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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> attention to was um letters of support attention to was um letters of support from<00:17:33.200>
- </c> constrnation around um supporting constrnation around um supporting stadiums<00:21:32.000><c> that
- </c> reach for many families without support. reach for many families without support.
- I'm truly in support of this.
- I'm truly in support of this.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to ban semiautomatic military-style assault weapons 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we'll continue to work on this because it is critical that we support our kids, that we support our
- I support these bills.
- </c> We see these injuries and we support We see these injuries and we support these<00:24:49.520><c>
- These are the letters in support.
- These are the letters in support.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 03:59 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And in terms of the amendment, I support the amendment.
- And I will say this body has always been so supportive of the work of our serving victims and supporting
- And I will say this body has always been so supportive of the work of our serving victims and supporting
- This bill is not it, and I cannot support this.
- Just for voting no does not mean, or voting yes does not mean that you support it or don't support it
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that it moved the existing additive list into a new code section, kept the 2028 effective date, added exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, and small sellers under $5,000 per month, and created civil penalties for knowing violations. Testimony split between industry witnesses, who argued the bill and last year’s law would raise costs, burden interstate commerce, and conflict with federal regulation, and advocates who said the law is already prompting companies to reformulate and that the bill clarifies vague language tied to a federal injunction. Several amendments were offered to tie the law to FDA action or exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, frozen confections, and snack foods; some were adopted and others failed. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment as amended and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a victim’s access to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing a victim of a sexual offense who becomes pregnant to have an illegal abortion, along with a conspiracy offense. Counsel said the strike-and-insert added clarifying language and definitions. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to include the victim herself, and the bill sponsor said the intent was to target traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care and force abortions outside medical facilities. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, and adopted a title amendment.
The final bill discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality protections for victims in criminal complaints by limiting redaction to names and addresses, while still allowing disclosure to other governmental entities and permitting victims to request redaction of addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026. Counsel said the bill would replace broader existing confidentiality language and remove provisions allowing disclosure upon a showing of justice or by subpoena. Members questioned whether the change would weaken victim privacy protections, noting that identifying information can include much more than names and addresses. The committee then began hearing testimony from a county prosecutor on the bill, but the excerpt ends before any vote or final action on HB 4468.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, support in both chambers.
- But you're de demonstrating<01:24:50.719><c> today</c> demonstrating today demonstrating today that<01
- </c> support it. support it.
- </c> I'm hoping members support this motion. I'm hoping members support this motion.
- So, um I do plan to support addressed. So, um I do plan to support the<02:56:22.960><c> bill.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- One critical component of that work now deserves mention: peer support services.
- with mental health court judges and professionals to better understand the impact of losing peer support
- When the vendor supporting that system announced that it would discontinue the software, we used the
- The state provides judges and centralized administrative support.
- For several years, the judiciary has supported initiatives such as the annual institute for K-12 teachers
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the prior day’s journal, and then received the annual State of the Judiciary address from Idaho Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan. The Chief Justice described the courts’ workload and fiscal restraint, noting large increases in civil caseloads, continued heavy criminal and juvenile dockets, and the importance of treatment courts, mediation, self-help services, remote hearings, and court assistance officers. He also discussed modernization efforts in court technology, courthouse construction and security concerns, cybersecurity threats, civic education initiatives, and five judiciary priorities for the next three years: improving operations, strengthening public trust, ensuring safety, building workforce capacity, and using technology and data effectively.
After the address was ordered spread upon the journal, the Senate returned to business. Senate Joint Resolution 102, proposing a constitutional amendment related to state trust lands, was introduced and referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. The Governor’s appointments of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Janet Lawler to the Commission of Pardons and Parole were received and referred to the appropriate committees. Two bills were introduced on first reading and referred for printing: Senate Bill 1224 on slow-moving vehicles and Senate Bill 1225 on presidential searches for state institutions of higher education.
During miscellaneous business, senators announced that the next day’s floor time would shift to 11 a.m. for America 250-related activities, with a chairman’s lunch at noon. The Senate then adjourned until 11 a.m. the following day.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , support, support, Mr.<01:56:37.199><c> Senator</c><01:56:37.520><c> Hoffman.
- </c> would ask for member support. would ask for member support.
- . support. support.
- I'd ask for members<03:22:12.960><c> support.</c> members support. members support.
- I will be supporting the A50. I would recommend that members support it.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully ask for your support. Thank you, Senator Slatter. Happy to answer questions.
- And they've recently approved a similar bond program as well to support dementia research.
- So they'll be funding... ...a similar bond program as well to support dementia research.
- And I'm here to urge you to support Senate Bill 6321.
- And yet, we know what stable public support can produce.
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, opening a public hearing on Senate Bill 6321, which would authorize up to $6 billion in state general obligation bonds over six years and create the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement within the Department of Commerce. Staff explained that the institute would oversee grants for scientific research and facilities, with the proposal requiring voter approval for the debt and institute creation. Senator Slatter, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to stabilize research funding in Washington in response to federal cuts and uncertainty, and noted it was modeled in part on similar efforts in California and Texas.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. Representatives from Washington State University and the University of Washington described the state’s research enterprise as an economic engine and emphasized the importance of stable funding for jobs, innovation, and competitiveness. University of Washington witnesses said federal funding disruptions had reduced new NIH awards, cut student support, and threatened research programs in medicine, mental health, clean energy, forest resilience, and climate adaptation. Several early-career researchers and union members testified about personal impacts from grant terminations, furloughs, and delayed career transitions, arguing that the bill would help protect scientific work, workforce development, and public health outcomes in Washington.
After closing the hearing on SB 6321, the committee moved into executive session. It voted do pass on Substitute House Bill 2525 and sent it to the Rules Committee. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments for confirmation recommendation, and then adjourned after thanking staff and members for their work during the session.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- a member of either caucus in the last two years as it came before the House. demonstrates that such
- moments enhance demonstrates that such moments enhance cognitive<00:04:08.959><c> abilities</c><00:04
- to uplift and support our students a<00:04:40.120><c> brief</c><00:04:40.360><c> 60</c><00:04:40.639
- I urge you to support this bill and give our students the best tools for success. Thank you.
- </c> Commonwealth I'm here today in support Commonwealth I'm here today in support of<00:34:26.119><c
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 19, which would require a daily moment of silence or reflection in Kentucky public schools and clarify that students may use the time as they choose without coercion or religious direction. The sponsor and supporters, including representatives of the Kentucky Jewish Council, argued the bill is nonsectarian, intended to promote calm and focus, and supported by research and prior bipartisan backing. Opponents from the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass said they supported the anti-coercion language but objected to making the moment of silence mandatory rather than permissive, citing concerns about the statute’s interaction with the Lord’s Prayer language already in law. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 19 unanimously with favorable expression.
The committee then considered SB 83, which revises the KEES scholarship program so homeschool and non-certified school students can receive awards using an ACT-to-GPA conversion and be treated more comparably to public school students. The sponsor described the bill as a recurring measure and walked through how the award amounts would be calculated under the substitute. There was no opposition raised during the hearing, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed SB 83 unanimously with favorable expression.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 55, directing Kentucky public postsecondary institutions to combat anti-Semitism. The resolution would require campuses to adopt policies using the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, notify students of Title VI and state-law complaint rights, recognize Jewish organizations as community resources on the same basis as other religious organizations, take action against student groups supporting designated terrorist organizations, and collect and report campus anti-Semitism data. The presenters and supporters described a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents on campuses after October 7 and said schools have not responded adequately. The committee adopted the substitute and began hearing testimony on the resolution, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on SJR 55.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:54 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 03:59 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will say this body has always been so supportive of the work of our serving victims and supporting
- And I will say this body has always been so supportive of the work of our serving victims and supporting
- For those reasons, I do not support this bill. Thank you, Senator.
- But this bill is not it, and I cannot support this.
- Just for voting no does not mean, or voting yes does not mean, that you support it or don't support it
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that something that you would, uh, you would consider or support?
- We have a mobile demonstration unit, a water heater demonstration. We take those to schools.
- So I, I, I could not support HB 636 anymore.
- securities regulator support, uh, and.
- Um, but we do support all five exceptional items.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Several members of the committee have authored and supported legislation against sexual assault, human
- Another priority for us this session is support for the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
- That's real savings and we're gonna do whatever we can to support that idea and implement it to keep
- I think that obviously to support something that threatens the integrity and security of the lottery,
- The April 2023 incident was, was, uh, anomaly because there was not a sales record to demonstrate the
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Joint Budget Subcommittee on Higher Education - 03/18/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- CREATING THE NEW YORK WE INVEST IN STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS.
- SO, I'M VERY PLEASED THAT BOTH HOUSES HAVE PUT IN SUPPORT -- SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FOR A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
- We are very lucky to have incredible leaders supporting our higher institutions.
- They need to receive special consideration and support from the Executive and the Governor.
- We should also support a My Sister's Keeper as well as the contracts for excellent.
Summary:
The Higher Education Conference Committee met to discuss budget priorities for SUNY, CUNY, community colleges, TAP, student aid, and capital funding. Chair Toby Ann Stavisky emphasized the need for increased operating and capital support, protection against enrollment-based funding losses, no tuition increases, a review of TAP because it has not kept pace with living costs, and action on student loan access and research funding cuts. Assembly Chair Alicia Hyndman outlined the Assembly’s higher education proposal, including $475.7 million to expand TAP eligibility, raising income thresholds for TAP and the Excelsior Scholarship, creating a graduate tuition assistance program, adding community college operating aid, expanding the Opportunity Promise Scholarship, forgiving SUNY hospital debt service, increasing CUNY operating support, restoring opportunity program funding, creating a $110 million student loan support program called New York Rises, and funding five-year capital plans for SUNY and CUNY plus additional ECAP grants.
Members broadly supported making higher education more affordable and accessible, while highlighting district-specific needs. Senator May praised SUNY Reconnect, community college workforce programs, hospital debt service relief, and a five-year SUNY capital plan. Senator Gonzalez framed the budget as an investment in economic mobility. Senator Griffo supported affordability, operating and capital aid, and additional support for medical schools and hospitals. Assembly Members Walker, Colton, and Fall backed TAP expansion, opportunity programs, disability supports, SUNY Downstate’s transformation, and capital needs at CUNY and SUNY campuses.
Assembly Member Smullen, speaking for the minority conference, urged a five-way budget process, said TAP has not kept pace with inflation, and called for a more stable long-term funding model for community colleges. He also stressed aligning higher education with workforce needs. Assembly Member Pirozzolo pointed to the College of Staten Island as an example of the benefits of investment and warned that employers recruiting students directly from high school could weaken higher education unless colleges continue strengthening trade and career training. The meeting ended with no vote on the budget items, and the chairs adjourned the conference committee after concluding remarks.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- , would give students, and just to be clear, only public school students, not all students being supported
- by tax dollars but just public supported by tax dollars but just public school<00:24:11.440><c> students
- And I would talk about the fact that it's been well demonstrated that over years the result will be the
- that over years the result demonstrated that over years the result will<00:38:55.160><c> be</c><00:38
- and defend the responsibility we support and defend the Constitution<01:24:06.320><c> participate</c
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 16th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I do not appear in support of or opposition to any legislation. considered by the legislature or any
- can only be based upon broad and carefully reasoned principles The importance of this point is demonstrated
- Despite less than enthusiastic support for the governor's health care reform initiatives and early indicators
- So it has demonstrated a long track record of success.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- through a similar program of denying the alleged effects of climate change, effects that have been demonstrated
- are trying desperately to, there have been reports, there have been... ...effects that have been demonstrated
Keywords:
SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, oil and gas, surety bond, financial responsibility, environmental compliance, plugging wells, SB1613
Summary:
The committee took up several energy and environmental bills, most of them mirror measures or agency-related changes. SB 1976, a mirror of HB 3469, would provide a three-year phase-in for new surety bond requirements adopted in HB 1369 and was reported out do pass on a 10-0 vote. SB 1314 would increase the well drillers fund limits for plugging bad wells that could contaminate aquifers, raising the per-well amount to $25,000 and the fund cap from $50,000 to $100,000; it also passed 10-0. SB 1191 repeals the law creating the Oklahoma Energy Low Carbon Initiative Board, which had never been appointed or met, and it passed 10-0. SB 1613, a mirror of HB 3142, was also reported do pass 10-0 after members noted prior questions had been resolved. SB 1246, from the Department of Environmental Quality, was described as streamlining services while keeping information online and preserving public comment time; it passed 11-0.
The committee then spent the most time on SB 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, which would bar certain causes of action related to greenhouse gas emissions and alleged climate-change effects. Supporters argued it would protect Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry from costly, speculative lawsuits and preserve the state’s economy, while opponents questioned whether it would shield an industry from accountability and compared it to past tobacco litigation. The bill’s author said it would not affect other pollution claims or federal enforcement, only climate-related civil actions. After extended discussion, SB 1439 was reported out do pass on a 9-3 vote.
Finally, SB 1930, the mirror bill to the Brine Development Act, was presented as a measure to speed up development of iodine and other mineral recovery from oilfield wastewater while avoiding conflicts with existing oil and gas operations and Corporation Commission rules. Members discussed Oklahoma’s role in iodine production, possible market growth, and concerns about creating unintended causes of action for surface owners or class-action claims. The author said amendments were still being negotiated, but the bill was nevertheless reported out do pass on an 11-0 vote. The chair closed by noting this was expected to be the committee’s only scheduled meeting, absent any reassignments.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate this motion because this is really demonstrating that the legislature needs to tighten its
- But this is a good start to ensure that we are also demonstrating a little belt tightening in this crisis
Summary:
The committee received a General Fund Daily Update and Budget Monitor presentation from Legislative Services Office staff, who explained that the budget picture was nearly complete, with most general fund agency actions and germane bill impacts already reflected. Members also discussed revenue performance, including that the state was about $89.5 million behind the legislative revenue target and that April revenue reports would be especially important. Staff noted that the estimated ending balance was close to negative $44.1 million, with some uncertainty remaining because of revenue volatility and pending monthly reports.
The committee then considered a series of budget-balancing cash transfers and related actions. It approved transfers from the Permanent Building Fund to the Legislature, a 5% reduction in the legislative transfer, a $13 million transfer from the Idaho Broadband Fund to the General Fund, transfers from inactive school district building account subaccounts, and a conditional transfer from the 27th payroll fund if needed. It also approved moving interest earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund, Water Pollution Control Fund, Permanent Building Fund, and several American Rescue Plan Act-related funds to the General Fund or Strategic Initiatives Fund, along with transfers involving the Fire Suppression Deficiency Account and Strategic Initiatives Fund balances.
Several members commented on the policy choices, including support for legislative belt-tightening and concern about using interest earnings transfers, especially from the Budget Stabilization Fund. One member questioned whether those transfers were appropriate if the budget remained balanced, while another asked for clarification on how Strategic Initiatives Fund allocations would be used. Most motions passed with due pass recommendations in both chambers’ committee votes, and the committee adjourned after scheduling another meeting for the following morning to continue work on remaining cash transfers and possible Fish and Game items.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But there are a series of other things, like birth certificates, that are required to demonstrate some
- So that's what I'm saying, if I'm going through the trouble already of having to demonstrate my citizenship
Summary:
The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn.
The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 017 Feb 2nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we ask for your support for L001.
- So, we ask for your support for right. So, we ask for your support for L1. L1. L1.
- </c> support of amendment L01 Senate Bill 4. support of amendment L01 Senate Bill 4.
- I rise in support of this measure.
- ,</c><04:28:56.800><c> and</c> students feel safe, supported, and students feel safe, supported, and
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of... Good morning.
- My name is Amy Blanchett, and I’m here to testify in support of the bill.
- I support Jack Wu. He’s vice president of business development, and I support our assistant...
- I'm also in support of Senate Bill 2361.
- As a board of trustees, we are strong supporters of the community college mission.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on K-16 met with 14 bills on the agenda and announced it would recess around 9:45 to attend the floor session, then resume afterward. The committee first took up Senate Bill 2361, which would transfer governance of the University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M University System and rename it Texas A&M University-Victoria. Senator Cole explained that the committee substitute added transition language for employee health benefits and ERS contributions. Supporters, including Texas A&M System officials, Victoria’s mayor, regional economic development leaders, a Formosa Plastics representative, a Victoria College trustee, and a local business owner, said the move would better align the university with regional industry needs, especially engineering, agriculture, and workforce development, while helping retain local students and support economic growth. A Texas A&M official also noted accreditation, data-system, and other transition challenges, but said the change was manageable. Because there was no quorum, the committee could not adopt the substitute, and SB 2361 was left pending subject to the call of the chair after public testimony closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 530 from Senator Sparks, which would update Texas higher education law to match federal rules allowing institutions to use any nationally recognized accreditor rather than only a regional accreditor. Sparks said the bill was a cleanup measure responding to a 2019 federal rule change and prior concerns had been addressed over the interim. Testimony in support came from a Texas Public Policy Foundation fellow, who said the bill would give universities flexibility, preserve quality standards, and simplify credit transfer and costs for students. With no opposition and no questions, public testimony closed and SB 530 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.