Transcript Highlights:

• <01:35:35.560> of prisons have incredibly High rates of prisons have incredibly High rates
• What about the civil rights of a transgender woman who was sent to a male's prison and has a 60% rate
• That rate is nine times higher than in the general U.S. population.
• That rate is nine times higher than in the general U.S. population.
• Seeing none, thank you very much. rate is nine times higher than in the rate is nine times higher than

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 148, which Rep. Jim Kofalt said is the same language as last year’s HB 396, vetoed by the governor. He described the bill as allowing, but not requiring, separation by biological sex in three areas: bathrooms and locker rooms, houses of correction, and certain athletic competitions. Kofalt argued the bill would give local school boards and other policymakers discretion to set practical rules, citing concerns about safety, privacy, and a Milford incident involving a biological male in girls’ locker rooms. Committee members pressed him on the lack of a definition of “biological sex,” and he said he did not think one was necessary because males and females are commonly understood. He also said the bill was meant to address situations where outside groups threaten lawsuits and leave local boards with no latitude. Testimony then split sharply. Supporters, including Executive Counselor Karen Hill and several others, said HB 148 would roll back anti-discrimination protections, contradict New Hampshire’s “Live Free or Die” values, and harm transgender and non-binary people. Opponents described the bill as discriminatory and unnecessary, arguing that existing bathroom and sports policies already work and that the bill would invite harassment, invasive enforcement, and legal conflict. Several speakers, including trans residents and parents of trans children, said they had used public restrooms without incident and warned that enforcement would be impractical or abusive. One supporter argued the bill was needed to protect girls’ privacy and safety and cited school sports disputes and a concern about a sex offender at a game as examples of why sex-segregated rules should be restored. Committee members asked questions about how biological sex would be defined, whether the bill was responding to real incidents in New Hampshire, and how any restrictions would be enforced. Kofalt said he was aware of issues in several school districts and at the State House, but did not have detailed documentation for every case. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the chair instead moved through public testimony under a strict two-minute limit and noted that follow-up questions would be limited so the committee could hear multiple bills that day.

Transcript Highlights:

• rate of 4.42%. rate of 4.42%.
• We were, you know, around 4.5% on average. >> And is your interest rate tied to the rating of the Commonwealth
• Um, I think when districts struggle, it does make it hard to rate bonds, but overall we have a good rating
• <01:30:54.760> of Often states cap or limit the rate of Often states cap or limit the rate
• probable 4% cut in some provider rates. probable 4% cut in some provider rates.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Budget Process 00:02:28 Allotment Process 00:10:30 School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10 Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00 Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25 Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40 Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You're not paying the rates. result. Um and and what is the energy result.
• <01:12:03.840> payers, benefit to local rate payers, benefit to local rate payers, particularly
• , changes to alternative compliance rates, changes to alternative compliance rates, um,<01:41:14.520
• Um, it seeks to lower ACP<01:41:22.360> rates ACP rates ACP rates and<01:41:23.840> change<
• high rate of childhood asthma?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:33:24.240> of it won't affect the assumed rate of it won't affect the assumed rate of
• We modeled between 3% and 5% of a distribution rate because some of our consultants recommended that
• Appendix E shows a variety of the scenarios, including the 5% distribution rate scenario.
• Senator Driskill, otherwise I can make sure to get that to you. including the a 5% distribution rate
• including the a 5% distribution rate scenario.<01:35:45.880> So<01:35:46.000> that's<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we were at a 34% turnover rate just four years ago, and now we have decreased it to 14%.
• a 34% turnover rate just four years<00:40:45.599> ago<00:40:46.000> and<00:40:46.240><
• to 14% we'd like to keep it at that rate to 14% we'd like to keep it at that rate and<00:40:50.920
• EMS personnel have a 39% higher suicide rate than the national average.
• EMS personnel have a 39% higher suicide rate than the national average.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The auditor did note that it is hard to give an exact rate of misclassification in Minnesota.
• The auditor did note that it is hard to give an exact rate of misclassification in Minnesota, but in
• apprentices is 94%, compared to the non-apprentice pass rate at 76%.
• within recruitment and retention rates, especially in our, uh, intermediate districts.
• Um, retention, recruitment and retention rates, especially in our, uh, intermediate districts.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You're talking about cap rates, vacancy rates, the equalization ratios for towns and cities, which are
• <00:48:47.839> vacancy<00:48:48.319> rates talking about cap rates vacancy rates talking
• about cap rates vacancy rates the<00:48:49.079> equalization<00:48:49.760> ratios<00:48
• It's very difficult to build below-market-rate housing.
• to build below market rate difficult to build below market rate housing<00:58:28.520> the<00:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• immunity protection for outpatient infants with debilitating health conditions, thus decreasing mortality rates
• The Milk Bank is a dedicated Rates, along with shortening hospital stays.
• And if In fact, Pennsylvania's unemployment rate is lower than the national unemployment rate.
• structurally, and in terms of employment, we're in a good position with respect to our unemployment rate
• We're beating the national economy in terms of the unemployment rate, which is a very good barometer.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27. On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations. The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.

Transcript Highlights:

• caffeine and experiencing adverse health effects, such as dehydration, anxiety, and decreased heart rate
• before, in developing brains, anxiety and mood changes, cardiovascular effects including elevated heart rate
• gives authority to the school districts in New Castle County to adjust and reset their school tax rates
• We are very supportive of HB 461 so that our school tax rates can be applied to tax bases that are more
• When districts can't fill these positions, they are forced to contract services at premium rates.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with enough members present to conduct business and approved the June 17 minutes. It first heard HB 459 with House Amendment 1, which would prohibit the sale of energy drinks on public middle and high school campuses during school hours or school events. The sponsor and Department of Education explained that the bill targets beverages containing caffeine and marketed as energy drinks, not ordinary soft drinks or coffee/tea products. Public testimony from the Medical Society supported the bill on health grounds, while the beverage industry said its companies already voluntarily limit school offerings and that the bill does not reflect current practice. No vote was taken in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 461, a follow-up to prior legislation on New Castle County property reassessment and school tax rates. Senator Cruz said the bill would let New Castle County school districts adjust and reset tax rates to reflect reassessment changes without increasing projected operating revenue, and that it includes a sunset. DSEA supported the measure, saying fair property values are important to public education funding. The committee also heard HB 452, which would require additional background checks and training for DIAA sports officials and strengthen DIAA enforcement procedures. Members questioned how checks would be handled, who would see the results, and who would provide training; the DIAA compliance coordinator said the checks would be maintained through the state process and that associations would verify eligibility. The bill’s sponsor and DIAA said the goal was to align officials with existing child-safety standards. Next, the committee considered HS1 for HB 425, which raises the salary supplement from 6% to 12% for nationally certified school counselors, nurses, and school social workers, and allows DOE to identify additional qualifying positions by regulation. Supporters, including school social workers, nurses, and DSEA, argued the change would improve retention and recognize advanced credentials. Senator Hansen raised concerns that school psychologists were not included; sponsors said a broader study and possible future legislation or budget language would address other nationally certified school-based professionals. The committee then heard HS1 for HB 358 on student elopement notifications, inspired by Ace’s Law, but administrators and the chair raised concerns that the bill may be too prescriptive and difficult to implement in practice, especially when schools may not immediately know a student has left campus. Finally, the committee discussed HB 379 on the comprehensive school discipline improvement program; DOE said the substitute was intended to consolidate prevention and intervention supports and avoid competition for funding, while DASA asked that the bill be paused or tabled. The meeting ended before action on the remaining bill, and HB 443 was deferred to a future executive meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• National Library of Science and Medicine has shown that queer-inclusive curriculums lower violence rates
• Comprehensive sex education is proven to delay sexual initiation, reduce STI and pregnancy rates, and
• , better behavior, fewer mental health issues, increased self-regulation, and increased graduation rates
• , better behavior, fewer mental health issues, increased self-regulation, and increased graduation rates
• Students who participate in the arts score higher on the SAT, have lower dropout rates, and are more

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with the largest portions focused on the Healthy Youth Act (S.340/H.656), comprehensive and inclusive curriculum bills (H.655/S.371 and related measures), climate literacy education (H.560/S.391), computer science coursework (H.534/S.362), arts education funding and STEM-to-STEAM proposals (H.561 and H.4297), and a homeschooling reporting bill (H.518). Supporters of the Healthy Youth Act argued it would preserve local control while requiring medically accurate, age-appropriate, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education and regular updates to state health frameworks; opponents raised parental rights, age-appropriateness, and opt-out concerns, with some calling for fetal development content. Supporters of inclusive curriculum bills said they would improve representation, belonging, and civic understanding, while opponents argued they could undermine parental authority or promote ideological content. Climate, computer science, and arts advocates emphasized workforce readiness, student engagement, and the need for state support and funding to expand access and teacher training. Testimony on the climate literacy bill described increasing climate impacts in Massachusetts and argued that interdisciplinary instruction would prepare students for science, policy, and green careers; witnesses said the bill was not a mandate but a support and funding measure. Computer science supporters said access remains uneven, especially for girls, students of color, and students with disabilities, and urged stronger statewide requirements and AI-related standards. Arts advocates backed both the STEM-to-STEAM bill and the Lowell Mason arts funding proposal, citing research on student achievement, attendance, creativity, and the economic importance of the arts sector. The homeschool bill was supported by a homeschool advocacy group as a modernization of reporting requirements. The committee closed testimony on numerous bills where no one remained signed up or testimony had concluded, including several education, curriculum, and commission proposals. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. At the end of the session, the committee closed out the remaining testimony and adjourned after a motion and second.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're one of 13 states that are AAA bond rated.
• In fact, many states are in a situation that's worse because our error rates are some of the lowest,
• ><00:04:48.400> are<00:04:48.480> some<00:04:48.680> of because our our error rates
• are some of because our our error rates are some of the<00:04:48.880> lowest,<00:04:49.320>
• One of the reasons Minnesota has had such stable budgets and been triple-A bond rated is our revenue

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• $11,647,000, that is the amount that it would cost the state to bring these fees up to the Medicaid rate
• can be maintained in rural Oklahoma and not lose them as the trend has been going on at an alarming rate
• enough in rural areas where they can, for some of their stores, ask for a different reimbursement rate
• We said if we just go with Medicaid rate, surely we can. Last year. This is the bottom.
• We said, if we just go with Medicaid rate, surely we can get that done this year without a veto.

Bills: SB206, SB640, SB667, SB1344, SB1380, SB1423, SB1425, SB1436, SB1484, SB1500, SB1502, SB1503, SB1557, SB1562, SB1572, SB1644, SB1645, SB1794, SB1796, SB1806, SB1849, SB1984, SB2007, SB2074

Keywords: SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health, health care facility, municipality, county, ambulance service district, tribal entity, public entity, contract ambulance service, Oklahoma, 63 O.S. 2021 Section 1-2502, emergency clause

Transcript Highlights:

• It has nothing to do with improving or expanding instructional time or improving literacy rates.
• fund at the same point in time to reopen Swojak, which in its 30-year history never had a Staffing rate
• , It is my understanding that the current level they have settled at is twice the current taxation rate
• I think any time that we can reduce cancer rates in the state of Oklahoma is a net positive.
• For us to be setting aside an incentive at a lesser rate for non-burn cigarette products versus burn

Bills: HB1242, HB1250, HB1590, HB1752, HB1979, HB1983, HB2952, HB2961, HB2967, HB2973, HB2988, HB3031, HB3047, HB3052, HB3066, HB3086, HB3175, HB3177, HB3178, HB3240, HB3404, HB3429, HB3548, HB3638, HB3671, HB3704, HB3759, HB3831, HB3904, HB3920, HB3944, HB3969, HB3973, HB3975, HB3976, HB3978, HB3983, HB3984, HB4092, HB4118

Keywords: HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty, special livestock sale, tax relief, farm products, rural economy, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund

Transcript Highlights:

• they otherwise might not if they're forced to pay someone that's totally inexperienced such a high rate
• that they're just not going to create if the government or the state is forcing them to pay a certain rate
• And that was by practicing it with a company at a reduced rate.
• And that was by practicing it with a company at a reduced rate.
• And that was by practicing it with a company at a reduced rate.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 455, a local bill for the City of Lake Wales that would allow open containers in a downtown arts district. The sponsor said the city had invested heavily in the area and wanted to support business growth. An amendment clarified that the allowance was intended for cups, not bottles taken from restaurants, and the bill was then adopted favorably without opposition. Members then heard HB 1049 on building permit requirements, which would remove permits for certain work under $7,500 and for battery or backup power systems, while also preempting local governments from adding extra permitting rules. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying modular homes on RV lots, and another addressing contractor “splitting” of projects to avoid the threshold and requiring five years of record retention. County and local-government groups raised concerns about inspections and permitting, while several business and advocacy groups supported the bill. It passed favorably. HB 1175, dealing with safety design standards for office surgery suites, was presented as a measure directing the Florida Building Commission and State Fire Marshal to establish new standards to improve safety and efficiency. There was no amendment or public testimony, and it passed favorably. The committee then spent extensive time on HB 221, which would let workers waive the state minimum wage for certain work-based learning, internship, or pre-apprenticeship positions for up to nine months, later narrowed by amendment to 252 days, or 126 days for minors with parental consent, and defining the program as structured learning. Supporters framed it as a way to expand apprenticeships and help small businesses offer training opportunities; opponents argued it would create free or subminimum labor, invite abuse and coercion, and raise constitutional concerns. Despite strong opposition testimony from labor, civil rights, and policy groups, the bill passed favorably after debate. The committee also heard HB 4035, a Palm Beach County local bill requiring applicants for a certificate of competency to pass the licensing exam before applying to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The sponsor said it would streamline and modernize the process, and members discussed it briefly in support. The transcript ends before the final action on that bill is fully shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Under the federal data, Magdalena had a poverty rate of about 96%. That's not...
• Magdalena's poverty rate came out at around 40-some-odd percent.
• question, New Mexico specific, a large part of the declining enrollment is due to declining birth rates
• Overall, it's declining birth rates across New Mexico. That's really surprising to me.
• You mentioned the birth rates, but in some of our school districts, we are seeing drops in enrollment

Transcript Highlights:

• Slide 6 This represents non-appearance rates at our implied consent DWI hearings.
• paralegal team, our schedulers, they've been working really hard to help achieve the best appearance rate
• developed in play so we can keep whittling down that number to make it even better non-appearance rates
• a quick overview of the five-year history of general appropriations and then their agency vacancy rate
• what the recommendation has been for 99 percent of state agencies which is recovering the GSD due rates

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• AB 286, Gallagher, electricity rate prescription: holding committee.
• AB 61, Pacheco, legislation and utility rates: do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 532, Ransom, Water Rate Assistance Program: do pass as amended to strike Sections 1 and 3; out with
• AB 1117, Schultz, dynamic electricity rates: do pass with Republicans not voting.
• AB 99, TAW, Electrical Utility Rates: holding committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• We know it's cyclical, but at the same time the steel workers got caught up in interest rates and inflation
• the steel workers got caught up in time the steel workers got caught up in interest<00:08:13.720> rates
• and<00:08:14.479> inflation<00:08:15.280> and<00:08:15.560> when interest rates
• and inflation and when interest rates and inflation and when Cleveland<00:08:16.280> Cliffs<00
• The big thing right now is that rising interest rates and inflation have stalled the auto market from

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3030, the Minnesota Miners Relief Act, was presented as a response to layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs facilities in Minorca and Hibbing, where more than 600 workers were expected to be affected. Supporters said the bill combines an extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off miners with two policy provisions: a site-specific standard intended to address long-running MPCA permitting and rulemaking issues, and standards for the safe storage of reactive mine waste. Speakers argued the package would provide immediate relief while also creating more certainty for future mining jobs and critical minerals development on the Iron Range. The event featured remarks from Representatives Spencer Igo and Cal Warwas, St. Louis County Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Senator Rob Farnsworth, and union and mine representatives, all of whom emphasized the personal and community impact of the layoffs. They described the potential ripple effects on suppliers, local businesses, young workers, and public revenues, and said the bill was about livelihoods rather than politics. Several speakers stressed that the policy provisions were meant to provide clearer, safer standards rather than weaken environmental protections, and they urged bipartisan cooperation to preserve mining jobs and support the region’s long-term future. In response to questions, Igo said the bill had strong bipartisan support for the UI extension and that the policy provisions should not threaten its chances. He said the UI portion was about three pages of the six-page bill and estimated the cost to the UI trust fund at between $1 million and $12 million. He also said the other provisions would require only modest statutory changes. The bill had been heard in the labor committee and was laid over for possible inclusion or further action.

Transcript Highlights:

• the polling location is not secured, and vote flipping, exceeding the certified allowable failure. rate
• Nature Human Behavior found that laws targeting trans and non-binary youth increase their suicide rates
• Recent data from the Texas Education Agency shows an alarming increase in dropout rates, signaling a
• particular concern, minority students, including LGBTQ students, face disproportionately high dropout rates
• , as studies show. ...LGBTQ students drop out at significantly higher rates than their peers.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

Transcript Highlights:

• to students and a dropout retrieval program will have the option to receive a school improvement rating
• address root causes of some of the issues that we continue to have on specifically focusing on homicide rates
• , mental health, arrest rates, violence and those type of things in Florida Memorial.
• The expulsion rate for young children in child care is 3 times higher than in the K 12 system.
• It's serving particular the children who, as I mentioned before, experience high rates of expulsion from

Keywords: 999, senate, all