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The House was called to order, and several bills were introduced and read for the first time. House File 2485, from the Committee on Transportation, addresses remote sales of motor vehicles. House File 2486, from the Committee on Education, focuses on student dress code policies in public and charter schools. House File 2487, also from Education, concerns restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in public institutions, while House File 2488 prohibits certain private institutions from establishing diversity offices. House File 2489 directs regent institutions to sign a federal compact for academic excellence. House File 2490, from the Committee on State Government, relates to public notice requirements for governmental meetings. House File 2491 provides tuition waivers for certain veterans. Additional bills from the Committee on Education include House Files 2492 and 2493, which address sharing career and technical education instructors and modifications to the statewide preschool program, respectively. House File 2494 requires annual reports on reading and math proficiency. House Files 2495 and 2496, from the Committee on Public Safety, relate to forfeited weapons and speeding penalties. House File 2497 addresses peer-to-peer car sharing programs. From the Committee on State Government, House Files 2498 through 2504 cover various topics, including the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact, contracts by state agencies, and paid parental leave for state employees. House Files 2505 through 2550 cover a wide range of issues, including bail and bond conditions, education modifications, health and human services regulations, and local government authority. Notably, House File 2547 focuses on career education and articulation agreements between community colleges and the State Board of Regents, while House File 2550 addresses small nuclear reactors and the establishment of a related committee. All bills were placed on the counter or calendar as they were not ready for commitment or amendment at this time. The meeting included the first readings of several house bills, which were referred to various committees for further consideration. House File 2552 by Lawler aims to exempt cancer care providers from certificate of need requirements. House File 2553 by Ameyer establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health and Human Services for refurbishing durable medical equipment purchased under the medical assistance program. House File 2554 by Thompson addresses the application of foreign law and changes in venue for civil actions. House File 2555 by Lawler relates to the use of automatic registration plate readers and includes penalties, while House File 2556 by Tom Sennett also pertains to automatic registration plate readers and includes an effective date provision. House File 2557, introduced by the Committee on Judiciary, allows a person to guide and instruct a child in a manner consistent with the child's sex. House File 2558, from the Committee on State Government, relates to the definition of public improvement for public construction bidding. House File 2559 by Latham concerns the Housing Renewal Pilot Program, including financial assistance awards. House File 2560 by Meggers relates to recording interviews during child abuse assessments. House File 2561 by Meggers addresses street takeovers and includes penalties. House File 2562 by the Committee on Health and Human Services pertains to care facility placement decisions for certain adults. House File 2563, also from Health and Human Services, relates to abortions, informed consent, and reporting complications. House File 2564 addresses the legal capacity of pregnant minors to consent to medical care. House File 2565 by the Committee on Judiciary establishes a human trafficking investigation task force. House File 2566 by Makers relates to fire protections and emergency medical service funds. Representative Kaufman moved to recess the House until the conclusion of the Appropriations Committee meeting. The motion was approved, and the House was recessed.