Transcript Highlights:

• Uh so<00:32:01.039><c> I</c><00:32:01.279><c> understand</c><00:32:01.519><c> why</c><00:32:01.760><c
• ><00:32:03.519><c> but</c><00:32:04.080><c> um</c><00:32:04.559><c> it</c><00:32:04.799><c> would</c>
• > have</c><00:32:05.279><c> an</c><00:32:05.519><c> impact</c><00:32:05.840><c> on</c><00:32:06.159><
• </c><00:32:10.000><c> Um,</c><00:32:10.880><c> other</c><00:32:11.200><c> questions</c><00:32:11.679>
• </c><01:32:24.400><c> Um,</c><01:32:24.719><c> we</c><01:32:24.880><c> tend</c><01:32:25.040><c> to</

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention. The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed. Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.

Transcript Highlights:

• Lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, five nays, Mr. President. Show the report adopted.
• I pray for you that you quickly find joy and happiness in the next chapter.
• Corinthians chapter 13, verse 13. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.
• It clarifies that when land application becomes disposal, it's enforceable under Chapter 403.
• It clarifies that when land application becomes disposal, it's enforceable under Chapter 403.

Summary: The Senate first handled a large batch of executive appointments reported by the Ethics and Elections Committee. Senators debated several nominees, with some members objecting to particular appointees over their views or past conduct. The report on the first group of appointments was adopted 31-0, and Jeffrey Aaron’s separate confirmation to the Public Employee Relations Commission was approved 26-10 after extended debate centered on his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations that he helped facilitate the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds into political activity. The chamber then considered Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Supporters praised her work on Medicaid directed payments and hospital funding, while opponents criticized her prior tenure at the Department of Children and Families, citing problems with Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage, Hope Florida oversight, and a women’s shelter case. The Senate adopted her confirmation report 32-5. Next, Taylor Hatch’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families was taken up; the committee report noted ongoing concerns about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and Hope Florida, but recommended confirmation based on her stated commitments to reform. After debate over DCF’s performance and accountability, the Senate adopted her confirmation report 33-4. After a brief recess, the Senate held a recognition ceremony for outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered lengthy remarks praising her leadership, diligence, humor, and support for members, often recalling personal interactions and her role in shaping legislation and mentoring newer senators. The ceremony emphasized her service as Senate President and continued leadership as Rules Chair, and included a presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.

Transcript Highlights:

• Lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, five nays, Mr. President. Show the report adopted.
• I pray for you that you quickly find joy and happiness in the next chapter.
• 13, verse 13: 'And now these... ...Corinthians chapter 13, verse 13.
• Corinthians chapter 13 verse 13. And now these three remain faith, hope, and love.
• It clarifies that when land application becomes disposal, it's enforceable under Chapter 403.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service. The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10. The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4. After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><00:32:11.120><c> the</c><00:32:11.360><c> opinion</c><00:32:12.399><c> as</c><00:32:12.559><c> well
• continuing<00:32:13.519><c> its</c><00:32:13.919><c> review</c><00:32:14.480><c> of</c><00:32:14.799
• As<00:32:19.120><c> the</c><00:32:19.279><c> committee</c><00:32:19.600><c> is</c><00:32:19.760><c> aware
• 01:32:04.800><c> to</c><01:32:04.960><c> find</c><01:32:05.120><c> out</c><01:32:05.280><c> what</c><
• In Ryan's experience,<01:32:10.480><c> uh,</c><01:32:11.600><c> in</c><01:32:11.840><c> the</c><01:32

Committee: Joint Health Services

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• c> maybe</c><00:32:04.320><c> they've</c><00:32:04.480><c> already</c><00:32:04.600><c> made</c><00:32
• they're<00:32:07.080><c> they</c><00:32:07.279><c> know</c><00:32:07.440><c> where</c><00:32:07.559>
• c><00:32:20.240><c> chart</c><00:32:20.519><c> shows</c><00:32:20.960><c> that</c><00:32:21.480><c> um
• <00:32:25.120><c> of</c><00:32:25.399><c> the</c><00:32:25.559><c> percentage</c><00:32:25.919><c> of
• 32:28.760><c> I</c><00:32:28.840><c> want</c><00:32:28.960><c> to</c><00:32:29.120><c> point</c><00:32

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.600><c> that</c><00:32:00.840><c> so</c><00:32:01.000><c> we</c><00:32:01.159><c> can't</c><00:32
• </c><00:32:02.960><c> the</c><00:32:03.120><c> reasons</c><00:32:03.639><c> why</c><00:32:03.760><c>
• care programs<00:32:13.279><c> um</c><00:32:13.480><c> or</c><00:32:13.760><c> even</c><00:32:14.039
• 00:32:18.960><c> what</c><00:32:19.120><c> doesn't</c><00:32:19.440><c> show</c><00:32:19.679><c> up<
• in our<00:32:20.279><c> system</c><00:32:20.600><c> and</c><00:32:21.240><c> claims</c><00:32:22.240>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• located in administrative rules<00:47:41.440><c> found</c><00:47:41.760><c> in</c><00:47:42.079><c> chapter
• </c><00:47:43.280><c> 800</c><00:47:44.400><c> and</c><00:47:44.720><c> the</c> rules found in chapter
• 800 and the rules found in chapter 800 and the current<00:47:45.520><c> contract</c><00:47:46.160><c
• </c><03:31:59.760><c> Thank</c><03:32:00.000><c> you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Representative<03:32:07.200><c> Cahill.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1334, which would remove the Education Freedom Account scholarship organization’s authority to approve “any other educational expense” under the EFA statute. The prime sponsor, Representative Porchelli, said the bill would narrow the law to the specifically listed qualifying expenses, avoid broad interpretation, and shift any questions to the Department of Education or the legislative oversight committee. In response to questions, she said she did not think the open-ended category had been needed and that the statute already clearly lists allowable expenses. A representative of the Children’s Scholarship Fund testified in opposition, saying the category is used rarely but is important for unusual cases, especially students with special needs, and that removing it could create unintended consequences. After testimony, the chair closed the hearing on HB 1334. The committee then heard HB 1513, which would move several EFA reporting and oversight requirements from administrative rules and the contract with the Children’s Scholarship Fund into statute. Representative Porchelli said the bill would consolidate existing requirements on timely responses to oversight requests, publication of expense reports by category and provider, and transmission of eligibility and enrollment data to the Department of Education. She described the bill as mostly a clarification and transparency measure rather than a substantive policy change. Members asked about the meaning of “timely access,” the 45-day deadline, whether the contract already covered these duties, and whether the scholarship organization had ever failed to comply. The Children’s Scholarship Fund said it had generally met the 45-day deadline, had not knowingly refused information requests, and that the quarterly reporting requirement could add cost; the sponsor said the DOE had provided guidance and was neutral. The hearing on HB 1513 was then closed. Finally, the committee heard HB 1256, which would repeal the state librarian’s authority to award scholarships for graduate library school attendance at American Library Association-accredited schools. Representative Drago said the law was unnecessary because the state does not currently have a state librarian, scholarships are not typically granted by statute, and he objected to the ALA accreditation requirement and what he described as the association’s political advocacy. In questions, he clarified that the bill targets the accreditation requirement rather than a specific school and said he did not think the state should direct taxpayer-funded scholarships toward ALA-accredited programs. A member raised First Amendment concerns, but the sponsor said the issue was not speech itself, only the use of taxpayer dollars and state law to support that direction. The transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on HB 1256.

Transcript Highlights:

• located in administrative rules<00:47:41.440><c> found</c><00:47:41.760><c> in</c><00:47:42.079><c> chapter
• </c><00:47:43.280><c> 800</c><00:47:44.400><c> and</c><00:47:44.720><c> the</c> rules found in chapter
• 800 and the rules found in chapter 800 and the current<00:47:45.520><c> contract</c><00:47:46.160><c
• </c><03:31:59.760><c> Thank</c><03:32:00.000><c> you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Representative<03:32:07.200><c> Cahill.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• c><00:32:04.120><c> provides</c><00:32:04.480><c> a</c><00:32:04.639><c> lesson</c><00:32:05.000><c>
• :32:12.559><c> by</c><00:32:12.799><c> the</c><00:32:12.960><c> US</c><00:32:13.360><c> Department</c
• ><c> must</c><00:32:34.679><c> be</c><00:32:34.960><c> us</c><00:32:35.360><c> crude</c><00:32:36.000
• ><c> these</c><00:32:39.679><c> Provisions</c><00:32:40.679><c> many</c><00:32:40.880><c> of</c><00:32
• 32:34.040><c> is</c><04:32:34.199><c> about</c><04:32:34.399><c> to</c><04:32:34.560><c> do</c><04:32

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Can you tell me out of those which one would be class. laser procedure, they must complete a 32-hour
• to hear that optometrists aren't qualified to do these procedures and that we simply want to take a 32
• A 32-hour course is less time than most of us spend in a single call session. Keep that in mind.
• The 32 hours that... Well, I won't say that that's not true.
• The 32 hours that Two questions, in the interest of time.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:16.440><c> and</c><00:32:16.639><c> doors</c><00:32:17.039><c> alone</c><00:32:17.840><c>
• locks and doors alone it must start with<00:32:18.840><c> people</c><00:32:19.519><c> and</c><00:32:
• on Intervention<00:32:22.200><c> and</c><00:32:22.880><c> prevention</c><00:32:23.880><c> this</c><00
• <c> rather</c><00:32:29.760><c> than</c><00:32:30.000><c> react</c><00:32:30.360><c> it</c><00:32:30.559
• </c><01:32:06.199><c> committee</c><01:32:07.080><c> if</c><01:32:07.199><c> you</c><01:32:07.360><c>

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Galatians, that's chapter 3, verse 28. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free.
• I will also, for those judging me, I will offer Matthew chapter 7, verses one and two: Do not judge,
• In 2022, 18 of the 32... Victims were black trans women.
• Chapter 143 requires the following documents to be held in the personnel file. substantiated misconduct
• What we're doing is we're taking the portion of Chapter 143, which by the way, the original Chapter 143

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB 265 , HCR 13 , SB 8 , HB 7 , HB 15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:29.440><c> So,</c><00:32:29.600><c> it's</c><00:32:29.840><c> been</c><00:32:30.000><c> moved
• :33.039><c> Scully</c><00:32:33.919><c> uh</c><00:32:34.000><c> to</c><00:32:34.240><c> ITL</c><00:32
• Is there<00:32:36.320><c> anyone</c><00:32:36.640><c> who</c><00:32:36.880><c> wishes</c><00:32:37.200
• Seeing<00:32:42.080><c> none,</c><00:32:42.320><c> I</c><00:32:42.559><c> would</c><00:32:42.720><c>
• > role</c><00:32:44.399><c> on</c><00:32:44.799><c> ITL</c><00:32:45.679><c> on</c><00:32:46.159><c>

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This chapter.
• This chapter.
• We're expanding our parent-child assistance program by 32 slots in high-need communities.
• Representative Valdez, you have five minutes and 32 seconds remaining.
• To the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56, and what is subject to disclosure under that act.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , HB2711 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:32:04.919><c> they'll</c><00:32:05.120><c> be</c><00:32:05.360><c> experiencing</c><00:32:06.120><
• c><00:32:15.120><c> your</c><00:32:15.279><c> time</c><00:32:15.440><c> is</c><00:32:15.639><c> up</c
• c> going</c><00:32:17.039><c> into</c><00:32:17.320><c> another</c><00:32:17.600><c> phrase</c><00:32
• another phrase I I got<00:32:19.279><c> I</c><00:32:19.399><c> got</c><00:32:19.519><c> an</c><00:32
• :19.600><c> hour</c><00:32:19.799><c> and</c><00:32:19.880><c> a</c><00:32:20.080><c> half</c><00:32:

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• a</c><00:32:04.240><c> harder</c><00:32:04.639><c> time</c><00:32:04.919><c> at</c><00:32:05.039><c>
• <00:32:13.240><c> um</c><00:32:14.039><c> a</c><00:32:14.200><c> fair</c><00:32:14.559><c> economic</
• future uh<00:32:16.559><c> and</c><00:32:16.919><c> I</c><00:32:17.080><c> just</c><00:32:17.279><c>
• just</c><00:32:17.519><c> impossible</c><00:32:18.000><c> for</c><00:32:18.159><c> me</c><00:32:18.320
• </c><00:32:22.000><c> in</c><00:32:22.159><c> the</c><00:32:22.320><c> state</c><00:32:22.519><c> of<

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:02.480><c> President</c><00:32:02.720><c> has</c><00:32:02.960><c> to</c><00:32:03.039><c>
• Check<00:32:07.840><c> with</c><00:32:08.000><c> the</c><00:32:08.159><c> floor</c><00:32:08.399><c>
• </c><00:32:10.320><c> I</c><00:32:10.480><c> I</c><00:32:10.799><c> respect</c><00:32:11.360><c> and<
• <c> going</c><00:32:19.840><c> to</c><00:32:19.919><c> have</c><00:32:20.080><c> to</c><00:32:20.559>
• 21.279><c> going</c><00:32:21.360><c> to</c><00:32:21.519><c> have</c><00:32:21.600><c> to</c><00:32:

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:32:01.360><c> introduce</c><00:32:01.720><c> yourself</c><00:32:02.000><c> for</c><00:32:02.159>
• ><c> consumers</c><00:32:53.760><c> to</c><00:32:53.960><c> establish</c><00:32:54.760><c> accomplish
• folks to continue<01:32:02.159><c> to</c><01:32:02.280><c> reach</c><01:32:02.520><c> out</c><01:32:
• :32:04.080><c> bill</c><01:32:04.600><c> and</c><01:32:04.920><c> it's</c><01:32:05.080><c> my</c><01
• > this</c><01:32:06.320><c> bill</c><01:32:07.080><c> uh</c><01:32:07.199><c> on</c><01:32:07.800><c>

Bills: HF845

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

Transcript Highlights:

• It gives me great pleasure as a sustaining member of the Baton Rouge chapter of the Junior League to
• Another message from the Senate: the President of the Senate has signed SCR 32, respectfully submitted
• President of Senate has signed SCR 32, respectfully submitted Yolanda Dixon, Secretary of the Senate.
• Transportation reports: HCR 32 favorably, House Bill 679 by substitute, House Bill 745 favorably, House
• Transportation reports: HCR 32 favorably, House Bill 679 by substitute, House Bill 745 favorably, House

Bills: HR179 , HR180 , HR181 , HR182 , HR183 , HR184 , HR185 , HR186 , HR187 , HCR75 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR78 , HCR79 , HR165 , HR166 , HR168 , HR169 , HR170 , HR171 , HR172 , HR173 , HR174 , HR175 , HR176 , HR177 , HR178 , HCR65 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR68 , HCR69 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR73 , HCR74 , SCR34 , SB34 , SB43 , SB52 , SB56 , SB165 , SB173 , SB189 , SB190 , SB260 , SB322 , SB345 , SB374 , SB387 , SB401 , SB448 , SB449 , SB455 , SB487 , SB496 , SB502 , SB505 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB741 , HB1242 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB9 , HB192 , HB225 , HB306 , HB310 , HB366 , HB635 , HB911 , HB1230 , HB1236 , HB615 , HB864 , HB1103 , HB1175 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1234

Keywords: neighborhood, crime prevention, security districts, law enforcement, community safety, funding, Counseling Day, mental health, Louisiana Counseling Association, community support, mental wellness, Louisiana State University, athletics, NAIA, sports achievements, recognition, success, competition, education, higher education

Transcript Highlights:

• The chapter of Local 509, as social workers, we welcome the opportunity to disrupt the trauma-to-school-to-prison
• social workers and clinicians failing to meet as we've heard today the failing to meet its mission the chapter
• Massachusetts now has 32 Family Resource Centers backed by $35 million in FY26 funding.
• this bill favorably and help us continue to offer a lifeline to those navigating the most painful chapter

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing on a series of child welfare bills focused on DCF, foster care, mandated reporting, educational records, and family support. Chair Kennedy and Chair Livingstone opened with accessibility and testimony rules, then heard testimony on bills including S.127 on expanding mandated reporters, S.107/H.235 on a Foster Children’s Bill of Rights, S.106/H.228 on transferring foster care review from DCF to the Office of the Child Advocate, H.258/S.125 on an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records, H.205 on kinship foster care background checks, H.246/H.266 on minimizing trauma in care and protection cases, and S.159 on support for families after sudden unexpected infant death. Supporters of the mandated reporter bill, led by Sen. Feeney and Foxborough advocates, described a local model that trains all adults who work with children and argued the state should scale that approach statewide to improve recognition and reporting of abuse. Testimony on the foster care bills emphasized the need for clearer rights, better notice to children and attorneys, stronger remedies, and independent oversight. Advocates, youth with lived experience, and legal organizations described placement instability, delayed notifications, abuse in care, poor educational continuity, and the need for rights around safety, family contact, culture, language, and access to records. Several witnesses urged that the Foster Children’s Bill of Rights include enforceable court remedies, not just reporting requirements. On the oversight bill, supporters argued DCF should not review its own foster care system and pointed to poor outcomes, high placement instability, and recent investigative reporting as evidence for moving review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate. On the electronic backpack bill, testimony focused on the need for real-time data sharing and a centralized system so schools can receive foster students’ records quickly and support continuity. On the trauma-minimization bill, Rep. Miskin framed the proposal as a set of practical changes to reduce harm during removals and court involvement. On the SUID bill, Sen. Lovely said families should be given information about available grief and support resources after an infant death. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.