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• I'm here today representing superintendents and board members across California, especially those leading
• As trustees, our role is to set direction, monitor progress, and ensure our decisions lead to better
• You have department leads and you have grade-level leaders that lean in with your administrators in the
• you're otherwise completely unprepared, there's not good support in the research that is going to lead
• But before leading Splash, I spent nine years as a Governor’s Office appointee under Governors Brown

Summary: The hearing opened with several procedural announcements and then took up AB 2148, which would prohibit artificial intelligence from replacing education workers. The author and supporters from the California Federation of Teachers and California School Employees Association argued the bill was a modest first step to protect human educators, students’ social-emotional development, and teacher agency in classroom technology decisions. Public support came from labor and education groups, while some school administrator and county office representatives said they were moving to neutral or awaiting the printed amendments. The committee discussed teacher shortages and the role of AI as a supplement rather than a replacement, then passed AB 2148 as amended to Higher Education on a 5-0 vote. The committee then heard AB 2202, which would create a Closing the Achievement Gap Commission to advise the State Board of Education. The author and sponsors said the commission would improve coordination between state and local education leaders and help the state better support local efforts to close achievement gaps. Support came from CSBA, CFT, charter schools, and many district leaders. Members raised questions about early childhood representation on the commission, and the author said he would discuss that with the sponsor. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. The consent calendar, including AB 1569, AB 2071, AB 2206, AB 2298, AB 2467, AB 2580, AB 2652, and AB 2726, was also approved. AB 2555 was then heard as a special order bill to reform English learner reclassification. The author said the current system is outdated, inconsistent, and too subjective, and proposed a more automatic, transparent process with stronger parent involvement and post-reclassification monitoring. Testimony in support emphasized personal experiences of delayed reclassification and the need to recognize biliteracy; there was no opposition. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations on a 6-0 vote. The committee also approved AB 1860, which would extend design-build authority to county offices of education while preserving prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and skilled workforce requirements; opposition from county superintendent and facilities groups was removed after amendments, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations. Later, the committee passed AB 2514, which would create a State of Achievement Gap Dashboard to track state-level progress in closing achievement gaps, and AB 2149, which would require the Legislative Analyst’s Office to publicly assess the state’s progress and recommend actions. Both bills were presented as part of a broader package to improve state accountability for student outcomes, and both passed as amended to Appropriations on 7-0 votes. Finally, AB 2490 was heard, proposing to allow longer-term substitute assignments with added training, mentorship, and parent notification to address teacher shortages and classroom instability. Supporters said it would reduce “subchurn” and help maintain continuity, especially in special education; opponents, including CTA, Public Advocates, and CTC staff, argued the bill was unnecessary given existing rulemaking and could create legal and training concerns. The transcript cuts off during committee discussion of AB 2490, so no final vote is shown for that bill.

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• I'm here today representing superintendents and board members across California, especially those leading
• As trustees, our role is to set direction, monitor progress, and ensure our decisions lead to better
• You have department leads and you have grade-level leaders that lean in with your administrators in the
• you're otherwise completely unprepared, there's not good support in the research that is going to lead
• Before leading Splash, I spent nine years as a Governor’s Office appointee under Governors Brown and

