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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, for several years, we have been providing our local LEAs with data based on their retention, their
- alignment in the most recent CLNA, which is the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment that all of our LEAs
- And that has been a great tool that our LEAs across the state of Florida have been able to utilize.
- individual has to be enrolled in a career and technical education program that's identified by the local LEA
- So with Open Door, there is a lot of flexibility, if you will, for the LEAs to decide what the particular
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received an overview of Florida’s career and technical education (CTE) system from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, who described the state’s CTE pathways, program types, enrollment and completion growth, quality audit metrics, and the Master Credentials List used to identify credentials of value. He highlighted record postsecondary CTE enrollment and completions, strong statewide performance in talent attraction, and several funding tools supporting expansion, including Open Door, the Florida First Responder Scholarship, Workforce Development Capitalization grants, Perkins funding, CAPE performance incentives, and apprenticeship grants. Senators asked about eligibility for Open Door and first responder aid, top industry certifications, and the teacher apprenticeship initiative.
A panel of college and technical school leaders then described how state and federal funding has supported local program growth and facility expansion. Santa Fe College, Palm Beach State College, North Florida Technical College, Lake Technical College, Florida Gateway College, and Manatee Technical College each cited increases in enrollment, high placement or licensure pass rates, and new or expanded programs in nursing, welding, CDL, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, and apprenticeship. Several speakers emphasized partnerships with hospitals, employers, school districts, and local governments, and noted that grants helped fund equipment, renovations, and new training hubs. Palm Beach State also raised a request to broaden line funding beyond nursing to other health science fields, and multiple presenters asked for more flexibility, multi-year support, and continued or increased funding to sustain growth.
Members discussed broader challenges, including the difficulty of sustaining grant-funded growth after initial awards, the lag between enrollment growth and funding formulas, and alignment problems for dual enrollment and technical programs with high school schedules. Senators also noted the need to balance support for high-demand core programs like nursing and welding with the ability to respond quickly to emerging industries such as AI and space. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- That portion is an LEA responsibility.
- That portion is an LEA responsibility.
- responsibility. to share their concern because that is definitely an LEA responsibility.
- So in the re-eval, again, that would be an LEA responsibility.
- So each district, LEA, has different teams, and it varies between small, rural, very large, very large
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting and received an overview of the Pre-K-12 education appropriations jurisdiction and base budget. Staff explained that education funding is driven largely by enrollment and per-student formulas, with most money coming from state and local sources. The presentation highlighted the major budget areas: early learning, the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), non-FEFP K-12 programs, federal programs, and the State Board of Education. Members asked about instructional materials funding and how scholarship students who return to public schools are counted and funded; staff explained that instructional materials remain in the base and that funding depends on survey timing, with districts ultimately funded through the enrollment count process.
The committee then reviewed federal IDEA funding for students with disabilities. Department of Education officials explained how IDEA Part B funds are split between state set-asides and local educational agencies, and noted that Florida ranked fourth nationally in total IDEA Part B funding and received a 95% state determination for meeting IDEA requirements. They also described the bureau’s responsibilities, including monitoring, dispute resolution, instructional support, and the Hope Florida unit for ages 3 to 5. Members asked for more information on student performance outcomes and how the state measures success beyond compliance, and the department agreed to provide follow-up data.
The final major topic was the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), including associate centers, multidisciplinary centers, and specialized centers for deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired students. Presenters described services such as child find, family support, assessments, professional learning, accessible instructional materials, and technical assistance. Committee members focused on whether families and schools have equal access to services across the state, how IEP disputes and reevaluations are handled, and whether more support is needed for parents, teachers, and rural districts. FDLRS representatives said they do not write IEPs but help connect families to districts, provide training and assessments, and support compliance and data collection; they also emphasized staffing and resource needs, especially for low-incidence disabilities and multilingual family outreach.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It's very strong support of Lea.
- Lea, would you please say a few words and thank you for being here. Aloha.
- Thank you, Lea.
- </c><01:19:55.200><c> She</c> It's very strong support of Lea. She It's very strong support of Lea.
- Thank you<01:21:23.880><c> Lea.</c><01:21:24.240><c> And</c> you Lea. And you Lea.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- who've received these grants uh or LEAs who've received these grants um<00:56:17.119><c> with</c><00
- This is a capped appropriation, so there are currently LEAs that are on the waiting list to join this
- , but it is currently fully spent out by the current number of LEAs that are participating right now.
- </c><01:09:29.440><c> that</c><01:09:29.600><c> are</c> current uh number of of LEAs that are current
- uh number of of LEAs that are participating<01:09:30.319><c> right</c><01:09:30.560><c> now.
Committee:
House Education Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- can understand how to implement it, because this is a set of rules that we ask local districts, our LEAs
- implement it because this is a set of rules that we ask that's an option for local districts for our LEAs
- And so we set it forth. for local districts for our LEAs to adopt and so we set it forth so that they
Committee:
Senate Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 18th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In years past, our division grants went to LEAs, Pueblos, Tribes of Nations, and some of the colleges
- guidance is written for these grants, partnerships developed, new partnerships between a tribe and an LEA
- , is it designed more for out-of-school education, or is there supposed to be coordination with the LEA
- In addition to the recognition-based awards in previous fiscal years, Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you tell me how the agency plans to coordinate all of this with the LEAs?
- Can you tell me how the agency plans to coordinate all of this with the LEAs?
- What's the process that you are thinking about in terms of, you know, the LEAs, the CDE, the existing
- to most effectively and cost-efficiently provide the information, education, and assistance to the LEAs
- should be having the process of actually talking with and doing the outreach and education to the LEAs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Jun 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A survey was distributed to all LEAs to identify their desired supports and to inform the development
- This would make next step plan validation easier for the LEAs as well as easier for my staff.
- Not all LEAs are currently using the platform, utilizing it, but this is great because LevelA can also
- They have built a set of minimum requirements for our LEAs.
- Um, so as those come in, we additionally sent out a survey to LEAs asking what supports do you need in
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 04-11-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today on behalf of Kua Ulu to stand upon our written testimony in support of Auntie as the LEA
- Miss Springer is also, without a question, a true LEA noa kuahu.
- <00:29:22.480><c> the</c> Miss Springer's credentials show her expertise and ability to do what the LEA
- LEA noa kuahu. This Ole no explains that LEA noa kuahu.
- </c> LEA commissioner role was created to do. LEA commissioner role was created to do.
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee held a hearing on several governor’s messages for confirmation to land and water-related boards and commissions. The first item was GM 745, confirming Nor Abbott to a second term on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission through June 30, 2029. DLNR and other supporters submitted testimony, and Abbott said his focus has been on watching for potential impacts to marine reserves from nearby land activity and helping ensure those impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated through a thorough process.
The committee then took up GM 783 and GM 762, both involving the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. Fenton Pang and Jensen Chop were nominated for terms ending June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029, respectively. Multiple individuals and organizations testified in strong support, including representatives of civic clubs, Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, and other community groups. Testimony emphasized Pang’s scientific background, cultural values, humility, and service, and described Chop as a long-time Kahoʻolawe steward with strong ties to restoration work and the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana. Chop said his goal is to help more people build a connection to ʻāina and to continue restoration and cultural education efforts on Kahoʻolawe.
The final major item was GM 770, confirming Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management through June 30, 2028. DLNR strongly supported her nomination, describing her as a cultural expert and advocate who can ensure indigenous knowledge is meaningfully included in water policy. Testimony from community members, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, and others highlighted her experience, integrity, and role in protecting customary and traditional water rights, especially for place-based and Native Hawaiian communities. Supporters also said her appointment was important given current water and climate challenges. The chair indicated the committee would proceed to decision-making after the hearing, and no opposition was noted in the testimony summarized here.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Further remarks, Senator Leas. Thank you, Mr. President. Rising in support of the resolution.
- I want to thank Senator Leas, Senator King, and Senator Gainer for bringing me into this process, working
- I just want to call out, I know that Senator Leas talked about the jobs that this budget does create.
- Leas. Lovelet. Lovick. McEw and Drew. Meck you and Jim. Muzzall. Nobles. Orwall. Thank you. Aye.
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This session, besides just in this bill, you've taken away TK and from my district, LEA, levy equalization
- of MSOC increases that they've gotten over the last couple of years, especially maybe they've gotten LEA
- That includes MSOC, that includes STARS transportation model, that includes LEA, not unraveling McCleary
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB5831 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer from Tammy Stamphley, a Presbyterian minister and hospital chaplain. After approving the previous day’s minutes and receiving a Senate message, the chamber moved to second and third reading of several bills, with multiple measures advanced under suspended rules.
The first major vote was on Engrossed Senate Bill 5872, which establishes a pre-K-related account to support up to 10,000 additional early learning slots for three- and four-year-olds. Supporters emphasized the Balmer Group’s private funding commitment and the value of early learning and family support; the bill passed 97-0. Substitute Senate Bill 5834, a Department of Retirement Systems request bill changing the fund source for legal, medical, administrative, and fraud-prevention expenses using interest earnings from pension funds, also passed 97-0.
Substitute House Bill 2689, dealing with the Working Connections Child Care program, drew the most debate. Supporters said it aligned attendance policy with federal rules, adjusted reimbursement rates, and helped balance the budget while preserving child care resources. Opponents argued it cut support in rural and underserved counties, would worsen child care deserts, and placed budget savings on the child care industry; it passed 53-44. The House then passed Senate Bill 5922, allowing school districts to transfer vehicle depreciation funds with OSPI approval, by 59-38, and Senate Bill 6065, a narrower bill for districts under enhanced financial oversight such as Prescott, by 97-0. The session ended with announcements that both caucuses would meet later in the day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1143 requires each public school and local education agency, or LEA
- Each public school or LEA must include a statement in the school report card that indicates whether the
- school or LEA complies with the requirement.
Keywords:
alternative education, school funding, student accountability, education reform, school district governance, educational records, student privacy, FERPA, family educational rights and privacy act, Department of Child Safety, DCS caseworker, child welfare, abuse or neglect, juvenile justice, juvenile court, juvenile corrections, school records, discipline records, attendance records, school district
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm aware of two amendments: one striking amendment offered by Senator Leas that removes provisions related
- I'm aware of two amendments: one striking amendment offered by Senator Leas that removes provisions related
- The striking amendment offered by Senator Leas has the following effect: it removes the authority for
- I move adoption of the striking amendment S-5846.2 by Leas. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- I move adoption of the striking amendment S-5846.2 by Leas.
Bills:
HB2495
Committee:
Senate Transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 27th, 2026 at 02:30 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Leas, members of the committee. Brian Moore, committee staff.
- Chair Leas, members of the committee, Clint McCarthy, staff to the committee.
- Thank you, Chair Leas.
- There is a proposed substitute on this bill offered by Senator Leas.
- Chair Leas, members of the committee, Brian Moore, committee staff.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
vehicle ownership, insurance, title transfer, consumer protection, motor vehicle, oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Deputy and members of the committee I'm Deputy attorney<00:04:07.360><c> general</c><00:04:07.799><c> Lea
- /c><00:04:08.280><c> mashiro</c><00:04:08.840><c> and</c><00:04:08.959><c> I'm</c> attorney general Lea
- mashiro and I'm attorney general Lea mashiro and I'm here<00:04:09.400><c> to</c><00:04:09.599><c> testify
Committee:
Senate Labor and Technology
Summary:
The Library and Technology Committee met on March 14, 2025, to hear House Bill 430, House Draft 2, which would create an internship/on-the-job training program administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with the state serving as the responsible employer for workers’ compensation coverage and appropriations included. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Department of Education. Supporters emphasized the value of internships as a high-impact educational and career pathway opportunity.
The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill’s intent but raised a concern about the criminal history background check language, recommending that the bill be revised so DLIR may conduct checks “as appropriate” rather than requiring a mandatory check for all interns. The AG noted that juvenile records would remain confidential for 16- and 17-year-old interns under existing law and suggested deleting the more specific background-check language or replacing it with the more flexible wording.
Several organizations submitted support, including business, health care, tourism, and industry groups. During decision-making, the committee discussed amendments incorporating the Attorney General’s recommendation, adding a 2.5 GPA minimum reference, and clarifying language about private or public sector organizations and placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, or programs. The committee adopted the recommendation to pass the bill with amendments, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, I think we're ready to go to 632, I believe, which is the LEA piece of this.
- In fiscal year 25, we had awards to 188 LEAs.
- In fiscal year 25, we had awards to 188 LEAs, and we spent $28.1 million.
- This year, we have awards to 201 LEAs. We have 8,838 child care slots.
- Page 721 is the core for LEA K.
Committee:
House Budget
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chairman Leas, and you're supposed to use that. Probably where I'm supposed to sit.
- Chairman, Leas, and Honorable Members of the Committee. I'm Pat C. Williams.
- Thank you, Chairman Leas and Honorable Members of the Committee. I'm Pat C.
- Thank you for having us, Chair Leas Rank and Member King, members of the committee.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee met on January 20, 2006, for two work sessions focused first on aircraft fuel pipeline resiliency and then on flooding impacts to the state highway system. On the fuel topic, BP and Olympic Pipeline described the pipeline system serving Washington and Oregon, its regulatory oversight, inspection and leak-detection programs, and the November 11 Mile Post 78 release near Everett. Witnesses said the leak was initially too small for the system to detect, was found by a farm worker, and led to shutdowns, excavation, soil removal, and repairs while the site later faced flooding that complicated access but did not stop both lines from remaining operational. Committee members questioned why the leak was not detected sooner, how much fuel was released, and what safeguards exist for future environmental protection. BP also described emergency response and recovery efforts, including trucked fuel deliveries to Sea-Tac and coordination with refineries and Canadian partners. The Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines explained the airport response, including expanded truck offloading capacity, fire and police support, communication with airlines and other airports, reduced fuel use, and the impact on flights. Tim Zenk of Earth Finance argued that Washington’s fuel system lacks redundancy and that regional renewable fuels production and storage, including sustainable aviation fuel, could improve resilience; he suggested a regional goal of producing at least 33% of fuels locally.
The committee then heard from WSDOT on the December flooding and storm damage. Emergency manager John Hemel and Olympic Regional Administrator Steve Rourke described statewide emergency operations, use of WebEOC tracking, and efforts to secure FEMA and FHWA funding. They said the state EOC was activated for 10 days, four regional EOCs were activated, and more than 100 sites were impacted. WSDOT reported roughly 50 emergency work sites, about 16 emergency contracts, and a preliminary damage estimate of $40 million to $50 million. They reviewed major repairs on US 2, I-90, SR 12, SR 410, SR 542, and US 101, noting that some roads reopened quickly with temporary fixes while others would require later permanent work and environmental permitting. Members asked about the 30-working-day emergency contracting authority, federal reimbursement, and whether emergency response contracting methods could be used to speed ordinary projects. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As of yet, the last pull of the data, only six LEAs had reported one or more students.
- All of the school students reported for prior school years came from one LEA.
- </c> data, only six LEAs data, only six LEAs had<00:40:39.280><c> reported</c><00:40:39.760><c> one</
- All of the school students reported for prior school years came from one LEA.
- I think in 2020 we had a limited set of LEAs.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
Keywords:
school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/04/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Would it be for LEAs that do not meet the criteria for this new program?
- Um, so my area of expertise on this is the higher ed side, not the LEA side.
- </c> background cost would it be for LEA background cost would it be for LEA that that that does<00:34
- We look at ed side, not the LEA side.
- would have to go out curriculum an LEA would have to go out and<00:34:48.960><c> buy.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And when they closed the Albert Lea birthing center and different places are shutting down, I'm happy
- And when they closed the Albert Lea birthing center and different places are shutting down, I'm happy
- women, let's help our health care system, let's help Fairmont, let's help Austin, let's help Albert Lea
- women, let's help our health care system, let's help Fairmont, let's help Austin, let's help Albert Lea
- women, let's help our health care system, let's help Fairmont, let's help Austin, let's help Albert Lea
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services