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The House has taken a significant procedural step by accepting Senate Communication 24-137, paving the way for crucial legislation to be considered today!

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House accepts Senate communication 24-137 and places it on bill calendar
The House accepted Senate Communication 24-137 by voice vote and placed it on the bill calendar for action the same day, a procedural step required to consider the Senate-returned HB 24-108 HS1.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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The Nevada State Board of Education is taking a bold step towards more effective legislative engagement with a new process for tracking and analyzing bills!

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Subcommittee votes to forward legislative engagement process to full Nevada State Board of Education
The legislative subcommittee voted to send a drafted process — including weekly bill flagging, a policy-alignment rubric, and a mechanism for special‑meeting escalation — to the full board for review and potential approval.
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September 27, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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The committee has unanimously moved to recommend contempt charges against Leon D. Black, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in the House.

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Committee adopts report and prepares to send contempt referral to full House
After adopting an amendment in the nature of a substitute, the committee recorded a unanimous roll-call (41-0) and instructed staff to transmit the adopted report to the House; members may file supplemental views within two days.
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September 26, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Initiative 001 could put students at risk for two years by delaying vital parental notifications, raising serious concerns about its out-of-state language.

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Speakers say Initiative 001 could delay notifications; lawmakers cite two-year limit on legislative fixes
During a question-and-answer session, Representative Monica Stonier and other speakers said Initiative 001 borrows out-of-state language that could delay parental notification and noted the legislature is limited from acting on an initiative for two years after passage.
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September 27, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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The Utah League of Cities and Towns is shaking things up by streamlining its resolutions process to make policy decisions more agile and responsive to legislative needs!

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ULCT board votes to change how resolutions are advanced, moving final ratification to board level
The Utah League board approved a bylaw change to streamline its resolutions process: staff or members will bring resolutions (or simpler policy principles) through LPC for endorsement and then to the board for ratification rather than waiting for full convention floor votes.
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September 27, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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The Senate may soon face a pivotal roll-call vote on the Taxpayer Protection Act, which the House passed overwhelmingly—will bipartisan support carry it through?

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Senators say Taxpayer Protection Act could get a roll-call vote after athletics bill
Senators discussed scheduling a possible roll-call vote on the Taxpayer Protection Act after finishing floor business; the transcript notes the House already passed the measure 417–3 but records no Senate vote in this session.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Senator Cruz announces that the Protect College Sports Act is primed for a Senate vote within days, with hopes for a strong bipartisan backing!

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Senators Say Protect College Sports Act Is Teed Up for a Senate Vote Within Days
Senators told reporters the bill was the second item on the Senate's expected sequence of votes (after the Clarity Act) and said its floor timing depends on the outcome of unrelated votes; they emphasized a push for a large bipartisan margin.
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September 26, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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Executive Director Martin Petioni revealed a strategic delay by the legislative council, creating a crucial opportunity for the board to shape the bill before time runs out!

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Committee notes a narrow window to influence bill text; legislative council delayed first draft
Executive Director Martin Petioni told the Laws & Rules Committee that legislative council delayed issuing a first draft, creating a brief timing window to feed changes into the original bill text before that window closes.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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The Senate has just passed a crucial bill aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, leaving the House to decide its fate.

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House receives Senate message on S.3404, a bill seeking a federal report on commercial satellite cybersecurity
A message from the Senate, read to the House, reported passage of S.3404 — "an act to require a report on federal support to the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems" — and asked for the House's concurrence; the transcript records the message read but no further House action in the session.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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January 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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A question on #LegislativeProcess #Costs tabled by Lord Kempsell on 13-04-2026 has been answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-13/HL16246
April 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Massachusetts is one step closer to finalizing the crucial 205 CMR 17 regulation after a key proposal was put back on the agenda for a decisive vote!

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Commission to bring 205 CMR 17 back for final vote and legislative filing
Councilor Young told Commissioners that 205 CMR 17 has completed promulgation and a Sept. 8 hearing; he asked the Commission to bring the regulation back for finalization and authorization to file with the Legislature.
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September 21, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Last week, my Chief of Staff, Christie Getto Young, and my Legislative Director, Ayla Thorntona, spoke at a Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) panel about the Poverty Commission Report I co-led with Representative Marjorie Decker.

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March 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Massachusetts House has granted a significant extension until December 31, 2025, for the crucial committee report on environmental issues.

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Massachusetts House Grants Extension for Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
House orders extension until December 31, 2025 for committee report on multiple documents
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August 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Conducted in partnership with the Institute for International Law and Human Rights #IILHR, the multi-stakeholder symposium focused on models and mechanisms for public participation in the legislative process.

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Multi-stakeholder symposium and preparatory workshop on mechanisms for public participation in the legislative process in Iraq – Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law
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September 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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In a dramatic showdown at the Colorado State Legislature, House Bill 1008 advances despite fierce opposition, as lawmakers confront the emotional stakes of policy-making.

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House Committee Advances House Bill 1008 Despite Opposition from Representative Chateau
Committee moves House Bill 1008 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The California State Senate's Appropriations Committee just moved 32 bills to suspense, raising eyebrows over key fiscal implications and public health concerns!

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California Senate committee moves 32 bills to suspense file
Senators waive presentations and focus on fiscal testimony during brief hearing.
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April 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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The South Dakota Senate just took a monumental step by signing Bill 220, ensuring critical funding for our state’s services and schools!

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Senate signs Bill 220 funding state departments and schools
Senate passes Bill 220 to finance legislative and state institution operations
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March 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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New Mexico's House Education Committee just voted unanimously to advance House Bill 365, but will it ensure the necessary oversight?

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House committee unanimously passes House Bill 365 amid accountability concerns
House committee approves House Bill 365 while addressing oversight and accountability issues.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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The FPPC's public draw for the 2025 Legislative Districts has just taken place, ensuring transparency and fairness in our electoral process!

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FPPC conducts public draw in hearing room 3800 with program specialists
Program specialists facilitate public draw in FPPC's hearing room today.
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February 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Senator Corey is championing a groundbreaking bill to protect greyhounds, but can he balance the concerns of the horse community?

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Senator Corey sponsors greyhound protection bill amid stakeholder discussions
Senator Corey concludes testimony supporting Bill 2384 and addresses stakeholder concerns.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Texas judges are celebrating a historic pay raise after a tense legislative session that showcased unprecedented collaboration between branches of government.

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Texas legislature approves historic pay raise for judges on final day of session
Judges across Texas celebrate a well-deserved pay raise approved during the legislative session.
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June 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Idaho lawmakers are clashing over a controversial resolution that could silence the people's voice on drug legalization—will democracy prevail or will the legislature take control?

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Idaho lawmakers debate bill limiting drug legalization initiatives
Legislators discuss restricting ballot initiatives for drug legalization amid public opposition.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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In a stunning legislative twist, Senate Bill 1071 was rejected in Idaho's House, leaving its future uncertain and raising questions about bipartisan support.

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Senate Bill 1071 fails to pass House amid member voting confusion
Senate Bill 1071 fails to secure a majority vote in the House.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM