Transcript Highlights:

• It's a loophole, and it would expose minors once again to the practice this body rightly rejected last
• Even under President Trump, courts have rejected his efforts.
• advance a bill you know is harmful, discriminatory, dangerously vague, and unconstitutional, and rejected
• , and rejected by the vast<03:37:16.880> majority<03:37:17.279> of<03:37:17.439> your
• And it's also important to flag that the Supreme Court has twice rejected taking up the matter of bathroom

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This vote is about whether we will defend the Constitution, reject racism and intimidation, and affirm
• This vote is about whether we will defend the Constitution, reject racism and intimidation, and affirm
• As my colleague from Denver quoted, "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears.
• in 2024, but the Republicans rejected in 2024, but the Republicans rejected it. it. it.
• told you to reject the evidence of<02:50:07.600> your<02:50:07.840> eyes<02:50:08.160>

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So from my, the public is saying is they're rejecting that budget cap.
• what you just said about what your constituents are doing and what your constituent actually did to reject
• So from my, the public is saying is they're rejecting that budget cap.
• <03:06:59.160> every<03:06:59.479> vote<03:06:59.800> that<03:06:59.960> rejected
• <03:07:00.439> the that every vote that rejected the that every vote that rejected the spending

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The executive session focused primarily on HB 563, which revises the school funding formula, especially the adequate education grant amounts for special education students and the treatment of fiscal capacity disparity aid. Representative Ladd moved OTPA on Amendment 06508, explaining that FY 26 would largely hold the current formula steady, while FY 27 would increase several per-pupil amounts, including base cost, free and reduced-price meals, English language learner aid, and special education differentiated aid. He said the special education change was based on estimated case loads across disability categories and that the amendment also reinstates fiscal capacity disparity aid, using a formula intended to better assist property-poor communities. Several members supported the amendment as a step in the right direction, saying it better recognizes special education costs and separates property wealth from low-income student counts. Others raised concerns about the lack of time and the absence of a printed spreadsheet showing how the fiscal capacity disparity aid would affect each town. In response, sponsors said the spreadsheet existed, that the LBA had copies, and that the amendment would help about 40 target towns, while Manchester would be the main community receiving less under the new formula because of prior shifts in the extraordinary needs grant. Discussion also covered the broader impact of the bill, with members noting that about 200 of the state’s 245 cities and towns would see an increase and 45 a decrease under the proposed FY 27 changes. Supporters argued the bill was a compromise given limited revenues and that it should move forward so it can be considered by the full House and then Finance. No final vote on the amendment or bill was taken in the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee was still deciding whether it had enough information to proceed.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a great disparity between Sacramento County, which rejects 0.25% of signatures, and San Joaquin
• County, which rejected 2.5% of signatures.
• And so in the last election, 300,000 ballots were rejected because of signature mismatch, and ultimately
• make us the laughingstock of the nation by having text-based curing of ballot signatures that are rejected
• I would encourage my colleagues to reject any alternatives like voter ID that would disenfranchise hundreds

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We saw yesterday a special election in a very purple district that meant that voters reject.
• A federal magistrate judge reportedly rejected the altered warrant because it is legally unsound to name
• A federal magistrate judge reportedly rejected the altered warrant because it is legally unsound to name
• And in all these cases where they have gone to litigation, it was found that the court rejected that
• And I absolutely reject every point that is being made...

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.

Transcript Highlights:

• For these reasons, separation of powers and the fidelity to our oaths, and the rejection of judicial
• of judicial mandates and the rejection of judicial mandates beyond<02:01:08.719> their<02:01:
• dictate to the legislature and telling them what to do, that person is acting like a king, and I reject
• dictate to the legislature and telling them what to do, that person is acting like a king, and I reject
• dictate to the legislature and telling them what to do, that person is acting like a king, and I reject

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Maybe it's rejected and it isn't moving forward, and it would be further a challenge to achieving those
• Maybe it's rejected and and it proposal.
• Will you join me in rejecting that? up that sentiment unfortunately.
• Will you join me in rejecting that? Representative Hudson. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Will you join me in rejecting that? Representative Hudson. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We urge you to reject this bill and protect the ability of communities across the state to invest in
• We urge you to<00:47:20.160> reject<00:47:20.480> this<00:47:20.640> bill<00:47:
• With that, I ask you to reject this bill. Thank you.
• With that, I ask you to reject this bill. Thank you. Questions from the committee?
• Unanimously, you rejected that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected? I can't... So Mr.
• Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected?
• I can't Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected?
• So I'm going to infer from that that reasons are typically not spelled out in those rejection letters
• So you're going to deposit the check, and then if the application is rejected, you'll just issue a check

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected? I can't... So Mr.
• Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected?
• I can't “Do you give them that explanation why they were rejected?”
• So I'm going to infer from that: reasons are typically not spelled out in those rejection letters, but
• So you're going to deposit the check, and then if the application is rejected, you'll just issue a check

Summary: The committee convened, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received a memo summarizing major audit items. The State Auditor’s office and outside auditors then presented a series of audits, many of which were clean with unmodified opinions and no findings, including the Bank of North Dakota, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Region State College, and the Office of the Governor. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association audit was also clean overall, but it repeated findings about limited segregation of duties and auditor assistance in preparing financial statements, which the auditor said were expected to continue because of the organization’s small size. Committee members asked about out-of-state board addresses, and the association explained those members were North Dakota residents using South Dakota mailing addresses. Several audits did include findings. The Council on the Arts audit identified two issues: payroll charged to federal awards without supporting time records, and $12,825 in Cultural Endowment Fund spending that was not allowable under state law, including staff training, retreats, and executive director candidate travel. The Department of Public Instruction audit found unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, but additional testing confirmed the funds were credited properly and students completed required school district work, so no improper payments were identified. The University of North Dakota audit found a lack of documentation and transparency in School of Law admissions decisions; the auditor said the law school used a holistic process but did not keep notes or evaluation tools to show why applicants were admitted, waitlisted, or denied. UND leadership said the school is in good standing with the American Bar Association and agreed better documentation is needed, and the auditor said the issue was the missing documentation, not ABA accreditation itself. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which found four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating cap, grant conditions not being met, improper breeder fund awards, and improper procurement. The auditor said promotion fund spending exceeded the cap by $327,447 and the fund balance dropped sharply over the audit period. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson said the agency had become complacent, that grant requests were treated as routine, and that controls and documentation need to be tightened. He also explained that the breeder fund overpayments involved two horses whose ownership transfers were not properly documented before racing, and that the procurement issue stemmed from an advertising contract that proceeded without proper written procurement procedures after a misunderstanding with the State Procurement Office. The auditor said the Racing Commission will now be audited every two years because of the findings. The committee also received updates on Dakota College at Bottineau’s bank reconciliations, which Minot State University said had been brought current after an 18-month backlog, with only one account still needing cleanup; members asked for a written report on the corrective actions. The North Dakota Fair Foundation was reported to have dissolved, with remaining funds transferred to another nonprofit account for continued support of the state fair. Finally, the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, revising the earlier estimate to about $1.1 million based on incomplete district survey responses, and said the Anti-Lunch Shaming law likely increased meal debt because schools must feed students regardless of account balance. Members discussed the need for a more accurate year-end debt figure and possible future reporting at a later committee meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and the housing agency rejected
• year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and the housing agency rejected
• year's one, I think it went through a subdivision, an entire subdivision, and the housing agency rejected
• :41.840> to<00:55:42.200> give<00:55:42.520> to<00:55:42.680> the um rejected
• that proposal to give to the um rejected that proposal to give to the city.<00:55:43.880> So<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 649, which would create a small boat harbor commercial vessel special fund and raise mortgage fees on commercial vessels to fund harbor improvements. DLNR stood on written testimony in support, while the Ocean Tourism Coalition, Activity and Attractions Association of Hawaii, Calypso Charters, and a local commercial operator all opposed the bill, arguing that the fee increase would burden thin-margin businesses without fixing procurement and staffing problems and that the bill’s fee language and fund allocations were too vague. A DLNR witness also noted a prior bill, HB 2477, had sought to broaden the fee base to more ocean operators statewide rather than increase the percentage. No vote was taken on HB 649 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2599 on aquatic protection, which would prioritize ecosystem integrity and use of best available science in managing aquatic resources and set coral reef resilience goals. DLNR supported the measure, and a testifier from the public urged stronger coral goals for Oahu and a broader framework including water quality, herbivore management, fishery management, enforcement, and coral restoration. There was no opposition or vote shown on HB 2599 before the committee recessed to a joint hearing. In the joint Economic Development and Tourism / Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts hearing, members heard HB 2118 on transferring the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from DAGS to DBED, HB 2474 on authorizing non-binding international cooperative agreements, HB 1863 on creating an honorary ambassador to Canada, HB 1943 on out-of-state DBED offices and export promotion, and HB 2604 on a performing arts ticket surcharge. Testimony was generally supportive for HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943, with questions focused on agency placement, sister-state relationships, and the rationale for overseas offices. HB 2604 drew opposition from the Tax Foundation and others, who argued the surcharge functioned as a tax and would make arts participation more expensive; the chair recommended deferring it. During decision-making, both committees passed HB 2118, HB 2474, HB 1863, and HB 1943 with amendments, including technical changes and revised effective dates. For HB 2474, the amendments were described as clarifying definitions for sister-state and international cooperative agreements, allowing relationships with national governments, and preserving legislative approval and transparency. HB 1943 was amended to require an office in Laoag City, Philippines, rather than a non-existent DBED Philippines office. HB 2604 was deferred. After the joint session, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee resumed and heard HB 2395 on permits for taking marine deposits and HB 2361 on administrative support for the Kahului Bay Regional Council, both of which drew only DLNR written testimony and no further action in the excerpt. The committee then began HB 1823 on Coastal Zone Management Act exemptions, with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs testifying first, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I think the most prudent thing to do is to reject the concurrence, go to a committee, and work out
• > to<00:09:56.399> do<00:09:56.560> is<00:09:56.720> to<00:09:56.959> reject
• <00:09:57.519> the prudent thing to do is to reject the prudent thing to do is to reject the
• And that was evidently rejected.
• And that was evidently rejected.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• An idea that many Jews who believe Israel is a racist state reject.
• And so what I ask today is that you reject this bill and come back, if a bill is needed, then come back
• I urge you to reject it. Thank you. Any questions? Thank you. Thank you. Next in favor.
• For this reason, I urge the committee to reject House Bill 206-1. Thank you. Thank you.
• That that could be labeled as antisemitism under this House bill, and I urge you to reject it.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:28:09.640> air<00:28:10.279> pollutants For these reasons, CURE encourages you to reject
• So, members of the committee, I urge you to reject House File 1311.
• So, members of the committee, I urge you to reject House File 1311.
• committee I urge 85% so members of the committee I urge you<01:02:10.039> to<01:02:10.319> reject
• <01:02:11.000> house<01:02:11.319> file you to reject house file you to reject house

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• is around, you know, if there was an overvote on a ballot or another mistake and that ballot was rejected
• <00:52:06.720> that<00:52:06.840> ballot<00:52:07.160> was<00:52:07.280> rejected
• , mistake and that ballot was rejected, mistake and that ballot was rejected, wanting<00:52:08.400
• of this bill is that we don't want to deny a person a vote in a circumstance in which, if it was rejected

Bills: HF2614, HF3587, HF3589, HF3588

Keywords: homeowners associations, local government, building permits, housing policy, residential development, voter access, polling place, elections, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, transparency, 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2614, a bill aimed at preventing local governments from requiring or effectively mandating homeowners associations (HOAs) as a condition of residential development approval. The committee first approved the February 25 minutes, then adopted the DE1 amendment to HF 2614 before hearing the bill. The authors said the measure is a bipartisan piece of a larger HOA reform effort and that the language was negotiated with the League of Minnesota Cities and other stakeholders; they emphasized that developers could still choose to create HOAs, but cities and counties could not require them. Testimony in support came from Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Supporters argued that unnecessary HOAs raise housing costs, reduce affordability, and are often used to shift public infrastructure costs onto homeowners. They said HOAs remain appropriate for shared-wall housing, shared amenities, and other situations where common property is truly needed, but should not be imposed for single-family developments or minor features. Several members shared examples of HOA overreach and asked for clarification on how the bill would work, including whether developers could still request neighborhood signs or other features; staff and the authors said that would still be possible if the developer requested it rather than the local government requiring it. A significant portion of the discussion focused on stormwater ponds and other infrastructure. One member said the bill should not prevent cities from requiring stormwater facilities because maintenance costs and water-quality responsibilities can be substantial and should not be shifted to all taxpayers. The authors responded that the amendment language was intended to balance concerns about unnecessary HOA mandates with the need to address maintenance, noting that some maintenance responsibilities could remain with cities or be handled through developer agreements. A member requested a roll call on the bill, but the transcript does not include a final vote or disposition beyond the discussion and amendment adoption.

Transcript Highlights:

• The United States Supreme Court rejected Alabama's congressional map because it violated Section 2 of
• That's what the United States Supreme Court rejected.
• Supreme Court rejected. Now, we here Supreme Court rejected.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

Transcript Highlights:

• when they were negotiating last year, there were concessions offered to her GOP colleagues and they rejected
• repeated that when they were negotiating last year, concessions were offered to her GOP colleagues and rejected
• Representative Feist said the concessions offered to her GOP colleagues were rejected, and that the one
• Representative Feist said the concessions were rejected.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3874, the Judiciary budget bill, and first moved it to the Ways and Means Committee. The bill was described as funding the judicial branch’s budget request, including courthouse and judge security measures, home safety for judges and staff, a $1 million courthouse safety grant program, and funding related to paid family and medical leave costs that the courts must absorb. A court administrator explained that some base adjustments were budget-neutral internal shifts within the court system, moving money from district courts to other courts to better meet overall needs. Members then debated several amendments. The A7 amendment, which reduced some of the requested security funding for administrators and aligned it more closely with legislative security levels while retaining flexible Supreme Court security personnel, was adopted. The A1 amendment, which would have deleted the additional operating adjustment for paid family and medical leave, failed on a 7-7 tie after debate over whether the courts should bear the employer share of that cost and whether the program itself was an unfunded mandate. The A2 amendment, also related to paid family and medical leave funding, likewise failed on a 7-7 tie after similar discussion about the judiciary’s ongoing employment costs and the branch’s inability to raise its own revenue. The committee then adopted the A4 amendment, which increased the courthouse safety grant program from $1 million to $4 million. Supporters said there was unmet demand for courthouse security grants and that the money would help with hardware such as screening equipment, while the court administrator said the branch would not spend more than it could use and that the grants would be reviewed by a committee including law enforcement and county representatives. The administrator noted the funding would be one-time money and would not cover staffing costs. The committee also discussed the judiciary’s ongoing need for funding, with members arguing both that the courts should be treated like other employers and that the judicial branch, as an independent branch of government, must be funded by the legislature. The final A5 amendment was then introduced, with staff noting it would delete a section already covered by the adopted A7 amendment and reduce an appropriation on page four, line 14.

Transcript Highlights:

• This decision is not about rejecting new approaches or limiting opportunity.
• /c><00:15:44.440> is<00:15:44.720> not<00:15:45.280> about<00:15:45.680> rejecting
• <00:15:46.240> new This decision is not about rejecting new This decision is not about rejecting

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm just reminding that we rejected this, I believe, twice in Finance last year.
• We rejected a grant last year, and that's how we did the loan.
• We rejected a grant last year, and that's how we did the loan.
• We rejected a grant last year, and that's how we did the loan.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , we must all come together to reaffirm that America is one nation under God, and we must totally reject
• and<01:46:57.280> we<01:46:57.520> must<01:46:57.760> totally<01:46:58.239> reject
• <01:46:58.880> political and we must totally reject political and we must totally reject political

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all