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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we'll pick a random report; let's say it was a report to the Department of Education, and the OLA
  • represent Minneapolis or greater Minnesota, our responsibility is the same: to ensure transparency, efficiency
  • bill for waste, fraud, and abuse were adopted by the majority last session in the Department of Education
  • That's still something that I hope gets cleaned up in the Education Conference Committee.
  • Madam Speaker, and GOP Education policy and finance members will be caucusing in the caucus room right
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Next is the state oversight of the special education program.
  • education the special education program.<00:04:56.479> Uh<00:04:56.720> the<00:04:56.880
  • Did you say on the special education when you expect to have that completed by?
  • Yeah.<00:20:38.159> Efficient<00:20:38.559> game.
  • Efficient game. All right. So we Yeah. Efficient game. All right.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee organized itself by electing Representative Griffin as chair and a senator as vice chair, then approved the prior meeting minutes. Director Young then gave status updates on several ongoing performance audits. The New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights audit was reported complete, with presentations already made to the fiscal committee and House Judiciary. The special education oversight audit is still in progress, with 17 observations already sent to the department, responses received on 14, partial concurrence on 12, and a full draft report expected in late summer or early fall. The education freedom accounts audit is also underway, with fieldwork focused on eligibility controls and expenses; staffing shortages at the department have slowed the work, and a draft report is hoped for in the fall. The Doorway program audit is in the planning phase, with a report targeted for the end of the year. Members then discussed whether the committee should do more follow-up on completed audits. Several members said audits often identify issues that remain unresolved for years, and suggested a more active review process, similar to the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee, where agencies would return to report on what audit findings have been fixed and what remains outstanding. Staff noted that any such follow-up would take time away from new audit work, but said they were willing to consider the committee’s direction. Members also discussed using Transparency New Hampshire updates and agency self-reporting to help track progress, and there was general agreement to move toward a system of periodic follow-up on recent audits. The committee also reviewed suspended and potential audit topics. Two Department of Health and Human Services audits, involving the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services and out-of-date placements, remain suspended because of ongoing litigation. Two other DHS topics, contract management and the Bureau of Developmental Services, remain on the potential audit list. A member raised a possible Fish and Game topic based on constituent concerns, but agreed to wait after speaking with the new director. The committee concluded by agreeing that the audit division should compile a list of audits completed in the last 10 years, with members to identify which ones they want to revisit first.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are starting today as a subcommittee because we are lacking a couple members who are in education,
  • We are starting today as a subcommittee because we are lacking a couple members who are in education,
  • make sure everyone understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient
  • Everyone understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient and
  • You guys know how I love efficiency and fairness.
Summary: The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open. The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission. Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it was said at the time that if we just improved our fuel efficiency standards by one mile per gallon
  • And it was said at the time that if we just improved our fuel efficiency standards by one mile per gallon
  • We must come together as lawmakers and families, educators, providers, and communities to raise awareness
  • As a former educator and a member of the Irvine Unified School District Board of Education, I have seen
  • Budget Subcommittee 1 on education will be meeting in Room 2100, 10 minutes after we finish the floor
Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA’s 175th anniversary through floor remarks highlighting its long history of community service, youth programs, child care, and civic engagement. The body then moved through routine messages and appointments, confirming three gubernatorial appointments: former Judge Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. On third reading, senators debated and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, which opposes the federal offshore oil and gas leasing proposal off California and calls for California to be removed from the plan and for stronger environmental review and public participation. Supporters emphasized coastal protection and climate goals, while opponents argued the state faces energy supply and affordability problems and needs more domestic production. The resolution passed by roll call. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, urging full release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99, declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day and recognizing the state’s agricultural production, farmworkers, and climate-smart practices. The final major item was Senate Resolution 100, designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, support survivors, and expand prevention and mandated reporter training. The author and supporters spoke about the prevalence of abuse, the importance of reporting, and survivor support; the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Senate then lifted the calls and confirmed the earlier appointments, adopted the consent calendar, announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, and adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman. The session ended with notice that the next floor session would be Monday, April 27, 2026, with Denim Day observed that day.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

SPEED Task Force (STF) - Thu Sept 11, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This helps review the resubmittals in a more efficient manner.
  • This helps review the resubmittals in a more efficient manner.
  • and other efficiencies. and other efficiencies.
  • So, we really try to be efficient in our comments and understanding.
  • "So it really affected our efficiency.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The task force held its first meeting, beginning with roll call and introductions of members and participants in the room and on Zoom. The chair emphasized Sunshine Law transparency, noted the meeting was on September 11, and opened public testimony on the orientation report. No one testified in person or on Zoom, and the chair observed a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11 before moving into the agenda. The chair then reported on several orientation presentations given statewide between July 18 and September 5, including meetings with transit-oriented development, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, the Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber, and the Capo Chamber of Commerce. The main presentation item was a detailed overview from Kauaʻi County on its permitting process. County staff explained that zoning and building permits are handled separately on the outer islands, with zoning focused on form, character, and compatibility, and building permits focused on health and safety. They described a two-tier zoning system: ministerial permits that are automatically approved if not acted on within 30 days, and discretionary permits that go to the planning commission and can become lengthy contested cases if there is intervention. They also discussed special management area review in coastal areas, which can add time, and explained that building permits must conform to what was approved in zoning. Kauaʻi County staff also outlined the building permit process, including online and in-person submission, coordination with planning, engineering, water, wastewater, health, and fire agencies, and the county’s fully electronic review system using ProjectDox and related software. They noted that applicants are encouraged to check zoning, water, wastewater, and floodplain issues before hiring someone to prepare plans, especially for homeowners. The county shared permit and utility statistics and said the public can check permit history through Click2Gov. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; after the Kauaʻi presentation, the chair opened a question period for members.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • My colleagues received responses to their inquiries on the Department of Government Efficiency related
  • And I strongly support efforts to make government more efficient.
  • And I'm also interested in how you might reform our payment programs to become more efficient to serve
  • It could be getting education. It should be showing that you want to contribute to society.
  • And we can spend less money on the things that could be done a lot more efficiently.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • in education, since everything else was funded from General Funds.
  • in education, since everything else was funded from General Funds.
  • the education trust fund the education the education trust fund the education is<00:17:28.360>
  • <00:27:51.799> Freedom maintaining the education Freedom maintaining the education Freedom
  • and the state's higher public education and the state's higher public education sector<00:34:31.800
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first considered an amendment to add a new “Lakes” license plate to HB 2, with proceeds directed to the cyanobacteria fund for lake cleanup. Representative McGuire said the bill had already passed on consent and asked that it be included in HB 2; members discussed that it had also gone to the Senate. The motion to adopt the amendment failed on a 7-8 vote. The committee then took up an amendment imposing a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds, with several exemptions for funds that could not legally or appropriately be charged, such as those involving federal money or bequests. Supporters said it would make the treatment of dedicated funds more consistent and raise roughly $31 million over the biennium for the general fund, while opponents questioned the number of carve-outs and who currently pays the administrative costs. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Next, the committee reconsidered and then adopted an amendment changing the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, reducing the share going to the Education Trust Fund from 41% to 30% and increasing the General Fund share. Supporters argued the Senate had overfunded the Education Trust Fund and that the change would help balance the budget without changing education spending levels; opponents said they could not support taking money from the Education Trust Fund. The amendment passed 5-3. The committee also adopted, by the same 5-3 margin, an amendment incorporating HB 741 language on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools, with supporters calling it House policy and opponents noting it had been a close, partly partisan vote in the House. Finally, the committee considered a change to the University System of New Hampshire budget that would reduce general fund appropriations by $40 million per year, offset in part by $15 million in previously approved unique dollars for a net reduction of $25 million per year. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that other options had been exhausted; opponents called it harmful to the university system and argued the committee should instead look to other areas, including education freedom accounts, for savings. The discussion continued, but the transcript excerpt ends before a final vote on the UNH item.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/1/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh connecting youth with education, Uh connecting youth with education, training<00:29:10.480> uh<
  • What's their educational opportunities.
  • They support educators and students in underresourced schools.
  • And I and maximize funding efficiencies.
  • , impact, a place for education, impact, a place for education, community,<01:32:36.080> and
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Community solar garden named for Melissa Hortman 3/3/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in many different areas: making life more affordable for families, strengthening early childhood education
  • in many different areas: making life more affordable for families, strengthening early childhood education
  • in many different areas: making life more affordable for families, strengthening early childhood education
  • in many different areas: making life more affordable for families, strengthening early childhood education
  • As energy chair, she authored the ... education, and improving access to education, and improving access
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House File 3556 was presented as a bill to rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, which was said to have helped launch Minnesota’s solar industry and expand access to clean energy. The bill was moved to the general register before testimony began. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar developers all supported the bill. They described Hortman as the original legislative champion of the 2013 community solar law and a driving force behind the 2023 revisions that increased access for low- and moderate-income households. Several witnesses said the program has become a national model, has generated jobs and investment, and has enabled renters, small businesses, schools, nonprofits, and households without suitable rooftops to participate in solar. Witnesses also shared personal reflections about Hortman’s accessibility, preparation, and willingness to listen, saying she treated people with respect and helped shape a durable clean energy policy framework. No opposition testimony or votes on final passage were recorded in the excerpt, but the committee did act to advance the bill to the general register.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Full panel, and then we'll take questions from all of you, so that will be a little more efficient.
  • Two things I want to follow up on: one is Senator Brantley's question, and I need to be educated more
  • I am the Financial Aid Director at the New Mexico Higher Education Department. I'm Dr.
  • There are products that increase the efficiency of the vaccines we give them to keep them from being
  • Chairman, members of the committee, so we do have our WICHE Interstate Commission on Higher Education
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • , and opportunities. support mobility, workforce access, education, opportunities, and quality of life
  • The educational institution then pays CAT based on the total number of rides taken by students during
  • Transit routes are designed to balance coverage and efficiency, ensuring residents across the city have
  • It supports access to employment, education, health care, shopping, and community activities.
  • So that's where fixed route is more efficient and cheaper than those types of systems.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee met to review fixed-route transit systems and related funding needs. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the committee heard presentations from Cities Area Transit in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, Bisman Transit in Bismarck-Mandan, and MATBUS/Fargo, along with comments from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy. The transit agencies described their routes, paratransit services, ridership trends, fare structures, fleet replacement needs, and rising operating costs, emphasizing that transit supports access to work, school, medical care, and other essential services. Testimony also noted that ridership fell during the pandemic and has been recovering, while vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Grand Forks transit reported 17 routes, a recent fare increase, and operating costs that exceed fare revenue, with paratransit service extending beyond the federal minimum service area. Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions, local mill levies, sales tax support, and federal grant structure, and said it is seeking more stable funding and flexibility beyond paratransit-only support. Minot’s transit superintendent explained the state’s existing transit aid formula, the use of refurbished buses, and the challenges of driver recruitment and electric bus infrastructure. Fargo asked for additional state support for fixed-route urban transit. Committee members discussed whether ride-share services could replace transit, the cost per trip, local match requirements, and whether a separate state funding source should be recommended for the four urban fixed-route systems. The subcommittee ultimately approved a motion to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of its activities for inclusion in the full Government Finance Committee report, and members indicated they would seek more detailed funding figures from the transit agencies before making any specific recommendation.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so they are committed to trying to be as efficient as possible.
  • And it was also mentioned, other issues in the analysis report about maybe some education dealing with
  • We also have a group called Velocruces, which does a lot of education in Las Cruces.
  • a state, as communities that have bike users in our communities, need to have a little bit more education
  • Appropriation of $250,000 to the Indian Affairs Department for outreach and education.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:08 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we're supposed to be efficient and do things timely. And we also have to do it cheap.
  • So we are really efficient with our timeliness right now.
  • We are doing everything we can. to make things more efficient. This slide really illustrates that.
  • We're not the education agency.
  • And so if a tribe... ...to educate them about the New Mexico Care program.
Keywords: 996, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • WE BEGIN COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AND PROVIDE THE COMMISSION OF EDUCATION TO OVERSEE SCHOOL EDUCATION AND
  • THEY HAVE TO SUBMIT IT TO THE OFFICE HERE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
  • THEY REPORTED MONTHLY TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH A SHARE FILE.
  • WHERE THE NUMBER ONE RANKING STATE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION BY U.S.
  • DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We always try to make it educational. I'll keep going.
  • We want this to move as efficiently as possible, and we want to protect the public.
  • <00:44:47.240> as we want this to move as efficient as we want this to move as efficient as
  • meet rigorous standards of education meet rigorous standards of education training<03:29:45.399>
  • <04:07:54.760> in want to continue with their education in want to continue with their education
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the goal here is simple, simple, efficiency without. compromising accountability.
  • Make it more efficient because the more efficient we make it, the faster we can get those projects moving
  • These are not only essential... but serve as vital centers for recreation, education, and community.
  • Thank you so much for educating us all about Yale's permit process.
  • Education. schools are located inside city limits.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/21/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will take some time; educate us.”
  • education and that pathway to uh a education and that pathway to uh a greener<00:53:02.559> future
  • wanted me to continue and be educated wanted me to continue and be educated the<00:59:18.319>
  • , retired environmental sciences educator, retired environmental sciences educator, I<01:33:26.480
  • readily available and widely educated readily available and widely educated through<01:47:45.679
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-28 (1:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Being a former special education teacher, this bill for me caught my eye.
  • The curriculum must be submitted to the Department of Education for approval. That is the bill.
  • We fill the appointments as fast and efficiently as possible. Senator Rouson.
  • A bill to be entitled... and according to higher education. That bill temporarily postponed.
  • A bill to be entitled and accoling to higher education. Show that bill temporarily postponed.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman on Democratic priorities and introductions of military leaders and an intern. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with many bills substituted to House companions, amended, and passed, while several others were temporarily postponed. Major measures approved included the dangerous dogs/Pam Rock Act (SB 572/HB 593), which tightened penalties and procedures for dog attacks and passed 36-0; local government land regulation (SB 1080), which was amended to remove agricultural enclave language and passed 26-8; vessel/freedom-related legislation (SB 1388/HB 1137), which passed 35-0; blood clot screening and treatment (SB 890/HB 1421), which added registry and training provisions and passed 36-0; fleeing or eluding law enforcement (SB 468/HB 113), which increased offense levels and passed 36-0; concealed carry/licensing for certain officers and service members (SB 490/HB 383), which passed 33-3; timeshare management (SB 496/HB 897), which clarified governance and annual meeting requirements and passed 36-0; background screening education (SB 614/HB 531), which created a public webpage and passed 36-0; utility service restrictions (SB 1002/HB 1137), which preempted local energy-source restrictions and passed 36-0; Medicaid oversight (SB 1060), which created a joint oversight committee and passed 35-0; health facilities authorities (SB 68), amended to make fentanyl urine screening more discretionary, and passed 36-0; and veterans’ nursing home beds (SB 78/HB 797), which authorized veteran- and spouse-designated beds and passed 36-0. The chamber also passed disability history and awareness instruction (SB 540/HB 447), a highly personal bill honoring Evan Hartzell that drew extended debate about disability language, inclusion, and education; it passed 35-0 after 35 co-sponsors were added. Manufacturing policy bills SB 600 and SB 602 were approved after amendments to add reporting, ranking metrics, and fee-use restrictions, both passing 35-0. Educational opportunities for military children (SB 1528) passed 36-0 after testimony from student sponsors and senators praising the bill’s origin. Several other bills, including Medicaid oversight, mammograms, Parkinson’s disease, condominium/cooperative associations, waste management, human trafficking, and Bright Futures, were postponed or not taken up during this segment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/14/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it is also about our taxpayer who expects efficient, effective government with strong controls in
  • But it is also about our taxpayer who expects efficient, effective government with strong controls in
  • And so now we've been able to quickly spend money, prove that it works, build up efficiency.
  • Now, I would works, build up efficiency.
  • I am the director of data leadership for the Education Partnerships Coalition of Minnesota, or EPC.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 24th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is where all the education and research is done for the U.S.
  • And that's where I want to also know, educate us on.
  • More efficiently at the local level.
  • It allows our workforce to move efficiently across our region.
  • To get their education. I'm here to advocate for these people.