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• We're also considering the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, clarifying the definition of anti-Semitism, giving
• Unfortunately, and unacceptably, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act we are considering today would label
• I would like to call on the anti-Semitism awareness act of 2025, S163, the protecting students on campus
• Let's begin with consideration of S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025.
• The Anti Semitism Awareness Act does just that.

Bills: SB163, SB558

Keywords: civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration

Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.

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• Now instead we witnessed stunning acts of anti-semitism on colleges campuses.
• Read the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act or the Executive Order, and they have nothing to do with speech.
• I think that until we pass a bipartisan act that defines anti-semitism, we cannot fight it, because it's
• Or is there something else going on that we should be aware of? And in terms of anti-semitism...
• Awareness Act to Countering Anti-Semitism Act, amongst a number of others that are going to hit this

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• I was speaking with the chair on yesterday, and he made me aware that it takes people three hours to

Bills: HB129, HB130, HB854

Keywords: HB 129, Act 783, highway designation, memorial highway, Louisiana Highway 173, Louisiana Highway 3194, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Dr. Harry Blake Sr., Virginia Green Evans, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, road signage, honorary naming, commemorative sign, transportation, HB 130, Act 124, Louisiana highway memorial, road naming

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up House Bill 129, which would designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway. An amendment package was adopted that also added a separate designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport as the Virginia Green Evans Memorial Highway. Representative Walters described both honorees as important figures in civil rights and community service. HB 129 was then reported with amendments. The committee next considered House Bill 130, which redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge. Amendments were adopted to add “Memorial Bridge” to the name. Representative Walters spoke in support of honoring veterans, and HB 130 was reported with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 854, a specialty license plate bill. Amendments added several schools, made technical changes, required OMV implementation when statutory and system requirements are met, removed a provision allowing OMV to retain $1 per annual fee, and redirected annual fees to the Louisiana chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and the R. Tamney-Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised concerns about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV’s ability to produce them, but HB 854 was also reported with amendments. After the bills, the committee received an update on the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary said the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde and a competitive solicitation that produced a qualified bid, and that negotiations would focus on service improvements rather than guaranteed cost savings. Members asked about costs, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and the impact on travel times if the ferry is out of service. The Secretary said the goal is to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1. The committee then adopted the minutes from the listed 2025 regular session dates and adjourned.

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• The Alabama Legislature also in 2022 passed Act 106, which establishes ambulance service as an essential
• The Alabama Legislature also in 2022 passed Act 106, which establishes ambulance service as an essential
• also in uh Uh the Alabama legislature also in uh 2022<00:38:12.960> passed<00:38:13.760> Act
• c><00:38:14.240> 106<00:38:15.440> which<00:38:15.760> establishes 2022 passed Act
• 106 which establishes 2022 passed Act 106 which establishes ambulance<00:38:17.280> service<00

Bills: HB424, SB63, SB269

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens

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• The state that was supposed to act as my parent took my child away from me.
• This acts as a preventative measure, right?
• need to stay supports that fosters need to stay afloat.<01:15:04.040> This<01:15:04.280> acts
• This acts as a preventative afloat. This acts as a preventative measure,<01:15:06.200> right?
• and the the impact that Preservation Act and the the impact that these<01:28:32.080> circulate

Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• It requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a human trafficking awareness training
• The commissioners are aware...
• 05:40.000> The<00:05:40.400> commissioners<00:05:40.880> are<00:05:41.039> aware
• The commissioners are aware of the salary disparity, but due to our very limited budget, they're unable
• develop a human trafficking awareness develop a human trafficking awareness training<00:15:33.279

Bills: SB2841, SB2533

Keywords: SB2841, human trafficking, trafficking awareness, transient accommodations, hotel industry, lodging, hospitality, hotel workers, housekeeping, front desk staff, contract workers, third-party contractors, employee training, signage, reporting requirements, National Human Trafficking Hotline, labor trafficking, sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, anti-trafficking

Summary: The joint Judiciary, Labor, and Technology Committee heard two bills in the morning session and later took up two Judiciary decision-making items. SB 2841 would require human trafficking awareness training for transient accommodation workers. Testimony was generally supportive from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Department of Law Enforcement, and the Hawaii Hotel Alliance/American Hotel and Lodging Association, which also proposed amendments to preserve existing industry training programs and broaden coverage. Members clarified that the administration wanted DLE to be the lead agency instead of DLIR, while the Attorney General would still handle approval of training programs. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including coverage for third-party contractors and implementation dates, and the measure was adopted with no recorded opposition. SB 2533 would adjust the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission’s executive director and associate director to better align with comparable enforcement/compliance positions. The commission supported the bill, saying its salaries lag behind similar offices by about $30,000 and that recruitment and workload have become more difficult, while one testifier opposed the proposal. Members questioned why the bill used the Department of Health as the salary comparator and whether Ethics would be a better benchmark; the committee agreed to revise the bill to peg the salaries to the Ethics Commission instead, blank out the dollar amounts for further review, and note the requested appropriation in the report. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted. In the Judiciary decision-making agenda, SB 2203, concerning the use of masks or personal disguises by law enforcement officers, was amended to allow exceptions for officers who are unmasked nearby or who are supporting undercover operations, to change the term to “facial covering,” and to add definitions covering federal, state, and county law enforcement. The committee also set a far-future effective date and passed the bill with amendments. SB 2442, relating to judiciary purchase-of-service contracts with community-based organizations, was also passed with amendments; the committee added a far-future effective date, clarified the consumer price index reference, and noted a recommended appropriation amount of $4.26 million in the committee report. All measures were adopted without recorded no votes or reservations.

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• Well, I was not aware of that.
• Well, I was not aware of that.
• I'm not aware of any holding pens, but we do have them help us sometimes with abused animals.
• Horse play The mics are reading the vibes, so you know, act accordingly.
• We can talk about the Black Education Act. We can talk about medical malpractice.

Bills: HM26, HB243, HB109

Keywords: insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication

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• designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for the next 10 years.
• HB 3096 would designate March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
• By designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB 3096...
• Designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB 3096 will spread awareness of the challenges
• Designating April as Counseling Awareness Month helps to raise public awareness of mental health, recognizes

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families. The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar. Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.

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• And the school safety zone act refers to only when the safety zone act refers to only when the lights

Bills: HB575

Keywords: automated enforcement, speeding violations, civil fines, Baldwin County, municipal legislation, traffic safety, public awareness, 1136, house, all

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• Is that language from the original act?
• Is that language from the original act?
• I'm aware of a case where a fireman was... ...of their duties. Yes, sir.
• Yeah, by an act that was performed in their... And they're... ...department.
• This bill would designate February 24th as SCN2A Awareness Day.

Bills: HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish

Summary: The committee met on March 19, 2006, with a quorum present and took up a series of local and statewide bills, many of them related to courts, public safety, and recognition measures. HB 436 by Rep. Dickerson, as amended, authorized appointment of honorably discharged veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks, with background checks, required training, and firearms post-certification if applicable; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony from Dickerson and a Marine veteran from Baton Rouge. HB 16 extending the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin and HB 44 expanding jurisdictional exceptions for constables and justices of the peace in St. Bernard Parish were also reported favorably, with testimony emphasizing local efficiency, blight enforcement, and reduced backlog. HB 61 creating Battle of New Orleans Day was amended to clarify holiday language and to add a commemorative description of the battle and the diverse forces involved; it was then reported favorably as amended. The committee also advanced HB 233 to raise juror mileage reimbursement from the long-standing 16 cents per mile to the state rate, which was discussed as 72.5 cents effective January 1, 2026. Members generally supported the fairness of the increase but raised concerns about the fiscal impact on local governments, especially rural parishes; the bill was nevertheless reported favorably. HB 164 expanding the powers and duties of commissioners in the 15th Judicial District Court was reported favorably after testimony that it would help manage heavy caseloads and align the district with other jurisdictions. HB 571 establishing the complex litigation section program in the 19th Judicial District Court was also reported favorably, with judges and court staff describing its success as a pilot program for handling asbestos, class actions, and other complex cases more efficiently. Several bills focused on recognition and local government operations. HB 10 made the Friday of the International Rice Festival a legal holiday in Acadia Parish and passed without objection. HB 9 designating Shreveport as the stuffed shrimp capital of Louisiana was reported favorably after lighthearted discussion. HB 242 authorizing deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish was reported favorably with no state funding requested. HB 46 concerning health insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in DeSoto Parish was introduced with the sheriff’s explanation that it would enhance retiree benefits. The committee also heard HB 455, which would classify public works employees as first responders for coordination and recognition purposes; however, members raised substantial questions about unintended consequences, including liability, workers’ compensation, and whether the designation would affect FEMA reimbursement or local benefit obligations. On motion, HB 455 was deferred to a later meeting for further review and consultation with GOSEP and other stakeholders. Finally, HB 10 on SCN2A Awareness Day received especially emotional testimony from the bill sponsor and the parents of a child affected by the rare genetic disorder. The committee adopted an amendment renaming it the Emily Catherine Diedon Memorial Bill and reported the bill favorably as amended. Members discussed the need for earlier genetic testing, insurance coverage, and better in-state treatment options, and several expressed condolences and support for the family.

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• You said something I wasn't aware of.
• HCR 56 would designate May as Necrotizing Enterocolitis, or NEC, Awareness Month.
• Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Texas.
• As such, it's only fitting that we dedicate April as Counseling Awareness Month.
• The role of Counseling Awareness Month helps to de-stigmatize the need for counseling.

Bills: HB321, HB 1027, HB 1295, HB1782, HB2295, HCR29, HCR56

Keywords: Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility

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• the day will be House Bill 591 by Representative Green that creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act
• The bill provides relative to coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications.
• House Bill 76 provides relative to coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications.
• deductible, cost-sharing obligation, or annual out-of-pocket maximum under the health coverage plan for anti-cancer

Bills: HB591, HB766

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, cancer treatment, anti-cancer medications, health insurance, copayment, cost-sharing, health policy, 974, senate, all

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• Morris community by being the best academic team in the state, and whereas the Oklahoma legislature, acting
• cause of cancer deaths, and whereas lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and increased awareness
• constituents from the American Lung Association here at the Capitol, where they were advocating for greater awareness
• We're grateful for the work that these advocates do each and every day to raise awareness, support patients
• And whereas it is with great pleasure that the Oklahoma State Senate, acting on behalf of the great state

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• And whereas the Oklahoma Legislature, acting on behalf of the state of Oklahoma, takes great pride in
• cause of cancer deaths, and whereas lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and increased awareness
• constituents from the American Lung Association here at the Capitol, where they were advocating for greater awareness
• We're grateful for the work that these advocates do each and every day to raise awareness, support patients
• And whereas it is with great pleasure that the Oklahoma State Senate, acting on behalf of the great state

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• September as Deaf Awareness Month for the next 10 years.
• HB3096 would designate March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day.
• By designating March 17th as Profound Autism Awareness Day, HB3096 will spread awareness of the challenges
• I'm in support of the founding of a Profound Autism Awareness Day in Texas as a mother.
• Counseling Awareness Month helps to raise public awareness of mental health, recognizes counselors who

Bills: SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93, HCR12, HCR6

Keywords: firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness

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• brings a little bit of protection to those that might be caught in a situation where they were not aware
• brings a little bit of protection to those that might be caught in a situation where they were not aware
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• <00:06:37.199> of situation where they were not aware of situation where they were not aware

Bills: HB9, HB52, HB53, HB99, HB9, HB52, HB53, HB99

Keywords: elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy, right of survivorship, joint bank account, beneficiary designation, life insurance proceeds, estate law, Alabama probate law, vulnerable adults, senior advocacy, forfeiture of benefits

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• Thank you, Madam Acting Chair. Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Madam Acting Chair.
• Again, acting chairwoman and members of the commission.
• Thank you, Madam Acting Chair. Thank you, Ashley.
• Thank you, Madam Acting Chair.
• Thank you, Madam Acting Chair. Chair's legal. Acting Chair Amedee? No. Representative Broussard?

Bills: HB28, HB50, HB196, HB268, HB271, HB285, HB316, HB649, HB807

Keywords: teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board, Louisiana teachers, Department of Education, statutory entities, re-creation, termination date

Summary: The committee first adopted prior meeting minutes and then heard HB 649 by Rep. Brass, which would create a statewide common application portal for dual enrollment programs. Brass and supporters said the bill would simplify a process that is now handled separately by each institution, reduce paperwork for counselors and families, and improve access and visibility for students. Questions focused on why an institution might opt out and how the portal would reach nontraditional students; Board of Regents staff said outreach and user-friendliness would be emphasized. The committee reported HB 649 favorably without objection. The committee then took up HB 807, also by Rep. Brass, to establish the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program within LCTCS to help recruit and retain instructors for high-demand workforce programs. Testimony from River Parishes Community College, Dow, and the Louisiana Chemical Association described instructor shortages as a bottleneck for expanding training tied to major industrial investment, and said employer-sharing models can help. Members debated whether a new fund was necessary versus using existing systems, and the bill was amended to include LSU Eunice and Southern University at Shreveport among eligible two-year institutions. After discussion, the committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 807 favorably by a 13-1 vote. HB 285 by Chairman Bacala was next and would authorize school boards to enter cooperative agreements with credit unions, and by amendment, banks, to operate branches in high schools as part of financial literacy instruction. Supporters said the bill would clarify existing practice and expand hands-on financial education; questions centered on ethics, exclusivity, student solicitation, and whether other businesses should be included. The committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 285 with amendments. The committee then considered HB 28 by Rep. Owen, which creates a final-level appeal to BESE, or its designee, within 30 days for certain teacher certification applicants harmed by technical errors outside their control. After extensive debate about whether the existing Teacher Certification Appeals Council process was sufficient and whether the bill would override policy, the committee adopted an amendment and then reported HB 28 as amended by a 9-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 268 by Rep. Carver, which would require career-related activities for public school students to be aligned more closely with high-wage, high-demand jobs and would add a K-5 career exposure requirement. Supporters said the bill would strengthen school-to-work connections and better prepare students for Louisiana’s workforce needs, while the school boards association opposed the K-5 expansion and said the bill should not divert attention from foundational instruction or exclude charter students. The committee had not yet concluded action on HB 268 by the end of the transcript.

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• sheets, but this is giving you every single line item that you'll find in the General Appropriations Act
• And the difference is that UNM is covered by the New Mexico Court Claims Act.
• They're not part of the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. So there's just some disparity there.
• The other component I want to also add to that, and I am aware of the work you did at Northern and I'm

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• So one of the big cost drivers right now, as you all are aware, is GLP-1s, prescription drugs, really
• And that's a $3.3 million supplemental for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, the CARA program
• for the Department for FY20. for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, the CARA program for
• I need some clarity on page 10, and I know you're aware that I've been a pretty outspoken advocate for
• working together to ensure that we're really reaching that population and that that population is aware

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• So this is the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act.
• I can support this bill because of the strong language and support of cultural and language awareness
• Do they understand what structured literacy calls for, which is an awareness of the phonological system
• Excel and Ed in Action supports the High Quality Literacy Instruction Act because it represents a comprehensive
• I saw phonological awareness intentionally taught through research-based programs.

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention