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• And what we'll find is that victims B and C said the same thing. He asked me to do the same thing.
• Look, under again, 404(b) says you normally don't admit extraneous offenses, right?
• You're a special class. That's the first thing.
• Except that they're exactly the same class of victim that we see with adults, as I was mentioning.
• Number two, preservation of the general rule of 404(b), which is what we were talking about before.

Bills: HB207, HB235, HB324, HB449, HB463, HB502, HB 1121, HB1445, HB1465, HB1778, HB1977, HB2000, HB2066, HB2596, HB207, HB235

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment specifies that the outstanding Florida Springs B-MAP mediation plan...
• 2A and Class B biosolids in this particular bill.
• So the B-MAP thing.
• It doesn't necessarily change enforcement of the B-maps.
• When the Outstanding Florida Springs B-MAPs were adopted in 2018, we had 24 of 30 Outstanding Florida

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several environmental bills and one confirmation. First, the committee considered SB 1422 on surface waters, which was amended with a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designation of coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure. Senator Garcia described the amendment as a way to support restoration, disaster resilience, and access to federal funding; Audubon Florida waived in support. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 1422 favorably. The committee next considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification concerning the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee River minimum flows and levels and recovery strategy. Senator Rodriguez explained the rule would replace prior MFLs and allow longer permits, while opponents from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates argued the plan relies too heavily on one future wastewater reuse project, delays restoration, and lacks a clear funding source. DEP and JEA waived in support. After debate, the committee approved the motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill; the measure was favorably reported, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee then heard SB 1510 on DEP-related matters, as amended. The strike-all addressed Outstanding Florida Springs B-MAP mediation plans, septic system upgrades where sewer is unavailable, rural cost-share eligibility, notice to property owners, rulemaking procedures, and land acquisition governance, while removing biosolids and fee provisions. Florida Springs Council opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness, saying it could slow restoration and allow more conventional septic systems to be installed before stricter requirements take effect. DEP and others supported the bill. The committee reported CS for SB 1510 favorably. It also heard SB 1196 on waste facilities, which would prohibit new ash-producing incinerators and waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of certain federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the bill to Miami-Dade and Broward County. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, said it would protect water resources and Everglades restoration; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition warned it would limit local solid waste options and could force more landfilling. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 1196 favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 912 on battery collection and recovery, establishing a battery stewardship program and requiring producers and retailers to join a stewardship organization by 2028. Supporters from the battery industry and recycling sector said the bill would reduce fires and keep batteries out of the waste stream. The committee adopted the amendment and reported CS for SB 912 favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment specifies that the outstanding Florida Springs B-MAP mediation plan...
• 2A and Class B biosolids in this particular bill.
• So the B-MAP thing.
• It doesn’t necessarily change enforcement of the B-MAPs.
• He added that there is a five-year trigger for the Springs B-MAPs to be reevaluated.

Bills: S0912, S1196, S1422, S1510, S7034

Keywords: battery collection, battery stewardship, environment, recycling, hazardous waste, waste management, regulation, environmental protection, facilities, hazardous materials, coral reefs, natural resource, climate change, coastal flooding, solar facilities, wastewater treatment, nutrient reduction, land conservation, water conservation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, colleagues that are on B&P, come on down.
• But if you're on B&P, come on down. Madam Secretary, whenever you're ready. Thank you.
• But if you're on B&P, come on down. I'm Secretary, whenever you're ready. Thank you.
• But if you're on B&P, come on down. Madam Secretary, whenever you're ready.
• And with that, B&P's adjourn. And with that, BMP's adjourned. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, health care, and workforce bills. Measures discussed included AB 957, which would prohibit tobacco sales in licensed pharmacies; AB 447, which would allow patients to take home certain unopened medications started in emergency rooms; AB 427, joining the Social Work Licensure Compact; AB 667, allowing interpreters for certain licensing exams; AB 742, prioritizing descendants of slaves in licensing review; AB 873, changing infection-control training timing for dental assistants; AB 360, requiring a report on menopause education for physicians; and AB 1175, modernizing CPA licensure requirements and mobility. Testimony generally emphasized public health, access to care, workforce shortages, language access, and economic opportunity, while opposition or concerns focused on implementation, worker protections, compact authority, and constitutional issues in AB 742. Several bills drew broad support from sponsors, professional associations, and advocacy groups. AB 957 was backed by cancer and pharmacy advocates and pharmacists who said pharmacies should not sell tobacco; AB 447 was supported by emergency medicine and hospital representatives as a way to reduce waste and help patients leave with needed medication; AB 427 drew support from social work and mental health groups but concerns from AFSCME about standards and displacement; AB 667 was supported by immigrant-rights and community groups, with questions about whether translated exams would be preferable to interpreters; AB 360 received extensive support from women’s health advocates and medical groups, and opposition from CMA and ACOG was removed after amendments; and AB 1175 was supported by the Board of Accountancy and CPA groups as a way to expand the pipeline and improve mobility. The committee took votes after quorum was established. AB 360, AB 427, AB 447, AB 667, AB 873, AB 1175, and AB 742 were all approved and sent to their next committees, with AB 742 going to Judiciary and AB 1175 to Appropriations. AB 957 was initially held on call, then later passed after additional votes were recorded. The consent calendar bills AB 375, AB 1107, and AB 1496 were also approved. Most measures passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with some members not voting on certain items during the roll calls.

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• But the classes, in order to protect the children who are involved in those classes, are encapsulated
• But the classes, in order to protect the children who are involved in those classes, are encapsulated
• But the classes, in order to protect the children who are involved in those classes, are encapsulated
• But the classes, in order to protect the children who are involved in those classes, are encapsulated
• But the classes, in order to protect the children who are involved in those classes, are encapsulated

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation from a charter-school authorizer agency. Witnesses explained that the agency no longer receives the federal CSP grant, that a one-time $499,000 equipment grant was not recurring, and that in FY25 they also had no general fund appropriation. They said their special-fund revenue has grown but is not enough to sustain operations alone, especially because the money arrives once a year and the agency needs a cash balance in advance. Their budget request sought a mix of general and special funds, but the legislative budget recommendation stayed near the FY26 appropriation level. Members asked about salary growth and contractual spending; the agency said higher salaries reflected doctorate-level staff and a planned sixth position, while contractual costs covered technical assistance, consultants, CPA reviews, and outside legal support. The agency also said a pending bill, identified as House Bill 2, could significantly affect its operations and revenue. Members asked about Republic, and the agency said a peer report had just been released, the school had made operational changes, and progress was being made though questions remained. The Library Commission then presented its budget request. The outgoing director announced retirement and introduced the incoming director, and praised the agency’s recent federal and state audits with no findings. The commission asked to restore two headcount reductions in the budget recommendation, saying the positions were hard to fill because they require specialized librarianship credentials and that losing them would cost about $130,000. It also asked to restore federal spending authority in case IMLS funding became uncertain, and requested about $173,000 for a 5% salary progression pool because turnover had reached 35% and many employees were near the start step. Senators asked about the open positions and turnover; the commission said one position had been open 10 months, another about eight months, and some turnover was due to retirements. Mississippi Public Broadcasting then presented its request for an $18.153 million appropriation. The agency said it wanted salary progressions to retain staff, four new vehicles for engineering and transmitter work, and $522,000 in reappropriated digitization funds to continue a project that has digitized more than half its library holdings for online access. The director also highlighted programming and outreach, including a new food-focused show, a music program, live coverage of the National Folk Festival, a Medgar Evers documentary now in national distribution, and expanded radio programming. He said MPB reaches nearly 1 million TV viewers annually, has strong radio and app usage, and continues to provide required weather, Silver Alert, and Amber Alert notifications. He also described a partnership with the Department of Education using e-glass technology to connect teachers to classrooms lacking instructors, saying the program is already serving multiple districts and drawing national interest.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, my classmates and I encountered many difficult. with the class materials and testing despite
• If more if there were more bilingual CNA HHA classes more my friends and colleagues could have gotten
• I'm the founder of wise paws wellness, and I support a b 360 Thank you very much Good morning.
• Jackson on a B 427 Jackson Coloza Coloza I a whorey a whorey I Erwin Erwin not voting Lowenthal?
• 742 Laurie on a B 742 a Flora?

