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• that doesn't mean that then we go ahead and sort of reset the entire universe where all the prices are
• Chad Mays with Capital Advocacy here on behalf of Universal Music Group.
• And I will say that many of the artists here today, their favorite tool is a tool out of the University
• And it came out of the University of Chicago, and the professor is a hero of many of the artists here
• Also, though, just want to raise questions about kind of research and having come from the university

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote. AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion. AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.

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• He was a proud graduate of Virginia Union University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business
• It is my distinct honor and pleasure to welcome the representatives of Virginia's world-class university
• These university workers are engines of innovation.
• Speaker, is that this year we've seen a lot of bills in this whole universe.
• Speaker is that this year we've seen a lot a lot of bills in this whole universe I mean there's a lot

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• I guess the thing that's kind of, a lot of things that are kind of giving me pause about this bill and
• of... ...about the hideous waste of untold millions and millions of dollars.
• She integrated the University of South Florida. Thank you for honoring her.
• It was this diversity, equity, and inclusion that allowed my mother to integrate the University of South
• Florida and open doors for other Black students to be able to go to the University of South Florida.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 339, which would create liability for vaccine manufacturers that advertise in Florida and require them to stand behind their products if consumers are harmed. The sponsor argued the bill is meant to restore trust in vaccines, improve informed consent, and address inadequate federal vaccine-injury compensation systems; he said he was open to amendments and noted the bill was modeled on Texas law. Opponents, including a former vaccine-court official, a Florida Justice Reform Institute representative, and a physician, argued the bill is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, is vague, and is unnecessary because existing federal compensation programs already provide a remedy. After an amendment delaying the effective date by three months was adopted, the committee heard extensive public testimony, mostly opposed, and then approved HB 339 as amended by a 12-4 vote. The committee then began HB 1001, a strike-all on official actions of local governments that would bar counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and spending, define DEI and related terms, add enforcement provisions, and include broad exceptions for holidays, observances, and certain content-neutral civic events. The sponsor said the measure is intended to curb what he described as divisive and wasteful DEI activity in local government while preserving compliance with anti-discrimination laws and other listed exceptions. Members questioned the lack of definitions for terms like “preferential treatment” and the bill’s possible effects on local festivals, language-access services, Pride events, memorials, and community programs; the sponsor said some concerns were addressed by exceptions and that he was open to further changes. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers warning of overbreadth, preemption, frivolous lawsuits, harm to local autonomy, and impacts on marginalized communities, while supporters said the bill would restore neutrality, accountability, and merit-based governance. The amendment to HB 1001 was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony and debate on the bill as amended.

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• of a portion of uh removes the retention of a portion of Minneapolis's<00:04:54.000><c> sales</c><00
• Members, I have the A5 amendment. program and then also the University of program and then also the University
• </c> of Minnesotans. of Minnesotans.
• And while some of those costs may be out of our hands, a lot of them are the direct result of the decisions
• </c> at our own University of Minnesota. at our own University of Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• Uh, due to the involvement of the University of Hawaii in this bill, we suggest indicating that it's
• a matter of statewide concern. >> Thank you. >> Deborah Halbert from University of Hawaii. >> It's Deborah
• c><00:21:32.799><c> of</c> &gt;&gt; Deborah Halbert from University of &gt;&gt; Deborah Halbert from
• University of Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii &gt;&gt; or<00:21:35.440><c> Dborah?
• Uh, the University of academic strategy.

Bills: SB3179 , SB2872 , SB2391 , SB3282 , SB2836 , SB2181

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.

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• , and economic life of the State of Washington.
• To the Honorable Senator of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate, I have the honor to
• Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts in history from Gonzaga University in 2000 and a master's in public
• of caucus.
• of caucus.

Summary: The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving House messages on House Bill 2487 and House Bill 1983, and transmitting signed Senate bills 5252 and 5858. It then read first-reading measures, including Senate Bill 6358, which was referred to the Law and Justice Committee, and engrossed House Bill 2487, which was referred to Ways and Means. The chamber also suspended Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during the floor session and briefly stood at ease. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8690, recognizing the contributions of the Chinook Tribal Nation. Senator Jeff Wilson spoke in support, emphasizing the Chinook people’s historical role in southwest Washington, their peaceful trade and diplomacy, and their continuing cultural and civic importance. After adoption, the Senate welcomed Chinook Indian Nation leaders and representatives who were present in the chamber. The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments to the Washington State Women’s Commission. Allison F. Holub, Yolanda K. King Lowe, Malia Mullen, and Christina Cobbittish were each confirmed by roll call vote, with Holub and Cobbittish confirmed unanimously and King Lowe and Mullen confirmed on 30-19 votes. Senators also used points of personal privilege to recognize recent state basketball championships, including Colfax, Nia-Bay, Richland, and Lemmy Nation teams, before the Senate recessed for caucus.

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• , and economic life of the State of Washington.
• To the Honorable Senator of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate, I have the honor to
• Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Gonzaga University in 2000 and a master's in public
• To the Honorable Senate of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate, I have the honor to submit
• of caucus.

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• Kelly Miller, president of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Al Adeola Jr., president and CEO
• of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
• He also completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at the University of Texas Health Sciences
• He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Medical Association, and Academy of
• HCR 5 by Leach inviting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of

Bills: SJR2 , SB4 , SJR36 , SJR2 , SB4 , SR42 , SR74 , SR76 , HCR5 , SB710 , SB710

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• of Veteran of the Week, introduction of doctor and nurse of the day, correction of previous day's journal
• I invite all of Oklahoma to pray. Lord, we are dependent on knowledge of your will.
• Members of the House, please give Dr. Fleming full privileges of the House. Mr.
• incident a couple of years ago where I had this thrown out of the rural caucus.
• Let's give Wyatt and all of these pages a round of applause, please. All of these pages.

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through the day’s ceremonial order of business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and Representative Shaw introduced Veteran of the Week Edward Marion Green of Chandler, a Navy veteran and chaplain’s assistant who was honored with a House citation. Mr. Green’s family and friends were recognized on the floor, and he led the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also featured several special presentations. Representative Culver promoted Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival and introduced the festival court. Representative Duel introduced psychologist Dr. Sherry Fleming, highlighting her work in higher education and transitional services for students with disabilities. Representative May introduced nurse Alyssa Jones of Broken Arrow, emphasizing her work in rural health care. Representative Hill introduced the week’s pages, recognizing a group of high-achieving students from across Oklahoma. Additional announcements included Speaker Pro Tem Moore welcoming his family to the chamber and Representative Harris recognizing them as well. Representative Patskowski announced an agriculture committee meeting. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was the reassignment of measures according to the majority floor leader’s list, followed by adjournment until the next day at 9:30 a.m.

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• There's a motion to approve the minutes of February 18th. Is there any discussion of the motion?
• So I'm sure as you know, we are governed by a board of directors made up of several segments of the industry
• And this was a partnership between Idaho Beef Council, some efforts from NCBA, the University of Idaho
• , ...between Idaho Beef Council, some efforts from NCBA, the University of Idaho, and Agri Beef.
• We utilize University of Idaho Extension a lot for those.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

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• of doctors, orders of the day, correction of previous day's journals, House and Senate bills and joint
• at Oklahoma Baptist University, and achieved his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State
• University.
• And achieved his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic
• Darrell Wooten, who's the leader of the Assemblies of God in Oklahoma.

