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• If confirmed, it will also be my honor to steward the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which
• programs, along with sports and music diplomacy, and the shared safeguarding of antiquities and cultural
• Security Council Resolutions.
• Secretary of Defense has introduced a resolution with 18 co-sponsors calling for the E-3 to initiate
• strategic review that I understand the department has undertaken with respect to all educational and cultural

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• House concurrent resolution 78 members.
• Representative DeRazio moves that House Concurrent Resolution 78 be reported favorably to the full House
• We've seen some very strange changes in our culture.
• history for doing the right thing. thing instead of the wrong thing because of problems with the culture
• to our culture, to Texas, in the form of savings. That is a good question.

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 161, I call up House Joint Resolution 20 and ask for its immediate
• House Joint Resolution 20, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8
• House Joint Resolution 20, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8
• Res. 2, and I yield back the balance of my time. on this resolution and I and I yield on this resolution
• </c> it third reading joint resolution it third reading joint resolution providing<00:56:16.920><c> for

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I recommend Senate Concurrent Resolution 1012 do pass. Very good. Any discussion?
• It includes in the definition of foreign law a foreign religious or cultural law, custom, or practice
• SCR 1012, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1012, a concurrent resolution in acting and ordering the submission
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1040, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 1040, a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution

Keywords: 1182, all

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• People may come to Arizona for the weather, but they stay because of the people who create the culture
• And you are the ones who create and cultivate this culture.
• It will be our culture. It will be what it feels like on the inside.
• George runs Resolute Group. And lastly, George Caleb.
• George runs Resolute Group and Data Orbital and is also a candidate for the House in 2026, LD3.

Summary: The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities. The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message. The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.

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• Senator Ortt on the resolution. Well, thank you, Mr. President.
• Which is why I'm doing the resolution and Senator Gallivan is not.
• The resolution was previously adopted on April 28.
• The President: The resolution is open for co-sponsorship.
• &gt;&gt; THE RESOLUTION IS OPEN FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on May 6, 2026, approved the prior journal, and accepted a Rules Committee report advancing the government appropriations bill to third reading. The chamber then took up the tenth budget extender, which sponsor Senator Serrano said would keep state government operating through Monday, May 11 and contained $482 million in new spending, bringing the total across extenders to $20.3 billion. In questioning, Senator O’Mara and Senator Helming pressed Serrano for details on the reported $268 billion budget deal, policy outcomes, revenue raisers, and whether local governments, schools, and rural health programs would receive certainty; Serrano said final budget bills were not yet in print and declined to speculate on unresolved issues. The extender passed 60-1, with Senator Weik voting no. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the North Tonawanda High School girls varsity basketball team, the Tappan Zee High School girls basketball team, and SUNY student Chriss-Ann Pryce. Members praised the teams’ state championships and Pryce’s academic and leadership achievements through the Educational Opportunity Program. The chamber then returned to legislation and passed a bill designating May 9 as Overdose Awareness Day in New York; Senator Fernandez said it recognized the harm of overdose and the need to continue funding harm reduction and recovery services. Additional bills passed included a statewide domestic violence lethality assessment measure, with Senators Murray, Rolison, Webb, and Ramos describing it as a tool to identify dangerous situations and prevent fatalities; a mental health insurance bill limiting step therapy/prior authorization for serious mental health medications, supported by Senator Fahy; and measures on education, real property tax, election law, general business law, kitchen incubator economic impacts, public buildings, state finance, and mental hygiene. Several bills drew recorded opposition, including the real property tax bill and the election law and general business law measures. The Senate concluded by adjourning until Monday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated legislative.

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• Native American culture in the absence after assimilation.
• And then objects of cultural patrimony.
• So there are a hundred and one permitted Cultural Resource Investigators (CRIs) cultural resource management
• Or ceremonies or the cultural components.
• This cuts across not only ethnicity but culturally as well. Well, thank you.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• I go now to Senator Putnham for a motion. resolutions, we go now to the third resolutions, we go now
• ID emerging se grants well culture ID emerging se grants underrepresent<01:49:54.320><c> culture</c>
• </c> Oramo Youth, uh, the Mung Cultural Oramo Youth, uh, the Mung Cultural Center, Center, Center, uh
• Uh, of cultural festivals and events.
• And if you pick one culture heritage.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The chair lays out the following resolution. The secretary will read the resolution.
• Senate resolution 28 by Birdwell. Resolution 34 by Nichols. Senate Resolution 35 by Sparks.
• Senate Resolution 36. by Sparks. Senate Resolution 37 by Sparks. Senate Resolution 38 by Eckhardt.
• Senate Resolution 39 by Eckhardt. And Senate Resolution 40 by Johnson et al.
• Any objection to the adoption of the resolutions? Hearing none, resolutions are adopted.

Bills: SB2 , SJR36 , SB2 , SB2 , SR29 , SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• to be as a state and the things that are important to us, I think Preserving our history and our culture
• These are your employees who have excelled while promoting Idaho and its unparalleled cultural heritage
• affairs, recreation, natural resources, conservation, cultural affairs, and state historical societies
• This legislation is a Senate joint resolution dealing with the issue of legalizing marijuana in Idaho
• This legislation is a Senate joint resolution dealing with the issue of legalizing marijuana in Idaho

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• We're moving the start date of the Cultural Commission up to July 1 of this year.
• There was some language in here related to the cultural commissions at the state, and we were... ...related
• to the cultural commissions at the state, and we were able to have a collaborative working group work
• on this bill, make sure we get in a good spot, and hopefully this will help the cultural commissions
• President, that all requests for random studies, including those made by resolution bills which failed

Keywords: 964, all

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• This resolution... California and the accounting profession.
• All here to see the passage of this resolution. ...here to see the passage of this resolution and thank
• Now turning to motions, resolutions, and notices.
• Secretary will please read: Senate Concurrent Resolution 92 with amendments.
• The resolution is adopted. Members will now return to motions, resolutions, and notices.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed guests from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, including President Jeffrey Armstrong, students, and staff. Senator Laird highlighted the university’s 125th anniversary and student achievements, including a Rose Parade Sweepstakes Trophy and a national design-build competition win. The chamber also recognized guests from Senator Cortese’s office later in the session. On the floor, the Senate took up and adopted SCR 111 by Senator Niello, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the certified public accountant profession in California and recognizing the California Board of Accountancy and the California Society of CPAs. The resolution passed by unanimous vote after roll call. The Senate also adopted SCR 109 by Senator Grove, proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and honoring Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central California for its long record of youth mentoring and community impact. In unfinished business, the Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 25 by Senator Umberg, described as streamlining California’s merger process and aligning it with the federal process; the motion passed 33-0. The Senate then approved a motion from Senator Laird to give certain Budget and Fiscal Review Committee bills second reading upon report and third reading status, with the motion carrying 29-10. The chamber also approved several adjourn-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Congressman Doug LaMalfa, with multiple senators speaking to his rural advocacy, bipartisan relationships, and personal kindness, and for Barry Del Bono, Alan Stewart Hammond, and Jeb Bing. The session ended with the Senate in recess until the next scheduled floor meeting.

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• House Concurrent Resolution 2043, applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention
• House Concurrent Resolution 2043.
• You have heard the third read of House Concurrent Resolution 2043.
• Every year we have this term limits resolution come up, but every year I admire my colleagues who take
• You have passed House Concurrent Resolution 2043.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a series of guest introductions and personal privilege remarks recognizing visitors, health care advocates, short-term rental representatives, firefighters, and a Guatemalan ambassador, along with a proclamation affirming Arizona’s bilateral relationship with Guatemala. Members also announced committee meetings, and the chamber later recessed and reconvened before adjournment. The main floor action came in Committee of the Whole, where the House considered and gave do pass recommendations to HB 2029 (water grant application details), HB 2045 (addressing drive-by shootings), HB 2062 (Buffalo Soldiers monument), HB 2126 as amended (with a floor amendment after discussion with the ACO Association), and HB 2131 (criminal justice-related, described briefly as targeting “bad guys”). The Committee of the Whole report was adopted and those bills were sent to engrossing. The House then took up HB 2792, an emergency measure on property tax exemptions for veterans, and passed it 57-0, with members from both parties praising the bill as veteran tax relief and a cleanup of prior budget language. The chamber also adopted HCR 2043, which applies to Congress to call an Article V convention for a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress; it passed 33-24 after extended debate, with supporters arguing for term limits and opponents warning about the risks of a constitutional convention and urging Arizona to impose term limits on itself first.

