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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
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  • and local government. implications to the states um I can implications to the states um I can speak<
  • </c><04:08:50.479><c> to</c><04:08:50.640><c> find</c> library or the public library to find library
  • </c> or um taking a book out of a library or um taking a book out of a library we're<04:14:42.760><c>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am State Senator Rebecca Rausch.
  • Ada Gennis, Chair of the Board of Library Trustees and the Wayland Free Public Library, formerly part
  • of the United States.
  • out loud at this moment a request to send us the breakdown of state by state and which pieces align
  • loud at this moment a request to just send us the breakdown of state-by-state and which pieces align
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a lengthy hybrid hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, with testimony spanning local board training, animal welfare and enforcement, municipal charters, water district dissolution, and other home rule matters. Chairs Rausch and Lewis set strict time limits because of the large number of speakers and explained that written testimony would also be accepted. Members heard from local officials, advocates, municipal employees, and residents, with many bills receiving broad support from municipal and advocacy witnesses. Several speakers supported bills requiring or expanding training for local boards and commissions, including pre-service training for planning, zoning, and other land use boards. Supporters said training would help volunteers understand complex laws, improve consistency, reduce legal challenges, and speed up housing and development decisions. Related testimony also backed a bill to modernize historic district commissions and another to allow associate planning board members to serve more broadly when needed to maintain quorums. A major portion of the hearing focused on animal legislation. Witnesses supported bills to expand citations for cruel conditions beyond dogs, update dangerous dog procedures, improve animal health inspections and breeder oversight, strengthen tethering rules, and protect pet consumers. Animal control officers, humane organizations, and some victims of dog attacks described enforcement gaps and the need for clearer standards, while several dog trainers and the American Kennel Club opposed parts of the dangerous dog bill and tethering restrictions, arguing they would limit humane training tools and professional discretion. The committee also heard strong support for a bill to create a statewide pet shop and consumer protection framework. The committee also heard testimony on several local home rule petitions. Medford officials and residents strongly supported a new city charter that would replace the current at-large council with ward-based representation and periodic charter review. Wayland representatives supported a bill to preserve the library’s Millennium Fund as intended, Cambridge officials backed creation of an employment and job training trust, and Carver officials supported dissolving the North Carver Water District due to compliance and financial problems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up materials.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-07-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today, in the gallery, we have advocates from across our state participating in the advocacy day, which
  • Durant has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaiʻi since 2004.
  • Mariano has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaiʻi since 2004.
  • He has appeared in our state circuit and district courts as well as in federal district court.
  • He has appeared in our state circuit and district courts as well as in federal District.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Labor and Industrial Apr 28th, 2026

Labor & Industrial

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas being one of them.
  • And courts in those states still retain authority to override ODG when necessary. Even in Texas.
  • Even in Texas, the most cited state for ODG says that physicians can deviate from ODG.
  • of Texas?
  • state guidelines and ODG.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • state my home. home. home.
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  • ,</c> that in the United States, that in the United States, but<00:37:24.640><c> I'm</c><00:37:24.800
  • </c> the state. the state.
  • </c><00:40:27.360><c> And</c> state fiscal year 2027 grants. And state fiscal year 2027 grants.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Workplace Standards

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, I am State Senator Victoria Hunt from the 5th Legislative District.
  • State Senator Steve Conway representing the 29th Legislative District.
  • state or local governments.
  • state or local governments.
  • I’m Jason Hill at the Washington State Association of UA Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Bills: SB6134, SB6136, SB6188
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • is not covered, 95% of the state is covered population-wise.
  • is not covered, 95% of the state is covered population-wise.
  • The rest of the state is a rural district.
  • As you know, we don't receive any state general funds.
  • We could look at samples of other states and... ...states are doing, so it's not like we have to invent
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • the first kind of pillar, there's a coordinated set of appropriations that are designed to boost the state
  • Essentially, you have set the stage for a universal early childhood system in the state of New Mexico
  • You've focused on affordability strategies, albeit at the state taking on a larger share of health care
  • a big theme, not only in our Office of Cybersecurity, but having that office work with a myriad of state
  • This is a core function of state government.
Bills: HB2, SB48, SB64, SB100
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Higher Education & Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We all know this is a very, very innovative state.
  • Higher education is the engine of the state, I will say.
  • and one at Washington State University.
  • aid awards to the awarding state agency.
  • way that they do about everything else in the state.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, but all this does is it allows Secretary of State to notify someone of a penalty by email unless
  • is it allows Uh but all this does is it allows Secretary<00:02:42.959><c> of</c><00:02:43.040><c> State
  • </c><00:02:44.160><c> notify</c><00:02:44.800><c> someone</c><00:02:45.200><c> of</c> Secretary of State
  • Uh, but this bill very simply marries up the FCPA that we have here in the state of Alabama with the
  • Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.
Bills: HB16, HB214, HB252, HB16, HB214, HB252
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Jan 19th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • These auctions bring in revenue to the state, which is then distributed to five different accounts that
  • John, could you please state your name for the record? Oh, I'm sorry. John Axtell, citizen.
  • The state must cover the cost for these clients and for clients without state coverage.
  • The state must cover the cost for these clients, and for clients without state coverage, HCA collects
  • I'm excited to bring this tiny bill that actually saves the state some money.
Bills: HB2251, HB2254, HB2385
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fees for these filings are set by rule by the Secretary of State.
  • These fees are currently deposited with the state treasurer.
  • Fees for these filings are set by rule by the Secretary of State.
  • These are currently deposited with the state treasurer.
  • The bill also addresses Secretary of State functions and a few other programs.
Bills: HB2248, HB2158, HB2178
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • Washington state is a Washington state is a substantial employer with a substantial IT system.
  • , but within the other states as well.
  • Moody's Analytics has raised alarm bells for 23 states. Guess what? We're one of those states.
  • We have left our state at a competitive disadvantage without more matching funds for both state and local
  • of police officers, with the state police, the state association of police officers, the fire chiefs
Bills: HB2186, HB2351, HB1170
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state of Minnesota has, it's kind of like our state bank, and it can provide a lot of needed help
  • </c><00:22:09.320><c> of</c> it's a tremendous program state of it's a tremendous program state of Minnesota
  • </c><00:52:49.079><c> dollars</c><00:52:49.400><c> in</c> with State dollars in with State dollars in
  • </c> repay that money owed back to the state repay that money owed back to the state so<01:02:30.760>
  • </c> consumers money uh creation of the state consumers money uh creation of the state program<01:20:
Bills: HF770, HF857, HF38, HF1500, HF43