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• To pay for college, I started a study skills class at the local high school.
• It was a study skills class for kids that the system was failing.
• But when she shows up to game day, And she is not able to thrive.
• But when she shows up to game day, to the test, she gets 100%.
• , not just cognitive skills, but the rich tapestry of skills that enable individuals to thrive in the

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and then heard several Senate RS print requests. Senator Blaylock presented RS 33277C1 to create the Idaho High Need Student Fund to help districts cover extraordinary special education costs above $30,000 per student, with reimbursement caps, documentation requirements, and annual reporting; the committee voted to print it. Senator Cole presented RS 33271, the PROM Act, to let homeschooled students in grades 8-12 buy a social access pass to participate in public school social events such as dances, fairs, and cultural activities without enrolling; it was also sent to print. Senator O'Conniewicz presented RS 33334 concerning foreign national students on athletic teams at higher education institutions, arguing it could help retain graduates in Idaho; the committee voted to print it. Senator Semmelroth presented RS 33335, a revised code-cleanup bill restoring specialty diploma provisions that had been inadvertently removed; it too was printed. The committee then heard a presentation from Sam Abrams, superintendent of Hayden Canyon Charter, on broader education reform ideas. He argued that Idaho should move away from seat-time-based schooling toward mastery-based learning, with more individualized pacing, better accountability for public dollars, and measures beyond test scores, including student happiness and demonstrated learning. He described his experience in Qatar and at other schools as evidence that individualized, mastery-based systems can improve outcomes. Members responded with comments about the flexibility of charter schools versus traditional public schools and shared examples of students who learn differently but are not well served by conventional grading and attendance systems. No formal action was taken on Abrams' presentation, and the committee adjourned after his remarks.

Transcript Highlights:

• To pay for college, I started a study skills class at the local high school.
• It was a study skills class for kids that the system was failing.
• But when she shows up to game day, And she is not able to thrive.
• But when she shows up to game day, to the test, she gets 100%.
• , not just cognitive skills, but the rich tapestry of skills that enable individuals to thrive in the

Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and then heard several Senate RS measures, all of which were moved to print. Senator Blaylock presented RS 33277C1 to create the Idaho High Need Student Fund, which would reimburse districts for extraordinary special education costs above $30,000 per student annually, with caps, documentation requirements, and annual reporting. Senator Cole presented RS 33271, the PROM Act, to let homeschooled students in grades 8-12 buy a social access pass to participate in public school dances, fairs, and cultural events without enrolling, with families paying a $25 annual fee plus event charges. Senator O’Conniewicz presented RS 33334 regarding foreign national students on college athletic teams, describing it as a way to balance athletics with retaining graduates who could stay and work in Idaho. Senator Semmelroth presented RS 33335, a revised code-cleanup bill that restores specialty diploma provisions after an earlier version mistakenly included them for repeal. Each of these RS measures received a motion and unanimous support to be printed. The committee also heard an informational presentation from Sam Abrams, superintendent of Hayden Canyon Charter, who argued that Idaho’s education system is too focused on seat time, compliance, and standardized testing rather than mastery and individualized learning. He urged the committee to consider shifting toward competency-based progression, greater accountability for student well-being and demonstrated learning, and more flexible reporting models. Abrams used examples from his work in Qatar and from a traditional gradebook to argue that students should advance by showing mastery rather than by time spent in class. Committee members responded with comments about the rigidity of traditional public schools, the flexibility of charter schools, and the need for options that fit different students, but no formal action was taken on the presentation.

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• One other thing you see here is the transferable skills.
• That is written and oral communication skills, critical thinking skills, leadership, and teamwork.
• and information technology skills.
• It's not just the specific and technical skills.
• So that's been a game changer for us.

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• Research-based, safe, and effective FDA-approved tools.
• When hospitals close, community-based midwives are the only safety net left.
• You're talking about the security skills and a single provider.
• They're evidence-based, their empirical reviews on these evidence-based training.
• These are massive international games.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales. Senator Blakespear and supporters, including Orange and Humboldt County supervisors and public safety, medical, waste, and local government groups, argued the bill would curb youth misuse, impaired driving, and hazardous waste by prohibiting retail sale of nitrous oxide canisters larger than eight grams while preserving legitimate uses. There was no lead opposition testimony, though members raised questions about enforcement and existing regulatory agencies. The committee ultimately moved the bill on a due pass basis to Senate Appropriations, with broad support and no recorded opposition at the time of the vote. Members also heard SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries and SB 1340 on small business contracting transparency. SB 1312 would use the existing cemetery workgroup process to develop recommendations for addressing abandoned cemeteries, with the author and the Cemetery and Mortuary Association describing vandalism, theft, and inadequate endowment funds as ongoing problems. SB 1340 would require state agencies to report more detailed small business contracting information, including actual payments, to the Office of the Small Business Advocate; the Controller’s office supported the measure as a way to improve accountability and help small businesses compete for state work. Both bills were moved forward on due pass motions to Senate Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 903 on artificial intelligence in mental health care, SB 1271 on midwifery preceptor data, and SB 1327 on EV charger accuracy oversight. SB 903 drew strong support from mental health and professional groups that said AI should not replace licensed clinicians, while medical and technology groups opposed it unless amended, warning the definitions were too broad and could hinder beneficial tools and research; the author said the bill was meant to keep a human clinician in the loop and allow administrative uses with consent. SB 1271 was supported by midwives and birth workers who said California needs better data on preceptor capacity to expand training and address maternity care deserts; it advanced to Senate Health. SB 1327 would shift EV charger accuracy oversight from CDFA’s weights and measures division to the California Energy Commission; supporters said this would modernize and standardize enforcement, while county sealers and others opposed the shift as unnecessary, costly, and potentially weakening consumer protections. SB 1327 passed on a divided vote to Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications. Several bills were held on call after votes, and the committee established quorum before taking formal actions.

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• You're talking about the security skills and a single provider.
• They're evidence-based.
• They're evidence-based, their empirical reviews on these evidence-based training.
• These are massive international games.
• These games are massive international games that are going to require significant public safety.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So you need a really highly trained, skilled person.
• We request an additional increase of a base rate of Medicaid reimbursement for this base rate this time
• We're requesting an additional increase of a base rate of Medicaid reimbursement for the base rate this
• He developed skills beyond what I could have ever imagined.
• We thank the Senate for funding the agency's base budget.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• ticket purchases for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games.
• VTA to access a $5 fee on primary official game ticket purchases for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games.
• Fees collected for games.
• Clara County's already stressed. road-based transportation infrastructure, complicating game-related
• near the game venues, and sports fans will have to rely on transit to get to and from these games.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Ask them if they can be here an hour earlier. oh, fishing game. I Yeah, I I need oh, fishing game.
• Fishing game is coming up. Are they here? Yeah. Okay. Fishing games.
• </c> Game. I have with me Kathy Labonte. Game. I have with me Kathy Labonte.
• It's duplication of skill sets.
• It's duplication of skill sets.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I just like to point out that incorporating skills-based hiring can be an effective tool, but it also
• The skills-based hiring, I can see more benefit in, say, blue-collar jobs like a painter.
• based hiring I I can see more uh skills based hiring I I can see more uh benefit<00:42:38.359><c> in
• Next, we have SB 165, SD2, relating to skill-based hiring.
• </c><00:58:51.760><c> hiring</c> sb165 sd2 relating to skill-based hiring sb165 sd2 relating to skill-based

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• As many Today is not just hiring workers, but finding workers with the right skills.
• Total game. Total scheme.
• This bill applies skilled and trained workforce standards to pharmaceutical facilities.
• We are standing strong with the skilled trades and are in support. Thank you.
• progressively and demonstrate competency to the journey level in a merit-based system.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• ><c> a</c> uh New Hampshire fishing game or at a uh New Hampshire fishing game or at a shooting<00:37
• Your math skills aren't adequate. Your English skills aren't up to par.
• Your math skills are your math job.
• Your math skills are your math skills<00:48:47.680><c> aren't</c><00:48:48.000><c> adequate.
• ,</c><01:12:20.159><c> fact-based</c> these uh evidence-based, fact-based these uh evidence-based, fact-based

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> the exams that we run we tried to game the exams that we run we tried to game it<00:56:31.680><c
• </c><01:11:18.840><c> on</c> secure it's more secure here based on secure it's more secure here based
• So that's it. appropriated deficient game um appropriated deficient game um Department<01:24:58.040><
• </c><01:25:07.320><c> Thief</c> them we have the Operation game Thief them we have the Operation game
• </c> have some folks here from fishing game have some folks here from fishing game you<01:27:44.159><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now there's a tendency to think that race-based gaps are unfortunate but to be expected.
• This is crucial because Massachusetts may currently be underreporting school-based arrests.
• Our view of Agawam was based on the mascot.
• Our view of Agawam was based on the mascot.
• It sets a ban on telephones and is based on a basic limit on screen time.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• It wasted $1.6 billion pursuing a line of inquiry that was based upon a fraud.
• Of inquiry that was based upon a fraud. And explain the fraud-like nature of it?
• And I would encourage you to make decisions based on peer-reviewed studies. Madam Chair?
• Studies, and I would encourage you to make decisions based on peer-reviewed studies.
• So I'm always amused by the idea that this bill is going to destroy this and that.

