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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 11, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- wanted to point out that, as our new members may or may not be familiar with, this is relatively standard
- wanted to point out that, as our new members may or may not be familiar with, this is relatively standard
- :45:27.520><c> this</c><00:45:27.760><c> is</c><00:45:28.319><c> relatively</c><00:45:28.880><c> standard
- </c><00:45:29.200><c> over</c> with um this is relatively standard over with um this is relatively standard
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health committee approves HF2464, the omnibus health policy bill 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The standard of what we see other people in the same practice go through.
- I'm not trying to upset the wheelbarrow here, but I'm really looking at what we considered a standard
- nurse, currently talk about the training they went through until they got it right, and that's the standard
- What is the standard?
- Where do we compromise the standard on somebody that could actually cause major damage here to a major
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So right now we delegate that responsibility to DPS to decide who meets whatever standards they have
- If we're holding people to a statewide standard.
- There's a very loose standard. We're seeing litigation already in the city of Santa Fe right now.
- It's a very standard sort of uniform severability language. Is that a friendly addition?
- They would still have to meet all of the requirements and standards based on their education, experience
Committee:
House House Judiciary
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That's usually the standard in senior housing. At least it's standard in senior housing.
- /c><00:25:33.120><c> the</c> income on rent that's usually the income on rent that's usually the standard
- 34.000><c> housing</c><00:25:34.320><c> at</c><00:25:34.440><c> least</c><00:25:34.640><c> it's</c> standard
- in senior housing at least it's standard in senior housing at least it's less<00:25:35.240><c> for</
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several housing-related measures. SB 38 SD2 drew mixed testimony on changes to 21H projects, with HHFDC supporting and county and community groups split between support and opposition. In discussion, members focused on how county legislative bodies can alter projects in ways that increase costs, including changes to AMI mixes and fee waivers. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, limiting county changes that would impose stricter conditions than HHFDC, stricter AMI requirements, or reduced fee waivers; the motion passed with one member voting with reservations and two members excused.
A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 71 SD2, which would revise the rental housing revolving fund. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi YIMBY, and NAAP Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken support for deeply affordable units, eliminate the 5% set-aside for households at or below 30% AMI, and create a funding gap for households between 60% and 120% AMI. Supporters of the bill, including public housing and some development interests, emphasized the need to redirect funding and make the program more flexible. In decision-making, the committee described the bill as making comprehensive changes that would narrow Tier 2 toward higher-income projects and favor shorter loan terms, then moved it out with amendments.
The committee also heard and advanced several other measures with little or no opposition: SB 40 SD2 on state finances, SB 378 on HHFDC, SB 572 SD1 on housing, SB 1229 ST2 on the dwelling unit revolving fund, and SB 602 on the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority all received support testimony and were moved forward. For SB 65 SD2, HPHA and other agencies supported the measure, and HPHA testified it sought roughly $8 million to $10 million for repair and maintenance of units not covered by CIP funds. The committee also took up SB 826 SD1 on the low-income housing tax credit, where HHFDC, the Tax Foundation, and DHHL expressed confusion over the bill’s intent and whether it would bar state agencies from using LIHTC financing; no action was taken on that item in the excerpt. SB 944 SD2 on LIHTC transferability drew support and a suggestion to keep clarifying language that notifies the tax department, and the committee indicated it would keep the provision in.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hundreds and thousands of Minnesotans may lose their coverage, and that is not acceptable to our standards
- Hundreds and thousands of Minnesotans may lose their coverage, and that is not acceptable to our standards
- Hundreds and thousands of Minnesotans may lose their coverage, and that is not acceptable to our standards
- This is done to comply with state and federal standards of care.
- This is done to comply with state and federal standards of care.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-PSM, CPN Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the
- 40.039><c> minimum</c> requires dog breeders to meet minimum requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards
- 41.840><c> and</c><00:23:42.000><c> not</c><00:23:42.200><c> Place</c><00:23:42.480><c> certain</c> standards
- of care and not Place certain standards of care and not Place certain types<00:23:43.000><c> of</c><
- This measure amends Act 205 of last year to clarify safeguards and standards in online crowdfunding.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The joint hearing first took up SB 696, which would create an emergency management office and fund tax credits, grants for low-income taxpayers to fortify homes, shelter development, and staffing. Supporters argued Hawaii needs a dedicated preparedness office and funding before the next hurricane season, while the Tax Foundation said the bill was too vague, especially on who would qualify for the tax credits and under what conditions. The Department of the Attorney General and the insurance division offered comments, and both committees recommended deferral of SB 696.
The Commerce and Consumer Protection committee then heard SB 179 on construction defect remedies and the contractor repair act. Builders, Realtors, carpenters, and a mortgage industry witness supported the bill, saying it would reduce abusive litigation, speed repairs, and help housing production and affordability. Homeowner advocates and plaintiff attorneys opposed it, arguing it would weaken consumer protections, shift repair costs to homeowners, and delay or limit legitimate claims. One testifier suggested the Senate focus instead on stronger alternative dispute resolution, and the committee noted 105 written supporters, four opponents, and one comment submission.
The committee next heard SB 416 on allowing pets in rental housing, with the Attorney General recommending a non-impairment safeguard because of possible effects on existing contracts. SB 593 on commercial dog breeders drew support from the Hawaii Humane Society and others, with concerns raised that counties would be expected to enforce the new regime without funding. SB 641, creating a tax on low-alcohol-by-volume spirits beverages, drew opposition from the Wine Institute, which said it would create a tax break for one segment and likely reduce state revenue. SB 1048 on online crowdfunding received support from GoFundMe and comments from the Attorney General, with GoFundMe urging changes to reduce burdens on charitable fundraising. SB 1213, allowing businesses to accept service of process by email instead of maintaining a registered agent, drew DCCA comments and opposition from LegalZoom, which warned email service could be unreliable and vulnerable to phishing.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:36:04.079><c> that</c> looked at the the testing standards that looked at the the testing standards
- </c><00:41:14.480><c> And</c><00:41:14.640><c> as</c> standards that protect patients.
- And as standards that protect patients.
- </c><00:43:50.720><c> retail</c> at a reasonable industry standard retail at a reasonable industry standard
- It meets the standards that you as the lawmakers put in place.
Committee:
Joint Agriculture
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill directs the state board of education to adopt rules to support consistent statewide standards
- </c><00:04:22.720><c> for</c><00:04:22.960><c> this</c> consistent statewide standards for this consistent
- statewide standards for this program<00:04:24.000><c> while</c><00:04:24.240><c> allowing</c><00:04:
- </c><00:34:22.720><c> are</c> step in and make sure the standards are step in and make sure the standards
- </c><01:10:50.080><c> in</c> they're not held to the same standard in they're not held to the same standard
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- of medical care, established standards of medical care, but<01:46:10.639><c> will</c><01:46:11.040><
- . standards. standards.
- And with no clear standard, enforcement becomes arbitrary at best and unconstitutional at worst.
- And with no no clear standard, illegal.
- And with no no clear standard, enforcement<05:32:38.638><c> becomes</c><05:32:39.040><c> arbitrary</c
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 069 Mar 24th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:58:33.040><c> juvenile</c> Colorado jail standards, juvenile Colorado jail standards, juvenile
- The Legislative Oversight Committee for Colorado Jail Standards.
- </c> committee for Colorado jail standards. committee for Colorado jail standards.
- This applies the same standard to reversions as currently applies for year-end transfers.
- </c><02:48:51.680><c> that</c> shall not apply a setback standard that shall not apply a setback standard
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:19:17.200><c> notice,</c><03:19:18.160><c> it</c> not use the standardized notice, it not use
- the standardized notice, it gives<03:19:18.800><c> the</c><03:19:19.279><c> um</c><03:19:19.520><c>
- One is that there are standard practices already in place in healthcare facilities for patients when
- One is that u there's standard things.
- </c><03:22:52.239><c> of</c><03:22:52.560><c> care</c> and uh and there is a standard of care and uh
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (01/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- No, we want to elevate the standard for these people that are coming into CTE, so it's a standard where
- for these people that are standard for these people that are coming<01:08:52.159><c> into</c><01:08:
- </c><01:08:54.719><c> where</c> coming into CTE so it's a standard where coming into CTE so it's a standard
- Through legislative research, I did find out that there is no standard operating procedure for what to
- </c> did find out that there is no standard did find out that there is no standard operating<01:37:28.159
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information.
The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs.
Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that's a good standard and a good way of proceeding in terms of these public meetings.
- It standardizes that process for filing complaints.
- maybe give the Attorney General some ability to do regulations on that so it was a sort of a common standard
- Let's instead look forward to ensure that every resident of the Commonwealth has an equal standard for
- unfunded mandate from the federal Department of Justice, which will require us to update our ADA standards
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to open meeting law, municipal meetings, town meetings, and remote participation. Senator Rausch supported S. 2205 and S. 2206, and House companion H. 3382, saying they would make remote participation in public bodies permanent and streamline open meeting law and public records complaint processes to reduce burdens on local officials. Committee members and the senator discussed concerns about complaints being weaponized, the role of the Attorney General, and whether public testimony should be presumed allowed unless a chair limits it with justification. The senator said the bills do not change public records fees and are meant to improve process and transparency.
A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 3342 and S. 2197, which would modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections by allowing permanent remote or hybrid participation. Supporters included Wayland officials, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MAPC, MACC, and others, who argued that hybrid and remote options increase participation, help parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and residents with travel or work constraints, and have worked well during the pandemic-era extensions. Municipal officials emphasized that a mandate would be costly and difficult for smaller communities because of staffing, technology, room design, cybersecurity, and uneven internet access, especially in western Massachusetts. Committee members asked about equal access, funding, and whether local discretion should remain; the chair said the committee wants a permanent solution beyond emergency rules but must balance access with local capacity.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3328, which would allow remote participation to count toward quorum for statewide appointed bodies such as commissions on women and LGBTQ issues. Supporters argued this would improve regional equity and make it easier for people outside Greater Boston to serve, while committee members noted it is a separate issue from municipal meetings and may be easier to address than broader local-government changes. Another bill, H. 4351, was supported by Rep. Brandy Fluker Reed, who described it as creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to address longstanding racial wealth disparities affecting descendants of enslaved Americans. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3299 from Common Cause and MASSPIRG in favor of guaranteed hybrid access for public meetings with public participation components, with advocates saying it would improve transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- including security infrastructure improvements and upgrades necessary to meet state and federal standards
- So we are actively making sure that for those sections of land that look like they meet the standards
- so that we are actively making sure that for those sections of land that look like they meet the standards
- that we have, that we are actually. sections of land that look like they meet the standards that we
- expanding care and support services, modifying grants and funding programs, establishing new program standards
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The second thing that we would like to look more into is standardized academic measurement.
- The second thing that we would like to look more into is standardized academic measurement.
- Louisiana does not currently require Gator schools to take any LEAP or standardized test.
- Schools can take any standardized tests, the ACT, IOWA, and report results into a single database.
- Louisiana does not currently require Gator schools to take any LEAP or standardized test.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislation to fund extra security for Minnesota courtrooms, judges stalls in divided committee Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- else is expected to have it come out of their paychecks and the courts are not held to the same standard
- else is expected to have it come out of their paychecks and the courts are not held to that same standard
- hold the guess the courts to that not to hold the guess the courts to that same<00:13:53.760><c> standard
- 13:56.959><c> I</c><00:13:57.120><c> I</c><00:13:57.519><c> am</c><00:13:57.760><c> I'm</c> same standard
- Um I I just I I am I'm same standard.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3874, the Judiciary budget bill, and first moved it to the Ways and Means Committee. The bill was described as funding the judicial branch’s budget request, including courthouse and judge security measures, home safety for judges and staff, a $1 million courthouse safety grant program, and funding related to paid family and medical leave costs that the courts must absorb. A court administrator explained that some base adjustments were budget-neutral internal shifts within the court system, moving money from district courts to other courts to better meet overall needs.
Members then debated several amendments. The A7 amendment, which reduced some of the requested security funding for administrators and aligned it more closely with legislative security levels while retaining flexible Supreme Court security personnel, was adopted. The A1 amendment, which would have deleted the additional operating adjustment for paid family and medical leave, failed on a 7-7 tie after debate over whether the courts should bear the employer share of that cost and whether the program itself was an unfunded mandate. The A2 amendment, also related to paid family and medical leave funding, likewise failed on a 7-7 tie after similar discussion about the judiciary’s ongoing employment costs and the branch’s inability to raise its own revenue.
The committee then adopted the A4 amendment, which increased the courthouse safety grant program from $1 million to $4 million. Supporters said there was unmet demand for courthouse security grants and that the money would help with hardware such as screening equipment, while the court administrator said the branch would not spend more than it could use and that the grants would be reviewed by a committee including law enforcement and county representatives. The administrator noted the funding would be one-time money and would not cover staffing costs. The committee also discussed the judiciary’s ongoing need for funding, with members arguing both that the courts should be treated like other employers and that the judicial branch, as an independent branch of government, must be funded by the legislature. The final A5 amendment was then introduced, with staff noting it would delete a section already covered by the adopted A7 amendment and reduce an appropriation on page four, line 14.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So many food banks had to adjust their standards for qualifying assistance.
- non-disclosure agreements, I will not name these individuals, but I can talk about the ironclad standard
- non-disclosure agreements, I will not name these individuals, but I can talk about the ironclad standard
- This was also forwarded to Health Standards. It came back unsubstantiated. Why is that?
- Because the investigator with Health Standards said he didn't understand the recording.
Bills:
HB414 , HB786 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1182 , HB1185 , HB1214 , HB1217 , HB1231 , SR63 , SCR27 , SB5 , SB194 , SB415 , SB433 , SB451 , SB462 , SB516
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Freedom Framework that was put out by the DOE about two years ago for our social studies content standards
- If a school evaluates him with standard tools and concludes he belongs in a setting that doesn't challenge
- They're grounded in our professional experience, documentation, and legal standards.
- It really enforces good practice and the standard that we should already be meeting within and across
- It really enforces good practice and the standard that we should already be meeting within and across
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 690 by Rep. Amedee, which would prohibit education agencies and vendors from contracting with foreign adversaries, foreign terrorist organizations, or their agents, and would apply to education service providers, vendors of educational products, and some schools. Supporters argued the bill would protect school tax dollars and prevent foreign influence, especially from the Chinese Communist Party, citing similar actions in Florida and Texas. Some members raised questions about due process, how ineligibility would be determined, and whether payments would stop before appeals were resolved. A technical amendment changing “terrorists” to “terrorist” was adopted, and HB 690 was reported as amended without objection.
The committee then took up HB 1078 by Rep. Freiberg, which would allow higher education institutions to offer standalone online courses, not just online programs tied to a degree, and to offer online programs even when there is no equivalent on-campus program. LSU officials said the bill would give flexibility for professional and workforce-related courses and certificates. Members asked about tuition-setting, prerequisites, and whether non-degree students could enroll. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
HB 113 by Rep. Phelps, which sought retroactive application of the uniform 10-point grading scale to students who were ninth graders in 2023-2024, drew significant concern. Members questioned fairness, inconsistency if only some districts could recalculate grades, and the fiscal impact of retroactivity. Phelps said he had intended to capture that cohort and was willing to work with the Department of Education, but after debate the committee voted 2-9 against reporting the bill, so the motion failed.
The committee also heard HB 632 by Rep. Spell on LA FIRST data sharing. The bill would streamline how student data is shared for the state’s longitudinal data system, and amendments were adopted to remove a five-year look-back and clarify data matching and de-identification. Members debated privacy, opt-out rights, and whether the bill should require or merely allow districts to participate; concerns were raised about sharing personally identifying information and the lack of clear opt-out protections. Rep. Carlson offered an amendment to change “shall” to “may,” but later withdrew it so the bill could be deferred for further discussion. Finally, HB 1132 by Rep. Carver, carried by Rep. Carlson, was introduced to expand lab school authorization within the University of Louisiana system; an amendment was offered to limit the change to new schools established after August 1, and discussion began on that amendment as the transcript ended.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:14.160><c> Um,</c><00:16:14.639><c> standard</c><00:16:15.040><c> written</c> are available
- Um, standard written are available.
- Um, standard written testimonly broils<00:16:30.000><c> um</c><00:16:30.160><c> and</c><00:16:30.320>
- >> Um, so to sort of the standard for regular process consideration under the regular process.
- I don't quite have those standards before me, but I believe it is a request.
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Keywords:
conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge
Summary:
The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively.
The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards.
Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It goes along back to the Common Core standards, and they have baked it in.
- It is not something that can be standardized and delivered the same way to every child.
- You're saying you've already, Madam Chair, you're saying you've already met the end standard at the earlier
- You're saying you've already, Madam Chair, you're saying you've already met the end standard at the earlier
- And so a kid that's actually ready for algebra is actually getting tested on standards that can even
Summary:
The committee first considered the executive nomination of John Snyder to the State Board for Charter Schools. Snyder described his background in municipal finance, charter school financings, and prior service with Arizona charter school organizations, and said his finance experience would help the board evaluate school viability and oversight. The committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate.
The committee then heard HB 2093, which would remove the statutory requirement that health education include mental health instruction and would repeal related consultation requirements over time. The sponsor argued schools should focus on academics and that social-emotional learning and mental health content belong with parents, while opponents, including students, a suicide-loss parent, and mental health advocates, said school-based instruction saves lives, helps students seek help, and preserves parental choice through opt-out provisions. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give HB 2093 a do pass recommendation.
Members also considered HB 4043, requiring at least one campus employee trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use where applicable; HB 4005, requiring districts to teach ethical and educational uses of AI beginning in 2027-28; HB 2895, allowing Native American language proficiency to satisfy a world language graduation requirement; HB 2383, renaming trampoline court safety legislation as Ty’s Law; HB 4109, requiring school district public safety policies, notifications, and annual reporting after serious violence or weapon incidents; HB 2376, appropriating $40 million for the school safety program; and HB 2380, requiring public access to board meeting materials and tighter rules on out-of-state travel. HB 4043, HB 2895, and HB 2383 all received unanimous or near-unanimous do pass recommendations, while HB 4005, HB 4109, HB 2376, and HB 2380 each advanced on 4-3 votes, with some members citing concerns about unfunded mandates, criminal penalties, local control, or the scope and timing of required disclosures.