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• At the same time, this commission can do the work to create highly skilled, high-paying jobs in communities
• Again, our unions have the skills and the workers to get these projects done.
• important role in making Massachusetts a more climate-resilient state, all while creating work for highly skilled
• Second, he said the plan is only as good as the skilled hands that execute it, and the committee should

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on S.2542, the Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill aimed at climate resilience, water infrastructure, conservation, and related permitting reforms. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and administration officials described the bill’s major investments in flood control, coastal resilience, DCR roads/bridges/dams and parks, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, land conservation, food security infrastructure, and expanded Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness funding. They also explained proposed streamlining measures for environmental permitting, flood risk disclosures, a Connecticut River Resilient Commission, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-cost financing for municipal resilience projects. Committee members asked about affordability, useful life of projects, how the revolving fund would be capitalized, and how the bill would help communities such as Lawrence, Methuen, and coastal towns; officials said the fund would initially use existing trust resources, not new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds once it has a track record. Several witnesses supported the bill but urged larger authorizations or additional provisions. Boston Harbor Now asked for more funding for MVP and the state’s resilient coast plan, and supported permitting reforms for nature-based and hybrid solutions. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought-management language from separate bills, plus a statewide flood buyout program and a water reuse commission. Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements, especially in environmental justice communities affected by traffic and airport pollution. Conservation and forestry advocates requested more funding for urban tree canopy, local nurseries, and workforce training, while also raising concerns about PFAS impacts and the need for clearer municipal reforestation language. Agriculture and water infrastructure groups focused on food security and drinking water needs. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative backed the food security infrastructure grant program and farmland protection funding, warning that the program needs continued support in fiscal 2027 and that farmland loss is accelerating. The Massachusetts Waterworks Association said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, citing large statewide capital needs and PFAS compliance costs, and asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. A Product Stewardship Council representative also urged funding for a waste reduction needs assessment, citing growing landfill constraints and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken during the hearing."}{

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• In terms of number, it probably won't be that different, but in terms of makeup and kind of the skills
• /c><00:19:30.520><c> um</c> terms of makeup and kind of the um terms of makeup and kind of the um skills
• 19:32.240><c> hope</c><00:19:32.480><c> to</c><00:19:32.600><c> see</c><00:19:32.720><c> that</c> skills
• behind it, we hope to see that skills behind it, we hope to see that it's<00:19:33.120><c> more</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• grade-level collaboration, and deep commitment to professional development focused on fundamental reading skills
• :41.880><c> on</c><00:31:42.040><c> fundamental</c><00:31:42.600><c> reading</c><00:31:42.840><c> skills
• </c> focused on fundamental reading skills focused on fundamental reading skills and<00:31:43.680><c>

Bills: HB1576, HB2490, HB1546, HB1588

Keywords: HB1576, Hawaii film industry, DBEDT, BLNR, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Board of Land and Natural Resources, film permits, motion picture production, television production, commercial filming, digital media tax credit, film production tax credit, public notice, transparency, state lands, film studio, land set-aside, revocable permit, memorandum of agreement, memorandum of understanding

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• And then you also talked about critical thinking skills and you gave some examples, which I think are
• resolution supporting this bill, recognizing that media literacy and critical thinking are essential skills
• resolution, support this bill recognizing that media literacy and critical thinking are essential skills
• This bill creates a thoughtful pilot program to integrate those skills into classroom instruction and

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• There's a lot of local residents that have the skills, the financial incentive, and the personal stake
• residents<00:09:11.880><c> that</c><00:09:12.040><c> have</c><00:09:12.160><c> the</c><00:09:12.280><c> skills
• ,</c><00:09:12.839><c> the</c> residents that have the skills, the residents that have the skills, the

Bills: HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729, HB2559

Keywords: owner-builder, exemption, housing crisis, contractor, leasing restrictions, affordable housing, construction, regulations, teacher housing, housing vouchers, teacher retention, Hawaii Department of Education, hard-to-staff schools, housing, first-time home buyers, savings account, tax deductions, homeownership, savings accounts, tax deduction

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. HB 1743 would expand the owner-builder exemption by repealing a leasing restriction and requiring notice when a leased residential structure was built by an unlicensed contractor. Subcontractors Association of Hawaii and the Contractors Licensing Board opposed the bill, warning it could encourage unlicensed contracting and weaken consumer protections, while Hawaii Realtors, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, BIA Hawaii, and others supported it as a way to increase housing flexibility. After questions about whether licensed electrical and plumbing work would still be required, the committee voted to pass HB 1743 with amendments and a defective date. The committee also heard and advanced HB 2122 HD1 on teacher housing, which would create a teacher housing assistance program using vouchers from the teachers housing revolving fund. Testimony included support from the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus, and individuals, with the Office of Collective Bargaining in opposition and the Department of Education offering comments. The bill was voted out as is. The committee then considered HB 1756 and HB 1837, both updating the individual housing account program to reflect current housing prices; supporters including Housing Hawaii’s Future and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs said the limits were outdated and needed inflation adjustments, and HB 1756 was passed with amendments while HB 1837 was deferred as nearly identical. HB 1729 would disallow the state home mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Hawaii Realtors opposed it, while Housing Hawaii’s Future supported it as a way to prioritize first-time homebuyers and reduce competition from second-home buyers. The chair noted a possible revenue savings estimate and the committee passed the bill with amendments, with several reservations. Finally, HB 2559 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential property to limited exclusive groups of buyers, which the Office of Consumer Protection said needed an enforcement clarification and the Realtors said could affect some legitimate private-listing situations. The chair proposed replacing the outright ban with a disclosure requirement for private listings, and the committee passed HB 2559 with amendments. The hearing then adjourned after the chair thanked members, staff, and the public.

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• by medical professionals he needed speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, and social skills
• PROFESSIONALS&nbsp; HE NEEDED SPEECH THERAPY&nbsp; 249 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, ABA&nbsp; THERAPY AND SOCIAL SKILLS
• limitation does is create an unnecessary burden on my child who does not yet have the resources or skill
• IS CREATE AN UNNECESSARY&nbsp; 853 BURDEN ON MY CHILD WHO DOES NOT&nbsp; YET HAVE THE RESOURCES OR SKILL

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and began by welcoming students and coaches participating in the inaugural Sunshine State Debate. Members then heard and voted on a series of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The first bill, HB 1081, created a Cybersecurity Internship Clearance Readiness Program in the Department of Commerce for NCACE-designated universities and Florida College System institutions; a friendly amendment expanded access to private schools, and the bill passed 19-0. HB 1201 updated Florida’s epilepsy/seizure plan law to clarify protections for charter school students, require acceptance of physician-submitted plans, extend training validity to five years, and expand training to regular bus drivers; epilepsy advocates supported it, and it passed 19-0. HB 851 required annual autism-specific professional learning opportunities for teachers and school-based administrators, and it also passed 19-0. HB 615, dealing with IEPs, required quicker parent notice when services are missed, faster access to service logs, individualized parent orientation, and standardized district service logs; parents and advocates testified strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 1503 added technology-related competencies to education courses and directed the Department of Education to develop computer science certification coverage; it passed 19-0. HB 371 required public schools to display portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in common areas and passed 19-0 after testimony both for and against. HB 731 revised extracurricular eligibility rules and allowed local policies for compensating coaches and activity sponsors; an amendment broadened manual requirements and clarified fee actions, and the bill passed 18-0. The committee also took up HB 173, a parental rights bill that drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. The bill would require parental consent for many medical decisions for minors, give parents access to medical records, and expand parental review/opt-in rights for certain school surveys and biofeedback devices. Supporters argued it restores parental authority, improves safety, and prevents children from being cut out of important medical decisions; opponents warned it would remove confidential access to STI treatment, crisis mental health care, and other services for minors in unsafe or abusive homes. Members raised questions about abuse exceptions, emergency care, and how the bill would affect routine treatment and time-sensitive care. The bill was not voted on in the portion provided, and debate continued through multiple rounds of sponsor responses and member comments.

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• English language proficiency being required, asking whether they were talking about basic communication skills
• Uh are we talking basic communication<00:10:01.920><c> skills</c><00:10:02.240><c> here?
• </c><00:10:02.480><c> I'm</c><00:10:02.720><c> just</c><00:10:02.959><c> kind</c> communication skills
• I'm just kind communication skills here? I'm just kind of<00:10:03.200><c> curious.

Bills: HB0032

Keywords: English proficiency, commercial drivers, vehicle operation, traffic safety, penalties, 916, all

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• And it is decreasing social skills, communication skills, the ability to embrace diversity.
• And it is decreasing social skills, communication skills, the ability to embrace diversity.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several public-records exemption bills and policy measures, beginning with SB 7024 and SB 7026, both presented by Senator Mayfield. SB 7024 would extend and consolidate cybersecurity information exemptions held by agencies, and SB 7026 would do the same for trade secrets held by agencies. Both bills were reported favorably after brief explanation and no opposition testimony. Senator Trumbull then presented SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; it also was reported favorably. Senator Leak’s SB 308, creating a Florida Museum of Black History board and implementing the task force’s recommendations with St. Johns County as the site, drew extensive testimony in support, with speakers emphasizing the need for accurate, unsanitized Black history and public accountability in the museum’s governance. The bill was reported favorably after debate, including a request to highlight the Highwaymen and other positive contributions. The committee also heard CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours. Supporters said it would help election offices, teach civic participation, and give students supervised experience; one witness asked for guardrails on duties, training, and confidentiality. The bill was reported favorably. SB 14 and SB 24, claims bills for Jose Correa and Lourdes and Edward Latour involving Miami-Dade County, were both explained as settled negligence claims and were reported favorably. SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez against the City of St. Petersburg arising from severe injuries during arrest and transport, was also reported favorably. Senator Burton’s CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection generated the most debate. The bill would regulate litigation financing, bar funders from directing cases or taking more than plaintiffs recover, and require disclosure of agreements involving foreign persons or sovereign wealth funds. Supporters argued it adds transparency and protects litigants from foreign influence; opponents said it could chill access to courts and unfairly expose plaintiffs’ strategies. After a late-filed amendment clarifying foreign class action treatment, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements; testimony split between concerns about church autonomy and support for clarifying legal gray areas. Finally, CS for SB 504 on code inspector body cameras was introduced as a statewide framework for local governments that choose to use them, with discussion focused on training, notice to property owners, and public-records implications; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• At the same time, this commission can do the work to create highly skilled, high-paying jobs in communities
• Again, our unions have the skills and the workers to get these projects done.
• important role in making Massachusetts a more climate-resilient state, all while creating work for highly skilled
• The witness continued that the plan is only as good as the skilled hands that execute it.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a hearing on S. 2542, the Mass Ready Act, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s environmental bond bill. Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper and Undersecretary Jen Sullivan described the bill as a $3 billion resilience package to protect drinking water, farms, fisheries, roads, bridges, parks, and communities from flooding, heat, drought, wildfires, and other climate impacts. They highlighted major authorizations for flood and coastal resilience, DCR infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, open space and land protection, food security infrastructure, and a new Resilience Revolving Fund for low-cost loans to municipalities, tribes, and water districts. Committee members asked about project lifespans, flood and salt marsh permitting, wastewater and combined sewer overflow funding, parkway maintenance, land acquisition priorities, Quabbin stewardship, and how the revolving fund would be capitalized and administered. The administration said the fund would be modeled on the Clean Water Trust, use existing trust resources rather than new fees, and could later support special obligation bonds; they also said the bill would streamline certain permitting and improve flood-risk disclosure and climate-related building standards. Many witnesses urged the committee to strengthen the bill’s funding levels or add related policy provisions. Labor, contractor, and plumbing groups supported creating a water reuse and graywater recycling commission, saying it could conserve water, reduce stormwater and sewer burdens, and create skilled jobs. Boston Harbor Now asked for higher authorizations for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and resilient coast work, plus permitting reforms for nature-based and waterfront projects. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance backed the bill but also urged inclusion of drought-management legislation, a water reuse commission, a statewide flood buyout program, and more support for community resiliency. Environmental justice advocates from Green Roots called for dedicated funding for outdoor and indoor air quality monitoring and indoor air quality improvements in schools and public housing, while conservation and tree advocates sought larger investments in urban forestry, local nurseries, and workforce training, along with clearer language to ensure municipal reforestation funds go to cities and towns. Agricultural and food system witnesses emphasized the importance of the bill’s food security and farmland provisions. The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership and the Mass Food System Collaborative supported the $125 million food security infrastructure grant program, saying it has funded critical facilities and equipment for farmers, fishers, processors, and food access organizations, but warned that without the bill there could be a funding gap in fiscal year 2027. They also supported farmland protection and asked for more funding for agricultural capital programs, used-equipment eligibility in grant programs, and a next-generation farmer fund. Water utility representatives said the bill still falls short of the state’s long-term drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs, citing EPA estimates of nearly $37 billion in needed investments over 20 years and urging dedicated recurring funding and broader eligibility for climate resilience grants. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• program must implement crisis intervention team training to equip law enforcement officers with the skills
• program must implement crisis intervention team training to equip law enforcement officers with the skills
• To equip law enforcement officers with the skills to understand ASD and other mental illnesses, also
• A safe work environment also attracts and retains skilled professionals, so the overall goal of this

Summary: The committee heard and voted on a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, and civil justice bills. Among the measures reported favorably were SB 984, which adds aggravating factors for capital sentencing when a murder occurs during religious, school, or public government gatherings; SB 1140, creating a Hillsborough County pilot program to address substance abuse among offenders on probation; SB 1180, expanding child pornography laws to cover lewd altered or filtered images and solicitation; SB 10, providing compensation to Sidney Holmes for a wrongful conviction; SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and training for missing children with autism; SB 1054, increasing penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; SB 1072, establishing an expedited DNA testing grant program; and SB 240, the Haven Act, which aligns domestic and dating violence protections and creates a feasibility study for a discreet emergency contact system for victims. Several bills were amended before passage, including funding for the Spectrum Alert program and technical changes to the DNA, juvenile justice, and other proposals. Members also advanced SB 494, creating a statewide FDLE animal abuse database and increasing sentencing consequences for aggravated animal cruelty, with strong support from animal welfare groups and county officials. SB 1422 was reported favorably to strengthen penalties for unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure and for weaponized drones, though members raised concerns about the bill’s “reasonable force” language. SB 1268 updated FDLE statutes and increased reimbursement for retired police dogs. SB 1252 was amended into a feasibility study for a statewide pawn data database, and SB 1386 increased penalties for assaults and batteries on utility workers, drawing support from utility and industry groups. The committee also approved SB 1084 on sexual cyber harassment, which criminalizes dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, and SB 1654, which revises sexual offender and predator registration rules, including online reporting for certain in-state travel residences. SB 1650 expanded the vexatious litigant law, and SB 1652 created a public records exemption for stricken non-criminal court filings. Finally, SB 1284, expanding Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil claims for the death of an unborn child, drew extensive testimony both for and against; supporters called it a life-affirming measure, while opponents warned it could increase litigation, affect abortion-related care, and discourage physicians from practicing in Florida. The bill was heard with multiple public comments, but the transcript excerpt does not show a final vote on SB 1284.

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• This same opportunity to learn these life skills should be available for all student-athletes.
• to supposed inherent biological advantages does a disservice to all athletes by mitigating the It's skill
• Read John Wooden, the famous basketball player who talked about skills, who talked about friendship,
• through his work the pyramid of success, which is about character, friendliness, and all of those skills

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• spent about 150 hours designing and actually building, so it's really a remarkable testament to his skill
• it's really a remarkable Testament<00:26:39.799><c> to</c><00:26:40.000><c> his</c><00:26:40.120><c> skill
• ><00:26:40.399><c> and</c><00:26:40.559><c> his</c><00:26:40.799><c> patience</c> Testament to his skill
• and his patience Testament to his skill and his patience the<00:26:41.679><c> rule</c><00:26:41.919>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• program, which provides hands-on introductory outdoor skills development opportunities.
• program, which provides hands-on introductory outdoor skills development opportunities.
• It represents hours of labor that Minnesotans work, and then we get their payroll taxes.
• It represents hours of labor that Minnesotans work, and then we get their payroll taxes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> it's more than knowledge it's skill it's more than knowledge it's skill building<01:07:19.680><c
• And then we have in middle school Recipes for Life, where the focus is on integrating cooking skills
• with life skills.
• And that's oftentimes implemented through our 4-H youth development programming. life skills.
• And then finally you see life skills.

Keywords: This meeting was pulled from back ups and uploaded in it's entirety due to technical issues., 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.

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• :54.159><c> civic</c> beyond the classroom to develop civic beyond the classroom to develop civic skills
• , strengthen our democracy or skills, strengthen our democracy or democratic<00:31:57.039><c> republic
• Over my 26 years of teaching, this has included things that develop knowledge and skills around civics
• </c><00:42:14.480><c> uh</c><00:42:14.640><c> around</c> develop knowledge and skills uh around develop
• knowledge and skills uh around civics,<00:42:15.520><c> government,</c><00:42:15.839><c> and</c><00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Uh, this particular change is also a request from the Department of Labor and Industry, which is
• a majority of the training. >> Uh, this particular change is also a request from the Department of Labor
• a majority of the training. >> Uh, this particular change is also a request from the Department of Labor
• a majority of the training. >> Uh, this particular change is also a request from the Department of Labor
• </c><00:24:32.880><c> and</c> from the department of labor and from the department of labor and industry

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The average person sees the exploitation of labor as wrong.
• And we find that in these centers the labor has been exploited to as little as $1 a day while we are
• They pay $1.2 trillion dollars in taxes. exploitation of labor as wrong.
• And we exploitation of labor as wrong.
• </c> find that in these centers uh the labor find that in these centers uh the labor has<00:09:13.279

Bills: HF3611, HF3659, HF3909

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house

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• . >> House 8:30 delegate Rong Government Labor and Elections. >> Recognizing the majority leader. >>
• Senate Bill 17, Senator Hayes, Government, Labor, and Elections.
• after floor in the joint committee room for a joint hearing with the Health Committee, Government, Labor
• , and Elections. >> Government, Labor, and Elections. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• and his wife as a earning laborer and his wife as a domestic.<00:37:05.280><c> By</c><00:37:05.680><

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 957, house, all

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• instructional choices about how to move that student to where they need to be in order to gain the skills
• instructional choices about how to move that student to where they need to be in order to gain the skills

Summary: The committee first heard an informational presentation on artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. Presenters described AI as a rapidly changing tool that can support student AI literacy, help teachers with differentiation and data analysis, and operate through platforms such as chatbots and reading tutors. They also emphasized both opportunities and cautions, including concerns about screen time, overreliance on technology, and the need for human connection, especially for struggling students. Members discussed the potential for AI to change jobs and education pathways, and the presenters suggested schools and the state should thoughtfully develop safe, closed systems and prepare students for future work. The committee then considered three RS requests from Rep. Jordan Redman. RS 33434 would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, with at least 20 minutes and no withholding of recess for discipline; it was introduced after questions about local control and discipline. RS 33254 would define inappropriate online behavior by students directed at school employees and others, allowing school boards to investigate and discipline harmful online conduct; it was also introduced. RS 3331 would allow school boards and administrators to extend school levy cycles from the current two-year cap to as long as four years to reduce levy fatigue and improve budgeting stability; it too was introduced. The committee approved each RS for introduction by voice vote and then adjourned.

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• I have some skills. If anybody needs a by-hand milker someday, you know... ...dairy background.
• I have some skills.

Summary: The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving messages from the House, and referring newly introduced Senate Bill 6353 to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections. The chamber then moved to resolutions. Senate Resolution 8687, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and recognizing Japanese American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists, was presented and adopted. Several senators spoke in support, describing the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans as a grave civil rights injustice and emphasizing remembrance, healing, and the need to prevent similar abuses in the future. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8688 honoring Washington’s dairy farms and dairy workers. Senators highlighted the industry’s economic importance, family farm traditions, and the hard work involved in dairy production, with some members sharing personal family and farming experiences. After adoption, the Senate welcomed representatives of the Washington State Dairy Council, Washington State Dairy Women’s Organization, and Dairy Ambassadors Apprentices to the gallery. The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.