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• As always, it is a joy to have Carroll Junior High School here.
• As always, it is a joy to have Carroll Junior High School here.
• My stepfather coached at Carroll High School for over 30 years.
• That's just how much we loved Carroll High School and Carroll Junior High.
• The school did a very good job of raising you.

Committee: Senate Health & Welfare

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present. After adopting the April 28 minutes, the committee heard a brief presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, which is intended to bring together health care, business, policy, and education leaders to study Louisiana health challenges and build a network for action. Members expressed support for the program and its potential value to health policy work. The committee then advanced several bills, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 57, a nutrition-labeling bill, was amended to push its effective date to December 31, 2028 and reported as amended. HB 62 increased the membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission to 27 members and was reported as amended. HB 193 updated membership rules for the sickle cell commission foundations so long-serving executive directors would not have to reapply repeatedly, and it was reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help families manage accounts after a death; it was reported favorably after a question about state-licensed banks. SB 405 was substantially revised to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing-facility quality initiative, including statewide quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, reporting requirements, and tools such as dashboards and surveys; after reconsidering prior action and adopting the new amendment, the bill was reported as amended. The committee also approved HB 222, which provides Medicaid dental coverage when needed for another covered medical procedure, and HB 420, which requires background checks for all DCFS employees with access to sensitive information. HB 475 requires verbal consent when AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit and was reported favorably after a technical question. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council on grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police superintendent or designee. HB 486 would enter Louisiana into the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact to expand access to mental health care, and HB 574 updated outdated board names on the Mental Health Advisory Services Board; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee reported HB 949, which creates a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address imaging workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, and HB 584, which requires foster children to be provided luggage instead of trash bags for their belongings and restores “rights” language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. The committee also reported HB 1214, restructuring certain LDH facilities into a single system under the secretary’s office; HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill; and HB 203, which adds members to the uterine fibroids commission. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses emphasized access to care, workforce shortages, child welfare, and quality improvement, and the committee repeatedly adopted amendments and reported the bills favorably or as amended before adjourning.

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• The reason why I kept going to school was I kept thinking, well if I earn this, there's no way they can
• What we saw in the past is that people went there right out of school and stayed there forever.
• , and so we end up with our public schools having more IEPs than anyway.
• in the school may be a part of both of those agencies.
• It may be overstepping because I don't know as many parents at my son's school as I wish I did.

Keywords: 914, all

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• be reduced, which had a preference for home-schooled or privately schooled students.
• fully paid for, and no funds available for the non-public school students.
• The $750,000 would be reduced, and that had a preference for home-schooled or privately schooled students
• fully paid for, and no funds available for the non-public school students.
• Foundation Program Reserve Account, to the School Foundation Program.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first addressed an unintended consequence in the Joint Conference Committee report involving dual and concurrent enrollment funding. Staff explained that a dollar-for-dollar reduction tied to Senate File 81 would have fully funded public school dual/concurrent enrollment while leaving no funds for non-public school students. Senator Salazar moved to strike that provision, the motion was seconded, and it carried. Budget and Fiscal Administrator Don Richards then walked through the conference committee report and the major adopted amendments. He reviewed Senate and House amendments affecting items such as sign language interpreters, rural veterinary education, predator management authorization, petroglyphs and pictographs, senior services, community college funding, school district entitlement payments, the School Foundation Program reserve transfer, a tourism-related rodeo museum change, archaeological work on human remains, a jet airplane reduction, abortion-related language, livestock ear tags, provider rates for developmental disabilities, student-athlete endorsement restrictions, a forensic audit for the Wyoming Business Council, and the Yellowstone tree inscription. He also described several deleted sections and policy changes, including removal of spending-policy provisions, flex authority language, and other budget sections. Richards further summarized new or revised appropriations and conditions, including funding for local cybersecurity, stormwater fees, the Wyoming Natural Resource Trust Fund, lab services, IT modernization, Wyoming Public Television, matching funds, cloud services, and restored governor FTE requests. He noted a compromise on the outdoor trails matching program, a conditional $10 million University of Wyoming operational review appropriation tied to future cost savings, and a stablecoin appropriation. He also explained that the report retained the base-bill reversion language, discussed the remaining general fund balance and statutory reserve, and said the committee would circulate the amendment and signatures for floor action later that day. The meeting then adjourned without further action.

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• Next, we have House Bill 34 as amended, School Nurse Licensure Provisions.
• Number one, it adds the words 'and charter schools' in several places in the bill.
• Charter schools are part of our public school system, so their nurses are part of this bill.
• It adjusts contract language because in our 89 school districts, school year contracts are varied lengths
• It adjusts contract language because in our 89 school districts, school year contracts are varied lengths

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 12, the physical therapy licensure compact. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would increase access to care and help recruit physical therapists in New Mexico, especially in rural areas and for neurodivergent patients. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Desert States Physical Therapy Network, Think New Mexico, the state Health Care Authority, and Americans for Autism Advocacy. A trial lawyer raised concerns about immunity, venue, and loser-pays language, and committee members discussed whether New Mexico-specific amendments would be accepted by the compact commission. Two amendments were adopted, including clarifying language on background checks, data, federal court standing, and repeal procedures, plus an immunity-related amendment. The bill was then reported out with a 9-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 10, the physician assistant interstate compact. Supporters again emphasized workforce shortages, telehealth access, and the need to join the compact to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The Health Care Authority said the compact was part of New Mexico’s commitments tied to federal funding, and a trial lawyer again raised concerns about loser-pays language. Two amendments were adopted to clarify New Mexico’s authority over reproductive and gender-affirming care issues, confidentiality of New Mexico licensee data, joint investigations, and contingent repeal procedures. After discussion about malpractice exposure, oversight, and the need for compact commission approval of language changes, the bill received an 8-0 due pass recommendation. House Bill 34, dealing with school nurse licensure provisions, was presented as a cleanup bill to clarify implementation issues from last session. The changes would add charter schools, align contract language with teacher contracts, and adjust supervision and evaluation rules for tiered school nurses in small districts. The New Mexico School Nurses Association supported the bill, and it passed unanimously with an 8-0 due pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 21, which would direct the Department of Health to study overdose prevention centers and other harm reduction strategies. Supporters from the ACLU, All Safe New Mexico, the Drug Policy Alliance, and Families and Youth Innovations Plus argued that New Mexico’s overdose crisis remains severe and that evidence-based interventions could save lives and connect people to treatment. The Department of Health provided background on overdose trends and said it was neutral but available for technical questions. After discussion about fentanyl trends, drug prices, and public health approaches, the memorial was approved on a 7-1 due pass vote. The committee also announced that Senate Bill 130 would be rolled over to Sunday’s meeting because a new substitute needed review.

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• Welcome Gideon Hausner School, welcome, welcome. Assemblymember Hadwick.
• Policies in the school systems that still come against our children wearing regalia during graduation
• This bill allows students to withdraw from their school provided insurance.
• Additionally, schools must inform students of any year to year increases in their premiums.
• Making protections that already exist in the insurance market available for school provided plans.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our schools are a place for good bill.
• </c> from 2012 to 2016 at Eagan High School. from 2012 to 2016 at Eagan High School.
• </c> there are students who are in school there are students who are in school until<01:20:14.240><c>
• or school district?
• </c><01:30:23.280><c> And</c> by a school or school district? And by a school or school district?

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is to rebuild Wynne High School, which was struck in 2023 by a tornado.
• This is the FY 27 request to transmit school district match to the State Medicaid Office.
• Could faith-based organizations or schools apply for this as well?
• A school wouldn't be a nonprofit, but other faith-based organizations, yes.
• Now a nonprofit Christian school could apply. Is that correct? Correct. Okay. All right.

Committee: All ALC-PEER

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senate pages Anna Bush Conway, a granddaughter of Senator Steve Conway, and a student at Mason Middle School
• from Tacoma, and Sahazra Pompana, a student at North Star Middle School from Redmond.
• Pampana, a student at North Star Middle School from Redmond, and they will now present the colors.
• Today's pledge will be led by Senate page Lamar Elsebach, a student at Discovery High School from Camas
• Lamar Elsebach, a student at Discovery High School from Camas, Washington.

Keywords: 904, all

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• Um, he's retired from our public school teaching as well, and he now um does whatever he wants to do
• </c> he's retired from our public school he's retired from our public school teaching<00:13:59.080><c
• Speaker, we have some of the students from one of the best high schools in the state.
• Students from West Harrison High School are up here visiting today with their career coach, Ms.
• Students from West schools in the state.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 24 February, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• by the Pledge of Allegiance provided for us today by House Page Kyle Willey of Garden Valley High School
• Currently, public schools in Idaho can provide instruction on topics.
• Currently, public schools in Idaho can provide instruction on topics that are listed in 33-1609(2) if
• A public school shall prohibit classroom instruction on gender identity.
• safer for students, educators, and school districts.

Keywords: 989, all

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• So you don't have schools one month getting $100,000 from us and then $30,000 the next.
• more money can go to schools.
• She said the better the land and the more productive it is, the more money goes to the schools.
• We will continue to monitor the cell phone-free zones in our schools.
• And I'm still hearing from teachers and from schools that I think there's still a disconnect.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee’s Appropriations Subcommittee met to hear budget presentations from OETA, the Commissioners of the Land Office, and the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability Commission (OEQA). The chair asked witnesses to stay focused on budget requests and agency operations rather than policy, unless policy affected the numbers. OETA reported no request for additional funding. Director Sean Black highlighted the agency’s 70th year of continuous broadcasting, completion of transmitter replacements, conversion to fiber, and lower electricity costs from more efficient equipment. He said OETA would offset the loss of federal CPB funding through donations, events, and partnerships, and described its statewide reach, educational programming, and multiple broadcast and streaming channels. Members asked about energy use and were told the new transmitters had reduced power costs. The Commissioners of the Land Office discussed record distributions to schools, a flat budget, and planned spending on invasive woody species, implementation of SB 951, IT modernization, and possible changes to mineral management and staffing. The secretary requested funding for a revenue compliance director, field services manager, internal auditor support, and other adjustments, while explaining the agency’s use of stabilization funds and carryover. Senators questioned orphan and abandoned wells, AI use, and staffing efficiency; the secretary said the agency was trying to work more closely with operators, use AI and in-house software where possible, and manage wells and land in ways that protect school revenue. OEQA presented its priorities for teacher quality, including Teach Forward apprenticeship pilots, dashboard expansion, accreditation review, statutory cleanups, and continued monitoring of cell phone-free zones. The agency described a small, stable budget, five unfilled positions, and a proposed $100,000 reduction for FY 2027 based on efficiencies. Members asked about Teach Forward applications, multilingual testing, and the broader quality of teacher preparation programs; OEQA said it had received three Teach Forward applications and that translating certification tests would raise cost and validity concerns. Senators urged OEQA to play a stronger role in connecting teacher preparation programs with classroom needs, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or formal actions taken.

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• You can go to school. Yes, you can.
• We have that for middle school and high school, but there isn't a mandate for colleges.
• Senator Bernard got Northwestern, and that was his home school.
• Senator Bernard got Northwestern, and that was his home school.
• What they do within the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The task force met to review work under HCR 86 on African American suicide prevention, with members introducing themselves and approving the prior meeting minutes. Dr. Williams summarized survey-based findings from 94 university student respondents, explaining that the study focused on warning signs and triggers rather than suicide behaviors themselves. He said financial stress, stigma, and lack of institutional ownership were major themes, and argued that Louisiana needs mandatory reporting and broader suicide data collection because universities and other institutions often avoid reporting incidents, especially those occurring off campus. Dr. Thomas described current and potential prevention strategies, including gatekeeper trainings, 988 outreach, postvention policies, student-facing information on mental health resources, and adding 988 to student IDs. She also noted that the Office of Public Health already serves as a suicide data hub with real-time and death data, and should be included in any centralized reporting discussion. Members discussed how to balance new mandates with university concerns, with several agreeing that legislation is needed but should be developed with input from the Board of Regents and university leadership. The task force reviewed recommendations in the report, including a Louisiana Suicide Prevention Data Act, a centralized data hub, incentive-based reporting for colleges, modernization of the 2018 suicide prevention law, and possible tax credits or other incentives. Dr. McKee suggested that any reporting requirement should be framed to fit existing professional obligations and that training requirements for licensees could be added. The chair asked that revised recommendations and examples from other states be circulated before February 1, with the final report updated to say “confidential unless otherwise required by law.” No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned after the chair said he and Senator Boudreaux would consider legislation and, if needed, a resolution to extend the task force.

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• As we look toward our mentors, I can't help but think back to when I was in high school.
• teachers, school teachers, youth leaders, and important for our group here as leaders that we are in
• As we look toward our mentors, I can't help but think back to when I was in high school.
• teachers, school teachers, youth leaders, and important for our group here as leaders that we are in
• As we look toward our mentors, I can't help but think back to when I was in high school.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/Second Readings 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:36 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 17:37 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 19:15 ConC and Rules Report 22:17 Adjournment 24:18, 958, all

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• Farm to School Program, Summer Meal Program, things like that.
• At no cost to schools, that federal funding is no longer available. But the program still exists.
• Schools that can afford to make use of it, that centralized infrastructure still exists for them to be
• Schools that can afford to make use of it, that centralized infrastructure still exists for them to be
• technical assistance, resources, and training so schools and other institutions have access to best

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• high school students?
• I know there's exploratory programs from middle school through high school, but is this a tool being
• used by high school counselors today that you're aware of?
• I don't know how it's being used at the high school level at the moment.
• It may be that they are going to law school, going to another graduate school first, and then moving

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, and its legislative budget request. University officials described the plan’s five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. They highlighted Florida’s continued status as the top higher education system in the nation, low tuition, strong graduation outcomes, rising median wages for graduates, and expanded use of the My Florida Future website to help students and families compare degree outcomes and earnings. Members asked for follow-up information on programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and social work workforce needs, wage data over time, and how the system supports innovation moving toward commercialization. The committee also discussed campus safety, prompted in part by recent events at FSU. System officials said universities and the Florida College System recently held a safety summit to share best practices on building security, threat assessment, and coordination with law enforcement, and they agreed to provide a report back to the committee after the Board of Governors reviews recommendations in November. Senators also raised questions about Pell student support, first-generation student success, and whether liberal arts graduates’ earnings catch up over time. Officials said Pell students are tracked through performance-based funding metrics and that the system’s accountability plans will continue to emphasize access and completion. A separate update covered line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and licensure preparation. They reported over 1,900 new nursing graduates, more than 200 new student slots, over 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff said that issue would be revisited this year. The Board of Governors’ legislative budget request totaled $634.5 million and included $295 million for performance-based funding institutional investment, a request to restore and increase the state investment portion to $400 million, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for State Fire Marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions lie ahead. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• history major with a poli-sci minor, and he hopes to continue his studies after college and go to law school
• James High School and Merrimack College, with a B.A. in early education and a master's degree in education
• A beloved teacher in the Peabody Public School District for 40 years, Helen spent most of her years at
• the Carroll School in Peabody, alongside exceptional teachers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
• and later grandchildren, along with their many graduation ceremonies from kindergarten to graduate school

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized an intern in the chamber, and adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Helen Riley Curtin of Salem, with a moment of silence held in her honor. The body also welcomed former Senator Richard Moore to the chamber. The Senate then took up several local and special bills for final action. It passed to be enacted House No. 3898, amending the charter of the town of Natick, and House No. 4502, amending the town manager act for the town of Arlington. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 2275, authorizing the City of Revere to pay a sum of money to Denise Matera Condelli, widow of former school committee member Anthony Matera. Additional measures were advanced without objection: House No. 4292, amending the Hopkinton charter to address appointment powers of the board of library trustees, was passed to be engrossed; House No. 4143, authorizing Wellesley to amend the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments, was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also suspended rules to advance House No. 4962, establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRogers of the Department of Correction, and House No. 4763, validating the results of a Bourne annual election, both to third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• outstanding achievement of not only scoring 1,000 points in basketball, which is a milestone for any high school
• accomplishment, and for those of you who don't know, Representative DeCoste and I actually played high school
• accomplishment, and for those of you who don't know, Representative Meridian and I actually played high school
• So we have a little bit of skepticism honoring a North Bridge, and I actually played high school basketball
• He attended the Bigelow School and graduated from South Boston High School in 1954.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized NCSL liaisons Mark Quiner and Colleen Becker, who had been meeting with legislators and staff. Several ceremonial resolutions were also read, including commendations for All Care Medical Supply, congratulations to Eagle Scout Owen Michael Odessa, recognition of Black Maternal Health Care Week, and a resolution for World IBS Day. Senator Ryan Fattman and Representative David DeCoste then honored Molly Gann of Northbridge for scoring 1,000 career basketball points, breaking the town girls’ scoring record with 1,125 points, and becoming the fifth all-time leading scorer in Northbridge basketball history. The Senate also took up a rules matter involving a sick leave bank for Andrew Teterra and a petition concerning assault and battery by means of bodily substances on a transit worker. Senator Collins said the measure was important because transit workers, like public safety employees, cannot strike and need workplace protections amid increasing violence. The Senate suspended the rules and referred the matters to the Committee on the Judiciary. Finally, Senators Collins and O’Connor moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Paul F. Gannon of South Boston, and they offered a tribute to his life, family, work as a Teamsters member and longshoreman, and athletic and community ties. The motion prevailed, the chamber observed a moment of silence, and the Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• a concern that the changes being considered by the CPUC may make the program more challenging for schools
• to find agreement on how this bill can help the rulemaking process reach our common goal to keep schools
• of the initial first applicants who were part of the program were county offices of education and school
• concern that the change is being considered by the CPC may make the program more challenging for schools
• and other eligible entities connected. making process reach our common goal to keep schools and other

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman, members, House Bill 2110 is about praying in school board meetings.
• And currently, the Supreme Court hasn't spoken on the issue of prayer in school board meetings, which
• So there's a split among the circuits about the school board meetings.
• Some have concluded that the nature of the school board meeting is more legislative in its nature, thus
• And so we're currently drafting a proposed amendment, which we think softens any potential... the school

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• natural gas pipeline property and related facilities, relating to local contributions for public school
• funding, relating And related facilities relating to local contributions for public school funding,
• So, brief explanation of changes: the school funding changes are new, Mr. Speaker.
• It creates a cushion for school districts whose enrollment dropped sharply or that consolidate schools
• forward, to be consistent with the minority leader's comments. to local contributions for public school

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal and the prayer for the record. The clerk read gubernatorial messages calling the legislature into a third special session and describing the call around House Bill 381, a major natural gas project bill addressing property taxes, municipal taxes, AGDC, reporting requirements, contract approval, an alternative volumetric tax, municipal impact grants, and related provisions. Messages from the Senate reported passage of a Senate-amended version of HB 381 and transmission of Senate Concurrent Resolution 203 to suspend certain rules related to the bill. The House introduced HCR 301 and HCR 302. HCR 301, which suspends rules on carryover of bills into a special session, passed 40-0. The House then took up the Senate amendments to HB 381. The Majority Leader outlined the Senate changes, including new school funding provisions, reorganization and oversight of AGDC funds, a public project dashboard, stricter bond approval requirements, a heating fuel assistance fund, changes to the alternative volumetric tax structure and distribution of revenues, a permanent rather than sunsetted tax break, new deadlines tied to final investment decision and construction, and a new graduated income tax on certain pass-through entities. He urged members to vote no on concurrence, and the House rejected concurrence 12-28. Because the House did not concur, the Speaker appointed a conference committee on HB 381 consisting of Representative Schrage, the Majority Leader, Representative Edgmon, and Representative Ruffridge. HCR 302, authorizing the House and Senate to recess for more than three days, passed 40-0 after members stated the recess was intended to allow conference negotiations to continue and that the body would return on a time certain. The House also received two governor-request bills, HB 3001 and HB 3002, both referred to the Finance Committee. The House then excused several members for specified absences and adjourned until July 1 at 10:30 a.m.