Janie Ward-Engelking — Mentioned as being disappointed that the meeting is nearing the end.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Mentioned as being disappointed that the session is ending.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Addressed by name during the closing exchange.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Expressed support for the plan and concern about preserving dedicated funding.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Supported the bill but warned that dedicated funds can later be redirected.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Asked for a motion and then moved recess.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Moved to send Senate Bill 1420 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Ward-Engelking supports the motion and argues the bill is unnecessary because districts already provide recess for students. She says it would interfere with local control and implies a lack of trust in teachers to make the right decisions for children.
Caleb — Committee members thanked Caleb for his service as a Senate page and later praised him again at the close of his appearance, offering compliments on his good and awesome job.
Caleb Williams — Responds to the chair and says he will accept questions from the committee.
Kevin Cook — Asks the page what he has learned most and what the biggest surprise was.
Mr. Williams — Begins answering Senator Cook's question.
Mr. Williams — Describes learning how busy the legislative process is and how much reading and preparation is required.
Mr. Williams — Being asked about his favorite song to sing.
Mr. Williams — Says his theme song for the session is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and begins singing it.
Mr. Williams — Says he is still willing to serve and help his country, though not as a profession.
Mr. Williams — Says he will serve but not pursue it as a profession; is thanked and given a gift.
Mr. Williams — Receives a humorous parting remark and a gift.
Christy Zito — Asks the page what his favorite song to sing would be.
Christy Zito — Asked for clarification on whether 1% of health insurance premiums would go into the fund.
Christy Zito — Asked how the tax is calculated and how to ensure it does not increase.
Christy Zito — Requested to be recorded on the vote.
Cindy Carlson — Comments on the song performance and asks about the page's occupation plans.
Cindy Carlson — Moves to accept the minutes of March 17, 2026.
Cindy Carlson — Identified as the member who seconded the motion.
Cindy Carlson — Moved to send H.J.M. 20 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation.
Van Burtenshaw — Van Burtenshaw twice moves to approve meeting minutes, first for March 12, 2026 and then for March 18, 2026, stating in each case that he has read the minutes and finds them in order.
Van Burtenshaw — Requested to be recorded on the vote.
James Woodward — Speaks during approval of minutes; transcript likely intended March 16, 2026.
James Woodward — Invited to provide clarification on the bill.
James Woodward — State representative from District 29; explained the bill and its purpose.
James Woodward — Called on to respond to Senator Zito's question.
James Woodward — Explained that the bill redirects premium tax revenue without increasing the premium.
James Woodward — Called on to answer the follow-up question.
James Woodward — Said he would send more detailed information later.
James Woodward — Said he would clarify whether immunization is part of the bill.
James Woodward — Welcomed to Senate Education and identified as the presenter of the memorial.
James Woodward — Suggested getting the memorial into the hands of congressional members at the airport as a captive audience.
James Woodward — Not mentioned in this section.
James Woodward — Begins questioning the bill sponsor.
James Woodward — The chair calls on Senator Woodward for questions.
James Woodward — Questioning is directed to Senator Woodward.
James Woodward — Asks what prompted the bill and suggests recess may already be a right.
James Woodward — The sponsor responds to Senator Woodward's question.
James Woodward — The bill sponsor is addressed by name, though the transcript varies between Taves/Taze/Tavis.
James Woodward — Explains that the bill responds to cases where entire classrooms were denied recess and says it preserves local control.
James Woodward — Asks whether local school boards were first asked to address the issue.
James Woodward — The sponsor responds that he is not aware of all actions taken locally.
James Woodward — Says the bill is a fair way to deal with the issue and notes broad support, then asks to leave for another committee hearing.
James Woodward — Moves to hold the bill after the sponsor leaves for another committee hearing.