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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education, Education Pre-K through 12, and Senator Brodeur
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 education, education pre-K through 12, and Senator Broder
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education, Education Pre-K through 12, and Senator Jones
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education, Education Pre-K through 12, and Senator Jones
- option, but putting the education through educators.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of a quorum, then adopted the special order calendar for the day. The first major item was CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, which revises laws on resisting officers and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses eligible for a life sentence reclassification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to honor Officer Jason Rayner and clarify that questions of fault belong in court; opponents argued it removed judicial discretion, could sweep in unintended cases, and was a broad response to a case-specific prosecutorial failure. After debate, the bill passed 108-8.
The House then passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory structure and licensure framework for naturopathic physicians, defines scope and limits of practice, and establishes a board under the Department of Health with medical doctor oversight. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and medical freedom measure; opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for impersonating a naturopathic physician. The bill passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Florida Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a vote of 112-0.
Additional measures approved included CS/CS/SB 1220 on transportation, which covers a wide range of issues including FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, toll revenues, and related regulatory changes; it passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. CS/CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming was introduced and explained as a crackdown on illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and the Seminole gaming compact, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill. The session also included several recognitions and lengthy farewell remarks from departing members, including Leader Driscoll and Majority Leader Sirois.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I rise to present AB 560, the Supporting Special Education Act, Special Educators Act.
- , bilingual education.
- it doesn't matter if we're Democratic parents or Republican parents, we're parents.
- Brings us to file item 415, AB 1255 by the Committee on Education.
- Students have a right to an equitable education.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Aug 20th, 2025
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 112 May 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> education requirement? education requirement?
- </c> educated on what the law is, regardless. educated on what the law is, regardless.
- </c> animal education. animal education.
- Why not public education?
- Why not public education? campaign? Why not public education?
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 118 Part 2 May 12th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- K-12 or higher education campuses.
- This bill was originally drafted to include only public K-12 and higher education.
- And then on page four, line five, before educational, you would insert public.
- institution to take action or provide educational or other services that are... educational or other
- Parents are there...
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- California invests tens of billions of dollars in education and training programs.
- 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.
- AGC and our members are actively investing in that through our construction education foundation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- c><00:28:38.480><c> you're</c> child of low-income parents, you're child of low-income parents, you're
- </c><02:19:54.319><c> Mayor</c> infrastructure, and education. Mayor infrastructure, and education.
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And actually, as legislators to educate ourselves as to what we can do.
- And so we will often do lots of education.
- No, so actually, and unfortunately, the parents don't have Physician then?
- No, so actually, and unfortunately, the parents don't have access.
- We don't always know what's happening with our parent or loved one.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Mental Health first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2370, House Bill 3278, and House Bill 1638 do pass. HB 2370 passed 13-9, while HB 3278 passed 15-0 and HB 1638 passed 17-0. The committee then moved into public testimony.
Senate Bill 1015, sponsored by Senator Nuremberg, was presented as a measure creating a legal process for assisted outpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness who are at risk of deterioration, hospitalization, or harm. Supporters, including the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Missouri Association of Public Administrators, said it would reduce hospitalization and incarceration and improve access to care. The senator and witnesses emphasized collaboration with hospitals and the Department of Mental Health, and no opposition was offered.
The committee also heard a detailed presentation on the STARS program from SSM Health representatives, explaining it as a Missouri-based EMS and pediatric emergency planning system that uses physician-approved, electronic care plans for children with complex needs. Members asked about costs, access, and how the program differs from the bill discussed previously; witnesses said the program is free for EMS and emergency access, but hospitals that write plans pay implementation and subscription fees. House Bill 2903, by Representative Mayhew, would give county and district hospitals relief from certain public-entity requirements, including some Sunshine Law-related burdens, board qualifications, and financial reporting timelines, to help them compete with private hospitals. Supporters from Phelps Health said the bill would reduce administrative burden and protect proprietary information; there was no opposition.
Finally, House Bill 3379, by Representative Dolan, would expand and strengthen Missouri’s employee disqualification and mandated reporting rules for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill adds more mandated reporters, including bank personnel and first responders, creates penalties for knowingly failing to report, and requires quicker DSS follow-up to reporters. DHSS supported the bill, citing recent financial exploitation complaints, while the Missouri Bankers Association said it supports the goal but wants to work on the mandatory reporting language so banks are not exposed to liability for situations they cannot readily detect. No formal opposition was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE GME GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SOME NEW COVERAGE POLICIES THAT WERE IMPLEMENTED AND THEN GET
- ON THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION ASPECTS SENATE BILL 7016-7 IT BILL 3030-330.
- THE SITE WENT LIVE IN SEPTEMBER FOR VENDORS AND PARENTS WHO CAN REGISTER FOR VOUCHERS.
- THERE ARE OTHER IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS TO EDUCATE. WE CONTINUE TO LEARN MORE WITH TIME.
- WE DO NOT HAVE A RESEARCH MISSION BUT OTHER ENTITIES DO AS WELL AS EDUCATION MISSION.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Health Care Affordability, Select May 1st, 2026
Health Care Affordability, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- No, not for the parent. I get what you're saying. No, the parent doesn't have to.
- And my parents couldn't afford it for them, right?
- We will be maybe at some point as old as our parents are.
- You cannot be an educated consumer.
- We also cover certain public sector higher education employees.
Committee:
House Health Care Affordability, Select
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:04 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- What if, same scenario, I've got an elderly parent, and I need a little help... ...an elderly parent
- They're a civic education company based out of Texas. Okay.
- of the public or private secondary educational institution... ...parent or guardian and the principal
- Under what obligations then are the parent? For rehab or? None.
- This takes both parents have to consent to go down this route.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- , including requiring parental notice before use of the tools, allowing a parent to opt their child out
- There are basically two buckets of parents for kids in school: those parents who are engaged, and those
- parents who are not engaged.
- And the science tells us that parents who aren't engaged, And the science tells us that parents who aren't
- What kind of procedure would there be in place to fully inform the parent so that parents, you know,
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0.
The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I stand before you, a child of teenage parents.
- In 2007, Marcus Button's parents sued the school board.
- Specifically, it requires parents of students with specialized education plans to receive written information
- consent under the parental notice and consent for abortion act.
- I know on the education, higher education appropriations committees, we have asked specific people; we
Summary:
The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct.
Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment.
Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee (05/02/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> special education special education process<00:32:57.519><c> is</c><00:32:57.760><c> working</c>
- the education entity that administers the education freedom<00:34:19.760><c> accounts.
- We need some insight into how special education coding is happening.
- We need some insight into how special education coding is happening.
- Special education spending, and I think it, you know, look at that top list.
Summary:
The committee first accepted the minutes from the April 4 meeting, then moved to a discussion of potential audit topics and follow-up on prior performance audits. Christine Young, Director of Audits, and Jay Henry, performance audit supervisor, walked members through a spreadsheet showing the status of roughly 30 performance audit reports from the past 10 years, including the number of observations, whether agencies concurred, how many observations were fully addressed, and when each report was last updated. They explained that “fully addressed” only means the agency addressed the observations it agreed with, and that some reports include rejoinders when the audit office disagrees with an agency’s response. Members also discussed how some audits have been updated and others have not, including an example from the prescription drug monitoring program, which moved from the Board of Pharmacy/OPLC to HHS and was recently updated after staff contacted HHS.
A major focus was the mental health workforce licensing audit, which was described as having little or no follow-up in the spreadsheet. Several members said this was especially concerning given the ongoing mental health crisis and argued that the committee should require a response. The committee agreed to start by sending letters to the chairs of the boards listed under that audit, asking the chair or designee to appear at the next meeting or respond in writing about what has been done and what remains unresolved. Members noted that the current process is voluntary and self-reported, which can lead to long delays or no response, especially for boards that meet only monthly and may have changed membership or leadership since the audit was issued.
The committee also discussed other audit follow-up issues, including the liquor commission division of enforcement and licensing, which staff said was farther along than its percentage suggested, and a recently released human rights report that was not yet due for update. Members raised the possibility of using future budget reviews to ask agencies what they have done about old audit findings. In addition, the committee briefly discussed future audit topics, including a possible audit of local school districts related to special education, and staff explained that the statute allows the LBA to audit a limited number of non-state entities over a five-year period. The motion to authorize the chair and LBA to draft and send letters to the mental health workforce licensing boards passed by show of hands with one abstention. The next meeting was tentatively set for June 6 in State House 100, with staff to confirm the room and schedule.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 728, an act relating to education, amending Section 33-101, Idaho Code, to provide a correct
- In many states, when parents die, the state becomes custodian of the children, and the state uses those
- He said the bill is about protecting those funds so that the parents can continue to provide for their
- He said they want to make sure those funds, the last thing those parents can do to provide for their
- So this was the set of rules from the Education Committee. They were minimal.
Summary:
The House convened with 61 members present, approved the House Journal, and received several committee reports and messages from the Senate. Committee actions included printing and referral of multiple bills and memorials, and the filing of House Joint Memorial 10 with the Secretary of State. The House also introduced a number of new measures, including bills on child care licensing, foster care, administration services to cities, elections, sex crimes, education certificates, and a constitutional amendment on state-owned land.
On the floor, the House considered and passed House Bill 501, which requires petition signature gatherers to disclose on their name tags who is paying them if they are compensated. Members also passed House Bill 558, codifying protections for foster youth survivor benefits, House Bill 608, clarifying the school district facilities fund and repayment rules, and House Bill 636, allowing school district facility funds to be used for lease-purchase arrangements. Each of these bills passed by voice or recorded vote with no title corrections.
The House also passed House Resolution 21, related to Transportation Department rules and preserving a manual backup process for electronic registration, and House Resolution 22, which approved Education Committee rules. House Joint Memorial 12 was held on the third reading calendar for one legislative day, and House Joint Memorials 9 and 11 were enrolled and sent for signatures. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until 10:30 a.m. the next day.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (8-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13
Approval of Minutes - 4:07
Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18
Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02
ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47
KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04
Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review.
Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators.
The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- It is unacceptable to punish students for an administrative oversight made by educators who are working
- The counselors missed the deadline because there was a death of a parent on campus the week that this
- Frankly, we all know how busy school counselors are, educators are, superintendents, principals.
- We as parents have reached out to the Auxiliary.
- We heard from parents. We heard from superintendents.
Committee:
All HOUSE MANAGEMENT
Summary:
House Management considered a series of House resolutions honoring individuals, teams, and organizations. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ boys and girls cross-country championships, a corrected honor for a girls’ team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s state golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop, Joe T. Robinson’s football and swim/dive state championships, Arkansas Tech University’s Golden Suns and their cross-country team, and North Little Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. Most of the honors were approved without opposition after brief presentations and no questions.
The committee then took up House Resolution 1052, which drew extended discussion. Sponsors and several legislators argued that many Arkansas girls selected for Girls State were being denied participation because school counselors missed an application deadline, despite the students meeting requirements and similar deadline flexibility having been granted in prior years. They said the issue affected roughly 150 girls statewide, that the American Legion Auxiliary board had not been responsive to calls or requests for a meeting, and that the legislature was offering to help with space, funding, or volunteers if needed. Supporters framed the resolution as a matter of fairness, civic opportunity, and not punishing students for adult mistakes, especially since Boys State deadlines had been extended in some cases.
Committee members asked about the impact on girls whose brothers were allowed to attend Boys State and whether the situation sent a negative message about equal opportunity. Sponsors said the girls were being treated unfairly and that the resolution was intended to urge the Auxiliary to allow participation. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution. The meeting then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
Transcript Highlights:
- Protecting Equity in Higher Education.
- I'm an educator.
- The pillar of higher education and in education is the educator.
- The education gap is major.
- The implications of federal higher education policy are not limited to education.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on “Protecting Equity in Higher Education” and emphasized that no bills were being heard. Members and witnesses focused on the effects of recent federal actions on DEI, admissions, financial aid, student loans, international students, and campus equity efforts in Massachusetts. Opening remarks from the co-chairs and the chair of Higher Education highlighted Massachusetts’ investments in free community college, expanded financial aid, and early college programs, while warning that federal policy changes could undermine those gains.
Testimony from BU law professor Jonathan Feingold argued that many DEI practices remain legally defensible after Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and that the decision did not end all race-conscious or equity-oriented efforts. He said the Trump administration’s anti-DEI actions and funding threats were legally suspect and had created confusion and a chilling effect. Bahar Akman-in-Boden of the Hildreth Institute testified that proposed federal cuts to TRIO, Gear Up, Pell Grants, SEOG, work-study, and student loan programs would disproportionately harm low-income, first-generation, Black, Latino, and other underserved students, and urged the state to prepare hold-harmless and advising supports using Fair Share revenue.
Commissioner Noe Ortega described Massachusetts’ long history of equity in higher education and said the state has expanded aid, success programs, and early college, but still has work to do on attainment and completion. He said the state responded to SFFA by creating ACARE and continuing to defend equity practices, while also warning that federal disruptions and “dear colleague” letters have created uncertainty. In the second panel, state university leaders and campus officials said federal threats to Pell, DEI grants, Medicaid, and international student policies could affect access, campus operations, and the economy; they stressed that most state university graduates stay in Massachusetts and that institutions are continuing their equity practices despite federal pressure. Roxbury Community College’s president said RCC remains committed to open access and inclusion, noted enrollment growth, and said executive orders do not change existing law or the college’s obligations.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the Supreme Court's decision in Board of Education v.
- I am a Twin Falls resident, and I represent myself as a parent and a frequent user of the libraries.
- Parents have the right to control their own children's exposure to the internet, social media, and yes
- I'm speaking as a parent and a former high school teacher. They are not.
- I'm speaking as a parent and a former high school teacher.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee took up Senate Bill 1448, with Senator Todd Lakey explaining that the measure makes technical revisions to Idaho’s obscenity-related library law in response to recent court decisions and language suggested by the Attorney General’s office. He said the bill does not change the underlying policy from the earlier law, but updates definitions such as “adolescent minor,” clarifies exceptions for things like breastfeeding, childbirth, medical treatment, and non-erotic contact, and aligns the statute more closely with the Miller test and current case law.
Several library and public witnesses testified in opposition. They argued the bill would still chill access to constitutionally protected materials, create liability for libraries, and force subjective judgments by librarians and boards. Speakers from the Community Library, Idaho Library Association, Library Alliance of North Idaho, and individual residents also criticized the process and timing of the bill, saying it limited public scrutiny. One witness raised concern about language referencing homosexuality in the definition of sexual conduct, while another urged repeal of the law rather than further revisions.
After Senator Lakey closed, Senator Foreman moved to send SB 1448 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, seconded by Senator Kaiser. Senator Ruchti said the bill’s history gave him pause but acknowledged the new language appeared to improve the statute. The committee approved the motion, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no, and sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the Supreme Court's decision in Board of Education v.
- I am a Twin Falls resident, and I represent myself as a parent and a frequent user of the libraries.
- Parents have the right to control their own children's exposure to the internet, social media, and, yes
- I'm speaking as a parent and a former high school teacher. They are not.
- I'm speaking as a parent and a former high school teacher.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules