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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think I need to go into a litany of all the issues with using standardized tests as the sole
- how we stigmatize school districts, how we choose to evaluate and rank them based on standardized tests
- So I'm just wondering, it looks like things are being tested.
- These are among the largest per-year standardized test score gains ever documented using a randomized
- schools in the network, and the Boston charter sector overall maintained large positive effects on test
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a lengthy hearing on a large slate of bills focused primarily on charter school policy and vocational technical education. Committee members opened with ground rules for testimony, including a two-minute limit, written testimony acceptance, and a live-streamed format. The committee then heard testimony on bills to expand collective bargaining rights in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools, reform charter school funding and reimbursement, allow enrollment preferences for high-need students in charter lotteries, and require BESE to consider district impacts when approving new or expanded charters. Several witnesses, including union leaders, parents, educators, and legislators, argued that charter growth has strained district budgets and that funding formulas should be reworked to better protect public schools; charter advocates and alumni countered that charter schools serve high-need students well and should not be penalized for their success.
A major portion of the hearing focused on vocational technical education bills, including proposals to expand access and capacity, create a large grant program, and increase MSBA reimbursement rates for vocational school construction. Supporters described long waitlists, strong labor-market demand, and the higher cost of building and maintaining vocational schools, while municipal officials emphasized the tax burden on local communities. The committee also heard testimony on charter school reimbursement bills that would extend the state’s reimbursement schedule, with witnesses from districts such as Boston, Worcester, Fall River, and New Bedford describing large net losses to charter tuition and arguing for longer reimbursement periods and structural reform.
The committee took no final votes during the hearing. In one instance, the chair said a bill would be held open until a missing senator could testify. Members asked several detailed questions about charter admissions lotteries, special education placements, funding formulas, and the practical effects of proposed charter caps and reimbursement changes. The hearing remained informational, with witnesses and committee members presenting sharply different views on whether the bills would improve equity and opportunity or harm existing public school systems.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It was the test of an idea through pop-ups and temporary operations.
- it provides entrepreneurs a pathway to operate legally, responsibly, and transparently while they test
- It was the test of an I know.
- It was the test of an idea through pop-ups and temporary operations.
- Contractors still bring the same tools and equipment to perform the same physical tests and checks for
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- primary barrier is awareness, given that 62% of Americans don't even know that a lung cancer screening test
- But they are not tested for therapeutic equivalence.
- But they are not tested for therapeutic equivalence.
- As a clinician, ordering the right test only matters if my patients can access it.
- So the follow-up tests might. “Sorry, nurse.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, test, test. Can you guys hear me? Test, test, test, test. I mean, I can try it now. Okay. No.
- Test. I got it up. Three, four. Test. You guys hear me in the back? People behind me?
- Can you do a testing? Testing, one, two. Okay.
- Just testing you out. 11 ayes. Zero nays, present, zero absent. You've passed the motion.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , lots of behind the wheel tests that are out there.
- They've done a great job of, you know, testing. It just been really good partners.
- One other thing that they do is all of the testing, the behind the wheel testing of CDL drivers in Florida's
- So they can a test thrown drivers and we over over see that testing those drivers.
- Allow us to test innovative strategies address, unique, a regional needs or demographic means.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I do know that in other states there are state tests as opposed to a national test option, so the department
- as opposed to a national test option so the department is always open to State tests as opposed to a
- test.
- We want our test scores up. We want our reading levels up.
- We will bring your test scores up. You have already gotten to see one year's worth of that.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Furthermore, genetic testing is complex and can be costly to patients, hospitals, and the state.
- Furthermore, genetic testing is complex and can be costly to patients, hospitals, and the state.
- Furthermore, genetic testing is complex and can be costly to patients, hospitals, and the state.
- Furthermore, genetic testing is complex and can be costly to patients, hospitals, and the state.
- There are simply requirements for them to pass certain tests.
Bills:
HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010
Keywords:
Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The men and women of the Rotary Club are guided by the Four-Way Test, which is as follows: Of the things
- almost a century ago, Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947 as a test
- In addition, in December, first hypersonic flight test over the coast of Andenburg signifying a new era
- In addition, in December, first hypersonic flight test over the coast of Andenburg signifying a new era
- The state's infrastructure is positioned to support the next wave in hypersonic testing and deep space
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I'm pleased to present AB 435, a bill that will implement the five-step test standard to our
- Many children from ages 8 to 10 fail this test, highlighting the need for a simpler description of belt
- Lastly, by the time a child reaches 13 years old, the vast majority will be able to pass the five-step test
- Our language makes clear that the appropriate way to wear a seatbelt is by utilizing the five-step test
- By forming the five-step test, parents will find the right time for a child to remove the booster seat
Summary:
The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions.
The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition.
AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/15/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- That tests you to see whether you're qualified to do the job as a pharmacist.
- So the law that I was tested on was the law that was, you know, active in 1997.
- That tests you to see whether boards.
- So, the the the the exam was testing us So, the the the the exam was testing us on<02:43:38.520>
stuff - Um, and then thirdly, conditions that are validated by testing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Each time, later tests were performed.
- Testing should include full panel profiles and contaminant testing available for patients on a certificate
- OARS is an incredibly well-tested program.
- However, they are not routinely tested for CMV.
- Tests can now be done as simple and inexpensive add-on blood spot tests.
Bills:
HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/15/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The challenge has been because it's a more difficult test. Some folks struggle to get through it.
- The challenge has been because it's a more difficult test. Some folks struggle to get through it.
- The challenge has been because it's a more difficult test. Some folks struggle to get through it.
- The challenge has been because it's a more difficult test. Some folks struggle to get through it.
- Colonel Kevin Jordan continued: The challenge has been because it's a more difficult test.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- certain water fees and testing. certain water fees and testing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I know of quote there is only one test I know of to<00:30:21.000>
determine <00:30:21.440> - Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
- Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
- Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
- Would we require every New Hampshire citizen to get a chromosome test? Who would pay for those?
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 148, which Rep. Jim Kofalt said is the same language as last year’s HB 396, vetoed by the governor. He described the bill as allowing, but not requiring, separation by biological sex in three areas: bathrooms and locker rooms, houses of correction, and certain athletic competitions. Kofalt argued the bill would give local school boards and other policymakers discretion to set practical rules, citing concerns about safety, privacy, and a Milford incident involving a biological male in girls’ locker rooms. Committee members pressed him on the lack of a definition of “biological sex,” and he said he did not think one was necessary because males and females are commonly understood. He also said the bill was meant to address situations where outside groups threaten lawsuits and leave local boards with no latitude.
Testimony then split sharply. Supporters, including Executive Counselor Karen Hill and several others, said HB 148 would roll back anti-discrimination protections, contradict New Hampshire’s “Live Free or Die” values, and harm transgender and non-binary people. Opponents described the bill as discriminatory and unnecessary, arguing that existing bathroom and sports policies already work and that the bill would invite harassment, invasive enforcement, and legal conflict. Several speakers, including trans residents and parents of trans children, said they had used public restrooms without incident and warned that enforcement would be impractical or abusive. One supporter argued the bill was needed to protect girls’ privacy and safety and cited school sports disputes and a concern about a sex offender at a game as examples of why sex-segregated rules should be restored.
Committee members asked questions about how biological sex would be defined, whether the bill was responding to real incidents in New Hampshire, and how any restrictions would be enforced. Kofalt said he was aware of issues in several school districts and at the State House, but did not have detailed documentation for every case. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the chair instead moved through public testimony under a strict two-minute limit and noted that follow-up questions would be limited so the committee could hear multiple bills that day.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Tribal Relations, June 15, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- or computer um paper-pencil testing or computer um tests<00:52:46.200>
or <00:52:46.960>how - tests or how it how is that determined? tests or how it how is that determined?
- You throw the WyTOP test in minute.
- We want kids want high test scores.
- proficient or above on the Dibels test. proficient or above on the Dibels test.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Corrections reported unauthorized fuel card purchases by an employee and did not properly test
- We tested 39 students who received scholarships and noted 56 instances in which 32 of these students
- ineligible students at Philander Smith and UALR totaled over $11,000, or 32% of the roughly $350,000 tested
- Scholarship awards tested at UAPTC revealed no exceptions.
- Additionally, we tested 147 disbursements totaling $1.91 million and noted 124 exceptions regarding processing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- um, newborn screening, a newborn hearing requirement that when a baby's born, they have a hearing test
- So if we mandate a new test and you already performed that test, then we already know what those costs
- some of it, you know, as we've discussed here, you know, we're also looking for ways if there's a test
- advocate for, you're gonna advocate for, etc. you know, to make sure that money can be saved, that tests
Bills:
HB138
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 3rd, 2025
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- ensure that cannabis and cannabis products are grown and manufactured in New Mexico, and that they are tested
- for, sorry I'm so nervous, that they're safely tested for patients and consumers.
- Madam Chair, on page three of the bill, it talks about the inspections, and there's laboratory testing
- members, we do have seven licensed labs in the state with eight premises that we could use to help test
- We have seven of these that specialize in testing cannabis. Thank you.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 050 Mar 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- are EPA objective standards of testing are EPA objective standards of testing for<00:49:40.800><
- Uh, we passed the bill my first year that I was here to make sure that there was testing done in all
- However, there is no guarantee that these devices are certified, tested, or safe for use.
- in the normal course of these tests in the normal course of their<01:56:10.560>
duties. - If this is if these are tests amendment.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal. Members then took up Senate Joint Resolution 4, which designates September 20-26, 2026, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week in Colorado. The resolution was read at length, with Representative Clifford speaking in support and describing FTD as a devastating, early-onset dementia that affects families during working and child-rearing years. The resolution passed on a 60-0 vote.
The chamber also handled scheduling motions, including removing House Bill 1110 from special orders and placing several bills on special orders for March 4. The meeting then shifted into committee-style consideration of House Bill 1205, concerning changes to state law to reflect the federal expansion of good neighbor authority agreements. After a minor committee-report correction adding wildlife habitat language and removing the safety clause, the report was adopted and the bill passed. Sponsors said the measure aligns state law with federal statute and supports recreation projects and cross-ownership coordination in wildfire-prone landscapes.
The bulk of the discussion focused on House Bill 1145, concerning water quality in mobile home parks. Sponsors Velasco and Phillips said the bill responds to longstanding water problems in mobile home communities, including discolored, foul-smelling water and contaminants such as arsenic and E. coli, and that it strengthens testing, complaint, and enforcement authority. Two amendments were offered by Representative Richardson and Representative DeGraaf to narrow or clarify the bill’s standards and hearing provisions; both were defeated. The committee report was then adopted and the bill advanced, with supporters emphasizing public health and financial burdens on residents and opponents warning about vague standards, penalties, and possible unintended effects on park owners.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And of course, after we approve them to take a test, uh, we do have two testing events a month, usually
- And of course, after we approve them to take a test, uh, we do have two testing events a month, usually
- process and be tested. >> Correct.
- They have a very rigid, I guess, a very tough test. >> Yes.
- <01:51:47.679>
the the tap water, we are also testing the the tap water, we are also testing
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the minutes, and brief remarks, including birthday recognition for Representative Maseroni and a moment of reflection for a soldier who died during training at Fort Knox. The committee then heard a presentation from Tony Hatton, commissioner of the Department for Environmental Protection and acting director of the Kentucky Division of Water, with Amanda Lefer, deputy commissioner, on the state’s water and wastewater programs and planning.
Hatton described Kentucky’s water resources and the Division of Water’s responsibilities, including watershed and nonpoint source work, KPDES discharge permitting, PFAS response, engineering review of water infrastructure, inspections, public outreach, and sampling. He said Kentucky has 428 public water systems, 263 water treatment plants, about 1.9 million service connections, and nearly 97% of the population has access to municipally treated water. He also noted that the state has 43 systems receiving awards for EPA areawide optimization and emphasized operator training, regionalization, and use of GIS mapping and Kentucky Infrastructure Authority data to support planning and funding decisions.
Members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, water loss, staffing shortages, and wastewater problems in local systems. Representative Blandon described severe failures in a city system, including major water loss and sewer backups, and asked whether the state could intervene; Hatton said the division inspects treatment facilities and provides compliance assistance but is not authorized to manage delivery systems, though third-party help and emergency funding can be used in some cases. Senator Smith and others shared similar experiences with line loss and system failures, while Hatton pointed to regionalization and funding support as the main tools available. The discussion also highlighted PFAS as an emerging issue, with Hatton saying the department is working with systems to meet anticipated federal requirements by 2029.