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Classes serve entry... Highly trained teachers, artists, and professional pianists.
• He has a 4.29 GPA and is currently ranked first in his class.
• He right now currently ranks fourth in his class there at Hagerman, being a senior.
• And when we're talking about air races, the sport class air racers are going over...
• Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New Mexico Constitution...

Keywords: 996, all

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• He is at Technology Leadership High School, and his favorite class is robotics.
• Stand up and then sit down, and I just want you to know this class... ...one by one.
• And I just want you to know this class because it's a really special class for me because my granddaughter
• is in this class.
• It must be granddaughter day here, Rep., because my granddaughter is in this class.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

Transcript Highlights:

• class ES or issue of concurrent class class ES or classes<01:02:27.960> that<01:02:28.079>
• any classes?
• any classes?
• any classes?
• This would be multiple times a class, and it is frustrating when class has to stop so much.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, it's a Class C misdemeanor, so it'd be enforced by authorities that have the authority to do
• Granted, it's a Class C misdemeanor.
• A, science does evolve, as Representative Barry talked about, and B, I do think that there's a complex
• are very proud to summarize the five commitments that we've made, which we believe to be the best-in-class
• I would have failed them in class for this 18% rate.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Pelton B. Pelton B.
• <00:41:18.480> training state is home to world-class training state is home to world-class
• A native of Golden, Colorado, Golden High School, class of 1962. He was student body president.
• A native of Golden, Colorado, Golden High School, class of 1962. He was student body president.
• Senator<00:49:10.480> Pelton<00:49:11.760> B. Senator Pelton B. Senator Pelton B.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 4, 2026 journal as corrected, and received several committee reports and bill status updates. Committee actions included favorable reports on Senate Bills 12, 13, 14, and 16, with some bills amended before being sent to the Committee of the Whole, and notice that Senate Bill 32 had been correctly engrossed and was ready for final passage. The chamber also laid over the general order second reading calendar until Friday, February 6, 2026. The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 32, concerning the promotion of immunization access. Supporters argued the bill would help Colorado maintain a science-based vaccine policy, protect public health, and preserve pharmacists’ ability to provide vaccines amid concerns about federal instability. Several organizations were cited as endorsing the measure. The bill passed on a 20-12 vote. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. Senators highlighted Colorado’s winter sports culture, training facilities, and the state’s many athletes competing in the Games, and one senator offered a tribute to a former Olympian in the chamber. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0. In addition, the Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Department of Higher Education and the Private Occupational School Board on a 32-0 vote. The meeting ended with announcements, including committee schedules and birthday recognition for Senator Zamora Wilson, followed by adjournment until Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so they are running those classes as people in those areas receive those court orders to attend classes
• So the Our Kids B program, 8-9-9.
• They would have an Our Kids B card or documentation that they are on Our Kids B or on Medicaid.
• It's not just limited to Our Kids B.
• It's not just limited to Our Kids B.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I do understand that the class B license that some are using today gives them some flexibility that they
• I do understand that the class B license that some are using today gives them some flexibility that they
• I do understand that the class B license that some are using today gives them some flexibility that they
• <01:42:14.880> B I do understand that the the class B I do understand that the the class B
• So, I I'd like retained the the B class.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , in class, in some instances, and throughout the day.
• Joan B. Lovely. Yes. Edward J. Kennedy. Yes. Yes. Yes. Julian Cyr. Yes. Yes. Senator Barrett.
• Joan B. Lovely for the committee.
• Joan B. Lovely. Yes. Edward J. Kennedy. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Ryan C. Fattman. Yes. Yes.
• Joan B. Lovely: Yes. Yes. Yes. Jason M. Lewis: Yes.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate first debated and advanced Senate Bill 2561, an act to promote student learning and mental health, centered on a statewide bell-to-bell restriction on student cell phone use in schools. Supporters argued the bill would reduce distraction, improve academic performance and mental health, and encourage social interaction, while preserving flexibility for districts and exceptions for emergencies, special education, health needs, and instructional uses. Several senators emphasized local control and the need for public input, and a number of amendments were considered: some were withdrawn, some were rejected, and others were adopted, including an amendment requiring consistent and necessary exceptions and another requiring public hearings and local public input. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 38-2. The Senate also took up a conference committee report on a $259 million FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The report funded EMS costs, home care, the Healthy Incentives Program, DTA chip card technology, veterans benefits, the state police crime lab, the SSI state supplement, the Fair Housing Fund, and the National Guard, and included major indigent defense provisions: $40 million for 320 new CPCS staff attorneys, rate increases for private bar advocates, guardrails to reduce future work stoppages, and an independent review of the indigent defense system. Senators questioned the timing of the report, the inclusion of items not previously voted on by either branch, and the funding sources, including use of the transitional escrow fund and excess revenues. The report was accepted, the emergency preamble was adopted, and the supplemental budget was enacted. In addition, the Senate passed other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District and a municipal roads and bridges financing bill, both by roll call vote. The chamber also enacted a health care protections bill, and it concurred in referrals on a governor’s municipal empowerment legislation. The session included a brief memorial tribute and adjournment in memory of Harry C. Christensen.

