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• It's quote, if we agree to practical exchanges in the fields of investment, life science. education,
• For this reason, the Chinese Communist Party employs hundreds of thousands of open source science and
• A lot of those jobs are in high-tech industries, including computer science, AI, biology, et cetera,
• So I studied space science. at the University of Washington.
• They feel comfortable stifling science, research, and technology.

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy

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• Both relate to a computer science appropriation that was included in House Bill 2 from 2023.
• Both relate to a computer science 1180H.
• Both relate to a computer science appropriation<00:56:48.559> that<00:56:48.960> was<00
• So the choice is, you know, help me with my narrative here, either implementing this computer science
• <00:58:55.040> educator this computer science educator this computer science educator credential

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first revisited HB 781, the cell phone bill, after previously retaining it. On reconsideration, members moved to OTP the bill, and it passed unanimously. The committee then moved into the budget tracking packet and adopted an amendment to HB 2 to add the same cell phone policy language, also unanimously, and separately reduced HB 1 by $1 million to match the policy change. Members noted the cell phone language had already been stripped of grant funding language in the House version and that the policy and funding pieces were being aligned across the budget bills. The committee then took up a Department of Education technical amendment to HB 2 on charter school grants, which made timing and administrative changes without altering grant amounts, and adopted it unanimously. Members also discussed but held other education-related items, including adequacy grants, pending broader decisions on overall education funding. Another HB 2 item concerning E-911/state police radio communications prompted a longer discussion about whether E-911 surcharge funds were being used for purposes that should instead be general-funded. After debate over whether to leave the current practice in place or split the funding 50/50 between E-911 and general funds, the committee adopted a joint HB 1/HB 2 change to shift the funding source to a 50/50 split and delete the HB 2 language authorizing the prior use; the motion passed 7-0. The committee also discussed but did not act on several lottery-related provisions, including the video lottery terminal amendment, the increase in maximum ticket price from $30 to $50, and related tax split changes, with members planning to hear from the Lottery Commission on Monday. The meeting ended with the committee beginning review of new amendments in the tracking packet, including a Department of Education request related to Public School Infrastructure Commission grant administration, but no action was taken on that item in the portion provided.

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• Was that based on some science?
• 09:42.200> I<00:09:42.320> was<00:09:42.519> at<00:09:42.680> one some science
• or well I I was at one some science or well I I was at one point<00:09:42.959> a<00:09:43.079
• <00:22:24.880> and<00:22:25.120> safety ability to use science and safety ability to
• use science and safety standards<00:22:26.360> to<00:22:26.559> determine<00:22:27.039

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In April of 2011, he was a math and science teacher at Whitley County High School.
• In April of 2011, he was a math and science teacher at Whitley County High School.
• In April of 2011, he was a math and science teacher at Whitley County High School.
• ,<00:45:31.200> technology,<00:45:32.000> engineering<00:45:32.680> and science,
• technology, engineering and science, technology, engineering and math<00:45:33.240> and<00:45

Keywords: 958, all

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• each of the specialty schools, the cyber school, the school of fine arts, the school of math and sciences
• we<00:20:27.840> are<00:20:28.080> supporting<00:20:28.400> the and sciences
• Uh we are supporting the and sciences.
• Increase of $1 million for computer science, reading coaches in every school, technology coordinators
• Clerk, unlock the machine and the members will vote. computer science, reading coaches in computer science

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• in the existing Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Smart Salting Program, which already provides science-based
• I mean, the MPCA, they do the science, and I will say too that the program has become much more rigorous
• I mean the MPCA they do<00:19:45.840> the<00:19:46.080> science<00:19:46.799> and
• 47.440> I<00:19:47.600> will<00:19:47.760> say<00:19:48.000> too do the science
• and and I will say too do the science and and I will say too that<00:19:48.400> the<00:19:48.640

Bills: HF3793, HF3699, HF793, HF3322, HF3426

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• We failed to show that we could, on a bipartisan basis, stand up for science, stand up to save lives.
• /c><01:55:29.599> stand<01:55:29.880> up<01:55:30.280> to basis stand up for science
• stand up to basis stand up for science stand up to save<01:55:30.800> lives<01:55:31.119>
• and honor the profound impact of African Americans in fields such as government, law, education, science
• and the arts, all of which have enriched the state's cultural heritage. government law education science

Keywords: 1183, house

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• are able to read uh do<01:09:54.040> math<01:09:54.760> understand<01:09:54.960> science
• <01:09:55.520> I<01:09:55.600> think<01:09:55.719> is do math understand science
• I think is do math understand science I think is important<01:09:56.239> for<01:09:56.360>
• 01:14:59.560> the instruction should be aligned to the instruction should be aligned to the science
• of reading each tutor should not science of reading each tutor should not be<01:15:02.120> working

Bills: HF1, HF779, HF1034

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• procedures, but it's imperative that this legislature makes decisions based on what the data and the science
• what the data makes decisions based on what the data and<00:33:47.720> the<00:33:47.840> science
• > us<00:33:49.120> and<00:33:49.320> here<00:33:49.600> every and the science
• tell us and here every and the science tell us and here every state<00:33:50.080> that<00:33:
• that patients receive comprehensive and timely care from qualified providers, and that we follow the science

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Article 4 covers mortuary science, and this article includes Senate Files 2154 and 2155.
• Senator Utke, and this article modifies requirements for reciprocal licensure to practice mortuary science
• and modifies requirements for mortuary science internships.
• 01:20:51.480> 4<01:20:51.840> covers<01:20:52.360> mortuary<01:20:53.000> science
• <01:20:53.920> and Article 4 covers mortuary science and Article 4 covers mortuary science

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We support our continued learning through an annual AI and computer science summit, which you're all
• The effects of AI on adolescent development are not necessarily good or bad, but the science is clear
• 43:15.880> this<00:43:16.000> is<00:43:16.080> my<00:43:16.240> first science
• is clear and this is my first science is clear and this is my first point<00:43:16.920> for<00
• This is what developmental science tells us.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• updates the outdated model to reflect a current model, to reflect better what we know today about brain science
• , public safety, and fiscal responsibility for, for Reflect better what we know today about brain science
• The science is unambiguous.
• The Legislature has repeatedly relied on the science of adolescent brain development, recognizing that
• The legislator has repeatedly relied on the science of adolescent brain development, recognizing that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The science is united on the need for teens to sleep late and on starting school later being the leading
• Political science is one of my minors.
• A Chelsea High School science teacher sexually assaulted a 14-year-old in the classroom, in his car,
• didn't know until it was too late that they needed four years of high school math or three years of science
• at different ages have different needs for sleep, we shifted school start times to be in line with science

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• legislative internship of UVM senior Connor Cahill, double major in environmental studies and political science
• She's now at UVM, majoring in political science and public policy with a minor in Middle Eastern studies
• environmental Uh Posey went on to study environmental Uh Posey went on to study environmental science
• > Mount<00:20:24.160> Holyoke<00:20:24.600> College<00:20:25.280> and science
• at Mount Holyoke College and science at Mount Holyoke College and began<00:20:25.800> a<00:20

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by former member Jason Lorber, who spoke humorously about the difference between asking questions and making statements, urging members to be direct and add value in deliberation. The chamber then took up several resolutions: JRH 11, urging Congress to enact the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025, was read and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development; JRS 51, setting weekend adjournment for May 1, 2026, was adopted in concurrence; and H.C.R. 261 was read, recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month and designating May 6, 2026 as Age Strong Vermont Day. Members also used announcements to welcome guests and highlight events, including the Age Strong Vermont initiative, a former member’s return, visitors connected to psychedelic medicine advocacy, an art social, fisheries and trout-in-the-classroom guests, a legislative intern, and a reminder about the May 16 NAMI walk. The House then took up Senate Bill 230, an omnibus labor measure relating to fair employment practices. The committee explanation described technical clarifications to parental and family leave for full-time teachers, expansion of protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, removal of outdated statutory language on mandatory retirement for tenured faculty, and clarification that elected and appointed municipal officers are not employees for minimum wage and overtime purposes. The main new policy in section 3B would prohibit non-compete agreements for non-exempt employees, with an exception for collective bargaining agreements, and would restrict certain non-compete and related clauses in health care provider contracts while preserving continuity of care and excluding non-clinical business support services. The committee reported extensive testimony and voted 11-0-0 to recommend the bill favorably with amendment; the House agreed to propose the amendment to the Senate and ordered third reading. The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 179, updating Vermont’s Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act. The committee presentation explained that the bill would eliminate the current 9-month deadline for disclaimers, reflecting changes in federal tax law and the much larger modern estate and gift tax exclusion, and would modernize the statute in several ways. Proposed changes include clearer rules for jointly held property, allowing pre-death disclaimers, authorizing trustees and parents in limited circumstances to disclaim on behalf of trusts or minor children, permitting disclaimers by proxy for infirm persons, clarifying partial disclaimers and entity disclaimers, improving delivery rules for non-real-estate property, and specifying that a disclaimer is not a transfer for transfer-tax purposes. The bill was described as a response to outdated law in light of an impending large intergenerational wealth transfer, and the House proceeded with second reading discussion.

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• It is backed up by science and data that should be considered before supporting HB 312. 18- to 20-year-olds
• It is backed up by science<00:16:16.399> and<00:16:16.639> data<00:16:17.199> that
• c><00:16:17.519> should<00:16:17.680> be science and data that should be science and data
• Actually, there's science that shows that our brains aren't fully developed, that our frontal lobe that

Keywords: The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session. Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:40 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38 Orders of the Day 00:06:14 HB 312 00:06:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30 ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42 Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage. HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.

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• the cultural competency course requirement for students seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
• the cultural competency course requirement for students seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
• the cultural competency course requirement for students seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
• the cultural competency course requirement for students seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science
• <00:06:55.919> and<00:06:56.080> associate<00:06:56.479> of<00:06:56.639> science

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• It is 10:01, so I would like to officially convene this meeting of the Science, Technology, and Energy
• Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which we did just earlier today, and then of course with House Science
• course<00:06:44.720> uh<00:06:44.880> with<00:06:45.199> house<00:06:45.440> science
• <00:06:45.840> tech<00:06:46.639> uh course uh with house science tech uh course uh
• with house science tech uh here<00:06:47.199> today.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I have refused this year because the Science Museum has developed a full curriculum and, based on your
• I have refused this year because the Science Museum has developed a full curriculum, and based on your
• <00:08:21.759> year<00:08:22.639> because<00:08:22.960> the<00:08:23.199> science
• refused this year because the science refused this year because the science museum<00:08:24.319>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm a professor of computer science at Texas A&M University. and I am neutral on any issues or legislation
• It was recently part of A&M, but I guess we changed the name back, so, with a degree in computer science
• The American Association for the Advancement of science also created a resource for questions for government
• slide of NCSL resources related to AI policy and the American Association for the Advancement of Science
• As you mentioned it's rapidly evolving, you know, AI as a term and the computer science. has been talked

Bills: HB512, HB2248, HB2679, HB2832, HB3112, HB3368, HB3490, HB3512, HB3623, HB3666, HB3700, HB3711, HB3770, HB3963

Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding

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• I serve on the Science and Tech Committee. This bill is just a long overdue correction.
• representative Mike straford 18 uh I serve<00:42:29.119> on<00:42:29.240> the<00:42:29.359> Science
• c><00:42:29.640> and<00:42:29.839> Tech<00:42:30.160> committee serve on the Science
• and Tech committee serve on the Science and Tech committee uh<00:42:31.319> this<00:42:31.440
• When medical science advanced, they were able to fix his shoulder.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all