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• I move to approve the committee funding resolution as amended by the substitute amendment and the committee
• You're going to offer the amendment as stated.
• Okay, well, I called for amendments.
• Madam Chair, yes, I'm going to offer an amendment and withdraw it, and this amendment deals with the
• I'm hoping that colleagues like Senator Whitehouse can join me on my amendments because the amendments

Bills: SB347, SB351

Keywords: brownfields, brownfield cleanup, site remediation, environmental cleanup, contaminated property, redevelopment, revitalization, CERCLA, Superfund, EPA grants, state response programs, environmental justice, disadvantaged communities, small communities, local government grants, nonprofit eligibility, community engagement, Alaska Native tribes, Regional Corporations, Village Corporations

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• House Bill 431 is amended by House Amendment 1.
• Senate Bill 271 is amended by Senate Amendment 1. Senate Bill 283 is amended by Senate Amendment 1.
• Senate Bill 296 is amended by Senate Amendment 1. Senate Bill 310 is amended by Senate Amendment 1.
• as amended by House Amendment No. 1, House Bill No. 267 as amended by House Amendment No. 1, House Bill
• No. 385 as amended by House Amendment No. 1, and House Bill No. 471 as amended by House Amendments 1

Summary: The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote. The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates. On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• Chair: Members' questions on the amendment? Seeing no questions on the amendment.
• That's the amendment. Madam Chair: Questions on the amendment?
• This is Amendment A one. You're recognized to present your amendment.
• How does your amendment continue the legacy of expanding civil rights and correcting past injustices
• On the amendment. Having seen no more debate on the amendment, you may close on your amendment.

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• House Bill 431 is amended by House Amendment 1.
• Senate Bill 271 is amended by Senate Amendment 1. Senate Bill 283 is amended by Senate Amendment 1.
• Senate Bill 296 is amended by Senate Amendment 1. Senate Bill 310 is amended by Senate Amendment 1.
• as amended by House Amendment No. 1, House Bill No. 267 as amended by House Amendment No. 1, House Bill
• No. 385 as amended by House Amendment No. 1, and House Bill No. 471 as amended by House Amendments 1

Keywords: 1064, all

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• A1 amendment then, Senator McEwen? A1 amendment then, Senator McEwen?
• offer amendments. offer amendments.
• Yes, I'd like to move the A3 amendment, and I'm happy to describe the amendment.
• Any questions on the amendment? Any questions on the amendment?
• amendment. All those in favor, say I. amendment. All those in favor, say I.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• amended be recommended passed. amended be recommended passed.
• be in the constitutional amendment be in the constitutional amendment because<00:16:12.200> I
• So, Senator, the changes to the amendment, the constitutional amendment, will they still be based per
• discussion on the A6 amendment? discussion on the A6 amendment?
• I think this is a good amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• grateful to everyone who's represented before us, here with us, and want us all to be leaving a good legacy
• , and want us all to be leaving<00:01:44.200> a<00:01:44.280> good<00:01:44.520> legacy
• for<00:01:45.400> the<00:01:45.520> people<00:01:45.920> to leaving a good legacy
• for the people to leaving a good legacy for the people to come. come. come.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Reyer delivered a farewell floor speech as she prepared to move to the Senate, thanking House staff, colleagues on both sides of the aisle, her predecessors Laurie Halverson and Sandy Meehan, her constituents, family, caucus, and the “Corona class.” She reflected on entering the House during early COVID, after George Floyd’s murder and amid wildfire smoke, and said her constituents sent her to fight for justice, affordable health care, and a future where Minnesotans can afford their lives. She highlighted policy accomplishments she said were often bipartisan, including medical debt and garnishment reform, treatment access for children with rare diseases, support for Medicaid dental care, housing and bonding funding, solar on public buildings, and stability for soil and water conservation districts. She also pointed to disappointments, saying the House had seen health care stripped from immigrant neighbors, duplicate health plans, families left without needed home care, underinvestment in disability services, and no Republican support for protecting people from future ICE incursions. Reyer closed by calling for protection of human rights, including for queer and trans people, reproductive rights, immigrants, tribal sovereignty, and voting rights, and urged members to listen to one another, honor agreements, reject divisiveness, and govern with compassion. She also thanked Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her leadership. The transcript does not indicate any vote or formal action taken during the speech.

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• I also have students from Vanguard Classical, New Legacy High Point, New Legacy Charter School, and High
• New Legacy Charter School and High Point New Legacy Charter School and High Point Academy. Academy.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the pledge with students from University Prep in Denver, and established a quorum with 56 members present and nine excused. The journal from January 28, 2026 was approved as corrected. Members then made a series of announcements and introductions recognizing visiting students, educators, school board members, and the Colorado Forest Health Council. Committee notices were given for several upcoming hearings: Education would meet in room 107 to hear House Bills 1016, 1027, and 1050; Finance would meet upon adjournment in room 112 for the sunset review of the Colorado Securities Act and House Bills 1032 and 1059; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs would meet 15 minutes after adjournment in LSBA to hear House Bills 1068 and 1022; and Business and Labor would hear the sunset review of the Barber and Cosmetology Act and the sunset review of the Business Intelligence Center and Advisory Board. The chamber also heard brief remarks highlighting advocacy day and recognizing school-related guests from Denver and Aurora, including educators and school board representatives. No substantive floor votes beyond journal approval were taken. The House then adopted a motion to stand in recess until later in the day.

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• wife and I also just felt strongly that I really was the best person at this time to pick up the legacy
• person uh at this time to pick up<00:07:41.199> the<00:07:41.840> the<00:07:42.319> legacy
• <00:07:43.919> of<00:07:44.080> course, up the the legacy of Melissa. of course, up
• the the legacy of Melissa. of course, not<00:07:44.560> to,<00:07:45.120> you<00:07:45.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But, you all provided 27.5 million dollars out of the legacy fund for a new headquarters.
• We've also, so we would ask for, we'll be asking for That out of the legacy funds if that's available
• what I will get into here in a little bit, and that's Some of the asks that we're asking from the legacy
• I'm asking for $28 million. dollars legacy fund.
• Did I hear you say that on the legacy fund, that you're not asking for an appropriation for the payment

Keywords: 914, all

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• <00:36:40.000> I not going to make any amendments. I not going to make any amendments.
• > coming,<00:42:08.480> I'm will be some amendments coming, I'm will be some amendments
• <00:42:21.520> be Senate file 2769 as amended be Senate file 2769 as amended be recommended
• All Environment, Climate, and Legacy.
• . amendment. amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'll continue leading with your legacy in mind.
• I'll continue leading with your legacy in mind.
• I'll continue leading with your legacy in mind.
• So, Senator, as we think about your legacy, I can't help but think about what you deserve.
• That legacy connects directly to the founding ideals born out of the American Revolution.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections. Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts. Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.

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• There are no amendments at the desk. The Chief Clerk will give the bill its third reading.
• There are no amendments at the desk. The Chief Clerk will give the bill its third reading.
• There are no amendments at the desk. The Chief Clerk will give the bill its third reading.
• Barack Obama, President Donald Trump, and President Joseph Biden to commemorate this conflict and its legacy

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• It will serve as the starting point for the body to deliberate and consider any potential amendments
• It was a moment filled with pride and gratitude to carry forward their legacy of service.
• and retire in comfort, knowing that the next generation has what they need to thrive and keep our legacies
• There are 71 votes in favor of the amendment.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In recent years, the legacy<00:05:05.440> of<00:05:05.560> the<00:05:05.640> 6888
• 06.720> has<00:05:06.880> finally<00:05:07.200> begun<00:05:08.040> to legacy
• of the 6888 has finally begun to legacy of the 6888 has finally begun to receive<00:05:08.480> the
• Postal Directory Battalion for their groundbreaking service, their resilience, and their enduring legacy
• Service, their resilience, and their enduring legacy. Permission to use the delegate's name?

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. The main formal action was the reading and adoption of a House resolution honoring the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their World War II service, with remarks emphasizing their role in clearing a massive mail backlog, supporting troop morale, and breaking barriers for African American women in the military. The resolution was read in full and presented on March 9, 2026. The chamber then handled introductory legislation and Senate messages on consent calendars. House Bills 1632 through 1642 were read the first time and referred to the appropriate committees, and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 62 through 65 were referred to Appropriations. Senate Bill 439 was introduced in the House and referred to Economic Matters, and Senate Bill 69 was introduced and referred to Government, Labor, and Elections. No objections or recorded votes were noted on these referrals. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of caucus and guest announcements. Members announced upcoming caucus meetings, a high school shadow day, an Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim and Women’s Caucuses, a Women’s Caucus election with in-person and remote voting times, and other constituent and guest recognitions, including District nights and visits from AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the Junior League of Annapolis, foster youth participants, and student pages. The House then adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader until Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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• I have an amendment. The following amendment the clerk will read the amendment.
• I do have an amendment. Following amendment, the clerk will read the amendment.
• I have an amendment. Following amendment, the clerk read the amendment. Amendment by Canales.
• The following amendment to the amendment, the clerk will read the amendment to the amendment: Amendment
• The amendment is amended. Mr. Darby, on the amendment as amended. I move passage.

Bills: HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB658, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HJR2, HJR6, HJR31, HB1971, SJR3, HB1775, HJR72, HB502, HB3109, HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, nuclear energy, electric generation, funding, Texas nuclear development fund, advanced reactors, HJR 133, Texas constitutional amendment, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, homestead exemption, surviving spouse, veteran, veterans benefits, service-connected death, presumed service-connected condition

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• Aren't the Outdoor Equity Grants and the Trails Plus Grants receiving interest from the Legacy Fund?
• And are we putting money out of the general fund beyond the amount that they are getting from the Legacy
• My information is that the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund for FY26 for the Outdoor Equity Grant program
• So it's a really important fund done in the honor and the legacy of Kiki Saavedra. And I think, Mr.
• I would like the record to show that I amended that bill at the suggestion of my Republican colleagues

Keywords: 996, all

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• If we had added the amendment, then it would be OTP as amended. So, for us, it's just OTP.
• Are we voting on<01:43:05.119> the<01:43:05.280> amendment on the amendment on the amendment
• The motion is ought to pass on Senate Bill 107, as amended by the Senate, with Senate amendment 0557.
• told that that since it's been amended told that that since it's been amended by<01:46:29.119>
• <01:47:13.360> Any committee amendment by us. Okay. Any committee amendment by us. Okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on SB 63, a bill described by Senator Tim Lang and other supporters as a technical correction to the rooms and meals tax distribution formula. Lang said the bill would clarify that the Division of Travel and Tourism’s 3.15% promotional allocation is taken from gross rooms-and-meals revenue before the 30% municipal reimbursement fund is calculated, which he argued restores the intended 2009/2021 structure and avoids an unintended loss to tourism marketing. Committee members raised questions about whether the bill actually changes section one or instead addresses DRA’s interpretation, and whether the measure could be affected by the budget process or HB 2. Jessica Keeler of Ski New Hampshire testified in strong support, saying the bill would preserve the promotional budget formula that had been in place since 2009 and that the 2019 revision effectively reduced the promotional allocation by placing the municipal share first. She said tourism promotion has helped increase visitation, revenues, and jobs, and warned that without a fix, the joint promotional program and other tourism efforts could be cut in future budgets. She also said the bill would not change the current year’s tourism budget but would matter for future cycles. Mike Summers of the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association also supported SB 63, calling it a correction to the 2021 changes and arguing that state tourism marketing is essential because small businesses cannot reach distant markets on their own. He said the industry has benefited from state promotion, especially after COVID, but is now facing softer occupancy rates, lower Canadian visitation, and financial strain from debt and operating costs. Summers said the industry cannot make up for major tourism budget cuts on its own and urged maintaining or increasing travel and tourism funding. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• <00:04:35.200> amended further amended amended further amended amended to<00:04:36.600>
• <00:10:53.440> We're tradition with this amendment. We're tradition with this amendment.
• It's legacy funding.
• It's legacy funding.
• And constitutional amendment um states.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on House File 3900 met with a quorum, introduced members and staff, and received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the bill. Staff explained that the proposal would change the permanent school fund’s distribution formula from interest and dividends to a statutory payout based on 4.5% of the fund’s average value over the previous three fiscal years, with the Commissioner of Management and Budget responsible for determining and transferring the distributable amount. The Senate version differed by adding language requiring a two-thirds vote of each legislative house to change the distribution policy or apportionment. Members then debated whether a future legislature could increase the payout and whether the constitutional language would sufficiently protect the fund’s purchasing power. Senator Farnsworth argued that a supermajority requirement would help prevent politicization and lock in the fund’s purpose, while Representative Long, Senator Kunesh, Representative Youakim, and Representative O’Driscoll opposed the supermajority as unnecessary and potentially politicizing, emphasizing existing constitutional protections, fiduciary duties, and the legislature’s track record of stewarding school trust lands for students. Staff indicated the language requiring preservation of purchasing power would be a strong safeguard, though the exact legal remedy was unclear. Senator Kunesh moved to adopt the House File 3900 second engrossment as the conference committee report. The committee took a roll call vote and approved the motion 7-1, with Senator Farnsworth voting no. After the vote, Senator Swedzinski offered brief remarks about the historical importance of school trust funds and public education.

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• legacy legacy and<00:03:29.200> this<00:03:29.480> road<00:03:29.720> went<00:03
• Stewart, do you have the A1 amendment? Stewart, do you have the A1 amendment?
• This is is an author's amendment.
• amendment that that's further defined. amendment that that's further defined.
• uh questions and or amendments. uh questions and or amendments. Um<00:40:35.200> Ms.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all