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HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 2706, workforce development, establishes a 5-year ag and bioscience workforce development pilot program
  • And this year, this program will be expanded to all islands where C-TAR has the stations.
  • And another effort we have is developing a three-year accelerated undergraduate program that will engage
  • >> Uh worked with them last year. >> Uh worked with them last year.
  • Yet I'm still trying to learn. Yet I'm still trying to learn.
Bills: SB2706, SB2320
Summary: The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers. The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG. The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

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  • If anything, it's a redefinition of what they were doing for years that, unfortunately, through our work
  • I've been a nurse for over 48 years. Ten years of that have been in emergency trauma.
  • The two-and-a-half-year-old at the time was 20 months old and was in great health, with no problems.
  • Barcode 540832 creates the Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program within the Department of Health.
  • Senate Bill 1340 would support students with specific learning disabilities.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to hear and vote on a series of health, human services, and education-related bills, along with a presentation of the committee’s proposed HHS budget. The budget was described as increasing by more than $2.1 billion over the current base, with major funding highlighted for Medicaid and KidCare, rural health, provider rate increases, child welfare, mental health and substance use, opioid treatment, Alzheimer’s initiatives, cancer research, ADAP, veterans’ services, and IT modernization. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding and concerns about Department of Health changes affecting access, premium assistance, notice, and continuity of care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Among the bills reported favorably were measures on podiatric medicine and tissue-based products (SB 1092), background screening and clearinghouse procedures (SB 1168), child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses and second opinions (SB 42), clinical laboratory personnel licensure standards (SB 878), uterine fibroid data tracking and research (SB 196), medical marijuana treatment center oversight and related health provisions (SB 902), dyslexia and dyscalculia screening and intervention in schools (SB 1340), memory care licensure for assisted living facilities (SB 1404), congenital CMV education materials (SB 1414), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption bills (SB 1684 and SB 1686), and occupational therapy dry needling licensure standards (SB 914). Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1092, SB 42, SB 902, SB 1684, and SB 1404. Testimony generally came from professional associations, advocacy groups, and affected stakeholders, with support voiced for most measures. The committee adopted amendments on the floor, heard no opposition during debate on the bills described, and then voted to report each measure favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded in the affirmative on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

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  • We brought it last year. We're bringing it again.
  • All right, that's straightforward, same as the corps, eight years. Mr.
  • The WICHE program was brought back in 2022 with Chairman Shope [member_605].
  • Briefly, I again celebrate an eight-year... Mr. Chair, explain my vote. Thank you.
  • Chairman, if I may, I can only imagine the celebration if it was 10 years, and I vote aye.
Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bills 1041 and 11676 by request for further review. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1197, which would allow irrigation grandfather rights and associated water duty in subsequent active management areas (AMAs) to be sold, leased, or transferred within the same AMA. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help wineries and other farmers in the Wilcox and Douglas areas adjust fields and expand while staying within existing water limits. Opposition testimony from Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action argued the bill could increase groundwater pumping unless it includes stronger safeguards, such as a net reduction in water use and clearer ties to AMA management goals. The City of Wilcox and the Department of Water Resources were neutral but said the bill needs more work on consistency, oversight, and transparency. The committee passed SB 1197 on a 4-3 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then unanimously passed Senate Bill 1198, which continues the Arizona Beef Council for eight years until July 1, 2034. Testimony from the council’s executive director was supportive, and members discussed the importance of the beef industry and the value of longer continuation periods for agency review. Senate Bill 1199, which continues the Arizona State Veterinary Examining Board for eight years until July 1, 2034, also passed unanimously. Members used the discussion to raise broader concerns about the shortage of rural and large-animal veterinarians and the need for future funding and workforce support. Finally, the committee considered Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004, urging Congress to clarify the EPA’s powers and end what the sponsor described as regulatory overreach. Supporters framed it as a request for Congress to fix unclear federal law, while opponents said it would weaken science-based environmental protections and deny climate and public health realities. The memorial passed 4-3 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 13th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • Should they see certain things year after year, it will trigger questions, intrigue.
  • Year after year, it will trigger questions, intrigue, and they'll want to know more.
  • A two-year period to gain the certification. Yes, I skipped over one. I asked for two years.
  • , two years of marching band.
  • , two years of marching band.
Bills: S0206, S0420, S0556
Summary: The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 1st, 2025

Environmental Regulation

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  • I really appreciate your testimony; I learned a lot.
  • They operated on a skeleton crew for years.
  • Project Program, or SEP program.
  • program, but it's limited in its use.
  • hazardous waste corrective action programs.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/11/25

Taxes

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  • costs in the out years, and a lot of those program costs are for people with disabilities and elders
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  • The valuation exclusion amounts have not been increased in the 17 years that this program has been in
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 11th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm in my 32nd year in law enforcement, 24 years I was blessed to work with the San Antonio Police Department
  • My son is 29 years old now.
  • Our safe environment programs include regular background checks and education. programs to train clergy
  • This sexual contact went on for the remainder of that year.
  • Through the summer, across my entire senior year, and for almost three years after high school graduation
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • Approximately $32,000 could then be directed to an institution of higher learning. learning located within
  • ' Office Salary Assistance Program, or Reassistance Grant Program.
  • I've been in that office for almost 25 years.
  • I've been in the criminal game for 35 years.
  • And tell me how this program would interact with the program we approved.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • This current program is already Going on, we're just making it so that if you have a DUI with a GBI,
  • you no longer qualify for the program.
  • They haven't increased since 1994, and the extra money goes right back into the program.
  • Eligible to participate in the domestic violence treatment program authorized by the drug court program
  • The Attorney General's office has a separate program that's more appropriate for these individuals.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 16th, 2025

Transportation

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  • The Oversized Overweight Corridor Program is an innovative program, an initiative sponsored by Senator
  • This line had served thousands over the years.
  • Many other states have short-line grant programs.
  • Lisa Torrey-Smith was a 37-year-old mom who was taking her 6-year-old to school one day.
  • In the first six years of dispersal, in the first months, they took about $120 million a year and put
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In Texas, there are no grant programs like this.
  • Many other states have short-line grant programs.
  • Lisa Torrey Smith was a 37-year-old mom who was taking her six-year-old to school one day.
  • The first six years of dispersal, in the first months, they took about $120 million a year and put it
  • Of the program receive free or discounted use of toll roads.
TX
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  • This university has had a unique role through the years.
  • It was a junior, senior, three and four year, the upper level. for a long time.
  • Also, to build upon existing healthcare programs through A&M's current end of residency program with
  • The other third go on to try to enter universities and higher levels of learning.
  • A&M's residency program, which was brought to Victoria some years back, is highly, highly successful.
TX
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  • Measured 2 years after graduation for undergrads, 3 years for masters, 5 years for master's, years for
  • Programs are excluded if graduates re-enrolled in a more advanced degree within two years.
  • . program before phasing it out.
  • Elected members may serve rolling two-year terms with two. year breaks.
  • We launched a couple years ago a multi-year study called who are the uninsured?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Aug 26th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • changes the creation dates for the new courts, just to reflect that the bill is passing later in the year
  • This is your first point of order in 38 years. I was going to say I've been here 17.
  • Many Texans only learn about rate changes when their tax bills arrive.
  • Look, I had the same discussion when we flipped... vehicle registration over 20 years ago, 25 years ago
  • I think you're right, but I don't know whether, you know, next year is the year where they'll be in 60
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

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  • But this is an intermediate, a five- to ten-year plan.
  • And then there are other programs, there are conservation programs, serious conservation programs that
  • How many years have you been talking about this?
  • They could not give them a 100-year water assurance certificate. That was six or seven years ago.
  • It's very similar to a bill the governor vetoed last year.
Summary: The committee began with an informational presentation from Gordon Shemp of Nemecu Analytics on Arizona transportation fuel supply and pricing. He explained that Arizona sits at the end of the pipeline system, relies on limited terminal inventories, and can experience only about a seven-day fuel supply if pipelines are disrupted. He attributed recent price spikes to constrained pipeline capacity, Kinder Morgan pressure reductions after PHMSA anomaly reviews, and recovering demand, and he also discussed California refinery closures, increased imports from overseas, and proposed new pipeline capacity into Phoenix from the east. Committee members asked about fuel formulations and pipeline logistics, and Shemp said the proposed project would not change fuel specifications, only transport capacity. The committee then took up House Bill 2758, which would allow eligible entities in La Paz County’s McMullen Valley groundwater basin to transport groundwater to AMAs under specified limits and conditions, with related provisions on fees, districts, and water improvement programs. Supporters, including Stan Barnes, Jim Downing, and Barry Arons, argued the bill follows the Harquahala model, provides needed augmentation for urban Arizona, and includes local benefits and guardrails. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Devonna Sater, and Ed Curry, said the bill would worsen groundwater decline, subsidence, and well failures in Salome and Wenden and favored outside investors over rural residents. After debate, the committee approved HB 2758 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard and advanced several other water-related bills. HB 2031, extending the deadline to apply for grandfathered groundwater rights in the Wilcox AMA from 15 to 27 months, passed 5-2 after some members said the extension was unnecessary and would delay protections. HB 2102, allowing county improvement districts in subsequent AMAs or groundwater transportation basins to use eminent domain for a well and standpipe site and water hauling, passed 4-3 after Sierra Club testimony called it a limited “band-aid” rather than a real solution. HB 2103, which would let water improvement programs accept gifts and dedicate groundwater transportation fee revenue to local residential water hauling and delivery, also passed 4-3. HB 2117, a technical cleanup bill shifting Environmental Special Plate Fund administration to the Natural Resource Conservation Board and raising education-center distributions from $5,000 to $10,000, passed 5-2 despite concerns about the fund’s administration. The committee then considered HB 2261, which changes agricultural property tax terminology and valuation rules. County assessors and the Arizona Association of Counties opposed it, warning it would effectively exempt many agricultural improvements from taxation and shift costs to residential taxpayers; the Arizona Farm Bureau supported it as a clarification that would provide certainty for agriculture. The bill passed 4-3. Finally, HB 2262, transferring the Resource Analysis Division from the State Land Department to the Arizona Geological Survey and revising geospatial advisory responsibilities, was introduced, with State Land Department staff saying they were neutral but noting the bill would need clearer statutory duties if RAD is removed.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

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