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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, July 14, 2025.
- </c><00:21:24.400><c> Armed</c> members of the United States Armed members of the United States Armed
- ,</c> institutions, as well as federal, state, institutions, as well as federal, state, local,<03:58:
- Uh, I'm from Washington State and, uh, from the Pacific Northwest.
- </c> Democracy is not a state. It is an act. Democracy is not a state. It is an act.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington, State Highway Administration speed monitoring systems application approval.
- ><c> policy</c> assuming it's about state policy assuming it's about state policy practices.
- Washington, State Procurement Apprenticeship Program, Accountability and Completion.
- on state property, you're safe.
- But we also have with us Sarah Aaylor from Washington State, Kora Butler from New Jersey, Payton Thomas
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate the work you do for the state and specifically this morning for the students of the state
- Number 5 in the state.
- If you sign a contract, Florida State you could play at Florida State will something if use on with with
- There's 67 districts in this great state of Florida.
- it up to the district's the problem with the state of Florida.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Money would be paid from the state, but the state pays for everything.
- Money would be paid from the state, but the state pays for everything.
- Money would be paid from the state, but the state pays for everything.
- I do some adjunct work at the State University, and I've worked at Waypoint for over 10 years now.
- </c> do some adjunct work at the State do some adjunct work at the State University<02:11:39.760><c>
Summary:
The Finance Committee held a hearing on several bills and announced at the outset that no votes would be taken because the measures would go to divisions later. The first major bill, HB 197, would require the state to pay 7.5% of political subdivision employer pension contributions for teachers, police officers, and firefighters. Representative Mike Edgar, the prime sponsor, argued the state had repeatedly reduced and then eliminated its promised share of retirement costs, shifting the burden to municipalities and property taxpayers. He said the bill would partially restore that commitment and provide relief to local governments, businesses, and taxpayers.
Several witnesses testified in support of HB 197, including Representative John Cluder, Bradford selectman Marlene Fryer, the New Hampshire Municipal Association’s Margaret Burns, and Epping representative Mark Fone. Supporters said the bill would help with property tax pressure, school budgets, and municipal hiring, and they emphasized that much of the retirement cost reflects unfunded liability decisions made at the state level rather than by local governments. Committee members questioned whether the bill would change local incentives to control costs and how it would affect hiring and compensation. Burns said the state contribution would function as property tax relief because it offsets existing municipal expenses, and she noted the state is already on a long-term schedule to pay down the retirement system’s unfunded liability.
After closing the hearing on HB 197, the committee opened a hearing on HB 97, introduced by Representative Tom Buco. He said the bill would continue funding for delayed and deferred wastewater projects and help municipalities finance expensive wastewater infrastructure, which he tied to housing development and local debt planning. No action or votes were taken on either bill during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is basically a resolution that states that the California Legislature does... ...that states that
- And I'm stating that also as an adjunct professor at San Diego State University.
- On the Constitution of the United States, California Constitution, specifically... ...of the United States
- The California State University system, or the CSU system, as well as the California Community College
- system, not only have The California State University system, or the CSU system, as well as the California
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several measures, beginning with SCA 5, which would create an Equalization Reserve Account to help reduce long-standing per-pupil funding disparities between basic aid and non-basic aid school districts. The author and supporters argued the measure would create a stable, endowment-style funding source using only interest earnings, while charter school advocates opposed it, saying the bill would exclude charters and could raise equal protection concerns. After the quorum was established, SCA 5 was approved and sent to Appropriations.
The committee then heard SJR 18, a resolution condemning Citizens United and urging limits on corporate money in politics. The author argued that unlimited independent expenditures have increased corporate influence and dark money in elections, while there was little testimony in opposition. The resolution was approved and referred onward. The committee also considered two consent items, AB 1736 and AB 2421, which were approved together without debate.
ACA 7 generated the most extensive discussion. The measure would revise the state constitution’s application of Proposition 209 in education, with supporters saying it would allow race-conscious tools to address persistent racial inequities in student outcomes and resource allocation, especially for Black students. Opponents argued it would weaken Proposition 209, invite discrimination, and likely fail politically and in court. After lengthy debate, the measure was approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved ACA 18, which would add a second student voting seat on the UC Board of Regents, with supporters emphasizing student representation and opponents absent. Finally, AJR 29, opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail administration, was approved and sent onward. All measures on the agenda were ultimately advanced.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, we We provide biosecurity for the state.
