House — July 2, 2026
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Senate — July 2, 2026
No substantive Senate legislative business occurred during the session. There were no votes, debates, bill considerations, committee hearings, or joint committee meetings reported. The Daily Digest also indicated that the next Senate meeting would likewise be a pro forma session, underscoring that this issue of the Record reflected maintenance of the chamber’s procedural schedule rather than policy deliberation.