Bills: SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

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• With a thrilling Game 7 victory, we became back-to-back World Series champions.
• They make sure that the community feels welcomed every time they have games.
• And today when you go to the Dodger games, it's multigenerational.
• And one of those things was she would take my sister and I to the Dodgers game.
• the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Summary: The Senate session opened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long series of floor recognitions and votes. Members spent substantial time honoring the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrating their back-to-back World Series championship and highlighting the team’s history, community role, and connections to Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Vin Scully, and Jaime Jarrín. Senators also recognized summer interns and welcomed members of Kappa Alpha Psi’s Kappa League and Guide Right program to the floor. The chamber then took up several measures, beginning with AB 182 on ballot order and proposition numbering for the 2026 statewide ballot, which passed 38-8 after debate over whether placing legislatively referred measures first was fair. SR 113, commemorating the International Day of Peace and honoring Dr. Yongshik Cho’s role in proposing it, passed unanimously after supportive remarks about peace, education, and California’s diversity. The Senate also adopted SJR 16 urging Congress to restore commercial driver’s licenses for affected California truck drivers, and SCR 185 designating Probation Services Week. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to budget trailer bills. The Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to AB 112, AB 150, AB 152, AB 181, and AB 179, covering Medi-Cal, child care, human services, education governance, and housing. It also passed or concurred in SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 174, SB 177, and SB 180, addressing public resources and energy, transportation, executive branch reorganization, labor, state government, courts, Medi-Cal financing, and taxation. Several of these drew opposition centered on energy costs, transparency, business impacts, or the proposed “fair share” approach to Medi-Cal costs for large corporations, but most measures passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The Senate also confirmed three California Horse Racing Board appointments and ended with adjournment motions, including a request to adjourn in memory of Francis Lydia Limos of American Canyon.

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• It wasted $1.6 billion pursuing a line of inquiry that was based upon a fraud.
• It wasted 1.6 billion pursuing a line of inquiry that was based upon a fraud.
• And explain the fraud-like nature. of inquiry that was based upon a fraud.
• And I would encourage you to make decisions based on peer-reviewed studies. Madam Chair?
• So I'm always amused by the idea that this bill is going to destroy this and that.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.

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• We urge you to eliminate them and focus on courses that give skills.
• Like, is that time-based? Is it a window, a specific time window?
• Like, is that time-based? Is it a window, a specific time window?
• didn't qualify until the Tokyo Games in 2021.
• It's just a different game.

Summary: The committee first heard Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn’s annual State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, school choice, teacher pay, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools and teacher preparation. Horn said the department has expanded school police officers, promoted Project Momentum and tutoring, supported cell phone restrictions in classrooms, and pushed for more phonics-based reading instruction and stronger university teacher-prep programs. Members questioned him about DEI complaints, cell phone implementation, ESA oversight, school safety funding, reading proficiency, and teacher compensation; Horn said ESA spending is reviewed and recovered when inappropriate, and argued teacher raises should come directly to teachers, not through districts. No formal action was taken on his presentation. The committee then considered HB 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues to professional library associations. Sponsor Representative Cooper argued the bill would keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while saying membership itself would still be allowed if paid privately. Opponents, including a former librarian, a school board member, and the ACLU of Arizona, said the bill would undermine professional development, local control, literacy support, and constitutional rights of association and petition. Supporters said associations promote ideological content and that free professional-development alternatives exist. After public testimony and debate, the committee voted to return HB 2008 with a do-pass recommendation.

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• . gaming. gaming.
• . base. base.
• and tribal gaming, where those can flex based off of the needs of the community.
• Indian gaming and tribal gaming where Indian gaming and tribal gaming where those<01:01:31.720><c> can
• </c><01:15:16.640><c> all</c> IGRA-based gaming and state gaming all IGRA-based gaming and state gaming

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c> terms a growing need for a skilled terms a growing need for a skilled Aviation<03:50:38.760><c>
• I am learning skills in construction, farming, custodial sciences, and other skills.
• I</c> custodial sciences and other skills I custodial sciences and other skills I also<04:31:34.319><
• </c><04:52:12.920><c> night</c> ways one we host a monthly game night ways one we host a monthly game
• </c> organization trains community-based organization trains community-based social<05:05:00.160><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• To social media, online video games, and other activities.
• Relating to the use of the Skills Development Fund by certain entities.
• It's not based on the committee substitute.
• several options for sexual conversation and games.
• Once you're in the game, it's very hard to get out of.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes