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• In fact, municipal utility districts are one of the only municipal districts that have Representative
• districts, and certain navigational districts, I'm happy to provide all sections of code for you, are
• and landowners for that district.
• or in other districts.
• Rosalyn Caesar: I live in a MUD district. Yes, 20 years I've been in a MUD district.

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• AND PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC NEEDS TO A DISTRICT IT'S SCHOOLS AND LITERACY COACHES.
• . 88% OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS EARNED AN A OR B THIS PAST YEAR UP FROM 70 TO THE PRIOR YEAR, SEVEN DISTRICTS
• I BELIEVE YOUR DISTRICTS FIND TODAY.
• SO THAT IS ONE OF OUR HIGH-PERFORMING, LARGEST DISTRICTS IN THE STATE.
• WE RELY ON OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL SO WHAT SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS SHOULD BE DOING IS LOOKING

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• The district was expanding. Maybe they have enrollment.
• It's the same district I mentioned earlier.
• Another school district that continues to be unnamed loaned $25 million to the bankrupt school district
• should be inside of the school district.
• district taxes or library district taxes or any other of these other property taxes.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting covered a long series of bills, mostly in health, education, commerce, federalism, and government. In health, members discussed radiology technology updates (HB 2050), a tribal Medicaid waiver/drawdown measure with no state cost (HB 2177), an emergency medicine study committee (HB 2183), fetal death certificate and remains-transfer requirements (HB 2184), a physician assistant licensure compact (HB 2190), dementia care telemonitoring funding (HB 2202), SNAP error-rate reduction and fraud/eligibility oversight bills (HB 2206, HB 2442, HB 2797), child welfare protections like credit freezes and recorded interviews (HB 2321, HB 2322), and podiatric licensure compacts (HB 2438). Several of these were described as consent-calendar items, while HB 2206 and the SNAP-related measures drew discussion about fraud reduction, administrative burden, and work requirements. In commerce and finance, the committee heard bills on mobile food vendors and local permits (HB 2118), earned wage access services with fee caps and disclosure rules (HB 2309), CPA licensure changes (HB 2476), cash acceptance for retail purchases under $100 (HB 2555), drone delivery and unmanned aircraft guardrails (HB 2875), timeshare salesperson licensing (HB 2877), and a prohibition on state-mandated social credit scoring in lending decisions (HB 2903). The tax and retirement-related items included 529 plan conformity and Roth IRA transfer rules (HB 2477), annual tax conformity to the Internal Revenue Code (HB 2785), ASRS technical and disability-related changes (HB 2089, HB 2090, HB 2092), and a bill on employee health insurance definitions (HB 2089). The Arizona Commerce Authority bill (HB 2754) would add legislative members to the board and shift more control over trade offices and Arizona Competes Fund spending to the legislature. The education section focused heavily on school governance and finance. Bills included patriotic youth group presentations in schools (HB 2312), school board term limits (HB 2318), mandatory training for governing board members (HB 2379), independent municipal advisors for bond elections (HB 2320), restrictions on districts buying operating charter/private school sites to game enrollment formulas (HB 2376), conflict-of-interest limits for school facilities board architects and engineers (HB 2378), public meeting and travel transparency rules for districts (HB 2380), limits on long-term school property leases and reporting requirements (HB 2384), tighter bidding rules for school construction job orders using Building Renewal Grant funds (HB 2482), and a voluntary computer science proficiency seal (HB 2764). Sponsors repeatedly framed these as transparency, accountability, and anti-abuse measures, while some opposition centered on local flexibility, housing use, and existing training providers. In federalism and government, the committee heard bills to give counties more time to mail sample ballots (HB 2006), require courts to identify veterans at first appearance for possible veterans court referral (HB 2226), study veterans’ awareness of benefits (HB 2406), broaden military leave protections (HB 2663), require SAVE verification for voter registration and certain state services (HB 2806), require U.S.-sourced voting machine components by 2029 (HB 2901), affirm the Electoral College (HB 2902), and establish due process protections for justice of the peace courts against outside administrative action (HB 2976). Government committee items included a later deadline for library trustees’ annual reports (HB 2129), a two-year limit on certain adult protective services reports to the Attorney General (HB 2228), and an exemption for public and semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ spa rules (HB 2439). Several bills were reported as consent-calendar items, and a number of sponsors noted committee votes, fiscal neutrality, or favorable testimony in support of the measures.

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• the lady from the Brownie district.
• that the urban districts do, but he's correct: when you have seven school districts with nobody but
• , Mayhew District.
• Louis County District 83.” “From St. Louis County District 83. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I would remind the lady from the Jones District that Amendment 3 passed in her district by 10.7%.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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• Then this also deals with CTE grants to school districts.
• Each district gets up to $600 per student in a grant.
• Then this also deals with CTE grants to school districts.
• Each district gets up to $600 per student in a grant.
• If public school districts in the state.

Keywords: Education - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several education-related bills. Senate Bill 2281, a repealer bill extending to July 1, 2029, would allow career and technical education grants to school districts to be used for additional purposes already in statute, including purchasing equipment for programs leading to qualifying industry standards. The bill was explained briefly, no questions were raised, and it was approved by voice vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2485, a department-requested bill dealing with charter school qualifications. It would clarify that charter schools are exempt from certain requirements if the program did not receive Department of Education grant funding, while adding some requirements back to the authorizer board. The bill was adopted without objection. Senate Bill 2494, also explained by Senator McMahon, would codify bulk purchasing authority for the state's regional education service agencies. An amendment was adopted to replace references to “RESA” and “ESA” with the full statutory terms for consistency, and the bill passed as amended. Finally, Senate Bill 2515, sponsored by Senator Blount, addressed state law governing the sale of closed school buildings, especially in light of Jackson Public Schools closing more than 20 buildings due to declining enrollment. The bill would reduce the effect of reverter clauses that can discourage buyers and would set deadlines for charter schools’ first right of refusal on closed school properties: interest must be expressed within six months and a lease or purchase completed within 12 months unless extended by agreement. An amendment reflecting those changes was adopted, a question was raised about whether the bill affected buildings on 16-section land, and the sponsor said it would not change land ownership. The committee then voted to do pass the bill as amended, and the meeting ended with notice of one more meeting planned for Tuesday and a motion for a rising report.

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• Several school districts noted local assessments developed or held by districts are not clearly covered
• Depending on your school districts, or depending on your school district, there's what we call teacher
• Not every school district does.
• Not every school district does.
• That will be determined at the district level.

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended with a technical clarification and reported favorably. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and align notice and parent-exemption procedures; it also passed favorably, with support noted from PTA and other witnesses. SB 920 on mathematics education was reported favorably after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, the end-of-course exam, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, which would give districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degrees, also passed favorably with broad support from educators and former school board members. The committee then approved SPB 7022, which reenacts and extends a public records exemption for classroom examination and assessment instruments through 2031 and expands coverage to district school boards and public schools. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools was reported favorably after extensive debate about whether schools should be closed or could instead hold Veterans Day programs; supporters emphasized statewide consistency and honoring veterans, while some members raised scheduling and instructional-day concerns. SB 538 on physical education and extracurricular participation was amended to establish standardized eligibility rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, limit duplicate participation across schools, require annual participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, and leave coach compensation to district discretion; it was then reported favorably. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools was amended to add a $15,000 annual cap on coach personal spending per team and was reported favorably after discussion about good-faith support for student-athletes, recruiting concerns, and the need for guardrails. A temporary postponement was announced for SB 430 on the oath of school personnel. At the end of the meeting, Senator Osgood recorded a favorable vote on SB 1036, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• <01:05:25.920> by districts by districts by $543,000<01:05:27.760> in<01:05:28.000>
• range depending on the district.
• depending on the district. depending on the district.
• I mean, in my district, we talk a lot about our districts.
• So, I’m going to go down a couple of my school districts in my district.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Where the local property tax appraisal district after noticing of a public hearing was forced to relocate
• Without adequate ARB members, appraisal districts are unable to complete the high volume of protests
• , especially in some of the larger districts.
• having a bond election, she was pressured greatly by her school district.
• I mean, certainly the school district should not, if we pass this law, a school district should not do

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• Yes, you know, UNT's in my district, so. I know.
• We visit school districts and help them with any...
• school districts every year.
• . and visit the districts and visit the campuses.
• On April. 15th, that'll open to all school districts.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Many of them are certainly in our home district or home county.
• But as it relates to your question, I don't know what those other districts that have approved this,
• Right now it's supposed to, just to make sure, it's got to be sponsored by the school district.
• So that would mean that their share of the total student population within the district goes up.
• So you have the school district—the school district was the primary authorizer for charter schools, which

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax opt-outs, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, RV park special assessments, fiscally constrained county funding, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, and provisions barring governmental net zero policies. An amendment made the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the charter-school language would divert money from traditional public schools and on the fiscal-constrained county formula. The bill was reported favorably as a committee bill after a roll call vote, with Senators Bernard and Jones voting no. The committee also considered SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and partially decouples from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses bonus depreciation, research and experimental expenses, business meal deductions, and the business interest deduction, with the Revenue Estimating Conference expected to review the fiscal impact later in the week. The Florida Chamber testified that the bill should better align with federal tax relief and reduce administrative burdens, while senators emphasized the need to balance business tax relief with state revenue constraints. SPB 7048 was also reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote.

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• of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District
• And let me just say for the record that in the gentleman’s district, in New York, District 23, as of
• of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District
• of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District
• of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Rather than every AD district creating that, they subcontract that out to the other AD districts for
• pad the the area development districts pad the the area development districts do<00:34:22.560>
• water district city of Olive Sharpsburg water district city of Olive Hill<00:45:32.800> Fleming
• <00:46:46.400> so that's what makes the ad district so that's what makes the ad district so
• > challenge districts face incredible challenge districts face incredible challenge because<00:48

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update from representatives of the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. They reviewed the 2021 task force work, the legislation and budget funding that followed, and the requirements for county clerks to provide online search portals and complete 30-year property record searches, with a 60-year standard expected next summer. Speakers said most counties are still working through scanning and verification, with only a small number fully complete, and emphasized that verification of records is the main bottleneck because it requires staff time and careful matching of indexes to deeds. They also noted limited vendor availability, differences among counties in what records are already digitized, and that the association and land title attorneys are now working more closely on future “continuous improvement” legislation. The clerks also raised related issues, including concerns about deed fraud as more records become searchable online. They said some counties already offer notification services that alert property owners when a document is recorded, which can help owners respond quickly to suspicious filings. They also discussed the filing document storage fee and KDLA digitization grants, saying the funding structure has generally worked but that two grant cycles have been missed. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and searchable, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive. In response to committee questions, the witnesses said the remaining delays are less about money than staffing shortages and the need for more manpower to complete verification, and they said they would follow up on the balance in the KDLA fund and other details. The committee then received a presentation from an Area Development District representative, who described the districts as regional, nonpartisan service organizations that help cities and counties pool resources, provide technical assistance, and leverage public and private partnerships. He highlighted examples of regional cooperation, including veterans-directed care and other shared programs, and argued that the districts create efficiencies and economies of scale for local governments and the state. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:03:35.040> unencumbered our school districts unencumbered our school districts unencumbered
• education where our school districts education where our school districts need<00:03:40.239>
• funding going to all school districts funding going to all school districts from<00:04:10.159>
• a fund that supports school districts a fund that supports school districts without<00:04:13.599
• Every school district, every kid in the school district, every kid in the school gets the same amount

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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• We have a district law in Alabama that allows that district to own and maintain the infrastructure, too
• district, no problem. They don't do it. district, no problem. They don't do it.
• that district. Who who maintains those? that district. Who who maintains those?
• It's those types of districts. It's those types of districts. >> Volunteer.
• improvement district is a government. improvement district is a government.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Those mechanisms get funding to districts quickly.
• in districts experiencing declining enrollment.
• Hello, Sierra Cook with San Diego Unified School District.
• There are many types of districts that don't receive funding based on the COLA: community-funded districts
• college side, hold harmless districts, community-funded districts.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They notified the district of the injunction, but the district didn't do anything to help enforce that
• And lastly, most school districts, I don't know about Chandler, but most school districts do have policies
• And lastly, most school districts, I don't know about Chandler, but most school districts do have policies
• And lastly, most school districts, I don't know about Chandler, but most school districts do have policies
• Different districts can handle things differently.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I represent District 1, so that is Laramie County.
• I represent District 1, so that is Laramie County.
• Uh, Rachel Spear out of District 7, which is Natrona County.
• I represent District 1, so that is Laramie County.
• c> and<00:19:16.080> Johnson Uh District 4, Sheridan and Johnson Uh District 4, Sheridan and

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• And just to be perfectly open about all this, I represent both districts, not the whole district, but
• UALR did not file that motion; the involved school districts did. So...
• page includes a map identifying the counties located in the district.
• page includes a map, identifying the counties located in the district.
• They're in the next school district.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard several audit-related reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports were scheduled for standing committees and the full Legislative Joint Audit Committee, with one requested report still in progress. The City, County, and Local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, reinstatement of turnback funds for entities that filed required reports, and action involving the town of Daisy, which was directed to repay misused street funds at 10% of general fund revenue annually. The education and state agencies reports included higher education audits and state agency findings, with some reports filed and others deferred to the February meeting for additional information or corrective-action details. The committee then took up a special audit of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Legislative Audit reported that the program, funded with $10 million in desegregation money plus a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, with 116 graduates, but found numerous eligibility and disbursement problems, including scholarships to ineligible students, excessive awards, improper documentation, and unclear disposition of some assets. Committee members questioned UALR representatives about oversight, staffing, and whether funds were properly used, and also heard from Philander Smith College about its limited role in verifying enrollment. Members expressed concern about the program’s results and the lack of detail on accountability, and the committee voted to table the report until the next meeting for further review and requested additional information, including the federal court order and more detail on expenditures and oversight. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual disposition report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 resulting in criminal charges and convictions, 39 still under review, 96 not charged, and others dismissed or pending; 20 convictions produced fines, restitution, and audit-cost orders, and bond trust fund claims were paid in some cases. Prosecutor Coordinator and Attorney General representatives explained that some referrals do not meet criminal standards, may lack intent, or are otherwise not prosecutable, and members asked for more standardized reporting, clearer explanations of why cases are not charged, and more information on restitution efforts. The committee discussed possible templates, training, and better coordination, then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.

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• from Medicaid to schools means districts from Medicaid to schools means districts will<00:10:07.200
• <00:37:03.280> so<00:37:03.480> that<00:37:03.760> districts provided to districts
• so that districts provided to districts so that districts can<00:37:05.599> put<00:37:05.760>
• and routines at the school district and routines at the school district level<00:38:18.800> I
• of um funding that comes most districts of um funding that comes most districts although<00:38:59.280

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That's on the school district.
• There are 27 school districts, including 21 specific school districts, six charter schools, and the military
• We do have a school district. It is one building, less than 20 kids.
• It’s a mix of district needs in these phases.
• It's a mix of district in these phases.

Keywords: 1182, all