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• How do we determine eligibility without a system of school accreditation?
• This law says that you can't have anything on the overhead audio system in the school.
• This law says that you can't have anything on the overhead audio system in the school.
• The Fellowship of Christian Athletes can use the PA system to announce meetings.
• The fellowship of Christian athletes can use the PA system to announce meetings.

Summary: The A&B Subcommittee on Education heard and advanced several bills, beginning with HB 4491, which would allow virtual charter, charter, and homeschool students to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident school district. The sponsor said the bill was intended to expand student opportunity and was still being worked on, especially on eligibility and proximity requirements. Members raised concerns about accreditation, fairness, and potential disruption, but the bill was reported out 8-2. The committee then approved HB 4146, which moves the state-paid maternity benefit for teachers to begin in a teacher’s first year of employment, and HB 4149, which grants up to 10 years of service credit for certain prior experience, including out-of-state or out-of-country teaching, active-duty military service, law enforcement, and firefighting. HB 4158 raised the income cap for O-TAG grant eligibility to $80,000, and HB 4159 allowed parents to request dyslexia screening after formative assessments at any time during the year, with notice from the State Department; both passed with little opposition. A more contentious debate surrounded HB 3242, which sought to clarify voluntary religious expression in schools and provide Attorney General guidance and legal protections for districts. Supporters argued it protected First Amendment rights and gave schools guardrails, while opponents warned it could expose schools to litigation, create power imbalances, and blur the line between voluntary student expression and school-sponsored religious activity. After debate, the bill passed 6-4. Finally, HB 3718 was heard to address delays in special education evaluations by starting the 45-school-day timeline from the date of request rather than the date of consent, with the sponsor citing families missing scholarship deadlines because evaluations took too long. Members discussed federal timing rules and district practices, and the bill passed 7-3. The chair closed by noting it was the subcommittee’s final House bill meeting of the session.

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• Last year, our General Assembly took significant steps toward reforming this outdated system.
• Together, let's champion this necessary change and create a more efficient, equitable system for all
• So I believe that this system is outdated. But I don't want you to trust my word for it.
• I believe this is a very outdated system, and I encourage the body.
• I believe this is a very outdated system, and I encourage the body to vote this bill as due pass.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Unfortunately, this system is rooted in racism, control, and denial of sovereignty to our bodies. ...
• and their descendants, including trauma, loss of cultural continuity, and mistrust of health care systems
• We're having some gaps in there, and there's some health issues within our systems today, so I really
• They now give out planning grants if they have a small water system coming before them and they kind
• They've taken loans down to zero sometimes for these mutual domestic water systems.

Summary: The committee met on American Indian Day and first rolled Committee Substitute House Bill 110 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard House Memorial 32, which would direct the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to study the history and ongoing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in New Mexico, including known cases, access to reproductive health services, educational policy, and possible reparations. The sponsor, survivors, and expert witnesses described personal experiences and historical research, arguing the issue remains unresolved and that New Mexico could become the first state to formally acknowledge it through a memorial and study. Support came from the Commission on the Status of Women, Planned Parenthood, ACLU of New Mexico, and others; one member objected to the phrase “reproductive justice,” but the sponsor declined to change the language. The committee approved the memorial on a 7-1 vote, with Representative Block voting no. The committee then heard House Bill 109, which would speed up the approval and release of Water Trust Board funding by suspending the current legislative authorization step and relying on a more streamlined review process. The sponsor and NMFA witnesses said the bill would help rural and small communities avoid delays that drive up construction costs, especially given inflation, drought, and the large number of water projects needing funding. They noted the bill would still involve review by multiple state agencies and that legislators could still obtain project information from NMFA. Members asked about oversight, transparency, and whether the change would reduce legislative control, but supporters said the current process adds months and can force communities to reapply when costs rise. The committee passed the bill on a voice vote after a motion for due pass, and the meeting adjourned.

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• that are not immediate, if you get a threat, and we have had some situations in our public school systems
• , this only addresses higher education, but in our public school systems, we've had the same type of
• thing, and I think perhaps we need to think further through on our K-12 systems.
• I have worked in the hospital systems, in the managed care systems.
• I have the real joy of having two universities in our state university system that impact my district

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard two bills and then moved through a series of confirmations for university and college boards of trustees. Senate Bill 176, by Senator Polsky, would require public postsecondary institutions to have clear, publicly available safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. An amendment clarifying the bill’s scope was adopted without objection, there was no public testimony against it, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Members spoke in support, emphasizing campus safety and the need for clear reporting paths. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, by Senator Bradley, which would establish the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes. Testimony included support from AARP and others, and members praised the institute’s research role and the growing public health importance of diabetes. The bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at FIU, UNF, UCF, USF, and Miami Dade College. Nominees and reappointees described their backgrounds and priorities, including student success, research growth, workforce development, engineering, health care, cybersecurity, and fiscal stewardship. Committee members asked several nominees about nursing NCLEX scores and university performance, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety. The committee then voted to report the confirmations favorably in a block and adjourned.

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• These functions, because they are centralized, allow agencies to avoid duplicating staff, systems, and
• But we do have challenges We have legacy systems and critical technology that are outdated.
• So to that end, we're requesting an appropriation for an eProcurement software system.
• There's no way to get around it when you build the system to comply with the rules.
• Yes, sir, that system is in place.

Keywords: 914, all

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• and employees from Washington Technology Solutions, also known as WOTEC, that perform network and system
• WOTEC employees who perform network and system security duties are exempt from the state civil service
• House Bill 2249 removes this exemption and adds WOTEC officers and employees who perform network and system
• a worker is injured and seeking workers' comp, or when a parent is involved in the child welfare system
• High turnover in the current system is harming fire service delivery and public employees.

Bills: HB2352 , HB2237 , HB2249 , HB2475 , HB2408 , HB2435 , HB2309 , HB2244 , HB2281

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: conflict of interest, transparency, state employees, municipal officers, ethics, fire safety, state fire marshals, regulation, public safety, emergency services, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity

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• As you look at animals through the slaughter system last year, steer slaughter, heifer slaughter, and
• Roughly 20% of the cattle in the feedlot system in the U.S. right now actually are dairy-influenced.
• So some of those cash receipts are calves sold out of state into a feedlot system, right?
• Some of those cash receipts are calves sold out of state into a feedlot system, right?
• high of a per-unit margin going to the next guy, whether that's the wholesaler, food distribution system

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The committee approved the January 14, 2026 minutes and then heard a presentation from the University of Idaho on the financial condition of Idaho agriculture in 2025. Presenter Brett Wilder said Idaho agriculture is a major part of the state economy and forecasted record cash receipts of about $12.1 billion, driven largely by livestock, especially cattle and dairy. He contrasted strong livestock performance with weaker crop markets, noting declines in potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, and barley, along with rising labor, storage, transportation, and interest costs. He also said export activity remains important, with agriculture accounting for a large share of Idaho exports, and projected overall net farm income to rise modestly in 2025 despite continued pressure on crop producers. Committee members asked about cattle herd rebuilding, heifer retention, dairy-beef crossbreeding, Canadian cattle imports, processing capacity, hemp, land values, and producer leverage. Wilder said herd expansion appears to be starting, but the official federal inventory data was still pending; he also said beef-on-dairy production and the eventual reopening of the Mexican border could help rebuild supplies. On the crop side, he described severe financial stress from low prices, high debt, and reduced capital spending, and said sugar beets were likely to see the largest further drop in value in 2026. He added that land values remain strong but are closer to fair value than the peaks seen a few years ago, and that he was tracking rental rates and regional land trends. Wilder also discussed the broader supply chain, saying the beef sector depends on multiple links from genetics through processing and that packers and processors need enough cattle flow to remain viable. He said current conditions favor cow-calf producers more than processors, while crop producers face continued margin pressure. The committee thanked him for the presentation, asked no further questions, and adjourned the meeting until Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

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• THE ADDITIONAL ONE I WOULD LIKE TO ADD IS THE FACT WE HAVE A 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WHERE A BABY
• FOR ME IT IS ALL ABOUT IF WE CAN SAVE ONE LIFE AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFE SYSTEM.
• OUR WATER SYSTEM AND WHETHER IT'S RIGHT OR WRONG.
• REMIND YOU MANY OF THE CITIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DO NOT USE FLUORIDE IN THEIR SYSTEMS AND I DO NOT
• USING FLUORIDE IN THE WATER SYSTEM MAY BE UNNECESSARY. WE ARE HERE TO HYDRATE, NOT MEDICATE.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I don't know if anybody's going to be here, there's going to be a lunch in the community college system
• you're invited to come down and meet some of the college students and staff of the community college system
• It was simply phenomenal. the community college system and have a the community college system and have
• few hours and learn more, meet the staff and students, and learn more about the community college system
• <00:19:58.640><c> and</c><00:19:58.720><c> their</c> system and their system and their programs.<00:20

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in executive session on HB 25, the capital improvements appropriations bill. Representative Jack moved ought to pass and also offered Amendment 1455H. Discussion focused largely on several capital items and, in particular, a disputed freight rail public-private partnership. Representative Kazinski opposed the rail subsidy, arguing it favored connected private interests and reflected excessive spending, while Representatives Clutier and others defended the rail funding as a public-private partnership that supports rail maintenance, reduces truck traffic, protects roads and bridges, improves safety, and benefits the environment. Representative Jack explained that the amendment was intended to appropriate enough money to cover bids rather than a fixed purchase price. The committee then voted on Amendment 1455H, which passed 17-1. After that, the committee voted on HB 25A, the bill as amended, and it also passed 17-1. Representative Kazinski indicated he would vote no and was asked whether he wanted to write a minority report; he agreed to do so. The chair noted the bill could not go on the consent calendar and would need further discussion. After completing the bill, the chair announced the committee had one Senate bill expected later, with a due date of May 29, and said the committee would take next Tuesday off and schedule the Senate bill when convenient. Members also discussed an upcoming community college system lunch at the Lakes Region campus, thanked staff for their work on the bill, and noted the committee had brought HB 25 in about $10.5 million under the governor’s request.

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• The ATVs are an essential link between homes, businesses, trail systems, and outdoor recreation areas
• The ATVs are an essential link between homes, businesses, trail systems, and outdoor recreation areas
• The ATVs are an essential link between homes, businesses, trail systems, and outdoor recreation areas
• The ATVs are an essential link between homes, businesses, trail systems, and outdoor recreation areas
• </c><00:08:07.319><c> we</c> local community to the trail system we local community to the trail system

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Now you talked about trust in our state systems.
• There's a federal system that also looks out for consumer protections, but it's been in the headlines
• </c><00:05:08.800><c> there's</c><00:05:09.000><c> a</c> trust in our state systems there's a trust in
• our state systems there's a federal<00:05:09.720><c> system</c><00:05:10.080><c> that</c><00:05:10.199
• that also looks out for federal system that also looks out for Consumer<00:05:11.440><c> Protections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• THIS GRAPH DEPICTS THE NUMBER OF OPEN CASES BY COUNTY THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE IN OUR SYSTEM.
• >> WE HAVE ALMOST 1000 ACTIVE CASES IN THE SYSTEM BUT 576 THAT ARE READY FOR REMOVAL. >> Sen.
• FIRE SYSTEMS AND THE REST FOR THE BUILDINGS OR ON THE PROPERTY.
• AND PART OF HOW WE DO THAT IS WITH THE BUILDING INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS THEY ARE TECHNOLOGIES THAT CONTROL
• AND MONITOR BUILDING SYSTEMS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It supports the IT system known as New Hampshire Connections Information System.
• It supports the IT system known as New Hampshire Connections Information System.
• It supports the IT system known as New Hampshire Connections Information System.
• This investment supports system.
• </c> have a system that operates this way. have a system that operates this way.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:22:48.880><c> and</c> had helped us build that system and had helped us build that system and
• And last year, two years ago, we had a mandate to audit our MyKids system, our case management system
• So another one of our big asks is to replace that system and, prior to replacing the system, clean up
• and prior to replace that system and prior to replacing<00:58:45.920><c> the</c><00:58:46.160><c> system
• It would be a Microsoft system.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• </c><00:47:37.280><c> especially</c> California water system and especially California water system and
• </c><03:39:14.880><c> I'm</c> actually make the system work." I'm actually make the system work."
• </c> but we created a really crazy system but we created a really crazy system saying<03:55:16.479><c
• ,</c><04:34:34.639><c> the</c> the gaming of the system, the the gaming of the system, the moneyaundering
• Are we the higher education system?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> claim and navigate through the system. claim and navigate through the system.
• </c><00:59:47.680><c> Not</c> to the computer system to do so. Not to the computer system to do so.
• If someone is gaming the system, we're going to make sure the system is shut down.
• ,</c><01:53:11.199><c> we're</c> someone is gaming the system, we're someone is gaming the system, we're
• </c> veterans or women veterans um system veterans or women veterans um system involved<01:55:08.159>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My understanding is that some of the existing portals do not provide many of the distribution system
• Second, integrate data centers into the grid in a way that ensures the reliability of the system and
• My understanding is that most of them are enclosed systems, so it's a closed loop, so they don't just
• So if there is a mistake made, either because of carelessness or a bad accounting system or some more
• The CEC study will examine safety, waste management, system costs, reliability, siting, public health

Summary: The committee heard several energy-related bills. AB 710 would require investor-owned utilities to share critical circuit and grid information with local and tribal governments and community choice aggregators to help plan microgrids for resilience during PSPS events and wildfires. Supporters from counties and cities said better data sharing is needed to develop microgrids for critical facilities; PG&E and SDG&E opposed the bill as drafted, citing privacy and grid-security concerns, though SDG&E said amendments may address some issues. Members generally supported the bill’s goal, and the author accepted committee amendments. AB 2182 would restructure the CPUC’s industrial energy efficiency program so industrial customers’ funds are used for industrial projects, with less review and more focus on projects that reduce transmission and distribution needs. Support came from large energy users, with members praising the bill’s ratepayer protections and asking about caps, agriculture, and carbon capture; the author said agriculture could participate and carbon capture was removed from the bill. AB 2589 would require utility federal tax savings to be returned to ratepayers, building on prior legislation; it drew little debate and no opposition on the record. The committee also heard AB 2163, which would create strategic clean energy and critical mineral development zones, especially to support geothermal and lithium development in places like Imperial County and the Salton Sea. Supporters emphasized jobs, domestic supply chains, and state competitiveness, while some members raised questions about whether other zero-carbon resources should be included; the author said the bill could be receptive to those ideas. AB 2505 would allow hydrogen refueling stations to use dedicated utility meters and service lines, with supporters from the hydrogen industry and labor. AB 1577 would require data centers to report energy and water-use information to the Energy Commission and local planners; supporters said it would protect ratepayers and communities, while industry groups opposed the bill as too broad and duplicative, though they welcomed amendments narrowing the scope and adding trade-secret protections. AB 2065 would impose penalties on utilities that seek to recover prohibited or double-counted costs from ratepayers, and AB 2516 would create a California Grid Manufacturing Initiative to reduce equipment costs and expand in-state manufacturing; both drew strong support and some concerns about overreach and implementation. Finally, AB 2647 would direct the Energy Commission to study advanced nuclear’s role in meeting California’s electricity needs, with testimony in support from nuclear advocates and academics; the hearing ended before any final votes were taken, with several motions pending quorum.

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• and they all collaborate Baptist system and they all collaborate together?
• Let me also say that this bill does not require any financial contribution from the school system.
• It's all paid for the school system.
• This has to do with replacing what has been removed that has been now changed through a court system
• through a court system that said that<00:30:26.080><c> was</c><00:30:26.240><c> not</c><00:30:26.520

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> justice system. justice system.
• My very first year of incarceration, I saw an education system that was not right.
• And because of that, an entire education system in prison was changed.
• The justice system.
• system upgrades and maintenance.<00:36:12.800><c> And</c><00:36:12.960><c> that'll</c><00:36:13.280>

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• . system.
• That is our system of justice.
• I have faith in the system here even when I disagree.
• He had the confidence of all involved in the system. He has never misled the court.
• He has never gained the system to join to gain an advantage for the side he is advancing.

Keywords: 927, senate, all