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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We strongly support the basic needs.
- </c> They supported adoption with our family. They supported adoption with our family.
- ,</c><01:24:37.840><c> uh</c><01:24:38.160><c> but</c> bipartisan support, uh but bipartisan support,
- So, I support what you're doing and to support kids.
- </c> and to support kids. and to support kids.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we'll go out to the audience here with us, those in support.
- We strongly support this bill.
- We would also like to stand in support and just say...
- And so we urge your support.
- Okay, so there were four or five in support, no one in opposition.
Keywords:
foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It supports teachers with meaningful professional learning, and it strengthens the systems that support
- The focus has been galvanized across the state with legislative support, governor support, and all of
- All of us work together to support.
- And I support what's in the bill.
- And I support what's in the bill.
Keywords:
foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we'll go out to the audience here with us, those in support.
- We strongly support this bill.
- And so we urge your support. Thank you. Thank you. Please go ahead. Mr.
- And so we urge your support. Thank you. Thank you. Please go ahead. Mr.
- Okay, so there were four or five in support, no one in opposition.
Keywords:
foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended.
The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8.
The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here to support Senate Bill... responsibly responsive and to support biliteracy.
- Thank you for your support.
- I'm going to support this bill. But Mr. Treasurer... Okay. I'm going to support this bill. But Mr.
- All of us work together to support.
- And I support what's in the bill.
Keywords:
foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 37, the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which would strengthen reading instruction and educator preparation around the science of reading. The sponsor and supporters said the bill requires evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction, including support for English learners and students in bilingual and dual-language programs, use of approved high-quality instructional materials for K-3 reading and interventions, a K-3 reading assessment, literacy coaches, and parent progress reports. An amendment package was adopted to clarify biliteracy language, broaden references to bilingual/dual-language and Indigenous language settings, remove awkward phrasing, and adjust reporting requirements from monthly to four times per school year. The committee then moved forward with the amended bill.
Public testimony was largely supportive. Students, educators, school leaders, advocacy groups, and tribal representatives said structured literacy has improved reading outcomes and can help struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and multilingual learners. Several speakers emphasized that the amended bill better protects bilingual, dual-language, and Native language programs, and some noted the importance of parent communication and early intervention. Supporters also cited recent literacy gains in New Mexico and said the bill aligns teacher preparation, materials, assessment, and coaching.
Opposition focused mainly on concerns that the bill could still privilege English over Indigenous languages, that high-quality materials requirements may be too restrictive or costly for districts, and that testing and reporting could add workload. Tribal speakers from Acoma and Taos said they could not support the bill without further changes to explicitly protect Native language revitalization. Other opponents raised concerns about funding for materials and coaches, the burden on teachers, and whether the assessment and HQIM requirements would be flexible enough for local needs. In committee discussion, the sponsor and PED said existing funds and staff could support implementation, that the assessment would be formative and teacher-focused, and that the bill was intended to complement, not replace, Native and bilingual education programs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> we've received resolutions of support we've received resolutions of support from<00:07:22.440><c
- </c><00:09:08.160><c> specialized</c> resources needed to support specialized resources needed to support
- as you mentioned remote remote support as you mentioned remote support<00:35:32.240><c> can</c><00:35
- in jails and additional support in jails and additional Community<00:45:09.760><c> Support</c><00:45
- We thank you for your support. We thank you for your support.
Keywords:
psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- bill provides a voluntary way for Oklahomans to show their pride in Route 66, and the proceeds go to support
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Did LeadingAge Washington support or oppose the bill of rights when it was proposed in the past?
- I believe that we were in support. I can't remember exactly how we had testified or signed in.
- We are here in excited support of this bill.
- We're in support of all of those things.
- The 1,200 members of WACRA support 2299, and we hope you will too. Thank you. Great. Thank you.
Keywords:
seniors, independent living, ombudsman, elderly support, continuing care retirement communities, common interest communities, restrictions, property rights, homeowners association, community governance, housing finance, affordable housing, housing commission, state agency, financial assistance, 904, all
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We're happy to say this bill has had bipartisan support, and we would ask you for support of the bill
- And I will say that I support the Commerce Authority. I support Sandra and her team.
- I'd like to urge your support for HB 2592.
- So I'm glad you support transparency, but it's one thing to say you support transparency.
- So I support the notion of doing the audit.
Bills:
HB2056, HB2057, HB2224, HB2257, HB2265, HB2311, HB2352, HB2367, HB2369, HB2446, HB2532, HB2592, HB2752, HB2809, HB2957
Keywords:
brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:36:17.599><c> Community</c> integrated community supports Community integrated community supports
- How will these be determined, and what data supports these definitions?
- For example, the three employment support services currently include the program support component that
- For example, the three employment support services currently include the program support component that
- For example, the three employment support services currently include the program support component that
Keywords:
veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 3rd Reviion: SB1427 added to agenda Apr 21st, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- If it was just solar, I would be Would understand and be supportive.
- I am standing in support of this bill fully.
- Ohstrom, I I think there's a fine piece of legislation that I would like to support and vote for.
Bills:
SB44, SB237, SB248, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB1360, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1427, SB1428, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB2143
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 25, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We are here to testify in support of the Stem Cell Freedom Act.
- Um, we are very much in support of this bill.
- Um there are support of this bill.
- Um, not real knowledgeable about the subject, but we do support it.
- So, we're in support of this the state.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 25, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I would urge your support.
- I would urge your support. I would urge your support. >> Definitely.
- </c> and do not support the coercion claim. and do not support the coercion claim.
- </c> fear, coercion, and lack of support fear, coercion, and lack of support often<01:37:18.400><c> are
- </c> >> um provide after abortion support. >> um provide after abortion support.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The RFA supports not only individual farmers but also the broader agricultural economy.
- The RFA supports not only individual farmers but also the broader agricultural economy.
- The RFA supports not only individual farmers but also the broader agricultural economy.
- It was a really great foresight in terms of thinking about how can we support our agriculture community
- It was a really great foresight in terms of thinking about how can we support our agriculture community
Keywords:
HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- But we still support butternut squash. Yeah. But we still support butternut squash.
- And so it has my support, you know, for the proponents.
- So it absolutely has my support.
- But I would like to thank you for your time, consideration, and support of this bill.
- They... ...agricultural roots of the Connecticut River Valley, they uncovered a rich history.
Keywords:
asparagus, official vegetable, state symbol, Massachusetts, Veterans Memorial Rink, Waltham, municipal lease, capital management, city right of first refusal, American lobster, cultural significance, marine life, property, Lowell, state administration, legislation, local government, official state vegetable, state designation, Commonwealth
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the GMA, the Department of Agriculture is directed to support agritourism activities through its
- and to support our families.
- I'm here supporting this bill because it creates policy space for agricultural innovation and an industry
- to agriculture.
- to agriculture.
Keywords:
school siting, urban growth, education policy, zoning regulations, community planning, residential development, commercial zones, mixed-use zoning, urban planning, state regulations, public facilities district, regional aquatics, sports facilities, local government, infrastructure, agritourism, agriculture, tourism, economic development, local businesses
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs is now called to order.
- Lupe Diaz, Chair of Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs. I live in Benson, District 19.
- Department of Agriculture. We also have regular procedural reviews.
- I support our cattle growers, but I... ...that get utilized in the cattle industry.
- Barr, it's good to see you again, and welcome to Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Keywords:
Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (10-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> concerning learning about agriculture. concerning learning about agriculture. Representative.
- </c> how agriculture affects us every day. how agriculture affects us every day.
- </c> and agriculture can help each other. and agriculture can help each other.
- </c> agriculture programs. agriculture programs. >> Representative<01:07:08.240><c> Evans.
- </c> everybody is impacted by agriculture. everybody is impacted by agriculture.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24
Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03
Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12
Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00
Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all
Summary:
The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value.
Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict.
Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- be required to hold an ungraded dealer-wholesaler license obtained from the Texas Department of Agriculture
- My name is Judith McGeary, I'm here on behalf of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and I'm in support
- Eggs and chicken are the gateway products to agriculture; it's the easiest way to... ...easiest for them
- SB1864 is a common sense update to the agriculture code.
- Senate Bill 1864 strengthens rural economies, supports veterans and new farmers, improves local food
Bills:
SB1864
Keywords:
eggs, ungraded eggs, egg grading, poultry, farm products, local food, small farmers, direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale food sales, food safety, refrigeration requirements, sanitation standards, occupational license, dealer-wholesaler license, Texas Department of Agriculture, restaurants, small grocery stores, cooperatives, farmers cooperative, agricultural regulation
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I bring the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee to order this morning on the 10th of April.
- Agriculture wants, needs these particular pesticides for crop production, and yet there seems to be big
- wants needs issue, agriculture wants, needs these particular pesticides for crop production and yet
- When I was with this bill as it was initially introduced, I strongly supported it.
- Then with the Purdue amendment, I felt that, yes, that would take care of the problem, and I supported
Bills:
HB1318
Keywords:
HB 1318, pesticide labeling, pesticide warning, duty to warn, failure to warn, labeling defense, EPA-approved label, Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, FIFRA, North Dakota agriculture commissioner, product liability, tort reform, preemption, carcinogenicity classification, human health assessment, pesticide regulation, agricultural chemicals, herbicide, insecticide, rodenticide
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met on April 10 and took up House Bill 1318, a bill dealing with pesticide-related liability and warning-label issues. The chair explained that the bill had drawn strong interest from both agriculture and public health sides, and that the committee was trying to craft language that would protect consumers without unduly harming agricultural production. He said the committee had worked through multiple draft amendments and was now considering Amendment 1006, which was described as a compromise combining earlier proposals and narrowing the bill’s scope to pesticides registered with the state commissioner.
Members discussed whether the amendment would weaken the original intent of the bill. Senator Myrdal said the revised language added needed guardrails and addressed concerns about overly broad preemption language and warning-label standards, while also preserving agriculture’s ability to operate. After a motion to rescind the earlier action on the bill passed, Amendment 1006 was adopted unanimously by the members present. A motion to move the bill without committee recommendation failed for lack of a second.
The committee then voted on House Bill 1318 as amended. The do-pass motion passed on a roll call vote, with Senators Weber, Luick, Myrdal, and Lemm voting yes, and Senators Marcellais and Weston voting no. The chair said he would carry the bill. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for their work during the session, and the chair noted he might call the committee back if a conference committee report required further input.