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• Senate Bill 107 would create a STEM innovation network by establishing a center of excellence for STEM
• out of high school to choose STEM careers.
• We stand in strong support of this systemic lift of STEM innovation and STEM education access for all
• New Mexico is ground zero for STEM jobs.
• You know NMSU has a STEM Education Research Institute.

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• by this act to provide stem obligated by this act to provide stem cell<00:51:10.319> therapy<
• this type of stem cell procedure.

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• The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem is a statewide STEM network.
• education and stem funding for stem education and stem opportunities<00:04:51.039> um<00:04:51.199
• STEM programs.
• STEM programs.
• STEM programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, these institutions are premier STEM museums and designated Alabama STEM hubs, providing hands-on
• The Sabin Center is the West Alabama STEM hub, and the Central East Alabama STEM hub is the McWane Center
• c> the central East Alabama STEM hub is the central East Alabama STEM hub is the Mcuane<00:16:52.399
• have a line item for the cons the STEM have a line item for the cons the STEM consortium<00:16:58.160
• So what this would do of the STEM hub.

Bills: HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250, HB130, HB190, HB123, HB250

Keywords: HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences

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• STEM.
• Women throughout modern history have played a key role in many STEM fields.
• , making up 26% of the STEM workforce.
• I want girls to feel encouraged to pursue a STEM field.
• STEM Robotics Day recognizes and honors California's leadership in the STEM fields, especially technological

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances. Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle. The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.

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• You don't have STEM without mathematics.
• You don't have STEM without mathematics.
• You don't have STEM without mathematics.
• You don't have STEM without mathematics.
• You don't have STEM without mathematics.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• STEM.
• STEM fields.
• Claiming March 22nd, 2025, Women in STEM Day.
• , making up 26% of the STEM workforce.
• I want girls to feel encouraged to pursue a STEM field.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• competitive in the job market stem competitive in the job market stem education<03:35:39.160>
• <03:50:07.800> education dedicated to advancing stem education dedicated to advancing stem
• never return expanding Advanced stem never return expanding Advanced stem programs<03:53:37.359>
• robust stem robust stem curriculum<03:56:51.560> however<03:56:51.800> only<03:56:
• early interest and experience in stem early interest and experience in stem Fields<03:57:02.760>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read. Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671. After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.

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• <03:05:57.520> therapies<03:05:58.000> that stem stem cell and tissue therapies that
• stem stem cell and tissue therapies that currently<03:05:58.720> are<03:05:59.040> stalled
• Uh, the first is mesenchymal stem cells. Those are some of the stem cells you have in the body.
• ><03:20:43.279> at<03:20:44.080> stem because when you're looking at stem because when
• <03:32:36.960> therapies<03:32:37.520> to stem cell techn stem cell therapies to stem

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So now I think the stem cell therapy.
• So I think there's stem cell therapy.
• that may come along with some stem that may come along with some stem cells.<00:48:20.800> When
• this is why this is this is not stem this is why this is this is not stem cell<00:49:41.280>
• <01:08:05.680> Stem had on early onset Alzheimer's. Stem had on early onset Alzheimer's.

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

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• but I see this bill just looks to do prohibitions and prohibit stem cell research.
• By the American Academy of Tissue Banks, the American Academy of Stem Cell Medicine.
• Like, for example, if you use stem cells that cause cancer, or if you use other types of stem cells,
• Truth be told, this one umbilical cord can generate almost 200 vials of stem cells.
• Stem cell research has been going on for a long time, and you're right.

Bills: SB1014, SB1094, SB1146, SB1177, SB1192, SB1194, SB1214, SB1372, SB1390, SB1398, SB1399, SB1494, SB1557, SB1561, SB1564, SB1602, SB1603, SB1621, SB1628, SB1629, SB1713, SB1752, SB1776, SB1813, SB1814, SB1821

Keywords: gender transition, gender detransition, health insurance, medical procedures, insurance claims, official documents, Arizona law, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, dependent children, foster care, periodic review, court hearings, child welfare, public funds, prohibition, Arizona legislation

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health-related bills, with the longest discussion centered on SB 1214, the Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act. The bill would regulate stem cell and birth tissue therapies, bar use of tissues derived from aborted fetuses or embryos, require informed consent and disclosure for non-FDA-approved therapies, and create civil and criminal penalties for violations. Supporters framed it as a patient-safety and bioscience-innovation measure, while opponents objected to the abortion-related language and felony penalties. The committee approved SB 1214 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also advanced SB 1194, which would prohibit health professionals and institutions from denying care or reducing care quality based on vaccination status, and SB 1814, which creates a study committee on substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight. SB 1602, increasing monthly stipends for kinship foster care parents, and SB 1603, expanding child-only cash assistance eligibility for certain foster and relative placements, were both amended and passed unanimously. SB 1177, barring public funds from being used for gender transition procedures, and SB 1014, requiring insurance coverage for detransition care and related reporting, both drew strong support and opposition and were each approved on 4-3 votes. Later, the committee unanimously passed SB 1628, requiring insurers and health plans to report claims-denial and prior-authorization data to DIFI for public reporting, and SB 1629, requiring AHCCCS managed care organizations to give advance notice and network-adequacy documentation before terminating high-volume providers without cause. Supporters of both bills emphasized transparency and patient access, while opponents argued the measures duplicated existing federal or state oversight. The committee then heard SB 1752, which would criminalize commercial harvesting or sale of mescaline while preserving a religious-use defense; the sponsor said it was intended to address improper sales of peyote-derived substances, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• show measurable increases in their STEM show measurable increases in their STEM knowledge,<01:20
• , and increased interest in toward STEM, and increased interest in STEM<01:20:58.400> careers.
• and funding often curate their own STEM and funding often curate their own STEM education<01:21:
• , connect learning to future teach STEM, connect learning to future STEM<01:21:13.040> careers,
• teaching<01:21:15.440> STEM.

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• Please, if you would, on literacy and STEM Institute Updates. Thank you, Mr.
• I'm here to talk about where we're at with the New Mexico Literacy and STEM centers.
• fields, and then also with our STEM network.
• We received an appropriation to support a STEM network.
• Possibly to STEM, I think there's bringing them together.

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• Let me be clear: I support STEM education and believe that providing our students with STEM education
• I support STEM education and believe that providing our students with STEM education is at the heart
• The STEM Center project was not on that list.
• The STEM Center project was not on that list.
• Letters only went to the STEM community.

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.

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• On STEM and trade-related industries within those contexts.
• STEM Boomerang is also another. Recipient.
• But we do have a few in STEM. CNM's ITAP program is a really great one.
• It's not really getting deep into STEM.
• Absolutely focus on STEM.

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• <00:21:22.880> degrees college students pursuing stem degrees college students pursuing stem
• Number 10 is it helps keep STEM talent in the state of Minnesota.
• program number 10 is it helps keep stem program number 10 is it helps keep stem talent<00:25:00.880
• nine is it provides Minnesota stem nine is it provides Minnesota stem students<00:25:05.640>
• <00:25:25.080> Talent being able to keep that stem Talent being able to keep that stem Talent

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Their focus, of course, is STEM, and they engage in a tremendous amount of education.
• Education um they provide uh stem Education um they provide uh stem education<00:21:03.280> in
• I believe that institutions like this are very, very critical to our STEM ecosystem.
• As you heard, the Bakken Museum is focusing on STEM.
• <00:25:16.159> education the state with stem education the state with stem education residencies

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We call them STEM kits.
• And then we did two test STEM zones.
• Now you've got to think of what a STEM zone is: think of a STEM carnival.
• STEM activities, filling the gym, filled with kids.
• And the beauty of a STEM kit or STEM activities is that we can scale up or scale down.

Summary: The committee met at NDSU and approved the April 9 minutes. The main purpose of the meeting was an informational presentation from NDSU President David Stewart and university leaders on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research, commercialization, and use of New Horizons funding. Stewart emphasized a “One NDSU” approach, thanked legislators for past support, and said the university will focus on recruitment and retention, a new strategic plan, and growing research and tech transfer while serving North Dakota’s workforce needs. University leaders said NDSU is using tuition waivers more strategically and will work to reduce them over time through scholarship optimization. Provost Sherry Vale described academic portfolio reviews, program closures or consolidations, strategic hiring, and workload policies aimed at aligning resources with demand. They also highlighted student outcomes, including high completion rates, strong employment placement, and NDSU’s role in producing a large share of the state’s engineers, nurses, and agriculture graduates. Several students testified about how NDSU’s mentoring, internships, research, and support services helped them succeed. The committee also heard from partners on New Horizons-related collaborations: Gateway to Science described K-12 STEM outreach in rural and tribal areas, and Sanford Research discussed joint research efforts, including COBRE-related work, obesity and GLP-1 studies, and a joint biostatistics hire. Later speakers highlighted Governor’s School and NDSU’s research and commercialization efforts, including growth in research expenditures and invention disclosures. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• The bill also requires a health care provider to utilize stem cell products that adhere to applicable
• The bill also requires a health care provider to utilize stem cell products that adhere to applicable
• So how will this, and I actually brought a stem cell bill years ago, which was totally different than
• You know, there’s a lot of advertising about stem cell research and what is going on in stem cell medications
• And I think it is a—I do need to clarify that currently the stem cells are FDA approved.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to consider a full agenda of bills, moving quickly through 20 measures and several amendments. Early bills reported favorably included SB 976 on procedures for challenging court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, SB 306 on Medicaid managed care provider access outside regular business hours, and SB 584 on housing supports for foster youth and college students, which drew supportive testimony from former foster youth and was backed by members as a way to improve stability and educational opportunity. The committee also approved SB 1412 to modernize home health regulations and SB 1800 to create a Parkinson’s research consortium at USF, with members citing the need for more research and future funding opportunities. The committee adopted amendments on several bills, including technical and conforming changes to the Parkinson’s bill and other measures. The committee then advanced a series of health care and child welfare bills. SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening; SB 1156 revised the Home Health Aide Program for medically fragile children, including training, reimbursement, and work-hour flexibility; and SB 1490 reorganized services for medically fragile children by shifting program administration to AHCA and requiring a redesign plan for the Medicaid waiver. SB 1174 allowed foster home and child-caring agency licenses to be amended when a foster parent relocates, and SB 1620 implemented selected recommendations from the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, including a new research center at USF and school-based behavioral health review requirements. SB 1568 revised e-prescribing exemptions, and SB 78 authorized certain veterans’ nursing home beds and related certificate-of-need transfers. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate or supportive testimony. Several bills prompted more extensive discussion and some opposition. CS for CS SB 1270, the Department of Health agency package, included provisions on vaccination-related patient rights, medical marijuana reporting, background screening, temporary licensure, compact participation, and sovereign immunity for volunteer dentists; it passed despite concerns from Senators Berman, Brodeur, and Harrell about vaccination language and board/voting-power provisions. CS for SB 1606 on patient access to records drew strong opposition from physicians and health information professionals over privacy, security, fines, and portal access; it was initially reported unfavorably, then reconsidered and ultimately reported favorably as a committee bill. CS for SB 1736, allowing insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives for individuals with developmental disabilities, and SB 1808, requiring timely refunds to patients, both passed. CS for SB 1842, requiring referring providers to help patients determine whether referred providers are in-network, also passed over concerns about burden on small practices. The committee also advanced SB 1354, a behavioral health oversight bill requiring audits, performance reporting, and system transparency measures for managing entities, and SB 1768, which authorizes physicians to perform certain stem cell therapies using specified products and requires informed consent; both drew supportive comments but also concerns about patient understanding and oversight. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7032 as a committee bill to create presumptive Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals during redetermination, and after reconsideration it reported SB 1606 favorably as a committee bill. The meeting ended with members noting their recorded votes on select tabs and adjourning after completing the agenda.

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• We do support STEM. We do have several STEM schools down in the U.S. We do support STEM.
• Hub director of the newly formed STEM Innovation Network.
• My name is Sarah Morales, Director of STEM Outreach Center at NMSU.
• and access to STEM education.
• I work with NMSU STEM Outreach as the data management specialist.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections