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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think, you know, we do a lot of consumer education and partner education.
- I'm Sherry Williams from Parent Leader First 5.
- I've got 14 years working for my parents.
- As parents, I feel that some are being mistreated.
- I'm a parent of an individual served by the Regional Center.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
CTE grants and scholarships 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And it can also be used not just if they're going on to higher education, but let's say they're going
- And it can also be used not just if they're going on to higher education, but let's say they're going
- </c><00:03:05.440><c> of</c><00:03:05.560><c> career</c> and parents more aware of career and parents
- Continuing my education comes with costs.
- ><c> with</c> Continuing my education comes with Continuing my education comes with costs.<00:09:35.360
Summary:
House File 1791 was presented as a scholarship/grant program for students in postsecondary technical or career programs offered through their high schools. Representative Scott and Representative Lawrence described it as a way to help students transition into careers or further education by covering costs such as tools, boots, books, and other work-related expenses. The chair noted the bill would be laid over, with limited time for testimony because of a full agenda.
Testimony strongly supported the bill. Steve Collina of the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association said manufacturing is a major Minnesota industry and that the bill fills a gap by supporting K-12 career pathways; he emphasized the proposal would not cost the state or taxpayers. Trevor Quennell, a Centennial High School graduate now at Dunwoody College, said the bill would have eased the burden of buying expensive tools and balancing work, school, and transportation. Eric Trost, an instructor at St. Francis High School, explained that Saints Manufacturing is a student-run, elective business-style program that teaches estimating, quoting, logistics, welding, machining, and employability skills, and he said the grant portion is especially important because many students go directly into the workforce.
Naomi Brasky, a St. Francis student and Army National Guard enlistee, said the program has given her real-world problem-solving and communication experience and that grants would help cover costs not included in tuition. Members responded positively, with one noting broader trends away from four-year college and calling the bill common sense. In closing, Representative Lorentzen credited instructor Eric Trost for originating the idea and thanked an audience member, Mr. Yost, for supporting the program. The chair then laid House File 1791 over.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was an educator of civil and human rights, a role model, and SCR 107.
- He was an educator of civil and human rights, a role model, and He was an educator of civil and human
- Young Journey Rose was survived by her parents. She loved everything, an aunt added.
- Little Maya is survived by her parents, her sister, and two brothers.
- Little Maya is survived by her parents, her sister, and two brothers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also acknowledge that the school’s principal and parents up in the gallery for supporting this amazing
- Thank you. education for our young students succeed.
- They are where birthdays are celebrated, where parents find a quiet moment, and where neighbors become
- Assembly Bill 1412 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez and an act relating to special education.
- After immigrating to the United States, Leo pursued higher education at Los Angeles City College.
Summary:
The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions.
The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition.
AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Her parents live just two blocks down the street from my mom.
- And that was the concern of parents.
- Germane, thence referred to the Education Committee.
- Senate Bill 107, germane, thence referred to the Education Committee.
- Senate Bill 123, germane, thence referred to the Education Committee.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 education, education pre-K through 12, and Senator Broder
- By Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education, Education Pre-K through 12, and Senator Jones
- option, but putting the education through educators.
- putting the education through educators.
- And sickle cell treatment and education has become a very ...sickle cell treatment and education has
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8.
The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote.
Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Children ask their parents, ‘Are we safe?’
- It's about education, dignity, and civic responsibility.
- It's about education, dignity, and civic responsibility.
- ><c> and</c><02:28:12.960><c> civic</c> It's about education, dignity, and civic It's about education
- </c> um the children who are from the parents um the children who are from the parents who<02:30:08.399
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The child is immediately removed from the parents for their safety.
- Anthony was everything a parent could hope for. He was smart. He was funny. He was Larry's.
- It will help us educate our children and educate the population of the state of Florida about what the
- It allows for a fair eligibility by ensuring home education.
- No parents whose for use of 8 on the amendment, the government I'm open to the senator.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- For years, my wife and I served as foster parents in Arizona.
- , kinship placements, and foster parents as well. ...parents, kinship placements, and foster parents
- Because I currently represent the foster parents.
- This would obviously be part of that education. Relatively new thing.
- This would obviously be part of that education.
Bills:
SB1012 , SB1099 , SB1234 , SB1392 , SB1489 , SB1535 , SB1570 , SB1609 , SB1627 , SB1634 , SB1661 , SB1709 , SB1723 , SB1725 , SB1743 , SB1829 , SCR1027 , SCR1040 , SCR1048
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Supreme Court precedent that parents are the ultimate decision-makers regarding their child’s education
- In choosing professional educators to facilitate that education, parents do not cede their fundamental
- Parental rights in education in Texas are currently enumerated across the Education Code quite broadly
- entities to report certain educator misconduct, to Education K-16.
- entities to report certain educator misconduct, to Education K-16.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day.
The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and education freedom.
- the right to direct the education and upbringing of their children.
- We have ensured that our schools have a duty to educate, not a right to indoctrinate.
- Florida has the number one ranked public higher education system in America, and we have, by far, the
- We reject the ideological fads that have diminished the value of higher education.
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session.
The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law.
No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that we can teach parents and educators how to identify manipulation, coercion, exploitation
- This year in this budget, it's a cut of $16 million to higher education.
- Education is critical for our district.
- and fair budget for education.
- For far too long, the majority has under-invested in public education.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:52:30.520><c> Department</c> Department of Education Department Department of Education Department
- </c> what kind of teacher education program what kind of teacher education program how<01:01:01.200><
- </c> you next we have Department of Education you next we have Department of Education in support<01:
- </c><01:10:45.600><c> Commerce</c> to the Department of Education Commerce to the Department of Education
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 20, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. HB 850, relating to condominiums, drew support from the Community Associations Institute and the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, who said it would improve owner participation, clarify voting rules, and preserve the use of proxies as a personal choice. A Zoom testifier supported the bill’s intent but warned that special meetings can be abused and suggested further amendments to address board president authority. Members asked about proxies versus electronic voting and whether the bill would reduce proxy use; no vote was taken.
The committee also heard HB 48 on coffee labeling, with the Department of Agriculture in support, and HB 1370 on taxation, where a local brewery representative supported equal tax treatment for beer served from 5-gallon kegs and larger kegs when dispensed from a faucet, arguing the bill would clarify draft beer treatment and encourage sustainability. HB 1422 on motor carriers received comments from the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of State Parks, while representatives from a community-based shuttle initiative supported the bill and said nonprofit, community-led transportation solutions should not be regulated like traditional carriers.
HB 874, relating to child performers, received support from SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and individual performers, who emphasized protecting minors’ earnings, safety, and schooling. Testimony also discussed whether to include social media influencers and whether to add annual income limits or trust-account protections; the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said the issue was outside its wheelhouse. Later, HB 799 on healthcare drew support from health plans and HMSA, with the Department of Health requesting amendments such as a sunset date, a Maui-only pilot, and a report back before changing its position. HB 1379 on health received support from Hawaii Pacific Health, but the Hawaii Medical Board raised concerns about vague language and public-safety implications for internationally trained physicians, asking for more time to study national licensing recommendations. Finally, HB 439 on education was heard, with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposing the bill as drafted and warning about licensing standards and predatory third-party loans affecting J-1 teachers; the transcript ends before any action or vote on these measures.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to have more trades in education... We need to have more trades in education.
- That's exactly what this bill's aim is, education and awareness.
- Not only do we struggle with tics in our public education, but we also struggle at work.
- And just a quick testimony: me myself, my parents were both incarcerated.
- She was motivated and excited by the chance to transform her life through education.
Summary:
The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations.
A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry.
The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services May 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a parent in my care that started with me.
- It will mirror existing aid codes for single-parent families.
- One is related to single parent families, one parent families, and one is related to two parent families
- And the trailer bill would eliminate that parental fee.
- parent to my daughter.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- WE CAN TALK ABOUT SOME FACILITY AND DISPENSATION DATA AND SOME KEY REGULATORY FEATURES AND SOME EDUCATION
- IS IMPORTANT TO THIS PROGRAM AND THE LEGISLATURE RIGHT UNDERSTANDS THE NEED FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
- THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA EDUCATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE AT FAMU DIVISION OF RESEARCH IS MANDATED TO EDUCATE
- OF I'M A PARENT WHO DO I CONTACT AND WHAT DO I DO AND HOW DO GET SOME KIND OF RECOURSE WHEN MY CHILD
- IS THERE EDUCATION? HOW DO YOU WORK CLOSELY WITH THAT GROUP?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I mention that story just to say that many cat parents or families have made this decision to declaw
- made the hard decision to declaw parents made the hard decision to declaw Sugar.<00:04:38.520><c> Um
- </c> just just to say that many cat parents just just to say that many cat parents or<00:04:54.440><c
- Veterinarians should educate their Veterinarians should educate their clients<00:10:28.680><c> about<
- educating the general public and cat owners.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Policy Committee hearing on HF1999 3/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- a writer in for education purpose as following.<00:15:06.079><c> I</c><00:15:06.480><c> suggested</c
- </c> placed in a certain place here education placed in a certain place here education that<00:15:41.279
- I think that there are situations where parents, families, um, or employees want need that protection
- ,</c><00:20:56.360><c> families,</c> are situations where parents, families, are situations where parents
- that any educ teachers or educators<00:21:38.159><c> or</c><00:21:38.840><c> personnel's</c><00:21:39.840
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1999 informationally only, with no formal action taken. Representative Green explained that the bill addresses large and sometimes anonymous data requests made to school districts and other government entities, arguing that while public access to data is essential, some requests create significant staff and cost burdens when requesters do not follow through. She described examples from districts that spent thousands of dollars preparing data that was never inspected, and said the bill aims to add accountability while preserving open government and press access.
Testifiers largely supported the bill’s goals but discussed technical changes. Matt Eling of Minnesotans for Open Government said the amendment largely codifies existing guidance on handling large requests by breaking them into components and allowing inspection or copying in stages. Superintendent Jeff Felson of Owatonna Public Schools said his district had received 12 anonymous requests in three years, nine of which were abandoned, costing about $40,000, and one large request cost more than $400,000 and required significant staff time. Rich Newmeister also supported the effort but raised concern about language referring to providing data on a “rolling basis,” suggesting training and clearer guidance for districts instead.
Members asked whether school districts already set their own data-request policies, whether anonymous requests must be answered, and how the bill would affect private personnel data. Representative Green said districts do have their own policies, anonymous requests are allowed under current law, and the bill is meant to provide clearer statutory guidance. She also said she was open to removing the “rolling basis” language after feedback. The discussion ended with general support for the bill’s intent and a reminder from the chair that the hearing was informational only.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on a bill to require athletic team designations based on biological sex at birth 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:32.320><c> and</c> Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Education
- It and girls in education and athletics.
- I parents divorce from a few years ago.
- And<01:08:43.279><c> then</c><01:08:43.400><c> a</c><01:08:43.440><c> parent</c> And then a parent And
- </c><02:15:55.120><c> governor</c> our so-called education governor our so-called education governor
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we're kind of encroaching on parental rights there as well, aren't we?
- Could we... ...have figured out more comprehensive solutions to the education of our youth.
- Not with my cousins, my parents, or my eventual kids.
- I come before you both as a peace officer and a parent.
- I commend the legislature on its efforts to educate the public on what the laws really say.
Committee:
House State Affairs