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• </c> day one and they have continued it. day one and they have continued it. essential<00:09:00.959><
• in and day out.
• in and day out.
• </c><03:57:28.640><c> That's</c> what they do day in and day out.
• That's what they do day in and day out.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• need to add to that we bring the children we bring your father or it's also bring your wife to work day
• It also just happens to be her 40th birthday, so it's a special day for her. Thank you very much.
• We will now move on to the second day consent calendar.
• And others relative to Flag Day.
• an early happy birthday to Assemblymember Ellis, who celebrates tomorrow.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Day, a day to remember the Recognition Day, a day to remember the brave<00:08:13.360><c> men</c><00:
• </c> Please join me today in celebrating Dr. Please join me today in celebrating Dr.
• Speaker, I rise to celebrate El Salvador's Independence Day, a day marking the end of Spanish colonial
• I celebrated with food.
• </c> brought to the job every single day. brought to the job every single day.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I know that with President Trump at the helm, the days of endless dialogue to no effect are over.
• And then, of course, you have management, which is the day-to-day management of the Office of the Chief
• This contingency becomes more real every day.
• Well, I appreciated seeing the picture in your office that day.
• They celebrated.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

Transcript Highlights:

• As students get older, civic engagement day celebrations can reflect their increasing independence, with
• Unlike other national celebrations like National Constitution Day, which emphasizes learning, or the
• Ultimately, this day of celebrating civic engagement allows schools to select activities that match their
• day.
• What is the cost of a one-day civic engagement day?

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured opening remarks from legislators welcoming students from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with members emphasizing student voice and noting that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing then moved through multiple student panels presenting policy ideas, with members responding in a mix of support, technical questions, and cautions about cost, implementation, and tradeoffs in instructional time. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12 to increase civic literacy and participation through flexible school-based activities. Members asked about costs, flexibility for sixth grade, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum and standards. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added motioning rights and training on budgeting and LCAPs; members raised concerns about mandate costs, board size, and the scope of motioning authority. The third panel proposed middle school financial literacy instruction, potentially embedded in existing classes like math, with a 10-year phase-in for teacher training and curriculum updates; members questioned whether the state should wait for the already-approved high school financial literacy course to be implemented first. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice materials in discipline processes; members discussed prior legislation, confidentiality in expulsion hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. The fifth panel proposed short, twice-a-semester mental health and life-skills sessions for grades 7-12, but members expressed skepticism that brief classroom sessions could meaningfully address mental health needs and suggested wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts instead. The hearing then began panel six on AI implementation in classrooms, with students arguing that districts need clearer guidance on AI use and that education must adapt rather than ignore the technology.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, to this day, they still couldn't enjoy that.
• This is what Kathy heard every single day at work.
• This is what Kathy heard every single day at work.
• And so that's something that we've been able to do day in and day out as regional leads is to provide
• And so that's something that we've been able to do day in and day out as regional leads is to provide

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1572, or the Return to Civics Instruction Act, requires each public school to observe and celebrate
• As a former teacher, I celebrate civics, but I'm...
• As a former teacher, I celebrate civics, especially civics education, but I do want to put into the record
• that schools are already required to celebrate civics through civics instruction day.
• Madam Chair, we already have Sandra Day O'Connor Day, and this is not different than what's already happening

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. SB 1572, the Return to Civics Instruction Act, would require Freedom Week, civics instruction on the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and a Declaration recitation for grades 3-12; it passed 3-2 after some members argued schools already provide civics instruction and that the legislature should not mandate curriculum. SB 1798, as amended, would require each high school to designate a FAFSA point person, post contact information, and implement a FAFSA awareness strategy; the Arizona Board of Regents supported it, while some members raised concerns about mandates on charter schools and staffing burdens. The committee also passed SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to develop and post age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, with testimony split between support for parent-accessible safety materials and concerns about sex-education compliance issues.

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• I just want to celebrate while we're talking about teachers.
• Now, with that, the city of Las Cruces also has air races, and we'll have a one-day event.
• Every single day, we're discovering murder cases that aren't prosecuted.
• I wish we were back in those days.
• I love going to work every day.

Transcript Highlights:

• As students get older, civic engagement day celebrations can reflect their increasing independence, with
• Unlike other national celebrations like National Constitution Day, which emphasizes learning, or the
• Ultimately, this day of celebrating civic engagement allows schools to select activities that match their
• day.
• What is the cost of a one-day civic engagement day?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As students get older, civic engagement day celebrations can reflect their increasing independence, with
• Unlike other national celebrations like National Constitution Day, which emphasizes learning, or the
• Ultimately, this day of celebrating civic engagement allows schools to select activities that match their
• day.
• What is the cost of a one-day civic engagement day?

Summary: The Senate and Assembly Education Committees held their annual joint hearing with the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, where student delegates presented policy ideas developed over two days. Committee members repeatedly praised student voice and noted that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing began with opening remarks from legislators and student organizers, who emphasized the importance of civic participation and the value of hearing directly from students. The chair also reviewed hearing rules and explained that the panels would be treated as peers in a formal policy discussion. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12, with flexible activities such as mock elections, civic fairs, Socratic seminars, and public comment practice. Members asked about costs, grade-level flexibility, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum time. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with expanded training and motion rights. Legislators supported the concept but raised technical concerns about fiscal impact, the need for odd-numbered boards, the scope of motioning authority, and whether districts would need reimbursement if the mandate became statewide. A third panel proposed adding middle school financial literacy instruction by embedding it into existing classes, with curriculum and teacher training developed over time by state agencies. Members questioned how it would fit into adopted materials and whether the state should wait until the new high school financial literacy course is fully implemented before designing middle school instruction. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice training materials in discipline processes. Senators discussed prior legislation, confidentiality concerns in closed-session hearings, and the fiscal cost of a state task force, while expressing support for stronger restorative practices. The final panel proposed more active mental health education through short, twice-semester classroom sessions for grades 7-12 focused on coping skills, time management, and awareness of resources. Assemblymember Castillo and Senator Cortese questioned whether teachers and counselors could effectively deliver the program, whether it would duplicate or overburden existing efforts, and whether wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts might be more effective. Committee members generally agreed the topic was important but were skeptical that another curriculum mandate was the best solution, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so it's a beautiful day.
• We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year in October.
• Luckily, this was right at the end of my school day.
• We're celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year in October.
• Luckily, this was right at the end of my school day.

Summary: The Cape Verdean Cultural Center Commission met with quorum, opened with roll call, and welcomed several new commissioners from across Massachusetts, including community leaders, scholars, elected officials, and representatives from Cape Verdean organizations. Chair Miranda and the facilitators described the commission’s purpose: to study and recommend a path toward a Cape Verdean cultural center in Boston, including its organizational structure, location, programming, and feasibility study. Miranda emphasized the long effort behind the commission and said the goal is to produce a report that could support a future center with features such as an auditorium, library, recording studio, and restaurant. Commissioners discussed how to gather public input, with suggestions including visits to existing cultural institutions, traditional listening sessions in communities such as Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River, the Cape, and the Islands, and collecting feedback at festivals and other Cape Verdean events. Members also raised the importance of involving youth, elders, artists, and local historical societies, and of correcting myths and gaps in the historical record about Cape Verdean communities in Massachusetts. Funding was discussed briefly: short-term support may come through earmarks, while larger support would likely need to be pursued through a bond bill. The group agreed to continue sharing ideas by email and through a future repository or shared platform, with meeting minutes to be circulated the following week. A motion was made and seconded to approve the February 2 meeting minutes, and the commission voted to adjourn. The next meeting was tentatively planned for early April, with a Doodle poll to be sent out to members.

Transcript Highlights:

• We celebrated.
• that children have to experience a different face every day, nor the 20 days, nor the 30.
• Teachers that children have to experience a different face every day, nor the 20 days, nor the 30 days
• Imagine a new face every 20 days, every 30 days in a general ed class or a special education class: a
• day on screens every day, including weekends.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act relative to the
• printed on stage, waiting for them to raise their right hand and cross the stage in a moment of celebration
• printed on stage waiting for them to raise their right hand and cross the stage in a moment of celebration
• If there's no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act authorizing the
• If there's no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act relative to the

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• sessions before claims adjudication and after claims coverage, and that is 11 treatments within 90 days
• of filing the claim and up to 12 treatments if the claim has not been adjudicated within 90 days and
• Seeing none, we will take a brief break for purposes of caucus and be back in about 10 days.
• It's the last day. All of our pens are running out. Here, we're sorry. Hey, we're on pause. Sorry.
• We want to make sure that we take some time this day to first acknowledge our staff that have done an

Bills: HB1526

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Third day of the LESC meeting.
• Why is it important to have access to learning your language and culture throughout your school day?
• She teaches at Cabello, Cabero Elementary, all day, every day, kindergarten through sixth grade.
• Chairman, I think we should also celebrate you... Well, Mr.
• Chairman, I think we should also celebrate you as our chair for this year since our last meeting.

Summary: The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states. Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards. In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.

Transcript Highlights:

• Kaisun, has previously served as one of our doctors of the day.
• We still have one more day of session.
• But at the end of the day, we're all sitting here in this chamber.
• She, I, we to this day, we celebrate her. And I wish I had her here today.
• Every day. Everything. At home, I don't keep stuff from them.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So with this day, celebrate...
• So with this day, celebrate the spirit and the mind of who we are, because we know that's how our prayer
• Thank you all for joining us this day. It's been a wonderful day. It's been a busy day.
• I want to thank all of you that have joined us today to celebrate American Indian Day at the state legislature
• It's a great honor for me to stand today, and what a great day to celebrate.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I make breakfast the best meal of the day.
• celebrating our 250th anniversary. anniversary. anniversary.
• </c><00:39:07.440><c> So,</c> happy opening day to everybody. So, happy opening day to everybody.
• We're going to welcome the doctor of the day, Dr.
• We're going to welcome the doctor of the day, Dr.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, I heard a speaker the other day saying, we've got to dismantle...
• Speaker the other day saying we've got to dismantle the United States.
• And yet, I saw just the other day somebody had their front plate in the front window.
• I think the people of Missouri would celebrate, and it would be a pleasant surprise for them.
• I think the people of Missouri would celebrate, and it would be a pleasant surprise for them.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So this year we're celebrating our 250th anniversary, yet we all know the knowledge about our country's
• We are so far past that they're not weighing in on the political issues of the day, and I think that
• usually they brace for impact when that happens, but a light bulb went off, and I felt that as we're celebrating
• America's 250th, and we're A light bulb went off, and I felt that as we're celebrating America's 250th
• we got to where we are today, but I felt like these individuals also rise above the politics of the day

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: 999, senate, all