- One of the ways to look at the current state of the state is that within 400. miles, we've seen 14 cases
- into other states.
- , which is less than 1% of the deer in this state.
- I've got 400 plus dealers just in the state of Texas.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- That includes a 6% state cannabis tax and an optional ...and that includes a 6% state cannabis tax and
- Because, as the delegate stated, he does not have this issue in his community.
- The final portion of that breakdown is 1% will go to State Police for enforcement.
- You never will pay for what this state needs by which you'll get from gambling.
- The state has no business being involved in legalizing marijuana or gambling.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- and Washington.
- The state loses critical revenue.”
- I'm also a State House staffer and organizer with the Massachusetts State House Employees Union.
- If this bill were to be enacted, Massachusetts would be following other states like California, Washington
- Oregon, Washington.
Summary:
The hearing focused on several labor-related bills, especially proposals to give legislative employees the right to organize and collectively bargain, close a prevailing wage loophole for off-site prefabrication work, and strengthen enforcement against wage theft. Committee chairs opened the hearing by explaining the hybrid format and asking witnesses to keep testimony brief. Multiple legislators testified in support of the legislative staff union bill, saying staff deserve the same bargaining rights as other public employees and that unionization would improve pay, benefits, retention, and workplace dignity. Witnesses also discussed how the bill would likely be structured, with separate House and Senate bargaining arrangements or locals, and emphasized that it would only create the option to unionize, not require it.
A second major topic was the prevailing wage bill addressing off-site fabrication and prefabrication in construction. Union leaders, contractors, and workers described how more work is being shifted from job sites into shops, especially in sheet metal, HVAC, electrical, and pipefitting work, and argued that the law should treat that work the same as on-site construction when it is part of a public project. They said the current loophole lets some contractors underbid by paying lower wages off-site, while responsible contractors already pay prevailing wages in their shops. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers, preserve apprenticeship and training standards, improve safety and quality, and make enforcement easier through certified payroll and clearer definitions.
The committee also heard testimony on wage theft legislation. Representative Dan Donahue, the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division, AFL-CIO representatives, and carpenters’ union witnesses described wage theft, misclassification, labor brokers, and tax fraud as widespread problems that hurt workers, honest contractors, and public revenues. They supported giving the Attorney General stronger enforcement tools, adding contractor accountability up the subcontracting chain, and protecting workers from retaliation and from delays that can cause claims to expire. A separate witness supported a bill to extend the statute of limitations for Wage Act cases while AG investigations are pending, and another supported changes to help hospital workers enforce timely payment rights. No votes were taken during the hearing; witnesses repeatedly asked for favorable reports on the bills.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:11.920><c> of</c> in the state of in the state of Kentucky,<00:10:13.760><c> especially</c
- And we say, state.
- And so when schools across the state.
- </c> just like every school in the state. just like every school in the state.
- </c> of the money is going to state of the money is going to state corporation<00:49:12.400><c> and</
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 132, which would change home and hospital instruction funding so schools can be reimbursed sooner when students miss school for short-term mental health-related stays. Representative Nick Wilson said current law requires a student to be out five days before funding begins, leaving schools unpaid when they provide instruction during 2- to 4-day absences. The committee gave HB 132 favorable expression unanimously.
The committee then heard House Bill 193, a cleanup bill on dual credit scholarships. Representative J.T. Payne and KHEAA’s director explained that the bill consolidates academic and CTE dual credit scholarships into one statute to reduce administrative confusion, since the programs have been funded together in recent budgets. HB 193 passed unanimously with favorable expression.
