Bills: HCR11 , HCR181 , HCR187 , HCR47 , HCR44 , HCR161 , HCR102 , HCR107 , HCR118 , HCR42 , HCR176 , HCR84 , HCR94 , HCR195 , HR14 , HR171 , HR177 , HR43 , HR40 , HR151 , HR94 , HR99 , HR110 , HR38 , HR166 , HR76 , HR86 , HR185

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: charter schools, facilities, school funding, education, Hawaii, student enrollment, policy change, HCR181, House Concurrent Resolution, Department of Education, DOE, temporary positions, position renewal, superintendent-level positions, legislative intent, statutory interpretation, budget accountability, fiscal oversight, government transparency, state employment

Bills: HSB679 , HF2122 , HSB646 , HSB610 , HSB683 , HSB681 , HF2124 , HSB607 , HSB682 , HSB714 , HF2003

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: HSB679, HF 2508, Iowa education, extracurricular activities, interscholastic athletics, noncontact period, dead period, student-athlete, coaches, teachers, directors, high school students, school activities, athletic association, band, show choir, theater, dance team, cheerleading, spring break

Bills: HR33 , HR138 , HR200 , HR243 , HR267 , HR307 , HR353 , HR383 , HR443 , HR446 , HR449 , HR451 , HR453 , HR457 , HR459 , HR460 , HR461 , HR462 , HR464 , HR466 , HR467 , HR474 , HR475 , HR477 , HR479 , HR481 , HR482 , HR483 , HR484 , HR486 , HR487 , HR490 , HR491 , HR497 , HR502 , HR505 , HR509 , HR510 , HR511 , HR512 , HR513 , HR515 , HR516 , HR527 , HR531 , HR532 , HR541 , HR542 , HR547 , HR548 , HR549 , HR550 , HR555 , HR557 , HR564 , HR568 , HR574 , HR575 , HR576 , HR577 , HR578 , HR580 , HR584 , HR586 , HR587 , HR588 , HR589 , HR594 , HR595 , HR597 , HR599 , HR606 , HR607 , HR608 , HR609 , HR610 , HR611 , HR612 , HR613 , HR615 , HR616 , HR617 , HR619 , HR620 , HCR65 , HCR119 , HR434 , HR447 , HR450 , HR454 , HR455 , HR458 , HR463 , HR476 , HR478 , HR488 , HR489 , HR492 , HR496 , HR499 , HR522 , HR523 , HR524 , HR533 , HR534 , HR535 , HR536 , HR537 , HR539 , HR546 , HR552 , HR553 , HR554 , HR556 , HR579 , HR582 , HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events

Transcript Highlights:

• Last November, the Duxbury cheerleading team won its first state championship in the large school co-ed
• Over the course of the last few years, the Duxbury Dragons have built their cheerleading program into
• Please join me in welcoming to the Senate Chamber the 2024 MIAA state cheerleading champions, the Duxbury
• cheerleading team.
• Champions, the Duxbury cheerleading team. Congratulations. Thank you. Thanks, Pat.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees. The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• She is in the seventh grade at Keyes Middle School and is a world-class cheerleader. ...school and is
• a world-class cheerleader.
• Her team took 11th in the World Championships cheerleading events.
• Her dream is to be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, and in her spare time, she also wants to be an endocrinologist

Transcript Highlights:

• So as the cheerleader of the New Mexico Senate, they now have me cheering on the Rams.
• So as the cheerleader of the New Mexico Senate, they now have me cheering on the Rams.
• Madam Chair, while she is going to school at La Cueva, she has been a varsity cheerleader now for six
• Madam Chair, while she is going to school at La Cueva, she has been a varsity cheerleader now for six
• years, four years, excuse me. cheerleader now for six years, four years, excuse me.

Transcript Highlights:

• we tried hard to try to introduce bills to reduce those costs, but we saw Republicans actually cheerleading
• we tried hard to try to introduce bills to reduce those costs, but we saw Republicans actually cheerleading
• we tried hard to try to introduce bills to reduce those costs, but we saw Republicans actually cheerleading
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• Trump cheerleading what the Trump administration<00:04:20.000><c> was</c><00:04:20.120><c> doing,</c>

Transcript Highlights:

• It is, and I've been an unbelievable cheerleader, and she's absolutely correct.
• </c><00:30:18.720><c> is,</c> why I've been such a big cheerleader is, why I've been such a big cheerleader
• ><c> she's</c> unbelievable cheerleader and she's unbelievable cheerleader and she's absolutely<00:30
• </c><00:34:07.919><c> Thank</c> of a cheerleader at this point.
• Thank of a cheerleader at this point. Thank you. you. you.

Summary: The committee met to consider amendments to House Bill 111. It first adopted amendment number one without objection. Members then discussed a Senate amendment related to a $750,000 state match for the Central Wyoming College Jackson project, with Senator Laursen explaining the request as a way to leverage local fundraising for the final phase of the project. He said the project had been underway since 2018, that the building was nearing completion, and that the amendment was intended to encourage a local fundraising campaign rather than wait for a later appropriation. Representative Lien questioned whether the funding had gone through the usual approval process, and other members raised concerns about bypassing standard procedures, while Laursen argued the request was consistent with prior late-stage project adjustments and reflected local skin in the game. The discussion also covered a Senate amendment concerning University of Wyoming land use, specifically whether language should remain requiring open space or allow trustees more flexibility to decide between open space and parking. One member moved to delete the Senate amendment and reinsert the stricken language, but after discussion the motion was withdrawn so the committee could consider all amendments together. Members noted that the university had already been discussing the plan and that the language change would not necessarily alter the trustees’ authority, though it might protect the university. The committee then turned to a Gillette College/Enzi building amendment. Senator Driscoll said the proposal was his own and not requested by the college, and Janelle Overberlander, founding president of Gillette Community College District, testified about the history of the project, including the 2021 separation from the Northern Wyoming Community College District, prior planning for a STEM building, and the later decision to revive the project as an academic building honoring Senator Enzi. She said the building is intended to address lab space needs and support industry partners, including companies expected to bring jobs to Campbell County. Driscoll explained that the amendment would provide a dollar-for-dollar match for non-state money and require Gillette College to move to a four-mill levy, which he said would eventually make the college a net contributor to the system. The committee continued discussing the amendment and its long-term fiscal effects, but no final vote on the later amendments is shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Kentucky hereby recognizes and honors the members and coaches of the Barbourville High School cheerleading
• They achieved going to Florida and winning the national championship in cheerleading.
• So, today, I'd like for the body to recognize the cheerleading squad as being national champions from
• </c> Barbourville High School cheerleading Barbourville High School cheerleading squad.<01:06:05.160>
• </c><01:06:45.040><c> squad</c> recognize the cheerleading squad recognize the cheerleading squad as<

Transcript Highlights:

• She is in the seventh grade at Keyes Middle School and is a world-class cheerleader.
• Her team took 11th in the World Championships cheerleading events.
• Her dream is to be a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, and in her spare time, she also wants to be an endocrinologist

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through the day’s ceremonial order of business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and Representative Shaw introduced Veteran of the Week Edward Marion Green of Chandler, a Navy veteran and chaplain’s assistant who was honored with a House citation. Mr. Green’s family and friends were recognized on the floor, and he led the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also featured several special presentations. Representative Culver promoted Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival and introduced the festival court. Representative Duel introduced psychologist Dr. Sherry Fleming, highlighting her work in higher education and transitional services for students with disabilities. Representative May introduced nurse Alyssa Jones of Broken Arrow, emphasizing her work in rural health care. Representative Hill introduced the week’s pages, recognizing a group of high-achieving students from across Oklahoma. Additional announcements included Speaker Pro Tem Moore welcoming his family to the chamber and Representative Harris recognizing them as well. Representative Patskowski announced an agriculture committee meeting. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was the reassignment of measures according to the majority floor leader’s list, followed by adjournment until the next day at 9:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Upon receiving the information from the parent, I met with a cheerleading coach at Denham Springs High
• I mean, we're throwing these teenage girls 15 feet in the air, or the cheerleader team is.
• As a former cheerleader and dance team member myself, go Braves, I'm all for moving these things forward
• I know in a case in our area, we have cheerleading teams that do fundraisers already.
• Well, cheerleading does multiple... Rep.

Bills: HCR10 , HB195 , HB283 , HB319 , HB325 , HB407 , HB448 , HB482 , HB992

Committee: House Education

Keywords: sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement

Transcript Highlights:

• She is a two-time 5A state champion in cheerleading and wants to attend St.
• She is a two-time five-A state champion for cheerleading, wants to attend St.
• Mary's College to study law. for cheerleading. Wants to attend St. Mary's College to study law.

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and members proceeded through the day’s order of business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and routine floor announcements. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and Chief Master Sergeant Walter Kula Jr., U.S. Air Force retired, was recognized as Veteran of the Day for more than 26 years of service and continued civic leadership. The House also welcomed student pilots from multiple countries training at Vance Air Force Base, social workers and social work students for Legislative, Education, and Advocacy Day, and a group of pages introduced by the Majority Leader. Several honorees were presented to the chamber, including Doctor of the Day Chanel Gray of Tallahena Hospital/Choctaw Nation Hospital, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Mary Shepard, and Nurse of the Day Robin George. Members also recognized the Edmond Memorial Bulldogs palm squad for a fifth consecutive 6A large mixed state championship and the Dover Longhorns basketball team for winning the Class B-2 state title. Additional floor remarks included birthday greetings and a poem directed at Representative Anthony Moore. The transcript does not show debate on substantive legislation or recorded votes. The only formal action reflected at the end was a motion to adjourn, and the House agreed to stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you were somebody they needed, if you were the cheerleader sponsor and you got sick, they were going
• to have a cheerleader sponsor because those phone lines would ring up.
• Cheerleader sponsor and you got sick, they were going to have a cheerleader sponsor because those phone

Committee: House Retirement

Summary: The Retirement Committee met on March 26, 2026, with a quorum present. House Bill 24 was voluntarily deferred at the start of the meeting. The committee then heard House Bill 20, which would have allowed retired teachers to return to work under superintendent discretion while drawing retirement benefits. Representative Bagley argued the bill would help address teacher shortages by letting districts hire experienced certified teachers, while Representative Taylor raised broader concerns about how returning retirees are treated. After discussion, HB 20 was voluntarily deferred. The committee next considered House Bill 25, a technical update to the Teachers’ Retirement System to conform with changes in the Internal Revenue Code, including benefit commencement and surviving spouse election provisions. Catherine Whitney of TRSL said the bill is routine compliance legislation reviewed periodically by the system’s tax attorney. An amendment was adopted, and HB 25 was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 23, a cost-of-living adjustment bill for LASERS retirees, was also amended to raise the benefit cap from $80,000 to $81,201 and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 42 proposed a phased retirement program for higher education employees in the Teachers’ Retirement System, allowing partial retirement and part-time work with partial benefits. Bacala said it was intended to help retain talent at universities and was based on prior task force recommendations; an amendment was adopted to set the participation framework for universities, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 32, a LASERS cleanup bill addressing disability retiree restoration, administrative errors, and benefit calculations, was described by LASERS as technical in nature and was reported favorably. House Bill 13, a State Police Retirement System reamortization bill, was amended to adjust timing and technical provisions and then reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 41 on the Firefighters’ Retirement System board makeup. A new amendment package replaced earlier amendments and would eliminate term limits, expand elected active-member seats from two to five, remove chief association appointments, and require vacancies to be filled by election. Supporters described it as a compromise intended to better represent the system’s active members, while the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association objected that chiefs had been left out of the negotiations and said they provide important budget and governance expertise. Despite the opposition, the committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 41 favorably as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you were somebody they needed, if you were the cheerleader sponsor and you got sick, they were going
• to have a cheerleader sponsor because those phone lines would ring up. ...cheerleader sponsor and you
• got sick, they were going to have a cheerleader sponsor because those phone lines would ring up at the

Committee: House Retirement

Transcript Highlights:

• Fourth Division Representatives Curran, Kastner, Jones, Wynn, Sand, and Ramos, and welcome the 2025 cheerleading
• Fourth Division, Representatives Curran, Kastner, Jones, Wynn, Sand, and Ramos, welcome the 2025 cheerleading

Transcript Highlights:

• And then I do sports, so I do football and cheerleading.
• But I do the cool part of cheerleading, so like the flips and throwing the girls around and all that

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:11:58.360><c> as</c><00:11:58.520><c> a</c> officially recognize cheerleading as a officially
• recognize cheerleading as a Title<00:11:58.960><c> IX</c><00:11:59.240><c> sport</c><00:11:59.640><c
• And now recognizing cheerleading as a sport will provide additional opportunities for our students.
• :27.640><c> as</c><00:12:27.800><c> a</c> And now recognizing cheerleading as a And now recognizing cheerleading
• Next measure, SCR 194 SD1, recognizing cheerleading as a Title IX sport.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SCR 78, which urges the Department of Education to strengthen natural health education and adopt a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. The Department of Education said it supported the intent and had offered technical amendments to scaffold the curriculum by grade level. The Commission on the Status of Women and several advocates, including students and Ma'i Movement Hawaiʻi, testified in support, describing gaps in menstrual health education, stigma, and the need for more inclusive, age-appropriate instruction. No opposition was heard, and the chair moved on after no questions from members. The committee then took up SCR 194, urging the Department of Education to meet the criteria to recognize cheerleading as a Title IX sport. The Department supported the measure, noting recent expansion of girls flag football and surfing as recognized sports and saying cheerleading would create additional opportunities for students. The Commission on the Status of Women also supported the resolution, saying it could improve participation, resource allocation, and representation for female students. No opposition or further action was recorded in the excerpt. Finally, the committee discussed SCR 195, requesting the Board of Education and Department of Education to revise graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course. The Board of Education and Department of Education both supported the intent but cautioned against a one-size-fits-all mandate, emphasizing school-level flexibility, existing stand-alone and online options, and the requirement that the class of 2030 must complete financial literacy before graduation. Hawaii Kids Can supported the resolution while raising questions about equity, access, quality, and how different delivery models compare; it also asked for more information on community survey data. Committee members questioned the department and board about asynchronous versus in-person instruction, standards, and how the requirement would be tracked in the personal transition plan. No vote or final action was taken in the provided portion of the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• She enjoys ballet folklórico, journalism, and cheerleading.
• And then we had, in my opinion, the best cheerleader, the prettiest cheerleader in the entire gym, Antoinette
• And people were calling me bench-warmer, but I must say I was the head and the only cheerleader.
• It took them like 50 people to beat five, six, seven, eight, nine of us and one cheerleader. Mr.
• President, they're just lucky that this cheerleader was a little tired and couldn't bring the spirit

Transcript Highlights:

• So from the East Bridgewater cheerleaders, represented by Representative Sullivan of Abington, Representative
• Brockton, and Senator Brady of Brockton, we would like to recognize the East Bridgewater High School cheerleaders
• . ...of Brockton would like to recognize the East Bridgewater High School cheerleaders, who are the MIAA
• And we would also like to welcome the Medway High School varsity cheerleading team, the winners of the

Summary: The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant. The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, from East Bridgewater, cheerleaders represented by Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, Representative
• Brockton, and Senator Brady of Brockton would like to recognize the East Bridgewater High School cheerleaders
• The East Bridgewater High School cheerleaders are the MIAA Division 4 Winter State Champions.
• We would also like to welcome the Medway High School varsity cheerleading team, the winners of the Division