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VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-11 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was in part meant to address the ability to continue carrying on undercover operations focused on
  • meant to address the ability to continue meant to address the ability to continue carrying<00:08
  • the list was developed to continue the list was developed to continue allowing<00:09:01.120>
  • Crimes Against Children of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task<00:14:08.560> Force,<00:
  • President, just to round that out, the Senate Education Committee will meet at 1:30.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Election Laws

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think education was a big factor.
  • As educators, we know that public education is critical to democracy, not only because we teach civics
  • We did some voter education.
  • Thank you for your continued service.
  • We had an education program to your question about the education component we had an education program
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a public hearing focused primarily on ranked choice voting (RCV) legislation and several local home rule petitions, along with one petition to authorize remote participation in Concord town meetings. Chairs Keenan and Hunt outlined hearing procedures and noted the committee would hear both in-person and virtual testimony. The committee also took testimony on Concord’s request for remote participation in open and special town meetings, with supporters arguing it would make town meeting more accessible to residents with childcare, mobility, work, or disability barriers while preserving direct democracy. A large portion of the hearing centered on RCV local-option bills and municipal petitions from communities including Concord, East Hampton, Salem, Chelsea, Arlington, Revere, Amherst, and others. Supporters—among them local officials, legislators, election advocates, educators, veterans, and nonprofit leaders—said RCV would reduce vote-splitting, encourage more candidates, promote more positive campaigning, improve representation, and increase turnout. East Hampton officials described their existing use of RCV, saying it produced record turnout, was easy for voters to understand with education, and could be expanded to multi-winner races without major added cost. Concord and Amherst witnesses said their voters had already approved local steps toward RCV and urged the committee to let municipalities implement the system without further delay. Testimony in favor of the local-option RCV bill emphasized home rule and local control, with several witnesses arguing the state should not block communities that have already voted to adopt RCV. Speakers from MassVOTE, the AFT Massachusetts, Voter Choice Massachusetts, Progressive Massachusetts, the Boston Teachers Union, and Veterans for All Voters said the reform would strengthen democracy, broaden participation, and save money by avoiding low-turnout preliminary elections. Some witnesses also referenced examples from Cambridge, Maine, and Utah to argue that RCV is workable, nonpartisan, and familiar to voters. The hearing ended with no votes or final committee action taken in the transcript provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I didn’t—I laid off the bill in Education.
  • “So I didn’t—I laid off the bill in Education.
  • to continue.
  • It's the education of our children.
  • But we'd be happy to continue having discussions.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm happy to take all this feedback and continue to work, so I appreciate it.
  • Sam Nash, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, in support. Thank you.
  • And so we will continue to do what we can to protect our children.
  • It's whether they would continue to do that.
  • But we are more than willing to continue to work with the businesses.
Summary: The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open. AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then also the FBI and the Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3.
  • And then also the FBI and the Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3.
  • And then also the FBI and the Internet Crime Complaint Center, the IC3.
  • Sure that they educate the buyer in a uniform manner before that deal is consummated.
  • We do think it's a very valuable and effective method of providing consumer education.
Summary: The committee first heard a work session on cryptocurrency kiosks from the Department of Financial Institutions and Spokane City Councilmember Paul Dillon. DFI described crypto kiosks as licensed money transmission terminals that allow cash purchases of virtual currency, and said the main concern is fraud: scammers often pressure victims, especially older adults, to deposit cash into kiosks and send it to wallets controlled by organized crime. DFI cited a sharp increase in kiosk volume, nationwide fraud complaints and losses, and said Washington currently has licensing and disclosure rules but lacks transaction and fee limits. The department said it is seeking stronger disclosures, a $1,000 daily transaction limit, and a fee cap. Spokane described its unanimous ordinance banning new kiosks and removing existing ones after local scam reports, and members asked about how the machines work, whether the fraud is in the hardware or the transaction, and whether stronger warnings or screening could help. The committee then reviewed home equity sharing agreements, or CHISAs, based on a report by Mariana Amaram and testimony from DFI and industry representatives. The report found that CHISAs provide homeowners a lump sum in exchange for a share of future home value or appreciation, with no monthly payments, but that consumers often struggle to understand the products and settlement calculations. The report said the market has grown quickly in Washington, that costs can be hard to predict, and that early uncapped contracts could produce very high settlement amounts, especially during periods of rising home prices. DFI said it views these products as mortgage loans and is moving forward with rulemaking, including counseling and clearer disclosures, while industry witnesses said the products are equity-based rather than debt-based and asked for tailored regulation. Members discussed the need for better consumer education, clearer payoff schedules, and whether the products should be treated as mortgages or a separate category. The final panel focused on Washington’s space economy, with presentations from Amazon Leo, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Space Northwest, and Green River College. Speakers highlighted major in-state investments in satellite manufacturing, launch systems, and workforce training, including Amazon Leo’s Redmond and Kirkland facilities, Blue Origin’s Kent headquarters, and Stoke Space’s Kent manufacturing and Moses Lake test site. Space Northwest presented data showing the sector’s growing economic footprint, high-wage jobs, and regional clusters in Kent and Redmond, and urged more workforce programs, incentives, infrastructure support, and a state space commission. The companies emphasized local hiring, apprenticeship and certification programs, and the role of Washington’s aerospace supply chain in supporting the broader space industry. No votes were taken during the transcript excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We need to continue trying to put things in place.
  • Continuing public testimony on Senate Bill 406, the chair calls Megan Benton.
  • to say has more and more legislation continues to pass.
  • And as a someone who is educated in... in biology, that's simply not true.
  • Thank you for your continued work and consultation. This is a process.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 4th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • the State Board of Education.
  • of Education.
  • That kind of wraps up the education piece.
  • We can continue.
  • And FLVS and their foundation is making sure that they continue to have a laptop and internet access
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Eric Hall on the Florida Scholars Academy, a new unified education model for youth in residential commitment programs. He explained that the academy replaced the prior decentralized district-run system with a contracted model through Florida Virtual School, allowing individualized blended learning, real-time progress monitoring, expanded special education services, and a broader course catalog including dual enrollment, CTE, GED testing, and postsecondary pathways through the Florida Youth College partnership with Tallahassee State College. Hall said the department is using data to focus on academic achievement, workforce credentials, and peer-group change as strategies to reduce recidivism, and reported early results including 60 diplomas or GEDs, a 5.5% teacher vacancy rate, and progress-monitoring gains for most students. Hall also reviewed implementation of House Bill 1181 on swift accountability and juvenile justice reforms. He said the law strengthened pre-arrest delinquency citation use, raised the target for eligible citations to 70%, required written justification for releasing youth charged with certain felony firearm offenses, and directed the department to develop a firearm-offending curriculum focused on avoidance and consequences. He described a new statewide graduated sanctions matrix for probation technical violations, intended to provide quicker and more consistent responses without overburdening courts. He said early data showed reductions in weapons/firearm offenses and auto theft, and that the department had conducted circuit-level outreach to law enforcement, courts, and providers to support implementation. Members asked about the number of unauthorized alien children in detention or residential care, teacher vacancies and whether instruction continues when staff are absent, screen-time and supervision concerns with laptops, and whether students are reentering local schools with improved academic performance. Hall said he did not have data on immigration status, that FLVS and classroom staff provide continuity when teachers are absent, that devices are checked in and out and security has been tightened, and that the department is still early in implementation but is hearing positive anecdotal feedback from parents. Vice Chair Smith asked for more detail on the firearm curriculum, and Hall offered to provide it. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after no public testimony was offered.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Common Education Oct 23rd, 2025

Common Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • For a special education student, it's 45 days.
  • For a special education student, it's 45 days.
  • So I was looking over the alternative education statute.
  • And then we had education come in, and the... Education was never quite what the kids needed.
  • , special education, and we may need some kind of additional education, um, and I don't know what the
Summary: The committee held an interim study on how to educate and support students with severe violent or disruptive behavior while protecting classmates, teachers, and school staff. Members framed the issue as one involving students who have often experienced trauma and may be removed from class through suspension, expulsion, or juvenile placement, but who still need a meaningful path back to school. Several legislators shared personal experiences as former educators or administrators and emphasized that schools need clearer criteria for removal and return, along with stronger support for families and staff. Dr. Michelle Butler, an alternative education director, testified that Oklahoma’s current alternative education system is not designed to serve students removed for major discipline issues because placement is generally voluntary and programs are built around students who need a different learning environment, not punitive removal. She argued for early intervention, stronger attendance enforcement, trauma screening, teacher training, and a regional or cooperative model that would combine credentialed educators, social workers, therapists, and family counselors. She also described existing programs such as Trace Academy, Rogers County Youth Services diversion programs, and the limitations of virtual-only models and current funding, saying the system lacks sufficient resources and staffing. Representatives and senators asked about funding, staffing, credentials, and whether statutes should be changed to prevent alternative education dollars from going to programs that do not provide direct services. Other testimony came from Family and Children’s Services and Mid-Del Youth and Family Services, both of which described embedded school-based mental health, crisis response, intensive outpatient services, family engagement, and juvenile diversion programs. Witnesses stressed that wraparound services, school-community partnerships, and a bridge back to the home school are essential, and that many students and families need mandatory or strongly supported participation rather than purely voluntary help. The study concluded with members noting possible next steps, including expanding or supplementing alternative education, improving early intervention, and examining participation requirements and transition supports; no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's a first generation education.
  • bring all state and higher education bring all state and higher education employees<00:57:00.720
  • <01:00:06.960> crimes bolster efforts by the internet crimes bolster efforts by the internet
  • continue to say it over and over again. continue to say it over and over again.
  • going<02:51:19.439> to education on education that's going to education on education that's
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/2/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I am indeed continuing to ask you to yield, sir. >> Representative Roach will continue to yield.
  • Um, I'll ask Representative Roach to continue to yield if he will. >> Representative Roach will continue
  • <00:39:08.160> to ask Representative Roach to continue to ask Representative Roach to continue
  • will continue to yield.<00:39:12.079> Okay.
  • 40:18.400> to Representative Roach will continue to Representative Roach will continue to yield
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, approval of the prior journal, adoption of standing committee reports, second readings of House Files 3131, 3241, and 3436, and first readings of House Files 3814 through 3922. The chamber also referred House Resolution 6, calling for the impeachment of Governor Tim Walz, and House Resolution 7, calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The main floor debate centered on House File 3412, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, including local, state, and federal agents, with stated exceptions. Representative Long moved to suspend the rules so the bill could be recalled from committee and brought to final passage. Supporters, led by Representative Finke, argued that masked, unidentified officers undermine public trust, intimidate communities, and should not be allowed to operate anonymously; they framed the bill as a public safety and transparency measure. Opponents, including Representative Noatne, said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and could interfere with legitimate law enforcement needs, urging a no vote. Other members spoke at length on both sides. Supporters described recent incidents involving masked federal agents, family separations, and fear in communities, arguing that Minnesota should require identification and accountability for anyone enforcing the law. Opponents emphasized the professionalism of peace officers, the need for masks in some situations, and the importance of not stripping humanity from law enforcement. Representative Pinto also supported the motion, saying transparency and accountability are essential and that masked officers resemble “secret police.” The transcript does not include the final roll-call result or final disposition of the motion/bill.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Feb 11th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll now continue with the order of business. Other reports of committees? None on the desk, Mr.
  • He will require continued medical and full-time home care for the rest of his life. The City of St.
  • It is needed to fund their Education, the programs that will help them succeed.
  • I think that we must continue to provide emergency relief.
  • This museum allows us to continue to tell that story.
Summary: The Florida Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing visiting groups and guests, including college students and leaders, health and nonprofit organizations, Catholic Days at the Capitol participants, foreign dignitaries from Morocco, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, with remarks honoring the Parkland community and the school safety law that followed. The chamber then took up a special order calendar of bills, beginning with several claims bills and local relief measures. SB 14 for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County passed 37-1, and HB 6517 for A. Sanchez-Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg passed after substitution. HB 6515 for Lordes Latour and Edward Lator against Miami-Dade County also passed 38-1. The Senate then approved SB 52 on volunteer armed security at places of worship (39-0), SB 124 updating Florida Virtual School statutes (39-0), SB 504 on code inspector body cameras (39-0), and SB 506 on related public records (38-1). A lengthy debate centered on SB 7040, which recreates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Several senators argued for tighter oversight and supported an amendment by Senator Berman that would have limited fund use and required Legislative Budget Commission approval for continued spending; that amendment failed 12-27. The underlying bill then passed 29-10. Senators also adopted SB 594 on local housing assistance for mobile home owners (39-0), SB 656 strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children programs (39-0), SB 806 creating right-to-repair protections for wireless devices and agricultural equipment (39-0), SB 816 establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (39-0), SM 1186 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure by voice vote, SB 308 creating the Florida Museum of Black History with a late-filed amendment clarifying ex officio nonvoting legislative members (39-0), and SB 572 updating ethics law to include foster children and foster parents, as amended (38-0). The Senate also withdrew SB 1360 from further consideration, certified passed bills to the House, and adjourned until February 19.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Sep 23rd, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We continue to offer this on a monthly basis, show them what they had.
  • When I say higher educational institutions, I mean all the higher educational institutions in the state
  • K-12 and higher educational institutions and all public bodies.
  • You just continue to plow through this.
  • That is a direction that we definitely need to continue.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Election Law (01/20/2026)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • They will continue to fall within those ranges recommended by the Department of Education.
  • They will continue to fall within those ranges recommended by the Department of Education.
  • They will continue to fall within those ranges recommended by the Department of Education.
  • by a state that continues to underfund adequate public education.
  • <01:18:59.040> to education by a state that continues to education by a state that continues
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House International Trade

International Trade

Transcript Highlights:
  • Trying to force innovation into national silos is like trying to make the internet local.
  • You should have continuity of care.
  • We're still going to continue to work on it.
  • So I thank everybody for being here, and I do continue and will continue to talk... ...to everybody about
  • I've heard this conversation, so I'm a little bit educated in it.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Election Law (02/10/2026)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have seen we can continue to evolve.
  • , intended to support voter education, intended to support voter education, election<00:30:29.360
  • voter education might be necessary. voter education might be necessary.
  • doesn't have access to the internet. doesn't have access to the internet.
  • doesn't have access to the internet. doesn't have access to the internet.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Continuing to uphold these important values makes the sorority stand out.
  • We encourage members to keep moving forward with fortitude while continuing to be a beacon of positive
  • that might or might not have been funded and provided scholarships through the regions for higher education
  • So the tenant has already received notice before this step in the process, and you want to continue that
  • Yeah, continue with your question on the amendment. I'm sorry, Mr.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • or charter school governing body to the state department of Education.
  • So, the state board of Education receives an appeal from a...
  • a hearing before the state board of Education.
  • at public education and charter schools.
  • We continue to make sure they are restricted from being able to have a way to get to that higher education
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, as a pastor, I would say and I would really encourage us to continue to move forward.
  • you're binding yourself with continued you're binding yourself with continued use<00:48:01.520><
  • You'll continue and your favor report.
  • your grandson be continue to family with your grandson be continue to be<00:52:17.520> in<00:
  • And I met with Meta from the internet.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, thank you for continuing to work on this bill.
  • So, thank you for continuing to work on this bill.
  • He said it's the same bill that he had last year, and it is notifying the superintendent of education
  • But yeah, I have seen people's family continue to use it as long as they have it.
  • <00:19:00.799> to people's uh you know, family continue to people's uh you know, family continue
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 1 continues: small equipment for the P.O.
  • We’re looking at the pilot from AB 422 and continuing that on.
  • Deeter has continued to provide support to the commission on post-secondary education, this last biennium
  • We'll continue to work with the DMV and can...
  • education, we ask that you continue to support innovative programs like this that allow for mixed delivery