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• English. Espenoza. Espenoza. Feret. Flanell. Froelich. Garcia. Garcia Sander. Gilchrist. Goldstein.
• Joint Resolution Senate Joint Resolution Seven by Senators Coleman and Exum, also Representatives English
• >> Representative English. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Representative English continued: “We are not distressed.
• [applause] Representative English, you have 30 seconds. >> 30 seconds real quick, y'all.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Representative English is excused.
• gt; Clifford, >> Clifford, >> Clifford, Degraph Duran representative<00:19:28.799> English
• representative English is excused. representative English is excused.
• :24:56.080> bills<00:24:57.200> uh We'll start with 1109 because we have some sign language
• And then at the end we are taking out language that was brought to us by the advocates.

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Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• So I'm going to give some closing remarks for. for the Spanish-language media.
• And I'm going to give the same remarks in English, just to close this out.

Keywords: Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health

Summary: The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.

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• Um, so I'm gonna give some closing remarks for the Spanish language media.
• And I'm gonna do the same remarks in English just to close this out.

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• Obviously, we’re looking for some trailer language that’s still going to come in so that we can...
• There are certain school districts that do not qualify currently under this language.
• I’m going to lay off the bill today because I want to ensure that we have language that brings every
• That is my biggest concern: that we have the right language to ensure that you’re going to implement
• Both committees have added language to the pending legislation to tighten that cap.

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• I taught English as a foreign language, um, and I'm happy to be here.
• as a foreign of years I taught English as a foreign language<00:02:09.239> um<00:02:09.399>
• <00:26:54.559> at<00:26:54.760> section language at section language at section 10<00:26
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• <01:31:55.920> in when we came up with the language in when we came up with the language in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our language, the Navajo language, was used to end the war in World War II, and I believe that our language
• If it had not been for our native language, we could have been speaking a different language today.
• I am thankful that we are able to converse in our native language. and the English language, speaking
• We want them to know who we are, to relearn the language, because language is sovereignty.
• If you start to lose your language, you start to lose your identity.

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• That's in my Navajo language, Mr.
• Her favorite class is English.
• Her favorite class is English.
• Her favorite class is English.
• and speech-language pathology for the past... ...the statewide authority in audiology and speech-language

Keywords: 996, all

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• They want to eliminate Title III English acquisition grants for English language learners.
• to be the only language, an English country, making it less competitive than other countries that want
• their children to be proficient in several languages.
• to be the only language, an English country, making it less competitive than other countries that want
• They want English to be the only language, an English country, making it less competitive than other

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• You might not see it, but it comes to me because they know the language that I speak.
• She doesn't speak the language.
• I am a bilingual speech-language pathologist in the Hopkins school district in the Early Intervention
• A lot of people do not understand the language of English, so we need to tell them all those underserved
• A lot of people do not understand the language of English, so we need to tell them all those underserved

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Unfortunately, Monday is the first time we saw the language in AB 715.
• You've seen that it's intent language.
• You've seen that it's intent language.
• So the language around nationality and discrimination based on nationality, as well as the language around
• Did we need to rush, perhaps, to put forward intent language?

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee held a special hearing on AB 715, with the authors presenting the bill as a response to rising anti-Semitism in K-12 schools. The authors said the measure is intended to strengthen protections for Jewish students, improve district accountability, expand the uniform complaint process, clarify protections related to religion and nationality, and create a state-level anti-Semitism coordinator. They emphasized that the bill was developed through collaboration with the Black, Latino, AAPI, and Jewish caucuses and argued it is meant to protect all students from hate while preserving legitimate classroom discussion. The hearing included extensive public testimony. Supporters, including students, parents, rabbis, Jewish organizations, and some educators, described harassment, biased curriculum, delayed or ineffective school responses, and fear among Jewish students and families. They urged the committee to act to make schools safer and more responsive. Opponents, including teachers, ethnic studies advocates, civil liberties groups, Palestinian rights advocates, and some Jewish parents, argued the bill was rushed, vague, and could chill academic freedom, censor discussion of Palestine and Israel, and expand complaints against teachers and school districts. Several witnesses said existing complaint and anti-discrimination systems already address these issues. Committee members then questioned the authors and witnesses about implementation, definitions, and possible effects on curriculum and school boards. The authors said the bill is still intent language and that details would be refined in further negotiations with stakeholders. Representatives from the California School Boards Association and California Teachers Association raised concerns about the new language and possible unintended consequences, while ACLU California Action said it had concerns but wanted to keep working on the bill. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken on AB 715 during this hearing.

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• Uh, the A1 author's amendment for this bill is just incorporating some technical language and implementation
• She adeptly translates between K'iche', Spanish, and English for her entire extended family while attending
• She adeptly translates between K'iche', Spanish, and English for her entire extended family while attending
• She adeptly translates between K'iche', Spanish, and English for her entire extended family while attending
• She adeptly translates between K'iche', Spanish, and English for her entire extended family while attending

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3403, authored by Vice Chair Rep. Kazowski, and first adopted an A1 amendment. The amendment made technical and implementation changes recommended by the Department of Revenue, allowed a small portion of funds for county and tribal administrative costs, and clarified timing and reporting for spent and unspent funds. After the amendment was adopted, the bill was moved to Ways and Means. Rep. Kazowski described HF 3403 as a $50 million emergency rental assistance measure to help stabilize households facing eviction, with $44 million directed to counties and $6 million reserved for tribal nations, administered through the Department of Revenue using the existing local homeless prevention aid formula. Supporters said the bill would provide immediate, targeted help to renters and landlords, prevent evictions, and reduce downstream costs to shelters, schools, employers, and health systems. Several testifiers, including representatives from Greater Twin Cities United Way, St. Louis County, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, social workers, a resident, and tribal housing leaders, said local resources were insufficient to meet rising need and emphasized the impact of federal immigration enforcement and related economic disruption on families, workers, and communities. Testimony highlighted sharp increases in rental assistance requests, rising eviction filings, depleted county funds, and the strain on nonprofit and mutual aid efforts. County and city officials said emergency rental assistance and related legal services had already prevented thousands of evictions, but current funding was not enough. Tribal testimony stressed disproportionate homelessness among Native Americans and supported the bill’s tribal allocation. During member discussion, Rep. Amani Hiltsley said the bill was an economic stabilization tool and requested a roll call vote, noting safeguards against fraud and the broader costs of inaction.

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• I'm a very visual learner, so this is super helpful, especially the previous slide, but could you make
• I'm a<00:26:21.440> very<00:26:21.600> visual<00:26:21.919> learner,<00:26:22.240
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• , so this is super a very visual learner, so this is super helpful,<00:26:23.919> especially<00

Bills: HF331, HF916

Keywords: school supplies, sales tax exemption, use tax, sales and use tax, back-to-school, classroom supplies, education tax relief, tax holiday, retail exemption, Minnesota sales tax, school materials, binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, book bags, local tax revenue, taxable sales base, income tax

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• against the California DMV, arguing that the driver involved in the crash may have failed to meet the English
• language proficiency standard required for commercial driver examination.
• not capable of continuing to drive as appropriate on our highways, nor that they don't speak the language

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And then lines 23 and 24, changing reading grammar to English language arts and adding on 9:30 to comply
• Right now, currently the study language has $97,000 in it.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1540, an education savings account bill. Senator Wobbema presented Amendment 040-003, describing mostly clarifying and reorganizing changes, including eligibility language, administrator duties, school participation standards, assessment provisions, and a correction removing a requirement that the department pay for state assessment materials if a parent selected that option. The committee adopted the amendment 4-2, then advanced HB 1540 as amended on a 4-2 vote and sent it to Appropriations, with Senator Wobbema designated as carrier. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it would divert resources from public schools and conflict with the state’s obligation to provide a free appropriate education while districts still face funding needs.

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• The assisting language in this bill only directs the board to publish the names of the license holders
• And even though she's from Cape Verde, and I'm from America, she speaks better English than I do.
• We know that language is important, language matters, and our laws, as we continue to update our statutes
• , it's incredibly important that we're looking at the language in those bills and in that law to make
• sure that... ...that we're looking at the language in those bills and in that law to make sure that

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with recognitions of several young climate advocates visiting the State House and then adopted an adjournment in memory of Nancy Driscoll, with remarks honoring her long public service and family legacy. The chamber then took up Senate No. 2947, An Act Regarding Fair Housing Practices in the Commonwealth, after a Ways and Means redraft. Senators supporting the bill described housing discrimination against voucher holders and Black applicants, emphasized the need for stronger enforcement, transparency, and fair housing education, and noted the bill’s goal of increasing penalties and public reporting for discriminatory brokers. Several amendments were debated. Senator Tarr offered an amendment to require annual HUD-related compliance certifications from municipalities and public agencies, notification to the Attorney General of federal findings, corrective action plans, and possible enforcement consequences; it was defeated on a roll call, 6-30. Senator Kennedy’s gender-neutral language amendment changing “salesmen” to “salespersons” was adopted. Senator Payano’s amendment to require publication of license suspensions as well as revocations for discriminatory conduct was also adopted. Senator Edwards withdrew an amendment that would have expanded housing protections for returning citizens. Senator Keenan’s amendment to anonymize complaint summaries while preserving publication of revoked licensees’ names was adopted. After the Ways and Means amendment, as amended, was adopted, the bill was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll-call vote of 37-0, later clarified as 38-0. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of John Arizian and Nancy Driscoll.

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• The Governor stated last week that language had been provided To both houses' majorities on proposed
• Can you tell us where we are on specific language on that issue? >> Through you, Mr.
• CAN YOU TELL US WHERE WE ARE ON SPECIFIC LANGUAGE ON THAT ISSUE? >> THROUGH YOU, MR.
• Our two congregations come together, and we chant the Good Friday hymns, not just in English and not
• Good Friday hymns, not just in English and not just in Greek, but also in Arabic.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with routine formalities, approved the journal, welcomed a SkillsUSA student delegation, and then moved into budget and policy business. The chamber accepted a Rules Committee report and took up a supplemental budget extender, Senate Print 9963, which would extend state operations through April 22 and authorize $12.7 billion, including about $5.1 billion in new funding for Medicaid, payroll, and school aid. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in the budget, the lack of public detail, and unresolved issues such as CLCPA changes, auto insurance, and SEQR reforms; the sponsor said negotiations were ongoing and that school aid would likely build on the executive budget. The extender passed 57-1, with Senator Weik voting no. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 1887, sponsored by Senator Brisport, memorializing the Governor to proclaim April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month. Senators Brisport, Fahy, Salazar, and Gounardes spoke in support, emphasizing Arab Americans’ cultural, civic, and economic contributions in New York and condemning anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias. The resolution was adopted by voice vote and opened for co-sponsorship. The chamber next considered several bills on the calendar, including a bill by Senator Cleare to prohibit state-chartered financial institutions from investing in private correctional facilities. Supporters framed it as a moral response to private prisons and rising federal use of detention facilities, while opponents argued it would overregulate state-chartered banks and affect private investment decisions. The bill passed 36-22. The Senate also passed a bill by Senator Krueger raising the nonprofit lobbying disclosure threshold from $5,000 to $10,000, after debate over transparency and whether the change would reduce oversight; it passed 35-23. Finally, the Senate passed Senator May’s bill on advanced transmission technologies and utility planning, after extensive debate over ratepayer costs, battery storage, and data center growth; supporters said it could lower energy costs through more efficient grid use, while opponents said it would raise rates and duplicate existing studies. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar.

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• institutions during their college years, causing them to be considered employees under the current language
• I'm a distinguished research professor of English at Florida State University and the president of the
• So am I correct in interpreting that language to mean that an investor-owned utility would be able to
• What is the need for that language? I'm just wondering what the rationale for that is.
• What is the need for that language? I'm just wondering what the rationale for that is.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896 on school safety, which would expand the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions, require active assailant response plans and threat management protocols, improve reporting and information sharing, and make it a felony to discharge a weapon within 1,000 feet of a campus. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty at a public postsecondary institution are not eligible for the Guardian program. The bill drew strong opposition from faculty, students, and gun-safety advocates who argued that more guns on campus would create confusion, weaken safety, and undermine campus police; supporters said trained guardians would improve deterrence and protection. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a roll call vote. The committee then considered SB 1690 on child care and early learning services, which updates child care laws, reduces some regulatory burdens, and expands the Florida Education Foundation’s authority to fundraise for early learning from birth through VPK. Members discussed oversight of the related direct-support organization and the removal of certain notice requirements, while supporters from Moms Rising and other advocates said the bill would help families access affordable, high-quality child care and support home-based providers. One opponent argued the bill added more government regulation, but the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for SB 118, a narrow bill on non-ad valorem special assessments for recreational vehicle parks, clarifying how assessments are calculated for RV spaces and campsites. The bill received supportive comments from RV advocates and was reported favorably without controversy. The committee then took up CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which included provisions on seaports and airports, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, broadband and utility permitting, and advanced air mobility. Amendments were adopted that revised research institute membership, limited some delivery-device provisions, and clarified cruiser light rules for law enforcement; after questions about utility preemption and PDD safety, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require new vaccine educational materials, expand school-entry exemptions to include conscience-based objections, limit the Surgeon General’s emergency vaccination authority, and allow behind-the-counter ivermectin for adults with written information and liability protections. The bill drew extensive testimony from both supporters and opponents, with supporters emphasizing parental rights, informed consent, and vaccine injury concerns, and opponents warning about reduced immunization rates, public health risks, and the appropriateness of ivermectin provisions. The transcript ends during public testimony and debate on SB 1756, before final action on that bill is shown.

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• These students are known as Na Aulele, young messengers learning and sharing ike of our Hawaiian language
• These students are known as Na Aulele, young messengers learning and sharing ike of our Hawaiian language
• The Kaiapuni program is vital to perpetuate Hawaiian language in our state.
• Reservations, Senator Kouchi, Inouye, English, Gabbard, Dela Cruz.
• > Gabbard,<01:20:06.280> Dela Kouchi, Inouye, English, Gabbard, Dela Kouchi, Inouye, English

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• He also said Belgium used to be the Belgian Congo and noted that Belgium has several languages, including
• Uh, Belgium used to be the Belgian Congo, and as you all know, Belgium has several languages: Walloon
• Uh, Belgium used to be the Belgian Congo, and as you all know, Belgium has several languages: Walloon
• He learned English. He realized his dream of being an actor. You've all seen him in movies.
• He learned English. He realized citizen. He learned English.

Keywords: 1189, house, all