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• Black Americans have shaped arts, culture, medicine, science, education, business, every realm of life
• rest of His research affirmed the undeniable contributions of black Africans to the world history, science
• From the vast contributions to science, art, music, and politics, Black people have shaped the world
• Beyond research, California's life sciences sector is also leading the way in transforming treatments
• And we should continue to strive to be leaders within the life sciences sector. We're a disease.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• great things that we were able to do is to put a lot of our dollars into the READ Act, which is the science
• great things that we were able to do is to put a lot of our dollars into the READ Act, which is the science
• great things that we were able to do is to put a lot of our dollars into the READ Act, which is the science
• great things that we were able to do is to put a lot of our dollars into the READ Act, which is the science
• great things that we were able to do is to put a lot of our dollars into the READ Act, which is the science

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But I just wanted to let you know some of this about the science of PTSD and remind you that some of
• I think advances in forensic science, Madam Chair, particularly DNA analysis, mean that older cases can
• Hope is the chance that science might move fast enough to matter and to make a difference.
• It is, you know, it is at the frontier of emerging science and a treatment that may be therapeutic for
• We know from science that it is a living human being; it's not a turnip. That's all I have to say.

Bills: SB41, SB33, SB32, SB30

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

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• I can't talk to speak to the science on that.
• This science is not conclusive and so what our members have done is cooperated in a great when those
• Most of that science is funded by the people making the stuff. That's a Google-able thing.
• The desire to comply isn't based on them having a or even a belief, based on the science that they've
• The ask for extension of time has nothing to do with the validity of the science or the actual, whether

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• She wants to attend the University of Michigan to study political science. Next we have Mr.
• She also wants to attend OSU and study political science and journalism. Next we have Mr.
• He wants to attend Rose State to study atmospheric sciences and meteorology.
• She wants to study psychology and pre-med, and on top of that, have a minor in political science.
• She wants to study psychology and pre-med, and on top of that, have a minor in political science.

Bills: SB1475, SB1447, HB2288, SB1521, SB592, SB1533, HB1276, SB201, SB1477, SB1232, SB1255, SB1327, SB1525, SB1721, SB667, SB1436, SB1317, SB604, SB1325, SB1496, SB2007, SB1567, SB2112, SB1980, SB1735, SB1558, SB1491, SB1287, SB1378, SB1369, SB1441, SB137, SB483, SB843, SB1433, SB1257, SB1365, SJR49, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1094

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, teachers, retirement, postretirement employment, earnings limitations, Oklahoma, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI

Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

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• appreciate the opportunity to welcome our incredible principal from Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences
• Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences, Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences, Principal<00:25:01.600
• She believes effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching should include learning
• averages by 24 percentage points in English, 39 percentage points in math, and 36 percentage points in science
• I taught at Nanakuli as an intermediate school science teacher for 3 years, and that experience there

Bills: HR204, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB3320, SB2543, SB3097, SB3096, SB3140, SB2593, SB2567, SB2466, SB2140, SB2088, SB3090, SB608, SB2795, SB3294, SB3263, SB3001, SB2907, SB3251, SB2074, SB2360, SB2354, SB2908, SB2353, SB3045, SB2047, SB3254, SB3246, SB3133, SB2425, SB2671, SB3229, SB2969, SB1166, SB896, SB2391, SB2125, SB3118, SB3325, SB2613, SB2614, SB494, SB2376, SB3326, SB2001, SB2599, SB3048, SB3169, SB2002, SB3247, SB3253, SB2155, SB2192, SB3187, SB2190, SB2398, SB2424, SB3028, SB2338, SB3219, SB2981, HCR14

Keywords: H.R. 204, House Resolution, Hawaii LifeSmarts, LifeSmarts State Competition, student competition, academic recognition, congratulatory resolution, Iolani School, Kalani High School, Waipahu High School, personal finance, consumer rights, health and safety, technology education, environmental education, National Consumers League, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Credit Union League, youth achievement, high school teams

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• This is really interfering with basic medical science.
• Again, health care decisions shouldn't be guided by lack of, you know, quack science, I'll say it, but
• guided by medical science and patient safety.
• We're talking about—you want to talk about quack science.
• So utilizing science, utilizing new things coming down the pike, this is actually where we should be.

Bills: HB2048, HB2189, HB2248, HB2403, HB2728, HB2729, HB2730, HB2731, HB2906, HCR2058

Keywords: orders of protection, domestic violence, court procedures, legal guardian, enforcement, healthcare, licensed health aides, scope of practice, ventilator care, training standards, medical freedom, healthcare mandates, employment requirements, public health, government regulation, elderly, physical disabilities, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, home and community based services, funding increase

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) on homelessness in Maricopa County and CASS programs for single adults, families, and older adults. The witness described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said recent declines were linked to American Rescue Plan Act funding for shelters and flexible rental assistance. Members asked about CASS partnerships with mutual aid and service organizations; the witness described collaborations for food, banking, haircuts, digital access, and behavioral health. No vote was taken on this presentation. The committee then considered HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, which would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions and limit employer medical requirements, with a school outbreak amendment adopted. Proponents framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would weaken employers’ ability to control communicable diseases and protect public health. The committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. It also advanced HB 2906, requiring one oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the State Board of Dental Examiners, and HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to implement rules for licensed health aides performing routine ventilator care; both passed with amendments and strong support from sponsors and board representatives. Later, the committee approved HB 2403, appropriating $2.5 million in FY2027 for home- and community-based services providers serving elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers and reduce more expensive hospital or facility care. The committee also passed several continuation bills, including HB 2731 for the Physician Assistants Board, HB 2730 for the Occupational Therapy Board, and HB 2729 for the Nursing Board, all on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes after testimony from board staff emphasizing public protection and oversight. The committee then took up HB 2728, a DES continuation bill that also incorporated nine previously vetoed policy bills affecting SNAP, unemployment, and related benefits. Opponents argued it would make access to essential benefits harder and turn a routine continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes; supporters said it was needed for oversight and program integrity. The bill advanced on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee approved HB 2048, a strike-everything amendment requiring AHCCCS to treat a new non-opioid pain medication no more restrictively than opioids in utilization controls, and ACR 2058, which would require a comprehensive Medicaid claims audit funded by recoveries. Both measures drew support from sponsors and some personal testimony, while opponents warned about cost, duplication of oversight, and incentives that could bias audits; each advanced on 4-3 votes. The committee then adjourned.

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• So obviously, this is some science that backs that.
• I don't believe this is the only scenario, but this is some science that backs that.
• This kind of science, we can, as an industry, say, hey, we have a fix for your problem.
• So I do believe that in these scenarios we can use this science whenever they depopulate areas.
• This science is something that we can back up on.

Bills: HB4338, HB3977, HB2100, HB2975, HB3056, HB3406, HB3720, HB4316, HB3405, HB1907, HB3142, HB3173, HB3270, HB3728, HB2440, HB2596, HB3466, HB3469, HB4338, HB3977, HB2100, HB2975, HB3056, HB3406, HB3720, HB4316, HB3405, HB1907, HB3142, HB3173, HB3270, HB3728, HB2440, HB2596, HB3466, HB3469

Keywords: HB4338, Oklahoma Brine Development Act, brine unitization, produced water, produced water unit, oil and gas wastewater, produced water recycling, reclaimed water, constituent elements, brine rights, solution gas, Corporation Commission, unitization, royalty interests, surface owner, oil and gas produced water, recycling and reuse, wastewater disposal, mineral extraction, lithium extraction

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• I am an environmental science student at Florida Agricultural Mechanical University and a member of Gen
• As a student studying environmental science, I actively learn about air pollutants and greenhouse gases
• I understand the science and the science is clear.
• Science is real regardless. If you agree with it or not, science is saying it's a fact.

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• conducted through a transparent, participatory, multi-stakeholder process, grounded in peer-reviewed science
• My name is Eric Lamasters, and I'm a 20-year math, science, and health careers instructor here in Santa
• So I don't know that I would agree that the science or the evidence is there to suggest that cosmetics
• I think this study would look at what the science says around what manufacturers are using and no longer
• My concern is both the science and the capital that that's causing us to have to think about as a state

Keywords: 996, all

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• Mexico State University, as well as the University of New Mexico and University of New Mexico Health Sciences
• we do with our federal funding and with other. funding sources is very aligned with the New Mexico Science
• generations of New Mexicans, as we will lose our ability to compete for national recognition as leaders in science
• The science and technology roadmap does highlight some priorities, but that is for science and technology
• Of course, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences is the single medical school in our state with

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• The science we have today suggests these impacts could be substantial, but the science is just not sufficient
• But if you do not know the... ...science of the connectivity between those, then you are liable to be
• all parties, including those proposing the wells, have testified that it is important to follow the science
• If we're making decisions before that science is completed, it could lead to serious consequences.
• to the point that the two-year moratorium is probably not going to have a negative impact once the science

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• Yeah, so NatCast was established after the passing of the Federal Chips and Science Act.
• Within the Chips and Science Act, there was approximately $6.3 billion dedicated to funding the National
• because there's a couple of scenarios that could be played out, one in which all of the CHIPS and Science
• California has received, to date, just over 1 percent for incentives in R&D in the Chips and Science
• don't believe our companies would be directly impacted at a super-significant level if the Chips and Science

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We are the statewide trade association for life science industry, and we represent collectively with
• The over 9,000 life science and biotech companies in Texas, and there is life science. life science and
• this kind of a program, and it's actually starting to become a competitive disadvantage in the life science
• Sciences seems to get hit a lot too, so I haven't heard that SBA, I haven't heard that one in the news

Bills: HB186, HB517, HB 1093, HB 1268, HB1395, HB186

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental

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• Would they have to do a total computer overhaul and replacement?
• <01:47:06.400> overhaul<01:47:07.119> and have to do a total computer overhaul and
• have to do a total computer overhaul and replacement?
• <01:47:38.480> assisted<01:47:38.800> mass systems, computer assisted mass systems,
• computer assisted mass appraisal<01:47:39.520> systems<01:47:39.840> throughout<01:47:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But I would just reiterate that a lot of science and research has gone into our requirements, and so
• these are science-backed and field-tested measurable differences in protecting homes.
• But I would just reiterate a lot of science and research has gone into our requirements.
• And so these are science-backed and field-tested measurable differences in protecting homes.
• The recent work: we're gathering the latest science in Zone Zero.

Summary: The hearing focused on California wildfire resilience, with the first panel discussing statewide funding, policy, and strategic priorities, and the second panel shifting to home hardening and defensible space. The LAO outlined the state’s wildfire risk, the large increase in resilience spending in recent years, and the fact that most funding has been one-time rather than ongoing. Testimony emphasized that wildfire risk varies greatly by region, that the state must balance response spending with prevention, and that success should be measured more carefully than by acres treated alone. Witnesses also noted the importance of local, federal, utility, and Proposition 4 funding sources, as well as the need for long-term maintenance and strategic prioritization rather than scattered projects. Cal Fire leadership and other witnesses stressed that California’s wildfire problem is not uniform: forested areas, chaparral, and wildland-urban interface communities require different strategies. In Northern California and forested watersheds, speakers emphasized fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural burning, strategic fuel breaks, watershed protection, and maintaining forest health. In Southern California, testimony focused on wind-driven fires, ember intrusion, ignition prevention along roads and power lines, and the limits of large-scale vegetation clearing. Several witnesses argued that the state should invest where it can leverage local and regional partnerships, support capacity-building programs like Regional Forest and Fire Capacity, and improve data systems to track treatment effectiveness and project outcomes. Members repeatedly pressed witnesses on how to prioritize limited funds, asking what should be done more of, less of, and first. The chair argued that protecting homes and communities through hardening and defensible space should be a major priority, especially near structures, while also acknowledging the need for broader landscape work and watershed protection. There was discussion of incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax treatment, and community certification for hardened homes, along with the need for multiple payers rather than relying on the state alone. Cal Fire reported new and expanding data tools, including treatment trackers, defensible space inspection dashboards, and a fuels treatment effectiveness program that evaluates whether nearby treatments affected wildfire behavior. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only.

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• Transitional Science Day in the<00:10:50.959> Commonwealth.
• We're not discussing the science. We're not discussing any of that.
• I don't pretend to be familiar with the science of glyphosate.
• I don't pretend to be familiar with the science of glyphosate.
• I don't pretend to be familiar with the science of glyphosate.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• The Tahoe region is a real-world example of science, prevention, control, and education working together
• Assembly Member, what you're asking about in terms of a voluntary framework is grounded in the science
• calling for the completion of a watershed-wide water availability analysis by the California Council of Science
• California Council of Science and Technology, CCST, that's right, and what they'll study is whether water

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard and advanced three bills. AB 1663, by Assembly Member Wallace, would ease permit and fee requirements for homeowners in the western Joshua tree region who need to remove or trim up to 10 trees for health, safety, or defensible-space reasons. Supporters included the California Association of Realtors and the Community Water Systems Alliance, and members emphasized balancing conservation with homeowner needs. The bill was moved out of committee on a do pass as amended vote to Appropriations. AB 1772, by Assembly Member Papin, addressed the spread of golden mussels and other aquatic invasive species by creating a statewide decontamination framework for watercraft, reciprocity among California water bodies, and longer-term funding ideas. Testimony from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency described Tahoe’s invasive-species prevention program and warned of major ecological and economic harm if golden mussels spread further. Recreational Boaters of California expressed caution but said it was not in opposition, raising concerns about fairness, reciprocity, and post-infestation management. The committee discussed committee amendments and the bill passed do pass as amended to Appropriations. AB 2521, also by Assembly Member Papin, would help expedite groundwater recharge permitting by directing the California Council of Science and Technology to complete a watershed-wide water availability analysis that applicants could use in permit applications. Supporters said the bill would reduce expensive data-analysis burdens and improve climate resilience by helping capture excess water during wet periods. Some members raised concerns about impacts on existing water rights and regional water interests, especially in the San Joaquin Valley, but the author said the study would be informational rather than binding. The bill passed do pass to Appropriations. At the end of the meeting, the committee also took add-on votes confirming passage of the bills, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The science behind this is not exact. It's not an A to B, right?
• And so the point of this is, if you're going to bring litigation, you need to have some science that
• And when you say the science isn't exact, then that leads me to understand that if the science isn't

Summary: The State Affairs Committee opened with a tribute to the late Representative Joe Casello, with remarks from the chair and Ranking Member Eskamani honoring his service, especially his advocacy for first responders, veterans, and working people. The committee then turned to its only bill, HB 167, which would remove strict liability for certain previously mined phosphate lands if the landowner notifies the county and requests a Department of Health radiation survey. The sponsor said the bill is intended to create a voluntary process, add data about the land, and provide notice through the public record and title process. Members asked extensive questions about who pays for the surveys, how notice would reach future buyers, whether the bill affects renters or construction workers, and whether it would impact pending lawsuits. The sponsor said the landowner would pay for the survey needed to remove strict liability, plaintiffs would pay for surveys in litigation, the bill does not address OSHA or rental disclosures, and it would not apply retroactively to current cases because the complaint must include a survey. Supporters argued the bill simply replaces automatic liability with recorded notice and due diligence, while opponents said it could leave families and renters without adequate warning and should include stronger disclosure protections. Public testimony was in support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Florida, and one individual. After debate, the committee voted 18-8 to report HB 167 favorably.

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• number of provisions in Article 11 in the READ Act, modifying definitions, particularly adding the science
• literacy, and clarifying that districts are required to provide instruction in accordance with the science
• requirements relating to how candidates for teacher licensure must demonstrate their ability to teach the science
• Candidates would need to demonstrate that they can teach the science of reading.

Bills: HF1049

Keywords: school library aid, education finance, school districts, charter schools, funding eligibility