Transcript Highlights:

• Our primary purpose is special education.
• Our primary purpose is special education.
• Kensley has also benefited from the Special Education Foundation, a nonprofit partner that works closely
• In closing, I oppose House Bill 2933, not only for my daughter, Kensley, whose time at Lindbergh will
• into an elected special school district school board that is accountable to the, it would probably be close

Committee: House General Laws

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 3070, a firearms-related bill. Representative Koslow argued the bill was not truly Second Amendment friendly, saying it could block return of stolen firearms, expose taxpayers to large payouts, and harm firearm dealers. Representative Greg said local law enforcement did not support it. The committee then voted 3 ayes and 9 noes, and HB 3070 failed to be reported do pass. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2904, which would expand animal mistreatment law to include starvation and add a House committee substitute addressing false reports of animal abuse. Representative Don Mayhew said the bill responds to cases of animals left chained and neglected, and supporters from the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Humane World for Animals, and the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation backed the measure. No opposition testimony was offered. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 2933, which would allow school districts in St. Louis County to withdraw from the Special School District of St. Louis County through board action and a local vote. The sponsor and supporters, including Lindbergh officials, parents, and an attorney, said the current SSD structure is too rigid, lacks accountability, and can fail to meet students’ individualized needs; they cited service delays, litigation, and concerns raised by families. Opponents, including SSD administrators, superintendents, parents, and advocates, said SSD provides specialized services that many districts could not replicate, warned the bill could fragment services and create instability, and pointed to the countywide history and existing review mechanisms for SSD. The hearing ended without a vote on HB 2933.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so if you want to talk a little bit more about sort of ways that we still have not closed those gaps
• And just in response to the question about kelp restoration, you know, we've been working very closely
• So the primary federal involvement at this time is their review of the hydroelectric license surrender
• So there's two primary impacts. One is directly to lives and safety and property.
• And this proposal seeks both the relief staffing so that we meet the operational needs as close to 100%

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Those trends, and we'll close with a PED proposal to promote more intentionality in how schools are using
• So to close, as schools continue to experience evolving challenges in serving students, you all have
• So, in closing, reiterating a lot of what you said: the Ed Fellow program is a sustainable community-based
• This funding is essential to close the immediate gap, retain staff, and maintain educational continuity
• I'm a primary care doctor practicing in New Mexico for the last 11 years, and as you likely know, our

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I would get as close to that line as possible and still join the compact.
• Those are important for me to kind of follow along closely if you're going to get where I'm going.
• And so I think those were the primary considerations that resulted in in that third attempt limitation
• Michigan is probably a close second. Mr. Speaker: OK, and I appreciate that.
• I may be very close to Senator Stewart.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• We wanted was close to a county line.
• If the primary and horse racing.
• Maybe it's too close to an existing facility. It's too close to a school.' So you say, 'Okay, fine.
• It's too close to an existing facility.
• </c><01:30:53.280><c> public</c> With that, we will close public With that, we will close public testimony

Bills: SF0045 , SJ0001

Committee: House Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing no further discussion in debate, Senator, you are recognized to close. Thank you so much.
• In California, 41% have college degrees, and many are their primary breadwinners in their households.
• Seeing no further discussion or debate, Senator, you may close. Thank you.
• You know, the honest truth is closing the pay gap is not radical. It is basic fairness.
• Seeing no further discussion or debate, Madam Pro Tem, would you like to close? Thank you, members.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of guest introductions, including Canadian diplomatic visitors and youth soccer champions from Senator Niello’s district. The body also recognized guests connected to arts education and later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Caitlin “Katie” Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The President announced the Senate would enter a one-week spring recess and return on April 6, 2026. On the floor, the Senate adopted SR 89 by Senator Alvarado-Gil, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day in California. Supporters emphasized the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and services for people with profound autism and their families. The resolution passed by a 35-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SCR 147 by Senator Allen, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with remarks stressing the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success; it passed 37-0. The chamber then adopted SCR 141 by Senator Wahab, recognizing March 26, 2026 as Women’s Equal Pay Day. Senators discussed the gender pay gap, its impact on families, and the need for transparency and enforcement; the resolution passed 37-0. The Senate also approved AB 2156, an urgency measure to proclaim March 31 as Farm Worker Day, with extensive debate about farm workers’ historical contributions, labor conditions, and the decision to rename the day in light of recent allegations involving the prior honoree. The bill passed unanimously, 37-0, including the urgency clause. Finally, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, which included SB 968, SJR 11, SB 1005, and SB 1080, by unanimous vote. A committee announcement noted Budget Subcommittee 3 would meet upon adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing no further discussion in debate, Senator, you are recognized to close. Thank you so much.
• In California, 41% have college degrees, and many are their primary breadwinners in their households.
• Seeing no further discussion or debate, Senator, you may close. Thank you.
• You know, the honest truth is closing the pay gap is not radical. It is basic fairness.
• Seeing no further discussion or debate, Madam Pro Tem, would you like to close? Thank you, members.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I was close. I know it wasn't Corrine, but it's an interesting point.
• Open or closed, you take the number you didn't hit, and it goes into a bucket, and that just kind of
• The reason I bring this up is that it still is a concept that allows for a closed amortization period
• So I'll start with closed amortization.
• So, this is the most accurate or close to it?

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• I had a close friend who was a veteran drink himself to death.
• These systems are closely spaced and are failing.
• However, we need the state partnership to close the funding gap.
• Really something to see the piping up close and personal.
• I'll close out the committee. I was wondering if I was interrupting or not.

Bills: HF568 , HF433 , HF1689 , HF3135 , HF3137 , HF3145 , HF2887 , HF2819 , HF2802 , HF2664 , HF2267 , HF799 , HF800 , HF3049 , HF296 , HF580 , HF1438 , HF1237

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

Transcript Highlights:

• Today our state legislature more closely reflects California's diversity.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you may close.
• The clerk will close the roll. The clerk will close the roll. There are 78 co-authors added.
• The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. 71 ayes, 0 noes. The consent calendar is adopted.
• The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. I-71 knows nine. The consent calendar is adopted.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added. The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association. The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• And there are three primary ways in which we're going to be approaching workforce development here with
• We'll look at some job sectors, and I will close with somewhat of a bold strategy.
• Senator Fine, you are recognized to close on the amendment. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator, you are recognized to close on the amendment. Thank you.
• You are recognized to close on the bill as amended.

Committee: Senate Education Postsecondary

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard a presentation on Florida’s maritime and ocean economy from Florida Atlantic University, the College of the Florida Keys, and Star Center. Speakers emphasized the importance of maritime industries such as aquaculture, marine engineering, shipbuilding, transportation, coastal resilience, and offshore renewable energy, and described workforce programs, certifications, and partnerships designed to train students and workers for these fields. They also highlighted federal and state initiatives supporting ocean economy research and commercialization, including tech hubs and innovation programs. The committee then considered SB 312 relating to the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition. Senator Gates explained that the bill would allow IHMC to create a subsidiary to commercialize research, similar to Moffitt Cancer Center. Senator Fine offered and the committee adopted a friendly amendment addressing board membership concerns tied to a University of West Florida trustee. However, after questions arose about whether the bill and analysis aligned on whether subsidiaries would be for-profit or not-for-profit, the bill was tabled. Finally, the committee took up SB 270 on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The bill would extend eligibility for students in certain military/public-service family situations, giving families more time to establish Florida residency after returning to the state. Senator Fine’s amendment was adopted to add AP Capstone Diploma students to the automatic Bright Futures eligibility provisions, alongside IB and Cambridge AICE students. The committee then reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 7-0, and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We work very closely with them, but they're not marketing geniuses.
• We work very closely with them, but they're not marketing geniuses.
• Yeah, push it nice and close too. Thank you. All right.
• That we've received on completed, closed-out projects.
• And I am very close to being finished with these questions.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Its primary focus is to enable the state to promulgate regulations Its primary focus is to enable the
• This is a crucial step to close the decarbonization equity gap.
• This is a crucial step to close the decarbonization equity gap.
• I feel like I should do a performance or something to close here. I don't know.
• That's the close. Long haul, thank you very much. That's the closer.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities. Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance. There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• Series 12 restaurants are bona fide restaurants where the primary business is the sale of food, and the
• And I would just note here as a kind of closing mark here, it only applies to if you And I would just
• There are three critical gaps that this bill closes: the photo gap.
• The national recidivism rate is close to 50 percent.
• The national recidivism rate is close to 50 percent.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and advanced several bills focused on criminal justice, public safety, firearms, immigration-related enforcement, and victims’ rights. SB 1170 would enhance sentencing for selling dangerous or narcotic drugs to a minor when the drug sale contributed to the minor’s death; supporters, including grieving parents, argued it would hold dealers accountable, while opponents warned it would remove judicial discretion and increase prison terms for people with addiction. The committee also approved SB 1012, which narrows a restaurant-related concealed-carry restriction for properly permitted handgun holders in certain Series 12 restaurants; supporters framed it as a limited correction, while beverage industry representatives said it overrides property rights and creates confusion. SB 1511, requiring proof of lawful status for drivers using non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and allowing citations and possible impoundment, also received a do-pass recommendation after emotional testimony about trucking-related fatalities. The committee then took up a strike-everything amendment to SB 1100 creating an Arizona registration and disclosure system for lobbying on behalf of foreign adversary principals, with the Department of Homeland Security supporting the measure and civil rights advocates objecting that it could stigmatize people based on origin rather than conduct. SB 1004, dealing with GPS monitoring for homeless registered sex offenders, was amended to remove DPS as the monitoring agency and passed despite concerns about overcriminalization and loss of judicial discretion. SB 1213, which would bar probation for people unlawfully present in the U.S. and require ICE notification, passed over objections that it conflicts with existing probation statutes and raises constitutional concerns. SB 1402, requiring probationers on electronic monitoring to pay the fee, also passed, with opponents arguing courts already have discretion and should consider ability to pay. The committee next approved SB 1709, which mandates re-arrest, probation revocation, and consecutive prison terms for adults on probation for dangerous crimes against children who commit new offenses or violate probation; supporters said it was needed to protect children, while opponents said it strips judges of discretion and can punish technical violations too harshly. SB 1413, removing a $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations, passed after the county attorney’s office said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1416, updating missing-child notification procedures and requiring faster photo and media dissemination, passed unanimously after testimony from missing-child advocates. Finally, SB 1725, creating a civil and petty-offense remedy for excessive marijuana smoke or odor drifting onto neighboring property, passed after debate over private-property rights, medical marijuana protections, local control, and possible conflict with the Voter Protection Act; the committee also heard SB 1723, a domestic-violence-related bill expanding protective-order, bail, and parenting-time considerations, but the transcript cuts off before action on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:30:43.520><c> to</c><00:30:43.679><c> folks</c> that are, you know, close to folks that are,
• Would I be required to get that on both my vehicles or just my primary vehicle?
• Would I be required to get that on both my vehicles or just my primary vehicle?
• So, with that, uh will you renew your motion and any closing comments?
• </c> you uh renew your motion and any closing you uh renew your motion and any closing comments?

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I am very close to you.
• I think I would let them explain why we're doing that, and if I need to close, I will.
• Vice Chair: I just have a closing comment before...
• Any additional discussion before we go to closing comments from Mr. Livingston?
• Livingston thank you before we go to closing comments from mr.

