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• The Cold War is over, and everyone has given up on communism except for Cuba and seemingly the DoD. created
• Now we have to do that at scale as a matter of business, not as an exception. Thank you.
• One of the big exceptions to this, though, is for "commercial goods and services" based on the principle
• Without exception. Have you lost? Yes. Often. Okay. And when you did, what did you do? Get better.

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• There are no exceptions for historical recipients.
• More importantly, a one-time exception is corrosive in the regulatory program because every owner who
• More importantly, a one-time exception is corrosive in the regulatory program because every owner who
• What is new information is, I'm just going to skip all this, except for what was the original intent
• Except depending on their LSIR score, we just found out that they have a presumption that that offender

Keywords: 908, all

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• Before we do that, I want to move to adopt the resolution calendar with the exceptions of Resolution
• 2138, 2143, and 2285. >> All in favor of adopting the resolution calendar with the exceptions of 2138
• BEFORE WE DO THAT I WANT TO MOVE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF RESOLUTION 2138
• Well, that's normally the case, except when it comes to distressed loan, or a circumstance where the
• He demonstrated throughout his priesthood exceptional leadership, pastoral care, and teaching to many

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.

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• I officially represent the twice exceptional people with print disabilities.
• We're taking the tools away from the libraries and we're doing nothing to the publishers except allowing
• 00:43:28.319> to<00:43:28.560> the<00:43:28.720> publishers<00:43:29.520> except
• nothing to the publishers except nothing to the publishers except allowing<00:43:30.480> them
• And so, you know, we're here to get the work done, and there's always exceptions to the rules, which

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Bill 76, Exception for annexation with landowner objections repealed, sponsored by Representative
• House<00:11:57.680> Bill<00:11:58.240> 76, House Bill 76, House Bill 76, exception<00:12
• for<00:12:01.600> annexation<00:12:02.320> with<00:12:02.560> landowner exception
• for annexation with landowner exception for annexation with landowner objections<00:12:04.079> repealed
• <01:01:17.920> for said is absolutely true except for said is absolutely true except for preponderance

Keywords: 916, all

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• And I don't want to this does not hurt a small farmer, you know, except the residential piece.
• And I don't want to this does not hurt a small farmer, you know, except the residential piece.
• And I don't want to this does not hurt a small farmer, you know, except the residential piece.
• And I don't want to this does not hurt a small farmer, you know, except the residential piece.
• And I don't want to this does not hurt a small farmer, you know, except the residential piece.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our goal is that every student, without exception, graduates college or career ready.
• Our goal is that every student, without exception, graduates college or career ready.
• But what this bill does is it adds an exception.
• He brought in somebody in today, and every single person, with the exception of two in this committee
• a prayer led by set blackman he brought in uh somebody in today and every single person with the exception

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard Superintendent Tom Horn’s State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, teacher pay, school choice, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools. Horn argued that students cannot learn unless schools are safe, cited increased funding for school police officers and a recent Tucson charter school incident as evidence for more officers, and said the department’s academic efforts have centered on Project Momentum, tutoring, cell phone restrictions, career and technical education partnerships, and support for Native American districts. He also urged direct teacher pay increases through Proposition 123 and said the state board should revise teaching standards and school grading practices. Members questioned him about DEI compliance, cell phone enforcement, ESA accountability, teacher preparation programs, school safety funding, and literacy outcomes; Horn said the department’s role is largely advisory in a local-control state, that it tracks school practices on a website, and that it lacks academic outcome data for ESA students because private schools are not tested by the state. The committee then took up House Bill 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues or memberships to professional library associations that advocate for libraries and information services. Representative Cooper, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while arguing that membership could still be paid privately and that free professional development options exist. Opponents, including former librarian Judy Schweber, Marana board member Hunter Holt, and the ACLU of Arizona, argued the bill would undermine professional development, local control, and constitutional rights of association and petition, and that there was little evidence public funds were actually being used this way. Supporters, including Adrienne Johnson, said some library materials and associations promote political viewpoints and should not be funded with public dollars. After public comment and debate, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2008 a do pass recommendation. Members who explained no votes said the bill targeted a non-issue, lacked data showing a problem, and would divert attention from funding and literacy needs. Members supporting the bill said it was a reasonable restriction on public spending and a way to keep school libraries ideologically neutral. The committee then announced it would move on to House Bill 2249, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Remedies.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're deeply concerned that this bill does not make any exception for educational platforms that do fit
• We're deeply concerned that this bill does not make any exception for educational platforms that do fit
• I realize the bill now has an exception for parental consent, but what kid is going to ask their parent
• That last passage is Moses commanding the Israelites to kill all the Midianites except the virgin girls
• It's this way, except for when it isn't, and it isn't a lot.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.

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• The state didn't want to dismiss it, except for they were going to lose, and they didn't want to put
• Somebody in the 9-1-1 call that maybe died that could help my client, except for I don't know.
• Except for justice takes society into account. This takes the Constitution into account.
• That dismissal of cases is an exception, not the rule.
• I think it would be a rare, rare exception where that actually happened.

Bills: HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• Except as amended by this proclamation, the joint proclamation filed January 27, 2025, is ratified and
• It is what makes us exceptional as a nation and as a society.
• I especially have concerns with this bill as written, since it would not make an exception for students
• And what has changed since then, except an attitude... ...thing to do.
• And what has changed since then, except an attitude towards immigrants. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar. The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement. A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.

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• It wasn't good for anybody except for the attorneys that made money.
• except for the attorneys that<01:18:45.520> made<01:18:45.760> money.
• That should be the exception and not the norm. The principle is simple.
• That should be the exception and not the norm. The principle is simple.
• And that appears to be one of the exceptions, I think, or at least I interpreted that way.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• for a subclass of primary and except for a subclass of primary residences,<00:17:57.360> other
• Uh, the sole exception in the brief is in the 2010 wind costing model.
• Uh, the sole exception in the brief is in the 2010 wind costing model.
• Uh, the sole exception in the brief is in the 2010 wind costing model.
• Uh, the sole exception in the brief is in the 2010 wind costing model.

Keywords: 916, all

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• and elements within the laws exceptions and elements within the laws exceptions and elements within
• for the black community except for the black community except for the black community that have these
• when they when they clear the exceptions when they when they clear the exceptions when they when they
• in the bill we we have uh two exceptions in the bill we we have uh two exceptions in the bill one that
• the only Bill I think support you except the only Bill I think support you except the only Bill I think

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Council for exceptional children focused on<00:33:33.840> the<00:33:34.000> teaching<00
• And again, you know, I like that there's an exception that the teacher can divert from that if so be,
• issue is there except for you just<01:26:37.239> don't<01:26:37.480> like<01:26:37.679
• There hasn't been a problem except in the last probably several years, and my understanding is there
• There hasn't been a problem except in the last probably several years, and my understanding is there

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So it does exempt them except for the labeling requirements right there.
• <00:44:57.040> for<00:44:57.200> the<00:44:57.359> labeling rules except for
• the labeling rules except for the labeling requirements. requirements. requirements.
• exempt them except for the labeling<00:46:20.640> requirements<00:46:21.599> right<00:
• I don’t have to worry about anybody else except Representative Freeman.” “Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:14:54.880> service<00:14:55.120> to Office for their exceptional service to Office
• for their exceptional service to our<00:14:55.519> community.
• one. without intervening motion except one. one<02:19:44.240> hour<02:19:44.479> of<02
• one one hour intervening motion except one one hour of<02:20:34.560> debate<02:20:35.200>
• one one hour intervening motion except one one hour of<02:21:27.120> debate<02:21:27.840>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mccuri Aviation on 80 years of exceptional service in South Texas.
• This milestone highlights the exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication shaping the future of the
• This milestone highlights the exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication shaping the future of the
• He reminded us that the American experiment is truly exceptional, that our founders envisioned a republic
• Most Americans, except President Donald Trump, our president would much rather derail the opportunity

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , that proves that all cabins are out of the 500-year floodplain at Cypress Lake, and all of them except
• And so I don't know how else to answer that, except that they either asked for it or they enjoy it.
• That was a policy decision we made based on all the circumstances. how else to answer that except that
• I think there was one exception: you'd like some more hydrological experts or floodplain maps, but other
• everybody, just to be clear, a little more clear, maybe muddy clear, but all of our licenses are, except

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Senator Singleton, I am the last most of the time, except maybe this year, but I was the last person
• Senator Singleton, I am the last most of the time, except maybe this year, but I was the last person
• Senator Singleton, I am the last most of the time, except maybe this year, but I was the last person
• <01:11:48.239> maybe<01:11:48.560> this last most of the time except maybe this last
• most of the time except maybe this year,<01:11:48.960> but<01:11:49.199> I<01:11:49.360

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages referring House Bill 614 on supplemental appropriations and House Bill 224 on the distribution and use of tax funds to the Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Committee reports followed on several bills, including favorable reports for House Bills 169, 542, 593, and 13, with HB 542 amended in committee. The Senate also referred Senator Orr’s proposed rules change to the Rules Committee. A series of resolutions were taken up and adopted, including Senate Resolution 109 creating the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, Senate Joint Resolutions 102 and 103, House Joint Resolutions 237, 215, 216, 218, and 235, Senate Joint Resolution 88 supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear life cycle innovation effort, Senate Joint Resolution 93 creating a rural EMS and volunteer fire department study commission, Senate Joint Resolution 94 commending Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Officer of the Year honorees, and Senate Joint Resolution 110 commending William Riley Hawkins Jr. on his retirement from AARP Alabama. The Senate also recognized several guests in the gallery, including local school superintendents and a student visitor. The chamber then moved through local legislation, adopting BRs and passing numerous local bills and constitutional amendments, including measures for Mobile, Prichard, Class 2 municipalities, Mingo County, Talladega County, Perry County, Wilcox County, Clay County, Washington County, and Madison County. Senate Bill 376 on Mobile County and Senate Bill 379 on Madison County were both passed and transmitted. Most local bills passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes using the previous roll. The Senate also adopted Special Order Calendar Resolution 111, setting a special order calendar for the 27th legislative day that prioritized a long list of appropriations, education, retirement, dam safety, and higher education bills. On that calendar, House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, and Senate Bill 380 were taken up. HB 235’s committee substitute was tabled, a floor substitute was adopted restoring funding to the McQuain Center and removing some arts grants, and the bill passed. HB 236 passed after a language amendment. HB 237 passed as the Education Opportunities Reserve Fund bill. HB 238 passed after a floor substitute that shifted arts grants, added Voices for Alabama’s Children, adjusted RAISE Act weights, and increased funding for poverty, special education, and gifted students, along with a small amendment. HB 239 passed as the public education employee pay raise bill, with a substitute adding a retiree bonus and members discussing that the bonus would also be carried through SB 380. HB 240, HB 241, HB 242, and HB 565 all passed. SB 380 on the teachers retirement system received committee amendments and was being advanced as the vehicle for the retiree bonus, with Senator Orr explaining the bonus would be about $33 million and based on $1 per month of service for eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service.

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• So I don't see—so from the plain language, it says that in the case of an emergency, there's an exception
• The plain language of the existing statute is during an emergency, there's an exception.
• case of an emergency' says the exact same thing, that in the case of an emergency, we must allow an exception
• like the exemption must be in the case of an emergency, meaning there's an emergency, there's an exception
• Under this bill, you have the right to an exception from your cell phone prohibition policy in the case

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee began with brief announcements and thanks to staff and members as this was described as the last regular House Education Committee meeting of the 57th Legislature. Chad Heinrich of the University of Phoenix invited members to an upcoming lunch-and-learn on artificial intelligence and education. The chair and ranking member both offered closing remarks recognizing staff, pages, and public testimony over the session. The committee then heard SB 1497, which requires school districts with at least 300 employees and a self-insurance program to seek quotes for health coverage and related services at least every four years, with some exceptions for certain self-insurance arrangements. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to increase competition, transparency, and better benefits for school employees. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. Members next considered SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to compile age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, including sexual conduct, and requires schools to make those resources available to students and parents. Supporters said it would provide vetted, voluntary resources without mandating curriculum; opponents argued it was too limited and should include more robust, trauma-informed, age-appropriate sex education and accessibility requirements. The bill passed 7-3. SB 1798, creating a FAFSA awareness program and school designation for schools that promote FAFSA completion, also passed after testimony from a college student and the Arizona Board of Regents in support; the vote was 8-2. The committee also heard SB 1143, which requires schools to submit federal civil rights data collection information to ADE and directs ADE to publish an annual school safety report. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure for parents and policymakers, while opponents said it was duplicative, could be misused, and should apply to private schools as well. It passed 7-3. Finally, SB 1684, as amended, creates a private right of action against public schools for serious physical injury caused by bullying after a prior report and a negligent failure to respond; an amendment narrowed the bill to on-campus or school-sponsored events and removed verbal reports from the definition of prior report. Trial lawyers and the ACLU opposed it, warning about litigation and zero-tolerance discipline, while supporters said it would hold schools accountable for serious bullying. The amended bill passed 6-3.