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• The Chair calls the Education Policy Committee for Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, to order.
• The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, will
• Adults and parents already get that.
• It is available through the student information system for parents.
• We're education advocates for kids. Thank you for the opportunity.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• THIS CREATES A PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR THE APARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS TO EDUCATE FLORIDIANS
• WELL, NOT ALL PARENTS HAVE ACCESS TO DIAGNOSIS BY AGE 8.
• FLORIDA STATUTE -- CONTAINS IF A PARENT OF A DECEASED PATIENT WHO DIES DURING MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE FOR
• I FOUGHT FOR HIS EDUCATION, HIS HEALTHCARE, HIS LIFE I MADE EVERY DECISION FOR HIM.
• SISTERS, BROTHERS, GRANDPARENTS, PARENTS. PILLARS OF OUR FAMILIES THAT MAKE UP THIS STATE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Welcome to the Senate Education Committee hearing. There are five bills on today's agenda.
• These figures rise to 79% and 73%, respectively, for student parents. Thank you.
• To 79% and 73%, respectively, for student parents.
• The Senate Education Committee is adjourned. Great.
• The Senate Education Committee is adjourned.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• H.R. 112 honors the legacy and recognizes that our young people deserve access to music education that
• The photos of children holding on to their parent because that is all that they have, and this is the
• Senate Bill 928 by Senator Sivantes and others in appellating the public post-secondary education.
• Again, I think that ultimately parents should decide for their children.
• It's the decision of the parent. So I will respectfully be withholding my support for this bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• By class, establishing better classification allows local communities to better educate the public, and
• for parents and families to better educate their children on the safety of it.
• <00:08:21.480><c> the</c><00:08:21.600><c> public</c><00:08:22.440><c> for</c><00:08:22.720><c> parents
• </c><00:08:23.120><c> and</c> educate the public for parents and educate the public for parents and families
• </c> families to better educate their families to better educate their their<00:08:26.640><c> children

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3785, a bill from Representative DePauw dealing with classification issues for electric bicycles and electric motorcycles. DePauw said the bill responds to concerns raised by a constituent, the Department of Public Safety, insurance companies, and law enforcement about the lack of a clear category for electric motorcycles and the need for clearer rules on where these vehicles may be used and how accidents and liability are handled. Several members spoke in support of the bill’s safety and education benefits, while also noting that the issue is still evolving and may need further work before final passage. The committee first considered and adopted the DePauw A11 amendment, described as a technical amendment to allow the Department of Natural Resources to use appropriated money or license-fee revenue for signage. Fiscal staff explained that the DNR has a $30,000 cost and $32,000 in offsetting revenue in a special revenue fund, but cannot access that revenue without a direct appropriation, making the amendment necessary. Representative Frazier noted the bill still needs additional work and confirmed with DePauw that further changes would be made before the bill reaches the floor. After discussion, including comments about the growing use of e-bikes by seniors, people with disabilities, commuters, and families, the committee voted to advance House File 3785 as amended. The motion to refer the bill to the general register passed on a voice vote, with no opposition recorded.

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• education system.
• the State Board of Education to develop and test innovative models of education aligned to student outcomes
• the State Board of Education to develop and test innovative models of education aligned to student outcomes
• And then like I said earlier, it's not getting taxed to fund our education.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 4037, individual income tax credit education, allows for a parent of

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.

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• ,</c><00:39:28.760><c> you</c> which is good news for education, you which is good news for education
• </c> education. We have four active teachers. education. We have four active teachers.
• We would recommend that we specify in the statute that the member parent, just the member parent, not
• We would recommend that we specify in the statute that the member parent, just the member parent, not
• ,</c> member parent, just the member parent, member parent, just the member parent, not<01:36:14.680>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:12 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:34 Actuarial Valuation Update – KPPA: 00:02:10 Actuarial Valuation Update – TRS: 00:25:32, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the prior minutes. The main presentation was from KPPA officials Ryan Barrow and Erin Saratt on the annual actuarial valuations for the retirement and insurance systems. They said the systems’ funding status improved overall, with three of five insurance funds fully funded, CERS hazardous dropping from over 100% funded to 90.9% because of premium changes, and KRS receiving $650 million in supplemental funding over the biennium. They also reported strong investment returns above assumed rates, higher payroll and membership counts, and resulting actuarial losses tied to higher salaries and premiums, especially on the insurance side. Members asked several questions about what drove the actuarial losses and whether legislation affected them. KPPA said the CERS insurance loss was driven by premium increases and Senate Bill 10, while the pension-side losses were largely due to higher payroll and benefits for Tier 1 and Tier 2 members. They explained that new Tier 3 employees are designed to add no additional unfunded liability, and that the state administers the systems but does not directly control all hiring. Questions also focused on retiree health premiums, which KPPA said rose about 15% for non-Medicare retirees and 38% for Medicare retirees, with the increase attributed to utilization, prescription costs, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The committee then heard from TRS Deputy Executive Secretary and General Counsel Beau Barnes on the 2025 TRS actuarial valuation. He reported that the Retirement Annuity Trust and Health Insurance Trust both received full funding, the retirement trust’s funded ratio improved to 61%, TRS 4 remains well funded with no liability, and the health insurance trust improved to 89.1%. Barnes said TRS is on track to fully fund legacy liabilities within the amortization period, with 2044 as the point when the system reflects 100% funding and 2046 as the last year needing additional dollars for the legacy liability. He also explained that lower assumed investment returns and updated mortality assumptions increased liabilities, but that TRS uses direct rate smoothing for budgeting purposes. At the end of the meeting, the chair circulated a proposed set of “do’s and don’ts of pensions,” emphasizing that future legislation should not create unfunded liabilities. Barnes also noted he would later discuss several legislative proposals for the 2026 session, but the transcript provided ends before that discussion or any votes on those proposals.

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• And I know there's so many parents, so many parents who've lost children.
• We need educational centers, so it permits that.
• Versus parents. We want to make sure everybody is getting the appropriate care.
• We do have several parents' forms.
• Let's take up Tab 18, CS for SB 742 on workforce education by Senator Simon.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

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• parent or legal guardian.
• Parental consent may be obtained via a video call with the parent or legal guardian, but the bill allows
• I'm a working parent and a parent of a middle schooler in Seattle. I'm in District 46.
• I'm a parent of four children and a Latino community education leader. My name is Manuel Sly.
• I'm a parent of four children and a Latino community education leader.

Bills: SB5976 , SB6111 , SB6250 , SB6257 , SB6289 , SGA9060 , SGA9169 , SGA9265 , SGA9266

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: commercial email, spam regulations, online marketing, privacy, consumer protection, SB 6111, Washington Protecting Children Online Act, online child safety, minor privacy, age verification, parental consent, social media regulation, digital platforms, user-generated content, content moderation, online harms, youth protection, data privacy, geolocation, targeted advertising

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• </c> uh who receive special education uh who receive special education services<00:04:00.840><c> which
• education and MLL.
• Parents have the right to expect that their children's education will not be disrupted daily by violent
• Parents have the right to expect that their children's education will not be disrupted daily by violent
• Parents have the right to expect that their children's education will not be disrupted daily by violent

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• California invests tens of billions of dollars in education and training programs.
• California invests tens of billions of dollars in education and training programs.
• who are already included in the definition of parent in the current statute.
• who are already included in the definition of parent in the current statute.
• This bill will make sure that workers like me receive know-your-rights education.

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several labor-related bills. SB 1166 would place AC Transit employees under PERB jurisdiction for unfair labor practice disputes; supporters said it would reduce cost and delay compared with court litigation, AC Transit was neutral, there was no opposition, and the bill passed 4-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1054 would add wage-data elements to state reporting to improve Medi-Cal and other eligibility verification and strengthen workforce-program data; supporters emphasized reducing administrative burden and improving accountability, and it passed 4-0, later 5-0 on call. SB 1149 would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” and align it with other family-leave laws; it drew broad support from caregiving, LGBTQ+, labor, and advocacy groups, no opposition, and passed 3-0, later 5-0 on call. The committee also considered SB 909, which would raise and index public works contractor registration fees and prevailing-wage penalties and direct more penalty revenue to enforcement. Supporters argued it would deter wage theft and fund enforcement staffing, while contractor groups warned it would raise costs, increase uncertainty, and not solve staffing delays; the bill passed 2-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1132 would require a standardized know-your-rights curriculum through the workforce development system; supporters said workers need rights education at job-entry points, especially immigrants and other vulnerable workers, and the bill passed 3-1, later 4-1 on call. SB 1241 sought to strengthen enforcement of skilled-and-trained workforce requirements on public works projects by defining substantial compliance, limiting repeated reliance on compliance plans, and increasing accountability for reporting failures. Labor supporters said it would close loopholes and protect apprenticeship-trained workers, while contractor groups argued the market lacks enough qualified workers and that the bill could increase penalties and debarment risk; after extended debate it passed 4-1. Finally, SB 1038 would require CalPERS to notify unions when employer audits are initiated so they can assist members facing repayment or pension adjustments; supporters said it would help workers navigate audit consequences, there was no opposition, and it passed 4-0 before the committee adjourned.

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• Their contributions to public service, science, medicine, education, and the arts reflect the best of
• There are entrepreneurs, educators, health care professionals, and public servants.
• In addition to their parents, their two daughters, Janet... Residents of Altadena.
• In addition to their parents, their two daughters, Janet and Christy Lee, are leading efforts to serve
• Cridland was a giver, including caring for his parents until they passed away. In addition, Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 by Senator Choi, which designates January 13, 2026 as Korean American Day in California. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, highlighting the history of Korean immigration, the contributions of Korean Americans in business, public service, culture, education, health care, and civic life, and the significance of Korean American communities across the state. Several members also shared personal and district-specific examples, including Koreatown, the Korean Friendship Bell, Pachappa Camp in Riverside, and Korean American organizations and businesses affected by the recent wildfires. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 roll call vote. After the vote, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests visiting the chamber, including the Consul General of Korea in San Francisco and other community leaders. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including notices that the Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Human Services Committee would meet after adjournment. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas also requested that SB 626 be removed from the inactive file and returned to the Assembly for amendments. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memorials. Senator Umberg honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, a longtime legislative staffer and artist. Senators Pérez and Allen jointly memorialized the 19 people who died in the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, describing the devastation, the community’s recovery, and the names and lives of many victims. Senator Menjivar also asked for adjournment in memory of Marine Corps Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, who died in a December traffic collision. The Senate announced its next floor session for Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. and then recessed.

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• Uh, HB 322 by Representative Guien is relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education
• , including where there are deserts and where we need educators the most.
• It adds additional administrative work for parents and leaves it on the parent to go and seek additional
• So we are not able to help parents get diagnostic assistance.
• system, higher education, and the workforce.

Bills: HB74 , HB175

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

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• All right, Education, we'll come back into order.
• adequate education, as well as the method of providing equality of educational opportunity.
• As far as what constitutes an adequate education, we do have the working definition of educational adequacy
• And in the book, they actually identify as a major component of a child's education is the parents emphasizing
• the importance of their education.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The Education and Employment Committee will come to order. Chair Canady. Rep. Canady: Here.
• I would like to—you are codifying specifically because I am an educator.
• Kristen: I am here as a Florida parent and a public education advocate.
• That is not an educational item. That is coercive in an emotional way.
• This will be managed carefully and efficiently as per our education system.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered four measures. HB 409, which would require K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, was presented briefly with no public testimony or debate and passed 18-0. The committee then took up HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment to codify religious liberty and expression in schools. Supporters argued it would strengthen existing protections and give voters the final say, while opponents from parent, atheist, interfaith, and church groups warned it could privilege dominant faiths, create coercion or confusion in schools, and reduce flexibility for districts. After extended debate, the resolution passed 18-1, with Rep. Harris voting no. The committee next heard CS/HB 453, which would allow students to substitute participation in Special Olympics for a PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit under certain conditions. The sponsor and supporters said the bill recognizes the physical demands of these activities and would benefit students with disabilities and band students; school district and PTA representatives waived in support. The bill passed unanimously, 19-0. Finally, HB 127, requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2 through 5, was presented as a literacy and heritage measure. Supporters said it would help students read historical documents and strengthen handwriting skills, while questions focused on grading, retention, and applicability to charter schools. It passed 17-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• That's where the education budget begins this where the education budget begins this where the education
• Uh, it says the state board of education will develop a list of education will develop a list of education
• Um HB 327 is the paid parental Speaker. Um HB 327 is the paid parental Speaker.
• This paid parental leave does not acrue. If paid parental leave does not acrue.
• And so, I think parents should know it. I think think parents should know it.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• People should be educated about this. This and something similar to faster be fast.
• And I know there's so many parents, so many parents who've lost children and I can tell you the hardest
• We need educational centers.
• So when parents are giving care to their child, they are trained for that child.
• Let's take up Tab 18 tab, 2, 7, 4, 2, on workforce education by Senator Simon.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:37:45.319><c> and</c> passionate advocate for education and passionate advocate for education
• </c><00:56:40.039><c> there</c> back home to be with her parents there back home to be with her parents
• In September, Ken's headline read, 'Hawaiʻi has allowed education to plummet to new lows.'
• We will resist when they try to take our rights as parents.
• </c><01:07:00.760><c> we</c><01:07:00.880><c> will</c> as parents we will as parents we will resist<01

Keywords: Order of the Day: PENDING, 912, senate, all

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• Again, here in Florida our presumption is for shared parental responsibility, meaning that the parents
• Perkins: parents share parental responsibility of the children.
• Neither parent will talk negatively about the other parent or disparage the other parent in front of
• Neither parent will prohibit the children from communicating with the other parent in any manner.
• So we talk a lot about in the Legislature, we talk a lot about parental rights and parents' rights to

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• How will we let parents know that this is available?
• Yeah, maybe some information out to the hospitals just so that they can let the parents know.
• So this resolution is asking the Department of Education to present to our committee what is the plan
• So this resolution is asking the Department of Education to present to our committee what is the plan
• So if this milk, Parents and different ones did not give permission.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee met on April 1 and considered several health-related bills and one resolution. HB 933, by Rep. Charles Owen, would create commemorative birth certificates and adjust vital records fees; after adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 288, by Rep. Boyer, would require the term “miscarriage” to appear alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical documentation and billing; after an amendment changed the bill from mandatory “shall” language to permissive “may,” the committee heard emotional testimony both in support and opposition and then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 420, by Rep. Berault, would require criminal background checks and registry review for all DCFS employees, not just those with direct contact with children; it was reported favorably. The committee also voluntarily deferred HB 927 and HB 962. The committee then heard HB 971, by Rep. Stagney, which seeks to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health clinics and hospital-owned provider-based clinics. Supporters, including clinic owners and practitioners, testified that independent clinics provide the same services under the same rules but receive far lower reimbursement, making it difficult to retain staff and avoid sale to hospital systems. The author said the bill is intended to prompt discussion and eventual parity without harming hospitals, and the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 815, by Rep. Carver, would allow federally insured financial institutions to receive death certificate information from vital records to reduce losses and help reconcile account issues after a death; credit union representatives supported the measure, and it was reported favorably. The committee also adopted HR 74, by Rep. Sterling, which urges the Department of Education and local school authorities to report on how schools accommodate students with seizure disorders. Sterling described personal experience with epilepsy and said the resolution is meant to gather data on implementation of existing seizure action plan law and identify gaps in access to rescue medication and training. Finally, the committee took up HB 915, by Rep. Dickerson, which would place Medicaid prior authorization and utilization management timelines into statute. After technical and substantive amendments, including changing some deadlines from five business days to seven calendar days, the bill drew support from providers and health groups concerned about delays in care, and the committee reported it favorably as amended. The committee also began consideration of HB 944, by Rep. Hilferty, creating a women’s consortium within LDH focused on menopause and related women’s health issues; technical amendments were adopted and testimony emphasized coordination of existing research and resources, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.