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• And I just want schools in Grand Rapids.
• 00:21:17.200> what manager's daughter by name and what manager's daughter by name and what school
• school she was attending. school she was attending.
• for all of us and housing is priority for all of us and housing is not<00:21:32.960> possible

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• Please join the Chair in welcoming the Medfield High School Girls Basketball Team, their coach Nickerson
• of dollars go toward sustainable projects in school districts across our entire Commonwealth.
• And I ask for your support to make sure that all of our municipalities, all of our schools, all of our
• These may be valid and worthy statewide priorities, and I know how much we love to talk about free school
• So the unintended consequence of funding these other priorities is that towns are facing shortfalls,

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a resignation letter from Rep. Fana Howard of Lowell, effective March 17, 2026, as she transitioned to the Senate. The chamber then took up several procedural orders, including multiple unanimous or voice-vote suspensions of rules and concurrence with Senate petitions, such as referrals on housing and student transportation matters, and a suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition involving children served by DCF. The main substantive item was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. Members discussed its use of Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, including major support for the MBTA, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and child care, snow and ice costs, regional transit authorities, and other deficiencies such as GIC and sheriff costs. Members also explained the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to recent federal tax changes, with debate over whether to delay conformity to limit state revenue exposure. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote, 150-3. The House also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. Several local bills were advanced, including a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee, a bill waiving the minimum age requirement for a Boston police officer, a Nantucket charter bill, a Stoneham public safety bill, and a Malden special police officers bill, the last of which was amended before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Amendment 43 to redistribute $100 million of Fair Share revenue more evenly to municipalities for roads and education; supporters argued the current distribution favored statewide priorities over local aid, while opponents said the formula would not adequately address rural road needs. That amendment was rejected 128-25. The House then recessed several times, observed moments of silence for local public servants, welcomed visiting youth sports teams, and finally ordered adjournment to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• DOJ obviously sets its own priorities.
• The USDAJ obviously sets its own priorities.
• Just this past weekend, I was informed that two students, two high school students attending summer school
• Sexual abuse in schools is a hidden epidemic.
• School sexual abuse is not only costing schools and taxpayers, but more importantly and tragically, it

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• school uh seasonal<00:07:24.040> school<00:07:25.040> uh<00:07:25.560> district<
• agricultural school school building bond agricultural school school building bond agricultural credit
• They're sending their kids to local schools. They're shopping at the local hardware store.
• Um, and that's really impacted northern Minnesota schools, central Minnesota schools.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Please welcome Broward County Public Schools. President: Okay. Anybody else? Senator Simon?
• Senator Pizzo: We went to high school together 30 years ago and she said if I didn't vote for this bill
• We are saying here are the tools to have the hospitals, the schools, everything.
• of mine and priorities of the Senate.
• The hour is late but I would like the Senators to help me welcome members from Manatee County School

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We're going to rally the UTRGV School of Medicine, the Texas A&M University. of Higher Education Center
• We also have great public schools, so as you can see, the Valley continues to grow.
• He attended the famous Phillis Wheatley High School at the age of 16, and then received his bachelor's
• From the port, to Del Mar College, to high school.
• The bill is provided by school districts.

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• our spending priorities are going to<00:32:34.200> be To be, to be, and allow school districts
• , School Boards Association, School Administrators, Rural School Districts, St.
• Schools. And for the sake of time, I'm Schools.
• Paul Schools, and MASBO. St. Paul Schools, and MASBO.
• c> all<01:14:48.120> kids schools, all school districts, all kids schools, all school districts

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• business plan, we will provide additional details on these efforts, including strategies to achieve our priority
• taxes up—which, and all of that represents incremental financing, but that's also the financing that school
• the Legislature would wind up having the stomach to be able to put through, given its impact on the school
• For the Merced to Bakersfield operating segment, this is not a top priority for us to get it done for
• So that's very important for us as a top priority if we can get that through this year.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Oceti Sakowin Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools.
• like, oh, school, you're in A school, B school, C school, F school, and then you see these schools Decline
• Schools.
• They bounce from school to school.
• And when you look at those. schools peoples in those areas when you say private school charter school

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• I was also asked to speak briefly on the School Land Board.
• We're getting into the School Land Board, if you wanted me to.
• , and purchases to benefit the Permanent School Fund.
• Is there anyone who wishes to testify on the School Land Board?
• So it's with the school, if there's a school or city.

Summary: The committee heard testimony first from the Texas General Land Office and School Land Board. GLO officials described the agency’s role in managing more than 13 million acres of state lands and mineral interests for the Permanent School Fund, overseeing the Alamo, coastal programs, veterans’ services, and federal disaster recovery. They said the agency has generated about $6 billion for the Permanent School Fund since Commissioner Buckingham took office, and that its disaster recovery portfolio is about $14 billion across multiple events, with more than 22,000 housing units rebuilt or reconstructed since Hurricane Harvey. Members asked about land purchases such as Brewster Ranch, rare earth mineral leasing, SpaceX-related beach access, and whether the lands are public access lands; GLO staff said the holdings are managed to maximize revenue for education, that most land is leased rather than open to public access, and that they are coordinating on coastal access and compliance. On the School Land Board, members sought clarification on the difference between GLO-managed lands and the Permanent School Fund Corporation’s investment role, and staff explained that GLO generates the revenue while the separate corporation invests it. No votes or formal actions were taken. The Board for Lease of University Lands then testified. University Lands officials explained that they steward 2.1 million acres of surface and mineral interests in West Texas for the Permanent University Fund, which supports UT and Texas A&M institutions. They said a 2025 lease sale produced about $50 million in bonus revenue from 28,000 acres, and described the Board for Lease’s role in approving lease forms, lease sales, and development agreements. Members asked about the size and use of the PUF, how distributions work through UTIMCO, whether PUF money can be used for athletics, and how the land is managed; the witness said the fund is a constitutional endowment, the land is largely leased rather than sold, and distributions are generally used for buildings, labs, and other permanent structures, with some institutions also using a portion for operations. No votes or formal actions were taken. The committee then took up municipal utility districts. Testimony from a law firm, the Texas Municipal League, Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales, and Johnson Development largely supported MUDs as a financing tool for infrastructure tied to growth. Witnesses said MUDs help fund water, sewer, drainage, roads, parks, and related infrastructure, allowing development to proceed without shifting costs to existing taxpayers and helping keep housing affordable. They emphasized that MUDs are created with disclosure to homebuyers, are subject to the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, and are overseen by TCEQ for bond issuance and related financial stress tests. Members questioned whether MUDs are taxing entities, whether they can be created inside city limits or ETJs, how much control cities and counties retain, and whether MUDs are becoming permanent local governments; witnesses acknowledged they levy taxes and debt, can exist within city limits with city consent, and often function as long-term local entities. The committee did not take any formal action during the hearing.

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• Ross University Medical School, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine degree.
• After graduating from medical school, Dr.
• University of Kentucky, at your school. And later on that day, a man competed in the women's.
• You wanted to go to dental school, I think, that had always been in your plans, a calling.
• I think you were still in high school at the time in 2017. And, Mr.

Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

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• all the high schools.
• all the high schools.
• all the high schools.
• all the high schools.
• You already know about the Houston School District regarding the Minnesota State Virtual School.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is not a school-funded program.
• It exists because school-funded program.
• <00:35:24.560> year, Speaker, as we begin a new school year, Speaker, as we begin a new school
• c><02:22:45.600> the priorities, revitalize revitalizes the priorities, revitalize revitalizes
• <05:00:51.680> and recruiters at secondary schools and recruiters at secondary schools and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• you know, this is a building movement as we've recognized the tragedy of SCA and what it means to schools
• , counties, and park districts should be required to install AEDs at sports fields similar to how schools
• , counties, and park districts should be required to install AEDs at sports fields similar to how schools
• I would think the priorities would shift then to, okay, let's worry about our kids' health and them living
• Despite these findings and widespread use in high school football, college, and the NFL, for whatever

Summary: The Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee met as a subcommittee and heard three youth-sports safety bills. AB 310 would require youth sports organizations to have written emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies, maintain and test AEDs, and ensure coaches have training in AED use and CPR. The author and supporters, including the Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation and the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, argued the bill would save lives and build on last year’s AED requirement. Youth soccer organizations opposed the bill’s broader AED mandate on cost grounds, saying compliance could total millions statewide and could force higher dues, while asking for grants, liability protections, and public-field AED installation. The committee discussed costs and funding options, then passed AB 310 on a 9-0 vote. The committee then considered AB 437, which would add sports-related injuries, including head injuries, to the health and safety information the CIF must report to the Legislature and Governor. Support came from the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and there was no opposition. Members said the measure would improve reporting on athlete safety and accepted technical amendments. AB 437 was approved 9-0 as amended. Finally, AB 708 would allow parents to choose soft-shelled helmet add-ons for youth football to reduce concussion risk. The author described the bill as a parental-choice and safety measure, noting studies showing reduced concussion risk. Members praised the bill as a common-sense alternative to banning the sport and emphasized that it would let families choose additional protection. There was no opposition, and the committee passed AB 708 9-0. The committee also adopted a consent calendar item with amendments before adjourning.

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• I'm a third-year medical student here at UNM School of Medicine.
• I'm a third-year medical student here at UNM School of Medicine.
• How did it happen that this got a priority in the Senate?
• maybe won't even get through because over there it's not on your list of priorities.
• And so that's why these two have priority, because they've been through that process.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So cities, counties, and school boards are on a 10-1 to 9/30 fiscal year.
• ' priorities?
• You want us to adjust these priorities to meet the needs of the community that's relevant for now.
• We would then discuss, here's your priorities.
• What is on your priority list?

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels. The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.

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• Paul Public Schools, nine years with Minneapolis Public Schools, and four years in partnership with a
• Paul Public Schools and St.
• n years with Minneapolis Public Schools n years with Minneapolis public<01:33:55.080> schools
• University Partners multiple school University Partners multiple school districts<01:37:02.360><
• <01:42:25.560> um teacher principal school um teacher principal school um superintendent<01

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• Paul teachers that when charter schools and private schools do not have the ability to actually provide
• And that the charter schools, often the way this agreement works, is that the St.
• Paul school district is providing services.
• When you are part of a charter school and a private school that does not have a specific sport that a
• public school has, that public school teacher provides the coaching for that student to be able to..

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• This year's winners are Amanda Chen, who is in ninth grade from Mission San Jose High School.
• School; Sheehan Yann, who is in seventh grade from Piedmont Middle School; Helen Jang, who is in sixth
• grade from Valley Christian School; Elaine Kim, who is in fourth grade from Ruskin Elementary School
• ; and Mia Jang, who is in first grade from Leila Bringhurst Elementary School.
• I will note that this bill received by Ensuring that public safety remains a top priority.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence. The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.

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• With that act, it set forth how far you had to be from a residence, from a school, from a hospital, and
• >> No. >> You don't want to play [laughter] law school again? >> All right. Thank you very much.
• Taxpayers elect us to establish those priorities and balance meeting needs.
• Taxpayers elect us to establish those priorities and balance meeting needs.
• Taxpayers elect us to establish those priorities and balance meeting needs.

Keywords: 958, all