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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much, and we have received many comments and emails concerning your nomination, and I'd
- I received many comments and emails concerning your nomination, and I'd like to ask a couple questions
- So I would highly commend his nomination to you and urge that you accept it. Thank you very much.
- So I would highly commend his nomination to you and urge that you accept it. Thank you very much.
- Of course, his appointment and nomination has become so toxic it's actually radioactive.
Summary:
The committee first took up a confirmation for UCF trustee reappointment candidate Mr. Christie, who described his long service on the board, his UCF business-school background, and his focus on strengthening UCF’s financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology programs. Members praised his service and asked about UCF’s future direction, including its role in Florida’s space and engineering sectors. He was allowed to leave early for a meeting with the governor.
The committee then heard the Higher Education Appropriations budget presentation for fiscal year 2025-26. The chair outlined a proposed $11.5 billion higher education budget emphasizing workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education, the GATE program, nursing education through the Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS agriculture technology, tutoring, autism and neurodevelopment services, student financial aid, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and the chair said a conforming bill would address details. The committee adopted a motion allowing technical corrections and then adopted the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee.
The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for university boards, especially the University of West Florida, where several nominees were questioned about Title IX compliance, free speech, workforce readiness, military/veteran ties, and prior statements about privatization and higher education. Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, and Adam Kessel each described their backgrounds and goals for UWF; Kessel faced extensive questioning about his past writings on privatization, the GI Bill, and speech suppression, and said he would not recommend privatizing Florida universities and supported veterans’ education benefits. Public testimony on UWF was largely opposed, with speakers arguing the nominees lacked local ties and warning the slate would harm the university and community. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment nominee Judge Belvin Perry, who emphasized student success, workforce quality, and FAMU’s continued rise, and from UCF nominee Mark Philburn and FSU nominee Peter Jones, both of whom highlighted their professional experience and commitment to student success and prudent stewardship. The meeting extended its time to 6:30 p.m. to continue hearing nominees and public testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because she resigned, I hereby withdraw her nomination.
- Respectfully submitted, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, to nominations.
- President, I move that the nomination of Ms.
- , and I further move that the nomination be returned to the governor pursuant to his request.
- President, I move that the nomination of Ms.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Senator West, approved the previous day’s journal, and then adopted several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 625 honoring the McLennan Community College Dance Team for winning two 2025 National Dance Alliance national titles. The chamber also recognized University of Texas Rio Grande Valley interns, the doctor of the day, and the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families. The governor’s withdrawal of a Texas Lottery Commission nomination was received and the nomination was returned, and the Senate appointed numerous conference committees on pending bills.
The body then took up and passed several measures, often by suspending the rules and the constitutional three-day rule. Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 were concurred in House amendments as part of property tax relief, with supporters emphasizing homeowner savings. House Bill 20 creating the Applied Sciences Pathway Program passed after a floor amendment and was described as a way to expand career and technical education and help students earn industry certificates in high-demand trades. House Bill 2594 passed to expand venue options for prosecuting certain theft and cybercrime cases, and House Concurrent Resolution 167 was adopted to correct a typo in House Bill 1314.
The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 40, Senate Joint Resolution 5, and Senate Bill 6. SB 9 and SJR 5 were presented as major bail-reform measures, with supporters saying they would strengthen public safety, clarify appeal procedures, and give judges and prosecutors more tools in serious cases; the debate included questions about records, counsel, and the standards for denying bail. SB 40 dealt with nonprofit bail-bond funding, and SB 6 addressed electricity and data-center growth. The chamber also passed House Bill 423 on digital asset service provider reporting and auditing, with amendments adding protections for cryptocurrency kiosks and a technical correction.
Additional bills passed included House Bill 4690 on motor fuel standards, House Bill 1094 on transportation protection agreements, Committee Substitute for House Bill 2731 on roadside vendors and solicitors in certain border counties, Committee Substitute for House Bill 127 on protecting higher education from foreign adversaries and trade secret theft, and House Bill 549 on airway clearance devices at public school campuses. The Senate granted or requested conference committees on a long list of other measures, including HB 4, HB 145, HB 493, HB 2974, HB 3071, HB 3372, HB 3556, and multiple Senate bills. The session ended with adjournment until the following Friday morning.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-20-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to emphasize that I'm so delighted that Rose is being nominated for this position.
- So, um, I encourage you to approve her nomination. Thank you.
- , um, I encourage you to<00:02:22.640>
approve <00:02:22.959>her <00:02:23.200>nomination - to approve her nomination. All right. to approve her nomination. All right.
- I'm so honored to be nominated for this position with the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Governor’s Message 666, the nomination of Rose Kea to the Commission on the Status of Women for a term ending June 30, 2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from business and community members, and Kea described her background as a real estate broker, small business owner, and nonprofit volunteer leader, saying her experience with workplace equity and women-owned businesses would help the commission. Senators questioned her about the connection between her background and the commission’s work, and about how she would respond to current threats to women’s rights; she said the commission should serve as a unifying and leading force for gender equity. The committee later voted to advise and consent, with the chair’s recommendation adopted.
The committee also considered SCR 128 and SR 107, which sought information on state lands leased to the federal government. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the resolutions as drafted, saying the AG does not maintain the lease inventory and that the request should instead go to the agencies that manage the land, such as DLNR, DOE, and DOT. The committee amended the measures to ask the AG to determine whether there are constitutional or other legal impediments to continued leasing or new leases, including whether nominal lease amounts violate law, and then passed both with amendments.
Next, the committee took up STR 153 and SR 123, which request the County of Maui to complete the transfer of the Hoie roads, including Hoie Road F, to resolve jurisdictional ambiguities. The judiciary administrator testified in support, and the measures were passed, with the committee adopting the chair’s recommendation. Finally, the committee heard STR 179 and SR 149 on reviewing the Hawaii Revised Statutes for gender-neutral language. The LGBTQ+ Commission and the Commission on the Status of Women supported the effort, though the women’s commission asked for more time and a set date to dissolve the work group. The committee amended the resolutions to assign the review to the Legislative Reference Bureau, with consultation from the LGBTQ+ Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women, civil rights experts, and law-related organizations, and set interim and final reporting deadlines before passing the measures with amendments.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Reader will read the committee recommendations, gubernatorial nominations. Mr.
- President, your committee on education having under consideration the matter of the governor's nomination
- President, your committee on education having under consideration the matter of the governor's nomination
- All right, will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination? Those in favor vote aye.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 13th, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I note the presence of a quorum, and I now call up Presidential Nomination 13-6, David Fatui of Virginia
- I move to approve and report the nomination favorably. Is there a second? Second.
- I will now call a presidential nomination. I move to approve and report the nomination favorably.
Keywords:
Environmental Protection Agency, David Fatui, nominations, climate science, environmental policy, public testimony
Summary:
During this committee meeting, members engaged in substantial discussions regarding the nominations for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency. The nominations for David Fatui as Deputy Administrator and another nominee received favorable reviews, with several members expressing support for their qualifications and the importance of their roles in addressing environmental issues. Notable conversations highlighted concerns about the current administration's stance on climate science and regulatory practices, particularly focusing on a controversial statement made by one of the nominees that undermined established climate science. Senator Whitehouse expressed deep frustration over the implications of this viewpoint on future environmental policy and regulation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Jamieson Greer, of Maryland, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. Feb 10th, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Greer's nomination. I strongly encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same.
- Since the committee last met to consider this nomination, the Trump trade agenda has continued to be
- Now, as noted by the Chairman, today the committee is going to vote on the nomination of Jamieson Greer
- there is an objection, the committee will recess. and will reconvene to vote on the floor on the nomination
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The Secretary will read the nominations.
- And I hereby move the nominations to the floor.
- , OR RE-NOMINATION.
- Before we move the nomination, Senator Palumbo on the nominations. >> And I second this batch of nominees
- Senator Liu on the nominations. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games.
The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually.
The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further nominations? Senator Bobby Joe Champion has been nominated. Further nominations?
- President I am pleased to nominate President I am pleased to nominate Senator<00:57:54.559>
Bobby< - <00:58:05.559>
uh Senate any further nominations uh Senate any further nominations uh Senator - Members, are there any other nominations?
- Members, are there any other nominations? Seeing none, nominations are closed.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:13 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas Clint was nominated by Congressman Thomas G.
- And whereas Clint was nominated by Congressman Thomas C. guy leader.
- And whereas Clint was nominated by Congressman Thomas G.
- I too rise in support of this nomination. He may not remember, but I never forget.
- His nomination was presented.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Then, as opposed to having them go through the nominations committee, why don't we...
- And by doing that, the Nominations Committee, I've been on once before, has general...
- Madam Chair, as Chair of Nominations, in her grace and hospitality is always welcoming.
- They come through this committee for the nomination. to our higher education institutions.
- I don't have a bill to take jurisdiction away from Madam Chair as Chair of Nominations.
Keywords:
higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Further from the Governor: Conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate.
- ; Senate Resolution 347, referred to Rules and Executive Nominations.
- Friday, June 26, Senate Resolution 345, referred to Rules and Executive Nominations; and Senate Resolution
- Senate Resolution 347 referred to rules and executive nominations. Friday, June 26th.
- Senate Resolution 345 referred to rules and executive nominations, and Senate Resolution 348 referred
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe this nomination is to change her seat from, I believe, large landowner to the Kona representative
- So we strongly recommend her to be nominated. Thank you.
- So we strongly recommend her to be nominated. Thank you. Thank you. Uh, next testifier.
- We are in strong support of this nomination for Kayla Curvelo, who has honorably served as a member of
- Leiloha Macouani, on behalf of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is in strong support of this nomination
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on April 14, 2026, to consider GM 644, the nomination of Kayla Curvelo to the Hawaii Island Burial Council, shifting her seat from the at-large/large landowner position to the Kona representative seat. Testimony in support came from SHPD Administrator Jessica Pap, who said Curvelo has served faithfully and has strong ties to the Kona community, and from OHA’s Leiloha Macouani, who noted Curvelo has served on the council since 2021 and as chair since August 2025.
Curvelo, appearing on Zoom, described her family’s deep roots in Kona and said her focus would be on supporting community and descendant voices in burial matters. In response to questions, she emphasized that burial council decisions should be handled case by case, especially in situations involving inadvertent discovery of iwi, preservation in place, or relocation. She said the council’s role is to listen to families, SHPD, and community needs, and to balance cultural practice, changing conditions, and respect for kupuna and ʻāina.
Members asked about her vision for the council and whether iwi could be moved when necessary. Curvelo said relocation can be appropriate when done properly, but there is no single rule; each situation depends on the family, the site, and conditions such as coastal erosion or high surf. After discussion, the chair recommended advise and consent. The committee voted to adopt that recommendation, with Chair Richards, Vice Chair, Senator Kealoha, and Senator Dela Cruz voting aye; Senator Ihara was excused. The nomination was forwarded to the full Senate for confirmation, and the meeting adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee (04/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- it was seconded by Senator Lang due to the fact that Senator Makanki was not here to accept the nomination
- So if Senator Maki, you've been nominated, do you accept?
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We <00:01:50.159>did <00:01:50.399>not to accept the nomination - We did not to accept the nomination. We did not vote<00:01:51.119>
on <00:01:51.360>that. - Senator M Senator Makanki,<00:01:54.479>
you've <00:01:54.640>been <00:01:54.799>nominated
Summary:
The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee met to approve the February 24 minutes and complete committee organization by confirming Senator Maki as vice chair. The committee then considered several Department of Safety and Department of Transportation lease requests, along with an informational report from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development.
The Department of Safety sought approval for a 15-year lease at 17 Freetown Road in Raymond to relocate DMV operations from Epping. The department said the move was needed because the Epping site had limited parking and inadequate interior space, and that the longer lease was justified by fit-up costs and the need to ensure ADA-compliant accessibility. Members asked about fit-up costs and future DMV space needs, and the request was approved.
The Department of Transportation presented a lease for JCB LLC for a private, non-commercial dock and pedestrian at-grade crossing on the Concord-to-Lincoln railroad corridor in Belmont. Members discussed the private nature of the dock, the role of DEIS approval, and the annual lease fee, which was read into the record before the request was approved. The committee then approved a bundled request covering 18 similar dock and mooring lease renewals in Belmont, Meredith, and Laconia, with discussion focused on the renewal process, waiver of administrative fees, and the standardized lease costs. The Council on Resources and Development item was informational only and required no action. The committee set its next meeting for June 30 at 9:30 a.m. and then adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, HJR 1024 modifies the judicial nominating committee to remove the restrictions on the members
- Finally, the measure, if approved, applies to any position on the judicial nominating committee that
- the field and or already in the field to be actually on the commission when we're talking about nominating
- Got to remember that the six members nominated by the bar association have always been politically neutral
- So, how does this impact the perception of impartiality in judicial nominations?
Bills:
HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- item here reflects that the major parties that are eligible to participate in the presidential nomination
- Um we do have uh um the presidential nomination primary as many will recall was something that the parties
- nomination primary would would<00:03:39.200>
be <00:03:39.360>build <00:03:39.599>in - Um we do have uh um the presidential<00:04:34.880>
nomination <00:04:35.440>primary <00: - 04:36.080>
as <00:04:36.479>many presidential nomination primary as many presidential nomination
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I respectfully request your support of her nomination.
- nomination. Thank you. nomination. Thank you. >> Thank<01:05:10.559>
you. - It's been great to listen to all the other board nominations.
- Um I all the other uh board nominations.
- >> Um, I've um, this is my first nomination >> Um, I've um, this is my first nomination
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's message numbers 719 and 720 withdraw nominations to the School Facilities Authority, file
- and cler Governor's message numbers 719 and 720<00:02:10.440>
withdraw <00:02:10.879>nominations - <00:02:11.440>
to <00:02:11.640>the <00:02:11.760>school 720 withdraw nominations - to the school 720 withdraw nominations to the school facilities<00:02:12.800>
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, while it's not illegal for my friends at Civil Beat, listen up: five of the eight people nominated
- Thank you. nominated in the education side nominated in the education side paytoplay<00:08:59.440>
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uh uh with uh full support uh in his uh uh with uh full support uh in his uh nomination - <00:16:53.360>
Thank <00:16:53.440>you, nomination and confirmation. - Thank you, nomination and confirmation. Thank you, Mr.<00:16:54.000>
President. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection.
The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background.
The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery.
Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Jared Lyman, Michael Cravens, Nathan Reese, and Richard Williams have been nominated to serve on the
- Jared Lyman, Michael Cravens, Nathan Reese, and Richard Williams have been nominated to serve on the
- Jared Lyman, Michael Cravens, Nathan Reese, and Richard Williams have been nominated to serve on the
- You've approved the nomination of Michael L.
- Caroline Radajack and Stephanie Tetsky have been nominated to serve on the board as members, and with
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/07/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe there's a nomination made of each of those individuals, and that's voted on as such.
- I don't know if we've ever had a situation where others are nominated. No.
- And then, if there is a vacancy, it's been a name forwarded or suggested by the secretary for nomination
- And the chaplain is an elected officer, and that comes from a nomination from the majority leader. that's
- <00:20:42.200>
from and that comes from a nomination from and that comes from a nomination