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• On Monday, he received his Eagle Scout ceremony in our district and accomplished what many don't.
• Less than 6% of all Scouts are able to Accomplish what many don't.
• Less than 6% of all Scouts are able to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
• And I know that we have a lot of Eagle Scouts in the room.
• And I know that we have a lot of Eagle Scouts in the room and a lot of folks that went through scouting

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• Scouts we have recognize fellow Eagle Scouts we have recognize fellow Eagle Scouts we have and and members
• And those involved in of Eagle Scout. And those involved in of Eagle Scout.
• Scout. for obtaining that rank of Eagle Scout. for obtaining that rank of Eagle Scout.
• Scout from all of the the rank of Eagle Scout from all of the the rank of Eagle Scout from all of the
• The Eagle Scout leadership nation. The Eagle Scout leadership nation.

Bills: HB 10 , HB 12 , HB 147 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912

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• distinguished guests from my district who are here in honor of their achieving the highest rank in scouting
• , Gold or Eagle Scouts, depending on their branch.
• Rank in scouting, Gold or Eagle Scouts, depending on their branch of scouting, and it is a real privilege
• Jake Kozlowski is here from Sherborn; Cecilia is here from Milford; and Jake, for his Eagle Scout project
• They are three They are three of the many young people who achieved the highest ranking in scouting this

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating the West Medford Community Center on its 90th anniversary. It then took up several bills on the calendar, including a sick leave bank bill for Jeffrey Yacinth. Senator Payano offered and the Senate adopted a substitute amendment identifying Yacinth as an employee of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the bill was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the proceedings of the Millbury annual town meeting. In final action, it enacted a bill authorizing the city known as the town of West Springfield to grant four additional licenses for off-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages, and the measure was sent to the Governor for approval. The session included recognition of several distinguished scouting guests from the senator’s district, including Gold and Eagle Scouts who completed community service projects. At the end of the meeting, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• order, the Chair announced that members and guests are asked to remain standing and join the Boy Scouts
• of America, including three newly minted Eagle Scouts: Jack Simmons, Zach Hoffer, and Ryan Motto.
• The Chair introduced the guests of Representative Scanlon from North Attleboro Troop 23 of the Boy Scouts
• of America, including three newly minted Eagle Scouts: Jack Simmons, Zach Hoffer, and Ryan Motto.
• As the troop knows, getting to be an Eagle Scout is a tremendous opportunity, and scouting is a wonderful

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scouts from Troop 23 of North Attleboro, and the Chair recognized the troop and three newly minted Eagle Scouts: Jack Simmons, Zach Hoffer, and Ryan Motto. Members offered congratulations and thanked the scouts and scoutmaster for their service and volunteerism. The House then considered a resolution filed by Representative Arciero of Westford recognizing March 2025 as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Awareness Month. On motion by Representative Scanlon, the rules were suspended, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. After a brief recess, the House adopted an order setting the next meeting for Monday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Colt Jackson on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America.
• Hogan, congratulating Trevor Sears on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America.
• Bowen of Beverly, congratulating Graceland Skilling on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting

Summary: The House first took up several Committee on Rules reports and adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including recognitions for Eagle Scouts, a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine, a 100th birthday, a retirement, and a resolution designating August 9 and 10 as the 2025 sales tax holiday. The House also concurred with a Senate paper referring a petition on assault and battery by means of bodily substance upon a transit worker to the Judiciary Committee, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition concerning access and continuity of care to specialists and hospital services, sending it to the Committee on Public Health. The chamber recognized visiting fifth-grade students from the Neary School in Southborough. It then proceeded to third-reading matters and passed two House bills to be engrossed: House No. 4104, establishing a sick leave bank for Daniel Yender of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and House No. 4161, establishing a sick leave bank for Mark Cratton of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• filed by Representative Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating Noah Boudreau on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating... ...congratulating Benjamin Walsh on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.

Summary: The House met in informal session, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several routine matters. The Committee on Rules reported and the House adopted a series of congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of the U.S. Peace Corps on its 65th anniversary and congratulations to three Beverly Eagle Scouts: Noah Boudreau, Joseph McManus, and Benjamin Walsh. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for House consideration, and the House suspended Rule 7A to proceed. The bills advanced on second reading and were ordered to a third reading. They included measures concerning Provincetown year-round housing restrictions, Edgartown’s affordable housing trust fund, Chatham’s affordable housing preference for commercial fishermen, Wilbraham’s town administrator authority, Plymouth’s land acquisition special revenue account, and Falmouth’s charter and town clerk. The House then considered three bills released from the third reading committee and passed each to be engrossed: a bill designating Levina A. Hatch Corner in Pembroke, a bill changing the maximum age requirement for police officers in Newton, and a bill allowing Jonathan Gagney to take the Haverhill police civil service exam notwithstanding the age limit. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• filed by Representative Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating Noah Boudreau on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.
• filed by Representative Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating Joseph McManus on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.

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• You have House File 1045 for Eagle Lake.
• House File 1045 is the bonding bill for the city of Eagle Lake.
• My name is John Wedington, and I'm the mayor of Eagle Lake.
• John Wedington and I'm the mayor of Eagle Lake.
• Sorry, Jennifer Bromand, City Administrator, Eagle Lake.

Bills: HF458 , HF459 , HF461 , HF449 , HF450 , HF965 , HF1280 , HF612 , HF615 , HF616 , HF622 , HF650 , HF651 , HF1045 , HF972 , HF851 , HF644 , HF1050

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

Transcript Highlights:

• filed by Representative Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating Noah Boudreau on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Hannah Bowen of Beverly congratulating... ...congratulating Benjamin Walsh on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of noncontroversial matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of several congratulatory resolutions, including one marking the 65th anniversary of the U.S. Peace Corps and others honoring new Eagle Scouts; the House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported several local bills for House consideration, including measures affecting housing and local governance in Provincetown, Edgartown, Chatham, Wilbraham, Plymouth, and Falmouth. The House suspended Rule 7A to proceed with second readings of those local bills, which included authorizing the Provincetown Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to acquire year-round occupancy restrictions, changes to the Edgartown affordable housing trust fund, a Chatham housing preference for commercial fishermen, Wilbraham town administrator appointment and removal authority, a Plymouth land acquisition special revenue account, and a Falmouth charter/town clerk bill. After second reading, the House ordered the bills to a third reading. The House then considered three bills released from the Committee on Bills in Third Reading: a bill designating a Pembroke intersection as the Levina A. Hatch Corner, a Newton bill raising the maximum age requirement for police officers, and a Haverhill bill allowing Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service exam for police officer despite the age limit. All three were passed to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Scout of Scouting America.

Summary: The House began with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, adoption of several congratulatory resolutions, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee. It then took up a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill (H. 5393 / H. 5493), which Ways and Means reported at about $227.3 million for items including snow and ice costs, no-cost calls, substance use services, homeless programs, and technical changes related to lottery revenue and other outside sections. The bill was advanced through second and third reading and later passed to be engrossed after a roll call vote. The chamber also passed to engrossment a land transfer bill for the Town of Marion (H. 5388) and a Bolton alcohol licensing bill (S. 2628, as amended). The House also enacted two local bills: one further regulating special meetings of the Holyoke City Council and one amending the charter of the town of Reading. A major floor debate centered on S. 2726, an act regarding free expression, which was framed by supporters as a response to book challenges and censorship in public and school libraries. Supporters, including Representatives Garballey and Moran, argued the bill would protect librarians, require reporting of book challenges, preserve age-appropriate access to materials, and keep challenged books on shelves during review; opponents raised concerns about parental rights and local control. Several amendments were offered and rejected, including one that would have removed a criminal-law protection for librarians and educators, and another that would have shifted school review authority more directly to elected school committees. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that challenged material is considered in its entirety, and another narrowing who may initiate certain complaints to parents or guardians of a student in the school. The bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by a large roll call vote. The House also debated and passed H. 5491 / S. 1646, implementing recommendations of the Walsh Kennedy Commission on hot work safety after the 2014 Beacon Street fire. Supporters said the bill would require certification for hot work, strengthen penalties for repeated or reckless violations, and improve public notification and enforcement to prevent future tragedies; the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously or near-unanimously after roll call. In addition, the chamber advanced a local land transfer for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path in Billerica and a bill concerning ownership and maintenance of culverts and dams in Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook. The session included several recesses, quorum checks, and recognition of guests, including Danvers High School graduates, a former state representative, and WGBH representatives for Public Media Awareness Day.

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• the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977.
• the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977.
• the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977.
• the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977.
• the rank of Eagle Scout in 1977.

Bills: HR736 , HR692 , HR965 , HR975 , HR386 , HR224

Keywords: diaper need, infant health, family well-being, basic needs, public health, childcare, September 11, terrorist attacks, education, curriculum, first responders, national security, temporary protected status, Haiti, immigration, refugees, quorum, House of Representatives, business proceeding, legislative procedure

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• I had the opportunity in 2023 to be present when the cadet had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor and to
• be there to recognize his efforts, and as an Eagle Scout, once an Eagle, always an Eagle, but that also
• So, volunteer firefighter, Eagle Scout, now service at West Point, obviously done very well academically
• I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY IN 2023 TO BE PRESENT WHEN THE CADET HAD HIS EAGLE SCOUT CORD OF HONOR AND TO BE
• THERE TO RECOGNIZE HIS EFFORTS AND AS AN EAGLE SCOUT, ONCE AN EAGLE ALWAYS AN EAGLE BUT THAT ALSO GOES

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Major Brittany Wooten, then took up Senate Resolution No. 1749 designating March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Senator Skoufis, Minority Leader Ortt, and several other senators spoke in support of West Point, its cadets, and the academy’s history and role in national service. Colonel Daniel R. Stuewe, commander of U.S. Army Garrison West Point, also addressed the chamber, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between West Point and New York and the academy’s mission to develop leaders of character. The resolution was adopted, and the West Point Day observance included recognition of cadets and academy staff. The Senate then moved through a calendar of bills, passing measures including amendments to the Public Health Law, Election Law, Executive Law, Penal Law, Elder Law, Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Law, and Public Authorities Law. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote or debate. Senator Mayer spoke in support of a bill establishing Fred Korematsu Day, framing it as a reminder of the injustice of Japanese American internment and the need to defend civil rights. Senator Ryan supported a bill streamlining the senior citizen property tax exemption process, calling it a way to reduce burdens on older residents. Senator Helming opposed a local government planning mandate as an unfunded mandate, while Senators Walczyk and Martins criticized a housing-related reporting bill as burdensome and ineffective. The most debated item was Calendar 457, a housing-data and reporting bill sponsored by Senator May. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help the state understand zoning and housing capacity, while opponents said it imposed new reporting burdens on municipalities and could penalize poorer communities by threatening CDBG funding. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and ultimately passed by a vote of 37-23. The Senate then adjourned until the next legislative day.

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• As Scout Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, recognizing the history, importance, and work of scouting.
• I joined Boy Scouts and became a Wolf Cub Scout on February 8, 1967, which happened...
• Scouts, Camp Fred Darby, scouting jamborees, and the annual pilgrimage to Philmont Scout Ranch in New
• My name is Annabel Mosley, and I'm proud to be a Life Scout with Scouting America here in Oklahoma.
• We earned over 10,500 merit badges and 275 Eagle Scout ranks just last year, and our scouts clocked more

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then seated Dylan Travis as the new member from House District 35 after adopting the certification motion. The chamber also received several recognitions and presentations, including the Sand Springs Charles Page Sandites for winning the Class 6A football state championship, the Mustang Lady Broncos cheer team for their 2025 state title, and visiting scouting groups for Scout Day at the Capitol. House Resolution 1033, declaring February 18, 2026, Scout Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, was adopted without objection. Members then considered and advanced several bills, mostly on veterans, military, public administration, mental health, children, and agency transparency. House Bill 3043 would let the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs hire seasonal employees during peak periods; House Bill 3078 created a voluntary donation option for ODVA through license, registration, hunting/fishing, and tax forms; House Bill 3940 made extensive changes to National Guard law, including retention funding language, benefits, discipline, and related administrative provisions; House Bill 3257 expanded state disabled-veteran benefits for certain veterans harmed by negligent VA care; House Bill 3281 required agencies to publish guidance documents and note they do not have the force of law; House Bill 417 adopted a federal definition of family resource centers while adding faith-based organizations and workforce development; House Bill 4275 allowed case managers and peer support specialists to work for cities and counties without losing certification; and House Bill 4298 allowed DHS child-care rule changes to be communicated by mail or electronically. Most measures passed with little or no debate, and several were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Recorded votes included 97-0 for HB 3043 and HB 3078, 90-5 for HB 3940, 96-0 for HB 3257 and HB 3281, 94-0 for HB 417, 91-5 for HB 4275, and 95-0 for HB 4298. The House adjourned until Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• Lovely, resolutions congratulating Henry Skolsky on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Lovely, resolutions congratulating Gregory de Rochman on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Lovely, resolutions congratulating Colin Bauker on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Lovely, resolutions congratulating Gabriel Bennett on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Scout projects, playground projects, especially on the 9/11 Memorial.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a ceremonial welcome for the Duxbury Bay Maritime School crew team, which was congratulated for winning the 2025 Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association spring championship. The chamber also adopted several congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Henry Skolsky, Gregory de Rochman, Colin Bauker, and Gabriel Bennett. The Senate then took up and passed two sick leave bank bills for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees: House No. 4104 for Daniel Yender and House No. 4161 for Mark Kratman. It also ordered a series of other calendar items to third reading without debate. The chamber later considered Senate No. 2550, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, with Senator Preen explaining that the bill would align Massachusetts with other states, reduce forum shopping, and better protect left-behind parents; the bill was amended by Ways and Means, ordered to a third reading, and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. The Senate next took up Senate No. 2551, the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Senator Eldridge described provisions to raise garnishment protections, lower post-judgment interest rates, prohibit imprisonment for consumer debt, and shorten the statute of limitations on debt collection, while noting support from consumer advocates and the Attorney General. After adopting a technical Ways and Means amendment, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote. The chamber also adopted committee reports placing Senate Bills 137 and 1034 on the Orders of the Day and advanced a Ways and Means-recommended substitute draft for a bill on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder. The session adjourned in memory of Mark Sullivan.

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• ..as Scout Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, recognizing the history, importance, and work of scouting.
• I joined Boy Scouts and became a Wolf Cub Scout on February 8, 1967, which happened...
• That's what scouting does. It's... ...not just someday in the future. That's what scouting does.
• Scouting in Oklahoma is 12,500...
• We earned over 10,500 merit badges and 275 Eagle Scout ranks just last year, and our Scouts clocked more

Bills: SB35 , SB249 , SB546 , SB1353 , SB1493 , SB2246 , SB1902 , SB1029

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Scouts.
• Oath and the Scout Law.
• </c><00:19:00.799><c> Thank</c> the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
• Thank the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Thank you,<00:19:01.200><c> Mr.

Bills: HB4305 , HB2965 , HR916

Keywords: small business, regulatory burden, advocacy, government oversight, compliance assistance, Red Tape Hotline, regulatory budget, Small Business Administration, fiscal responsibility, rulemaking

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• Feeney, resolutions congratulating Eleanor Jane O'Leary on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting
• O'Connor, resolutions congratulating Cyrus Belizos on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
• O'Connor, resolutions congratulating Paige Belizos on her elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls. The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• filed by Representative Roy of Franklin congratulating Joshua Robert Baylowe on achieving the rank of Eagle
• Scout of Scouting America.
• Resolutions filed by Representative Roy congratulating Sedanth Roe on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout
• of Scouting America.

Summary: The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a report from the Committee on Rules recommending adoption of several resolutions. These included resolutions honoring the Buddhist community of Massachusetts for Vesak Day 2025, congratulating Joshua Robert Baylowe and Sedanth Roe on achieving Eagle Scout rank, and recognizing David Sheedy for his years of service to East Bridgewater. The House suspended the rules, adopted the resolutions, and also welcomed seventh graders from Widdowsville Christian School as guests of Representative Muradian and Senator Fattman. The House then considered a concurrent report from the Committee on Rules and the Committee on Rules of the Two Branches recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 on two petitions to establish sick leave banks for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees Mark Krapman and Daniel Yender. The House suspended the rules and Joint Rule 12, allowing the petitions to be sent to the Committee on Public Service. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn when the session ended and to reconvene Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session. The House then adjourned.

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• His room is covered in everything eagle memorabilia.
• He wore a leather belt covered in eagles, with a big giant belt buckle that had an eagle and American
• His room is covered in everything eagle memorabilia. and loved eagles.
• He wore a leather belt, covered in eagles with a big giant belt buckle that had an eagle and American
• Ooh, more Girl Scouts. Terrific. Great. Love the Scouts.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills focused on pesticides, pollinators, rodenticides, mosquito control, invasive species, and local authority over pesticide regulation. Chair Becca Rausch set strict two-minute testimony limits due to the very large number of speakers. Early testimony from Senator Moore and Representative Hawkins strongly supported a bill to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, citing harms to wildlife, pets, and public health, and noting that California has already adopted a similar model. Testimony also supported a Lowell home rule petition to allow the city to prohibit or restrict these rodenticides, with local officials describing documented raptor poisonings and municipal efforts to phase out use on city property. A major portion of the hearing focused on pollinator protection and neonicotinoid-treated seeds. Witnesses from environmental groups, conservation organizations, academics, and beekeepers argued that neonics harm bees and other beneficial insects, contaminate soil and water, and provide little or no economic benefit in most corn and soybean fields. Several speakers pointed to New York, Vermont, and Quebec as models for restricting treated seeds, and one panel cited research showing only a small percentage of fields benefit economically from the treatments. Support was also voiced for a bill establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program, with advocates criticizing aerial and truck spraying and urging non-chemical, locally tailored approaches. Other testimony supported bills to reform the pesticide board and pesticide regulation process, to give vulnerable municipalities more local control over pesticide use, to protect schoolchildren from pesticides on school grounds, and to respond to invasive species through a centralized state office, coordinator, strategic plan, and trust fund. Many speakers, including representatives from Mass Audubon, MSPCA, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club, watershed groups, and local wildlife rehabilitators, described impacts on hawks, owls, pets, fish, and broader ecosystems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and committee members generally asked few questions, with the hearing remaining in testimony mode throughout.