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• There were a number of individual state victories as well, and for those athletes, we will recognize
• And for those athletes, we will recognize you.
• Being a student athlete, I can't hide being proud.
• I want to give a special shout-out as well to the Canton athletic director, who is doing something right
• Athletic Director Deany Erickson, as well as Superintendent Derek Follin and Canton High School Principal

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate began with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Douglas Fire Chief John J. Perna on his retirement. It then took up several local and personnel matters, including sick leave bank bills for Shannon Manning of the trial court and Stephanie Rivera of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office; both were amended to add emergency preambles and passed to be engrossed. The chamber also advanced local legislation on special meetings of the Holyoke City Council, the Reading home rule charter, a parkland exchange in Lexington, and a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for North Attleboro, along with a House bill concerning land conveyance in Fall River, which was ordered to a third reading. The Senate also received a committee report on a Newton pension obligation bonds bill, referred it to the municipalities and regional government committees, and adopted an order to meet again in formal session on Thursday at 11 a.m. A major policy item was a House bill creating a temporary summer 2026 pilot program allowing municipalities to opt in to extended liquor license hours and public consumption in designated districts. Senator Todd offered an amendment requiring an interagency report on the pilot’s effects on behavior, public safety, and transportation; the amendment was adopted, as was the bill as amended, and the Senate later concurred in a further House amendment. The bill then received the required emergency preamble by standing vote and was passed to be enacted, to be signed by the President and sent to the Governor. The Senate also paused for a personal privilege recognition honoring three Canton High School state championship teams: the boys golf team, boys hockey team, and girls track and field team. The remarks highlighted their state titles, individual achievements, coaches and school leaders, and included special recognition for boys hockey coach Brian Schumann on his retirement after 23 seasons. The teams were welcomed to the chamber and told citations would be issued and the recognition entered into the journal.

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• Most of our athletic facilities do have a general use and purpose.
• Most of our athletic facilities impact.
• <00:54:49.680> Uh our athletics sustainable over time.
• Uh our athletics sustainable over time.
• <00:54:55.000> It maintain our athletic facilities. It maintain our athletic facilities.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee discussed a higher education attainment-goals bill and several related amendments. Members first reached agreement on funding changes: one amendment redirected money for fraud-prevention software for MnSCU and $5,000 for trees in Bemidji, and another moved $570,000 for workforce development-related funding. Members noted the use of general fund dollars to cover a FIG shortfall and expressed support for addressing fraud prevention while also saying MnSCU should be made whole in the next biennium. Both amendments were adopted. The main policy debate centered on an amendment updating the statewide attainment goal and related P-20 partnership language. Senator Um Ruebain proposed returning the attainment goal from 75 percent to 70 percent, and members discussed whether the bill’s expanded reporting and coordination duties would create costs for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Nonpartisan staff and Commissioner Olsen said the Office of Higher Education and the P-20 partnership expected no costs, while DCYF’s fiscal note assumed reporting and staffing costs. After discussion, DCYF indicated it would absorb the costs, but some members still objected to expanding the partnership and creating additional bureaucracy. Members also debated whether early childhood and K-12 subgoals should be included as part of the attainment-goals framework. Supporters said aligning early childhood, K-12, and higher education goals is necessary to improve postsecondary attainment, while opponents argued the committee should focus on existing higher education goals and basic K-12 achievement. The committee ultimately adopted the Senate language on the attainment-goals section as amended, including the change back to 70 percent and revisions directed by staff to ensure the correct references were updated. The A12 amendment on pregnant and parenting students was also adopted earlier in the meeting.

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• I think I want to really flag athletics and the role that that plays in that.
• We have our New Mexico State Athletic Director, Mr.
• Also, Representative Baca talked about athletics and the importance of athletics.
• Also, Representative Baca talked about athletics and the importance of athletics.
• Our kids ...proud of our athletes. And last week, I just flew back from Florida.

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• I for one believe we must fight all targeted violence or hateful intimidation or religion or classification
• I for one believe we must fight all targeted violence or hateful intimidation or religion or classification
• I for one believe we must fight all targeted violence or hateful intimidation or religion or classification
• I for one believe we must fight all targeted violence or hateful intimidation or religion or classification
• I for one believe we must fight all targeted violence or hateful intimidation or religion or classification

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Sometimes it's athletics. We have a full athletic program at our school. It's not funded at all.
• That means I have to take from operational to fund athletics and I need athletics to get the kids in
• School athletic trips are canceled because we don't have enough buses to get out there.
• Athletics at our school, for just transportation alone It is costing us $40,000 to $60,000.
• Again, you know, yes, athletics, CTE, there's a lot of the after-school programs.

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• One of the things that we've always been proud of at OU is our athletics.
• As I The discipline, resilience, and time management that I've learned through athletics have shaped
• Thank you again for this recognition and for continuing to support athletics and student athletes across
• Under your leadership, we have graduated nearly 3000 student athletes with their college degrees.
• Appreciate that in spite of what's going on in the world of college athletics. That still matters.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• easy, but uh I feel that athletic easy, but uh I feel that athletic programs<00:38:07.520> have
• withstand pressure to grow athletic withstand pressure to grow athletic programs<00:42:28.400>
• We have a surplus. >> Well, in athletics, I, you know, regularly athletics, right?
• , in athletics, I I athletics uh you >> Well, in athletics, I I athletics uh you know<00:46:04.960
• athletics, right? athletics, right? >> Yeah.<00:46:08.720> Or >> Yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Wyoming moved rodeo inside of athletics. Wyoming moved rodeo inside of athletics.
• say Cowboy Joe, which is athletic say Cowboy Joe, which is athletic department,<03:12:28.479>
• now rodeo is a part of the athletic now rodeo is a part of the athletic department.<03:12:37.760
• per bianium for the athletic department. per bianium for the athletic department.
• the athletic department are. the athletic department are.

Keywords: 916, all

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• ,<00:13:20.959> or participate in an academic, athletic, or participate in an academic, athletic
• The ability for coaches to informally interact with student athletes in their recruiting profiles.
• Like liking, sharing, commenting to reinforce what athletes have claimed.
• Obviously, social media is what it is, and that's how our athletes are getting noticed.
• teams or other types related to athletic teams or other types of<00:21:16.400> teams.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Education Committee met to consider Senate Bill 181, which revises Kentucky’s new law on traceable school communications between adults in positions of authority and students. Senator Lindsey Tichenor explained that the bill was originally enacted earlier in the year to prevent private electronic communications that could facilitate grooming, but implementation revealed problems that prompted a committee substitute. She said the revised bill broadens and clarifies definitions, including family member and qualified school volunteer, narrows the law to students enrolled in the same district, and adds exemptions for virtual instruction, translation services, parent-provided phone numbers, public social media, commercial communications, secure healthcare messaging, and emergencies. It also changes parental consent rules, limits mandatory reporting to situations involving a reasonable belief of an unreported violation, and makes disciplinary action against employees or volunteers permissible rather than mandatory. The committee adopted the substitute by voice vote after a motion and second, and the bill was then opened for public testimony. Laura Wills Coppelman testified in support of the bill’s purpose but urged more attention to what happens after a concern is raised. She said her own experience and those of other survivors showed that internal school processes can fail students and that parental notification alone is not enough if investigations remain inside the institution. She suggested that when an internal investigation ends without discipline, parents should receive a written explanation so decisions affecting student safety are documented and reviewable. Senators asked about coach-athlete communications, parental notice, commercial contacts, and possible remaining issues involving school resource officers and designated school personnel. Tichenor said public social media interactions and parent consent forms would allow needed coach communications, schools would inform parents of violations and outcomes, and commercial or second-job contacts were addressed in the exemptions. Several senators spoke in support of the revised bill while acknowledging concerns and unintended consequences from the original law. Senator Reed emphasized parental empowerment and asked about recruiting-related coach communications; Senator Neal asked how parents would be informed and was told the school would notify them; Senator Higdon said the bill was a thoughtful revisit and noted possible future amendments for DPSs and SROs; and Senator Meredith and others said the changes addressed unintended consequences rather than a flawed policy goal. Senator Thomas framed the measure as a matter of boundaries, and Senator Williams said the bill may need continued monitoring as technology changes but that it had already helped identify potential abuse cases. The committee then voted on the bill, with members explaining their votes before the meeting moved toward final action on the measure.

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• hear and determine appeals from final decisions of the state land commissioner relating to the classification
• Darren Rasmussen has been nominated to serve on the board as a member with experience in the classification
• And so, again, that will help in the understanding of the valuation and classification process, but then
• And so, again, that will help in the understanding of the valuation and classification process, but then
• How to communicate that, or, you know, what am I reading in an appraisal or some sort of a classification

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee met to consider several board nominations, beginning with four nominees to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Michael Cravens, Jared Lyman, Nathan Reese (who submitted a written statement and did not attend), and Richard Williams each described their backgrounds in wildlife management, ranching, public lands, or conservation, and emphasized balance, pragmatism, and public service in selecting commission candidates. Members asked about their experience, perspectives on candidate evaluation, and the role of the board. Each nominee was advanced to the full Senate by separate motions, all approved on 7-0 votes with one member not voting. The committee then heard Darren Rasmussen’s nomination to the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals. Rasmussen discussed his long career in property appraisal at the private, county, and state levels, including work with county assessors and valuation training. Senators focused on his ability to bring transparency, statutory compliance, and consistency to state land appraisals and appeals. His nomination was also forwarded to the full Senate on a 7-0 vote with one not voting. Next, the committee considered the Arizona Livestock Loss Board nominees, Stephen Clark and Randy Dahl. Clark, who chairs the board, explained the board’s process for compensating ranchers for wolf depredation and described the distinction between confirmed losses and “probables.” Senators asked about reimbursement procedures, the range of Mexican gray wolves, and whether wolves had attacked humans in Arizona; Clark said there had been no human attacks in the state and that livestock losses had been compensated. Dahl was unable to attend but submitted a statement citing his farming background and business and engineering experience. Both nominees were confirmed by 7-0 votes with one member not voting. Finally, the committee heard from Carolyn Radajack and Stephanie Teske for the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Radajack highlighted her prior service on the board’s investigative committee and her experience with disciplinary rules, while Teske emphasized her background as a sixth-generation rancher, veterinary assistant, and agriculture regulator, with a focus on rural livestock care and access to veterinarians. Senators discussed rural veterinary shortages, telemedicine, and the changing structure of veterinary practice. Both nominees were advanced to the full Senate on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.

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• US, or descendant of a free black person living in the US prior to the 19th As a result, this classification
• There, the state of Hawaii claimed that it was not using a racial classification when it excluded non-Hawaiians
• case rejected it this committee should also not permit AB 742 to proceed as it is is a racial classification
• And because a racial classification is involved, strict scrutiny applies.
• essence, the legislature has to show that it has a compelling interest in you. using a racial classification

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , which I have been fortunate to live in San Juan County, what we've seen is everything from our athletics
• Educational, athletic, or extracurricular organizations that primarily serve youth who are 18 years of
• human rights, enacting the Protection of Women's Sports Act, providing definitions, requiring equal athletic
• The bill requires the designation of athletic teams, sports, athletic competitions, and athletic events
• It prohibits male participation in athletic teams designed for females, except allowing male athletes

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• It started serving Albuquerque student athletes in 2020.
• and athletically, ...to youth student athletes to achieve next level academically and athletically,
• An all-district and all-state athlete.
• They're the people who take care of our student athletes, the athletic trainers, the athletic...
• They're the people who take care of our student athletes, the athletic trainers, the athletic training

Keywords: 996, all

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• There are other things other than a student being an athlete.
• , for athletes, for athletes, but<01:33:52.160> the<01:33:52.360> other<01:33:52.640
• I'm not but I felt that on an athlete.
• ,<01:58:56.440> then already doing it for the athletes, then already doing it for the athletes
• do this if they do this for the athletes do this if they do this for the athletes that<02:04:30.920

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The team also embodied the term 'scholar-athletes,' achieving enviable success in the classroom with
• I ask you to welcome these outstanding student athletes, and their names are, if they could stand as
• THE TEAM ALSO EMBODIED THE TERM "SCHOLAR ATHLETES" ACHIEVING ENVIABLE SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM WITH A
• I ASK YOU TO WELCOME THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETES AND THEIR NAMES ARE, IF THEY COULD STAND AS I
• The 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association tennis singles state championship at

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and then recognized several guest groups, including the Shenendehowa High School girls varsity cross country team and tennis champion Jolie Chichak, as well as the Downsville Central School Student Council. Senator Tedisco introduced the Shenendehowa athletes, highlighting their state and federation championships and strong academic records, and Senator Oberacker introduced the Downsville students. The chamber extended courtesies to the guests. The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills and resolutions. Among the measures approved were a bill designating Overdose Awareness Day, a real property tax bill, a public authorities bill, several education-related bills, a private housing finance bill, a workers’ compensation bill, and a labor law bill. Some items were laid aside before later being taken up, including the cannabis bill and the environmental conservation bill. Votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with a few recorded negatives on certain bills. The most extensive debate centered on Calendar 261, Senator May’s environmental conservation bill concerning renewable energy installations and transmission on state reforestation lands. Senator Walczyk and others questioned whether the bill would allow solar, wind, battery storage, tree cutting, herbicide use, and reduced environmental review, while supporters argued the bill was mainly about transmission corridors, climate goals, and preserving flexibility for DEC oversight and mitigation. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed 42-13. The Senate also passed Calendar 353, Senator Ramos’s labor law bill addressing class action wage recovery and statutory damages. Supporters said it would clarify the law so workers can recover full wages in class actions, while opponents warned it could encourage litigation against small businesses over technical payroll errors. The bill passed 47-8. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until March 4, 2026, with intervening days as legislative days.

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• little bit more difficult to figure out because we don't allocate funding on a co-curricular or athletic
• We have business activities, DECA, FBLA, athletics, cheer, dance, CTE activities.
• Um, the majority of these students are three-sport athletes and they have been... ...brought up in athletic
• It costs more to run athletics for small schools than it does for large ones.
• They don't like sports or athletics. And I said, "Now wait a athletics.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Representative Mike Johnson is an act in Title 17 relative to interscholastic high school athletics to
• the Louisiana Department of Education to study the future direction of the Louisiana High School Athletic
• and to recognize its enduring legacy of athletic excellence.
• and to recognize its enduring legacy of athletic excellence and its contributions to the Southwestern
• Athletic Conference. ...and its contributions to the Southwestern Athletic Conference, the State of

Bills: SR130, SR131, SR132, SR133, SCR74, SCR12, HB582, HB221, HCR74, HCR58, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB330, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB1017, HB1234, HB712, SCR3, SB54, SB72, SB129, SB164, SB232, SB287, SB322, SB374, SB375, SB386, SB409, SB447, SB458, SB78, SB112, SB124, SB125, SB174, SB190, SB201, SB208, SB236, SB273, SB307, SB347, SB357, SB385, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB222, SCR9, SCR58, SB480, SB514, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR31, HCR47, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB514, HB799, HB1039, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB149

Keywords: E. Joseph Savoie, Dr. Savoie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, UL Lafayette, higher education, Louisiana Board of Regents, commissioner of higher education, president emeritus, Carnegie R1, research university, student financial aid, needs-based aid, community and technical college system, teacher education, hurricane Katrina, hurricane Rita, retirement resolution, commendation, senate resolution, public service

Summary: The Senate convened with 29 members present, opened with prayer by Oren Connor, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a musical performance by the Chuck Wagon Gang. The chamber also recognized several guests and observances, including birthdays for Senators Seabaugh, Fesi, and Price, White Coat Wednesday participants, Tourism Day, the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association, Chenault International Airport’s 40th anniversary, and visiting fair queens from Washington and Tangipahoa parishes. The Senate dispensed with reading the journal and received numerous House and Senate messages, committee reports, and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions were taken up and adopted, including commendations for Isaac Herzenberg, condolences for Kathleen Sessomson and former Senator Louis Lambert Jr., recognition of White Coat Wednesday and Tourism Day, and a study resolution on transfer-on-death and payable-on-death accounts. The Senate also adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 782, which concerned vapor and alternative nicotine products and was described as giving the state more tools to combat illegal vapes. A number of Senate bills returned from the House with amendments were either concurred in or rejected, including SB 54, SB 72, SB 129, SB 164, SB 232, SB 287, SB 374, SB 375, SB 386, SB 409, SB 112, SB 124, SB 125, SB 174, SB 190, SB 207, SB 236, SB 307, SB 357, SB 385, SB 387, SB 458, SB 477, SB 590, SB 593, SB 618, SB 655, SB 692, SB 707, SB 732, SB 738, SB 748, SB 776, SB 807, SB 860, SB 868, SB 887, SB 888, SB 905, and SB 961, with votes generally passing by wide margins. The chamber also considered several House bills on final passage. Among those approved were measures on local security districts, budget review authority, school activity access for virtual students, electronic bid forms, brake equipment and trailer safety, construction management at risk contracts, temporary registration plates, the Louisiana Maritime Academy name change, OMV fee and ID issues, ferry operations, group purchasing for local governments, the Green Envelope Program for drivers with disabilities, OMV field office fees, LED fee updates, port development priorities, workforce instructor capacity, and a campus disciplinary process bill tied to hazing prevention. Some House bills were passed after amendments, while others were passed over or rejected for later conference, including bills on virtual school participation, historic preservation, civil service, suicide prevention, local government training, and economic development districts. The Senate also rejected House amendments on SB 78 and SB 208, and rejected amendments on SB 387, sending those matters toward further negotiation.

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• College athletes have done this.
• c> done athletes.
• College athletes have done athletes.
• I college college athletes aren't paid.
• It's the risk to athletes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Center and the recreational athletic Center and the recreational athletic facility<00:26:23.760>
• <00:27:33.919> These<00:27:34.159> venues<00:27:34.799> are athletic facility
• These venues are athletic facility.
• athletic competitions and our athletic athletic competitions and our athletic events<00:27:38.960
• events at their concession athletic events at their concession stand<00:30:12.640> would<00:30

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• his athletic career, all welcomed by the Lawrence State Delegation.
• As a mom of two young athletes and as a state representative, I know the trust families place in us.
• Without immediate intervention, It is the leading cause of death among young athletes.
• We cannot bring Preston back, but we can honor his life and the life of so many young athletes in this
• country—over 100 a year, young athletes who have died due to cardiac arrest, over 2,000 under the age

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine procedural business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Yolanda Kruger on her 100th birthday and two orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber then moved through a series of local bills and calendar items, passing to engrossment measures including authorization for the town of Hudson to grant an additional wine and malt beverage license, authorization for Cohasset to grant five additional liquor licenses, and an amendment to the Plymouth town charter. It also advanced several other bills on second reading, including a land conveyance for Barnstable County and Bourne, a bill requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events, and a bill preparing apprentices through training and hiring in Massachusetts. The House took up House 3417, designating June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day. Representative Sousa spoke in support, describing domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and arguing that the designation would raise awareness of rights and protections under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill passed to engrossment by roll call, 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and Bourne to convey certain parcels of land, and later passed House 4994, the Paths Act, which would require a phased-in apprentice-hours requirement on large public construction projects, condition bidding on participation in approved apprenticeship programs, and create a commission to study apprenticeship participation. The chamber then debated House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, requiring AEDs and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker urged passage, citing the death of a young athlete and the need to close safety gaps outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote fields without permanent power, arguing the bill could otherwise burden municipalities; both amendments were defeated on roll call. The bill itself then passed to engrossment by roll call, 154-1. The House also enacted a bill allowing Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, and the session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjournment.