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Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The request was for $260,000; $150,000 was awarded to sustain menstrual product distribution and education
• trust fund, which establishes a new fund to invest in comprehensive health education, which would include
• Domenico for a health education trust fund, which establishes a new fund to invest in conference of health
• education, which would include some maternal health and other awareness, which is not adopted.
• It is another way to make sure that our medical professionals are educated, and that we have the necessary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to review the state budget process and discuss maternal and perinatal health funding. Members heard that the House did not adopt several maternal health amendments, including funding for community-based perinatal mental health grants, implementation of maternal health law items, private insurance coverage for midwifery care, a midwifery workforce development fund, birthing center grants, and the Tufts Center for Maternal Health Advancement. On the Senate side, several items were adopted, including funding for the Mass NOW menstrual equity program, $1 million for the Neighborhood Birth Center, and an out-of-state resident reproductive health training pilot; however, proposed funding for a midwifery workforce development fund, a health education trust fund, and the Tufts center was not adopted. Commission members discussed whether to send a letter to the conference committee. Several members emphasized that while the Senate wins were positive, the commission’s core mission is perinatal and postpartum mental health, and that the letter should note the lack of explicit support for perinatal mental health and PMAD-related needs, as well as the importance of infant mental health and the parent-infant relationship. The commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the conference committee highlighting the broader maternal health wins while urging continued investment in perinatal and postpartum supports. The meeting also covered commission vacancies and future planning. Staff reviewed open seats, including a House minority seat, several governor-appointed seats, an optional commissioner seat, and appointments for the Senate and House co-chairs. Members suggested possible representation from the Children’s Trust, families impacted by addiction, and midwifery. The commission also noted that April and June meeting minutes would be circulated for later approval, and that the legislative session is nearing its end with several pending bills related to perinatal mood disorders and postpartum issues. The meeting adjourned after no further new business.

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• It does not change any licensure or educational requirements. It's not a scope of practice change.
• So there's a lot of training that goes into their education right before they leave school.
• And as far as the education and training, this does not change the required 3,000 hours of supervised
• So happy to take any questions, but again, just want to emphasize this does nothing to education, scope
• So happy to take any questions, but again, just want to emphasize this does nothing to education, scope

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1747, an artificial intelligence-related measure. Members adopted a House committee amendment and then a substitute. The sponsor explained the amendment standardized the definition of AI, changed mandatory language to permissive language to address First Amendment and business concerns, clarified language about using marks to avoid damages, and limited the bill’s reach to future conduct rather than retroactive requirements. The committee then voted the House committee substitute do pass by a roll call of 5 ayes, 3 noes, and 2 present. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1092, which would allow social worker supervisors to qualify after three years of practice instead of five. Senator Patty Lewis said the bill is intended to address Missouri’s mental health workforce shortages and would not change licensure, education, supervised hours, or scope of practice requirements. Supporters from the National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter, and Burrell Behavioral Health said the current five-year requirement creates a bottleneck, especially in rural areas, and that the bill would help more clinicians enter supervision roles sooner. No opposition was presented. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1421, a drone/public safety bill. Senator Schroer said the bill strengthens law enforcement tools against dangerous unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites, while adding a carve-out for lawful commercial drone operations authorized by the FAA. Committee members asked about the definition of critical infrastructure and whether the bill could affect commercial drone delivery operations; the sponsor said the commercial exemption was added to avoid harming lawful business uses. Testimony in support came from the Department of Public Safety and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and no opposition was heard.

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• On the federal side, the checkoff can only be invested in promotion, education, and research.
• We can be here to educate and talk about what we're doing and what processes and investments we're currently
• is not the case for a lot of states, and this is something that we want to continue to promote and educate
• There's Jared Brackett from Southwest Idaho in the top right corner there, doing a good job of educating
• And this was a huge success in growing beef demand through education and support of food service, retail

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The committee began by approving the minutes from February 18, 2026, and welcomed a new page, Kaylin Short, who briefly introduced herself. The sponsor then presented House Bill 662, explaining that it would allow additional milk quality parameters, including potential bacteria-related testing, to be addressed in rule. He noted the bill would let the department create a new category and establish rules for how such testing would be handled, and he asked for a due pass recommendation. A motion was made and the committee voted unanimously to send House Bill 662 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The sponsor was excused after agreeing to carry the bill on the floor. The committee then received an informational presentation from the Idaho Beef Council on its checkoff-funded work, including consumer promotion, research, education, beef quality assurance training, Spanish-language training, and food insecurity efforts through Beef Counts. Council representatives described recent marketing campaigns such as “Real People, Real Stories,” an Albertsons training partnership, and a “hero” video highlighting Idaho ranching and sustainability. They also discussed collaboration with University of Idaho Extension on BQA training and noted an online BQA option through NCBA. No action was taken on the presentation, and the chair adjourned the meeting after noting two supporters of House Bill 662 had not been given time to testify.

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• I call upon all Arizonans, residents, community leaders, educators, faith communities, nonprofit organizations
• I call upon all Arizonans, residents, community leaders, educators, faith communities, nonprofit organizations
• Nominations be read by board and name only: Arizona Board of Regents, James McCain, for the Committee on Education
• nominations be read by board and name only Arizona border regents James McCain for the committee on education
• SB 1299, bleed control kit, school districts — Appropriations, Transportation and Technology, and Education

Keywords: 1182, all

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• bills and resolutions. 180 to Border Security House Bill 223 to State Affairs, House Bill 610 to Education
• K-16, House Bill 1027 to Health and Human Services, House Bill 1178 to Education K-16, House Bill 1237
• Administration, House Bill 1615 to Administration, House Bill 1620 to Administration, House Bill 1813 to Education
• Senate Bill 2615 relating to restricting remote work by employees of public institutions of higher education
• So that is 6:30 today in Education Room E1.008. Thank you, Mr. President. So ordered.

Bills: HJR98 , HJR99 , HB29 , HB136 , HB142 , HB166 , HB353 , HB1399 , HB2000 , SJR59 , SCR19 , SB128 , SB261 , SB317 , SB383 , SB393 , SB397 , SB466 , SB517 , SB571 , SB612 , SB705 , SB715 , SB731 , SB748 , SB801 , SB867 , SB913 , SB945 , SB946 , SB986 , SB1013 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1117 , SB1181 , SB1250 , SB1263 , SB1285 , SB1444 , SB1483 , SB1528 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1608 , SB1723 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1986 , SB1999 , SB2043 , SB2056 , SB2082 , SB2105 , SB2133 , SB2138 , SB2177 , SB2203 , SB2221 , SB2311 , SB2334 , SB2337 , SB2340 , SB2373 , SB2417 , SB2446 , SB2452 , SB2477 , SB2532 , SB2565 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2622 , SB2633 , SB2637 , SB2681 , SB2713 , SB2717 , SB2781 , SB2782 , SB2835 , SB2841 , SB2857 , SB2891 , SB2943 , SB2994 , SB2995 , SB3016 , SB3047 , SB3057 , SB3059 , SJR3 , SB5 , SB72 , SB509 , SB616 , SB963 , SB985 , SB1143 , SB1172 , SB1267 , SB1271 , SB1273 , SB1759 , SB1786 , SB2361 , SB1025 , SB1080 , SB1245 , SB1355 , SB1422 , SB1 , SB260 , SB1506 , SB1637 , HJR98 , HJR99 , HJR2 , HJR1 , HB1109 , HB1392 , HB22 , HB3093 , HB517 , HB1130 , HB142 , HB1689 , HB2018 , HB136 , HB2884 , HB1393 , HB2730 , HB1399 , HB1244 , HB467 , HB331 , HB2559 , HB29 , HB26 , HB166 , HB353 , HB2000 , HB2756 , HB3248 , HB3513 , HB3204 , HB3135 , HB3012 , HB2763 , HB2523 , HB2457 , HB2415 , HB2198 , HB2143 , HB1708 , HB1672 , HB767 , HB1327 , HB2723 , HB451 , HB140 , HB109 , HB3096 , HCR6 , HCR12 , HCR29 , HCR50 , HCR55 , HCR56 , HCR58 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR74 , HCR78 , HCR80 , HCR107 , HCR116 , HCR117 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SJR59 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR48 , SCR19 , SB2023 , SB1957 , SB2615 , SB2138 , SB3016 , SB1999 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB261 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB510 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2681 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB1013 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB715 , SB1640 , SB2538 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1359 , SB410 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2972 , SB2841 , SB1856 , SB1528 , SB1373 , SB672 , SB2891 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB2539 , SB2532 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB2203 , SB1285 , SB1454 , SB2520 , SB1237 , SB1586 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2342 , SB2903 , SB2477 , SB3029 , SB375 , SB777 , SB2367 , SB2703 , SB2608 , SB2965 , SB2521 , SB2165 , SB2501 , SB2452 , SB2835 , SB1602 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2177 , SB2460 , SB2785 , SB2373 , SB867 , SB1608 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB383 , SB705 , SB748 , SB1117 , SB2340 , SB2680 , SB2994 , SB2747 , SB1950 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB3059 , SB2782 , SB2781 , SB2637 , SB2633 , SB2337 , SB2334 , SB1861 , SB2043 , SB1367 , SB946 , SB945 , SB2857 , SB128 , SB571 , SB1263 , SB3058 , SB612 , SB2221 , SB2587 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2713 , SB2311 , SB1986 , SB2565 , SB2943 , SB1888 , SB2417 , SB3048 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3056 , SB3043 , SB3037 , SB3050 , SB3063 , SB3047 , SB3035 , SB2446 , SB466 , SB2611 , SB2794 , SB2105 , SB2017 , SB1790 , SB1778 , SB1730 , SB2995 , SB2847 , SB205 , SB2619 , SB1903 , SB203 , SB3061 , SB1581 , SB2600 , SB2799 , SB2790 , SB2688 , SB2515 , SB1230 , SB876 , SB2522 , SB2639 , SB2137 , SB2519 , SB2403 , SB2459 , SB3051 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB2764 , SB2878 , SB1884 , SB111 , SB582 , SB2617 , SB1835 , SB2751 , SB2959 , HB206 , HB1238 , HB1089 , HB2890 , HB9 , HB2081 , HB4215 , HB2970 , SB2063 , SB1400 , SB2058 , SB2260 , SB2928 , SB1310

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection

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• We want to again educate on what an opioid is, the dangers, and the alternatives.
• foundation, making sure that everyone understands what an opioid is and also not losing sight of educating
• Yeah, I think early on we knew that awareness was a key piece of education and may direct them to Auburn
• University or a K-12 program or education for medical positions, things like that.
• . for medical education.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• , the like the career technical stuff, is there any way some of that money could come out of the education
• I think you're thinking of the juvenile justice alternative education program.
• You know, because ultimately they get education funding money and if there's a way to figure some of
• Like they can be getting an education while they're also serving in the National Guard, and this will
• So, subsection 3 says that they can get a stipend for education level, like a GED or a college degree

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• Senator Brodeur: WE HAVE A FEW FORMER COLLEAGUES IN THE ROOM AS WE WANT TO WELCOME THE CURRENT FLORIDA EDUCATION
• AS WE ALL KNOW, SENATOR THOMPSON WAS A LIFELONG EDUCATOR AND HISTORIAN.
• LOVED CHILDREN AND STUDENTS, AND IN PARTICULAR, SHE LOVED HAVING A FOCUS ON AND A PASSION FOR CIVICS EDUCATION
• HER LIFE'S WORK WAS EDUCATION, AND WE ARE PLEASED TO DEDICATE THIS SESSION 2024-2026.
• THIS COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE ALLOWS RURAL COMMUNITIES TO EXPAND EDUCATION AND INCREASE HEALTHCARE.

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066 , SR44 , SR135 , SR171 , SR180 , SR185 , SR187 , SR188 , SR191 , SR197 , SR198 , SR199 , SR200

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• It's used as an educational resource for the visitors at the Capitol.
• As we all know, Senator Thompson was a lifelong educator and historian.
• loved children and students and in particular she loved having a focus on and a passion for civics education
• Her life's work was education and we are pleased to dedicate this session 2024-2026 handbook to Senator
• This comprehensive package allows rural communities to expand education and increase healthcare services

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Representative Gilman moves that House File 22 be recalled from the Committee on Education Policy and
• I would like to then bring it back to the Committee on Education Policy as well.
• some changes to the law, and we need to hop into Children and Families first and then head back to Education
• Rights, and will make changes to the law before going to Children and Families and then back to Education
• some changes to the law, and it needs to go to Children and Families first and then head back to Education

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , the group has made a positive difference with its important work in the areas of civil rights, education
• Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest Greek letter organization established by African-American college-educated
• heights through implementation of programs that are laser-focused on issues involving economics, education
• Senator West: ...resource witnesses, expert witnesses for you, be it education, health and human services
• supports those who operate, improve, and maintain public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education

Bills: SJR36 , SB2 , SR9 , SR10 , SR16

Keywords: American Public Works Association, public works, infrastructure, Texas, recognition day, local government, municipalities, APWA, Texas Chapter, community development, engineering, professional recognition, community impact, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Lubbock leadership, recognition, professional achievement, Alpha Kappa Alpha, sorority, social service

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• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate order granting the Committee on Education until
• expanding access to family-friendly and neighborhood child care administered by the Department of Early Education
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate order granting the Committee on Education until
• July 31st, within which time to make its final report on current Senate documents relative to education
• After the fall of Saigon in 1975, he was imprisoned for nine years in a re-education camp because of

Keywords: 1212, all

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• To comment, the substitute adds a lot of other education bills that have been heard in the Education
• of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably be changing the title and opening up for more education
• of made an off-the-cuff statement we would probably be changing the title and opening up for more education
• This has been through the Education Committee several times, and I believe in years past it has even

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs considered House Bill 3381 and Senate Bill 1351. For HB 3381, members adopted a committee amendment clarifying guidelines for forgiving late fees in unusual circumstances or situations beyond taxpayers’ control, then rolled it into a substitute and advanced the bill. The final roll call on the House Committee Substitute for HB 3381 was 12 ayes and 0 noes, and the bill was reported due pass. The committee then took up SB 1351, which was amended through a committee substitute that expanded the bill to include several education-related provisions. Members discussed additions including a literacy-related effort to develop a plan for incorporating cursive into standards, a driver safety framework, and other previously heard education items. One member raised concern about whether the bill sponsor supported the expanded scope and said they would not support the bill because of the process, though the chair said sponsor support had been discussed with the sponsor’s office. The committee also adopted a Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act amendment, described as a pilot program and standards-development effort focused on student media literacy and critical thinking, especially in light of AI. After rolling the amendments into a new substitute, the House Committee Substitute for SB 1351 was advanced on a roll call vote of 11 ayes and 2 noes, with Representatives Smith and Wolfin voting no.

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• They are House Bill 955, which is an act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system
• to next steps in transforming relating to next steps in transforming Vermont's<00:04:46.120><c> education
• She had founded and directed an educational farming center in Massachusetts and undertaken similar work
• Right here in this room, we have lawyers and educators. We have farmers and Ivy League graduates.
• Are there any further on Education. Are there any further announcements?

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• It requires the report to include specific data for each district, school, or state tribal education
• And oftentimes what I found, as I've, as a member of the Education Committee as well, touring some of
• So I'm sure that some of the educators in my district and others probably won't be super thrilled that
• I do see cuts to education.
• I do see cuts to education, but it doesn't look like tightening the belts.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 904, all

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• The next section is Section 301, which is the Bicycle Education Grant Program.
• And it also increases the competency in Washington State physical education standards.
• It's the statewide school-based bicycle education grant program.
• This program consists of an in-school education piece that partners with large school districts and educational
• The bike safety education program is in its third year of implementation.

Bills: SB6352

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, resources, funding, state law, 904, all

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• And then the next section is for Section 301, which is the Bicycle Education Grant Program.
• And it also increases the competency in Washington State physical education standards.
• It's the statewide school-based bicycle education grant program.
• This program consists of an in-school education piece that partners with large school districts and educational
• The bike safety education program is in its third year of implementation.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met for a work session and public hearing on February 19, 2026. In the work session, Switch Maritime presented a proposal for hydrogen fuel cell ferries for Washington State, including a budget proviso directing the Joint Transportation Committee to study hydrogen propulsion and a lease model for future Washington State Ferries procurement. The company described its Sea Change vessel, said the design could be adapted for Washington routes such as San Juan Islands–Anacortes, and emphasized that hydrogen fueling could be delivered through a mobile supply chain without new charging infrastructure. Senators asked about vessel flexibility, size, hydrogen availability, and terminal compatibility. The committee also received an update from WSDOT on the new public-private partnership program authorized in 2025. Staff said the agency is developing a four-phase implementation process, including consultant selection, a steering committee, a program manual, stakeholder engagement, and candidate project identification, with a report due to the transportation committees on September 1, 2026 and program launch targeted for January 1, 2027. The presentation stressed that the program manual will provide flexibility within the statute and that legislative input is being sought on engagement and project timing. The public hearing was on Senate Bill 6352, an omnibus transportation resources bill that revises and expands provisions from last year’s ESSB 5801. Staff outlined sections covering a mobile driver’s license and ID card program, a reduced-fee ID card for older drivers, changes to alternative fuel and aviation taxes and fees, revised sales tax distributions for ferry and multimodal funding, transit and bicycle education grants, fish passage permitting, clean energy siting on WSDOT right-of-way, toll notice procedures, older driver safety outreach, traffic safety camera revenue sharing, and a delay to the tow-truck indigent impound reimbursement program. The prime sponsor highlighted two priorities: digital driver’s licenses and dedicated ferry funding. Testimony was mixed. Supporters included airlines and aviation groups backing mobile ID and repeal of the luxury aircraft tax, transit and bicycle safety advocates supporting grant flexibility and continued bike education funding, and ferry advocates supporting dedicated ferry revenue. Local governments, including Bellevue, Kenmore, and Tacoma, raised concerns about the traffic camera revenue change, saying the shift from net to gross revenue would reduce local safety funding and could discourage new camera programs. The Association of Washington Cities also warned about unintended consequences in the fish passage and traffic camera provisions. RV dealers sought a delay to the luxury vehicle tax, and peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Turo asked for clarification on documentation requirements. The committee took no final vote and announced it would consider executive action the following week.

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• The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:45. >> Are there any further announcements?
• The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:45. >> Senator from Windham. >> Thank you, Mr.
• The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:45. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
• The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:45. >> Senator from Rowan. >> Thank you, Mr.
• The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:45. >> And the Senator from Windsor. >> Yes, Mr.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• She believed deeply in the power of education as a tool for opportunity and justice.
• She believed deeply in the power of education as a tool for opportunity and justice.
• After graduating from Lincoln High School, she earned her bachelor's degree in education from Lincoln
• Her life reminds us educators, leaders, and public servants.
• Yet this body would cut education, directly helping children learn history.

Keywords: 959, house, all