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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 2960 establishes the Veterans Specialty Court grant program and the Veterans Treatment Court fund
- House Bill 2960 establishes the Veterans Specialty Grant Program and the Veterans Treatment Court Fund
- Chair, members, House Bill 2620 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund in fiscal years 2027
- through 2031. $100,000 from the state general fund in fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to the Arizona
- the discharge status of sheltered veterans, and a final report that contains expenditure outcomes, funded
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <c> extended</c><00:20:30.240><c> to</c> state funded aid is extended to state funded aid is extended
- Um, you mentioned that we're looking to get this from the general fund.
- The bonding committee regularly approves requests for tree funding.
- The bonding this from the general fund.
- Um would you consider for tree funding.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1246 expands the scope of the linking industry to nursing education fund, a line fund that we've heard
- The bill also revises allowable uses of line fund monies for nurses.
- Lastly, the bill revises grant proposal evaluation criteria to include funds that will expand health
- Those funds and working through the line program and seeing that.
- them—funding to continue education for our nursing programs and to grow our nursing programs.
Keywords:
tuition, resident status, incarceration, education, equal access, nursing shortage, health care, education funding, workforce development, LINE Fund, monetary contributions, nonmonetary contributions
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider one bill, a postponed bill, and a slate of trustee confirmations. The committee first took up CS/SB 1246, which expands the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) fund to support health science workforce shortages beyond nursing, including allied health programs. The bill also broadens eligible uses of funds, revises matching requirements and grant criteria, and updates reporting requirements. A strike-all amendment was adopted without objection, and the committee then reported the bill favorably after supportive testimony from Florida State College at Jacksonville, the Florida Hospital Association, the College of Central Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Senator Davis also noted a favorable vote on the bill for the record.
The committee then temporarily postponed SB 720 at the sponsor’s request. Chair Harrell explained that the bill had been incorporated into a larger committee measure and would likely be heard later in another form. Public witnesses who had come to speak on the bill were not heard because of the postponement.
The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at several state colleges, including Chipola College, Tallahassee State College, Pensacola State College, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, and St. Petersburg College. The appointees emphasized themes of affordability, workforce training, nursing and allied health success, dual enrollment, community partnerships, and local economic development. After hearing from the appointees, the committee approved a block motion to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 2 through 25. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If we're going to help fund the development of the software, Minnesota companies who utilize the system
- 02:18.920><c> to</c> companies if we're going to help to to companies if we're going to help to to fund
- 02:19.959><c> of</c><00:02:20.080><c> the</c><00:02:20.640><c> software</c><00:02:21.640><c> uh</c> fund
- the development of the software uh fund the development of the software uh Minnesota<00:02:22.920><c
- EMATS supports Representative Anderson's bill, House File 2301, appropriating funds that we will use
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- from the general fund to be supplanted by Workforce Education Investment Act dollars.
- Microsoft has been meaningfully involved in the creation and implementation of the WIA Fund from the
- getting swiped from these funds.
- getting swiped from these funds.
- And at the state level, that's impacted where $500,000 to $700,000 of state funds.
Keywords:
heritage orchard, agriculture, program, state funding, local agriculture, workforce education, accountability, oversight, administrative changes, investment, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee first opened a hearing on SB 6090, which would direct Washington State University to establish a Heritage Orchard Program to register, preserve, and propagate heritage orchards and rare or lost apple varieties. Sponsor Sen. Braun said the bill would honor Washington’s apple-growing history and support research at WSU at low cost, though staff noted a fiscal note was not available. The hearing was then closed.
The committee then held a work session on student complaints in higher education. Faculty, union, and research witnesses argued that student complaint systems are sometimes misused against faculty, especially faculty of color, women, and contingent faculty, causing stress, attrition, costs, and harm to academic freedom. They urged safeguards such as an initial review for bad-faith or biased complaints, routine data collection, and a faculty bill of rights. Members asked about data tracking and FERPA/Title IX issues, and witnesses said complaint data is inconsistently collected across institutions.
The committee next heard SB 5931, a technical cleanup bill for the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board. The bill would extend co-chair terms to two years, move the annual report date to December 31, and remove an unfunded dashboard requirement. WASAC, labor, and Microsoft testified in support, saying the changes would improve board effectiveness and preserve institutional knowledge. The committee then heard SB 5963, which would automatically treat Passport to Careers students as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant beginning in 2026–27 and make related funding changes. Supporters said it would streamline aid for former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth, many of whom already receive the maximum grant, while members asked about outreach and how the Passport funds are used.
The committee also heard SB 5978, which would codify the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program and require student notifications about guaranteed admissions, financial aid, dual credit, and related opportunities. Supporters, including students, colleges, and advocacy groups, said the bill would reduce anxiety, improve transparency, and help more students see college as an option; several members discussed keeping the proposal cost-neutral. Finally, the committee heard SB 6082, which would require JLARC to audit fraud in state financial aid programs, including fictitious students and AI-enabled schemes. The sponsor said the bill responds to emerging fraud risks, while community and technical college witnesses said colleges already have fraud controls in place, warned the audit would be an unfunded and delayed response, and asked for more resources to address the problem. The committee adjourned after closing the hearing on SB 6082.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got to put funding in place to make this work.
- Yeah, I've heard us talk about the resources and the funding piece.
- But obviously we need funding for that.
- And we have to be serious about the funding.
- We want to fund this; it kind of was $6 million to fund LSU for the training.
Bills:
HB62, HB124, HB182, HB193, HB198, HB203, HB223, HB237, HB469, HB486, HB574, HB779, HB796, HB919, SCR2, SB4, SB36, SB38, SB109, SB152, SB168, SB195, SB216, SB221, SB236, SB404
Keywords:
Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to build up the Raise fund and the Cheer fund.
- We want to build up the Raise fund and the Cheer fund.
- We want to build up the Raise fund and the Cheer fund.
- We want to build up the Raise fund and the Cheer fund.
- the raise fund and the cheer<00:22:04.080><c> fund.
Keywords:
Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity
WY
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- 1.3 from federal funds would help fund, 1.3 from federal funds would help with<00:03:21.599><c> that.
- > be</c> this fund these funds would be this fund these funds would be distributed<00:03:34.640><c> but
- funds.
- </c> would be federal funds. would be federal funds.
- </c> funding in place. funding in place.
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
WY
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
TX
Bills:
SB 913, SB 1086, SB 1087, SB 1143, SB 1534, SB 1553, SB 1718, SB 1754, SB 2004, SB 2322, SB 2448
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, ad valorem taxes, disabled, elderly, homesteads, tax limitation, diversity, equity, inclusion, LGBTQ, state agencies, prohibition, heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- straight to the general general fund straight to the general fund<00:42:40.520><c> and</c><00:42:40.680
- I don't know what it is in that fund.
- I don't know what it is in that fund. Mr.
- </c><00:47:36.160><c> worthy</c> represent a solid value to fund worthy represent a solid value to fund
- </c><00:55:37.480><c> under</c> also be eligible uh for funding under also be eligible uh for funding
Keywords:
informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of money needs to be divided equally of money needs to be divided equally between<00:19:15.039><
- will fund the work out is mifa funds will fund the investment<00:25:44.080><c> tax</c><00:25:44.480>
- Representative Weiner then asked whether the bill’s funding of an equal number of projects would still
- Representative Hollins replied that the language calls for funding an equal number of projects in the
- big</c><00:46:51.760><c> cat</c> additional fund funding for our big cat additional fund funding for
Keywords:
energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Postsecondary Education (2-17-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYG74AD_2ow, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:42
Discussion with Murray State University on funding requests & updates 00:02:42
Discussion with Western Kentucky University on funding requests & updates 00:29:55
Discussion with Kentucky State Committee of Postsecondary Education 00:48:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/2/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We want you to be able to see where the funds go and how we're investing them.
- So, we're not advancing funds. basis. So, we're not advancing funds.
- We got a $1.5 million grant, which will fund about 20% of our project.
- Increasing funding for with wildlife.
- to be able to come up with the funding to be able to do<00:57:56.240><c> so.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:02.959><c> And</c> Institute grant funding uh provided.
- And Institute grant funding uh provided.
- funds through different options so we could apply as many funds as we can to our programs.
- </c> this funding. this funding.
- ,</c> ago, um there was $8 million of funding, ago, um there was $8 million of funding, so<00:48:20.960
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 24, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 10th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, we believe it is equally important that those becoming Texas Teacher Certified in areas
- How's this gonna affect the fund? So I work for the Texas Education Agency.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a necessary step forward, ensuring that every community, tribal or otherwise, benefits from equal
- And then would, would, and you might not know this piece, but it, how will that be funded?
- Will, will you take that in under, uh, your, um, Law enforcement agency or will the tribe fund those
- we can fund the TO portion as far as as far as the training the training and and actually our current
- The bonds are let to fund major projects, as you said.