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• all schools should have a school all schools should have a school librarian<00:49:33.480> so<
• If you remember your schooling experience, the highlight of kids' schooling in middle school is Spirit
• School meals are school understand that School meals are school supplies<01:02:10.839> like<01
• Kona county pools are already teaching some DOE schools during the school day for schools that are within
• day for schools that are with the school day for schools that are with are<01:26:05.679> in<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• After receiving her bachelor's degree, she's contemplating attending law school.
• HB 2375 housing zoning historic neighborhoods, regulatory affairs and government efficiency.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and electronic roll call showing 24 members present, zero absent, and six excused. The Journal for March 23, 2026 was approved, and Senator Dunn introduced an intern from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center. The main substantive item was a legislative proclamation recognizing April 26 through May 2, 2026 as Arizona Water Professionals Week. Senator Gabaldón read the proclamation and introduced guests from the Arizona water community, emphasizing the importance of water professionals, water reliability, and the state’s water management efforts. Senators Dunn, Sundareshan, Shope, and Gabaldón were listed as signatories, and Gabaldón also congratulated Trey Harris of Community Water Company of Green Valley for an upcoming award. The chamber then handled routine business: House and Senate bills were read into the record and referred to committees, including measures on local government investment pools, housing zoning in historic neighborhoods, juvenile penalties, workers’ compensation fraud notice, the Arizona State Trade Commission, justice court administration, and a sexual abuse prevention pilot program. House Bill 2673 was withdrawn from committee. Committee meeting announcements were made for the next day, and the Senate adjourned by motion until March 25, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

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• <00:58:29.040> where small businesses, of schools where small businesses, of schools where
• <01:09:19.520> and gangs raided elementary schools and gangs raided elementary schools and
• disappeared toddlers and high school disappeared toddlers and high school students<01:09:24.400>
• It has long been a part of my school.
• <02:03:38.560> linked additional funding for school linked additional funding for school linked

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:37:00.480> situation you know, even on the zoning situation you know, even on the zoning
• high schools.
• really get out into the middle schools really get out into the middle schools and<00:41:09.520><
• > able uh having the school will really be able uh having the school will really be able to<00
• for the ATCTI school. for the ATCTI school.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training. Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky. The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• and Norfolk Public Schools.
• and Norfolk Public Schools.
• and Norfolk Public Schools.
• and Norfolk Public Schools.
• the largest school district in this commonwealth is there when we implement this in schools there is

Keywords: House Committee Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Um, would you consider looking at it sort of like deer hunting zones?
• Um, just kind of thinking if not so much in a statewide sort of way, but taking more of a zone-by-zone
• I mean, to me, as a deer hunter, you know, you get the book, you flip through it, you see what zones
• ,<00:13:04.320> you<00:13:04.399> see<00:13:04.480> what<00:13:04.639> zones
• you flip through it, you see what zones you flip through it, you see what zones are.<00:13:05.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Madam Chair and Senator, when the charter schools are developing properties, they are public schools,
• To their overall economic success and down into their schools.
• , talking to superintendents and school boards.
• , reaching 48.3% of all public schools.
• School students in the state with financial literacy, but it should not matter what school district you

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• Dentists receive extensive training in head and neck anatomy, both in dental school and throughout their
• Dental schools across the country, including Texas, already teach these techniques for both therapeutic
• They train alongside you in medical school, so they're doing the same cadaver labs with you, anatomy
• So is that like medical school?
• I do want to clarify that as dental students in dental school, dentists actually get more hands-on head

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• school building aid. school building aid.
• town and school leaders. town and school leaders.
• to public charter schools.
• into charter schools?
• operate our schools. operate our schools.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special district zones or airports
• My son didn't finish mechanic school, but he did have two years under his belt.
• He said, 'Mom, I quit school. I already know how to fix a car.'
• My son didn't<01:21:49.600> finish<01:21:50.080> mechanic<01:21:50.640> school,<
• <01:21:55.679> I was he said, "Mom, I quit school. I was he said, "Mom, I quit school.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• Is there a need to kick... can school districts be...
• Looking for something exciting to do to continue to come to school.
• They run a great program called QCAMP where they teach high school teachers how to teach high school
• It's all going to the public schools, and they're not sharing that.
• We can try to force education, but those school boards are not doing their jobs either.

Keywords: 996, all

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• taxes, and that's for fiscal year 2023, equating to more than $70 million per day to fund our public schools
• simple for folks to understand and where to go for an all-in-one alternative fuel, clean transportation-zone-oriented
• simple for folks to understand and where to go for an all-in-one alternative fuel clean transportation zone
• oriented program and the TCQ stands ready to make sure that clean transportation zone oriented program

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1904, which would classify intentionally released helium balloons as litter and create criminal penalties for balloon releases. The author and supportive witnesses argued that balloon releases harm wildlife, livestock, waterways, and infrastructure, and that the bill would close a loophole in current litter law. Several members questioned whether criminal penalties were appropriate, and the author said he was willing to work toward civil penalties and fines instead. No vote was taken, and HB 1904 was left pending. The committee then took up several pending bills and reported them favorably to the full House, including HB 3249, HB 3866, HB 4112, HB 1768, HB 1499, HB 573, and HB 464. These measures dealt with topics such as TCEQ contested-case procedures, outdoor storage containers, high-level radioactive waste, concrete plant permitting and grants, unannounced concrete batch plant inspections, and a scrap tire grant program. Most were adopted with substitutes and passed on recorded votes, generally with unanimous or near-unanimous support. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3997, which would create expedited permitting timelines for LNG facilities and related wastewater permits. Industry witnesses said the bill would provide certainty for multibillion-dollar projects without eliminating public participation, while environmental groups opposed parts of the bill that they said could limit contested-case participation and be unrealistic for SOAH timelines. TCEQ staff described the current wastewater permitting process and said some of the bill’s timing provisions could be workable, especially with an expedited fee. The bill was left pending after the author said he would continue working on committee substitute language. The committee also heard HB 1237 on extending the renewal window for expired TCEQ occupational water licenses, and HB 4519, a TERP consolidation bill that would combine several clean transportation grant programs into fewer programs. HB 1237 was left pending without testimony, while HB 4519 drew broad support from environmental and industry witnesses who favored simplifying the program, though some asked for stronger emphasis on particulate matter and hydrogen funding. The committee withdrew the substitute on HB 4519 and left it pending. Finally, HB 5033, which would eliminate the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program if federal authority changes, drew opposition from environmental and inspection-industry witnesses who warned it would weaken air-quality protections and could remove an important enforcement tool. The author said the bill was intended as a trigger mechanism and would be refined, and HB 5033 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1227 on municipal solid-waste franchise fees and private-provider access; the author said he would bring a substitute after hearing concerns from cities, and the bill was left pending.

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• When President Biden left office, the U.S. economy was in a Goldilocks zone.
• The U.S. economy was in a Goldilocks zone. The U.S. economy was in a Goldilocks zone.
• Did you all know each other in school?

Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation

Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.

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• This bill would allow private schools to apply for Purple Star School status as well, and it would give
• The reason we're doing this is that it doesn't matter if you're a private school or a public school;
• If you are a military-friendly school, whether you are a private school or a public school, we want military
• We want to make sure that when parents are looking at schools, they can see all schools that have been
• Next slide, and you can see that our most frequent visitors are Alabama school children on their school

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• THAT DRIVE THE 21st CENTURY ECONOMY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE ENSURING OUR HOMES BUSINESSES SCHOOLS
• TARIFF ONE IS LIMITED TO THREE GIGAWATTS IN SPECIFIED ZONES.
• THE SECOND TARIFF ALLOWS US TO SERVE INCREMENTAL DEMAND BEYOND THREE GIGAWATTS FOR OUTSIDE THE ZONE AT

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• light are do you work with people in the light our space to get some of the technology scanning and zoning
• the mapping for our erosion in flood zones.
• I would say the short term of school is just a working through the process of getting agreement from

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As you well know, public schools have attendance zones.
• Consider the high school to which the Contreras family was zoned.
• schools and public school teachers.
• , public school, and charter school.
• , public school, and charter school.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• And what it's doing is around the Chevron facility, it's creating an industrial zone.
• This is not affecting school taxes at all. >> Well, thank you. >> Thank you, Senator Seymour.
• affecting school taxes and for at all. affecting school taxes and for at all.
• This is a process that is very similar to when a school district is failing.
• Uh, is there any representation on this board from our CTE school systems?

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and heard an invocation and pledge. The early portion of the meeting focused on recognizing recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards. The Senate adopted resolutions honoring Greg Harkins for excellence in traditional craft, Jesse Robinson for lifetime achievement in blues music, Heather Christian for excellence in music composition, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for excellence in performing arts, and Dorothy “Dottie” Armstrong for excellence in art education. The executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission briefly thanked the senators and invited them to the evening awards ceremony. The chamber also received several announcements and introductions, including recognition of the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Capitol Day and visiting students from several radiologic science programs. There was also mention of an out-of-order resolution commemorating the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, though no action on it was detailed in the excerpt. On the calendar, the Senate took up Senate Bill 2915, which concerns alcoholic beverages, native wine retail permits, and festival permits. The bill was explained as a measure to support Mississippi’s native wineries by allowing free-standing tasting rooms in different parts of the state while maintaining tax collection; a committee substitute and a friendly amendment were adopted, and the bill passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2828, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, which would impose transaction fees, create a Law Enforcement 287G Program Fund, provide an income tax credit for fees paid, and revise licensing and control definitions. After objections to the usual motion, the bill was read at length, but the excerpt ends before final action on that measure.

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• and they want in a new industrial zone and they want to<00:57:42.799> have<00:57:42.880> it
• Create uh economic development zones or things of that nature.
• State, you know, we can be an enabler of those uh economic development type projects, creating zones,
• Um, and they need something from us on the power, but like I don't know if industrial sovereign zones
• uh sovereign zones are the answer.<01:48:10.960> I<01:48:11.199> think<01:48:11.280>

Keywords: 916, all

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• schools.
• School.
• school.
• schools.
• They start touring schools in the fall, depending on the school to school.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response