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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reconvening this Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:40 p.m. in Conference Room 224 at the State Capitol with
  • room</c><00:07:19.560><c> 224</c><00:07:20.240><c> at</c><00:07:20.360><c> the</c><00:07:20.440><c> State
  • </c><00:07:20.720><c> Capitol</c><00:07:21.680><c> with</c> in room 224 at the State Capitol with in
  • room 224 at the State Capitol with the<00:07:21.960><c> Senate</c><00:07:22.320><c> CPN</c><00:07:22.840
  • We're creating a state statute to mimic the federal rules in place right now for transparent pricing
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-28-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> by individuals domiciled in the state. by individuals domiciled in the state.
  • This current version of the bill allows for the transferability of LIHTC credits and extends the state
  • This current version of the bill allows for the transferability of LIHTC credits and extends the state
  • We're convening the conference committee in State Capitol Conference Room 224 on our 10:45 a.m. agenda
  • Capitol conference room 224 on in State Capitol conference room 224 on our<00:13:59.160><c> 10:45</c
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • First, the need for state funding is not clear.
  • Given the state has not implemented this type of program before, there are many state entities involved
  • Given the state has not implemented this type of program before, there are many state entities involved
  • On behalf of the California Library Association, we are requesting funding for the California Library
  • On behalf of the California Library Association, we are requesting funding for the California Library
Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision proposals for higher education, beginning with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Finance proposed a one-time $10 million General Fund backfill to repay a special fund loan used to cover litigation costs, plus provisional language to allow budget flexibility for a remaining legal expense and to repay the loan without interest. The LAO opposed shifting the litigation costs to the General Fund and raised legal concerns about waiving interest on the loan, noting that special fund loans have historically been repaid with interest. Members asked about the litigation amount and the estimated interest savings, which Finance said would be about $245,000. The committee then discussed University of California funding, including the Governor’s proposed compact funding and a $1.5 million one-time increase for the First Star foster youth program at UC campuses. UC said the program has strong outcomes at UCLA, including a 100% college-going rate and high college completion rates, and that the new funding would expand the program to additional campuses and eventually be self-supporting through fundraising. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing that UC already has overlapping outreach programs, including the Early Academic Outreach Program, and that the new initiative would duplicate existing services. Several senators questioned whether the state should expand a new program instead of strengthening existing ones, while UC and Finance emphasized the program’s focus on foster youth and its high success rates. For the California Community Colleges, Finance outlined the May Revision’s increase to the Student-Centered Funding Formula COLA from 2.41% to 4.31%, along with enrollment growth funding, categorical COLAs, deferred maintenance, and other ongoing and one-time investments. The Chancellor’s Office supported the flexible “super COLA” approach and asked for more enrollment growth funding, arguing that many districts are already above current targets and that unfunded growth restricts access. The LAO recommended funding at least the statutory COLA, redirecting some ongoing funds to enrollment growth or one-time priorities, and rejecting the $9.7 million Adult Learner Demonstration Project because districts already have incentives to do similar work. Senators pressed Finance and the Chancellor’s Office on the use of COLA funds to cover the new paid pregnancy disability leave requirement, the impact on hold-harmless and basic-aid districts, and whether the state should fund actual enrollment growth rather than a flat COLA. The committee also reviewed California Student Aid Commission proposals, including adjustments to Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship funding, continued Golden State Teacher Grant funding, and implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance said the Middle Class Scholarship changes reflected updated caseload estimates and that the higher 35% unmet-need level had been one-time funding, while CSAC urged continued support and noted the importance of financial aid for student success. The LAO recommended rejecting additional Golden State Teacher Grant funding as not well-targeted and urged caution on Workforce Pell trailer bill language, citing uncertainty about federal rules, ongoing administrative workload, and the need for clearer implementation planning. Members also raised concerns about declining CADAA applications and the need to better promote state aid for undocumented and mixed-status students. No votes were taken during the transcripted portion, and the committee moved through the agenda items with questions and testimony.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill comes in response to feedback we received from the state superintendent for public instruction
  • This bill comes in response to feedback we receive from the state superintendent for public instruction
  • , and included our membership is the community colleges, K-12, and libraries who are eligible entities
  • Christina DeCaro, representing the California Library Association, and very strong support of the bill
  • Kimberly Rosenberger, on behalf of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, is
Keywords: 988, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 015 Jan 29th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That will be in the Old State Library at 1 p.m. Friday, January 30th. >> Thank you, Rep.
  • The Health and Human Services Committee will meet at the Old State Library for our last SMART Act hearing
  • </c><00:30:56.240><c> library</c><00:30:56.559><c> for</c><00:30:56.799><c> our</c> meet at the old state
  • library for our meet at the old state library for our last<00:30:57.279><c> smart</c><00:30:57.600><
  • </c><00:32:37.760><c> and</c> of higher education in this state and of higher education in this state
Keywords: 981, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am

Energy Development and Transmission Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • or that it will have on the state.
  • There's other states that do something similar as well, whether it's West Virginia or other coal states
  • San Mine in Texas quit delivering coal. Submine in Texas quit delivering coal in '23.
  • It's 1,113 employees in the state.
  • State legislatures have generally avoided requiring State legislatures have generally avoided requiring
Keywords: 908, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 007 Jan 21st, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But 10:30 or as soon thereafter as possible, please be in Old State Library.
  • </c> possible, please be in Old State possible, please be in Old State Library.<00:25:56.400><c> Today's
  • Today's agenda includes uh Library.
  • ><c> for</c><00:30:51.440><c> Community</c> of the State Board for Community of the State Board for Community
  • January 21, 2026. executive officer of a state bank executive officer of a state bank reappointed.<00
Keywords: 981, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • at then Morehead State University.
  • </c> then Morehead State then Morehead State University<00:01:10.400><c> as</c><00:01:10.520><c> you<
  • Minnesota State is the economic imperative for the state of Minnesota.
  • appropriation</c> state investment or state appropriation state investment or state appropriation increased
  • </c> from the state which is our state from the state which is our state Appropriations<00:53:11.319>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented an overview of the system and several budget riders. Board Chair George Soul described the system’s structure, noting 26 colleges and seven universities governed by a 15-member board, and emphasized that Minnesota State serves about 270,000 students annually, including many students of color, adult learners, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, and veterans. He highlighted the system’s workforce role, saying it offers more than 4,000 programs, extensive employer partnerships, and that 86% of graduates find jobs in their field or a related field. He then turned the presentation over to system staff to discuss specific funding requests. Associate Vice Chancellor Kim Lynch focused on the Z-degree textbook program, which supports zero-textbook-cost courses and degrees. She said prior legislative support has produced about $3.1 million in savings in academic year 2024 and more than $12.6 million in aggregate savings, with 10 colleges now offering Z degrees and 12 more on track or exploring implementation. She described the program’s use of open educational resources, instructional design support, and library resources to fill gaps where free materials are not available, and said students save roughly $7 to $10 for every $1 invested. Members praised the program and asked about its expansion. Associate Vice Chancellor Paul Shepard discussed student support funding, including a centralized basic needs resource hub, the Mantra Health mental health platform, and the emergency grant program. He said student surveys showed significant food, housing, and homelessness insecurity, and that the basic needs hub has served over 2,400 students with a 97% positive response rate. He said Mantra provides telecounseling, peer support, self-paced courses, and crisis support, and clarified in response to questions that it is not AI-driven and does not sell student data; general usage data is collected, and follow-up with campus counselors occurs only at the student’s request. He also said the emergency grant program has distributed over $3 million to more than 4,800 students, with grants averaging just under $700, and that campuses use application review and recordkeeping to manage repeat requests. Members asked about counselor staffing, data privacy, and grant safeguards. The final item addressed sexual assault reporting and prevention funding. System staff said the appropriation supports technology infrastructure for statutory reporting, case management for investigations, campus prevention training, and professional development for Title IX coordinators and related staff. They noted that the statutory student training requirement is funded by individual colleges and universities, not by this appropriation. No formal votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session, Day 2 (1-7-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 37, an act designating the state dog breed. Senator Webb.
  • </c> library district boards of trustees. library district boards of trustees.
  • Joint resolution declaring Kentucky a food is medicine state and directing state agencies to advance
  • is medicine state and directing state<00:11:43.600><c> agencies</c><00:11:44.160><c> to</c><00:11:44.480
  • state agencies to advance food as medicine<00:11:46.480><c> initiatives.
Keywords: 958, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 04/08/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, shout-outs to our library media specialists. Last Friday was Library Media Specialist Day.
  • and thank you for all your good hard work. school, library media specialist for 20 school, library media
  • </c> fairness, and efficiency to state law. fairness, and efficiency to state law.
  • State your name for the testimony. State your name for the record,<00:26:11.840><c> please.
  • </c> and the Minnesota State Constitution. and the Minnesota State Constitution.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • the state's general fund and $33,021 from other specified funds for the payment of claims against state
  • Madam Whip and members, Senate Bill 1435 makes public schools in Arizona, public libraries, employees
  • Madam what member sent a bill 1435 makes public schools in Arizona public libraries employees or their
  • Currently, they staff some of this out to the State Bar. That's right.
  • or agency arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of third-read consent bills across multiple committees, with staff giving brief descriptions and members asking only occasional clarifying questions. Topics included claims against the state, CPA certification, creditor assignments, insurance adjuster licensing, school equivalency instruction, extending a credit enhancement board, firearm safety instruction in schools, student eligibility for school activities, Celebrate Freedom Week civics instruction, release-time courses, voter registration roll access, campaign filing addresses, federal land designations, public records review standards, workers’ compensation burial benefits, first responder death benefits, veterans’ flags in HOA communities, restrictions on sexually explicit material for minors, agency guidance posting, standardized state hiring, mental health court procedures, autopsy supervision, tribal child welfare MOUs, controlled substance scheduling, EMT privacy, guardian notification in court-ordered treatment, dense breast tissue notice repeal, referral agency background checks and insurance, attorney disciplinary recoveries, fentanyl penalties, campus firearms rules, suppressors, defamation standards, mandatory reporting of child abuse, attorney licensing authority, municipal penalties tied to emergency calls, forcible detainer procedures, utility-worker assault enhancements, water basin reporting, small modular nuclear reactor siting, groundwater recovery assumptions, ICE notification after arrests, a military-police-to-peace-officer pathway, and scholarship tax credits. Most bills were simply presented as consent items, with no major debate or votes recorded in the transcript. A few measures drew brief discussion. On SB 1040, members clarified that the voter-registration portal would redact personal identifying information such as voter registration numbers, ID numbers, and Social Security numbers. SB 1193 prompted comments that emergency medical technician data being open source was surprising and that the issue might be expanded to paramedics. SB 1243 was described as a guardian-rights bill to streamline notice in court-ordered treatment. SB 1318 was characterized as a cleanup measure aligning dense-breast-tissue notice requirements with federal law. SB 1477, dealing with referral agencies for assisted living and home care, was noted as having passed committee unanimously. The most substantive exchanges came on SB 1148 and SB 1418. For SB 1148, members discussed shifting attorney licensing responsibility more directly to the Arizona Supreme Court rather than the State Bar, with staff explaining that the court already oversees licensing but currently delegates some functions to the Bar. On SB 1418, which limits county regulation of small modular nuclear reactors in certain circumstances, a member objected that it would reduce local control and said they would likely oppose it on the floor. H.C.M. 2009 was also presented, asking Congress to amend the Antiquities Act, compensate states for subsurface minerals, and streamline mining permits; the sponsor tied it to Arizona’s mining history and land-swap interests. The caucus ended after SB 1142, with no recorded votes or formal actions beyond the bills being discussed as third-read consent items.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 16th, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, you said the board of the library board of trustees is appointed.
  • a library director or to hire a library director?
  • We're just kind of formalizing in our state law that they are the experts when it comes to anything we
  • There were several instances in the state.
  • I stated that wrong. Yeah, so as a substitute. Substitute amended motion. Point of order.
Keywords: 989, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Mar 5th, 2026

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those include the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education appropriations, the State Library, State
  • Walden, we're going to the state library. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • The next public school fund budget for your review today is for the Arkansas State Library.
  • Walden, we're going to the state library. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • and library systems across the state.
Summary: The committee heard a series of Arkansas Department of Human Services budget presentations and questions, beginning with the Secretary’s Office and then the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. Staff described the divisions’ appropriations, funding sources, and major programs, including senior centers, Meals on Wheels, mental health grants, substance abuse treatment, community alcohol safety, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, and crisis stabilization units. Members raised concerns about flat or limited funding for senior services, the use and tracing of federal block grants, the lack of a funding source for the veterans’ mental health grant, and the mechanics of the community alcohol safety and treatment programs. The committee also discussed patient benefits funds at state facilities, transportation for senior center clients, and whether some special-language appropriations or fund balances should be revisited. Executive recommendations were adopted for the divisions considered. The committee then reviewed the Division of Children and Family Services and the Division of County Operations. Questions focused on foster care growth, adoption subsidies, professional fees tied to staff training and onboarding, vacancies, the Children’s Trust Fund, and TANF subgrants. Members asked about the reduction or elimination of TANF funding to child advocacy centers and other subgrantees, and DHS explained that prior reserves had been spent down and that the department was now trying to live within the annual TANF block grant and rebuild reserves. County operations questions also covered summer EBT, SNAP employment and training, the farmers’ market program, and the expected impact of a federal SNAP administrative match change, which DHS estimated would increase state costs by about $24 million annually, with roughly $18 million affecting the current year because the change begins October 1. Executive recommendations were again adopted. Finally, the committee heard from the Division of Developmental Disability Services and the Division of Medical Services. DDS testimony covered vacancies, staffing shortages, human development center construction and repairs, the reopening of the Boonville work training program, and funding for infant infirmary and child/family life programs. Medical Services testimony covered the Medicaid program, the current FMAP rate, the Our Kids B CHIP program, Medicaid payments to schools, nursing home distress funding, and large appropriation lines used to provide flexibility for claims and potential facility closures. Members asked for more detail on school Medicaid payments, reserve balances, and why some appropriations were much larger than actual spending. In each division, the committee moved and adopted Executive REC after questions concluded.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill comes in response to feedback we received from the state superintendent for public instruction
  • This bill comes in response to feedback we received from the state superintendent for public instruction
  • , and included our membership is the community colleges, K-12, and libraries who are eligible entities
  • Christina DeCaro, representing the California Library Association, and very strong support of the bill
  • Kimberly Rosenberger, on behalf of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, is
Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with Chair Tasha Berner presiding and reviewed one item, AB 2790, a committee bill concerning the California Teleconnect Fund. The chair opened with extensive ground rules on orderly conduct and public comment, then the committee secretary called the roll and established a quorum. The bill was described as updating eligibility and administrative procedures for the CTF, clarifying treatment of non-instructional facilities, and revising how applicants coordinate CTF applications with the federal E-Rate program. Supporters said the measure responds to concerns raised in a prior oversight hearing about CPUC rulemaking that could make the program harder for schools and other eligible entities to use. Kim Lewis of CENIC said the bill would preserve continuity, stability, and fairness for broadband support to educational and research institutions, while Christina DeCaro of the California Library Association and Kimberly Rosenberger on behalf of Superintendent Tony Thurmond also voiced support. No opposition testimony was presented. The committee then voted to pass AB 2790 and refer it to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The roll was left open briefly for additional votes, and the bill ultimately passed 9-0 before the committee adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • to actually address state compliance.
  • level to actually address state compliance.
  • and for the state of California?
  • Does the state also provide assistance?
  • In this state.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Transparency held a hearing focused on three issues: federal funding cuts and delays, possible state revenue impacts from reduced IRS enforcement, and the fiscal effects of AB 218 on local governments. The Franchise Tax Board described how state and federal tax systems are closely linked, how most returns are filed electronically through software, and how FTB relies on IRS information sharing for compliance, fraud prevention, offsets, and nonfiler work. Members raised concerns that federal staffing cuts at the IRS could weaken audits of large corporations and reduce California revenue, and asked about VITA and ITIN filers; FTB said it was not aware of VITA reductions, noted ITIN returns are processed the same as other returns, and said ITIN filing appeared slightly down this year. The Department of Finance said it is monitoring federal developments, summarized the continuing resolution and reconciliation process, and noted that California lost nearly $940 million in earmarked federal projects under the CR, while major federal budget decisions remain uncertain until the President’s budget and later congressional action. The University of California reported substantial federal pressure on research, student aid, and health care. UC said hundreds of millions of dollars in federal awards have already been canceled, with additional threats to NIH and DOE facilities-and-administration rates, graduate fellowships, student loan repayment plans, international student visas, Pell Grants, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding. Committee members pressed UC on the effects of DEIA-related federal restrictions, the loss of clinical trials and research staff, and the impact on low-income students and patients. UC said it is pursuing litigation with the Attorney General and other institutions, but emphasized that court action is only a temporary solution and that sustained state and private support may be needed. The second panel addressed the fiscal consequences of AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims against public agencies. FCMAT presented a report with 22 recommendations, including better statewide data collection, financing mechanisms, a possible victims compensation fund, and prevention measures. Los Angeles County described a tentative $4 billion settlement tied to AB 218 claims, saying it will require reserves, borrowing, and long-term annual payments through 2050, while also forcing curtailments and cuts to vacant positions to preserve services. Members discussed insurance pools, retroactive premiums, unidentified future claims, and the need for a compensation fund or other financing tools. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment, including testimony from local health officials about nearly $400 million in terminated federal public health grants and the resulting layoffs and service impacts.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Other states have confirmed similar results.
  • But our new state action levels will align with the federal MCL values.
  • We cover about 70% of all emissions in the state under this program.
  • We also support a lot of state agencies as they're doing state-level energy planning, including my team
  • Many of them own resources in other states.
Summary: The committee held a work session covering PFAS regulation and impacts, no-cost allowance allocation for emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries (EITEs), and regional resource adequacy and data center load growth. Senator Victoria Hunt was welcomed as a new member. The Department of Ecology reviewed Washington’s Safer Products for Washington PFAS work, including completed restrictions on PFAS in outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, stain/water-resistant treatments, and newer rules adopted in November restricting PFAS in most apparel, cleaning products, and automotive washes, with reporting requirements for some other products such as cookware and firefighting gear. Ecology also described Cycle 2 PFAS reviews now underway, including artificial turf and paints, and answered questions about compliance, online sales, sell-through periods, and how Washington’s approach differs from broader bans in states like Maine and Minnesota. The Department of Ecology also presented on PFAS in biosolids, describing a 2024 sampling study, limitations in testing methods, and a 2025 statutory amendment requiring additional sampling between 2027 and 2028 and a report to the legislature in 2029. The Department of Health then updated the committee on PFAS in drinking water, reporting that most Group A public water systems have completed sampling, that 317 sources and 188 systems are expected to exceed new contaminant levels, and that treatment costs for public systems are estimated at about $970 million, leaving a large funding gap; members also asked about private wells, health effects, bathing exposure, and home filters. The Board of Health’s new state action levels are being aligned with federal MCLs, and the department said it expects to continue monitoring and notification under state rules. Ecology also briefed the committee on no-cost allowance allocations to EITEs under the Climate Commitment Act, explaining the leakage-mitigation rationale, the current allocation schedule through 2034, and a forthcoming report on policy options for 2035-2050; members asked about industry barriers, competitiveness, and whether facilities might leave the state. Finally, E3 presented a regional resource adequacy study showing rising load, retirements outpacing additions, limited winter reliability value from wind, solar, and batteries, and a projected shortfall beginning in 2026 that could grow to about 9,000 MW by 2030 if planned projects are not built. The presentation emphasized winter cold-weather events, hydro variability, the importance of permitting and transmission, and longer-term options including nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and long-duration storage. EPRI then introduced its DC Flex initiative, which is studying how data centers can provide flexible load through workload shifting, cooling optimization, and on-site backup or bridging resources to reduce grid stress and protect ratepayers.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-02 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you just compare us in terms of the state of Florida to the state of New York, the state of New York
  • anticipate more folks from other states moving to the state of Florida.
  • And we had public speakers from all over this state. Speakers from all over this state.
  • On March 4th of 2025, the governor gave his State of the State, 2025, the governor gave his State of
  • Now I know when I travel the state of Florida, I have friends all over the state.
Keywords: 998, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you just compare us in terms of the state of Florida to the state of New York, the state of New York
  • Do anticipate more folks from other states moving to the state of Florida.
  • On March 4th of 2025, the governor gave his State of the State... ...2025, the governor gave his State
  • Now I know when I travel the state of Florida, I have friends all over the state.
  • And while I might not be here, The state of Florida, I have friends all over the state.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have over $600 million that come to our state statewide through Ski New Mexico.
  • She knows many of you through her chamber work in the state.
  • He was involved with a church, with a library. He was involved with housing.
  • delicious frito pies you can find in the state of New Mexico.
  • Explain to us what a mutual company is in regards to state government. Mr.
Keywords: 996, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Mar 24th, 2025

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today to discuss affordability issue here in the state of California.
  • You can invest yourselves, which we've seen the state do.
  • the state.
  • into just your individual state.
  • The state also supports this from two different programs.
Keywords: 988, house, all