Transcript Highlights:

• Today is N-M-P-E-D-C-R-B and C-TLP Career Technical Day.
• This is specifically our student government class here, who's joining us today, and they're being led
• We have Jesse Throgmore Inn, who is a senior and serves as senior class president.
• We also have Koston Perry, who is a senior and serves as senior class vice president and is captain of
• Michael Horsemen football team won the 2025 New Mexico Class 3A State Championship.

Keywords: 996, all

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• /c> rights as they as they're listed in B rights as they as they're listed in B colon<00:15:27.120>
• of going to gym class.
• gym class is far more to gym class gym class is far more important<00:20:58.960> than<00:20:59.159
• /c> potentially an expansion That's A and B potentially an expansion That's A and B the<00:59:12.240>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, so describe to me what exactly a class 6 road is.
• Is there water and sewer on class 6 roads?
• There is not always water on class 6 roads, but there are a lot of class 6 roads that do have water.
• <00:05:28.160> 6 describe to me what exactly a class 6 describe to me what exactly a class
• /c> RSA 674 col41 Roman 1 subsection B RSA 674 col41 Roman 1 subsection B subsection<00:21:17.600>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have the 2025 Fall Class B baseball champions here and also the back-to-back 2026 basketball Class
• B state champions.
• B state champions.
• B state champions.
• We cannot achieve what we need to achieve in the Cherokee Nation unless we build a world-class system

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• Number three, it makes a violation of this a class B felony rather than a violation as it was in the
• this statute can be charged with a class this statute can be charged with a class B<01:06:23.480
• <01:16:19.080> B<01:16:19.400> felony violation, with a class B felony violation, with
• <01:16:39.560> And<01:16:39.800> if be charged with a class B felony.
• And if be charged with a class B felony.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• B. The attorney general, in this act. B. The attorney general, in this act. B.
• B. Adds new monetization shared. B. Adds new monetization shared. B.
• B. Obtain renewed parent account. B. Obtain renewed parent account. B.
• B. One, a developer may defaults. B. One, a developer may defaults. B.
• B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the B.

Keywords: 920, all