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• The older students covered the younger students to protect them.
• Representative Novotny. to pass. Representative Novotny.
• Representative Bennett. Representative Bennett.
• Representative Vogelman. Representative Vogelman.
• Representative Nash. Representative Nash.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• yes represent Luno. yes represent Luno.
• represent Papich. represent Papich.
• Representative<01:02:31.119> Papovich, Representative Papovich, Representative Papovich, >&
• represent Papovich. represent Papovich.
• for the good of the students. for the good of the students.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee began its first meeting on retained education funding bills, focusing on HB 366, which concerns school building aid for eligible projects, and HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing. The chair framed the discussion around broader questions about how school building aid should work, noting the state’s limited available funding, the existing debt service obligations, and whether the current formula should continue or be changed. He also raised concerns about the state’s overall revenue constraints and the need to consider renovation, new construction, and possibly leasing within any future program. Members and the Department of Education representative discussed whether school building aid is a state or local responsibility, the current backlog of projects, and the condition of school facilities statewide. Tim Carney of the Bureau of School Facilities described his background and answered technical questions about current programs. Representative Luno argued that under the ConVal decision the state has responsibility for school buildings, including construction and renovation, and that the program also serves an equity function by helping districts with less property-tax capacity. Representative Papich urged the committee to focus on policy structure and fairness rather than just available dollars, saying the current system creates winners and losers and suggesting a simpler per-capita or similar allocation model, while acknowledging a possible transition for projects already in the pipeline. The discussion also covered CTE facilities and leasing. Carney explained that charter schools, and possibly CTE centers, can receive limited leasing aid, and that CTE capital requests are funded through a state capital process, while federal Carl Perkins funds cannot be used for construction. He and others described a separate rotational funding approach for CTE centers, but several members said that model can leave programs waiting too long and may not match changing workforce needs. The chair and others noted that a report from a related study group on CTE policy and funding was still pending, and that its absence could affect legislation for FY28. No votes were taken and no bill was acted on in the portion of the meeting provided; the discussion ended with interest in modeling alternatives, reviewing the waiting list, and examining the tradeoffs of reducing upfront state aid versus funding more projects overall.

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• Please state your name, who you represent, and your position. On the bill, please.
• I'm Wally Burns, I'm representing myself, and I am for the bill.
• My name is Walt Baum, representing Powering Texans.
• Meanwhile, students like me stare down the barrel every single day.
• . students for success beyond high school.

Bills: SB913, SB1086, SB1087, SB1143, SB1534, SB1553, SB1718, SB1754, SB2004, SB2322, SB2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

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• Our students are impressive. Our faculty are passionate.
• And then finally champion student success.
• Our students are our why I serve as the chair right now of academic and student affairs and our goal.
• That includes eliminating income based student loan repayment programs, privatizing most of the student
• female students to enroll. our other trustees not wanting female students to enroll.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Representative Romero, I know, has a flight to catch, and the students have finals.
• Thank you, Representative. Representative Garratt. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Representative. Now we have Representative Ferrary for four minutes.
• Thank you, Representative.
• Thank you, Representative. We have Representative Chavez. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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• Please excuse Representative Martinez Fisher, uh, because of a, to attend a funeral on motion of Representative
• We have various types and some of the individuals represent all parts of the state of Texas.
• , and I'm going to ask all the former students and students of Prairie View that are here today to please
• As many of you know, I represent Waller County, and that gives me that distinct honor of being the representative
• It welcomes students from across the United States and from many foreign countries.

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• representative trip yes representative representative representative Andrew<02:16:59.319> representative
• Representative C, yes. Representative Smith, no. Representative Horgan, no. Representative Bur, no.
• Andrew, Representative Kutab, Representative Perez, Representative McFarland, Representative C, Representative
• Smith, Representative Horgan, Representative Burch, Representative Harvey, Representative Manos, Representative
• c> yes representative Andrew yes representative Andrew yes representative representative representative

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on HB 584, which would bar New Hampshire and its political subdivisions from enforcing mandates, orders, or similar directives from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. Prime sponsor Representative Green described the bill as a sovereignty measure and offered an amendment to clarify language, including replacing a reference to entities that “create and enforce policies” with language covering enforcement of policies, mandates, orders, requirements, edicts, or directives. Supporters argued the bill was a preemptive safeguard against outside influence and cited concerns about pandemic-era public health measures and international organizations. Opponents, including the American Heart Association, warned it could chill local policymaking and limit the ability of communities to use outside research or guidance. The chair closed the hearing on HB 584 after testimony concluded. The committee then moved to HB 580-FN, relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. Representative Anita Burroughs, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect people who report sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse, or domestic violence from retaliatory defamation suits, so long as statements are made in good faith and without malice. She also said the bill preserves the ability of accused persons to defend their names. Burroughs explained that the proposal was prompted by a survivor’s experience and was meant to address the chilling effect of expensive litigation on reporting misconduct. Testimony on HB 580 was generally supportive. Witnesses said the bill would help survivors speak out without fear of meritless lawsuits and described retaliatory defamation as a tool used to silence or intimidate accusers. Burroughs noted the bill was informed by anti-SLAPP principles and referenced high-profile defamation cases as examples of the cost and pressure of litigation. No vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided; the hearing on HB 580 was opened and testimony began.

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• Representative Clifford, excused. Representative DeGraaf, excused. Representative Feret, excused.
• Representative Rutinel is excused. Representative Soper, excused. Representative Story, excused.
• Representative<00:22:14.720> Ricks Representative Ricks Representative Ricks >> excused.
• Representative Hamrik. Representative Hamrik.
• . students. students.

Keywords: 981, all

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• House Bill 1029 by Representatives Hamrick and Carter and Senator Marchman.
• The perpetrator, a 16-year-old student at the school, shot and critically injured two students before
• Even now, some teachers and students struggle Now, some teachers and students struggle to return to the
• Um, and in our committee, we heard from students, teachers, grieving From students, teachers, grieving
• or employee that is directed at a student or group of students because of that student's or group's

Keywords: 981, all

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• The bill does not change how Florida Virtual School serves students day to day.
• How many students were admitted under that prioritization requirement?
• We accept students who are with disabilities, scholarship families, public school students, students
• that are ahead, students that are doing credit recovery, students that have discipline issues.
• We're now obviously also doing the DJJ students in residence.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School statutes to remove outdated language, clarify governance and funding provisions, authorize a direct support organization, streamline reporting, and clarify district responsibilities for student assessments. Senator Berman asked about the removed enrollment prioritization and reporting changes, and the bill sponsor explained that the reporting was largely duplicative of existing audits and other reports. Florida Virtual School’s representative testified in support, saying the school is open to all students statewide with no enrollment caps or waiting lists. SB 124 was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered confirmation appointments in tabs 3 and 4 and recommended confirmation of all appointees on a single favorable vote. After that, the committee heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which would reduce district mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship and multi-year contracts, create a 10-year renewable professional certificate, simplify testing and accountability rules, increase flexibility for district finances and facilities planning, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs to school districts. Senators Gaetz and Berman questioned the impact on charter school funding, capital dollars, teacher contracts, and how the bill differed from last year’s version. The sponsor said charter schools would retain access to operational funds, the bill does not eliminate annual audits, and the main substantive change from last year was the multi-year teacher contract provision. Several organizations and district representatives waived in support of SB 320, while Florida Citizens Alliance testified in information, praising some testing and licensure changes but suggesting a cap on multi-year contracts and outside auditing safeguards. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that districts would still be subject to annual audits and that the bill is intended to give schools more flexibility and reduce bureaucracy. SB 320 was reported favorably on a roll call vote, and the committee then adjourned.

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• It invests in student housing.
• Today, we are celebrating a group of students who represent the future of our communities in San Joaquin
• We have 16 students enrolled, representing nine high schools across Stockton, Tracy, Mountain House,
• We have 16 students enrolled representing nine high schools across Stockton, Tracy, Mountain House, and
• These students have gained in our program, and so I'm honored to represent and to present.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions to re-refer bills, suspend rules, and remove items from the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions recognizing family milestones, a youth leadership program from Assembly District 13, a delegation of Japanese business leaders, and a Michoacan delegation. Later, members adopted several resolutions and consent items, including California Craft Beer Week, the Freedom Flag as a 9/11 remembrance symbol, Probation Services Week, and California Wildfire Week, along with other consent-calendar measures. The main floor debate centered on SB 417, a $10 billion housing bond for the ballot, with supporters emphasizing the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis, and funding for multifamily housing, supportive housing, homeownership, farmworker housing, student housing, tribal housing, infrastructure, and preservation of existing affordable units. Opponents criticized the proposal as adding debt without enough reform and objected to the use of veterans in the measure’s messaging. The Assembly passed SB 417 on urgency and on the measure, 54-7, and sent it to the Senate. Members then adopted ACA 20, which would expand and modernize the state Rainy Day Fund by increasing its cap and changing deposit rules; it passed 54-8 and was transmitted to the Senate. The Assembly also approved SB 623, a transportation-related bill addressing rideshare safety and medical lien practices. Supporters said it would curb abusive billing, restrict attorney conflicts and kickbacks, require stronger background checks for TNC drivers, and allow women riders and drivers to request women-only matches. The measure passed unanimously, 67-0. Later, the House adopted ACA 21, which removes ACA 13 from the November ballot, by 62-0, and ACA 22, which amends a ballot measure affecting taxation and local fiscal resources, by 64-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. Dorothy Viola Calvin, followed by announcements, recesses, and final adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.

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• Um but uh if the 30-day students.
• Representative Barry. Yeah.
• Um, I'd like Representative Barry. Yeah.
• proposed as you mentioned Representative proposed as you mentioned Representative Quley<00:18:48.559
• discussion going on and Representative discussion going on and Representative Barry<00:24:37.919

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Summary: The committee of conference first met on Senate Bill 221, which concerned annual voter roll verification and the lookback period for checking voter registration lists. The Senate favored looking back to presidential elections to reduce the number of voters removed, while the House argued for annual verification with a one-year lookback because the voter roll database now makes the process easier and because of population mobility and student turnover. Members discussed possible refinements to the 30-day letter process and agreed to recess and return Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to continue negotiations. The committee then took up Senate Bill 213 and Senate Bill 218, both involving absentee voting and public employee electioneering restrictions. On SB 213, the discussion focused on clarifying identification/documentation requirements for absentee ballot-related applications and on a House amendment to preserve the ability of certain public employees to provide factual information to the public about official matters without violating the bill. On SB 218, the Senate wanted to remove outer envelopes from absentee voting materials, while the House supported keeping the bill but clarifying that only applicable documentation is required. Members raised concerns about voter access, clerks’ procedures, and whether the electioneering language was too broad; both bills were held over and recessed for further work. The committee also considered Senate Bill 287, which dealt with public employee electioneering and a related carve-out for factual responses by appointed public employees. The House and Senate discussed combining amendments, but the House member said the underlying bill was needed to curb partisan electioneering while still allowing factual public information. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 118, which would adjust a personal needs allowance for nursing home residents, address Hampstead Hospital employee bonuses, and create a maintenance fund for the hospital. The Senate objected to a House-added cannabis cultivation provision, saying it was unrelated to the bill and could jeopardize the measure because of the Senate’s and governor’s opposition to cannabis language; the committee recessed to revisit the issue later, with the House noting the base bill’s importance to nursing home residents and Hampstead Hospital.

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• , meaningful participation by students, meaningful participation by students, parents,<00:39:38.160
• approaches best suited for the students approaches best suited for the students in<00:40:54.000>
• the communities that know their students the communities that know their students best. best. best
• <00:45:13.320> I them to support student learning. I them to support student learning.
• > years<01:45:31.760> of House Bill 1348 represents years of House Bill 1348 represents

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• by Representative Duran, followed by Representative Duran, followed by Representative<00:29:57.679
• Um, Representative Duran. And HF2819. Um, Representative Duran.
• Uh, we have Representative<00:35:13.680> Joy. Representative Joy. Representative Joy.
• Representative Perez Vega. Do questions. Representative Perez Vega.
• Representative Meyers, you or Representative Iggo, sorry.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• program has long served as a model of discipline, commitment, and perseverance, instilling in its student
• program emphasizes the importance of academic excellence alongside athletic achievement, holding student
• So I'd like to ask those students to also join us in standing.
• Arizona State Senate Legislative Proclamation: Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona.
• in celebrating the students, families, and educators of Maryvale's gifted and talented micro school

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I pray that you would grant represent.
• 08:11.599> of<00:08:11.879> mind, each representative clarity of mind, each representative
• I represent the represent Alabama.
• representative. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. representative. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• of the House of Representatives. of the House of Representatives.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I've helped a lot of students get into college.
• And so if there's a student in the school restroom, either a visiting student who's there for some kind
• of academic or sports event, and another female student thinks that the visiting student looks like
• Female student thinks that the visiting student looks like a boy, but in fact they're just a more masculine-looking
• into the women's restroom, and that student appears to be, the Norman student, appears to be more masculine

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a long slate of executive nominations and several bills. All of the nominations received broad support and were advanced to the floor, including Lori Burns to the Redlands Community College Board of Regents, Lisa Daly to the Oklahoma State Credit Union, Juana Ellison to the Forensic Review Board, Haley Frick to the Regional University System of Oklahoma, Michael Hillary to the Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dustin Hillary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents, John Holt to the Used Motor Vehicle Dismantler and Manufactured Housing Commission, Brian Sweeney to the Capital Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission, and Cale Walker to the USAO Board of Regents. Most nominations passed unanimously; Brian Sweeney’s nomination passed 15-2. The committee then heard and passed several policy bills. HB 1675 created a severe-weather preparedness framework for youth camps and passed 16-1. HB 3242, the Women’s Safety and Protection Act covering shelters, schools, and higher education, passed 15-2 after questions about enforcement and legal remedies. HB 1739 increased state police pension benefits and employer contributions to help retain officers, passing 16-1. HB 3320 overhauled the sunset review process for boards and commissions and passed 15-2. HB 3047 designated LOFT as the central recipient for legislative reports and passed unanimously, and HB 4434 required the governor or acting governor to notify the next successor before leaving the state, also passing unanimously. The committee also advanced HB 4432, which would restore the ability to deduct gambling losses against gambling winnings for state income tax purposes; supporters said it would help ordinary taxpayers, while opponents raised fiscal concerns, and it passed 16-1. HB 3705 raised the parental choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million and passed 13-3 after extended debate over school choice, public funding, and reporting. HB 3718 set timelines for school districts to process evaluations tied to the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship program and passed 12-2, with critics arguing it could create a separate track and strain school psychology resources. HJR 1089, which would have sent voters a constitutional convention referendum, was laid over and not voted on. The meeting ended with adjournment after the final vote.

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• Representative B. asked to clarify a comment: if a student going to a state university has a student
• Representative B. asked to clarify a comment: if a student going to a state university has a student
• Representative B. asked to clarify a comment: if a student going to a state university has a student
• Representative B. asked to clarify a comment: if a student going to a state university has a student
• Representative Mhead said that student IDs are inherently insecure and could be printed off a card

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• a Minnesota state representative. a Minnesota state representative.
• with us, Representative<00:04:31.480> Gilman,<00:04:31.960> Representative Representative
• Gilman, Representative Representative Gilman, Representative Keith<00:04:32.760> Allen<00:04:
• ,<00:15:36.839> black<00:15:37.120> students, so that Latino students, black students
• , so that Latino students, black students, other<00:15:38.320> students<00:15:38.680> of

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republicans announced the formation of the Minnesota Latino Caucus as a sub-caucus of the House Republican Caucus. Chair John Koznick said the group is intended to give Latino conservatives a voice, promote “common sense” and right-of-center policies, and reach Latino communities across Minnesota, especially around affordability, lower taxes, less regulation, and government accountability. Representatives Bedell Duran and Erica Schwartz joined Koznick as founding members and described the caucus as a response to the diversity of Latino communities and the need for representation beyond a single political viewpoint. The members emphasized personal backgrounds and constituent outreach. Koznick discussed his adoption from Colombia and his long involvement with Latino advocacy groups, while Duran and Schwartz spoke about their districts, family histories, and experiences that shaped their politics. They said Latino Minnesotans live throughout the state, work in many fields, and should not be viewed as a monolithic voting bloc. They also highlighted issues such as education, postsecondary achievement, entrepreneurship, public safety, and the economic impact of immigrants and Latinos. In response to questions, the lawmakers said the caucus was not created solely because of recent Latino voting patterns, but they acknowledged Republican gains among Latino voters and said they want to continue competing for Latino support. They also said immigration policy should be clearer and more transparent, while supporting secure borders and reform. Koznick said he has bipartisan relationships with Latino legislators and pointed to support for a Hispanic or Latino art museum in St. Paul as an example of possible cross-party cooperation. No formal votes were taken; the event was a caucus launch and press availability, and the members said they would hold a celebratory kickoff later that evening.

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• . >> Representative Bridges: here. >> Representative Gordon: yes. >> Representative Marzian: here. >>
• Change the minimum faculty-to-student ratio from one instructor per 20 students to one instructor per
• 25 students.
• <00:03:51.440> to from one instructor per 20 students to from one instructor per 20 students
• They have students different students.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met in August with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes without objection. The committee then reviewed several regulations, generally adopting staff-suggested amendments without objection, and heard brief explanations from agency representatives on each item. The Board of Pharmacy regulations would clarify what registered and certified pharmacy technicians may do under supervision and what certified technicians may not do, while updating registration applications. The Board of Cosmetology package included changes to executive director authority, licensure and reciprocity rules, school requirements, training hours, instructor ratios, sanitation and disease-related rules, complaint procedures, and permit terms; members asked about straight razor language and the increase in student-to-instructor ratios, and the board explained that cosmetologists are not permitted to use straight razors and that the higher ratio was intended to give schools flexibility, especially for part-time students and schools with wait lists. The Occupational Therapy emergency compact regulation added four compact rules adopted in April 2025, and Senator West raised a technical question about certification requirements under House Bill 6; the agency said it had been instructed to file the regulation as submitted. The Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources presented a package covering wildlife management area rules, a northern pintail bag limit increase, reportable disease reporting, and a repeal tied to boat registration fees. After a brief explanation of the new wildlife disease reporting rule, the agency requested and received a deferral of 301 KAR 2:031 to avoid a gap while replacement language is finalized. The Economic Development Finance Authority explained an emergency regulation for the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program, saying it was needed because the program had become oversubscribed and because administration was shifting to a new film office and council; members also asked about certification issues under House Bill 6, and the agency said it had filed the regulation as directed. The Department of Workplace Standards emergency PPE regulation was also discussed, with members asking about HB 6 certification language, and the agency gave the same response. The Department of Insurance regulation would create a $10,000 registration fee and a $1,000 annual licensing fee for pharmacy benefit manager licenses, with an agency amendment exempting PBMs that solely serve workers’ compensation plans. Members asked how many PBMs would be affected and why workers’ compensation PBMs were carved out; the agency said there were 70 registered PBMs total, four solely workers’ comp, and that workers’ comp rates are set by statute and could not absorb the fee. Finally, the Public Service Commission’s pole attachment regulation was summarized as a broadband-expansion measure that speeds application review, increases the number of poles allowed in a single application, and shortens dispute timelines; the commission explained it grew out of earlier legislative direction and subsequent emergency amendments, and the committee adopted the staff amendment.