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• Fresno County transportation services that its residents depend on for getting to work, attending school
• I'd also like to register a me too for Hmong Innovating Politics, Move California, Safe to School, Public
• Genoveva Isla, board president of Fresno Unified School District and executive director of Cultiva La
• I'm a resident of Fresno, also a member of the Fresno Unified School Board, and I support.
• The Fresno Unified School District, the Fresno Teachers Association, Every Neighborhood Partnership,

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee held an informational hearing on AB 1923 by Assembly Member Soria, which would place the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act on the November 2026 ballot as a successor to Measure C. Supporters said the measure is needed to preserve transportation funding for road repairs, transit, and matching dollars for state and federal grants, and argued that Fresno County voters should be allowed to decide after more than 32,000 petition signatures qualified the initiative. Testimony in support emphasized impacts on rural communities, students, seniors, farmworkers, caregivers, and access to medical care, with many local officials, residents, labor groups, and community organizations registering support. Opposition came from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, which argued the bill would override local control and set a bad precedent by directing a local ballot placement contrary to the board’s action. The county also said the board did not delay intentionally, but acted at the next available meeting after signature verification, and argued that a required study was justified. California State Association of Counties registered concerns about local control but did not take a formal position. Committee discussion reflected those concerns, with one member warning about state overreach and the author responding that the board’s role is ministerial and that the bill is intended to prevent delay from pushing the measure to 2028. No vote was taken because the hearing was informational only. The chair noted the committee was hearing testimony and issues surrounding the bill, and the author closed by urging support when the measure reaches the Assembly floor.

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• today, Fresno County transportation services that residents depend on for getting to work, attending school
• I'd also like to register a me too for Hmong Innovating Politics, Move California, Safe to School, Public
• Genoveva Isla, board president of Fresno Unified School District and executive director of Cultiva La
• I'm a resident of Fresno, also a member of the Fresno Unified School Board, and I support.
• District; the Fresno Teachers Association; and Every Neighborhood Partnership. the Fresno Unified School

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• sure the funds get to where it's actually benefiting the individuals who need to get their GED, high school
• sure the funds get to where it's actually benefiting the individuals who need to get their GED, high school
• sure the funds get to where it's actually benefiting the individuals who need to get their GED, high school
• sure the funds get to where it's actually benefiting the individuals who need to get their GED, high school
• sure the funds get to where it's actually benefiting the individuals who need to get their GED, high school

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 958, all

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• School collegiate.
• Up here in the gallery, we have John Newman and a bunch of students from Jonesboro High School.
• And whereas after graduating from college, Senator Hardin attended the University of Arkansas School
• after graduating from law school, Senator Hardin moved to Russellville, Arkansas, where he became a
• Senate Bill 57, by Joint Budget, an act for the Department of Education Arkansas School for the Deaf

Keywords: 1204, all

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• state that is so important to their local economy and so important to everything that they dismiss school
• And anybody in here have areas that dismiss school?
• The kids get out of school during their season for the week.
• The kids get out of school during their season for the week because it's that vital and important to
• the area, plus nobody would be in school if they had school.

Committee: House Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1885, Representative VanSkoik’s bill. The committee moved the bill “do pass” and approved it by roll call vote, 22-0. After that action, the committee held a special presentation by the Grundy County R-5 FFA agriculture issues team. The FFA students presented a skit and discussion on chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the Missouri Department of Conservation’s targeted removal practices. Their presentation laid out competing concerns from farmers, deer hunters, families using venison, and conservation officials, including crop damage, hunting economics, deer population health, food safety, and the spread of CWD. Committee members asked questions about CWD prevalence in Grundy County, the Wisconsin and Kansas experiences, human health risks, Share the Harvest, testing practices, and the economic effects of deer hunting versus deer damage and collisions. Members praised the students’ preparation and presentation, and several offered suggestions about strengthening their factual support and economic data for competition. The committee also discussed the controversy around MDC’s CWD policies and the decision to pause targeted removals while more research is done. The meeting ended with thanks to the students and adjournment of the committee.

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• 28.480><c> which</c><00:15:28.600><c> is</c><00:15:28.680><c> located</c><00:15:29.199><c> in</c> school
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Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And House Bill 562, Representative Truit, an act relating to alternative high school diplomas. >> Thank
• It might be a picture of a horse, and the student will read, 'Sally rode her pony to school.'
• </c> will read Sally rode her pony to school. will read Sally rode her pony to school.
• House Bill 67, Representative Payne, an act relating to schools and declaring an emergency.
• </c><00:41:32.240><c> and</c> Payne, an act relating to schools and Payne, an act relating to schools

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:06 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 09:21 HB 253 09:35 HB 508 16:18 HCR 44 29:09 HB 436 31:53 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 35:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 41:19 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:02 ConC/Rules Report 46:27 Floor Amendments 47:56 Adjournment 48:34, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar. The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table. House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0. At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.

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• I started a program in 2010 called SOAR, School of Addiction Recovery.
• I started a program in 2010 called SOAR, School of Addiction Recovery.
• And so I decided, I went into Davis School District and told them I needed to go to rehab.
• , specifically in our elementary schools.
• health-related things in their school, to be determined by USBE. ...health-related things in their school

Committee: Joint Health and Human Services Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• You know, if the school budget's on a warrant article, I guess I should just state for the record, I
• You can't go to town meeting and say, I'm in favor of the school increasing the art budget.
• you know if the school budgets on a<00:10:41.279><c> warrant</c><00:10:41.600><c> article</c><00:10:
• </c><00:13:11.040><c> budget</c><00:13:11.440><c> and</c> on the school budget and on the school budget
• </c> of the school increasing the art budget. of the school increasing the art budget.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Increases the penalty if a car drives around the school bus arm.
• It's a win for the school bus drivers. Who can argue with that? Right. Absolutely.
• Increases the penalty if a car drives around the school bus arm.
• Increases the penalty if a car drives around the school bus arm.
• Increases the penalty if a car drives around the school bus arm.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• J.N. testified that she has developed facial numbness, has had to miss school because of migraines, and
• There's no need for you to have the school where Senator Pizzo or Senator Fines' children go.
• Would a middle school drawing of a rainbow flag displayed in a school hallway constitute a prohibited
• Would an elementary school teacher be prohibited from displaying a student's school project with a picture
• When I was in school, there was the American flag, and there was the Christian flag right under it.

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills first and reported both favorably without debate. SB 20, relating to relief of J.N., a minor, would pay the remaining $400,000 of a $600,000 settlement after an 11-year-old was injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk with a known defect; SB 14, relating to the estate of Pineal Januier, would authorize payment of the remaining $1.7 million of a $2 million settlement after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. Both bills were supported by the sponsors and the Senate Special Master’s favorable recommendations, and both passed on roll call votes. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, both by Senator Avila, which would create a new property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead residential property for more than six months in order to encourage more affordable rental housing. Local governments, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, impacts on public safety and services, and uncertainty for local budgets; several senators also questioned whether landlords would pass savings on to renters and whether the measure would worsen density and parking issues. Despite the opposition, both measures were reported favorably after the sponsor said the bills would be refined and revised. SB 674, by Senator Wright, was reported favorably with support from property appraisers who said it would let them budget and pay hiring or retention bonuses, similar to authority already given to tax collectors, to help compete for specialized staff. CS for CS SB 268, by Senator Jones, also passed after an amendment adding congressional members; the bill would create a public-records exemption for certain home-address information for elected officials, and debate centered on balancing transparency with safety after members described death threats and harassment. The committee then approved SB 100, by Senator Fine, which would bar government buildings from displaying flags representing political viewpoints and allow active or retired military or National Guard members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag; the bill drew extensive opposition from transparency, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocates who argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride flags, while supporters said government should not endorse political messages. Finally, CS for SB 1664, by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably after a strike-all amendment. The bill would require voter reapproval every eight years for certain local discretionary taxes, including tourist development taxes and some local option taxes, unless pledged to revenue bonds. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the lodging industry opposed it, saying the measure would create uncertainty, threaten tourism marketing and beach restoration funding, and make long-term infrastructure and debt planning difficult. Senator Trumbull argued the proposal simply gives voters a recurring chance to decide whether they still support the taxes and the projects they fund.

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• From patient services from clinics associated with our medical schools.
• We were founded as a commuter school in that.
• We were founded as a commuter school in that.
• So that would be our research-based school at Florida State University School located near Southwood
• Clark said, when this was passed in 2013, there were two schools, UF and FSU.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear an overview of State University System finances from the Board of Governors and detailed budget presentations from Florida State University, the University of Central Florida, and the University of North Florida. The witnesses explained how university budgets are organized into fund categories such as education and general, contracts and grants, auxiliaries, local/designated funds, capital projects, and component units such as direct support organizations. They also described carry forward funds, the statutory reserve and spending-plan requirements, the PICO/HECO capital outlay process, and how universities use investment accounts, audits, and board oversight to manage restricted and unspent funds. The universities emphasized that most operating dollars are restricted to specific uses and that state support helps keep tuition low. Members asked about differences in funding levels among institutions, especially why FSU receives more funding than UCF despite lower enrollment. Officials said preeminence funding, performance funding, and special legislative appropriations explain much of the difference, and the Board of Governors noted that Florida now has four preeminent universities, with UCF nearing that status. Questions also focused on what happens to unspent carry forward money, how it is invested, and whether the Board of Governors or Legislature can require funds to be returned; officials said the money is invested conservatively, subject to board and audit oversight, and can roll forward under a detailed spending plan, though the Legislature can change funding levels. The committee also discussed capital projects, with members asking about delays, inflation, and whether more projects should be phased or funded faster; witnesses said PICO funds remain with the state until needed and are reimbursed as construction proceeds. A substantial portion of the discussion covered athletics, research, student fees, and endowments. The universities said athletics is generally expected to be self-supporting, though limited use of auxiliary or carry forward funds may be allowed for projects benefiting the broader student body. They also described the financial pressures from name, image, and likeness changes and new NCAA-related costs, and said institutions are planning for those changes now. On research, the universities explained sponsored research funding, indirect cost recovery, compliance obligations, and tech transfer, but did not provide specific commercialization revenue figures and said they would follow up. Members also asked about student fee increases, student input, counseling and wellness funding, and how housing costs affect affordability; the universities said student committees and boards review fees, and aid packaging is intended to keep student debt low. Endowments were described as being held in separate foundations/DSOs with independent investment committees and used mainly for scholarships, faculty support, and research.

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• so after moving schools, a boy, a group so after moving schools, a boy, a group of<00:39:34.480><c> boys
• And so, um, a school you choose.
• How should a school district handle that? That would be up to the school district.
• ,</c> this bill ensures that schools, this bill ensures that schools, municipalities,<02:49:15.600><c
• ,</c><02:58:19.600><c> county</c> that would include schools, county that would include schools, county

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They help people get to work and school, run errands, make first- and last-mile connections to transit
• It is critically important that we get this before the kids are out of school.
• ... ...residents rely on alternative transportation options to go to work, school, local businesses,
• They're buying e-bikes for teens to bike to school.
• Jamaica Plain and a father of a Boston Public School elementary student.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act, S. 3077, and related micromobility bills. Chairs and administration officials described the bill as a statewide, speed-based framework for e-bikes, scooters, mopeds, and similar devices, intended to replace outdated device categories with clearer rules for age limits, helmets, equipment, operating locations, registration, insurance for higher-speed devices, and restrictions on tampering. They also emphasized improved crash-data collection, a working group for future updates, and battery safety standards such as UL certification to reduce fire risk. Committee members asked about enforcement, shared-use paths, commuter rail accommodations, battery storage, and how the bill would apply to other vehicles like quads; the administration said some issues would need further study or follow-up. Testimony from advocates, municipal officials, and commission members was mixed but generally supportive of clearer statewide rules. Transportation and safety advocates backed the speed-based tier system but urged additional measures, including a default speed limit on shared-use paths, automated enforcement, and more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets programs. Bike shop and police representatives said current laws are confusing for riders and law enforcement and that better definitions and data reporting are needed. Several speakers stressed that enforcement and education will be critical, and that local patchwork rules are difficult to apply consistently. Medical testimony strongly supported tighter protections for young riders. Pediatric emergency and trauma doctors described a sharp rise in serious injuries and deaths involving e-bikes and scooters, including severe pediatric cases, and urged amendments adding a minimum age for faster devices and a universal helmet requirement. They argued that the force and weight of these devices make crashes more dangerous than conventional bicycles and pointed to past Massachusetts safety laws as evidence that age and equipment restrictions can reduce injuries. Some public testimony opposed the bill as written, especially from moped commuters who argued that gas-powered mopeds are being treated differently from comparable electric devices and should be included in the framework. They called for clearer rules on bike-lane access, insurance, parking, and statewide standards for mopeds as vulnerable road users. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• AB 767 ensures that private and home-based schools are explicitly covered under existing school protections
• It also states that the home school shall be considered a private school for purposes of placement. .
• ..school directory.
• It also states that the home school shall be considered a private school for purposes of placement if
• it was operating as a home school at the time of placement.

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And yet they would be due by the school year, which would be within the first 60 days.
• Um, obviously schools have different costs and different structures.
• Um, obviously schools have different costs and different structures.
• Um obviously um schools um and fire.
• So, I don't expenses, not to the school.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Madam Chair, we have the Anderson School of Business, and we have Navajo students who go to school there
• Our reservations within the county and school district are creating opportunities.
• Then, on top of that, they had the Carlisle School issues and people got sent off.
• Now we have received funds to rebuild and construct a new gymnasium and a new elementary school.
• School, and then the rest of the school buildings are being renovated to accommodate current building

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• For example, bringing forward the Safety School Senate, working with out-of-school and after-school programming
• I'm the Executive Director of the Public School Insurance Authority.
• Some school districts are already.
• Abuse settlements that are occurring at school districts.
• Where do nurses in the schools fall? Are they insured under the school district?

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• I've always known I worked with the State Parks Division since I was a junior in high school, and went
• Your constituents and your kids and your schools can now go to New Mexico State Parks for free.
• Go back to school.
• The The high school my daughter attends off the street has a beautiful solar farm on it.
• We have elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, private and charter schools.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• Students struggling with dyslexia are highly likely to disengage from school, and they're at risk of
• Paul public school teacher, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, after her experience in the classroom
• Paul public school teacher, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, after her experience in the classroom
• Paul public school teacher, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, after her experience in the classroom
• </c><00:35:26.920><c> District</c> out their grandkids um School District out their grandkids um School

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all