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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 21st, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a native New Mexican who grew up in Espanola, attended Poaque High School, and graduated from UNM
- To include expenditure at public schools, it adds radio equipment as an eligible use, and that's what
- have the full list, uh, but it would go ahead and be, uh, Eastern, uh, UNM, uh, Albuquerque Public Schools
- Uh, that are not being financed and they're usually run by, if you will, the, the school districts or
- So all we're doing is bringing these in line to where we can purchase ambulances.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- cardiac emergency response plans for school-based activities that occur off-school property.
- It gives the schools the ability to use the template to implement for on-school-ground events as well
- as off-school-ground events.
- There is no money for the public schools, private schools, or anyone for implementing this.
- I'm a product of one of those schools.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Purchasing of human flesh for sexual desire is not.
- Purchasing of human flesh for sexual desire is not.
- It is a friendly bill for the customer and the student and the schools.
Summary:
The House convened with 69 members present and one absent and excused, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal. Members also received notice that Representative Donald Hall had designated a substitute and that Senate Bill 1222, dealing with domestic wells and related water provisions, had been transmitted from the Senate and referred to the Resources and Conservation Committee. The House introduced House Bills 572, 573, and 574, covering pediatric transition-related parental rights, concealed carry instruction, and medical mandate/immunization changes, and sent them to Judiciary for printing. Several bills and memorials were advanced on the calendar, including measures on transportation tax, private forest land, federal land policy, human trafficking, unmanned aircraft systems, and artificial sweeteners.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 493, which would make purchasing sex a felony on a first offense for those 21 and older, while keeping a misdemeanor-first-offense structure for ages 18 to 20. Supporters argued the bill would better combat human trafficking by targeting demand and closing a gap in current law when a buyer does not know the person is being trafficked; opponents raised concerns about unequal treatment by age, the fiscal impact of incarceration, and whether the law should instead treat both parties equally or rely on existing trafficking statutes. The House passed HB 493 by a vote of 50-19, and the title was approved for transmission to the Senate.
House Bill 514 was then taken up and described as allowing students to take a state test after completing 80% of coursework so they can enter the workforce sooner. With no opposition, the House passed HB 514 by a vote of 69-0, approved the title, and transmitted it to the Senate. The remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day by unanimous consent. The House then moved to announcements, including committee meeting notices and several caucus, reception, and visitor announcements, and adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Commerce and Tourism Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- specified monetary contributions paid to eligible employees to help with a first-time Florida home purchase
- specified monetary contributions paid to eligible employees to help with a first-time Florida home purchase
- After graduating from Seminole High School with honors, I went on to study neoliberal economics at the
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338, by Senator Burton, would strengthen protections for charitable endowment gifts by creating a legal pathway to enforce written donor agreements and by requiring legislative approval for certain charity reporting requirements. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable supported the measure as a way to honor donor intent while protecting nonprofits, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1080, by Senator DeSigley, would require FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in certain circumstances; transportation industry testimony supported it as a rare but needed statutory remedy, and it also passed favorably.
The committee also adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1582, by Senator Yarbrough, which would require secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX. The sponsor said the bill was developed with law enforcement to improve theft and fraud investigations, while a recycler representative spoke against it. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 1672, by Senator McLean, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees make a first-time Florida home purchase, drew support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was also reported favorably.
A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 1112, by Senator Garcia, which would amend the Florida Labor Pool Act by prohibiting placement fees when a temporary worker is hired permanently by a client employer and by requiring annual registration of labor pools with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and many speakers from Beyond the Bars, labor advocacy, and reentry communities argued the bill would improve worker protections, transparency, and pathways to stable employment, especially for formerly incarcerated workers. A few cards were filed against, but the bill received broad supportive testimony and was reported favorably. SB 1324 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording members who wished to be noted as voting in the affirmative on the day’s bills.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This can be particularly challenging for those who are away at school, as returning home at the right
- year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase.
- This would allow new vehicles purchased to basically, after their first inspection, wait another year
- during the prior to or vehicle purchased during the prior to or during<01:03:02.079><c> the</c><01:03
- </c> in the second year after purchase in the second year after purchase doesn't<01:03:11.559><c> say
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers.
The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In that environment, schools outside the Power 2 conferences face a very short runway.
- Decisions are made by the Power 2, and they are failing to include more than half of the 138 schools
- Decisions are made by the power to and they are failing to include more than half of the 138 schools
- And you are different from what I've seen in other schools. So just thank you for that.
- Last year, among the 138 FBS schools in the NCAA, Boise State was sixth in GSR, tied with Alabama, and
Committee:
House State Affairs
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan PatrickRegarding the gubernatorial veto of Senate Bill 3 (89-R), and issues relating to the upcoming special session. Jun 23rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- hemp THC industry are prioritized over the safety of Texas children and... the well-being of Texas schools
- I'm sure if they haven't already they're going to sue us on school choice and the 10 amendments.
- They get to continue operating as they are near our schools.
- That you are limited to your purchases. You can only buy so many products.
- They're all built in the same spot around schools or most of them.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And the platinum plans were so expensive in terms of premiums that not really anyone purchased them,
- And the platinum plans were so expensive in terms of premiums that not really anyone purchased them,
- them, and so really anyone purchased them, and so they're<00:22:57.920><c> not</c><00:22:58.200><c>
- It's very similar to the school shift, if you're familiar with that.
- In terms of where folks went, some folks chose not to purchase health insurance and were uninsured.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Freedom available to all public school Freedom available to all public school students<00:26:24.360
- And some schools are already taking this action on their own.
- establishing purchase preferences for establishing purchase preferences for disabled<03:30:42.640><c>
- </c> regarding State Supply purchases regarding State Supply purchases considered<03:30:47.319><c> the
- <04:21:40.159><c> for</c><04:21:40.359><c> 20</c><04:21:40.760><c> years</c> School for 20 years School
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee. (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- In local school districts, many juniors take the SAT, and many districts purchase the college entrance
- In local school districts, many juniors take the SAT, and many districts purchase the college entrance
- If you're in a local school district, many juniors take the SAT, and many districts purchase the college
- If you're in a local school district, many juniors take the SAT, and many districts purchase the college
- In a local school district, most juniors take the SAT, and many districts purchase the college entrance
Keywords:
0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes
0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools
0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257
0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System
1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report
1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all
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
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 41 Apr 15th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of them were either heading to law school or just come out of law school, so I rarely had anybody
- Many of them were either heading to law school or just come out of law school, so I rarely had anybody
- The other is the school building fund mills, which are five mills spread throughout the school district
- charter schools, would reach.
- The school districts that were particularly more affected were, of course, charter schools, who do not
Bills:
HR1051 , HR1048 , SB2074 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB1983 , SB444 , SB1503 , SB1561 , SB592 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB1567 , SB1833 , SB2026 , SB904 , SB2178 , SB1651 , SB1558 , SB1565 , SB1553 , SB1257 , SB65 , SB1749 , SB1242 , SB1642 , SB640 , SB667 , SB1436 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1794 , SB1644 , SB1533 , SB933 , SB1555
Keywords:
livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of special presentations and introductions celebrating Oklahoma State University, the Cowgirl Wrestling Club, the OSU livestock judging team, military children, poster contest winners, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kurt Emerson, and the Nurse of the Day, Beverly Felton. Much of the floor time was devoted to OSU Day remarks, including a citation honoring the university and comments from Speaker Hilbert, Coach Eric Morris, and President Jim Hess.
The House then took up Senate Bill 2074, a pharmacy benefit manager measure intended to regulate PBMs and support pharmacists. An amendment by Representative Jenkins to remove a section of the bill was tabled, and members questioned the bill extensively about reimbursement rates, consumer costs, employer options, transparency, and the impact on independent pharmacies. After debate, the bill advanced and passed the House by a vote of 87-7.
Members also considered Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to cap property tax growth. The measure, as amended, would set a 1.75% annual cap on homestead property tax growth and a 4% cap on other properties, with a stair-step senior freeze. The resolution drew debate over effects on local government revenue, schools, roads, jails, and inflation, but supporters argued it would provide strong taxpayer protections. The House passed the resolution 85-9 and then took the additional vote required to refer the constitutional amendment to a special election.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> was important to a group of high school was important to a group of high school students<00:49:44.480
- </c> mischief, uh, nearest to their school mischief, uh, nearest to their school because<00:59:05.040
- And just wanting to make sure school.
- /c><01:02:40.000><c> kids</c> elementary school or a school for kids elementary school or a school for
- University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota Medical School, Hennepin<02:23:15.600
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:28.559><c> the</c> adopt the standards, purchase the adopt the standards, purchase the equipment
- school school when<01:12:35.040><c> our</c><01:12:35.280><c> professor</c><01:12:35.679><c> said,</c
- girls flag football as an official sport for its member schools.
- </c><02:08:04.880><c> Athletic</c> Kentucky High School Athletic Kentucky High School Athletic Association
- Senator Chambers member schools.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But when it comes down to housing affordability, you have to count the purchase price, the financing
- But time when it comes down to housing, affordability have to count the purchase price, the financing
- >> Chair of the school, they had a chair and Mr.
- insurance portion grows, the less principal and interest and/or home that you're able to afford to purchase
- pay legitimate claims per the terms of the contract that their policyholders enter into when they purchase
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to do this, the food bank purchases and rents delivery vehicles.
- How many vehicles do you think are purchased per year by food banks?
- Most of that food is refrigerated, so the vehicles that we purchase are refrigerated vehicles and need
- If we're not spending money on sales tax, we can shift it over and purchase food across the state. $1
- In fact, to boot, the city of Carrollton purchased a home on a 110-acre site in 2020 as a generational
Bills:
HB 1039 , HB2289 , HB2370 , HB2404 , HB3066 , HB3076 , HB3117 , HB3118 , HB3169 , HB3178 , HB3179 , HB3182 , HB3196 , HB3241 , HB3377 , HB3500 , HB3567 , HB3715 , HB3954 , HB4098 , HB4109 , HB4222 , HB4226 , HB4412 , HB4659 , HB4682 , HB4683 , HB4755 , HB4926 , HB5165 , HB5562 , HB5596
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax authority, border counties, tax legislation, municipalities, hotel tax revenue, convention centers, economic development, local government authority, HB 2370, HOT tax, venue projects, convention center, municipal finance, local government code, Section 334.0082, tourism tax, debt financing, bond repayment
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- They entail a lot of issues, and at the end of the day, what prospective purchasers want to know is,
- They entail a lot of issues, and at the end of the day, what prospective of purchase. expansive.
- And at the end of the day, what prospective purchasers want to know is, is it safe, and how much is it
- is set up to provide these documents to the owners, and I understand these can be passed on to purchasers
- Do we rate them like restaurants and schools? You know, you're an A rating.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The committee on Regulated Industries convened with a quorum and began a panel discussion focused on condominium milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), with members framing the topic as part of Florida’s post-Surfside condo safety reforms. The chair and panelists reviewed how the state got here, emphasizing that the problems predated Surfside and were driven by long-term deferred maintenance, underfunded reserves, and aging buildings. Panelists included representatives from Florida Realtors, engineering and reserve-study firms, a CPA, a community association attorney, and Broward County’s building safety official, all of whom described their roles in inspections, reserve planning, and code enforcement.
Testimony centered on what inspectors are finding in the field. Panelists said the most common problems are not subsidence but wear-and-tear and maintenance failures, especially in stairways, balconies, roofs, parapet walls, waterproofing, and corrosion. They described examples of buildings with hidden deterioration, hurricane-exposed damage, and associations that were underfunded despite prior inspection regimes in Miami-Dade and Broward. Dr. Barbosa explained that Miami-Dade’s recertification program began in the 1970s and Broward’s in 2005, with current timelines generally requiring notice, a first milestone review, and then time to begin substantial repairs; she said the program has improved compliance but that SIRS has added confusion.
Members also raised concerns about the cost and implementation of SIRS, including whether reports are being used to generate unnecessary work, whether contractors or firms have conflicts of interest, and whether the law’s use of “fully funded” is being misunderstood. Panelists said the statutory reserve requirement is better understood as baseline funding, not having all money in the bank immediately, and suggested clearer definitions and possibly changing the terminology to “adequately funded.” They also discussed the need to separate required structural items from optional or cosmetic items in reserve reports, improve transparency for buyers and lenders, and ensure associations provide documents through websites and other portals.
No votes were taken. The committee used the meeting as an information-gathering session and signaled that more panels and discussion would follow, with members and witnesses agreeing that the state may need further clarification, education, and possible statutory adjustments to reduce confusion while preserving building safety.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- This is members of the local elected school board members representing the 1.1 million school children
- School board members representing the 1.1 million school children across Washington State.
- Collectively, our school districts are the only recipient of common school trust revenues and the largest
- Those purchases of equipment benefit other companies in this state.
- board of the Methow Valley School District.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation, 904, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And two, and this is equally important, to make that packaging obvious to a teacher, to a school bus
- My colleague just purchased a $17,000 A $17,000 label machine almost just before in the wake of this.
- , where a child took cannabis to school and was giving that out.
- Where a child took cannabis to school and was giving that out.
- I work and go to school, as does my older brother. We responsibly follow the laws of this country.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- manages approximately 3 million acres of federally granted trust lands that provide revenues for schools
- public instruction, the commissioner of public lands, the director of the University of Washington School
- The same way it doesn't specify which county or which school district.
- Tribal communities send our children to Washington schools, and Washington tribes play a key role.
- We were able to raise an amount to purchase the property in fee back in 2018.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability, Indian tribes, conservation futures program, federal recognition, environmental protection, 904, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and one is for school building aid debt<00:17:42.559><c> service.
- It is very hard for many folks to purchase a home even if they wanted to at this point.
- So, I think it's purchase something new. So, I think it's good<00:54:05.240><c> overall.
- </c> individuals when they're purchasing individuals when they're purchasing properties<01:49:43.840>
- </c><01:51:07.119><c> Um,</c><01:51:07.600><c> so</c> Communities for me to purchase.
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means