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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and parents waiting to care for their families.
- AND PARENTS WAITING TO CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES.
- My parents were both graduates of that high school and had gone to work at that point.
- My parents saw the second backlash to the Civil Rights Movement.
- MY PARENTS SAW THE SECOND BACKLASH TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Modifying when firearms are permitted on school property 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So in discussing with my colleagues and other educators, as well as, uh, me being a lifetime educator
- So in discussing with my colleagues and other educators, as well as, uh, me being a lifetime educator
- Uh does that may be parents of students?
- I’m sure it’s somebody in the education world.
- </c> I'm sure it's somebody in the education I'm sure it's somebody in the education world. world. world
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Oct 1st, 2025
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so nothing will change about any parent with regard to any parents.
- Doctor, if a parent or parents are trying to enroll their child into a daycare, licensed child care..
- A parent is trying to enroll their child into a licensed early childhood care program.
- Are there options for the parent to say, no, we have religious exemptions?
- A child care center has the ability to turn away a parent; maybe the match isn't good.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - Senate Government
Senate Government Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Educators? No, the book creator. Mr. Chair, you can pick, you can fuck out. Senator Kavanaugh.
- Educators? No, the book creator. Mr. Chair, you can pick, you can fuck out. Senator Kavanaugh.
- them, education is an incredibly important part of protecting our children.
- But that responsibility belongs to individuals themselves and to parents.
- Look, I believe in parents' discretion.
Summary:
The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and first held SB 1571. It then heard and advanced SB 1745, which would cap transaction privilege/excise tax rates in cities of 550,000 or more at 2.5% per classification unless voters approve a higher rate, with enforcement through the attorney general and state-shared revenue withholding for violations. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and restrain large-city tax increases; the bill was amended with a technical change and passed 4-3. The committee also advanced SB 1686, renaming Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza and authorizing memorial placements for Don Bowles and Charlie Kirk, which passed 4-3.
The committee then took up SB 1567 and SB 1435, both aimed at restricting public entities, schools, and libraries from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials and from using public facilities for sexually explicit filming or access. Supporters said the bills were needed to prevent children from being exposed to pornography and to keep taxpayer resources from facilitating such material; opponents, including the ACLU, warned the definitions were broad, could chill speech, and could criminalize librarians and educators for handling literary or educational works. Both bills were amended and passed 4-3. SB 1435 also drew testimony about library access, sex education, and the risk of overbroad enforcement.
The committee next considered SB 1433 and SB 1434, which would reorganize Maricopa County boundaries. SB 1433 would move portions of Maricopa County into neighboring counties, while SB 1434 would split Maricopa County into three new counties with a transition board and special elections. Supporters argued Maricopa County had become too large and unmanageable and that smaller counties would improve representation and water and regional governance; opponents said the proposals were costly, disruptive, and politically motivated. Both measures received due pass recommendations, with SB 1433 passing 4-3 and SB 1434 passing 4-3 with one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SCR 1024, requiring legislators to live in their district for one year before election, and SCR 1025, moving the legislative session start to the fourth Monday in January; both resolutions passed unanimously or near-unanimously, and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, when you say eliminate the Department of Education, that does not mean eliminate education.
- in education.
- The best way to ensure quality education is to maximize control by parents, teachers, and school boards
- Better education doesn't mean a bigger Department of Education.
- These are all important positions and education fields that we need to fund.
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Members then approved the journal and received a series of messages from the Senate and governor, including enrolled bills and new Senate measures. Standing committee reports moved several bills and resolutions forward, including House Bill 911 and Senate Bill 1258 from State Affairs, and House Concurrent Resolution 36 supporting the Idaho National Guard.
The chamber introduced several new bills, including House Bills 933-935, and later took up a number of memorials and resolutions. House Joint Memorial 20, urging Congress to address the fiscal impact of Plyler v. Doe on Idaho schools, passed without objection. House Joint Memorial 19, supporting federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, passed 61-8-1 after debate over whether eliminating the department would shift enforcement costs to the state. House Concurrent Resolution 34, directing feasibility studies on Bear River Basin water development, also passed, 67-2.
The House then considered and passed several Senate bills, including SB 1301 on adding a retail location for small breweries, SB 1256 cleaning up outdated reporting requirements for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, SB 1345 allowing voluntary secure electronic tax commission communications, and a series of water-related bills clarifying ditch easements, water district fees, withdrawal procedures, canal/lateral responsibilities, and irrigation district board eligibility. SB 1286, restricting predatory veteran disability-claims services, also passed after supportive testimony from veterans’ advocates. Later, the House approved a House Business Committee report on administrative rules, then suspended rules to move a large set of appropriation and policy bills, including HB 919 through HB 925 and HB 889 and HB 931, all of which passed with varying vote margins. The day ended with announcements, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until March 20, 2026.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- My parents understood how important a good education is not only to individual opportunity but to a thriving
- </c> Department of Education. Department of Education.
- I've not met one parent in this parent.
- </c> education get the education they education get the education they deserve.<08:43:09.760><c> President
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 19th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Teaching, teacher education, and social work programs.
- One, salary increases for our educators.
- For any sort of endowments or funding to higher education institutions, we put public higher education
- In terms of foster parents, we do have a problem in addressing the concerns those foster parents have
- the treatment foster parents have.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- It doesn't tell parents what diapers to choose.
- Today, parents are often left... I'm seeding my time, John. Okay.
- Parents know what's in their baby food. They should know what's in their child's diaper.
- As a parent, thank you, author. There is a major policy intern with Ms.
- When I asked parents that same question, they say 10 to 20%.
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis County, and I overheard an officer tell me that if the parents are not concerned with the runaways
- If the parents are not concerned with the runaways, why should we be?
- I'm an educator as well, so of course I love them.
- We have some community-based people in there, some educators. I think I'm naming everybody.
- with education, but this bill is important to us because it does intersect with school-age kids.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1126, amending section 15-141, ARS, relating to educational records.
- Senate Bill 1126, amending sections 15141, ARS, relating to educational records.
- Any parent would be allowed to sue the school for violations.
- People do not choose public and charter schools for Bible education.
- If parents want religious education, If parents want religious education, go to a private school.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're talking education today, obviously.
- in the education committees.
- So these special needs kids are being basically educated by their parents, and it is saving the state
- And in the OPE study, it said they surveyed the parents, and 73% of the parents admitted they would not
- And in the OPE study, it said they surveyed the parents, and 73% of the parents admitted they would not
Summary:
The committee first approved a technical correction to the Health and Welfare Division of Licensing and Certification budget, restoring 2 FTP that had been cut in error while leaving funding unchanged. It then adopted language extending the deadline for Medicaid comprehensive managed care-related state plan amendments and waivers from July 1, 2026 to 2027, and passed that language after brief discussion about MMIS delays and legal issues. The committee recessed briefly before moving to public school support items.
For the Division of Student Support, the committee approved a FY 2026 supplemental adding $7.8 million in federal spending authority, then considered several FY 2027 budget motions and related language. After debate over special education high-needs funding, ELL funding shifts, health insurance, classified staff, and virtual-school funding, the committee ultimately adopted a motion reducing the division’s general fund by $16,222,300, adding $4,141,200 in dedicated funds and $7.8 million in federal funds, and passed several pieces of accompanying language. Those language items included a $3 million reduction to virtual-school discretionary funding, a $7.5 million transportation funding reduction tied to prior statutory changes, reporting requirements for virtual programs, a one-time ELL distribution shift to LEAs, a change to technology curriculum contract requirements, and a special education expenditure report to JFAC.
The committee then turned to the Idaho Digital Learning Academy. After extensive debate over alleged “double dipping,” rural access, and the need for policy changes, it rejected a proposed $15 million cut, then approved a smaller $13,500 reduction tied to a pending policy bill. It also adopted language restricting PCIF access and directing IDLA to reduce offerings as needed, plus reporting language on DEI compliance and a usage/enrollment report with more detailed data on synchronous versus asynchronous courses and LEA-level enrollment. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again Monday to take up the Secretary of State budget and trailer bills.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Lawrence definitely shows up for education and early education.
- Department of Education, reckless withholding of federal education funding, firing of our federal education
- I know that I am blessed to have been born to parents that were both educators.
- education.
- And so when folks keep coming saying, hey, this is education, education, education, it is, you're having
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts.
Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students.
Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not see universal early childhood education.
- So I want to first talk about the education budget.
- Florida choose what education they want for their children, and 80% of those parents What education they
- We're not educating people like they should be.
- Authorizes the State Board of Education and Board of Governors to amend the list of general education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- policy and expanding access to arts education programs across the state.
- arts education programs across the state.
- in expanding arts education programs, please join me in welcoming Dr.
- Black women are among the most educated in this country.
- Her parents, Harry Miller, Sr., and Fern Hanford Miller, moved...
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several guest introductions, including a Canadian diplomatic delegation visiting for Canada Day at the Capitol and the undefeated Under-11 San Juan Spirits soccer team. The chamber also recognized guests connected to later resolutions, including families and advocates tied to profound autism and farm worker issues, as well as arts education leaders.
The Senate adopted SR 89, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day, after remarks emphasizing the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and lifelong services for people with profound autism and their caregivers. Members also adopted SCR 147, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with support focused on the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success. Both resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
The chamber then took up AB 2156, an urgency measure renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day and proclaiming March 31 as Farm Worker Day. Supporters from multiple caucuses and regions spoke about the history of farm labor, the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers, and the need to honor the broader movement and its diverse participants; some speakers also referenced recent allegations and the desire to center survivors and workers rather than one individual. The bill passed with 37 ayes and 0 noes, including the urgency clause.
The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of several items without objection, then adjourned in memory of Caitlin Mardell Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The session concluded with announcements of a committee meeting and a one-week spring recess, with the next floor session scheduled for April 6, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's 9:00 a.m., and you are in the House Education Committee, and we will get started.
- we call it—the piece of educational reserve funds?
- In education, we don't have cell phone use out there.
- It's an essential part of how we deliver a complete education to our students.
- Those costs will not be passed on to parents.
Committee:
House Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act.
- This will probably go to the Education Committee, most likely.
- You see just definitional things about parents on page three.
- And so the parents say, no, you can't treat my child.
- And some minors do get parental consent, and I think we can all agree that's ideal.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several print hearings and gubernatorial appointments, with most early legislation advancing without opposition. RS 33743, the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act, would require school applicants to disclose past investigations or disciplinary actions and require prior employers to respond; RS 33744 would move certain federally qualified and rural health center scope-of-practice rate changes into code; RS 33721 would extend certain state endowment land commercial leases from 49 to 99 years; and RS 33660 would expand disclosure requirements for paid signature gatherers and paid candidate advocates. All four RS measures were sent to print. The committee also heard from and later resumed testimony on several gubernatorial reappointments, including Jerry Doppie to the Endowment Fund Investment Board, Skip Smeiser to the Lottery Commission, and Nicaela Black Abrams to the Racing Commission; those votes were deferred to a later meeting.
House Bill 674, which would remove the Public Utilities Commission’s role in reviewing certain telecommunications service discontinuances and rely on the FCC process instead, drew significant testimony. The sponsor and telecom representatives said it would eliminate a duplicative state process and speed broadband and infrastructure investment while preserving FCC protections. Opponents, including former telecom workers and a trial lawyers representative, warned it could leave rural copper-line customers and emergency users without adequate service or local oversight. After questions about the federal language and whether the bill might invert the current review process, the committee voted to hold HB 674 subject to the call of the chair.
The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1391, a technical fix preserving lawful entry authority for publicly employed land surveyors, and Senate Bill 1389, which would provide liability protection for churches, grange halls, and other property owners who voluntarily serve as polling places. HB 860, revising the medical parental rights law and related emergency treatment and hotline provisions, received supportive testimony from the Idaho Medical Association, a teen advocate, and the 988 crisis hotline director, and was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment. HB 549, which would remove property-owner signatures from petitions to dissolve hospital taxing districts, drew divided testimony: supporters said the current process is unworkable in places like McCall, while the Idaho Hospital Association urged a higher threshold and warned of inconsistency with other district laws. The committee voted to send HB 549 to the 14th order for possible amendment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , Public Education.
- referred to the Committee on Public Higher Education.
- referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
- Special education services in public schools referred to the Committee on Public Education.
- Personnel referred to the Committee on Public Education.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 84,000 educators.
- in Education proposal.
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- benefits and therefore further assure all Minnesota pupils and their parents freedom of choice in education
- benefits and therefore further assure all Minnesota pupils and their parents freedom of choice in education
Committee:
House Education Finance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Which one do parents believe? Do they believe the ACIP, which you're taking out?
- Parents need to understand you are not getting the full story from the state of New Mexico, Mr.
- President, this bill does not change any exemption that parents can apply for.
- The man, the myth, the physical education teacher is what we called him.
- When we talk about the boarding school era, those are my parents.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know we're trying to bring parents in education, but I think this is a really good start, and I
- I really feel bad that it's all about education.
- And so this also is such a parental responsibility, and we've got to get parents involved.
- We've got to start making parents responsible and finding the parents if their child isn't obeying the
- These parents have never been on a bike before.
Committee:
House Transportation