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NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • tribal schools.
  • So to reach high schools and the other middle schools that are not currently being surveyed.
  • In 2023, the survey was distributed to 121 middle schools and 99 high schools, with over 12,000 student
  • I knew you in high school. Go ahead, Speaker.
  • Boyd School of Law at UNLV.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/7/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's going to law school.
  • She's going to law school. opportunity. She's going to law school.
  • Martinez Medical Assistance Program Martinez Medical Assistance Program coverage<00:36:36.720>
  • Maryland Child Care Credential Program. Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
  • programs, ceremonies, and activities. programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein, whose remarks were journalized at the request of the senator from District 33. The chamber then recognized the doctor of the day, Dr. Maryann Lamont, for her 50 years in medicine and her work in neurology and stroke care, and also thanked a legislative aide, Samantha Briggs, who is leaving for law school. The presiding officer noted a quorum was present and moved into the day’s floor work. The Senate handled several messages and committee reports, including a conference committee appointment on Senate Bill 18, which concerns provisional social work licensure. In Finance, the chamber advanced Senate Bill 246 on Health Services Cost Review Commission member terms, Senate Bill 370 on acupuncture board revisions, Senate Bill 564 creating a Division of Data Protection in the Attorney General’s office and a related work group, Senate Bill 782 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, Senate Bill 808 on health insurance provider panel requirements, Senate Bill 849 on agricultural equipment warranties, Senate Bill 867 on the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, and Senate Bill 982 on mutual insurance holding companies converting back to mutual insurers. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or conforming amendments, which were adopted without objection, and each was ordered printed for third reading. The committee also considered several House bills with Senate cross-files or identical measures. These included House Bill 118 on money transmitter licensing, House Bills 339 and 512 on Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners compensation, House Bill 1100 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, House Bill 1395 on agricultural equipment warranties, House Bill 1473 creating Maryland’s Future Board, House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, House Bill 278 codifying the Longevity Ready Maryland plan, and House Bill 746 on collaborative care model coverage and cost-sharing limits. In each case, the committee reports were adopted, amendments were approved where offered, and the bills were advanced to third reading or passed for third reading, with no recorded opposition on the floor.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AEN-HOU, AEN Public Hearings 03-10-2025

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, we have two different programs, one a federal program, but both programs have requirements that
  • Any other Bridges program was just such an amazing program.
  • for our school Pantry program so there's for our school Pantry program so there's certain<00:28:07.480
  • We have 56 school pantries now in DOE schools, every school on Kauaʻi, and then about 35 here on Oʻahu
  • We work with 31 schools in Maui County, and we're just starting a snack program.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1294 HD2, which would create a workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural workforce housing shortages. The Department of Agriculture supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the first step should be a study to determine actual housing demand, noting many farmers have very low incomes and may not be able to support housing costs. A DHHL representative said the department supports the measure as a first step but does not currently plan to expand housing on its agricultural lands; members also discussed the distinction between agricultural and pastoral leases and asked for follow-up information on lease numbers and ranchers growing feed. Testimony on HB 1294 was overwhelmingly supportive, with farm and farmers’ organizations saying housing is critical to sustaining agriculture and should be located near farm operations when possible. Members questioned how housing eligibility would be enforced and whether federal housing funds could be used. The committee reported 38 testimonies in support, none opposed, and two comments, then voted to pass HB 1294 HD2 with amendments, including a date defect to July 1, 2050; the motion carried with five in favor and the recommendations were adopted. The committee then took up HB 428 HD1, establishing the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to address food shortages and requiring reports before the 2026 regular session. The Department of Agriculture urged the bill’s continuation and appropriations, citing rescinded federal grant programs and a planned $1.1 million application to support food banks and kalo production. Food banks, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and other groups strongly supported the measure, describing rising demand for charitable food assistance, especially for fresh produce and protein, and noting that many families are struggling despite working multiple jobs. Witnesses also described school pantry and backpack programs, food rescue partnerships with retailers, and the need for more stable state support; one witness asked for at least $5 million in funding for farm families. Committee members asked about food insecurity levels, food safety, abuse of food assistance, and how the program would connect farmers with schools and food banks. Food bank representatives said they already work with DOE school pantry programs and inspect all donated food for safety, and they suggested a grant or escrow-style payment model could help farmers by reducing reimbursement delays. The transcript does not show a final vote on HB 428 before the excerpt ends.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/25

Health and Human Services

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  • towards the medical assistance program towards the medical assistance program just<00:02:47.959>
  • and this program is transitioning the old PCA program into this new program.
  • This is another one-time cost, where we have a state-only funded program until that CFSS program has
  • c><00:08:34.479> one PCA program into this new program one PCA program into this new program one
  • The A36 amendment would add the WIC program to the excluded programs.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2015, the Legislature established a relief program administered by the Comptroller for certain qualified
  • And those that are already in the program remain at 2%, and those in those counties that would qualify
  • .program for modern horizontal wells, even though they're producing the same product.
  • So that was the structure behind the program.
  • At that time, we really had to work with dual-purpose employees to implement the program.
Bills: HB42
Summary: The committee heard Senator Flores lay out the committee substitute for HB 2894, which would expand state reimbursement eligibility for local governments disproportionately affected by the disabled veterans homestead exemption. Flores said the bill would add certain municipalities in Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties if lost ad valorem tax revenue equals or exceeds 10% of general revenue, while existing recipients would remain under the current 2% threshold. Lampasas and Bell County officials and the City of Killeen testified in support, describing significant revenue losses and urging adequate funding. One witness, Howard Avery, argued any reimbursement should be counted as property tax revenue for voter-approval rate purposes to avoid a windfall. The committee later adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably, with one nay. The committee also heard SB 782, which would create a temporary severance tax exemption for restimulated inactive oil and gas wells, intended to encourage investment in mature wells. The Comptroller explained the revised fiscal note as effectively zero because the wells are currently marginal and not generating meaningful tax revenue, while industry witnesses said the bill could extend well life, support local economies, and reduce orphan-well liabilities. Public testimony was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 3033, a DPS-related grant program funded by voluntary $3 donations on driver’s license and ID applications to support nonprofits aiding injured or fallen DPS officers and their families, including memorial highway signs. The DPS Officers Association supported the bill, citing existing foundation assistance and the need for a steady funding stream. The committee later reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered SB 524, which would permanently extend the franchise tax and fee exemption for qualifying veteran-owned businesses for their first five years; testimony from a veteran business owner and veterans advocates supported the measure, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported it favorably. Additional measures were laid out and left pending or voted out: HB 3594, a local San Antonio retiree health care fund bill with agreed changes for contributions, spouse benefits, and remarriage rules, was supported by stakeholders and reported favorably; HB 4738 would repeal small administrative fees tied to certain loans and was reported favorably; HB 42 on HEAF funding and HB 5246 on the Texas Space Commission were heard and left pending. The committee also reported HB 3474, a cleanup bill for the Pension Review Board’s investment performance review schedule, and HB 2802, the Austin firefighter retirement fund bill, both favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 1056, which would allow gold and silver held in the Texas Bullion Depository to function as legal tender through debit-card transactions. Supporters framed it as a way to use hard assets and expand financial options, while bankers and some senators raised major operational, consumer-protection, tax, and constitutional questions; the bill remained under discussion as testimony began.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with our Farm to School program and our Central Regional Kitchens, I think this would be critical
  • <00:10:41.040> thank million to continue the program thank million to continue the program
  • Yeah, so a grant program under ADC, they could administer a grant program.
  • program or the cover crop pilot program program or the cover crop pilot program exist<00:19:36.679
  • My name is Aishik, a 15-year-old high school student at high school on Oʻahu.
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 20, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, legislation is expected this year in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina
Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 103, which would require hospitals and surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures. Representative Woodson and several nurses and health care advocates testified that surgical smoke contains harmful chemicals and pathogens, poses respiratory risks to operating room staff and patients, and that the bill is needed to protect nurses and address workforce shortages. Members from both parties voiced support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 223, as amended, which would allow residents of nursing home or assisted living rooms to use fixed cameras, with guardrails on consent, non-rotatable placement, and prohibitions on posting footage online. The sponsor said the measure is intended to help families monitor loved ones and deter abuse or neglect, while supporters from AARP and some caregivers described cameras as tools for accountability and peace of mind. Facility and industry representatives raised concerns about privacy, dignity, roommate consent, and the potential impact on personal care conversations and resident autonomy. After questions and debate, members discussed how consent would work, who could access recordings, and how the bill would handle roommate changes and misuse of footage. The sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined in later committees. HB 223 was reported favorably as amended by a 16-2 vote, with Representatives Campbell and Franklin voting no. The meeting then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think a complete retention and detention pond safety program needs an inspection program, as well as
  • mental health therapy pilot program mental health therapy pilot program provided<01:10:28.800>
  • mental health professionals the program mental health professionals the program will<01:10:39.600
  • I went to Kamehameha schools.
  • and justice programs.
Keywords: 910, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House & Governmental May 19th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a really fantastic over-65 mail ballot program, and they can enroll in the over-65 program, and
  • If you go to LSU or another school, your student ID will not be enough.
  • Superintendents and the School Board’s Association.
  • Leslie Hill with Louisiana Charter Schools Association. Louisiana Charter Schools Association.
  • They use schools. Absolutely. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • She went to high school with John Foster, yes. Very good friends.
  • He said he fears the programs are not as widespread as he would like, and added that if these programs
  • If this program or if these programs, hopefully 100% usage, program or if these programs, hopefully 100%
  • My dad served in the same school board seat I served in from 72 to 86. in the same school board seat
  • I find it strange that two school teachers don't want to convict their student.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and first considered SB 396, which would allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference. After adopting an amendment to clarify the in-person six-month review requirement and require OJJ staff to participate virtually as well, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 181, which creates a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations and allows related entities within a health system to operate under one charitable gaming license; after adopting the amendment, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee next debated SB 81 and SB 97, companion measures dealing with waiver of jury trials in non-capital felony cases. Supporters, including the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, argued that requiring prosecutorial consent would align Louisiana with federal practice and many other states and would reduce abuse of jury-trial waivers. Opponents, including criminal defense lawyers, the ACLU, and Vote, argued the bills would shift power to the state, reduce defendants’ control over their mode of trial, and could worsen delays and pressure on jailed defendants. SB 81 and SB 97 both passed on divided roll-call votes, 7-3. The committee also reported SB 207 favorably, extending the prescriptive period for certain public corruption offenses to 10 years after an elected official or public employee leaves office; SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system; SB 156, increasing the maximum penalty for negligent homicide, with a technical amendment; SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum for aggravated flight from an officer and dedicating fine proceeds to pursuit training/technology; SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board to the Louisiana Supreme Court; and SB 410, creating enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. Later, HB 769, dealing with a holding period for certain domestic violence-related offenders, was reported favorably as amended after debate over its relationship to existing “Gwen’s Law” procedures, and HB 251, requiring notice to victims or families in resentencing matters, was also reported favorably as amended after concerns about post-conviction procedure and possible duplication of existing notice requirements. The committee additionally voluntarily deferred HB 404 and heard HCR 50, which calls for reporting on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and clarification of funding guidance.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management May 1st, 2025

Land & Resource Management

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  • Well, the city has determined that its legislative program, led by its City Council, has said that local
  • bill could overwhelm our water. and our road systems, as well as strain our emergency services and schools
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

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  • , Partnership, the Mayo Medical School, Partnership, the Mayo Medical School, and<00:05:02.639>
  • <00:08:51.040> So, into the state grant program. So, into the state grant program.
  • , you don't have slots in programs, you don't have slots in medical<00:19:22.160> school<00:19
  • Um, the other programs that you mentioned are very good programs, which is why they are not cut.
  • program that's starting up in the St. program that's starting up in the St.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill requires that the Alabama Department of Public Health is required to develop educational programs
  • This substitute only takes the requirement for Medicaid to stop doing the two-step program, which means
  • The program, as you can imagine, requires waiting long to see if a drug is effective.
  • Two of them scored higher than the cutoff on the screening test.
  • , oral fluid, or blood test, right?
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Oklahoma seems to be regular in
NH
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  • on the program on the program um<00:43:27.920> so<00:43:28.119> it<00:43:28.240>
  • <02:48:28.640> or Education so what does this program or Education so what does this program
  • <03:39:22.239> would involved in the current program would involved in the current program
  • time which we did not have a school time which we did not have a school established<04:09:23.159
  • HH it's actually uh the Austin School HH it's actually uh the Austin School unfortunately<04:09:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 702, which would change how extra or special duty pay for retired police officers is treated for retirement and work-limit purposes. Supporters argued the bill would let retirees work more special-duty hours, helping municipalities fill traffic-detail and similar assignments without added state cost, and said it would not prohibit retirees from working but would simply stop those hours from counting toward the return-to-work threshold. Opponents argued the change would be inconsistent with the retirement system’s 2011 reforms, could increase pension liabilities, and would treat the same compensation differently for active employees and retirees. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect current and future retirees, the role of municipalities, and whether the policy amounted to “policing for profit.” The subcommittee ultimately voted 3-2 to recommend inexpedient to legislate (ITL) on HB 702, sending it to the full committee with that recommendation. The committee then discussed House Bill 581, which would create a Group Three retirement plan for new state employees hired after the bill’s effective date. The chair outlined a housekeeping amendment to delay implementation, moving the effective date to January 1, 2026, and noted a sponsor amendment addressing health insurance group inclusion and medical and surgical benefits so those benefits would not be put at risk for the new group. Testimony and discussion focused on the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution, with supporters citing Michigan examples and arguing the bill would help recruit and retain employees while giving them more flexibility. Opponents said the change could weaken retirement security and increase unfunded liability, though supporters responded that the bill still requires employer contributions toward accrued liability and is intended to keep the state on track to pay off its unfunded liability by 2039. The transcript ends with continued discussion of the bill and no final vote shown on HB 581.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what was also going on in this time is Kinder Morgan was running tests through the system, like they
  • So what was also going on in this time is Kinder Morgan was running tests through the system like they
  • These types of augmentation and transportation programs will enable us to better manage the totality
  • And then there are other programs, there are conservation programs, serious conservation programs that
  • This voluntary program allows participants to generate ERCs by creating permanent emission reductions
Summary: The committee began with an informational presentation from Gordon Shemp of Nemecu Analytics on Arizona transportation fuel supply and pricing. He explained that Arizona sits at the end of the pipeline system, relies on limited terminal inventories, and can experience only about a seven-day fuel supply if pipelines are disrupted. He attributed recent price spikes to constrained pipeline capacity, Kinder Morgan pressure reductions after PHMSA anomaly reviews, and recovering demand, and he also discussed California refinery closures, increased imports from overseas, and proposed new pipeline capacity into Phoenix from the east. Committee members asked about fuel formulations and pipeline logistics, and Shemp said the proposed project would not change fuel specifications, only transport capacity. The committee then took up House Bill 2758, which would allow eligible entities in La Paz County’s McMullen Valley groundwater basin to transport groundwater to AMAs under specified limits and conditions, with related provisions on fees, districts, and water improvement programs. Supporters, including Stan Barnes, Jim Downing, and Barry Arons, argued the bill follows the Harquahala model, provides needed augmentation for urban Arizona, and includes local benefits and guardrails. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Devonna Sater, and Ed Curry, said the bill would worsen groundwater decline, subsidence, and well failures in Salome and Wenden and favored outside investors over rural residents. After debate, the committee approved HB 2758 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard and advanced several other water-related bills. HB 2031, extending the deadline to apply for grandfathered groundwater rights in the Wilcox AMA from 15 to 27 months, passed 5-2 after some members said the extension was unnecessary and would delay protections. HB 2102, allowing county improvement districts in subsequent AMAs or groundwater transportation basins to use eminent domain for a well and standpipe site and water hauling, passed 4-3 after Sierra Club testimony called it a limited “band-aid” rather than a real solution. HB 2103, which would let water improvement programs accept gifts and dedicate groundwater transportation fee revenue to local residential water hauling and delivery, also passed 4-3. HB 2117, a technical cleanup bill shifting Environmental Special Plate Fund administration to the Natural Resource Conservation Board and raising education-center distributions from $5,000 to $10,000, passed 5-2 despite concerns about the fund’s administration. The committee then considered HB 2261, which changes agricultural property tax terminology and valuation rules. County assessors and the Arizona Association of Counties opposed it, warning it would effectively exempt many agricultural improvements from taxation and shift costs to residential taxpayers; the Arizona Farm Bureau supported it as a clarification that would provide certainty for agriculture. The bill passed 4-3. Finally, HB 2262, transferring the Resource Analysis Division from the State Land Department to the Arizona Geological Survey and revising geospatial advisory responsibilities, was introduced, with State Land Department staff saying they were neutral but noting the bill would need clearer statutory duties if RAD is removed.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

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  • has resulted in significant traffic congestion and public safety concerns, particularly near, near schools
  • This portion of Highway 75 in town is a two-lane road and is very close proximity to the schools, and
  • The oversized overweight corridor program is an innovative initiative sponsored by Senator Lucio and
  • The program was designed to expedite freight, international trade while improving roadway safety.
  • transportation program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm in my last year of law school here at the University of Texas.
  • And I hope with all the tests to be able to make the best decision.
  • I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2005.
  • director for OBGYN residency programs and serves as as associate program director for an MFM fellowship
  • Most of them are women in all OBGYN programs. It's about 85%.