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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So there's a lot of situations.
- There's a lot of brain issues involved.
- the needs of New Mexico students.
- accent, any sort of speech impediment, any sort of... and sometimes a soft voice they couldn't hear
- Now they do get a different perspective of, "I'm not just playing when I'm here; it is a lot of listening
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- at home, the freedom of all Americans might have been at risk.
- might</c> home, the freedom of all Americans might home, the freedom of all Americans might have<00:
- of Commerce, a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus, and a 30-year member of the Rotary Club of
- It is a practice of freedom. And I yield back. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- expressing gratitude for its native son for his legacy of service, valor, and leadership.
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- So, that's what led to all of this. They just wanted to say you can't.
- We do carry this before the poll workers and they're aware of this.
- So technically, this is already the rule of law, right?
Committee:
House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter, voter notification, forwardable mail, postage prepaid card, statewide voter registration database, county commission
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the words of Councilman MacArthur Wright of the City of 29 Palms, one of my cities in my district,
- And so on behalf of both the LGBTQ Caucus and Latino Caucus, we express our eternal gratitude to our
- He taught the stories of culture and of language.
- It's the story of freedom fighters who expanded democracy when the law refused to see them as equal.
- It's the story of resilience in the face of barriers.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journals, and then took up gubernatorial appointments. The chamber confirmed four reappointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove, supported by colleagues, and approved by roll call votes; the first three were confirmed 37-0 after calls were lifted, and Wells was also confirmed 37-0.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 69, designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortage and credentialing issues, while several members spoke in support. The resolution passed unanimously, 37-0, and the gallery included Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project.
The major floor action was Senate Concurrent Resolution 122 honoring Black History Month and the centennial of Black history observances. Senator Weber Pearson and many colleagues from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and the need to protect truthful education and civil rights. After extensive remarks and a presentation of Black History Month “Unsung Hero” honorees in the gallery, the resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0.
The Senate also adjourned in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward and Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson. Multiple senators offered tributes to Ward’s service, leadership, and family, and to Jackson’s civil rights legacy, coalition-building, and influence on voting rights, economic justice, and public service. The body announced its next session for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., and then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Was it the number of schools? It was number of students and number of something else?
- expression of legislative interest in further expanding the existing programs for that aim.
- of this.
- Yes, we partnered with Grub, and that led to the Freedom Farm coming out of Grub, which still exists.
- Grub's on the west side of town, Freedom Farm on the east side of town.
Summary:
The House Education Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2142 would replace statutory references to “alternative learning experience” with “remote and hybrid learning.” Committee staff and the prime sponsor said the change is intended to reduce stigma and more accurately describe programs that may be online, hybrid, or site-based. Several members raised concerns that the terminology could unintentionally affect fully in-person programs; the sponsor and a retired principal testified that the bill is meant as a name change and would not materially alter current programs. The bill drew 52 pro, 4 con, and 0 other sign-ins.
House Bill 2369 would create a Washington Local Food for Schools program in OSPI to help schools procure and distribute Washington-grown foods through existing USDA food distribution systems. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce logistical barriers for farmers and districts, support local agriculture, and improve the quality and appeal of school meals. Testimony came from school nutrition advocates, farmers, a school superintendent, students, and OSPI, with broad support and discussion of how the program would work through catalogs, ordering windows, and existing warehouses. The bill drew 455 pro, 64 con, and 1 other sign-in.
House Bill 2432 would allow school districts and ESDs to sell or grant surplus technology hardware, such as laptops and tablets, directly to public school students and recent graduates at depreciated value, with priority for students with greater need. The sponsor said the goal is to help students transition to work, college, and other postsecondary opportunities. Committee members asked about whether the bill should address assistive devices and whether devices could be reserved for future graduating classes; staff noted existing law already covers transfer of assistive devices for students with disabilities. Testimony from district technology and finance staff supported the bill as a practical way to extend the life of devices and benefit students. The bill drew 57 pro, 5 con, and 0 other sign-ins. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced amendment deadlines for several bills scheduled for executive session later in the week and then adjourned the committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um well, I just want to express my support for um the contents of the bill.
- Um well, I just want to express my support for um the contents of the bill.
- Um well, I just want to express my support for um the contents of the bill.
- Um well, I just want to express my support for um the contents of the bill.
- Um well, I just want to express my support for um the contents of the bill.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As many of you recall, the prospect of not... In strong support of SB 1452.
- I just want to go on record as expressing my dissatisfaction for a member of this committee utilizing
- vote, freedom to express our vote.
- For Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
- Of those, we issued decisions in 1,606. Yes, 94% of those were in favor of the agency. 1,606.
Bills:
SB1285 , SB1289 , SB1326 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1392 , SB1402 , SB1425 , SCR1013 , SCR1014
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, parents' rights, family law, shared parenting, best interest of the child, state interference, family court, custody
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Just a quick show of hands, those in support of this bill?
- Just a quick show of hands, those in support of this bill?
- The Office of Special Education is the result of years of work in collaboration with families, advocates
- of New Mexico.
- The graph on the right just kind of illustrates the scale of the need for this kind of observations.
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm state chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, and I'm a member of AFT New Mexico.
- We sort of hit that new level of licensure. For those of us, I was a teacher for 35 years.
- classified or retired at some of the lower levels of salaries and thereby lower levels of...
- I'm a fellow of the Society of Women Engineers.
- ' exploration of a variety of innovative projects.
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of the Texas
- The chair calls Judge David Schenk of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
- I'll give you a couple of examples of notable cases. ...of the ACJC deemed unworthy of investigation.
- I'm the judge of the State of Texas, representing myself and my court.
- all types of courts.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 19th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We should take advantage of those opportunities where Birmingham is the hub of the metro area, and they
- of our county and still take care of our responsibilities. of our county and still take care of our
- Uh, he was the primary opponent of it last year and apparently continues to be the opponent of it this
- Some at the discretion of the registrant and others at the discretion of the department of revenue.
- of about $547,000.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill does a lot of good things for a lot of people for a relatively small amount of money in terms
- opposition both from members of my side of the aisle but also from a lot of stakeholders as well.
- ><00:15:18.800><c> but</c> 2 Section two um of the of the de but 2 Section two um of the of the de but
- </c><00:18:29.960><c> output</c> 15 to 20% of our of our economic output 15 to 20% of our of our economic
- </c><00:36:43.800><c> state</c> quarter of 1% of the overall state quarter of 1% of the overall state
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We expand it further; we had a surrounding process of... ...kind of a surrounding process of it's in
- As we go through all of this and looking at recent examples in Alabama of outages that have occurred
- that cost... ...of outages that have occurred that cost millions of dollars in BMER in October.
- kind of stuff out there.
- It's just simply a process of... ...it's just simply a process of adding them in.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of Bye.
- Eight of the positions requested in our BCP are for the purpose of expanding the volume of screening
- of the complaints to 25% of the complaints.
- I think all four of us do. All six of us.
- That's really the main focus of all of our changes.
Summary:
The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse.
The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The government cannot punish people more harshly because they express views critical of their government
- And it is part of a larger attempt, the bill, to label everyday Americans as terrorists for expressing
- America was part of the facts of the prosecution.
- The freedom of speech we all cherish does not include the ability to block a road, smash a window, or
- And we're here today in support of 2198 on behalf of the Justices of the Peace.
Committee:
House House Judiciary Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee heard several bills on criminal justice, public safety, and family law. HB 2047 would elevate trespass after service of a writ of restitution from third-degree to first-degree criminal trespass; the sponsor and a constables association representative said the current misdemeanor penalty is too low and discourages law enforcement response when former tenants refuse to leave. The bill passed with a do pass recommendation on a 6-2 vote. HB 2136, which creates offenses for civil terrorism and subversion, expands racketeering predicates, and increases penalties for certain coordinated disorderly conduct and highway obstruction, drew extensive debate. Supporters said it targets coordinated intimidation and violent disruption, while opponents from the ACLU, immigrant advocacy groups, and others argued it would criminalize protest and speech. The committee approved it 6-3 after a long exchange over whether it would apply to events like January 6th and Arizona protest incidents.
HB 2970, a jurisdictional clarification for fraudulent schemes and artifices, would allow Arizona to prosecute even if not every act occurred in the state. The sponsor said it would help local law enforcement pursue mortgage fraud and similar cases that are currently referred elsewhere, while an opposition witness said existing law already covers the conduct and warned of forum shopping. The bill received a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. HB 2411 would make it a class 2 felony to knowingly administer abortion-inducing drugs to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent and with intent to cause an abortion. Supporters framed it as a protection against coercion and reproductive abuse; opponents said the conduct is already criminalized and warned of unintended effects on access to care. It also passed 6-3.
The committee also approved HB 2198, which would allow immediate sealing of petty offense records after sentence completion, with supporters calling it a cleanup measure to extend record-sealing relief to minor offenses. HB 2966, which would bar early termination of probation for dangerous crimes against children, prompted emotional testimony from a parent of an autistic son convicted in a child pornography case, along with opposition from attorneys and advocates who raised ex post facto, juvenile justice, and probation-resource concerns. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said the bill could raise constitutional and workload issues but might be amendable; the committee ultimately passed it 6-3. The final bill discussed, HB 2662, would tighten expert-evidence standards in parenting-time cases involving alleged domestic violence or abuse, requiring recognized expertise and empirically validated methods while excluding polygraphs and similar techniques; the sponsor described it as a narrow evidentiary safeguard for child-related custody disputes.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- parents that is expressed from time to time by members of this committee, and I'm very saddened by that
- parents that is expressed from time to time by members of this committee, and I'm very saddened by that
- parents that is expressed from time to time by members of this committee, and I'm very saddened by that
- > freedom of choice I found freedom of choice I found historically<01:07:06.039><c> the</c><01:07:06.200
- </c> overwhelming that when we give freedom overwhelming that when we give freedom of<01:07:11.359><c
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 695, relating to school districts and medically related grants. The sponsor argued the bill was vague and could undermine existing law, and another member said it would add an unnecessary mandate for school districts. The committee voted to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the motion passed 18-0.
Next, House Bill 765, which would consolidate school administrative units and make superintendent jobs elected positions, was also recommended inexpedient to legislate. Members said the bill raised too many questions, could duplicate other legislation, and would move away from local control. That motion likewise passed 18-0. House Bill 768, allowing public school districts to contract with approved private schools, drew more debate. Supporters described it as a language cleanup and an expansion of educational opportunity, while opponents raised concerns about the placement of the language and pending Supreme Court cases. The committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass, and then 10-8 to recommend ought to pass as amended, with a minority report noted.
The committee then considered House Bill 446, dealing with parental notice for non-academic surveys. An amendment was offered to make the Youth Risk Behavior Survey opt-in rather than opt-out. Supporters said parents should be informed and should choose whether their children participate, while opponents argued the survey is an important tool for mental health data, grants, and school programming, and that opt-in would reduce participation and data quality. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report noted.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 741, which would allow parents to send children to any school district they choose and expand open enrollment. The sponsor described it as broadening choice and keeping public funds in public schools, and an amendment was proposed to restore provisions for children of military personnel. Discussion on the amendment began, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on House Bill 741 or the amendment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- way of life.
- Her name is Dorothy Gishi, and she is of the ... She is of the Rutgett.
- Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring
- , that the members of the legislature express sincere regret at the passing of Bradley Brad Brower and
- Speaker, I move the portion of the Committee of the Hall report that SB 10 I move the portion of the
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- corner of energy and pardoned.
- way of life.
- Her name is Dorothy Gishi, and she is of the... She is of the Rutgett.
- Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring
- , that the members of the Legislature express sincere regret at the passing of Bradley Brad Brower and
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also introduced numerous guests and groups in the gallery, including the Dandy Project, Arizona Right to Life, Red State Reform, Reproductive Freedom for All, Somerton elected officials, Apache County Supervisor Alton Joe Shepard, and the family of the late Brad Brower. The chamber then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brower’s life and service, followed by a moment of respectful silence and remarks from members about his community leadership.
The House considered several Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. SB 1020, relating to the Arizona Space Commission and a specialty license plate, drew debate over a proposed Villegas floor amendment to add a community college access and success plate; the amendment failed on a recorded division vote, and SB 1020 was then approved. SB 1127 and SB 1181 also received do-pass recommendations without controversy. The House later held an additional Committee of the Whole on SB 1426, adopted a floor amendment, and reported the bill as amended with a do-pass recommendation.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1125 on child safety by a vote of 43-4 and SB 1415 on insurance adjusters by a vote of 46-1. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, with a separate motion to include the defeated Villegas amendment in SB 1020 failing 19-28. The chamber announced upcoming committee meetings, made several brief personal and ceremonial announcements, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (05/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to all the constituents of the 19 communities that expressed displeasure and opposition to
- </c> expansion of uh of this voucher program. expansion of uh of this voucher program.
- the napkin math using the um chairman of the napkin math using the um chairman of of of education<00
- c> education</c><00:56:48.559><c> freedom</c> um, of, I think, 50 education freedom um, of, I think,
- If we take the money out of the public schools, that 7,000 and give it to education freedom account,
Summary:
The Finance Committee first took up Senate Bill 63, which Representative Maguire described as a straightforward bill setting funding for the Division of Travel and Tourism. He said it was not controversial. The committee voted to retain the bill by roll call, with one no vote and one member absent, and the motion passed 23-1-1.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 74, dealing with annual reporting requirements for state departments that issue permits. Representative Maguire explained Amendment 2282 would shorten the reporting burden by requiring summary data on delayed permits rather than listing every permit, and would delay the first report until 2027 so agencies would not have to reconstruct old data. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill was then approved as amended by a 24-1 roll call vote.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 241 on construction of a public pier at Hampton Beach. Representative Sweeney moved inexpedient to legislate, saying the project was ambitious and lacked public support. The motion passed unanimously 25-0, sending the bill to consent.
Division Two then took up Senate Bill 145, a replace-all amendment to the education freedom account bill. Supporters said the amendment clarified the bill, kept the policy intact, removed a reimbursement program and an open-ended appropriation, and established a cap of 10,000 students with priority for current students and certain other groups. Opponents argued the measure was still a major expansion, would increase spending after crossover, and that the cap was not meaningful. After discussion, Amendment 2301H was adopted and the bill was approved as amended by a 25-0 vote, with members noting it could go on consent because no money remained in it.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- House of Representatives.
- of probation or suspension of sentence for an offender who commits either battery of a dating partner
- the age of 17 that depicts nudity. official intelligence picture of a victim under the age of 17 that
- There's a shorter punishment due to the severity of them and a longer period of time for the crime of
- It's a local office of the Vera Institute of Justice.
Bills:
HB36 , HB52 , HB56 , HB68 , HB92 , HB119 , HB140 , HB147 , HB160 , HB171 , HB289 , HB351 , HB552 , HB784
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury, bench trial, trial without jury, Article 779, Code of Criminal Procedure, criminal justice, defendant rights, retroactive application, prospective application, fine threshold, court procedure, misdemeanor prosecution, driving, impaired, fines, legislation