Decision Time - 17 September 2026

The session began with a vote on Amendment 12000.3, proposed by Hel McDade, which was ultimately rejected following a decisive split in the chamber. After recording votes from several members who initially intended to oppose the measure but were granted points of order to change their stance, the final tally showed eighteen votes in favor and ninety-five against. Consequently, the amendment was not agreed to, and proceedings moved immediately to the next item on the agenda. Following the rejection of the first amendment, the assembly turned its attention to Amendment 12000.1, introduced by Jackie Bailey. This motion faced less opposition than its predecessor, resulting in a clear majority with ninety-six votes supporting it against only seventeen. With this amendment successfully passed, the floor was opened for the consideration of Amendment 12000.2, proposed by Miles Briggsby, which received unanimous approval from all present members without requiring a formal vote. The proceedings culminated in the final and most significant question regarding Motion 12000, titled "Addressing the harms of health misinformation," as amended throughout the session. Although there was some initial disagreement among the members, the debate concluded with an overwhelming endorsement of the motion. The final vote recorded one hundred and ninety-nine votes in favor, two against, and a single abstention, leading to the agreement of the motion as amended. With all matters resolved, the formal business for Decision Time came to an end. The chairperson addressed the members who were not remaining for subsequent members' business, requesting that they leave the chamber quietly. This marked the conclusion of the legislative session held on September 17, 2026, leaving the primary focus on health misinformation officially adopted by the assembly.