Transcript Highlights:

• It strengthens families, and it's a foundation of lifelong learning.
• He now represents those with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
• He now represents those with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
• math and science and English and Spanish and whatever they came to school to learn.
• We want all the students to learn, but when we say all, we mean all students to learn. So, Mr.

Bills: HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Transcript Highlights:

• This is often way too late to learn. about letter resources.
• Recess is not time away from learning.
• These are not just issues that will inhibit their ability to learn.
• So to some degree, we have examples to watch. learn from, etc. Right?
• I thought I had graduated high school in October 2012 from the learning Center in Houston.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• LEARNS does not use anything out of the adequacy fund.
• And so I feel absolutely like what I'm asking for today helps the LEARNS Act.
• begins, quite honestly, in my opinion, learning begins in the womb.
• And do I think that it meets exactly what the LEARNS Act does when you look at the learns in early childhood
• away dollars that are available to public education via LEARNS.

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ben Murphy with Public Advocates on behalf of the California Partnership for the Future of Learning.
• I'm here today to urge you to include key expanded learning improvements in the state budget.
• out of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and ASIS funding sources.
• are all provided through high school expanded learning programs.
• and community schools, recognizing that expanded learning is a pillar of community schools.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That's how surgeons learn. They have to go in and practice.
• They have to keep innovating and learning for their patients' benefit.
• So in order to help that surgeon learn the technique, learn how to use that particular product to get
• We would learn about people that were operating in Texas that weren't registered.
• Just because you taught me, I mean, I learned so I brought this... Students back to C.

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

Transcript Highlights:

• good I I welcome that I want to learn good I I welcome that I want to learn more<00:09:48.680>
• So we have a lot to learn from COVID, but we have to be really careful that we're learning the right
• So we have a lot to learn from COVID, but we have to be really careful that we're learning the right
• So we have a lot to learn from COVID, but we have to be really careful that we're learning the right
• that the fixes become reality uh learn that the fixes become reality uh learn from<00:23:43.240>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The program covered the start of the 94th Minnesota Legislature, where the evenly split Senate adopted a bipartisan power-sharing agreement, Senate Resolution 1, by unanimous support. The agreement, reached in honor of the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic, sets up co-presiding officers, co-chairs and evenly split committees, and will remain in place until one party gains a majority. Republican Sen. Jeremy Miller and DFL Sen. Bobby Joe Champion were elected as co-presiding officers under the arrangement. A major segment focused on fraud, waste, and abuse in Minnesota and proposals to strengthen oversight. DFL Sen. Gerson discussed a bill to create an independent Office of Inspector General to oversee public and private entities receiving taxpayer dollars, arguing it would fill a gap and work alongside existing agencies such as the Office of the State Auditor, the attorney general, and the BCA. He said the issue has bipartisan concern and that the bill is intended to protect taxpayer money and the people who rely on public programs. Republican Sen. John Jasinski also said fraud is a serious problem, citing cases such as Feeding Our Future, child care assistance, and Medicaid-related fraud, and arguing that every dollar matters and stronger checks and balances are needed. He expressed support for anti-fraud efforts if they are independent and bipartisan, and pointed to the House’s new fraud oversight committee as a promising step. State Auditor Julie Blaha added that her office focuses on local government accountability, said workforce shortages are a major challenge, and emphasized that tips from the public and public employees are often the best way fraud is detected.

Transcript Highlights:

• We traditionally, out of a thousand students, have between 30 and 70 English learning...
• We have between 30 and 70 English learning kids.
• The kids weren't learning.
• And according to the funding model, we should have zero even though we have 50 kids roughly learning
• Learning happens not only in the classroom but in an extension of that classroom through activities.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's choosing learning over fear. It's choosing humanity over politics.
• I know it was a story that I learned about when I was a kid.
• I know it was a story that I learned I know it was a story that I learned about<00:25:50.080>
• , Schools should be places for learning, Schools should be places for learning, not<00:33:54.679>
• , students distress, disrupts learning, students distress, disrupts learning, undermines<00:37:47.880

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:08:13.280> what<00:08:13.440> healthy<00:08:13.800> relationships learned what
• healthy relationships learned what healthy relationships looked<00:08:15.040> like,<00:08:15.760
• The police conducted their investigation and about 10 days after he died, we learned that he had been
• When she started asking for more money, and he learned that she may have already sent out a picture,
• just how many parents and have learned just how many parents and kids<00:13:44.760> are<00:13

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We saw a lot of issues with the learning curve between being a practicing attorney and then taking the
• We opened this up to any judge that wants to come and learn.
• Anyone who wants to come and learn, particularly about ethics, we want to teach them.
• I've been doing it ever since, but here's what I've learned in that process The Department of Public
• But you know what I've learned after having a dad who was in the House and Senate.

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Help students learn how to think one books were removed.
• In order to learn and grow. Miller established a standard for adults.
• They help students learn how to question, analyze and understand the world around them.
• I tell my students the best way to learn how to read is to actually read our needs.
• I read to learn about the world without difficult topic. Some text on schools.

Transcript Highlights:

• She said district members and constituents from Mililani were visiting to learn about the Capitol and
• a lot about some of and we got to learn a lot about some of the<00:27:29.440> work<00:27:29.600
• Young leaders through service learning, as the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council Club advisor, Ms.
• Did we learn nothing from the U.S.
• Did we learn nothing from the US sewage.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They want to see that collaboration and that learning environment that occasionally is noisy, but to
• where necessary, but also giving communities the flexibility to make sure that their individual learning
• , while they should be, as the gentleman from Westfield had stated, becoming and learning and taking
• , while they should be, as the gentleman from Westfield had stated, you know, becoming and learning and
• Third reading of a bill: An Act to Promote Student Learning and Mental Health, Senate Bill 2561.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate first debated and advanced Senate Bill 2561, an act to promote student learning and mental health, centered on a statewide bell-to-bell restriction on student cell phone use in schools. Supporters argued the bill would reduce distraction, improve academic performance and mental health, and encourage social interaction, while preserving flexibility for districts and exceptions for emergencies, special education, health needs, and instructional uses. Several senators emphasized local control and the need for public input, and a number of amendments were considered: some were withdrawn, some were rejected, and others were adopted, including an amendment requiring consistent and necessary exceptions and another requiring public hearings and local public input. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 38-2. The Senate also took up a conference committee report on a $259 million FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The report funded EMS costs, home care, the Healthy Incentives Program, DTA chip card technology, veterans benefits, the state police crime lab, the SSI state supplement, the Fair Housing Fund, and the National Guard, and included major indigent defense provisions: $40 million for 320 new CPCS staff attorneys, rate increases for private bar advocates, guardrails to reduce future work stoppages, and an independent review of the indigent defense system. Senators questioned the timing of the report, the inclusion of items not previously voted on by either branch, and the funding sources, including use of the transitional escrow fund and excess revenues. The report was accepted, the emergency preamble was adopted, and the supplemental budget was enacted. In addition, the Senate passed other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District and a municipal roads and bridges financing bill, both by roll call vote. The chamber also enacted a health care protections bill, and it concurred in referrals on a governor’s municipal empowerment legislation. The session included a brief memorial tribute and adjournment in memory of Harry C. Christensen.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, thank you, Madam Chair, and I learned a little something today.
• Can we really learn our lesson, or is that just a catchphrase? 'Lessons learned.'
• going to actually learn our lesson.
• We really learned how to build a partnership around NMDOT to do debris removal.
• Another lesson learned and recommendation is concerning cascading events.

Transcript Highlights:

• We also have Good Prints, where they learn how to do shirts for, like, they have a contract with the
• We also have good prints where they learn how to do shirts for like the of catering.
• We also have good prints where they learn how to do shirts for like the, they have a contract with the
• Our main concern was keeping the kid, student, in class and learning. And so I'll be honest.
• It's important that is also part of the learning process of being a child and being a student in learning

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, we used to do walking tours with our employees to learn about the history of Lahaina prior
• Um, I think a lot of if it’s in tourism marketing, um, tourists want to learn about the area.
• Um, I think a lot of if it’s in tourism marketing, um, tourists want to learn about the area.
• Um, I think a lot of if it’s in tourism marketing, um, tourists want to learn about the area.
• Um, I think a lot of if it’s in tourism marketing, um, tourists want to learn about the area.

Bills: SB2596, SB3002, SB3067

Keywords: government leases, state entities, real property, affordable leasing, budget impact, green infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, environment, climate change, public health, Hawaii State Planning Act, land records, registration, surveys, subdivision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Water and Culture and the Arts and on Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 3173, which would create a cultural training pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, administered by DOBOR, for commercial permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Testimony was largely supportive from Lahaina Strong, which said the bill responds to community concerns and would help commercial operators return with greater cultural understanding and respect. Supporters framed the measure as a way to rebuild Lahaina intentionally and strengthen relationships between industry and community. Opposition came from Trilogy Excursions and the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii. They said they already provide or encourage cultural education, but argued the bill as written is too broad, potentially mandatory, and could create hiring and operational problems for businesses trying to restart after the fire. They asked that any program be voluntary, collaborative, and practical, with clearer details on who must take the training, how often it would be offered, and how it would be coordinated. In response to questions, a witness said most operators would likely participate if the training were accessible and well-marketed, but that the harbor’s limited current operations and staggered rebuilding make timing important. After testimony and questions, the chairs said they appreciated the comments but wanted to move the bill forward without amendments because of a filing deadline, noting that timing and other issues could be worked out in later committees with DLNR, OHA, and stakeholders. Both committees then voted to pass SB 3173 unamended, with one member excused in each committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• Prohibiting tobacco use encourages a healthier, more productive living. and learning environment for
• The thing that really stood out to me when learning about tobacco in medical school is that when you
• And if this age group learns not to pick up, they will. not do the other drugs that is happening.
• The higher learning...
• If I lower the standards and expectations for my students, they won't learn anything.

Bills: HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184

Keywords: foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for learning a lot about claim a lot. So this is really great.
• We had we're going chefs coming down to Spring Creek to learn about oysters.
• Broken learned that Worcester farmers were not eligible for the same compensation as the traditional
• One of the lessons that we learned from Hurricane Michael really paid off during Hurricane Helene was
• Universities have state who came to learn about what you're farming.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In December 2025, the DOE Division of Early Learning was awarded $14.751 million in the Federal Grants
• The DOE Division of Early Learning was awarded the $14.751 million in the Federal Grants Trust Fund for
• We are strongly positioned to utilize the competitive funds to strengthen the state's early learning
• that the department receive the $14.751 million in additional budget authority within the Early Learning
• I'm with the Division of Early Learning. Yes, that will be included in some of this work.

Summary: The Legislative Budget Commission considered 21 budget amendments, most of them routine authority adjustments tied to federal grants, Medicaid payment programs, and trust fund realignments. The Department of Education received $14.751 million for a Preschool Development Grant to support early learning system improvements, workforce credentialing and training, IT modernization, and related early childhood certification work. The Department of Veterans Affairs shifted $2.2 million within its trust fund to cover higher nursing home occupancy, replace contract nursing with OPS staff, and meet rising operating costs. The Department of Health moved about $9.1 million to support Disability Determinations, where roughly 140,000 cases were pending or in process, and said the change would help reduce backlog and avoid a deficit. The Agency for Health Care Administration presented multiple amendments for Medicaid-related programs, including $766 million for indirect medical education, $1.9 million for managed care network adequacy audits, $209 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program, and several large supplemental payment programs for hospitals and physicians; members asked about CMS approval delays, provider access, and how rural funds would be distributed. The commission also adopted an amendment realigning KidCare funds, placing a $32.1 million surplus into reserve, though several members objected that the state had not yet implemented the 2023 KidCare expansion and that children remained on a wait list. Another Medicaid amendment placed a $376 million surplus into reserve after updated estimating conference projections. Other agencies also received approvals. FDLE received $16.26 million to buy counter-unmanned aircraft systems equipment such as radar and RF sensors to detect and mitigate drone threats. The Department of Juvenile Justice received $1.6 million for the Florida Scholars Academy and a Social Services Block Grant realignment, with staff confirming corrective action had been taken after prior audit findings about allowable SSBG spending. The Division of Emergency Management received federal pass-through authority for FIFA World Cup security and counter-UAS funds, both controlled by the Miami host committee, and members noted the state had little direct oversight over how those local grants would be used. The Department of Commerce received $148.4 million for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery work, with questions focused on the split between housing, infrastructure, and administrative costs. The Department of State received $408,377 for arts and culture federal grant obligations. All amendments were adopted, generally without objection, after brief questioning and no public testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yesterday, our team and I were able to visit the CHP Training Academy, learn the history of the CHP,
• And I'm grateful for your support as I learned the ropes, and I will continue to learn the ropes and
• I recently learned a new story about Dr. King, and that is that he was a hooper.
• And I will tell you that I have learned so much for you...
• I will tell you that I have learned so much from people like Dr. King, who was ahead of his time.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work. The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.