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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and to put that education to work. ...from today an opportunity to achieve an education, and to put
- in higher education.
- in higher education.
- Have access to getting a high-quality education in higher education.
- Higher education is no different.
Committee:
House Higher Education
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- , and the Chair of the State Board of Education.
- I have an amendment to my educator preparation bill.
- In collaboration with the Department of Education, with our outstanding education staff, and also our
- Fewer college graduates are choosing education.
- Well, educators and staff are on the front lines.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and considered a wide range of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved CS/SB 754 on International Baccalaureate bonus funding, CS/SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School updates, and CS/SB 430 requiring public schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans, train students and staff in CPR/AED use, and maintain accessible AEDs. Testimony on the cardiac bill came from the American Heart Association and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology in support, and the chair noted a survey suggesting many districts already have AEDs in schools. The committee also approved CS/SB 1528 on educational opportunities for military children, which expands coordination and training under the interstate compact, and CS/SB 364, which would move the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys from the Department of Legal Affairs to Florida Memorial University for research and administrative support.
The committee then adopted amendments and favorably reported CS/SB 1590 on educator preparation, which modernizes teacher standards and certification pathways, including updates to FEAPs, a revised teacher exam, and an alternative certification program. The SPLC testified in opposition to part of the bill, arguing that language on historical instruction and systemic racism was contradictory and could limit accurate teaching of history. The committee also approved CS/SB 1702 on education, incorporating a wireless-device-in-schools pilot and other education provisions, with support from the Florida Charter School Alliance and others. CS/SB 444 on human trafficking awareness was amended to require no-cost training for school employees and charter schools; FSU law students testified in support, emphasizing the need for school personnel to recognize trafficking indicators. The committee also approved CS/SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions, expanding transportation eligibility for students walking near limited-access facilities, though members noted the bill carried an indeterminate fiscal impact and no dedicated funding.
Later, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1102 on school readiness, which expands how disabilities can be identified for early learning services and ties additional funding to training on early identification of delays. It also approved SB 1382 on access to school readiness programs for economically disadvantaged households, revising eligibility and priority tiers to use state median income rather than federal poverty level and refining the waitlist and forecasting process. Several members recorded votes on bills they had missed during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after reporting all of the above measures favorably.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Parents, uh, the claim is parents will have to pay for vaccines.
- Repeal of this vaccine association doesn't touch that. them um parents um uh the claim is them um parents
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years.
Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers.
Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2026 at 11:33 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're doing everything we can to improve education here in New Mexico.
- . ...Day and welcome all the students and parents to the Roundhouse.
- These are the education leaders in your communities and in our state.
- His parents are Amy and Jeremy Kohler, and when he grows up, Mr.
- Senate Education meets tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Seek medical care, education, attend mass, or leisure.
- Several parents were detained in this operation. seek medical care, education, attend mass, or leisure
- Several parents were detained in this operation. Administrators, educators, and community members.
- Sierra Koss, as a parent, in support. Thank you. Good afternoon, committee.
- Tom Jong, a STEM educator with Encela Games, in full support.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- status independent of public education. public education and in private schools currently and under
- funds do not stay in education.
- They've been grouped into special education and special education. is not IDD.
- That's special education.
- . into private education.
Committee:
House Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- agriculture and environmental sciences and equips students with the skills needed to be future leaders and educators
- his public service career as a dedicated member of the Salinero Unified School District Board of Education
- Joe was a dedicated farmer, educator, and champion for local family-owned farms.
- His parents had a ranch just down around the corner from us with apricots.
- When he was really young, he went up to the front doorstep of my parents' house, rang the doorbell, and
Summary:
The Assembly convened in Sacramento with an initial quorum call, then established a quorum and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine opening business. The chamber dispensed with reading the prior journal, deferred introductions and references of bills, and reported no Governor or Senate messages. Procedural motions were approved, including suspending rules to allow adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest access, and withdrawing S.J.R. 7 from committee and placing it on the third reading file.
Members then recognized several guest groups, including Grace Valley Christian School, College of San Mateo student-athletes, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Leadership Class, the Light of the World youth group, and exchange students from Germany and Tajikistan. There was no substantive floor debate on legislation; daily file and several file items were passed, retained, or continued without further action.
The main floor activity centered on adjournment-in-memory tributes. Assemblymember Ortega honored former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy for his public service, school and hospital advocacy, and civic leadership. Assemblymember Wilson honored Joseph R. Martinez, a Solano County agricultural leader and advocate for rural health care. The Assembly observed moments of silence for both individuals. The session concluded with announcements, including a reminder that FPPC Form 700 was due that day, notice of committee meetings, and an adjournment motion carrying the House until Thursday, March 5 at 9 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we will take up Tab 4, SB 1690, relating to early childhood education, by Senator Claudia.
- It removes statutory provisions that require family and large child care homes to provide parents with
- It provides the Department of Education as a direct support organization to authorize it to receive,
- It establishes the Florida Endowment for Early Learning within the Department of Education direct support
- They operate by creating local service networks, bringing together education, health care, employment
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard several child welfare and early childhood bills and reported each favorably. SB 1690 on early childhood education was amended with a delete-all amendment that would require public posting of child care inspection and safety data, change certain child care disclosure and insurance rules, and create the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. SB 1022 would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives programs in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County, and it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 996 on dependent children. Senator Rodriguez explained that the bill is intended to center lived experience in foster care policy and promote normalcy, including financial literacy and allowance-related supports. Multiple members of Florida Youth SHINE testified in strong support, describing the importance of youth voice, consistent allowances, and opportunities to build budgeting skills and confidence. Senator Sharief also voiced support, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee considered a bill on temporary cash assistance eligibility, presented with an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the change recognizes coercion faced by trafficking victims and avoids a lifetime penalty tied to exploitation. After the amendment was adopted and several supporters waived in, the committee reported CS for SB 1462 favorably. The meeting then adjourned without further business.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 790 Cabaldon distance education holding committee.
- SB 550 Cortese, Legal Education Pilot Program, holding committee. SB 551 Cortese.
- SB 472 Stern, Holocaust and Genocide Education, do pass out on an A roll call.
- SB 249 Umberg, Board of Education Elections. Hold in committee.
- SB 257 Wahab, Parent Act, do pass, add on an A roll call. SB 258, sorry, 258 Wahab.
Committee:
House Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Higher Education Committee to notice SB 638 Padilla for their hearing on.
- Tuesday, July 8th, pending re-referral from the Education Committee.
- Perez from the Judiciary Committee to the Appropriations Committee, and SB 685 Cortese from the Education
- Well, this week, I was honored to bring my father to work, and so I'm calling it bring your parent to
- we lead to Thursday and our beautiful holiday, what a great week to show democracy and show your parent
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- across the board, all of our education.
- The master plan for education is severely in need...
- and to put that education to work. ...from today an opportunity to achieve an education, and to put
- in higher education. have access to getting a high-quality education in higher education.
- I'm a professor of career education.
Summary:
The committee heard Assembly Bill 664, which would authorize Southwestern College in Chula Vista to develop a limited pilot of faculty-led bachelor’s degree programs tied to regional workforce needs, with collaboration requirements, an independent evaluation, and a sunset in 2035. The author and supporters argued the bill would address local access and affordability problems in South San Diego, where many students are place-bound and the region lacks a nearby public university offering bachelor’s degrees. Opponents from the CSU, UC, and AICCU said the measure would bypass the existing AB 927 consultation process and could set a precedent for duplication and expansion outside the current statewide framework. After debate, the committee passed AB 664 on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll showing eight ayes and one no, later updated to nine ayes and one no after the roll was held open.
The committee then took up Assembly Bill 1241, which directs a study of a “pay-it-forward” higher education financing model in which students would attend without upfront tuition and repay costs later based on income. The author and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond framed the bill as a response to rising college costs and student debt, arguing California should study innovative affordability models used elsewhere. Some members raised concerns about fiscal feasibility and whether the model had worked in other states, while others supported the study as a modest first step. AB 1241 passed to Appropriations on an eight-aye, two-no vote.
Assembly Bill 713 would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access paid campus jobs, internships, and research positions. Supporters said the bill would improve equity, affordability, and student success, and that campus employment is a critical pathway for undocumented students who already pay tuition and fees. Opponents argued the bill conflicts with federal law and could expose campuses and the state to legal and funding risks; supporters responded that state entities are not bound by the federal prohibition in the way described and emphasized the need to protect students and expand opportunity. The committee also heard concerns about student privacy and data protection. The bill was moved to Appropriations, with the roll initially showing five ayes, three noes, and one not voting, and the roll held open for additional members.
Finally, Assembly Bill 1171 was presented as a modernization of the existing part-time faculty health insurance program for community colleges, aimed at making coverage more consistent and predictable across districts. The author said the bill would not create a new entitlement but would strengthen participation in the current program to better reflect the realities of a workforce made up largely of part-time and multi-district faculty. The transcript ends as the presentation begins, before testimony, debate, or a vote on AB 1171.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the senior research analyst for the Committee on Education.
- I myself have a Master of Education.
- I myself have a Master of Education.
- I myself have a Master of Education.
- training for our officers. a master of education.
Committee:
House Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- With public higher education.
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- </c> national Center for higher education national Center for higher education Management<01:00:24.039
- </c> national landscape and higher education national landscape and higher education is<01:02:03.160>
- </c> demand for people to continue education demand for people to continue education over<01:02:45.640
Summary:
The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more.
A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools.
Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- David was born in Venezuela, immigrated to Oklahoma when he was just four years old with his parents,
- Joining him today is his wife Pamela. and his parents, John Szabo and Teddy Fine. So, welcome.
- He has followed in his parents' footsteps as a career civil servant and he began his own career as a
- In particular, I want to thank my parents, who are both here today, for their sacrifices and unabating
- I would also like to thank my wife Pamela, my parents, in-laws, and other friends and colleagues that
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Being a former special education teacher, this bill for me caught my eye.
- Because I'm going to be very intentional about our kids, no matter what method a parent chooses to educate
- Because I'm going to be very intentional about our kids, no matter what method a parent chooses to educate
- Because I'm going to be very intentional about our kids, no matter what method a parent chooses to educate
- That's their parents. They're entitled to a public defender to defend them.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman outlining Democratic priorities such as education, health care, environmental protection, and opposition to rollbacks on child labor, book access, and gun safety. The chamber also recognized military guests and an intern before moving to the special order calendar. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, Medicaid oversight at one point in the flow, and mammogram coverage, though the Medicaid oversight bill was later taken up and passed.
The Senate passed a series of bills, often after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. Among the major measures approved were the dangerous dogs bill (the Pam Rock Act), which tightened penalties and procedures after fatal attacks; a local government land regulation bill that streamlined comp plan review and defined impact-fee circumstances, though members raised concerns about quasi-judicial hearing limits and local costs; a vessel-related bill combining boating safety and voter-freedom provisions; a blood clot screening and treatment bill creating the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act; fleeing and eluding penalties; concealed carry and firearm possession rules for certain officers and service members; timeshare management reforms; and public education on background screening requirements.
The chamber also approved bills on disability history and awareness instruction, manufacturing and a related fee bill, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, health facilities authorities, and veteran and spouse nursing home beds. The disability instruction bill drew extended debate about the use of the term “disability,” inclusion, and whether the measure was consistent with broader DEI debates; it passed unanimously after emotional testimony from the sponsor and families. The manufacturing and utility bills focused on statewide economic policy and preemption of local restrictions, while the military children bill was presented as a student-driven proposal. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to 33-3 on the firearm bill and 26-8 on the land regulation bill.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 049 Mar 4th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . parents. parents.
- ,<00:39:05.520><c> and</c><00:39:05.839><c> support</c> education, and support education, and support
- Again, we have continuously robust training and, you know, um, education, especially when it comes to
- Again, we have continuously robust training and, you know, um, education, especially when it comes to
- Again, we have continuously robust training and, you know, um, education, especially when it comes to
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the profession to operate under a more adaptable, protocol-driven framework that reflects current education
- None of the oversight mechanisms that we're about to discuss apply to children whose parents None of
- the oversight mechanisms that we're about to discuss apply to children whose parents place them in a
- So this includes children who are placed by their parents or children from out of state placed in an
- That registry really only applies to parents or legal guardians.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Jacobs of California to grant new parents the ability to be able to be good parents, to be with their
- Jacobs of California to grant new parents the ability to be able to be good parents, to be with their
- Jacobs of California to grant new parents the ability to be able to be good parents, to be with their
- Jacobs of California to grant new parents the ability to be able to be good parents, to be with their
- </c> Education and Workforce, Mr. Fine. Education and Workforce, Mr. Fine.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Opening Day Wed Jan 15, 2025, 10:00AM HST - Day 1
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please allow me to offer the following prayer: Dear God, our beloved parent and creator of all humankind
- </c><02:11:10.320><c> and</c> homelessness crime education and homelessness crime education and affordable
- and the Hawaii Civil board of education and the Hawaii Civil Rights<02:11:49.800><c> Commission</c><
- </c> olds have access to Quality education olds have access to Quality education and<02:20:48.920><c>
- </c><02:21:15.200><c> is</c><02:21:15.479><c> Affordable</c> resilient higher education is Affordable
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
UMN Regent Candidate Forum - 02/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:21:08.600><c> were</c> Minnesota my wife is her parents were Minnesota my wife is her parents
- </c><00:39:18.640><c> and</c><00:39:18.800><c> the</c> deeply about education and the deeply about education
- </c><00:39:56.319><c> to</c> the power of a complete education to the power of a complete education to
- </c><01:04:23.960><c> I</c> of a University of Minnesota education I of a University of Minnesota education