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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 14th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, Georgia Hope, for example, spend much more than we do, and they give larger amounts in scholarship
  • Alaska is one of the last— And Georgia doesn't ask for any repayment.
  • And I'd like to add there at Freiberg that obviously Georgia is going to spend more money on their scholarship
  • Other states do not require, like Georgia or Alabama, a repayment of their scholarship programs.
Bills: HR17 , HB385 , HB406 , HB787 , HB1021 , HB1058 , HB1059
Committee: House Education
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our principal Douglas Boyer, Monique Bolo, Jericho Jaramillo, Surench Georgia, Beget, Jian Lubos, Karin
  • Our principal Douglas Boyer, Monique Bolo, Jericho Jaramillo, Surench Georgia, Beget, Jian Lubos, Karin
  • Enjoy your time at the state Jericho Jaramillo, Surench Georgia, Be- Jericho Jaramillo, Surench Georgia
Bills: HB1576 , HB2490 , HB1546 , HB1588
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 26th, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • from someone here, a critic that says that there were five children hospitalized in the state of Georgia
  • A critic that says that there were five children hospitalized in the state of Georgia from mitragynine
  • from someone here, a critic that says that there were five children hospitalized in the state of Georgia
  • , a critic that says that there were five children hospitalized in the state of Georgia from matrogyne
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 26th, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Georgia is about to do this.
  • explained today, my jail, if I was to enter into the 287(g) model, I would have to send officers to Georgia
  • your comment about having to pay overtime costs to backfill the absence of people you've sent to Georgia
  • Texas also leads the nation in active agreements, and Georgia counties have operated these partnerships
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • She went missing from Georgia on 2/18/2026. She has case number 26001-246.
  • Georgia requires certification and other qualifications for elected sheriffs and declares their office
  • In fact, the Georgia Sheriff's Association on their website highlights that they actively supported introduced
  • As you spoke with Anita Yandel, there are other states, including Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Maine,
Summary: The House Community Safety Committee met on February 23, 2026, with a compressed schedule and limited testimony time. Members first heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which would set eligibility standards for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals, require background checks for sheriff candidates through the Washington State Patrol, regulate volunteers and youth cadets, and create a vacancy in office if an elected law enforcement official is finally decertified or fails statutory eligibility requirements. Supporters, including Senator Lovick and several advocacy groups, said the bill promotes accountability and professionalism. Opponents, including the sheriffs of Walla Walla and Spokane counties, argued it imposes unfunded mandates, conflicts with voter sovereignty and recall procedures, and could create problems for rural counties and volunteer use. The committee later took executive action and reported the bill out with a do pass as amended recommendation, 6-2 with one excused. In executive session, the committee also acted on Engrossed Senate Bill 5068, which expands law enforcement hiring eligibility to people legally authorized to work in the United States. A striking amendment clarified that agencies are not liable for employment discrimination claims if hiring is impracticable, allowed applicants who cannot yet possess weapons to apply if they can possess them when hired, and made technical changes. Representative Burnett raised concerns about background investigations, foreign-country vetting, oath of office, and firearm issues, but the committee adopted the striker and then reported the bill out as amended on a 6-2 vote with one excused. The committee also considered Substitute Senate Bill 5855, which prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public except in specified circumstances and creates a civil cause of action. Amendments added an intent section, expanded exceptions for health and safety equipment under OSHA/WISHA, and proposed stronger prosecutorial language, though two amendments were rejected. The bill was then reported out as amended on a 6-2 vote with one excused. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. Engrossed Senate Bill 5890 would expand reckless driving to include driving more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, and 20 miles per hour over in active construction zones when workers are present; law enforcement, prosecutors, traffic safety officials, and construction industry representatives testified in support. Substitute Senate Bill 5936, a Uniform Law Commission proposal on human trafficking, would allow prosecution of businesses that knowingly engage in or profit from trafficking, strengthen victim confidentiality, and improve U and T visa certification procedures; testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with one witness urging caution about unintended consequences for businesses that report trafficking. Finally, Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6070 would expand missing-person response tools by allowing certain surveillance devices to be used for community caretaking to locate missing endangered persons, create Ebony and Purple Alerts, transfer the missing persons website to the State Patrol, and add a public records exemption. Testimony strongly supported the alert provisions, especially for people with disabilities, while one privacy advocate objected to the surveillance provisions as an overreach.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 16th, 2026

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • What about what we just saw in Georgia, where we had, you know, an order raid at the Secretary of State's
  • section that would deal with, like, you know, later election interference, like what happened in Georgia
  • With, like, you know, later election interference, like what happened in Georgia, would this subsection
  • again, I think you're referring back and correct me if I'm wrong to, you know, something like the Georgia
Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Committee on the Census Feb 10th, 2026

Senate Committee on the Census

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have two siblings that now live in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • And he went to Georgia, bought a four-bedroom house.
  • I have two siblings that now live in Atlanta, Georgia. And my younger brother lived in Haverhill.
  • And he went to Georgia, bought a four-bedroom house.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • In Georgia, there's an example of a small business restaurateur who owns two locations, 40 employees,
  • In Georgia, there's an example of a small business restaurateur who owns two locations, 40 employees,
  • And so the example I gave out of Georgia was actually the Athens Chamber that was a partner with the
  • Georgia Chamber in facilitating these MIWAs for a broad group of employers.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The one that killed my son is in Atlanta, Georgia. They have money.
  • They're doing what they have to do to make money, offer the kids, and bring it to Atlanta, Georgia.
  • They didn't even offer... ...the kids and bring it to Atlanta, Georgia.
  • They're bringing all the money to Atlanta, Georgia, to their house.
Summary: The task force met with a quorum to continue work on Caleb Wilson hazing-prevention recommendations, with the Wilson family present and repeatedly acknowledged. Members discussed Southern University’s expulsion of Omega Psi Phi and the family pressed for clarity on whether the fraternity could return; counsel said the expulsion appears permanent on its face but there is legal ambiguity, prompting legislators to say a statutory fix is needed to define suspension versus expulsion more clearly. The group also reviewed data on hazing-related suspensions since 2018 and hearing-panel practices across the public postsecondary systems, including panel composition, annual training, and appeals processes. The task force adopted several recommendations focused on prevention and accountability. These included annual hazing-prevention training for students, advisors, and faculty/staff; a state-provided training framework with campus-specific flexibility; stronger attention to mandatory reporting; an amnesty policy to encourage reporting and help-seeking; reverting hazing proceedings back to a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard; adding hazing to the annual power-based violence report; tying noncompliance penalties to loss of State Bond Commission borrowing authority; and identifying sustainable funding for training and reporting. Members debated scope and implementation, especially whether training should cover all employees or only those who interact with students, whether external advisors and graduate advisors should be included, and how to avoid unintended consequences for advisor recruitment. Several amendments were made, including narrowing one recommendation from “all” to “appropriate,” and the amnesty discussion was clarified to avoid creating a loophole for misconduct. The task force also discussed K-12 considerations, including applying bullying and hazing materials to nonpublic schools, updating prevention materials, and improving data collection. In closing remarks, student members and family representatives emphasized that hazing is about power, not tradition, and called for culture change, accountability, and earlier education. University leaders from the University of Louisiana System, Southern University System, and LSU said they support the effort and will implement the recommendations if enacted, while also urging stronger individual and organizational accountability beyond training alone. A public commenter from Nicholls State’s SGA praised the task force’s work before the meeting moved into public comment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The one that killed my son is in Atlanta, Georgia. They have money.
  • They're doing what they have to do to make money, offer the kids, and bring it to Atlanta, to Georgia
  • The kids and bring it to Atlanta, Georgia.
  • They're bringing all the money to Atlanta, Georgia, to their house.
Summary: The task force met with a quorum to review and adopt final recommendations responding to the death of Caleb Wilson and broader hazing prevention concerns in Louisiana higher education. Members and the Wilson family discussed the need for clearer legal definitions and stronger accountability, including whether Southern University’s expulsion of the Omega Psi Phi chapter was permanent; leaders said the current law leaves ambiguity and a legislative fix is needed to define suspension and expulsion. The committee also approved the November 3 minutes and received updates on hazing sanctions and hearing panel processes across the public postsecondary systems. A major portion of the meeting focused on recommendations for annual hazing-prevention training for students, advisors, faculty, and staff, plus training for conduct panel members. Witnesses from LSU and other systems described current practices, including online modules and in-person training, while members raised concerns about scope, mandatory reporter obligations, and whether all employees should be covered. Several recommendations were adopted, including annual student training, annual advisor training, annual faculty and staff training with an amendment to apply to “appropriate” personnel, and a sustainable funding mechanism to support training and reporting. The task force also adopted an amnesty policy recommendation to encourage reporting and help-seeking, clarified that it would be left to legislation whether organizational amnesty is included, and supported reverting the evidentiary standard in institutional hazing proceedings from clear and convincing evidence back to preponderance of the evidence. The committee further approved recommendations to add hazing incidents, prevention efforts, and compliance data to the annual power-based violence report, to impose clear penalties for noncompliance tied to bond commission consequences, and to align hazing reporting penalties with existing power-based violence reporting rules. For K-12 schools, the task force discussed expanding bullying and hazing materials to nonpublic schools, updating educational materials, and improving data collection. Closing remarks from student members, university leaders, and the Wilson family emphasized that hazing is a culture problem requiring education, accountability, and sustained leadership, and several system presidents and LSU representatives pledged to implement the recommendations and continue working with the legislature.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Higher education panel hearing on HF2241 4/1/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In Georgia, it's 72%. We have an overall net migration out of the state that began in 2020.
  • In Georgia, it's 72%. We have an overall net migration out of the state that began in 2020.
  • In Georgia, it's 72%. We have an overall net migration out of the state that began in 2020.
  • In Georgia, it's 72%. We have an overall net migration out of the state that began in 2020.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope we can compete with Georgia a little bit, because we have a lot of Alabama people going to Georgia
  • someone was saying that the most... ...the movie Selma was not even filmed in Selma; it was filmed in Georgia
  • You know, Tyler Perry did those big studios over in... ...did those big studios over in Georgia.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • At home in Texas are our two littler ones, Cecilia and Georgia, who Meredith and I decided would be just
  • supposedly used by Andrew Jackson and suggesting he would defy a Supreme Court ruling in Worcester versus Georgia
  • Well, Senator, I have to disagree with the premise of your question that all of these measures that Georgia
  • you saw the department stand against efforts to enroll. involved the Department of Justice in the Georgia
Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 4th, 2025

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I was in Georgia and you left, you had a financial buyout, or they would put a hold on your certificate
  • You go into Georgia, it's a state pay scale...” “As I've seen.
  • You go into Georgia, it's a state pay scale, but everybody has a local supplement.
  • You can get cheaper insurance in Georgia or Alabama than you can in Florida.
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met to discuss the needs of rural school districts and the role of Florida’s three regional education consortia: the Panhandle Area Education Consortium, Northeast Florida Educational Consortium, and Heartland Educational Consortium. Executive directors and several rural superintendents described the consortia as member-led organizations that provide shared services, professional learning, leadership development, grant support, cooperative purchasing, risk management, IT/cybersecurity help, and back-office assistance that small districts could not afford to provide on their own. They emphasized that rural districts are often very small, have limited staff, and must still meet the same state reporting and compliance requirements as large urban systems. Testimony focused heavily on teacher recruitment and retention, alternative certification, and the difficulty of staffing specialized roles such as CFOs, MIS directors, IT staff, and content-area teachers. Superintendents said many new hires are career changers or alternatively certified teachers who need consortium-supported training, and several argued for more flexibility in funding so districts can raise salaries and compete with neighboring districts and nearby states. Members also asked about the impact of declining enrollment, homeschooling, and voucher-related school choice; superintendents said those trends are reducing FTE and creating budget instability, while also requiring districts to right-size staff and programs. Several speakers described the financial strain on rural districts, including rising insurance costs, transportation costs, and the challenge of forecasting budgets when enrollment changes after the school year begins. One superintendent recounted major hurricane damage and said consortium risk-management support was essential to recovery. Others said the consortia help districts pool resources for property and health insurance, payroll, student data systems, and procurement, and that this shared approach saves money and improves services. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clyde of Georgia so as much time as he may choose to consume. The gentleman is recognized.
  • Clyde of Georgia so as much time as he may choose to consume. The gentleman is recognized.
  • I thank the gentleman from Georgia, my good friend Mr.
  • 15:56.399><c> for</c> Clyde the night District of Georgia for Clyde the night District of Georgia for
  • Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Georgia, Mr.
Bills: HR189 , HJR42 , HJR61 , HR191
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dr Steele's reputation Atlanta Georgia Dr Steele's reputation has<00:16:28.240><c> always</c><00:16:
  • He was the father of Georgia football coach Kirby Smart. Mr.
  • Smart was a valued member of the Georgia community during his time at Banbridge.
  • </c><02:25:19.720><c> yields</c> back the gentleman from Georgia yields back the gentleman from Georgia
  • I am grateful that we acted as one when hurricanes hit North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.
Bills: HR44 , HR43 , HR42 , HR33 , HR144 , HR164
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:45 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rainier in Port Angeles; 2000, Applet, Telecom, Washington; 2002, Ponderosa Fibers, Wallula; 2007, Georgia
  • Harbor Grades, Harbor, Hoquiam; 2016, and Ponderay Papers Industries, located in Port Angeles; 2017, Georgia
  • Port Angeles, 2017, Georgia Pacific, 2020, Ponderay, 2022, 2022, 23, 25.
Summary: The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Marietta, Georgia as the Colonel Michael Marietta, Georgia as the Colonel Michael H.<01:22:43.760><c>
  • For what purpose does a gentleman from Georgia seek recognition?
  • </c><02:31:06.720><c> seek</c> does a gentleman from Georgia seek does a gentleman from Georgia seek
  • A lifelong Georgian and graduate of Forsyth Central High School and the University of Georgia.
  • </c><02:31:38.560><c> Led</c> University of Georgia. Go dogs. Led University of Georgia. Go dogs.
Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Carson Carter of Georgia, Mike Johnson of Georgia, Mike Johnson, Carter of Louisiana, Jeff Carter of
  • [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Johnson of Johnson of Georgia. Georgia, Georgia.
  • Johnson, Williams of Georgia, Georgia, Georgia, Jeff, Williams of Texas, Texas, Texas, Johnson, Wilson
  • I yield two minutes to the gentleman from Georgia.
  • The gentleman from Georgia is recognized for two minutes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills: SCR3 , SCR2 , SCR1 , HCR1 , HR6 , HR5 , HR4 , HR3 , HR2 , HR1
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair recognizes the gentleman from Georgia, Mr.
  • Speaker, I rise today to recognize veteran Avery Lowe Jr., a resident of the Georgia First District who
  • </c> entire Southeast Georgia community. entire Southeast Georgia community.
  • On his trek across Georgia, he will touch the Florida and Alabama borders before turning back north for
  • Georgia, Mr. Roy, Mr. Style, both. On this vote, the yeas are 215 and the nays are 211.
Bills: HB4016 , HR580