House Bill 241 drew the most discussion. The committee first adopted a substitute, which members said changed the bill to give the Commissioner of Education discretion, rather than a mandate, to grant calamity days. The bill and substitute centered on virtual instruction and Cloverport Virtual Academy: supporters said the school was a pilot project that needed more time and that a prior agency effort to cap virtual instruction would have effectively shut it down, while opponents argued the substitute would reward a low-performing virtual model and extend NTI/virtual learning too broadly. Testimony from an Oldham County parent criticized NTI quality and opposed adding more virtual days. No final vote on HB 241 was included in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:33.279><c> government</c> standing committee on state government standing committee on state
- </c> uh Atlanta my office covers six states uh Atlanta my office covers six states in<00:25:52.720><c
- However, Taiwan is already the number seven trading partner for the United States, and the United States
- for the United States and the United<00:28:35.120><c> States</c><00:28:35.480><c> is</c><00:28:35.640
- </c> is happening and I don't want our state is happening and I don't want our state government<00:45
Keywords:
Consideration of HB 491 02:14
Consideration of HB 738 07:58
Guest presentation by Taiwan Consul General Elliott Wang 25:20
Consideration of HCR 50 36:37
Consideration of SB 19 49:29, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 491 by Representative Steve Riley. The committee adopted a proposed committee substitute, then heard that the bill would raise the threshold for certain capital project and equipment purchases from $200,000 to $500,000, remove a requirement for a special board meeting when replacing a board of regents member, allow certain employees or contractors to perform capital construction work up to $500,000, remove limits on retired police officers working at postsecondary institutions, and speed release of pension information to employers. Members asked about reporting and oversight of the higher threshold, and the witness said the records are maintained by institutions and available upon request. HB 491 passed on a 19-0 roll call vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 738 by Representative Griffey, relating to state personnel and the constitutional officers. The bill would give independently elected constitutional officers more flexibility to hire unclassified employees and set salaries for classified employees up to the midpoint without Personnel Cabinet approval, while leaving pay scales, appropriations, and funding limits unchanged. Representative Griffey and witnesses from the auditor’s office said the measure was intended to reduce red tape, address salary compression, improve pay equity, and help recruit and retain staff; they also said it would allow offices to fill policy roles needed for audits and other work. Members questioned the fiscal note, salary caps, and whether the bill would affect future budget requests. The bill passed 18-1, with one pass, and the chair noted it would move favorably to the House floor.
After those bills, the committee briefly welcomed Taiwan’s consul general, Elliot Wang, and Representative Adam Bowling spoke about Kentucky’s relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, and prior assistance during disasters. Wang described Taiwan’s economic ties with the United States, ongoing trade and investment developments, defense and education cooperation, and people-to-people exchange programs, noting Kentucky was the first state to sign an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan in 2021.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and federal special elections not held in conjunction with a state primary or state general election
- </c> state primary or state general election. state primary or state general election.
- </c> municipalities do not budget for state municipalities do not budget for state legislative<00:31:
- The state of Minnesota system that has been built is not built to be plug and play for other states.
- The state of Minnesota system that has been built is not built to be plug and play for other states.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Mar 21, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 37
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:18:55.440><c> Miss</c> state life smarts administrator, Miss state life smarts administrator
- </c> LifeSmart State LifeSmart State competition.<00:22:30.559><c> The</c><00:22:30.799><c> LifeSmarts
- </c> allowed to live in the United States. allowed to live in the United States.
- She won't be able to go to her work as a lab tech at the University of Washington, and she could lose
- Embedded in the preamble of our state constitution, which we have all sworn to uphold, states, quote,
Summary:
The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, deferred reading of the journal, and noted there were no messages from the governor or Senate communications. Members then offered several introductions recognizing guests in the gallery, including LifeSmarts awardees, DCCA and LifeSmarts program officials, former Representative Pono Chong and his children, an intern from District 39, a landback advocate, and staff from the Education Committee office. The chamber also marked the close of Education Week 2025 with applause and recognition of the visiting students and supporters.
The main floor presentation was House Resolution 211, which congratulated the first- and second-place teams at the 2025 Havi LifeSmarts State Competition and the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program delegate. Representative Tam presented the resolution, praising the Eolani Raiders for winning first place and wishing them well at the upcoming Chicago competition. Representative Hashimoto recognized Kalanianaole High School’s second-place team, and Representative Woodson honored Wilson Chow of Maui High School for his leadership and service. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House recessed briefly to allow members to congratulate the honorees.
After recess, the House took up a large block of standing committee reports, moving reports 1406 through 1504 with a series of member notations including no votes, reservations, and a few brief explanations. Several members raised concerns about specific measures involving emergency readiness centers, immigration-related legal access, blank votes on ballot questions, electricity costs and Hawaiian Electric, and gambling. Some members spoke in support of measures while noting reservations about cost, process, or policy effects. The full package of reports was ultimately adopted by voice vote.
During announcements, Representative Garcia read a statement from Representative Jean Ward announcing her resignation effective at the end of the month due to ongoing health issues, including anemia, sciatica, and pneumonia, after nearly 27 years of service. The House then adjourned by voice vote until 12:00 noon on Monday.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (05/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:05.520><c> of</c> To the flag of the United States of To the flag of the United States of
- You're present in 38 other states. We have been present in all 50 states.
- </c> the state board of education. the state board of education.
- </c> system in our state. So, thanks. system in our state. So, thanks.
- So, regardless what they think in Washington, D.C., this is not Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The committee opened hearings on SB 69, including a germane amendment on school board votes to accept or reject gifts and donations, and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Prime sponsor Rep. Glenn Cordelli said the literacy program was modeled on earlier HB 671, would be funded through gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements to the governor and legislature. Members questioned changes from the earlier bill, including the move away from center-based language, the lack of a dollar threshold for school board action on donations, anonymous gifts, and whether the amendment preserved enough evaluation data.
Testimony on the donation provisions raised concerns about broad language, timing, and public-meeting requirements. Rep. Timothy Han and Becky Wilson of the New Hampshire School Boards Association both noted that school districts already have policies and asked how the bill would work for routine donations, anonymous gifts, and situations that might require non-public discussion under right-to-know law. Wilson cited examples such as field-trip scholarships, backpack drives, and sports uniforms, and said the association was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails. Rep. Han said school boards may need to discuss some gifts in non-public session and that the bill should better address those circumstances.
On the early literacy amendment, Wilson and others questioned whether the program was sufficiently developed, whether it was appropriate to rely on a primarily online model for very young children, and how it would interact with special education services and IEPs. A representative from Waterford.org, Rob Riley, testified in support, saying the program would be supplementary, adaptive, and family-engagement based, and that Waterford could provide devices and internet access for families who need them. He said the program would work alongside school districts and IEP teams rather than replace existing services. No vote was taken during the hearing; the chair said the committee would later exec the bills and try to get reports in for the calendar.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> ahead for the record uh Mr Berg uh State ahead for the record uh Mr Berg uh State who<00:19:54.200
- ><c> savings</c><00:24:47.360><c> for</c><00:24:47.559><c> state</c> meaningful cost savings for state
- We know it works in other states.
- In 1989, I was mayor of Mountainview when the state was moving people out of state institutions into
- was moving people out of when the state was moving people out of state<01:04:36.640><c> institutions
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- University.
- The content math is already under the control of the university.
- The content math is already under the control of the university.
- It tends to be a trend in the United States right about that point.
- I know the struggle of many kids across the state.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a very young university. university, only 56 years old, and we are a university that has rapidly
- As we build a world-class university for our state, I'd like to note that UT Health San Antonio was just
- Austin State University. Thank you. Good afternoon, Chairman and members.
- Austin State University. I appreciate it.
- Austin State University is a driver of economic development in the East Texas region. the number one
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . state. state.
- State of the State speech this year for their increase in attendance and the fact that Washington, with
- Neither parents was in the state of Alabama. Just say they was in Washington state.
- </c> Just say they was in Washington state. Just say they was in Washington state.
- . state. state.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee May 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I was a proud college athlete at the University of Long Beach State, the city I chose to build my small
- I'm an independent artist and a recent graduate of the aforementioned San Jose State University program
- is a United States citizen.
- The Reagan-appointed federal judge in Washington stated, he said, 'I'm having trouble understanding how
- The Reagan appointed federal judge in Washington stated, he said, I'm having trouble understanding how
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote.
AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion.
AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the state of Tamaulipas.
- Uh, 49 states lost agriculture market exports. One state, we went up, Mr.
- and, and other states.
- Uh, I just want to give a state of the state for the poultry industry, and the great state of Texas.
- in the state.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Pino, Deputy Secretary of State. Johanna Tejo, CFO.
- At the state level, it is a statutory requirement.
- It is funded from the State Lands Maintenance Fund, which is revenue from renewable uses of the state
- You Really do help our state budgeting with ease.
- , Commissioner of Public Lands, Attorney General, State Auditor and State Treasurer, is there an ongoing