Bills: HB2979 , HB3790 , HB3142 , HB3463 , HB4143 , HJR1086 , SB392 , HB3087 , HB3037 , HB3581 , HB4058 , HB2959 , HB4227 , HB2997 , HB4125 , HB1453 , HB3521 , HB3691 , HB2015 , HB2940 , HB1016 , HB3267 , HB3695 , HB3697 , HB3045 , HB3662 , HB3453 , HB3053 , HB3301 , HB3495 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3845 , HB4198 , HB4425 , HB2970 , HB3338 , HB3443 , HB3783 , HB3800 , HB3818 , HB1242 , HB1752 , HB2961 , HB2967 , HB2973 , HB2988 , HB3031 , HB3240 , HB3047 , HB3052 , HB3066 , HB3086 , HB3175 , HB3177 , HB3178 , HB3429 , HB3548 , HB3638 , HB3404 , HB3704 , HB1590 , HB3759 , HB3831 , HB3904 , HB4092 , HB1979 , HB1983 , HB1250 , HB2952 , HB3671 , HB3920 , HB4118 , HB3944 , HB3969 , HB3973 , HB3975 , HB3976 , HB3978 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3942 , HB4203 , HB2588 , HB3024 , HB3383 , HB3279 , HB3919 , HB3883 , HB4193 , HB3431 , HB3435 , HB4352 , HB4484 , HB1245 , HB3172 , HB3306 , HB4294 , HB3880 , HB2929 , HB3128 , HB2956 , HB3015 , HB3114 , HB3567 , HB3749 , HB4229 , HB4237 , HB4253 , HJR1046 , HJR1084 , HB3411

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, heard an invocation from Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Alonzo Sandoval. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Faulkner, and several guest groups in the galleries, including visitors from Ireland, ABATE, Darnaby Elementary student council members, and students from High Plains Technology. Members then considered several bills. HB 2979, directing the Department of Transportation to establish 45-mile-per-hour school zones on certain highways near schools, passed 85-0. HB 3790, a consumer protection measure allowing homeowners to cancel certain contracts within five business days, passed 82-0. HB 3142, an industry-request bill on liquefied petroleum gas that also drew questions about food truck permitting and inspection fees, passed 65-22. HB 3463, updating municipal audit procedures for small communities and codifying modern agreed-upon procedures, passed 89-0 and also received the required emergency vote. HB 4143, which raises the accident-reporting threshold from $300 to $3,000 before police involvement is required, passed by a large margin. The House also adopted a motion to suspend House Rule 4.4F to allow denim on the floor on specified dates in 2026, by a vote of 79-9. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, caucus events, and a devotional, and one member thanked colleagues for concern after a bus accident involving Elgin Public School students. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• THE DEPARTMENT HAS THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES IN OVERSEAS PROGRAMS AND ENSURES THE SAFETY OF MILLIONS OF
• PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION.
• OF DRONES.
• ONE OF THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
• >> A POINT OF ORDER ORDER A POINT OF RECOGNITION.

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• of Law.
• Stacy Delano, University of North Florida Master of Social Work student/intern, Center for Children's
• My name is Stacy Delano, and I'm a Master of Social Work student at the University of North Florida.
• Up next, we have Kaylyn Wilson, University of North Florida Master of Social Work student, intern, Sanctuary
• All of these.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met with two bills on the agenda. HB 1055, by Rep. Albert, would make permanent the Center for the Study of Election Law at Florida State University’s College of Law, which was created temporarily in 2023. The sponsor described the center as successful and tied to Florida’s election reputation. There was brief public testimony, including support from FSU-affiliated witnesses, and no debate or amendments. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 1105, by Rep. Kinghart-Johnson, a broader education bill affecting Bright Futures and related programs. As explained by the sponsor, the bill would change the Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship requirement from three full credits in one program to three full credits total, align the CTE diploma with scholarship eligibility, add the AP Capstone Diploma as an automatic Bright Futures Academic Scholarship qualifier, and remove barriers for some students whose parents are retired military or public service employees stationed out of state. An amendment was adopted that revised AP Capstone requirements, kept the Gold Seal GPA requirement unchanged, and added the ACE diploma as a qualifier for the Florida Seal of Fine Arts. Public testimony on HB 1105 included two social work students who supported expanding opportunities but warned that the bill could steer students into vocational tracks without enough safeguards, transparency, or access to transportation, internships, and counseling. Several members spoke in support of the bill’s goal of recognizing multiple paths to success, while also acknowledging concerns raised by speakers. In closing, the sponsor said the bill was intended to improve access and correct language that treated vocational pathways as lesser options. HB 1105 passed unanimously as amended, and the meeting adjourned afterward.

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• University of Minnesota Morris.
• </c> University of Minnesota Morris. University of Minnesota Morris.
• So I not a whole lot of amenities.
• Because of a horseman taught also by my... that you on what's in front of you. Get the job done.
• Minnesota. bond because of that. bond because of that.

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• There's a lot of acronyms, so if anyone wants me to repeat any of them, just raise your hand.
• Subdivision 16 of the bill includes 11 extensions of previous appropriations.
• extensions of of the bill includes 11 extensions of previous<00:01:27.000><c> appropriations.
• There are projects in here that go to the University of Minnesota to advance scientific research, to
• </c> University of Minnesota to advance University of Minnesota to advance scientific<00:04:57.440><c

Summary: The committee took up House File 3426, the annual LCCMR appropriation bill funding projects from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), which is supported by state lottery proceeds and does not affect the general fund. The bill was described as containing 108 appropriations totaling $102.036 million, including 11 extensions of prior appropriations, and a new community grants program funded at $28.18 million under the constitutional limit. The author noted the bill is the second year of funding after the 2024 voter-approved amendment renewing the ENRTF and community grants program. Members discussed the bill’s scope and purpose, including projects for scientific research, PFAS mitigation and testing, rapid testing for chronic wasting disease, parks and trails, outdoor recreation, and solid waste/recycling innovation. Co-Chair Heintzeman said the bill had involved many conversations, thanked the author for working with the caucus, and noted that a missing project issue had been addressed to improve the bill’s path forward. He also said statutory changes were being made to the community grants program to reduce fraud risk and incorporate suggestions from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Co-Chair Koznick asked about whether lottery-funded ENRTF dollars had ever been considered for proportional returns to districts, but the author said he was not aware of such discussions and emphasized that the fund benefits all Minnesotans through projects across the state. After no further questions, the chair renewed the motion to recommend House File 3426 for placement on the general register, and the committee approved it by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

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• All of those are examples of CDL.
• And in the flavor that we teach, all of those sorts of things are taken into account.
• grant at our university. which used to be an old Bryan Airfield, and I would encourage any of y'all
• The Department of Defense, Department of Energy, so many federal agencies and state agencies. with the
• Pentagon there, that we're in charge, for instance, of or the head of a consortium of universities developing

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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• The joint hearing is held every two years to consider the nomination of candidates to the University
• of Minnesota Board of Regents.
• to the nomination of candidates to the University<00:11:42.440><c> of</c><00:11:42.600><c> Minnesota
• </c><00:11:43.240><c> Minnesota</c><00:11:43.720><c> Board</c> University of Minnesota Minnesota Board
• University of Minnesota Minnesota Board of<00:11:44.160><c> Regents</c><00:11:45.160><c> uh</c><00:11

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• But the core argument for universal health care remains one of our values as a society.
• Pacific Lutheran University, here in support of Senate Bill 5828.
• My name is Lauren Dela Garza, president of Associated Students of St. Martin's University.
• Many of the state's private universities cost over $50,000 a year, and they have a lot more out-of-state
• Julie Walter, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Gonzaga University.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on February 6, 2026, and first voted to suspend the five-day notice rule for all bills on the agenda. Senators Braun and Gildon objected, arguing the bill needed more public review and that the fiscal note had only just been released, but a roll call vote passed 15-9 and the committee proceeded to Senate Bill 6346. Staff briefed SB 6346 as a proposal to create a 9.9% income tax on Washington taxable income above a $1 million per-household standard deduction, with a $50,000 charitable deduction, apportionment rules for nonresidents and certain professions, quarterly estimated payments, and credits for capital gains tax and certain business taxes. Staff said the tax would begin in 2029 and eventually raise about $3.5 billion annually from roughly 30,000 taxpayers. The bill also would expand the Working Families Tax Credit, create a sales tax exemption for grooming and hygiene products, increase the small business B&O tax credit and filing threshold, and end the B&O surcharge on high-grossing businesses one year early. Members questioned the bill’s constitutionality, its exemption from referendum, treatment of student athletes, natural-resource industries, and whether real estate gains would be captured. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including labor groups, educators, health care advocates, counties, child care workers, and some business owners and high-income individuals, said the bill would make the tax code more progressive and provide stable funding for health care, education, child care, public defense, and other services, while expanding the Working Families Tax Credit. Opponents, including many small business, construction, housing, and taxpayer advocates, argued the measure would function as a tax on pass-through businesses and retained earnings, harm housing production and investment, encourage wealthy residents and businesses to leave the state, and violate the state constitution or the will of voters. No final action on SB 6346 was taken during the hearing.

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• </c><00:32:53.440><c> multiple</c> University of Wyoming worked in multiple University of Wyoming worked
• I'm here representing the University of Wyoming.
• I'm here representing the University of Wyoming.
• Wyoming, University of Wyoming, school district.
• </c> University of Wyoming school district. University of Wyoming school district.

Bills: SF0099 , SF0116 , SJ0006

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• And so, prior to the start of the session, I've talked with the Chair of the House Ed, and both of us
• That right now are what are those needs, not only of Luna Community College, but colleges and universities
• Music supports the cultural interests of a large portion of the state of New Mexico.
• each of their growth funding, provided whole bunches of all of this.
• kind of changing the structure of... ...there was a discussion of kind of changing the structure of

Bills: SB194 , SB200 , SB203 , SB204 , SJR3

Committee: Senate House Education

Summary: The committee began with announcements about an upcoming Friday breakfast and presentation with the School Board Association in El Dorado, then moved through a series of education appropriation and capital-style bills. The first major item was Senate Bill 194 for Luna Community College baseball and softball fields. Senator Campos and Luna officials described the project as part of a larger athletic and community complex, emphasizing the college’s NJCAA compliance turnaround, 100% athlete graduation rate, 3.44 average GPA, and the fact that 94% of athletes are New Mexico residents. Supporters said the fields would improve recruiting, reduce annual rental costs, and add community amenities such as a walking path, soccer pitch, and wildfire resiliency training space. Several senators raised concerns that the project should go through the normal capital outlay process and questioned funding sources, ongoing operating costs, bathrooms, electricity, parking, audits, and whether the $5 million request was sufficient. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 5-3 to give the bill a due pass. The committee then heard a request for KANW educational radio funding. KANW’s general manager and staff said the station is celebrating 75 years, serves much of the state with news, cultural programming, Spanish music, and emergency alert services, and is one of the state’s primary radio stations. Supporters praised its public service and statewide reach. However, several senators objected to the funding mechanism, arguing that the request was being routed through growth funding rather than the usual capital or appropriations process and that other legislators lacked equal access to those funds. After discussion about federal funding cuts, translator opportunities, and the station’s educational mission, the committee voted 3-5 and the bill failed. Senate Bill 203, a duplicate of a previously heard Northern New Mexico State School documentary bill, was quickly tabled on motion. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would ask voters to replace the current appointed Secretary of Education model with an appointed State Board of Education that would hire a state superintendent. Senator Soles argued the change would create more stability and reduce political whiplash, while supporters from the school board and superintendent associations backed the idea but noted concerns about appointment clarity. Opponents from PED, KIDS CAN, the Chamber of Commerce, charter schools, and others argued the proposal would add bureaucracy, reduce accountability, sideline the governor and voters, and repeat a failed pre-2003 system. Committee members were split along similar lines, with supporters emphasizing continuity and critics stressing accountability and local control; the transcript ends before a final vote on SJR 3 is shown.