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• And so all this bill does is ensure that new parents are provided education materials developed with
• CS for HB 353 is a bill that will allow for us to have sickle cell education, pain management education
• It's about education.
• Education leads to more consistent care, education reduces the stigma, education protects lives.
• We saw a pastor, we saw a parent.

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• </c> visits, procedures without parental visits, procedures without parental consent.<00:14:39.480><c
• As a parent, I understand the importance of parental involvement and knowledge of a child's health care
• > parental</c><00:16:56.280><c> involvement</c> the importance of parental involvement the importance
• </c> already have policies to ensure parental already have policies to ensure parental consent.<00:17
• Their parents don't know it. Dartmouth. Their parents don't know it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Moms for Liberty is a grassroots organization whose mission is to unify, educate, and empower parents
• So we admire your efforts in this and we are thankful for parents that are involved and work with educators
• to be able to do the job and do it well with respect for the rights of the parents and also the educators
• rights of the parents and also the<00:17:54.000><c> educators</c><00:17:54.640><c> responsibility</c
• </c> bring education in a quality fashion. bring education in a quality fashion.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Parental empowerment doesn't mean big government replacing parents.
• It means educating parents so they can make informed decisions. Thank you.
• The bill requires parental notification, parental consent. I apologize.
• But that's really where the issue is, as I see it, is that parents really need to parent.
• But that's really where the issue is, as I see it, is that parents really need to parent.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• Many of the parents in our state are in foster homes; they do not have a parent.
• This is not saying parents are not responsible for parenting.
• Children, educators, and parents already have a vast array of parental control tools at their disposal
• Children, educators, and parents already have a vast array of parental control tools at their disposal
• </c><02:42:05.800><c> and</c> losing case children Educators and losing case children Educators and parents

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• and New York and other states that fully fund their education and have competitive salaries for educators
• Eskamani talk about how we have the capacity within our education system, in our higher education system
• Their parents are also here: Laura Michanelli, along with Thomas's parents, Patricia and Guillermo, along
• It's because of where my parents immigrated from.
• I believe that parents deserve that right.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities. On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.

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• There are so many costs to parents.
• going to education.
• As you know, higher education is specific to higher education, and higher education is... ...higher education
• My hope is that they'll be able to pursue higher education, and when I talk to, again, parents in my
• Parents who are taking care of their senior parents. Mr.

Summary: The House debated a series of amendments to a major income tax bill, with repeated arguments over tax fairness, affordability, administrative feasibility, and the role of the Department of Revenue. Early motions to reconsider a failed child care amendment were rejected, and Amendment 2561, which would have restricted data sharing with the IRS, was also defeated after debate over privacy, federal relationships, and whether the proposal was administrable. Amendment 2579, which would have required annual reporting on the tax’s effects on filers, businesses, and charitable donations, likewise failed, with supporters emphasizing transparency and opponents arguing DOR was not the right agency and the report was too speculative. Amendment 2598, proposing to use half of new revenue for a broad sales tax cut, was rejected despite arguments that it would reduce regressivity and provide immediate relief; Amendment 2556, expanding sales tax exemptions for diapers and other child-care essentials to include adult diapers and earlier implementation, also failed after debate over scope and timing.

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• ' quality of education and forces them to either skip class or bring their children to class.
• All students deserve access to the education of their choice, and their parenting status should not dictate
• the quality of the education.
• A couple things here: we're seeing the theme of excluding parents from notification.
• And also, as a parent, you still have a right.

Summary: The House Early Learning and Human Services Committee held public hearings on two bills. HB 1873 would expand Working Connections Child Care eligibility to full-time graduate and professional students with household income at or below 85% of state median income, with copays waived to the extent allowed by federal law. The prime sponsor and student testifiers argued that child care costs and limited stipends force student parents to choose between education and family responsibilities, while some members raised questions about program cost, uptake, and return on investment. The committee also heard HB 2600, which would require DSHS to update the Supported Living Cost Report template and convene a work group to develop Medicaid rate recommendations aimed at improving compensation for direct support professionals. Supporters, including SEIU-affiliated workers, said the bill would increase transparency and help ensure state funding reaches frontline caregivers, citing low wages and high turnover. Opponents from provider organizations argued the current cost report is already detailed, that the bill would add administrative burden, and that recent rate increases have already been passed through to wages and benefits. In executive session, the committee considered three Senate bills. It adopted a striking technical amendment and voted 9-1 to report out SSB 5911, which protects funds for youth in extended foster care and raises the threshold for protected accounts. It then voted 10-0 to report out SSB 5957, expanding the Homeless Youth Advisory Committee to include more people with lived experience and representatives of disproportionately homeless populations. Finally, it voted 7-3 to report out SSB 6184, which updates Office of Homeless Youth programs and language, including expanding eligibility for emerging adults up to age 21. The meeting ended with an interim planning discussion focused on future work on critical incidents, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities data, homelessness, child care, and facility tours.

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• That's education. education. education.
• No parent should have to choose between a public education and their child's innocence.
• </c> education, or participation in society. education, or participation in society.
• </c> It does not give more parental choice. It does not give more parental choice.
• Parents, and Mr.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• education, and more.
• It also provided the foundation for our prenatal and parenting education programs, which equip mothers
• It also provided the foundation for our prenatal and parenting education programs, which equip mothers
• It also provided the foundation for our prenatal and parenting education programs, which equip mothers
• We sent them to Options for Parenting.

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My mother had an eighth-grade education.
• with that eighth-grade education from her time.
• Let's look at the national standings for higher education.
• What does it mean by unlawful to that parent?
• , not for a parent to be...

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• With that, we have these messages that are helping educate and resonate with the youth, along with a
• Chair, because I want to educate myself on this, is that.
• Again, this is a little education for me. Is it something that is normal?
• Many parents are using it at home, leading to kids sneaking it into schools.
• I think educating them would also be helpful.

Committee: House Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee

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• . and investing in the power of education.
• So we believe that apprenticeship education is an equally good first choice for post-secondary education
• So we believe that apprenticeship education is an equally good first choice for post-secondary education
• Apprenticeship education has progressive wage increases as you go through your education.
• Apprenticeship education has progressive wage increases as you go through your education.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met to discuss apprenticeship education and workforce development, with panelists from Santa Fe College, the Florida Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, ABC East Coast/ABC Institute, and Piper Fire Protection. Members heard that apprenticeships are growing in Florida, with panelists emphasizing that these programs offer paid, tuition-free training, progressive wage increases, and strong job placement in high-demand fields such as HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and construction. Panelists also described efforts to expand into new areas like accounting, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and surgical technology, while stressing the importance of aligning programs with employer demand. A major topic was funding and reimbursement. Panelists said the current model is complicated and often leaves providers with only a portion of the funds appropriated for apprentices, with one provider saying reimbursement can be as low as 44% and others describing caps, contract delays, and inconsistent CareerSource support. They argued that more of the money should reach training providers, that small businesses need more support to participate, and that transparency and contract reform could help expand enrollment and improve program quality. Several also raised barriers such as instructor approval rules, paperwork, and facility costs. Members asked about admission criteria, program costs, employer incentives, outreach to high school students, and whether apprenticeships should have greater access to other funding sources. Panelists said the main requirements are being employed and willing to work and learn, and that outreach through schools, career fairs, community partnerships, and public awareness campaigns is essential. They also discussed articulation agreements that can provide college credit for apprenticeship training and suggested statewide credit recognition and possible direct funding to providers as policy improvements. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with the subcommittee adjourning.

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• The system of delivering special education is crucial, as special education students were one of the
• Obviously, again, the educator ecosystem, which is that educator pipeline, includes both recruitment,
• We deal with education.
• Education Sustainability Study focusing on instruction in general, also known as the Higher Education
• education over the years.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• parents stay connected with their children.
• For educational programs.
• There are times that the staff will actually go to the school and help parents with enrollment.
• But to try to learn some parenting skills and have that bonding twice a month isn't enough.
• With our students, we also don't have an ability at this moment to offer post-secondary education.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• </c><00:30:16.320><c> of</c> $6,000 to the child or the parents of $6,000 to the child or the parents
• But, on the on the education side.
• Now, that doesn't go to a parent, does it, gentlemen? Parents do not receive any money under this.
• </c> what we were giving to public education. what we were giving to public education.
• </c> been about that we were helping parents. been about that we were helping parents.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Without parental consent? Without parental consent? Yes. Okay. So it does.
• Without parental consent? Yes. Okay, so it does say without parental consent. Yes, ma'am. Gotcha.
• As a parent myself, I understand that one of the most difficult things that a parent must do is trust
• Our education director is not here.
• It's a disruption in education.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on March 24, 2026, and heard a series of bills, with members generally expressing support for measures aimed at public safety, corrections, and criminal procedure. The committee first amended and reported HB 957, which removes the 72-hour advance notice requirement for sheriffs transferring prisoners, while adding notice to the prosecuting authority as well as the court. Testimony from the Louisiana Sheriffs Association said the change would help with overcrowding and security-related inmate moves, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then heard HB 106, which prohibits giving children non-prescription melatonin without parental consent. After debate over whether consent should be written, the committee rejected an amendment requiring prior written consent, but adopted a broader amendment making the bill apply to any person rather than only child care centers. Testimony from Gretna Police Chief Brett Lawson described a case involving a nanny and a one-year-old child, and child care representatives said licensed centers already require parental consent forms. HB 106 was reported favorably as amended. The committee also reported HB 111, which adds associate’s degrees to the existing sentence-reduction credits for incarcerated people who complete higher education programs; DOC said the programs are accredited and monitored, and supporters framed the bill as part of workforce reentry. Several other bills were advanced. HB 64 clarifies that judges may recall arrest warrants and requires notice to law enforcement when a warrant is recalled; former Rep. Joe Marino testified in support, describing problems with old or mistaken warrants remaining active. HB 53 adds certain gambling offenses as predicate acts under Louisiana’s racketeering law, with the Attorney General’s office citing illegal gambling operations and prison-based gambling rings. HB 152 updates the state controlled dangerous substances schedules to match federal changes, adding 13 opioids. HB 102 creates second-degree cruelty to elderly persons and persons with infirmities, with amendments adding the offense as a predicate felony and refining the penalty and affirmative-defense language; the bill drew emotional testimony from advocates and family members describing abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, and it was reported favorably as amended. The committee also reported HB 137, which strengthens penalties for threats against schools and adds a civil cost component for false threats; the Speaker Pro Tem said the bill is meant to deter school threats and reduce disruption and emergency response costs. HB 57 was reported favorably to clarify that courts may consider criminal histories in ex parte temporary restraining order proceedings. HB 337 increases from two to four the number of special charitable bingo events allowed each year for licensed nonprofits. Finally, HB 100 was substantially amended so that driving 100 mph or more is treated as reckless operation rather than a new felony speeding offense, and HB 155 expands the prohibition on unlawful drone use to additional Capitol grounds locations; both were reported favorably as amended. The committee adjourned after reporting all measures favorably, with several bills supported by law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocacy groups and a few receiving limited opposition or informational cards.

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• I educators. um for staying after their educators. um for staying after their day<00:02:18.560><c> and
• </c> than educational. than educational. and<00:10:46.720><c> having</c><00:10:47.279><c> seen</c><00
• </c><00:14:06.399><c> to</c> and it's heartbreaking as a parent to and it's heartbreaking as a parent
• </c> free and appropriate education? free and appropriate education?
• available. the consent, uh, the parental consent. the consent, uh, the parental consent.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Education Policy Coordinator Shelby Salmons. With the Department of Education.
• and educators.
• Number one, The national leader in education is demonstrated by being ranked number one in education,
• Overall best education possible.
• It's an affordable way for these educational institutions to provide that safety measure so that parents

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> the deposit of funds to the education the deposit of funds to the education trust trust trust fund
• </c><00:27:38.559><c> age</c> safety safely and as their parents age safety safely and as their parents
• Parents are a powerful resource.
• gaming uh and help to fund educational gaming uh and help to fund education<01:51:30.040><c> in</c><
• The education system.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 530, a bill to increase funding for New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Fund. Representative Jessica Lontine, the sponsor, described the state’s housing crisis, citing high rents, low vacancy, and the lack of affordable units. She said the bill would double the annual transfer-tax deposit into the fund from $5 million to $10 million, and she later presented an amendment to hold the Education Trust Fund harmless by directing the housing-fund deposit from remaining revenue after that trust fund is funded. She also explained a prospective appropriation idea tied to a possible future sale of the Laconia State School property, with the goal of supporting community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the testimony focused on the shortage of accessible and supportive housing for people with disabilities and aging family caregivers. Lontine, Ben Saul of Visions for Creative Housing Solutions, Lori McIntosh of Our Place NH, and Maddie Mandelbaum all described the difficulty families face in planning for adult children with disabilities as parents age or die. They emphasized that many people need not only affordable housing but accessible, supportive settings, and they argued that state investment would help nonprofit providers build such housing and prevent homelessness or inappropriate institutional placement. Several witnesses also noted that existing projects rely on capital funding and that operating revenues are limited because residents often depend on SSI and Medicaid. Committee members asked questions about the fiscal impact of the bill and amendment, including whether the proposal would shift money from the general fund or education trust fund and whether the Finance Committee should have final say over spending priorities. Lontine said she understood those concerns but argued that housing should be prioritized. Housing Action New Hampshire’s Tom Duroza also testified in support of the bill, saying the state’s housing shortage is driving record prices and vacancy rates below 1%, and that the Affordable Housing Fund has leveraged more than $500 million in private investment and helped build thousands of rental homes. He said his organization supported the underlying bill but had not yet reviewed the amendment. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.