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• I was traveling around my district during the interim, and went to their school over in Letcher County
• Central High School to be a part of this body.
• ,</c><00:04:44.520><c> uh</c> Letcher County Central High School, uh Letcher County Central High School
• I'm the biology instructor at Letcher County Central High School. My name is Bailey Sexton.
• I'm a biology instructor at Letcher County Central High School.

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:26 SB 343 Discussion: 01:00 SB 343 Voting: 02:25 SB 19 Discussion: 03:25 SB 19 Voting: 20:10, 958, all

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• In 1998, the voters entrusted me with the honor of serving on the Irvine Unified School District School
• He went on to theological school.
• A student at Commodore Stockton Skill School, Journey Rose loved to bake and go shopping.
• arts and crafts, reading, and school activities.
• He attended Prescott Junior High School in Modesto and was in eighth grade.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They have four years of undergraduate training, four years of medical school training, and four years
• They have four years of undergraduate training, four years of medical school training, and four years
• by going to nursing school?
• My nephew was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, but not until he was 14 in middle school.
• In middle school. He died a few years ago from complications from diabetes.

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard a lengthy agenda of health care and public health bills. The first major item was HB 649, which would remove the paper supervision protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and allow autonomous practice. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve access, especially in rural areas, address workforce shortages, and reduce costs, while opponents from the medical community raised patient safety concerns and argued it would weaken physician oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a vote of 18-7. The committee then unanimously advanced several other measures. HB 259, creating a special observance for fentanyl awareness and education, passed 23-0. HB 791, which codifies infant safety devices as an option for surrendering newborns and amends safe-haven law, passed as amended 25-0. HB 355, allowing schools to use FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than only naloxone, passed 26-0. HB 1119, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric readiness policies, training, coordination, and assessment requirements, also passed 26-0 after two amendments. HB 431, changing the date for level-two background screening of athletic coaches to July 1, 2026, passed 26-0. Later, the committee approved CS for HB 907, the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases or “Sunshine Genetics Act,” which would establish an opt-in newborn genome sequencing program at FSU and a statewide consortium for rare disease research; supporters emphasized earlier diagnosis and cost savings, and the bill passed 25-0. CS for HB 519, aligning state law with federal law on controlled substances for paramedics, passed 25-0. Finally, CS for HB 723, requiring the Department of Health to provide early-detection materials for type 1 diabetes to families of young schoolchildren, passed as amended 26-0. The meeting adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.

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• First, please welcome the Franklin High School varsity cheerleading team, winners of the MIAA Division
• the MIAA Division I championship on March 16, 2025, defeating Newton North High School 55 to 52.
• Mary's High School in Lynn, my own alma mater.
• Please welcome Holy Trinity School, Fall River. Please welcome Holy Trinity School, Fall River. Mr.
• That's money for schools, infrastructure, and the services that we all rely on.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday. The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin. The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• We went to grammar school together and high school together, and his first name is Patrick, so you can't
• We went to grammar school together, high school together, and his first name is Patrick, so you can't
• S-1343 by Senator Pennacchio permits students to be eligible for high school graduation credits in career
• who transfer to public schools.
• Non-resident students enrolled in Renaissance school projects.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• Schools.
• This clarifies that stock albuterol is authorized in all public schools, which now includes preschool
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 128 by Senator Pérez, relative to high school voter education weeks.
• While high school institutions Feeling disconnected among political movements.
• Please welcome students from the Brentwood School joining us in the gallery. Thank you for that.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then proceeded through appointments, resolutions, and bills. Governor’s appointments for Dina Eltawasi as Caltrans Director, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board were presented and later confirmed after roll calls and lifting of calls. The chamber also took up several third-reading measures and resolutions, including SCR 143 honoring Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans, SR 96 recognizing National County Government Month, SB 1347 clarifying stocking of albuterol in public schools, SB 977 requiring chain restaurants to offer at least one healthier children’s meal, SB 1234 requiring fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is ordered, SCR 161 designating Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, SR 101 replacing Senator Jones on the Rules Committee with Senator Ochoa Bogh, SB 1111 addressing liability for unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, and SCR 128 establishing High School Voter Education Weeks. Each of these measures was presented by the author, generally received supportive remarks, and passed by roll call, with calls later lifted and the votes confirmed. During debate, Senator Umberg emphasized the long-overdue recognition of Hmong and Laotian veterans who served in covert missions during the Vietnam era, and Senator Archuleta echoed that tribute on behalf of the Military and Veterans Committee. Senator Cortese and Senator McGuire spoke in support of SR 96, highlighting the role of counties in delivering public services and warning about the impact of federal cuts on health and human services. Senator Niello described SB 1347 as a cleanup measure extending existing albuterol stocking authority to all public schools, including preschool. Senator Weber Pearson argued SB 977 would improve children’s nutrition options at chain restaurants, while Senator Alvarado-Gil said SB 1234 would help keep fentanyl out of homes by ensuring court-ordered drug testing includes fentanyl. Senator Weber Pearson also presented SCR 161 on maternal mental health, citing high rates of pregnancy-related depression and anxiety and barriers to care. Senator Ashby presented SR 101 and SB 1111, the latter aimed at unauthorized AI-generated voice and likeness replicas, and Senator Pérez presented SCR 128 to encourage voter education for high school students. After the floor actions, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, with Senator Cervantes removing SB 1381 from consent. Committee announcements followed, including upcoming Budget Subcommittee meetings. The session concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, whose advocacy and writing were remembered by the chamber. The Senate announced its next floor session for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2 p.m., and then recessed until later that afternoon for adjournment proceedings.

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• I will share that the last one that I went to had about 12 stations where grade school-age kids had the
• Back in 1984, the Secretary of Agriculture at the time had asked a group of elementary school students
• So you currently are instructing through Caldwell High School by your statement.
• Are you suggesting parents are not capable of teaching kids how to drive without schools? Mr.
• That line says, 'live in a rural school district as described in Section 33-319 or in a school district

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 663, which would allow Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom to redesign its specialty license plate and shift plate design authority from Food Producers of Idaho to the organization’s board of directors. The sponsor and Cassidy Plum, the state director, said the plate provides about 75% of the program’s funding and supports teacher workshops, grants, and ag-literacy curriculum. Samantha Parrott also testified in support, saying the redesign could help increase sales and that Food Producers of Idaho supports the bill. Representative Harris raised the idea of involving students in the design, and Plum said the organization may hold a student competition. The committee voted to send HB 663 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 628, which revises Idaho’s driver’s education law to expand parental instruction options and remove the prior rural-only limitation, while also adjusting language related to approved online course providers. Representative Mendive said the bill is the latest step in a multi-year effort to give families more flexibility and to allow school districts to offer driver training if they choose. Robert Scoville, a Caldwell science teacher and driver’s ed instructor, testified in opposition, arguing that removing school-based instruction would reduce safety and increase teen crash risks, citing crash and fatality statistics and the value of professional instruction. In response, supporters argued parents are already responsible for much of the training, that private instruction remains available, and that the bill increases freedom and reflects what is already happening in many districts. After discussion, the committee debated whether the bill would improve parental choice or weaken driver safety. Several members supported the measure as a matter of local control and family discretion, while others expressed concern about urban safety and the loss of professional instruction. The committee ultimately voted to send HB 628 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Let me tell you, this place is like high school.
• Police, LA School Police Management Association, California Association of School Police Chiefs, and
• the California Coalition of School Safety Professionals, all in support of AB 814.
• Police, LA School Police Management Association, California Association of School Police Chiefs, and
• the California Coalition of School Safety Professionals, all in support of AB-814.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• And it isn't old-school marijuana.
• We're seeing them in our schools.
• the THC vape issue in our schools, even in our rural schools here at Hill County, it's rampant.
• It's right across from the school.
• from our high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools—five locations, gas stations, vape shops

Committee: House Public Health

Summary: The House Committee on Public Health heard House Bill 5, a proposal to ban THC products outside the Texas Compassionate Use Program while allowing non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products under tighter regulation. Chair Van Deaver gave a lengthy background on the 2018 federal Farm Bill and Texas’s 2019 hemp law, arguing that the lack of guardrails allowed a large, unregulated THC market to develop. HB 5 would impose licensing fees, product registration, testing and inspection requirements, and restrictions intended to keep products away from children. Invited witnesses from law enforcement strongly supported the bill. Steve Dye of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and Brian Hawthorne of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas argued that THC consumables are widely mislabeled, often far more potent than advertised, and linked to youth access, impaired driving, and organized crime. Both said regulation would be ineffective and would amount to legalization, while a ban would be easier for officers to enforce. They also emphasized support for the Texas Compassionate Use Program and said medical THC should remain available. Dr. Peter Stout of the Texas Association of Crime Lab Directors and Alice Amelot of Texas DPS testified as resource witnesses about forensic testing. They said current lab resources are already stretched thin, that quantitative testing for THC and related cannabinoids is expensive and time-consuming, and that a ban would simplify enforcement because labs could focus on presence/absence testing rather than concentration. Amelot said DPS labs are neutral on the bill but explained that mislabeled products and inaccurate certificates of analysis are common. Committee members asked about traffic safety, impairment, youth use, and the costs of enforcement and lab testing; witnesses repeatedly said the bill would reduce complexity for law enforcement but that any approach would still require more resources for labs.

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• President, today's color guard is composed of Senate pages Jaden Hong, a student at East Lake High School
• Student at East Lake High School from Sammamish, and Henry Offick, a homeschooled student from Castle
• The Pledge will be led today by Senate page Indiana Havman Manning, a student in North Central High School
• Tara Marissa Guting was born on July 19, 1996 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and graduated from Mililani High School
• Tara Marissa Guting was born on July 19, 1996 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and graduated from Mililani High School

Summary: The Senate convened with all members present, received the journal without objection, and took up messages from the House and first-reading referrals. It then considered Senate Resolution 8672 honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guting, who was killed in the line of duty. Several senators spoke in support, reflecting on her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of motorists slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed members of Trooper Guting’s family and the State Patrol. The chamber then moved to gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed as a member of the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47-aye, 2 absent. Rebecca A. Chan was confirmed as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed as a member of the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Senators speaking in support highlighted each appointee’s community involvement, professional background, and education-related experience. After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus and lunch until 1 p.m. No other substantive legislative action was taken in the portion provided.

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• It clarifies that the requirement to maintain continuous and accessible pedestrian passage in school
• speed zones and school walk zones is applicable only on school days.
• and accessible pedestrian passage during the construction within 300 feet of hospital, park, and school
• It clarifies that the requirement to maintain continuous and accessible pedestrian passage in school
• speed zones and school walk zones is applicable only on school days.

Bills: SB6131 , SB6311 , SJM8016 , SB6230 , SB6032 , SB6335

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation

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• It clarifies that the requirement to maintain continuous and accessible pedestrian passage in school
• speed zones and school walk zones is applicable only on school days.
• and accessible pedestrian passage during the construction within 300 feet of hospital, park, and school
• It clarifies that the requirement to maintain continuous and accessible pedestrian passage in school
• speed zones and school walk zones is applicable only on school days.

Summary: The Transportation Committee met in executive session and considered seven measures, with staff briefing members on proposed amendments and substitutes. The main policy bills included Substitute Senate Bill 6066 on crash prevention zones, Senate Bill 6131 on the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s role in traffic safety and fatality review, Senate Bill 6311 on maintaining pedestrian passage during construction, Senate Bill 6230 on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, Senate Bill 6032 on covering or cleaning towed vehicles with mud or debris, and Senate Bill 6335 revising the State Transportation Commission. The committee also considered Substitute Joint Memorial 8016, urging federal emergency treatment for the Fairfax Bridge closure and replacement. Members discussed competing amendments on SB 6066, including proposals to clarify enforcement coordination, signage, penalty amounts, and the scope of local versus state crash prevention zones. On SB 6131, amendments were offered to either remove or narrow the Traffic Safety Commission’s public health authority designation, while another amendment added HIPAA-related definitions and confidentiality protections. For SB 6311, the substitute focused on continuous accessible pedestrian passage near hospitals, parks, and schools, with later clarifications on where the requirement applies, local feasibility standards, and liability limits. SB 6230’s amendments would have allowed exact-payment exceptions and permissive rounding authority, while SB 6032’s amendment would have required reusable covers if a driver chooses to cover a towed vehicle. The committee adopted or accepted substitutes and then advanced all seven measures with do-pass recommendations to the Rules Committee. Senator King withdrew his SB 6066 substitute, SB 6131’s withdrawn amendments were replaced by adoption of amendment S-4874.1, and SB 6311’s substitute was withdrawn and then advanced in the revised form. SB 6230’s amendments were withdrawn after members noted a floor substitute was being worked on, and SB 6032’s amendment was set aside because the prime sponsor was absent. The meeting ended with thanks to committee staff and adjournment.

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• Even though we are public school educators working in Springfield, we supervise principals, we evaluate
• started out of the 2010 act relative to achievement gap that allowed the state to intervene when school
• Committee, as well as the superintendent of schools.
• And our functions on a daily basis are the functional equivalent of working in a public school district
• Our functions on a daily basis are the functional equivalent of working in a public school district,

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Marysville's... ...State Senate recognize and commend the students of Marysville's Gratchel High School
• And whereas Breel Precht attends Eastmont High School and Wenatchee Valley College, where she serves
• on the school board, competes in club rugby, and tutors local children with special needs.
• And whereas Kaylee Pearson attends Eastmont High School, where she is an FCCLA president, a National
• And whereas Parker Avery attends Wenatchee High School, where she is the captain of the varsity track

Keywords: 904, all

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• It requires school districts to have a school safety manual to guide the work.
• So with that said, the school. I was out of high school, but it was a while ago.
• It requires school districts to have a school safety manual to guide the work.
• We are a statewide virtual school. We are about We are a statewide virtual school.
• So we do have a full online elementary program, middle school, high school.

Committee: Joint Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency

Keywords: 908, all

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• program. would be could move to the school-based would be could move to the school-based program<00:
• </c> a different level through the school a different level through the school systems<00:37:00.720><
• </c><00:37:39.480><c> model</c> child care and the school-based model child care and the school-based
• We have to do assessments on school-agers even though they get assessed at their public schools and not
• </c><00:46:47.079><c> not</c> assessed at their public schools and not assessed at their public schools

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,</c> um federal agents menacing schools, um federal agents menacing schools, circling<01:22:12.719><
• c> schools,</c><01:22:13.840><c> school</c><01:22:14.400><c> bus</c><01:22:14.719><c> stops.
• </c> circling schools, school bus stops. circling schools, school bus stops.
• , Roosevelt High School, and they tear-gassed kids and educators at school dismissal time, which was
• <c> High</c><01:30:21.679><c> School,</c> Roosevelt High School, Roosevelt High School, and<01:30:24.080

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A new commercial tax base can also support schools and city services.
• I did have a question for the Becker school district, if maybe they could come back up.
• Great, thank you. for um the Becker school district if for um the Becker school district if maybe<00:
• </c> how much revenue uh does the school how much revenue uh does the school district<00:59:21.400><c
• No, that's really not for the school district anyway.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I know traditional school program.
• And then some people went to school and they learned there as well.
• </c><00:38:07.520><c> and</c> and then some people went to school and and then some people went to school
• </c> don't have the money to go to school. don't have the money to go to school.
• were not able to get jobs and so school were not able to get jobs and so the<01:16:01.920><c> schools

Bills: HF362 , HF2590 , HF2760 , HF3444

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, massage therapist, Asian bodywork therapist, licensure, professional licensing, health occupations, Department of Health, commissioner of health, advisory council, protected title, unlicensed practice, scope of practice, consumer protection, background check, professional liability insurance, continuing education, credentialing examination, state preemption, municipal regulation

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• </c> of which um we have targeted the schools of which um we have targeted the schools first. first.
• </c> It's fine in their yards and schools. It's fine in their yards and schools.
• So, um, schools and waterways.
• </c><01:08:40.400><c> was</c> Kawaii where I believe the school was Kawaii where I believe the school
• They tented the schools.

Bills: SB2350 , SB2349 , SB2407 , SB3320

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, state employment, SB3320, Hawaii, Agribusiness Development Corporation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2350, which would transfer oversight of the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Development Division and the aquaculture and livestock support services branch to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The Department of Agriculture and ADC both testified, with ADC opposing the bill as written while supporting the goal of strengthening agriculture. ADC said the transfer could create federal operational and coordination risks, jeopardize federal funding and program continuity, and was unnecessary because ADC is a business development entity, not a regulatory agency. The Hawaii Farmers Union also expressed concern that moving the programs could weaken the department’s ability to access federal resources, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau submitted written testimony and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and H-Plan were noted as supporting the measure; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was noted as opposing it. Much of the discussion focused on aquaculture’s economic potential and the role of regulation, permitting, and funding. Committee members questioned why aquaculture had not grown faster, citing current gross revenues of about $66 million last year, a prior high of $82 million, and a possible long-term target of $500 million. Testimony identified permitting and feed costs as major barriers, along with market conditions and water quality issues affecting producers. ADC described ongoing efforts on feed development, permitting streamlining, coastal-state collaboration on seaweed and restorative aquaculture, and national advocacy for more parity in seafood import standards. Members also pressed the Department of Agriculture on its leadership and priorities, criticizing the lack of bills and resources dedicated to aquaculture and asking whether the department should have more authority to pursue land purchases and development opportunities. The department said it relies on divisions and industry feedback for bill ideas, noted it funds an annual aquaculture survey, and said it was pursuing congressional earmarks and other funding for aquaculture parks, research, and export/import issues. ADC said it would work with the department if the bill passed, but that its current statute does not give it regulatory authority and any such change would require a statutory amendment.