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• As a mother of a Kamehameha School graduate, class of 2007, I am pleased to introduce 25 eighth grade
• As a mother of a<00:01:18.640><c> Kamehameha</c><00:01:19.280><c> School</c><00:01:19.520><c> graduate
• School graduate, class of 2007,<00:01:21.840><c> I</c><00:01:22.159><c> am</c><00:01:22.720><c> pleased
• Pahu as well as Kahului High School.
• Pahu as well as Kahului High School.

Bills: SB2350 , SB2349 , SB2178 , SB2101 , SB2373 , SB2905 , SB3231 , SB3296 , SB2704 , SB3162 , SB2885 , SB2174 , SB3256 , SB2333 , SB2713 , SB2100 , SB3012 , SB2805 , SB2102 , SB2478 , SB2103 , SB3233 , SB2678 , SB2461 , SB2645 , SB3247 , SB2005 , SB2022 , SB2083 , SB2128 , SB2130 , SB2240 , SB2306 , SB2547 , SB2603 , SB2756 , SB2782 , SB2818 , SB2944 , SB2982 , SB2986 , SB3022 , SB3031 , SB3032 , SB3035 , SB3053 , SB3288 , SB2435 , SB2970 , SB2938 , SB3110 , SB3251 , SB3322 , SB2068 , SB2268 , SB3046 , SB2526 , SB2231 , SB2448 , SB2567 , SB3095 , SB3264 , SB3131 , SB3069 , SB3180 , SB2119 , SB2137 , SB2209 , SB2180 , SB2949 , SB2431 , SB2410 , SB3199 , SB3245 , SB2274 , SB2277 , SB2175 , SB2080 , SB2799 , SB2491 , SB2310 , SB2489 , SB2925 , SB2709 , SB17 , SB2227 , SB2887 , SB2006

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, industrial hemp, Hawaii, Native Hawaiian practices, regulation, cultural stewardship, economic development, organic waste

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• </c> here's what school districts will get. here's what school districts will get.
• </c> school closures and a lessening budget. school closures and a lessening budget.
• That's the school board.
• </c> little bit going to school districts. little bit going to school districts.
• and school districts, boon for schools and school districts, they<04:31:08.159><c> will</c><04:31:08.399

Keywords: 981, all

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• in a neighboring school district in Nevada.
• He was detained by ICE in high school.
• The Department of public schools.
• </c><00:22:44.240><c> in</c> Crankfield is Croftton High School in Crankfield is Croftton High School
• You made your school and community and so many again smile.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• violators from simply playing out the clock and letting their Minnesota license expire rather than face discipline

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:47:40.480><c> here</c> school he goes to a private school here school he goes to a private school
• ><c> whatever</c> School a Christian High School whatever School a Christian High School whatever I<00
• um</c> school through high school um school through high school um generalization<01:10:17.080><c> is
• , private school, or home school.
• > like</c> went to a school and isamic school like went to a school and isamic school like trying<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 115-FN, which would remove the income cap from New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account eligibility rules. Representative Valerie McDonnell, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure is intended to fund students rather than systems and to expand educational choice regardless of income or zip code. She described the change as a small statutory edit but argued it would have significant benefits, including helping families afford alternative education settings and testing costs such as AP exams. She also cited testimony from families who said EFAs helped children with special needs or difficult circumstances, and she argued the program is popular and cost-effective. Committee members questioned McDonnell about the bill’s fiscal impact and administration. One member asked whether removing the income cap would extend vouchers to families above the statewide median income and whether the change could cost more than $100 million annually; McDonnell said she did not agree with that estimate and pointed to Arizona as a comparison. Representative Wendy Thomas asked whether the bill should require stronger data-sharing from the Children’s Scholarship Fund, which administers the program, so the Department of Education and taxpayers could better track spending; McDonnell said the program already uses ClassWallet and regulated expenditures, and that the question was better directed to the administrator. Several members testified in opposition. Representative Wendy Thomas said the bill would increase costs for public schools, raise local property taxes, and worsen oversight problems. Representative Heath Howard argued the proposal would function as a subsidy for wealthy families already paying private tuition and said public education and special education should be funded first. Representative Megan Murray also opposed the bill, emphasizing the lack of a legal reporting requirement for EFA spending and the need for transparency, accountability, and attention to special education needs. Representative Sam Farrington supported expansion, sharing a constituent story about a student who left public school after harassment and benefited from private school placement. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> those and then sorry after the school those and then sorry after the school has<00:35:11.920><c>
• </c><00:35:13.760><c> then</c> has it installed is the school then has it installed is the school then
• It's not even taught in schools anymore.
• It's not even taught in schools anymore.
• </c><05:15:51.280><c> like</c> these facilities like the school like these facilities like the school

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Law Enforcement on its priorities following the January 1 transfer of law enforcement assets into the department, including the sheriff’s division, narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, and the inspector general’s office. DLE said its goals are to improve public safety, accountability, communications, training, and standards. The department outlined planned initiatives such as stronger federal partnerships, narcotics and gun-violence enforcement, an agricultural crime unit, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, an explosive/fireworks enforcement section, gun buybacks, new police facilities in the airport area, Aahu, and the leeward side, a state training center, upgraded law-enforcement IT, and efforts to narrow salary gaps with county departments to improve recruitment. A major portion of the discussion focused on illegal fireworks enforcement after the recent explosion tragedy. DLE said its current task force is small and relies on ad hoc support from HPD, the Attorney General’s office, criminal investigations, and sheriffs, which is not sustainable. The department requested eight FTEs for the effort—one administrator, two clerical staff, and six investigators—plus funding for a laboratory, equipment, storage, disposal, vehicles, safety gear, and a criminalist. DLE said the explosive enforcement section would use an existing facility and that the initial lab startup cost is about $2 million. Members asked for follow-up materials, and DLE said it would send the explosive enforcement forms and additional details to the Finance and Judiciary chairs. Members also questioned staffing vacancies, interagency coordination, and whether new specialized units could be filled. DLE said it has about 119 vacancies and that recruitment is hindered by a roughly $28,000 starting pay gap with county police departments; academy classes are down to about 12 to 14 recruits. The department said it is streamlining hiring, using QR-code recruitment, and hopes specialized units will attract applicants. On coordination, DLE said it works closely with HPD and other agencies on operations such as fireworks enforcement and public events, and that DOCARE remains a case-by-case partner but is not currently moving into DLE. The committee also received updates on the Silver Alert program, which is nearing rollout with county MOUs and a coordinator expected later in the month, the special duty officer program, which is being moved to a web-based vendor-managed system at no cost to the department, and the SaferWatch school safety system, which is being deployed statewide with annual software costs of $3,500 per school in the first year and $2,500 thereafter. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Colland Community of our state schools.
• And I'm going to trust my law school classmate. I trust you.
• And I'm going to trust my law school classmate. I trust you.
• If everyone could look to the south gallery, we have the Papaville High School and Middle School choir
• </c> Lewis Shramm and Oakrove High School Lewis Shramm and Oakrove High School who's<05:05:32.958><c>

Keywords: MS House Floor - 12 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• </c> are the schools that I attended. there. are the schools that I attended. there.
• Currently, schools are benefits.
• and middle school to our high school and middle school kids,<07:37:17.600><c> throw</c><07:37:17.840
• </c> students after high school in America. students after high school in America.
• in a Title I school district.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Davis then University School of Law. Mr.
• </c> nutritious school meals was infectious. nutritious school meals was infectious.
• She obtained a school to learn English.
• Children walked to school plumes.
• But I know that my schools, and parks.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Psychotherapy in the schools uh to me Psychotherapy in the schools uh to me it's<03:16:29.760><c> that
• </c> b15a of what a licensed school b15a of what a licensed school psychologist<03:31:57.399><c> has<
• It's required in their schooling.
• </c> years earlier in optometry school years earlier in optometry school relative<04:32:47.840><c> to
• </c> Oklahoma is there an optometry school Oklahoma is there an optometry school well<04:49:16.480><c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• </c> to cap school budgets. to cap school budgets.
• </c> enrolled in a school. enrolled in a school.
• </c> free school meals. free school meals.
• </c> school districts. school districts.
• been prescribed medication by a school nurse or school physician, and if I know that school districts

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><05:54:19.200><c> And</c> school districts and everything. And school districts and everything.
• </c> And how do you do flex time in a school? And how do you do flex time in a school?
• </c> administrator, for every school administrator, for every school district,<06:16:29.280><c> for</
• </c><06:16:57.280><c> districts</c> our cities, towns, and school districts our cities, towns, and school
• </c><06:24:25.200><c> costs</c> We often hear about school costs We often hear about school costs increasing

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time. The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168. Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• Members, take your seats. for the public school approval and State for the public school approval and
• the school would have to tell him.
• to another school, provided it is within the same school district.
• school, so there's no problem.
• Guardians to the definition of the Guardians to the definition of the school school school Community<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> school district? school district?
• school be a charter school, every public school be a charter school, then<01:37:00.239><c> all</c><01
• . school. school.
• schools in their school district.
• </c> school spending, more school spending. school spending, more school spending.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• year school year, start of the school year school year, you<01:50:59.360><c> text</c><01:50:59.679><
• We have fought for school school safety. We have fought for school safety.
• </c><03:52:55.680><c> parking</c> school parking lot, his school parking school parking lot, his school
• </c> moved when school was out. moved when school was out.
• . school. school.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In 2004, Matthew answered High School.
• I was like a junior in in High School.
• </c> George Washington University Law School George Washington University Law School where<02:07:38.320
• An School.
• An School. She also worked to and St. An School.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the school would have to tell him.
• Period. school would her father have been able school would her father have been able to<01:11:07.440
• </c> I've looked at them as a school I've looked at them as a school principal<01:47:52.239><c> when<
• to another school provided it is within the same school district.
• school, so there's no problem.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play. The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173. The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.

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• When I in the Rochester school district.
• </c><05:54:19.200><c> And</c> school districts and everything. And school districts and everything.
• </c> And how do you do flex time in a school? And how do you do flex time in a school?
• </c> administrator, for every school administrator, for every school district,<06:16:29.280><c> for</
• </c><06:16:57.280><c> districts</c> our cities, towns, and school districts our cities, towns, and school

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I guess I'm just thinking, like, in terms of, like, you know, they have to manage and discipline the

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• against employees were investigated, and none of the complaints against the employees resulted in discipline

Bills: HF2825

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house