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• We support CSSB 1694 because ...it does support this understanding.
• We support CSSB 1694 because it does support this understanding.
• Mikhail Sunu waves in support. Gavin Reynolds is waving in support.
• Kyle Sunu waves in support, Gavin Reynolds waving in support, Sarah Padra waving in support, Hawthorne
• Hallstead waving in support, and Turner Lozell waving in support.

Bills: S1694

Keywords: technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.

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• and leveraging purchasing power, supporting the best team in the state to provide these services to
• community support going to be in delivering the needed prevention and early intervention services, even
• services, resources, supports, etc.
• Before we move on to child support, I just wanted to point out that in program support, support, the
• Health and Human Services was responsible for child support. Can I ask these...

Keywords: 996, all

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• Um, many other states offer some additional family services.
• They'll have a family services department that offers some additional services.
• They have a family division, uh, or family services division that's attached to their family courts.
• :12.400><c> family</c><01:28:12.719><c> services</c> family division uh or family services family division
• Uh in that Child Support Services.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to continue its review of recommendations for New Hampshire’s family court, with the chair emphasizing a collaborative approach and noting that the group would focus on the origins of the family division, recurring problems identified in earlier reports, and comparisons with other states. Members discussed organizing testimony into three broad topics: the court hearing process and pro se litigant preparation, mediation/arbitration/counseling, and the interaction of domestic violence issues with family court and related criminal proceedings. The chair also noted that the subcommittee would not meet again for two weeks and encouraged members to review materials from Judge Michael Mace and NCSL research on other states’ family court systems. Attorney Heather Culp, senior administrator for the judicial branch’s circuit court, testified about New Hampshire’s ADR programs. She explained that the Office of Mediation and Arbitration, created by statute in 2007, oversees more than 12 statewide ADR programs across the Supreme, Superior, and Circuit Courts, including family division programs such as divorce-parenting mediation, neutral case evaluation, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and voluntary adoption mediation. She said the divorce-parenting mediation program is the largest family division ADR program, with about 3,400 mediation sessions in 2023 out of roughly 6,700 cases, and that most cases involving minor children are referred to mediation soon after the first appearance session. Culp described the family division process as beginning with a first appearance session led by a case manager, who provides information, helps with paperwork, and schedules mediation, usually within 30 to 45 days. She said mediation is strongly encouraged in parenting and divorce cases, but there is no requirement to reach agreement, and parties may settle some issues while leaving others for court. She also explained that mediation is prohibited or limited in certain domestic violence cases: cases with active civil protection orders may proceed only with both parties’ consent and possible safeguards, while cases involving criminal protective orders are not sent to mediation. Mediators in court-referred family cases are contracted with the court and must be certified by the executive branch’s mediator certification board; mediators do not communicate with judges, except through a brief ADR report noting whether the case settled or what the next procedural step is. Members asked about referrals, timing, and the meaning of “neutrals,” and Culp said the court uses in-house contracted neutrals for family division ADR and does not refer divorce-parenting cases to outside providers.

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• 01:35:37.920><c> allowed</c><01:35:38.280><c> us</c> support your support has also allowed us support
• </c> support access to Primary Care Services support access to Primary Care Services especially<01:46
• So we are a state that prides itself on work to support our families, independence, and self-sufficiency
• Prides itself on work to support our Prides itself on work to support our families<04:03:59.040><c> Independence
• As you've heard a lot of people say, health supports employment. Health supports recovery.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Prior to last May, we would call families; we would not call families until the second day after the
• This supports access to care and protects animal welfare, and thank you for your consideration and support
• For the record, Barry Arons with DeVita Dialysis Services here in support of the bill.
• as parents to support it.
• It's not about municipal services.

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency approved the February 11, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. SB 1668, dealing with funeral and disposition timelines and related requirements for unborn children and minors, drew emotional testimony from funeral industry representatives and a parent about burdensome deadlines and problems obtaining signatures from an ex-partner; it also drew opposition over language referencing abortion clinics and reproductive freedom. The committee adopted a due-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. SB 1286, on veterinary telemedicine prescription limits, was amended to shorten non-antimicrobial prescriptions to 30 days and allow antimicrobial prescriptions for up to 14 days without an in-person exam; veterinarians and industry representatives were neutral with caution or supportive, while opponents warned about overprescribing and inadequate diagnosis. The amended bill passed 4-3. The committee then passed SB 1235, joining the emergency services personnel licensure interstate compact, on a 7-0 vote, with the sponsor describing it as a reciprocity measure for EMTs and paramedics. SB 1446, which changes dialysis social worker documentation from monthly to quarterly to match federal and most state practice, also passed unanimously after support from DaVita. SB 1515, an Industrial Commission cleanup bill that renames positions, removes obsolete private employment office oversight language, and shifts publication of fee schedules online, was amended and passed 7-0. SB 1678, concerning documentation and oversight in health care institutions and group homes for vulnerable adults, was amended to remove a patient-form requirement and instead require DHS investigation when EMS personnel complain that a DNR was not provided; providers moved to neutral or support after the amendment, and the bill passed 6-0 with one not voting. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1747, which would require social media platforms to terminate accounts for minors under 14 and certain 14- and 15-year-olds without parental consent and impose age-verification and harmful-content restrictions. Opponents from NetChoice, TechNet, and Meta raised privacy, security, and constitutional concerns and argued for app-store-based parental controls instead, while a parents’ advocate supported the bill as a starting point for child safety. The transcript ends during that hearing without a final committee action on SB 1747.

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• I am here speaking in support of SB 5904.
• AI should support but never replace human nurses.
• We support SB 6210.
• I'm here today in support of Senate Bill 5981.
• Please support this bill.

Bills: SB5877, SB5904, SB5988

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, opioid treatment, accreditation, health department, fee authority, substance abuse, 904, all

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• These are kids aging out of foster care with no family to help support them, seniors being priced out
• of their homes, single parents, family to help support them, seniors being priced out of their homes
• We are in support of AB 93.
• We are in support of this bill.
• Clark County Collection Services supports Assembly Bill 204, as it has been amended in the second reprint

Keywords: 909, all

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• </c><00:02:59.920><c> So,</c> paid family medical leave bills. So, paid family medical leave bills.
• <c> 2113,</c><00:04:56.400><c> which</c> NFIB supports House File 2113, which NFIB supports House File
• , and a supportive community.
• . families. families.
• </c> paid family medical leave. paid family medical leave.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm very supportive.
• </c> Matias family, Mr. Jonathan Matias. Matias family, Mr. Jonathan Matias.
• We're supportive of the bill.
• their family farm.
• and families.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have been able to support families with family-sustaining wages.
• Thank you for allowing me to share about our service and testifying in support of Senate File 3032.
• Thank you for allowing me to share about our service and testifying in support of Senate File 3032.
• <c> in</c> service services and testifying in service services and testifying in support<01:29:25.639
• c> with</c> services to support individuals with services to support individuals with disabilities<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I rise in support of AB 762.
• We should continue to support programs, services, funding, and initiatives that promote families, We
• should continue to support programs, services, funding, and initiatives that promote family wellness,
• I rise in support of ACR 120.
• supported in nurturing families and communities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• An auxiliary organization operates to provide supportive services, specialized programs, and other functions
• This includes bookstores, food services, housing, student unions, and support services.
• They're mainly operating student services and support services programs.
• Violet Swidler, expressing support on behalf of the California Work and Family Coalition, Tech Equity
• I think I support—I support—I support the bill.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1159, which would update California student data privacy law for educational technology and college-level platforms. The author and supporters argued that students’ personal information is being collected and used far beyond educational purposes, including sensitive health and demographic data, and said the bill would limit misuse and add stronger privacy protections. Support came from privacy, labor, education, and civil rights groups, while opposition from college store and industry representatives focused on narrowing the definition of “operator,” preserving institution-related communications, and concerns about the bill’s private right of action. Members raised questions about how the bill would affect scholarships, financial aid, adult students, consent, and litigation; the author said the bill includes a right to cure and notice to the Attorney General. The committee voted 4-0 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the measure placed on call. The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with specified addictive design features and create a youth safety commission. The author, pediatric and safety advocates, and several public supporters argued that social media companies intentionally design compulsive features that harm youth mental health, sleep, and development, and that the bill is a necessary product-safety response. Opponents argued the bill is overbroad, may be ineffective, raises First Amendment concerns, and could cut off vulnerable youth from important online support networks. Members focused heavily on possible amendments, especially a non-addictive feed option for younger users and strengthening the commission; the author said he was open to those changes and to further work with the committees. The bill was moved to Judiciary on a 5-0 vote and placed on call. At the end of the excerpt, the author began presenting a third measure, AB 2076, which would strengthen California’s Parents’ Accountability and Child Protection Act by adding nitrous oxide to the list of age-verified dangerous products, banning purchase with gift cards or store credit, and increasing penalties for large sellers. The author described nitrous oxide as increasingly accessible to minors online and cited enforcement gaps in the current law, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill.

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• By supporting infrastructure, education, and community services in base-impacted areas, it ensures we
• I'm here today in strong support of House Bill 29.
• We respectfully ask for your support. Thank you.
• We're seeing that with the program that the Department of Veterans Services has reaching out and supporting
• Caucus, and we support due pass on HB 221.

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee heard House Bill 29, which would appropriate $8 million to the military base impact fund. The sponsor and supporters said the money would help local communities around New Mexico’s military installations compete for federal grants and fund mission-readiness infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water treatment, and other defense-critical projects. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, the Kirtland Partnership, and others, who argued the investment would strengthen military readiness, protect jobs, and bring federal dollars into the state. Committee members asked about the types of projects eligible, whether data centers or clean-energy projects could be involved, how water and local regulations would apply, and how the grant process would work. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation and no opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 221, which would remove the $30,000 cap on the New Mexico income tax deduction for military retirement pay. The sponsor said the change would cost about $6 million annually but would help attract and retain military retirees, many of whom retire relatively young and may start businesses or remain active in the state economy. The Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus testified in support. Committee questions focused on how many retirees would be affected, the fiscal impact, and longer-term projections; department staff said the veteran population in New Mexico is gradually declining over time based on VA modeling. HB 221 also received a due pass recommendation with no opposition. After both bills were approved, the chair announced the committee was nearing its dinner hour and adjourned the meeting.

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• So I think that’s what would bring around support, at least for me, and I’ll probably support this anyways
• As I said, I’m here in support of this bill.
• I request your support for this bill. Thank you.
• I represent Agu, and we support this bill, and we would not want to take place of one of the family of
• They leave their families to go out and protect ours.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Following recent budget decisions that eliminated funding for peer support services and assertive community
• Cutting funding will create larger classroom sizes, staff cuts, and support services, and limit opportunities
• Cutting funding will create larger classroom sizes for staff cuts and support services and limit opportunities
• youth, senior services, and services for victims of domestic violence.
• Support is needed for parents of young and adult children with disabilities as well as for the many families

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, which would conform Idaho tax law to portions of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including changes affecting individual tax cuts, senior deductions, overtime and tips, and business research and experimentation expensing. Representative Jeff Ehlers, the sponsor, argued the bill is primarily a tax cut for Idahoans, said the fiscal note of about $155 million was reasonable, and emphasized that the bill does not conform to bonus depreciation. He also said the bill spreads some corporate impacts over time and that the measure is about tax conformity rather than budgeting. Committee members questioned the sponsor closely about the research and experimentation provisions, the timing of deductions, and whether the bill would affect the current budget year or require cuts elsewhere. Ehlers said some business tax effects would “wash out” because of timing, that some taxpayers may have underpaid in anticipation of conformity, and that any budget decisions would be handled by JFAC rather than this committee. He also said interest and penalties would apply to underpayments like any other tax liability. During closing, he reiterated that the bill’s revenue impact was already reflected in the fiscal note and that the measure benefits individuals more than businesses overall. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters such as Ron Nate, Ken McClure, Mark Wynn, and Miguel Legoretta urged conformity for simplicity, filing clarity, and tax competitiveness, though some of them criticized the bill for not fully conforming on the business side or for eliminating the state R&D credit. Opponents, including seniors, taxpayers, disability advocates, mental health advocates, and faith-based speakers, argued the bill’s cost was uncertain, could worsen budget pressures, and could lead to cuts to Medicaid, education, and other services. After testimony and debate, Representative Monks moved HB 559 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; the motion was debated by several members, with concerns raised about uncertain fiscal impacts and possible service cuts.

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• Primary witnesses in support must be those in the author’s office or otherwise have registered a support
• Primary witnesses in support must Thank you.
• The witnesses and support must be those in the author’s office or otherwise have registered a support
• Deputy Department of General Services.
• When people have access to good jobs, they're better able to support themselves and their families, maintain

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I've watched families fight tooth and nail for these kids to make sure that the services that are promised
• I'm hoping I'm supportive of this legislation.
• Let's give support to these students who need it.
• These are services that were already provided.
• These are services that were already provided.

Keywords: 989, all

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• We should be celebrating families. We should be supporting families.
• We should be celebrating families. We should be supporting families.
• We should be celebrating families. We should be supporting families.
• </c> services that is what you are supporting services that is what you are supporting with<02:23:28.720
• </c><03:08:07.600><c> Service</c> I've read them it's a Supportive Service I've read them it's a Supportive

Keywords: 1183, house

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• J-90 data collection, principle apportionment and replacement system, project IT services support, and
• As the first person in my family to go to college coming from a low income family.
• We also support.
• So you don't have to be in the cohort to participate from the support services created by this program
• to keep the impacts and the cuts as far away from student services and student classroom sizes. support

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Court and the duty to support.
• children and families.
• I thank you for the support of this resolution.
• And I appreciate the unanimous support in acknowledging and supporting October 19th through 25th, 2026
• And I appreciate the unanimous support in acknowledging and supporting October 19 through 25, rather,

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee. The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines. Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.