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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 5th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Green cards are in support. Red cards are in opposition.
  • Made a motion to support Senate Bill 233 favorable.
  • Present, support, not wishing to speak.
  • So thank you for your support. Thank you. Okay.
  • I will not be able to support this.
Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 513 by Rep. Young, which would regulate name, image, and likeness issues for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes, especially high school athletes. Young said the bill reflects recommendations from a statewide NIL task force and sets parental-consent and prohibited-category guardrails while preserving flexibility for colleges. The committee adopted a technical amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. Members then advanced several procurement and administrative measures. Senate Bill 233 by Sen. Mizell would create a statewide data exchange compact for state agencies; testimony from the Department of Health said it would improve eligibility and program administration by allowing agencies to share data more efficiently, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 300, also by Mizell, would make various changes to the Procurement Code, including auction techniques in negotiated procurement, sole sourcing for consulting services in limited cases, and other technical and legal remedy revisions; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 303 by Sen. Cloud would let executive branch agencies directly contract with other states for information technology systems and use the federal GSA schedule, and it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 411 by Sen. DePlessis, removing a 20-year lease cap for certain state property in Orleans Parish, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up several bills affecting criminal justice funding. House Bill 660 by Rep. Egan would raise the state warrant amount used to fund assistant district attorney salaries from $50,000 to $60,000; Egan and district attorneys argued the increase is needed to recruit and retain prosecutors, while an opponent said the state should fund prosecutors and public defenders more equitably. The committee adopted an amendment making the bill effective only upon appropriation and reported it favorably as amended. House Bill 719, also by Egan, would increase the number of assistant district attorney warrants statewide, with most of the new warrants directed to Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, and Caddo; supporters cited workload studies and local needs, while an opponent raised concerns about New Orleans court consolidation and broader funding balance. It too was amended to be subject to appropriation and reported favorably as amended. Other measures included House Bill 76 by Rep. Freeman, which addresses coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications and was reported favorably as amended after changes to cost-sharing and high-deductible plan language; House Bill 802 by Rep. Sawyer, which redirects existing revenue to watershed and flood-control restoration in the Amite River Basin, was reported favorably as amended; House Bill 940 by Rep. Barrow, creating a law-enforcement task force and rules framework for counter-drone operations, was reported favorably as amended; and House Bill 950 by Rep. Boyd, aimed at consumer protection education for seniors, was reported favorably. House Bill 596 by Rep. McCormick, which would have created an inactive-well fee assessment credit tied to plugging wells, drew concerns that it would reduce funds for orphan-well restoration, and the bill was voluntarily deferred after discussion. House Bill 581 and House Bill 1183 were also voluntarily deferred.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I can tell you Service Oklahoma is supportive of this bill.
  • I show that too with the student loans.
  • We're merely supporting this idea.
  • We can talk about students as well.
  • We can talk about students as well and what students don't get, but they're just counting on their parents
Summary: The House convened in quorum call and first took up several Joint Committee reports on appropriations and tax measures. HB 4028 extended the sunset on the qualified equity investment deduction for venture capital investments and passed 54-27. HB 4075 appropriated $26 million in interest funds to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water and wastewater projects and passed 84-4, with the emergency clause also approved. HB 477 appropriated up to $10.58 million to the Department of Emergency Management for the Emergency Response and Relief Grant Program and passed 84-5, with the emergency clause approved. HB 476 appropriated up to $21.64 million to the Department of Commerce for rural economic impact grants tied to water and wastewater needs at rural industrial parks and ports; it passed 79-11 and its emergency clause also passed. HB 474 closed out ARPA funds for health care workforce training and passed 79-12, with emergency approval. The House then considered several Senate bills. SB 1221 would add tracking numbers for mailed Real ID cards and offer expedited delivery; members raised concerns about voting access and possible poll-tax issues, but the bill passed 82-9 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1921, an OSBI request bill, raised fees for criminal history/background checks and passed 84-8. SB 2118 expanded the use of sheriff commissary funds for sheriff duties and jail operations and passed 87-4. SB 1932 allowed motor carriers to represent themselves in Corporation Commission administrative hearings without an attorney and passed 92-1. SB 2134 required wreckers responding to livestock transport accidents to contact local emergency management for humane handling of livestock and passed 71-20. A lengthy floor debate centered on HCR 1025, which supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Supporters argued education is a state responsibility and that federal bureaucracy and mandates add red tape; opponents warned that federal oversight is essential for special education, Title IX, IDEA, and civil rights enforcement. After extended debate, the resolution passed 72-17. The House also passed SB 1432, which removes pilot and sunset language from a successful alternative teacher certification program in Tulsa, making it a permanent pathway; supporters said it has helped career changers enter teaching and could be replicated statewide. It passed 85-3, and the emergency clause passed. The session ended with announcements, including recognition of a special-needs advocate, a rural caucus notice, and adjournment until April 22, 2026.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • These state-supported programs make it possible for first-generation college students who might not otherwise
  • When you support Langston University, you're supporting many students who choose to move to our great
  • You're supporting many students who choose to move to our great state, pursue their education, and then
  • Please know that this support changes lives and communities.
  • My Trump-supporting Republican dad. There he goes.
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships. Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week. On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • students.
  • for each of those students. for each of those students.
  • students.
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Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • locations and how to sign up on the website by August 31st so students can find that.
  • So, I think the new language says it's required to be offered for all students within a district.
  • So, that's all students, not just the students that are attending public schools.
  • out there for them, all students would be required to or have available to them this testing.
  • So, any of the students who are attending these AP classes at the centers could Sign up to test.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every decision we make, every policy we support is centered around student safety.
  • Every decision we make, every policy we support is centered around student safety.
  • Every decision we make, every policy we support is centered around student safety.
  • Every decision we make, every policy we support is centered around student safety.
  • policy we support is centered around student<00:21:25.039> safety.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • available to students. 72.5 fewer adults are making connections with students.
  • Critical to student learning.
  • your own students.
  • Making sure that all students are fed in schools is a fundamental component to supporting the whole child
  • I'm a mom of a kindergarten student at SPPS, and as an elected official who was in support of this and
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Specifically, the per-student allotment would increase. from $10 for each student in average daily attendance
  • the multi-tiered systems of support.
  • When students are socially, emotionally, and mentally well. the students feel safe, they can better focus
  • . students, and educators.
  • Our students cannot learn if they are not well.
Bills: SB260, SB263, SB293, SJR18
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Children and Youth Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I've also... ...but I've also heard from a lot of people fully in support of it.
  • Let me just say I support the bills, both of them the same. I think the amendments are bills.
  • Yes, okay, and how I support the amendment, but I just want to share... Mr.
  • I think that's something I could support, as long as parents are willing to do that because then they
  • We have a number of thousands of students in Tusa, and more than half of those are out of state.
Bills: SB58, SB101, SB102
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But most Be supportive of our labors.
  • Thank you, Senator Albritton for your support.
  • They have to have at least two students, a student affairs person, and a financial aid officer to participate
  • I've had the fortune to be a dean of students at a... ...fortune to be a dean of students at a college
  • And... that I once again support you 100%.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that some of those students answer the some of those students answer the question, "Do you plan
  • I'm in the classroom with our students here in this city in Montgomery. students here in this city in
  • I agree with you, but I support you on it. Thank you. but I support you on it. Thank you. Okay.
  • That is why I support Senate Bill 278. That is why I support Senate Bill 278.
  • We simply want our community, our parents, and students to… community, our parents, and students to have
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • That means those students are more likely to stay in this state.
  • The 1,400 jobs that Medicaid expansion supports are created is another thing.
  • They're volunteers, and they support many things and many people. We're very grateful for you.
  • We are grateful that no students were harmed.
  • Do they support it? Absolutely. But it's a problem. We saw it several years ago.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sean Morrill waiving in support. Kayla Farrell waiving in support. Jorge Font waiving in support.
  • Danny Klein waiving in support. And Amanda Hayes waiving in support.
  • , housing supports, peer supports, whatever, you know ...support, housing supports, peer supports, whatever
  • Next I have Victoria Zep waving in support, Family Support Services.
  • Victoria Zep waving in support, Family Support Services.
Bills: S0556, S0794, S1600
Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and a technical amendment that shifted the bill from creating an accreditation process to requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation, DCF, and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability in the child welfare sector and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2027; the bill also included enforcement provisions for failure to provide requested information. Support was noted from child and family advocacy groups, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard CS for SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, if included in the student’s IEP, and would clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy both PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, families, and other supporters testified in favor, emphasizing flexibility, access, and recognition of rigorous activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 794, which requires background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs serving people with developmental disabilities and directs a review of waiver support coordination, including quality, consistency, access, competencies, recruitment and retention, caseloads, and geographic gaps in services. An amendment to conform to the House version was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then questioned Secretary Taylor Hatch regarding her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Senators raised concerns about child welfare system performance, parent notification and rights, CBC funding formulas, managing entities, opioid settlement spending, peer support expansion, and technology/interoperability improvements. Hatch described DCF’s recent data and initiatives, including reductions in out-of-home care entries, youth advisory efforts, missing children recovery operations, expanded behavioral health capacity, and technology upgrades for benefits processing. Public comment included support from family and provider organizations and concerns from a former foster care worker about medical misdiagnosis cases. The committee voted to recommend Hatch’s confirmation favorably, with Chair Grall voting no, and adjourned after allowing Senator Sharief to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 1600.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • committee and I ask for your support committee and I ask for your support thank<00:04:25.520>
  • We appreciate the opportunity to share our support for this bill with the committee today.
  • I'm here today to give my full and unequivocal support for House File 1768.
  • 97% of the comments for motans supported 97% of the comments for motans supported a<00:14:32.920
  • <01:10:51.280> to<01:10:51.480> move<01:10:51.760> this support to move this support
Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have great veterans organizations in the state, and the power companies support so many of them through
  • We've had an overwhelming amount of support from the state's corporate community because they really
  • want to do anything they can to not only support our veterans and servicemen and women, as well as their
  • So not only do we have the support of the mental health steering committee, but also the Alabama Military
  • These auxiliaries support the families... ...these auxiliaries support the family members and the spouses
Bills: HB154, HB153, HB180, SB70