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• We're talking about small Christian schools that sprinkle the entirety of the state, a Seaport Christian
• Academy or Calvary Christian Academy or Greenwood Mennonite School, and all ...Calvary Christian Academy

Bills: HB372 , HB414

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• He was a lifelong member of the Anglican Christian Church.
• Virginia embraced independence to preserve its right, Christian Church.
• Christian Fusco. He's from Eagle. He likes to play baseball and lift weights.
• Christian. Thank you. Okay. Marley Johnson. She's from Eagle.

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• In addition, he is an ordained Christian marriage counselor and has served faithfully as a reverend..
• In addition, he is an ordained Christian marriage counselor and has served faithfully as a reverend at
• school in the public school system for two years before their home church in Larry City opened up a Christian
• Donna was strong in her Christian faith, was a prayer warrior for many, and was always a friend to whoever

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 4, 2026 by roll call vote, 123-1. Members spent a substantial portion of the morning introducing special guests and recognizing birthdays, including visitors from Missouri Technology Corporation, educators, pediatricians, a longtime legislative photographer, and several family members and constituents. A member also delivered a lengthy personal-privilege tribute for Black History Month honoring his father’s military service, postal career, ministry, and mentorship work, and another member paid tribute to the late Donna Kramer Scott. The chamber then took up first reading of House Bills 3218, 3219, and 3220. On third reading, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294 was debated as a “born alive”/abortion-related measure; supporters argued it protects infants born alive and clarifies provider duties, while opponents said the issue is already covered in statute and that the House should focus on other priorities. The bill passed 103-40. The House also considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a package centered on the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation and related accessibility/ADA litigation concerns. Supporters described it as curbing settlement-driven lawsuits and helping businesses, while opponents and some supporters emphasized the need for real accessibility improvements. That package passed unanimously, 149-0. During announcements, members highlighted an American Idol contestant from a district, an upcoming rural health care funding informational session, a property tax reform committee executive session, a St. Charles festival, an American Heart Month photo opportunity, and several committee meetings. The House was told to be prepared to consider additional bills upon return, and it adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026.

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• I have a Master's degree in Christian counseling and I work as a licensed Kevin Trinka: pastoral counselor
• The Christian Counseling Center where I work has been helping probationers for over 35 years.
• Chair: Next up is Anthony Parduego representing the Christian Family Coalition of Florida.
• Anthony Pardue- go representing the Christian Family Coalition of Florida.

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• Seated in the North Gallery, we have Gail Westover from Valley Christian Assembly from Charleston.
• Gail Westover from Valley Christian Assembly from Charleston.
• soldier and was always here at important Christian events.
• I'm a graduate of a Christian school.
• My grandkids are all in Christian school. I understand the value of school choice.

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• Next up, John Labriola, Christian Family Coalition, for one minute, followed by Cynthia West.
• I represent the Christian Family Coalition, but in 2021, I was an employee of Miami-Dade County and I
• Chair: Gilberto Rodriguez, Christian Family Coalition. You're recognized for one minute, sir.
• I'll give you a personal story and at first I'll start by saying I'm a Christian.
• I ran into individuals that call themselves Catholics and Christians that believed in God.

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• Advisors at Classic Learning Tests and present. work as chief academic officer at the Woodlands Christian
• Abilene Christian University.
• My name is Sarah Noveland and I'm the Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School here in
• School Lake Hill Country Christian administered the CLT for two purposes, so one is to... get insight
• Wins, we have you representing both. the Woodlands Christian Academy, as well as yourself.

Committee: House Higher Education

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• prevailed, they were born free to a country where, though knowledge and Christianity and freedom are
• prevailed they were and in Christianity prevailed they were born<01:58:28.440><c> free</c><01:58:29.239
• and Christianity and freedom are<01:58:33.440><c> their</c><01:58:33.679><c> boast</c><01:58:34.679>
• Is it from the sacred volumes of Christianity?
• We would wish to know, is it from the sacred volumes of Christianity?

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• Further introductions of special guests, gentlemen from Christian County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Christian County. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• She is a Cross Christian Academy senior and also dual-enrolled at Southwest Baptist University.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 135-2. Members also observed a moment of silence for Weston Wisnett, a 12-year-old from Rep. from Ripley County’s district who died after a hunting accident and had chosen to be an organ donor. The bulk of the session consisted of personal privilege remarks and introductions of guests. Members recognized leaders and visitors from Lafayette Industries, the Missouri Society of CPAs, Care to Learn, the Missouri Circuit Clerks Association, optometry board nominees, sheltered workshop representatives, the Missouri Developmental Disability Council, legislative interns, and other constituents. One member also delivered extended remarks on Second Amendment rights in connection with the death of Alex Jeffrey Preddy in Minneapolis. The House then gave first reading to House Bill 7 on written guidance for financial institutions, House Bill 3108 on homemade food, and House Bill 3109 on conduct at the Capitol with penalty provisions. Under announcements, members were told Missouri Farmers Care would host a meal-packing event the next morning, with a goal of 15,000 meals, and the Commerce Committee was scheduled to reconvene after adjournment. The House then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.

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• 02.000><c> from</c> is a special day for the gentleman from is a special day for the gentleman from Christian
• 03.360><c> hope</c><00:12:03.440><c> we'll</c><00:12:03.680><c> all</c><00:12:03.839><c> wish</c> Christian
• So I hope we'll all wish Christian 9.

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• character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian
• character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian
• General Washington held the character of Christian higher than that of patriot.
• character of patriot, it should be the highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian
• character of patriot, it should be the highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian

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• So I want to introduce Shelly Verayle, excuse me, Christian Collar, Angela Martinez, Rodriguez, Nevea
• Members, I wanted to acknowledge that this past Saturday would have been Christian Petillo's 20th birthday
• Christian, you've seen his parents, Claire and Bruce, around the House.
• Members, I wanted to acknowledge that this past Saturday would have been Christian Petillo's 20th birthday
• Christian, you've seen his parents, Claire and Bruce, around the house.

Summary: The House convened, took attendance, approved the prior journal, and recognized a number of guests and proclamations, including a proclamation supporting freedom, life, and liberty for the people of Iran. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills. SB 1166 and SB 1252 were reported do pass without controversy. SB 1184 drew debate over a floor amendment that would have added the pride flag to the list of flags HOAs and condo associations could not prohibit; the amendment was rejected on a 21-32 division vote, and the bill was then reported do pass. The House also entered an additional Committee of the Whole to amend SB 1092, adopted a floor amendment setting an effective date of Jan. 1, 2027, and reported the bill do pass as amended. On third reading, SB 1020, a special license plate bill benefiting the Arizona Space Commission and related space education efforts, passed 35-21 with several members explaining votes in support of space industry development and in opposition because a proposed community college scholarship plate was not included. SB 1247, an emergency measure relating to health care institutions, passed 55-1 and cleared the two-thirds threshold for its emergency clause. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2307, then later passed HB 2307 unanimously as an emergency measure relating to dangerous and incompetent defendants. The chamber also considered a bill repealing Cesar Chavez Day and replacing it with a different observance tied to the farm worker movement. Members on both sides spoke at length about sexual abuse allegations involving Cesar Chavez, the importance of standing with survivors, and the need to honor farm workers and the broader movement rather than one individual. The bill ultimately passed 48-8 with the two-thirds emergency requirement. The House then received announcements, including caucus and committee meeting notices, a remembrance of Christian Petillo, and a congratulatory note for the University of Arizona men’s basketball team, before adjourning until March 31, 2026.

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• the Unborn supports this wonderful bill to honor the memory and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a devout Christian
• Vice Chair Osgood: Next we have John from the Christian Family Coalition of Florida.
• John: My name is John with the Christian Family Coalition and we rise in strong support of the bill.
• Vice Chair Osgood: We have John from the Christian Family Coalition of Florida speaking for.
• As a Black woman, as a mother, as a student, as a teacher and as a Christian, I couldn't help but think

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

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• have some new members who have been appointed, and it is my absolute pleasure to welcome Senator Christian
• Senator Christian. Here. Representative Fai. Senator Gainer. Here. Senator Hasegawa.
• Senator Christian, please. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate it.
• Sure, Melanie and Senator Christian, thanks for the question.
• Senator Christian. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee met on September 17, 2025, welcomed new members, and initially lacked a quorum until Representative Berg arrived. The committee adopted the July 15/16 meeting minutes and discussed a proposed 2026 meeting schedule, including possible changes to address the heavy July workload from tax exemption reviews. Staff then presented the annual lodging tax expenditures report, which showed 213 municipalities received distributions in 2024, 91% reporting compliance, about $114 million awarded for more than 1,700 activities, and over 115 million attendees reported. Several members questioned the self-reported nature of the data and whether the report had enough value; the executive committee indicated it may recommend removing the lodging tax reporting requirement from statute because it is not a compliance tool and consumes significant staff time. The committee next heard the preliminary performance audit of the Office of Privacy and Data Protection. Staff said OPDP generally meets its statutory responsibilities and is well regarded by users, but its statute should be updated to match its current capacity and focus. The audit found OPDP’s work is largely centered on state agencies, with limited public outreach and some overlap with other entities on broadband and privacy education. Two recommendations were presented: review and update OPDP’s statutory duties, including broadband reporting and public outreach, and develop performance measures that better assess long-term privacy outcomes rather than just outputs. Committee members asked about FERPA and other federal privacy laws, and OPDP staff said they can provide broader privacy training and would be willing to offer more specific training if requested. The committee adopted the final report on Washington State recreational boating programs without opposition. Staff reported that boating-related revenues in 2021–23 totaled $108 million, with 53% directed to general government and transportation accounts and 47% to boating programs or projects; no recommendations were made. Members asked about boater education outcomes and agency overlap, and staff and agency representatives said education appears to have reduced fatalities and that the six involved agencies have distinct roles coordinated through a quarterly work group. Finally, staff presented planned study questions for upcoming reviews of L&I’s enforcement of farm worker labor laws, DNR’s Eastern Washington sustainable harvest calculation, and seven 2026 tax preference performance reviews. Members raised scope questions about the farm worker study and whether it should be framed around agricultural workers, and staff said they would follow the legislative mandate and could consider any future clarification. For the DNR review, staff said they are tracking DNR’s ongoing harvest calculation and will assess whether its data and methods align with best practices, while noting that future wildfire or other disturbances are outside the study’s scope. The tax preference review discussion covered the seven preferences to be studied in 2026, including data centers, Main Street credits, equitable access to credit, private airplane sales, landfill gas equipment, adaptive equipment for disabled veterans, and a real estate excise tax exemption for supported living transfers; members asked about equity, environmental impacts, and how staff would evaluate eligibility and savings. The meeting adjourned before noon.

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• your affirmation shows you testifying on behalf of yourself and as chairman of the board of First Christian
• I am the chairman of the board of First Christian Church.
• Christian Church of Lancaster, Texas, which was the victim of deed fraud and theft, and I am testifying
• representative of our church and our congregation, and had the authority to act in the interest of the First Christian
• I represented the Christian Church Disciples of Christ regional office of North Texas, who resided in

Bills: SB456 , SB826 , SB872 , SB957 , SB993 , SB1660 , SB2017 , SB2611 , SB2785 , SB2794 , SB442

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, SB 826, Texas, DWI, driving while intoxicated, intoxicated driving, school crossing zone, school zone, reduced speed limit, traffic safety, child safety, pedestrian safety, felony DWI, state jail felony, Penal Code Section 49.04, Transportation Code Section 541.302

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• We have Hannah Christian with CEO Blazing Goliath's office, waving in support.
• John Labriola from the Christian Family Coalition waves in support. Up next, we have Ms.
• John Labriola from the Christian Family Coalition waves in support.
• John Labriola from the Christian Family Coalition, waves in support. He's here.
• I'm Christian, and when I think about this legislation, the only word that comes to mind is evil.

Committee: House Commerce Committee

Summary: The committee first considered CS/HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation. The sponsor said the bill would strengthen OIR’s tools to oversee property insurance, including market conduct and solvency exams, claims handling oversight, mandatory discounts for certain mitigation measures, storage of mitigation inspection forms, and clearer authority over pharmacy benefit managers. An amendment narrowing fingerprinting requirements was adopted, and the bill passed favorably after supportive testimony from OIR and others. Members then heard CS/HB 527, which would require a human review before an insurance claim can be denied or reduced when artificial intelligence or automated systems are used. After an amendment removing the term “algorithm” was adopted, the bill drew opposition from several insurance industry groups, while consumer and labor witnesses supported it. The sponsor argued the measure was needed after reports of AI-driven claim denials, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/HB 637 on farm equipment “lemon law” protections, with an amendment clarifying who qualifies as a consumer, refund rights, repair timelines, and an effective date. The committee next took up CS/HB 1007 on data centers, which would create a regulatory framework for siting and operating large data centers, limit NDAs in some circumstances, set PSC tariff requirements, and restrict certain locations near homes and schools. After an amendment narrowing the five-mile buffer to data centers over 50 megawatts and adding noise-study requirements, the bill drew mixed testimony from business, consumer, and local-government groups, with supporters emphasizing guardrails and opponents warning about competitiveness and site restrictions. The bill passed favorably despite several no votes. Later, the committee approved CS/HB 1291 on the NICA birth-related neurological injury compensation program after a strike-all amendment revised reimbursement and assessment provisions; testimony included support from NICA and concerns from the Florida Justice Association and a family affected by the program. The committee also passed CS/HB 185 on a sales tax exemption for home-hardening products, CS/HB 425 on a historic African-American cemetery preservation program, CS/CS/CS/HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations, CS/CS/CS/HB 657 on community associations and HOA/condo reforms, and CS/CS/HB 1221, the DFS agency package. The final bill discussed was CS/HB 1001, which would restrict county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor explained the strike-all, and members began questioning its definitions and exceptions, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s final disposition.

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• She started out of Sension Christian, did pre-k two, pre-k three, but by pre-k four, she Christian did
• Mark Pellegrin, Ascension Christian Schools, Megan Gerritson.
• I'm the superintendent at Ascension Christian School in Gonzales.
• And they targeted these 254 largely Christian schools for changes.
• Were they private Christian?

Bills: HB624 , HB1022 , HB1203 , SB82 , SB206 , SB305 , SB376 , SB441

Committee: House Education

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

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• Gentleman from Christian. Gentleman from Christian. Mr.
• floor at 4 o'clock, I was given some really unusual news back in my district, or back in my county, Christian
• I know a lot of our deputies in Christian County.
• Y'all could have a moment of silence for our deputies back home in Christian County, please.
• Would all in the chamber and gallery please observe a moment of silence for our law enforcement in Christian

Summary: The Missouri House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 113-0 roll call vote. Members then offered several points of personal privilege recognizing military history, student heroes who responded to a medical emergency at South Tech High School, Black History Month remarks on Maya Angelou, student athletic achievements, and a moment of silence for former Fire Chief Henry Williams. The House also welcomed special guests, including a student shadowing a member and former Rep. Ben Baker in his role with USDA Rural Development. The chamber then took up several bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2014, the supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, was debated at length over constitutional concerns about MODOT funding and the need for disaster relief, Medicaid, and mental health appropriations; it passed 130-11. House Bill 2189, allowing five-year vehicle registrations and removing the even-odd model-year restriction, passed 143-0 after members discussed county clerks, tax payment verification, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1790, which changes ballot language requirements including Hancock Amendment-related wording and levy examples, passed 114-24. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2178, dealing with property tax assessment limits and appeal procedures, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would cap annual increases and help taxpayers, while opponents argued a floor amendment was not vetted, could shift burdens to schools and fire districts, and might harm local revenues; it passed 86-53. House Bill 1844, the athletic trainer compact, passed 117-27 with support framed around workforce mobility and rural health access. The House also perfected House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1663, which removes the sunset from Missouri’s Save Women’s Sports Act; debate centered on fairness in women’s athletics versus concerns about discrimination, local control, and the lack of a broader policy review, and the chamber adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including a blue alert and the death of a Christian County deputy, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until February 24, 2026.

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• There are several districts in Arizona where a religious organization that pushes Christian nationalist
• And now the LifeWise kids are emulating the Christian nationalists who are running the program, rejecting
• So where are you seeing those things that it's specific to, I think you referred to Christian nationalism
• And you also labeled the belief, or a belief, which you referred to as Christian nationalism.
• don't really know what the definition of that is, but studying the... ...which you referred to as Christian

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. SB 1572, the Return to Civics Instruction Act, would require Freedom Week, civics instruction on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and a Declaration recitation for grades 3-12; it passed 3-2 after some members argued schools already provide civics instruction and that the legislature should not mandate curriculum. SB 1798, as amended, would require each high school to designate a FAFSA point person, post contact information, and implement a FAFSA awareness strategy; the Arizona Board of Regents supported it, while some members raised concerns about mandates on charter schools and staffing burdens. The committee also passed SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to develop and post age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, with testimony split between support for parent-accessible safety materials and concerns about sex-education compliance issues.

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• Christian Minor, Florida Juvenile Justice Association waives in support.
• Reggie Borkowski from Pensacola Christian College would like to speak. Thank you, sir. Welcome.
• served as a police chief, and currently I serve as the Chief of Safety and Security of Pensacola Christian
• Ken Weston: My name is Pastor Ken Weston from Campus Church which meets on the campus of Pensacola Christian
• John Labriola, Christian Family Coalition of Florida waives in support.