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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- workers, professional counselor associates, and licensed marriage and school counselors certified under Chapter
- 21 of the Education Code.
Keywords:
pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill amends the Texas Education Code by establishing the Texas Higher Education Accrediting Commission
- Yeah, well, Senate Bill 2788 is a very simple bill that adds four letters to code: PSAT test, the list
- It simply replaces the outdated term "ACT Plan" with "Pre-ACT" across the education code.
- School counselors certified under Subchapter B, Chapter 21 of the Education Code.
Keywords:
pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a separate section under Chapter 2 of the code of criminal procedure of the peace officers section
- For example, if the political subdivision has adopted Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, or if
- Furthermore, the adoption of Chapter 140 Local Government Code must be accomplished via an election,
- as well as Chapter 411 of the Government Code and the new T-Code.
- They have adopted Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code decades ago, much like all of the other cities
Bills:
HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486
Keywords:
mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Gibbs' private fundraising, the district never assessed taxes, began operations, or maintained debt.
- for a small pool of applicants with counties at least two to three times our size. with much bigger tax
- Lowest taxing entities.
- Right now there's 26 bills that are going to target the way we do at the lower taxing.
- The only thing that we are kind of how are we gonna fund this if the way we were able to collect taxes
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We spend every interim traveling around the state. state with our local chapters, meeting with school
- All right, are you familiar with the The CTE funding and the codes used in PEIMS and all that.
- The expenditures, it shows, were $2.1 million. billion and that comes I guess from the code that they
- There may be some other codes that we need to take a look at, but we can get more detail on that and
Keywords:
applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations
TX
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- Turner. 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 The chair recognizes Mr.
- units for the year following the year in which a disaster occurs to adopt an ad valerum tax rate that
- exceeds the voter approved tax rate without holding an election or to approve the adopted tax rate making
- The committee on state affairs, HB 843 by Harrison, relating to certain general definitions in the Code
- HB 871 by Reynolds relating to the residential and commercial building codes. Municipalities.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I thought that, and it's amending a lot of things that are currently in the code now, and I wanted you
- There's a child's—basically, it is like filing your taxes.
- There's a child's—basically, it is like filing your taxes.
- they're all completely separate and apart and have different issues that they are addressing. >> HB 171
- they're all completely separate and apart and have different issues that they are addressing. >> HB 171
Keywords:
Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Manufacturing tax credit, so we'll go to the California Department of of Tax and Fee Administration.
- Brad Miller with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
- And And they're saving about 4% in sales tax by utilizing this sales tax exemption.
- Most of the time in their property taxes to pay for their fire service.
- And they're outlined in public resource code 4214.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 10th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In this chapter, I will discuss why quality of instruction in Pre-K matters and highlight two ways to
- Over on page 21, one of the most important findings from this chapter is that quality matters.
- It shows the importance of the longitudinal data systems I discussed in the previous chapter.
- That you have and the coding. Is the number of schools reached by training that 41?
- It has made a big difference for us in the field, particularly House Bill 171, which Madam Chair, you
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (9-23-25)
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- Because I know when we show maps that we look at routinely, it's pretty easy to see the color codes,
- , but the top from to see the color codes, but the top from left<00:14:43.040>
to <00:14:43.279 - But when you figure the 171, we're in the great minority in terms of having this type of financial impact
- so last school year, Kentucky schools served 54,000 EL students across 1,000 schools in 160 of our 171
- in 160 of our 171 school districts. in 160 of our 171 school districts.
Summary:
The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school.
The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff.
Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that sections 11 and 12 of this act, which adds sections 187035 and 187037 to the Public Utilities Code
- Across 20-plus chapters, they support the industry’s economic sustainability.
- No one's health outcomes should be determined by their race, their zip code, their income, or who they
- The suspects were charged under Penal Code 236.1.
- The suspects were charged under Penal Code 2236.1.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer, pledge, and several procedural motions. Members approved a motion to re-refer AB 2690 and AB 1863 to Appropriations by roll call vote, 41-17. The body then adopted HR 92, recognizing Cinco de Mayo Week and launching the 2026 Latino Spirit Awards, with broad support from multiple caucuses. The resolution passed on a voice vote after 60 coauthors were added.
The chamber then recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, including leaders in higher education, philanthropy, immigrant advocacy, health and science, advocacy, business, environmental justice, human rights, journalism, culinary arts, and music. After the ceremony, members resumed floor business and passed a series of bills, including AB 1657 on domestic violence restraining order procedures (64-0), AB 2042 on civil process and default judgments (66-0), AB 1660 on probate enforcement for public guardians (45-10), AB 1917 on reinstating dismissed criminal charges by motion (43-15), AB 2148 clarifying public school employees are human beings (69-0), AB 1647 protecting juvenile transfer-hearing statements (63-0), AB 1555 expanding community college access in Siskiyou County (66-0), AB 1608 on high-speed rail inspector general transparency and confidentiality rules (45-18), AB 1803 adding anti-hate speech training to workplace harassment prevention training (50-9), and AB 2128 protecting tenants in subsidized housing from certain work requirements and time limits (44-16). Several items were passed and retained or continued without debate.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 159, declaring the importance of indigent defense and public defenders, with 59 coauthors added before a voice vote. Later, ACR 179 designated May 1 as Wildland Urban Interface Preparedness and Resilience Day and passed with 65 coauthors, and ACR 183 proclaimed Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, with members speaking about racial health disparities and the need for investment and accountability. Throughout the day, members also introduced guests from their districts and organizations, including public defenders, union leaders, agricultural advocates, students, and civic groups.
VT
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- It amends chapter 171, 24 VSA, town of Williston, section 14.
- or upon the date in which an assessor is employed or contracted with in accordance with 24 V.S.A. chapter
- 171, subsection 21.
Summary:
The House took up several Senate amendments and concurred in them after brief explanations from committee members. On House Bill 841, relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures, the House suspended rules, heard that the Senate had removed or revised several provisions — including a certified rabies vaccinator program, a fixed limit on breeding dogs, rescue-organization data reporting, and some advertising language — and then concurred 9-0-2 in committee and by voice vote. On House Bill 938, establishing the Vermont homelessness response continuum, members reviewed Senate changes clarifying funding eligibility, municipal grant applications, emergency assistance timing, fair-hearing procedures, rulemaking timelines, a unified housing voucher framework, and a shift of $500,000 from emergency hotel/motel spending to a Burlington day shelter; the House concurred after a question about the fiscal note was answered by noting the amount matched the governor’s budget and existing appropriations. The House also concurred in the Senate amendment to House Bill 941, which would have created a study committee on municipal regulation of agriculture, but the Senate struck that study-group language; the House committee supported concurrence 7-0-1, saying the underlying bill should move forward even without the study group.
The House then considered House Bill 957, approving amendments to the Williston charter. The committee explained that the town had voted to eliminate the office of listers and replace it with contracted professionally qualified assessors, with transitional language ending lister terms after passage or upon hiring an assessor; the committee recommended passage 9-0-2, the House ordered third reading, suspended rules to place the bill in all remaining stages, passed it, and voted to message it to the Senate forthwith. At the end of the session, the House noted two additional committee reports: Senate Bill 64 on optometrists was referred to Ways and Means, and Senate Bill 313 on career technical education was referred to Appropriations. The House then adjourned until May 22, 2026, at 10 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It begins a new chapter in our state law addressing artificial intelligence, not with fear.
- House Bill 2756, amending Title 30, Chapter 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Title 40, Chapter 2, Article
- -1075, relating to tax credits.
- House Bill 2943, amending Title 37, Chapter 2, Article 2.2, A.R.S., relating to state lands.
- Do not have a tax increase automatically enacted without the action of this body.
Summary:
The House met with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring Adrian Ace Stubbs Day. Members also recognized Doctor of the Day Dr. Victoria Tannenbaum and welcomed visitors for Lutheran Day at the Legislature, along with Judge Kaluli from Veterans Treatment Court. Attendance was recorded at 56 present, one absent, and three excused. The chamber then moved through communications, committee reports, and first readings before taking up a long third-reading calendar.
The floor debate centered on a wide range of bills, especially water, education, elections, public utilities, labor, and criminal justice measures. Members discussed tax administration, groundwater and water-rights issues, superintendent contract transparency, mining reclamation, school employee disclosure, AI and digital privacy, sexual extortion, probation, veterans and military employment protections, adult protective services, salvage vehicles, real estate licensing, and several education-related appropriations for ESA administration. There were also resolutions and memorials on voting centers and precincts, student athletics, Route 66, and recognizing Judea and Samaria. Several members explained votes, with supporters emphasizing transparency, consumer protection, public safety, and administrative cleanup, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, cost, overreach, lack of accountability, and impacts on schools, elections, and local control.
Most measures passed, often along party-line or near party-line votes, and several emergency measures were adopted with the required two-thirds vote. Notable votes included HB 2016, HB 2026, HB 2028, HB 2049, HB 2075, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2094, HB 2098, HB 2111, HB 2113, HB 2114, HB 2133, HB 2135, HB 2179, HB 2192, HB 2228, HB 2256, HB 2260, HB 2262, HB 2265, HB 2278, HB 2328, HB 2351, HB 2381, HB 2409, HB 2410, HB 2411, HB 2425, HB 2451, HB 2476, HB 2499, HB 2500, HB 2584, HB 2662, HB 2663, HB 2666, HB 2693, HB 2752, HB 2756, HB 2804, HB 2812, HB 2827, HB 2877, HB 2908, HB 2932, HB 2933, HB 2943, HB 2953, HB 2966, and HB 2985, along with HCM 2007 and HCRs 2003, 2016, and 2047 and HR 2002 and 2003. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole to begin consideration of HB 2174 and related amendments.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- the wine community generates sizable tax the wine community generates sizable tax revenues<03:15
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taxes. - If we fail to billion in federal taxes.
HI
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- I'm going to tell you what we did and then I'll read the code.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (1-21-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- enacted a 0.5% occupational license tax. enacted a 0.5% occupational license tax.
- Tax increases are serious and require community buy-in.
- Tax increases are serious and require community buy-in.
- Tax increases are serious and require community buy-in.
- Thank you. the occupational license tax above the the occupational license tax above the base<00:28:40.399
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:08
Infrastructure Grant Program 00:00:45
SB 76 Discussion 00:25:50
SB 76 Vote 00:31:55, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum at first, so it began with an informational presentation from Dr. Kristen Goodell, executive director of LifeKY, about innovation infrastructure and a proposed grant program to support life sciences and other startup facilities. She argued that Kentucky’s research investments only translate into jobs and companies if startups have access to physical lab and equipment space, and said shared facilities can serve many companies over time. Goodell described LifeKY’s Northern Kentucky facility as a proof of concept, noting it has attracted companies from other states and Japan, secured a Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership, and could be replicated elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Members asked about university pipelines, local talent development, sustainability, and how the grant program would measure return on investment; Goodell emphasized public-private partnerships, earned revenue, philanthropy, internships, and STEM programming as part of the model.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would limit school board occupational license tax increases by raising the population threshold for such increases from 300,000 to 500,000. Bledsoe said the bill was intended to respond to Fayette County’s recent tax controversy, restore public trust, and provide stability for employees, employers, and the school system. He argued that occupational taxes affect many commuters who work in Fayette County but live elsewhere, and said the measure would give time for community buy-in before any future increase. Supportive comments came from Senator Nunn and others, while Senator Boswell asked about the tax rate and cautioned against local tax increases offsetting state income tax reductions.
After discussion, the committee called the roll on SB 76. The bill advanced on a roll-call vote, with Senator Armstrong explaining a no vote because he did not want to take tools away from local government and preferred local control. The transcript indicates the measure moved forward from committee after the vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/14/2025)
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- Are these local property taxes?
- similar to the Statewide property tax similar to the Statewide property tax for<01:23:51.239>
- And we tax them. They get taxes not even from New Hampshire residents, right?
- And those things pay property tax.
- property taxes uh home property taxes property taxes uh home property taxes because<01:51:41.480
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 187, which would allow parents or guardians to seek restraining orders on behalf of a minor child even when the alleged perpetrator is not a family or household member. Tracy Sirles testified that the bill was prompted by her family’s experience after being told by state police to seek a restraining order, only to learn the current law did not allow it because the offender was the child’s best friend’s father. Members agreed the change was straightforward, noted the fiscal note reflected only a small indeterminate cost to the judicial branch, and moved House Bill 187 ought to pass; the motion was approved unanimously.
The committee then discussed House Bill 66, a Right-to-Know bill that removes “citizen” language in favor of “person” in some provisions and allows certain New Hampshire-connected requesters to seek records electronically if the records already exist in that format. Members reviewed concerns about defining “member of the media,” the scope of electronic requests, and a sentence stating appeals would have no filing fee or search charge. After debate, the committee voted to amend the bill by removing that fee-waiver sentence, then recommended House Bill 66 ought to pass as amended. The vote was 6-3.
Next, the committee heard from the Environment and Agriculture chair about several solid-waste-related bills being folded into trailer bill language, including House Bill 215 and House Bill 171, with discussion of a possible three-year landfill moratorium and the need to address DEES staffing and funding concerns. DEES later clarified that the revised approach would not require new positions or create a fiscal impact because the new solid waste commission would be self-funded through filing fees. The committee voted unanimously to retain House Bill 215.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 566, which requires landfill permit applications to include a detailed leachate management plan and more information about disposal contracts. The sponsor said the bill was developed with DEES to address leachate problems and improve safety oversight. DEES testified that the bill largely reflects current practice and would have no specific fiscal impact, with existing staff able to absorb any review workload. The committee moved House Bill 566 ought to pass, and the motion was approved unanimously. The committee also briefly discussed House Bill 624, a grant program for local river management advisory committees, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 5, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 13
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- further public financing of elections, and that basically means all our constituents' state income tax
- So that means Republicans are getting taxed to fund Democrat campaigns and vice versa.
- Partial public financing is, in part, funded by taxes that are chosen and selected by individuals who
- that are chosen and funded by taxes that are chosen and selected<00:26:31.000>
by <00:26:31.120 - seeing none we'll turn to standing 171 seeing none we'll turn to standing committee<00:28:34.640>
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 6, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- 171 IS USING TO PROVIDE SPECIAL THERAPY SERVICES. THIS IS TO THEIR MEMBERS.
- We have color-coded the boxes so that items highlighted in red fall under my division, the Division of
- 658 AND WE ENCOUNTERED THE DATA AND WAS TREED FROM PROCEDURAL CODES BILLED BY HOME HEALTH
- The current law in chapter 464.0156 already allows the registered nurse delegation task and delegation
- 905 THINKING OF THIS 906 FROM A CODING PERSPECTIVE IS AT THE SAME REIMBURSEMENT FOR 907 THE I'M
Summary:
The Health Facilities Subcommittee met to receive implementation updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration on three bills passed in prior sessions. First, Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer reported on the transfer of the Children’s Medical Services managed care plan from the Department of Health to AHCA under HB 1085. He said the move was administrative only, with no change to enrollment, providers, services, or clinical eligibility functions, and that it was intended to create efficiencies by aligning procurement and shifting staff resources between agencies. Members then questioned AHCA about reports of reductions in private duty nursing and therapy services for medically fragile children, including concerns about appeals, provider credentialing, and whether families were losing services or being transitioned appropriately. AHCA said it was reviewing denials, monitoring the plan, and using contractual remedies while focusing on maintaining access for members.
The committee also reviewed implementation of a bill creating permanent Medicaid eligibility for individuals with permanent disabilities. AHCA staff explained that the agency had submitted a federal 1115 waiver request after public comment and stakeholder meetings, but CMS had indicated it did not anticipate approving the requested authority. Members pressed AHCA on why the waiver was submitted later than the bill’s directive date and on whether the delay was avoidable. AHCA said the waiver was complex and required review, drafting, and public input, and noted that DCF already has a specialized unit to help with redeterminations while the agencies work on operational changes. The committee discussed the practical impact on families who struggle with annual eligibility renewals and the need for clearer communication and faster follow-up from the agency.
Finally, AHCA presented on the home health aide program for medically fragile children and related Medicaid eligibility changes. The agency described the 2023 law that created a family caregiver provider type and the 2025 changes that increased the hourly rate, expanded hours, reduced training requirements, and removed caregiver earnings from Medicaid eligibility calculations, subject to federal approval. AHCA said it had completed state public comment, submitted the waiver amendment to CMS, and was awaiting federal action. Members raised concerns that some families may have enrolled or begun work before the eligibility fix was in place and may have lost benefits, especially in Broward County. AHCA said it would work with affected families and plans, review outreach through DCF and the health plans, and continue rulemaking, system updates, and provider training. The meeting ended with the chair noting that the committee had received the updates and adjourned without objection.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Education Policy
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- These all lead to a successful life and is now provided to be taught in Alabama code.
- And then on line 171, lines 157 to 161.
- And then on line 171, we<00:37:05.920>
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