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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 1.5-mill discretionary capital levy for both operational and capital needs, supporting financial stability
- And when I look at our education code and the four inches thick that it is now, many of those rules,
- all being well-meaning, have slowed down the progress in our education system.
- the many that I'll file after this bill, is to make sure that we're aligning our principles for educating
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, Youth and Government participants, and Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day. Senators also noted the presence of guests from the YMCA and Lakeland Regional, and the chamber received a birthday acknowledgment for President Gates.
The chamber then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; Senate Bill 102 removed statutory provisions that had already been repealed or expired; and Senate Bill 104, the general reviser’s bill, deleted obsolete language and corrected cross-references and errors. Each of these bills passed 36-0. Senate Bill 320, relating to administrative efficiency in public schools, was explained as reducing district-level requirements, expanding teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, adjusting assessment and budgeting rules, and increasing district flexibility in VPK and facility planning; it also passed 36-0.
The Senate also passed Senate Bill 7010, which authorizes Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, by a 36-0 vote. Senate Bill 1720 on public school personnel compensation was withdrawn from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify the passed bills to the House and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and Education Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and the Assembly Education Committee will
- Education.
- That of educators, that of students, and that of families.
- I don't think you can find an educator, and by educator I mean students, teachers, all the way to board
- educational equity within their communities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25 - Part 2
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This will protect the stability of the dental safety net system and help avoid a breakdown in access
- </c><00:04:06.879><c> of</c> This will protect the stability of the dental safety net system and help
- And then Article 2 is Representative Bonner's House File 1165, making changes to the Higher Education
- Facilities Authority, renaming it the Health and Education Facilities Authority, and allowing it to
- they are educated to perform in<00:37:10.560><c> optometry</c><00:37:11.720><c> schools.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to welcome everyone to the Assembly Higher Education Committee.
- on Senate bills by the Assembly Higher Education Committee.
- in which they are providing online education to that state's students.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Education Committee.
- Don Capki, on behalf of the California Council for Adult Education and the California Adult Education
Summary:
The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes.
The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open.
The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Per that statute, the court assistance office has the responsibility of creating educational materials
- to the court, although they are utilized to address safety concerns, ongoing conflict, or parent education
- only earns that graduation certificate when they've proven that they can maintain the long-term stability
- And we help participants achieve that stability by leveraging judicial authority.
Summary:
The committee began with a brief introduction of Hazel Stevens, a new page from Kuna High School who said she is interested in government and hopes to attend NNU and become a lawyer. Senators asked a few light questions, then moved to legislation. The first bill, Senate Bill 1311, would require ignition interlock companies to notify the Idaho Transportation Department when an interlock is installed so the court-ordered one-year interlock period begins with proof of installation, and to notify prosecutors when a device prevents a vehicle from starting. Senator Foreman and AAA Idaho’s Matthew Condi testified in support, saying the bill would close loopholes, improve accountability, and help ensure DUI offenders actually comply with restrictions. Some senators raised concerns about surveillance, false positives, and whether the bill could create reports for low-level alcohol readings, but supporters argued prosecutors would retain discretion and the data already exists. The committee voted 5-4 to send SB 1311 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then received a court presentation from the Idaho Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts. Imelda Lopez described court assistance officers, who help self-represented litigants with forms, procedures, and referrals but cannot give legal advice; she highlighted statewide services, online forms, fee waivers, and local partnerships. Chris Paulson followed with an overview of family court services, including parenting plans, the Focus on Children course, mediation, and financial assistance for court-ordered services in family law cases. Israel Enriquez then described treatment courts, especially mental health and veterans courts, emphasizing strict supervision, treatment, accountability, and lower recidivism compared with traditional supervision. Senators thanked the presenters, and one noted the importance of treatment courts amid budget concerns.
After the presentations, the committee took up two court-related cleanup bills from Senator Lakey. Senate Bill 1308 removes an outdated statutory reference to Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 16(j) in the mediation confidentiality statute, and Senate Bill 1309 codifies the priority of payments for juvenile case funds, placing restitution to victims first. Both bills drew little discussion, were moved by committee members, and passed unanimously to the floor with do-pass recommendations. The committee then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Tilman Fertitta, of Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- If confirmed, it will also be my honor to steward the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which
- It also proves the Quad is a force for good and stability in the region. Ms.
- respect to the strategic review that I understand the department has undertaken with respect to all educational
- Iran and its proxies continue to be the number one threat to stability in the Middle East.
Keywords:
Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications
Summary:
The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- law, and we're also helping them to find a way to remedy the situation, hopefully in a way that stabilizes
- With better educated landlords and tenants, Minnesota will have a better rental housing market.
- As we all know, housing stability is a cornerstone of strong families.
- counties would continue to prefer that to be a standalone application, primarily so that we can fully educate
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our boys' education and social interactions during COVID.
- I used to be an educator.
- I think language that could put at risk sexual education materials.
- So that was my sex education. And what I saw was abusive and violent.
- This is not appropriate sex education material for any child or youth.
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2112, which would require commercial entities, including some social media companies, to use age verification before allowing access to websites where more than one-third of the material is sexual content harmful to minors. Staff explained that the bill would require reasonable age verification methods, prohibit retention of identifying information, exempt bona fide news and public-interest sites, and authorize the Attorney General to enforce the law through civil penalties. The bill would also require warning notices on landing pages and advertisements, with content to be developed by the Department of Health.
Prime sponsor Representative Mari Leavitt said the bill is intended to protect children from harmful online sexual content and argued that parental controls are not sufficient. She cited pediatric and public-health concerns, said the bill is modeled on laws upheld elsewhere, and emphasized that the measure is aimed at commercial entities rather than school-based sharing or general adult access. Supportive testimony from parents, clinicians, and advocates described early exposure to pornography, mental health harms, and the need to place responsibility on platforms rather than families alone.
Opposition testimony focused on privacy, free speech, enforcement, and scope. Several witnesses argued that age verification systems create data-security risks even if data is not retained, that the bill’s definitions and one-third threshold are vague and could sweep in LGBTQ, health, educational, or artistic content, and that enforcement would be difficult against out-of-state websites. Some opponents said the law would push users to less-compliant sites and would not effectively protect children. A technology industry witness said the bill is narrow and comparable to carding for alcohol or tobacco, while a Free Speech Coalition representative said the law is ineffective in practice and offered to discuss amendments. No vote was taken during the hearing.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a very important strategy is to be able to identify those folks who can be stabilized at that point
- So, a very important strategy is to be able to identify those folks who can be stabilized at that point
- </c><00:29:44.000><c> them</c> to address them and stabilize them to address them and stabilize them
- </c><00:30:23.360><c> at</c><00:30:23.520><c> that</c> folks who can be stabilized at that folks who
- can be stabilized at that point<00:30:24.440><c> and</c><00:30:24.600><c> deflected</c><00:30:25.400>
Summary:
The committee heard a series of resolutions and a few bills, with testimony largely in support across the agenda. Early measures included HCR 15/HR 17 supporting Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy, and HCR 22/HR 22 urging Congress to pass federal kidney disease legislation; both drew support and no opposition. The committee also heard HCR 146 HD1/HR 138 HD1 on “excited delirium,” with testimony from advocates urging the resolutions be broadened to include related terms such as hyperactive delirium and agitated delirium, and from family members and disability-rights advocates describing the issue as harmful pseudoscience tied to police-custody deaths and calling for a ban on the term and better mental-health responses.
The committee then took up HCR 123/HR 115 on creating a coordinated support and stabilization task force for Native Hawaiians experiencing homelessness or extreme low income. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands testified in support, describing its transitional housing work and saying collaboration and data-sharing with the state homelessness office would help beneficiaries and others; members questioned whether existing entities already do similar work and whether the proposal would extend beyond beneficiaries. HCR 32/HR 32, which asks the governor’s senior advisor on mental health and the justice system to develop a plan to increase access to Hawaii State Hospital for certain criminal defendants, drew support from the Department of Health, the governor’s office, and disability-rights advocates, who emphasized coordinated planning, diversion from arrest when appropriate, and matching people to the right level of care.
Additional resolutions addressed a range of policy issues: renaming Leeward Community College to Puloulou Community College (with no testimony), creating an ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi pathway under the Niʻihau dialect at UH (UH noted existing courses already cover the dialect but not a degree pathway), moving to a demerit-point driver licensing system (support only), and coordinating transportation infrastructure planning for Hawaiian home lands (DHHL supported the measure and said an expired DOT memorandum of understanding had covered related collaboration). The committee also heard support for expanding DHHL financial literacy and homeownership-preparedness programs, a resolution asking the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to examine algorithmic discrimination, and a resolution urging the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Advisory Committee to follow its rules, comply with the Sunshine Law, review its executive director, and strengthen accountability; the last measure drew 11 written supports and no opposition. No final votes or decisions were taken in the portion provided, as the hearing focused on testimony and questions.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE May 4th, 2026
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- We recently released a report that found in order for Arkansas's public education spending to match the
- In order to merely catch up to our peer states in public education spending, we need to be spending at
- early childhood education in Arkansas.
- As we've heard already, based on the growth in applications, education freedom accounts may top $400
- Health care, K-12 education, reducing childhood hunger, and reducing poverty.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Aug 1st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Education.
- Department of Education.
- Department of Education, and Linda McMahon as the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education.
- Department of Education.
- action at higher education institutions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and economic cooperation, science and technology, critical and emerging technologies, health care, education
- And whereas despite significant progress in concussion education through the Zachary Lystedt law, there
- And whereas despite significant progress in concussion education through the Zachary-Lystedt law, there
- young athletes are safe and feel welcomed and supported, and sports injury prevention and safety education
- people to experience joy, Youth sports is also an opportunity for young people to experience joy and stability
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and economic cooperation, science and technology, critical and emerging technologies, health care, education
- And whereas despite significant progress in concussion education through the Zachary-Lystedt law, there
- And whereas despite significant progress in concussion education through the Zachary-Lystedt law, there
- that young athletes are safe and feel welcomed and supported in sports injury prevention and safety education
- people to experience joy, Youth sports is also an opportunity for young people to experience joy and stability
Summary:
The Senate convened with roll call, page introductions, the Pledge of Allegiance, and prayers offered by representatives of the Islamic Center of Olympia. The chamber then suspended Rule 46 so committees could meet during the pro forma session, approved the previous day’s journal, received a message from the Secretary of State certifying initiative I-26-001, and referred Substitute Senate Bill 5292 (Family Medical Rights) and Senate Bill 6301 (supervision of line) to the designated committees.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8674 recognizing the 77th Republic Day of India. Supportive remarks emphasized India’s constitution, democratic values, and the contributions of Indian Americans in Washington in business, public service, culture, and civic life. After adoption, the Senate welcomed the Consul General of India in Seattle and members of the Indian American community in the gallery.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8664 recognizing youth sports. The resolution highlighted the benefits of organized athletics for youth well-being, academic engagement, and mental health, while noting disparities in access, the need for trained coaches and injury prevention, and the value of adaptive and emerging sports. Senator Nobles and others spoke in support, stressing inclusion, belonging, and the importance of investing in youth. The Senate then welcomed youth sports and equity groups in the gallery and adjourned until the next day.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- honoring Cade's legacy while actively working to prevent and deter teen suicide through awareness, education
- Today it offers K through 10th grade education with over 100 students.
- The school offers an education that begins with the end in mind: the formation of a whole human person
- They've got a high level of education, and nearly 90% of Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy
- The Education Committee will be meeting in Hearing Room 1 upon adjournment of floor.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Government Finance Committee Jun 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Government Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But that's a big concern in the education world, too. Very good. Any other questions?
- , consistent treatment and programming engagement, and overall community safety and stability.
- I've been getting educated about the history of what is now the Capitol grounds.
- I've been getting educated about the history of what is now the Capitol grounds.
- The city has told me, I'm getting educated in a lot of things, but that was one of them.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- According to Educators’ School Safety Network, swatting accounts for 46.8% of all violent incidents in
- found that criminal court debt can cause families to spend less on positive social goods, such as education
- And on multiple occasions, I've seen circumstances where our clients gain housing and are stabilized,
- And on multiple occasions, I've seen circumstances where our clients gain housing are stabilized, but
- With appropriate intervention, education, and support, most youth who engage in harmful behavior will
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 24 (2-10-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Post-Secondary Education Committee has met and reports House Bill 307 should pass with House Committee
- House Bill 490 should pass, an act relating to employment at public post-secondary education institutions
- To the members of the Primary and Secondary Education Committee, we will be meeting at 8 a.m. tomorrow
- To Natural Resources and Energy, House Bill 552; to Primary and Secondary Education, House Bill 562.
- To Natural Resources and Energy, House Bill 552; to Primary and Secondary Education, House Bill 562;
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:29
Report of Committees 05:19
Orders of the Day/HB 470 06:54
HB 49 13:46
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 16:47
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 28:04
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 29:37
ConC/Rules Report 33:49
Floor Amendments 35:16
Adjournment 37:07, 958, all
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Human Trafficking in Emergency Departments Task Force May 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As I stated, we educate our staff. It’s up on higher. We have annual education.
- As I stated, we educate our staff. It's up on higher. We have annual education. We have what is it?
- We focus heavily on education. I do education with all new hires, all new nursing staff.
- The common thread is education, education, education. Y'all are doing an amazing job of that.
- So first, education and training. So first, education and training.
Summary:
The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267 of 2025, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into regional sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andrepont outlined the task force’s goal of producing a practical, transferable protocol for hospitals and emergency departments across Louisiana, with help from Heal Trafficking. Members and presenters repeatedly emphasized that the protocol should be trauma-informed, survivor-centered, multidisciplinary, and adaptable to different regions and health systems.
Hospital, SANE, and advocacy presenters described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, private screening, reporting pathways, and coordination with the National Human Trafficking Hotline, law enforcement, DCFS, and local advocates. SANE nurses and forensic staff stressed that most trafficking victims pass through emergency departments and that subtle behavioral indicators, rapport-building, and broad staff education are critical. LaFASA described statewide sexual assault advocacy services, emphasizing 24-hour crisis response, legal support, and the role of advocates in helping survivors understand options and regain control.
Child and youth trafficking specialists from DCFS-contracted programs, including Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread, explained Louisiana’s Act 662 response for minors, which routes reports into coordinated advocacy and care coordination. They said their teams respond statewide within 90 minutes, provide crisis support, and work with CACs, hospitals, and law enforcement. Members raised concerns about major service gaps, especially for adults, transportation, safe housing, and specialized placements for survivors with disabilities. Presenters also noted that male survivor housing remains limited, though Eden Centers now offers some beds.
The task force also reviewed a needs assessment showing many hospitals lack mandatory trafficking training, screening practices, written protocols, and confidence in identifying victims. Members discussed expanding education beyond ED staff to residents, nursing schools, student health, mental health, housekeeping, maintenance, and law enforcement. No formal votes were taken, but the chair said the survey results and testimony would be used to draft a protocol before the next meeting, with a final draft to follow after further review and feedback.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- ECFE, or early childhood family education, is intended to provide education for parents and caregivers
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- basic education programs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 7th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- simply preserves the terms through December 31, 2026, to protect the tribe's economic development stability
- , December 31, 2026, to protect the tribe's economic development stability and self-sufficiency.
- This bill has gained widespread support from school districts and educational organizations throughout
- He held a press conference making this announcement across the street from Big Picture Educational Academy
- That is why it is important that we have trusted adults like parents, educators, mentors, family members