March 31, 2025

Update on HB 2, the budget bill, SB 286 and 19 words discussed for 30 interminable minutes and crafting laws folks can understand. Also SB 42 that requires judicial races to be partisan.

Update on Executive Action decided by the Judiciary Committee regarding House Resolution 22, stating that Christ is King.

Firstly, Happy Birthday to Glen Finkbeiner & Larry Stanley!

Update on SB 136 regarding physician assisted suicide. It was heartbreaking to hear some of the stories from folks. Please give me your input.

During the Legislative transmittal break, there was a Community Minded Solutions meeting at which there was discussion about a dedicated homeless, warming center. Also had a good overview of the Legislative session so far.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Post transmittal break update.

Last update before the 2025 Legislative session session break.

It's crunch time! All House Bills have to be sent over to the Senate by March 7th. We're burning the midnight oil!

House floor session, commenting in opposition to HB310 - Establish grant program to increase community shelter capacity for homeless population.

Updates on HB536 regarding penalties for hiring an illegal alien, HB513 on using AI to create deep fakes, HB532 regarding abuse of vulnerable persons, Stars Act for increasing teacher starting salary, HB439 Federal law enforcement notifying local sherriffs, HB448 named memorial highway after American Indian leader, Jim Loud Thunder Gopher.

Thank goodness for a travel break and for diligent, civic oriented folks Charlie & Janel Tucek(Fergus County Clerk & Recorder)!