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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Agriculture Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, seven-zero votes and it's out of committee.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met with two bills on the agenda. The chair opened the hearing with procedural reminders and a brief welcome back for the new year, then moved to AB 52 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify the California BIPOC Producer Advisory Committee and the California Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee in statute. The author and a supporting witness said the committees are important to implementing the Farmer Equity Act and ensuring farmers and ranchers of color and small-scale producers have a meaningful role in CDFA policymaking; several organizations testified in support, and no opposition was heard.
The committee then heard AB 230 by Assemblywoman Ransom, which extends the sunset of the Pierce’s disease control program and the Pierce’s disease glassy-wing sharpshooter board to 2037. The author and a representative of the wine grape industry described the program as essential to controlling a disease that threatens grapevines and to supporting research and field efforts funded by federal, industry, and grower assessments. Testimony from the Wine Institute, Family Winemakers of California, California Fresh Fruit Association, and the California Farm Bureau was in support, with no opposition.
Both bills were moved on due pass motions to the Appropriations Committee and approved by the committee. AB 230 received eight aye votes and AB 52 later received seven aye votes after the roll was held open for absent members. The committee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, seven-zero votes and it's out of committee.
Committee:
House Agriculture
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, zero states continue to mandate this practice today.
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourteen yay, zero nays. Thank you very much. I think that concludes.
Summary:
The Justice Budget Subcommittee met to consider the fiscal year 2025-26 budget recommendations, a proposed committee bill on judicial positions, and one member bill. The chair framed the budget as part of a broader effort to slow spending growth and reduce recurring expenditures, noting the subcommittee’s proposed $7.3 billion budget is $366 million below the prior year. Major budget items included funding for the Department of Corrections to address staffing, maintenance, health services, security equipment, and facility needs; the Department of Juvenile Justice for residential beds, maintenance, the Broward detention facility replacement design, medical services, and Florida Scholars Academy costs; FDLE for the Fort Myers regional operations center and sexual offender/predator registration workload; and the state courts and justice administration entities for judges, due process resources, security, and staffing. The budget also reduced 1,280 vacant positions and $139.2 million in excess funding and authority.
The committee then heard PCB-JUB-25-01, which implements part of the Florida Supreme Court’s certification of judicial need. The bill establishes 17 additional circuit court judges and 12 additional county court judges, with about $13.9 million in general revenue and 72 associated positions. In response to a question about why the two certified 6th District Court of Appeal judges were not included, the chair said the committee did not think it was the right time to add judges to a brand-new court still operating from leased space. The PCB was reported favorably on a 14-0 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1351 by Representative Baker, which revises sex offender and predator registration rules by clarifying resident categories, creating an in-state travel residence definition, allowing online or in-person reporting for certain temporary residence changes, removing duplicative reporting requirements, clarifying vehicle and employment reporting, and requiring local law enforcement to verify addresses more frequently for registrants not on supervision. FDLE and Smart Justice indicated support, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Nine yeas, zero nays. By vote, C.S. for Senate Bill 262 will be reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee considered four bills. SB 300 would extend a public records exemption for personal information of appellate court clerks and their spouses and children, mirroring protections already given to trial court clerks; after one support appearance and brief debate about harassment risks, it passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. SB 302 would create a similar exemption for current and former Judicial Qualifications Commission employees, citing doxing, threatening calls and emails, and social media intimidation; it passed 9-1 and was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 262, which makes technical changes to the Florida Trust Code, including clarifying trust decanting authority, limiting successor trustee actions where beneficiaries are barred, aligning ademption-by-satisfaction rules with the probate code, and clarifying that transferring homestead property into a community trust does not trigger reassessment. An amendment making the changes retroactive as clarifying and remedial was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously 10-0 and was reported favorably.
Finally, SB 322 would create a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to ask the sheriff to remove unauthorized persons from commercial real estate, similar to the recently enacted residential squatter-removal process. Two amendments were adopted to authorize reasonably necessary force and correct cross-references, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after one senator later asked to be recorded as voting yes on SB 300.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So currently there's no proration floor right now; it could be zero.
- So currently there's no proration floor right now; it could be zero.
- Zero. Yeah, 7 to 0. Thank you, Clerk.
- Lander clarified that it would remove the position from the budget entirely, not merely zero out the
- </c> as opposed to just being zeroed as opposed to just being zeroed out<01:35:14.040><c> how</c><01:
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language.
The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process.
Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:02:49.920><c> Zero</c><02:02:50.880><c> as</c> years. Wyoming has lost none. Zero as years.
- So that pretty much just took it out and zeroed it out. Footnote number 11.
- So that pretty much just took it out and zeroed it out. Footnote number 11.
- So that pretty much just took it out and zeroed it out. Footnote number 11.
- </c> just took it out and zeroed it out. just took it out and zeroed it out.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Salem got zero. So doubling the tax is gonna bring zero to Salem.
- So they can address their affordability by using this money, even if it's zero. Okay?
- Salem got zero. So doubling the tax is gonna bring zero to Salem.
- Salem got zero. So doubling the tax is gonna bring zero to Salem.
- This money even if it's zero. Okay? But other towns can use this money for that.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> 17 to zero. >> The final vote being 17 to zero. The ITL motion passes. Representative Olry.
- >> Yes. 18<01:38:16.560><c> to</c><01:38:17.199><c> zero.
- . >> The vote being 17 to zero.
- Chairman Janine. >> Yes. 17 to zero. >> The vote being 17 to zero. The motion of ITL passes.
- The motion of >> The vote being 17 to zero. The motion of ITL<01:43:56.880><c> passes.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's not to say that it is zero.
- I think we can increase access and affordability by focusing in on, frankly, zeroing out the subsidized
- And instead of graduating, some kids may graduate with zero. It'd be great to see them get to six.
- And instead of graduating, some kids may graduate with zero. It'd be great to see them get to six.
- To really zero in on what their passions are all about.
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's not to say that it is zero.
- And instead of graduating, some kids may graduate with zero. It'd be great to see them get to six.
- And instead of graduating, some kids may graduate with zero. It'd be great to see them get to six.
- So they can guide them, coach them, find opportunities for them to really zero in on what their passions
- To really zero in on what their passions are all about.
Committee:
Joint Education Committee
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited.
Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice.
Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's not to say that it is zero.
- And instead of graduating, some kids may graduate with zero. It'd be great to see them get to six.
- So they can guide them, coach them, find opportunities for them to really zero in on what their passions
- To really zero in on what their passions are all about.
- We're basically building from ground zero, right? What's best for North Dakota kids?
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- By a vote of 39 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, House Bill 63 with the emergency clause has
- I vote of 42 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, Senate House Bill 10, as amended, has passed the
- I go from zero to 60 in one year as opposed to a shorter number of years.
- There is absolutely zero reason that ICE would want to be at a poll because that's not where the people
- There's zero logic in it.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and agreed by unanimous consent to allow cameras on the floor and gallery, excuse several senators, and move to announcements and miscellaneous business. The chamber then adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales for his years of service as Senate president and lieutenant governor, followed by extensive remarks from senators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praising his leadership, fairness, education advocacy, and personal kindness. Morales briefly responded, thanking members, the governor, and his family, and noting he would offer fuller remarks on his final day.
After messages from the House were read, the Senate adopted several committee reports. These included favorable action on Senate Memorial 31; House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 70; House Bill 124, referred to Finance; Senate Joint Resolution 6, referred to Judiciary; Senate Joint Resolution 7; House Bills 103, 154, 165, and 285 as amended; and the Finance Committee’s amended report on House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Bills 2 and 3. The Judiciary Committee also reported Senate Bill 104 as duly enrolled and engrossed, and the body noted that SB 104 had been signed in open session.
During personal privilege, Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth discussed a State Ethics Commission advisory opinion on whether legislators who are attorneys may vote on medical malpractice cap legislation, arguing the issue is governed by Senate rules rather than the Governmental Conduct Act. He said he would continue to disclose his interests and vote under Rule 7-5, and also rejected a newspaper suggestion that he had a conflict in sponsoring a judgeship bill for the First Judicial District Court. The Senate then moved into third reading, beginning with Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264, which Senator Duhigg explained as an election-security measure responding to concerns about federal interference, intimidation, and emergency election disruptions; Senator Nava then spoke in support as a co-sponsor.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- a talented early childhood educator that having them leave after six months, you're back to ground zero
- a talented early childhood educator that having them leave after six months, you're back to ground zero
- a talented early childhood educator that having them leave after six months, you're back to ground zero
- Some of them, the bigger settlements, but it's certainly more than the zero we have to settle them down
- </c><02:10:15.760><c> we</c> but it's certainly more than the zero we but it's certainly more than the
Committee:
Senate Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, there was 103 in support, zero opposed, with one comment.
- c><00:14:42.480><c> 103</c><00:14:43.040><c> in</c><00:14:43.279><c> support,</c><00:14:43.680><c> zero
- </c><00:14:44.000><c> opposed</c> there was 103 in support, zero opposed there was 103 in support, zero
- I don't think we should count on State Bar Association opinions at all. there is one comment or zero
- comments, there is one comment or zero comments, so<01:09:49.679><c> long</c><01:09:49.920><c> as</c>
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment.
Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions.
The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and I would note that the fiscal<00:09:59.680><c> note</c><00:10:00.000><c> is</c><00:10:00.240><c> zero
- So</c><00:10:01.200><c> thank</c><00:10:01.360><c> you</c><00:10:01.519><c> for</c> fiscal note is zero
- So thank you for fiscal note is zero.
- However, to my horror, I could quickly see zeros were being added, making the deposit amount of $20,000
- </c><00:16:02.959><c> were</c> horror, I could quickly see zeros were horror, I could quickly see zeros
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are all strangers to her, strangers with zero stake in her well-being.
- </c><00:22:07.720><c> stake</c><00:22:08.080><c> in</c><00:22:08.200><c> her</c> strangers with zero
- stake in her strangers with zero stake in her well-being<00:22:10.320><c> hf12</c><00:22:11.320><c> gives
- discriminatory ban, and please let us finally begin debate on real issues for all Minnesotans. more zeros
- to their bank account leave more zeros to their bank account leave us<00:47:21.359><c> fighting</c><
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- it, and because we had lost out to North Carolina on a very large data center, what we realized was zero
- time equals zero in terms of the income we were losing there.
- it, and because we had lost out to North Carolina on a very large data center, what we realized was zero
- time equals zero in terms of the income we were losing there.
- time equals zero in terms of the income we were losing there.
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- employees at the Office of the Legislative Auditor are very loyal to the state of Minnesota and have had zero
- </c><00:13:58.800><c> um</c> the state of Minnesota and have um the state of Minnesota and have um zero
- 00:14:00.839><c> politics</c><00:14:01.360><c> there</c><00:14:01.560><c> been</c><00:14:01.759><c> zero
- </c><00:14:02.120><c> Politics</c> zero politics there been zero Politics zero politics there been zero
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HED/EDN Joint Info Briefing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We published it, we printed it, and that entire project from zero to printing and ordering the book was
- </c><00:20:25.760><c> to</c> it and that entire project from zero to it and that entire project from
- zero to Printing<00:20:26.520><c> and</c><00:20:26.640><c> ordering</c><00:20:27.000><c> the</c><00:20
- So if in that context then, would you say this was ground zero for DOE policy curriculum on AI?
- So if in that context then, would you say this was ground zero for DOE policy curriculum on AI?