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• <00:28:43.760> reading, time for children to learn reading, time for children to learn reading
• Next we have Yuko Arial Cross, director of the Executive Office on Early Learning and support.
• Dian Goya, urgent learning committee.
• Next, we have HB 1872 HD1, relating to an early learning apprenticeship grant program.
• Next we have HB 1872 HD1, relating to an early learning apprenticeship grant program.

Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251

Keywords: military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR

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• And not only did you all learn something, but sometimes the legislators learn something from your presentations
• We learned about the different issues.
• Okay, I am just learning about it. Could you share anything about it?
• Slide 13 presents the outcomes of Sacred Beginnings Learning Tours.
• Representative, there's so much we need to learn, right?

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• pre-k and third grade, you learn to read, and after that, you read to learn.
• And so if you never learn to read, reading to learn is going to become next to impossible.
• But what I have come to learn is that...
• You learn new methods, you learn new things.
• And so my point is just that by prohibiting these obstructions, these birds have learned to fly a learned

Bills: HB1535, HB 123, HB 111, HB180, HB342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4689, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2041, HB2071, HB1813, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB3719, HB4284, HB4327, HB3743, HB3778, HB3801, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3158, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB3138, HB3099, HB2849, HB2967, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB2015, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HB24, HJR138, HB3800, HB42, HB 129, HB677, HB668, HB2128, HB2038, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB 1160, HB3883, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3783, HB2017, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB4700, HB3560, HB3860, HB3146, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB632, HB2582, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4665, HB3395, HB3157, HB4395, HB4325, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2820, HB1828, HB1579, SB2349, SB1268, SB610, SB1577, SB1369, SB2032, SB2034, SB1057, SB1044, SB922, SB1759, SB1143, SB1506, SB1403, SB2361, SB870, SB372, SB72, SB1583, SB2314, SB1267, SB1273, SB765, SB552, HB2145, HJR112, HB1804, HJR110, HB 1194, HB1531, HB5008, HB3421, SCR27, HB5398, HB1407, HB426, HB1535, HB 123, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HB 111, HB180, HB342, HB 1027, HB 1178, HB610, HB 1277, HB1615, HB1620, HB5342, HB4885, HB4751, HB4689, HB4530, HB4488, HB2149, HB2041, HB2071, HB1813, HB2282, HB2248, HB2243, HB2522, HB2310, HB2513, HB2300, HB1902, HB3719, HB4284, HB4327, HB3743, HB3778, HB3801, HB5153, HB5147, HB4877, HB4850, HB3158, HB3261, HB3005, HB3033, HB3138, HB3099, HB2849, HB2967, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3396, HB3469, HB2594, HB2776, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB2015, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB5111, HB5446, HB 1181, HB3963, HB2785, HB1661, HB2460, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126

Keywords: Trinity River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, board of directors, governor appointment, public water authority, regional water authority, water resources, local government, natural resources, board training, ethics, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, complaint procedures, public comment, director removal, governance reform

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• Again, that really supports their growth. because it's hard to learn in an artificial environment as
• I've learned and I've coached and I'm a mom and I've babysat.
• Even in community settings, most young people can kind of change their trajectory and learn from that
• Where he had positive adults in his life, where he learned how to decision make.
• Not end up determining sentencing him, but put him in programs to help him learn.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• I'm Jay Block, a brand new rookie freshman, looking to learn a lot here.
• So helpful, and I look forward to learning and working with you and the rest of the members.
• I'm eager to learn. Follow rules, so it'd be really nice to be a part of.
• This is a fun committee; you will learn a lot about government because we do hear from government agencies
• Maybe I can learn a little bit in the process. I look forward to it. Thank you very much.

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• A little bit about what we saw, what we learned, and then, of course, any contribution that we get from
• But to try to learn some parenting skills and have that bonding twice a month isn't enough.
• I also learned something too, which is, of course, that you're doing that here out of your budget in
• I'm confusing the pre-adjudicated and post-adjudicated, but yeah, I'll learn more about the Dona Ana
• I think we all learned quite a bit, and I know I'm trying to think—it was the first time I've seen it

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• From the Senate: a Senate bill to promote student learning and mental health comes from the Senate with
• In the wake of that devastating and unexpected loss, Megan learned that Michael's passing may have been
• And they've described their bewilderment upon learning that a simple urine or saliva test could have
• The years, the stress, the anxiety, the medical bills, simply to find out what's wrong, only to learn
• about devastating news months or years later, often, To learn about devastating news months or years

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology. Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters. The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• cutting out cardboard shapes with scissors, watching a YouTube video about frog dissection, and learning
• Equitable education funding is about outcomes, and according to the Learning Policy Institute, increasing
• funding by just $1,000 per pupil, According to the Learning Policy Institute, increasing funding by
• Small segment, education is concerned that we learn differently, treat me differently.
• That should, you know, every student should learn about these things. Mr.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• 00:11:55.000> the<00:11:55.080> opportunity<00:11:55.680> to<00:11:55.839> learn
• <00:11:56.600> and I've taken the opportunity to learn and I've taken the opportunity to learn
• So I was an that they learn better.
• When we had the George Floyd riots and unrest, I learned it was important to my district because we had
• When we had the George Floyd riots and unrest, I learned it was important to my district because we had

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republicans announced the formation of the Minnesota Latino Caucus as a sub-caucus of the House Republican Caucus. Chair John Koznick said the group is intended to give Latino conservatives a voice, promote “common sense” and right-of-center policies, and reach Latino communities across Minnesota, especially around affordability, lower taxes, less regulation, and government accountability. Representatives Bedell Duran and Erica Schwartz joined Koznick as founding members and described the caucus as a response to the diversity of Latino communities and the need for representation beyond a single political viewpoint. The members emphasized personal backgrounds and constituent outreach. Koznick discussed his adoption from Colombia and his long involvement with Latino advocacy groups, while Duran and Schwartz spoke about their districts, family histories, and experiences that shaped their politics. They said Latino Minnesotans live throughout the state, work in many fields, and should not be viewed as a monolithic voting bloc. They also highlighted issues such as education, postsecondary achievement, entrepreneurship, public safety, and the economic impact of immigrants and Latinos. In response to questions, the lawmakers said the caucus was not created solely because of recent Latino voting patterns, but they acknowledged Republican gains among Latino voters and said they want to continue competing for Latino support. They also said immigration policy should be clearer and more transparent, while supporting secure borders and reform. Koznick said he has bipartisan relationships with Latino legislators and pointed to support for a Hispanic or Latino art museum in St. Paul as an example of possible cross-party cooperation. No formal votes were taken; the event was a caucus launch and press availability, and the members said they would hold a celebratory kickoff later that evening.

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• program includes visits to the state capital and state agencies to meet with individuals firsthand to learn
• I'm pleased to see many of my former colleagues who I've learned from, sometimes debated, and had the
• The head of the hotel and restaurant workers union, what do I have to know or say or learn about this
• I learned how important the Coastal Act and the Coastal Commission is to poor and working people. ...
• Learn something new about Thank you. Learn something new about Senator Jones every day.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We've learned so much.
• I'm telling you what I've learned, and I'm not a doctor.
• But I've learned from all my reading how close we are.
• Senator Huffman, Chair Huffman, has an opportunity to learn from our...
• In research over the past 15 or so years, we have learned a lot.

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• We all mature, we learn from our mistakes, and we become responsible.
• Massachusetts can learn from the model. It saves money and it saves lives.
• Massachusetts can learn from the model and learn to have compassion and fiscal responsibility.
• My son and I learned the hard way.
• She just learned she's pregnant.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• We just got a hearing on social emotional learning, which is behavior modification.
• We just got a hearing on social emotional learning, which is behavior modification.
• , which reinforces the idea that students with disabilities aren’t worthwhile or capable of learning
• She continued that segregated learning spaces reinforce the idea that students with disabilities aren
• ’t worthwhile or capable of learning alongside students who do not need IEPs.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They go back home and they use what they learn from the best schools in the world.
• These players learned how to fix wheelchairs out of necessity.
• I first learned about toxic PFAS chemicals when I was pregnant with my son.
• I first learned about toxic P-FAS chemicals when I was pregnant with my son.
• Our apprentices spend five years learning their craft in our program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• I've learned valuable professional skills such as leading, working with others, and professionalism.
• learned valuable professional I've learned valuable professional skills<00:04:29.640> such<00
• student who struggles with learning student who struggles with learning disabilities<00:04:51.800
• My school recognizes that learning doesn't just happen at the desk.
• So, I just wanted to say that, and you know, all we learn all we needed to do is what we learned in kindergarten

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• had learned the context of it, right? had learned the context of it, right?
• Connection, build community, and strengthen a sense of belonging that supports student learning.
• And as a parent, I learned this the hard way.
• <01:34:03.120> Um, parent, I learned this the hard way.
• Um, parent, I learned this the hard way.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the nuclear lunch and learn program. >> Senator Roberts and I want to invite you a week from Monday
• the nuclear lunch and learn program. >> Further discussion?
• you'll have a great opportunity to learn you'll have a great opportunity to learn about<01:21:23.840
• staff members can come join and learn staff members can come join and learn about<01:21:33.440><
• about the nuclear uh lunch and learn about the nuclear uh lunch and learn program. program. program

Keywords: 981, all

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• He learned social skills, built confidence, and started forming friendships.
• His therapists made learning fun and engaging, creating an environment where he flourished.
• To many resources and tips we learned from the family guidance meetings from ABA.
• We can take services where they play, where they pray, where they gather, where they learn, and where
• He learned social skills, built confidence, and started forming friendships.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And that itself offers so many opportunities and so many insights that I've already been learning so
• an unparalleled opportunity to get a look at the legislative process. >> If you're interested in learning
• 02:28.000> you're<00:02:28.319> interested<00:02:28.720> in<00:02:28.959> learning
• <00:02:29.280> more >> If you're interested in learning more >> If you're interested
• in learning more about<00:02:29.599> the<00:02:29.840> program,<00:02:30.560> keep<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We want them to be in school because learning is important, but hey, you know what?
• It's very difficult to learn when you're hungry. So, I agree with you on that.
• It's very difficult to learn when you're hungry. So, I agree with you on that.
• <02:14:02.800> you hungry it's very difficult to learn you hungry it's very difficult to learn
• <02:33:56.880> broadly learning broadly learning broadly speaking<02:33:59.479> I<02:33

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education held an informational/budget briefing with presentations from the State Library System, the School Facilities Authority, and the Department of Education. The chair opened the meeting by outlining the order of presentations and noting that members would hold questions until after all three agencies had testified. The discussion focused on each agency’s priorities for the upcoming biennium and their budget requests. State Librarian Stacy Aldridge described library usage and services, emphasizing strong demand for physical and digital materials, internet and Wi-Fi access, programs, Kanopy streaming, and PressReader. She highlighted digital literacy classes, RFID self-check and smart shelving improvements, and the role of libraries as community hubs. The library’s budget request included an additional $1.2 million for security guards, $48.484 million for FY 26-27 to support popup libraries during temporary closures and other needs, $500,000 for repair and maintenance, $2 million for Kap planning and design, and $25 million each year for lump-sum capital funding. Mallerie Fujitani said the lump-sum funding is needed to keep roughly 50 projects moving and to avoid delays in construction. School Facilities Authority Executive Director Ricky Fujitani explained the agency’s startup history and its programs for preschools, Central Maui schools, and workforce housing. He said the authority is using standardized, prefabricated, programmatic approaches to speed delivery and improve maintainability, citing prior preschool renovations as a successful model. He reported that of $389 million appropriated, $106 million was released, with $81 million for preschools, $20 million for Central Maui schools, and $5 million for workforce housing; he also noted the workforce housing program was reduced after Maui fire-related reallocations. He said the pilot workforce housing site at Mililani High School has been awarded and pointed to University of Hawaiʻi student housing projects as a model. Superintendent Hayashi then began the Department of Education presentation, introducing DOE leadership and outlining the department’s mission to support academic achievement, character development, and student well-being. He noted the department serves more than 152,000 students in 258 public schools and employs over 42,000 people, with nearly 54% of students facing significant challenges. He framed the budget request around the department’s strategic plan to prepare graduates for college, careers, or military service. The transcript ends during the DOE presentation, before any committee votes or formal actions are taken.