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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And says to study where is appropriate. That's right. Okay, thank you. That was Amendment 28.
- An appropriate move towards taking the responsibility for these medical costs away from local government
- Because this is a non-appropriated account, funding is not included in the House budget.
- It's subject to appropriations, but the assistance would follow the $2.8 million.
- The House did fund this appropriation at the Department of Agriculture.
Bills:
HB2675 , HB2249 , HB2120 , HB1069 , HB1983 , HB2431 , SB6006 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6353 , HB2521 , HB2091 , HB2104 , SB6355 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB5808 , HB1796 , HB1376 , SB6260 , HB2353
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is well crafted to protect industrial and institutional uses where appropriate and prevent abuse
- Appropriate and prevent abuse of the nitrous oxide. Ask for a yes. Senator Wagner. Thank you, Mr.
- Thank you. appropriate and prevent abuse of the nitrous oxide, ask for a yes. Senator Wagner.
- Her agreement to allow those notices to be sent here to the appropriate committees is going to do a lot
- Those notices to be sent here to the appropriate committees is going to do a lot more to help improve
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB5998 , SB6005 , SB6003 , SB6129 , SB6225 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Fortunately, President Trump and Secretary Hexler have done much toward removing DEI at DOD. Mr.
- You mentioned very appropriately in your opening remarks a threat environment where our adversaries are
- priorities and the central orchestrator to ensure that all defense intelligence agencies are meeting DOD
- Could you talk about what your role is in terms of making sure that appropriate information is shared
- Communications are accomplished on the appropriate mediums. But this is a yes or no answer.
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I SAID AT APPROPRIATIONS HEARING EARLIER A COUPLE WEEKS AGO IF WE ARE NOT BEGGING FOR MONEY AND ASKING
- CERTAINLY, HAVING A PARTNERSHIP WITH DOD IN SOME CAPACITY AND I THINK MY COLLEAGUE SENATOR COLLINS WOULD
- WORKING FOR DOD OR CONTRACTOR THAT FOCUSES ON A LOT OF THESE INDUSTRIES WITHIN THE DOD AND OUR NATIONAL
- THIS IS MORE APPROPRIATE AN APPROPRIATION BUT SPENDING A LOT OF RESOURCES TO GRADUATE FEWER THAN HALF
- WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SOME IDEAS THAT MAY BE WERE BEING IMPLEMENTED THERE AT DOD THAT YOU
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, since it hasn't been increased since 2003, they thought this was an appropriate time to ask for
- I don't think it's appropriate that the people of Oklahoma end up footing the bill when they're not the
- Have you assessed other means for making this school whole through appropriations or otherwise instead
- think that's a slippery slope that was put into place to protect against certain directed type appropriations
- It allows the school district who has completed appropriate financial training to invest certain district
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- local project rather than a WSDOT project, we believe the funds would need to be specifically appropriated
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to exhaust that balance without a further appropriation.
- We're going to exhaust that balance without a further appropriation.
- This bill exempts appropriations from lapsing. Happy to answer any questions. Mr.
- This bill exempts appropriations from lapsing. Happy to answer any questions.
- There's no appropriation attached to this at all?
Bills:
HB2067 , HB2068 , HB2127 , HB2164 , HB2200 , HB2201 , HB2242 , HB2283 , HB2284 , HB2285 , HB2286 , HB2287 , HB2304 , HB2306 , HB2399 , HB2601 , HB2609 , HB2760 , HB2761 , HB2859 , HB2887 , HB2892 , HB2893 , HB2894 , HB2978 , HB4027 , HCM2012 , HCM2016
Committee:
House Transportation & Infrastructure
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Under current law, the Board of Directors may not incur expenditures in excess of budgeted appropriations
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
voter registration, elections, national holiday, civic engagement, government initiative, school funding, financial management, budgeting, transparency, district governance, SB 6260, public education, K-12, Washington State, OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, education finance, school transportation, school buses, zero-emission bus
MN
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
omnibus, state government, local government, elections, campaign finance, voter registration, absentee voting, election administration, electronic rosters, lobbying, lobbyist disclosure, state budget, appropriations, biennial budget, Minnesota Secretary of State, Minnesota Management and Budget, state personnel, civil service, affirmative action, disability employment
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, at the appropriate time, I do have the amendment I'd like to offer. Chairman Whit. Yeah.
