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• </c><01:04:35.599><c> are</c> schools and how many students are schools and how many students are participating
• </c><01:04:55.440><c> It</c> coping skills among students. It coping skills among students.
• But they're targeting, using NIL money, student athletes, people that younger people look up to as role
• To your of their life as an athlete.
• </c><02:05:33.360><c> To</c> students can access. That's right. To students can access.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

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• Speaker, I rise today to celebrate two outstanding student athletes at Augusta University.
• Dedication, discipline, and excellence on the court and course prove that student athletes can achieve
• They prove that student athletes<00:12:54.399><c> can</c><00:12:54.639><c> achieve</c><00:12:54.959><
• When our student athletes succeed, the entire community wins. What a victory, Vikings.
• <02:11:48.800><c> entire</c> student athletes succeed, the entire student athletes succeed, the entire

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <c> for</c><01:10:11.200><c> the</c> To help students prepare for the To help students prepare for the
• /c><01:10:19.960><c> their</c> students research and write their students research and write their essays
• We support the University of Hawaii Hilo Athletics as well as Hilo High School Athletics, and we support
• </c><01:13:18.280><c> as</c> University of Hawaii Hilo Athletics as University of Hawaii Hilo Athletics
• </c><01:13:20.200><c> and</c> well as Hilo High School Athletics and well as Hilo High School Athletics

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented. Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character. Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.

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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

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, today is a day of students, and we have a large group of students from Sangerridge Elementary
• Welcome students to the Capitol! So good to see you!
• I was wondering who this lovely group of students was. They are very well behaved.
• Can you tell us which students, what grades will be getting additional recess?
• Representative, can you just clarify how much recess in total our students will now have?

Bills: SB1365 , SB2139 , SB1595 , SB1303 , SB2180 , SB2072 , SB1772 , SB1209 , SB137 , SB1944 , SB372 , SB1636 , SB1256 , SB1827 , SB2104 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1966 , SB80 , SB1148 , SB1147 , SB1149 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1159 , SB1165 , SB1174 , SB1156 , SB1158 , SB1163 , SB1175 , SB1176 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1157 , SB1146 , SB1481 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SCR20

Keywords: SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants

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• School students, staff, and families. Thank you for your time and consideration. Thank you.
• So just a meeting to talk about the end of the year, reward some of your performing students and time
• 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

Summary: The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue. The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request. After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.

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• While instilling strong values into each of these young athletes.
• 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.
• Because of her work, more students are reaching their goals and charting their future.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber. On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0. The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.

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• In 2020, the Bears donated $100,000 to the UCI School of Medicine to permanently support medical students
• </c> permanently support medical students permanently support medical students traveling<00:07:39.039
• 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.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Members with us today in the gallery are members of the TCU Student Government Association.
• The TCU Student Government Association represents collective voice for the student body while encompassing
• Student government impacts student life, and their work is certainly noticed on campus.
• Members of the TCU Student Government Association, please stand to be recognized.
• participating in intersteactic athletics for the Committee on Public Education.

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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

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Expanding student loan repayment programs is an important tool for increasing recruitment of health care
• I've been guaranteed by the sponsor and by the famous para-athlete Kyle Stepp.
• He is an international, competitive para-athlete, and a great union, a great organizer for committee
• So without an activity wheelchair, I was a three-sport athlete before my injury.
• My name is Gabriella Radigan, and I'm a student at the University of New Mexico.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• Under this bill, a student with a disability who participates in the Special Olympics for one school
• I have Joshua Godfrey here with me, who's a Special Olympics Florida athlete.
• I have Joshua Godfrey here with me, who's a Special Olympics Florida athlete.
• This legislation will empower our students with... ...credit for their hard work.
• This legislation will empower our students with disabilities and promote a more inclusive, efficient

Bills: S0556 , S0794 , S1600

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Keywords: high school diploma, graduation requirements, physical education credit, performing arts credit, marching band, Special Olympics, students with disabilities, IEP, individual education plan, 504 plan, Florida education, school credits, diploma substitution, ROTC, dance class, State Board of Education, public schools, graduation pathways, adaptive physical education, Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and a technical amendment that shifted the bill from creating an accreditation process to requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation, DCF, and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability in the child welfare sector and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2027; the bill also included enforcement provisions for failure to provide requested information. Support was noted from child and family advocacy groups, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard CS for SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, if included in the student’s IEP, and would clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy both PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, families, and other supporters testified in favor, emphasizing flexibility, access, and recognition of rigorous activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 794, which requires background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs serving people with developmental disabilities and directs a review of waiver support coordination, including quality, consistency, access, competencies, recruitment and retention, caseloads, and geographic gaps in services. An amendment to conform to the House version was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then questioned Secretary Taylor Hatch regarding her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Senators raised concerns about child welfare system performance, parent notification and rights, CBC funding formulas, managing entities, opioid settlement spending, peer support expansion, and technology/interoperability improvements. Hatch described DCF’s recent data and initiatives, including reductions in out-of-home care entries, youth advisory efforts, missing children recovery operations, expanded behavioral health capacity, and technology upgrades for benefits processing. Public comment included support from family and provider organizations and concerns from a former foster care worker about medical misdiagnosis cases. The committee voted to recommend Hatch’s confirmation favorably, with Chair Grall voting no, and adjourned after allowing Senator Sharief to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 1600.

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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

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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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

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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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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• 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.

Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 01:02 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:51 Stand at Ease 11:46 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 26:33 Adjournment 46:41, 958, all

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• to even rate this, which we didn't support, but if you're going to do it, it should be going to students
• And part of that income tax bill actually is charging our athletes who are Part of that income tax bill
• actually is charging our athletes who are participating in, and, you know, we just had the Seahawks
• the Super Bowl, and now we want to bring the Sonics back and then effectively have them be, the athletes

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: At this Republican media availability, Senate and House GOP leaders focused on affordability, taxes, and government accountability as the session approached cutoff. Senate Republican Leader John Braun criticized the Senate’s income tax bill and a range of other tax proposals, arguing they would raise costs for food, health care, prescription drugs, data centers, startups, grocery bags, and employers of Apple Health/Medicaid users. House Republican leaders Peter Abbarno and April Connors echoed those concerns, saying the latest revenue forecast did not justify new taxes and that Democrats were relying on tax increases rather than relief for families and small businesses. A major topic was the income tax bill that had passed the Senate and was headed to the House. Republicans said they opposed it on constitutional and policy grounds, argued it would eventually expand beyond high earners, and said the bill should be amended to remove the necessity clause so it could be referred to voters. They also said any meaningful tax reform should include broader relief such as property or sales tax reductions, not just narrow carveouts. Braun also said he hoped Governor Inslee would reconsider support for the measure, while House Republicans said they would try to stop it from advancing. The lawmakers also discussed child welfare and public safety bills, especially efforts to force votes on legislation related to DCYF and child deaths. They criticized House Democrats for not hearing or advancing several Republican-backed bills and said process objections were being used to avoid accountability. Braun noted that a bipartisan bill to add fentanyl to the endangerment statute, HB 5071, remained alive in the House. Other bills mentioned as priorities to oppose included an environmental crimes bill, a juvenile release bill, a real estate excise tax measure, and a bottle bill, all of which Republicans said would increase costs or expand state authority.

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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.

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 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.

Transcript Highlights:

• 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

Keywords: 1204, all