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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Assembly - VSC Trustees and Adjutant General - 2026-02-19 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- the Community College of Vermont or one of our Vermont State University campuses.
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- Much of the work of College of Vermont.
- </c> of the board of trustees. of the board of trustees.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I was just at the University of Idaho this weekend, and great things will be happening with that.
- I'm the director of the Institute for Advancing American Values at Boise State University.
- The University of Idaho is creating a Canvas module.
- The University of Idaho is creating a canvas module.
- Some of the conversations we've been having about traveling around to the universities and some of the
Summary:
The America 250 and Idaho Advisory Council approved the April 6 meeting minutes and authorized two additional grant awards for the city of Eden and Elmore County, completing the Celebration Fund grant approvals. Staff reported that the fund now has a remaining balance of about $64,685, with most of the original $250,000 already distributed to local celebrations across the state. The committee also reapproved the treasurer’s $30,000 spending authority.
Members received updates on the ambassador program, which now includes nearly 2,000 ambassadors across 170 cities, 44 counties, 50 businesses, 31 schools, and 23 veterans organizations. Treasurer Ellsworth highlighted strong turnout and publicity for recent events statewide, including museum programs, lectures, and community celebrations, and reported progress on the Liberty Bell restoration and carriage project, including a donated truck from Kendall Ford. The council also discussed the upcoming Liberty Grove designation in Payette and the continued display of quilts and other promotional materials.
Secretary McGrane gave a detailed logistics update on the July 4 Capitol celebration, noting the event is about 75 days away and will include a veterans pancake breakfast, the Boise parade, a concert, booths, and space for protests at the old Ada County Courthouse. He asked to release previously reserved Capitol dates now that the main event date is set, and members agreed. He also said the committee is seeking private fundraising support through the Community Foundation and a dedicated IdahoA250.com link, with any contracts to be routed through the co-chairs.
Andrew Finstuin of Boise State provided an update on the statewide higher-education civics initiative tied to America 250, describing course and program efforts at Idaho’s universities and colleges, including civic dialogue tools, Canvas modules, orientation workshops, patriotic music programs, civics badges, and community reads. Members praised the work as a lasting legacy beyond the 2026 celebration. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for 10 a.m. on the 4th and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Rachel Bickerton from the University of Idaho to give us an update on the College of Agriculture and
- We actually represent 31% of all competitive research awards at the University of Idaho.
- As I'm sure you're aware, the University of Idaho was the first Idaho university to reach Carnegie R1
- local communities through the University of Idaho Extension.
- There's a team of faculty at the University of Idaho that are working on that.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment for Worcester State University updates some of the language.
- the University of Massachusetts in Gloucester, which is actually part of the extended campus of the
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
- Tarr: University of Massachusetts Marine Station and the City of Gloucester coastal erosion work.
- Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston, for the development of a new
Summary:
The Senate considered and amended House 4769, a major higher education bond bill titled an act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher education transformation (the BRIGHT Act). Members adopted a series of amendments funding deferred maintenance and capital projects at public colleges and universities, including MassBay Community College (HVAC and window replacement), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Worcester State University, Quinsigamond Community College, Roxbury Community College, UMass Boston, Middlesex Community College, Salem State University, Berkshire Community College, and MCLA. Several amendments were rejected, including proposals related to a sustainable hand hygiene program, board membership, and some other institutional or policy changes, while a number of amendments were held or withdrawn. The bill ultimately advanced through third reading and was passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call, with senators emphasizing the need to address deferred maintenance and modernize higher education facilities statewide.
A major floor debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of Fair Share surtax revenue to K-12 education. Supporters argued that many school districts face rising costs, minimum aid, and an outdated Chapter 70 formula, and that the amendment would create a marker for future reform. Opponents said the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax and other funding to K-12 education and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After a roll call, the amendment was rejected. The Senate also rejected several Tarr amendments on fiscal safeguards, equity analysis, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections, while adopting others related to UMass Gloucester Marine Station housing and coastal erosion work, and to modernizing Massachusetts State College Building Authority bonding and office-location rules.
The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, who was remembered for his service, leadership, and community ties. Before adjournment, senators took brief statements on other issues, including a call for greater awareness of rare diseases and the need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment. The Senate also approved extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending environmental and municipal bills, and it set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tarr: University of Massachusetts Gloucester Marine Station housing collaboration.
- the University of Massachusetts in Gloucester, which is actually part of the extended campus of the
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
- Tarr: University of Massachusetts Marine Station and the city of Gloucester coastal erosion work.
- Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston, for the development of a new
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so curious on how that beds at the teaching hospital at University of Washington.
- So next up, we'd like to hear from Western Washington University and some of the work that they've been
- I know we're kind of first out of the gate with this.
- University.
- My name is Kevin Chang with the University of Washington [witness].
Committee:
House Capital Budget
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Jeremiah Dickey, Boise State University. I'm the Director of Athletics.
- We are innovators, and innovators are challengers for only the betterment of the university.
- Dickey, I understand that the thrust of this piece of legislation is Boise State University, but could
- What used to be a stretch for mid-sized public universities is now, in many cases, structurally out of
- I can't overstate the value of our university brands on our state, our culture, and our economy.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several RS drafts and bills, beginning with introductions that were sent to print: RS 33617 on abbreviated newspaper legal notices, RS 33591 on off-highway vehicle and snowmobile fund allocations and advisory committee changes, RS 33628 on candidate filing, and RS 33644 to codify the Idaho Child Care Program and add program integrity and oversight provisions. Senate Bill 1349 was announced as not being considered at the sponsor’s request.
The committee then advanced multiple bills with due-pass recommendations, including SB 1348, which revises the prior arrangement for the Cordillera Skeet and Trap Club project and allows Idaho Fish and Game to use Pittman-Robertson funds for an alternate shooting range location near Farragut State Park; SB 1350, which provides cash-rounding guidance for cash transactions now that pennies are no longer being minted; and SB 1351, which would bar reappointment of a gubernatorial nominee rejected by the Senate for one year and require vacancies to be filled within 90 days or before the next session. SB 1359, a cryptocurrency kiosk fraud-prevention bill aimed at protecting seniors and other vulnerable Idahoans from scams and money laundering, was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment after testimony from the sponsor, AARP, law enforcement, and others.
The committee also heard and passed Senate Joint Memorial 114, calling on Congress to address college athletics issues such as NIL, revenue sharing, conference realignment, and the financial instability facing Idaho universities and smaller athletic programs. Testimony came from Boise State leadership, Lewis-Clark State, and the State Board of Education, all emphasizing the economic and institutional importance of college sports and the need for federal standards. Finally, House Bill 603, which amends Idaho law to restrict overnight camping on state-owned Capitol Mall property while allowing certain canopies and rule-based exceptions, drew strong testimony both for and against; supporters framed it as a time, place, and manner regulation for safety and access, while opponents warned it would trigger more litigation. The committee approved HB 603 on a do-pass vote, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- IN FLORIDA DESPITE BEING HOME TO LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND EMERGING TECH KNOWLEDGE HE AND SOME OF THE
- THE COMPACTS BECAUSE THERE'S A LOT OF TECH KNOWLEDGE HE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT THE UNIVERSITIES TAKE
- OUR STUDENTS NOW AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY HAVE A FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE AND THAT WAS UNHEARD OF
- THE YOU FLY DISTRICTS LIKE MANY DISTRICTS ARE THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IS READING.
- FROM OUR UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS HERE AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHAT KIND OF POLICIES DO YOU RECOMMEND THAT WE
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 3 March, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to share a couple of things on this Jackson State University Day, as well as Omega Psi Phi
- My brother is the president of the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Jackson State University.
- Memphis Alumni Chapter of Jackson of the Memphis Alumni Chapter of Jackson State<00:15:30.160><c> University
- from Lyola University Chicago School of from Lyola University Chicago School of Law<00:17:13.839><c>
- State University, Miss Onetta Whitley, who, by the way, is one of the best tailgaters in the state of
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- President, if I could say on both of these signs that I see when I pass these universities, they say
- President, if I could say on both of these signs that I see when I pass these universities, they say
- She's a senior at the University of Maryland. Marissa and I work very closely, Mr.
- She's a senior at University of quickly.
- </c> student at the University of Maryland. student at the University of Maryland.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Sep 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can't overstate the importance of Washington State University, our land-grant school, in terms
- And I can't overstate the importance of Washington State University, our land-grant school, in terms
- I am still in my first month of my deanship at Washington State University.
- And I'll extend that to the University of Washington.
- With that, ladies and gentlemen, we are adjourned. that to the University of Washington.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an interim work session focused on Washington agriculture’s viability, workforce, and competitiveness. Director Derek Sanderson of the Washington State Department of Agriculture and WSU Dean Raj Kosla described the size and diversity of the state’s farm sector, declining farm numbers, major export markets, and pressures from labor costs, low commodity prices, trade barriers, drought, regulatory burdens, and pests and disease. Kosla emphasized WSU’s land-grant role in education, research, and extension, including precision agriculture, broadband needs in rural areas, and the need for state support to help producers adopt new technologies and train the next generation of agricultural workers.
Members asked about retaining farmland, increasing workforce capacity, and the role of precision agriculture. Kosla said precision agriculture can help address labor shortages and water scarcity, but adoption is limited by cost and rural broadband gaps. He explained precision agriculture as tailoring inputs to the right place, time, amount, and manner, and said WSU is working on low-cost sensor technologies and other innovations. Members also asked about how widely precision agriculture is used and whether it improves farm bottom lines; Kosla said adoption varies by tool and that he would follow up with more data.
The committee then heard from Dr. Randy Fortenberry of WSU’s Impact Center on an agricultural competitiveness study and the effects of tariffs and trade. He reported that Washington’s competitiveness has generally declined relative to peer states in dairy, grapes, hops, apples, and wheat, with potatoes as the main bright spot. Surveyed producers said a substantial share of revenue is tied to regulatory compliance, with labor-related costs a major driver, and small diversified farms reported land access, capital, and profitability as bigger barriers than regulation. On trade, Fortenberry said Washington agriculture is highly export-dependent and vulnerable to retaliation, citing past losses in wheat, apples, pulses, and cherries when tariffs disrupted markets, while noting current uncertainty around China and India. The committee asked follow-up questions about compliance time, peer-state comparisons, and regulatory burdens; no votes were taken, and the department said it plans an interim report by the end of the year and a final report by June 2026.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Sustained loss of even a portion of this funding would devastate the university and cause enormous harm
- And for all of the reasons noted above, the University of California is in strong support of SB 895.
- Salina Giuliano, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Davis, and
- Selina Giuliano, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Davis, and
- I'm president at the company at the University of Silicon Valley. I'm director of administration.
Committee:
Senate Health
Summary:
The Senate Health Committee heard several bills focused on health care access, research funding, consumer protection, and insurance administration. SB 895 by Sen. Wiener would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research and place a bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to support scientific and health research in California; supporters from UC, labor, and patient groups said it would protect jobs, public health, and the state’s research leadership amid federal funding cuts, while the committee later voted 6-0 to pass it as amended and re-refer it to Natural Resources and Water. SB 944 would make acupuncture a permanent Medi-Cal benefit regardless of federal matching funds; acupuncture providers, patients, health systems, and API community advocates testified in strong support, and the committee voted 6-0 to pass it as amended and re-refer it to Appropriations.
The committee also considered SB 987, which would create a California Health Access Fund to capture state savings if federal Medicaid changes under H.R. 1 reduce Medi-Cal enrollment and redirect those funds to care for people who lose coverage and to reimburse safety-net providers. Support came from disability, consumer, family physician, emergency physician, hospital, and reproductive health groups; members discussed prioritizing indigent care, prevention, and safety-net needs, and the bill was moved on a unanimous vote to Appropriations. SB 964 would let a licensed provider adjust the dose or frequency of an already covered medication up to two times without prior authorization when clinically appropriate, with Crohn’s and Colitis advocates describing delays that harmed patients and insurers warning about safety and cost concerns; after committee discussion about off-label use and clinical safeguards, the bill passed 11-0 and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, SB 1099 clarified local governments’ authority to provide state or local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA, with city and county counsel and local officials saying it would preserve flexibility for homeless outreach, street medicine, crisis lines, and other low-barrier services; it passed 11-0 and was re-referred to Human Services. SB 1033 would require protein product manufacturers to test for heavy metals and disclose results, prompted by Consumer Reports findings and supported by consumer, health, and women’s health groups; industry witnesses asked for narrower scope and source-level testing, and the committee voted 11-0 to pass it as amended and send it to Environmental Quality. The committee then began SB 1049, which would give providers a 90-day window after a plan’s latest action to correct certain claim errors and prevent denials based solely on missed filing deadlines; the author said it would address honest billing mistakes and recoupments, and the bill was introduced with support from medical groups and ongoing discussions with health plans.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Sustained loss of even a portion of this funding would devastate the university and cause enormous harm
- And for all of the reasons noted above, the University of California is in strong support of SB 895.
- Selina Giuliano, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Davis, and
- Robin Adcock, I'm the Director of Pediatric Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San
- , said the university is in strong support of this bill.
Committee:
Senate Health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Pledges of Allegiance, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
- Turner today and the remainder of the week. Because of an illness on motion of mr.
- We have various types. and some of the individuals represent all parts of the state of Texas.
- Today, the university benefits from the able leadership of its president, Dr.
- University today. I move adoption. The question occurs on the adoption of the resolution.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of Texas Society of CPAs.
- The city of Denton is home to the University of North Texas, Texas Women's University and makes incredible
- She's 22, a proud native of Rockwall, Texas, a student at the University of North Texas, and she has
- And for those of you that have ever been to a very small, tiny university in San Antonio, known as the
- University of Texas at San Antonio, that is a university that he founded when he was here in the legislature
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: For the Love of Texas Feb 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- a student who was impacted that was at the University of Texas, how detrimental.
- The second day I want you all to remember, April 2nd, 2024 was the day the University of Texas announced
- of SB 17.
- I That I am an autistic and transgender MSW student at the University of Houston Graduate College of
- I am a graduate of the University of Texas here at Austin and the School of Law, and the university is
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on the Census May 4th, 2026
Senate Committee on the Census
Transcript Highlights:
- Philip Rocco, professor and department chair of the Department of Political Science at Marquette University
- I'm a chair and associate professor of political science at Marquette University.
- were composed of college and university students residing in dormitories.
- Finally, state university system offices can serve as single points of contact for campuses on group
- Which is where it becomes important to know what that sort of universe of data and coverage are.
Committee:
Senate Senate Committee on the Census
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know how many of the committee are aware of the current landscape that's happening in college
- stating what some of the problems are that are happening as a result of NIL.
- Success on the field and in competition elevates the profile and brand of Boise State University on the
- lives outside of sports.
- In front of this committee again for the remainder of the session.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Joint Memorial 114, which asks Congress to address changes in college athletics caused by NIL and related lawsuits. Representative Brent Crane said the memorial seeks six federal actions to create more predictability in the college sports landscape. Boise State interim president Jeremiah Shinn, athletic director Jeremiah Dickey, head football coach Spencer Danielson, and women’s golf coach Kailen Downs testified in support, emphasizing the economic impact of Boise State athletics, the need for a uniform national framework, and the importance of preserving opportunities for student-athletes across all sports. The committee moved SJM 114 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried unanimously.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1389, a bill revising liability protections for private property owners who allow their land to be used as polling places. Representative Britt Raifold said the bill is a cleaner solution than earlier versions and preserves tax exemption status while avoiding state indemnification. The committee briefly discussed the changes from prior drafts, and the bill was moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation and passed.
Next, Senate Bill 1391 was presented as a trailer bill to correct an unintended restriction in prior legislation affecting publicly employed land surveyors. Senator Mark Harris explained that the bill restores lawful entry authority for surveyors to perform boundary, right-of-way, and other required work while maintaining notice requirements for property owners. Bruce Bain of Highway District 4 testified in support, saying the measure is needed so highway districts can complete their statutory duties efficiently. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 948, which would direct the Legislative Services Office to provide a revenue estimate to help the legislature meet its constitutional balanced-budget obligation. Representative Jeff Ehlers said the bill would give lawmakers another data point alongside existing projections from other agencies and experts. Representative Mickelson questioned whether the bill solved a real problem, arguing that revenue projections already come from DFM and the Governor’s office. Despite one nay vote, the committee approved a motion to send HB 948 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Zay LeBriant truly represents the best of the Florida A&M University, ratless at its best.
- I have Brianna Castro, a junior from University of Florida, majoring in political science and criminology
- in Florida by student population, the University of Central Florida.
- He's a member of the Florida State University Honors Program.
- He is majoring in political science, like I said, from the University of North Florida.