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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under this bill, school district instructional facilities located on military bases must be excluded
  • I went on to serve over 20 years in the military, serving our country.
  • The one thing that we do on a military base is we plan for fighting and winning, and not for economy
  • So what’s being forced on them from the military for military reasons doesn’t negatively impact the community
  • It ensures that a district like ours is not penalized for serving our military families.
Bills: SB5901 , SB5860 , SB5956 , SB5574 , SB5922 , SB5858
Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords: school construction, school facilities, capital budget, school plant project, state funding assistance, school construction assistance program, on-base schools, military base, Department of Defense school, military families, public school facilities, instructional space, Superintendent of Public Instruction, SIP, school district capital funding, school housing burden, rapid growth, enrollment growth, free and reduced-price meals, alternative learning experience
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The authorized use of military force was put in place.
  • I have a rather unique military career. Who did you represent, sir? Pardon me?
  • So, the Texas Military Department from personnel perspective, employs roughly 1,400 military technicians
  • How could the federal government withhold military equipment from Texas?
  • Army, Marines, Air Force, military that is lacking in recruitment, seems to me.
Bills: HB39 , HB227 , HB930 , HB 1078 , HB39 , HB227
Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Veterans and Military Affairs

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (6-7-23)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 18, 2021 @ 10 AM

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm gonna call it military dependent school choice because I don't know how else to describe it.
  • This is for if one active duty guardian of a child that is stationed in a military installation inside
Bills: HB1937 , HB2153 , HB3674 , HB2978 , HB3885 , HB3671 , HB3261 , HB3021 , HB3029 , HB4274 , HB3701 , HB3076
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 21st, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to call it military-dependent school choice, because I don't know how else to describe it.
  • This is for if one active-duty guardian of a child that is stationed in a military installation inside
Bills: HB1937 , HB2153 , HB3674 , HB2978 , HB3885 , HB3671 , HB3261 , HB3021 , HB3029 , HB4274 , HB3701 , HB3076
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
Summary: The Senate Education Committee first considered a series of executive nominations, including Brian Bobeck to the State Board of Education, Jonathan Daniels to the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools, Cody Swanee to OETA, Randy Squires to the Western Oklahoma State College Board of Regents, Dwight Spencer to the Carl Albert State College Board of Regents, V. Lee to the Oklahoma Arts Council, Adisha Chapman to the Murray State College Board of Regents, Trevor Pemberton to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Jennifer Carlson and Melissa Yvonne to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, Kevin Gross to the Tulsa Community College Board of Regents, and Barbara Myers to the Oklahoma Arts Council. Most nominees briefly described their backgrounds and reasons for serving, and the committee approved each nomination, with votes ranging from 8-1 to 10-0, sending them on to the full Senate or floor as applicable. The committee then took up several education bills. House Bill 1937, dealing with the Communications with Students Act, was amended to require corroborated evidence before immediate suspension and to narrow the definition of student; it passed 9-0. House Bill 2153, which would subject OSSAA meetings and hearings to the Open Meetings Act and repeal the statutory one-year sit-out rule for transfers, drew questions about recruitment and FERPA but passed 7-3. House Bill 3674, requiring school resource officer training on sexual assault and violence, annual continuing education, mandatory reporting, and closure of contractor loopholes, passed 9-0. House Bill 3885, setting a graduated discipline framework for third through fifth graders, prompted debate over classroom safety and student rights and passed 9-1. House Bill 3671, allowing a receiving district to accept a transferring teacher’s career status, passed 10-0. House Bill 3261, assigning employee numbers to school support staff such as coaches and bus drivers for tracking across districts, passed 10-0. Several other bills generated more extensive discussion. House Bill 2978, which would impose annual library audits, public online catalogs, a formal challenge process, and funding penalties for noncompliance, faced repeated questions about how it differed from existing policy and who could challenge materials; it failed 4-5. House Bill 3021, revising graduation requirements and preserving flexibility for applied math/science and local course approval while removing some language requirements, passed 8-2. House Bill 3029, requiring the Department of Education to develop a four-year plan, passed 9-1. House Bill 4274, expanding school choice options for military-dependent students living on base, passed 10-0. The committee also began consideration of House Bill 3076, which would clarify alternative teacher certification provider definitions and OEQA oversight, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 28

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Government

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Elections and Ethics Feb 9th, 2026

Elections and Ethics

Transcript Highlights:
  • The short of it is, we're not referring to military voters, but there are certain overseas voters where
  • , if you look at the PCS, it is explicitly amending Section 14-137, which is part of the Uniform Military
  • would be able to provide them, but if they’re otherwise qualified under federal law, then we would flag
  • “We would flag them in the system to only receive what’s referred to as the federal write-in absentee
  • It’s for that limited cadre of voters who are overseas voters, but not in the military, not dependents
Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123
Committee: House Elections and Ethics
Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility
Summary: The Ethics and Elections Committee heard several election-related bills. HB 2938, as amended by PCS, would restrict certain overseas voters who are not military or dependents from voting in Oklahoma state and local elections unless they were bona fide residents with an intent to return, while still preserving federal voting rights where applicable. The Secretary of the State Election Board explained the measure as a tightening of existing law and said counties would flag affected voters for federal-only absentee ballots. After questions about how intent would be determined and how ballots would be administered, the committee passed the bill 5-1. HB 2939 would remove outdated references to fax machines from election law at the request of the State Election Board. Testimony noted fax returns are now rare, limited to a very small number of military and overseas voters, and are less secure than current electronic and mail options. The committee passed the bill 6-0. HB 3306, as amended, lowers the threshold for requiring a candidate committee filing from $1,000 to $400, with the author describing it as a transparency measure to ensure more candidates disclose fundraising and spending. The committee passed that bill 6-0. The committee also passed HB 3722, with a PCS clarifying that voter registration applicants must actively choose a party affiliation rather than being defaulted to unaffiliated if they leave the field blank. The bill passed 5-1. HB 413, with an amendment, clarified that people with felony convictions regain voting rights once all incarceration, parole, supervision, probation, and related obligations, including fines and fees, are completed; the committee passed it 6-0. Finally, HB 4123, which would bar former school employees terminated for cause from running for school board in the same district, drew concerns about fairness and the breadth of “for cause.” The author said the bill was aimed at serious misconduct cases and agreed to work on clarifying language, and the bill was laid over until the next week.
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to this law proposal, what would define the words 'flag' and 'insignia'?
  • I didn't become gay because I saw a pride flag or because somebody taught me something.
  • This may be a teacher who just has a flag up... ...may be a teacher who just has a flag up on their wall
  • And we wanted to ban a French flag being up on the wall.
  • That doesn't do anything to the people who aren't from France, just like a trans flag doesn't do anything
Bills: SB211 , HB96 , SB215 , SB257 , SB13 , SB13
Committee: House Education Policy
Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • acceptance of athlete scholarships, postsecondary education commitments, apprenticeship programs, and military
  • If schools are doing Signing Days for athletes going to college, they also need to accommodate military
  • numbers and things like that—I thought this may help to spotlight these kids that are going into the military
  • and... that are going into the military and kind of give them a little push, too.
Bills: SB211 , HB96 , SB215 , SB257 , SB13 , SB13
Committee: Senate Education Policy
Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
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NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • Open New South Office, Sheriff and Corporate District 12, 6, military protection, disseminates with the
  • of the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs, and requiring reports.
  • It changes the membership of the Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs and requires reports.
  • The Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs is created.
Bills: LB737 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB1216 , LB1256 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787 , LB365A , LB823 , LB900 , LB903 , LB940 , LB954 , LB1127 , LB1127A , LB1205 , LB1240 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR505 , LR507
Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy
NE
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The permit may be purchased by an individual with active military service, and the fee for the active
  • military permit is $5.
  • The permit may be purchased by an individual with active military service, and the fee for the active
  • military permit is $5.
  • The resolution was referred to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Bills: LB737 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB1216 , LB1256 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787 , LB365A , LB823 , LB900 , LB903 , LB940 , LB954 , LB1127 , LB1127A , LB1205 , LB1240 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR505 , LR507
Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Both my parents are retired military and low-income."
  • Both my parents are retired military and low-income.
  • Both my parents are retired, military, and low income.
  • to prioritize military spouse hiring and allowing public employers to give preferences.
  • Chair, this is an important bill for helping families as they transition from the military, whether it's
Bills: HB2689 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB5877
Committee: House Appropriations
Keywords: Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Education Policy

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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gent Welsh and Washington Military Department, Sid Wiggs, Washington Civil Air Patrol, and online, we
  • And when we discussed this bill, I sat in a room full of members of all branches of the military who
  • represent decades of military experience who could speak for hours on the extreme value of the military
  • And when we discussed this bill, I sat in a room full of members of all branches of the military who
  • represent decades of military experience who could speak for hours on the extreme value of the military
Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB5784
Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • These normal realities of construction work will trigger fraud flags, causing delays or investigations
  • These normal realities of construction work will trigger fraud flags, causing delays or investigations
Bills: S0216 , S0246 , S0356 , S0388 , S0470 , S0488 , S0490 , S0528 , S0584 , S0594
Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Keywords: reemployment assistance, fraud prevention, eligibility verification, Department of Commerce, benefit disqualification, specialty license plate, specialty plates, motor vehicle registration, license plate fees, annual use fees, Florida DHSMV, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, deauthorization, financial reporting, nonprofit organizations, college license plates, university license plates, veterans plates, law enforcement plates, Fraternal Order of Police
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote. Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote. The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill. The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development