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• <00:04:36.600> A is a class A is a class A misdemeanor<00:04:38.880> what<00:04:39.039
• He said that when there is a protective order, it is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• He said when there is a protective order, it is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• He said when there is a protective order, it is a Class D felony on the first offense.
• He said when there is a protective order, it is a Class D felony on the first offense.

Keywords: The live stream for this meeting cut off before the end. This is the complete meeting pulled from back ups. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:05 HB 38: 00:02:42 HB 206: 00:29:22, 958, all

Summary: The committee began with roll call and introductory remarks, including recognition of new members and guests. It then took up House Bill 38, sponsored by Representative Tipton, which would increase penalties for repeated violations of an order of protection. Under the committee substitute, a third violation involving the same order and same individual could be elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. Tipton and domestic violence survivor Maryanne Pratt testified in support, with Pratt describing repeated abuse, protective-order violations, and ongoing fear despite arrests and jail time. Several members spoke in favor of the bill and praised Pratt’s testimony. Members and outside witnesses raised concerns about the substitute’s language, especially the requirement that the same victim be involved and whether the bill could leave gaps for repeat abusers with different victims. Representative Burke and others questioned whether the conduct was already covered by stalking or assault statutes. Scott West, speaking for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argued that the bill could allow technical contempt findings to be used as predicate offenses and noted that existing assault and stalking laws already address much of the conduct. Sponsor Tipton said the language was not final and that further changes might be considered in the Senate. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 38 with favorable expression by a 19-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 206, sponsored by Representative Nemes, on wrongful conviction compensation. Nemes introduced exonerees and representatives from the Kentucky Innocence Project, and the substitute was adopted without objection. Testimony came from Paul Herd, who spent 20 years wrongfully convicted and described the difficulty of reentry, and Jon Acar, who said he was wrongly convicted as a teenager and spent years in custody and on parole. Both urged passage of the bill as overdue support for people exonerated after wrongful convictions.

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• personally where there's some classes personally where there's some classes that<00:14:25.360>
• impacted your ability to choose classes. impacted your ability to choose classes.
• class.
• As a class of 2026, I am ranked within my class.
• so that I can be ranked in my class, but I can't necessarily take the classes I might want to take.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The witness responded that, as a teacher participating in H, they are able to bring their class down
• The witness said that, as a teacher participating in H, they are able to bring their class down to the
• <00:11:09.600> may guarantee that you know one class may guarantee that you know one class
• Are we trying to do more online classes, or no?
• Are we trying to do more online classes, or no?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• partners, we provide a safe, world-class partners, we provide a safe, world-class sports<01:04:43.440
• <01:05:04.640> setting events, provided a world-class setting events, provided a world-class
• And we're providing world-class quality facilities here.
• Um, in another first class condition.
• world-class facility that will serve St. world-class facility that will serve St.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• taking a state approved driver at class taking a state approved driver at class um<00:12:34.800>
• So here's the thing: what this bill does is it denies one distinct class of minors what is currently
• <00:27:34.039> of one distinct class of one distinct class of miners<00:27:36.399> what
• <00:27:43.320> of class of class of parents<00:27:45.799> what<00:27:46.320> is<
• <00:29:33.080> of is discriminatory against one class of is discriminatory against one class

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As you can understand, 367 students, they take four or five classes.
• to five classes a week and they have jobs, it's not practical.
• Mānoa classes.
• Many professionals will do just one class.
• many professionals will do just class many professionals will do just one<00:48:24.000> class

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So, what is a protected class?
• I mean, as defined in the bill, protected class means a class of voters who are members of a race, color
• a protected class?
• I mean, as defined in the bill, protected class means a class of voters who are members of a race, color
• someone from a protected class which in someone from a protected class which in this<01:19:08.239>

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 122 members present, heard a prayer, and the Speaker urged members to remain respectful as difficult bills were expected later in the day. The chamber then moved through several ceremonial floor presentations honoring retiring members, including Delegate Barry S. Celebrity and Delegate Pam Queen, with resolutions read congratulating each on their years of service and lasting impact. The House also recognized an “interim birthday caucus” with a lighthearted resolution celebrating members born outside the session, followed by remarks and thanks from the Speaker and members. After the presentations, the House turned to business, including concurrence and nonconcurrence actions on Senate amendments. The chamber refused to concur in Senate amendments to House Bill 339 and House Bill 512, while House Bill 512 was then concurred in, read for final passage, and passed with 118 votes in favor and none opposed. The House also received messages indicating conference committees for several bills, including House Bills 107, 153, 769, 1063, and 1118. The House adopted favorable committee reports on a series of bills, sending many to third reading. These included measures on earned wage access, security guard certification renewal, county board and alcohol licensing matters, animal regulation, veteran status notation, procurement transparency, Public Information Act divorce records, election board qualifications, and a local sourcing database. During discussion of the local sourcing database bill, the minority whip asked whether business groups that had opposed the bill remained opposed after amendments; the floor leader explained the amended bill would require the Department of Commerce to create a searchable Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources of tariff-impacted goods and services.

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• anybody who impersonates a law enforcement officer while committing specified offenses is guilty of a Class
• anybody who impersonates a law enforcement officer while committing specified offenses is guilty of a Class
• This establishes the malicious wounding or killing of a companion animal as a Class 6 felony.
• This bill establishes a class one misdemeanor for any person who engages in cyberstalking.
• This bill expands the definition of obscene material for an existing Class 6 felony.

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Minneapolis hosts a world-class facility for users and visitors.
• c> users<00:02:51.760> and world-class facility for users and world-class facility for users
• again, keeping the facility in top class again, keeping the facility in top class condition,<00:
• But that is an important viewpoint of keeping it in a world-class position. Thank you.
• But that is an important viewpoint of keeping it in a world-class position. Mr.

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• Um if adopted, DHHS will provide the specific class lines for which the funds would be removed.
• So previously the veterans home had requested the authority to transfer between all class lines.
• <00:33:33.120> Uh<00:33:33.440> this between all class lines.
• Uh this between all class lines.
• <03:08:51.840> We'll is a a group or a class. Um, okay. We'll is a a group or a class.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , into the torts class, into whatever class it might be, that have some interesting rural dimension to
• Advanced classes as well, obviously, again, we can think about what those would be.
• It's a one-credit or two-credit class offered in that way.
• But if they could be paid and get class credit, it would significantly address the problem.
• You created a Class B misdemeanor for improper referrals to unlicensed facilities and a Class A misdemeanor

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:09:06.000> 4A School Athletic Association Class 4A School Athletic Association Class 4A
• B, class C felony.
• <02:54:04.160> If<02:54:04.399> they<02:54:04.560> was a class B class C felony
• If they was a class B class C felony.
• <02:54:06.960> C using the weapon, it went to a class C using the weapon, it went to a class

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And I also know that middle class scholarship program is something that has been of interest, and we
• This could mean larger classes, longer waiting lists, fewer advisors, etc.
• increase in the number of middle-class scholarship award recipients in 24-25.
• The second is the increase to address the middle-class scholarship. caseload in 24-25.
• In 24-25, we were surprised at the number of students that had a middle-class scholarship and had not

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, every corner has to of death class. So, every corner has to take<00:50:00.240> that.
• So, each coroner has to have a notification of death class.
• So, each coroner has to have a notification of death class.
• So, each coroner has to have a notification of death class.
• But sometimes class and DOCJ doesn't have allotted time to be able to do that.

Keywords: 958, all

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• I mean, if you want students to have their classes done before...
• If a professional student takes one master's degree class, one upper-level class, that, according to
• We all know people that are one class away, one semester away, one quarter away.
• One class away, one semester away, one quarter away, that's always going to happen.
• It's not individual classes and courses that we pay based on multipliers now.

Keywords: 908, all

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• the players are in this asset class. the players are in this asset class.
• Homes are considered single-family homes, they're taxed at a class rate of 1% as a site-built home is
• So that's a really higher level class of company.
• <00:37:49.359> On<00:37:49.520> the higher level class of company.
• On the higher level class of company.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2687, as amended by a DE1 amendment. The amendment narrowed the bill to prohibit private equity companies from buying single-family homes and to limit corporations and partnerships to owning no more than 50 single-family homes, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s office. The committee adopted the DE1 amendment, and the author, Representative Bajaj, described the bill as a step toward expanding homeownership and reducing corporate concentration in the housing market. Representative Bajaj and supportive testimony argued that corporate ownership of single-family homes makes it harder for first-time buyers and working families to compete, especially in lower-income neighborhoods, and can lead to absentee ownership and poor maintenance. Ellen Sahli of the Family Housing Fund cited research on single-family rentals showing that larger portfolios are associated with worse renter experiences, higher rents, and more repair problems. Rachel Ruby Jones testified in support based on her experience renting from Havenbrook, describing flooding, delayed repairs, safety concerns, and poor treatment by management, and said private equity ownership can shift risks and costs onto vulnerable tenants. Opposition focused on market effects and the bill’s scope. Mark Brunner of the Minnesota Manufactured Home Association said the language was too broad and could unintentionally affect manufactured home communities on leased land. Paul Eger of Minnesota Realtors warned that market prohibitions could create unintended consequences, especially in a cyclical housing market, and suggested alternatives such as tax incentives for sales to owner-occupants and more first-time buyer assistance. In member discussion, Representative Nash questioned whether the problem was widespread and pressed for details on enforcement and divestiture; Representative Agbaje said the current language is forward-looking, would not force existing owners below the cap, and would rely on lawsuits and remedies the Attorney General deems appropriate, with more detail to be worked out later. The chair indicated the bill would be laid over for further consideration and likely move next to Judiciary, with some discussion of whether Commerce should also be a stop.

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• I am Diana, and I am the Spanish component of the first-grade dual-language class.
• I am Diana Arenas, the Spanish component of the first-grade dual-language class.
• But it's really hard to take out a class to add another three credits of math education.
• I'm trying to throw more controversy here on the virtual classes.
• I'm trying to throw more controversy here on the virtual classes. Representative Vincent.

Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

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• We have about 11 administrators that do lunch duty in between class supervision.
• The struggle for us has been in our higher-level classes, our College Board classes, AP, some of our
• And so in those classes we see the cell phones out more than we'd like to, but at the same time, you
• You're not eating in class in a college, university classroom, and even in the workforce you have to
• Canvas is a platform that we use, and so it's an online platform. enrollment classes that are connected

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to review Florida’s cell phone and social media literacy law, with Representative Brad Yeager describing the 2023 policy as aimed at removing classroom distractions and teaching students how to use social media responsibly. He said the law was intended to keep phones out of classrooms unless used for instruction, require social media literacy education, and limit access to certain sites on school Wi-Fi and government devices. Yeager said feedback since passage has been mixed: many teachers support it and some have adopted inexpensive shoe-organizer or pouch systems, but implementation varies by school and administrator enforcement. He said he is not currently pursuing a broader statewide mandate. Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Timber Creek High School Principal Mr. Wasco described Orange County’s approach as bell-to-bell phone restrictions, while Pasco County’s Dr. Zetchy described a similar policy with some flexibility during lunch or passing periods at the high school level. Both districts said the policy was implemented with parent communication, town halls, surveys, and transition periods, and that concerns about emergencies were addressed by allowing phones to be returned at the end of the day and by establishing procedures for parent contact. They reported few theft problems and said discipline issues related to phones have generally been manageable, though some teachers still struggle with enforcement or with students trying to evade the rules. A major portion of the discussion focused on social media literacy instruction. Orange County said it uses counselor-led programs, Canvas courses, resiliency days, and curriculum materials to teach students about cyberbullying, human trafficking, privacy, and the permanence of online posts, with progress tracked through the learning platform. Pasco said it has some resiliency modules but lacks a fully built-out, pre-made social media curriculum and would welcome more guidance from DOE, especially for high school classrooms where instructional time is limited. Members also asked about student anxiety, 504/IEP accommodations, caregiver students, and parent education; the districts said exceptions are handled through school committees and that parent academies and district resources are being used to help families set boundaries and understand the risks and benefits of phones and social media. No votes were taken.

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• Up to the class eight, you could save $175,000 to $200,000.
• Up to class 8, you could save $175,000 to $200,000.
• So if you’re getting a used class 8 voucher, you could get a $100,000 voucher.
• 7 and 8 tractors, and class 8, we've had 8 for 2B to 6 vehicles.
• 7 and class 8 trucks coming into the system.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held a work session focused on Climate Commitment Act transportation spending and electrification programs. Staff first reviewed overall CCA transportation allocations, saying about $2.2 billion has been allocated over three biennia, with major categories including public transportation, active transportation, ferry electrification, zero-emission vehicle programs, rail/ports, and planning. Members asked for additional breakdowns comparing CCA dollars with total program costs across categories. The Department of Ecology presented on the zero-emission school bus grant program. Ecology said the program was codified in 2024 and supports the transition from diesel to electric school buses, including buses, charging infrastructure, and training. For 2025-27, Ecology received $38.3 million in CCA funding; $21.4 million is already obligated or spent, replacing 91 diesel buses in 28 districts, with the rest to be awarded by the end of the biennium. Members asked about cost parity, exemptions for rural and extracurricular routes, health data, and whether the funding covers chargers as well as buses. Ecology said OSPI is developing the parity formula and exemptions are available when electric buses cannot meet district needs. The Department of Commerce described its clean transportation role, including EV rebates, tribal charging and electric boat projects, and the EV Coordinating Council. Commerce said its rebate program was designed to lower monthly costs and prioritize low-income households, with 89% of recipients saying the rebate was essential to their purchase. It also reported strong demand for charging grants, progress on tribal projects, and concerns about utility interconnection timelines, vandalism, and range anxiety. The Department of Enterprise Services reported on state agency EVSE projects, saying it has completed 82 sites with 567 Level 2 ports and 46 DC fast chargers, and that current projects will add 152 more Level 2 ports; members asked about replacing aging chargers and the state’s EV fleet purchasing mix. WSDOT closed with updates on charging, transit, and port electrification. It said its corridor charging program has awarded 23 sites this biennium, with 13 in overburdened communities and five tribal sites, and that the Washington Zero Emission Incentive Program opened with $112 million for vouchers for zero-emission commercial vehicles and equipment. WSDOT also described transit grants, including bus and bus facility funding, commute trip reduction, paratransit, tribal transit, and zero-emissions access car-share projects. The rail freight and ports division reported $89.8 million for port electrification projects, including shore power and drayage trucks, but noted only about 10% has been spent so far because projects are still in design and permitting. Members raised concerns about funding gaps, supply-chain delays, utility capacity, and whether the programs are sufficient to meet broader electrification needs.

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• Just class it up a little bit about. Are you coming?
• Something happened in a civics class.
• Something happened in a civics class.
• Maybe their school doesn't offer a civics class, or the teachers are actually kind of, for better or
• This year, we organized 87 in-class presentations for Law Day, benefiting close to 3,400 students.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations. The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana. LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.