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• , Moore, Hammer, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Leding, Love, McKee,
• it applies to particular cities and counties.
• , Mark Johnson, King, King.
• Hill, Irvin, Blake Johnson, Mark Johnson, King, Leding, Love, McKee, Murdock, Peyton, Penzo, Petty, Rice
• Senator Blake Johnson, you're recognized.

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Summary: The Arkansas Senate convened, handled leave requests, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several brief announcements, including recognition of visitors, a birthday acknowledgment, and a correction to the record about Senator Sullivan’s age. The chamber then moved to its business agenda, beginning with House Bill 1003, an appropriation for Arkansas House staff, which passed 33-0 with its emergency clause adopted. The Senate next took up multiple budget measures in batches. It approved House Bills 1079, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1021, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, and 1029 together, then separately approved House Bill 1049, a $25,000 appropriation for National Rescue Shelters, after brief questions about the funding source and distribution. A larger second batch of appropriation bills also passed 33-0, including measures for the Attorney General, Pulaski Technical College, Child Support Enforcement, Legislative Audit, the Governor’s Mansion Commission, the Court of Appeals, Commissioner of State Lands, Arkansas Waterways Commission, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, North Arkansas College, UAMS-related programs, public school facilities, and the Division of Labor, all with emergency clauses adopted. On the final page of the budget calendar, the Senate passed another group of appropriations, including bills for the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System, Arkansas State University’s Bioscience Institute, Ozarka College, Southern Arkansas University, Henderson State University, Phillips Community College, the Oil and Gas Commission, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Biosciences Institute, and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. House Bill 1073 was held over for clarification and not considered. The session ended with additional announcements and adjournment until Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m.

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• Senator Johnson<00:23:46.000> Stewart. Johnson Stewart. Johnson Stewart.
• For Dakota County to their county.
• services to residents of Dakota County. services to residents of Dakota County.
• urge everybody to talk to your counties. urge everybody to talk to your counties.
• , Washington County, um with my county, Washington County, um they<00:58:03.200> were<00:58:03.440

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• Yes, Senator Johnson. I'll keep this... Yes, Senator Johnson.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson. Johnson. We're going to stop just a minute.
• Senator Johnson. Senator Johnson. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.
• It's 78.5 cents in Pulaski County, 5.9 cents in Craighead County, 1.5 cents in Faulkner County, and Benton
• "And the county judge.

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• Thank you, Representative Johnson.
• I'm the Sherburn County attorney.
• years now with the county itself, the Sherburn County Attorney's Office, and the Minnesota County Attorney's
• with the county itself the Sherburn with the county itself the Sherburn county<00:32:27.200>
• Johnson might know, and he was going to call on a second friend and go to Ben Johnson. Mr.

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• counties when disaster Stakes the county counties when disaster Stakes the county they're<01:20:
• Thank you, Director Johnson.
• Thank you, Director Johnson.
• Thank you, Director Johnson.
• Johnson.”

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Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• Please show Senator Johnson here. Senator Johnson, do you have any questions? All right, thank you.
• First, Texas right now is in a unique spot because it has a patchwork of requirements on a county-by-county
• counties.
• these counties, you have some rural counties that are requiring five, and some suburban counties that
• Counties look very, very different.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission

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• I know Mike Johnson. I have complete confidence in Mike Johnson. And we should too. Point two.
• Mitchell County is up more than 150 percent.
• Boise County is up almost 200 percent.
• Sawyer County, Wisconsin, non-renewals are up almost 150%.
• Ambrose County has seen non-renewals increase by 940%.

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• Johnson? Rep. Johnson: Here. Clerk: Rep. Miller? Rep. Miller: Here. Clerk: Rep. Partington? Rep.
• Johnson? Rep. Johnson: Yes. Clerk: Rep. LaMarca? Rep. LaMarca: Yes. Clerk: Rep. Miller? Rep.
• Johnson? Rep. Johnson: Yes. Clerk: Rep. LaMarca? Rep. LaMarca: Yes. Clerk: Rep. Miller? Rep.
• One thing from the Miami-Dade County perspective - I'm a Miami-Dade County Commissioner - and I think
• and Volusia County.

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• funds<00:20:20.200> to Dakota County used these funds to Dakota County used these funds
• Thompson County Park is ready. Schematic Thompson County Park is ready.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson.

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• to county.
• Chair Chang: Senator Johnson?
• I'm Sue Shink, and I represent Washtenaw County and Jackson County.
• Senator Johnson: Pass. Senator Johnson passes.
• Senator Johnson: Pass.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety met with a quorum and adopted the June 4, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up Senate Bill 712, adopting the S-2 substitute, which expands residency requirements to include adjoining districts and removes a provision allowing a district to appoint someone employed by the district. The committee then reported SB 712 to the floor. It also considered House Bills 4025 and 4026, described as safe storage tax exemption bills; the committee heard one supportive written card and reported both bills to the floor, each on a 5-1 vote. The committee next heard testimony on Senate Bill 885, which would create a statewide Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within LARA to address child protective legal representation. Senator Singh and Alicia Moon of the Michigan Supreme Court described the current county-by-county system as uneven, with attorney shortages, inconsistent pay, and limited specialized training. They said the bill would set standards for training, caseloads, client contact, and compensation, while requiring public comment and future appropriations before implementation. Testimony and written cards from a broad range of organizations and judges supported the measure, and the committee reported SB 885 to the floor on a 6-0 vote. The committee then heard extensive testimony on Senate Bills 1015 and 1016, which would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention within MDHHS and establish a grant program to support community violence intervention efforts statewide. Sponsors and witnesses from Force Detroit, D-Live, Seize the Smoke, Advance Peace, public health, law enforcement, and advocacy groups described CVI as a public health and public safety strategy that reduces shootings, supports survivors, and saves public costs. Several witnesses cited local data showing reductions in shootings and homicides in Detroit and Lansing, while one witness from the Michigan Sheriff's Association opposed the bills as written. The committee voted to report both SB 1015 and SB 1016 to the floor, each on a 5-0 vote with one pass, and then adjourned after additional testimony and reading of support cards.

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• Johnson: Here. Rep. LaMarca: Here. Rep. Miller: [No response] Rep. Partington: Here. Rep.
• Chair Duggan: Next bill HB 4071, Palm Beach County by Representative Snyder.
• Chair Duggan: Next speaker is Alexandra, Palm Beach County.
• Grow: It got unanimous support from the Marion County delegation.
• Jonathan Johnson, On Top of the World, waives in support. Good to see you.

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• all counties in Minnesota.
• Ron Johnson, thank you. Mr.
• and impact possibly even the counties and impact possibly even the counties like<00:58:20.440>
• County.
• governments first have Johnson governments first have Johnson thank<01:04:56.520> you<01:

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Summary: The House Tax Committee met to receive a presentation from House Fiscal staff Cynthia Templin and Katrina Heimark on state tax revenues, property tax aids and credits, and key budget terms and timelines. They explained the difference between fiscal years, tax years, biennia, the general fund, and dedicated funds, and reviewed the legislative budget calendar, including the governor’s January budget recommendation, the February forecast update, March budget resolution deadlines, and the expected end of session in May. The presentation focused on how Minnesota tax revenue is collected and where it goes. House Fiscal said fiscal 2024 total revenue for public services was about $102.5 billion, with $46.5 billion coming from state and local taxes. Of total state tax revenue, about 85% goes to the general fund and about 15% is dedicated to other funds. They noted that income and sales taxes make up the largest share of state collections, while local property taxes are the largest share of local revenue. They also reviewed constitutional and statutory dedications, including the Legacy sales tax dedication, the motor vehicle sales tax dedication to transportation, and the auto parts sales tax dedication that was changed in 2023 to a 100% transportation dedication phased in over 10 years. Members asked several questions about slowing income tax growth, possible effects of migration and corporate departures, and whether changes in population or wages were affecting revenue trends. Templin said she was not aware of recent independent or MMB studies tying revenue loss to migration, but would look into it. Members also discussed the sharp rise in tax receipts in fiscal 2021 and 2022 after the pandemic downturn, with staff explaining that the low fiscal 2020 base and a shift toward goods purchases during COVID helped drive the increase, especially in sales tax revenue. No bills were taken up and no votes were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

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• Moving on to GM 572, Roxanne Row, Hawaii County Health Planning Council.
• I've been nominated to the Hawaii County Subarea Health Planning Council.
• Lewis Johnson: Are you present?
• okay um members present Lewis Johnson okay um members Lewis<00:18:12.520> Johnson<00:18:13.039
• opportunity to get to know Miss Johnson opportunity to get to know Miss Johnson through<00:18:40.360

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Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services heard a series of gubernatorial nominations and board appointments, mostly to health-related advisory councils and commissions. Nominees testified briefly about their backgrounds and reasons for serving, including Melanie Lao for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Asana Saragosa Torres and Jessica Stevens for the State Council on Mental Health; several nominees for the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, including S. Brian, Jacob Pelo, Patrick Winfield Lougher, Dr. An Young, Marin Anka, and Kenneth Faria; Roxanne Row for the Hawaii County Health Planning Council; Lewis Johnson and Susie Schulberg for the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Mariah Nicholls and Evan Nakatsuka for the State Rehabilitation Council; and Co Woly for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation board. Testimony in support came from the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and other individuals and organizations, with several nominees emphasizing lived experience, rural health access, mental health advocacy, EMS experience, or community service. One nomination, GM 522 for Melanie Lao, drew favorable comments about her qualifications and written responses. GM 572, Roxanne Row’s nomination to the Hawaii County Health Planning Council, was the only item that raised concern because the committee had not received her questionnaire answers directly; after questioning, the chair deferred decision-making on that nomination until March 5 pending receipt of the answers. The committee also noted a title correction for GM 548, changing the reference from an advisory board to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to advise and consent on all nominations except GM 572, which was deferred. The adopted recommendations covered GM 522, 523, 525, 526, 540, 541, 548, 575, 576, 577, 579, 629, 630, 631, and 633. The meeting then adjourned after congratulating the nominees and inviting them to remain for a group photo.

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• Johnson. Welcome to the committee, Mr. Johnson. Representative Hansen, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Johnson. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have some questions for MPCA, Mr. Johnson.
• <00:31:56.400> Johnson. correct? Mr. Johnson. correct? Mr. Johnson.
• Johnson responded: “Mr.
• Johnson.

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• And so Pope County, we're all connected.
• Water Commission, and the Pope County 911 Board.
• Senator Mark Johnson, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson.
• Thank you, Senator Johnson. The Senate will stand in recess for breakfast. Senator Johnson.

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• County.
• Johnson.
• Johnson.
• Johnson.
• Johnson. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first established quorum and took up several routine items, including two governor’s appointments to the Court Reporters Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Heather Lynn Gonzalez’s appointment was approved 3-1, Allison Salton-Sall’s appointment was approved 4-0, and the other routine items were approved 4-0. The committee then heard testimony on two Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, both associate directors in the Division of Adult Institutions. Senators focused heavily on the California model, staff safety, prison violence, sexual abuse prevention, retaliation concerns, and visitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model is meant to balance rehabilitation with safety, that CDCR has improved communication and training, and that incidents such as the pepper-spray event at Central California Women’s Facility led to discipline, investigations, retraining, and policy review. They also described PREA reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections, statewide visiting meetings, and efforts to make visiting more family-centered and consistent. Public commenters largely supported both nominees, citing their work on rehabilitation, reentry, and sexual abuse response. The committee unanimously voted 4-0 to send both Ratliff and Tuggle to the Senate floor for confirmation. It then heard from Jason Johnson, nominated as CDCR Undersecretary of Operations. Senators questioned him about parole supervision, public safety, contraband, prison rape prevention, workplace culture, whistleblower retaliation, and repeated allegations in late-filed opposition letters. Johnson said parole risk is assessed through established scoring and supervision levels, that sex offenders are subject to GPS monitoring and treatment, and that operations use investigations, training, and collaboration with law enforcement to address contraband and misconduct. He emphasized rehabilitation, culture change, accountability, and his commitment to staff and public safety, while acknowledging criticism and the difficulty of leading a large institution. No vote on Johnson was taken in the portion provided.

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• Senator Andrew Johnson Stewart.
• Senator Andrew Johnson Stewart.
• Was it Fremont County? Okay, it's Fremont County.
• taken to Fremont County, right? taken to Fremont County, right?
• Okay, it's Was it Fremont County? Okay, it's Fremont<01:26:06.920> County.

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• > Veterans<00:00:40.960> Community is Rachel Johnson, Veterans Community is Rachel Johnson
• My name is Rachel Johnson.
• Johnson. >> Um, thank you.
• Johnson, do you want to comment on that? Johnson, do you want to comment on that?
• Johnson, any further comments? Johnson, any further comments?

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• officer, and ex officio clerk to the county commission.
• and they come over here to another county.
• Johnson: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Vice Chair Koster, Ranking...
• Johnson: Mr.
• Congratulations, Representative Johnson. Members, this concludes.

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• Not all counties do this. Some counties do.
• Fresno County has holes in their ballot; you can't see Fresno County has holes in their ballot.
• If counties... ...significant implementation challenges for county elections officials.
• Berman, El-Hawari, Johnson, aye. Johnson, aye. Salace. Stephanie, no. Stephanie, no.
• Johnson? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Salache? Aye. Stephanie? Aye. Stephanie? Aye.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on March 25, 2026, with nine measures on the agenda and three bills taken on consent. The committee approved the consent calendar for AB 1736, AB 1853, and AB 2153. The committee also heard several election-related bills, including AB 1993 on ballot-envelope privacy, AB 1788 on nonprofit disclosure of travel payments for elected officials, AB 1560 on barring people convicted of public corruption from lobbying, AB 1539 on presidential and vice-presidential ballot eligibility certifications, AB 1919 on Santa Cruz Metro local tax initiative procedures, and AB 1562 on county selection of poll workers. The chair also noted membership changes and welcomed new and returning members and staff. AB 1993 drew the most debate. The author argued it was a common-sense safeguard to prevent voters’ choices from being visible through ballot-envelope holes, citing a Sacramento County incident and public concern about ballot privacy. County election officials, the Secretary of State’s office, and Disability Rights California opposed the bill, saying the holes also serve accessibility and processing functions, that existing voter instructions already address privacy, and that the measure would create implementation problems and an unfunded mandate. After extended discussion, the committee voted the bill out on a 2-6 roll call and it failed. AB 1788 was supported by the FPPC and the League of Women Voters and passed as amended to Appropriations, with members emphasizing transparency while seeking to avoid unintended coverage of organizations like NCSL and CSG. AB 1560 passed 6-0 despite the Secretary of State’s implementation concerns about how the office would learn of relevant convictions. AB 1539, which would require party representatives to certify presidential and vice-presidential nominees’ constitutional eligibility, passed 7-0 as amended. AB 1919, which would clarify procedures for a Santa Cruz Metro voter initiative to place a transit tax on the ballot, passed 6-2, and AB 1562, which would allow counties to randomly select poll workers, passed 7-1 after discussion about civic engagement, guardrails, and election administration. The committee then completed roll-call adjustments for absent members and adjourned.