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• If you'll turn your attention back to the South gallery, we have with us today a group of students and
• works to invite state leaders from across the political spectrum to the SU campus and speak to the student
• civics and citizenship, United States government, and American history, inspiring generations of students
• And whereas she began her distinguished teaching career in 1992 and has served students in Oklahoma,
• And whereas the Oklahoma Senate hereby commends Melissa Yvon for her outstanding service to the students

Bills: SB1238 , SB1277 , SB1304 , SB1378 , SB1423 , SB1484 , SB1501 , SR32 , SB1502 , SB1721 , SB1735 , SB1832 , SB1847 , SB1859 , SB1876 , SB2170 , SB2182

Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration

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• We're a small local business that's provided safe and affordable student transportation in the Commonwealth
• Over the past year, Doherty's has introduced competition to the local student transportation market by
• Our goal is to continue expanding our efforts and competing on more student transportation contracts,
• However, the... ...more student transportation contracts, adding much needed vendor choice for the local
• This regressive tax policy disincentivizes adoption of better transportation options for the students

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 miscellaneous and late-file bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and policy measures. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would make permanent a temporary tax classification adjustment allowing the city to maintain a 50% minimum residential factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and legislators said the change is needed because the city’s commercial growth has triggered an old statutory formula that would otherwise push a larger share of the tax burden onto homeowners, especially seniors and fixed-income residents. They said the current temporary relief expires in fiscal 2027 and warned that, without permanent action, residential tax bills could rise sharply; committee members asked about the regional business impact, commercial taxpayers such as Alexandria Real Estate, and Watertown’s stabilization and free cash balances. The committee also heard H. 4435, a Charlemont bill authorizing a tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials said the measure would help a small rural town with a large tourism and recreation economy cover increased police, fire, and EMS costs caused by visitors, while reducing pressure on local property taxpayers. A committee member questioned whether the proposal fit within existing tax law and whether it was more like a tax on entry than on services; town witnesses responded that it would apply to recreation-related services such as guides and lifts and was modeled on the meals and rooms tax. Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, which would promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including electric school buses and trucks, by capping sales and excise taxes at the level of comparable diesel vehicles. Supporters said the bill would remove an unintended tax penalty, help school districts and transportation providers afford electrification, and remain revenue-neutral. Representative Gentile also testified in support of H. 4722 and H. 4755, a Sudbury bill to amend the town’s means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption so the local program can continue without requiring a new special act if it lapses. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after testimony and questions.

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• In the case of my daughter, when she was in high school, there were four students in wheelchairs who
• This is a unique program because it bridges both health services and special education services to students
• School districts spent money to provide health services to students with disabilities and were expecting
• It's time to reimburse these school districts for these services to students with disabilities.
• To go to school districts to help students with disabilities. Thank you. Mr.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Billingsley: Hello everyone, my name is Payton Billingsley Smith and I'm a third-year dental student
• More and more of my fellow dental students say they will not be able to stay in Alabama to practice in
• Our average student debt surpasses...
• Our average student debt surpasses $300,000, and with the current insurance environment in our state,
• We graduate some great students and we need them to stay in Alabama providing services.

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Today, these students are not just visiting, they are participating.
• Today, these students are not just visiting, they are participating.
• ><c> not</c><00:01:54.160><c> just</c> Today, these students are not just Today, these students are not
• ,</c> pride in that school, in its students, pride in that school, in its students, its<00:09:27.680>
• That is not a reflection of our students' potential, because we know our students can succeed, but it

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And yet, as that's happening, items are being still loaned out to graduate students?
• I don't believe items have been loaned out to graduate students.
• I don't believe items have been loaned out to graduate students for several years, but what we found
• Certain programs also even have undergraduate students assisting.
• You know, there isn't always, sometimes there's a preference to not have students involved.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Please join me in recognizing these students' efforts in bringing hope to those in great need.
• students enrolled at the university hail from Louisiana, and 72% of these students remain in state for
• This is about supporting students. Thank you. This is about supporting students.
• And this is where anyone, future students would go to.
• And this is where anyone, future students would go to become a licensed pilot. Yeah.

Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773

Keywords: commendation, leadership, energy sector, Shell USA, Louisiana pride, House Resolution 134, HR134, honorary resolution, Bob Lupo, Robert E. Smith Lupo, Lakeview, New Orleans, civic service, philanthropy, real estate development, Hurricane Katrina recovery, community service, charitable giving, public recognition, Louisiana House of Representatives

Summary: The House met with a quorum and spent much of the day on personal privileges, recognizing visiting groups and designating several commemorative days, including Sigma Gamma Rho Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Day, Italian Festival royalty, Acadiana’s Red and White Day, and Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day. Members also welcomed students, civic leaders, former legislators, a state pageant titleholder, and a visiting African law enforcement delegation focused on combating human trafficking. The chamber received Senate bills and committee reports, and several resolutions were adopted without objection, including condolences resolutions and commendations for schools, festivals, and public service organizations. The House then took up a long series of bills, with many passing on final passage after brief debate or technical amendments. Measures addressed topics such as notification of inmate releases from parish jails and DOC facilities (HB 76), ethics and financial disclosure, video voyeurism involving deceased persons (HB 265, renamed the Jacob Carter Dignity and Death Act), health insurance claim practices (HB 291), victim access to parole testimony without fees (HB 32), special education due process burden of proof (HB 342), AI disclosure in medical settings (HB 475), the psychology interjurisdictional compact (HB 486), homelessness provider oversight (HB 616), AI disclosure in campaign calls (HB 639), Medicaid managed care claim review (HB 740), menhaden fishing restrictions (HB 757 and HB 855), HIV exposure law modernization (HB 808), and rare cancer treatment advisory board changes (HB 761). Most of these bills passed with strong support; HB 342 passed 98-3, HB 639 passed 86-9, HB 808 passed 99-0, and HB 855 drew the most extended debate, with supporters citing science-based conservation and opponents warning about harm to the menhaden industry and coastal jobs. The House also adopted committee amendments and set several major fiscal measures as special orders for April 16, including HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 313, HB 383, HB 983, and HB 1126. Additional bills were advanced to third reading from committee reports, and the chamber returned some measures to the calendar for later consideration. Overall, the meeting was marked by ceremonial recognitions, a heavy legislative agenda, and multiple substantive policy votes across education, health, criminal justice, transportation, ethics, and natural resources.

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• And whereas the home-educated students in Colorado save taxpayers an estimated $1 billion annually.
• 20:10.280><c> score</c> And whereas home-educated students score And whereas home-educated students score
• </c> And whereas the home-educated students And whereas the home-educated students in<00:20:28.080><c
• So, if you guys have a chance to interact with these parents and students today, please do that.
• </c><00:22:44.600><c> today,</c> with these parents and students today, with these parents and students

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 20, recognizing April 9, 2026, as Home Education Day in Colorado. Senator Pelton spoke in strong support of home education, describing it as a parent-led choice that benefits students and families. The resolution was adopted on a 30-0 vote, and the current roll was added as co-sponsors. The chamber then took up the consent calendar and passed House Bill 1229, House Bill 1244, and Senate Bill 153. HB 1229, which concerns the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health, drew three no votes from Senators Pelton, Zamora Wilson, and Baeza; the other two measures passed unanimously. The Senate also laid over third reading of bills until Friday, April 10. In Committee of the Whole, senators considered Senate Bill 72, which increases criminal penalties for assaultive conduct involving a motor vehicle and adds causing death with a motor vehicle to criminally negligent homicide. The committee adopted the report and advanced the bill on second reading. Later, the chamber laid over Senate Bill 134 and House Bill 1084 until April 10, and then took up Senate Bill 140, which would exempt certain rare disease and plasma therapies from review by the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Sponsors and supporters argued the bill protects access for patients with rare diseases and prevents harm to treatment development, while opponents said it would weaken the PDAB’s affordability work and was too broad. Senators Weisman and Gonzales spoke against the bill, with Weisman citing concerns about the federal definition used and Gonzales defending the PDAB’s role in lowering drug costs; the debate continued in the transcript without a final vote shown.

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• our students to gain valuable experience in critical need areas such as health care, education, STEM
• And we expanded free school meal coverage to our students so they can learn.
• </c> our high school and college students our high school and college students that<01:32:46.400><c>
• will</c><01:32:46.639><c> allow</c><01:32:46.880><c> our</c><01:32:47.199><c> students</c><01:32:47.600
• ><c> to</c><01:32:47.920><c> gain</c> that will allow our students to gain that will allow our students

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Education, something she does not have the [Speaker not identified] Secretary McMahon has betrayed students
• oath of office, lied to… …Congress, and created chaos and disruption in education funding for the students
• Educators and parents, especially parents of students with disabilities, they’re distraught, and they
• The current University of Illinois veterinary medical student. Mr.
• He excelled off the court as a passionate student and an active citizen.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They have thoughts on their students.
• My fellow members and I want every student in this state to grow up healthy, happy, and content, to grow
• So today, on this Stand Up for Students Day, please join me in welcoming the dedicated educators who
• My fellow members and I want every student in this state to grow up healthy, happy, and content, to grow
• So today, on this Stand Up for Students Day, please join me in welcoming the dedicated educators who

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Brodeur: I want to thank all the students who participated in speech and debate for their awareness on
• Admitted to antagonizing college students.
• scared to talk about or framed in such a way none of the students felt safe talking about it.
• It also has a student loan provision within this bill that I have an amendment, Madam Chair, I would
• This amendment removes the student loan assistance program from the bill.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That's also And here with him is my lovely son, my 10th grader, who's also a student at my alma mater
• In Boyle Heights on March 19, 1942, 400 students awaited those evacuation orders.
• And today these students get to see and participate in our government.
• So the gallery is full because we have 98 students in total.
• Please join me in welcoming our Palos Verdes students and teachers. Thank you. Welcome, PV.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I mean, are we helping you to bring more students in to focus on this type of a career?
• We have to really have the pathways that are driving more students in... ...and includes our industry
• to train more and more students.
• It's going where the need is, where these students are, where these young people are.
• And the quantum learning lab at CNN already ran its first cohort of a handful of students, and those

Bills: SB145 , SB143

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• Um, this morning we get to honor one of New Hampshire's most accomplished students, and I think it's
• New Hampshire's Hampshire's Hampshire's most<00:14:48.480><c> accomplished</c><00:14:49.279><c> students
• /c><00:14:50.079><c> and</c><00:14:51.199><c> I</c><00:14:51.519><c> think</c> most accomplished students
• and I think most accomplished students and I think it's<00:14:52.880><c> really</c><00:14:53.199><c>
• 55.120><c> named</c><00:16:55.360><c> a</c> And whereas Adul Carney has been named a Bank of America student

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey... ...shows millions of students are addicted to these
• Youth cannabis use is already a concern, with 13.5% of middle and high school students reporting use,
• Adults buy these products and give them to older high school students who distribute them. ...them to
• younger students.
• One of the scariest things is when I overhear younger students talking comfortably about vapes.

Bills: SB2024 , SB227 , SB268 , SB1467 , SB1580 , HB5537 , SB1313 , SB1677 , SB918 , SB331 , SB2207 , SB2721

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• Pillar two requires nutrition education for Texas physicians. students, medical students, medical residents
• This bill will affect over 8,000 schools and 3 million Texas students.
• You know, 61% of those students don't bring their own snacks or meals to school.
• You and I have students. You and I both have students.
• And my daughter, who's a fourth-year medical student now, has had zero nutrition training.

Bills: SB 25 , SB25 , SB314

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• She is currently a student at Cal Poly, majoring in agricultural communications.
• exchanges, allowing more teachers who are bicultural and bilingual to come and serve our California students
• This bill strengthens school and student privacy protections from proctoring and third-party breaches
• Students' data is encrypted and remains protected until the data reaches school personnel.
• Students are watching trusted adults face an uncertain future, and many dreamer students themselves are

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And we also have Byshear Randall, who is a student at Lincoln University studying criminal justice.
• Tomlin, a student at Moravian University; Ava Peltzer, a student at James Madison University; and Jolene
• Fry, a student from Lehigh University, who will be working with him this summer in Mako.
• from Morehouse College studying sociology, Isaiah Brooks, a student from Morehouse College studying
• Students, welcome to the floor of the House.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recognized several guests in the gallery, and then took up a series of committee reports, referrals, and floor actions. Early business included concurrence in committee reports on bills and resolutions from Game and Fisheries, Professional Licensure, Health, and Children and Youth, along with referral of Senate Bill 1377 to Transportation. The chamber also signed House Bill 1344 after the Senate returned it without amendment. Later, members announced caucus and committee meetings, including Rules, Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations, Insurance, and Appropriations, before recessing and then reconvening for floor votes. The House adopted several resolutions, including House Resolution 537 designating Rail Safety Week, House Resolution 449 recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and House Resolution 568 designating Javei Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also considered House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency corruption, where Amendment A03882 narrowing the bill to public officials and immediate family members was adopted, while two later amendments were tabled or failed. House Bill 2198, repealing the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment, was amended to take effect immediately and to bar KOZ use for data centers, then agreed to. House Bill 2559, concerning a university conveyance and other conveyances, was agreed to after out-of-order amendments were ruled on. A major portion of the session focused on data center policy. House Bill 2496, creating a 180-day pause on data center proposals to give municipalities time to update zoning and planning, drew extensive support from members emphasizing local control, environmental concerns, and the need for time to assess impacts; it passed final passage 201-1. House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development certification for data centers, also generated lengthy debate over energy use, water, community benefits, and tax treatment; it passed 134-68. The House also passed House Bill 2162 on temporary licensing for drug manufacturers before FDA approval, House Bill 2388 on rounding cash payments when pennies are unavailable, House Bill 2437 on county and municipal bridge repair funds, House Bill 2555 on equine dealer recordkeeping, and House Bill 2621 directing a Department of Health survey on maternal and infant outcomes. Other actions included final passage of House Bill 1006 on milk tester and wearer sampler certification periods, House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors and emergency service organizations, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on device condition, House Bill 2644 authorizing itemized capital bridge projects, and Senate Bill 1058 updating the E85 flex-fuel reference. The House also adopted House Bill 2162, House Bill 2388, House Bill 2437, and House Bill 2555 by recorded votes, and several committee reports were agreed to throughout the day. The session ended with additional committee referrals, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until the next morning.

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• As an out LGBTQ+ leader, she is committed to building inclusive school systems where every student can
• These students have spent the last six months learning about public service and the legislative process
• Some of these students are attending college in the fall. We've got Cornell, UC Davis.
• Some of these students are attending college in the fall.
• Hart began first as a student, then as a physician, an educator, and eventually as president of Loma

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.