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• With that, I'll pass it over to Mr. Weaver. Thank you, Mark, for walking us through that history.
• But in states that have passed school choice.
• Chair, I will pass it over to the Secretary, and then we'll stand for questions.
• Let's not fail our children at this point.
• It was passed finally, but there was strong opposition. So, Mr.

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• The bill itself, last year we passed a rider with a million dollars to have a third party come in and
• We can be neighbors and we'll just pass mine. It's fine. No, I'm joking.
• The lieutenant governor last session when he passed it has made strengthening the grid a priority.
• Do you happen to know what kind of cost that passes on to the residents?
• The committee sub will simply conform to what the Senate has passed with no substantial changes.

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• We have a plan for when our systems are failing, but we do not have a plan to care for people."
• We have a plan for when our systems are failing, but we do not have a plan to care for people.
• to support the real victims has failed to support the real victims of<00:16:14.000><c> this</c><00:16
• >> The system failed. >> Oh, yeah. Your daughter is now where?
• The harm multiplies when communication fails.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That amendment has failed.
• </c> That amendment has failed. That amendment has failed. Moving<01:00:19.359><c> on.
• That passes.
• </c> the question is, shall these bills pass the question is, shall these bills pass the<01:17:10.159
• Speaker, the bill listed below failed to pass the Senate's third reading by the vote indicated.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So we do have a motion to move 626 to the floor with the due pass.
• So we do have a motion to move 626 to the floor with the due pass.
• Passes. Okay. Committee, I'll tell you what.
• It will go forward to the House with the due pass recommendation.
• It will go forward to the House of the Due Pass recommendation.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• My district and most of my schools are failing in math and reading.
• The amendment has failed.
• The bill has passed subject to signatures. Thank you.
• The bill has passed subject to signatures. Now we have Senate Bill 5951 before us.
• The bill has passed subject to signatures. Please sign the boards, and we are adjourned.

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 6192, which would expand structured literacy and numeracy requirements, add a third-grade math intervention process similar to the existing reading “gate,” create annual STAR teacher bonuses for selected math and ELA teachers, and require updated teacher endorsement standards. The sponsor, Sen. Braun, said the bill is meant to refocus districts on core academics and use research-based instruction while still allowing local flexibility, especially in math. OSPI said it supports the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the teacher award structure and access to student-level data. ESD representatives also flagged implementation issues with the award program. Testimony was split: some parents, students, and reading advocates opposed the bill as too prescriptive or too reliant on phonics and standardized testing, while others supported stronger academic intervention and accountability. No vote was taken. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6206, a pilot program to incentivize child care providers to serve children of first responders through grants administered by the Department of Commerce, with local matching funds and a report on recruitment and retention outcomes. Sen. Dhingra said the bill addresses a major barrier for police, firefighters, EMTs, and crisis workers, especially women leaving the field because of child care challenges. Testimony from law enforcement officers, union representatives, and a national law enforcement child care foundation strongly supported the bill, describing unpredictable schedules, last-minute overtime, and the need for nontraditional and sick-child care. Senator Wilson asked about existing non-standard-hours child care bonuses and whether the proposal should instead be housed at DCYF; staff explained the current subsidy program and that this bill would create a separate Commerce pilot. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5346 on student mobile device use in public schools. The bill would add mobile devices to digital citizenship instruction, direct OSPI to compile research and best practices, and require reports on school policies limiting phone use during instructional hours, with final recommendations due in 2028. Sen. Leas argued that phones are distracting, harm learning and mental health, and should be restricted in schools while still teaching responsible use. Testimony was largely supportive from students, parents, educators, and researchers who described improved engagement, fewer disruptions, and better school climate under phone restrictions; several urged a stronger bell-to-bell statewide policy. Opponents raised concerns about emergency communication, student safety, and local control. The hearing on the bill was closed without a vote.

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• estimated share of projected coverage losses that will be procedural, meaning the member is eligible but fails
• able to retain lots of individuals in coverage because at that time we were afraid that, with the passing
• were able to retain lots of individuals in coverage because at that time we were afraid with the passing
• Assemblymember Patterson asked whether there are differences between people who fail to complete paperwork
• Through my clinical training and research, I've seen how often our health care system fails mothers during

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He passed in an Arizona kindergarten classroom three years ago.
• Representative Olson, pass. Representative Olson, pass. Representative Rivera, aye.
• The amendment passed.
• Representative Abeytia: Pass. Representative Biasiucci: Aye.
• Teaching in Arizona gets harder with every year that passes.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ayes 50, noes 15, the measure passes. Pass and retain on file.
• Pass and retain on file item 92, pass and retain on file item 93.
• The measure passes. We'll pass and retain on file item 103.
• The measure passes. We'll pass the retain and file item 124.
• Measure passes. We'll pass and retain on file item 144.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Just for context, in the House, this failed an introduction.
• I can't did it fail in the house? I can't remember.<00:11:10.720><c> Okay.
• It had a it failed an introduction.
• </c> failed to get it over that hurdle. failed to get it over that hurdle.
• Um, we bill that that you could pass.

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> is something that needs to pass is something that needs to pass desperately<00:19:37.360><c> this
• </c> modernization passed. modernization passed.
• </c><00:31:05.880><c> Uh</c><00:31:06.240><c> and</c> pass it. Uh and pass it.
• passing bills singly.
• bills, and that any bills passed after the deadline that are not major finance bills and are passed

Bills: HF4382 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, family child care, family day care, group family day care, licensed child care, licensing modernization, early childhood education, preschool, infant care, toddler care, school-age care, drop-in child care, night care, sick care, community-based child care, provider training, staff ratios, group size

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• With that, I'm going to ask: That law was passed in Seattle.
• We are asking you to pass House Bill 2472.
• Please help us by passing House Bill 2472.
• Even though they passed that bad bill, they're not getting paid overtime.
• For these reasons, I ask you not to pass this bill. Thank you.

Summary: The House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard public testimony on several bills. HB 2151 would update factory-built housing and commercial structure rules by directing L&I to consider newer national standards and allowing inspections by qualified third-party agencies without requiring a contract; the sponsor and L&I said it would save time and money and help lower costs for manufactured housing. HB 2372 would change workers’ compensation time-loss calculations so injured workers receive 100% of the employer’s monthly health care contribution unless the employer keeps paying it; supporters said this would better protect injured workers and their families, while a small-business representative opposed the bill and suggested direct payment to insurers instead, and L&I noted implementation costs and timing concerns. HB 2355, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, would create standalone protections for domestic workers covering wages, written agreements, notice before termination or severance, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation rules, and discrimination protections, while also extending minimum wage/overtime/sick leave coverage to some domestic workers; testimony from workers, advocates, Seattle officials, and the sponsor emphasized wage theft, insecurity, and the need for statewide standards, while L&I said technical clarifications and funding would be needed. HB 2409 would establish a collective bargaining framework for agricultural workers under PERC, with procedures for representation elections, mediation, and interest arbitration; supporters framed it as a long-overdue extension of bargaining rights and dignity to farmworkers, while growers and farm bureau representatives warned it could disrupt harvests, harm farms, and affect the food supply. HB 2472 would strengthen enforcement of fire sprinkler licensing and certification by allowing local fire code officials to request proof of credentials and issue stop-work orders; labor, fire marshals, and industry groups supported it as a public safety measure, while the building industry raised a drafting concern about the term “residential sprinkler.” No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing.

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• I am LGBTQ+, and I know a statistic is 8 to 17% were passed for jobs already with DEI.
• Percent were passed for jobs already with DEI.
• programs to select trainees for postgraduate training, had the ban on objective grading in favor of a pass-fail
• programs to select trainees for postgraduate training, had the ban on objective grading in favor of a pass-fail
• I thank you for passing this bill. Thank you. Sage Lewis waives in opposition.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• We ask the committee to give a due pass to SB 29. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you very much.
• If this bill passes, it's a new responsibility for the Forestry Division.
• We urge you to pass this bill.
• I move a do pass on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 33. And I second.
• I cannot make the motion, but I would like to hear a motion for a do pass.

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to move a do pass. Thank you, Madam Chair. I'd like to move a do pass. Second.
• We have a motion for do pass by Vice Chair Little, a second by Ranking Member Block.
• You have a do pass. All right, I see Representative Diane Torres-Velasquez for House Memorial 65.
• Representative Anya Nornu, I move a do pass. Thank you.
• Your memorial passes. Good morning, Senator. Good morning. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 64, which urges the Indian Affairs Department to quickly fill open positions and build technical assistance capacity to help tribes, pueblos, and nations use capital outlay funds effectively, especially in light of changes made by House Bill 247. The sponsor and several members discussed concerns that the new capital outlay rules could cause tribal projects to lose funding and be forced into a competitive tribal infrastructure process. After brief discussion and no public opposition, the committee voted do pass. The committee then heard House Memorial 65, which asks the Department of Health and the Department of Public Safety to convene a task force and study firearm safety and gun violence as a public health issue, with recommendations to reduce firearm deaths in New Mexico. Supportive testimony emphasized gun violence, school shootings, suicide, rural impacts, and the value of data-driven prevention; several members also raised concerns about including gun safety trainers, rural and tribal voices, and clarifying some language in the memorial. The sponsor said the task force would meet monthly and report by September 15. After debate, the committee approved the memorial on a 4-3 vote.

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• On SB 788, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Berman? Aye. Flora? Aaron's?
• File item 4, SB 387, Rubio, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
• File item 5, SB 517, Nilo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 5, SB 517, Nilo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 6, SB 602, Cortese, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several bills, including SB 788 by Senator Niello, which clarified that CPAs and CPA firms, including employees and out-of-state CPAs authorized to practice in California, are regulated by the California Board of Accountancy rather than subject to Tax Preparation Act registration requirements. Supporters said the bill would reduce duplicative regulation and confusion; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 351 by Senator Cabaldon, aimed at strengthening enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules as they relate to private equity and hedge fund involvement in medical and dental practices. The author and physician supporters argued that private equity can interfere with clinical decisions and patient care, while opposition from the American Investment Council said the bill could sweep in legitimate business practices and requested a narrow amendment. The bill passed to Judiciary. SB 312 by Senator Umberg was heard next and would require health certificates for imported dogs sold in California to be submitted to CDFA and made publicly available, with supporters describing it as a transparency and consumer protection measure to combat puppy mills and misleading online sales. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Agriculture. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing SB 291, SB 387, SB 517, SB 602, and SB 773, all moving to their respective committees. The meeting ended after additional roll calls and adjournment.

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• Um, and every year the House has passed this bill overwhelmingly, if not unanimously.
• The dam is a priority for repair since it's failing. This design process is complete.
• That is a lead project, if you will, from legislation that you all passed.
• </c><01:43:13.679><c> So,</c><01:43:13.840><c> it's</c> legislation that you all pass.
• So, it's legislation that you all pass.

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ought to pass. >> To pass has been moved. Is there a second?
• </c> on ought to pass as amended. on ought to pass as amended.
• </c> ought to pass on 1492. ought to pass on 1492.
• I move ought to pass<04:34:11.199><c> on</c><04:34:11.600><c> HB1594</c> pass on HB1594 pass on HB1594
• Uh u pass has been moved. Coker &gt;&gt; Yeah. Uh u pass has been moved.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a due pass. &gt;&gt; I know nothing. This is a due pass.
• They did not fail here.
• They did not fail here.
• The motion passed six to three.
• The motion passed six to three.

Bills: SF0069 , SF0070 , SF0016 , HB0078 , HJ0002 , HB0085 , HB0086

Committee: House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water development, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management

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• </c> general assembly on the newly passed general assembly on the newly passed election<00:15:13.920>
• </c> It would fail the test. It would absolutely fail the test. Okay.
• You all passed a bill this past session to work on that issue.
• You all passed a bill this past session to work on that issue.
• </c> operations, our family operations passed operations, our family operations passed down<00:53:46.720

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:15 Office of the Secretary of State 00:01:59 Office of the Attorney General 00:12:40 Department of Agriculture 00:22:44, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process. Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work. Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.