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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The public schools in Minnesota are gems, and we feel very strongly supported by the legislature.
- I'm excited to be able to present to you House Bill 2372, which has broad bipartisan support.
- My name is Adonai from Chaska High School, and I'm speaking in support of House File 2372.
- We are looking at MDE to lean in and support that component.
- We partner with community agencies and schools for early intervention and supports.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 01/14/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I've heard that runway with support.
- I see that there is need for more staff support.
- </c> were supports. were supports.
- </c> there is need for more staff support. there is need for more staff support.
- ,</c> better mental health supports, better mental health supports, it<01:28:26.000><c> feels</c><01:
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- For moral support? Christian is here too.
- For moral support? Christian is here too.
- We are in support of the legislation before you.
- Of that being said, we've gone 15 minutes in support.
- In one fell swoop, I can't support this bill as written.
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Next to him is my other strong support, my sister-in-law, Margaret Emerson.
- All those in support, please signify.
- All those in support, please signify by an aye. Those opposed, with a nay.
- And what we want for you is your support.
- And what we want for you is your support.'
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- charities online without those charities prior. could support charities online without those charities
- We strive to support the nonprofit community and be good partners.
- So, you know, we really do support the existing procedures. And again... ...needs.
- So, you know, we really do support the existing procedures and, again, want to listen to the feedback
- We'll be looking out for legislation and seeing any way that we can lend support. Thanks.
Summary:
The Assembly held its first-ever outcome review hearing, focused on AB 488, Assemblymember Irwin’s 2021 law regulating charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities. Chair Bauer-Kahan and Irwin described the hearing as part of a new oversight process meant to evaluate whether enacted laws are working as intended and to identify implementation problems. Irwin reviewed the bill’s purpose: updating California’s charitable solicitation rules for online fundraising, requiring platform registration and reporting, setting disclosure and conduct rules, and creating protections for charities and donors.
The Attorney General’s office said the implementing regulations took effect in stages in 2024 and 2025 after extensive rulemaking, and argued the law was needed because online fundraising had outgrown older solicitation laws. The office highlighted enforcement concerns, including unregistered platforms, delayed remittances, and unauthorized fundraising pages, and said the new online filing system should improve processing and compliance. Nonprofit representatives and platforms generally supported the law’s transparency goals but said implementation has created major burdens, especially around “good standing” determinations, slow registry response times, and disruptions to fundraising when charities are flagged as delinquent. PayPal Giving Fund and GoFundMe both said they complied with the law but urged changes to better fit platform operations, reduce delays, and ease requirements for small or micro-donations.
Committee members pressed the witnesses on donor protection, due process, and whether California should shorten the time to resolve good-standing issues. Several members said the law has helped stop misleading or unauthorized fundraising practices, while also acknowledging unintended consequences for nonprofits. Irwin said she is preparing follow-up legislation to address implementation problems and balance the interests of charities, platforms, donors, and the Attorney General’s office. During public comment, Candid praised the review and the DOJ’s efforts to improve the process, and a PG&E representative described an unintended consequence in employee giving where donations were redirected because recipient charities were not in good standing.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, thank you for that continued support.
- So we are appreciative of the support that we have received.
- DEP has the rule, and we're supportive of that.
- And then the rest is mission support.
- And then the rest is mission support.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard budget presentations from all five water management districts for FY 2026-2027: Northwest Florida, Suwannee River, St. Johns River, Southwest Florida, and South Florida. Each district described its preliminary budget, major funding sources, staffing levels, and how most of its spending is tied to the four core missions of water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Several directors noted budget reductions from the prior year largely because major projects were completed or because grant/appropriation funding is not yet fully reflected in preliminary budgets. Committee members repeatedly asked how districts project operations and maintenance costs, how projects are selected, and what share of staff and spending is devoted to core missions versus administration or regulatory work.
Northwest Florida Water Management District said its preliminary budget is $93.4 million, down about 15%, with 97% of spending tied to core responsibilities and a request for additional regulatory services funding. Suwannee River Water Management District presented a $70.4 million budget, emphasized its rural/agricultural character and spring protection work, and highlighted the Water First North Florida reclaimed-water recharge project; members also discussed its need for an additional FTE to handle consumptive use permit reviews tied to a new lower Santa Fe rule. St. Johns River Water Management District presented a $181 million budget, highlighted major water supply, water quality, flood protection, and land management projects such as Taylor Creek Reservoir, Water First North Florida, Black Creek, Crane Creek, and Lake Jessup restoration, and said about 93% of its budget supports core missions.
Southwest Florida Water Management District presented a $227.6 million budget, with major spending on alternative water supply, water control structure repairs, watershed projects, and land management; officials said 93.4% of the budget supports core missions and discussed rising construction costs for aging infrastructure. South Florida Water Management District presented the largest budget at $1.05 billion, focused on Everglades restoration, flood control, water supply, and ecosystem recovery; the director described major reservoirs and treatment projects, the EAA Reservoir, and ongoing efforts to improve water quality and restore flows to the Everglades and Florida Bay. The committee took no formal votes on the district budgets and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're very much in support of House Bill 3689.
- To that end, we strongly support this very good bill.
- We've been supporting these bills.
- We've been supporting these kinds of bills across the country.
- support this bill.
Bills:
HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689
Keywords:
credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:38:56.400><c> the</c> here simply to say I support the here simply to say I support the kindergarten
- </c><00:52:39.359><c> a</c> parents um among those who support a parents um among those who support a
- </c> Manufacturing sectors by supporting Manufacturing sectors by supporting house<03:51:24.479><c> resolution
- </c> programs in our schools can demonstrate programs in our schools can demonstrate that<03:53:38.960
Summary:
The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read.
Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671.
After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- A tier below that, sponsorship supports our labs, such as the Army Research Laboratory.
- So what we had to demonstrate—this is in our lab in Pensacola—was that this platform could indeed get
- As tools to support human decision-making.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/13/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- He's also going to demonstrate how to use the podium. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
- they're here to help us. ...serious identification of those other sources, so they're here to help us support
- said, but when the bill originally came out to put aside the billion dollars, I was very much in support
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee convened for introductions of members, staff, interns, and pages, with members briefly noting their districts and roles. The committee’s only agenda item was a presentation from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) by Director Chelsea McGuire, who outlined WIFA’s mission and recent work financing water infrastructure across Arizona.
McGuire described three major funding programs: the rural water supply development revolving fund, the water conservation grant fund, and the long-term water augmentation fund. She said WIFA has financed nearly $3 billion in water infrastructure over 30 years, awarded about $87.3 million through the rural fund, and allocated $211 million in conservation grants expected to save 6.6 million acre-feet of water. She also said WIFA is out of conservation money and requested continued state support, while noting the revolving funds remain stable even if federal funding declines.
A large portion of the discussion focused on the long-term augmentation fund and its competitive solicitation process. McGuire said WIFA identified a projected 100,000 to 500,000 acre-foot supply gap in 10 to 15 years and selected seven projects for further due diligence after receiving 17 responses, including desalination, reuse, groundwater storage, and exchange-based projects involving private partners. Senators asked about public transparency, project timelines, costs, and the need for state funding; McGuire said public engagement will continue, the projects are intended to match the identified time frame, and state funding is needed both to pay for due diligence and to reduce project risk and cost. No votes or formal actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 16th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It takes a group of people like this to organize, coordinate, initiate, plan, and demonstrate.
- Hold them close to our hearts and do what we can to help support that community during this time of loss
- We're looking at the development of a solar facility and a natural gas facility that would support that
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- As demonstrated by the following government statistics, the pain and loss are felt far and wide.
- Law enforcement can't do it alone; we need the support of our community partners.
- Thank you for the opportunity today to testify in support of House Bill 4188 and Senate Bill 281.
- I'm here to express our support for Senate Bill 266 on behalf of the Engine Technology Forum.
- The other bill that we just wanted to show our support for was, I was talking number 3, 2, 5, 9.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution.
The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers.
In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- We just hope to gain your support here today to help us do a little bit of a better job protecting the
- Which is a demonstration-scale facility.
- We strongly support 12's presence in Moses Lake.
- So I think it's likely you will see a mixed vote on our side, but I do intend to support it.
- So I think it's likely you will see a mixed vote on our side, but I do intend to support it.
Keywords:
oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment, coast guard authorization, Board of Pilotage Commissioners, articulated tug barge, bunker vessel, refueling vessel
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Mar 19th, 2025
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- AMOCA supports this bill because we support the fair and equitable distribution of funds to cities and
- Anyone in the room, support or opposition? Let's start with support. Seeing nobody.
- No one in support or anyone in opposition.
- But it is helpful for all of us to know who actually supported what project. actually supported what
- And I also, for the same reasons, can't support it.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise in strong support of this resolution as the co-chair of our Hispanic caucus.
- I rise as Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in support of SCR 183.
- I rise as Vice Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in support of SCR 183.
- I rise in support of SB 122. We need to be clear that no one likes paying taxes.
- AVID has demonstrated 45 years of closing achievement and opportunity gaps.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, while I support HB 1481.
- We feel supported and if I guess the school districts feel supported, then they will be able to help
- So, I, I am not in support of this bill, although I am in support of discipline, uh, around the cell
- Please support this bill and give school boards, administrators, teachers the support that they need.
- They need support from the state to protect children.
Keywords:
hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd support it. I think it's that important and it'll pay off in the long run. Thank you.
- So on behalf of public educators all over Missouri, please support House Bill 3532, 3483.
- Are there any other witnesses in support of House Bill 3483 and 3532? Please proceed when ready.
- So I fully support any time we can add some type of seal or some type of certificate that goes along
- This core investment, previously supported by MoC, ensures that teachers are properly equipped to guide
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate it, and I'm going to be supporting the motion.
- They support leaders from state, county, and city human services agencies to advance the well-being of
- So thank you, Representative Monks, and I'll be supporting the motion.
- So thank you, Representative Monks, and I'll be supporting the motion.
- So I will be absolutely supporting this resolution.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Sep 2nd, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think it's additional COC funding or Youth Homelessness Demonstration programs or Healthy Homes
- It's a public accountability Of our representatives, our House, our legislature supported it 100%.
- And I'm happy to have endorsed that and supported and been a sponsor of that legislation.
- Prevent homelessness and support long-term stability.
- Next slide housing that provides rental assistance and supportive services to individuals with a serious