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, it's just my understanding that the DOD is drawing back on that. But, who knows?
- Anything the DOD can change. And that's a small percentage, maybe 5%.
- So they are under our wing, and we do work with them and manage them appropriately.
- They are the largest war reserve material location in the Department of Defense (DOD) with over 4,000
- As far as your airspace, DOD put out a map of Potential infrastructure for wind and solar.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner. Feb 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- DOD is a critical component.
- Off mid-band spectrum held by DOD, and it was to make those licenses available to wireless companies.
- Budgeted and ultimately appropriate are spent and prioritizing them in areas of national interest when
- Yeah, so hypersonics are a critical technology that the DoD and the US must. lead on.
- This is a great opportunity for standards-making agencies like NIST to do the appropriate work on how
Keywords:
Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.
Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- At VA and DOD when we're using the TAP program.
- There is more to do through legislation to increase the ability of DOD and make their accountability
- So we want to be able to ensure that commanders at DOD take transition seriously.
- Chair I don't think it's been noted yet that this hearing happens to fall on a very appropriate day.
- Our written testimony includes appropriations, recommendations for other critical programs.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary:
During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 46
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in our budget there is appropriated in our budget there is appropriated amounts<00:37:05.760><c>
- </c> appropriation for the special fund. appropriation for the special fund.
- It does not necessarily equate to direct jobs within DoD.
- It does not necessarily equate to direct jobs within DoD.
- :21:55.840><c> adjourn,</c><01:21:56.239><c> could</c> appropriate time after we adjourn, could appropriate
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Special Committee on Red Hill Info Briefing - Mon Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Beneficial reuse is a DoD decision that will follow the appropriate environmental process, and it is
- </c><00:40:16.640><c> decision</c> Beneficial reuse is is a DoD decision Beneficial reuse is is a DoD
- </c> that will follow the appropriate that will follow the appropriate environmental<00:40:19.040><c>
- > Chair, who in DoD is making the decisions?
- That's probably the most appropriate way to handle this. Thank you.
Summary:
The House Special Committee on Red Hill held an informational briefing at the State Capitol focused on updates from the Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill and NAVFAC Hawaii. Members and Navy officials opened by noting the meeting format, providing public links to tank closure supplement 4 and environmental remediation resources, and thanking Admiral Barnett for attending before his transition. The Navy emphasized that the Red Hill closure effort and the PFAS/PAS environmental remediation effort are separate but coordinated, and that both are long-term undertakings.
For the closure effort, Navy officials reported progress on tank cleaning, ventilation, sludge removal, groundwater monitoring, and preparation for pipeline removal. They said supplement 4 to the tank closure plan was submitted in May and outlines the overall closure strategy, post-closure monitoring, and the decision to proceed with closure rather than wait for beneficial reuse decisions. They described completed ventilation of tanks 3 through 8, the start of tank 2 ventilation, removal of 283 gallons of sludge from the first six tanks, and plans to begin pipeline pigging and removal later this year. Officials also said all sludge samples tested so far were non-hazardous and that air monitoring has not shown elevated volatile organic readings during operations.
NAVFAC Hawaii then outlined the PFAS/PAS remedial investigation under CERCLA, explaining the cleanup process, the nature of PFAS, and the role of aqueous film-forming foam as a source. The presentation said the Navy began investigating PFAS releases in 2014-2015, that the 2021 Red Hill fuel release led directly into remedial investigation work, and that current activities include quarterly groundwater sampling at 42 monitoring wells, installation of new shallow and deep wells, soil sampling where exceedances were found, fate-and-transport modeling, and human health risk assessments. Officials said data are publicly available on the Red Hill environmental website and that the next restoration advisory board meeting is scheduled for August 27.
