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• FATHER, WE ASK THAT YOU WOULD GRANT THEM THE WISDOM AND CLARITY AS THEY LEAD.
• IT IS TIME FOR THIS NATION AND THE STATE TO LEAD IN THAT PROCESS.
• YOU START WITH A SINGLE CAVITY, LEADS TO A FILLING.
• ADDITIONAL LEADING QUESTIONS, SENATOR POLSKY.
• HOW DOES BANNING FLUORIDE HELP FLORIDA FARMERS OR THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY? SENATOR TRUENOW.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• the leading cause of preventable death, disease, and it's funding. fundamentally incompatible with the
• the UCSF School of Pharmacy, licensed pharmacist, and I was very active in San Francisco when we banned
• Let's lead both with head and heart.
• AB 667 will lead to greater economic equity.
• Some candidates must wait months for available classes, leading them to seek jobs elsewhere, further

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• a stock trading ban for members of<00:48:27.280><c> Congress.
• </c> pass a congressional stock trading ban. pass a congressional stock trading ban.
• </c> California, a period of 16 years leading California, a period of 16 years leading up<03:34:22.560
• ><c> to</c><04:09:53.680><c> worse</c> policies that lead to worse policies that lead to worse environmental
• </c> factors contributing to the five leading factors contributing to the five leading causes<04:34:42.480

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This bill will lead to many lawsuits, and that is the point: to stifle critical speech.
• I would have loved to see a bill that just bans them altogether, but Mr.
• I would have loved to see a bill that just bans them altogether, but Mr.
• Even Hayek says, in The Road to Serfdom, that laissez-faire economics is one of the ways that you lead
• All of those gray machines, if Springfield banned them, if Kansas City banned them, under this bill,

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• As we all know, or should know, when someone raises their hand and pledges to lead a life of service
• President, not only does he lead by example in this chamber, he leads by example in his service to our
• serving... ...by the Trump administration's ban on transgender individuals serving in our Guard and
• He often said that justice is not found only in courtrooms, but in how we love, we lead, and we lift
• My hope is that this tracking system is an important step, but it will be a first step that will lead

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate began with routine formalities, then took up several final-passage and engrossment matters. It adopted emergency preambles for House Bill 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwanek, and House Bill 1024, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a parcel in Sharon. The Senate also passed to be enacted Senate Bill 2528, allowing Marblehead to establish fines related to parking violations, and adopted a pair of congratulatory resolutions. Later, it ordered several House bills to third reading, including measures for an additional off-premises alcohol license in Somerset and sick leave banks for David A. Russell and Jean McCarran, and concurred in a gubernatorial amendment to a vital statistics bill. The chamber then considered major committee reports and amendments on military and veterans issues. It advanced a Ways and Means substitute for a bill on free expression and a substitute for a bill on assault and battery upon a transit worker, placing both on the Orders of the Day. The Senate also debated and amended Senate Bill 2503, the EASE Act for military-connected families, with remarks emphasizing school stability for military children, special education continuity, juvenile justice transfers, and use of military protective orders in domestic violence cases. Several proposed amendments were withdrawn or rejected, including tax relief proposals for 100% disabled veterans, while an amendment requiring tracking of veteran suicides was adopted. The bill was then ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed by roll call, 39-0. Another major item was Senate Bill 2501, clarifying the duties of the adjutant general. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means substitute and considered multiple amendments, including one withdrawn proposal on entry by non-federalized armed forces from other jurisdictions and another adopted amendment requiring recruit training on lawful orders; other amendments were withdrawn. The bill was then ordered to third reading and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed House Bill 3388, designating September 22 as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. Throughout the session, members also offered and adopted several adjournment motions honoring the lives and service of Judge Leslie E. Harris, former Newton Mayor Seyi Warren, and Anthony P. Dwingnan, and the Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• We're the lead stakeholder on the bill.
• Important... ...serving customers at our store, leading to less errors and reducing waste.
• See, and then the one thing that you guys are not saying is that RCV has been banned in 17 states.
• And there's three states that have legislation currently ready to be voted on to ban it.
• Because we're in appropriations today, I won't bury the lead.

Bills: HB2675, HB2681, HB2714, HB2688, HB2481, HB2116, HB1408

Keywords: accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State

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• I live in a relatively rural part of Duluth, if you will, and the weeks leading up to and following,
• I represent Granite Falls, which is where Congressman Volstead, the Volstead Act, did ban alcohol.
• I represent Granite Falls, which is where Congressman Volstead, the Volstead Act, did ban alcohol.
• It didn't work out uh did ban alcohol. It didn't work out so<00:26:24.600><c> great.
• </c> uh when it came to alcohol and its ban uh when it came to alcohol and its ban uh<00:26:32.160><c

Bills: HF3547, HF3651, HF4043, HF4282, HF4095

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• Washington is the last western state to have a complete ban on possession of spring blade knives.
• Fifteen states have repealed their ban since 2010. It's time for Washington to join them.
• However, they can also lead providers to raise prices, require upfront payments, or reduce services.
• However, they can also lead providers to raise prices, require upfront payments, or reduce services.
• And that can often lead to outcomes that we don't want, and you've heard of some of those today.

Summary: The committee began with Senate Bill 5962 on spring blade knives, first suspending the five-day notice requirement. Staff explained the bill would remove spring blade knives from the list of dangerous weapons while keeping restrictions on carrying them in schools, child care, and other protected locations. Proponents, including Knife Rights and the prime sponsor Sen. T’wina Nobles, described the measure as a modernization and cleanup bill that would reduce confusion and support lawful use and manufacturing; one testifier strongly objected to the bill’s added location-based restrictions. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support, and the hearing then moved on without a vote. Senate Bill 6105 would raise the wage exemption from garnishment for medical debt judgments from 30 to 60 times the state minimum wage, while keeping the 80% disposable earnings exemption and adding notice requirements identifying the debt as medical. Sen. Marko Liias said the bill is intended to protect low-wage workers from severe financial hardship and reduce incentives to work off the books. Supporters from patient, consumer, AARP, and anti-poverty groups said medical debt is often unexpected and garnishment can destabilize families; opponents from collectors and trade groups argued the bill was too broad, lacked stakeholder input, could hurt providers, and should define medical debt more clearly. The hearing closed with no action taken. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6203, which would clarify that out-of-state convictions can include foreign-country convictions for offender scoring if obtained with sufficient due process safeguards. The sponsor, Sen. Matt Boehnke, said the bill closes a gap in sentencing law; prosecutors supported the concept and suggested simplifying the language, while the Sentencing Guidelines Commission, defense attorneys, and public defense opposed it, citing undefined standards, difficulty verifying foreign convictions, and due process concerns. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6296 on involuntary treatment, which would expand who may petition for detention, change rules for assisted outpatient treatment and police assistance, require firearm surrender compliance procedures, and make other ITA changes. The sponsor and several providers and family members supported the bill as a needed modernization, while DCRs, disability advocates, behavioral health organizations, hospitals, and others raised concerns about due process, implementation, rural transport, capacity, and unintended consequences. No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing.

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• </c><00:41:25.280><c> to</c> restrict law enforcement and lead to restrict law enforcement and lead to
• However, this leads to jobs in other high-tech career fields.
• However, this leads to jobs in other high-tech career fields.
• </c> intricacies with this bill that ban intricacies with this bill that ban assault<01:16:22.800><c>
• And lead us not we forgive our debtors.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This is the section that leads on the Attorney General's affirmative health care matters.
• , Crystal Adams, who is our lead on several of our matters involving gender-affirming care, and she can
• Benjavar as they lead this discussion.
• of those bans are in litigation.
• I am now seeing families that moved from states where youth care was banned.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I know we had gone through this in some way when it came through banning red dye. Yeah.
• Why don't we need to ban? Right. Well, this is, it says caffeine. Yeah. Yes.
• I know we had gone through this in some way when it came through banning red dye. Yeah.
• Why don't we need to ban? Right. Well, this is, it says caffeine. Yeah. Yes.
• Yeah, I got an email just today from Rosa DiPiazza, who's the lead school psychologist in the Milford

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with enough members present to conduct business and approved the June 17 minutes. It first heard HB 459 with House Amendment 1, which would prohibit the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events. The sponsor and Department of Education explained that the bill targets beverages containing caffeine and marketed as energy drinks, not ordinary soft drinks or coffee/tea products. Public testimony from the Medical Society supported the bill on health grounds, while the beverage industry said its companies already voluntarily limit school offerings and that the bill does not reflect current practice. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 461, a follow-up to prior legislation on New Castle County property reassessment and school tax rates. Senator Cruz said the bill would let New Castle County school districts adjust and reset tax rates to reflect reassessment changes without increasing projected operating revenue, and that it includes a sunset. DSEA supported the measure, saying fair property values are important to public education funding. The committee also heard HB 452, which would require additional background checks and training for DIAA sports officials and strengthen DIAA enforcement procedures. Members questioned how checks would be handled, who would see the results, and who would provide training; the DIAA compliance coordinator said the checks would be maintained through the state process and that associations would verify eligibility. The bill’s sponsor and DIAA said the goal was to align officials with existing child-safety standards. Next, the committee considered HS1 for HB 425, which raises the salary supplement from 6% to 12% for nationally certified school counselors, nurses, and school social workers, and allows DOE to identify additional qualifying positions by regulation. Supporters, including school social workers, nurses, and DSEA, argued the change would improve retention and recognize advanced credentials. Senator Hansen raised concerns that school psychologists were not included; sponsors said a broader study and possible future legislation or budget language would address other nationally certified school-based professionals. The committee then heard HS1 for HB 358 on student elopement notifications, inspired by Ace’s Law, but administrators and the chair raised concerns that the bill may be too prescriptive and difficult to implement in practice, especially when schools may not immediately know a student has left campus. Finally, the committee discussed HB 379 on the comprehensive school discipline improvement program; DOE said the substitute was intended to consolidate prevention and intervention supports and avoid competition for funding, while DASA asked that the bill be paused or tabled. The meeting ended before action on the remaining bill, and HB 443 was deferred to a future executive meeting.

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• But you talked about your application, and you had to comment on banned books, and I was wondering if
• you're sitting in front of a group of legislators where many of these book bans are coming from, and
• We also know that once you ban a book, that's going to be the most popular book out there.
• So there's almost a notion of, please ban them all, because that's going to get them to start reading
• There's almost a notion of, please ban them all, because that's going to get them to start reading.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chairman, this does not preclude task force cooperation on anything other than banning firearms.
• Chairman, this does not preclude task force cooperation on anything other than banning firearms.
• Chairman, this does not preclude task force cooperation on anything other than banning firearms.
• Chairman, this does not preclude task force cooperation on anything other than banning firearms.
• Chairman, this does not preclude task force cooperation on anything other than banning firearms.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• There was a law that you had to have a plan, but some people want to make a statewide ban on any cell
• And I think it would be nigh impossible to enforce a district or a statewide ban on cell phones.
• We support a cell phone ban. We have no cell phones in our schools.
• And whenever 35 states in our nation have already banned or have some sort of control over cell phones
• I think we Are but what we're seeing coming out of to help bring positivity here and we take the lead

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• He says that he does not want to ban value-based contracting.
• They were banning the pharmacy from having a license based on its corporate ownership structure.
• They were banning the pharmacy from having a license based on his corporate ownership structure.
• Glorioso, but I want to make sure that I hope I'm not hearing that he wants like a total ban on PBMs,
• My name is Milam Ford, and I lead the pharmacy team at Louisiana Blue.

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 1 with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 938 by Rep. Turner, which would overhaul pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation by setting a flat administration fee, requiring dispensing fees and NADAC-based reimbursement, mandating rebate pass-through, giving the Department of Insurance access to PBM data, and creating a reverse-auction process for PBM procurement. Turner said the bill is intended to level the playing field for independent pharmacies, improve transparency, and reduce hidden PBM practices. The committee adopted amendment set 1444 without objection, and Turner said additional conceptual amendments were still being worked on. Supporters included independent pharmacies and the PBM Accountability Project; opponents included union plan representatives, benefits consultants, and PBM/insurance industry witnesses who warned of higher costs, ERISA preemption problems, and likely litigation. After extended questioning on cost, preemption, and vertical integration, the committee reported HB 938 with amendments. The committee then considered House Bill 870, also by Rep. Turner, dealing with formulary placement and cost-sharing for generic drugs and biosimilars and limiting certain utilization management practices. Amendment set 1540 was adopted, revising and tightening technical definitions. Turner and a representative of the Association for Accessible Medicines argued the bill would help lower-cost generics and biosimilars gain market share and reduce patient costs, citing examples such as insulin and Humira biosimilars. Opponents from Louisiana Blue said the bill would force coverage based on wholesale acquisition cost rather than net cost, would raise premiums for fully insured members, and would mandate coverage of drugs that are not always the lowest net-cost option. Rep. Jordan again raised ERISA and preemption concerns, and committee members discussed whether the bill would interfere with tiering and plan design. After closing comments and a motion by Rep. Glorioso, HB 870 was reported with amendments, and the committee adjourned.

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• More importantly, that kind of practice often leads to higher inventory carrying costs for the manufacturer
• There's a lot of concerns that these products that are specifically banned under the National Defense
• are serious security concerns there's a lot of concerns that these products that are specifically banned
• Another example: President Biden banned certain cameras that have been referred to earlier.
• The governor of Texas actually just listed 26 companies that are doing that type of thing to ban them

Summary: The House Committee on Science and Technology met for its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and reviewing committee rules and amendment deadlines. The committee then heard several bills, beginning with HB 2121, which would prohibit original equipment manufacturers from disabling consumer electronic devices when owners make modifications, including through firmware or remote updates. Sponsor Rep. Nick Cooper described it as a “True Ownership Act” aimed at consumer products like printers and phones, while members raised concerns about manufacturing, security, and implementation. An amendment by Rep. Fink narrowed the bill to consumer products and excluded commercial, industrial, business-to-business, off-road, and retail-channel equipment. The amendment was adopted, and HB 2121 as amended passed 7-1-1, with one member voting no and one present. The committee next considered HB 2134, which would prohibit Chinese-produced critical infrastructure equipment and restrict government entities and critical communications providers from contracting with Chinese companies that have access to critical infrastructure. Rep. Cooper and supporters framed the bill as a cybersecurity and national security measure, while some members questioned costs, implementation, and the role of the Arizona Corporation Commission. Testimony from State Armor representatives and an attorney cited federal NDAA restrictions, alleged fraud in sales of certain devices, and examples from other states. The Arizona Corporation Commission director said the agency was neutral but would need several new positions to implement the bill. HB 2134 passed 5-4. The committee also approved HB 2451, which updates the Arizona Space Commission’s board terms, extends the strategic plan deadline, and adds astronautic educational opportunities to the commission’s scope. Rep. Justin Wilmeth and Space Commission members described the measure as a technical “trailer bill” to support Arizona’s growing space industry and long-term competitiveness, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 2700, which would create a Technology Study Committee focused on assistive technology and Technology First initiatives. Rep. Connolly, constituent Sam Shepard, and advocates for people with developmental disabilities testified that the committee would help Arizona identify and expand assistive technologies and remote supports. After adopting a Connolly amendment clarifying the committee’s purpose and membership, HB 2700 passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• More importantly, that kind of practice often leads to higher inventory carrying costs for the manufacturer
• There's a lot of concern that these products that are specifically banned under the National Defense
• are serious security concerns there's a lot of concerns that these products that are specifically banned
• Another example: President Biden banned certain cameras that have been referred to earlier.
• The governor of Texas actually just listed 26 companies that are doing that type of thing to ban them

Bills: HB2121, HB2134, HB2451, HB2700

Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services

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• Banning. Banning. Bayshore. Bayshore. Blair. Blancet. Blancet. Boles. Bulls. Caldwell, Chad here.
• Representative Norwood, you're recognized to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Based on the parental choice tax credit we've given and our expectations that that's going to lead to

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

Summary: The House convened, took the roll, offered the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and introduced Dr. Zachary Fowler as Doctor of the Day. The chamber also received several visitor introductions, including CPA representatives, Ms. Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Dorrell, Osage County elected officials, and retired firefighters. The floor leader noted a lengthy agenda and moved through second- and third-reading business. Members debated and passed House Bill 437, which updates Oklahoma CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and create three structured routes to licensure; it passed 73-0. House Bill 1225, dealing with vital records and birth certificate sex designation language, drew extended debate over self-determination, accuracy of records, and constitutional concerns; it passed 73-18. House Bill 3076 created a new alternative teacher certification pathway and passed 76-17, with debate centered on whether alternative routes help fill shortages or weaken traditional preparation programs. House Bill 381 lowered the age to become a licensed fire extinguisher technician from 21 to 18 and passed 90-0. During debate on the education bill, supporters argued alternative certification can improve recruitment and retention and cited out-of-state programs and retention data, while opponents said it could disincentivize traditional teacher preparation and worsen long-term retention. On the vital records bill, supporters described it as a transparency and accuracy measure, while opponents argued it would impose government judgments on identity and conflict with prior court rulings. After completing the listed business, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.

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• As you recall, this is a bill that bans social transitioning without parental knowledge of children from
• As you recall, this is a bill that bans social transitioning without parental knowledge of children from
• I so I suppose that leads to the question of, you know, if a minor is communicating maybe a mental health
• that objection follow-up yes thank you chairman and thank you representative scog I so I suppose that leads

Summary: The House State Affairs Committee heard and introduced several RSs and one bill, with most of the discussion focused on election administration, agency structure, business privacy, and parental notification around gender-related issues. RS 332-31 would require in-person canvassers to be qualified electors and wear name badges, with exceptions for volunteers, campaign workers, and phone banking. RS 333-75 would lower the threshold for ballot name rotation from political entities with more than 100,000 voters to those with more than 25,000 voters. RS 334-29 would merge the Office of Species Conservation and the energy and minerals coordinating agency, and members asked for more information later about preserving each agency’s mission. RS 334-38 would allow LLC filers to use an Idaho commercial registered agent address instead of a home address, while still requiring the residential address and consent from the registered agent. All four RSs were moved to introduction and approved by voice vote. The committee then considered RS 3349, a revised version of a bill restricting what the sponsor described as social transitioning of minors without parental knowledge. The sponsor said the changes narrowed the civil cause of action and shifted any recovered funds to the state general fund, but members raised concerns about the breadth of terms like “appearance,” “dress,” and “social transition,” possible conflicts with confidentiality duties for educators and health providers, and the risk of litigation. Despite those concerns, the motion to introduce the RS passed, with Representatives Church and Haas recorded as voting no. House Bill 548, a Fourth Amendment bill, was then debated and sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The bill would require reasonable suspicion before law enforcement can stop and board a boat on the water, while still allowing safety and related inspections at boat launches. Supporters said it protects constitutional rights without preventing inspections, and the motion passed by voice vote. Finally, RS 33-408 was returned to sponsor at the sponsor’s request, and the committee ended by thanking its page and adjourning for the next day.

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• referred to as the Sunshine Genetics Act, and it gives Florida a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead
• And it's been leading to increased anxiety, depression, tons of issues on campuses.
• I know that that's not in the bill, but I think there was testimony about banning cell phones altogether
• And, you know,... ...banning cell phones altogether, and you know, things have changed, and because of

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on school safety, student health, and classroom environment. HB 1403, Safety of Students, would expand Guardian program participation to child care facilities, require substitute teachers to receive campus safety protocols, and allow limited exceptions for certain CTE classrooms; it drew supportive testimony from school safety and education groups and passed 16-0. PCS for HB 907, the Sunshine Genetics Act, would create the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and launch an opt-in newborn whole-genome screening program funded with $20 million; supporters said it could speed diagnosis, save lives, and reduce health care costs, and it passed 17-0. HB 949 would prohibit student use of wireless communication devices during the full school day, while allowing districts flexibility in implementation and medical exceptions; supporters cited distraction and bullying data, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee also approved HB 723, the Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program, which requires the Department of Health to provide school-based informational materials to parents and guardians about early warning signs, risk factors, and screening for type 1 diabetes. An amendment broadened the notification to include voluntary pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade and shifted the annual notice to September 30. Testimony in support came from diabetes advocates and pediatric groups, and members spoke about personal experiences with diabetes and the value of earlier education. The bill passed 17-0 after the amendment was adopted. Across the meeting, members from both parties generally praised the bills as bipartisan efforts to improve student safety, health, and learning conditions. Several members raised questions or concerns about implementation details, including school guardian tracking, cell phone pouches and emergency access, and how the diabetes notice would be distributed, but no bill faced opposition in committee. All four measures were reported favorably.