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• This coalition is made up of Families for Vaccines, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, Arizona Medical
• Association," Families for Vaccines, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, Arizona Medical Association
• , Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Pharmacy Association, School Nurses Association, Maricopa

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and numerous guest introductions, including advocates for children’s health, Jewish advocacy, housing affordability, environmental issues, and other community groups. Members also made several personal privilege remarks, including a resolution-style statement for Lobo Week supporting Mexican gray wolf conservation and a brief announcement about an upcoming CAP update. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered two Senate bills. SB 1415 was recommended do pass without amendment, and SB 1430 was amended in committee to remove a disputed provision so the measure remained limited to tax-code corrections; it was then recommended do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, and both bills were deferred for engrossing. Earlier calendar actions also included the placement and referral of several Senate bills and resolutions. On third reading, the House passed HB 2680 on workers’ compensation by a vote of 55-1, and SB 1029 on campaign contributions and expenses by a vote of 57-0. The session included extended partisan debate during personal privilege remarks over the federal government shutdown, TSA pay, ICE presence at airports, and broader federal and state budget issues. The House later recessed briefly, received additional bill referrals and first readings, and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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• And in Clark County, we congratulate the Jackson Academy boys who finished their 21-4 season when they
• boys who finished their 21-4 Academy boys who finished their 21-4 season<00:23:49.720><c> when</c><00
• as valedictorian, not only from the Naval Academy but from any service academy in 1984; and Midshipman
• that I have the privilege of representing, but not just of the Naval Academy.
• in 1980 Commander the US Naval Academy in 1980 Commander Christine<05:23:31.080><c> holderid</c><05:

Bills: HJR75

Keywords: HJR75, H.J.Res. 75, Congressional Review Act, CRA, Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, energy conservation standards, commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, refrigerator-freezers, appliance standards, energy efficiency, federal regulation, regulatory disapproval, small business compliance, manufacturers, commercial refrigeration, Public Law 119-9

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• Um Academy and to do Senior High School.
• Tell me about this corrections academy.
• to send them to the academy on top of their pay some kind of tuition. >> Correct. >> Okay.
• Green. pays to send them to the academy on top pays to send them to the academy on top of<01:26:49.920

Summary: The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention. The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed. Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.

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• Uh, members of the Senate, in the gallery here today, we have the Winston Academy football team, who
• A resolution commending and congratulating the Winston Academy Patriots football team and head coach
• </c><00:17:31.520><c> Patriots</c><00:17:32.000><c> football</c> the Winston Academy Patriots football
• the Winston Academy Patriots football team<00:17:32.559><c> and</c><00:17:32.799><c> head</c><00:17:
• , head coach Pat Bird, on behalf of the Patriots football team, forwarded to the Winston Academy board

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• My question has to do with the training academies and the professional development for teachers.
• That particular ESOL Institute initially had been the ESOL Academy that started 30 years ago.
• The summer academies that you talked about are happening again this summer.
• That particular ESOL Institute initially had been the ESO Academy that started 30 years ago.
• The summer academies that you talked about are happening again this summer. For students.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

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• Military Academy at West Point recognized the leadership potential of the young Kevin Christie and granted
• ><00:01:58.200><c> the</c><00:01:58.320><c> US</c><00:01:58.640><c> Military</c><00:01:59.120><c> Academy
• </c><00:01:59.600><c> at</c> And whereas the US Military Academy at And whereas the US Military Academy

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• One of the things that the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, NASM, released
• :52.920><c> National</c> one of the things that the National one of the things that the National Academies
• of</c><00:02:54.200><c> Sciences,</c><00:02:55.400><c> Engineering,</c><00:02:55.920><c> and</c> Academies
• of Sciences, Engineering, and Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<00:02:56.520><c> NASM

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The joint hearing of the Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs considered two resolutions related to Red Hill and PFAS contamination. HCR 186 urged the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend the renewal period for secretarial designee health care authorization for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis and to improve access to care. Testimony from Moira Flanary and Board of Water Supply’s Ernie Lau supported the measure, emphasizing lasting health impacts, the need for continuity of care, and National Academies recommendations for continued eligibility and access to treatment. The second measure, HCR 200, urged the U.S. Department of Defense to reassess prior determinations and closure decisions under CERCLA in light of evolving scientific understanding of PFAS and recent federal hazardous substance designations. Mr. Lau testified in support, arguing that military investigations should not rely only on old records or AFFF documentation and should instead use current testing methods to identify contamination. He said PFAS is persistent, mobile in groundwater, and likely to require long-term remediation, and he also answered questions about cleanup challenges and the Board of Water Supply’s ongoing litigation against the Navy over Red Hill-related costs. At the end of the hearing, the committees voted to pass both HCR 186 and HCR 200 unamended. The Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on both measures. The Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee did not have quorum, so its votes were deferred until April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 225.

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• CalHR has also done some great work in establishing the EEO Academy, which helps with reasonable accommodations
• We recently launched our EEO Academy that focuses a little bit more on reasonable accommodations.
• Again, the EEO Academy also touches a little bit on this through a variety of ways.
• The EEO Academy talks about reasonable accommodation.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several routine items and two governor’s appointments requiring appearance. The committee first approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, the appointments of Armin Meyer to the Division of Consumer Financial Protection and Uca Danka to the California State Lottery Commission, along with bill referrals, a rules waiver request to suspend Senate Rule 55 for guests on the floor, and floor acknowledgments. The committee then heard from Arania Ortega, appointed to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). Members asked about her background, PERB’s handling of AB 288 while litigation remains pending, recusal rules, case backlogs, ride-share enforcement, and legislative employee unionization. Ortega said PERB has no current backlog, is prepared to implement AB 288 if litigation changes, and has recusal procedures that would automatically exclude her from certain state employee and child care cases for one year. Public testimony supported the appointment, and the committee voted 5-0 to send Ortega’s nomination to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Monica Erickson, nominated to continue as Director of the Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Questions focused on bargaining and fiscal responsibility, CalPERS oversight, recruitment and retention, telework, discipline and accountability, DEIA efforts, degree requirements, veteran hiring, return-to-office implementation, and the gender pay gap. Erickson said CalHR is working to reduce vacancies, expand recruitment pipelines, remove unnecessary degree requirements, support departments with guidance and training, and address pay equity; she also noted the gender pay gap has declined over the past decade. Supportive public testimony followed, and her nomination was approved 5-0 to advance to the Senate floor. The committee then adjourned.

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• My name is McKenna Presteen, and I'm in the eighth grade at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education,
• I'm in the seventh grade at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, located in Rio Rancho.
• My name is Talon Easton, and I'm in the seventh grade at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education.
• I'm in seventh grade at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, located in Rio Rancho.

Bills: SB104 , SJR3 , SM3 , SB104 , SJR3 , SM3

Committees: Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

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• the Senate, the Lamar Raiders here behind us had a very non-controversial game against Brookhaven Academy
• game against a very non-controversial game against Brook<00:15:51.040><c> Haven</c><00:15:51.360><c> Academy
• c><00:15:51.680><c> that</c><00:15:51.920><c> had</c><00:15:52.079><c> absolutely</c> Brook Haven Academy
• that had absolutely Brook Haven Academy that had absolutely no<00:15:52.720><c> drama</c><00:15:53.040

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• I'd also like to recognize Heritage Heights Academy that is here in the building.
• 22.159><c> recognize</c><00:30:22.640><c> Heritage</c><00:30:23.039><c> Heights</c><00:30:23.440><c> Academy
• </c> to uh recognize Heritage Heights Academy to uh recognize Heritage Heights Academy uh<00:30:24.320

Summary: The House convened with 55 members present and 10 excused, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Monday, January 26, 2026, as corrected. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 5, designating Colorado 4-H Day. Representatives Johnson and McCormick spoke in support, noting the visit from 4-H members and reciting the 4-H pledge. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59-0, with six excused. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements and recognitions. Members highlighted upcoming legislative receptions for the Colorado Airport Operators Association and livestock groups, committee meetings including SMART Act hearings, Judiciary Committee items, Transportation/Housing/Local Government business, and a House Finance Committee meeting. Several members also recognized visiting groups and constituents, including behavioral health providers, Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, Heritage Heights Academy students, and House District 6 community leaders. A significant portion of the floor time was devoted to a personal privilege statement by Minority Leader Caldwell, who responded to concerns about immigration enforcement, emphasized the rule of law and due process, and criticized rhetoric he said endangered law enforcement and others. The House then moved into recess later in the day.

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• Michael Ogas, Superintendent, School of Dreams Academy.
• I'm the Superintendent and founder of School of Dreams Academy, a state-operated school in Los Lunas.
• As you know, School of Dreams Academy has been ranked number one on the WNN MCI list for nearly two years
• schools in particular was when the New Mexico Military Institute instituted the 6th through 8th grade academy

Committee: House Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

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• Enoi serves as the faculty of Wākea High School's Freshman Academy, manages afterschool tutoring, and
• faculty of wakare high<00:25:03.880><c> school's</c><00:25:04.760><c> Freshman</c><00:25:05.880><c> Academy
• </c><00:25:06.880><c> manages</c> high school's Freshman Academy manages high school's Freshman Academy

Bills: SB263 , SB370 , SB663 , SB924 , SB987 , SB1939 , SB1937 , SB1598 , SB2798 , SB2801 , SB2580 , SB2569 , SB2514 , SB2064 , SB1940 , SB1621 , SB2601 , SB1379 , SB1376 , SB1372 , SB1353 , SB2216 , SB2166 , SB2148 , SB535 , SB777 , SB827 , SB1141 , SB1330 , SB1352 , SB1664 , SB1612 , SB1862 , SB1936 , SB1453 , SB1448 , SB1398 , SB2137 , SB2111 , SB53 , SB226 , SB1677 , SB1723 , SB1839 , SCR8 , SB31 , SB33 , SB3 , SB1405 , SB1948 , SB243 , SB20 , SB217 , SB264 , SB269 , SB650 , SB681 , SB528 , SB502 , SB740 , SB916 , SB995 , SB2581 , SB3031 , SB24 , SB2570 , SB1566 , SB552 , SJR1 , SB646 , SB379 , SB1171 , SB1121 , SB1120 , SB1061 , SB1036 , SB1019 , SB890 , SB11 , SB868 , SB1188 , SB1254 , SB2778 , SB2543 , SB2443 , SB1333 , SB1259 , SB1401 , SB1404 , SB2139 , SB2165 , SB2237 , SB2268 , SB1202 , SB1198 , SB1212 , SB1451 , SB1470 , SB1498 , SB965 , SB1547 , SB1667 , SB1818 , SB1902 , SB2129 , SB2078 , SB2069 , SB1737 , SB1589 , SB1318 , SB387 , SB1150 , SB1574 , SB2127 , SB3034 , SB860 , SB1278 , SB263 , SB370 , SB663 , SB924 , SB987 , SB1939 , SB1937 , SB1598 , SB2798 , SB2801 , SB2580 , SB2569 , SB2514 , SB2064 , SB1940 , SB1621 , SB2601 , SB1379 , SB1376 , SB1372 , SB1353 , SB2216 , SB2166 , SB2148 , SB535 , SB777 , SB827 , SB1141 , SB1330 , SB1352 , SB1664 , SB1612 , SB1862 , SB1936 , SB1453 , SB1448 , SB1398 , SB2137 , SB2111 , SB53 , SB226 , SB1677 , SB1723 , SB1839 , SCR5 , SCR32 , SCR8 , HB3228 , HB2802 , HB45 , HB1318 , HB5560 , HB2894 , HB4344 , HB4238 , HB2775 , HB34 , HB33 , HB 12 , HB148 , HB 130 , HB4273 , HB4850 , HB2733 , HB4783 , SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• of Pediatrics, they're all all Academy of Pediatrics, they're all all aligned<00:07:52.080><c> in</c
• The American Academy of Pediatrics says no contraindication in children.
• Um, I teach for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, professor at George Washington University
• ><c> Medicine,</c> Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, professor<00:32:07.760
• , and Ohio University College of Academy, and Ohio University College of Osteopathic<00:32:16.720><c>

Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• May I direct your attention to the gallery where we have over 60 Oakland High School Public Health Academy
• school board member and East Bay education leader, I know how vital programs like the Public Health Academy
• With that, please join me in welcoming the future leaders of California here today from 8018, our academy

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• This coalition is made up of Families for Vaccines, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, Arizona Medical
• Association, Families for Vaccines, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, Arizona Medical Association
• , Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pharmacy Association, School Nurses Association, Maricopa

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• I'm a senior Student Government Association president of MAST Academy, and I'm an incoming freshman at
• Just wanted to share about my personal experience at MAST Academy.
• Our ratio actually, because of the question that you've, At MAST Academy.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and first temporarily postponed SB 920 on mathematics education. The committee then took up SB 1216, which would revise public school personnel compensation rules to give districts more flexibility in using cost-of-living adjustments, recognizing advanced degrees, and adjusting performance pay limits for educators and other school personnel. Senator Rodriguez said the bill would add tools for recruitment and retention without replacing performance pay, and several members spoke in strong support, emphasizing teacher pay, retention, and the need to invest in education. The bill was reported favorably after roll call. The committee next considered SB 1036 on school counselors. Senator Claudio explained that the bill addresses counselor shortages by removing a barrier tied to classroom-teacher certification requirements, which she said limits the applicant pool and makes it harder to recruit and retain counselors. Public testimony strongly supported the bill, including students and school personnel who described high counselor-to-student ratios, limited access to counseling, and the importance of mental health and academic guidance. Members also discussed related support roles such as BRACE advisors and the need for more efficient use of district resources and state support. During debate, senators shared personal examples of how counselors can help students identify goals and access opportunities, while also noting that many counselors are overwhelmed by administrative duties and large caseloads. Senator Claudio closed by saying the bill removes barriers for direct-service professionals and could be paired with future efforts on ratios and streamlined services. CS for SB 1036 was reported favorably by roll call. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on SB 1216, and the committee adjourned.

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• I'm a senior Student Government Association president of Mass Academy, and I'm an incoming freshman at
• Just wanted to share about my personal experience at Mass Academy.
• At Mass Academy, our ratio, actually, because of the question that you posed, for my case at least, in

Bills: S0920 , S1036 , S1216

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and first temporarily postponed SB 920 on mathematics education. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, sponsored by Senator Rodriguez, which would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing recognition of relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and education as a state investment. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. After a brief recess, the committee considered CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, sponsored by Senator Calatayud, to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements. The sponsor and supporting testimony described recruitment and retention problems, high counselor-to-student ratios, and the need for counselors to focus on student academics, mental health, and college/career readiness rather than administrative duties. Public testimony came from students, educators, and school personnel who described limited access to counselors and the impact on student well-being and college planning. Committee members broadly supported the bill while noting that counselors are often overburdened and that additional support personnel, including BRACE advisors, may also need attention in the future. Senators also discussed broader efficiency measures and the need for schools and colleges to improve access to guidance services. CS/SB 1036 was reported favorably by unanimous vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on the two bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• During National Mentorship Month, we celebrate the Alpha Academy. Thank you, Mr.
• Alpha Academy leadership development program<02:15:53.520><c> which</c><02:15:53.679><c> serves</c><
• thank you Mr Speaker and I yel Academy thank you Mr Speaker and I yel back<02:16:51.120><c> for</c><
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Bills: SB5 , HR165 , HR53 , HR55 , HR54

Keywords: immigration, detention, theft, security, enforcement, Laken Riley Act, deportation, mandatory detention, ICE detainer, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, noncitizen, alien, inadmissibility, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, assault on law enforcement, serious bodily injury, parole