.880> understand<01:12
• :27.199> there's<01:12:27.440> a athletics I I understand there's a athletics I I understand
• She's also an athlete.

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