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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • A paraprofessional teaching program, which is $3 million. ...of what we did.
  • Paraprofessional teaching program, which is $3 million.
  • The North Dakota Teacher Rise is a teacher mentoring program.
  • , is that the Amira program?
  • Okay, so that's the Amira program, dyslexia training.
Bills: HB1540
Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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  • Like right now with an H2A program, for instance, if I owned a company and I brought you labor, I couldn't
  • are going to add every state is we are going to add every state agency to start to use the SAVES program
  • The SAVES program is similar to E-Verify but it's for government benefits.
  • they will a public means-tested benefit, they will need to input their information into the SAVES program
Bills: HB1
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have uplifts in the current program.
  • Do you think that since we are investing or we plan to invest more money in this program, this program
  • It's the number one program in the state of Texas.
  • McConaughey mentioned this program today.
  • You've heard about the 469% ROI of the TMIP program.
Bills: SB22, SB 22
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • a portion of their coursework online from a centralized district program.
  • the United States for the Paris Olympics through our program.
  • And he was able to stay on track through our hybrid programming.
  • This program lets me follow my passion in a way. ...that works for me.
  • We are a Texas Rising Star program with the highest state rating possible.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/25/25

Education Finance

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  • Well, it's not codified anywhere for a number of programs for many years.
  • goodness uh you come up with a program goodness uh you come up with a program you<00:55:54.599><
  • > program Learners our specialized program Learners our specialized program includes<01:13:32.840
  • ALC is, without a doubt, one of my favorite programs at our ALC.
  • ALCS are considered a graduation incentive program.
NV
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  • NV Grow is not just a program.
  • And what's nice about the Nevada Rural Housing Authority program and this program is that they dovetail
  • And what's nice about the Nevada Rural Housing Authority program and this program is that they dovetail
  • For example, our Nevada Solar for All program will reduce household utility bills for roughly 50,000
  • of school gardens.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 18th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's creating a free long-term anchoring permit program.
  • Solar radiation management is a very new technology.
  • I am an avid gardener. I have noticed a huge decline in just my personal little garden of insects.
  • Solar weather modification has been authorized under federal law for many decades.
  • State of the science fact sheet on solar radiation modification.
Summary: The committee considered and reported favorably several bills, most of them sponsored by Senator Rodriguez. CS/SB 164 on vessel accountability was presented as a measure to help law enforcement identify vessel owners, create a free long-term anchoring permit program, increase penalties for derelict vessel violations, and authorize grants for local governments in FWC’s prevention program; it passed without amendment. SB 388, dealing with FWC trust funds, was also reported favorably after Senator Berman asked whether non-game wildlife funds would support immigration enforcement; Senator Rodriguez said they would not. CS/SB 1320 was amended to recreate the Resilient Florida Trust Fund and then passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System was amended to define new terms and reduce the maximum surcharge from 25 cents to 15 cents, then reported favorably. CS/SB 86 on peer support for first responders expanded eligibility to support personnel and passed with broad support from law enforcement and related groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 92, a hit-and-run accountability bill by Senator Gruters. The adopted amendment added a front license plate requirement, lowered the damage threshold from $5,000 to $2,500, and retained reporting requirements for repair shops. NFIB testified in opposition to parts of the bill, citing concerns about the lower threshold, short reporting deadlines, and potential license revocation, while supporters argued the bill would improve accountability and help solve hit-and-run cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. The final and most contentious measure was CS/SB 56 by Senator Garcia, which would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Florida, repeal older weather-modification statutes, create a public reporting system at DEP, and impose penalties for violations. Supporters, including individuals identifying with weather-watch and anti-geoengineering concerns, argued that the bill would address public fears and environmental risks. A cloud-seeding company representative testified that cloud seeding is distinct from solar radiation management and said permitting should exist for responsible weather modification, while warning the bill could hinder beneficial precipitation enhancement. Despite skepticism from some members about the bill’s premise and scope, the committee reported it favorably. The meeting then concluded after members recorded missed votes and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • ensures toll revenue generated from segments five and six or first use to fund a veterans discount program
  • whole. back into their communities through vital transit service and infrastructure improvements. a program
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

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  • Texas is one of the 10 states that participates in this program in which the state, on behalf of the
  • This makes reliever airports eligible for the grant program and renders the current statutory language
  • This would correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.
  • This would... correct the use of appropriations to establish the revolving loan program.
  • There is a cap of $10 million on the revolving loan program.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Mar 11th, 2025

Human Services

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  • It does not propose any changes to eligibility requirements for federal or state aid programs.
  • Needs to effectively oversee state health programs.
  • grant funded programs, and as value-added services that MCOs provide.
  • And medically tailored meal programs.
  • So that's our Texas Health Steps program.
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 4th, 2026

Senate Budget and Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, we're very concerned that this will allow larger solar projects to be broken up into smaller solar
  • set ADI program, which tends to have higher rates.
  • cost checks on the competitive CSI program.
  • We look at what the impact of additional solar would be, and we would appreciate more solar.
  • Our concern is the amount of subsidy paid to solar.
Keywords: 1146, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • programs.
  • We did not end up including appendices of all the required programs for every program.
  • programming.
  • They have a sliding scale in terms of tuition but their program is not a free program.
  • These are state programs.
DE
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  • Chicken poots for the garden. Okay, it's fertilizer, okay?
  • And so every time I'm in my garden and I'm putting it in my compost or putting it in my garden beds,
  • This bill concerns community solar and consolidated billing.
  • This bill does not add funds to the program. ...affected by disasters.
  • This bill does not add funds to the program at this time.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/13/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • gardens.
  • may be seeing that with plug-in solar. may be seeing that with plug-in solar.
  • But to be continued, Senator solar.
  • <00:30:09.800> gardens.
  • and solar gardens. and solar gardens.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • . $3 or more to a grant program benefiting non-profit organizations that support the DPS employees.
  • This is completely voluntary. program funded by these voluntary contributions is intended to serve as
  • Just to be clear, all this bill does is authorize the creation of this grant program.
  • This includes programs related to identity management and digital identity credentials.
  • This grant program would be administered by the Governor's Public Safety Office.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/23/26

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:54:20.200> And payment assistance program. And payment assistance program.
  • This is a powerful program.
  • benefit from this program. benefit from this program.
  • Our CSA program is a program that we purchase farm shares from local farmers.
  • a program that we Our CSA program is a program that we purchase<01:23:27.240> farm<01:23:27.560
Keywords: 1187, senate, all