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• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it. Duna bill.
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• Now currently there, a state bank can conduct, I think, all the activity in an SPDI can, but it does

Bills: SF0021, SF0022, SF0054, SF0055

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• On the morning of February 15th, I was driving around Shaki looking for potential ICE activity.
• One woman got out of the activities.
• So, someone had used my address to trigger a false report.
• On January 21st, I heard that there had been ICE activity in South Minneapolis.
• supposed to be accessed by for an active supposed to be accessed by for an active criminal<00:09

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: At a morning press conference, lawmakers and advocates discussed a bill by Rep. Tabke aimed at tightening Minnesota’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) laws. Speakers argued that license plate data is being misused, especially in connection with immigration enforcement and “Operation Metro Surge,” and said motorists expect privacy for the personal information tied to their plates. Several individuals described incidents in which they believed federal agents used ALPR data to identify their homes, photograph their houses, or otherwise intimidate them after they had observed ICE activity. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said ALPR systems capture plate numbers, time, date, and location, and that private vendors and out-of-state agencies can access the data with little oversight. He cited public records showing large numbers of searches, including one metro agency with about 425,000 searches in six weeks and another with nearly 100 searches explicitly for civil immigration enforcement. He said the bill would prohibit sharing ALPR data outside Minnesota unless authorized by a court order or judicial warrant, require data-sharing agreements among agencies, require signage for private ALPR use, and bar sale or transfer of the data without consent or legal process. In response to questions, speakers said the bill is intended to regulate local law enforcement and private vendors rather than federal agencies directly, by limiting how data is shared and accessed. They compared the issue to prior bipartisan concerns about driver’s license lookups and said they hoped the measure would advance out of judiciary later that morning and then to public safety, though they said they could not guarantee support or passage.

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• If a beneficiary objects, they can easily opt out with a simple written objection, triggering existing
• Iranian regime, Hezbollah, or any other entity that publicly supports these attacks and terrorist activities
• I also implore you to continue to support the state of Israel and actively work against anti-Semitism
• I do know under the current ag enclave laws it's been triggered maybe, you know, 10 or 12 times in the
• This bill is constituent-driven, and I am so proud to see members of the community actively engaging

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, several introductions, and an announcement that there would be no weekend conference. The chamber then took up a long special-order calendar of bills, generally moving each measure through third reading and final passage, often by substituting House companion bills. Early measures included trust law modernization (SB 786/HB 895), military affairs changes and Guard retirement corrections (SB 474), rounding rules for cash transactions as pennies phase out (SB 1074), podiatric medicine regulation and informed-consent requirements (SB 1092), veterans court expansion (SB 50/HB 199), RV park special assessment clarification (SB 118), concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile offenses on military installations (SB 502/HB 351), alcoholic beverage loss deductions (SB 678/HB 1137), and bail bond/pretrial release revisions (SB 600). Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously; SB 600 passed 36-1 after questions about charitable bail bonds and an amendment aligning with the House version and prosecutors’ concerns. The Senate also considered bills on portable electronics and eyewear insurance (SB 772), the linking industry to nursing education fund and health science workforce programs (SB 1246), recovery residences and behavioral health licensing (SB 1030, with a technical amendment on background checks and probationary licenses), felony battery enhancements for repeat offenders and offenses against law enforcement (SB 436), and child welfare changes including foster-home visitor screening, a permanent statewide Step Into Success program, and a best-practices repository (SB 1718). These measures were explained by sponsors as efforts to streamline regulation, improve workforce and health-care training, strengthen public safety, and reduce administrative burdens while preserving safeguards. Votes on these bills were overwhelmingly favorable, with final tallies typically 36-0 or 37-0. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a farewell tribute to Senator Lori Berman. Members from both parties praised her leadership, collegiality, policy work, and advocacy on issues including voting rights, women’s rights, Israel and antisemitism, school safety, breast cancer, and family law. Berman delivered a lengthy farewell reflecting on her 16 years in the Legislature, her caucus leadership, and the importance of dignity, respect, and public service. The Senate adopted a motion to spread her remarks upon the journal and then recessed before returning to continue the calendar.

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• Those of you who know me know that I've been super active in advocating to make sure we still have access
• But this is very unnatural for health care providers, and as a result, it triggers complex emotions,
• When I started, we had 368 active cases, which was not even considered a problem.
• And by the time I retired, We literally had 10 in active litigation.
• So we've been very active in trying to address it.

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• This has to do with when the process is triggered.
• That's a trigger for her—but without regulation, we don't have a lot of data.
• So it's all a matter of what kind of activity there is on 10-by-10s.
• If I get 100 calls a day on 10-by-10s of what kind of activity there is on 10-by-10s.
• As such, we are hearing the rumors of ICE activity spreading, and it is hard to reassure clients that

Summary: The committee heard several bills from Senator Umberg and Senator Allen, with testimony from supporters and opponents before roll-call votes were taken once quorum was established. SB 253, the annual State Bar fee bill, would keep fees unchanged while requiring two-year notice for substantial changes to the bar exam, including vendor changes, and returning to an older delivery method for the upcoming exam; it was presented as a response to recent State Bar problems and the February bar exam failure. SB 25, the Pre-Merger Notification Act, would require certain merger parties to provide California’s attorney general the same Hart-Scott-Rodino materials filed federally, so state antitrust review can occur in parallel with federal review; supporters said this would reduce delay and uncertainty, while members questioned whether it would add another layer of review. SB 36 would strengthen price-gouging enforcement after the January 2025 Southern California firestorms by requiring rental-listing platforms to report suspected gouging, expanding consumer and prosecutor remedies, and allowing warrants in housing-related cases; supporters said it would close loopholes, while opponents from business groups raised concerns. All three bills were later approved on roll call, with SB 36 and SB 413 placed on call before final passage and SB 253 and SB 25 moving forward on committee votes. The committee also heard SB 413, which would streamline access to juvenile case files in certain civil cases brought by or on behalf of the youth who is the subject of the file, allowing attorneys to use heavily redacted records without first petitioning the juvenile court. Supporters, including Los Angeles County counsel and county associations, said the current petition process is costly, slow, and routinely granted, creating delays in civil litigation and court congestion. Opponents, including the Youth Law Center, argued the bill would weaken longstanding juvenile confidentiality protections by bypassing judicial review and could expose sensitive information unnecessarily. After discussion about redactions, sealing, and the scope of access, the bill was passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote. Finally, Senator Wahab presented SB 436, which would extend the notice period for nonpayment of rent from three days to 14 days. Supporters, including tenant advocates, legal aid groups, and several local governments, argued the change would reduce unnecessary evictions, give renters more time to obtain assistance or a paycheck, and help prevent homelessness. Opponents, including apartment associations, property owners, and the California Association of Realtors, said the bill would burden landlords, especially small owners, and could unintentionally affect commercial leases; members also raised concerns about repeated late payment and the lack of stronger guardrails. The author said she would work on clarifying commercial coverage and safeguards, and the bill remained under discussion as the hearing continued.

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• Um, the first significant difference is that in this bill, it imposes an active reporting requirement
• So we've got in this bill an active reporting requirement requiring the owner of the real estate to report
• And the, and the cases, active cases that may be presented before the US immigration courts.
• Refusing the Attorney General's first discovery request triggers charter forfeiture unless litigation
• When we allow certain activities to take place, we open doors wide in the future for those actions to

Bills: HB 256, HB 1308, HB 1554, HB 1743, HB 2308, HB 2351, HB 2858, HB 3676, HB 3784, HB 4312, HB 4552, HB 4823, HB 4852, HB 5007, HB 5010, HB 5520, HB 5524, HCR 19

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• It imposes an active reporting requirement on the part of the owner of the real estate.
• So we've got in this bill an active reporting requirement... requirement requiring the owner of the real
• provides a lot of safety, community connections, and just consistency in their extracurricular activities
• Furthermore, this bill will contribute to the enormous backlogs in immigration courts. 3.6 million active
• Refusing the Attorney General's first discovery request triggers a person's charter forfeiture unless

Bills: HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• be done, uh, statewide as we talk about energy policy, land use policy, education, social media, active
• be done, uh, statewide as we talk about energy policy, land use policy, education, social media, active
• I don't know that that would trigger anything with that type of bill.
• I don't think that would trigger this.
• So, we focus on making a more informed workforce through our awareness activities.

Keywords: Meeting Start - 00:00 Roll Call – 00:34 KY Chamber of Commerce KY Business Perspectives – 01:50 COT Update on SB4 – 27:16 Adjournment – 48:18, 958, all

Summary: The 2025 Artificial Intelligence Task Force met for its first meeting of the year and heard updates on federal AI policy, state implementation of Senate Bill 4, and the business community’s perspective on AI regulation. Co-chairs noted that federal legislation could affect the task force’s work later in the year, but said Kentucky still has significant issues to study, including energy, land use, education, social media, and children’s engagement with AI. The task force had quorum and no votes were taken. Kate Shanks of the Kentucky Chamber said the business community supports continued discussion but favors a federal approach over a patchwork of state laws. She described the Trump administration’s new AI executive order as emphasizing innovation over regulation, noted the pending federal AI action plan, and discussed congressional action including the Take It Down Act and industry-specific changes to existing laws. She warned that state-by-state AI rules could increase costs and burden businesses, and said the Chamber would prefer incremental, flexible policy that avoids conflict with existing law and limits private rights of action. Members asked about uniform model legislation, education uses of AI, and civil liability; Shanks said a model approach could help avoid fragmentation and that liability should generally be handled through consumer-protection-style enforcement rather than broad litigation. The Commonwealth Office of Technology then reported on implementation of SB 4, saying it has worked with industry, agencies, other states, and vendors to build an AI policy framework now in final review. Officials said an AI Governance Committee has been established and will meet in July, and a draft RFP is being prepared to meet the bill’s tracking and documentation requirements. They said no major implementation challenges have been identified so far, but the impact of pending federal rules remains uncertain. Members also discussed the need to educate students and teachers about AI, with one member emphasizing that schools should teach both how to use AI and how to think critically about information online.

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• two bills up for consideration, and we are going to start with PCS for House Bill 725, political activity
• This is the PCS for HB 725, political activities on public institutions of higher education.
• Can you tell me, Rep, where, what does the term political campaign activities mean?
• Where, what does the term political campaign activities mean, and is it defined in statute?
• There was a few triggering words just spoken, but nevertheless.

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up two bills. The first, PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education, would require colleges and universities to notify students and employees about existing campus political activity rules at orientation and on their websites, and to adopt standardized policies through the State Board of Education and Board of Governors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to mirror federal IRS/501(c)(3) guidelines, protect institutions from risking federal funding, and clarify what is and is not allowed; supporters framed it as an awareness and free-expression measure, while opponents warned it could chill speech, create vague enforcement standards, and lead to unintended consequences for students and faculty. Public testimony was largely opposed, with speakers from student, civil liberties, education, and advocacy groups raising free-speech concerns. The committee passed the bill 13-5. The second measure, PCS for HB 1437, addressed disputes under mutual management plans between conversion charter schools and district school boards. The sponsor said the bill fills a gap by providing a clearer dispute-resolution path through mediation by the Department of Education or, ultimately, an administrative law judge at DOAH. Members asked about appeal rights and whether DOE is perceived as favoring charter schools; the sponsor said the bill simply sets the process for the current issue and that the administrative law judge provision serves as the final step. There was no public testimony, and the bill was reported favorably 18-0.

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• being prevention the during and active being prevention the during and active and<00:08:02.319><
• I spent 20 years on active duty in the military and am a combat veteran.
• When I'm asked, I say loss of life of students or staff from an active shooter incident.
• life of students or staff from an active life of students or staff from an active shooter shooter
• students and staff and an active students and staff and an active shooting<00:24:15.840> event

Keywords: 1183, house

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• little brief history of the Outdoor Heritage Fund, and Senator Lang will highlight our community activity
• little brief history of the Outdoor Heritage Fund, and Senator Lang will highlight our community activity
• acre standpoint where does the activity acre standpoint where does the activity happen<00:08:26.039
• > mean<00:08:27.560> is happen and the activity I mean is happen and the activity I mean
• you an idea at least from an activity you an idea at least from an activity standpoint<00:10:35.800

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This team delivers leader-focused training designed to implement rapid-response activities following
• So we're actively doing that across our recruiting commands. Thank you, Admiral.
• But how can the department train leaders to make decisions for themselves if it is actively banning books
• the Indo-Pacific, and I'd like to shift your attention specifically to the current makeup of our active
• is selling that, hey, flying a commercial aircraft is one thing, but flying a gray aircraft with a trigger

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• we presented on two bills that contained over $2.5 billion for immediate response and recovery activities
• And specifically, can you articulate what specific enforcement activities of our immigration laws that
• On this fund, the grants that are going to go to these nonprofit groups, what sort of activities do you
• One, I heard a little bit about a concern regarding the activities of counsel, a suggestion that activities
• So, in the case of someone being actively removed from their home, who are citizens or have visas and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Except it just it's a simple sentence that references the CFR section and the activity that it wants
• Agriculture has already referenced that it is overburdened and this distracts from the egregious activity
• :49:55.520> egregious this distracts from the egregious this distracts from the egregious activity
• of unlicensed and non-compliant activity of unlicensed and non-compliant groups.
• vendors because they hit the 30 trigger vendors because they hit the 30 trigger threshold,<01:57

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the Minnesota V ad voluntary um also the Minnesota V ad voluntary organizations<00:09:00.880> active
• /c><00:09:01.160> in<00:09:01.360> disaster<00:09:01.880> vice organizations active
• in disaster vice organizations active in disaster vice president<00:09:03.200> um<00:09:03.519
• a suspension if the law would trigger a suspension if the law enforcement<00:26:11.880> officer
• that we uh that we would an activity that we uh that we would Embrace<00:59:20.960> uh<00:59:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So this authorizes the member who has a prosthetic one activity prosthetic every five years to allow
• them to do their activity.
• <01:13:43.800> pro who has a prosthetic one um activity pro who has a prosthetic one um activity
• <01:13:54.440> so them to to do their activity so them to to do their activity so so<01:13
• amount that a risk pool needs to trigger amount that a risk pool needs to do<02:03:21.400> an

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And they are beginning to get very active in pursuing these warehouses and other things.
• So, I mean, it appears to be some sort of, it can lead to active money laundering type...
• McGee: Products and found decreased activity in their functional working memory.
• Less than half are active farms. This isn't a clerical error. It's a systemic failure.
• The marketing is misleading, and the product has the power to trigger full-blown psychosis.

Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.

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• that the state is doing um activities that the state is doing um this<00:33:44.919> is<00:33:
• So in the adult use cannabis bill, there was significant funding for prevention activities, both for
• both for our local prevention activities both for our local governments<00:43:37.079> tribes<
• if we don't at least do trigger if we don't at least do everything<01:10:52.960> we<01:10:53.080
• buprenorphine and other EMS-administered opioid use disorder medications, they are playing a more active

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

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• But our external evaluation says that Gear Up activities significantly predict on-time graduation and
• But our external evaluation says that Gear Up activities significantly predict on-time graduation and
• The Board of Education is actively holding the department accountable by requiring regular CIP updates
• What was— >> 42 capital projects in active construction with balances exceeding $1 million. Okay.
• Okay, that should really start to have you trigger changes in your department.

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• And that has turned into really, again, a primary goal and a primary activity of the project overall.
• If we could go to the next slide. a primary goal and a primary activity of the project overall.
• we have our on-demand tools and resources that are kind of, so you see here, it's a transition activities
• But I just wanted to mention it because it did trigger my mind on this.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Employment Subcommittee of the Permit Commission on Status of Persons with Disabilities met on April 27 and approved the prior meeting minutes before hearing a presentation from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment (LPTE). Presenters from UMass Boston’s Institute for Community Inclusion, the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, Northeast, and Lawrence Public Schools described LPTE as a five-year grant focused on improving transition outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence through community partnerships, work groups, and family engagement. A major focus was a family survey designed to better understand barriers to transition planning and IEP participation. Presenters said the survey response rate increased sharply after Lawrence Public Schools helped distribute it, rising from about a dozen responses to more than 200. Survey findings showed common barriers such as scheduling conflicts, language access, childcare, transportation, and limited understanding of IEPs and transition planning. The data also suggested that many families expect college or employment outcomes for their children, but fewer reported access to pre-employment training, indicating a communication gap rather than a lack of services. Lawrence school staff explained that the district has a five-person transition team, bilingual resources, workshops, and a developing online transition hub, and that they are using the survey results to improve visibility and access to existing supports. Committee members discussed the need to start transition planning earlier, expand real-world work experiences, improve outreach to Latino families, and better connect students with college, trade, and employment pathways. Several members suggested partnerships with summer youth employment, volunteer programs, and college or alumni panels. The presenters said the grant ends in September, but the resource hub will continue through the Arc and they are exploring ways to sustain the consortium model. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters, an update that committee members would meet with Seed on Massachusetts as a model employer, and notice that the next meeting would feature the Office of Veteran Affairs before adjournment.