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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 19, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Passage rates are the determining factor for the removal of probation, and programs on probation that
- Who is determining that these are, they are of a standard where that is meaningful, if I guess is where
- They become very vital because they're going to determine how well you're going to be taken care of,
- They become very vital because they're going to determine how well you're going to be taken care of and
- it's important. and look Because they're going to determine how well you're going to be taken care of
Summary:
The subcommittee met to examine Florida’s nursing education pipeline and the state’s persistently low NCLEX passage rates. Chair Tuck opened by noting the projected nurse shortage and Florida’s ranking near the bottom nationally for first-time NCLEX pass rates. The Department of Health explained the Board of Nursing’s approval process for nursing programs, including application requirements, probation standards, and termination for programs that repeatedly fail passage-rate benchmarks. The Florida Center for Nursing then presented statewide data showing Florida has more test takers than most states, but still trails the national average; the gap has narrowed in recent years, though Florida remains below average. Members focused heavily on why the state continues to underperform, with discussion of faculty shortages, clinical placement constraints, accreditation, student preparedness, and the large share of newer private for-profit programs among those placed on probation.
Committee members asked about how probation works, what happens when programs improve, and whether the board requires corrective plans. They also questioned the relationship between program type and outcomes, the effect of Operation Nightingale, and how many students fail and retest. The Florida Center for Nursing said first-attempt pass rates are the standard measure and that students who fail are expected to remediate and retest, though costs vary. The center also said Florida’s data shows accredited programs outperform approved or probationary ones, and that the state’s nursing workforce challenges are tied to broader issues such as faculty vacancies, clinical site competition, and student demographics, including many students balancing work, family, and language barriers.
A panel of nursing school leaders from public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit institutions then described strategies used to improve outcomes. These included transparent recruitment, early orientation, tutoring, success coaching, stronger faculty development, curriculum mapping to NCLEX standards, higher course benchmarks, mandatory remediation, simulation labs, and commercial NCLEX prep tools such as ATI, Kaplan, and HESI. Several panelists said their programs had improved after probation or had very high passage rates, and they emphasized that student success depends on academic preparation, clinical experience, and support services. Members also asked about tuition, program length, translation into other languages, and faculty recruitment; panelists said costs vary widely, faculty hiring is difficult because hospitals pay more, and some schools are considering medical Spanish and immersion options rather than full curriculum translation.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISED: SB2045 - Added Apr 13th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- It clarifies this is for evaluation purposes only, not for determining if and when a teacher is given
- instead of the Department of Commerce, and it allows the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education to determine
- whether or not those career-based... ...education to determine whether or not those career-based assessments
Bills:
SB710, SB843, SB1317, SB1338, SB1410, SB1477, SB1489, SB1593, SB1614, SB1630, SB1632, SB1633, SB1670, SB1726, SB1734, SB1725, SB1735, SB1894, SB1975, SB346, SB2045
Keywords:
teacher preparation, teacher education, teacher shortage, teacher workforce, educator pipeline, alternative certification, apprenticeship, residency program, paraprofessional pathway, high school to teacher pathway, nontraditional teacher candidates, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, TeachForwardOK, higher education, public school districts, workforce development, grant program, technical assistance provider, mastery-based assessment, emergency clause
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- there's been an Allegation against a teacher or an employee that has been reviewed, looked into, and determined
- district of the employee would be notified that there was an investigation, but the investigation determined
- receiving district of the employee be notified that there was an investigation, but the investigation determined
Bills:
SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- criteria for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations
- HJR 151 by Lowe, proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing each house of the legislature to determine
- HJR 151 by Lowe proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing each house of the legislature to determine
Summary:
The House met briefly to read a large number of first-reading bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions and refer them to the appropriate committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public health, education, criminal justice, taxation, transportation, water and natural resources, elections, housing, veterans issues, local government, and constitutional amendments. Several bills focused on school policy, health care regulation, property tax and sales tax changes, criminal penalties, and local or state agency authority.
Among the notable items were proposals on name and sex changes on birth records, college admissions inquiries into criminal history, foster care contractor liability, school nutrition and assessment policy, election procedures, homestead and franchise tax exemptions, public retirement system reporting, and numerous transportation and infrastructure measures. The House also received resolutions designating local honors and observances, including Brownsville as the bicycling capital of the Rio Grande Valley, Port Aransas as the fishing capital of Texas, and Selena Quintanilla Perez Day. Some measures proposed constitutional amendments on legislative procedure, homestead taxation, and election-law enforcement authority.
No debate or testimony occurred in this segment; the action was limited to first reading and referral. The session also referred several resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars. At the end of the proceedings, the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WHO SHOULD DETERMINE THE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE OF POLK COUNTY?
- I WOULD LIKE THE ABILITY AS A CITIZEN OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT TERM LIMITS ARE
- FIGURE OUT EXACTLY HOW DO WE CRAFT A BILL THAT DOES NOT HURT SMALL COUNTIES IN TERMS OF HOW THEY CAN DETERMINE
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So the cap... who determines the cap?
- The cap... who determines the cap, the entity or the two-year college system?
- And it's a shortage of certified educators in identified educator programs as determined by the Alabama
Keywords:
HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, property tax relief, widow, widower, unremarried spouse, surviving spouse, senior exemption, elderly, disabled, permanently and totally disabled, blind taxpayer, deed ownership, principal residence, school tax, county tax, municipal tax, Alabama Department of Revenue
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Feb 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- DOES THE SHERIFF GET A COPY TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS ANYTHING CRIMINAL?
- AS REQUIRED BY LAW THE AUDITOR GENERAL OVERTURNED 18 MONTHS FROM A FOLLOW-UP TO DETERMINE THE CITY PROGRESS
- THROUGH FOUR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DETERMINING
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Jan 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Rules may be reviewed through the normal rulemaking process after the sunset period only if it is determined
- SUNSET PERIOD ONLY IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE RULE IS STILL NECESSARY FOLLOWING THE PROCESS OUTLINED
- The time to be determined, but likely in February.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/16/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we've left that to be determined and hashed out in the rulemaking process.
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areas commission determine areas commission determine areas uh uh uh um<00: - And it's up to a doctor to determine the number of visits and that's what we do here.
- Um, and I think this bill is not ready for quick legislative determination.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I stand here today to confront it, to empower by facts, and to determine that we never ever forget the
- that we never facts, and to determine that we never ever<00:20:40.720>
forget <00:20:41.039>- However, through steadfast commitment, grit, hope, and determination, the U.S. team emerged victorious
- However, through steadfast commitment, grit, hope, and determination, the U.S. team emerged victorious
- President Trump's agenda, however, is determined to drag us backwards.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, while we would determinations.
- homes and what uh the the determination homes and what uh the the determination would<03:34:11.439
- um the city of Hamstead to uh determine um the city of Hamstead to uh determine what<03:35:31.439
Summary:
The Division 3 work session focused largely on amendment 1176 to HB 2, which would have incorporated the substance of HB 548FN, a House-passed bill creating a direct-pay or membership-based model for health care facilities. Representative Mlan described the proposal as a way to increase competition in health care by extending the direct-care model used in primary care to facilities, arguing it could encourage innovation and that concerns about widespread harm to critical access hospitals were overstated. He pointed to Oklahoma’s long-standing Surgical Center model as evidence that the approach had not spread broadly or displaced hospitals there.
Several members and witnesses raised concerns. Representative Stringham questioned whether the model would shift profitable services and patients away from existing hospitals, potentially worsening their finances and affecting Medicaid-related funding. David Ross, speaking for county nursing homes, opposed the language because it also removed moratoriums on nursing home, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and self-pay beds, warning that it could increase pressure on Medicaid rates and undermine community-based care. Ben Bradley of the New Hampshire Hospital Association said the proposal appeared to create a separate regulatory framework for direct-pay facilities and raised concerns about patient safety, CMS participation rules, and a separate patient bill of rights.
The chair concluded that, because HB 548 was already moving through the Senate, the HB 2 process was not the best vehicle for the policy and that the issue should be left to the Senate’s more deliberative committee process. Representative Ferski moved to not accept or remove amendment 1176 from the agenda, and the committee approved the motion by roll call, 9-0, withdrawing the item from HB 2.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 023 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Home rule counties should be able to determine who leads them and under what creation those districts
- determine determine who<01:05:37.119>
leads <01:05:37.440>them <01:05:37.760>and <01:38:29.199>- And so they should continue to possess that power of determining their own self-governance.
- Self-determination is core to any form of Republican or Democratic system.
on going to make these determinations on going to make these determinations
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. Members then took up resolutions out of order, including Senate Joint Resolution 9 recognizing Missing Persons Day. Supporters described the scale of missing-person cases in Colorado and nationally, emphasized the role of families, law enforcement, and the public, and noted the importance of prompt investigations and technology. The resolution was adopted on a 58-0 vote, with seven excused.
The chamber then moved to special orders and considered House Bill 1041, concerning electronic vehicle records and electronic certificates of title. The committee report was adopted after an amendment clarifying that any party to a vehicle transaction may request a paper or electronic title. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays, costs, and administrative burdens while preserving ownership and lienholder protections and keeping paper titles available as the default. The bill passed the House unanimously.
Finally, the House began consideration of House Bill 1038 on county commissioner redistricting. The sponsor outlined seven committee amendments addressing county commissioner authority, outdated hearing references, competitiveness language, legislative declaration wording, elector standing to challenge maps, a correction to the competitiveness formula, and a bill-number fix. Debate then focused on amendment L10, which would remove the word “integrity” from the short title; supporters said the term could imply wrongdoing, while opponents wanted to keep it. L10 failed on a voice vote. Members then moved to amendment L8, which would carve out smaller counties from the bill’s redistricting requirements; discussion began, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that amendment or the bill itself.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a common sense measure that supports tribal self-determination.
- This is a common sense measure that supports tribal self-determination.
- This is a common sense measure that supports tribal self-determination.
- This is a common sense measure that supports tribal self-determination.
- So I, and it will help also to support their self-determination.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- What we do is we let local control determine, and we work with them to say, what are the opportunities
- we do is we let local control determine we do is we let local control determine and<00:06:54.880
- information that will determine whether, hey, should you move forward with this patent or not.
- :36.640>
determine <00:46:37.119>whether information that will determine whether information - determined by the council?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- practicable as determined by the court. practicable as determined by the court.
- Mr. determined. I think Senator Hoffman Mr. determined.
- :27.640>
venture, we've determined that having venture, we've determined that having venture, - <01:25:52.960>
for eligibility determinations for eligibility determinations for behavioral - to determine eligibility for their members.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And those, we exercise all of those databases that we have access to in making that determination.
- So it's not just a NYX determination. So it's not just a NYX check like it is for the FBI.
- enough information for us to determine enough information for us to determine whether<00:54:24.960
- It reflects a judge's determination at sentencing that a victim is entitled to be made whole.
- How do you determine<02:16:40.559>
that? determine that? determine that?
Summary:
The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach.
The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information.
Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HLT/HSH Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
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- "The site isn't, um, a determination that the certificate of need considers.
- <01:22:53.120>
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Summary:
The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program.
The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition.
Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- if they desire monitoring in determine if they desire monitoring in their<00:59:19.240>
own <00 - to determine retaliation and provide<00:59:36.559>
specific <00:59:36.920>penalties <00 - um I'm assuming Professional determined um I'm assuming that<01:04:59.880>
it's <01:05:00.079> - <01:12:13.920>
of there has been some determination of there has been some determination of - applications disability determinations applications disability determinations provider<02:09:45.400
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Y'all determine who we review and when we do it.
- To investigate special purpose districts and determine three things.
- How do you, who determines the fraud, right? Because is that not an intent?
- Our determination was...
- Of course, under the penal code, the determination of the amount of the felony is the determination of
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- was always meant to self-determination was always meant to include<02:50:59.680>
these <02:51: - It removes federal membership restrictions and allows the Catawba Indian Nation to determine its own
- It removes federal membership restrictions and allows the Catawba Indian Nation to determine its own
- by restoring the Catawba Indian Nation's right to determine their own citizenship criteria.
- by restoring the Catawba Indian Nation's right to determine their own citizenship criteria.