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TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Research shows that children who grow up in married parent households fare better across multiple age
- Our research shows that the poverty rate for married parent families in Texas is around 7.7%, while the
- For lack of a better word, we're all gagged and sealed, and we can't interfere with this research per
- Research published using data from Street Grace's direct services has found that 65% of minor victims
- Research has also shown that approximately one out of five children in foster care have been paid by
Bills:
HB168 , HB 1044 , HB1534 , HB1914 , HB2240 , HB2530 , HB3284 , HB3395 , HB3515 , HB3783 , HB4034 , HB4213 , HB168
Keywords:
marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Mar 24th, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice President and Director of Economic Policy, and Senior Fellow John Lewis Bryson Chair in Policy Research
- University of California, Davis, Research Associate, National Library of Economic Research, and Brian
- I'm going to share some insights from our research.
- I'd be happy to explain more about these effects and where research or various press coverage shows that
- So if you look at research on the earlier, the 2018, 2019 waves of tariffs.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Hawaii Agricultural Research Center in support, Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii in support
- 44.880><c> have</c><00:23:45.120><c> Hawaii</c><00:23:45.600><c> agricultural</c><00:23:46.440><c> Research
- </c> we have Hawaii agricultural Research we have Hawaii agricultural Research Center<00:23:47.159><c
- 00:23:47.360><c> support</c><00:23:48.279><c> land</c><00:23:48.559><c> use</c><00:23:48.799><c> Research
- </c> Center in support land use Research Center in support land use Research Foundation<00:23:49.640>
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you talk about any of the research on the half-day versus full-day?
- More research on that, but the Learning Policy Institute is putting out a paper on this next week.
- The model is leaning towards what the research would suggest is effective.
- That does come from historical research that has been done across the country around ratios.
- There's a basket of research about middle schools which shows a couple of things.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The recommendations from the proposed research that would inform state policy would go to the proposed
- The research conducted coordination component of the master plan will give the proposed state council
- The research findings and recommendations will also drive changes within LWDA and the workforce for regional
- Spending $4 million on some more research.
- We urge this I'm a researcher at the UCLA Labor Center, proud to be here to support CWOP.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We focus a lot on things like research.
- We focus a lot on things like research. create and really control our economies.
- We focus a lot on things like research and development, educating our young to work in these professions
- I think he's brought that mentality to UCF, the research park there.
- And we're sitting in a hotbed of research and development here in the state in the creation of those
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee met to hear an overview of its jurisdiction and then focused primarily on Florida manufacturing. Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly described manufacturing as central to a more resilient, diversified economy, citing the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report and noting strong growth in manufacturing businesses, jobs, exports, and workforce programs. He emphasized that most Florida manufacturers are small businesses, that the sector is increasingly STEM- and technology-driven, and that the state’s main challenge is workforce aging and the need to retain trained talent. Members also discussed how to better expose students and parents to manufacturing careers, improve startup access to capital, and strengthen regional manufacturing corridors and transportation links.
Kevin Carr of FloridaMakes said Florida is on track to become a top-five manufacturing state, but warned that productivity, technology adoption, and workforce shortages remain key issues. He said a proposed manufacturing bill would create a chief manufacturing officer and help address workforce, technology, and market-visibility challenges. Bain Beecher of PGT Innovations described the company’s growth and community role, but highlighted obstacles such as affordable housing, insurance costs, permitting delays, supply-chain disruptions, and limited awareness of manufacturing careers among students and parents. Andrew Kosowski of Veterans Metal focused on small- and medium-sized manufacturers, citing labor shortages, the cost of adopting new technology, regulatory burdens, and cybersecurity compliance as major pressures, and urged support for the draft manufacturing bill.
Brian Giuliani of the Port of Tampa Bay outlined the port’s cargo mix, infrastructure investments, and role in moving fuel, construction materials, and manufactured goods, saying the port’s expansion and transloading plans could better connect Florida manufacturers to suppliers and markets. Committee members repeatedly stressed the need to promote manufacturing careers earlier in school, improve public perception of the industry, and reduce barriers to investment. No formal vote was taken during the discussion, but the panelists broadly supported the draft manufacturing legislation and the committee’s focus on manufacturing policy.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Research shows that students investment.
- :38:15.119><c> every</c><00:38:15.520><c> dollar</c> research shows that for every dollar research shows
- This is a lot of research has gone into this.
- This is a lot of research has gone into this.
- </c> not helpful to me and and and research not helpful to me and and and research what<00:57:12.480>
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/WAL Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a research at the university.
- They used his research once again and also confirmed with his research that LNG is more polluting than
- Uh Robert Powworth Powworth's research.
- </c><02:13:00.719><c> to</c> administration uh used his research to administration uh used his research
- with his research is also confirmed with his research is accurate<02:13:26.000><c> that</c><02:13:26.880
Summary:
The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted.
The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits.
Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Peggy Bennett departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- go on, and I won't name any more names so that I don't leave people out, but also our nonpartisan research
- also that I don't leave people out, but also our<00:07:35.640><c> non-partisan</c><00:07:36.400><c> research
- </c><00:07:37.480><c> I</c><00:07:37.560><c> think</c><00:07:37.840><c> of</c> our non-partisan research
- I think of our non-partisan research.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG-TRS, EIG-JDC Public Hearings 04-07-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There's research that shows that 61% of bisexual women and 44% of lesbian women have experienced gender
- Uh there's<00:04:54.640><c> research</c><00:04:54.960><c> that</c><00:04:55.080><c> shows</c><00:04:55.240
- ><c> that</c><00:04:55.360><c> 61%</c><00:04:56.120><c> of</c> there's research that shows that 61% of
- there's research that shows that 61% of bisexual<00:04:56.760><c> women</c><00:04:57.360><c> and</c>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
Civil Rights Act, discrimination, employment, housing, public accommodations, LGBTQ+ rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, Equality Act, civil rights, federally funded programs, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation, and later Judiciary heard two sets of resolutions. The first, SCR 132 and SR 124, urged the City and County of Honolulu to take steps to finalize the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. Testimony from a Makakilo resident emphasized the lack of a second access route and raised safety concerns about being trapped in the area in an emergency. Both committees voted to pass the resolutions unamended.
The second set, SCR 11 and SR 9, requested that the U.S. Congress amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. Supporters from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, IMUA Alliance, and Pride at Work in Hawaii argued that stronger anti-discrimination protections are needed to reduce vulnerability to violence, housing insecurity, and exploitation, and to provide federal protections that mirror state law. One senator asked whether state protections already exist and was told the resolutions seek federal-level protections because federal law can supersede state law. Both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 11 and SR 9 unamended, with votes in favor and some members excused.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we have one more testifier, I think, in person: CARES, Community Advocacy, Research, Education
- 34.399><c> uh,</c><00:14:34.639><c> Community</c><00:14:35.440><c> Advocacy,</c><00:14:36.000><c> Research
- ,</c> CARES, uh, Community Advocacy, Research, CARES, uh, Community Advocacy, Research, Education<00:
Committee:
House Culture & Arts
Keywords:
HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day
Summary:
The Committee on Culture and the Arts heard testimony on HB 9 HD1, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart State, and SB 2723, relating to State Sheriff’s Day. On HB 9 HD1, Takumi Abby of Purple Heart Chapter 483 testified in strong support, saying the bill would recognize the service and sacrifice of combat-wounded veterans and honor Purple Heart recipients and their families. Additional support was noted from the Office of Veterans Services, the Hawaii Military Affairs Council, and CARES, whose representative Angela Melody Young described related veteran-honoring efforts in Honolulu and across Oahu and said the state designation would extend that recognition statewide.
Members then moved to decision-making on HB 9 HD1. One member briefly commented on family military service and the importance of remembering Purple Heart recipients. The committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation to pass the measure as is, with all members present voting aye.
For SB 2723, the chair indicated the committee would further defer the date, while also recommending passage with amendments. The committee voted on the amended version and adopted the chair’s recommendation with no objections or reservations.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is on line 23, community research and Nonprofit organizations with expertise in education systems
- And so I think we would look to all of you to really help us map out the appropriate research questions
- who've been involved with the LASC know that we come to you In April, at our first meeting with our research
- agenda, we have those research questions.
Committee:
House House Education
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (10-8-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- we discussed updating the state agency maintenance pool policy recommendation for some up-to-date research
- :59.360><c> up-to-date</c> recommendation for some up-to-date recommendation for some up-to-date research
- </c><00:05:02.639><c> And</c><00:05:03.199><c> um</c> research from Pew and I did that.
- And um research from Pew and I did that.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:01
Approval of Minutes 00:01:40
2026-2032 Statewide Capital Improvements Plan 00:02:15, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the prior meeting minutes. The board then reviewed the 2026–2032 statewide capital improvement plan, including project recommendations across maintenance, renovation, IT, and new construction categories. Staff explained that 15 projects were selected in each category and described how the board’s tiebreaker process was used to finalize the recommendations.
Members asked about the asset preservation pool, specifically whether institutions receive a blanket appropriation or must identify projects. Staff explained that the Council on Postsecondary Education serves as the gatekeeper after appropriation, reviewing institution-submitted uses to ensure they meet criteria for maintaining and improving existing facilities rather than new construction. Staff also outlined revisions to the draft plan, including updated summary data, revised wording for clarity, an updated maintenance pool policy recommendation based on Pew research, and a change to cross-reference major state-funded construction project status information rather than listing it directly.
During discussion, one member praised the work on the plan and commented on the budget reserve trust fund, noting disagreement with Pew’s suggestion that the process should be in statute because Kentucky has long used the budget bill to govern deposits and uses. The board then moved to final action and unanimously adopted the draft 2026–2032 statewide capital improvement plan, with authority for staff to make final technical and editorial revisions and insert the comprehensive project list before publication. The chair thanked members for their work, noting it was the final meeting of the year, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House repasses human services policy bill as amended in conference 5/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- But also just wanted to thank our CA, Nick Sumolangca from the DFL and also researcher Molly Peterson
- But also just wanted to thank our CA, Nick Sumolangca from the DFL and also researcher Molly Peterson
- And so, I want to thank him for helping me from the DFL and also, uh, researcher from the DFL and also
- , uh, researcher Molly,<00:03:35.040><c> uh,</c><00:03:35.400><c> Peterson</c><00:03:35.880><c> for</
Summary:
The House considered and adopted the conference committee report on House File 2115, a human services bill. Representative Schumacher, the House author, said the conference agreement preserved most of the House position while resolving differences with the Senate. Representative Noor described the report as bipartisan and bicameral, thanked conferees and staff, and said the bill includes provisions affecting personal care attendants, nursing home services, behavioral health, and substance use disorder. Representative Frederick also praised the collaborative process and said the bill contains important substance use disorder provisions and other policy changes.
Members repeatedly thanked legislative staff, revisers, and agency staff for helping negotiate the final agreement. Schumacher said the conference process opened new opportunities to continue work in the health and human services area, and Noor noted that some provisions came from the Senate Health and Human Services work and from policy items previously in the budget bill.
After discussion, the motion to adopt the conference committee report prevailed, the bill was given its third reading as amended by conference, and a roll call vote was taken. The bill was repassed as amended by conference by a vote of 124 ayes and 10 nays, and its title was agreed to.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, health research institutions are worried about health equity.
- coming to understand now when with the federal government cutting back on grants, this impacts our research
- Think about cancer research.
- immediately delve into all of the ways that this action will impact me and my academic career, how my research
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-LBT DEFER Public Hearing 03-14-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This effectuates the recommendations of the Phase 3 Ford-looking report by the Fire Safety Research Institute
- ><00:01:03.600><c> by</c><00:01:03.760><c> Fire</c><00:01:04.080><c> Safety</c><00:01:04.400><c> Research
- </c> looking report by Fire Safety Research looking report by Fire Safety Research Institute<00:01:05.600
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology met on March 14, 2025, to consider House Bill 1064, House Draft 2, relating to fire protection. The bill was described as implementing recommendations from the Phase 3 report by the Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires, clarifying the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriating funds. Members also discussed structural changes to the State Fire Marshal’s office and whether the office should remain under the Department of Defense rather than the Governor’s office.
The committee heard from a senior adviser from the Governor’s office, who said the administration would support creating a State Fire Marshal selection commission and did not object to Senate advice-and-consent involvement for some commission members. He also agreed that placing the office under the Department of Defense made sense. In its decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including accepting proposed amendments from the Attorney General and the Hawaii Insurance Council, with one exception to the Attorney General’s proposal.
The adopted amendments would establish a seven-member State Fire Marshal selection commission beginning January 1, 2026, with authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, receive complaints, and conduct annual performance reviews. The commission would be attached to the Department of Defense for administrative purposes, be subject to the Sunshine Law, and include both voting and non-voting members, with some appointments made by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president. The committee also made technical changes, deleted several pages and lines, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The chair’s recommendation was adopted by both committees, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Others in her industry may research and search for this ruling as well.
- Others in her industry may research and search for this ruling as well.
- So in other states, taxpayers and tax practitioners have a lot to look at in research.
- </c><01:54:54.639><c> write</c> to create a process research write to create a process research write
- </c> experienced tax attorneys to research experienced tax attorneys to research the<01:56:16.560><c>
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I own a legal research and government affairs business here in St.
- And members of this committee, the big thinkers of it, Minnesota contributes, according to what my research
- And members of this committee, the big thinkers of it, Minnesota contributes, according to what my research
- And members of this committee, the big thinkers of it, Minnesota contributes, according to what my research
- According to what my research, over $111 billion in taxes to the federal government.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 26 (2-12-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reading and setting a clear timeline for phasing out practices such as the three queuing system that research
- three queuing practices such as the three queuing system<00:12:21.440><c> that</c><00:12:21.760><c> research
- </c><00:12:22.240><c> has</c><00:12:22.480><c> repeatedly</c> system that research has repeatedly system
- that research has repeatedly shown<00:12:23.200><c> to</c><00:12:23.440><c> be</c><00:12:23.519><c>
- </c><00:12:27.839><c> evidence-based</c> scientifically researched evidence-based scientifically researched
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Calendar/2nd Readings 06:06
Report of Committees 07:10
Orders of the Day 09:21
HB 253 09:35
HB 508 16:18
HCR 44 29:09
HB 436 31:53
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 35:50
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 41:19
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:02
ConC/Rules Report 46:27
Floor Amendments 47:56
Adjournment 48:34, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar.
The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table.
House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0.
At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a senior fellow with and director of legal policy for the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
- So Senate Bill 1503 concerns an issue that has constituted a major portion of my legal policy research
- I'm happy to discuss Senate Bill 1503 and my research in this area in further detail.
- Members, Kevin McCarthy, President of the Arizona Tax Research Association, here in support of Senate
- For the record, Jennifer Steeleau, with Arizona Tax Research Association, neutral on the bill, but we
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1090. It then took up SB 1503, which would require pension fiduciaries and proxy advisory firms to base voting and advice solely on economic interests, prohibit ESG or ideological considerations except in limited circumstances, and authorize attorney general enforcement. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect investors and align with federal action; supporters argued proxy advisors lack transparency and can influence votes against shareholders’ financial interests. Arizona retirement system representatives said they were neutral but warned the bill would add major operational costs, create reporting burdens, increase litigation risk, and could narrow the market for proxy advisory services. The committee passed SB 1503 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1293, which would bar GPLET abatements from applying to school-district revenue during the eight-year abatement period. Supporters said the bill would protect school funding and reduce the state aid backfill tied to GPLET projects, while opponents from Phoenix, Mesa, and economic development groups said GPLET is a key redevelopment tool that helps finance downtown and blighted-area projects and that the bill would weaken future investment. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1293 on a 4-3 vote. It also heard and passed SB 1414, which gives insurers 30 days to review and respond to third-party settlement demands; insurers supported the bill as a reasonable commercial timeframe, while trial lawyers opposed it as too slow and urged a 15-day standard, with members indicating they expected a possible friendly amendment.
Next, the committee heard SB 1633, which would create an Arizona income tax subtraction for capital gains from the sale of a primary residence, after five years of occupancy. Opponents argued it would mainly benefit wealthy homeowners and could cost the state tens of millions annually, while the sponsor said it could help homeowners move without facing large tax bills and improve housing turnover. The committee passed the bill 4-2. It also adopted an amendment to SB 1429, which would have expanded Arizona Commerce Authority board ex officio membership, then held the bill for further consideration. Finally, the committee passed SB 1536, allowing temporary consolidation of street light improvement districts, and heard SB 1724, which clarifies when property splits or consolidations trigger limited property value recalculation, with county assessors supporting the measure as an anti-gaming reform.