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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> these reasons, I urge you to support these reasons, I urge you to support HF3403.
- </c> I strongly urge you to support HF 3403. I strongly urge you to support HF 3403.
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- </c> support as well. Thank you. Thank you. support as well. Thank you. Thank you.
- </c> support this bill. Thank you. support this bill. Thank you.
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- our child support; and SSIS.
- our child support; and SSIS.
- our child support; and SSIS.
- our child support; and SSIS.
- </c><00:49:42.280><c> the</c> funds that are used to support the funds that are used to support the support
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I too rise to support Senator King and Senate Resolution 15.
- President, members, and thank everyone for their comments and support for this.
- We have an opportunity to show our support.
- despicable behavior in the Lone Star State.
- I too rise to support Senator Parker, Senate Resolution 17.
Bills:
SJR36
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, and then took up a series of recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups, including Texas Society of CPAs Advocacy Day, the Texas A&M System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, Dimmit County officials, the Doctor of the Day, and Leadership Frisco. Senators also recognized the Senate’s memorial and ceremonial guests throughout the day.
The main floor business centered on two commemorative resolutions. Senate Resolution 15 marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust education, opposition to anti-Semitism and denial, remembrance of victims and survivors, and the importance of teaching students to stand up against hatred. The resolution was adopted, and the names of all senators and the lieutenant governor were added.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17 designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. Senator Parker described the prevalence and underreporting of sexual assault, the impact on survivors, and the need for prevention, support services, and stronger responses; Senator Cook spoke as a survivor and emergency room nurse and highlighted rape-kit backlogs and the need for victim support. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman urging action against violent offenders and stronger protections for law enforcement. Several additional resolutions were adopted, including SRs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, and 12, and SR 54 granting permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days was approved by roll call, 31 ayes and 0 nays. The Senate later adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, whom Senator Kolkhorst also honored in remarks.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe they have a tough classroom with behavior problems. They struggle.
- The administrator allocation is 0.075 per support unit.
- The administrator allocation is 0.075 per support unit.
- My role is strictly peer support.
- But they have to be classified as support staff or as the language they have given, instructional support
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning. effective ways to s support successful effective ways to s support successful re-entry.
- </c> support for activities of daily living. support for activities of daily living.
- </c> support needs. support needs.
- support and other elements.
- Madam Chair and supported today.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here to testify in support of S. 2376 and S. 2377.
- Thank you, and I ask for your support of these bills. Thank you, Senator. Appreciate it.
- Thank you for hearing my testimony in strong support of S. 2395.
- Half the select boards wrote letters of support for this.
- I urge you to support Senate Bill 2395 in support of term limits for the Steamship Authority Board.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation heard testimony on a range of bills focused on transportation funding, governance, and equity. Supporters backed proposals to create a North Central Massachusetts intercity passenger rail fund tied to a possible new gaming license (H. 3680/S. 2363), local parking assessments (H. 3756), third-party delivery fees (S. 2356/H. 3774), broader roadway pricing and congestion management measures (S. 2353/S. 2354), tolling equity and regional transit authority advisory boards (S. 2400/S. 2401), and Steamship Authority oversight reforms including board term limits (S. 2395). Testimony in favor emphasized new dedicated revenue sources, commuter rail expansion, regional equity, improved oversight, and better transit access for riders and communities that rely on public transportation.
There was also testimony in opposition to the third-party delivery fee bills from Chamber of Progress, which argued the fee would raise costs for consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers, could reduce demand and jobs, and might not achieve the intended environmental benefits. Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts opposed H. 3633, a transit expansion, electrification, and resiliency bill, specifically objecting to its mandatory project labor agreement requirement and saying it would limit competition and disadvantage non-union contractors and workers.
Several witnesses spoke in favor of the Steamship Authority bill, saying term limits would improve transparency, accountability, and board turnover. The committee also heard detailed support for the North Central rail proposal from a legislator, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and a transportation advocate, who described the bill as a way to generate long-term bonded revenue for rail infrastructure. After testimony concluded and no questions remained, the chairs entertained and received a motion to adjourn.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe they have a tough classroom with behavior problems. They struggle.
- The administrator allocation is 0.075 per support unit.
- My role is strictly peer support.
- They’re not going to want that support.
- But they have to be classified as support staff or as the language they have given, instructional support
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 599, which would change the distribution of the Digital Content and Curriculum appropriation. Sponsors said the current first-come, first-served system exhausted the $1.6 million annual fund in minutes and left additional applications unfunded, so the bill would codify a needs-based rubric administered by the Department of Education. The proposal would prioritize districts serving economically disadvantaged, rural, or underserved students, projects tied to reading, math, or college and career readiness, alignment with improvement plans, strong implementation and evaluation, and applicants that did not receive prior funding. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted unanimously to send HB 599 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 728, a broader rewrite of school funding definitions in Title 33. The sponsors said the bill was intended to clarify categories such as instructional staff, administrative staff, classified staff, and per-pupil staff, after an LSO review found a growing number of people being paid from instructional dollars even though they did not directly instruct students. They said the bill would create a new “instructional support staff” category for mentors, coaches, and similar roles, while preserving flexibility for rural districts and keeping current administrative flexibility language intact. Several senators questioned whether the bill would reclassify instructional coaches and mentors as administrators and whether that would affect funding or certification requirements.
Public testimony on HB 728 was mixed. The Twin Falls superintendent said instructional coaches are essential in his district and asked that the bill be amended so those positions could still be funded through the instructional category. The Idaho Association of School Administrators opposed parts of the bill, saying the affected roles are instructional in nature and that the current funding formula does not leave room in the administrator allocation for additional positions. An instructional coach testified that coaches are not administrators and warned that reclassification could undermine trust with teachers. After debate, the sponsor asked that the bill be sent to the amending order with two proposed amendments, and the committee agreed by roll call vote. The committee also rejected a motion to hold the bill at the call of the chair. Before adjournment, the chair noted the committee had not finished its agenda and would meet again the following afternoon.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Regulated Industries Dec 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Waive in support or waive in time. Please call the roll on SB 288.
- We have Jason Harrell with FICPA waiving in support.
- Chante Jones, AARP of Florida, is right there waving in support.
- We have Chante Jones, AARP Florida, waving in support. Cynthia West, waving in support.
- I'm in support. Susan, please call the roll. Sandra Bernard. Hold off.
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated glitch bill to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to special-interest litigation, while preserving consumer protections. A representative from the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 364 on public accountancy, which was described as a modernization and efficiency measure to expand CPA licensure pathways without lowering standards. An amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection. Jason Harrell of FICPA waived in support, while one speaker appeared to discuss a utility issue unrelated to the bill. CS for SB 364 was reported favorably.
Chair Bradley’s SB 200 on utilities addressed utility-scale solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. The bill would authorize counties to adopt solar decommissioning ordinances, direct DEP to develop best practices, and require the PSC to consider whether storm protection plan benefits exceed costs. County and AARP representatives waived in support, and the Small County Coalition spoke favorably, saying the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development. SB 200 was considered favorably.
The committee also heard SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, a strike-all bill focused on PSC reform and utility affordability. The amendment would add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order support, tighten intervention standards, set return-on-equity and review criteria, require consideration of executive compensation and affordability, and direct the PSC to weigh risk from storm and cost-recovery mechanisms. PSC staff answered extensive questions about utility hardening, storm recovery, and rate-setting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and affordability, while others urged stronger enforceable affordability standards and restoration of the return-on-equity cap. Despite concerns, the bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 126.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WAIVING IN SUPPORT. AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INNOCENCE PROJECT WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
- ANA HIGGINS SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION WAIVING IN SUPPORT. THANK YOU.
- IT IS COMMENDABLE AND IT'S ONE WE SUPPORT.
- I AM IN SUPPORT OF THIS FULLY. THANK YOU. ADDITIONAL DEBATE?
- I ASK FOR YOUR FAVORABLE SUPPORT. THANK YOU.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I too rise to support Senator King and Senate Resolution 15.
- Members, and thank everyone for their comments and support for this.
- We have an opportunity to show our support. Free from fear.
- of despicable behavior in the Lone Star State.
- I too rise to support Senator Parker, Senate Resolution 17.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard the daily invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The chamber then took up several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 8 honoring Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day, a recognition of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, a delegation from Dimmit County, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Hosey Hinojosa.
The main floor business centered on Senate Resolution 15, commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust history, the rise of anti-Semitism, the importance of education, and solidarity with Israel. The resolution was adopted without objection, and Senator Bettencourt moved to add all senators’ names. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17, recognizing Sexual Assault Survivors Day, with remarks focused on the prevalence of sexual violence, underreporting, support for survivors, and the need for prevention and stronger systems of response.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 14 in memory of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman highlighting his service and using the occasion to call for tougher measures against violent offenders. Additional resolutions SR 3, SR 4, SR 5, SR 6, SR 7, SR 11, and SR 12 were adopted together, and SR 54 granting permission for adjournment for more than three days was approved by a 31-0 roll call vote. The chamber also recognized Leadership Frisco Class No. 28 and later honored former Senator Dr. Joe J. Bernal and, upon adjournment, Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Butler.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-06 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- support students and systems.
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- It does have bipartisan support.
- It does have bipartisan support.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask that my colleagues support making rental cars more affordable in Massachusetts and ask that you
- The request was supported, and the yeas and nays were ordered. The clerk then called the roll.
- Ways and Means and everyone in this body for supporting this legislation again.
- Despite our love, our support, our resources, the weight became too heavy.
- Those voting in support of an emergency preamble will please rise. Any opposed? None, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate took up a series of resolutions and bills, beginning with unanimous adoption of resolutions congratulating two Eagle Scouts. It then advanced several local and special acts, including measures on Machado-Joseph disease awareness day, the Ipswich senior tax referral program, Swampscott conservation commission appointments, protections for individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs, continued employment in Brookfield, Marblehead parking fines, Natick’s home rule charter, and Boston affordable housing/branch library space. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees.
The Senate enacted House bills authorizing additional wine and malt beverage licenses in Lexington and a means-tested senior property tax exemption in Melrose. It also passed Senate Bill 2603 on affordable car rentals after adopting an amendment; supporters said the bill would reduce rental costs by changing Massachusetts’ rental car insurance rules to align with most other states. Senate Bill 1057 on fentanyl test strips was also passed to be engrossed after Senator Creem argued the bill would expand access to a low-cost overdose prevention tool and save lives. Senator Moore then spoke in support of expanding Nikki’s Law to cover MassHealth day habilitation programs, describing the bill as a needed protection for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A major portion of the meeting focused on House 4530, a FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill providing $234 million for hospitals and community health centers. Senators discussed the Health Safety Net shortfall, rising health care costs, underinsurance, and federal reimbursement; Ways and Means explained that about $93 million was expected back in federal financial participation, making the net state cost about $140 million. The Senate also took up House 4531 on the 2026 state primary election date, rejecting an amendment before passing the bill to engrossment. The chamber later adopted emergency preambles for House 4530 and House 4531, and all three final bills—Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day, the supplemental budget, and the primary election date bill—were enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate adjourned in memory of Ricardo Barbosa after a memorial statement by Senator Miranda.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- One, it would be helpful to support DOH and allow them to create more FTEs to be there for the water
- There is also strong support for tiered rate structures as they can reduce usage and generate revenue
- Incentives, state support for enforcement where restrictions are needed, and for interviewees also supported
- Public awareness and behavioral change were also noted as essential.
- Traditional cultural uses, and then supporting photosynthesis, habitat biodiversity.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AMERICAN PROSPERITY AND SUPPORT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THAT CONCLUDES OUR APPEARANCE FORMS.
- LET'S SAY A POLICE CAR WITH THE THIN BLUE LINE LIKE SUPPORT BACK THE BLUE.
- I MAY HAVE MESSAGES I DISAGREE WITH THAT YOU SUPPORT.
- NEXT WE HAVE [NAME] I'M SORRY, WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
- FLAGS ARE USED SHOW SUPPORT AND INSTILL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:01.840><c> for</c> you also have um a note of support for you also have um a note of support
- </c> underlying infrastructure that supports underlying infrastructure that supports attendance<01:05
- </c> Attendance Strategies, supports Attendance Strategies, supports districts<01:07:33.920><c> in</c
- </c><01:10:35.320><c> around</c> team has also provided support around team has also provided support
- Thank you, support for the bill.
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- He said he is very supportive of the proposal and excited about the conversation.
- I really want to support the process.
- “So are we expecting tuition at that school to support the research and development?
- We are restoring some of the statewide caregiver training support.
- We are restoring some of the statewide caregiver training support.
Committee:
House Budget
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support the amendment. Floor leader. Mr. support the amendment. Floor leader. Mr.
- With that, I support the landlords.
- So what the list does is it creates a set of behaviors and patterns of behaviors that would identify
- I support this amendment.
- </c> I support this amendment. Thank you. I support this amendment. Thank you.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I support HR1025 and believe that it will make a significant difference in our educational landscape.
- Senator Cain: If there's no objection, I would like to add my support for this bill.
- I think we all definitely support that.
- the research and we support. research facility with state funding.
- Again, We appreciate this committee's support and leadership on the issue.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Isaac Lassiter, Cutting Edge Modular, in support. California YIMBY in support.
- Other folks here in support. Hello, Brooke Pritchard, on behalf of California YIMBY, in support.
- Are there any other witnesses in support? Thank you. Are there any other witnesses in support?
- We're also support-if-amended and support the amendments outlined by RCRC. All right.
- Do we have any other supporters? Any supporters in the audience here?
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development