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• Heavenly Father, we thank you for the day you've given us. We thank you for the last, it's 140.
• The intended benefit for the ones that we did it for will actually achieve what you want.
• We also pray for the ones that didn't get done, that there's a two-year window to get them back for the
• The Chair recognizes Senator Zaffirini for an announcement. Thank you, Mr. President.
• But he was someone who had a vision for the future.

Bills: SJR27 , SB7 , SB27 , SB57 , SB66 , SB140 , SB293 , SB413 , SB437 , SB467 , SB506 , SB510 , SB512 , SB571 , SB710 , SB785 , SB800 , SB850 , SB863 , SB865 , SB904 , SB905 , SB973 , SB974 , SB1191 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1362 , SB1494 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1567 , SB1579 , SB1580 , SB1723 , SB1760 , SB1838 , SB1923 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1964 , SB2121 , SB2167 , SB2221 , SB2321 , SB2368 , SB2373 , SB2407 , SB2431 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2807 , SB2965 , SB2986 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3070 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB17 , SB21 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB509 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1198 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1540 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB1833 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2155 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2778 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB2011 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2525 , HB2885 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB5138 , HB5246 , HB40 , HB46 , HB 119 , HB705 , HB1545 , HB2017 , HB2963 , HB3642 , HB3909 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB 123 , HB5606 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SR695 , SCR54 , HCR153 , HCR166 , HCR168 , SJR27 , SB7 , SB57 , SB66 , SB140 , SB293 , SB413 , SB437 , SB467 , SB506 , SB510 , SB512 , SB571 , SB710 , SB785 , SB800 , SB850 , SB863 , SB865 , SB904 , SB905 , SB973 , SB974 , SB1191 , SB1281 , SB1300 , SB1362 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1567 , SB1579 , SB1580 , SB1723 , SB1760 , SB1838 , SB1923 , SB1946 , SB1957 , SB1964 , SB2167 , SB2221 , SB2321 , SB2368 , SB2407 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2615 , SB2807 , SB2965 , SB2986 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB3070 , HB40 , HB 119 , HB705 , HB1545 , HB2017 , HB2963 , HB3642 , HB3909 , SB17 , SB21 , SB509 , SB1198 , SB1506 , SB1833 , SB2155 , SB2601 , SB2778 , HB300 , HB2011

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, school safety, emergency operations plan, multihazard plan, mandatory drill, disaster preparedness, emergency response, students with disabilities, impairments, special education, Section 504

Bills: HB511 , HB511 , SB364

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: Fayette County, revenue commissioner, tax assessor, tax collector, consolidation, salary adjustments, public convenience, education, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in schools, K-12 education, constitutional amendment, violence prevention, conflict resolution, education policy, mediation, high school curriculum

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• Bill HF 3067 has been an option for Title I paraprofessionals and special education paraprofessionals
• </c> is that for students in grades K3, an is that for students in grades K3, an opt<01:24:35.120><c>
• for an existing law are already provided for an existing law that<01:25:13.760><c> you'll</c><01:25:
• Can about supports for an academic year.

Bills: HF3698 , HF3067 , HF3730

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

Bills: HB462 , HB8 , HB8

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: emergency medical services, military training, licensure, public health, veterans, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools, education policy

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• for leading on the border Texas health care. workforce on education and funding through HB5265.
• For example, attending tutoring sessions is not a priority when you're worried about securing a safe
• And the Soviet Central Committee's Commissariat for Education.
• Protect Texas students and protect the education that we signed up for.
• I have been involved in education for 33 years, and I am a former Texas public school teacher.

Bills: HB2476 , HB2893 , HB4848 , HB5062 , SB37 , SB60 , HB2860 , HB4930 , SB646 , SB 37

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council

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• WE GIVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY SENATOR TO APPOINT ANY OF THE APPOINTEES OUT FOR INDIVIDUAL VOTES.
• BE AN ADVANCEMENT HOW DO YOU PURSUE THAT GOAL?
• TO POLICY FOR FIVE YEARS I WORKED AT FIRE THE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
• POLICY I THINK SO WHAT IS IN THERE IS THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT'S VISION FOR EDUCATION. >> Senator Gaetz
• DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT THE BEST PATH FORWARD FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IS STOP

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• </c><00:33:07.679><c> an</c> about the bill in amendment an an about the bill in amendment an an amendment
• </c><00:33:49.120><c> educational</c> excluding uh residents at an educational excluding uh residents
• at an educational institution.<00:33:50.159><c> That's</c><00:33:50.480><c> right</c><00:33:50.640><
• If an airplane lands or uses an airport for any of this, you know, it needs to be reported.
• </c> bad for economy. Bad for our economy. bad for economy. Bad for our economy.

Bills: SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner

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• I'm saying, say for... Particular school designs.
• I'm saying, say for instance, you as an architect, you have 10 drawings, and you tell the school system
• This was the '90s; no one batted an eye.
• mental health and substance use, and better educational services for our children in our state.
• to do this as an independent bill.

Bills: HB141 , HB161 , HB231 , HB67

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation

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• We're paying for superintendent, all the office staff, everything is just taking education dollars and
• What is the loan assistance for? It's for paying their debt for their education.
• ><c> are</c><00:10:18.560><c> in</c><00:10:18.880><c> an</c> opens up for all teachers that are in an
• opens up for all teachers that are in an high<00:10:19.680><c> need</c><00:10:20.000><c> area</c><00
• for their &gt;&gt; It's for paying their debt for their education. education. education.

Bills: HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359 , HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum

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• this. provides for state best empoundment of provides for state best empoundment of those<00:02:02.799
• </c> including fines and empoundment for including fines and empoundment for violating<00:02:13.120><
• I'd have to don't know that for certain.
• </c> follow up with you to clarify that for follow up with you to clarify that for sure.<00:04:31.680
• Have a motion by for third. Okay.

Bills: SB205 , SB242 , SB205 , SB242

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation

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• And as a result of that, while we've advanced raises for higher education and across the Health Sciences
• This bill and for supporting our graduate medical education program.
• We need to push for education so everyone is more safe.
• When we're talking about the ability for us to regulate an industry responsibly is for those that are
• It's not in the building for security.

Bills: SB4 , SB7 , SB9 , SB17

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks

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• Students earn college credit for high school coursework in an articulated technical field.
• Of the six programs, Credit for high school coursework in an articulated technical field.
• score thresholds for International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Cambridge.
• For example, for AP, you can see that there is quite a bit of variation in students who are taking an
• It's an acronym for asset-limited, income-constrained, employed.

Bills: SB6209 , SB6217 , SB6227 , SB6235

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Keywords: financial aid, higher education, private institutions, student awards, affordability, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, educational access, data collection, parenting students, education, support services, academic performance, college athletics, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, student athletes, financial agreements

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• rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
• rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
• </c><00:25:59.840><c> education</c> Mobility just as vitally an education Mobility just as vitally an
• </c> asking for funds which would add an asking for funds which would add an additional<00:58:51.880>
• </c><01:05:29.000><c> for</c> quo is not sustainable our vision for quo is not sustainable our vision

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• Sanchez is asking for an aye vote. The Majority Leader is asking for a no vote.
• You've served as an inspiration for generations to come.
• Thank you, members, and I respectfully request an I vote for ACR 153 and for the first roll to be open
• Request an aye vote for ACR 153 and for the first roll to be open for coauthors. Thank you.
• I respectfully ask for an aye vote on ACR 153.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership. Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.

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• And then I hardly ever watch a new Senator Hill, but they call me for an interview and I watched it.
• And we have to ensure not just for the world, not just for national security, but for the future of New
• Chairman, your vision, like, hey, let's go for it and let's go all in. I appreciate that.
• I think if you can allow the spaceport with secured airspace for a Castilian, for other high-speed technologies
• I think if you can allow the spaceport with secured airspace for a Castilian, for other high-speed technologies

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Summary: The committee first discussed the state budget and employee compensation, focusing on the 1% pay increase proposal and the broader cost of state employee raises and benefits. Members noted that over the past several years the state has invested heavily in payroll, pension contributions, pay studies, and band realignments, and several senators argued that the 80/20 health insurance change and other benefit improvements amount to significant compensation increases even without an additional raise. Others cautioned that recurring revenue is limited, that recent revenue collections were weaker than expected, and that the state should be careful about committing to ongoing costs given possible economic slowdown, federal uncertainty, drought, wildfire risk, and the possibility of future budget pressure. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 177, a major economic development proposal centered on quantum computing, advanced energy, robotics, synthetic biology, and related technologies. Supporters described the bill as a large strategic investment intended to leverage New Mexico’s national laboratories, universities, and existing quantum workforce to attract companies, create high-wage jobs, and diversify the economy. Testimony emphasized that much of the quantum workforce would be skilled trades and technicians rather than Ph.D.-level researchers, and members asked detailed questions about whether the state would receive long-term returns, how intellectual property and clawbacks would be handled, and whether the package included recurring costs. Witnesses also explained the bill’s trade association and workforce-development components, and several senators raised concerns about energy use, water use, guardrails, and ensuring the state does not subsidize outside interests without benefits returning to New Mexico. After debate, the committee moved to table SB 177 indefinitely, with members noting that the funding and structure were already incorporated into House Bill 2. The motion passed on an 8-0 vote, with several members excused. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This long-awaited facility represents a critical investment in the cultural vitality, educational advancement
• Educational advancement, and overall well-being of the Kiti community and its native Hawaiian beneficiaries
• This represents an investment in that vision by enabling homesteaders to strengthen their culture foundation
• This hall represents an investment in that vision by enabling homesteaders to strengthen their culture
• This hall represents an investment in that vision by enabling homesteaders to strengthen their culture

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard several Department of Hawaiian Home Lands measures. SB 2635 would appropriate funds for DHHL land development, land purchases, and mortgage or rental subsidies to address the wait list; DHHL and five supporters testified in favor, and the committee later recommended passage with amendments, including a date defect, with the measure adopted as amended. SB 2924 would authorize funding for a capital improvement project for the Kaneili Community Hall, access road, and parking lot; DHHL stood on testimony in support, Randall Ao and another online testifier spoke in favor, and the committee later amended the bill to shift the funding structure from general obligation bonds to general funds before passing it. SB 3127 would raise the state liability cap for DHHL-related borrowing and guaranteed loans from $100 million to $500 million; DHHL testified, no other testimony was offered, and the committee passed it with amendments, including a date defect. The committee also heard SB 3248, which establishes labor requirements for Aleha Products. No testifier from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Board was present, and there was no additional testimony or questions during the hearing. During decision-making, the chair noted there was both support and some opposition but recommended passage with amendments, including a date defect, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously. The meeting concluded after all three decision-making votes were completed and the committee adjourned.

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• I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Senator Grayson, you're recognized.
• And I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• I respectfully ask for an aye vote. I got no mics up for discussion.
• And with that, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you, Senators, for your comments.
• Thank you for the... thank you. I urge an aye vote. Thank you. I urge an aye vote.

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• So, they have an evening educational program with the residents there.
• evening educational program they have an evening educational program um<00:26:06.760><c> with</c><00
• We had to set that aside for part of their secure requirements.
• </c><01:10:10.080><c> for</c><01:10:10.800><c> for</c><01:10:10.920><c> the</c> passive and active security
• for for the passive and active security for for the facility<01:10:11.720><c> all</c><01:10:11.920><

Bills: SR185 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2207 , HB2289 , HB1854 , HB2581 , HB20 , HB2296 , HB1707 , HB2297 , HB1890 , HB2241 , HB2474 , HB1688 , HB2546 , HB1574 , HB1546 , HB2218 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1749 , HB2385 , HB1576 , HB1974 , HB2022 , HB1973 , HB2005 , HB1894 , HB1515 , HB1718 , HB1591 , HB2475 , HB1721 , HB1864 , HB1946 , HB1920

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• In light of these concerns ask for an exemption for LEAs if they can't project they're able to secure
• professional learning for educators through the Educator Workforce Investment Grant Program for Computer
• purpose of on-campus vision and dental screenings, establishing an opt-out procedure for these students
• Even if an educator has permanent status the layoff process provided under California law allows for
• So an investment in education is an investment in our future.

Committee: House Education

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• Data centers are an important market for Hoonify.
• security relevance for decades to come.
• or ticket for an order?
• for managing our higher education institutions.
• me for $23 an hour.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance