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• Bill 40, an act relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students
• House Bill 42, an act relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.
• House Bill 42, an act relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.
• Act relating to providing free feminine hygiene products to elementary and secondary students.
• House Bill 42, an act relating to intercollegiate athletics in the Commonwealth.

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• So I also met with the students that came.
• So, I think that I also met with the students.
• Jose Shallow, a student from Seckman High School, said that students come to school at seven in the morning
• machines, which students use very much on a daily basis.
• I will say that I've heard that older students, like high school students, do need more sleep and need

Committee: House General Laws

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• Members, if we could look up in the East Gallery, we have a whole host of students.
• , a powerful reminder of the lasting impact educators can have on the lives and futures of their students
• I'd like to ask all of the basketball players and all the athletes in the West Gallery above, if you
• I want you to remember now: 12,407 athletes. This team finished fifth.
• I mean, I can't neglect his athletic prowess as exhibited on the softball field last week.

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• . students.
• students. students in the state of Texas.
• of student workers.
• We have 260 law students, 88 optometry students, and 107 pharmacy students.
• face. students face.

Committee: House Higher Education

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• In 2020, the Bears donated $100,000 to the UCI School of Medicine to permanently support medical students
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• These student athletes have shown what's possible through teamwork, discipline, and grit.
• The largest dollar-per-student-enrolled gift of any HBCU of her recent gifts.
• The largest dollar-per-student-enrolled gift of any HBCU of her recent gifts.

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• All UC undergraduate students.
• , Muslim students, disabled students, immigrant students, and other marginalized identities.
• So let's... working with the students. Without the teachers, the students can't learn.
• identify as Latino students.
• and brown students.

Committee: Senate Education

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• Okay, so just a meeting to talk about the end of the year, reward some of your performing students and
• It kind of, you know, we still had a student interaction day as well as our end of the year.
• It kind of, you know, we still had a student interaction day as well as our end of the year.
• well in achievement scores, but our students made growth.
• So when you're giving out awards, is it based on student achievement?

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and adopted the minutes. Legislative Audit reported 103 education audits total, with 89 having no findings and 14 containing findings. The committee first heard from Camden Fairview School District, which had findings for spending operating funds on an end-of-year employee banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges. District officials said they had implemented stronger internal controls, stopped using the affected card, and would limit future events to comply with state law and constitutional requirements. Members questioned the district about prior practices, donated funds, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using operating funds; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee then reviewed Forest City School District, which had a finding for spending $33,000 in operating funds on an off-campus end-of-year celebration and entertainment event. District representatives said the money came from a long-standing Pepsi-related donation fund, but acknowledged confusion over whether it should be treated as operational funds and said they would stop using it that way and provide training to staff and the board. Members discussed whether the funds were private donations or operating funds, the lack of a formal board vote, and whether the event was intended to recognize staff and growth; the report was filed as reviewed. The committee also received notice of more serious findings that were referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, including Conway School District for misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees, Magnolia School District for undeposited activity funds, Westside School District for undocumented and personal credit card charges, and Boonville School District for paying a board member’s son in excess of the statutory limit without an approved exemption. The remaining eight reports with findings were filed en masse as reviewed, and the 89 reports with no findings were also filed en masse. The committee adjourned after noting that most districts reviewed had no findings.

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• Okay, so just a meeting to talk about the end of the year, reward some of your performing students and
• It kind of, you know, we still had a student interaction day as well as our end of the year.
• It kind of, you know, we still had a student interaction day as well as our end of the year.
• well in achievement scores, but our students made growth.
• So when you're giving out awards, is it based on student achievement? Typically, we didn't.

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

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• While instilling strong values into each of these young athletes.
• Research shows that students of color are disciplined at higher rates for the same behaviors exhibited
• by other students, which can lead to disengagement in school and lower graduation rates.
• Half of all students in higher ed in the state of California go to a community college.
• Because of her work, more students are reaching their goals and charting their future.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements. On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach. The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026. The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.

