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• And any increment financing district.
• Uh after increment financing district.
• Um, the exact percent of the TIF district that's been spent in district on project expenses is about
• </c> life of the district. life of the district.
• district.

Committee: House Taxes

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• district.
• The Democrat members in the Joe District, the Strickler District, and the Butz District.
• The Democrat members in the Joe District, the Strickler District, and the Butz District.
• of those districts.
• This only applies to a district in which a majority of the district is located...

Summary: The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 126-0 vote. Much of the early floor time was devoted to points of personal privilege, with members and the Speaker offering lengthy tributes to departing colleagues, House staff, law enforcement, veterans, and family members. Several members reflected on their service, discussed the challenges of the session, and thanked staff in the chamber and across the Capitol for their work. The chamber then took up Senate messages and committee reports, followed by several bills and resolutions. House Bill 2636, dealing with mortgage modification and related consumer protections, was adopted as amended and finally passed by votes of 142-1 on adoption and 144-1 on final passage. House Bill 2397, concerning water district dissolution procedures and related safeguards, was adopted and finally passed by votes of 129-16 and 127-17. House Bill 2576, a naming and designation bill adding observances and memorial highways/bridges, was adopted and finally passed by votes of 136-4 and 134-6. The House also debated Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a constitutional Show Me Prosperity Fund as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually replace state taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it was a forward-looking fiscal strategy based on compound interest and could reduce reliance on taxes over generations. Opponents warned that the state was facing near-term budget shortfalls and that locking money away could make it inaccessible during emergencies or when needed for current services. The transcript ends during continued debate on the resolution, with no final vote shown.

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• size, where charters are their own district.
• How will that affect your district? Go ahead, please.
• In a small district with limited the district or ask families to do so.
• This bill moves us in the wrong direction on both and hurts rural districts that district is created
• IDLA is a force multiplier for districts like mine.

Committee: House Education

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• We've gotten feedback from districts.
• The cost... $6,000 in district staff time.
• Another example from a smaller rural district: a request came in, the district carried out their due
• . districts.
• Some districts may need extra time, and so it respects district autonomy.

Committee: House Education Policy

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• That’s my district.
• Senate District 27.
• Assembly District 47, and Senate District 23.
• District 25.
• District 42.

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• The experience that you had at your school district—so you said that your school district was self-insured
• And was your school district going out to bid regularly?
• to pool with other districts.
• to district and charter schools over the years.
• one of the larger school districts.

Committees: House Education , House House Education Committee of Reference

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• </c> into alignment with district funding. into alignment with district funding.
• </c><01:05:13.200><c> The</c> traditional school districts. The traditional school districts.
• It's a district-to-district relationship as well.
• /c><01:38:18.719><c> as</c> a district-to- district relationship as a district-to- district relationship
• </c><01:40:10.800><c> are</c> districts just when all districts are districts just when all districts

Committee: Senate Education Finance

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• I taught for 17 years in the Winnisquam district. That's Senator Lang's district.
• </c><00:32:22.080><c> that</c> are you aware of districts that are you aware of districts that you<00
• Within one of<00:32:28.200><c> my</c><00:32:28.440><c> districts,</c> of my districts, of my districts
• And in that case, school district.
• </c> No district is required to participate. No district is required to participate.

Committee: Senate Education

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• I am in the district.
• with multiple districts to provide services in districts that may not be able to to procure those those
• And again, that, you know, we have small district to have great resources, but we also have other districts
• We just don't have the staff to be able to catch up with those districts, even the smaller districts.
• And if you're serving 9 districts, 12 districts, you have to plan your schedule.

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• Her story epitomizes what happens when districts don't participate.
• The districts need to take this seriously. Right. The districts need to take this seriously.
• to district.
• Under current law, a school district or a community college district cannot use job order contracting
• Telling every district in California that they must adopt a district-wide PLA to access JOC is paternalism

Summary: The committee heard AB 1159, which would expand and modernize student data privacy protections, extend similar protections to higher education students, and create limited enforcement mechanisms. The author and supporters argued that ed tech now collects far more sensitive information than students and families realize, including health, location, and identity-related data, and said the bill is needed to address AI, subpoenas, data theft, and misuse. Some higher education and bookstore interests raised concerns about definitions and preserving ordinary student communications, but committee members generally supported the bill and emphasized protecting sensitive information; the bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies and Consumer Protection Committee and placed on call. The committee also heard AB 1171, which would protect and stabilize the Part-Time Community College Faculty Health Insurance Program by keeping funds dedicated to that purpose and requiring districts to begin negotiations by 2030. The author and supporters said part-time faculty often lack employer-sponsored coverage despite teaching most community college courses, while opponents from the Community College League and administrators argued the measure was premature because participation is growing and the Legislature should retain budget flexibility. Several senators discussed the tension between budget discretion and honoring the state’s commitment to faculty health care; the bill was moved on a due pass motion to Senate Appropriations and placed on call. AB 1581 followed, proposing changes to improve identification and reporting of Native American students in CalPADS through tribal affiliation data. Supporters said current systems severely undercount Native students and that better data would improve resources and accountability, while members raised implementation questions about multi-tribal identities and consultation with tribes. The bill was moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee then heard AB 1665, requiring mental health training for school sports coaches. The author and a psychiatrist witness said coaches are trusted adults who already receive training on physical safety and should also be trained to recognize mental health warning signs and connect students to help. Support came from school, health, and sports organizations, with no opposition, and the bill was moved to Appropriations and placed on call. Finally, AB 1766 was heard, expanding human trafficking prevention education from grades 7-12 to K-12 and adding content on online exploitation, grooming, and digital abuse. The author, a survivor witness, and a foundation representative described the need for earlier, age-appropriate prevention education and stronger staff awareness; supporters included educators, school districts, and industry groups, with no opposition. Senators praised the testimony and the bill’s focus on prevention, and a motion was made to move it forward.

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• of the district to do so.
• of the district to do so.
• Now the businesses in this industrial district they would still be eligible for this industrial district
• District, no money, no extra funding, but a volunteer board within that district to focus solely on
• This is our type of district. Instead, ...eminent domain. This is our type of district.

Bills: HB1532 , HB2731 , HB3483 , HB4308 , HB4580 , HB4582 , HB5509 , HB5663

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The committee heard and discussed several local-government-related bills, mostly with committee substitutes. House Bill 2731 would let certain border counties regulate roadside vendors selling live animals in unincorporated areas and along public rights-of-way; the substitute narrowed the bill to live animal sales only and excluded livestock and other roadside commerce. House Bill 3483 would streamline TCEQ review of special utility district revenue bonds by removing tax-bond requirements that do not apply to SUDs. House Bill 4308 would create a county industrial development district framework, limited in the substitute to certain counties including Fort Bend County, to help finance industrial sites and related infrastructure. House Bill 5663 would create a Wood County Hospital District memory-care-focused district with no taxing power, intended to help pursue grants and other funding for a new facility. House Bill 4582 addressed attainable housing in Dallas and Tarrant counties, allowing local reimbursement tools for developers under a uniform, optional framework. House Bill 5509 would let municipalities suspend or revoke a hotel’s certificate of occupancy if law enforcement and a criminal court both find probable cause of human trafficking, with the substitute adding due-process protections. House Bill 1532 created a Lake Houston dredging and maintenance district funded by revenue from dredged material sales and revenue bonds, with no taxing authority or eminent domain. House Bill 23, heard as pending business, would revise the process for local governments to rescind development documents and adjust third-party reviewer liability and eligibility rules. House Bill 4580, concerning property tax exemptions for charitable organizations such as the Houston Rodeo, was amended to remove language about exempting revenue from property use and instead focus on land used for agricultural, youth, and educational support. Public testimony was generally supportive on the bills heard, with witnesses including county officials, utility and water association representatives, hotel industry representatives, and housing developers. Several speakers emphasized the need for faster financing or permitting tools, flood mitigation, housing affordability, anti-trafficking enforcement, or local economic development. Some members raised concerns about scope, precedent, consultation with affected senators, and due process, particularly on House Bill 4582 and House Bill 5509, but the committee largely accepted the committee substitutes as improvements. No public testimony was offered on several bills, and most measures were left pending before later being voted out. The committee took recorded votes on multiple pending bills and reported them favorably, often with committee substitutes adopted in lieu of the filed versions. House Bills 1532, 2731, 3483, 5509, 5663, and 4580 were reported out, with 1532 and 5663 passing unanimously and 3483, 2731, and 5509 also receiving favorable votes despite one present-not-voting on 3483. House Bill 23 and House Bill 4582 were left pending subject to call of the chair. The committee then recessed until adjournment or later.

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• </c> good Elliot angan I represent District good Elliot angan I represent District 36a<00:01:15.119><
• I represent District 48A, which is central Carver County, and the greatest restaurant in my district
• It includes district travel during the interim; you receive mileage for district travel.
• It includes district travel during the interim, and you receive mileage for district travel.

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

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• If charter public schools were a district, it would be the largest district in the state.
• Receivership has a poor track record of meeting district goals in all three districts.
• hold districts accountable.
• And I’m in a regional district, which, you know, the difficulty sometimes with regional school districts
• If you do it by district, it’s about 38%. That’s huge.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Education

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on several bills centered on school accountability, receivership, graduation requirements, charter school access, community schools, school libraries, and student voting rights. Much of the discussion focused on the Thrive Act, S. 374, which would end state receivership and change the state’s accountability approach. Supporters, including educators, parents, advocacy groups, and students, argued that receivership has not improved outcomes in districts such as Lawrence, Holyoke, Southbridge, Boston, and the Dever, and that local communities should have more control, with greater emphasis on community schools, wraparound services, and broader measures of school quality. They also supported related bills on community schools and school library standards, and several witnesses backed a bill to expand student representative voting rights on school committees. Opponents of S. 374, especially charter school leaders, parents, students, and some education advocates, focused on Section 4 of the bill, which would change the charter school net school spending cap in the lowest-performing districts. They argued that the provision would reduce access to charter seats in communities where families are seeking more options, and that schools such as Roxbury Prep, Excel Academy, Brook, Veritas Prep, and Libertas Academy have produced strong results for students, including students of color, low-income students, and students with special needs. Several witnesses said the section would force schools to shrink or close and would remove opportunities for families in districts with long waitlists. Committee members questioned witnesses on both the effectiveness of receivership and the charter school cap language. Chair Lewis and Chair Gordon emphasized the need for a better accountability system and noted concerns about whether current measures, including MCAS-based designations, accurately reflect school quality. Some witnesses said they had discussed the possibility of removing Section 4 from the Thrive Act and suggested it might be addressed in separate charter reform legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing; testimony was received and the committee later closed testimony on S. 374 and several related bills before moving on to the student voting rights bill, S. 367.

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• So the issue of this enrollment cap per district: are we seeing multiple districts, and I would assume
• But it is impactful for those districts.
• Districts that are over.
• We attempt to work with districts to have them goal-set around Vision 2030, both at the district and
• date for those districts?

Summary: The committee heard an overview of the California Community Colleges budget proposal, including Proposition 98 funding, a 2.41% COLA for apportionments, enrollment growth funding, repayment of an apportionment deferral, and one-time investments for a student support block grant and deferred maintenance. The Department of Finance described the Governor’s package as providing significant new resources, while the LAO recommended prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth within available funds but raised concerns about some smaller proposals, including making the Healthy School Food Pathways Program ongoing and adding more funding for credit for prior learning before outcomes are known. The Chancellor’s Office supported the COLA, enrollment growth, and one-time investments, and said current projections suggest enrollment growth closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million in ongoing costs if fully funded. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and whether the state should continue funding growth in the current year and budget year. The Chancellor’s Office said some districts, especially in the Inland Empire and Central Valley, are growing rapidly and that about seven districts are above the cap, with roughly 1,563 FTES and about $30 million in ongoing costs tied to that issue. Members also discussed hold-harmless districts and whether declining campuses should be required to produce turnaround or right-sizing plans. The Chancellor’s Office said districts are already having local conversations and that state funding provides time to adjust, but no formal plan requirement was proposed. The committee then took up common course numbering, where the Chancellor’s Office said all 115 community colleges have implemented the first phase and more than 550,000 students enrolled in the first six commonly numbered courses. The office argued that CCN improves clarity but does not yet guarantee that credits will transfer with full value across UC and CSU, because articulation is still handled campus by campus and can require more than 3,500 separate reviews. Members expressed concern that students can still be forced to retake courses such as calculus or ethnic studies even when they have the same common number, and urged the systems to develop a stronger statewide articulation mechanism tied to outcomes and transparency. The item was left open. Finally, the committee heard the Governor’s proposal to make Calbright College’s funding ongoing at $53.1 million. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, with one-time bridge funding in the meantime, arguing the Governor’s proposal lacks a clear enrollment-based rationale and performance expectations. Calbright’s leadership defended the college’s competency-based, flexible model for adult learners, citing more than 6,800 students served, over 2,200 certificates awarded, and wage gains for graduates; they said enrollment is expected to grow from about 7,000 students now to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 next year and around 10,000 over the next couple of years. Members pressed for clearer enrollment and funding data before deciding how Calbright should be funded going forward.

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• Brad Tabkey is the duly elected representative for House District 54A.
• Brad Tabkey is the duly elected representative for House District 54A.
• Brad Tabkey is the duly elected representative for House District 54A.
• </c><00:36:40.480><c> court's</c> questions about the district court's questions about the district court's
• </c> returns for House District returns for House District 54A<00:44:47.359><c> has</c><00:44:47.760>

Committee: House Ethics

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• with public school districts.
• district to only, and I don't blame them.
• been officially trained by the district.
• There are a lot of school districts, both in my district and outside it, that are doing a great job,
• There are a lot of school districts, both in my district and outside it, that are doing a great job,

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 3239, which would make the Missouri Workforce Diploma Program permanent and move it into the MoCAP framework. Representative Hurlbert and supporters said the program has helped about 1,200 adults earn diplomas, mostly women with children, and that it improves employment and health coverage outcomes. Members raised concerns about funding, the use of the foundation formula, and how the program differs from existing adult education options. Supporters said it is tuition-free, pay-for-performance, and intended for adults with a short path to graduation; no vote was taken on the bill. The committee then took up House Bills 2335 and 2230/2978 in executive session. HB 2335, dealing with teacher training, was amended and then given a do pass recommendation by a 19-0 vote. HB 2230 and 2978, as amended, were also approved do pass by an 18-1 vote after extensive discussion of the Student Screen Time Standards Act, including limits on screen time, a new advisory council, and a related cursive-writing amendment. Members generally supported the direction of the substitute, while some raised questions about local control, implementation, and the role of experts. Later, Representatives Irwin and Steinhoff presented House Bills 2913 and 3228, which would provide legal protection for teachers who intervene in violent situations to protect students or themselves. Supporters said the bills would reduce fear of liability and encourage reasonable intervention, while committee members and witnesses discussed possible limits, training, whether the protection should extend to other school staff, and how the proposal interacts with existing discipline and restraint rules. Public testimony was largely supportive, with school and teacher groups asking for clearer definitions and coordination with federal law; no vote was taken. The committee also heard House Bill 2304, which would require parental consent before major changes to a child’s special education placement or services. The sponsor and advocates said it strengthens parent involvement and collaboration, while members questioned delays, due process, safety exceptions, and the effect on school operations. Testimony from advocates and parents supported the bill, and the hearing concluded without action.

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• We've dug into, uh, some of that space, um, uh, working with the, the district and with PSFA staff.
• So taking advantage of the, um, the council's statutory authority to recognize that districts that are
• Encouraging a district to exceed adequacy. And so that's my concern.
• Uh, that the district would be potentially coming for a waiver.
• Clearly that's not addressing what school districts think space needs to look like for students.

Committee: House Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

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• In Fruitland School District, for the 2024-25 school year, Fruitland School District will spend over
• In Fruitland School District, for the 2024-25 school year, Fruitland School District will spend over
• at a high cost to the district.
• A big district may have to hire their own professional staff, but the small districts really suffer in
• Some of us serve large districts, some of us small districts, some of us charters.

Committee: Senate Education

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• Andy Shealy, District Attorney, 16th Judicial District, present in support, not wishing to speak.
• Andy Shealy, District Attorney, 16th Judicial District Present in support, not wishing to speak.
• District Attorney's Association, District Attorney Bill Harrington with the 10th, JDC, District Attorney
• Bradley Berger, District Attorney's Office, 7th District.
• Bradley Berger, District Attorney's Office, 7th District.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee met on March 18, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several criminal justice bills. HB 36 by Rep. Butler, as amended, removed Evangeline Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District and was reported favorably. HB 160 by Rep. Knox increased penalties for domestic violence offenses involving strangulation; the committee adopted an amendment requiring at least one year without probation or suspension, heard strong support from survivors and prosecutors, and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 552 by Rep. Bryant, handled by Vice Chair LaFleur, clarified DWI law to include impairment beyond alcohol; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 119 by Rep. Fontenot created and strengthened penalties for AI-generated sexual images, especially involving minors; after amendments, including a new possession offense and a name change to “Act Ivy Daniels,” the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 171 by Rep. Spell corrected a citation in the personal surety provisions and was reported favorably without opposition. HB 140 by Rep. Cox drew the most debate. The bill lengthened juvenile delinquency filing and adjudication timelines and changed procedures for extensions and dismissals. Prosecutors and law enforcement supported the bill as a practical update to account for modern evidence gathering and case complexity, while public defenders, juvenile advocates, and other opponents argued it would prolong detention, undermine speedy-trial protections, increase costs, and harm children. After extensive testimony and discussion, the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 140 favorably as amended by a roll call vote of 8-3, with Representatives Knox, LaFleur, and Moore voting no. The committee also heard HB 68 by Rep. Schlegel, combined with concepts from Rep. Glorioso’s similar bill, to update disturbing-the-peace law to protect houses of worship from intentional disruption. An amendment clarified definitions of worship spaces and interruptions and increased the mandatory minimum jail time from 15 to 30 days, while enhancing penalties to a felony for more serious conduct such as battery, property damage, or carrying a dangerous weapon during the offense. Supporters framed it as a deterrent and protection for religious liberty, while opponents, including the ACLU, raised First Amendment concerns and asked for tighter language. The transcript cuts off during opposition testimony, and no final vote on HB 68 is shown in the excerpt.

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• ADDITIONALLY MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THE SHORTFALL TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS ADDITIONALLY MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THE
• FOR CROSSCHECKING AND HOW LONG DID YOU GET THE DISTRICTS TO DO CROSSCHECKING?
• IT HAS THE DISTRICT THE STUDENT IS IN. SCHOLARSHIP TYPE, OF COURSE IT'S BY PROGRAM.
• WHO HASN'T GOTTEN A ID FROM THE DISTRICT, WHEN YOU GET THAT STUDENT, SORRY MR.
• WE HAVE THE FLE ID IN THE INFORMATION DISTRICTS CAN SEE, EACH DISTRICT GETS TO SEE THEIR STUDENTS, THEY