Video & Transcript Research : 'learning year program'

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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Jun 3rd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • My 7-year-old has struggled with asthma since he was 3 years old, and my second son, now also 3 years
  • , which is a tractor replacement program where agricultural entities are given... ...program where agricultural
  • that has been year over year oversubscribed.
  • program.
  • We have a research grant program, and we've also expanded that grant program to include more research
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and a reference of bills to committee. The committee first approved or advanced a series of appointments not required to appear, including Paulette Brown Hines to the California Transportation Commission, Christopher Clark and Laura Capps to the Board of State and Community Corrections, Maggie Hallahan to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Kent Sasaki to the Building Standards Commission, and Danielle N. Munoz to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The committee also approved the reference of bills to committees. The committee then heard from Tanya Pacheco Warner, PhD, for reappointment to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Board. She described her public health background, her family’s experience with asthma, and her work on agricultural burning phaseouts, mobile-source emissions strategies, AB 617 community programs, and climate and air-quality education. Members questioned her about the economic impacts of air rules on agriculture, the district’s approach to mobile-source reductions amid federal uncertainty, AB 617 community outcomes, and how she communicates climate and air-quality issues. The appointment was approved and moved to the full Senate. The committee next considered three California Horse Racing Board reappointments: Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, and Thomas Hudnut, J.D. The nominees and committee members discussed horse and rider safety improvements, the sharp decline in equine fatalities, the impact of Golden Gate Fields’ closure on Northern California racing, declining interest in the sport, and possible revenue options such as racing-on-demand machines and other gambling-related changes. Public witnesses from the racing industry spoke in support. All three appointments were approved and sent to the full Senate. Finally, the committee heard from Julie Lee and Ann Patterson, J.D., for the Delta Stewardship Council. Both emphasized the Delta’s importance to statewide water supply, ecosystem protection, science-based decision-making, climate adaptation, and community engagement. Senators asked about the council’s co-equal goals, the role of science and social science, public trust, and whether the council’s mission should continue after specific projects are resolved. A public witness from the Association of California Water Agencies supported both nominees. Both appointments were approved and moved to the full Senate.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-11-26)

Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if an adult maybe dropped out in their freshman year, a GED is going to be a more appropriate program
  • So we can say if you have more than two years remaining, here's the GED program that might be a better
  • So we can say if you have more than two years remaining, here's the GED program that might be a better
  • So we can say if you have more than two years remaining, here's the GED program that might be a better
  • Um, I'm and learn and learn a trade.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee heard presentations from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and the Governor Scholars Program. The FCCLA student speaker described how career and technical education helped her gain certifications, work in early childhood settings, and recognize a child who needed speech help, emphasizing support for CTE, FCCLA, and related student organizations. The Governor Scholars Program presentation, led by Dr. Jennifer Price with student speakers Max Corbett and Abigail Ziggler, focused on the program’s role in serving about 1,500 rising seniors each summer, its history since 1983, its statewide reach, and its impact on leadership development, college readiness, and keeping students connected to Kentucky. Members praised the students and program, and several shared personal stories about the program’s long-term benefits. Representative Camuel asked about funding, and Dr. Price said the program’s request was $2.1 million to maintain current enrollment levels of about 1,020 scholars for 2026; no vote was taken on that request during this segment. The committee then took up House Bill 498, sponsored by Representative Duvall, with Aaron Looper of Graduation Alliance testifying in support. A committee substitute was adopted after explanation. The substitute broadened eligibility for accredited providers to include public and nonprofit entities, allowed each county an opportunity to provide services with a $200,000 aggregate maximum per county, reduced the dollars per credit to serve more students, and made date corrections. Representative Duvall said the bill was a workforce measure developed from the Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force and aimed at adults who lack a high school diploma but have two years or less remaining to graduate. Looper said the bill would create a pathway for adults to earn a regionally accredited high school diploma, paired with workforce and industry-recognized credentials, and stressed that it would not compete with GED programs, which are better suited for adults farther from graduation. He said the model is pay-for-performance, with providers paid only after milestones are completed, and that it would be available online, in person, or in hybrid form to improve rural access. In response to questions, he said students would not be charged fees, providers would handle transcript retrieval and remediation, and the program would include built-in accountability measures. He also said the budget request is $2 million per year, with the goal of maintaining the current level of service and eventually expanding if successful. Members asked about how the program differs from existing adult education options, access in all counties, and whether there are deserts in service availability; Looper said the online model and provider outreach are intended to address those gaps.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a critical year for CSU.
  • It's a five-year tuition increase raising tuition about six percent per year.
