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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 24, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm sure some of the older people know that you're talking to them, Paul, you could hear it all.
- Alright, next up, we'll have Representative Tant was P CS for HB 565 agents for persons with disabilities
- Alright, this concludes our committee agenda because I see Paul in the audience.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Beck, you're online. Whenever you're ready, unmute yourself.
- My name is Paul Beck.
- The P is silent. I've learned that since working on this bill.
Bills:
HB2384 , HB2402 , HB2505 , HB1904 , HB2145 , HB2182 , HB2211 , HB2242 , HB2247 , HB2329 , HB2339
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
continuing care retirement community, CCRC, life plan community, senior housing, retirement community, long-term care, assisted living, nursing home, actuarial analysis, solvency, financial oversight, resident contracts, entrance fee, disclosure statement, registration, insurance commissioner, DSHS, consumer protection, elder care, aging services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul today and testifying on behalf of your cities. We appreciate your time. Thank you.
- Paul today and testifying on behalf of your cities. We appreciate your time. Thank you.
- Paul today and testifying on behalf of your cities. We appreciate your time. Thank you.
- Paul today and testifying on behalf of your cities. We appreciate your time. Thank you.
- Paul today and testifying on behalf of your cities. We appreciate your time. Thank you.
Bills:
HF343 , HF446 , HF448 , HF674 , HF811 , HF832 , HF1661 , HF1528 , HF1536 , HF1541 , HF1670 , HF1438 , HF1714 , HF1748 , HF1835 , HF1904 , HF1929 , HF1942
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Paul, but guess what?
- Paul and the seven-county metro are net contributors to our tax system.
- Paul, but guess what?
- Paul and the seven-county metro are net contributors to our tax system.
Committee:
House Taxes
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- P&M has done a lot of projects over the years with Sandia Labs and Los Alamos, including the Prosperity
- My name is Paul Lord, and I serve as chairman of the board of New Mexico Bioscience Authority.
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 767 would... ...designate the section of Texas State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul
- P.
Bills:
HB767 , HB1708 , HB2143 , HB2198 , HB2415 , HB2457 , HB2763 , SB876 , SB1230 , SB2515 , SB2688 , SB2790 , SB2799 , HB3012 , HB1672 , HB2523 , HB3135
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- And Paul, second question. That's correct. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Summary:
The hearing focused on HB 563, which would revise the education funding formula for pupils receiving special education services by replacing the current single special education amount with three differentiated categories. Representative Rick Ladd, the prime sponsor, said the bill largely tracks a House-passed version from the prior session with minor figure adjustments, and explained that the proposal uses projected FY26 amounts for three categories based on time in general education versus more intensive placements. He also noted that the bill does not address catastrophic aid directly, but that special education aid, CAT aid, and proration all remain issues for later work sessions.
Ladd and supporters argued that weighted categories better reflect actual costs and are more sustainable than treating all IEPs the same. Representative Margaret Drye said the approach was one of the best ideas from the education funding subcommittee and urged the committee to support differentiated aid. Representative Ames asked how the category amounts were derived, and Ladd said Category A follows the FY26 base, Category B is a higher weight, and Category C is a still higher weight for more intensive services, though he acknowledged the exact multipliers were developed earlier and could be revisited. He also said the committee would continue discussing whether the weights are appropriate and how they interact with CAT aid.
Testimony from Bonnie Dunham strongly opposed the bill. She argued that funding based on placement rather than actual service need would create incentives to move students into more restrictive settings, could stigmatize children with labels such as "Category C," and would undermine the least restrictive environment requirements under federal special education law. She described her son’s experience in inclusive settings as beneficial and said the bill would have penalized the district for serving him there. In response to questions, she said schools and parents should base funding on the child’s actual needs and costs, not on placement, and urged the committee to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Paul committee.
- Paul. It's kind of funny.
- Um, growing up Paul. It's kind of funny.
- Thank<01:39:24.080><c> you,</c><01:39:24.239><c> