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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/03/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:54.639><c> can</c> testifiers how much this technology can testifiers how much this technology
- I cannot overstate the damage this technology has done.
- I cannot overstate the damage this technology has done.
- I cannot overstate the damage this technology has done.
- </c> necessarily be the backend technology necessarily be the backend technology that<00:16:02.480><c
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We do appreciate and have been in communication with the bill author about several of the amendments
- I think it used to serve a purpose to allow, prior to computers, prior to technology, things to get done
- Prior to computers, prior to technology, things to get done in that period and a calming down.
- People might not understand it, but when batteries and the solar panels are stolen, communication drops
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- of nursing education programs and numerous institutions across the state, including universities, community
- colleges, and career technology centers.
- So, again, they've sent this out to, as I mentioned, universities, community colleges, and career technology
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met and first took up House Bill 4063, adopting a committee substitute over objection by a 17-4 roll call vote. The bill, as explained by the Pro Tem, moves the election dates for House Bill 4440 and Joint Resolution 1024 to August 25, 2026. Members debated whether the measure violated the single-subject rule or was an attempt to revisit proposals that had previously failed, but the committee advanced it and it passed 16-6 after debate.
The committee then considered a series of appropriations and reappropriations, largely involving ARPA and interest funds. These included Senate Bills 1130 through 1134 and 1142, which redirected funds to the University Hospital Authority and Trust, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, the State Department of Health for rural hospital rebuild efforts, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Griffin Memorial Hospital capacity, and DHS-related projects including Boys & Girls Club and YWCA funding. All of these bills passed, with most receiving broad support and only a few dissenting votes.
Members also advanced several House bills: HB 4029 appropriated funds to the State Department of Health and the ALS fund; HB 4074 gave the Health Care Workforce Training Commission flexibility to close out ARPA projects and transfer funds among nursing-related programs; HB 4075 reappropriated water and wastewater funds within OWRB; HB 476 provided rural economic impact grant funding for water, wastewater, sewer, air park, industrial park, and broadband-related projects; HB 477 funded emergency response and relief grants with standard administrative language; HB 478 covered ARPA closeout costs for consultants and the grants management office; HB 428 extended a qualified equity investment tax deduction sunset; and HB 473 and HB 4073 pulled back ARPA funds for reappropriation and closeout. Most measures passed on strong roll-call votes, and the committee adjourned after HB 4073 passed 21-0.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- It's titled From Stinknet to Skynet: Invasive Plants, Fire Risk, and Potential for Technology.
- trained, and people who are already working on this and mapping it, getting them trained in drone technology
- Rural communities, where you don't have much water or electricity, so this could be a standalone system
- So you do both national defense and also support our communities that are not in places where there's
Summary:
The Committee on Rural Economic Development met to hear two presentations. Rep. Volk gave a lighthearted but substantive overview of invasive plant species in southern Arizona, focusing on buffalo grass and stinknet, their role in increasing wildfire risk, harming native habitat, and contributing to respiratory irritation. He described current removal efforts such as hand-pulling and volunteer work, and discussed emerging technology including drone-based mapping and targeted herbicide application. Members asked about grazing use, treatment costs, and whether the mapping covered areas farther north; Volk said the red dots represented identified but untreated stinknet locations and noted ongoing coordination with county, museum, and fire-management partners.
The committee then heard from Dr. Vishnu Reddy of the University of Arizona on space defense as an economic enabler for Districts 7 and 17, with discussion of Biosphere 2, water research, food innovation, and the university’s space situational awareness work. He explained asteroid and planetary defense, including how near-Earth objects are tracked, why early detection matters, and how objects can be nudged off course with kinetic impact methods like NASA’s DART mission. He also described the Chelyabinsk meteor event, the far side of the Moon, and the value of university, small-business, and student partnerships in this research ecosystem.
Reddy highlighted Biosphere 2’s visitor revenue, philanthropic support, and federal/state funding tied to these programs, and emphasized workforce development and small-business contracting. The presentation concluded with members handling meteorite, Moon, and Mars samples. No formal bills were considered and no votes were taken; the meeting ended with adjournment.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It's titled, From Stinknet to Skynet: Invasive Plants, Fire Risk, and Potential for Technology.
- trained, and people who are already working on this and mapping it, getting them trained in drone technology
- Rural communities, you know, where you don't have much water or electricity, so this could be a standalone
- So, you know, so you do both, you know, national defense and also supporting our communities that are
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- development initiatives for manufacturers in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology
- The latest technology and the product support infrastructure enables us to support machine uptime, which
- small and large employers, retirement and fiscal policy experts, financial planners, economists, community
- And Senator Yarbrough, we communicated quickly beforehand.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE TURNED OFF OR ON SILENT MODE
- WHEN THE PROGRAM FOR STARTED YOU GOT YOUR TEAM ON THE ZOOM CALL AND WE HOSTED A COMMUNITY EVENT AND HOSTED
- USING A MOUSE BUT THAT IS THE WAY FLAIR WORKS TODAY, IT WAS DEVELOPED IN THE EARLY 80S WITH 70S TECHNOLOGY
- BUT WE HAVE ONE IN NOVEMBER OF NEXT YEAR AND THOSE ARE ALL ABOUT AGENCY READINESS OVERALL, THAT'S TECHNOLOGY
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- They live in the community, obviously. They have space in the courthouse.
- How does this impact innovation and developing new technologies that could move our industry forward?
- They go to community events and they have, you know, are there a lot—are television commercials?
- It’s because technology changed.
- “Are you suggesting that technology hasn’t changed in energy generation?” “Not transmission.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 13th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- community there.
- community there.
- We hold so dearly for the Sikh community and so many South Asian communities.
- We hold so dearly for the Sikh community and so many South Asian communities.
- We hold so dearly for the Sikh community and so many South Asian communities.
Summary:
The Assembly convened without a quorum, then quorum was established and the chamber proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and a series of procedural motions. Members approved multiple unanimous-consent requests to suspend rules, re-refer bills to committees, and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The day also included several guest introductions recognizing student leaders, public power executive Randy Howard, a family member of Assemblymember Gallagher, higher education leaders, Leadership Torrance, and the Vacaville PAL program.
On the floor, the Assembly adopted several resolutions and heard extensive remarks in support of them. ACR 160, proclaiming April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, was adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. H.R. 98, designating California Holocaust Memorial Day, received broad bipartisan support and was adopted after 76 co-authors were added. H.R. 100, recognizing Vaisakhi, also passed by voice vote after 73 co-authors were added, with members highlighting Sikh history, service, and cultural contributions.
The Assembly then took up several bills on the third-reading file. AB 1977, relating to online notarization and notaries public, passed 69-5. AB 1987, which would direct wildlife-area fees back to operation and maintenance of state wildlife areas, passed 69-0. Other items on the second- and third-reading files were passed and retained, continued, or placed on the consent calendar as noted by the presiding officer.
The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, community organizer Cynthia Brantley Pierce, coach John Beam, and Ralph Cavallo. The Assembly then adjourned until Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 4th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- I did not have my technology today to look. I apologize for that. Okay. All right.
- paperwork in front of you, yes, I will read that for you: any unauthorized portable electronic communication
- device... ...any unauthorized portable electronic communication device that is capable of being used
- to initiate, receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data.
- then on page two, it is a similar device that is capable of being used to initiate or receive communication
Summary:
The Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions met in executive session and considered House Bill 2708 and House Bill 3038. HB 2708 was amended with House Committee Amendment 0.01-H, which clarified the contraband language for unauthorized portable electronic communication devices in correctional facilities by adding that the device must be “capable of being” used to initiate, receive, store, or view communications, information, images, or data. Members discussed whether the change broadened liability, and it was explained that the bill still includes a knowledge requirement and does not punish someone who had no knowledge of the device. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a substitute, and then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2708 do pass by a roll call vote of 7-5.
The committee then considered HB 3038 with no discussion and voted it do pass by a roll call vote of 12-0. After completing executive session, the committee adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 4th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- I did not have my technology today to look. I apologize for that. Okay. All right.
- paperwork in front of you, yes, I will read that for you: 'Any unauthorized portable electronic communication
- Any unauthorized portable electronic communication device that is capable of being used to initiate,
- receive, store, or view communication, information, images, or data.
- Similar device that is capable of being used to initiate or receive communication or store and review
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 13th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 23rd, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, there are large communities and small communities that make up that portfolio.
- of our urban communities?
- When it comes to rural community and rural community contacts, our regional representative team, or the
- Healthy food is important for all of our communities, especially our rural communities, and we are a
- Of our communities' role in urban.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Auburn State University Technology Building, rename the Willie L.
- Simmons Technology Building. >> Uh, my motion is that we do not concur and invite conference. >> All
- Simmons Technology the Willie L. Simmons Technology Building. Building. Building.
- Senate nomination number 20, Yvonne Carol Dolly Mascagni, Grenada, Mississippi, Mississippi Community
- /c> Mississippi, Mississippi Community Mississippi, Mississippi Community College<00:55:45.520><c> Board
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Education Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Education Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This was our way of collaborating with the education community.
- We focused on filtering systems, policy compliance, and communication practices.
- And that's where that community review... ...materials, it goes through a secondary review.
- And that's where that community review process really comes into place.
- This is item number six on the agenda: privacy compliance for education technology vendors.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint General Fund Budget Hearings Jan 29th, 2026
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I will mention that in accordance with DCF implementation statutes, the after-school community grant
- I will mention that in accordance with DCF implementation statutes, the after-school community grant
- One of the biggest challenges facing the department is our aging information technology systems.
- </c><00:24:02.360><c> and</c> counties tribes and the community and counties tribes and the community
- </c> pause we'd be um in good communication pause we'd be um in good communication with<00:50:06.440>
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Education K-16 Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In many smaller communities, they end up being one of the largest employers.
- In many smaller communities, they end up being one of the largest employers.
- There are no private schools in communities like Ozona.
- In communities like Ozona, public schools need more funding.
- Public schools are the backbone of our communities.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits.
The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation.
Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.
HI
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- c><00:41:31.000><c> in</c> who may struggle with communication in who may struggle with communication
- </c> we should help improve communication we should help improve communication between<00:49:14.720><
- </c><00:51:51.440><c> barriers</c> for example uh communication barriers for example uh communication
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness.
Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate.
Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.