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• And the 19-month construction timeline wrapped two months ahead of schedule.
• Based on the metrics of cost, schedule, and quality, that project was a success.
• Based on the metrics of cost, schedule, and quality, that project was a success.
• with the construction schedule, particularly for the manufacturer.
• The other biggest hurdle is tax credit schedules. You know, a client gets a tax credit award.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California and local governments share permitting and inspection responsibilities, and how state programs are trying to support regional factory capacity and better align financing with modular production timelines. SGC described its revised pilot program, which now emphasizes regional ecosystems, demand aggregation, and flexible grants rather than only factory expansion. TCAC/CDLAC explained recent federal changes that lowered the bond-financing threshold for 4% tax credits from 50% to 25%, allowing the state to finance roughly 10,000 more units in 2025 than in 2024, while warning that additional state investment will still be needed to avoid a future funding cliff. Investor and finance witnesses said modular can produce real cost and time savings, but lenders still view it as risky because of manufacturer solvency, transportation and installation issues, and the need for early deposits before traditional construction financing closes. They emphasized that standardization, more local factories, better-trained teams, and financing products tailored to modular timelines would reduce risk and make projects easier to underwrite. The Housing Accelerator Fund described its Hannon project in San Francisco as a successful example, with 20 to 40 percent cost and time savings, and outlined two pilot funds designed to provide early-stage capital and financing certainty for industrialized construction. A factory operator from Idaho said California needs predictable demand and a stable pipeline to justify factory investment, and suggested modular-specific loan products, credit enhancement, and tax policy changes. The workforce panel largely supported modular construction, especially when paired with union labor and apprenticeship pathways. A union contractor described modular as a way to make projects financially viable and said it can improve schedule certainty and quality, though it shifts some work from the jobsite to the factory. A Harbinger supervisor said factory work reduces long commutes, weather delays, and family strain, while creating more stable schedules and opportunities for workers with barriers to employment. Labor representatives from the building trades and carpenters said they support the effort if it includes skilled and trained labor, decent wages, benefits, and strong apprenticeship standards, and they argued that California should build factories in-state rather than rely on low-road out-of-state production. Committee members asked about financing, workforce training, women’s participation, and how to scale modular housing without reducing job quality; no votes were taken.

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• Schedule all Schedule V, but what does that include? I'd have to reread and go back. No problem.
• </c><00:02:37.400><c> five</c> possession of any schedule five possession of any schedule five substance
• <00:05:03.320><c> all</c><00:05:03.479><c> schedule</c><00:05:03.840><c> five</c><00:05:04.080><c> but
• </c><00:05:04.199><c> what</c><00:05:04.280><c> does</c> schedule all schedule five but what does schedule
• all schedule five but what does that<00:05:04.880><c> include</c> that include that include um<00:05

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills covering criminal justice, elections, and wildfire-related settlement funding. HB 103 would raise the age cutoff for life-without-parole eligibility from 18 to 21; supporters included the Public Defender and others, while prosecutors and some others opposed it. HB 11 would allow civil claims against people or businesses profiting from sexual exploitation or sex trafficking; it drew mostly support but was not ready for a vote and was deferred for further questions. HB 132 would expand a state-initiated expungement pilot to include possession of any Schedule V substance; the Public Defender, ACLU, and oversight groups supported it, with one opponent, and committee questions focused on what substances and how many cases would be affected. HB 145 would require the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit expungement orders to the Judiciary to implement Act 159; the Judiciary and Public Defender supported it, and members discussed technical issues involving multiple defendants and multiple charges. HB 369, a campaign finance housekeeping bill on excess cash contributions, and HB 408, which aligns voter registration-by-mail deadlines with current law, both received support and no opposition of note. The committee also heard HB 1175, which creates appropriations and a trust fund for Maui wildfire settlement claims; the Attorney General’s office, Maui County Council, and Tax Foundation supported it, while one senator said he would vote no because of concerns about House leadership. HB 386, which conforms drug possession thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine, was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors. HB 134 would require electronic filing of nomination papers; the Elections Office supported it but asked that any convenience fee be authorized in statute, while one witness opposed it over security and cost concerns. After testimony and questions, the committee took up decision-making and passed HB 103 with amendments, deferred HB 11, and passed HB 132, HB 145, HB 369, HB 408, HB 1175, HB 386, and HB 134, with HB 134 amended to clarify no additional charge for electronic filing.

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• And uh also uh there's a bill being uh proposed to schedule uh Kratom as schedule two drug.
• And uh also uh there's a bill being uh proposed to schedule uh Kratom as schedule two drug.
• And uh also uh there's a bill being uh proposed to schedule uh Kratom as schedule two drug.
• And uh also uh there's a bill being uh proposed to schedule uh Kratom as schedule two drug.
• And uh also uh there's a bill being uh proposed to schedule uh Kratom as schedule two drug.

Bills: HF3771, HF3658, HF3453, HF3358, HF1775

Keywords: disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery

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• um we need some kind of an schedules um we need some kind of an emergency<00:27:20.360><c> backup</c
• The only one was Molokaʻi, but the EAS was available because there was no scheduled service there, so
• the EAS was competed and won by Mokulele for service to Lānaʻi because Mokulele already had scheduled
• in those areas the only the scheduled in those areas the only the two<00:38:57.280><c> or</c><00:38:
• service there so the es was scheduled service there so the es was competed<00:39:06.760><c> and</c><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 540, which would make the most recent state building codes supersede county codes beginning in 2028 and limit county changes without State Building Code Council approval. Grassroot Institute testified in support, while IBEW Local 1260 strongly opposed the bill as written, warning it could let counties weaken state minimum standards and create problems for fire code and sprinkler requirements. Members discussed the need for consistency in building codes and the impact of the State Building Code Council’s status, and the chair said the measure would be deferred indefinitely. The committee also heard SB 626 on disaster preparedness, which would prohibit planting large trees along evacuation routes and require HEMA to identify and remove obstructive trees. Testimony included comments from DLNR, HEMA, and others, with HEMA opposing the measure. The chair said more coordination was needed between DLNR and HEMA and deferred the bill. SB 692, regulating retail and wholesale spray paint sales and assigning jurisdiction to the Department of Law Enforcement, drew opposition from the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi, which said the bill would impose costly storage and reporting burdens on small retailers and raise identity-theft concerns. The committee deferred that measure as well. In a separate decision-making segment, the committee considered SB 9 on fireworks and recommended passage with amendments. The amendments narrowed or removed several sections, increased certain penalties from $500 to $1,000, adjusted forfeiture allocations, accepted an Attorney General amendment, added an appropriation for community safety education programs, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted by a vote of 2-1. Later, in a joint hearing, SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit drew support from DOT but opposition from the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association, which asked that the bill be held. SB 41, establishing Hawaiʻi Disaster Drill Day on August 8, received support from HEMA and a public testifier. SB 1570, addressing Molokaʻi air service disruptions and a possible runway expansion, drew strong public support from Molokaʻi residents and service providers, while the Attorney General raised separation-of-powers concerns about the emergency declaration language and DOT noted the high cost and feasibility issues of runway expansion.

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• I receive agencies' record retention schedules, their proposed schedules, whether they're changes to
• I do appreciate the schedule the agenda.
• ,<00:05:16.880><c> their</c><00:05:17.120><c> proposed</c><00:05:17.520><c> schedules,</c> schedules,
• their proposed schedules, schedules, their proposed schedules, whether<00:05:18.320><c> they're</c><
• Um but we already scheduled hearing.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• The Committee on Steering Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the House bill providing for
• the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth, printed in House No. 4413, be scheduled
• The Committee on Steering Policy and Scheduling, to whom was referred the House bill making appropriations
• appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, House No. 4601, reports the matter be scheduled
• The Committee on Steering Policy and Scheduling, to whom was referred the House bill making appropriations

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed. The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected. The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.

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• However, testing scheduled for the fall of 2024 did not occur due to ongoing DIS projects.
• However, testing scheduled for the fall of 2024 did not occur management software.
• However, testing scheduled for the fall of 2024 did not occur due to ongoing DIS projects.
• Our next meeting is scheduled for March 12th.
• So currently the meeting is scheduled to be held in MacB on March 12th.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the matter be scheduled for
• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the matter be scheduled for
• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that... House No. 5094.
• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the matter be scheduled for

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the matter be scheduled for
• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the Senate bill amending the
• charter of the Town of Wareham, Senate No. 2700, local approval received, be scheduled for consideration
• Report of the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling to whom was referred this day the Senate bill
• The Committee on Steering and Policy and Scheduling reports that the bill be scheduled by the House.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a Rules Committee resolution commending the National Alliance for Children’s Grief for Children’s Grief Awareness Day. It also concurred in several Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including proposals on manufactured home insurance costs, firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program, Medicare coverage for end-stage renal disease, and short-term rental building inspections. The chamber then took up several bills and local matters. It advanced and later enacted measures including a workplace violence prevention bill for health care employers, a bill amending use restrictions at Foxborough State Hospital, a bill authorizing disposal of certain Upton land, a sick leave bank for Amy Tangway, and local bills for Ipswich, Palmer, Wareham, North Carver Water District, Lowell easements, and Westford agricultural preservation restrictions. The House also adopted a resolution rescinding prior Massachusetts Article 5 Convention applications, with Rep. Peisch explaining that the measure would withdraw old state requests for a constitutional convention; the resolution passed 155-3. Much of the floor debate focused on House 4767, the workplace violence prevention bill. Supporters, including Reps. Lawn, Kane, and Fields, described frequent assaults and threats against health care workers, cited injury statistics, and said the bill would require facility-specific risk assessments, prevention plans, training, incident reporting, and paid leave for injured workers. An amendment narrowing language about covered workers was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by roll call 158-0 before later final enactment. The House also heard a commemorative resolution recognizing the Iwagua, Taino, Lukyu, and Cario Tribal Nations and other Taino tribes and their heritage in the Commonwealth, with Leader González and other members speaking in support. Several final passage votes were taken by roll call or voice vote, with the bills and emergency preambles adopted and the House adjourning to meet the next day in informal session.

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• I am available tomorrow, but right now there is nothing scheduled. Could this go until March?
• They will likely issue a scheduling order.
• They will likely issue a scheduling<00:08:48.360><c> order.
• I would hope that scheduling order.
• ><c> time</c><00:09:42.880><c> of</c><00:09:42.960><c> the</c><00:09:43.080><c> year</c> schedule at

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, Judiciary Committee was originally scheduled for an all-day session on Friday because of the change
• in schedule.
• Uh, for people who are paying attention to our meeting schedule, we will convene at 9:00 Thursday morning
• Uh, members, the deadline for every bill that was scheduled for Friday was today, uh, just in case this
• Paul in person for whatever reason, this happens with snowstorms as well as with other schedules, uh,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Next, moving on to page 11 in your e-books, this is the award schedule detail.
• Moving on to page 12, still staying on the award schedule detail, as you'll note in the middle table
• I was concerned with the number of projects that were scheduled to get started in quarter four.
• and to be held accountable to their schedules.
• They need to commit to a schedule, and that schedule should not include three to four years of design

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• 2, Schedule 3, and Schedule 4 medications.
• Missouri PDMP only collects information, dispensation information on prescriptions for Schedule 2, Schedule
• 3, and Schedule 4 medications.
• And the total number of prescriptions for calendar year 2025, there were over 9 million Schedule 2, Schedule
• But if it's something that is more benign, we may say schedule an appointment for next week.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules met to consider Missouri PDMP rule 1 CSR 60-1.010 after the Department of Natural Resources withdrew its unrelated proposals. The hearing focused on a proposed expansion of access to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program for additional behavioral health professionals, including licensed clinical social workers, licensed master social workers, marital and family therapists, professional counselors, and psychologists, along with related clarifications to delegate access. Supporters from the PDMP task force, Compass Health, and the Department of Mental Health argued the change would improve care coordination, medication reconciliation, and safety in multidisciplinary behavioral health settings, especially CCBHCs, and cited federal expectations that PDMPs be consulted in care planning. They also said access would remain limited to licensed Missouri professionals working under supervision or collaboration with prescribers or dispensers, and that misuse could be sanctioned. Committee members raised concerns about statutory authority, privacy, and whether the rule would substantially expand access beyond what the original PDMP legislation contemplated. Several members questioned whether the change should be made by statute rather than rule, whether it could be used for non-treatment purposes such as custody disputes, and whether the expansion would alter the character of the program. A chronic pain patient testified in opposition, warning that broader access could discourage patients from seeking counseling and could further burden people already affected by controlled-substance monitoring and prescribing restrictions. After public testimony, the committee debated the legality of the rule rather than its policy merits. A motion was made to disapprove the rule under RSMo 536.014 for lack of statutory authority, conflict with state law, and being arbitrary and capricious. The motion was supported by several members who said the change should go through the legislative process; one member opposed, arguing the rule was a practical extension of existing authority. On a roll call vote, the committee voted 7-1 to disapprove Rule 1 CSR 60-1.010, and the meeting adjourned.

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• so that on a life cycle schedule. Okay?
• >> This is about a preventive schedule.
• Is there a formal asset life cycle replacement schedule in place?
• Uh what critical schedule. Yes. Okay.
• And I think you schedule in place?

