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• I can't even imagine the reason why this didn't get done in the Senate.
• The opposition will tell you this hurts the local schools and libraries.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Are we using tribal libraries so that people don't have to commute, but that we can use technology to
• Chair, members of the committee, I too am not familiar, but I imagine that there are.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We use the the library on main campus occasionally we use the sports facilities, um, and obviously we
• outline a hope that there would be multiple middle school campuses and down the road, um, do you imagine

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• Imagine explaining to the parents of children that your hands were tied and you were not at liberty.
• Sometimes they might be taken to the library to do some cool down reading.
• in the library, potentially disrupting 66 students at one time.
• You can imagine a student who has autism or ADHD, they might. you know, lack social awareness.
• It was called Imagination Station. But once the bill passed, then that became the vendor of choice.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• Again, this was a very successful project in partnership with the Department of Health in libraries and
• Department of partnership with the Department of Health<00:26:35.200><c> in</c><00:26:35.360><c> libraries
• </c><00:26:35.840><c> and</c><00:26:35.960><c> telehealth</c> Health in libraries and telehealth Health
• in libraries and telehealth &gt;&gt; [clears throat] &gt;&gt; [clears throat] &gt;&gt; [clears throat
• which is great, but when we libraries which is great, but when we did<00:26:52.680><c> the</c><00:26

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• Protection Advocate for VPIRG; De-identified Data Expert; Founder and Principal Agility Lab Consulting; Library
• 23:52.520><c> Consulting,</c> Principal Agility Lab Consulting, Principal Agility Lab Consulting, Library
• :55.640><c> Director</c><00:23:56.000><c> of</c><00:23:56.160><c> AI</c><00:23:56.400><c> and</c> Library
• Technologist, Director of AI and Library Technologist, Director of AI and Privacy<00:23:57.040><c> for

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• core functions, like having a health center where our students can see core services or allowing our library
• faculty regarding how those cuts have led to program reduction, layoffs, classes being unavailable, libraries
• , Those cuts have led to program reduction, layoffs, classes being unavailable, libraries and other services
• We have less classroom support available for faculty, the library, the writing center, the math center

Bills: HB2070, HB2671, HB2617, SB6258

Keywords: funding, education, higher education, Western Washington University, state funding parity, financial aid, state funding, student support, educational reform, university procedures, academic policy, student success, Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database

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• They also did some programming in the library for kids, including some chamber music concerts for kids
• It might be a performance in a library or readings in a library.
• This is a national effort by the Library of America, and we had to compete for this project to be able

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• Folks need to get to school and get to the library in wherever they are in the state.
• </c><00:26:54.880><c> in</c> get to school and get to the library in get to school and get to the library
• We've engaged more than a million Minnesotans who've attended Open Streets Minneapolis, Imagine, and
• ,</c><01:44:03.480><c> and</c><01:44:03.640><c> other</c> Minneapolis, Imagine, and other Minneapolis
• , Imagine, and other engagement<01:44:04.280><c> events.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I can't imagine that at the current rate of turnover the impact that's having on culture.
• I can't imagine that at the current rate of turnover the impact that's having on culture.
• like, what is Mississippi doing to include one of the top things that they did was they reinstated library
• :15:03.000><c> was</c><01:15:03.520><c> they</c><01:15:04.080><c> reinstated</c><01:15:04.920><c> library
• </c><01:15:05.320><c> media</c> did was they reinstated library media did was they reinstated library

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• committee substitute for... the engrossed bill 5616 removes the prior creation of the Texas Presidential Library
• and future appropriations by the legislature to implement the purposes of the Texas Presidential Library

Bills: HB112, HB117

Keywords: county regulation, impervious cover, land use, unincorporated areas, environmental management, 1185, senate, all

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• While this survey is nine years old, I can't imagine those numbers have gone any lower.
• Texans have a right to privacy, and this bill flies in the face of that, and it's very easy to imagine
• I imagine your answer would be no. still would require that I use women facilities, so I urge you to
• I can't imagine the violence and just invasiveness that feels like to be trans.
• As a young woman who's lived in Texas her entire life, I never imagined I would be in this situation

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• out and once it's bottled It doesn't stay at the vineyards in most cases unless it goes into their library
• And as all the hate that you all see from a certain community that comes here, you can imagine that,
• While this survey is nine years old, I can't imagine those numbers have gone any lower.
• Texans have a right to privacy and this bill flies in the face of that and it's very easy to imagine
• I can't imagine the violence and just invasiveness that feels like to be trans. but I have never felt

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• In one fact, the Hennepin County Library on our campus saw a 49% increase in visitor traffic, totaling
• In one fact, the Hennepin County Library on our campus saw a 49% increase in visitor traffic, totaling
• We would also find three major branches of the Hennepin County Library with similar meeting spaces.
• We would also find three major branches of the Hennepin County Library with similar meeting spaces.
• Um, working on another library project as well and then to allow for some updates that have been lacking

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It’s no coincidence that we meet in the library. Because, well, it just worked out.
• As most of you know, libraries are underutilized today.
• But it’s really difficult to remodel the library to get a combine in it. And so...
• But it’s really difficult to remodel the library to get a combine in it.
• So the first part of this library project that I'm the most excited about is the simulation center.

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

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• </c><00:33:07.160><c> Public</c><00:33:07.480><c> Library</c><00:33:07.880><c> Services.
• My name is Kalyn Ralya, and I'm with the Alabama Public Library Service, and I wanted to thank you all
• because this is a requirement for us to receive our federal allocation from the Institute of Museum and Library
• Institute<00:33:45.320><c> of</c><00:33:45.440><c> Museum</c><00:33:45.840><c> and</c><00:33:45.960><c> Library
• </c> Institute of Museum and Library Institute of Museum and Library Services.<00:33:47.160><c> Okay.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• So whether it’s during cafeteria or library... ...occur during recess.
• So whether it’s during cafeteria or library or in the hallway, talk to me about how a teacher is going
• occur. ...already managing how we address situations that occur in the classroom, in the hall, in the library

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 27 and March 3. It then took up House Bill 785, which would expand the definition of inappropriate online behavior involving public school employees and other persons, and add disciplinary options for school boards to address vulgar, false, or defamatory online conduct directed at teachers and others. Representative Redmond said the bill was prompted by complaints from teachers, and State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield testified in support. After a brief question about public records and executive session handling, the committee voted to send HB 785 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next introduced RS-33-6-23, a proposal from Representative Harris to remove statutory hour requirements for career and technical education instructors so the Department of CTE would have more flexibility in recruiting trade professionals into classrooms. The motion to introduce the RS passed. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 784 and its RS, which would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, while barring recess from being withheld for discipline except when the misconduct occurred during recess. Representative Redmond and Superintendent Critchfield argued recess improves focus, behavior, and health, and that schools need flexibility and guidance rather than using recess as punishment. Several members raised concerns that the language was too rigid and could limit classroom management or disciplinary discretion, especially for behavior occurring outside recess. After extended debate and testimony from John Mason of FGA Action in support, the committee voted to hold HB 784 in committee and then approved the RS for second reading, with some members recording opposition.

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• furniture purchases, and they've been coordinating Correctional Industries for our shelving and our library
• For our shelving and our library and in our print room.
• I think that we're going to have a very functional storage room, functional library.

Summary: The Statute Law Committee met on December 10, 2025, approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, and received a publications update noting that the 2025 RCW volumes and session laws are available, with sales continuing a gradual decline but generally tracking prior years. The committee also heard that the office remains fully staffed and financially stable, with projected year-end funds remaining and a healthy publications fund balance. A major discussion centered on a proposal from retired Judge Ann Levinson to make the code more reader-friendly when chapters are repealed and recodified, especially after the civil protection orders reform in E2 SHB 1320, which consolidated multiple protection order laws into new chapter 7.105 RCW. Levinson argued that current disposition-table language such as “repealed by” can be confusing to the public and may appear to signal legislative disapproval, and suggested adding a simple pointer to the new chapter. Code revisers explained their current practice, the limits of their editorial discretion, and the technical and policy concerns involved, while expressing support for some form of “see also” guidance and noting that hyperlinking session-law citations in disposition tables may also help readers find the new law. The committee also discussed office operations, including a planned move from the modular offices back into the rebuilt Pritchard building, expected in late 2026, with improved space, storage, and enclosed offices. Staff proposed changing regular Monday-through-Thursday office hours from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. to 8 a.m.–7 p.m., with exceptions for active work, client requests, and floor action; the proposal was supported by a chart showing that many evenings have no work after 7 p.m., though late nights would still occur during busy periods. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of retiring staff, including editor Barb Sage after 37 years of service, and a farewell to Vice Chair Sam Thompson, whose successor had just been selected.

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• I'm Gene Hurst here today on behalf of the Altadena Library District, an independent special district
• This is a really important first step in ensuring that the library can continue to provide services and
• Nearly all of the library district's revenues come from the property tax and from a parcel tax.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

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• Glenn and the University of Houston, Victoria are our library.
• I mean, libraries are mostly digital now. There's not as many books.
• Our library is literally shut down and he's our library, and so we lease those services from.
• and colleges. partnership with county and municipal governments, community organizations, public libraries

Keywords: 1184, house, all