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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:32:48.399><c> and</c><00:32:48.720><c> workforce</c><00:32:49.240><c> development,</c> education
- and workforce development, education and workforce development, economic<00:32:50.799><c> development
- And please note, last week the city of Baltimore sued the parent companies of FanDuel and DraftKings
- I've received email messages, as have you, from parents and ex-gamblers writing of the tragic loss of
- sued the parent companies of FanDuel<00:43:51.760><c> and</c><00:43:52.000><c> DraftKings</c><00:43:
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, HB 4148, 2026-2027, K-12 education. HB 4148, 2026-2027, K-12 education.
- Public education and higher education are affordability issues too.
- Public education. I heard about higher education.
- Public education. I heard about higher education.
- so it helps working parents.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute.
The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing.
The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do a free public education webinar every month.
- And if you can't imagine this for yourself, please picture a loved one, maybe a parent or a grandparent
- Please picture a loved one, maybe a parent or a grandparent who does.
- Imagine this for yourself, please picture a loved one, maybe a parent or a grandparent who does.
- As a parent, it is my job to protect my children's health.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett.
Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He died in his parents' arms in less than a day.
- We manage your parents' chronic diseases.
- The parent has the right to refuse.
- I am both a physician and the parent of two vaccinated young children.
- And help support the parents. Appreciate your time so much today.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee opened its 2026 session with a work session focused on the committee’s priorities of access, quality, and affordability. Health Care Authority staff Michelle Needham and Ross Florey reviewed the Health Care Cost Transparency Board’s work, noting Washington’s uninsured rate has fallen from 15% in 2010 to 5%, but health care spending growth remains above the benchmark. They said 2023 spending grew 6.2% versus a 3.2% target, with prescription drugs, hospital outpatient care, professional services, and non-claims spending driving growth. They highlighted ongoing work on market transparency, hospital spending, primary care, and federal policy changes that could reduce coverage and increase uncompensated care. Dr. Drew Oliva of the Washington Health Alliance added quality and safety data, saying many measures remain below top national performance, primary care attachment is weak, hospital pricing varies widely, and behavioral health data are limited. He urged stronger primary care investment, more transparency, and better patient safety oversight. Committee members then introduced themselves and staff before moving to public hearings.
The committee first heard Senate Bill 5877, a technical fix expanding the physician health program surcharge to certified anesthesiologist assistants so they can participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program and related educational resources. The bill sponsor and witnesses from the Washington Medical Commission, the Washington Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants, and the Washington Physicians Health Program all supported the measure, describing it as a consistency and access fix for a newly licensed profession. The bill drew 12 pro, 2 con, and 0 other sign-ins.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5967, which would preserve access to preventive services by allowing the Department of Health to issue immunization recommendations based on multiple expert sources and by freezing state insurance coverage protections for preventive services and vaccines as of mid-2025, with OIC rulemaking authority to keep coverage at least as favorable. The sponsor, Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, Secretary of Health Dennis Worsham, and Governor’s office staff said the bill is intended to protect existing coverage, not create new vaccine mandates, and to keep recommendations grounded in science amid federal uncertainty. Supporters included Dr. Helen Chu, Dr. Beth Harvey, Dr. Maria Huang, Dr. J. Miller, and Dr. Matt LaGalbo, who emphasized vaccine safety, rising vaccine-preventable diseases, and the importance of no-cost preventive care. Opponents, including Bob Runnels and Natalie Chavez, argued the bill politicizes vaccines, reduces transparency, and expands state authority without adequate fiscal detail. The hearing continued with additional testimony after the excerpt ended.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Similarly, the second proposal and the last proposal is to support efforts by the education sector.
- Parental rights and delegation.
- We have a contract with an outside party as we're developing this education campaign.
- I've started to see your education... Happy to take any questions. Thank you.
- I've started to see your education campaign. I've seen that on Facebook already.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- If they have ideas though on how do we get parents to make sure that their kids are actually getting
- But as far as when I look at that, I mean, you've got 160 million Education.
- Because if you think about when you were 18, I assume your parents loved you, and they made sure that
- And as a former foster parent, as you know, the subject matters a heck of a lot to myself and to the
- Let's say it's two parents and two kids, and one of the parents is an over-the-road trucker who is gone
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
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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- </c><03:41:50.080><c> the</c> anything else other than the educ the anything else other than the educ
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.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Reducing the Number of School Administrative Units in the State (10/15/25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And in business educator of the year.
- </c> uh New Hampshire Business Educators uh New Hampshire Business Educators Association.
- </c> financial management, educational financial management, educational organization,<00:15:00.720><
- Department of Education to test every student. division director for Education Analytics and Resources
- Department of Education.
Summary:
The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention.
The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed.
Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.
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.
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
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And as a work support, we're also looking at parents to make sure they're working in education or training
- That's right, yes—second only to all agencies of education, which is higher, and public education and
- I'm Linda Litzinger with Texas Parent to Parent. We serve all disabilities across Texas.
- Well, that goes on all the time for kids at Parent to Parent. They go to Texas Children's.
- I am Amy Litzinger, policy lead at Texas Parent to Parent. We are statewide.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So parents might build an ADU for their children.
- Other scenarios: maybe it's an aging parent who needs a place to stay, and they move into that property
- residences who have rising property taxes to deal with, children living in their basements, or elderly parents
- , special education, math, and science.
- , special education, math, and science.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
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:
- Let's see, it'll be from the—these are all education rules.
- I’m not referring to special education.
- And so that's when the State Board of Education adopted a special education manual for this current school
- Education Manual on August 20th, 2025.
- And so that's when the State Board of Education adopted a special education manual for this current school
Committee:
House Education
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The accountability is with the parents.
- This Baker will be presenting an overview of the Education Estimating Conference process.
- We've just found out what we're gonna focus on today is the Education estimating Conference.
- Developing the education enrollment forecast and it's inclusive of the traditional districts.
- Then second is the Department of Education.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:57:00.399><c> our</c> made an active effort to educate our made an active effort to educate our
- and</c><02:57:21.439><c> raise</c> groundwork to educate and raise groundwork to educate and raise awareness
- </c><03:01:06.000><c> to</c> provides vaping prevention education to provides vaping prevention education
- Department of Education comments.
- </c><03:33:56.800><c> their</c><03:33:57.040><c> other</c> parent murders one of their other parent murders
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on two immigration-enforcement bills: HB 1886 HD1 and HB 2540 HD1. HB 1886 would limit state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement, require visible identification and restrictions on facial coverings for law enforcement officers, and create offenses for improper masking, lack of identification, and unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention. HB 2540 would also limit state and federal collaboration, require law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly post written civil immigration enforcement policies, prohibit stops or arrests based solely on immigration status, and restrict state and county participation in civil immigration enforcement in certain places.
Most testimony supported both measures. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and several private individuals said the bills would increase transparency, accountability, and community trust, and would help protect constitutional rights and reduce fear among immigrants and other community members. Several testifiers emphasized Hawaii’s history and the need to keep local law enforcement separate from federal immigration enforcement, while others said the bills would help people feel safer going to court, school, work, or public protests. A retired police officer also supported visible identification and uniform standards for officers, including federal agents operating in Hawaii.
A few testifiers opposed the use of masked or unidentified officers and argued that local police should not be diverted from ordinary public safety duties to immigration enforcement. One ACLU witness noted that the federal government has increasingly used local and state agencies to expand immigration enforcement, and said the task-force provisions in the bills are important to prevent blurred lines between agencies. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, but it recorded very large numbers of supportive testimonies for both bills, with only a small number in opposition.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Keith Segalah, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education.
- We encourage our students to take an active role in their own education.
- , along with parents, guardians, and students.
- I am in the early education and care program.
- of my early childhood education club.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners.
School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings.
Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:16.640><c> can</c> name change, um, that parents can name change, um, that parents can petition
- So, in my view, it's one thing for a parent or guardian or quote unquote next of kin to petition the
- I'm I'm not sure against their parent.
- ,</c><00:31:28.000><c> someone</c> it's always a custodial parent, someone it's always a custodial parent
- </c> you know my family and my my um parents you know my family and my my um parents and<00:32:34.799
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Mar 24th, 2026
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Keith Segalah, Executive Director of Career and Technical Education.
- Emily Infantino, Early Education and Care, North Quincy High School.
- , along with the parents and guardians and students.
- I am in the early education and care program.
- of my early childhood education club.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But nevertheless, we lean into education as well.
- And it just would allow parents across the state And it just would allow parents across the state to
- So I do think parents who pay the insurance to start... In the urban areas.
- But a parent wouldn't have that.
- The cost basically goes on the parent. So the parents pay for the class.
Summary:
The committee first approved the January 20 minutes without objection. It then received a lengthy update from Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes, who described ITD’s responsibilities, staffing, budget sources, major highway and bridge projects, winter maintenance, DMV and aeronautics services, and the department’s safety and innovation efforts. He emphasized the department’s focus on operating, preserving, restoring, and expanding the transportation system, and answered questions about funding growth, freeway and work-zone safety, emergency repairs, and workforce needs.
Members then considered several RS drafts for introduction. RS 32984 would eliminate the requirement to display vehicle registration stickers, with the sponsor citing reduced cost and redundancy; it was introduced. RS 32869 would allow parents to teach driver’s education even in urban districts, restoring flexibility after prior changes; it was introduced after discussion about safety and possible fiscal effects tied to Idaho Digital Learning Alliance enrollment costs. RS 32834 would consolidate proof-of-identity and DMV registration processes for out-of-state customers; it was introduced.
The committee also heard RS 32841 C1, a cleanup bill to streamline distribution of vehicle registration fees and taxes and to raise the annual transfer for local bridge inspections from $175,000 to $300,000 to help draw down federal matching funds. After questions about the funding flow and match requirements, the committee voted to introduce the measure. The meeting then adjourned.