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• With regard to jurisdiction, I want to first say thank you to our legislators that got that through.
• Agencies, P&M, who's the operator, our legislators, of course, and the community.
• Is this your first legislative hearing? Yes. You're doing great. Thank you.
• I would definitely tell people to go to the legislative website and call your legislator; they probably
• I appreciate the New Mexico legislation on radioactivity. Do you want to check your mic there?

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• However, since the passage of that legislation...
• I fully anticipate opposition to this legislation, as we've seen in sessions past.
• So I urge you to oppose this legislation that seeks to in stores.
• It's testifying on behalf of the Texas Human Legislation Network and yourself.
• If the supporters of this legislation are truly seeking to... close bad breeders, then the legislation

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• Oregon currently has legislation pending similar to our bill.
• This measure perhaps... ...has legislation pending similar to our bill.
• John Seido, on behalf of Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, in support.
• Legislation will severely jeopardize public safety.
• This legislation will interrupt important data sharing and cooperation that keep our state and country

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Summary: The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing a long agenda of public safety bills. Early announcements covered consent calendar items, a pulled bill (SB 906), testimony limits, and a recess for lunch. Several measures were heard in special order and file order, with votes deferred until quorum was established. The committee also accepted or discussed amendments on multiple bills during presentation. SB 1446, by the committee, would change parole en banc review procedures by giving commissioners more discretion, making en banc votes public, and allowing CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluations in certain cases. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association, while opposition came from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and public defender and youth justice groups, who argued it would add confusion, raise constitutional concerns, and duplicate existing safeguards. SB 1278, by Senator Nilo, would exclude certain sex offenses from elderly parole eligibility; the author and district attorney supporters cited high-profile cases and victim trauma, while opponents said the current process is already rigorous, low-risk, and evidence-based. SB 1354, by Senator Archuleta, would prohibit out-of-state military or law enforcement personnel from entering California to perform such functions without the Governor’s permission; the committee amendment removed a criminal penalty, and the bill drew support from the California Public Defenders Association and allied groups, with no opposition heard. SB 926, by Senator Strickland, would fund implementation of Proposition 36 through a public safety services support fund; supporters said local agencies need resources for treatment, probation, and accountability, while opponents argued the bill was fiscally reckless, lacked guardrails, and prioritized incarceration over community-based treatment. The chair and author discussed amendments removing a fixed appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process. SB 874, by Senator Weber Pearsons, would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services, by requiring background checks for certain unlicensed providers, creating a stakeholder workgroup, and directing DHCS to issue guidance and report to the Legislature. Supporters said the bill would improve patient safety and program integrity, and no opposition testified. SB 1210, also by Senator Weber Pearsons, would extend CalGang oversight and due-process protections to local gang databases; supporters described privacy harms and inaccurate labeling, while law enforcement opposition said local investigative databases need flexibility and that the bill could significantly expand regulation. SB 1019, by Senator Grove, would create a California Cargo Thief Task Force in the Attorney General’s Office to combat organized cargo theft; it drew broad support from rail, trucking, shipping, and port interests, with testimony describing organized, dangerous theft rings and supply-chain disruption, and no opposition was heard. SB 1217, the non-consensual intimate image clearinghouse bill, was introduced at the end of the transcript after committee and privacy amendments were summarized, but its testimony and any action were not included in the excerpt.

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• Farmer-owned cooperative for the past 25 years.
• That is not addressed in this legislation.
• We are trying to address that to the maximum extent possible in this legislation.
• This is not the final legislation that you will see before you if this bill should move to the Senate
• So, that next meeting will be no legislation taken up.

Bills: HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• the Committee on Judiciary, Civil and, um, Judiciary and Civil jurisprudence for the eighty-ninth legislative
• And members are welcome to file local bills, legislation creating those new courts, and then.
• Um, kind of going back to, um, the legislative session, some of the changes that have been. occurred
• Um, there was also some proposed legislation, um, last session that sought to um change the operations
• Of course, during this legislative session there are.

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• Kai Sun from Legislative District 4. Legislative District 4.
• Date of this 18th day of March, 2026, Representative Selina Bliss, Legislative District 1.
• Representative Cooper. Mr. Chair, I rise to explain my vote. Please proceed. Thank you.
• Representative Cooper votes aye. Aye. Bye. So I vote aye. Senator Cupper votes aye.
• This is an important piece of legislation, because not only, This is an important piece of legislation

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Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized Dr. Kai Sun as Doctor of the Day. Members also welcomed newly sworn Representative Cody Reim, congratulated Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Fitzgerald on his wedding, and introduced numerous guests and visiting groups, including pharmacists at Pharmacy Day, the Arizona Education Association, the Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona, and local officials from San Luis. The chamber then took up several measures. House Resolution 2001, recognizing March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day in Arizona, was adopted unanimously after brief remarks about burnout and workforce shortages in health care. On House Bill 2375, relating to housing and historic neighborhoods, members debated at length the balance between middle-housing reforms, local control, historic preservation, and concerns about exclusion and displacement; the bill passed 31-24, but the emergency clause failed because it did not receive the required two-thirds vote. House Bill 2931, creating the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, passed 36-19, and House Bill 2992, establishing a child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention pilot program with appropriations, passed 35-20. The House also passed Senate Bill 1010, substituted for House Bill 4027, relating to historic names, by a vote of 33-22. Several other Senate bills were read for the first time or second reading, and committee assignments were adjusted, including withdrawals and re-referrals of multiple bills. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings, a statement from the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus condemning alleged misconduct and affirming support for survivors, and adjournment until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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• The language in front of you calculates, for each school district, charter school, and cooperative unit
• unit uh a fiscal 27 uh cooperative unit uh a fiscal 27 uh compensory<00:02:29.040> aid<00:02:
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• Subdivision one is the aid for districts, charter schools, intermediate districts, cooperative units,

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• that Prairie Island is going to be able to work in partnership with all of us as members of the legislative
• again, placeholder language, and works as continuing to partner with the community and with this legislative
• body to make and with this legislative body to make sure<00:02:01.439> we<00:02:01.560> do
• Simply put, a moratorium around ideas, I think, is a very archaic way of legislating and policymaking
• <00:42:13.400> where about roal electric cooperatives where about roal electric cooperatives

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We've just been clear that we haven't had any problems with cooperation, but we need to put it uh number

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• And the last thing is, what gaps, what can we, as senators, do here, as part of our legislative aspect
• Now, these planning processes must be continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive, and be consistent with
• have been very cooperative with one another, recognizing that one of our counties or a city may get
• This was seen as a legislative creation, and there wasn't local support for it.
• And, you know, when there's something that comes up in each legislative session that affects MPOs, be

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met to hear presentations from the Florida Department of Transportation on rural arterial roadways and transportation resiliency, followed by a panel discussion on metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). FDOT’s Will Watts described the state’s growing population and travel demand, emphasizing that rural arterials are critical for connectivity, freight movement, evacuation routes, and congestion relief. He outlined FDOT’s project selection factors, noted thousands of identified rural arterial needs with billions in unfunded demand, and explained that the department uses community input and long-range planning to prioritize safety, capacity, and economic development. Watts then discussed resiliency planning for hurricanes and flooding, focusing on structural design, storm readiness, and drainage. He highlighted efforts such as elevated bridges, wave attenuators, coastal armoring, drainage upgrades, and materials testing at FDOT’s research facilities to extend service life and reduce storm damage. Committee members asked about local project selection, materials research, LiDAR use, and legislative support; Watts said local coordination drives project priorities and asked lawmakers to protect the Transportation Trust Fund. The MPO panel, led by FDOT’s Kim Holland, explained that MPOs are federally required in urban areas over 50,000 population and that Florida has 27, the most in the nation. Holland said MPOs identify and prioritize transportation needs through long-range plans and public engagement, and she noted that several regions are exploring consolidation after the 2020 Census, especially in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. Representatives from MetroPlan Orlando, Forward Pinellas, Pasco MPO, and Hillsborough discussed their structures and the potential benefits and challenges of merging, including representation, governance, funding, and maintaining local voice. Members generally supported regional collaboration, urged patience as studies continue, and emphasized the need for transparent public engagement, while the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• Four main points of change there is a broader agricultural education component to this legislation as
• Extension at UK and for the Cooperative Extension at UK and for specific<00:10:29.519> Al<00:
• to be provided under this legislation to be provided under this legislation while<00:10:37.519><
• Representative Carney, thank you so much for this legislation that you brought forward and thank you
• Representative Bivens said he does not think they have probably ever passed a piece of legislation in

Keywords: 00:00 -- Introduction 00:13 – Attendance Roll Call 08:25 – Discussion of HB 315 23:45 – Roll call vote on HB 315 26:35 – Discussion of HB 356 46:30 – Roll call vote on HB 356, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure. House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.

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• That would probably be LFC-sponsored legislation, is that right?
• We're also proud of our cooperative marketing program.
• I'm looking at your presentation on page nine regarding the cooperative marketing.
• Chairman, Senator, the cooperative marketing is specific to marketing.
• The recommendations that will be submitted by the legislative branch will be put together by the Legislative

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• [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
• Strong of Alabama for his work on this legislation, and I reserve.
• LEGISLATION THROUGH THE HOUSE.
• SUPPORTED THIS LEGISLATION.
• Speaker, to advance this legislation and bring back D.H.S.'

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And so we call those cooperative agreements, and that's where they can fund people in my laboratory that
• Um, What I keep hearing Because we really can't expect much cooperation from Mexico.
• At first, Mexico was not very cooperative at all.
• So I'm gonna take her at her word that, that they are ready and willing to cooperate.
• So we got full full 100% cooperation from the ranchers.

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• procedures for early and mail voting and ballots, adding a section relating to the people's and legislators
• Lopez, this bill, this legislation, is in regards to the Bolin family and an investment of the Dairy
• First, I'd like to recognize the unofficial name of this, which is the Nick Cooper Act, for students
• Representative Cooper, does it have language in there that identifies who the writer of their curriculum

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• We'll add legislative briefing to the agenda. Okay. Any other additional items?
• I just reiterate a thanks again to the legislation governor on it.
• But that's the sort of discussions we'll have developing the legislation.
• But that's the sort of discussions we'll have in the legislation. Yes, sure. Mr.
• When we start developing with the legislation, like I've... ...with the legislation, like I belong to

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met and was told this would likely be its final meeting because the committee sunsets after the 2026 regular session unless legislation reconstitutes it. Members discussed the need to reduce the committee’s size and adjust quorum rules so it can function more reliably, and they later adopted a motion supporting reconstitution of LADAC with a smaller membership and new appointments effective July 1, 2027. The committee also approved the June 2025 minutes and added a legislative briefing item to the agenda. Under subcommittee and project updates, members heard about the new counter-drone effort tied to House Bill 940 and the “Let’s Go” initiative, which would create a joint task force of State Police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-UAS work. The committee also received a briefing on the state’s advanced air mobility work from newly named Advanced Aeronautics Director Josh Deplanis, including Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s eVTOL/AAM Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and the development of a statewide strategic plan covering airspace integration, vertiport infrastructure, charging networks, economic development, education, and community engagement. Deplanis and members emphasized that Louisiana is among a small number of national EIPP sites and that the state’s proposal is notable for also addressing international airspace and “high seas” operations beyond 12 miles offshore, which could help inform FAA and ICAO policy. Members praised the state’s leadership, the work of DOTD, OMC, GOSEP, State Police, and legislative partners, and noted the potential economic importance for oil and gas logistics and other advanced aviation uses. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the committee’s votes and updates.

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• The deepening military cooperation between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea represents a complex
• Exercising our legislative and oversight responsibilities makes it important that this committee, its
• Will you cooperate in providing witnesses and briefers in response to congressional requests?
• I've worked to expand this agreement through legislation in previous defense bills.
• We would like future cooperation. to be constructive.

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• I also want to highlight the landmark maternal health legislation, which expands Massachusetts maternal
• This legislation empowers DPH to implement key initiatives, including statewide expansion of the Welcome
• In the past, up until January 20th of this year, we’ve had a very cooperative relationship with our..
• And I appreciate your work on prior legislation as well. Thank you. Are there any other questions?
• I know we've sent around a communication to legislators, just asking your help.

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Summary: The hearing was an informational and oversight session of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, with chairs and members hearing agency updates from several commissioners. The Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition described its maternal and child health work, including home visiting, early intervention, WIC, newborn hearing screening, and cross-agency efforts on prenatal substance exposure, respite care, children’s vision, and maternal health initiatives. DPH emphasized that federal grant cuts, layoffs, and the loss of data systems such as PRAMS would weaken services and planning, and members asked about Title V funding and the impact of federal uncertainty. The Massachusetts Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing highlighted communication access services, interpreter and CART referrals, emergency after-hours support, family navigation, and independent living services. Commissioners and members discussed the shortage of ASL interpreters and the need to expand training pipelines, including partnerships with colleges and possible ASL programming for younger students. The Department of Developmental Services reported serving nearly 50,000 people and focused on youth and adult services, transition-age supports, autism services, self-direction, respite, and new high-acuity residential models. Members asked about respite availability, self-direction outcomes, and workforce shortages; DDS said it was expanding clinical capacity and provider rates while monitoring possible federal Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration-related impacts. The Commission for the Blind described services for about 28,000 legally blind residents, most of whom are older adults, including social rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training, children’s services, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 supports. The commissioner discussed a UMass-based effort to build the workforce pipeline for blindness services and said the agency was watching federal restructuring but had not yet seen direct cuts. MassAbility’s leadership then warned about major federal changes affecting Social Security disability determinations, including staff restructuring, office closures, and a new overpayment repayment policy, and said the agency was preparing for possible increases in claims and uncertainty around reallotment dollars that help fund services. The Disabled Persons Protection Commission closed the hearing with an update on its abuse investigations and protective services for adults with disabilities. DPPC reported rising hotline calls and investigations, a growing caseload, its sexual assault response team, the abuser registry, and a new interagency protective services integration system funded by ARPA dollars through 2027. The agency also flagged new federal rules that could affect funding eligibility and said it may need statutory changes to comply. Members asked about funding, reporting pathways, and how complaints reach DPPC, and the commissioner said the agency uses both mandated reporting and proactive outreach to identify and respond to abuse.

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• Beetman from Puu Wai Ranch, Whitney Botelho from Parker Ranch, Charles and Vanessa and Chloe and Cooper
• Beetman from Puu Wai Ranch, Whitney Botelho from Parker Ranch, Charles and Vanessa and Chloe and Cooper
• Beetman from Puu Wai Ranch, Whitney Botelho from Parker Ranch, Charles and Vanessa and Chloe and Cooper
• Beetman from Puu Wai Ranch, Whitney Botelho from Parker Ranch, Charles and Vanessa and Chloe and Cooper
• Beetman from Puu Wai Ranch, Whitney Botelho from Parker Ranch, Charles and Vanessa and Chloe and Cooper

Bills: HB2315, SB2471, HB306, HB1692, HB1842, HB2171, HB2207, HB2343, HB2296, HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097, HCR200, HCR144, HCR33, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR206, HCR166, HCR31, HCR85, HCR103, HCR117, HCR180, HCR112, HCR18, HCR105, HCR173, HCR137, HCR179, HCR32

Keywords: vacation payout, down payment assistance, state employee benefits, housing crisis, homeownership, Department of Health, SB2471, Hawaii, corporate powers, artificial persons, business entities, election spending, political spending, campaign finance, ballot measure, ballot issue, electioneering, corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC

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• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• and consolidate stores, investing in big box stores sidelines small farmers, local grocers, and cooperatives
• Beth Spittler, on behalf of Farms to People, Food Shed Cooperative, Yellow Food Hub Network, Agricultural
• Hello, Chair and Committee members, Beth Spittler, on behalf of Farms to People, Food Shed Cooperative

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture heard three bills. SB 18 by Senator Rubio would create a Food Desert Elimination Grant Program at CDFA to help open or improve grocery stores in food desert communities. Supporters said it would improve access to healthy food, create jobs, and help underserved neighborhoods; opponents argued it could favor large chains, lacked community input and accountability, and should better prioritize tribal, BIPOC-owned, and community-led retail. Committee members raised concerns about population thresholds, community engagement, and long-term commitments, and the author said the bill could be strengthened with guardrails. SB 18 passed 7-0 and was sent to Appropriations. SB 312 by Senator Umberg would require out-of-state shippers of dogs to electronically submit health certificates to CDFA and make them available to buyers and enforcement agencies, aiming to improve consumer protection and traceability in the puppy import pipeline. Supporters from animal welfare and humane organizations said the bill would help stop sick or misrepresented puppies from entering California and give investigators a central record. Members asked about privacy and enforcement, and the author indicated amendments could address consumer privacy concerns. The bill passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. SB 493 by Senator Becker would change how compensation is set for secretary managers of district agricultural associations and fairgrounds, shifting salary-setting authority to CDFA and requiring periodic salary surveys. Supporters said fairgrounds are critical emergency-response and community facilities and that the bill would help recruit and retain qualified leaders with fairer pay. Some members expressed concern about local control and appointment delays, but clarified the bill only addressed salary, not appointments. SB 493 also passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.