Transcript Highlights:

• And how did you hear that? Did you hear any pain? Did you hear any discomfort?
• I'm hearing cisgender males do. That's what I'm hearing. I'm hearing from the girls...
• I'm hearing cisgender males do. That's what I'm hearing.
• That's what I'm hearing.
• You know what they hear?

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with HB 2855, which would let the Department of Labor adjust workers’ compensation administrative taxes and the second injury fund surcharge in smaller 0.1% increments instead of 0.5%. The sponsor and the department said the change would better right-size collections and reduce the burden on employers; the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as good governance. No opposition was presented, and the hearing on HB 2855 was closed. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 3142, a camp-safety bill prompted by the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy in Texas and a Missouri drowning case. The sponsor and multiple grieving parents urged mandatory emergency plans, staff training, background checks, licensing, weather warnings, and clearer oversight for summer camps. Supporters included the American Camp Association and some state and youth-safety advocates, while opponents—especially camp operators, the Missouri Afterschool Network, and park and recreation representatives—argued the bill was too broad, could burden day camps and church camps, and might worsen child-care shortages. Several witnesses suggested the bill should be narrowed to distinguish overnight residential camps from lower-risk day camps and possibly be housed under DSS rather than DESE. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee took testimony on HB 1893 and HB 2075, which would require sex-segregated multi-occupancy restrooms and locker rooms in private schools and public buildings, with enforcement tied to state funding in some cases. Sponsors said the bills were meant to create clear statewide standards and protect privacy and safety; opponents argued the measures would harm transgender and intersex people, be difficult or impossible to enforce, and create safety and discrimination problems. Supporters emphasized private-school autonomy and concerns about safety in shared facilities. The hearing concluded after extensive questioning, with no action or vote reported.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> monies with say see nothing see um hear monies with say see nothing see um hear nothing<00:11:57.680
• I hope you had an opportunity to read the hearing report.
• </c><01:55:19.480><c> on</c> 76 if not this concludes the hearing on 76 if not this concludes the hearing
• </c><02:07:51.119><c> from</c> that one but it's good to hear from that one but it's good to hear from
• hearing hearing on<02:27:37.800><c> the</c><02:27:38.200><c> house</c><02:27:38.520><c> bills</c><02

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We submitted a very qualified application and we didn’t hear back.
• I think the 29th is our next hearing.
• And therefore, I’m looking for a motion to close the day’s hearing.
• Hearing is now closed. Thank you for your attendance.
• I think the 29th is our next hearing.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened its first hearing of the session with remarks from Chair Chan and Senate Co-Chair Pavel Payano, who emphasized consumer affordability and professional licensure reform. The chairs also reviewed public testimony rules, noting the hearing was recorded, testimony would be public, and speakers should avoid including sensitive personal information. The committee then heard testimony on several bills carried over from prior sessions and new proposals, with each witness generally speaking in support of the measure they addressed. On self-storage, Joe Doherty of the Self Storage Association supported House Bill 340 and Senate Bill 236, saying the bills would clarify abandonment procedures, allow electronic delivery and signatures for rental agreements, and address situations where a renter fails to return a signed contract after a facility sale, while preserving existing consumer protections. On housing and fair housing education, Nicholas Pelletier and counsel Justin Davidson of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors supported House Bill 343 and Senate Bill 232, which would require fair housing education for real estate licensees; they said fair housing training is already part of MAR’s programs but is not required for all licensees, and Pelletier described a personal example of discriminatory treatment in a rental application. Senators asked whether other states have similar requirements and requested follow-up information. The committee also heard strong support for House Bill 348 and Senate Bill 220 on licensure of applied behavior analysts from Dr. Pauli Gidej of MABA and Dr. Charlie Newfield of Beacon ABA Services. They argued that a dedicated board would improve oversight, speed licensing, and help reduce delays that affect access to autism services, noting the growing number of practitioners and the strain on families waiting for care. Later, Robert Mellion of the Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified for House Bill 390, which would expand alcohol license suspension penalties to all business activity for certain retailers; members questioned the impact on grocery and big-box stores, the difference between suspending alcohol sales versus closing an entire store, and whether fines in lieu of suspension would be sufficient. The committee also heard testimony in favor of House Bill 407 and Senate Bill 277 to license veterinary technicians, with witnesses saying standardized education and licensure would improve animal safety, clarify scope of practice, and better distinguish technicians from assistants. Finally, Craig Orlin of Honda supported House Bill 474 and Senate Bill 291, which would use RMV contacts to notify drivers of open safety recalls and require recall completion as part of registration renewal; he said the bills could improve recall completion rates and address the large number of unrepaired vehicles on the road. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted several bills that did not receive testimony that day, invited written submissions by email, and announced the committee would reconvene in about two weeks. Representative McKenna moved to adjourn, Representative Keefe seconded, and the committee voted to close the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are hearing, looks like, a number of bills: H. 5013, an act to establish a celiac disease screening
• I can see you, Lee, on the virtual, but cannot hear you. You may be muted. Still can't hear you.
• Good morning, can everybody hear me? Good morning, yes.
• Good morning, can everybody hear me? Good morning, yes.
• Thank you for participating today in our hearing, and we will not conclude. Thank you.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on four bills: H. 5013 and S. 2928, which would establish a three-year celiac disease screening pilot program for children during routine cholesterol/lipid screening at ages 8 to 12; H. 5087, regulating medical spas; and H. 5115, establishing statewide food truck regulations, though the transcript focused almost entirely on the celiac and medical spa bills. For the celiac proposal, Rep. Badger and Sen. Lovely described long diagnostic delays, the lack of a cure, and the potential for a simple blood test to identify children earlier and reduce long-term harm. Multiple patients, clinicians, and researchers supported the pilot, saying celiac is frequently missed because symptoms vary widely or are absent, and that early detection could prevent malnutrition, growth problems, osteoporosis, and other complications. Testifiers also emphasized that the bill would study feasibility, accuracy, cost, and acceptability, and would include family education and support resources if diagnoses are made through the program. Several experts and advocates backed the celiac screening pilot, including a pediatric gastroenterologist from Italy who described successful national screening efforts there, a Celiac Disease Foundation representative, pediatric gastroenterologists from Massachusetts and Colorado, a pediatric dietitian, and a parent whose child was diagnosed after severe malnutrition. They argued that routine screening alongside existing pediatric bloodwork could identify many undiagnosed children and improve health equity, since celiac disease is often overlooked in people of color and lower-income patients. Committee members asked about how the screening would work, and witnesses explained it could begin with a blood test, followed by confirmatory endoscopy if needed. No vote was taken in the hearing. On H. 5087, witnesses from the medical aesthetics industry largely opposed the bill as written, saying it was outdated, redundant with existing Massachusetts licensing and board oversight, and too restrictive for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed providers. Testifiers, including a retired lobbyist, a nurse practitioner, a PA, a plastic surgeon, and a clinic owner, said the bill could reduce access, raise costs, and push care into less regulated settings, while not addressing the real issues of training, compliance, and patient safety. Committee members pressed for more specific feedback on what provisions were unnecessary or duplicative, and witnesses said they had submitted position papers and written testimony identifying conflicts with current law. The hearing ended with the chair noting that all oral and written testimony would be reviewed before any decisions are made.

Transcript Highlights:

• But in any case, Wisconsin Eye is here, and I was recording this hearing as well.
• We'll be holding now the Act 78 hearing.
• The hearing is being conducted in pursuance of our statutory requirements mandating an annual hearing
• Again, we'll hear from Dr. Call at the national level.
• One question that I have for you is really specific to this hearing.

Keywords: 970, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Did I hear you say $7,700 per hour on one of these?
• We hear a lot about, well, two questions actually.
• Can you hear me? Yep. All right. I'm having a hard time hearing you, so I just wanted to check.
• If someone could, I just can't hear very well.
• If someone could, I just can't hear very well.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1288, which would create a high-cost special education student fund to reimburse school districts for extraordinary special education expenses above $30,000 per student. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is a response to federal and state obligations to serve students with disabilities, and that the initial $5 million appropriation would provide limited relief to districts, especially rural and charter schools, that must absorb unpredictable costs. Testifiers from school districts, Idaho Parents Unlimited, parents, and Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind described very high costs for aides, therapies, assistive technology, and specialized services, and said the bill would help districts maintain services for all students. Some members raised concerns about whether schools are being asked to provide health-related services and about the long-term fiscal burden, but the bill was advanced to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took up Senate Bill 1339, which would replace the current continuous improvement plan framework with strategic performance plans and related training for districts and charters. The sponsor and supporters argued that the bill would encourage long-term goal setting, stakeholder involvement, annual review, and more local flexibility, while reducing redundant reporting and focusing oversight on schools that are not meeting goals. Supporters said many high-performing districts already use similar practices and that the bill would help align resources with student outcomes. One testifier said her district already has strategic and continuous improvement plans and questioned whether the proposal added value without new funding, while another superintendent said the bill improved clarity and community engagement. The committee voted to send Senate Bill 1339 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and also approved the March 12 and March 13 minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Do not register until they hear the bell. The House will now proceed to register.
• Hearing none, so ordered.
• Hearing none, so ordered.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote.
• Do not vote until you hear the bell.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the pledge, attendance, and a series of guest introductions and recognitions, including the Dr. of the Day, Korean community guests, students, local officials, and a proclamation honoring the future USS Arizona SSN-803 and the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation. The chamber also announced committee assignments and took up several procedural motions, including reconsideration motions on HB 4027 and HB 2444, both of which were granted and returned to third reading. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on Calendar Numbers One and Two. In Committee of the Whole, HB 4034, dealing with CTE-related issues, was amended and reported do pass after debate over concerns from Tempe Union High School District and EVIT, with supporters saying the bill clarified statute and reduced future disputes. HB 2444 was amended and reported do pass. HB 2992, a pilot program related to sexual abuse prevention, drew opposition over concerns about opt-out instruction, pilot status, and classroom burdens, but it passed Committee of the Whole on a 31-21 division vote after amendments. HB 4027, involving highway naming, was amended and reported do pass despite objections that the amendment still appeared to elevate Charlie Kirk over the existing Ed Pastor designation. On third reading, HB 293 passed 31-22 and HB 2502 passed 37-16. HB 2229, relating to maternal services and funding for pregnancy resource centers, generated extensive debate over abortion-related implications and was defeated 26-27, though a motion to reconsider later succeeded 27-21. HB 2533 failed on reconsideration, while HB 2750 passed 44-9 and HB 2999, a special taxing districts bill tied to housing affordability, passed 32-21 after supporters argued it would lower financing costs and help build more affordable homes. H.C.M. 2009, urging federal action to streamline access to minerals on federal land withdrawals, passed 31-22. The House adjourned until the next day after additional announcements and personal privilege remarks, including a proclamation for Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and a call for more efficient floor action.

Transcript Highlights:

• Could you hear us okay? Yes, I can. Thank you.
• I really appreciate hearing from you.
• When I speak with these parents, I hear the regret.
• But now that I hear more about it, I don't think it does.
• A lot of times we don't hear what happens with it.

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have three hearings to have today.
• So we hear voters all the time.
• If seeing none, that concludes the hearing on House Bill 2605. We will now hear House Bill 2301.
• If seeing none, that concludes the hearing on House Bill 2605. We will now hear House Bill 2301.
• My wife's a school teacher, so I hear about that.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If you don't have that, I'm happy to give it to you after the committee hearing.
• This is not the hearing.
• Chairman and Representative Garner, I do not, but I'd love to hear and learn.
• And I think that part of that is not trying to lean anyone in a specific area, but help them hear the
• And I believe not only do we need a hearing once again, but this... ...taxpayer.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee heard RS 33261, the School-Sponsored Bible Reading Act, which would require public school teachers to read sequential Bible passages daily without comment or instruction, with accommodations for objections and injunctive relief as the enforcement mechanism. The sponsor and a representative from Idaho Family Policy Center argued the bill fits Idaho’s history and the U.S. Supreme Court’s current “history and tradition” approach, while opponents said it was unconstitutional, not voluntary, and inconsistent with separation of church and state. A substitute motion to return the RS to the sponsor failed on a tie vote, and the motion to introduce the RS also failed on a tie vote. The committee then considered RS 33332 C1, which would treat student walkouts or absences for protest as unexcused and require reporting to state officials. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at students leaving class to protest during school hours, while members raised concerns about impacts on student civic engagement, parent-excused absences, and politically active youth groups. The RS was introduced by voice vote. Next, the committee heard a revised RS 33523-2-3 on collecting aggregate data about students’ immigration status in public schools to estimate the cost of educating non-citizen students. The sponsor said the bill would not deny enrollment, would use only aggregate data, and was intended to help the legislature understand costs; members questioned administrative burden, possible discrimination, and the fiscal note. The motion to introduce the RS failed on a tie vote. Finally, the committee advanced Senate Bill 1244, a code-cleanup measure removing obsolete regional library system provisions, to the floor with a due pass recommendation. It also heard Senate Bill 1227 on artificial intelligence in K-12 education, which would create a state framework for AI use, local district policies, training, transparency, and privacy protections; testimony was generally supportive but urged caution, especially for younger students. The committee voted to send SB 1227 to general orders for amendment.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Uh, can you hear me? >> Yes. >> Sounds great.
• And then you hear the words to kill the hope. Your insurance company needs more proof.
• And then you hear the words to kill the hope. Your insurance company needs more proof.
• And then you hear the words to kill the hope. Your insurance company needs more proof.
• And then you hear the words to kill the hope. Your insurance company needs more proof.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing no changes, staff will announce the vote.
• We will head into bill hearings.
• We're going to suspend the hearing on House Bill 2309 and open the hearing on House Bill 2205 with the
• We're going to suspend the hearing on House Bill 2309 and open the hearing on House Bill 2205 with the
• We will close the hearing on House Bill 2309 and reopen the hearing on that. ...House Bill 2205.

Bills: HB2205 , HB2309 , HB2206 , HB2123 , HB2120 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing no changes, staff will announce the vote.
• We will head into bill hearings.
• We're going to suspend the hearing on House Bill 2309 and open the hearing on House... I love it.
• We're going to suspend the hearing on House Bill 2309 and open the hearing on House Bill 2205 with the
• We will close the hearing on House Bill 2205 and reopen the hearing on House Bill 2309.

Summary: The committee began in executive session with staff briefing several bills and proposed amendments. House Bill 2206, concerning uniformed and overseas civilian voting standards, was discussed but ultimately pulled from consideration for the day. House Bill 2123, dealing with foreign national donor reporting, was amended to raise the certification threshold to $6,000 and then advanced from committee on a 5-2 vote. House Bill 2120, which would remove two JLARC reporting requirements, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2411, authorizing shared leave for state employees involved in immigration enforcement actions or who are victims of hate crimes, was amended and then reported out on a 5-2 vote after debate over eligibility and privacy-related language. The committee then held hearings on House Bill 2309 and House Bill 2205. HB 2309 would bar state civil service classifications from requiring a postgraduate degree unless required by law, with the sponsor and OFM saying it would reduce barriers to state employment and expand the applicant pool. Testimony in support emphasized workforce access, equity, and skill-based hiring. HB 2205 would expand tribal sports wagering to allow bets placed at any tribal gaming facility and permit wagering on Washington college teams, while continuing to prohibit bets on individual Washington student-athlete performance. Tribal leaders and casino operators supported the bill as a way to bring existing illegal betting into a regulated tribal system and improve integrity monitoring, while the University of Washington and Washington State University opposed it, warning of harassment, student-athlete safety concerns, and broader gambling harms. A taxpayer advocacy witness urged broader online sports betting options, arguing that limiting access drives bettors to offshore markets. The hearing on HB 2205 was left open and HB 2309 testimony concluded without further action.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Chair hears none. The bill is left pending.
• The chair hears none. The bill is left pending.
• The chair hears none. The bill is left pending.
• Thank y'all, uh, for, for hearing it.
• Chair, hears none. The substitute is adopted.

Committee: House Elections

Transcript Highlights:

• If you stay around, you'll hear from them.
• ><c> W</c> the governor to decide to hear if he W the governor to decide to hear if he W is<00:05:13.120
• </c> on our schools right now we are hearing on our schools right now we are hearing from<00:09:04.440
• You'll hear from Representative Kuden on the floor.
• You'll hear from Representative Kuden on the floor.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This is basically a time to hear questions and so on, but the whole purpose of this meeting was the fact
• And that's why this hearing is so important, because it allows us to start to tell a human story about
• And that's why this hearing is so important, because it allows us to start to tell a human story about
• is so important uh because it hearing is so important uh because it allows<00:01:57.159><c> us</c><00
• next week hearing um that the<00:03:49.280><c> budget</c><00:03:49.680><c> deficit</c><00:03:50.319>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• hearing offline?
• Hearing from Jennifer and hearing from you, it sounds like if I hired somebody for $17 million and then
• And that's what I'm hearing. I'm hearing a resignation that we've hired this vendor.
• Witness: I have watched every hearing.
• I hear you there. Okay.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> that because I'm listening and I hear that because I'm listening and I hear what<00:18:58.400><c
• </c><00:21:52.240><c> per</c> has a minimum of one public hearing per has a minimum of one public hearing
• </c><00:36:21.359><c> Please</c> hear a lot better reason why. Please hear a lot better reason why.
• </c> we just now hearing of Energy Alabama? we just now hearing of Energy Alabama?
• </c> committee meeting or a public hearing committee meeting or a public hearing where<01:04:48.000><

Bills: HB403 , HB399 , HB392 , HB403 , HB399 , HB392

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement

Transcript Highlights:

• And this is a very simple bill. the hearing room the hearing room uh<00:22:52.320><c> can't</c><00:22
• Can you hear me, Mr. Heres? Yes, I can hear you. Can you hear me?
• Can you hear He's got to unmute himself. Can you hear me,<00:41:58.800><c> Mr.
• Can you hear me, Mr. Thomas? Yes, I can. Can you hear me? We can hear you.
• Can you hear me? We can hear Yes, I can. Can you hear me?

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We were able to hear each other when we lowered our voices.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, a clerk will open the roll.
• Folks, we're going to take a brief break and hear from assembly.
• Seeing and hearing.
• I just, after hearing that, I couldn't help but stand up.

Keywords: 988, house, all