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• I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House out of order. Without objection. Mr.
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of order. Without objection. >> Mr.
• >> For unanimous consent. >> The gentleman from California seeks unanimous consent to address the House
• >> UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS The House for one minute.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The committee will come to order with your unanimous consent.
• officer and not just with the county, and that by giving that to the judicial officer we ensure that
• standpoint why I have concerns judicial standpoint why I have concerns with<02:39:50.960> this
• I have the right to not give my consent.
• right to not give my consent. But you right to not give my consent.

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• they're paid, we made the bill fair to where the prevailing party can recover their attorney fees and judicial
• know it talks about 10 years and you're moving that provision, but under Louisiana law as an implied consent
• Louisiana's law as an implied consent state, as a police officer stops you, he's going to see a subtest

Bills: HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB714, HB762, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB56, SB69, SB115, SB133, SB151, SB170, SB235, SB278, SB330, SB420, SB438, SB449, SB489

Keywords: U.S. Highway 90, US 90, Highway 90, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, DOTD, bridge removal, closed bridges, bridge demolition, transportation funding, federal appropriations, THUD appropriations, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, infrastructure, road reconstruction, evacuation route, hurricane evacuation corridor, New Orleans metro area, Mississippi Gulf Coast, public safety

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, May 5, and considered a long agenda of mostly transportation, public safety, and local infrastructure measures. Among the bills reported favorably were Senate Bill 420, which adds Vermilion and Iberia Parish representation to the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission; Senate Bill 69, which updates appointments to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission after redistricting; Senate Bill 40, which expands Louisiana’s move-over/safety protections for emergency and disabled vehicles; and House resolutions from Rep. Dickerson urging DOTD action on Highway 16 widening, turn lanes on Highway 1024, and a roundabout on Highway 1019. The committee also advanced HCR 53 creating a study committee on oversized vehicle permits, SB 438 increasing per diem for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, SB 449 giving the New Orleans Public Belt more procurement flexibility, SB 115 allowing DOTD to assume certain federal NEPA duties to speed project delivery, and SB 489 authorizing third-party verification of vehicle insurance coverage. Members heard testimony on several safety and enforcement measures. SB 151 would flag OMV records for people who owe DNA samples under CODIS-related criminal provisions; State Police explained it would help law enforcement collect required samples and aid cold cases. SB 48 would create driver’s license reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland, and SB 235 would clarify payment and liquidated damages rules for public contracts, with contractors and industry representatives saying it would help ensure timely payment to contractors, subs, and suppliers. SB 55 clarified that seat belts must be worn across both the lap and shoulder, and SB 278 required ignition interlock devices for DUI-related license reinstatement; committee members raised questions about due process, vehicle use, and how the devices would work, but both bills were reported favorably. Several measures drew more extensive debate. HB 762, as amended, would give OMV discretion over referring certain debts to the Office of Debt Recovery or Attorney General, and the amendment passed 14-2 after discussion about relief for drivers who cannot pay. SB 330 on school-zone automated speed enforcement received an amendment preserving existing compliant pavement markings, but a separate amendment to exempt Shreveport, Gretna, Livonia, and Westwego from the law failed on a roll call vote. HB 714, as substituted, would have created a railroad commission and required railroads to address blighted or abandoned lines, but after concerns about federal preemption, definition of blight, and whether a new commission was needed, Rep. Phelps moved to defer the bill, and the committee agreed. The meeting ended with adjournment after a brief recognition of committee staff and visitors.

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• act relating to enabling unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain certain services without parental consent
• act relating to enabling unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain certain services without parental consent
• 941 is a committee bill that offers a compromise solution to a problem brought on by an unexpected judicial

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Summary: The House began with a devotional and then took up several Senate bills for first reading and referral: S. 323 on miscellaneous agricultural subjects, S. 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, and S. 328 on housing and common interest communities. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 16, reaffirming Vermont’s friendship with Taiwan and supporting stronger bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after its reading, and remarks followed welcoming guests from Hazen Union School and Director General Charles Lao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston. During the action calendar, the House postponed action on H. 657, relating to services for unaccompanied homeless youth, for one legislative day. It then passed H. 727 on sustainable data center deployment, H. 935 on emergency management, and H. 938 establishing the Vermont homelessness response continuum. The House also committed H.R. 15, another Taiwan friendship resolution, to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. The main substantive debate centered on H. 941, relating to municipal regulation of agriculture. The committee explained the bill as a response to a Vermont Supreme Court ruling and described it as restoring limits on municipal regulation of farms while allowing narrow local exceptions and creating a stakeholder group to continue studying the issue. Testimony came from a broad range of agricultural, municipal, and policy stakeholders, and the committee reported a 7-0-1 vote. An amendment offered by Representative Durfee, based on feedback from the House Environment Committee, replaced a Tier 1A concept with parcel-size-based exceptions, clarified state authority over growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and adjusted the stakeholder charge; the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. The House also heard announcements about committee appointments, caucus meetings, a public hearing on community safety concerns, and then adjourned until April 1, 2026.

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• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Members Ramos and Gibson
• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118A to allow Assembly Members Pacheco, Fong, Haney
• an individual 80 years or older may opt out of jury service for undue hardship as defined by the Judicial

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.

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• I'm offering this legislation to expand judicial discretion in a way that keeps the child's best interest
• waiting until a child is 17. ...years to provide to make sure that they have identification and to consent
• been happening in many courts, but to the degree that there is a need for a bill that says express consent

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

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• And whereas during his judicial tenure, Eliseo's stern yet compassionate decisions and sentences helped
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that the journal show all those present
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that the record show that the journal

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• Innocent until proven guilty is the moniker of a fair and judicious justice system.
• <00:50:39.760> justice moniker of a fair and judicious justice moniker of a fair and judicious
• After Miss Fuentes's murder, the judicial branch and the AG's office each undertook thorough reviews
• The fiscal note states the judicial The fiscal note states the judicial branch<03:07:55.439>
• Is there any objection to consent?

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• <00:09:47.040> selection commissioner of the judicial selection commissioner of the judicial
• Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to >> Mr.
• <01:58:50.639> to Speaker, I request unanimous consent to Speaker, I request unanimous consent
• c><02:49:11.600> have<02:49:11.760> five consent that all members have five consent that
• the Federal Reserve without the consent the Federal Reserve without the consent of<03:38:18.479>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• that garnered national attention involving Peter Falk, in which his daughter had to navigate our judicial
• It also grants parents the right to review and consent to any survey or questionnaire given to their
• child and ensures that the surveys are not shared without parental consent.
• child and ensures that the surveys are not shared without parental consent.
• Are they allowed to do that without their parents’ consent?” “Thank you.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1272 on guardianship, which would limit a guardian’s ability to isolate an adult ward from family and require notice to family or other named persons about major events such as a ward’s death or medical relocation. Senator Jones said the bill was intended to curb abuse by bad actors while not affecting good-faith guardians. Fortuna Smuggler and Phyllis Smith spoke in support, describing the need for family notification and closure. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 1284 on wrongful death for an unborn child. Senator Graal explained that the bill would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover economic and non-economic damages for the death of an unborn child. An amendment was adopted to define “unborn child” as a member of the species Homo sapiens carried in the womb and to state that the act does not authorize a wrongful death action against the mother or a health care provider acting within the applicable standard of care. The amendment drew questions about abortion, medical emergencies, and whether fathers could sue; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to create claims against mothers or lawful medical care. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters arguing it gives families parity and accountability, and opponents warning it could be used to target abortion care, increase malpractice pressure, and worsen physician shortages. The committee approved the bill as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard a strike-all amendment to SB 1288 on parental rights. The amendment would strengthen parental consent requirements for minors’ medical care, with exceptions for emergencies, court orders, certain legal categories of minors, and other existing statutory exceptions. It also would require parental consent for treatment related to STD screening, give parents more control over school or health surveys, and address use of biofeedback devices. Supporters said the measure restores parents’ authority and protects children from inappropriate questioning or treatment, while opponents argued it could block needed care for minors in unsafe homes, reduce access to STI treatment and mental health services, and create unintended consequences. The amendment was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony on the bill.

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• looked at many different models, many different ways to regionalize the state, and we found that the judicial
• Judicial districts may not align with tribal governance. Or service delivery.
• Esperanza had said earlier, really looking at how we can intercept folks before they get into the judicial
• I have two judicial districts.
• that the goal would be to put the prevention and early intervention programs in place within these judicial

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• Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to allow...
• Madam President, I ask unanimous consent of the Senate.
• You'd ask consent to allow visitors on the Senate floor to wear jeans today.
• I'm going to go ahead and read in the unanimous consent.
• Unanimous consent to make an announcement. Go right ahead.

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• President, Vice President, and Supreme Executive Council, our legislative body, and the respective judicial
• All those in favor will give their consent by saying aye, and those opposed, nay.
• I'm sorry, will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations just read by the clerk?
• Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations just read by the clerk?
• All those in favor will give their consent by saying aye, those opposed nay.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, communications, committee reports, and leaves of absence. The journal was approved 50-0. The chamber then took up House Bill 1505, which drew extended debate over school funding and adequacy/tax equity. Senators Coleman and Keefer argued the bill continued to pour money into districts like Allentown without accountability or improved results, while Senators Costa, Miller, Haywood, and Anthony Williams defended the funding as a response to historic underfunding and the Commonwealth Court decision. A motion allowing Senator Coleman a third speaking turn was adopted 27-23, and the bill ultimately passed 45-5. The Senate then considered House Bill 2400, the General Appropriation Act. Supporters, including Senators Martin, Dush, Phillips-Hill, Costa, Ward, Street, Hughes, and Pittman, emphasized that the budget was balanced without using the rainy day fund or raising taxes, reduced the governor’s proposal, increased education and child care funding, supported nursing homes, rape crisis centers, infrastructure, and workforce programs, and shifted money from lapsed or unused accounts to current priorities. Opponents, including Senators Saval and Muth, said the budget failed to address structural deficits and omitted new revenue options, emergency services funding, and other major issues. The bill passed 44-6 with amendments and was returned to the House for concurrence. The Senate also passed a series of other bills, including House Bills 2412, 2413, 96, 858, 1042, 1286, 1646, 1851, 1862, 2017, 2024, 2401, and 2559, with varying margins, and sent them to the House, some with amendments. House Bill 1042 drew a negative recommendation from Senator Costa over a late amendment involving second-degree murder/felony language, but after reconsideration and vote changes it passed 30-20 with amendments. House Bill 1862, creating an Ignition Interlock Driver’s License, passed 45-5 after support from Senator Judy Ward. House Bill 1248 passed 43-7 and designates Pennsylvania rye whiskey as the official state spirit, with Senators Bartolotta and Robinson speaking in support. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 216, after defeating Senator Haywood’s amendment to narrow the scope of a proposed Legislative Budget and Finance Committee study of managed care organizations; the resolution passed 31-19. Several other bills were held over in their order, and the Senate later moved toward a condolence resolution.

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• TO A COURT ORDER AND THE PARTIES REACHED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THAT THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE WOULD CONSENT
• WILL BETTER ENABLE FLORIDA COURTS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF VEXATIOUS LITIGATION AND TO ALLOCATE JUDICIAL
• SINCE THOSE RIGHTS ARE LIMITED TO WHATEVER THE PARENT AND PARENTAL CONSENT WILL ALLOW, IS THAT NOW MY
• I AM GLAD THERE IS SOME INFORMED CONSENT, I JUST DON'T THINK IT'S ENOUGH AND I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT
• THIS IS STILL TO SOME DEGREE EXPERIMENTAL BUT I THINK PATIENT CONSENT AND UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY WHAT

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• Once we have established quorum, we have 11 measures on the agenda, three of which are in consent.
• Can someone move the consent calendar? Second. Consent calendar is moved and seconded.
• Madam Secretary, can you please call the roll on the consent calendar?
• Measures on the consent calendar: File Item 1, SB 534 (Padilla); File Item 10, SB 1410 (Limon); File
• Consent calendar is approved.

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• Also, the second reading of bills on the consent calendar.
• Also, Health Services reports Senate Bill 147 should pass as consent.
• House Bill 134 should pass as consent with Senate Committee Substitute 1.
• House Bill 388 should pass as consent.
• <00:47:28.200> warning<00:47:28.520> regarding<00:47:28.920> the consent warning

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• in Orange County, and we would see repeat instances of people coming back and not adhering to the consent
• It talks about it limits judicial oversight of legislative errors.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard a full agenda of local and policy bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved HB 4019, capping Lake County inmate health care and emergency transport reimbursements at percentages tied to Medicare; HB 97, allowing small counties to opt back into transportation concurrency; HB 267, expanding SHIP/local housing assistance eligibility to mobile home owners paying lot rent; HB 351, creating a framework for concurrent state jurisdiction over certain matters involving military installations, with an amendment changing the bill to say the state “may accept” jurisdiction; HB 4013, revising and merging fire district boundaries in Lee County; HB 481, increasing public nuisance fines and strengthening nuisance abatement and foreclosure procedures; HB 4025, conveying state land to the Village of Tequesta for continued park use; and HB 4017, repealing an obsolete Nassau County recreation and water control district, as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 299, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which would create a voluntary framework for very large developments that dedicate 60% of land to conservation while allowing compact, walkable development and affordable housing on the remainder. The sponsor argued it would balance growth, conservation, and housing affordability without new bureaucracy, while opponents from Audubon Florida, county groups, and local governments warned the bill could weaken local planning, lack enforceable conservation safeguards, and allow nonconservation uses within reserved areas. Supporters said it could preserve large tracts of land at no taxpayer cost and improve long-range planning. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying reserve areas, allowing use of the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, requiring easements be provided without charge, and aligning affordability definitions with existing programs. The bill then passed favorably as amended, with some members voting no. The committee also approved HB 4023, a local bill adjusting the boundaries of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District in Collier County, with no change to the district’s powers and duties. Several bills drew supportive testimony from local officials, industry groups, or affected residents, and some had amendments adopted without objection. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted it was the last interim committee week meeting, thanked members and staff, and encouraged continued stakeholder engagement ahead of session.

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• The Committee on Local and Consent calendars will meet today upon adjournment or during bill referral
• by Hefner relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun and certain active and retired judicial

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• INCLUDE LANGUAGE ANY IMPAIRING SUBSTANCE TO BETTER ALIGN WITH THE REST OF THE CRIMINAL AND IMPLIED CONSENT
• BOTH IN FLORIDA AND THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND I SERVED AS SPECIAL PROSECUTOR IN 75% OF THE JUDICIAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for one minute. Extend my remarks.
• This happens without any judicial finding that the veteran poses a danger to themselves or others.
• I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record the text of this amendment. obtain a gun is not the
• I<03:04:26.479> ask<03:04:26.720> unanimous<03:04:27.439> consent<03:04:27.840><
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the op-ed be entered into the record.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all