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• So I have an amendment.
• Now we have an amendment up, which is Senator Sanders' amendment, and then I have a floor amendment to
• Actually, I'm sorry, this is the amendment. This might be the amendment to the amendment.
• This is the amendment. This might be the amendment to the amendment.
• I stand in favor of Floor Amendment 1187 and Amendment 2855.

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• So for for redistricting and and<00:35:29.240> statewide<00:35:29.680> boundaries<00:35
• :30.160> for and statewide boundaries for and statewide boundaries for elections. elections. elections
• a a more basic part of Legacy Amendment a a more basic part of Legacy Amendment funds<00:57:54.640
• :55.840> which funds is the amendment itself, which funds is the amendment itself, which says<
• funds is the amendment itself, which says these are to be used for, I'm totally paraphrasing because

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, to begin, I have the A1 amendment. Senator Kunesh moves the A1 amendment.
• Um this amendment was the future.
• of the amendment specifically. of the amendment specifically.
• All in favor of the A1 amendment, say aye. Aye. Opposed? The A1 amendment is adopted.
• Chairman, I have the A2 amendment. Senator Kuunishto moves the A2 amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments adopted.
• Under floor amendment motion, there are floor amendments at the desk; they will be deemed adopted.
• I do think there are new guidelines and new boundaries that were put into place at the CARB vote that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the Senate journals and adopted floor amendments. Members voted on motions to advance Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures and to suspend Joint Rule 62A so the budget committee could hear budget-related bills with shortened notice; both motions passed by roll call. The chamber then moved through the Daily File, including several second-reading bills and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments were confirmed: Julie Lee and Ann Patterson to the Delta Stewardship Council, and Santa Cruz County Sheriff Christopher Clark to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Senators also took up Senate Joint Resolution 17, which urges Congress and the President to clarify that states may extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries to Republic of Korea veterans who served alongside U.S. troops in Vietnam; the resolution passed unanimously. The Senate then considered AB 109, the Budget Act of 2026, with extensive debate on the state’s fiscal condition and major budget priorities. Supporters said the budget is balanced, maintains reserves, reduces the structural deficit, and protects funding for child care, Medi-Cal, distressed hospitals, in-home supportive services, housing, higher education, and transit. Opponents argued it relies on future tax increases, leaves a structural deficit, and does not adequately address affordability, public safety, or repayment of unemployment insurance debt. After debate, AB 109 passed 28-9, and the chamber later approved the consent calendar items 81 through 86. The session ended with adjournments in memory of Honorable Hajan Lee, Doris Fisher, and James Leslie Barbie. The Senate announced its next floor session would be Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• certain things that only TCEQ has authority over and I... ...can't give TCEQ the ability to move the boundaries

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• So we urge no unless the amendments that we've asked for are considered and We urge no unless the amendments
• , ‘We don't want to give amendments.
• There's no amendments being proposed. I will look at any amendment.
• But I think it wasn't clear in the bill what needed to be amended rather than the amendments that were
• What needed to be amended rather than the amendments that were made. Mr.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• Yes, please explain the amendment. The title Be questions on the amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. Members, we are back on the bill as amended.
• The amendment is adopted. I will read Amendment 2.
• Be questions on the amendment? Debate on the amendment.
• The questions on the amendment. Debate on the amendment.

Bills: SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503

Keywords: trusts, Oklahoma Uniform Trust Code, trust administration, trustee, beneficiary, qualified beneficiary, nonjudicial settlement agreement, trust accounting, fiduciary duty, forfeiture clause, no-contest clause, in terrorem clause, certification of trust, trust property, district court jurisdiction, venue, surcharge trustee, trust protector, trust advisor, principal distribution

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• We do have amendments. There are two amendments.
• Are there questions on the amendment to the amendment?
• The amendment to the amendment is adopted.
• Back on the amendment as amended: Are there any questions on the amendment as amended?
• The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and took up several education bills. SB 1150, which would remove an unrelated exam barrier for school social workers to help districts retain them, was briefly explained and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1514 on anaphylaxis in public schools, which would require emergency action plans and training for school personnel; amendments narrowed and clarified the bill, including applicability to K-8 schools and FDA-approved epinephrine devices. Orange County Public Schools waived in support, and CS/CS/SB 1514 was reported favorably. The committee spent the most time on SB 1708, which expands Schools of Hope and creates a co-location framework allowing high-performing charter operators to share space in underused public school facilities, with the sponsor explaining that agreements would address safety, supervision, grade levels, emergency protocols, and liability. Members raised concerns about who would be served, lottery access, accountability, and whether the bill would worsen inequities or strain public schools; many public speakers opposed the bill on similar grounds, arguing it would divert resources from already underfunded schools. The sponsor clarified that Schools of Hope recruitment is exempt from lottery, that the bill would not use classrooms already in use, and that districts would receive $600 per student plus associated funding for vacant space. Despite mixed debate, CS for SB 1708 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 822, which updates charter school governance by limiting sponsor-imposed deadlines, preventing enrollment caps below facility capacity, improving data sharing, and allowing high-performing charter schools to assume existing charters. A charter school advocate supported the bill as a fairness and efficiency measure, while senators pressed him on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for the bill’s deadline changes. After brief debate, CS/SB 822 was reported favorably. The meeting ended with members recording votes on prior tabs and adjournment.

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• We do have amendments. There are two amendments.
• Are there questions on the amendment to the amendment?
• The amendment to the amendment is adopted. Back on the amendment as amended.
• Are there questions on the amendment as amended? Are there any appearance forms on the amendment?
• The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.

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• called for investigations into medication abortion and any funding to abortion through the Hyde amendment
• Amendment.
• It doesn't know boundaries. It doesn't know race. It doesn't know ethnicity.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so my amendment is geared towards putting some boundaries on those requests for data so it can't
• And so my amendment is geared towards putting some boundaries on those requests for data so it can't
• . amendments. amendments.
• Moving to the next amendment before us is the A2 amendment.
• The final amendment that we have is the A3 amendment. of the A2 amendment. of the A2 amendment.

Bills: HF3935, HF2216, HF4354, HF4210, HF4212

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services

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• . amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• as amended. as amended.
• The bill does not clearly draw boundaries to protect Fourth Amendment rights. enforcement in transfers

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem, then established a quorum and approved the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine business including second readings of several Senate files, first readings of House files 5067 through 5073, and messages from the Senate transmitting bills and requesting concurrence on House File 3437 and House File 1410. The House concurred in Senate amendments to HF 3437, a commerce bill with a technical cross-reference correction, and passed it 133-0. It also concurred in Senate amendments to HF 1410, a public safety bill on correctional officer procedures, and passed it 132-2 after members described the changes as clarifying and balanced for labor and management. The chamber then took up House File 3404, which increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The bill would raise the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, create aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, law-enforcement-style vehicles, or possession of a firearm, and add a duty for officers to identify themselves while protecting undercover work. Supporters, including the author and several members, tied the bill to the June 14, 2025 killings and said it was needed to restore public trust and protect both the public and legitimate law enforcement. The House passed HF 3404 134-0 after a moment of silence. The House also passed House File 3155, which closes a loophole in gift card fraud law by allowing prosecution based on the value stored on the card rather than just the plastic card itself. Supporters described organized retail crime schemes in which stolen gift cards are drained after activation and said the bill would help retailers, consumers, and law enforcement. The bill passed 134-0. Senate File 3958, which changes the deadline for a disaster assistance contingency account report from January 15 to January 31, also passed 134-0. Finally, the House considered House File 3875, the judiciary policy bill. An author’s amendment removed a section that had been unintentionally left in the bill, and members then discussed provisions allowing courts more flexibility in publishing notices, streamlining some notification requirements in dissolution cases, and making restitution orders permanent unless rescinded by court order. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the bill, before any final vote is shown.

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• uh any other questions for M Mr boundary uh any other questions for M Mr boundary or<00:53:56.200
• So if we have to have an oral amendment, I don’t know if the author would agree to remove the word “fraud
• /c><01:08:54.759> make<01:08:54.880> an<01:08:55.000> oral<01:08:55.199> Amendment
• <01:08:55.520> to<01:08:55.640> take wants to make an oral Amendment to take wants
• to make an oral Amendment to take it<01:08:55.880> out<01:08:56.480> I'll<01:08:56.799>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We should be protecting the First Amendment and not restricting it.
• We should be protecting the First Amendment and not restricting it.
• And as Amendment and not restricting it.
• <04:58:36.480> while can respect the second amendment while can respect the second amendment
• ...overstepping constitutional boundaries and disrupting executive functions.

Keywords: 958, all

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• have an amendment. have an amendment.
• >> Okay. amendment. amend. amendment. amend.
• this amendment is amending a sub that this amendment is amending a sub paragraph paragraph paragraph
• Any other comments to the<03:04:44.800> amendment? the amendment? the amendment?
• And uh this is amendment the amendment. And uh this is amendment 2933H. 2933H. 2933H.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• remediation that is occurring at multiple sites around the facility, beginning primarily at the boundaries
• Pueblo de San Ildefonso because it is located on their property and immediately adjacent to the boundary
• We passed these two PFAS laws and the RAID Amendments, the recycling, and illegal dumping.

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• be some small claims for the Pueblos of San Ildefonso and Nambe on the edges of that adjudication boundary
• I don't know if we've got a reason on it, but it sounds like we're going to try to come back and amend
• And keep within the legal boundaries of what we can do and what we can't do.

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• modified V2 became The first U.S. rocket to reach outer space, 244 miles above earth, shattering boundaries
• don't have a vote, don't like it or whatever, there's always a prerogative to vote it down or make amendments

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• Um, the complexity arises because the boundaries to these systems for the life cycle analysis are often
• House Bill 3158 addresses this gap by establishing application fees for permits and permit amendments

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• home a few times a week and help that parent it's often a single mom, create the structure, the boundaries
• So the statutes and the other changes, the substantive amendments that have been in place in House Bill
• So with that I do think I would suggest some amendments to HB 31.
• My first suggestion would be to include a provision as section 1 that would amend.
• I urge the committee to reconsider these provisions and work with us to amend the bill in a way that

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all