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• athletes.
• These student athletes represent the very best of South Florida. Excellence, pride, and heart.
• </c> defines Florida's student athletes. defines Florida's student athletes.
• These student athletes extraordinary.
• These student athletes represent<00:15:50.639><c> the</c><00:15:50.880><c> very</c><00:15:51.120><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He was a lot cooler than I was, a star football player athlete.
• Kulin was named the eighth-grade student of the year at Oberlin High School in October.
• He was a multi-sport athlete, an altar boy at his church, and wanted to be a priest.
• He was a multi-sport athlete, an altar boy at his church, and wanted to be a priest when he was older

Bills: SCR58 , SB309 , SB514 , HCR63 , HCR69 , HB401 , HB487 , HB722 , HB730 , HB745 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1050 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1218 , HB1244

Committee: Senate Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

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• students.
• and not student debt.
• outcomes are students of color, LGBTQIA students, low-income students, first-gen students, and yes,
• male students.
• of color, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation students, and other students historically underrepresented

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on “Protecting Equity in Higher Education” and emphasized that no bills were being heard. Members and witnesses focused on the effects of recent federal actions on DEI, admissions, financial aid, student loans, international students, and campus equity efforts in Massachusetts. Opening remarks from the co-chairs and the chair of Higher Education highlighted Massachusetts’ investments in free community college, expanded financial aid, and early college programs, while warning that federal policy changes could undermine those gains. Testimony from BU law professor Jonathan Feingold argued that many DEI practices remain legally defensible after Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and that the decision did not end all race-conscious or equity-oriented efforts. He said the Trump administration’s anti-DEI actions and funding threats were legally suspect and had created confusion and a chilling effect. Bahar Akman-in-Boden of the Hildreth Institute testified that proposed federal cuts to TRIO, Gear Up, Pell Grants, SEOG, work-study, and student loan programs would disproportionately harm low-income, first-generation, Black, Latino, and other underserved students, and urged the state to prepare hold-harmless and advising supports using Fair Share revenue. Commissioner Noe Ortega described Massachusetts’ long history of equity in higher education and said the state has expanded aid, success programs, and early college, but still has work to do on attainment and completion. He said the state responded to SFFA by creating ACARE and continuing to defend equity practices, while also warning that federal disruptions and “dear colleague” letters have created uncertainty. In the second panel, state university leaders and campus officials said federal threats to Pell, DEI grants, Medicaid, and international student policies could affect access, campus operations, and the economy; they stressed that most state university graduates stay in Massachusetts and that institutions are continuing their equity practices despite federal pressure. Roxbury Community College’s president said RCC remains committed to open access and inclusion, noted enrollment growth, and said executive orders do not change existing law or the college’s obligations.

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• We're not saying take C and D students. We need to stop hurting our Florida students.
• I was a forever student.
• 15,459 students.
• 15,459 students.
• This bill changes, for first-time-in-college students, to 5% of out-of-state students.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities. On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.

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• They hide behind twisted wording and yet allow high school students to place wagers on the Super Bowl
• to place wagers on the school students to place wagers on the Super<01:14:39.920><c> Bowl</c><01:14:
• As Representative Griemann touched on, recent studies show that approximately 6% of college students
• </c> approximately 6% of college students approximately 6% of college students have<01:16:44.000><c>
• </c> targeting this to sports and athletic targeting this to sports and athletic events<01:21:19.600>

Bills: HF1758 , HF4437 , HF4353

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

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• Classroom teachers are the center of student learning and school success.
• of student learning and school<00:04:00.400><c> success.
• The core students of Kentucky.
• </c><00:30:22.399><c> events,</c> testing schedules, um a athletic events, testing schedules, um a athletic
• </c> a great measure to to improve student a great measure to to improve student achievement<00:53:34.319

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 958, all

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• And with the low counselor-to-student ratio, there are many students that we're missing in the cracks
• When we talk about removing students and expelling students, can you speak to the fact what students
• white students?
• 28 or 29 students?
• Shouldn't the student know that?

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:33:34.399><c> the</c><00:33:34.559><c> High</c><00:33:34.760><c> School</c><00:33:35.039><c> athletic
• </c> a line share of the High School athletic a line share of the High School athletic athletic<00:33
• :36.679><c> facilities</c><00:33:37.679><c> um</c><00:33:37.919><c> including</c> athletic facilities
• um including athletic facilities um including football<00:33:39.240><c> track</c><00:33:39.840><c> soccer
• you know, there are situations on other islands too, where the state uses county facilities for athletics

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We want that for our students.
• that 100% of students or 90% of students are graduating yet only 5% of students are proficient on the
• </c> students. Eighth grade is another story. students. Eighth grade is another story.
• So all of them are not going to be A students. Everybody's not going to be a B student.
• So all of them are not going to be A students. Everybody's not going to be a B student.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• athletics, The things we can't spend it on are student housing, intercollegiate athletics, or any auxiliary
• in Black students, 5.3% growth in Hispanic students, and 1.5% growth in white students.
• If we did… Students at UT and X number of students at A&M.
• American students.
• Our students are a lot of them, almost half, are first-generation college students.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met to review interim charges on the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Available University Fund (AUF), the Higher Education Fund (HEAF), and the Texas University Fund (TUF). Legislative Budget Board staff outlined how each fund works, including PUF’s constitutional role for UT and Texas A&M, HEAF’s capital support for institutions outside those systems, and TUF’s research funding for eligible universities. They also described TUF’s growing corpus and distribution changes, and noted which institutions are nearing eligibility. Committee members asked about distribution formulas, comparisons to other states, and how funds are allocated among system institutions.

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• For interested students to pursue careers in the construction trades.
• As a result, additional classes are available for older students for college credit.
• As a teacher for over years, I've seen firsthand how reading opens doors for students.
• I've watched students light up when they read their very first book.
• To all the students out there celebrating, read across. America, keep reading.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The bill also addresses the apportionment for nonresident professional athletes and nonresident student
• athletes.
• I am proud to serve such a unique and diverse student population.
• Student progress is limited when class sizes are that large.
• And currently, Washington state students are funded around $19,600 or more per year, and yet student

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 904, all

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• Speaker, tomorrow students at CAB Mr.
• </c><00:13:01.040><c> career</c> During his high school athletic career During his high school athletic
• For more than three decades, Coach Search helped shape the lives of countless student athletes.
• Again, I want to extend my congratulations to these outstanding student athletes and commend them on
• student athletes and commend outstanding student athletes and commend them<02:18:58.160><c> on</c><02

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• HB 1807 by Goodwin relating to the self-stration of prescription anti-seizure medicine by a student in
• HB 2236 by Dutton relating to the inclusion of a chronically absent student.
• students for the Committee on Public Education.
• HB 2292 by Allen relates to prohibiting certain releases of a student to students, parents after school
• HB 2396 by Dutton relating to the transfer of students.

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• He said it is about bringing teachers together, students, and our canoe, and really helping students
• so</c><00:09:48.560><c> um</c> strong connection for students and so um strong connection for students
• </c><00:14:45.399><c> are</c> meaningful way that the students are meaningful way that the students are
• </c> Hare in Maui had 2,000 I think students Hare in Maui had 2,000 I think students that that that participated
• Yes. specifically for students with a specifically for students with a disability<01:06:38.720><c> who

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• As a matter of fact, if we do attract the Sonics back, they will attract, well, million-dollar athletes
• And maybe some of the athletes that they play against when they travel from out of state.
• And maybe some of the athletes that they play against when they travel from out of state.
• grow up to be women's athletes, and they play professional sports that we're already very proud of.
• Families and students deserve high-quality access to education.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• Members, this sets up a structure for sports agents on the NIL for high school students and college students
• So one of those students is here today.
• IDs via students' phone, via LA Wallet.
• This resolution directs the Board of Regents to study college athletics.
• K-12 student success pathways. Representative Thomas, why do you rise?

Bills: HR320 , HR321 , SCR55 , SCR69 , SCR75 , SCR77 , SCR78 , SCR79 , SB259 , SB295 , SB312 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HR73 , HR118 , HR144 , HR196 , HR237 , HR249 , HR260 , HR267 , HR272 , HR278 , HCR85 , HCR100 , HCR105 , HCR107 , HCR114 , HR245 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR37 , SCR63 , SCR30 , SCR40 , HB62 , HB193 , HB210 , HB220 , HB246 , HB364 , HB420 , HB475 , HB584 , HB622 , HB772 , HB784 , HB949 , HB953 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1092 , HB1134 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB119 , HB129 , HB233 , HB283 , HB538 , HB789 , HB850 , HB870 , HB1236 , HB1241 , HB54 , HB137 , HB321 , HB368 , HB386 , HB414 , HB431 , HB552 , HB555 , HB578 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB638 , HB670 , HB692 , HB707 , HB708 , HB715 , HB718 , HB732 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB796 , HB807 , HB822 , HB848 , HB856 , HB887 , HB888 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1082 , HB1243 , HB1246 , HB378 , HB509 , HB1090 , HB1259 , SB80 , SB131 , SB143 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB367 , SB384 , SB388 , SB389 , SB398 , SB408 , SB431 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496 , SB4 , SB52 , SB57 , SB83 , SB145 , SB152 , SB194 , SB276 , SB319 , SB333 , SB448 , SB450 , SB465 , SB484 , SB501 , SB509 , SB149 , HR168 , HB463 , HB998 , SB123 , SB353 , SB479 , SB495 , SB82 , SB97 , SB283 , SB326 , SB518 , SB197 , SB268 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB89 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB441 , SB449 , SB487

Keywords: Arsenal, Arsenal F.C., Premier League, English football, soccer, football club, Mikel Arteta, Emirates Stadium, North London, Tottenham Hotspur, Gunners, sports resolution, commendation, celebration, championship, silverware, Louisiana House Resolution, ceremonial resolution, domestic violence, forensic medical examinations

Summary: The House was called to order, a quorum was established, and the meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also observed several personal privileges and recognitions, including International Preeclampsia Awareness Month, the Hudson Cup award presentation to Rep. John Illg Jr., recognition of the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Queen, and a visit from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy. The chamber also received Senate messages, conference committee appointments, enrolled reports, and a conference report on SB 483 dealing with psychedelic-assisted therapy, which was laid over. The House then moved through a long series of concurrence and rejection votes on Senate amendments to House bills. Among the measures concurred in were bills affecting the Louisiana Women’s Policy Research Commission, the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission, child exploitation reporting on covered platforms, the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board, DCFS background checks, AI disclosure in health care, foster care placement and related terminology, criminal history record confidentiality, parish court jurisdiction, court costs, developmental disability office renaming, insurance claims and contractor licensing, Medicare Advantage coverage, colorectal cancer screening, health facilities, highway memorial designations, jury compensation, school employee protections, juvenile court fees, off-road vehicle seizure, residential property insurance cancellation, child support enforcement, and several others. The House rejected Senate amendments on bills including ethics retroactivity, sex offender registration notification, plumbers licensing, and health insurance formulary placement, sending some to conference. Several bills were finally passed, including measures on obstructing public passages with motorized vehicles, class six injection well hearings, arson of religious buildings, wearing masks while committing felonies, professional board attorney fees, bulletproof vests for peace officers, critical infrastructure protection from foreign adversaries, debit card surcharges, electronic stock certificates, watershed restoration funding, and innovation economic development pilot hubs. The innovation hub bill drew extensive debate over no-bid contracting, transparency, and the role of elected versus unelected bodies; an amendment to limit contracting authority to parish governing authorities was withdrawn, and the bill later proceeded to final passage after extended floor discussion. The House also took up and passed or concurred in multiple other bills and resolutions, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to divided on a few measures.

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• And whereas he was recognized as the best student by his peers during military training, despite many
• She is a three-sport athlete and Stuco vice president.
• She is a three-sport athlete and Stuco vice president.
• Please join me in thanking all of these exceptional students of the week.
• It simply Clarifies that the Rising Scholars Award would be based on students going forward as opposed

Bills: HB2059 , HB3920 , HB2992 , HB3267 , HB4457 , HB3800 , HB3818 , HB4425 , HB4427 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4333 , HB4340 , HB4343 , HB4344 , HB4363 , HB4229 , HB4230 , HB4236 , HB4246 , HB1979 , HB3431 , HB3052 , HB3047 , HB3048 , HB4092 , HB4302 , HB3261 , HB3704 , HB3312 , HB3546 , HB3849 , HCR1021 , HB4105 , HB4159 , HB4304 , HB3835 , HB3619 , HB4490 , HB3710 , HB4201 , HB3907 , HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• about supporting our schools by putting a clear and consistent process in place when it comes to student
• It's to ensure schools have the information they need when hiring individuals who will work with students
• Chairman, student safety should not depend on whether the right steps are followed.
• athletes, and none of them was fully investigated lawfully.
• And this is about protecting our students and making sure that they're safe.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience and future plans. The main item of business was Senate Bill 1412, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Barbara Ehart, which aims to strengthen student safety in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes, improves consistency across schools, and helps protect students and whistleblowers. Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reporting that she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school employee later identified in the discussion and that the school did not notify his family. Both urged stronger reporting and accountability for school personnel. The sponsor also said the bill was developed with input from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office. Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by resigning before an investigation or by being placed on leave, and whether districts would have to continue paying employees while Professional Standards Commission proceedings are pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that the bill’s definitions and other provisions were intended to cover those scenarios and that districts would still have reporting and disclosure obligations. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.

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• about supporting our schools by putting a clear and consistent process in place when it comes to student
• It's to ensure schools have the information they need when hiring individuals who will work with students
• Chairman, student safety should not depend on whether the right steps are followed.
• athletes, and none of them was fully investigated lawfully.
• And this is about protecting our students and making sure that they're safe.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all