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• According to an article published... ...in the National Library of Medicine, excess screen time contributes
• I'm an assistant principal at a public school, and I want to just tell my kids, "Hey, this is how a bill
• So, I do have a career as a public school educator for 28 years, but my pastime is usually in the woods
• And to take them out of state for them to participate, we have to pull them from school.

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18

Keywords: SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox

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• So, for that reason, I think, you know, I talked to Senator Ass, who was here at the Wheaton Library,
• <00:19:04.320> and<00:19:04.559> we was here at the Weeden Library and we was here
• at the Weeden Library and we kind<00:19:05.039> of<00:19:05.120> talked<00:19:05.360>
• at the state tournament and our high school band was down there with them.
• school band was down there with them. school band was down there with them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• AB 917 will ensure that educators and school employees in all school districts and county offices of
• AB 279 by Assemblymember Patel, an act relating to school libraries.
• School mapping technology will allow emergency responders to have access to school layout.
• And people will leave schools, it's just another reason why people are going to leave public schools,
• There have been many pilot projects for bringing salads back to schools, letting schools have farm to

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• House file with returned: House File Number 1090, an act relating to capital investment, renaming the library
• Number two on the calendar for the day, a memorial resolution requesting the joint committee of the Library
• <00:01:15.760> committee<00:01:16.080> of<00:01:16.240> the<00:01:16.400> Library
• <00:01:16.720> of the joint committee of the Library of the joint committee of the Library

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:34:29.960> trips<00:34:30.560> weddings<00:34:31.079> and picnics school
• trips weddings and picnics school trips weddings and meetups<00:34:32.240> for<00:34:32.520><
• These programs are together... samples at the Hing drill core Library samples at the Hing drill core
• Library this<00:38:17.280> project<00:38:17.560> is<00:38:17.720> designed<00:38
• trust fund lands that we manage for the benefit of the school trust to fund our educational programs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then we have the Mary Murphy Library Construction Naming Grant, which will pass as a standalone bill.
• So this bill naming the library construction grants program the Mary C.
• :33.279> program<00:09:33.839> um library construction grants program um library construction
• Murphy Library Construction the Mary C.
• This is another library construction grant bill. Um, wait a minute.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul public schools.
• We have one of the top to school.
• <00:20:38.320> Modernizing the School of Dentistry. Modernizing the School of Dentistry.
• Again, we are the only dental school in Minnesota and also the only dental school between here and the
• Again, we are the only dental school in Minnesota and also the only dental school between here and the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Panola County Day HR 5. 7 by Oliverson, Tomball High School, HR 548 by Hernandez.
• school district.
• to high school students in front of the Committee on Public Education.
• HB 4198 by Richardson relating to the standards for the school district library collection development
• or an open enrollment charter school for the Committee on Public Education.

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• H.R. 479 by Spiller concerning Nakona High School. H.R. 481 by Police, Richard C. Vinson.
• school district, referred to the Committee on Public Education.
• to high school students, referred to the Committee on Public Education.
• HB 4198 by Richardson relating to the standards for school district library collection development policies
• School campuses, referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Every school district, every kid in the school district, every kid in the school gets the same amount
• funding school education. funding school education.
• schools grow as well. schools grow as well.
• school year.
• school year.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3900 proposed a Minnesota constitutional amendment to increase the share of permanent school trust fund earnings distributed to school districts, with the stated goal of providing more per-pupil funding without raising income or property taxes. Representative Igo, the bill’s author, described the history of the school trust lands and said the change would raise the payout from about 2.5% to 4.5%, producing additional unrestricted money for schools at no cost to taxpayers. He also read the proposed ballot question into the record, which would ask voters whether to amend the constitution to increase funding from the permanent school fund effective July 1, 2027. The House adopted amendment A7, offered by Representative Long, which he said was a technical change to align the bill with Senate language and provide administrative funding for the State Board of Investment. Representative Igo agreed it was a good technical fix. After the amendment was adopted, the bill was given third reading and debated on the floor. Several members spoke in support, including Representatives O’Driscoll, Scraba, Mueller, Bennett, Jordan, and Bakeberg. Supporters emphasized that the proposal would send more money to schools on a per-pupil basis, provide flexible local funding, and help districts facing budget pressures, staffing cuts, and other mandates. Some speakers also highlighted the historical purpose of school trust lands, the role of the State Board of Investment, and the need for better stewardship and government-to-government relationships with tribal nations where trust lands are located. The transcript ends during floor debate and does not include a final vote on passage.

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• NMSEA is comprised of 88 public school districts, 102 charter schools, 10 higher educational entities
• Okay, Madam Chair, Director, the decrease in claims against schools.
• Some schools are small. Therefore, they have limited staff.
• If a school district is sued, is there a cap, let's say, for sexual abuse?
• Do you have charter schools that have been charged with?

Keywords: 996, all

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• I have a neighboring school district to my district that the taxpayers in that community are paying 80%
• years to cover a suit that a family one judgment for a sexual abuse case that was happening in the school
• prohibits state agencies or contracted entities from recommending specific commercial driver training schools
• or withholding student grant funding based on school choice.
• Senate Bill 1621 simply says that the local county district attorney can defend the county law library

Bills: SB504, SB844, SB1209, SB1266, SB1303, SB1448, SB1496, SB1595, SB1597, SB1655, SB1679, SB1621, SB1716, SB1769, SB1827, SB1876, SB1944, SB2072, SB2084, SB2104, SB2112, SB2170, SB2180, SB2182

Keywords: charitable organizations, donor restrictions, endowment gifts, Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act, Oklahoma, donor rights, charitable contributions, forcible entry, detainer, trial period, legal notices, housing law, SB1266, notary public, notaries, legal advice, unauthorized practice of law, misdemeanor, Secretary of State, appointment revocation

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• I know that you can get legislative history information from the legislative library here in this building
• I would urge you to go talk to the library in there and see if they can help you with that, with getting
• I know that you can get legislative history information from the legislative library here in this building
• I would urge you to go talk to the library in there and see if you can help you with that with getting

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So there needs to be something to talk about coordination with the school or school districts in your
• school<01:14:30.239> school uh school boards, school school uh school boards, school school
• A school district budget cap is for school districts only.
• > is<01:18:35.120> for<01:18:35.360> school school district budget cap is for school
• school district budget cap is for school districts<01:18:36.000> only.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have the school, the hospital, the library, and the wreck area.
• We have the school, the hospital, the library, and the wreck area.
• We have the school, the hospital,<00:29:47.120> the<00:29:47.480> library,<00:29:48.480
• I played high school football in Crosby. I played high school football in Crosby.
• of graduating high school. of graduating high school.

Bills: HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

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• It is manual, like pulling off letters and putting letters back in, so it is definitely old school.
• The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
• The last item on here is just an update on the school construction loan program.
• As of April 2026, outstanding loans totaled approximately $327.6 million for the school construction
• Also in that section, there is an update on the Grand Forks Air Force Base Elementary School Project.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Um during after school hours, right now.
• If you are going to school, you’re doing great. You might have a job.
• If you are going to school, you’re doing great. You might have a job.
• If you are going to school, you’re doing great. You might have a job.
• from the Hawaii State Public Library from the Hawaii State Public Library System.<01:14:13.040><

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, excess screen time contributes
• So I am an assistant principal at a public school, and I want to just tell my kids, Hey, this is how
• So I am, I do have a career as a public school educator of 28 years, but, um, my pastime is usually in
• We have to pull them from school because if you Have to leave on Friday to be there for a Saturday morning

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• So this would prohibit the sale of vapor products near school.
• It just mimics the language for alcohol sales near school zones.
• "Near school zones? And I'll take any questions that I might be able to answer. We have amendments.
• near school zones? And I'll take any questions that I might be able to answer. We have amendments.
• Baton Rouge has an ordinance that prohibits vapes within 500 feet of schools.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Can you speak about the relationship that you have with the school district regarding school security
• So having those relationships with the school district and the school board is crucial, so that we're
• schools.
• Chairman, they go to school at Santa Teresa High School? They do. What size high school is that?
• And then we also have two high school interns from the Santa Teresa High School.