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• Miss Fletcher. Miss Fletcher.
• to the gentle lady from New Mexico, Miss to the gentle lady from New Mexico, Miss Ledger.
• Paychecks would be missed.
• <02:51:28.080> will missed.
• My Republican colleagues will missed.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <01:18:48.320> And those children for our citizens. And those children for our citizens.
• that got passed that these children that got passed that these children would<03:16:35.359> even
• These are children.
• These are children. These statistics. These are children.
• And so with killing unborn children.

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• birthday, the sickest children we care for.
• I live in Belmont with my husband and our two children.
• Because we believe in investing in our children.
• Often, these children are left with children remain excluded from coverage.
• This bill would ensure all children get the same access to care as their peers, children such as 14-year-old

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket of bills focused on MassHealth benefits and reimbursement, health equity, behavioral health, public health, dental access, 340B drug pricing, tobacco cessation, and coverage for children. The chairs emphasized rising health care costs, provider shortages, administrative burdens, and persistent inequities by income, race, geography, and immigration status. Much of the testimony centered on H.1416/S.901, an act to advance health equity, with legislators and members of the Health Equity Compact arguing for statewide benchmarks, stronger health equity leadership, reimbursement for interpreter services, community health workers and patient navigation, Medicaid graduate medical education support, and a health equity zone trust fund. Witnesses described disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, access to primary care, and the impact of federal Medicaid and social service cuts, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably. The committee also heard strong support for H.1368/S.847 on rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill MassHealth children. Testifiers from industry, academia, hospitals, and families said early sequencing can end long diagnostic odysseys, improve treatment decisions, shorten hospital stays, and save money, while also providing emotional relief and information for families. The hearing then moved to H.1407 on MassHealth rate parity for inpatient behavioral health providers, where Rep. Scanlan and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems said the bill would codify existing administrative parity so managed care plans cannot pay less than the MassHealth fee-for-service rate. On H.1392/S.853 to preserve and protect public health, witnesses supported higher vaccine administration fees to improve provider participation and immunization rates. The committee also heard testimony on H.770/845 to protect 340B providers in MassHealth, and on S.848 to require reporting and transparency around 340B revenues and outside administrative costs. Additional bills drew testimony on tobacco cessation coverage for MassHealth members, with advocates supporting broader access to counseling and medications through medical, behavioral health, and dental providers. On H.1409, a nursing home operator asked for more flexibility in a MassHealth staffing-related penalty tied to patient days per resident. On H.1401/S.888, supporters of the “Take 10” dental access proposal said adult MassHealth dental coverage is underused because too few dentists accept MassHealth, leading to long travel times and avoidable emergency room visits; they urged incentive payments for dentists serving new adult MassHealth patients. Finally, on H.1403/S.855, “Cover All Kids,” advocates and immigrant community members urged removal of immigration status as a barrier to full MassHealth coverage for children, while also backing a related bill to ensure 12 months of continuous coverage for children. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked questions on costs, reimbursement levels, and implementation details.

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• <00:02:21.160> and communities to keep Children and communities to keep Children and Families
• pettyre welcome to the committee Miss pettyre welcome to the committee Miss pettu<01:25:47.119><
• Miss Delan, did you want to answer?
• Miss Hoffman, are you going first?
• program Integrity units for the children program Integrity units for the children and<01:41:38.840

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• Senate Bill 283 addresses one of the most urgent housing needs in New Mexico, and that is this missing
• Thank you. in New Mexico, and that is this missing middle gap.
• SB 283 gives local governments a practical tool to address this missing middle gap by allowing housing
• Through that housing shortage area, we will create missing middle housing in those areas that are yet
• And I'm sure there are many parents around the state and their children who feel the same.

Keywords: 996, all

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• through windows at little children. through windows at little children.
• I would do anything for my children or my neighbors' children.
• I would do anything for my children or my neighbors' children.
• our children and uphold justice. our children and uphold justice.
• . children. children.

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• We struggle with multiple placements for children.
• And accommodate children who have special needs who have special preferences.
• Some of our children are chasing the money in that sense.
• Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death for children and adults. with 7,000 to 10,000 children
• That's the piece that I'm missing here. Not that that's bad It's just that's what I'm missing here.

Keywords: 996, all

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• <00:42:22.720> are concerned about how our children are concerned about how our children are
• <01:25:58.960> and community are still missing and community are still missing and unaccounted
• And it's why Miss Good and Mr. Prey.
• We don't have enough our children.
• 17.120> Minnesota<04:41:17.520> are Minnesota, children in Minnesota are Minnesota, children

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I really appreciate you guys fixing my oversight there and missing that when I missed that so I appreciate
• It addresses elementary school children who walk to school.
• We have students in my district that literally, within minutes of the children riding their bikes, cars
• I have this issue in my district with young children trying to get across in my district with young children
• So I commend you for all of your hard work and your perseverance and not giving up on children and what's

Summary: The Education Employment Committee held its first meeting and heard three bills. Chair Kennedy opened with remarks about the committee’s work and the goal of moving Florida from “excellent to eminent.” The committee first considered PCS for CS for HB 151 on private school participation in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. Representative Abbott explained that the bill would let private school students participate in sports at FHSAA member schools when their own school does not offer that sport, clarify treatment of single-sex versus co-ed teams, adjust FHSAA board appointment authority, require appeals panels to include a majority of member-school representatives, set timelines for eligibility appeals, and post appeals decisions online. An amendment by Representative McFarland added FHSAA board decisions to the transparency requirement. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably as amended by a 19-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 549 on the “Gulf of America.” Representative Porras said the bill would align Florida’s geographic materials and academic standards with the federal designation replacing the Gulf of Mexico, with a later amendment to phase in the change only for materials adopted or acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Members questioned the timing, costs, and impact on instructional materials; the ranking member and others argued the bill was unnecessary and could burden districts, while supporters said Florida should lead in adopting the federal terminology. Public testimony included support from Florida Citizens Alliance and opposition from a speaker who called the bill a waste of time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 16-2 vote. Finally, the committee considered CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions. Representative Kendall described the bill as addressing elementary students who live within the two-mile walk zone but must cross interstates, freeways, highways, or ramps, and said the measure would provide bus service in those hazardous situations. An amendment clarified the language by tying it to the statutory definition of a limited access facility. Members from both parties described local safety concerns and personal experiences, while one member noted the likely added cost to districts. Public testimony listed opponents, but the chair later clarified they had submitted cards with the wrong bill number. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 20-0 vote, then adjourned.

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• My wife and I founded a scholarship many years ago, in 2017, to bring Henderson School children who are
• I went to Ole Miss for law school.
• All my children went to good schools.
• I have all my children went to good schools.
• Two of my children are in college at two very different schools.

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to continue confirmation hearings, but the chair announced the committee would not present its budget that day and would instead roll it out the following week in coordination with House partners and Senate notice requirements. After a quorum was confirmed, the committee discussed how it would handle a large number of university board appointments, noting that some reappointments would be grouped for a block vote while others could be heard individually if members requested it. The committee then heard testimony from a series of appointees and reappointees to university boards. Florida A&M University nominees Roderick Harris, Victor Young, and Rafael Vasquez emphasized service to FAMU, student success, and support for the university’s national standing; Harris highlighted his FAMU background and faculty experience, Young cited his business and health care leadership, and Vasquez described scholarship support through his company. Florida Atlantic University appointees Linda Stock and Thomas Mersh focused on servant leadership, research growth, entrepreneurship, and FAU’s recent R1 designation and quantum computing initiatives. University of Central Florida reappointee Alex Martins discussed UCF’s preeminence goal, workforce needs, and strong nursing outcomes. The committee also heard from Florida Gulf Coast University appointees James Gris-Mall, Douglas Van Orte, Robert Rommel, Sarah Partial Perry, and reappointment Joseph Fogg, who spoke about workforce development, affordability, student success, water and nursing programs, and FGCU’s role in regional economic growth. University of South Florida reappointee Rogan Donnelly highlighted USF’s AAU status, research growth, and workforce-focused programs. Members and the chair responded positively throughout, praising the universities’ achievements and the nominees’ qualifications. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted by block on all nominees in tabs 2 through 13 and recommended them for confirmation without objection. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And so that confidence will help all the children across And so that confidence will help all the children
• So that's essentially mostly I miss it.
• , autistic children, very common.
• So they are children who may need for little children. We will small that said on.
• are my children in general.

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• I look back on it and I wish I hadn't because both my parents were highly educated, and both my children
• Hills, at Hopin, at Atoka, those The four rural schools for Artesia, we were lucky enough to have Miss
• I missed the kids and went back to teaching part-time until COVID hit.
• We work hard to set up the right future for our children, our schools, and our students because they
• So you have actually two folks that we're missing who may come in. They're just at House Education.

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• Representative, where am I missing? Ross Levin. I'm like, where am I? “Where am I missing?
• This legislation addresses two important issues affecting Delaware families with school-age children
• Families can pay out of pocket, and families who can pay out of pocket can register their children as
• Pre-authorization is solely the enrollment process, ensuring that children who are already eligible can
• “This legislation reduces barriers for working families with school-age children who need year-round

Bills: SB313, SB296

Keywords: Delaware Health Fund, healthcare access, preventive care, tobacco settlement, public health initiatives, grant program

Summary: The House Health and Human Development Committee met and considered a series of health, human services, and related bills. The committee heard and advanced House Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13, which standardizes hospital charity care and financial assistance statewide, and Senate Bill 296 with Senate Amendment 1, which restructures the Delaware Health Fund grant process with a more formal, transparent competitive rubric. Both measures received supportive testimony from DHSS, the Delaware Healthcare Association, and the Delaware Nurses Association, and both were released by committee on roll-call votes. The committee also released Senate Bill 313 with Senate Amendment 1, which places a temporary moratorium on acquisitions of nonprofit acute care hospitals by for-profit entities and expands notice/review requirements for sales of hospital real estate; Senate Bill 340 with Senate Amendment 1, which requires long-term care facilities to carry specified liability insurance, with questions raised about the exemption for state-owned facilities; Senate Joint Resolution 20, which directs DHSS to study independent assessment tools for Medicaid home- and community-based services; and Senate Bill 341, which updates Delaware Health Information Network law and formally recognizes DIN as the state’s health data utility. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with some discussion on constitutional concerns, insurance coverage, and the rationale for the state exemption in SB 340. Later, the committee advanced Senate Bill 257, which requires new animal shelters to be licensed and inspected before operating and removes a prior exception for certain rescue organizations; and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 278 with House Amendment 1, which allows earlier pre-authorization for summer child care enrollment and lowers copays for half-day care. Public testimony on these measures came from animal welfare advocates, YMCA representatives, and other stakeholders, all largely in support. Each bill was released by committee, with several votes walked for absent members, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were addressed.

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• Collectively among us, we provide services to over 13,000 individuals, adults and children, with IDD,
• And then collectively among us, we provide services to over 13,000 individual adults and children with
• These are services for children, providing different therapies and care.
• And like I said, it doesn't just affect It doesn't just affect children.
• But there are many, many children who don't need that.

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• As a mother, I also appreciate the shared focus on improving the health and lives of our children, as
• I'm sorry we missed, uh, we missed you when we called your name and so welcome and thank you for being
• And, um, a lot of times with the children that I've seen. They're coming in with the ADHD.
• We're educating the children on how to read the labels and what these things are doing.
• And so that's what we want for our children and for everyone. OK, thank you. Outstanding.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health

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• school that they're watching children school that they're watching children and<01:39:01.520>
• . children. children.
• I'm not I'm not missing anything. I'm not I'm not missing anything.
• It's it's they can go see children.
• missed the calendar. missed the calendar.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• children because of their skin color. children because of their skin color.
• But in that conversation, I told him, I said, "Look, daddy might miss some games or daddy might miss
• And as you all may or may not know, children and other children of different tribes who attended boarding
• <02:21:17.200> are At the academy, our children are At the academy, our children are experience
• , missing murdered indigenous First, missing murdered indigenous relatives,<02:36:41.680> MMIR,

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance with visiting students from Dr. Martin Luther King Early College, and approved the journal from the previous day after a brief, humorous exchange about a correction to the minority leadership title. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1002, a resolution commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honoring Dr. King’s life, nonviolent leadership, and role in the civil rights movement. The resolution recounted his education, activism, speeches, writings, the Montgomery bus boycott, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Colorado and nationally, including the state holiday commission and the holiday’s service-oriented observance. Several members spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy as a call to action, the importance of nonviolence, community service, and the need to continue addressing injustice. Speakers highlighted the role of young people in the civil rights movement and urged continued work on equity, dignity, and inclusion. One member also connected King’s legacy to current concerns about immigration enforcement and federal power, arguing that justice requires active resistance to injustice. Another member objected that the discussion had become politicized and used the opportunity to criticize immigration policy, while the chair reminded members to stay within the resolution. The resolution text was read at length and included a call for observances, ceremonies, and activities across Colorado, encouragement of service projects, and support for teaching King’s legacy and nonviolent principles in social studies standards. The transcript shows the House adopting the journal, but it does not show a final vote on the resolution within the excerpt provided.

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• For the reason I was missing, folks, I was down working on an amendment.
• Teachers teach children.
• Teachers teach children. Thank you for that response.
• School social workers support students' mental health, addressing children.
• I'm going to miss you a lot. So thank you. Leader Harris: Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Summary: The House convened on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, and moments of silence for Gerlindy Lancelotti and Iva Durham. Members then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions, including consent calendar items and several measures related to agriculture, lottery reporting, health care, fire service membership standards, inmate work, telecommunications, rent increases, youth camp licensing, primary elections, respiratory care practice, and marriage equality. The chamber also heard extended debate on Senate Bill 233, concerning removal of snow and ice from vehicles, and on House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary while barring participation in both parties’ primaries. Among the notable actions, House Concurrent Resolution 157 passed as amended, directing the State Lottery to report on options to support traditional lottery retailers. Senate Bill 53, preserving the Delaware Farm to Community Program if federal support declines, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 307, giving the Public Service Commission authority to designate eligible Lifeline carriers, and Senate Bill 339, clarifying advance health care directives, also passed. Senate Bill 235, removing a sunset on manufactured home rent increase calculations, passed, as did Senate Bill 325 after House Amendment 1 narrowed disqualifying offenses for fire service membership and adjusted related background-check rules. Senate Bill 309, discharging remaining incarceration-cost balances, and Senate Bill 324, addressing constable-related firearm permit provisions, both passed. The chamber tabled Senate Bill 233 once to consider a proposed amendment for trucks and other hard-to-clear vehicles, but the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended by the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 19, directing DHSS to study strategies to reduce health care costs, was tabled pending legal review. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry, passed after extensive floor debate and personal statements from members on both sides. Senate Bill 293, creating a licensure pathway for summer camps to participate in purchase-of-care, passed after House Amendment 1. House Bill 188 on open primary access for unaffiliated voters passed 22-17, and Senate Bill 94, concerning respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery, passed after House Amendment 2. The transcript ends as the House begins consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404.

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• Often what we find is that disabled veterans miss the opportunity to connect with one another.
• Yep, no, I missed your name there, Eric. Sorry about that. So what are we doing?
• I'm sorry un I'm sorry yep no I missed I'm sorry un I'm sorry yep no I missed your<00:21:39.679> name
• They become both the parents of their children.
• We charge it for the spouses and dependent children and others.

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• We have a lot... ...tradition of protests that you missed.
• I missed there are other commissioner questions. We are—it has been a hot bench. We're...
• This is the desire that parents express and what our children deserve as students.
• There are several things missing here.
• And did I miss somebody who's online?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.