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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- divert funds from critical needs including financial aid for low-income students and cutting-edge research
- private nonprofit colleges and universities respond to the potential loss of billions in federal research
- divert funds from critical needs including financial aid for low-income students and cutting-edge research
- as private nonprofit colleges universities respond to the potential loss of billions in federal research
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on 25 tax and administrative bills, with opening remarks explaining the hearing process and noting that House-filed matters must be reported by December 6. The first major topic was funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and related support for families of fallen officers. Police representatives, memorial fund advocates, and family members gave emotional testimony urging favorable action on S. 1934 and related bills, emphasizing the need for a permanent revenue stream to maintain the memorial and honor officers killed in the line of duty. Committee members and legislators responded with personal remarks of support and appreciation for law enforcement families.
The committee then heard testimony on a proposed Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including S. 1967 and related bills. Senator Peter Durant and later Dennis Porter argued that the state should be allowed to invest a limited share of stabilization or other funds in Bitcoin or other regulated digital assets as a hedge against inflation and fiscal risk, with strict caps, custody rules, and audits. They described the proposal as a forward-looking, non-mandatory framework for diversifying state reserves. No vote was taken during the hearing.
Another major topic was disaster resilience funding. Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham supported S. 1936/H. 3030, saying climate-driven flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are increasing and that the State Disaster Relief and Resiliency Trust Fund needs a dedicated revenue source. Senator Comerford also testified in favor, explaining that the fund was created in the prior session, that recent floods showed the need for quick state response, and that the bill would dedicate a portion of capital gains revenue to the fund. Committee members asked about how the fund would accrue and be used. The committee also heard testimony on PILOT and endowment-related bills: AICUM opposed H. 3122/S. 2013 and H. 3264/S. 2016, arguing that an endowment tax and mandatory PILOTs would harm private nonprofit colleges, students, and research; and a representative from Peru supported reform of PILOT formulas for state-owned land, saying rural towns need higher reimbursements and hold-harmless protections. The hearing concluded after testimony on the digital asset bills, with no recorded votes or final actions.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Dermatology Society are to promote the highest possible standards of clinical practice, education, and research
- practicing physicians dedicated to promoting the highest standards of clinical practice, education, and research
- dermatologic medicine and surgery through leadership in clinical care, medical education, and innovative research
- dermatologic medicine and surgery through leadership in clinical care, medical education, and innovative research
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- No, but the drafters drafted in their research, there wasn't anything that said, oh, this is already
- So I think they would have caught that in their research. Okay.
- No, but just having the drafters drafted in their research, there wasn't anything that said, oh, this
- So I think they would have caught that in their research. Okay.
Committee:
House Legislative Review
Summary:
The Committee on Legislative Review met with five members present and took up two public hearings: House Bill 369 and House Bill 3465. On HB 369, Representative Simmons said the bill would let school employees join or leave teachers’ unions at any time and would prohibit school districts from automatically deducting union dues from paychecks, citing the Janus decision and arguing members should pay directly rather than through payroll deduction. Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, whether unions and school districts had been consulted, whether current law already allows opt-in/opt-out at any time, and whether the bill would affect other payroll deductions. Opposition testimony from Missouri NEA, Missouri State Teachers Association, and the Missouri AFL-CIO said the bill was unnecessary, targeted unions, could create administrative burdens, and might raise constitutional concerns; they emphasized that payroll deduction is already voluntary and that members can cancel membership at any time. No vote was taken on HB 369 during the hearing.
The committee then heard HB 3465, a severability bill sponsored by Representative Keithley. He explained that it would create a broader severability standard so that if part of a legislative act is found unconstitutional, the rest could remain in effect unless there is clear and convincing evidence the legislature would not have passed the act without the invalid provision. He said the bill is intended to give courts clearer guidance and preserve the remainder of legislation when possible. Questions from members focused on how this differs from existing severability law and whether it would improperly direct the courts; Keithley responded that it clarifies legislative intent and applies to procedural as well as substantive constitutional issues. Supporters, including Campaign Life Missouri, said the bill would apply to bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions and would give courts a clearer standard. There was no opposition testimony on HB 3465, and the hearing concluded with no further business and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sleep Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the Sleep Research
- Society, and the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms advise against permanent daylight saving
- Sleep Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, the Sleep Research
- Society, and the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms advise against permanent daylight saving
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I’ve done a lot of research on this, and so I’m curious: these deaths you’re talking about, because kratom
- I’ve done a lot of research on it, and I do know a lot of drug rehabs that try to use this as a step
- I've heard, I've researched this extensively.
- I've heard, I've researched this extensively over a while now.
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So from my research into current Idaho code, there's really no other structure that does that.
- It is the evidence we know from research on how to teach reading and writing and what to do when it goes
- partners that are demonstrating the pedagogy and the practices that are evidence-based by the body of research
- We're partnering with the University of Chicago in a large research study with our after-school literacy
Committee:
Senate Education
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 036 Feb 19th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in Colorado will transform the moon's barren surface into a livable ecosystem for international research
- for</c> into a livable ecosystem for into a livable ecosystem for international<00:37:04.480><c> research
- </c><00:37:04.880><c> and</c><00:37:05.119><c> commercial</c> international research and commercial international
- research and commercial infrastructure.<00:37:06.800><c> We'll</c><00:37:07.040><c> also</c><00:37:07.200
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal from February 17, 2026, and then moved into third reading. Members passed several bills on final passage: HB 1013, concerning landlord use of ratio utility billing systems; HB 1064, modifying the youthful offender system; HB 1076, making transportation-related statutory changes; HB 1067, allowing use of the diseased livestock indemnity fund to address livestock health threats; HB 1042, concerning dry needling by occupational therapists; and HB 1025, exempting auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. Vote totals were recorded for each, with HB 1042 and HB 1025 passing unanimously and the others passing by varying margins, including HB 1067 at 58-1 and HB 1076 at 40-19. Co-sponsors were then invited to add their names to the adopted bills.
During announcements, members highlighted upcoming committee hearings and events. Judiciary, Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation/Housing/Local Government, Finance, Statutory Revision, and Capital Development committees all announced meetings and bill agendas. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups, including Adams 12 Stargate, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Slavens Elementary fourth graders, as well as a Chaparral High School AP government class. There were also announcements about the Aerospace and Defense Caucus, Aerospace Day at the Capitol, and a Colorado Housing Coalition reception.
Several members made brief remarks honoring people and observances, including a detailed tribute to Barbara Shannon Banister for her civil rights and community leadership in Aurora, and a statement marking the first day of Ramadan and encouraging members to visit local mosques and participate in iftar events. At the end of the session, the majority leader moved to lay over the balance of the calendar until February 19, 2026, and the House agreed without objection. The House then stood in recess until later that day.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- ECAP is a proven, research-based program that works. The challenge is obviously the scale.
- We know from decades of research that high-quality early learning is one of the most effective long-term
- Institute for Public Policy, or WSIPP, is housed at The Evergreen State College and provides nonpartisan research
- Institute for Public Policy or WISUP is housed at the Evergreen State College and provides nonpartisan research
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, retirement, lump sum payment, benefits, pension, financial security, SB 6065, school district transportation, transportation vehicle fund, pupil transportation, school buses, electric school buses, zero-emission buses, bus fleet electrification, charging stations, vehicle replacement
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- uphold, and transmit one's cultural values and reflect one's identity, and whereas, according to research
- According to research, more than 50% of the 7,000 languages spoken around the world are likely to become
- And whereas the Star Planet Activity Research CubeSat, or SPARKS, and Spectro-Photometer for the History
- efforts, strengthening Arizona's space economy, and positioning the state as a premier hub for space research
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments.
The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs.
SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I'M SENIOR DIRECTOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OF FLORIDA RISING AND I AM HERE COMING IN OPPOSITION TO
- I WENT TO THE SPEAKER AND I SAID I WOULD LIKE TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE WITH YOUR PERMISSION MR.
- MOST IMPORTANTLY, NEW RESEARCH RELEASED LAST YEAR SHOWS THAT -- SORRY.
- RESEARCH SHOWS THE INCREASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH MORE GUN DEATH.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just looking, when you're doing the research on this bill and the reason for it, what issues did
- Numerous studies, including research by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, the University
- Research also finds that designated member districts, rather than at-large elections, attract more candidates
- My name is Shannon Grimes, Democracy Researcher at Sightline Institute.
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just looking, when you're doing the research on this bill and the reason for it, what issues did
- Numerous studies, including research by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, the University
- Research also finds that designated member districts, rather than at-large elections, attract more candidates
- My name is Shannon Grimes, Democracy Researcher at Sightline Institute.
Summary:
The House Education Committee held public hearings on two bills. House Bill 1662 would move several education-related boards and commissions—the State Board of Education, the Professional Educator Standards Board, the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, and the Charter School Commission—toward operational independence from OSPI by July 1, 2027, including separate administrative services, asset and employee transfers, and transition planning by OFM. The prime sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve transparency, fiscal accountability, and agency flexibility, while OSPI-related testimony emphasized that small agencies need more nimble administrative support. No one testified in opposition; the hearing record noted 2 pro, 1 con, and 5 other sign-ins, and members were told the bill was substantively the same as the version passed the prior year except for date changes.
The committee then heard House Bill 1683, which would require most school districts with 2,000 or more students to elect at least some school board members from director districts rather than entirely at-large, with larger districts needing more district-based seats and districts under 2,000 students exempt. The sponsor and supporters argued the change would improve geographic and demographic representation, especially for lower-income communities and communities of color, and would help ensure school boards reflect the students and families they serve. Opponents, including a school directors association representative, said the bill would be an unfunded mandate, reduce local control, and create added election costs and recruitment challenges; one witness also suggested the bill should consider broader proportional-representation options. Staff noted that 23 districts would currently be out of compliance, and the hearing record showed 12 pro, 163 con, and 2 other sign-ins.
No executive action was taken on either bill during this portion of the meeting. At the end of the hearing, the chair reminded members that several bills heard that week would be on next Thursday’s executive session agenda, urged prompt amendment requests, and announced that the committee would adjourn to caucuses.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to do some research, look at data, and get back with you all.
- Have you been approached by anyone about how this may restrict research or anything of that nature?
- clarification to one of the definitions of what cloning would be, and that was brought by one of the research
- hospitals in which they're potentially doing some research from—producing specific organs for producing
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
parole, pardons, paroles board, board of pardons and paroles, Alabama criminal justice, sentencing reform, prison reform, reentry, recidivism, risk assessment, validated risk and needs assessment, supervision, probation, parole denial, parole reconsideration, medical parole, violent offense, nonviolent offense, law enforcement member, board appointments
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida Memorial University has the research capabilities, faculty expertise in community outreach necessary
- men and boys under Florida Memorial University would strengthen its ability to conduct in-depth research
- Space Research, staff and administrative support have access to university grant funding opportunities
- , including federal and private sector research grants.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Research and the success of many of these providers, as you have heard, ...evidence-based avenue for
- Research and the success of many of these providers, as you heard earlier, confirm that offering multiple
- Independence is important to the development of children, and research is finding that a loss of independence
- And research is finding that a loss of independence is contributing to skyrocketing rates of childhood
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills. SB 894, relating to faith-based content in batterers’ intervention programs, was explained as allowing certified programs to offer voluntary faith-based components alongside existing models. Members raised questions about how faith would be defined, whether participation would be optional, and how all faiths would be included. An amendment was adopted clarifying that faith-based activities may be offered but not required and removing language directing DCF to repeal a rule. After supportive testimony from faith-based advocates and some debate, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senators Harrell and Garcia later recording affirmative votes.
The committee then considered SB 1240 on substance abuse and mental health care, which would assign state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove the annual needs assessment barrier for medication-assisted treatment licensing, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators. An amendment with technical conforming changes and two substantive clarifications was adopted. Members expressed support for expanded access to behavioral health services, and the bill was reported favorably.
Later, the chair presented SB 1736, which would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. After an amendment clarifying sliding scale insulin and related medication administration, the committee heard testimony from family advocates describing how the bill would prevent unnecessary institutionalization and reduce costs. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1286, which clarifies that allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities such as biking or playing outside does not by itself constitute neglect unless reckless or dangerous. After brief support testimony, that bill was also reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, the commission has looked at a lot of research, and this is just kind of the high point here
- First of all, research shows us that certain student populations do simply cost more to educate.
- What we see in the research is that just by funding students $1,000 more per pupil, that is the equivalent
- What we're seeing is we have challenges, and the research tells us that in order to resolve some of those
Committee:
House Education Policy
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Info Briefing - Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The R Street Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization.
- </c><01:21:12.400><c> Research</c> attempts to evade the system.
- Research attempts to evade the system.
- Additionally, research shows that the deterrent effect of financial conditions is limited.
- :49.360><c> the</c> Additionally, research shows that the Additionally, research shows that the deterrent
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- :12.279><c> every</c><00:10:12.519><c> $1</c><00:10:13.240><c> spent</c><00:10:13.680><c> in</c> research
- Research consistently shows that early intervention in school counseling leads to better academic and
- Research consistently shows that early intervention in school counseling leads to better academic and
- Research consistently shows that early intervention in school counseling leads to better academic and
- </c><01:39:23.080><c> could</c> STM and or or our house research could STM and or or our house research
Committee:
House Education Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice Jul 7th, 2026
Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- We're really grateful; we couldn't produce this report without all of the research analysts pulling that
- There's a significant amount of research that tells us that going through an arrest There's a significant
- amount of research that tells us that going through an arrest can be traumatic for many youth.
- And research also tells us that a youth who is arrested is more likely to go on to commit another offense
- that's also now, with concessions, going to be a much more implication in terms of service needs and research
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice held an informational hearing focused on the 2025 Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board annual report, with testimony from Child Advocate Marisol Garcia and Melissa Threadgill of the Office of the Child Advocate. The presenters described the office’s role in analyzing juvenile justice data and highlighted several trends: overall juvenile court volume has stabilized, but a growing share of youth are entering by arrest rather than summons; racial and ethnic disparities remain stark at the front door of the system; and more than two-thirds of cases are dismissed before disposition, raising questions about unnecessary court involvement. They also noted increased use of pretrial conditions of release, including more intensive monitoring, and a rise in weapons-related charges, especially firearm possession cases, while emphasizing the need for stronger community-based prevention and support services.
Committee members asked about whether the weapons trend is unique to Massachusetts, the role of public safety in pretrial decisions, the impact of mental health and substance use needs, and whether current conditions of release amount to an unfunded mandate for families. Garcia and Threadgill said many pretrial conditions are tied more to court appearance and compliance than dangerousness, and that families often struggle to meet conditions without adequate services, transportation, or coordination. They also discussed barriers to data access, including confidentiality rules that prevent the office from obtaining raw court data needed for recidivism analysis, though they said county briefs and additional disparity reports will be released soon. The hearing ended with committee leaders expressing interest in continued collaboration and the committee voted to adjourn.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice Jul 7th, 2026
Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- We're really grateful; we couldn't produce this report without all of the research analysts pulling that
- There's a significant amount of research that tells us that going through an arrest ...for hours, waiting
- There's a significant amount of research that tells us that going through an arrest can be traumatic
- And research also tells us that a youth who is arrested is more likely to go on to commit another offense
- that's also now with concessions going to be a much more implication in terms of service needs and research