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• We have some very special guests with us today here from Missouri State University.
• We also have from Missouri State University Student Government Association in the Upper Gallery.
• While working at Missouri University, Dr.
• He's a senior at Truman State University.
• We have Ryan, who's a senior at Truman State University.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3, 2026 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members then spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including a page for the day, Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, JAG program students, school counselors, elementary students observing online, interns, and a tribute honoring Josephine Baker’s life and legacy. The chamber then moved to first reading of several bills and to perfection of multiple House Committee Substitutes. The most substantial debate centered on a composite anti-trafficking bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2273, 1946, 1814, and 2551. Supporters said it would strengthen Missouri’s response to trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material by updating terminology, creating a permanent Attorney General’s statewide council, expanding training for professionals, extending the civil statute of limitations for trafficking claims, increasing penalties, and allowing expungement for victims. Members cited testimony from survivors and advocates and emphasized the need for coordinated enforcement and education. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members also debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1694 and related bills, a package aimed at curbing abusive website-accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses. Supporters described “sue-and-settle” tactics targeting small businesses with little notice and high settlement demands, while opponents of the abusive practice argued the bill preserves legitimate ADA claims and gives businesses a chance to cure problems. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which supporters said would clarify the “prevailing factor” standard, address preexisting-condition claims, adjust treatment and appeal rules, and reduce costs; opponents warned it could make it harder for injured workers to obtain care and create disputes between insurers. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.

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• Not only in the state, but also in the feds.
• The state agencies see what we're doing.
• add in the state land and state forestry.
• We are facing, as a state, a very dire situation.
• I heard 750 in the state.

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• The team will be attending the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in Washington, D.C., October
• The team will be attending the National Assembly of State Arts agencies in Washington, D.C. in October
• It had people who worked for universities, you know, development.
• You're welcome to the state. Okay.
• issue in the United States.

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• And I want to thank all the state departments that are here today and for their participation.
• All the state departments that are here today and for their participation in the various panels.
• And I think you said it was the state... Response to H.R. 1.
• And are you aware of maybe how other states are responding, or you see a response from another state
• It's a state-level failure of protection.

Summary: The committee held an inaugural hearing on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, with members and witnesses emphasizing that this population has made major gains in rights and longevity but still faces discrimination, isolation, economic insecurity, and gaps in services. Opening remarks highlighted concerns about older LGBTQ people entering nursing homes and feeling forced back into the closet, as well as the growing number of Californians aging with HIV. The hearing was structured into three panels, with public testimony considered if time allowed. The first panel focused on the overall health and support landscape. Justice in Aging described survey findings showing discrimination, poor health, difficulty with errands, and economic insecurity among older LGBTQ Californians, and warned that federal Medicaid cuts and broader federal actions could worsen access to home- and community-based services and culturally competent care. CalHHS and the Department of Aging described the Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide LGBTQIA older adult survey, and efforts to support gender-affirming care, PACE, care management, and community supports. Witnesses stressed the need for better outreach, data collection, and a “no wrong door” approach so people can more easily find and access services. The chair and senators pressed the departments on how survey findings are being translated into concrete action and how state agencies are coordinating across silos. The second panel addressed health care for seniors living with HIV. A longtime survivor described severe financial and benefits consequences from a federal clawback and argued that California needs stronger legal, navigation, and housing supports, including HIV-specific housing funding. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, saying it has educated area agencies on aging, added HIV data to planning tools, and found that 20 of 33 area agencies identified HIV as a target population, with 16 including specific strategies. The Office of AIDS outlined Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, a Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and that local case managers are expected to coordinate whole-person care. Case managers and advocates said housing, food, transportation, mental health, and premium assistance remain major needs, and senators asked whether future ADAP rebate funds could support navigation, housing, and other gap-filling services. The final panel turned to transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex seniors. The Department of Social Services described protections under SB 219, including nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required records for preferred names and pronouns, and annual inspections of licensed facilities. The Department of Public Health and a TransLatin Coalition leader were introduced to discuss additional supports for TGI seniors. Across the hearing, members repeatedly returned to the themes of visibility, coordination, and implementation, asking departments to follow up on how they will better connect services, improve outreach, and ensure that existing laws and programs are actually reaching the people they are meant to serve.

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• </c> it sounds like a bunch of freest State it sounds like a bunch of freest State uh<00:31:15.279><c
• We are not some state that welcomes out-of-state multi-district litigation.
• That State v.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on HB 584, which would bar New Hampshire and its political subdivisions from enforcing mandates, orders, or similar directives from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. Prime sponsor Representative Green described the bill as a sovereignty measure and offered an amendment to clarify language, including replacing a reference to entities that “create and enforce policies” with language covering enforcement of policies, mandates, orders, requirements, edicts, or directives. Supporters argued the bill was a preemptive safeguard against outside influence and cited concerns about pandemic-era public health measures and international organizations. Opponents, including the American Heart Association, warned it could chill local policymaking and limit the ability of communities to use outside research or guidance. The chair closed the hearing on HB 584 after testimony concluded. The committee then moved to HB 580-FN, relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. Representative Anita Burroughs, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect people who report sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse, or domestic violence from retaliatory defamation suits, so long as statements are made in good faith and without malice. She also said the bill preserves the ability of accused persons to defend their names. Burroughs explained that the proposal was prompted by a survivor’s experience and was meant to address the chilling effect of expensive litigation on reporting misconduct. Testimony on HB 580 was generally supportive. Witnesses said the bill would help survivors speak out without fear of meritless lawsuits and described retaliatory defamation as a tool used to silence or intimidate accusers. Burroughs noted the bill was informed by anti-SLAPP principles and referenced high-profile defamation cases as examples of the cost and pressure of litigation. No vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided; the hearing on HB 580 was opened and testimony began.

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• </c> Vermont Sister State Program. Vermont Sister State Program.
• </c> state of Vermont. state of Vermont.
• </c><01:10:20.320><c> This</c> do for this state. This do for this state.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington. &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington. &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• On March 1st, they won the NorCal State Cup Premier Trophy, making them the number one team in the state
• against teams from the Bay Area, Texas, and Washington State.
• Matthew Espinoza Castro, who's an assistant professor of education at Sacramento State University and
• University.
• After graduating in 1965 from Davis High, she attended Utah State University, where she graduated with

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I mean, a Marshall Plan is what shall we do with the state fair?
• Rep, the State Senator, and one community member.
• So it's a state TID because it's all state land.
• I mean, anybody Tried to get into the state fair lately.
• The SRUSF is the State Rural Universal Service Fund.

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• “So that's really interesting because on September the 10th, we saw Texas State University move very
• of the state of Texas, among other good flagship universities in the state of Texas, and what that means
• We are part of the state of Texas as a flagship university with a public responsibility, and we take
• We are part of the state of Texas as a flagship university with a public responsibility, and we take
• These improvements demonstrate that the university has taken its responsibilities under state law and

Summary: The joint Senate and House Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education convened for its first public hearing, adopted its proposed rules without objection, and framed the hearing as an organizational, invited-testimony-only session. Members repeatedly condemned political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying the committee was created in response to concerns about civil discourse, intimidation, and hostility on college campuses. Several members emphasized that the goal was not to suppress speech but to protect open expression while maintaining order, due process, and institutional accountability. The first witness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wyn Rosser, outlined implementation of Senate Bill 37. He described the General Education Advisory Committee, which is reviewing broad core-curriculum knowledge and skills and may recommend reducing the current 42-hour core, while leaving review of specific courses to individual institutions. He also explained the new Office of the Ombudsman, the board’s role in supporting it, and existing training and certification requirements for governing board members. Members asked about enforcement tools, transparency, and whether the ombudsman would investigate complaints involving censorship, retaliation, or political bias; Rosser said some enforcement exists in certain laws, but he deferred on the exact scope of the ombudsman’s investigatory authority and on issues outside the agency’s role. University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis testified that UT Austin supports free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse, and he described three areas of focus: speech on campus grounds, classroom discourse, and how people treat one another. He said the university enforces time, place, and manner rules, expects professors to present alternative views on controversial topics, and has created internal reporting and appeal processes for students and faculty. Members questioned him about heckler’s veto incidents, protests, off-campus participants, complaints about professors, hate speech, and whether the university would protect speakers and students from disruption or unfair targeting. Davis said the university would not tolerate disruptions, would use due process and factual review, and is working to align campus practices with the new law and regents’ expectations. Ricky Adam Jr. of Turning Point USA’s Club America described the group’s campus and high-school organizing, praised Charlie Kirk’s approach to open debate, and said the organization is expanding in Texas. He raised concerns about school administrators and a counselor at an Early College High School in Killeen allegedly interfering with a student club and withholding footage, and committee members said they would seek information and, if necessary, use legislative process to investigate. Members from both chambers reiterated support for free speech, criticized political violence and campus suppression of viewpoints, and stressed that future hearings would continue examining implementation and enforcement issues.

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• I'm State Senator Jason Lewis.
• State and federal law states that eligible students must be given reasonable accommodations or must be
• I'm an undergraduate pre-medicine student at George Washington University and a resident of Wellesley
• Over 40 states already require it.
• University.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with the chairs emphasizing time limits, written testimony, and grouping similar measures together. Early testimony focused on opioid use disorder education in schools (S.382), with Senator Keenan arguing that students should be taught about the risks of substance use disorder and naloxone use as part of health curricula. Representative DeCost also briefly introduced H.551, a narrow bill concerning parent rights for children in third grade and younger. Several bills were then closed without testimony, including measures on type 1 diabetes informational materials and other diabetes-related proposals. A major portion of the hearing centered on school health and emergency response bills. Supporters of H.652/S.342 on diabetes management in schools described inconsistent district practices and urged clearer standards so students can receive care in classrooms rather than being sent out of instruction. Bills on epinephrine access and seizure disorders drew extensive testimony: advocates for stock epinephrine in schools argued that unassigned epinephrine can save lives and should be funded in a cost-neutral way, while a pediatrician opposed one version as an unfunded mandate. For seizure-safe schools (S.422/H.635), students, parents, educators, and advocates described missed or delayed responses to seizures, stigma, and the need for staff training, seizure action plans, and emergency medication protocols. A separate bill, H.645, allowing anti-seizure medication on school buses, was supported by a parent and student who said current law forces costly and restrictive transportation arrangements. The committee also heard testimony on youth skin health bills (S.334/H.600/H.619), which would let students carry and apply sunscreen at school and camp without a physician’s note. Supporters from melanoma prevention, dermatology, and industry groups said the bills would remove unnecessary barriers and promote sun-safe habits, while one witness cautioned about drafting details and unintended consequences. The hearing then moved to CPR/AED education for graduation (S.456), where Senator Tarr, a student advocate, and the Red Cross all supported requiring hands-on CPR certification for high school students. Finally, the committee took testimony on healthy school lunches (H.539/S.401): supporters from the Healthy School Lunch Coalition and school food directors backed stronger nutrition standards and a standing advisory council, while Consumer Brands Association witnesses opposed the bill as too vague and potentially disruptive. A nutrition scientist also warned about unintended restrictions on medically necessary or innovative foods. The chairs closed the hearing on the healthy lunch bills and then opened testimony on universal school meals for virtual schools (H.700), with Superintendent Patrick Latuka supporting access for students in Commonwealth virtual schools who currently receive no meal support.

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• and Colorado, other states with licensed markets.
• California, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado, other states with licensed markets that started a few years
• Other states have been grappling with the same issue.
• Other states have been grappling with the same issue.
• what revenue the state is generating.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the Department of Cannabis Control’s report on the condition and health of California’s cannabis industry. Department staff reviewed the evolution of state cannabis law, the creation of the current regulatory framework, licensing and compliance efforts, and enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids. The department said the licensed market has grown in production and retail units sold, while active licenses and retail sales value have declined, and that the illicit market remains a major competitive factor. The department also highlighted consumer education efforts, product testing and recalls, and coordination through the state enforcement task force and other agencies. The department’s economist said the data show continued growth in licensed production and a rising share of consumption through the licensed market, but falling wholesale and retail prices have reduced overall industry value. He identified major headwinds as taxes and fees, illicit-market competition, local prohibitions that limit retail access, regulatory costs, and broader business pressures, while noting opportunities in product innovation and possible hemp-market changes. Committee members pressed the department on enforcement, public health concerns, equity ownership and employment, delays in grant administration, pesticide testing, and whether the legal market is truly viable for small businesses and farmers. Several members argued that stronger enforcement and lower costs are needed, while one member raised concerns about cannabis-related health harms and said the hearing focused too narrowly on supply-side issues. Public commenters from industry groups and advocacy organizations largely echoed concerns about high taxes, regulatory burdens, limited retail access, and the size of the illicit market. Many urged the Legislature not to let the excise tax rise from 15% to 19% and called for tax relief, compliance reform, more enforcement, and broader retail access. Some speakers said the report was too optimistic and did not reflect business failures, debt, and closures, while others emphasized the need to protect small farmers, address wildfire insurance, and support equity businesses. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational only.

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• We work closely with employers all over the state.
• It really started all in the state of Washington with a fellow by the name of Earl Schreiner.
• In the United States, there's 21 programs, 20 states and one federal per client.
• The average cost in the United States is $172,000.
• They're state-owned facilities.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• California is a state of broken promises and broken treaties.
• Narayan's dedication and contributions to the state of California, the United States of America, and
• the state of California, and South Coast partnered with local air districts from across the state to
• Garrett had just been accepted to Cal State Channel Islands and was in the United States.
• Long before California became a state, Our nation.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with a Native American prayer/song and a moment of silence for former staff member Eric Washington, then proceeded through a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor ceremonies. Members also recognized Assemblymember Ward’s birthday and welcomed several guests, including family members, business and community leaders, firefighters, and students. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to the Native American Day ceremony and adoption of ACR 208 by Assemblymember Ramos, which recognized California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders spoke in support, emphasizing Native history, sovereignty, cultural preservation, missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the need to tell California’s history honestly. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were added, followed by a ceremonial honoring of tribal elders and leaders. The Assembly also adopted several other resolutions and concurred in Senate amendments on multiple bills. These included ACR 126 designating the Captain Vida Anderson Memorial Highway, AB 1651 requiring disclosure of AI use in bar exam development, AB 2789 on mediation, AJR 27 urging federal disaster aid for Eaton and Palisades fire victims, and AB 2134 protecting local officials taking parental leave. Later, ACR 213 designated September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, HR 102 recognized Filipino American History Month, and ACR 230 proclaimed California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day; all were adopted with broad support and many coauthors. The Senate file also began with SCR 136 on coastal protection and SJR 12 opposing offshore drilling, with debate reflecting strong environmental opposition and a dissenting view that the resolution was too absolute and could raise energy costs.

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• Research from Kansas State University shows athletes enter college with less financial education than
• University, University of Dayton, and now the University of the Pacific.
• University, University of Dayton, and now the University of the Pacific.
• There was only one university in the state, University of California, Davis, that did not opt in last
• My name is Sloan, and I'm a Division I women's lacrosse player at San Diego State University.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• But I’m aware of a good family friend of ours who studied here in the state of Idaho at the University
• Idaho stands apart from many other states, such as Florida, Georgia, Maine, and Washington, D.C., which
• , virtually every other state in the country.
• states, depending on the scope of work.
• This is true in every state and every jurisdiction.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Lord God, we lift up our great Senate in this great state and those who serve here—our senators, our
• Senate Bill 1278 will be referred to the State Affairs Committee.
• Please welcome now our special guest speaker, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane. Mr.
• From the very beginning, it was in our name, these United States of America.
• Of the 34 states at that time, 11 states had voted to secede from the Union.

Summary: The Senate convened with 34 members present and approved the previous day’s journal. After prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the body received committee reports on several measures, including Senate Joint Memorial 109, Senate Resolution 115, and multiple Senate bills that were referred to the appropriate committees or advanced to second reading. The Senate also received House Bills 540 and 541, both sent to the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and moved House Bill 514, House Bill 515, Senate Bill 1244, and Senate Bill 1232 to third reading. The chamber then paused for its Lincoln Day Service, featuring remarks on Abraham Lincoln and the American experiment by Secretary of State Phil McGrane. Following the service, the Senate took up several gubernatorial appointments to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board. The Senate adopted committee reports confirming Dr. Karen Cabell, Robert Cuyo, and Kevin Settles, with members speaking in support of each nominee’s health care, business, and public service experience. The Senate also adopted the committee report confirming Senator Todd Lakey to the State Insurance Fund Board. In miscellaneous business, senators made introductions and announcements, including notice of a noon Capital Clarity session on weather modification and mosquito abatement and comments about a recent go-kart event. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. the following day.

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• And the University of North Dakota and East Grand Forks.
• state aid.
• Trevor stated that he supports more funding for all transit agencies in the state, and that the agencies
• They all said, we want the state to step in. We want the state to help. We did last session.
• We all know how that's, you know, going through the state.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee met to review fixed-route transit systems and related funding needs. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the committee heard presentations from Cities Area Transit in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, Bisman Transit in Bismarck-Mandan, and MATBUS/Fargo, along with comments from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy. The transit agencies described their routes, paratransit services, ridership trends, fare structures, fleet replacement needs, and rising operating costs, emphasizing that transit supports access to work, school, medical care, and other essential services. Testimony also noted that ridership fell during the pandemic and has been recovering, while vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Grand Forks transit reported 17 routes, a recent fare increase, and operating costs that exceed fare revenue, with paratransit service extending beyond the federal minimum service area. Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions, local mill levies, sales tax support, and federal grant structure, and said it is seeking more stable funding and flexibility beyond paratransit-only support. Minot’s transit superintendent explained the state’s existing transit aid formula, the use of refurbished buses, and the challenges of driver recruitment and electric bus infrastructure. Fargo asked for additional state support for fixed-route urban transit. Committee members discussed whether ride-share services could replace transit, the cost per trip, local match requirements, and whether a separate state funding source should be recommended for the four urban fixed-route systems. The subcommittee ultimately approved a motion to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of its activities for inclusion in the full Government Finance Committee report, and members indicated they would seek more detailed funding figures from the transit agencies before making any specific recommendation.

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• </c> to bottom line shows you that the state to bottom line shows you that the state has<00:20:39.159
• Public Safety is about 6% of the total state budget, state government and economic development about
• ><c> and</c> total state budget state government and total state budget state government and economic
• That money doesn't come back to the state unless the state were to essentially recapture that.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• To find in our state.
• State government.
• As Jerry stated. I travel the state and I travel the country.
• state.
• Leaving the state?

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• </c> earn siick and safe time at the state earn siick and safe time at the state and<00:47:46.040><c>
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• It is trying to undo things that workers across our state, in every district in the state, rely on.
• It is trying to undo things that workers across our state, in every district in the state, rely on.

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