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• Your state and my state, and several others have gone through quite a lot since late September with Hurricane
• California has contributed more to the recovery of other states than any other state in the Union.
• regard for whether a state is red or blue or green or yellow.
• And listen, we've got urban centers in my state as well.
• In the state of Washington and our military and Hanford cleanup, broader to other areas of Washington

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• Of the 38 states I mentioned that offer some kind of incentive, nine of those states—Washington, Arizona
• And then, as of April 1st, Washington became the first state to enact a light repeal, removing the exemption
• by state.
• We have Marina Denny, who's with Oregon State University, and she's part of the extension program, so
• University and she's part of the extension program so again they have a footprint and Oregon State University

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Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• that all of the states are embracing.
• There are several programs that different states have started that all of the states are embracing.
• So all states across the Commonwealth, I mean across the United States are going to be reading the Declaration
• So currently, 46 states and territories are engaged.
• Boston University would be great.

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Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, after which members could not approve prior minutes because the earlier meeting had not been official. Co-chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent America 250/Henry Knox Trail events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester commemoration. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism then outlined Massachusetts’ America 250 plans, including the state’s 250th signature event on July 4 with the Boston Pops, grant-funded programming across the Commonwealth, and several national initiatives: a time capsule contribution, a coordinated July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence, America’s Potluck on July 5, volunteer-service promotion through America Gives, and a tractor-themed tribute idea from Kansas. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions that Secretary of State William Galvin help decide the final item and that Massachusetts create its own backup time capsule; they also said the Declaration reading should be broadly promoted, while the potluck should likely wait for Governor Healey’s buy-in. Jonathan Lane and Dusty Rhodes then updated the commission on Henry Knox Trail, Evacuation Day, and Sail Boston, describing large crowds at prior events, the move of the Worcester program to a larger venue, planned commemorations in Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, and a major Sail Boston schedule in July with many international ships and extensive public-safety coordination. They also noted related plans such as an invitation-only Boston Public Library event to unveil the Washington Medal and a March 17 Dorchester Heights ceremony with a procession and tented program. The final presentation was from John Lane on Rebel Town, a musical about the Boston Tea Party developed in western Massachusetts. He described the show as a family-friendly, educational production that blends history and theater, with characters including John Adams, Paul Revere, Mercy Otis Warren, and John Hancock, and said it had been staged in Lenox with strong audience response. Lane asked the commission to help find a Boston venue and broader support so the production could be mounted for the 250th anniversary, estimating a larger-scale budget and noting interest from local supporters and cultural organizations. Members asked a few questions about prior performances and logistics, then agreed to circulate his materials to the commission. With no further business, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.

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• There are a number of Washington state cases that hold a series of email conversations.
• The state of Washington needs to make right by these members who gave their careers serving the state
• The state of Washington needs to make right by these members who gave their careers serving the state
• I mean, you know, this is not an easy budget time for the state of Washington.
• It's the worst budget problem that Washington State has faced in my 34 years of service.

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• But this issue was... ...something I think our state can take a lead on at the state level.
• it's hanging in the State House now.
• Is there being universal? Well, could it be universal?
• Landfills in the state are closing, and so we look out of state to ship this kind of waste.
• We may not be able to control what happens in other states, though many other states are taking steps

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Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used. Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.

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• I urge all my colleagues in the California State Senate to honor Dr.
• : President Washington and President Lincoln.
• No, don't do the March on Washington.
• How I'd like to read... ...of all communities and all states.
• Members, the entire state mourns Bob Weir's death.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history. The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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• I urge all my colleagues in the California State Senate to honor Dr.
• : President Washington and President Lincoln.
• No, don't do the March on Washington.
• How I'd like to read... ...of all communities and all states.
• Members, the entire state mourns Bob Weir's death.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine announcements and motions. Senator González obtained unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The chamber then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with extensive floor remarks from many senators reflecting on King’s legacy, civil rights, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to democracy. Speakers from multiple caucuses and affiliations supported the resolution, including Senators Richardson, Archuleta, Choi, Smallwood-Cuevas, Blakespear, Pérez, Weber, McNerney, Wiener, Reyes, Cabaldon, Rubio, and Alvarado-Gil. Their comments emphasized King’s leadership, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Poor People’s Campaign, and the need to continue his work through policy and civic action. Senator Richardson closed on the measure, and the Senate adopted SCR 107 by roll call vote. After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez honored Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a vehicle pursuit accident while on duty. Senator McGuire remembered Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird about his cultural impact and philanthropy. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil then honored the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, including children Journey Rose Guerrero, Maya Lupian, and Amari Peterson, and a 21-year-old, Susanna Archeletta, describing their lives and the community’s loss. The session ended with the Pro Tem noting the day’s reflection and announcing the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• I think they're all good, well-meaning projects: the University of Wyoming, the state fair shooting complex
• </c><00:33:14.320><c> fair</c> University of Wyoming, the state fair University of Wyoming, the state
• would. the other state what other states would. the other state is<01:06:27.520><c> the</c><01:06:27.680
• this based on state law.
• </c> based on state law based on state law. based on state law based on state law.

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• But back in the... ...under Idaho statute and oversight by the state of Idaho.
• So three states are growing 75% to 80% of the U.S. barley crop every year.
• All the rest of the barley breeding programs are at the university level.
• State and federal budget cuts have also been impacting our researchers within the state and the USDA-ARS
• State and federal budget cuts have also been impacting our researchers within the state and the USDA

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Summary: The House Ag Affairs Committee approved the March 16, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 879 from Representative John Shirts. The bill was described as a pared-down version of earlier hemp-related legislation that would bring establishments selling hemp-derived THC products, including Delta-8 and Delta-9, under Idaho Department of Agriculture oversight to close a loophole allowing illegal products to be sold. Braden Jensen of the Idaho Farm Bureau supported the measure as a compromise that would help ensure retail hemp products comply with state law. The committee voted to send HB 879 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, and Representative Shirts will carry the bill on the floor. The committee then received an update from Laura Wilder of the Idaho Barley Commission. She outlined the commission’s grower-funded structure, its research, market development, education, and information programs, and reported that Idaho produced 39% of the U.S. barley crop in 2025 on 490,000 harvested acres with a record-tied average yield of 112 bushels per acre. Wilder highlighted the economic impact of barley, including more than a quarter-billion dollars in agricultural output and about 2,500 jobs, and emphasized research benefits such as improved yields and cost-saving fertilizer findings. She also discussed market development efforts with foreign buyers and domestic nutrition partners, current trends showing flat beer demand and some growth in food barley, and a generally cautious outlook for prices. Amaya Aguirre Landa of the Idaho Grain Producers Association followed with a broader overview of the grain economy. She said Idaho grain growers are facing low prices, rising input costs, weather and water risks, and policy uncertainty, while noting that wheat and barley remain major crops for the state. She discussed export dependence, the importance of trade agreements and Pacific Northwest export corridors, drought and irrigation conditions, and recent federal actions such as bridge assistance, higher reference prices, and farm bill progress. Members asked about dam breaching concerns, the stalled Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and what state policy can influence, and the meeting ended with no further action beyond adjournment.

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• This bill funds state government.
• We were also able to get some funding to the Washington County Bridge.
• Our state troopers are funded out of these accounts.
• So they're working in conjunction with the University of Minnesota at Mankato State, and when they finish
• But when we think about the future of our state, it's not okay.

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• In addition to their state success, their team has represented Florida and the United States on the world
• Members, I want to assure everyone that the bill clearly states that state parks, state forests, or other
• are an economic impact to our state.
• an economic impact to our state.
• the state gives the airport.

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• Legislature continues to take to make our state safe.
• Washington. Ms. Washington, sorry. Good afternoon. Mr. is fine.
• So this is not just a United States issue.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University
• Englander, for your work at Bridgewater State University. Thank you.

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Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I want to extend a huge mahalo to the IT staff of both the State House and the university for their hard
• State</c><00:37:01.440><c> spent</c> State University the Ohio State spent State University the Ohio
• </c> University of Hawai Mano the university University of Hawai Mano the university stands<00:43:31.079
• , to their home state, to the university, to continue that journey that maybe they might have been prevented
• , to their home state, to the university, to continue that journey that maybe they might have been prevented

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Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Bachman Hall and heard testimony on several UH-related bills. HB 542 would expand the Hawaiʻi Promise Program to provide unmet-need scholarships at four-year UH campuses. UH system officials, the UH Student Caucus, and a Honolulu Community College student testified in support, emphasizing college affordability, student retention, and workforce needs. Committee members asked about current program data, eligibility, transfer patterns, and cost; UH said it had data available, noted about 10% of current Hawaiʻi Promise students transfer to four-year campuses, and estimated the full expansion would cost about $12 million. UH also suggested a possible alternative of focusing on transfer opportunities from two-year to four-year campuses. The committee then heard HB 840, which concerns athletics appropriations for UH. UH Mānoa and UH Hilo supported the bill. UH officials said the funding would help cover recurring athletics operating costs, women’s sports travel and recruiting, Austin Awards, and a new nutrition fueling station, while Hilo said the money would help with travel, per diem, and conference-related costs. Members asked about the history of the athletics funding, the difference between Austin Awards and special talent waivers, NIL planning, and whether the appropriation should be restored to the base budget. UH explained that a $4 million athletics appropriation was originally made in 2018 or 2019, later removed from the base, and has been reappropriated annually since then. Finally, the committee heard HB 842, which would fund three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions at UH Mānoa’s Counseling and Student Development Center. UH supported the bill, and Academic Labor United and a high school student testified in favor, citing student stress, overwork, and the need for more counseling access. In questions, members discussed the current counselor-to-student ratio, recruitment challenges in a tight labor market, and strategies for hiring, including looking at candidates on soft-money grants who may be seeking stable employment. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• , State, ...
• Hoffman was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, and he proudly served the metro area for
• Medical providers are already fleeing red states from blue states.
• Medical providers are already fleeing red states from blue states.
• State your point of order, sir. State your point of order, sir. Mr.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen officers, and several members offered farewell tributes to departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including the Hallsville FFA Barbecue Contest Team, Mizzou wheelchair basketball players, school groups, interns, and a visiting alderwoman and former representative. The House received Senate messages and committee reports on several bills, then took up House Bill 1839, along with related bills 2921 and 3015, concerning online age verification for certain adult content and related matters. After a brief explanation that the Senate amendment was a technical fix, the House concurred in Senate Amendment 1 by 104-30 and then finally passed the combined bill package by 112-25. The chamber also adopted and then finally passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health insurance measure that modernizes pooled plan language and includes a contraception coverage provision expanding private insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply; the report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was finally passed 119-27. The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program and allow school districts, if they choose, to place specially trained armed rangers on campus with narrow arrest powers. Supporters argued it would give districts a voluntary, locally controlled, and potentially low-cost option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable or response times are long. Opponents said schools already have other options, warned about liability, funding, training, and the lack of child-development or mental-health components, and argued that more armed personnel would make schools feel more like prisons and would not address the root causes of school violence. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on SB 905, before any final vote is shown.

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• Chairman, my name is Josh Cowan, I'm an education policy expert based at Michigan State University, and
• I will be back teaching in the fall at Michigan State University. with teacher unions, isn't that mainly
• I represent neither ELC nor Michigan State University. Right. Then why... Okay.
• As I stated earlier...
• We're against universal health care, we're against universal basic income, but universal school choice

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• budget director and state economist.
• Economist Dr Anthony Becker and state Economist Dr Anthony Becker and state<00:00:58.199><c> budget<
• </c><00:08:52.959><c> levels</c> at both the national and state levels at both the national and state
• 18.200><c> um</c><00:51:18.319><c> to</c> would the state have any ability um to would the state have
• </c> Administration do also impact State Administration do also impact State programs Miss<00:52:29.480

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• And they'll be using, as I said before, data from other states, data from this state, and the board certainly
• for state employees or school employees, as Oregon, North Carolina, Montana, Washington, Nevada, and
• Senator from Washington. Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President.

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• As a matter of fact, to date, there are currently more than 29 states and Washington, D.C., that have
• That's what I was trying to say. 29 states and Washington, D.C. have established a dementia service care
• , in state government, and how will this... ...state and state government, and how will this improve
• I just want to make that quick plug: Washington University, St. Louis University.
• And if you look at the other 50 states on that sheet that I gave you, 26 states have done this, 24 states

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• She is actually a graduate of the journalism program at New Mexico State University, where I happened
• University.
• I didn't even know Washington State had an NFL football team. So I had no idea until yesterday.
• of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Harvard University, Pennsylvania State University, the University
• Pueblo, got his undergraduate in New Mexico State, went on to law school at the University of Wyoming

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• the State of Idaho and the Congress of the United States.
• In the Senate, Senate Resolution 115 by the State Affairs Committee, a Senate resolution stating findings
• of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery have been reviewed and approved by the Senate State Affairs
• We have, I think, his daughter is attending Idaho State University.
• delegation representing the state of Idaho, and the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of

Summary: The Senate convened with 33 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and received communications including a temporary substitute appointment for Legislative District 20. The chamber also received several committee reports and House messages, and welcomed numerous guests, including Idaho Farm Bureau members and other visitors in the gallery. The Senate acted on several gubernatorial appointments and memorials. It adopted committee reports confirming Brett Thomas to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, Erica Malman to the Idaho Personnel Commission, Michael Kennedy to the Idaho Judicial Council, and Representative John Weber to the State Insurance Fund Board. It also adopted House Joint Memorial 10, which urged federal officials to favor sugar over artificial sweeteners in school nutrition standards, with supporters arguing it promoted real food and Idaho’s sugar industry. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1233, the “Constitutional Courts Act,” which would bar state courts from enforcing or applying religious or cultural law that does not conform to the U.S. and Idaho constitutions. Supporters said it protected constitutional supremacy and religious neutrality, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, legally risky, and potentially targeted religious law in a way that could invite constitutional challenges. After roll call, the bill failed by a vote of 15 ayes to 19 nays, with one absent and excused, and was filed in the Secretary’s office. The Senate also introduced and referred a slate of new bills, including measures on transportation, veterans, state employment, public employee retirement, accessory dwelling units, religious land development, housing covenants, and the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. The chamber then moved to miscellaneous business, heard a few final announcements and introductions, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on February 12, 2026.