Committee: House House Ways & Means Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2290, which would clarify transaction privilege tax sourcing rules for tangible personal property by specifying that servers are not used to determine where an order is received and by defining business location. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill simply codifies existing origin-based treatment for Arizona businesses and provides certainty, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and ATRA warned it would shift revenue, create compliance problems, and potentially subject businesses to multiple tax rates depending on distribution or pickup locations. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral, noted a 2023 draft ruling had reflected a legal analysis of the issue but was never finalized, and said the bill would address a real need for clarity. After extensive debate over examples involving feed stores, Target, pizza delivery, and online orders, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return HB 2290 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 2373, which would add a space on the individual income tax return for taxpayers to voluntarily contribute part of a refund to the Veterans Donations Fund or Veterans Service Organization Fund. The sponsor and a veterans policy advocate said the measure would give taxpayers a simple way to support veterans organizations, with examples from Colorado and local veterans projects. The bill passed unanimously, 8-0 with one absent, and was returned with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 2143, a technical PSPRS measure that would limit the 5% ownership cap to publicly traded corporations. PSPRS representatives said the change would align the statute with its intended purpose, reduce unnecessary workarounds and legal costs, and preserve broader investment flexibility while maintaining other risk controls. Members discussed how the cap compares with ASRS and other retirement systems, and the bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, that would be one of my primary concerns with this, um, other than I think just the generality as
• So, that would be one of my primary concerns with this, um, other than I think just the generality as
• Would you like me to close, or were there more member questions? We have other testifiers.
• Would you like me to close, or were there more member questions? We have other testifiers.
• Would you like me to close, or were there more member questions? We have other testifiers.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• For awareness, the Regional Engagement Division serves as the first and primary contact for local partners
• The Regional Engagement Division serves as the first and primary contact for local partners, businesses
• homes or businesses that may not have been connected with these funds, that then at least they're close
• That's what was written, I may be living here, but pretty close to what was written in the...
• It's something we've talked very closely about.

Summary: The House Budget Committee heard the Department of Economic Development’s fiscal year 2027 budget presentation, beginning with Director Michelle Hadaway and division leaders. The department emphasized that most of its budget is federally funded and walked through requests for regional engagement, international trade and investment offices, business recruitment and marketing, Delta Regional Authority dues, business and community solutions, tax increment financing, MODESA, DRPP, CDBG, disaster recovery, Missouri Main Street, AmeriCorps, Missouri One Start, the Missouri Technology Corporation, semiconductor and API reshoring efforts, SSBCI, and other economic development items. Members repeatedly asked about lapses, one-time appropriations, whether general revenue could be reduced or replaced with other funds, and how the department prioritizes federal and other non-GR sources. Several members also praised regional engagement, Missouri Partnership, and rural economic development efforts. A major portion of the discussion focused on specific one-time or performance-based projects. Members questioned the large GR transfer for TIFs and MODESA, the use of funds for the Urban League plaza renovation, the Northeast Missouri housing fund, the Highway MM corridor, and the Missouri Technology Corporation. Department witnesses explained that many of these amounts are based on projected performance or are tied to multi-year obligations, and that some unspent balances reflect project timing, federal reimbursement timing, or delayed construction. The committee also discussed the Missouri Main Street program, with staff explaining it supports both new and existing Main Street communities and can be adapted for county-wide models. The committee spent significant time on workforce and innovation programs. Missouri One Start described its customized training and upskilling programs, including a statutory fund switch to align with existing law, while members asked for more data on participation and impact. Missouri Technology Corporation explained that reduced funding last year limited some entrepreneur-support programs, and that its venture fund has leveraged state dollars into private capital and jobs. Members also discussed the API reshoring item and semiconductor funding, asking what the money would do, what companies would benefit, and how much federal leverage the state could expect. Witnesses said the API request supports a nonprofit center working with existing Missouri companies to reshore pharmaceutical production, while the semiconductor item is tied to federal matching opportunities that have moved slowly. The committee did not take final action on the budget during the portion of the hearing provided. The chair recessed the committee to go to session, stating that the hearing would resume afterward and that public testimony on House Bill 2007 would follow completion of the department presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have three primary concerns with the bill.
• If a district were to be closing a school, that would be a request for a reorg.
• Everything from, if you are closing a school, how does that impact families?
• I have one question in closing.
• In closing, I'm so thankful that people care about kids.

Bills: HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, **Representative Vang** [member_12982], any closing comments? No closing comments.
• Just a closing comment: I think the issues that have been raised are...
• Chair Heintzeman, Representative Finke, any closing comments?
• Representative Jordan: Final closing comments. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• While House File 3008's primary goal is to address groundwater use...

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy