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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to responsibilities of individual campuses.
- functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to responsibilities of individual campuses.
- functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to responsibilities of individual campuses.
- functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to responsibilities of individual campuses.
- functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to responsibilities of individual campuses.
Bills:
HCR122
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
Olelo Hawaii, micro-credentials, Hawaiian language, Niihau dialect, language revitalization, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Hawaiian Affairs first took up HCR 122, which requests the University of Hawaii to allow an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi E Pathway under the Niʻihau dialect. Testimony was generally supportive, and the chair noted agreement with the House author to mirror amendments already made in the Senate version, including technical, non-substantive changes and a micro-credential reference. Both committees voted to pass HCR 122 with amendments.
The committee then heard HCR 181, affirming the legislative intent of HRS 302A-1116 regarding the Department of Education’s authority to create temporary positions. DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi testified that the department follows statutory requirements and consults with the Attorney General, while several members expressed concern that the department’s interpretation could allow repeated annual renewals and undermine the budget process. Members discussed the need to make the bill more explicit that temporary positions may not exceed one year. The committee ultimately adopted the proposed SD1 and passed HCR 181 with amendments.
The committee also considered HCR 42 on recognizing cheerleading as a title sport, HCR 53 on a UH associate degree completion audit, HCR 110 on refining campus roles within the UH system, HCR 111 on clarifying UH system and campus responsibilities, and HCR 118 HD1 on strengthening menstrual health education and adopting a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. HCR 42 and HCR 53 were passed with technical/non-substantive amendments, HCR 110 and HCR 111 were passed unamended, and HCR 118 HD1 was passed with amendments reflecting the Senate version. Testimony on HCR 118 strongly supported standardized menstrual health education, with speakers emphasizing student demand and existing school infrastructure.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A number of universities have taken advantage of this, and I would say it’s building a research base
- A number of universities have taken advantage of this, and I would say it’s building a research base
- **Senator Kolkhorst**: ...potentially some of our smaller universities access this, and that would be
- Also, we have some world-class universities that are private that really don't cost us a lot of money
- **Toby**: I'd like to see potentially some of our smaller universities access this, and that would be
Committee:
Senate Finance
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleagues, this House Bill 1053, which is the University of Little Rock operating budget, do you have
- Senate Bill 41 is the University of Arkansas appropriation. Any questions?
- Senate Bill 67 is a University of Arkansas UAMS appropriation.
- Senate Bill 67 is a University of Arkansas UAMS appropriation.
- This is supplemental for the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences. Any questions?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted several leaves, and received gubernatorial approval notices for multiple fiscal-session measures. The chamber then referred House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee so pay raises could be stripped out and cybersecurity/bank-fee funding handled later. House Bill 1103, increasing the homestead property tax credit by $75, passed 94-0.
Members then considered several budget amendments and appropriations. Amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064 were adopted, and Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements, passed 87-7. A batch of appropriation bills passed, but several individual bills failed, including House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, and 1066. House Bills 1089 and 1090, supplemental appropriations for pregnancy crisis centers and waste tire cleanup, both passed. House Bill 1093, a corrections reappropriation bill that excluded use of funds in Franklin County, also passed 94-0.
The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 1100 Amendment 1, which set out the RSA and one-time funding package. Supporters described major allocations for corrections, state police, LEARNS Freedom Accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and a proposed $300 million economic-development site-preparation and road package tied to a confidential project. Opponents criticized the secrecy, size, and policy approach of the incentive, while supporters argued it could bring jobs and broader economic benefits. The amendment passed 54-36-3. The House also passed Senate Bills 8, 16, 30, 63, 67, and 73, while Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed, and Senate Bill 10 passed after being briefly set aside for clarification. The chamber adjourned to 1 p.m. the next day, with committee meetings announced for budget and house management.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Here in Florida, 4-H is administered by both the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural
- professors at the University of Florida with our extension program.
- ranked highly on the University Board of Governors list.
- Following my year of service as a state officer, I will attend the University of Florida to pursue a
- I'm hoping, and Isabelle, just, you know, we wish you the best at the University of Florida.
Bills:
S0806
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Keywords:
right to repair, repairability, consumer repair, independent repair provider, authorized repair provider, portable wireless device, smartphone repair, cell phone repair, mobile device, agricultural equipment, farm equipment, tractor, combine, diagnostic information, repair manuals, parts availability, tools, embedded software, firmware, security module
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture took up SB 806, a consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill sponsored by Senator Truenow. The bill was described as expanding repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified that portable devices do not include motor vehicles, and another was a technical staff amendment. Testimony included support for the general goal of repair access, but opposition from a John Deere dealership representative, who warned the bill could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, increase downtime, and create emissions-compliance risks. The Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state laws, a private right of action against manufacturers, and inconsistencies with other states’ repair laws. After closing remarks from Senator Truenow, the committee voted to report CS for SB 806 favorably.
The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers and alumni, who highlighted 4-H’s role in youth development, leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. They described statewide participation of more than 216,000 youth, the impact of camps and hands-on programs, and efforts to raise funds for facility improvements, including Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee. Members asked about how youth discover 4-H, what drives participation, and the organization’s growth goals, including reaching 300,000 youth.
Next, Florida FFA state officers presented on agricultural education and FFA’s role in preparing students for careers in agriculture and related fields. They emphasized the three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA leadership activities, and noted Florida’s membership growth to more than 65,000 students, supported by state funding that allows all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. Members discussed the need for technology and AI to help meet future food-production demands, and the presenters stressed innovation, urban agriculture, and efficiency as key to feeding a growing population. The meeting concluded with general comments of support and a request for a group photo with the students.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- State of Arizona Legislative Proclamation, congratulating Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its
- Ken Witcher, the Chancellor of the Prescott Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Dr.
- Witcher is the Chancellor of the Prescott Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
- And then the public university that collects millions and millions of dollars of foreign money, billions
- There is a lot of confusion in that area in terms of the role of ADE, the role of the interoperability
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee.
The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I only have one teacher currently teaching dual credit through the University of Idaho.
- And all of our State Board of Education-approved peer institutions are university, not college.
- I am in full support of Lewis-Clark University.”
- I am in full support of Lewis-Clark University.”
- And our support is literally... ...full support of Lewis-Clark University.
Committee:
Senate Education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- At U of A as well as U of A Medical School.
- And they have one of the unique positions where they actually partner with all three major universities
- Last year, we allocated money, as many of you know, and as a result, the University of Arizona is going
- public universities, and extraordinary enrollment in dual enrollment, and whereas his decade of leadership
- Last year, we allocated money, as many of you know, and as a result, University of Arizona is going to
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, electronic roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the previous day’s journal. Members then introduced guests, including Dr. Kelly Arari as Doctor of the Day, visitors from Arizona Western College and its health-care programs, a Tempe Leadership participant, a Flagstaff county attorney and city council member who were there to testify on a public safety bill about detox centers, and participants in the Doty London Excellence in Public Service class.
The chamber also adopted a legislative proclamation honoring Dr. Daniel P. Korr for his decade of leadership as president of Arizona Western College, citing record enrollment, expanded transfer and dual-enrollment success, financial stability, and broader impact on rural higher education and workforce development. Senators noted ongoing efforts to address rural health-care shortages, including support for a future University of Arizona regional medical campus in Yuma.
On the floor, the President announced a temporary committee appointment and referred SB 1176 from Natural Resources to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The clerk then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering topics such as taxes, water, housing, education, public safety, health care, elections, labor, and appropriations, along with two Senate concurrent resolutions. No debate or votes on those measures occurred in this transcript. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following day, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, the Board of Governors does have, in fact, some of the individuals here today are from universities
- Somalsi, and I partner with the University of Miami.
- Michael Alessandri, who is executive director of the University of Miami Center for Autism and Related
- Anne-Marie Orlando, Director of the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.
- We have one of the CARD centers with two locations: University of Florida Gainesville and University
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting and received an overview of the Pre-K-12 education appropriations jurisdiction and base budget. Staff explained that education funding is driven largely by enrollment and per-student formulas, with most money coming from state and local sources. The presentation highlighted the major budget areas: early learning, the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), non-FEFP K-12 programs, federal programs, and the State Board of Education. Members asked about instructional materials funding and how scholarship students who return to public schools are counted and funded; staff explained that instructional materials remain in the base and that funding depends on survey timing, with districts ultimately funded through the enrollment count process.
The committee then reviewed federal IDEA funding for students with disabilities. Department of Education officials explained how IDEA Part B funds are split between state set-asides and local educational agencies, and noted that Florida ranked fourth nationally in total IDEA Part B funding and received a 95% state determination for meeting IDEA requirements. They also described the bureau’s responsibilities, including monitoring, dispute resolution, instructional support, and the Hope Florida unit for ages 3 to 5. Members asked for more information on student performance outcomes and how the state measures success beyond compliance, and the department agreed to provide follow-up data.
The final major topic was the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), including associate centers, multidisciplinary centers, and specialized centers for deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired students. Presenters described services such as child find, family support, assessments, professional learning, accessible instructional materials, and technical assistance. Committee members focused on whether families and schools have equal access to services across the state, how IEP disputes and reevaluations are handled, and whether more support is needed for parents, teachers, and rural districts. FDLRS representatives said they do not write IEPs but help connect families to districts, provide training and assessments, and support compliance and data collection; they also emphasized staffing and resource needs, especially for low-incidence disabilities and multilingual family outreach.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jun 15th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of those are at your two-year colleges and four-year universities.
- So how do you—and I'm okay with the four-year universities because there are a lot of degrees that we're
- colleges and universities that are public. 150 of those were from our two-year colleges and universities
- So of the universe of cases selected for review, what is the dollar amount of benefits that we determined
- So of the universe of cases selected for review, what is the dollar amount of benefits that we determined
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the director of state affairs for the Undergraduate Student Government at the University of Minnesota
- I'm also a current junior at the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
- ><c> Minnesota</c><00:24:49.360><c> Student</c> the University of Minnesota Student the University of
- </c><00:35:30.640><c> You</c> University of Minnesota students.
- You University of Minnesota students.
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
affordable housing, housing finance, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, low-income housing tax credit, LIHTC, Section 42, compliance period, housing stability, rental housing, affordable rental housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, housing supply, preservation, recapitalization, distressed properties, regulatory relief, local affordable housing aid, Interagency Council to End Homelessness
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I am currently a student at the University of Idaho studying food and nutrition with hopes of getting
- I'm also going to school at the University of Idaho, majoring in ag education.
- I'm originally from American Falls, but I'm a current student at the University of Idaho, majoring in
- I'm originally from Meridian, and I'm attending the University of Idaho studying agricultural education
- I'm originally from American Falls, but I'm a current student at the University of Idaho, majoring in
Committee:
Senate Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And a big part of that was because a lot of people aren't willing to put their names forward knowing
- bit of a public process.
- Of reducing the public transparency in this process, particularly for a job with the university presidents
- So if the university and state board, if they wanted to go through that process of having town halls,
- We've worked hard to connect with all of the Idaho colleges and universities to enable this feature,
Committee:
House Education
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- President and Senator, having served on the Board of Directors for the University of the Southwest, this
- We have 12 of these universities in the state of New Mexico. I apologize, Mr. President.
- We have 12 of these universities in the state of New Mexico.
- President, are the size of the desk in front of each of the members here right now.
- They're the size of the desk in front of each of the members here right now.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum on Valentine’s Day and spent much of the opening portion on ceremonial remarks, guest introductions, and announcements tied to Early Childhood Day, the New Mexico State Bar’s anniversary, and other Valentine’s-themed recognitions. Senators also approved several unanimous-consent requests excusing members from the chamber. The body then received House messages announcing passage of House Joint Resolution 6, House Bill 166, House Bill 295 as amended, House Joint Memorials 2 and 3, and House Joint Resolution 5 as amended.
Committee reports were adopted on several measures, including Senate Memorial 27, Senate Memorial 21, House bills 10, 12, 34, and 63, Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 261, Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 151, and Senate Memorials 3 and 16, which were reported as duly enrolled and signed in open session. The Senate also introduced and referred House Bill 166 to Judiciary, House Bill 295 to Finance, House Joint Resolution 6 and House Joint Memorials 2 and 3 to Rules.
The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 306, which updates New Mexico’s private post-secondary authorization framework to align with federal accreditation terminology and standards; it passed 42-0 after brief questions about tribal colleges and online institutions. The Senate then debated Senate Conservation Committee substitute for Senate Bill 235, the Microgrid Oversight Act, which would require large microgrids over 20 megawatts to meet renewable-energy standards, file annual energy and water reports with the PRC, and address utility cost-shifting concerns. Supporters said it would add oversight and protect air, water, and consumers, while opponents argued it would create uncertainty, discourage major economic development, and undercut a recent policy change allowing microgrids. The debate was ongoing in the excerpt, with no final vote shown for SB 235.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/28/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , and we are very proud to be a part of making that happen under the leadership of Speaker Hortman, who
- </c> a result of Metro Surge. a result of Metro Surge.
- The state of Minnesota gets nothing out of the deal, but the price tag of dealing with the consequences
- of social media.
- of negotiations going of the the layout of negotiations going forward?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, the board of governors does have, in fact, some of the individuals there and they are from universities
- Doctor Michael Alice Aundrea, who is executive director of the University of Miami Center for Autism
- and Related Disabilities is with us as well as Doctor Annmarie Orlando director of the University of
- We have one of the card centers with 2 locations, University of Florida, Gainesville and University of
- clinic at the University of Miami.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yonge Chou, the founder of the Kyeonghi University System, whose vision helped... of Kyeonghi University
- University System, and the co-founder of the International Association of University Presidents, IAUP
- Association of University Presidents in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Yung Bo Kim, vice president of the Kyung Hee University System.
- University on the recommendation of San Diego State University.
Summary:
The Senate session opened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long series of floor recognitions and votes. Members spent substantial time honoring the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrating their back-to-back World Series championship and highlighting the team’s history, community role, and connections to Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Vin Scully, and Jaime Jarrín. Senators also recognized summer interns and welcomed members of Kappa Alpha Psi’s Kappa League and Guide Right program to the floor.
The chamber then took up several measures, beginning with AB 182 on ballot order and proposition numbering for the 2026 statewide ballot, which passed 38-8 after debate over whether placing legislatively referred measures first was fair. SR 113, commemorating the International Day of Peace and honoring Dr. Yongshik Cho’s role in proposing it, passed unanimously after supportive remarks about peace, education, and California’s diversity. The Senate also adopted SJR 16 urging Congress to restore commercial driver’s licenses for affected California truck drivers, and SCR 185 designating Probation Services Week.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to budget trailer bills. The Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to AB 112, AB 150, AB 152, AB 181, and AB 179, covering Medi-Cal, child care, human services, education governance, and housing. It also passed or concurred in SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 174, SB 177, and SB 180, addressing public resources and energy, transportation, executive branch reorganization, labor, state government, courts, Medi-Cal financing, and taxation. Several of these drew opposition centered on energy costs, transparency, business impacts, or the proposed “fair share” approach to Medi-Cal costs for large corporations, but most measures passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The Senate also confirmed three California Horse Racing Board appointments and ended with adjournment motions, including a request to adjourn in memory of Francis Lydia Limos of American Canyon.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Jun 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Higher Education Funding Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just want to thank everyone for how fantastic of a program this is and how the universities are
- ...universities to analyze their footprint and look at the actual utilization of space and, based on
- I'd like to see the effects of this bill on the two research universities. Okay. Sounds good.
- Chair Sorvaag, members of the committee, Scott Mulander, President of Dickinson State University.
- Chair Sorvog, members of the committee, Scott Mulander, President Dickinson State University.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , go to the University of Minnesota; 10 of the projects, about $13.5 million, go to the Department of
- ><c> of</c> about 38 million go to the University of about 38 million go to the University of Minnesota
- And I do think there are questions about some of the funding that is going to the University.
- of Minnesota have uh whether University of Minnesota have reached<00:29:26.679><c> out</c><00:29:26.840
- </c><00:29:38.120><c> of</c> been coordinating with University of been coordinating with University of
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.(6-17-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:33.760><c> of</c><00:02:33.880><c> Kentucky</c> uh the University of Kentucky uh the University
- , and the University of Louisville.
- Of course, we're thrilled to University.
- at the University of have a program at the University of Kentucky.<00:18:19.080><c> And</c><00:18:19.200
- the</c> University of Louisville under the University of Louisville under the larger<00:56:36.840><c>
Committee:
Joint Families & Children
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Steve has a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a master's degree in economics
- Steve has a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a master's degree in economics
- But overall, in the larger universe scheme of things, Florida is doing This data is also from the Census
- But overall, in the larger universe scheme of things, Florida is doing Level, but overall, in the larger
- universe scheme of things, Florida is doing very well.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax convened with a quorum present, heard an introductory presentation of committee staff, and then received a staff briefing from Azar Khan on Florida’s state tax structure and revenue outlook. The presentation covered fiscal year 2023-2024 revenues, noting more than $127 billion in total state revenue, with general revenue exceeding $48 billion and sales and use tax making up the largest share. It also compared Florida’s tax burden to other states, highlighted Florida’s low per-capita revenue ranking and strong business formation numbers, and reviewed major and minor revenue sources, tax rates, and the revenue estimating conference process.
Members asked about what drives revenue growth, including population, tourism, construction, and auto sales, and about Florida’s regressivity, corporate income tax participation, and investment earnings on state balances. Khan said the state’s revenue picture remains positive and stable, but that future growth is slower than during the COVID-era spike; he also explained that some negative forecast changes were tied to legislative actions such as the insurance premium tax credit, while others reflected lower tobacco consumption and severance activity. He noted that revenue and spending forecasts are separate and that budget-side growth is driving concerns raised in other state economic projections.
The committee also discussed possible tax package ideas for the upcoming session, including tax holidays and homeowner relief, but no specific proposals were acted on. The chair announced the committee would not meet the following week and that the next meeting would be in week three of February. The meeting concluded with no objections to a motion to adjourn.