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• Dear Speaker DeVille, I have the honor to transmit herewith the names of the officials who have been
• duly elected to fill vacancies in your honorable body, which resulted from resignations.
• of the Honorable Troy Romero, Chad Brown, and Matthew Willer.
• in your honorable body, which resulted from the resignation of the Honorable Julie Emerson, State Representative
• Let us honor you.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, received and accepted multiple resignation notices from members representing Districts 37, 39, 60, 69, 97, and 100, and then recognized the election and qualification of the members-elect who filled those vacancies: Doyle Boudreau, Reese Broussard, Chasity Verrett-Martinez, and Edwin Murray. Each member-elect was sworn in, and the House also appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was ready to conduct business for the 2026 regular session. The chamber then handled a large number of procedural actions related to prefiled legislation. By motion and without objection, the House suspended rules to refer prefile bills to committee and introduced a broad slate of House bills and resolutions. Topics included the state budget and appropriations, retirement system changes, carbon capture and sequestration, criminal justice and bail, public safety, education, health care, local government matters, transportation, and several memorial or commemorative resolutions. Several resolutions and bills were noted as lying over, and some prefiled bills were withdrawn from the files. The House also received a Senate message that SCR 1 had been adopted, and the resolution was taken up without objection. The chamber then recessed for a joint session with the Senate to hear the governor’s address and a presentation honoring Technical Sergeant Adam W. Brister with the Distinguished Flying Cross. In his remarks, Governor Jeff Landry highlighted his administration’s priorities, including education, tax reform, workforce development, health and nutrition, insurance reform, transportation infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and criminal justice reform, while urging support for his agenda and several related bills and constitutional amendments.

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• To mention the discharge of the scrubbers.
• that is being actively discharged directly into Puget Sound.
• These residues are banned and discharged safely ashore.
• Our members have also voluntarily entered discharge limits in Puget Sound.
• But we do know that globally, 82% of scrubbers discharge directly into the ocean.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on three main bills. House Bill 2284 on reducing litter would remove a scheduled increase in plastic bag thickness, preserve the existing penalty on thicker bags, and create a litter solutions task force to use existing data and recommend further actions. Supporters from business, retail, agriculture, food industry, and the Department of Ecology said the bill takes a data-driven approach and could help reduce litter without imposing a full bag ban, while Ecology noted it already has a statewide litter study underway and raised cost and membership concerns. Opponents and other commenters generally favored the bill’s direction but emphasized the need for more study and careful implementation. No vote was taken. House Bill 1652 would require certain ocean-going vessels in Washington waters to use fuel with no more than 0.1% sulfur, with recordkeeping, Ecology oversight, penalties, and a substitute clarifying vessel coverage and exemptions. The prime sponsor and environmental and public health advocates said the bill would reduce air and water pollution from scrubbers and protect the Salish Sea, orcas, salmon, and nearby communities. Ports, shipping interests, and industry groups raised concerns that the bill could effectively discourage scrubbers, create burdens for irregular callers and cargo traffic, and affect port competitiveness, while some said the bill should be narrowed or further stakeholdered. The hearing also included discussion of a proposed substitute and possible impacts on vessels and port operations. House Bill 2367 would end special coal-related exemptions by limiting the cap-and-invest exemption to pre-2026 emissions, removing limits on additional greenhouse gas regulation for the coal plant, and repealing coal sales and use tax exemptions. Supporters said the bill would align state law with the planned closure of the Centralia coal plant, reinforce Washington’s climate policies, and remove outdated carve-outs. Business and petroleum representatives warned that if the plant were brought back into the cap-and-invest program, the allowance market could be affected and Ecology might need flexibility to adjust the program. The committee heard extensive testimony on all three bills but took no recorded votes or final action in the transcript.

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• So we thank you for the honor and privilege for these senators to serve the people of Idaho.
• Hearing no objection, honor guard post. Okay. Honor Guard, present the colors. Thank you.
• Honor Guard, retire. Mr. President, Senator Den Hartog. Mr.
• You are now discharged of your duties. As well, be at ease, pending the return of our committee.
• The committee is discharged. Mr. President, Senator Dan Hartog. Mr.

Summary: The Idaho Senate convened for the second regular session of the 68th Legislature with a full roll call showing all 35 senators present. The chamber received the Secretary of State’s certification of the Senate membership, then held opening ceremonies including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of the colors by the Idaho State Police Honor Guard, and a performance of the national anthem. The Senate also formally recognized the Idaho state flag tradition for legislative sessions. The body then moved through organizational business, appointing committees to notify the Governor and the House that the Senate was organized and ready to conduct business, and receiving the House’s message that it was likewise organized. The Senate later took up House Concurrent Resolution 20, which provides for a joint session of the House and Senate to hear the Governor’s message. The chamber suspended the rules by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted HCR 20 by voice vote, and returned the resolution to the House. Afterward, the Senate agreed to go at ease for the joint session to hear the Governor’s State of the State and budget message, with plans to reconvene 15 minutes after that address. The Senate then advanced to miscellaneous business and adjourned until 11 a.m. on January 13, 2026.

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• So we thank you for the honor and privilege for these senators to serve the people of Idaho.
• Hearing no objection, honor guard, post. Okay. Honor Guard, present the colors. Thank you.
• Honor Guard, retire. Mr. President, Senator Den Hartog. Mr.
• You are now discharged of your duties. As well, be at ease, pending the return of our committee.
• The committee is discharged. Mr. President, Senator Den Hartog, Mr.

Keywords: 989, all

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• May we honor the trust placed in us by those we represent.
• The Department of Assessment shall have the same power, discharge the same duties, proceed in the discharge
• the same duties, same power, discharge the same duties, proceed<00:29:08.720><c> in</c><00:29:08.880
• ><c> the</c><00:29:09.039><c> discharge</c><00:29:09.440><c> of</c><00:29:09.600><c> duties</c><00:29
• :09.919><c> in</c> proceed in the discharge of duties in proceed in the discharge of duties in the<00

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Discharge Elimination System, or TPDES, program.
• , upon initial discharge.
• It may be that they're not discharging and so they don't need a discharge permit.
• with maximum nutrient discharge and parts per million of 552 and 0.5.
• For their discharge system. Who's to say what? How bad?

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c> request concurrence of this honorable request concurrence of this honorable body. body. body.
• Senator Maiden, Senate Resolution 76, resolution honoring Frank Ryard, founder of Ryard's scoreboard,
• Senator Maiden, Senate Resolution 76, resolution honoring Frank Ryard, founder of Ryard's scoreboard,
• . discharge. discharge.
• and loving memory of Norma June honor and loving memory of Norma June Evans.<00:33:54.159><c> Senator

Keywords: 958, all

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• Well, I'm I'm honored. Um right? Well, I'm I'm honored.
• <01:04:23.680><c> or</c><01:04:23.839><c> discharge.
• </c><01:04:24.799><c> We</c><01:04:25.039><c> have</c><01:04:25.200><c> strongly</c> discharge or discharge
• We have strongly discharge or discharge.
• And in those discharged uh completely.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> help honor her in voting yes for this. help honor her in voting yes for this.
• </c> I can think of no better way to honor I can think of no better way to honor her.<00:31:30.559><c
• </c> her honor. Shine bright, Speaker Orman. her honor. Shine bright, Speaker Orman.
• in honor of Speaker Hortman.
• After my my country with honor.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• McDall to act the honorable Addison P.
• </c> discharges, or flooding risk. discharges, or flooding risk.
• </c> a proud signer of the discharge a proud signer of the discharge petition,<04:40:45.120><c> and</
• :01:55.680><c> family</c><06:01:56.160><c> caregivers</c> honor the 48 million family caregivers honor
• </c><06:05:39.280><c> Noic,</c><06:05:39.920><c> and</c> honor Caxton Mcgru, Bastion Noic, and honor

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• At that moment in time, I was like, that's such an honor.
• Honor and service.
• My sister found the love of her life, the Honorable Dan...
• Today I'd like to honor, and will you please join me in honoring the Molson Coors Fort Worth Brewery,
• Estonians with honor, and she will be deeply missed.

Bills: SB15 , SB646 , SB800 , SB790 , SB748 , SB571 , SB1957 , SB1923 , SB1896 , SB1760 , SB1335 , SB2368 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2986 , SB2965 , SB1563 , SB1467 , SB1164 , SB1137 , SB614 , SB705 , SB918 , SB955 , SB869 , SB850 , SB863 , SB1055 , SB2206 , SB457 , SB2337 , SB1610 , SB1362 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB2972 , SB973 , SB865 , SB506 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB974 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB857 , SB2501 , SB66 , SB268 , SB331 , SB1302 , SB519 , SB2807 , SB13 , SB7 , SB1718 , SB1567 , SB1233 , SB413 , SB2177 , SB30 , SB2024 , SJR1 , SCR27 , SB2018 , SB1580 , SB2121 , SB1049 , SB1266 , SB1400 , SB1596 , SB2753 , SB2221 , SB1719 , SCR9 , SB204 , SB437 , SB568 , SB612 , SB672 , SB710 , SB823 , SB876 , SB904 , SB905 , SB968 , SB1084 , SB1207 , SB1230 , SB1313 , SB1504 , SB1790 , SB2232 , SB2366 , SB2367 , SB2398 , SB2515 , SB2520 , SB2589 , SB2786 , SB2790 , SB3048 , SB3050 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SB3056 , SB3029 , SCR3 , SCR18 , SCR30 , HCR146 , HCR148 , HCR149 , HCR153 , HCR155 , HCR157 , HB5560 , HB762 , HB1584 , HB 107 , HB 114 , HB138 , HB4386 , HB2495 , HB581 , HB3348 , HB5323 , HB4341 , HB6 , HB2712 , HB171 , HB3153 , HB143 , HB2688 , HB3464 , HB449 , HB3486 , HB4263 , HB2 , HB1522 , HB24 , HB 1237 , HB2637 , HB3126 , HB3233 , HB4310 , HB3487 , HCR9 , HB5331 , HB1397 , HB163 , HB3250 , HB3071 , HB3463 , HB5033 , HB35 , HB3824 , HB216 , HB4226 , HB3512 , HB18 , HB5154 , HB 103 , HB851 , HB647 , HB4520 , HB3016 , HB2313 , HB2818 , HB2851 , HB4486 , HB4264 , HB1500 , HB5081 , HB2974 , HB2080 , HB4384 , HB5659 , HB493 , HB4903 , HB2516 , HB4488 , HB4530 , HB3689 , HB145 , HB43 , HB5247 , HB2221 , HB5671 , HB700 , HB3711 , HB 120 , SB17 , SB1637 , SB1833 , SB2155 , SB21 , SB2778 , SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

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• </c><00:19:07.919><c> of</c> in this hallowed chamber in honor of in this hallowed chamber in honor of
• ><c> recognition</c> This honor is welldeserved recognition This honor is welldeserved recognition of
• Rest in peace, my friend. to honor my friend Dr. Calvin Baker, an to honor my friend Dr.
• I rise today to honor Mr.
• Stu Carter, a veteran, a honor Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• being actively discharged directly into Puget Sound.
• He said these residues are banned and discharged safely ashore.
• Their members have also voluntarily entered discharge limits in Puget Sound.
• Scrubber discharge from ships that use heavy fuel oil...
• But we do know that globally, 82% of scrubbers discharge directly into the ocean.

Bills: HB2421 , HB1652 , HB2367 , HB2284

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: 6PPD, tires, environmental impact, public health, chemical regulation, HB1652, Salish Sea Protection and Marine Clean Fuels Act, marine fuel, low-sulfur fuel, sulfur emissions, ocean-going vessels, shipping, maritime pollution, air quality, particulate matter, Department of Ecology, port visit, regulated waters, fuel switching, vessel emissions

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• Minnesota and to discharge Faithfully Minnesota and to discharge Faithfully your<00:13:33.040><c> duties
• </c><00:22:19.960><c> Faithfully</c> Minnesota and to discharge Faithfully Minnesota and to discharge
• </c><00:27:23.679><c> Faithfully</c> of Minnesota and to discharge Faithfully of Minnesota and to discharge
• I have had the great honor of...
• I'm really honored that she chose me in that moment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• SCR 39 by Senator Womack to commend and honor Dr.
• SCR 39 by Senator Womack to commend and honor Dr. Paul Correll on the occasion.
• Senator Womack to commend and honor Dr.
• Speaker, Rotten, members at this time, Representative Jacob Landry moves to discharge from Committee
• Representative Thomas, I noticed that this only happens when a Democrat comes and discharged.

Bills: HR188 , HR189 , HR190 , HR191 , HR179 , HR180 , HR181 , HR182 , HR183 , HR185 , HR186 , HR187 , HCR75 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR78 , HCR79 , SCR24 , SCR36 , SCR39 , SB64 , SB107 , SB152 , SB185 , SB217 , SB232 , SB278 , SB290 , SB294 , SB320 , SB321 , SB419 , SB424 , SB436 , SB440 , SB468 , SB470 , SB476 , SB482 , SB489 , HCR32 , SCR11 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB679 , HB745 , HB749 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1193 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , SB256 , SB180 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB741 , HB1242 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB615 , HB864 , HB1103 , HB1175 , HB31 , HB225 , HB608 , HB664 , HB897 , HB977 , HB1003 , HB1160 , HB1180 , HB911 , HB306 , HB366 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB772 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1058 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1189 , HB1234 , HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements

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• So, the amendment talks about service start discharge summary and that it's still due within 5 days,
• First on the list for testifiers, we have Tammy Roth via Zoom. discharge summary and that it's still
• I'm here to speak on statute 245G.06, subdivision 4A, to make changes to the discharge summary.
• I'm here to speak on statute 245G.06, subdivision 4A, to make changes to the discharge summary.
• </c> completing discharge summaries. completing discharge summaries.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 729, an omnibus policy bill, and walked through a series of amendments before moving the bill forward. Early amendments addressed adult maltreatment accountability, senior nutrition flexibility, MA provider enrollment and fraud prevention, Direct Care and Treatment data and staffing provisions, disability and aging policy changes, technical corrections from DHS, behavioral health language, and MDH policy updates. Most amendments were adopted without public opposition, and several members and testifiers described them as clarifications or technical fixes to existing policy. Testimony focused on the practical effects of the bill’s provisions. Direct Care and Treatment representatives said the changes would help with data sharing, governance, staffing, patient care, and longer return stays for certain patients. Several witnesses from the substance use disorder and health care provider community supported changes to discharge summary deadlines and claims recoupment rules, arguing that business-day timelines and limits on late clawbacks would reduce administrative burden and financial uncertainty. A disability advocate also urged passage of the bill, saying services for people with disabilities were at risk if it did not advance. After public testimony and member discussion, the committee adopted the DE2 amendment as amended and then approved the bill as amended. Chair Noor renewed the motion to re-refer House File 729 to the Committee on Ways and Means, and that motion passed.

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• A lot of people have been discharged from NMBHI over the 130 years we've been there.
• DSD and got them on the waiver, and we've discharged about four who are all doing exceptionally well
• We want to discharge them back to where they have connections, whether it's family or other ties.
• But we will discharge them back to where they came from.
• We didn't have one that we discharged that month, and it really impacts the numbers. Okay.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• Members, today I have the honor to introduce a dear friend to lead us in prayer today.
• I'm extremely humbled and honored. I don't usually—I'm not a man of few words.
• I'm very humbled and honored. You know, I appreciate Jesuit High School.
• Members, it's my honor to introduce U.S. Senator John Kennedy.
• I move to discharge H.R. 316 from committee.

Bills: HR320 , HR321 , SCR55 , SCR69 , SCR75 , SCR77 , SCR78 , SCR79 , SB259 , SB295 , SB312 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HR73 , HR118 , HR144 , HR196 , HR237 , HR249 , HR260 , HR267 , HR272 , HR278 , HCR85 , HCR100 , HCR105 , HCR107 , HCR114 , HR245 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR37 , SCR63 , SCR30 , SCR40 , HB62 , HB193 , HB210 , HB220 , HB246 , HB364 , HB420 , HB475 , HB584 , HB622 , HB772 , HB784 , HB949 , HB953 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1092 , HB1134 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB119 , HB129 , HB233 , HB283 , HB538 , HB789 , HB850 , HB870 , HB1236 , HB1241 , HB54 , HB137 , HB321 , HB368 , HB386 , HB414 , HB431 , HB552 , HB555 , HB578 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB638 , HB670 , HB692 , HB707 , HB708 , HB715 , HB718 , HB732 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB796 , HB807 , HB822 , HB848 , HB856 , HB887 , HB888 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1082 , HB1243 , HB1246 , HB378 , HB509 , HB1090 , HB1259 , SB80 , SB131 , SB143 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB367 , SB384 , SB388 , SB389 , SB398 , SB408 , SB431 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496 , SB4 , SB52 , SB57 , SB83 , SB145 , SB152 , SB194 , SB276 , SB319 , SB333 , SB448 , SB450 , SB465 , SB484 , SB501 , SB509 , SB149 , HR168 , HB463 , HB998 , SB123 , SB353 , SB479 , SB495 , SB82 , SB97 , SB283 , SB326 , SB518 , SB197 , SB268 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB89 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB441 , SB449 , SB487

Keywords: Arsenal, Arsenal F.C., Premier League, English football, soccer, football club, Mikel Arteta, Emirates Stadium, North London, Tottenham Hotspur, Gunners, sports resolution, commendation, celebration, championship, silverware, Louisiana House Resolution, ceremonial resolution, domestic violence, forensic medical examinations

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• Sometimes even days will go by to the point that that baby will discharge home with those parents with
• I urge you to pass the bill in honor of Benji and all the others who have had their lives tragically
• And yet newborn infants were discharged without anyone confirming their safety.
• We're being asked to honor both. So I'd ask you to support my motion.
• We're being asked to honor both. So I'd ask you to support my motion. Representative Bergoin.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• Notice of an SVP's conditional release, change of address, or unconditional discharge must be provided
• Third and finally, when an SVP's conditional release or unconditional discharge is the result of a court
• Chair, Ranking Member Graham, members of the committee, it's an honor to be before you, and I will be
• It just honors the promise that the system made and the provides accountability. It's not punitive.
• I have the honor to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Community Corrections Division within the

Bills: HB2146 , HB2349 , HB2430 , HB2457 , HB2510 , HB2532

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections