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• <00:28:25.200> And students, that's a real problem. And students, that's a real problem.
• <00:34:56.560> and this in the area that I represent and this in the area that I represent
• from public school students.
• students from uh public school students. students from uh public school students.
• . students. students.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Sam Kuger, son of Representative Kuger, and fourth grade students from Moltonboro Central School, guests
• Representative Cherasia. Representative Baloon.
• You're to be there for that student." student." student."
• . representative. representative.
• Representative Horrigan Wood. Representative Castle Ring. Representative Grill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Is that not true, Representative? Representative? Representative?
• Representative Harriet Gath. Representative William. Representative Bleley.
• Representative Boseman. Representative Boseman.
• Representative Wilson. Representative Paul. Representative Gabriel.
• Representatives Lynn and Manion. Representative Stavis, Representative Germana.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• students and families. students and families.
• functional for our students. functional for our students.
• by student. by student.
• . students. students.
• It was a student. It was a student in the district.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The problem that I see is a lot of students, a lot of high school students, thank you.
• The problem that I see is a lot of students, a lot of high school students, maybe individuals that are
• Here to represent or to speak against 440.
• Here to represent or to speak against 440.
• I'm representing Florida Rising.

Summary: The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.

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• High school students can choose to serve as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives
• Every year I go and talk to the kids, the students in Shakopee.
• students and so many ideas. students and so many ideas.
• <00:03:18.640> in go and talk to the kids the students in go and talk to the kids the students
• not every student um, may get to access. not every student um, may get to access.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The transcript is a promotional overview of Minnesota Youth and Government, a four-day mock state government conference held each January at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex and the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. It explains that eligible 8th through 12th grade students from Minnesota and western Wisconsin participate through school or community delegations, which meet during the year to prepare for the conference. Participants described the program as a hands-on way to learn how state government works and to build skills in public speaking, debate, leadership, scheduling, and interviewing. High school students can take on roles such as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members, while eighth graders participate in a leadership corps that samples multiple program areas. Several speakers emphasized the value of meeting students from different schools and states, hearing new perspectives, and gaining access to spaces like the House Chamber. The transcript includes personal testimonials from students and program alumni about making friends, gaining confidence, and learning from committee and floor debates. One speaker noted a committee discussion on curriculum that brought in views from teachers, students, and families. A representative from Shakopee said the district has one of the largest delegations, with over 150 students involved, and praised the program as a way to prepare future leaders. No formal legislative votes or actions were taken, since this was an informational segment about the youth program.

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• representatives and representatives.
• Collins, Representative Dukes, Representative Gray, Representative Hensley, Representative Jones Giltner
• Osienski, Representative Phillips, Representative Schultz, and Representative Smith.
• Harris, Representative Heffernan, Representative Hensley, Representative Johnson, and Representative
• Bush, Representative Smith, Representative Cook, Representative Johnson, Representative Bush, Representative

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Representative Franson. Thank you, Madam Chair, and Representative Beerman.
• Thank you, Representative Bonner.
• Representative Liebling. Okay, Mr.
• Any comments, Representative Eddas? Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Representative Liebling.
• Representative Keillor. Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Representative Schumacher, for the bill.

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• Students across the country face disparities in funding.
• how Six Directions got a lot of its students.
• But here we have a high number of students that are not tracked.
• Representative Johnson, I just wanted to thank our staff.
• I am here representing the high school of Six Directions Indigenous School.

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• She adds that, from the perspective of Representative Garrett on the House side, this is a way for students
• We are the representative body for the students, 50,000-odd students of the University of Hawaiʻi across
• We are the representative body for the students, 50,000-odd students of the University of Hawaiʻi across
• We are the representative body for the students, 50,000-odd students of the University of Hawaiʻi across
• We are the representative body for the students, 50,000-odd students of the University of Hawaiʻi across

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education met on March 11 and began with House Bill 442, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi system for nursing programs. University of Hawaiʻi representatives testified in strong support, and several additional supporters submitted testimony. Members asked about a similar Senate measure, and the witness confirmed the university supported that bill as well. No opposition or vote was recorded on HB 442 during the excerpt. The committee then heard House Bill 1169, a housekeeping measure concerning the University of Hawaiʻi Conference Center revolving fund. Testimony explained that the bill would consolidate existing Conference Center statutes into one centralized fund statute and allow campuses to use the fund more broadly. Members raised no questions, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. House Bill 185, which would establish a plant-based building materials working group, drew the most discussion. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted baseline research before a larger working group was formed. Supporters argued the measure could help develop a homegrown industry using bamboo, hemp, and other plant materials, create green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several members questioned whether a formal working group was necessary and whether the work could be done without new legislation. The University of Hawaiʻi later estimated the bill’s requested work would cost about $150,000 over two years to analyze crop options and report findings. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 1320, which requires the University of Hawaiʻi to collect, analyze, and publicly report graduate outcome data and develop a Graduate Outcomes Dashboard. University officials said they already use some data sources but lack a dedicated data-visualization specialist and need additional capacity to consolidate and present the information. Members questioned the need for new positions and funding, arguing the university should use existing resources and that students already have many ways to explore careers. Supporters responded that the dashboard would help students and the state better understand postgraduate outcomes, workforce needs, and program value. No final action or vote was shown in the excerpt.

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• Most students now are working over.
• So, like we said, we had an overrepresentation of UCLA students because the majority of LSRP students
• So really allowing students to work less.
• These changes aren't just about helping students today.
• I'm proud to stand here representing not just my research team, but every student worker striving to

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing in Paramount as part of its “Pocketbook Tour,” focused on affordability, cost pressures, and household impacts in Los Angeles County. The first panel centered on workers and learners, with testimony from the UCLA Labor Center and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. Speakers described how rising living costs, tuition, and low wages force many students to work long hours, often in unrelated, low-wage jobs, while struggling with food, rent, bills, anxiety, and limited financial aid. Recommendations included expanding state-funded work study, creating a statewide internship tax credit for small businesses, improving financial aid formulas to reflect regional cost of living, increasing flexibility for students, and strengthening worker-rights education and career pathways. The second panel focused on microbusinesses and small business affordability. Testimony from microenterprise advocates, the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network, and local business owners described rising commercial rents, labor costs, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, insurance, utilities, and disaster-related pressures as major threats to small businesses. Witnesses emphasized that small businesses are central to local economies and asked the state to expand technical assistance, low-interest financing, disaster support, supply-chain development, and community-based outreach. They also urged more intentional support for microbusinesses and home-based entrepreneurs, including networks that connect them to resources and help them build collective buying power. Committee members asked about possible state actions, including tax credits for hiring local workers or interns, support for trades and apprenticeships, and ways to partner more closely with SBDCs and chambers of commerce. Public comment echoed the hearing themes, with speakers highlighting student hardship, nonprofit mental health funding, renewable energy jobs and internships, and the need for state support for clean-energy incentives. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with closing remarks and adjournment at 11:05 a.m.

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• Representative Beneroach? Yes. Yes. Yes. Representative Benner Roach? Yes. Loyal? Yes. Eskimani?
• Representative Overdorf, just a quick question. Thank you, Representative, for the bill.
• Representative Henson, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning, Representative.
• Representative Henson, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning, Representative.
• Representative, given that students could earn college credit for these programs, I think I heard you

Summary: The committee first took up HB 455, a local bill for the City of Lake Wales that would allow open containers in a downtown arts district. The sponsor said the city had invested heavily in the area and wanted to support business growth. An amendment clarified that the allowance was intended for cups, not bottles taken from restaurants, and the bill was then adopted favorably without opposition. Members then heard HB 1049 on building permit requirements, which would remove permits for certain work under $7,500 and for battery or backup power systems, while also preempting local governments from adding extra permitting rules. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying modular homes on RV lots, and another addressing contractor “splitting” of projects to avoid the threshold and requiring five years of record retention. County and local-government groups raised concerns about inspections and permitting, while several business and advocacy groups supported the bill. It passed favorably. HB 1175, dealing with safety design standards for office surgery suites, was presented as a measure directing the Florida Building Commission and State Fire Marshal to establish new standards to improve safety and efficiency. There was no amendment or public testimony, and it passed favorably. The committee then spent extensive time on HB 221, which would let workers waive the state minimum wage for certain work-based learning, internship, or pre-apprenticeship positions for up to nine months, later narrowed by amendment to 252 days, or 126 days for minors with parental consent, and defining the program as structured learning. Supporters framed it as a way to expand apprenticeships and help small businesses offer training opportunities; opponents argued it would create free or subminimum labor, invite abuse and coercion, and raise constitutional concerns. Despite strong opposition testimony from labor, civil rights, and policy groups, the bill passed favorably after debate. The committee also heard HB 4035, a Palm Beach County local bill requiring applicants for a certificate of competency to pass the licensing exam before applying to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The sponsor said it would streamline and modernize the process, and members discussed it briefly in support. The transcript ends before the final action on that bill is fully shown.

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• > on, let's hear Representative on, let's hear Representative Zeleznikar.
• Representative Harder. That's No? Okay. Representative Harder.
• Representative Myers, and then we're going to have Representative Skraba, followed by Representative
• And, uh, Representative Carroll. My question is for any of you: How many students are on the St.
• Representative Carroll: So, do you have any sense at all how many students come to St. Paul?

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• . >> Representative Bojanowski? >> Here. >> Representative Lewis? >> Here. >> Representative Miles?
• support to the student at the same time. support to the student at the same time.
• supports are needed for student success. supports are needed for student success.
• Um next, Representative Payne. Representative Payne. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Um next, Representative >> Thank you. Um next, Representative Payne. Payne. Payne.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.

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• I remember lockdown drills and watching students my age beg lawmakers to act after 17 students and educators
• Thank you, Representative Daly. I'll now move to Representative Gottlieb, ranking member Gottlieb.
• Representatives Albert: yes. Alvarez: yes, ma'am. Representatives Albert: yes. Alvarez: yes, ma'am.
• Representative Fabrice. Okay. Representative Greco, thank you for— Representative Fabrice. Okay.
• Representative Barrera? Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, sir. Representative Borrero?

Summary: The committee first heard HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor said the bill restores the rights of law-abiding 18-year-olds. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters from Gun Owners of America and Florida Carry arguing that adults 18 and older should have equal Second Amendment rights and that current law is inconsistent with other adult responsibilities, while opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates, students, parents, and Parkland-related speakers, said the bill would reverse a post-Parkland safety measure and increase risks of suicide, accidental shootings, and school violence. Several members debated the bill, with opponents emphasizing Parkland, the Florida State shooting, and public polling showing broad opposition; supporters stressed parental responsibility, mental health, and constitutional rights. HB 133 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote of 13 yeas, with several members voting no. The committee then took up CS/HB 289, which would revise Florida’s wrongful death law to allow parents to recover damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to let grieving parents seek civil remedies, and members questioned how it would apply in situations involving surrogacy, rape, ectopic pregnancy, medical care, and damages calculations. The sponsor said the bill would not allow suits against the mother, would not apply to lawful non-negligent medical care, and would be handled through ordinary wrongful death damage proof before a jury. Public testimony was again split: supporters from pro-life and faith groups said the bill recognizes unborn children and aligns Florida with many other states, while opponents from civil liberties, reproductive rights, and advocacy groups warned it could be used to target abortion providers, helpers, and even families or businesses in miscarriage-related cases, and could be weaponized by abusive partners. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 289, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Representative Armstrong? Representative Borrego? Yes. Representative Brown? Yes.
• Representative Dow? Yes. Representative Hernandez? Yes. Representative Hochman-Vigil? Yes.
• Representative Jones? Representative Lindstrom? Representative Romero? Vice Chair Lauda? Here.
• Representative Armstrong? Representative Borrego? Yes. Representative Brown? No.
• Representative Hochman-Vigil? Yes. Representative Jones? No. Representative Lindstrom? No.

Keywords: 996, all

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• > speak<00:42:44.680> for Representative Branagan, will speak for Representative Branagan
• Supreme Court held in 1982 that all students, including undocumented students, have a right to attend
• Nor can students voluntarily share sensitive information about a student with a third party.
• about a student with a third party. about a student with a third party.
• > speak<01:15:16.440> for Representative Pisnel, will speak for Representative Pisnel,

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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• Representative Abbott? Here. Representative Antone? Here. Representative Bankson? Here.
• Representative Edmonds? Here. Representative Groh? Here. Representative Miller? Here.
• Representative Hardington? Here. Representative Plankin? Here. Representative Robinson? Here.
• Thank you, Representative.
• Thank you, Representative.

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• Pcel, Representative Frinky, Representative Nelson, Representative Schwarz.
• Pcel, Representative Frinky, Representative Nelson, Representative Schwarz.
• Pcel, Representative Frinky, Representative Nelson, Representative Schwarz.
• Pcel, Representative Frinky, Representative Nelson, Representative Schwarz.
• Pcel, Representative Frinky, Representative Nelson, Representative Schwarz.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chair, uh, Representative Feist. >> Yes.
• them to work with students not to discriminate against current students or students are seeking to enroll
• them to work with students not to discriminate against current students or students are seeking to enroll
• <00:10:18.399> current<00:10:18.880> students to discriminate against current students
• to discriminate against current students or<00:10:19.680> students<00:10:20.079> are<00

Keywords: 1183, house