  • We have our final numbers, because I think this is the fifth year? The tenth year? Tenth year.
  • Programs on the ground.
  • last year.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Human services panel hears HF2143 3/26/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:40.720> We three years often isn't enough. We three years often isn't enough.
  • these programs for bipolar disorder. these programs for bipolar disorder.
  • or two times in a year.
  • or two times in a year.
  • or two times in a year.
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have to say that a few of the folks that I've talked to, I've learned over the last 10 to 15 years
  • We do it every year on some of these small programs to make sure they're paying claims accurately.
  • Two years. Okay. Why only two years?
  • The total number of unfunded programs reported has increased in recent years from 130,000 31 in 2020
  • A large amount of those costs are identified as other. programs, so specifically $6.3 billion per year
Keywords: 1184, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • with dual enrollment is a three-year program.
  • And in three years, with internships, which are so important, that experiential learning, and all of
  • In the past three years alone, CSUSM has launched new programs in areas like engineering, public health
  • years.
  • Confidence in business viability is lower year over year.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing in San Diego focused on “Making Sense of California’s Economy: Real Cost Pressures and Household Impacts Facing San Diego.” Chair Salas and Assemblymember Darshana Patel opened by emphasizing affordability, housing, and the importance of bringing state policy discussions into the community. The first panel featured leaders from Cal State San Marcos and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, who described the region’s innovation ecosystem, the university’s role in social mobility and workforce development, and the importance of partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges, military installations, and industry. They also highlighted regional strengths in life sciences, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and venture-backed innovation, while warning that housing costs, federal research cuts, permitting delays, and small-business fragility threaten growth and talent retention. Committee members asked about collaboration among higher education institutions and what state policy changes could help. Panelists said the region’s universities are complementary rather than competitive and stressed the value of public-private partnerships, social innovation, and aligning academic programs with employer needs. On policy, they urged faster permitting, possible regulatory sandboxes, stronger research investment, support for cross-border trade and manufacturing, and more housing affordability to keep workers in the region. The second panel centered on small business and entrepreneurship, with testimony from Hydrostasis founder Dr. Debbie Chen, Amai co-founder Sven Davison, and Asian Business Association San Diego CEO Jason Pagal. Chen described building a hydration-monitoring wearable, the barriers women founders face in accessing capital, and the importance of SBDC, Stella Foundation, and university internship support. Davison described Amai’s edible cup business and how tariffs, supply-chain costs, and financing constraints forced the company to pivot manufacturing plans. Pagal presented survey data showing high relocation intent, difficulty hiring, and low confidence among businesses, and recommended expanded technical assistance, regional cost-of-living adjustments, and small-business affordability zones. During questioning, members discussed targeted procurement and local incentive models, the role of SBDC and other support networks, and how to better tailor state programs to local conditions. Public comment came from the California Southern Small Business Development Corporation, which stressed that access to affordable capital remains a major challenge and noted the volume of loan guarantee requests coming from San Diego. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with closing remarks from both members underscoring the need to use local testimony to shape future state policy and support California’s economy, families, and small businesses.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And over my years on the Postpartum Commission, I've learned so much about the issue, and it's been tremendously
  • I'd be really happy to learn more about it.
  • Help me, help me learn and figure it out.
  • And so we have 11 Moms Do Care programs across the state, and we have six First Steps Together programs
  • Was you got eight years now, seven maybe?
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The commission met to reopen its work for the year, with roll call and attendance confirmations followed by remarks from the co-chairs and members. Senator Liz Miranda stepped down as co-chair, citing multiple responsibilities and personal losses, and Senator Adam Gomez was welcomed as the new Senate co-chair. Gomez said he would listen and learn from commissioners and advocates, and both outgoing and incoming leaders emphasized continuing the commission’s work on maternal health, postpartum depression, and equity. Members discussed several current policy and implementation issues. The Department of Public Health reported a new regulation to implement the 2024 midwifery access law, including temporary licenses for licensed certified professional midwives. Commissioners also raised concerns about birthing hospital and inpatient obstetric unit closures, OB-GYN workforce shortages, reimbursement changes, and the need to expand midwifery, doula, and birth center capacity. Other topics included substance use and perinatal mental health supports, the limited $220,000 appropriation for community-based perinatal mental health organizations, and the need for stronger funding in the budget to implement the maternal health law. The commission also focused on future priorities and information sharing. Members suggested more presentations from clinicians, regulators, infant and early childhood mental health experts, and PSI of Massachusetts; greater attention to parent-child relational health and postpartum screening in pediatric settings; and possible commission action such as a letter to the governor on workforce and access issues. The group agreed that there was not enough time to plan a May event and instead would use the commission to publicize related events, including Black Maternal Health Week activities. Commissioners voted to create a biweekly digest for sharing updates, with urgent items to be sent by email, and then adjourned the meeting.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a math year.
  • But our community-based organizations who provide out-of-school time programming are doing it year-round
  • , that out-of-school time learning could be... ...and then programming that out-of-school time learning
  • That typically is what we're funding is, you know, our robotics programs, our art programs, programs
  • Oh, two to three years, they say. Two to three years, my researchers say.
Keywords: 996, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Intelligent speed assistance program established 2/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've averaged 116 speed-related deaths per year for the past three years.
  • for the past related deaths per year for the past three<00:01:24.479> years.
  • Either revoke or this program, or are we just doing this program?
  • <00:36:08.960> and know, dang, I did it and learn and know, dang, I did it and learn and learn
  • So, thank you. another program. I am a huge fan of another program.
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Mar 25th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's where all that training comes in year after year after year with technicians.
  • For nearly 125 years, 4-H has been providing youth ages 5 to 18 with hands-on educational programs and
  • In each of these programs, caring work and life. We are learning life skills beyond the context.
  • For the past nine years, I've been actively involved in 4-H, a program that has helped me grow as both
  • Our third goal is to invest in our three 4-H camps as year-round learning laboratories for agriculture
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and first heard SB 1826 by Senator Martin, which would restrict ultra-processed foods served to public school students during the school day. Senator Martin said the bill is aimed only at government-purchased food in public schools, not parents’ lunches or after-school sales, and argued it is intended to protect children’s health and school performance. Members questioned the bill’s definition of ultra-processed food, its scope during the school day, and possible cost and compliance issues. Senator Rouson offered a friendly amendment extending the compliance date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, and the committee adopted it. Several industry groups and associations spoke against the bill, citing lack of a clear definition, FDA preemption concerns, costs, and the risk of a state-by-state patchwork; Moms for Liberty waived in support. Senator Martin then temporarily postponed the bill for further work. The committee next took up CS for SB 1132 by Senator Truenow on consumers’ right to repair certain equipment, including agricultural equipment and portable digital devices. An amendment by Senator Boyd was adopted to exclude security and life-safety systems and remove automobile-related provisions. Public testimony included opposition from TechNet, which said the bill is unnecessary because repair parts, tools, and manuals are already available and asked for changes to make the bill prospective and remove the private right of action. Agricultural equipment dealers and manufacturers testified against the bill, arguing that current repair resources and a memorandum of understanding with the Farm Bureau already address repair access, while warning that the bill could undermine dealer margins, parts inventory, training programs, safety, cybersecurity, and emissions compliance. Some members supported the concept but noted the bill still needed work. The committee voted 4-0 to report CS for SB 1132 favorably. The meeting concluded with a presentation from Florida 4-H youth leaders on the organization’s impact and goals. The presenters described 4-H’s role in leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, highlighted statewide participation and camp programs, and asked for continued support for camp improvements, especially the Camp Cherry Lake revitalization effort. Senators praised the students’ presentations and the value of 4-H before the committee adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill now, this is our third year, so we're going to hope the third year is the charm.
  • $25 million in year 2, and $30 million in year 3.
  • We're in schools all over the state; we're in over 40 schools this year, and that program is going to
  • I have served in education for the past 30 years, 10 of those years in K-12 and 20 in higher education
  • They go to work four days a week from 9:00 to 1:45 every day all year of their senior year.
Bills: SB1, HB176, HB86, SB1, HB176, HB86
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 3rd, 2025

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • you don't have big fluctuations year over year.
  • In the last year PNM has funded and developed its own CTE program, PNM Power Pros, to create a pathway
  • Madam Chair, next school year or?
  • We're opening up Rio Tectus next year. Extremely expensive programs.
  • pilot that you've all been funding for a number of years now, as well as work-based learning initiatives
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Next I'll talk a little bit about the lessons that we've learned through our home retrofit program, and
  • So next I'll talk a little bit about the lessons that we've learned through our home retrofit program
  • We should have lessons learned next year and ask what should we do?
  • However, through your legislation over the past years, we have very much built up an assistance program
  • Now that we've learned things from the pilot program, now that's something we have... ...to come up with
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation held an oversight hearing on home hardening and defensible space as wildfire mitigation strategies. The chair opened by stressing that California has reached a tipping point, with repeated community-scale wildfire losses, rising insurance costs, and growing utility wildfire mitigation expenses. The hearing was organized around four panels: what home hardening and defensible space are, community risk reduction and coordination, evaluation of current defensible space programs and proposed investments, and the future of home hardening and the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. The first panel featured IBHS, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and local wildfire mitigation advocates. IBHS described wildfire spread through embers, flames, and radiant heat, emphasizing that structure separation, removing combustible materials within the first five feet of a home, and combining multiple mitigation measures significantly reduce loss. It highlighted its Wildfire Prepared Home and Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standards, including an “essential” and “enhanced” level, and said California is ahead of other states but still needs scalable, standardized, and sustainably funded mitigation. The LAO outlined key policy questions for the Legislature, including the state’s role, intergovernmental coordination, cost-effectiveness, program design, measurement of success, long-term sustainability, and barriers to implementation. The chair and panelists discussed estimated costs, including roughly $15,000 for a basic retrofit and about $50,000 for more extensive ignition-resistant construction, and whether state funding should focus on the most cost-effective initial measures. The second panel focused on scaling adoption through local coordination, education, financing, and community-based programs. Megafire Action argued that home hardening is a market adoption problem and said the state should not try to pay for every home, but instead target high-leverage interventions across the “customer journey,” including education, financing, trusted certification, and neighborhood network effects. Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council described free home assessments, small retrofit grants, Firewise community support, and the importance of neighborhood-level action, local capacity, and cultural change. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority described its locally funded model, grant program, public education efforts, and an Ember Ready program that helps residents navigate home hardening and Zone Zero compliance. The chair repeatedly emphasized the need for a coordinated statewide marketing campaign, stronger incentives, better insurance discounts, and more use of local, utility, federal, and private funding sources. The third and fourth panels addressed Cal Fire’s defensible space inspection program, the proposed defensible space financial assistance program, and broader state investments. Cal Fire said homes lacking compliant defensible space are far more likely to be damaged or destroyed and requested ongoing funding and staffing to stabilize inspections statewide; the LAO suggested the Legislature consider alternative funding sources such as GGRF or a reinstated SRA fee. Cal Fire and the State Fire Marshal explained that Zone Zero sets a minimum standard, local governments cannot go below it, and grant prioritization will favor jurisdictions that submit inspections. Cal Fire also said the new defensible space financial assistance program would focus on ember-resistant zone-zero work and, in the Southern California counties covered by the legislation, would assist about 3,125 homes at an estimated $8,000 per home. In the final panel, the State Fire Marshal described California’s layered strategy of parcel-level home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood-scale mitigation, along with technical support, financial assistance, and incentives such as insurance discounts and builder marketing. The overall theme was that California must move from isolated efforts to a coordinated, science-based, and scalable statewide approach to reduce wildfire losses.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Mar 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 40

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, this is a two-year pilot program, something that again is really an experiment to see if this
  • And again, this is a two-year pilot program, something that again is really an experiment to see if this
  • And again, this is a two-year pilot program, something that again is really an experiment to see if this
  • And again, this is a two-year pilot program, something that again is really an experiment to see if this
  • So ordered. excited about learning. So therefore excited about learning.
Keywords: 910, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • JOTC program in the public school JOTC program in the public school system. system. system.
  • middle schoolers 12 to 14 years old. middle schoolers 12 to 14 years old.
  • science-based program. Thank you. science-based program. Thank you.
  • My personal program emphasizes STDs so much. I think I told this a few years ago here in this room.
  • personal program emphasizes STD so much. personal program emphasizes STD so much.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/18/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • . learning. learning.
  • . program. program.
  • And the investment would further pay off as the statewide program cost savings in years to come are achieved
  • <01:39:57.000> to<01:39:57.080> come program cost savings in years to come program
  • Five- and six-year-olds have precious too few days and hours of learning to spare to lose to suspensions
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We did move, during our board hearing this past year, $14 million to support one of the district programs
  • During the board hearing last year, we moved $14 million to support one of the district programs so that
  • Can CARB still have to offer as incentives for the program, and have they learned anything?
  • CARB still have to offer as incentives for the program and have they learned anything?
  • And we have talked to a number of different training program representatives over the years, and we're
Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Information Technology Committee Mar 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, this is a program that's been going on for multiple years and will still be going on for a number
  • in 2025, and already 13,000 year to date this year.
  • I don't know if it's once a year or twice a year. I'm not sure how often we... Yeah, once a year.
  • , and that's been improved year over year.
  • years.
Summary: The committee received several informational reports from NDIT and DPI. Justin Data reviewed the quarterly major IT project portfolio, noting the portfolio was slightly under budget and behind schedule overall, with three red schedule items: Bed Management System and Vital Records were essentially complete and being closed out, and the Roadway Capital Planning Project was delayed by vendor bug fixes after testing. He also summarized recent project startups and closeouts, including the Victim Notification System, Medicaid data exchange, Highway Patrol’s motor carrier permit system, and several completed HHS and RIMS projects. Members asked for follow-up on ADA compliance work, the public-facing RIO website, and the state’s mainframe retirement timeline, and staff agreed to provide updates later. Craig Falkley reported on coordination of services with political subdivisions and higher education, including StageNet, cybersecurity, radio/911 services, and PeopleSoft coordination. He also explained distributed ledger technology as a tool for transparency and fraud prevention, but said it is not widely used in state government and suggested the report be modernized to focus more broadly on emerging technologies such as AI and cybersecurity. The committee generally agreed that the topic should be updated. Chris Gurgan presented the mandatory cybersecurity incident reporting program created by HB 1314, explaining how agencies and political subdivisions report incidents through NDIT’s website or service desk. He said 77 incidents had been reported since 2021, 47 met the statutory definition, and most were phishing-related; most reported incidents were resolved, with one recent ransomware matter still open. He also reviewed notable incidents since the last report, including the PowerSchool compromise, a SimpleHelp intrusion at a school district, a court intrusion, a WSUS vulnerability, a business email compromise, and a recent ransomware incident involving a non-state critical infrastructure entity. Members asked about recovery of stolen funds, early warning signs, smishing, training, MFA, conditional access, and cybersecurity maturity assessments; Gurgan said the state uses MFA and conditional access, provides awareness training to state employees, and would return with more information on maturity assessments. Tony Ambrose then updated the committee on the K-12 student information system bridge project. He said district implementation of Infinite Campus had begun statewide, but the data migration vendor originally selected was terminated for poor performance and replaced by Aurora Educational Technology, which had experience with similar statewide migrations. He also said DPI is migrating special education data from Tynet into Infinite Campus, and that some SLDS-based tools such as e-transcripts and Choice Ready may not function exactly as they do now at July 1, requiring interim or alternative solutions. Members raised concerns about summer school disruptions, the timing of the cutover, and whether the new system would support existing reporting and transcript functions; DPI said it was working on identity, authentication, data-sharing agreements, and post-go-live integrations, and would continue to refine the plan beyond June 30.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 12 (1-22-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That, as most of you know, several years ago, we started the Work Ready Scholarship Program, and we had
  • They're all that's the type of programs they are. But the teaching and learning pathway, Mr.
  • Very good program.
  • And this time though, by using the apprentice program, the fiscal note for the first year is $104,000
  • And this time though, by using the apprentice program, the fiscal note for the first year is $104,000
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. During second reading, several bills and a joint resolution were reported to the Rules Committee, including measures on trauma center provider coverage, cremation, public library trustees, local occupational license fees and taxes, and a food-is-medicine resolution. The House also communicated passage of House Bills 176, 178, and 280 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced Senate Bill 39, Senate Bill 181 with a committee substitute, Senate Bill 17 with a committee substitute and title amendment, and Senate Bill 34. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 13, which would allow military installations to have ex officio representation on nearby planning and zoning bodies to improve communication about land use near bases. It passed 37-0. Senate Bill 46, concerning school transportation, was amended by committee substitute to require background checks and drug testing for drivers of school vans and to extend van use to 10-passenger vehicles; it passed 37-0 after a brief clarification about the amendment’s display in the system. Senate Bill 22, expanding the dual credit scholarship program to support a teacher apprenticeship pathway, was amended to require a 2.75 GPA and then passed 36-1 after questions about employment status and liability; the sponsor explained it would help address teacher shortages and reduce student debt. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 90, which extends the behavioral health conditional dismissal pilot program from 2027 to 2031 to continue offering treatment-based alternatives to incarceration for eligible low-level offenders; it passed 37-0. Senate Bill 51, a proposed constitutional change to freeze property tax assessment increases for homeowners age 65 and older on their primary residence, also passed 37-0. Senate Bill 30 was passed over but retained its place in the orders of the day. The rules committee later posted Senate Bills 27, 40, and 76 for the next day, and the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bill 109 to Licensing and Occupations, Senate Bill 68 to State and Local Government, and Senate Resolutions 45 and 46 to the Senate floor.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/24/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • years after she graduated high school. years after she graduated high school.
  • student learning more clearly. student learning more clearly.
  • program that is a professional learning series.
  • They've been at it for a year and a half, almost two years. I did submit testimony last night.
  • . learning. learning. represent<01:07:09.039> Mueller.
Bills: HF3489, HF3550