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• This resolution was written by survivors of human trafficking from across the state.
• This resolution was written by survivors of human trafficking from across the state.
• Speaker, for allowing me to speak on this important resolution.
• Without objection, we'll now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.
• The resolution is adopted.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call and proceeded with routine business, including approval of the previous day’s journal, procedural suspensions, and several file items. Most second-reading, concurrence, veto, and reconsideration items were passed, retained, or continued without debate. The main floor action was on House Resolution 75, authored by Assembly Member Pellerin, designating January 26 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Pellerin and several members from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing survivor-led advocacy, the prevalence of trafficking in California, risks tied to major events and vulnerable populations, and the need for better prevention, data collection, and victim services. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 64 co-authors were added. Assembly Member Avila Farias’s AB 768, relating to mobile home park rent control and affordable housing, also passed with a 60-1 vote. The Assembly then held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for Joy Atkinson, a longtime Los Angeles civic leader and mentor to Black women in public service, with members recounting her work in government, political organizing, and the La P.I.E. leadership institute. Later, Assembly Member Haney offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy and philanthropy. The House adjourned until Thursday, January 22, at 9 a.m.

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• This resolution was written by survivors of human trafficking from across the state.
• This resolution was written by survivors of human trafficking from across the state.
• Speaker, for allowing me to speak on this important resolution.
• Without objection, we'll now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.
• The resolution is adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day, there are none.
• Assembly concurrent resolution 91 with amendments.
• They founded businesses, opened banks, and brought traditions that still enrich California's culture
• Without objection, we'll now take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.
• The ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And until that time, we're not going to be able to come to resolution.
• in a culturally responsive way.
• inclusive and culturally responsive menus?
• Patel, aye. 8-0, the resolution.
• The resolution is adopted. All right, thank you very much this hearing is adjourned

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're moving on to motions and resolutions.
• Without objection, we'll take a voice vote on the resolution.
• The resolution is adopted.
• The resolution is adopted. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.
• The clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• . resolutions. resolutions.
• House Concurrent Resolution 26, a concurrent resolution establishing the Infant Mortality Task Force.
• House Resolution 27, a resolution recognizing the last day of February, the day connecting Black and
• House Resolution 28, a resolution recognizing and honoring the cultural, social, and economic contributions
• </c> act on a resolution. act on a resolution.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:55 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 11:09 Motion to Act on HR 21 15:13 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:52 ConC and Rules Report 29:29 Adjournment 31:04, 958, all

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• I think in a culture that values leadership as a skill, a person can ask himself at any point in time
• I think in a culture more productive.
• I think in a culture that<00:18:54.320><c> values</c><00:18:54.799><c> leadership</c><00:18:55.360><c
• Look, we have a resolution asking for the Senate to investigate.
• President, I move for the adoption of Senate Resolution Number 1. >> Senator DeCorte. >> Mr.

Bills: HCR1 , HCR2 , SB2001 , SB2002 , SB2003 , SB2004 , SB2005 , SB2006 , SB2007 , SB2008 , SB2009 , SB2010 , SB2011 , SB2012 , SB2013 , SB2014 , SB2015 , SB2016 , SB2017 , SB2018 , SB2019 , SB2020 , SB2021 , SB2022 , SB2023 , SB2024 , SB2025 , SB2026 , SB2027 , SB2028 , SB2029 , SB2030 , SB2031 , SB2032 , SB2033 , SB2034 , SB2035 , SB2036 , SB2037 , SB2038 , SB2039 , SB2040 , SB2041 , SB2042 , SB2043 , SB2044 , SB2045 , SB2046 , SB2047 , SB2048 , SB2049 , SB2050 , SB2051 , SB2052 , SB2053 , SB2054 , SB2055 , SB2056 , SB2057 , SB2058 , SB2059 , SB2060 , SB2061 , SB2062 , SB2063 , SB2064 , SB2065 , SB2066 , SB2067 , SB2068 , SB2069 , SB2070 , SB2071 , SB2072 , SB2073 , SB2074 , SB2075 , SB2076 , SB2077 , SB2078 , SB2079 , SB2080 , SB2081 , SB2082 , SB2083 , SB2084 , SB2085 , SB2086 , SB2087 , SB2088 , SB2089 , SB2090 , SB2091 , SB2092 , SB2093 , SB2094 , SB2095 , SB2096 , SB2097 , SB2098 , SB2099 , SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight