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• Read the first bill and only bill on the calendar: House Bill 4001. ...Committee on Rules recommends
• House Bill 2720, an act amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by section
• House Bill 2686, an act ... You've heard a third reading of House Bill 2686.
• So, third reading of bills. House Bill 4001, an act amending section 41-0141.
• Secretary, record the vote: by our vote of 24 ayes, 0 nays, 1 not voting. You pass House Bill 4001.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, attendance, and routine journal and communication actions, including a temporary committee replacement appointment and confirmation of Todd D. Haney to the State Board of Education. The chamber then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 4001, which concerns vaping/nicotine product regulation. Members debated a committee amendment and a floor amendment offered by Senator Bolick; supporters described the bill as a first step toward regulating harmful products and keeping them away from children, while opponents argued it was too weak, lacked retail licensing and enforcement, and did not adequately protect public health. The Committee of the Whole adopted the amendments and recommended the bill do pass, and the full Senate later passed HB 4001 on a 24-0-1 vote after additional debate on the same public health and enforcement concerns. The Senate then took up several other measures on final reading. House Bills 2720, 2078, 2501, 2686, and 2574 all passed, with votes ranging from 17-7 to 26-0. The chamber also concurred in House amendments to several Senate bills, including SB 1067, SB 1172, SB 1232, SB 1214, and SB 1478. During debate on HB 2078 and other bills, members used points of personal privilege to recognize staff and explain votes, but no additional amendments were adopted on those measures. On final readings, SB 1566, dealing with residential construction and delay enforcement, passed 17-9 despite concerns that its definition of malicious delay was too broad and could invite litigation. SB 1067, SB 1172, SB 1232, SB 1426, and SB 1478 also passed, with some members speaking in support of homeowner protections, administrative changes, or liquor policy updates, while others opposed the liquor bill and raised public health concerns about alcohol access in border communities. The Senate concluded by announcing party caucuses and adjourning until June 1, 2026.

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• House Bill 2226. House Bill 2226. House Bill 2226. House Bill 2226. House Bill 2226.
• House Bill 2592. House Bill 2592. House Bill 2592.
• House Bill 2771. House Bill 2771. House Bill 2771. House Bill 2771.
• House Bill 2874. House Bill 2874. House Bill 2874. House Bill 2874. House Bill 2874.
• House Bill 2731. House Bill 2731. House Bill 2731. House Bill 2731 is before the House.

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• </c><00:14:49.279><c> This</c> &gt;&gt; Anyways, House Bill 199 of Morris.
• This &gt;&gt; Anyways, House Bill 199 of Morris.
• Next up is Representative Wadsworth with House Bill. >> All right.
• House Bill 234 passes. Go ahead. In our fund, um, and I would like...
• And uh, when I did the bill from 1.8 to 1.5, I got uniform consent from the House and the Senate.

Committee: House Jefferson County Legislation

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• And your Institutions Committee, on a vote of 4-0-1, recommends that this bill be passed.
• And your Institutions Committee, on a vote of 4-0-1, recommends that this bill be passed.
• The bill is an omnibus approach and pulled in three different House bills related to these topics, and
• In the bill, sections 40 and 41 were deleted in the House-passed version.
• as passed by the section 42 of the bill as passed by the house,<00:20:31.360><c> uh</c><00:20:31.520

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• 374018, to House Amendment 1, 376-033. 374018 to House Amendment 1, 376-033, amended Senate Amendment
• 2, 387-786, to House Amendment 1, 376-033, with House Amendment 1, 494-741, and concurred in the same
• Simon, as well as companion House bills.
• Questions on the bill? Senator, there's a companion House bill.
• Questions on the bill? Senator, there's a companion House bill.

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• Had been proposed in the House budget.
• Bill 2034.
• substitute Senate bill 5998 be adopted and that bill do pass as recommended by the conference committee
• Resolution 1.
• Resolution 1.

Summary: The conference committee on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 received a detailed briefing from House and Senate budget coordinators on the operating budget conference report. They walked through comparison documents showing the Senate-passed budget, House-passed budget, and the conference proposal, including statewide totals, agency-level changes, revenue assumptions, transfers, and outlook impacts. The proposal uses the February 2026 ERFC forecast, includes an $880 million transfer from the Budget Stabilization Account to the general fund, and reflects various revenue-related bills and prior-period adjustment assumptions. The coordinators highlighted major spending and policy changes across several areas, including Working Families Tax Credit expansion, local government fiscal health funding, child care attendance policy changes, behavioral health facility and staffing adjustments, long-term care support for certain non-citizens affected by federal changes, health care and public health responses to H.R. 1, K-12 changes such as free school meals contingent on legislation, Running Start and transportation depreciation adjustments, higher education administrative reductions, corrections staffing and bed changes, and natural resources funding including wildfire response and low-income energy assistance. They said the conference report results in $80.2 billion in near general fund spending for 2025-27, with projected ending fund balances of $231 million in 2025-27 and $563 million in 2027-29, though fiscal year 2028 shows a negative near general fund ending balance. After the briefing, Senator Robinson moved to adopt the conference report and pass the bill, and the motion was seconded. Supporters said the budget reflected a compromise between House and Senate proposals and protected core services, while opponents criticized it as overly reliant on optimistic revenue assumptions, the rainy day fund transfer, and reductions in K-12 and other areas. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference report to the legislature, with Representatives Gregerson and Ormsby and Senators Robinson and Stanford in support, and Representative Couture and Senator Gildon opposed.

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• Read the House bill: House Bill 52001, a bill to be entitled an act making appropriations.
• The House bill: House Bill 52001, a bill to be entitled an act making appropriations.
• Read the House bill: House Bill 503, a bill to be entitled an act implementing the 2026-2027 General
• Read the House bill: House Bill 5205, a bill to be entitled an act relating to retirement.
• Read the House bill: House Bill 5401, a bill to be entitled an act relating to trust funds of the state

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• Being none, we have a House bill for referral. The wrong one.
• And that 3 and 1/2-cent fee has not changed in 19 years, so this bill would raise it to 4 and 1/2 cents
• </c> propose to the House to amend the bill propose to the House to amend the bill as<01:09:25.560><c
• </c> following bills to the House forthwith. following bills to the House forthwith.
• Thank you. bills coming to us from the house. Thank bills coming to us from the house.

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• In the middle section, this is the House-passed version.
• Bill 2034.
• The conference report and engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5998 be adopted and that the bill do pass
• substitute Senate bill 5998 be adopted and that bill do pass as recommended by the conference committee
• Resolution 1.

Summary: The conference committee on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998 met to review the operating budget conference report. House and Senate budget coordinators walked through comparison documents showing the Senate-passed budget, House-passed budget, and the conference proposal, including statewide totals, agency detail, revenue assumptions, transfers, and the four-year outlook. They said the conference budget uses the February 2026 ERFC forecast, includes an $880 million transfer from the budget stabilization account to the general fund, and reflects a four-year net near-general-fund impact of about $800 million, with an ending fund balance of $231 million in 2025-27 and $563 million in 2027-29. They also noted that future collective bargaining agreements are not included in the outlook beyond those already settled. The briefing highlighted major policy items across the budget, including Working Families Tax Credit expansion, a proposed city and county fiscal health account, changes to Working Connections child care attendance payments, behavioral health facility and staffing adjustments, long-term care funding for certain non-citizen residents affected by federal changes, Apple Health and other health-related responses to H.R. 1, K-12 changes such as free school meals contingent on related legislation, Running Start and transportation depreciation adjustments, higher education administrative reductions, corrections staffing and bed changes, wildfire response funding, and state employee compensation agreements. Members also discussed the budget’s reliance on revenue measures and transfers, including legislation referenced as 2487, 6228, 6231, and 6346. After the presentation, Senator Robinson moved adoption of the conference report and passage of the bill as recommended by the committee. In discussion, supporters said the budget protected core services and responded to federal H.R. 1 impacts, while opponents criticized the size of the budget, the use of reserves, future outlook assumptions, and reductions in some K-12 and other programs. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference report and ESSB 5998 to the legislature, with Representatives Gregerson and Ormsby and Senators Robinson and Stanford in favor, and Representative Couture and Senator Gildon opposed.

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• Next, House Bill 2443, House Draft 1, relating to disaster services.
• With that, let's get started on House Bill 1768, House Draft 1, relating to immigration.
• 1768</c> on House Bill 1768 on House Bill 1768 House<00:16:21.680><c> Draft</c><00:16:22.079><c> 1</
• So first on the agenda, House Bill 1768, House Draft 1, relating to immigration.
• So first on the agenda, House Bill 1768, House Draft 1, relating to immigration.

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1976, relating to dementia training for law enforcement, and HB 2443, relating to disaster services for people with disabilities and access or functional needs. For HB 1976, the Hawaii Law Enforcement Standards Board opposed the bill’s process and cost, arguing there was no documented training gap because existing CALEA accreditation already includes mental illness response training that covers dementia. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, disability advocates, caregivers, and several individuals, said dementia-specific training would help first responders better handle real-world encounters and avoid harmful misunderstandings. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including changing mandatory language to permissive language in several places and removing a deadline for the first annual training cycle; the recommendation was adopted unanimously. For HB 2443, testimony was strongly supportive. The Disability Communication Access Board, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and individual testifiers said the bill would strengthen emergency planning and response by adding a Disability Integration Specialist and better integrating people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into disaster preparedness, sheltering, and FEMA coordination. Several speakers emphasized recent storms and rescues as evidence of the need. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including changes based on Attorney General comments and adding specialized communications and comprehensive communications planning provisions previously contained in another bill; that recommendation was also adopted unanimously. The transcript then moved to a separate mini hearing on HB 1768, relating to immigration enforcement. Supporters, including the ACLU of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would prevent local law enforcement from entering 287(g)-type agreements or otherwise participating in federal immigration enforcement, citing civil rights concerns, community trust, and the need for police to focus on local public safety. One testifier raised concerns that local cooperation could help avoid mistakes in enforcement, while supporters responded that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that local agencies should not be deputized for civil immigration arrests. The excerpt ends amid extended member questions and discussion, without showing a final vote on HB 1768.

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• </c> Bill 1 for discussion only.
• </c><00:04:56.160><c> 1,</c> on Senate Bill 1, on Senate Bill 1, we're<00:04:57.680><c> redefining</c
• /c><00:09:06.600><c> have</c> around Senate Bill 1 that what you have around Senate Bill 1 that what
• Bill 1, just the without without Senate Bill 1, just the way<00:23:15.560><c> the</c><00:23:15.720><
• <00:25:58.480><c> this</c> pieces of Senate Bill 1, um but at this pieces of Senate Bill 1, um but at

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

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• We have before us House Bill 545, as amended by PHS 1.
• as amended by PHS 1. truth I do House Bill 545 is a truth I do House Bill 545 is a continuation<00:12
• Bill 1 in 2025.
• Bill 1 in 2025.
• bill nine the bill we have on today House<01:13:10.679><c> Bill</c> House Bill House Bill 695<01:13:12.800

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0. The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.

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• House Bill 128, Enhanced Oil Recovery Severance Tax Exemption. Eyes 60, no 1, excused 1.
• Message 151, House Bill 116, Eyes 44, no 17, excused 1.
• I 61, excused 1. Message 143, House Bill 83, Legislative Subpoena Penalty. I 61, excused 1.
• House Bill 9, first reading of the House bill.
• House Bill 1, first reading of the bill. >> House Bill 1, General Government Appropriations.

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• We'll just start with House File 169.
• /c> year and a half of that tax cut July 1 year and a half of that tax cut July 1 2024<00:07:58.800><
• on the bill?
• We strongly support House File 169 and the tax relief that it's contained in that bill.
• House File 169 as amended be laid for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

Summary: The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered. Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach. Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• House Communication No. 482 returns Senate Bill 2256, which passed third reading in the House unamended
• House Communication Nos. 483 to 493 return various Senate bills that passed third reading in the House
• </c><00:02:52.440><c> Senator</c> the House to said Senate bills.
• Senator the House to said Senate bills. Senator DeCourt<00:02:53.520><c> Mr.
• bills for second reports on house bills for second reading<00:22:25.000><c> is</c><00:22:25.240><c>

Bills: SB1432 , SB2024 , SB2043 , SB2060 , SB2069 , SB2153 , SB2259 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2338 , SB2360 , SB2396 , SB2405 , SB2407 , SB2544 , SB2550 , SB2552 , SB2578 , SB2580 , SB2607 , SB2614 , SB2671 , SB2800 , SB2805 , SB2816 , SB2835 , SB2877 , SB2892 , SB2928 , SB2934 , SB3063 , SB3199 , SB3233 , SB3325 , HCR8 , HCR10 , HCR11 , HCR13 , HCR14 , HCR18 , HCR19 , HCR22 , HCR24 , HCR31 , HCR32 , HCR33 , HCR35 , HCR54 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR85 , HCR91 , HCR93 , HCR94 , HCR96 , HCR98 , HCR102 , HCR104 , HCR105 , HCR106 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR118 , HCR121 , HCR122 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HCR125 , HCR127 , HCR128 , HCR137 , HCR139 , HCR140 , HCR141 , HCR144 , HCR146 , HCR162 , HCR165 , HCR166 , HCR173 , HCR178 , HCR179 , HCR180 , HCR181 , HCR182 , HCR185 , HCR189 , HCR191 , HCR192 , HCR193 , HCR194 , HCR200 , HCR202 , HCR6 , HCR36 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR61 , HCR64 , HCR69 , HCR84 , HCR101 , HCR103 , HCR107 , HCR112 , HCR126 , HCR136 , HCR154 , HCR161 , HCR175 , HCR186 , HCR187 , HCR188 , HCR197 , HCR203 , HCR204 , HCR206 , HB1870 , HB1588 , HB2429 , HB2386 , HB2583 , HB2361 , HB2270 , HB2137 , HB1643 , HB1682 , HB1692 , HB2078 , HB1553 , HB1667 , HB1700 , HB1728 , HB2293 , HB2096 , HB1959 , HB1511 , HB1961 , HB1858 , HB1897 , HB2088 , HB2093 , HB2279 , HB2314 , HB2505 , HB2433 , HB963 , HB1705 , HB1550 , HB469 , HB1334 , HB1710 , HB1737 , HB1753 , HB1881 , HB2309 , HB1713 , HB1741 , HB2062 , HB463 , HB1839 , HB1664 , HB2455 , HB2417 , HB1898 , HB1573 , HB1768 , HB1962 , HB2101 , HB1782 , HB2033 , HB1518 , HB1642 , HB1752 , HB2097 , HB2282 , HB1696 , HB1823 , HB1886 , HB2152 , HB2413 , HB2503 , HB1875 , HB1519 , HB1509 , HB1628 , HB1810 , HB1990 , HB2023 , HB2540 , HB1679 , HB1888 , HB2576 , HB2592

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• Speaker, I move that pursuant to House Rule 12P, Senate Bills 1-1-1-1 and 1-5-2 be referred to an additional
• House Bill 2105.
• House Bill 2105.
• House Bill. House Bill. House Bill 27. House Bill 27, 27. House Bill 2729.
• House Bill 2397. House Bill 2397.

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• The Education Committee has met and reports House Bill 1 should pass the rules.
• </c><00:08:50.160><c> the</c> reports House Bill 1 should pass the reports House Bill 1 should pass the
• House Bill 1 has already had a previous House Bill 1 has already had a previous reading,<00:09:33.720
• 27th: Senate Bill 189 and House Bill 1.
• February 27th: Senate Bill 189 and House Bill 1.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and excused absent members. The chamber received second readings of several bills and resolutions, including measures on ad valorem taxes, planning and zoning, tax-dollar restrictions, provisional medical licensing, Medicaid oversight, environmental regulations, municipal financial reporting, nuclear workforce development, and county law libraries. Committee reports advanced bills on economic development, education, judiciary, and veterans/public protection, and the body also received a list of newly filed bills and resolutions covering topics such as rural revitalization, athletics, SNAP eligibility, diaper tax exemption, domestic violence, middle school math, pedestrian bridges, constitutional amendments, education, and several honorary resolutions. The Senate then took up House Bill 314, which would reorganize the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (Kentucky Wired) by moving it under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, restructuring its board, and adding members representing cities and counties. Supporters said the bill was an administrative change, not a funding measure, intended to focus the network on students, teachers, and public users while awaiting an audit. Critics argued the project has been a costly taxpayer burden and called for stronger oversight. The bill passed final passage 32-6. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 157, which aligns Kentucky law with federal mortgage rules so that certain rate buy-down payments do not count against borrower fee caps, with supporters saying it would help housing affordability and reduce costs for borrowers. Senate Bill 214 also passed unanimously; it allows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to accept non-federal funding for grants without routing those funds through the Department of Finance. The Senate later adopted several resolutions, including Senate Resolution 61 recognizing Links Incorporated Day, Senate Resolution 114 commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference, and Senate Resolution 118 honoring Joseph H. Mattingly Jr. Additional remarks highlighted a Black History Celebration event and a lengthy floor speech criticizing the Kentucky Hospital Association’s reserves and urging investigation, followed by consideration of Senate Resolution 55 on Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

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• And Senate Bill 1, the Rural Health Care Bill. So, Mr.
• And I yield to Senator Stefanik for Senate Bill 1.
• President, I move Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1 and move that it be adopted subject to
• And this body stood up and stood with us on House Bill 2 and supported that.
• I think in about 45 minutes we'll have the House bill.

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• I'm here to present House Bill 3221.
• I respectfully ask for your consideration in support of the concept of House Bill 3221.
• I am honored to present House Bill 3416, which establishes...
• Okay, so real quick on your bill, you talked about 1% of the gambling proceeds.
• Bill. on higher education workforce, oh, excuse me, that will conclude the hearing on House Bill 3416

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard two bills. House Bill 3221, sponsored by Rep. Castile, would bar state funds from supporting higher education degree programs that the federal government designates as low-earning, with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education reviewing the federal list and reporting impacts. The sponsor framed it as taxpayer accountability and return on investment, while many committee members and witnesses argued it was premature, lacked data, and could harm essential but lower-paid fields such as education, social work, early childhood education, counseling, and the arts. Supporters said the bill would mirror federal policy and affect only a small number of programs; opponents warned it could discourage universities from offering needed programs and would not account for long-term career outcomes or transferable skills. No vote was taken, and the sponsor said the bill was still a work in progress. Testimony in support of HB 3221 came from a lobbyist for FGA Action and others who said federal law is already moving in this direction and cited a small number of affected programs. Opposition came from representatives of independent colleges, community colleges, and other witnesses who said the federal rules are still being developed, the earnings test is based on a limited snapshot, and some low-wage programs serve important workforce needs or lead to later advancement. Several members asked for more information on the federal list, the number and demographics of affected students, and possible unintended consequences for rural schools and workforce development. The committee then heard House Bill 3416, sponsored by Rep. Bosley, which would create the Strengthening HBCUs Fund and direct a portion of gaming and classroom trust revenues to Lincoln University and Harris-Stowe State University for capital improvements and related support. The sponsor said the bill is intended to address historic underfunding of HBCUs and align Missouri with similar efforts in other states and at the federal level. Lincoln University President John Mosley testified in support, describing recent growth, major campus projects, and the need for additional infrastructure funding without increasing debt. Committee members asked about the funding amounts, whether Lincoln receives any special state support, and how the money would be distributed. No opposition testimony was heard, and the committee adjourned after the HB 3416 hearing without taking a vote.

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• President, I transmit herewith House Bill 559, which has passed the House.
• House Bill 559 will be referred to the 11th order of business for introduction.
• President, I transmit here with House Bill 559, which is passed the House for Acting Chief Clerk.
• House Bill 559 will be referred to the 11th order of business for introduction.
• In the House of Representatives, House Bill 559 by the Revenue and Taxation Committee: an act relating