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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Every year, I spend countless hours conducting vision screenings.
- She failed the vision screening.
- That's just 5% of the failed screenings.
- Vision screening would have caught this.
- the impact of the additions in the screening process minimal.
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- However, Central Intake cannot screen in a concern of something that might happen.
- They can only screen in a concern of something that has happened.
- However, Central Intake cannot screen in a concern of something that might happen.
- They can only screen in a concern of something that has happened.
- Basically, well-meaning people without the proper skills and background may do more harm than good.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- or private school, including vision screening information, reporting for public school students, and
- When a student fails a vision screening, um, I send home a notice with minimal information.
- They screen all 35,000 kids in the Title I elementary schools.
- Vision screening would have caught this.
- impact of the additions in the screening process minimal.
HI
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- standing just to my right up here, who joined us today in the gallery because of their impressive backgrounds
- And it said elected officials are screened out.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote.
The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services.
Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 17th, 2025 at 09:20 am
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Mar 31st, 2025
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that the background of the passage of this legislation was really driven by a lot of families
- And shall include an initial screening report by the evaluating physician, individually or with the assistance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- By background, I served on active duty as a Navy JAG officer, still serve as a reservist today, and have
- looking at the prohibited investments in China more specifically and in more detail, our initial screen
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians.
The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline.
Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- first begin by refreshing the question that the committee posed back in May, and you requested background
- And you requested background on the mineral royalty grant program and how it compares and contrasts with
- Do you want us to get that on the screen for the public, or are you just going to walk us through that
- Martin now regarding the background on that program. And if either you or Ms.
- The staff comment on page six gives a little bit of background on the current chapter one, section seven
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I see that it's on the screen above me, and I'm grateful for that language.
- So that's sort of just background noise.
- So that's sort of just background noise.
- So that's sort of just background noise.
- So that's sort of just background noise. I also want to talk about the different noise.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we will be maintaining both cybersecurity background checks on anyone that's around anything that
- And so I was blessed to be asked to lead the effort in the Senate because of my background in technology
- Because of my background in technology for many years of my career.
- Well, my question for you is, given your background, if the governor had not chosen a site and you had
- Eduardo Bravo, Chamber of Commerce of San Antonio, Glenn Hammer, Tech Association of Business, Raul, Screen
Bills:
HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833
Keywords:
HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity
Summary:
The committee took up several pending business items and reported a series of House bills out of committee, including HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4310, HB 4386, HB 4490, HB 5323, and HB 149. Most of these were advanced on committee substitute motions and sent to the local and uncontested calendar or reported favorably to the full Senate. HB 2467 drew one nay vote, while the others were approved without opposition. HB 4310 and HB 4386 were described as committee-substitute versions with changes narrowing disclosure requirements and preserving attorney-client privilege in certain circumstances.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 149, an AI governance bill. The substitute was explained as addressing biometric identifier capture and storage, exempting certain AI uses for security and fraud prevention, clarifying definitions, restricting AI systems that simulate explicit child sexual content, adjusting Attorney General investigative authority, refining sandbox program waivers, reducing Texas AI Council powers and membership, and adding DIR coordination provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 1500, the DIR sunset bill. The author said the bill would continue DIR for 12 years, restructure its board, update advisory committees, require regular cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing for state agencies, improve IT procurement training, and transfer the e-grants program to the Comptroller. A Texas 2036 witness supported the bill as a way to strengthen governance, procurement, and cybersecurity. Members asked detailed questions about the bill’s structure and then left HB 1500 pending.
The committee also heard a lengthy presentation on HB 150, which would create the Texas Cyber Command as a component of the University of Texas System, administratively attached to UTSA and located in San Antonio. The author argued the command would centralize cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics, and would be able to support state and local entities, with optional services for local governments. Members raised concerns about university mission drift, governance, security, chain of command, procurement authority, gifts and donations, and civil liberties implications of proactive cyber monitoring. Witnesses from UTSA/NSCC and SecurityScorecard testified in support, emphasizing the security of the downtown San Antonio facility, the existing cyber ecosystem there, and the need for a dedicated cyber capability. The bill remained under discussion with no final committee action announced in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All temporary guest workers must must pass a criminal background check, must meet all federal legal requirements
- 10% plan, which significantly increased access to Texas's public universities for students of all backgrounds
- Um, they are vital parts of the community, and this bill discriminates based on race and background.
- were to charge a $2 2000 dollars processing fee, for example, in exchange, we give them, we do a background
- They help screen out frivolous claims, hold bad actors accountable, and allow those who are eligible
Bills:
HB 256, HB 1308, HB 1554, HB 1743, HB 2308, HB 2351, HB 2858, HB 3676, HB 3784, HB 4312, HB 4552, HB 4823, HB 4852, HB 5007, HB 5010, HB 5520, HB 5524, HCR 19
Keywords:
E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All temporary guest workers must pass a... ...criminal background check, must meet all federal legal
- significantly increased access to Texas' educational institutions. public universities for students of all backgrounds
- They are vital parts of the community, and this bill discriminates based on race and background.
- In exchange, we would conduct a background check to ensure that one of the conditions is that they're
- They help screen out frivolous claims, hold bad actors accountable, and allow those who are eligible
Bills:
HB256, HCR19, HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19
Keywords:
severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 01/30/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- happen and which doors the screening happen and which doors the screening will<00:05:00.240>
- Liur, um and the uh weapon screening Liur, um and the uh weapon screening system<00:08:19.599>
- short-term lease for weapon screening short-term lease for weapon screening system.<00:09:20.959
- They would not be screened.
- They would not be screened. Um garage. They would not be screened.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/13/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I have full knowledge of the background I have full knowledge of the background on<01:32:33.360>
- It's not a Zoom screen request in this bill. Just verbal.
- It's not a Zoom screen request in this bill. Just verbal.
- It's not a Zoom screen uh Just audible.
- And I realize a person on a screen.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- By way of background, the Governor's Commission on Disability is an executive branch state agency within
- By way of background, the Governor's Commission on Disability is an executive branch state agency within
- By way of background, the Governor's Commission on Disability is an executive branch state agency within
- way of background governance Commission on<02:23:12.920>
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and <05:01:17.240>accurate <05
Summary:
The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first.
Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an actual screen time if you're using screens on math instruction, math tutoring, reading, and
- They do everything on the screen.
- So there's the actual screen time, then you add it to home screen time.
- The other day, I looked at my phone—seven hours one day on the screen.
- I do think that screens have become way too predominant in classrooms.
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In these meetings, we spoke about the importance of early detection and proper screenings.
- , bipartisan legislation, does just this by providing Medicare coverage for blood-based dementia screening
- Without an in-person visit, a woman may not receive the proper screening for complications.
- It is such an important, unique voice from a law background to a legislative on this very important topic
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, I appreciate the introduction about my background.
- then we go on to a really thorough assessment of soil sampling and various other environmental screenings
- then we go on to a really thorough assessment of soil sampling and various other environmental screenings
- then we go on to a really thorough assessment of soil sampling and various other environmental screenings