The Navy also gave a water resiliency update, saying it is upgrading the joint base drinking water system with pump, tank, and cybersecurity improvements and is installing treatment systems for the inactive Navy Aiea and Red Hill shafts ahead of EPA drinking water standards taking effect in 2029. No votes or formal committee actions were taken, as the meeting was informational only.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1032 appropriates $1,500,000 from the State General Fund to the Corrections
- That reality makes a funded independent oversight body not just appropriate but essential.
- That reality makes a funded independent oversight body not just appropriate, but essential.
- Number one, when we're talking about budgeting and we're talking about allocating appropriations, we
- Number one, when we're talking about budgeting and we're talking about allocating appropriations, we
Committees:
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference
Keywords:
corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1032 appropriates $1,500,000 from the State General Fund to the Corrections
- That reality makes a funded independent oversight body not just appropriate but essential.
- That reality makes a funded independent oversight body not just appropriate, but essential.
- Number one, when we're talking about budgeting and we're talking about allocating appropriations, we
- Even though military police is specific to the Army, the DOD training model is for military police of
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement first heard SB 1032, which appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Corrections Oversight Fund in FY27 to help operate the Independent Correctional Oversight Office. Supporters, including Justice Action Network, Representative Blackman, and a family member describing her son’s death in custody, argued the office is needed to address serious problems in the Department of Corrections, including mental health care failures, staff shortages, lawsuits, and the state’s federal receivership. Members largely agreed the office could improve transparency and accountability, and the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 14-0 vote with one absent.
The committee then considered SB 1107, which creates an alternative certification pathway for honorably discharged U.S. veterans who served as military police to become Arizona peace officers through abbreviated training and recognition of prior military training. Members asked whether the bill would include equivalent roles from all branches, such as Air Force security forces, and staff said the bill is intended to track Department of Defense training standards. Supporters emphasized the value of recruiting experienced applicants to address public safety staffing shortages, while one member raised concerns about applicants with prior misconduct in other states. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation on an 11-1 vote, with two present and one absent.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1055, which requires law enforcement to immediately notify ICE or CBP when arresting a person unlawfully present in the United States. The bill drew strong support from one proponent who framed it as a public safety and immigration enforcement measure, and strong opposition from the ACLU and several community members who argued it would chill crime reporting, burden local agencies, raise civil rights concerns, and risk wrongful detention of citizens and tribal members. Representative Cruz offered a strike-everything amendment that would instead restrict DOC inmate telephone contracts from generating revenue above operating costs; supporters said it would reduce costs for families and improve communication, but the amendment failed 6-8. The committee then returned to the underlying SB 1055 and gave it a due pass recommendation on an 8-6 vote with one absent.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And I said it in the appropriations hearing earlier a couple weeks ago: if we're not over here begging
- Certainly having a partnership, I think, with DOD in some capacity, and I think my colleague, Senator
- Yes. industries within DOD and our national security capabilities.
- in appropriations, spending a lot of resources to graduate fewer than half of your students in four
- in appropriations, spending a lot of resources to graduate fewer than half of your students in four
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
Summary:
The Committee on Ethics and Elections met to consider a large slate of gubernatorial appointees, with 127 nominees on the agenda. The committee first approved the grouped nominees in Tabs 1 through 54 by unanimous roll call vote after brief public testimony in support of several appointees. The committee then took up individual University of West Florida and Pensacola State College-related nominations, including noting that Dr. Joel Rudman had resigned from the Pensacola State College board before appearing, leaving no action to take on that tab.
Several UWF trustees were confirmed after testimony focused on their qualifications and priorities for the university. Paul Bailey emphasized his local ties, legal background, and interest in UWF’s military connections and pre-law program; Rebecca Matthews highlighted her education and public service background, current role as UWF board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Rachel Moyah discussed her education leadership experience, finance role, and positive enrollment and fundraising trends; Ashley Ross described her fundraising and higher education background and stressed workforce, advancement, cyber, and military partnerships; and Christopher Young spoke about his Panhandle roots, business experience, audit and compliance work, and support for military and student opportunity. Each of these nominees was confirmed by roll call and forwarded to the full Senate.
The most contentious nomination was Adam Kissel for the UWF Board of Trustees. Kissel described his background in higher education policy, free speech, philanthropy, and federal education work, and said he would focus on free speech, accreditation, military/veteran support, honors programming, and graduation rates. Committee members questioned him closely about prior writings on privatizing public higher education, his views on free speech versus Senate Bill 266, Project 2025, AI in administration, and his fit for UWF. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials and reform views, while opponents, including former UWF leaders, warned he was too ideological and not sufficiently grounded in the university community. After debate, the committee voted 5-4 not to confirm Kissel, so his name will not be forwarded to the full Senate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And we were funded with DoD, DoD's willingness and some state funding. One, the last.
- When we get somebody from DOD or Department of Energy or even Homeland out there, they're really excited
- We've talked to a lot. a lot of DOD, DOE, that really is excited about developing a SCIF and doing the
- out there, they can go and work directly with the partners, not only industry, but also working with DOD
- DOD and Department of Energy directed resources.
Bills:
HB 1105 , HB1527 , HB1787 , HB1972 , HB2081 , HB3296 , HB3976 , HB4071 , HB4234 , HB4438 , HB4701 , HB5092 , HB5150 , HB5180 , HB5265 , HB5333 , HJR203
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, laboratory fees, emergency medical services, peace officers, criminal justice, law enforcement, degree programs, public institutions, HB 1787, HPV, human papillomavirus, college health, university health, student health, public health education, prevention program, screening, early detection
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And I said it in the appropriations hearing earlier a couple weeks ago: if we're not over here begging
- Certainly having a partnership, I think, with DOD in some capacity, and I think my colleague, Senator
- system that is hyper-focused, particularly in cybersecurity, but also has a strong partnership with DOD
- Industries within DOD and our national security capabilities.
- in appropriations—spent a lot of resources to graduate fewer than half of your students in four years
Summary:
The committee first took up 127 gubernatorial appointees grouped in blocks and, after brief testimony in favor of several nominees, voted to recommend confirmation of the block nominees to the full Senate. The committee then moved through a series of University of West Florida and other board nominations, hearing from each nominee about their background and priorities, with most emphasizing service, local ties, student success, military partnerships, and university growth. Several nominees also answered questions about governance, faculty hiring, diversity, and the university’s strategic direction.
For the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, the committee heard from Paul Bailey, Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, Christopher Young, and Adam Kissel. Bailey stressed his local roots, legal background, and support for UWF’s pre-law program and military connections; Matthews highlighted her education and state-government experience, current role as board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Moyah cited her education and school board experience, fiscal discipline, and recent positive financial and enrollment figures; Ross emphasized fundraising, workforce needs, cyber opportunities, and support for the governor’s higher education agenda; and Young focused on business accountability, audit oversight, rural access to education, and expanding military-related opportunities. Each of these nominees was questioned about issues such as diversity, “woke” culture, faculty ideology, and the role of the board, and each was ultimately recommended for confirmation by roll-call vote.
Adam Kissel’s nomination drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. Kissel described his background in free speech advocacy, federal education policy, philanthropy, and higher education reform, and said he would support UWF’s growth, free-speech protections, military and veteran engagement, and stronger graduation rates. Senators pressed him on prior writings favoring privatization of public higher education, comments about replacing administrators with AI, his work with the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, and how his views fit with serving on a public university board; he said his long-term libertarian views did not conflict with his short-term support for UWF receiving more resources. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials, military focus, and alignment with the governor’s reforms, while opponents questioned his commitment to public higher education and whether he could be trusted to learn the university from the ground up. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kissel’s confirmation to the full Senate.