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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee May 28th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So Title 1A at the top is um. Supports for low income students.
- Title 4A student supports of $10 million.
- Again, Title One Part A is for distribution.
- Title II. Again, this is a professional development.
- On title, I'm sorry, on slide 18.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM-LBT, PSM-CPN, PSM, PSM-TCA, PSM DEFER Public Hearings 3-15-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_WNlNWRW4, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start
00:46 - HB 1945, HD1
10:21 - HB 2395, HD1
13:05 - HB 2461, HD1
14:03 - HB 1530, HD1
19:08 - HB 1843, HD2
23:03 - HB 1889, HD1
24:43 - DM PSM-LBT 3:00 PM
31:01 - HB 1902, HD1
38:32 - DM PSM-CPN 3:01 PM
40:51 - HB 2748, HD2
44:56 - HB 2270, HD1
49:05 - HB 2295, HD1
51:27 - DM PSM-TCA 3:02 PM
55:33 - HB 2342, HD1
01:18:55 - HB 2351, HD1
01:09:18 - HB 2353, HD1
01:12:38 - HB 2622, HD1
01:17:44 - DM PSM 3:03 PM
01:21:03 - DM PSM DEFER 3:30 PM
Hearing Notices:
PSM-LBT 3:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-LBT_03-15-24_.pdf
PSM-CPN 3:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-CPN_03-15-24_.PDF
PSM-TCA 3:02 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-TCA_03-15-24_.pdf
PSM 3:03 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-15-24_.pdf
PSM DEFER 3:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-15-24_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL-GVO, WTL-GVO-HOU, GVO-LBT, GVO DEFER, GVO-PSM, GVO DEFER Public Hearings 2-15-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKhiK92r5Us, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start
00:54 - SB 2976
06:02 - DM WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM
08:41 - SB 2588
11:14 - SB 2867
16:41 - SB 2948
19:57 - DM WTL-GVO 3:00 PM
22:48 - DM GVO DEFER 3:20 PM
24:04 - SB 2636
25:10 - SB 2829
26:26 - SB 2866
27:18 - SB 2979
28:06 - SB 2615
30:54 - SB 2516
31:40 - SB 2526
32:22 - SB 2613
32:46 - SB 2886
44:12 - SB 3007
45:39 - GVO-LBT 3:10 PM
53:50 - SB 2972
01:08:08 - DM GVO-PSM 3:45 PM
01:10:13 - GVO DEFER 4:00 PM
Hearing Notices:
WTL-GVO 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO_02-15-24_.PDF
WTL-GVO-HOU 3:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-GVO-HOU_02-15-24_.PDF
GVO-LBT 3:10 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_02-15-24_.PDF
GVO DEFER 3:20 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER_.PDF
GVO-PSM 3:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-PSM_02-15-24_.PDF
GVO DEFER 4:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-15-24_DEFER-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 31, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLv5jCs0TA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, We apologize for technical difficulties during this LIVE stream. Another copy of this video with sync issues removed has been added to our Senate YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/9uo-wcsDfFg
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, March 31, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
1:00 PM
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander
1:30 PM
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Administrator Dennis Ling, Business Development and Support Division
2:00 PM
Small Business Administration
Ms. Jane A. Sawyer, District Director, US Small Business Administration Hawaii District Office
2:30 PM
Department of Human Resources Development
Director Ryker Wada, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- modernize an existing 6,000-square-foot building that will include HVAC and electrical improvements, code
- Because when I look at what they're doing in Alabama, it's very concerning, and I don't think we're keeping
- Because when I look at what they're doing in Alabama, you know, it's very concerning, and I don't think
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met to receive public testimony and act on port priority applications for inclusion in the FY 2027-2028 Port Priority Construction and Development Priority Programs. After a roll call showing 18 members present, the committee adopted the March 9, 2026 minutes without objection. Commissioner Andrew Killshaw of the Office of Multimodal Commerce explained the Port Priority Program criteria and presented two applications from the Avoyelles Harbor and Terminal District: a $3.4 million building addition and infrastructure project requesting $2.853 million in state funds, and a $1.5 million Workforce Training Center redevelopment requesting $1.287 million. He said the projects were projected to create 265 jobs and generate substantial state benefits, with very high benefit-cost ratios.
Members expressed support for the projects and for strengthening the port program overall. Chairman Boriak moved to approve the applications, and Senator Carter and others discussed the need to increase investment in ports and develop a statewide strategic plan to better compete for federal dollars. DOTD Multimodal Commerce staff, including Molly Bergoin, testified that the program has more than $200 million in backlog, that annual Transportation Trust Fund financing has made it difficult to reduce, and that the department hopes to clear 10 to 12 low-balance projects this year. They also said the request cap had been increased to $7 million per project this year and up to $21 million going forward, and that most projects are proceeding under reimbursement agreements because construction costs have risen sharply.
After discussion, the committee voted without objection to accept the port priority applications received through March 1, 2026, for the FY 2027-2028 program. The committee then adjourned without objection.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, let me assure you that while the title of the bill and the short title of the bill mentioned
- That NAIC model is still contained in the Louisiana Administrative Code.
- I'm calling it the right thing, Louisiana Administrative Code. It's in regulation.
- That NAIC model is still contained in Louisiana Administrative Code.
- Aggregated, such as zip code or county.
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection.
Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted.
The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended.
Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jonathan Gould, of Virginia, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years, Luke Pettit, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Paul Atkins, of Virginia, to be Mar 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- While the title of this committee is the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, I view
- growth, because it is my belief, whether it's capital, liquidity, operational risk management, an Alabama
- Tennessee and Alabama that would be otherwise unbanked.
- One of the things we see in Alabama is having many rural communities, sometimes that takes extra. effort
- And I would just say, while mayor was the title I enjoyed the most, county executive is one where I got
Keywords:
financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- DUFAULT, ORANGE AND PINELLAS ALL USE APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENTS AND IT'S WORTH NOTING FLORIDA AND ALABAMA
- FLORIDA AND ALABAMA ARE THE ONLY TWO WHO ELECT SUPERINTENDENTS AND WE HAVE THE MOST.
- WHAT IS INTERESTING TO ME IS FLORIDA AND ALABAMA ARE THE ONLY TWO STATES IN THE NATION WITH ELECTED SUPERINTENDENTS
- FLORIDA AND ALABAMA. WE ALSO HAVE SOME OF THE LOWEST TEST SCORES IN THE COUNTRY.
- HISTORY BOOKS AND BIOGRAPHIES THAT NUMBER RISES TO 44%, MORE THAN ONE FOURTH OF THE BAND HISTORY TITLES
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm from Hillsborough County, Public Schools primarily from title one schools.
- But the Hays code band Queer People for Mean Project did in any type of media.
- The greatest title title I have is to be called a mother.
- Ariel Cullen Ligori from SPLC waves from Montgomery, Alabama, waives in opposition and perky from equality
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not advised, and there also might be other sections of code that handle student-athletic department
- Title IX doesn't change. change.
- Some universities, not all of them, but some of them are electing to distribute to Title IX or women's
- Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, we'll be able to recruit our student athletes. from around the country and
- championships. and I won one United States championship and won a whole bunch of Southwest Conference titles
Keywords:
education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- moment to put good policy over partisan Gannon to ensure that every Texan, regardless of their zip code
- I want to ask you real quick, what is our relationship like with the state of Alabama?
- Our relationship with like the Secretary of State of Alabama.
- And Alabama tends to be a red state or a blue state.
- Yeah, so Alabama was actually the.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I have one that's now a lawyer himself in Birmingham, Alabama.
- In June of last year, I wrote an article for City Journal titled ‘Higher Education’s Future Is Covered
- Well, first of all, I want to know if you were an amateur radio operator learning Morse code, was that
- Well, first of all, I want to know if you were an amateur radio operator learning Morse Code, was that
- Everything was in Morse code, and I was very, very disappointed that that requirement has been dropped
Keywords:
missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding, genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance
Summary:
The committee heard and approved two bills before moving to a long confirmation agenda. SB 1570, by Sen. Gates, would restore Project Leo, a previously sunset program that helps locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination between CARD centers and local sheriffs; it was praised as a proven tool for families and first responders and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1376, by Sen. Burgess, would create grants to support genetic counseling education and help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors; testimony noted the state’s limited supply of licensed counselors and the need to expand clinical training, and the bill also passed favorably.
The committee then considered a block of reappointments to university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and others. No one requested separate votes on the reappointments, and the block was confirmed unanimously for recommendation to the next committee.
A series of new appointees then appeared and largely emphasized workforce training, nursing, military support, and local economic development at their institutions. Witnesses included appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, FIU, UWF, Valencia, the College of the Florida Keys, and others; several highlighted strong NCLEX pass rates, dual enrollment, and partnerships with employers or military communities. One nominee, Florida Poly reappointment Ilya Shapiro, faced pointed questioning from Sen. Bracey Davis about past comments regarding race and the Supreme Court; he said his remarks were about hiring criteria, not a specific justice, and reiterated opposition to race- or sex-based selection. The committee also briefly struggled to reach Sherry Young by phone before hearing her testimony for Chipola College, where she said she wanted to give back as an alumna and nurse practitioner. Most new appointees were recommended for confirmation in a block, while Thomas Zachary Smith of UWF was pulled for separate consideration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/13/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House adopted the conference committee report on House File 1141, the housing bill, and repassed the bill as amended by conference. Representative Howard said the compromise bill would help build thousands of homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral by using MHFA interest earnings and fund transfers. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, FHPAP, supportive housing, and added transparency for MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate provisions such as a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases were not included.
Several members spoke in support, emphasizing housing as a basic need and linking the bill to homelessness, workforce shortages, and health outcomes. Supporters praised the bill’s funding for supportive housing, first-generation homebuyer assistance, tenant hotline services, and manufactured housing, and said the bipartisan conference process improved the measure. Representative Kosowski and others argued the bill would help people stay housed, reduce pressure on schools, hospitals, and emergency rooms, and support communities across all 87 counties and tribal nations.
Republican members raised concerns about spending and government growth, arguing the state should prioritize taxpayer relief, school safety, fraud prevention, and asset preservation instead of housing investments. Representative McDonald questioned the growth in MHFA staffing over the past decade, and Representative Howard responded that the agency had taken on many new responsibilities since the state’s larger housing investments and needed staff to administer programs effectively. After the motion to adopt the conference report prevailed, the bill moved to third reading, where further discussion continued in a generally supportive but divided debate.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/20/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee began with procedural announcements about report turnaround, amendment submission methods during split operations, a possible January 29 session, the governor’s State of the State on February 5, parking, cafeteria opening, and the plan to finish work by February 10. It then moved into executive session on HB 1123, which would require certain companies to post salary ranges on public job listings. Representative Granger moved ITL, arguing the bill would interfere with negotiations, especially for higher-level jobs, and raise compelled-speech concerns. Supporters, including Representatives Schultz, Sullivan, Cahill, Staub, and others, said salary ranges help applicants avoid wasted time and travel, improve transparency, and are already a common workplace disclosure. The committee voted 10-9 to ITL HB 1123.
The committee next took up HB 177, concerning a definition of remote work in labor law. Representative Murphy moved ITL, saying the bill could burden employers, create vague obligations, duplicate existing protections, and potentially require intrusive compliance measures. Representative Sullivan described a proposed amendment that would narrow the bill to a definition of remote work and remove broader requirements, but the committee ultimately voted 11-9 to ITL HB 177. Members also noted that the amendment had not been fully circulated in time and that the issue might merit further review.
Finally, the committee opened HB 1352, a workers’ compensation bill focused on repricing and payment practices. The sponsor withdrew an initial ITL motion and moved OTP after amendment review. Members discussed concerns raised at the hearing about delayed payments, third-party administrators, and the need for better accountability. Representative McKenzie’s amendment would define good faith, create a voluntary three-year dispute-resolution pilot, restore fines to prior levels, and add reporting/accountability requirements for carriers that miss the 30-day payment deadline. Several members supported the amendment as a way to help small businesses and providers, while others said repricing needed broader study through the workers’ compensation advisory council. The Department of Labor explained that the amendment would require carriers and related payers to report missed determinations to the department and would increase oversight of payment timeliness.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (6-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first heard a presentation from Northern Kentucky building industry representatives Brian Miller and Matt Mains on housing affordability and construction workforce issues. They argued that regulatory and code requirements add significant cost to new homes, citing an estimate of nearly $94,000 per home nationally and $15,000 to $20,000 per home in Boone County over the past decade. They recommended reforms to building code adoption, architectural design mandates, permit fees and delays, and setback/land dedication rules, saying these changes could reduce costs by $25,000 to $35,000 per home without affecting public safety. They also discussed workforce training efforts through the Enzwe Building Institute, dual-credit programs, apprenticeship incentives, and workforce grants, saying these efforts have helped hold wage growth below regional trends and improve housing affordability.
Committee members asked about the breakdown of regulatory costs, the effect of energy codes, and ways to speed up permitting. The presenters said the costs were roughly split among federal, state, and local requirements, with local regulations adding about $25,000 to $35,000 and some energy-code changes adding about $19,000 per home. They said faster plan review, coordination with the Kentucky Division of Water, and addressing municipal staffing shortages could cut 30 to 45 days from approvals. Members also discussed the difficulty of building starter homes under about $350,000 and the need for more missing-middle housing, with the presenters saying such homes are hard to produce without sacrificing quality.
The committee then took up Representative Kim Moer and Dr. Dale Bertram’s discussion of marriage and family therapist licensing and healthcare workforce data reporting. They explained that the bill would allow Kentucky to recognize out-of-state marriage and family therapists who meet licensure requirements, have no disciplinary history, and have passed the national exam, in order to reduce barriers and address provider shortages, especially in rural areas. They also described a separate workforce data reporting section that would require licensure boards to collect consistent information on where licensees practice and whether they are actively seeing patients, including through telehealth, so the state can better understand its healthcare workforce. Members supported the portability idea, noted that some qualified applicants are currently working in Indiana instead of Kentucky, and asked whether the data collection could be handled administratively; the sponsors said the bill would create consistency across boards. The committee also briefly discussed occupational board updates and the need for stronger communication between legislators and licensing boards, including architecture licensure issues and efforts to recruit more professionals.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 31st, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I didn't have time to do code red, I shouldn't have done a code red, so I want to give you the chance
- No, there was a code red issued.
- But who issues the code red?
- The code red went out at 5.
- So going forward, under the Helping Him Search Code I believe it is safety codes.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned school safety and building code management.
- We provide direct support to them so they're building safe schools, they're in line with code, and so
- They're in line with code, and so our students are in safe and secure buildings.
- forget one thing we haven't mentioned here: in the consortium where we are, we're on the border with Alabama
- You can get cheaper insurance in Georgia or Alabama than you can in Florida.
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met to discuss the needs of rural school districts and the role of Florida’s three regional education consortia: the Panhandle Area Education Consortium, Northeast Florida Educational Consortium, and Heartland Educational Consortium. Executive directors and several rural superintendents described the consortia as member-led organizations that provide shared services, professional learning, leadership development, grant support, cooperative purchasing, risk management, IT/cybersecurity help, and back-office assistance that small districts could not afford to provide on their own. They emphasized that rural districts are often very small, have limited staff, and must still meet the same state reporting and compliance requirements as large urban systems.
Testimony focused heavily on teacher recruitment and retention, alternative certification, and the difficulty of staffing specialized roles such as CFOs, MIS directors, IT staff, and content-area teachers. Superintendents said many new hires are career changers or alternatively certified teachers who need consortium-supported training, and several argued for more flexibility in funding so districts can raise salaries and compete with neighboring districts and nearby states. Members also asked about the impact of declining enrollment, homeschooling, and voucher-related school choice; superintendents said those trends are reducing FTE and creating budget instability, while also requiring districts to right-size staff and programs.
Several speakers described the financial strain on rural districts, including rising insurance costs, transportation costs, and the challenge of forecasting budgets when enrollment changes after the school year begins. One superintendent recounted major hurricane damage and said consortium risk-management support was essential to recovery. Others said the consortia help districts pool resources for property and health insurance, payroll, student data systems, and procurement, and that this shared approach saves money and improves services. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Six - Wednesday, April 22
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's actually a tradition for Tipton, as they have become the Tipton Title Town.
- It's actually a tradition for Tipton, as they had become the Tipton Title Town.
- You've agreed to the title. Gentleman from Clay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- I move that the title of House Bill 1758 be agreed to.
- The gentleman from Christian has moved for adoption of the title. Discussion on the title.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of introductions recognizing student groups, interns, visiting families, and guests, including the Tipton Lady Cardinals girls basketball state champions, FCCLA and FBLA students, Missouri Rural Water Association members, and legislative assistants. Members also highlighted Earth Day and National Arbor Day by promoting free tree seedlings from the Department of Conservation.
The chamber then considered several committee reports and moved to third reading on House Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3068 and 3049, a broad public safety package. Supporters described it as a vehicle for multiple bipartisan provisions, including driver’s education, human trafficking training for paramedics, psilocybin trials, intoxicated driving accountability, fire and life safety updates, AI restrictions, and protections involving explicit images of children. Opponents objected to anti-trans language and argued the bill was overly broad and constitutionally problematic. The bill passed 117-10 with 17 present.
The House also passed Senate Bill 914, dealing with lateral fields and moving from perk tests to soil analysis, by a vote of 108-34 with one present, after supporters said it would help keep sewage out of rivers and drinking water. Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, a Secretary of State measure on certificates of good standing for series LLCs doing business in other states, passed 142-0 with one present.
Members then took up House Bill 1758, a daylight saving time trigger bill. The sponsor and many supporters argued it would protect Missouri from neighboring states forcing a switch to permanent standard time, help tourism and outdoor recreation, and reduce health and safety problems associated with changing clocks. Opponents favored permanent standard time instead, citing research on circadian rhythms, health effects, school bus safety, and energy use, and some questioned the bill’s federal-law implications and state sovereignty issues. Debate was ongoing when the transcript ended, with no final vote shown on that bill.