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Votes at a glance: Senate roll-call on March 24, 2026 Summary of recorded Senate actions March 24: House File 2515 passed 46–0; House File 2527 passed 33–13 after amendment and substitution; Senate File 24 64 was moved to unfinished business on a 31–15 record vote.

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Iowa Senate made waves on March 24, with House File 25 passing unanimously and a climate-related bill undergoing significant amendments!

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Arizona House approves annual Tax Corrections Act after brief objections On March 25, 2026 the Arizona House passed Senate Bill 14-30, the annual Tax Corrections Act, 51–0 with nine members not voting after Representative Collin registered concerns that a provision might remove tax exemptions; Representative Olsen defended the bill as a statutory cleanup.

The Arizona House unanimously passed the annual Tax Corrections Act, but not without some heated debate over potential tax exemptions being at risk!

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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Committee backs HB 33 to let conflicted Board of Fisheries/Game members remain for deliberations but not vote HB 33 would let Board of Fisheries and Board of Game members who declare a personal or financial conflict under AS 39.52 remain in deliberations and share expertise (but still prohibit them from voting or offering amendments). The committee advanced the bill after several fisheries stakeholders testified in favor.

House Bill 33 is making waves in Alaska, allowing conflicted Board of Fisheries members to share their expertise in discussions while still abstaining from votes!

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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Nebraska budget fights: failed cloture, trust‑fund sweeps and warnings of litigation Select‑file debate on LB10‑71/LB10‑72 exposed deep rifts over trust‑fund sweeps (Education Future Fund, BELF, Environmental Trust), severability language, and a failed cloture vote that presaged extensive floor maneuvering and warnings of legal challenges.

Nebraska's budget debate is heating up as senators clash over hundreds of millions in trust fund transfers, with warnings of potential legal battles looming.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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Commission clarifies that Minnesota paid‑leave payments are ineligible salary for pensions; members may purchase service credit LCPR adopted an amendment clarifying that payments from the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave program would not count as salary for pension calculations but that plan members may purchase service credit for that period; PERA and plan staff supported the approach and the commission moved the bill into the pension omnibus.

Minnesota's new amendment on paid family leave payments could change how pension calculations work, allowing members to buy back service credit for their time off!

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House committee deadlocks on proposal to have governor's workforce board vet direct appropriations Representative Baker's bill to form a subcommittee of the Governor's Workforce Development Board to vet direct appropriations tied on a 6–6 roll call and was laid over after testimony praising vetting improvements and debate about preserving legislative priority‑setting and accountability.

A proposed bill aimed at improving workforce appropriations in Minnesota has hit a deadlock after a contentious 6–6 tie, sparking debates over legislative control and accountability.

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Senate informed of dozens of bills sent from the House; secretary reads list On March 5, 2026, the Senate clerk read a long list of House and Senate files transmitted to the body, noting a range of subjects from civil rights and transportation to vehicle regulations and health-care provisions; several bill titles were read quickly and portions of the transcript were unclear.

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The Iowa Senate just received a whirlwind of critical bills covering everything from civil rights to electric bicycles—are you ready to find out what could change your community?

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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Mass. hearing on ballot initiative to curb legislative stipends spotlights transparency, redistribution and constitutional concerns Proponents told a Special Joint Committee the initiative (initiative petition number 20537 / H.5010) would reduce leadership control of stipends, expand pay for rank‑and‑file members and require public committee markups; an opponent warned the statute could intrude on the legislature's exclusive rulemaking authority and spark litigation.

A bold initiative in Massachusetts aims to transform the legislative stipend system, promoting transparency and fairness while challenging the power of a few leaders.

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Votes at a glance: key bills adopted on the House floor On the final day, the House recorded roll-call results for several bills: Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6005 (69-26-3), Substitute Senate Bill 6170 (95-0-3), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1295 (95-0-3) and Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 22 15 (57-38-3). Several other bills were passed by large margins and transmitted to the Senate.

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Key bills sailed through the House with overwhelming support, setting the stage for significant legislative changes in Washington!

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Lawmakers debate 'unbundlers' and scholarships in extended ESTF discussion; committee requests audit and signals temporary fixes Committee reviewed the Education Scholarship Trust Fund and the emergence of 'unbundlers' (homeschool 4) receiving scholarships; staff said about 10,000 scholarships exist with roughly 1,200 current unbundler recipients and 15,000 scholarships expected next year. Senators asked for a legislative audit and discussed using provisos or budget tools to pause expansion while definitions and impacts are studied.

Lawmakers in South Carolina are raising eyebrows over new interpretations of the Education Scholarship Trust Fund that could reshape how homeschoolers access vital funds.

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Republicans say transportation bond bill can pass without GOP; warn against bonding for maintenance Republican leaders told reporters the transportation bond bill requires a three-fifths majority (59 House votes) and said Democrats have the votes to pass it without Republican support; they argued bonding for routine maintenance is unwise and listed transportation needs and disagreements over bond policy.

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As Democrats prepare to push a transportation bond bill that could pass without Republican votes, concerns arise about the wisdom of bonding for routine maintenance instead of long-term projects.

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Votes at a glance: key roll calls from the March 10 Senate floor The Senate recorded final actions on multiple bills March 10. Quick look: SF2404 (passed 32–13); SF2284 (passed 30–15); SF2418 (passed, roll-call noted); SF2428 (passed 45–0); SF2432 (passed 32–13); SF2438 (passed 45–0); SF2443 (passed 45–0); SF2453 (passed 45–0); HF703 (passed 43–2); SF2434 (failed 31–14).

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The Iowa Senate made waves on March 10 with a series of critical votes, including a unanimous passage of key bills on education and public health.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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3 weeks ago

Representative Reisz presents charter school cleanup bill, caps new incentives at $2.25 million Representative Reisz told the committee that House Bill 1257 is a cleanup of prior legislation clarifying rulemaking authority, adjusting incentive timing, capping new incentive programs at $2,250,000, allowing transfers to state authorization, and shortening record transfers from one year to six months.

House Bill 1257 aims to streamline charter school processes in Georgia by capping new incentives at $2.25 million and shortening record transfer deadlines!

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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Votes at a glance: Key House roll‑call results March 3, 2026 The Arizona House completed third‑reading votes on a broad set of bills March 3. This roundup lists selected bills that were passed or failed on the floor, with recorded tallies and brief context.

The Arizona House has made significant moves, passing key bills on contractors, education, and public safety, while others faced defeat—what's next for these critical issues?

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Council member Rink previews one‑year moratorium on detention centers ahead of March 10 vote Council member Rink said a bill to impose a one‑year moratorium on detention centers will be on the Introduction & Referral Calendar tomorrow; a substitute removing jails requires a title change and is expected to be referred for a full council vote March 10.

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Council member Rink is pushing for a one-year moratorium on detention centers, with a crucial substitute bill set to hit the council agenda soon!

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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Colorado Senate advances consent-calendar bills, confirms appointments and lays over two measures On March 6, 2026, the Colorado State Senate passed several bills on the consent calendar — including House Bill 1020 and Senate Bill 95 — confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments and laid over Senate bills 40 and 87 to March 9. Most measures advanced by voice vote or unanimous recorded tallies.

The Colorado State Senate made headlines by unanimously passing several key bills aimed at improving drug testing methods and supporting crime victims.

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Votes at a glance: key bills passed by the Senate on March 4, 2026 On March 4 the Senate passed a series of bills including measures on OII authority, CPDA stadium funding, homeowner resale transparency, student collective bargaining, AI provenance, housing production, and more. Listed below are the floor outcomes, key provisions and sponsors.

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The Senate made significant strides on March 4, passing crucial bills that reshape community funding, housing transparency, and AI regulations.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Votes at a glance: second readings and concurrence on the House floor During the session the House recorded several unanimous or lopsided second-reading actions, concurred in Senate amendments on a military chaplain confidentiality bill and moved contested bills for further debate; recorded tallies in the transcript include a 112–0 second-reading result and a 108–0 second-reading result for separate bills.

The South Carolina House recorded impressive unanimous votes on multiple bills, including a crucial measure ensuring confidentiality for military chaplains.

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Senate reads long list of House-passed bills into record, approves journal and refers HF 989 to Agriculture; recesses The secretary read a list of bills the House passed on March 2, 2026; the Senate approved its journal, the chair announced that House File 989 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and members voted to recess for a caucus and to await the state government committee.

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The Senate has officially recorded a long list of House-passed bills, but where's the debate and detailed discussion on these crucial issues?

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

House approves $960,235.74 in tobacco-settlement funds for tourism recovery The House passed House Bill 24-96 to appropriate $960,235.74 from tobacco settlement funds to the Marianas Visitors Authority for tourism recovery initiatives. Supporters argued the money is needed to stabilize air service and visitor arrivals; the bill passed unanimously (17-0).

The House has unanimously approved a $960,235.74 allocation to boost tourism recovery, aiming to stabilize air service and support a struggling economy.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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Committee reports a slate of health and human services bills, mostly unanimous or near-unanimous The Health & Human Services Oversight Committee reported a package of bills (including updates to 2-1-1, audit standards, juvenile oversight disclosures, hospice referral pathways, an all-payer claims database cleanup, service-animal clarifications, and death-certificate fixes); most passed by unanimous voice or near-unanimous roll calls.

The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee has advanced a groundbreaking slate of bills aimed at reforming health services in Oklahoma, with most passing unanimously!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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Votes at a glance: Feb. 25 NY Senate session — multiple bills advanced on consent The Senate passed multiple noncontroversial bills on consent and on the floor, including calendar items restored to the noncontroversial calendar; several enactments and amendments across education, tax, and regulatory codes were approved.

The New York State Senate just passed a slew of noncontroversial bills, setting the stage for significant updates in education, tax, and cannabis regulations!

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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Senate adopts tougher attempting-to-elude language with amendments S.B. 233, the attempting-to-elude bill sponsored by Senator Bell, was amended to narrow certain elements (carving out fleeing on foot and adjusting look-back periods) and was adopted on the Senate floor after unanimous recorded votes on amendments.

The Alabama Senate has just passed a significant amendment to S.B. 233, redefining the consequences for fleeing on foot versus in a vehicle and shortening the look-back period for repeat offenses.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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Subcommittee tables DMV modernization bill after privacy concerns Senate Bill 135, which would let Virginia DMV query national motor-vehicle title databases to speed title clearing, was tabled 6–3 after members raised privacy and notice concerns despite tow-industry support and DMV technical assurances.

Virginia's Senate Bill 135, aimed at modernizing DMV operations, faced a major setback as privacy concerns led a subcommittee to table the proposal despite industry support.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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Committee advances bill creating BOLI expense fund after legal debate over revenue test Lawmakers advanced House Bill 4027 to create a Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Expense Fund and raise the prevailing-wage fee cap from $7,500 to $12,500, after a sustained debate over whether the measure is constitutionally a "bill for raising revenue" and how the new funds will be used.

A heated debate in Oregon has led to the advancement of House Bill 4027, which could significantly impact funding for the Bureau of Labor and Industries and raise the prevailing-wage fee cap.

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Legislative leaders say investigation underway after alleged automated sign‑ins at millionaires tax hearings Leaders said a complaint to the chief clerk alleges multiple improper sign‑ins (some appearing in rapid succession) for recent millionaires tax hearings. They pledged an interim review of the sign‑in system while warning against closing off remote testimony that expanded public participation during the pandemic.

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Legislators are investigating alarming allegations of improper sign-ins at millionaires tax hearings, raising questions about the integrity of public participation in Washington.

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Votes at a glance: House passes HR 4626; mixed results on suspension calendar On Feb. 24 the House adopted the rule for consideration and recorded several floor votes: H.R. 6329 passed under suspension (362–1), S.2503 failed under suspension (264–133), H. Res. 1075 (rule) was adopted (208–187), a motion to recommit on H.R. 4626 failed (197–208), and H.R. 4626 passed the House (217–190).

The House saw a whirlwind of voting drama on February 24, with H.R. 4626 ultimately triumphing despite a series of mixed results and close calls.

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