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• 2014, he was called to serve as senior pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he continues to lead
• And for most of my life, and when I walk through this sort of occupational hazard of leading folks, I
• Dismissing Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman to lead and serve as Chair of the Joint Chiefs of
• Speaker, is that leading men isn't that hard. They're pretty transparent.
• We're going to lead the way in Virginia with this bill.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Lord, we ask that you bless the work of their hands today and help them lead with integrity, compassion
• Lord, we ask that you bless the work of their hands today and help them lead with integrity, compassion
• I hate to lead with the economic argument.
• It could potentially lead to somebody being evicted by an overzealous landlord for marijuana smoke.
• She's the first woman to lead the organization. She's got a lot of experience.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a series of personal privilege introductions recognizing guests including the Doctor of the Day, realtors visiting for Realtor Day, and the family of former Senator Barbara Leff. The chamber also adopted House Concurrent Resolution 264 honoring Barbara Leff, followed by a moment of silence in her memory. The Senate then moved through a large number of bill introductions and first readings, as well as Committee of the Whole consideration of several measures. In Committee of the Whole, senators considered and advanced multiple bills, often with technical or negotiated floor amendments. Among those reported out as do pass or do pass as amended were SB 1494, SB 1497, SB 1503, SB 1535, SB 1544, SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1584, SB 1585, SB 1602, SB 1632, SB 1723, and SB 1798. The amendments addressed topics such as technical corrections to mining and pension language, classical learning tests, sex trafficking record sealing, probation reporting, school safety funding, kinship foster care stipends, DES credentialing, domestic violence release conditions, and a school safety/threat identification pilot program that was revised into a FAFSA awareness recognition program. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. The Senate then took up third-reading votes on several bills. HB 4115, SB 1012, SB 1213, SB 1416, SB 1474, SB 1511, SB 1549, SB 1573, SB 1634, SB 1647, SB 1649, SB 1664, and SB 1725 were considered, with most passing on party-line or near-party-line votes; SB 1416 and SB 1664 passed unanimously, while SB 1549 passed with broader support. Several members explained votes on immigration enforcement, concealed carry in establishments serving alcohol, commercial driver licensing, campaign finance, and a digital asset reserve fund. HB 2993, dealing with DPS legal representation funding, passed 16-13 after debate over constitutional concerns, funding sources, and the use of the Attorney General’s consumer fraud fund. The session ended with the Senate adopting the Committee of the Whole report and transmitting the passed bills to the House.

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• of the franchise for six years, where I had the pleasure of working with Senator Drozzo as she was leading
• with Reynolds Hoover and his team on lessons that we're learning and things that we're dealing with leading
• you talk about how we did it in '84, and I'll talk about how we're trying to do it with the events leading
• learning agenda that tells us what's working, what isn't, and who's being left out, so that we can lead
• And now it's changing because I lead with education and lead with an Olympic sport now.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games held its first hearing at the LA84 Foundation to examine the legacy of the 1984 Los Angeles Games and lessons for 2028. Chair Tina McKinnor and Senator Ben Allen opened by emphasizing the region’s opportunity to build on the 1984 Games’ success, while LA84 Foundation leaders described the foundation’s role in preserving that legacy through youth sports, play equity, and community investment. A youth panelist from Heart of Los Angeles testified that LA84-supported programs helped him stay engaged in sports, build confidence and communication skills, and hope for more community participation and opportunity from the 2028 Games. Former LA Olympic organizing committee officials Richard Perlman and Bob Graziano gave a detailed history of how the 1984 Games were privately financed, used existing venues, relied heavily on volunteers, and generated a large surplus. They said the organizing committee maximized revenue through television rights, sponsorships, and ticket sales, while keeping costs low through disciplined budgeting and community-based procurement. Members asked about equitable economic benefits, volunteer recruitment, ticket access, security, traffic, and funding. Witnesses said the 1984 model involved extensive community outreach, low-cost tickets, and local purchasing, and they urged a structured, deliberate approach to small-business participation and transparency in 2028 planning. Later witnesses focused on the long-term legacy of the 1984 Games. Zev Yaroslavsky argued that the Games succeeded because voters rejected taxpayer underwriting, forcing a private model that protected the city from financial risk, and he said the Games left major cultural and civic legacies, including the LA Opera and broader arts growth. LA84 and Play Equity Fund leaders said the surplus was intentionally used to create lasting impact, including support for millions of youth, research, and policy work. Renato Paiva described how LA84 support helped expand Access Youth Academy and elevate squash as an Olympic sport, and Derek Fisher spoke about the importance of free youth sports and the need to preserve access and opportunity as Los Angeles prepares for 2028.

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• I worked day and night with detectives, but there were no leads, and the fear paralyzed me.
• I worked day and night with detectives, but there were no leads, and the fear paralyzed me.
• I worked day and night with detectives, but there were no leads in the fear paralyzed me.
• So it's used as an investigative lead.
• It's an investigative lead. They still have to build a case.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Donald is leading a workforce strike force team. Workforce is our number one priority.
• Donald is leading a workforce, strike force team. Workforce is our number one priority.
• I'm the lead nurse for Santa Fe Public Schools, and I'm here to represent the New Mexico School Nurses
• I also lead three ECHOs: one aimed at prescribers, a second in partnership with the New Mexico Supreme
• Even short delays can interrupt care, discourage follow-through, or lead to relapse and overdose.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 213, which would allow optometrists to perform three specific laser procedures. The sponsor presented a committee substitute adding 32 hours of approved advanced training, supervised live-patient practice, adverse-event reporting, and other accountability measures. Supporters argued the bill would improve access to care, while the New Mexico Medical Board opposed it, citing patient-safety concerns and the much greater training required of ophthalmologists. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 6-3. The committee then considered House Bill 65, renamed the Foster Care Plus pilot program. The substitute changed the bill to require clinical assessment instead of CAN assessment, added reporting to the Legislature and LFC, and clarified contracting with clinical experts. CYFD officials said the $2.5 million request, combined with existing growth funding, would support more children, staff, foster-parent stipends, and related services, and that the program is already being implemented with help from Oklahoma-based experts. Some members remained concerned about cost, staffing, and whether the program could be sustained, but the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 8-1. House Bill 127, on expedited medical licensure, was amended to create a provisional pathway for internationally trained physicians, require a job offer and benchmarks before full licensure, and establish a telemedicine registry. The Medical Board supported the amended bill, while public commenters emphasized physician shortages and access to care. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. House Bill 128, which updates firefighter occupational disease and disablement presumptions to add cancers and other changes, drew strong support from firefighters, labor, and workers’ compensation officials; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill. House Bill 156, which removes the sunset on the state’s authority to set vaccine guidelines and continue its vaccine program, also passed after supporters argued it preserves access and opponents raised broader vaccine-policy concerns. The committee then began hearing House Bill 137, a buprenorphine access bill, with the sponsor and advocates describing pharmacy supply barriers and a committee substitute aimed at setting minimum stock standards, requiring distributor reporting, and avoiding fines on pharmacies.

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• being used for its around sick lead being used for its intended<00:26:28.320><c> purpose.
• 30:45.120><c> the</c> premium and uh the LCC follows the the premium and uh the LCC follows the the lead
• :46.480><c> and</c><00:30:46.640><c> the</c><00:30:46.799><c> Senate</c><00:30:47.120><c> with</c> lead
• of the House and the Senate with lead of the House and the Senate with respect<00:30:47.679><c> to</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have questions about why the primary care doctor is the lead in this model, unless I misunderstood.
• The primary care physician is the lead of the collaborative care model because the model... is based
• There will be a senior and a lead, and each one of these is defined as we go through.
• Once you see the glossary that, hey, I'm actually a lead, hey, I'm actually a senior, then I can apply
• We did add a lead attorney, but there are not four levels.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• College come and be part of a pathway that leads them to Sandia Labs, that leads them to new industries
• These also lead to new industries and high-tech jobs for New Mexicans, which is key for our economy.
• We hope that this will lead us to the trust that we built with the people will allow us to do things
• Through the many leads we have, the aerospace industry has recognized us as a valuable inland site for
• So anyway, I think that's leading to good things, and we're hoping that that will continue.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• These barriers compound the cost of retrofitting a building to residential standards, leading many viable
• These barriers compound the cost of retrofitting a building to residential standards leading many viable
• We already lead the nation in wind and solar.
• of requests for documentation or written questions the agency asks that are reasonably intended to lead
• I believe that this very small fiscal note will lead to a healthier Texas down the road and actually

Summary: The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote. Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs. The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.

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• the Broadband Development Office within the office of the Texas Comptroller Glenn Hager in 2021 to lead
• , data increase that we're going to see, um, is going to be incredible, and I feel Texas will, uh, lead
• governor's Broadband council noted in its 2024 report that electric co-ops providing broadband can lead
• You brought this up, um, and I apologize for the informality, but I'm following my chairman's lead here
• She's the worldwide consumer lead and business development officer for Project Kuiper at Amazon.

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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• My name is Angie Baines, and I lead the transportation team at Fresh Energy.
• Minnesota offers a sweeping opportunity to lower emissions, promote equitable economic growth, and lead
• Minnesota offers a sweeping opportunity to lower emissions, promote equitable economic growth, and lead
• Minnesota offers a sweeping opportunity to lower emissions, promote equitable economic growth, and lead
• /c><00:27:41.240><c> nation</c><00:27:41.559><c> in</c><00:27:41.679><c> a</c> economic growth and lead

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Florida has been a leader and Florida again leads the way.
• Right now, this state leads the country in exonerations of people on the death penalty.
• So this bill is going to violate the Constitution which I can only assume will lead to people suing.
• Could this lead to the deputization of school resource officers in the schools to check for students'
• Paperwork for law enforcement officers leading to a number of overtime hours that would take them off

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• This situation involved prolonged disengagement by the family, not by the student, leading our team to
• This situation involved prolonged disengagement by the family, not by the student, leading our team to
• This situation involved prolonged disengagement by the family, not by the student, leading our team to
• This situation involved prolonged disengagement by the family, not by the student, leading our team to
• This situation involved prolonged disengagement by the family, not by the student, leading our team to

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I promise not to interrupt, but when you say case manager, are you talking about the lead agency case
• </c> Yeah. are you talking about the lead Yeah. are you talking about the lead agency<00:08:12.760><c
• to the lead agency, the person<00:08:21.920><c> that's</c><00:08:22.120><c> in</c><00:08:22.240><c>
• </c> frontline work within the lead agency. frontline work within the lead agency.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• &gt;&gt; Lead<00:42:40.560><c> lead</c><00:42:40.880><c> Rasmuson</c><00:42:42.000><c> the</c><00:42:
• 42.160><c> nursing</c><00:42:42.480><c> home</c> &gt;&gt; Lead lead Rasmuson the nursing home &gt;&gt
• ; Lead lead Rasmuson the nursing home thing<00:42:42.960><c> if</c><00:42:43.200><c> it</c><00:42:43.520
• So where was the lead agency in this, right?
• So, where was the lead agency in know?

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:05:10.040><c> agency</c> we consider ourselves the lead agency we consider ourselves the lead
• I think South Dakota is leading. We are the best in the Southeast. We are number one.
• I think South Dakota is leading. We are the best in the Southeast. We are number one.
• I think South Dakota is leading. We are the best in the Southeast. We are number one.
• </c> I think South Dakota is leading. I think South Dakota is leading.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its September 24 meeting after a motion and second. It then heard a presentation from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Gragensky on that state’s early childhood system and planned universal child care rollout. She described how New Mexico consolidated multiple prenatal-to-age-five programs into a cabinet-level department, expanded pre-K to a longer day, and uses a cost model to set reimbursement rates intended to cover true provider costs, including wages, benefits, occupancy, food, and reserves. She also said the state created an Early Childhood Trust Fund and secured a constitutional amendment to dedicate 0.60% of the land grant permanent fund to early care and education, with the department’s budget growing from about $400 million in 2021 to just under $1 billion this year. Gragensky said families can begin applying for universal child care on November 1, with participation voluntary for both families and providers. She reported that New Mexico is aiming to expand capacity by adding 1,000 registered home providers, 120 group homes, and about 55 more centers, supported in part by a $13 million low-interest loan fund and a request for an additional $20 million. She said the state has seen growth in early childhood professionals, including a 64% increase over the last three to four years, and pointed to reported outcomes such as a 21% increase in literacy and a 75% kindergarten readiness rate, while noting that some measures are new and baseline comparisons are still being developed. Members asked about the funding sources, provider profitability, workforce development, and measurable outcomes. Gragensky said the program is designed to support provider sustainability through rates tied to true cost and includes allowances for sick leave, vacation, benefits, and reserves. She also said maternal labor force participation is 10% higher than the national rate and attributed that in part to child care access. The committee then moved to a separate presentation by Department for Community Based Services Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Division of Family Support Director Roger McCann on anticipated cuts to TANF and SNAP, beginning with an overview of TANF as a federal block grant with a fixed annual Kentucky allocation of about $180.7 million.

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• Alongside his beloved wife, Connie, Martin helped lead one of Fort Madison's most iconic traditions and
• 11:13.600><c> Connie,</c><00:11:14.160><c> Martin</c><00:11:14.480><c> helped</c><00:11:14.800><c> lead
• </c> beloved wife, Connie, Martin helped lead beloved wife, Connie, Martin helped lead one<00:11:15.279
• the way to the signs in yards leading the way to the church<01:11:38.640><c> and</c><01:11:38.880><c
• Leading in the that she called home.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Chair, Lead Pinto, and members.
• </c><00:31:42.039><c> pinto</c> amended thank you Mr chair lead pinto amended thank you Mr chair lead
• Good morning, Chair Baker, Lead Pinto, and members of the committee. My name is John Besy.
• Good morning, Chair Baker, Lead Pinto, and members of the committee. My name is John Besy.
• </c><01:23:19.760><c> Pinto</c> thank you chair uh thank you lead Pinto thank you chair uh thank you

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house