Keywords: Call to Order: 00;15 Approval of Minutes: 01:22 Update on Generator replacement: 01:52 Update on Sheriff Fees: 13:28 Adjournment: 25:22, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its fourth budget subreview session focused on personnel, public retirements, and finance. Members approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard from Finance Cabinet staff on two main items: a $7.5 million request related to generator systems and a sheriff’s fees budget request. The generator request was described as a preventive, life-cycle replacement and capacity-enhancement effort for 26 generators serving Frankfort-area state buildings, intended to protect continuity of government and expand beyond basic emergency power to support continuity of services. Members asked detailed questions about how many generators would be replaced, the cost per unit, the scope of the study, and whether the work could be phased. Staff said the $7.5 million would cover a full evaluation and any resulting engineering/replacement work, but the exact number of replacements was not yet known. They estimated the initial study would cost about $500,000 to $750,000, would take six to nine months once funded, and would produce building-by-building recommendations. Staff also said typical generator life cycles vary widely, often around 15 to 20 years but sometimes longer depending on run hours and usage. The committee then reviewed sheriff’s fees, with the Division of Local Government explaining that the state reimburses counties for several statutory sheriff-related costs, especially court security, which accounts for more than 90% of the claims. Staff said the current budget base is about $20 million, while actual spending has been running above $23 million, leading to a $3.5 million growth request to align the base with projected spending and reduce the need for non-general fund expenditure (NGE) adjustments. Members asked about claim volume, county participation, reimbursement controls, and whether the request reflected growth or underfunding; staff said all 120 counties submit claims, volumes have been fairly steady, and reimbursements are governed by statute and signed monthly certifications. No votes were taken on the requests, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.

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• shall be conspicuously posted on our schedule.
• </c> Secretary of State and a fee schedule Secretary of State and a fee schedule shall<00:12:03.440><
• :12:05.120><c> our</c> shall be conspicuously posted on our shall be conspicuously posted on our schedule
• </c> schedule. That's what I'm talking about. schedule. That's what I'm talking about.
• So for instance what set up a schedule.

Bills: HB67, HB89, HB67, HB89

Keywords: parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• >> Knowing that there are only two out there, um, and you have a schedule to put this back online, do
• c><00:25:06.159><c> can</c><00:25:06.320><c> meet</c><00:25:06.640><c> your</c><00:25:06.960><c> schedule
• </c> go here that they can meet your schedule go here that they can meet your schedule to<00:25:07.600
• </c><00:25:57.919><c> to</c> there, um, and you have a a schedule to there, um, and you have a a schedule
• . schedule. schedule.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee met at 9:00 a.m. and first approved the September 29 minutes. The committee then considered University System of New Hampshire Capital Project 260001, a $70 million request involving two residence hall renovation projects at UNH. UNH officials said the work is needed to address aging 1970-era buildings, including heating, plumbing, and other deferred maintenance, and to improve student recruitment, retention, and living conditions. Members asked about the construction timeline, which was estimated at about four years, and about enrollment decline, which was estimated at roughly 15% over 10 years. The committee approved the project after discussion, with members noting the buildings’ age and need for repair. The committee next heard Capital Project 26003 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for Cannon Mountain. Commissioner Sarah Stewart and staff described an $893,000 tranche, part of a larger effort to address deferred maintenance at the mountain, including guest facilities, lift infrastructure, a passenger ramp for scenic chairlift use, snowmaking improvements, a line replacement, a pump rebuild, and operations equipment. Members asked about the $6 million bonding limit established in 1999, and the department said it appears insufficient and may need updating in the future. The committee approved the Cannon Mountain request. The department also provided an informational update on the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway. Officials said a structural engineering firm is analyzing towers, terminals, and footings, with the goal of confirming the existing infrastructure can support a new tram system and refining bid specifications. They said the work is on track, with an updated cost estimate expected in January and a bid targeted for May. Members asked about the limited number of manufacturers capable of doing the work and whether the project could be delayed; the department said it is in active discussions with the likely bidders and pre-qualifying them. The meeting ended with brief discussion of informational reports, including a question about apparent delays in some New Hampshire Veterans Home projects, which staff said they would follow up on, and the committee adjourned with the next meeting set for March 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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• for every student and in their buildings, and they said, here's our master schedule guide, here's 50
• pages on how we say we schedule students, here's our building usage.
• So where we've double scheduled, where we've over-scheduled, where we don't have maximum class size efficiency
• pages on how we say we schedule students, here's our building usage, now let's take our schedules and
• So where we've double scheduled, where we've over-scheduled, where we don't have maximum class size efficiency

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, the benefits of AI for personalized learning and teacher support, and the risks involving data privacy, overreliance, hallucinations, and misuse. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which published statewide guidance in March and is now providing professional development, case studies, surveys, and resources for teachers and families. She also noted that teacher preparation programs and microcredentials are being developed, but there is not yet a statewide baseline standard for teacher AI training. Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district policies and implementation efforts. Hillsborough adopted an AI governance policy, created an implementation guide, and set rules barring generative AI use for students in pre-K through 7th grade while allowing limited, teacher-approved use for older students with district-vetted tools. Pinellas emphasized digital responsibility, parent transparency, data-use agreements, and a governance process for approving tools. Both districts said AI is being used for lesson planning, tutoring, reading-level adjustments, scheduling, and other administrative tasks, but they do not yet have reliable evidence that AI is improving academic performance. They also discussed teacher training, stipends, and certification efforts, including partnerships with universities and vendors such as Microsoft, Google, Magic School, and Gemini. Drew Allen of FSU Inspire offered an industry-focused perspective, arguing that AI is not new but that education must adapt more quickly to industry needs. He described Inspire’s workforce and research mission, its AI and robotics training for teachers, and the need to build teacher comfort and confidence through incentives and applied training. Committee members raised concerns about student dependence on AI, academic integrity, mental health, moral decision-making, data privacy, and whether schools should return to more paper-based testing. The panel generally agreed that AI should be used with strong guardrails, human oversight, and a balance between technology use and traditional learning. No legislation was considered, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection.

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• So I'd like to add two administrative staff as schedulers.
• In regards to the scheduler, Mr.
• And we're looking to schedule the last couple in April and May.
• Currently, they're scheduling six to nine months out.
• What does that do with this fee schedule?

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• </c><00:02:38.599><c> with</c><00:02:38.720><c> a</c> agreed to the same schedule with a agreed to the
• The fourth benefit that I'd like to highlight is better alignment with higher education schedules.
• The fourth benefit that I'd like to highlight is better alignment with higher education schedules.
• The fourth benefit that I'd like to highlight is better alignment with higher education schedules.
• The fourth benefit that I'd like to highlight is better alignment with higher education schedules.

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• </c><00:20:55.720><c> they</c><00:20:55.840><c> are</c> that time out of their schedule they are that
• time out of their schedule they are there<00:20:56.400><c> I</c><00:20:56.520><c> know</c><00:20:56.679
• On top of that level of conflicts, which is just a practical matter of scheduling and logistics, we also
• On top of that level of conflicts, which is just a practical matter of scheduling and logistics, we also
• On top of that level of conflicts, which is just a practical matter of scheduling and logistics, we also

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss the guardian ad litem system, including appointment qualifications, training, payment, and whether any changes are needed. Roll was called, the February 25, 2025 minutes were approved, and the chair emphasized that the meeting was informational only and no vote would be taken. Representatives from the Court of Justice, including Chief Justice Deborah Henry Lambert and several family and district judges, testified about how the system has evolved since concerns raised in 2019 about overappointment and fees. Court witnesses said the judiciary responded to earlier concerns by requiring open appointment lists of trained and qualified attorneys, improving training, and increasing oversight of fee orders. They reported that statewide GAL fees have fallen from a little over $14 million in 2019 to about $12 million, even as caseloads have grown, and said the average payment works out to about $650 per case, with the statutory cap for trial-level GAL fees still set at $500 since 1986. They argued that the current local appointment model works well, especially in rural areas, and warned that moving to a DPA-style regional model would create serious scheduling and conflict problems because of overlapping dockets and related criminal cases. Judges from rural districts described shortages of available attorneys, high burnout, travel burdens, and the difficulty of finding enough counsel in smaller counties. They also said the Court of Justice cannot seek certain federal Title IV-E reimbursements, but urged the legislature to encourage the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to pursue that funding through an MOU. One judge noted that some appointed attorneys are effectively underpaid relative to private rates and that better compensation would help attract and retain lawyers. The discussion also covered training standards adopted after the 2019 audit. Witnesses said Rule 37 now requires initial training and four hours of multidisciplinary continuing training every two years, with topics including child development, trauma-informed care, substance use, child welfare, forensics, ethics, and communication with clients. They said the Court of Justice has offered in-person regional trainings and remote options, and that the goal is to keep qualified attorneys on the appointment lists while improving representation for children and parents in dependency, neglect, abuse, and termination-of-parental-rights cases.