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• They have introduced zero-G robotic gait and balance systems, the only one of its kind in the Southwest
• They have introduced 0G robotic gate and balance systems, the only one of its kind in the Southwest.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Laura Mercer. Members also introduced guests and honored National Women’s History Month visitors, Father Andres Arango and interfaith guests, Jeremiah Pate, and a proclamation declaring March 25, 2026, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. The House also noted the birth of the pro tem’s son and announced several committee substitutions and bill referrals on the Speaker’s desk. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered SB 1092, SB 1097, and SB 1135, and each received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1092 was described as ending probation or early release for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children. SB 1097 was identified as the annual claimant bill, and SB 1135 also passed without discussion. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the three bills were referred to engrossing. On third reading, SB 1430, the annual tax corrections bill relating to the Department of Revenue, passed 51-0. One member raised concern that a provision might affect tax exemptions, while another explained that the bill was intended as a technical cleanup and that any policy-changing language had been removed in committee. The House then announced committee meetings for Wednesday and Thursday and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.

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• And this robotics team won it all.
• designing aspects of the robot, computer programming, crafting the physical build of the robot, or helping
• > competed The Maverick's robotics team competed The Maverick's robotics team competed against
• Each of the marketing their robot.
• ,<00:58:07.599> or the physical build of the robot, or the physical build of the robot, or

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In my office, we have gotten involved with First Robotics, and I think you've probably all gotten the
• involved In my office, we have gotten involved with<00:31:27.679> First<00:31:28.000> Robotics
• and<00:31:29.120> I<00:31:29.360> think<00:31:29.440> you've with First Robotics
• , and I think you've with First Robotics, and I think you've probably<00:31:30.000> all<00:31:

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• AND I WAS PRESENTING ONE PARTICULAR GENERATING A DATA FOUNDRY BEING USED TO TRAIN ROBOTICS.
• TOOTHPASTE HERE AND THREE OVER THERE AND KAYAKS IN THAT CORNER AND KAYAKS OVER HERE AND THERE ARE ROBOTS
• AND IT GOES AND WHEN AN ORDER NEEDS TO BE FULFILLED THE ROBOT GOES AND GETS IT AND PICKS UP THE POD.

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• and holds leadership roles as the treasurer of the Rotary Interact Club and captain for both the robotics
• 54.880> the Interact Club and captain for both the Interact Club and captain for both the robotics
• robotics and cyber patriots team. robotics and cyber patriots team.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, deferred reading of the journal, and noted there were no messages from the governor or Senate communications. Members then offered several introductions recognizing guests in the gallery, including LifeSmarts awardees, DCCA and LifeSmarts program officials, former Representative Pono Chong and his children, an intern from District 39, a landback advocate, and staff from the Education Committee office. The chamber also marked the close of Education Week 2025 with applause and recognition of the visiting students and supporters. The main floor presentation was House Resolution 211, which congratulated the first- and second-place teams at the 2025 Havi LifeSmarts State Competition and the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program delegate. Representative Tam presented the resolution, praising the Eolani Raiders for winning first place and wishing them well at the upcoming Chicago competition. Representative Hashimoto recognized Kalanianaole High School’s second-place team, and Representative Woodson honored Wilson Chow of Maui High School for his leadership and service. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House recessed briefly to allow members to congratulate the honorees. After recess, the House took up a large block of standing committee reports, moving reports 1406 through 1504 with a series of member notations including no votes, reservations, and a few brief explanations. Several members raised concerns about specific measures involving emergency readiness centers, immigration-related legal access, blank votes on ballot questions, electricity costs and Hawaiian Electric, and gambling. Some members spoke in support of measures while noting reservations about cost, process, or policy effects. The full package of reports was ultimately adopted by voice vote. During announcements, Representative Garcia read a statement from Representative Jean Ward announcing her resignation effective at the end of the month due to ongoing health issues, including anemia, sciatica, and pneumonia, after nearly 27 years of service. The House then adjourned by voice vote until 12:00 noon on Monday.

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• And then we have Nanukuli High and Intermediate School Robotics team led by Mr. Richard Enight, Mr.
• And then we have Nanukuli High and Intermediate School Robotics team led by Mr. Richard Enight, Mr.
• And then we have Nanukuli High and Intermediate School Robotics team led by Mr. Richard Enight, Mr.
• And then we have Nanukuli High and Intermediate School Robotics team led by Mr. Richard Enight, Mr.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Study is a study to evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence robotics and automation.
• Take tech, not logical landscape SB 936 would assess the impact of AI automation robotics on job placement
• So we are adapting our workforce to ensure we understand the impact of AI and automation and robotics

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• middle school technology program, introducing students to STEM subjects such as rocketry, coding, robotics
• middle school technology program, introducing students to STEM subjects such as rocketry, coding, robotics

Bills: HB1411, HB3143, HB3144, HB3901, HCR1019, HB3981, HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336

Keywords: True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department

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• participating at the Hawaii State Capitol Education Week from the Nanakuli High Intermediate School Robotics
• Members Erikson and David also took first place at the USA CTSO mobile robotics category in 2024, and
• We have members of the Honubots who are also members of the robotics team and Kyu Elementary here today

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• For several years, we have supported the NDSU Bison Robotics team.
• They were here for the Robot in 3 Days challenge. That is a national challenge.
• received the challenge at about noon on Sunday, and by Monday they already had movement with our robots
• into their day-to-day operations. ...further integration of robotics into their day-to-day operations
• degrees in power operations, mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and control, automation, or robotics

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed the 2024-25 tuition waiver report for the North Dakota University System. Staff explained that waivers were reported for degree-seeking students and broken out by residency, institution, and waiver type. Members asked about partial versus full waivers, institutional discretion, athletic waivers, and whether campuses have published guardrails or transparency requirements. Staff said most waivers are set by institutions, with some statutory and board-required categories, and that athletic waivers are a small share of total waiver dollars. The report showed total gross tuition of $354.5 million, tuition waived of $38.9 million, and 11,193 of 42,040 students receiving some waiver. Members also discussed how waivers affect net tuition revenue, housing and food collections, and whether campuses are using waivers strategically compared with scholarships and other funding sources. The committee then heard a presentation on tuition rates by campus and State Board policy. Staff explained the board’s tuition factors for resident, Minnesota reciprocity, contiguous-state/U.S. nonresident, and international students, and noted that campuses often seek exceptions based on program-specific competition and enrollment goals. Members asked whether rates are based on cost or competition, and staff said campuses typically bring forward estimates and market comparisons when requesting special rates. The presentation also reviewed general fund appropriations versus net tuition revenue by campus, and members discussed how local tuition decisions and waivers do not directly affect the state funding formula, though they do affect institutional revenue and reserves. Questions were also raised about the Higher Learning Commission’s financial composite indicator and how it differs from the more intuitive reserve and revenue figures. The committee next received a broad overview of non-higher-education entities affiliated with the State Board of Higher Education, beginning with NDSU agriculture-related units. Dr. Greg Lardy described the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the NDSU Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the branch research centers, emphasizing their statewide role in crop and livestock research, extension education, and county-based outreach. He outlined funding mixes for extension, the experiment station, and branch stations, noting that grants and contracts support both research and education, while the agronomy seed farm is self-funded through seed sales. Members asked about the new and vacant FTE pool, R1 research status, matching requirements for grants, and whether state appropriations count toward research expenditures. Dr. Lardy also highlighted major research impacts, including crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, and NDAWN weather data. The Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute also presented. NCI described its role in market development, technical services, and education for regional agriculture, its governance through the Northern Crops Council, and its funding from state appropriations, other states, and earned revenue. Members asked about the source of out-of-state funding, intellectual property, and the institute’s international reach. UGPTI then outlined its transportation research, federal and state funding structure, and work on road and bridge condition assessments, travel demand modeling, and workforce training. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• that'd be an exciting class to take regardless whether I'm going off majoring in engineering or robotics
• that'd be an exciting class to take regardless whether I'm going off majoring in engineering or robotics
• that'd be an exciting class to take regardless whether I'm going off majoring in engineering or robotics
• that'd be an exciting class to take regardless whether I'm going off majoring in engineering or robotics
• that'd be an exciting class to take regardless whether I'm going off majoring in engineering or robotics

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up several school building aid bills. HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing, drew debate over whether the program is effective and whether funds should be allowed to carry forward. Supporters argued the program is underfunded and that even small leftover amounts should remain available for building aid; opponents said non-lapsing funds limit future budget flexibility and that the program creates winners and losers. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend HB 295 inexpedient to legislate (ITL). The committee then considered HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects and include retroactive funding for projects completed in the past. The motion to ITL was supported on the grounds that retroactive payments would be unfair to districts still waiting in line and that the legislature should focus on future projects. Supporters of the bill said the increase was modest and that districts that built during a prior moratorium on aid were left with long-term fiscal burdens. The committee again voted 4-3 to recommend ITL. The discussion also broadened into special education funding and a retained bill, HB 742, concerning catastrophic special education aid and the source of funding. Members debated whether the education trust fund should cover the aid and whether the committee should act now or wait for a separate commission studying special education costs. Several members emphasized that special education costs are rising, that more data is needed on student identification and funding formulas, and that the commission’s report may provide better guidance. The chair said the subcommittee’s recommendations would go to the full committee, and the next meeting was expected to be rescheduled from November 4 to later that week because of election-related conflicts.

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• So, you know, that new school district may have a better, you know, AP program or a robotics program
• you know, AP program or a robotics you know, AP program or a robotics program<01:19:55.600> that
• So your school districts may want to introduce a robotics program because the neighboring district does
• Say they're doing robotics, maybe you want to go on and do welding or pipe fitting or something of that
• Will your school districts may want to introduce a robotics program because the neighboring district

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 7 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Reverend Chip Stevens of First Baptist Church in Jackson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and received several guest introductions, including the president of Mississippi University for Women, the physician of the day, and the session’s pages. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. Senator Sparks explained that the bill would provide a $500 million infusion to the PERS accumulated employers account on July 1, 2026, followed by $50 million annually for 10 years, with backup funding from unobligated general funds if needed. He said the measure was intended to help address the system’s roughly $26 billion liability and to support both state employees and local government employers, noting that the state had already taken other steps to strengthen PERS. The bill was advanced to engrossed status, read for the third time, and placed on the calendar for final passage. Senator Norwood asked whether the funding would help local governments, and Senator Sparks said it would, because the liability is shared by all employers in the system and affects local balance sheets and bond ratings. Senator Bryan then spoke at length in opposition to the broader direction of retirement policy, criticizing the committee process, the fragmentation of retirement legislation, and what he described as incentives for privatization and unfair treatment of new hires. He said he would still vote for the bill because it sends money into the system, but argued that the state should focus retirement benefits on older retirees and avoid further benefit expansions. Senator Sparks responded that the bill was a necessary cash infusion to honor commitments to employees, stabilize the system, and avoid insolvency, and said more PERS legislation would follow.

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• And this is a quote: "a 700-seat competition arena with a stage where robots can fight each other."
• to have. ...the ability to let their engineering students display their projects by having these robots

Bills: SB414, SB621, SB2395

Keywords: bond election, ballot proposition, debt obligation, municipal bonds, local government finance, property tax, ad valorem tax, school district bonds, county bonds, special taxing district, voter information document, public debt, municipal finance, tax-supported debt, election ballot language, bond transparency, homestead tax impact, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, public bank

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• We're seeing adversaries launching attacks from multiple robots around the globe, watching and seeing
• out how to get people to start thinking in a technological way as opposed to just fearing that the robots
• Robots are going to take over and kill us all. And you mentioned training.
• want to do is upload, I guess, giant quantities of... ...giant quantities of information for the robots

Keywords: 928, house, all

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• This inspiring group of young people is known as the Rebel Robotics FTC team.
• Rebel Robotics is a FIRST Tech Challenge team hailing proudly from Norfolk, Nebraska.
• Most recently, Rebel Robotics stood out at the FIRST Championship held this year in Houston, Texas.
• <00:26:25.360> design, excellence in programming, robot design, excellence in programming,
• a world Rebel Robotics secured a world championship<00:26:40.159> title<00:26:40.720> in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• leading neurosciences program, comprehensive cardiovascular... care and as the region's surgical robotics
• leader, assisting in robotic surgery, expanding access to modern minimally invasive treatments and improving
• our neurosciences program, expanding patient-focused... cardiovascular care, investing in advanced robotic

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• gather, is is next door, why is it, in your view, the goal of the Trump massive import taxes to have robots
• This is all about, we'd have massive import taxes to have robots building iPhones in America.
• Right now, they're going to get hit with more taxes because that's what a tariff is. in order to have robots

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• Being able to do that is a different thing than robots grabbing huge quantities of tickets and reselling
• Being able to do that is a different thing than robots grabbing huge quantities of tickets and reselling
• Being able to do that is a different thing than robots grabbing huge quantities of tickets and reselling
• Being able to do that is a different thing than robots grabbing huge quantities of tickets and reselling
• grabbing huge quantities of robots grabbing huge quantities of tickets<00:48:04.560> and<00:48

Bills: SF1750, HF4250, HF3938, HF3904, HF3642

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Daniel demonstrated a love of learning, innovation, growth, and service through his involvement in robotics
• Daniel established the first robotics club in Snowflake, Arizona, opening doors of opportunity for young

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Daniel demonstrated a love of learning, innovation, growth, and service through his involvement in robotics
• Daniel established the first robotics club in Snowflake, Arizona, opening doors of opportunity for young

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several introductions of guests, including two young mayors visiting the chamber. Members then adopted House Resolution 2008 unanimously, honoring Daniel Cade Blackman, with extended remarks from his family and colleagues about his service, faith, and legacy. The House also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1456 from a prior date and proceeded into Committee of the Whole on multiple Senate bills. In Committee of the Whole, members considered and amended SB 1170, SB 1496, SB 1511, SB 1016, SB 1335, and SB 1683, with each ultimately receiving a do pass recommendation. The discussion included a correction to SB 1170 to remove an unintended section, a municipal improvement district process change in SB 1016, an ag-to-urban water permitting fix in SB 1335, and a land-sale restriction involving China in SB 1683. The committee reports were adopted, and the bills were ordered for third reading as appropriate. On third and final reading, the House passed SB 1188, SB 1560, and SB 1723, with recorded votes of 38-0-10, 48-2-10, and 51-0-9 respectively. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2265, HB 2404, HB 2950, and HB 2986, then passed those bills on final reading; members speaking in support highlighted court-fee policy, mental health crisis response, tourism improvement areas, and water infrastructure savings. The chamber then announced a Republican caucus meeting and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.