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• The members will answer the roll call by indicating their presence on the electronic voting board.
• Senate Bill 108 seeks to amend and reenact the Code of Virginia relating to school boards, students,
• Legislation reported from the Board of Education with an amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• House Bill 299 is legislative relating to the Board of Education.
• Next up is House Bill 413, which relates to the Board of Education, Board of Nursing, high school certified

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Is that something that's intended to carry on, or is that now up to the will of the board itself?
• So, I think it was four years ago when they redid the whole makeup of the board, the governor put in
• board intentional staggering of the board members<00:21:44.320> before<00:21:44.720> and
• now up to the will of the board itself? now up to the will of the board itself?
• Thank you, Chairman and committee board.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 369, which would add post-traumatic stress disorder to an existing 2018 hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related law for veterans. Representative Scott Sharp and HBOT for KY Vets representatives testified that PTSD and traumatic brain injury often overlap, that veterans are frequently misdiagnosed, and that hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown benefits in clinical trials and in Kentucky’s own funded program. Members asked whether the bill would require insurance coverage; the sponsors said it would not, and noted they are seeking broader approval through medical and congressional channels. The committee voted favorably on HB 369, with members expressing support based on personal experience and the needs of veterans and their families. The committee then considered House Bill 419, for which a committee substitute was adopted before testimony. Representative Suzanne Miles and Kentucky Fire Commission/KCTCS representatives explained that the bill would expand the fire commission board from 14 to 18 members, clarify that KCTCS’s 5% administrative fee applies collectively to all funds rather than separately to each fund, and allow excess funds to help cover out-of-pocket cancer screening costs for volunteer and paid firefighters. A question about board staggering was answered by explaining that staggered terms were originally used to avoid all terms ending at once and were expected to continue. The committee passed HB 419 with favorable expression. Later, USA Cares presented an update on how it has used prior state funding. The organization described its grant-based assistance for veterans and military families facing housing, vehicle, and utility crises, as well as career transition and housing-related support programs. Testimony emphasized that the aid helps prevent homelessness and reduce suicide risk, and the group reported it had used nearly all of the $2 million awarded in the last budget cycle to assist 364 families and more than 500 dependents. No vote was taken on the USA Cares presentation.

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• He said he thinks everyone's on board with this and he hasn't heard any opposition.
• That is clinical standard practice across the board.
• That is clinical standard practice across the board.
• That is clinical standard practice across the board.
• And the child, that is clinical standard practice across the board.

Keywords: 00:34 Call to Order/Roll Call 02:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 389 04:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 389 05:16 Discussion of 25RS HB 501 09:31 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 501 10:50 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 (Discussion Only) 42:05 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 389, a cleanup measure related to the CASPER prescription monitoring program. Representative Duval and staff explained that the bill addresses implementation issues the Office of Inspector General encountered and aligns the definition of “practitioner” for in-state and out-of-state providers. The committee took no questions, then approved the bill unanimously and reported it favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 501, which would allow a pharmacist to fill a prescription for a limited period after the prescribing provider has died, so patients can maintain continuity of care. Sponsors and a pharmacist witness said the bill is intended to reduce uncertainty and liability for pharmacists, excludes controlled substances to comply with federal law, and leaves professional judgment with the pharmacist. Members asked about documentation and verification, and the sponsor said the bill applies when the pharmacist knows of the death and that pharmacies would document the situation as they normally do. The committee discussed the issue briefly and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 414 for discussion only. Representative Tate and Adia Wisher described it as “Love Them Both,” a perinatal palliative care proposal meant to provide wraparound support for women and families facing fatal fetal anomalies or other serious pregnancy complications. Testimony emphasized that the bill would encourage referrals to programs offering medical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and bereavement support, with examples such as Footprints at St. Elizabeth. Members discussed access, referrals, counseling, coverage language, and the role of fathers, and supporters stressed that the services would be optional and intended to broaden support rather than impose penalties. No vote was taken on House Bill 414.

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• Jesse Young, New Jersey School Boards Association.
• on the state board that regulates them.
• Anne Thick Milton, CEO, Board of Certification. In favor, no need to testify.
• That we share most of what our friends at school boards just said.
• Jonathan Pushman, the New Jersey School Boards Association, for the record.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• I work as a tax technician with the Franchise Tax Board. My name is Julia Rose Pacheco.
• I work as a tax technician with the Franchise Tax Board.
• Cesar Gonzalez-Garcia with the California Rural Indian Health Board, in support. Thank you.
• Cesar Gonzalez-Garcia with the California Rural Indian Health Board, in support.
• But what is happening is that they're, you know, picking up people in terms. get on board.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In our board packet, you should have the 2026 legislative session results.
• So when it has to go from staff to board, what is the timeline for that?
• I mean, to me, it's just nonsensical to think a board...
• So, we're going to just say that you have a copy of this in your board packet and In your board packet
• Must be RRB, please. >> Um, Small Business Regulatory Review Board, that is seven.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Chris Hannan is on our board. Okay.
• And the Air Resources Board is charged by AB 32 to reduce...
• I would say, across the board in the foundational regulations and programs.
• The Air Resources Board has been very clear about that.
• Yeah, well, we're all fully on board at GoBiz and have been working on this for a while.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm Beena Lefkowitz, the Association of California County Boards of Education president.
• We represent the 58 county boards, and our sole purpose is...
• We represent the 58 county boards, and our sole purpose is to support strong board governance and advocate
• County boards serve as the appeal body for inter-district transfers.
• Trustee, Placer County Board of Education, in support.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 998, which would clarify and expand the roles of discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability-focused coordinator and a deputy AAPI coordinator. The author and coauthors said the bill is intended to strengthen school climate, improve training and guidance for staff, and better address discrimination affecting students based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Supporters, including the Sacramento LGBTQ Community Center, CFT, Equality California, and several legislative caucuses, argued that students cannot learn if they do not feel safe and cited absenteeism and mental health concerns. Some witnesses and members raised concerns about gubernatorial appointments and whether the coordinators should instead be hired through civil service. The committee ultimately moved SB 998 on a due pass basis to the Senate Judiciary Committee and placed it on call. The committee also heard SB 1082, which would streamline inter-district transfer appeals by requiring quicker district action, concurrent review, and clearer notice when applications are incomplete. The sponsor and supporters said families often face long delays and uncertainty, especially those with language barriers or special needs, and that the bill would improve fairness without changing district authority to approve or deny transfers. The California School Boards Association said it had an oppose-unless-amended position but would re-evaluate after the committee amendments, and other groups expressed support. The bill was moved due pass as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed on call. SB 960, dealing with community college baccalaureate degrees, generated the most extended debate. The author argued the bill would create a statewide framework allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in areas of unmet workforce need when local CSU access is unavailable because of impaction or distance, while preserving limits so colleges do not become four-year institutions. Supporters said the bill responds to workforce demand and place-bound students, while CSU and CFA opposed it, warning about duplication, fiscal impacts, accreditation, faculty jobs, and harm to the CSU transfer pipeline. Members discussed the master plan for higher education, impaction, and state funding, with one senator abstaining over concerns about unintended consequences for CSU. The committee recommended SB 960 for due pass as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and placed it on call. The committee then heard SB 965, which would make it easier for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain public library cards without a parent or guardian physically present. The author and her son described barriers created by varying local library rules and argued the bill would improve teen access to educational resources while preserving local control over checkout and liability policies. CFT and other supporters backed the measure, while the California Library Association said it supports the goal but wants alternative language to preserve local flexibility and balance community differences. The transcript cuts off during opposition testimony, and no final vote on SB 965 is shown.

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• It gives us an independent board.
• It gives us an independent board. It It gives us an independent board.
• And so, now we want an board.
• independent board and pay pay our bills. independent board and pay pay our bills.
• That's why we renamed it Real Estate Appraisal Board. So, real estate board.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:07 Discussion SB 97 01:21 Vote SB 97 13:27 Discussion HB 3 15:12 Vote HB 3 17:15 Discussion HB 184 17:54 Vote HB 184 18:42 Discussion HB 355 19:34 Vote HB 355 39:50, 958, all

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• I'm the executive officer of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• So the state board adopted its climate change resolution, and then the regional board adopted another
• So the board can adopt it, and it can use it for 10 years.
• He was telling me which direction to pivot my board.
• The regional board seems to understand a lot of this.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• You bring to your community, the whole community signs on board to that.
• Public hearing, yeah, and it goes down to the board of directors.
• Having served on a school board, you don't get many people showing up to school board meetings or to
• And that's per the Bond Review Board.
• I have data from the Texas Bond Review Board database that shows ISDs proposed.

Bills: HB1453, HB1718, HB2043, HB2207, HB2798

Keywords: local governments, anticipation notes, certificates of obligation, public works, flood control, financial management, local government, municipal financing, private activity bonds, closing definition, real estate finance, bond issuance, government regulation, bond election, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, political subdivision, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds

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• Uh, board members, by statute, they can hire the superintendent, they can hire the board attorney, but
• ,<01:20:57.120> they<01:20:57.520> can Uh board members by statute, they can Uh board
• There are statutory restrictions on district employees getting involved in board races and board members
• There are statutory restrictions on district employees getting involved in board races and board members
• There are statutory restrictions on district employees getting involved in board races and board members

Keywords: 0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes 0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools 0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257 0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System 1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

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• > residents Volunteer town boards and residents Volunteer town boards and residents often<00:08
• Um, so we were all on board with the substitute amendment.
• of Medical Practice to the AI Advisory Board.
• Uh, he was first appointed to the board in October 22.
• appointed to the board in October 22. 22. 22.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Um and they did eventually find board.
• <00:47:58.640> So, of the board of the Met Council. So, of the board of the Met Council.
• board. So that that is the amendment. board. So that that is the amendment.
• Um, and we commissioned uh a board.
• That is public disclosure board.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My name is Zia Harut, and I'm the board president of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota
• <00:04:39.080> president<00:04:39.479> of<00:04:39.639> the and I'm the board
• president of the and I'm the board president of the residential<00:04:40.240> providers<00:04
• can use it toward their room and board can use it toward their room and board costs<00:51:04.760
• facility then didn't have room in board facility then didn't have room in board to<01:01:44.599>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm on the MEPERS board.
• There's no question on the board. What's your pleasure? Has it mentioned? Oh, we do have one.
• The board is clear. Seeing no question? The board is clear.
• The board is clear. You want to close on your bill? I do. Let me tell you all this.
• The board is clear at this time. I guess, and you're saying run it, but at... ...time.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement met on May 5 with four members present. HB 41 was deferred until the following week, and the committee approved the April 20, 2026 minutes. The committee then took up several retirement-system bills, many of them negotiated measures involving municipal police, firefighters, teachers, district attorneys, and judges. HB 45, by Rep. Bacallat, was amended and reported favorably. It makes changes to the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System, including retention bonuses, recognition of out-of-state police service, benefits for three officers killed in the line of duty before full enrollment, a DROP fix, and more competitive accrual rates. Testimony from the Louisiana Municipal Association, MEPERS, police representatives, and Mayor Helena Marino was strongly supportive, emphasizing that the bill resolves longstanding disputes and litigation. HB 1237, also by Rep. Bacallat, was reported favorably after testimony that it eliminates partial dissolution penalties for municipal police and adjusts related firefighter provisions; witnesses said it was a negotiated fix supported by municipal and fire stakeholders. HB 42, concerning phased retirement in the Teacher Retirement System, was reported favorably as a permissive framework allowing universities to offer phased retirement options. HB 17, by the District Attorneys’ Retirement System director, was reported favorably to add the Louisiana District Attorneys Association to the definition of employer and require annual reporting on the rehire statute. HB 21, a cleanup bill for the Municipal Employees Retirement System, was also reported favorably. HB 1134, creating a backdrop retirement option for certain judges whose positions are abolished, was amended and reported favorably after LASERS raised questions about early retirement eligibility and the need to bar future judicial candidacy. HB 24, by Rep. Owen, drew the most discussion. It would allow retired or certified teachers to return to work through contracts with school systems, with a three-year sunset. The sponsor argued it would help keep qualified teachers in classrooms and avoid midyear departures, while TRSL, the Louisiana School Board Association, and committee members raised concerns about fiscal impact, contractor status, workers’ compensation, leave rules, and overlap with a separate bill being worked on by the chairman. After an amendment clarifying the independent-contractor definition was adopted, the committee chose to hold the bill in committee for further work rather than advance it immediately. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• The boarding itself was dangerous.
• the water while attempting to board the vessel between the large swells.
• Gage saw his teammate lose his grip on the boarding ladder and struggle to remain afloat.
• It is from the helicopter that could see above the water the boarding that was going on.
• The boarding vessel, which Gage is on, you can see...

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• The boarding itself was dangerous.
• water while attempting to board the vessel between the large swells.
• Gage saw his teammate lose his grip on the boarding ladder and struggle to remain afloat.
• Gage grabbed a hold of the boarding team ladder.
• Members of the board, thank you very much. I think all I'd like to do is offer a final view.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• But, as a local school board leader, one of our most important responsibilities is ensuring that every
• That's why we're board members. So, thank you, Superintendent Paul.
• That's why we're board school districts.
• That's why we're board members.<00:10:43.680> So,<00:10:44.000> thank<00:10:44.240>
• <00:14:29.519> control<00:14:30.320> and school board and local control and school

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think it's a good idea to get those stakeholders together and to get on the same board with what's
• So we have some boarding schools within our state. We have some boarding schools within our state.
• their child to boarding school here and<02:02:29.920> the<02:02:30.160> boarding<02:02
• they're at a resident at a boarding they're at a resident at a boarding school, school, school,
• > doesn't Just attending boarding school doesn't Just attending boarding school doesn't mean<02

Keywords: 1189, house, all