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• Students grow into leaders.
• Students grow into leaders.
• , Muslim students, disabled students, immigrant students, and other marginalized identities.
• identify as Latino students.
• and brown students.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills. SB 1154 would allow community college districts to use best-value procurement for public works projects over $1 million. The author and community college supporters argued it would give colleges flexibility similar to K-12, UC, and CSU and help avoid delays and costly change orders. Contractors and electrical subcontractors opposed the bill, saying its skilled-and-trained workforce requirement and safety provisions would narrow competition and disadvantage small and nonunion firms. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass vote and was placed on call. SB 1347 would clarify that stock albuterol may be stocked in all public schools, including preschool programs. The author and a physician testified that the bill would remove confusion in existing law and improve access to emergency asthma medication for students. School nurses, respiratory care advocates, and small school districts supported the measure, and there was no opposition. The bill passed unanimously on a due-pass to the floor vote and was placed on call. SB 1222 would create a pilot program to designate a lead county office to help regions struggling with career technical education implementation. Supporters said many students remain disconnected from school and work and that the bill would spread proven regional CTE practices. Some committee members questioned whether another pilot was needed, arguing existing CTE programs need more funding and fewer new structures, while the author and sponsor said the bill would build regional capacity and share successful models. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1378 would create a California Excellence in Service Learning Designation Program to recognize schools and districts with strong service-learning programs. Supporters said it would validate existing work and encourage civic engagement, while one member raised concerns about adding more designations and workload for schools. The bill passed as amended to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. SB 1048 would create a Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students demonstrating climate science knowledge through coursework and hands-on learning. Supporters, including the Department of Education and climate education groups, said it would align students with growing clean-energy careers; some members cautioned against adding more curriculum-related seals and noted equity and implementation concerns. The bill passed to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call. Later, SB 1101, the Higher Education Data Sharing Transparency Act, was presented. It would require CSU, community colleges, independent colleges, and request UC to notify students, faculty, and staff when their personal information is shared with federal agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights, and to limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters said recent federal investigations and subpoenas have created fear and a lack of transparency on campuses. Committee discussion focused on subpoena authority, constitutional limits, and whether notice should be required; one member said she would abstain because of legal concerns, while another said the bill would continue to be examined in the next committee. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 1101 before a final vote is recorded.

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• The population to be served by this project are the students, staff, and associated community in the
• </c><00:16:23.000><c> and</c> uh to better serve our students and uh to better serve our students and
• I come to you today as an advocate of the future of our students, staff, and the entire Becker community
• athletic facilities in November<00:20:29.080><c> of</c><00:20:29.200><c> 2021</c><00:20:30.200><c> our
• exchange students uh to get<00:49:01.200><c> a</c><00:49:01.400><c> taste</c><00:49:01.760><c> of</c

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• This is House Bill 1195 by Representative Weibel relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission
• I'm bringing this bill on behalf of the Louisiana State Athletic Commission.
• Amendment number four amends the fees to be charged annually for registration of student athlete agents
• In the audience now, we have some high school students that are here for Faithful Citizenship Day.
• School students that are here for Faithful Citizenship Day. One of those is Ms.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on Wednesday, April 22, with a quorum present and heard several bills. HB 1195, relating to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission, was amended with technical changes and a fee-related amendment tied to student athlete agents, then reported favorably. Members asked about criminal penalties and whether the bill would affect prison athletic events; the author said he would follow up on those questions. HB 798, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, was amended to clarify definitions, federal compliance, notice requirements, and severability, then reported favorably after extensive debate over whether providers already give adequate notice, whether a separate notice is necessary, and whether the bill would be preempted by federal law. Charter Communications testified in opposition, saying the bill was duplicative and would add costs, while the author argued it was needed to ensure clear, conspicuous notice of price increases and cancellation rights.

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• Mary's are team coach Tony Franks, athletic director Adam Lichter, and players Landon McClendon, Mason
• Mary's, our team coach, Tony Franks, athletic director Adam Lector, and players, landed Athletic Director
• We have students from the civics-focused U.S. history and AVID-aligned courses who are joining us today
• So this is a very important resolution as our athletes are competing on our behalf on the other side
• She was especially known for her generosity, opening her heart and home to visiting exchange students

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• That's why I'm a law student. So my name's Alice Min. I'm, as I just said, a student.
• This bill aims to ensure transparency online for both current students and prospective transfer students
• This bill targets only faculty discrimination while ignoring the more common student-on-student religious
• A law student at UT Austin.
• Members, this bill relates to the regulation of steroid use by students participating in athletic competitions

Bills: SB2972 , SB1909 , SB2815 , SB735 , SB2233 , SB800 , SB1069 , SB2683 , SB2986 , SB2058 , SB2310 , SB2055 , SB1032

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

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• This is a terrific bill that allows students who have left our foster youth program, and unaccompanied
• That helps students go to Washington colleges with financial aid. Mr.
• This is going to automatically enroll students in the Washington College Grant that is so helpful to
• students who have left the foster youth, our foster system.
• And again, some of our most vulnerable students and kids, you know, could use a little help, and I think

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

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• In essence, that provision makes very clear that there is a separate manner of dealing with students
• Speaker, the amendment clarifies that the type of measures we would take with a student comport with
• Over 30 years ago, he was head-butted by a student who knocked him unconscious and broke his neck.
• And then, as the amendment provided, some sanctions for the students that are also proportional, but
• I am choosing to believe my student as a U.S. citizen who disappeared for three days while his My student

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

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• I am greatly concerned, perhaps not about this point alone. supporting the education of our students
• measure actually codifies the standards and qualifications for our preparation programs, not the students
• Well, that number essentially completely eclipses the time that a student would be in the K-12 program
• One of the stories we heard in committee was about an important decision that was made for a student
• education students throughout the state.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

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• This is a terrific bill that allows students who are in our foster youth program, and unaccompanied minors
• That helps students go to Washington colleges with financial aid. Mr.
• This is going to automatically enroll students in the Washington College Grant that is so helpful to
• students who have left the foster youth, our foster system.
• And again, some of our most vulnerable students and kids, you know, could use a little help, and I think

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

Summary: The House received several messages from the Senate announcing passage of engrossed or substitute versions of House Bill 2294, House Bill 2472, Senate Bill 606, Senate Bill 6335, engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6266, and engrossed substitute House Bill 3. The chamber then moved through second and third reading on a series of measures, often suspending the rules to advance bills to final passage. A major floor debate centered on Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406, which would reestablish the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health and expand its membership. Amendment 2131, offered to keep the committee at its current size rather than expanding it, was rejected after debate over fiscal restraint, committee scope, and whether the body functioned like a “proxy legislature.” The resolution then passed 83-10. The House also passed engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6200 on portable cooling devices for renters and mobile home occupants, Senate Bill 6084 on clarifying the prohibition on voting in more than one election, second engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5105 on sexually explicit depictions involving minors, and Senate Bill 6046 authorizing the Civil Air Patrol to be used by the governor in emergencies; each drew debate over policy scope, enforcement, and state-federal authority, but all ultimately passed. The House next passed substitute Senate Bill 6054, limiting HOA and common-interest community restrictions that conflict with wildfire-hardening measures; substitute Senate Bill 6091, requiring greater transparency in real estate broker practices; Senate Bill 6291, giving more time to train and certify on-site wastewater inspectors; substitute Senate Bill 6081, creating a Public Records Act exemption for sex designation information to protect transgender people from doxxing and harassment; Senate Bill 5963, automatically enrolling certain vulnerable students in the Washington College Grant; and substitute Senate Bill 6226, addressing audiology scope-of-practice and telemedicine concerns. Most of these bills passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew dissent over added regulation, privacy, or scope-of-practice issues. The final portion of the transcript focused on Senate Bill 6106, which the Speaker ruled had an out-of-scope amendment related to agricultural seasonal workers; the bill itself passed 75-18 after debate over layoff notices and tribal sovereignty. Substitute Senate Bill 6014, dealing with pregnancy accommodations and related public records issues, saw a failed amendment to replace gender-neutral language with “pregnant woman” and then passed 68-25. The House also debated Senate Bill 5820, with multiple amendments concerning freight rail, greenhouse gas calculations, county planning, property rights, and rail safety; the excerpt ends amid that amendment debate before final action on the bill is shown.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction

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• > athlete</c><00:03:34.000><c> to</c><00:03:34.160><c> patient</c> changes the term athlete to patient
• You'll find us in athletic teams.
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• </c> is here today in support of the athletic is here today in support of the athletic trainers<00:08

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services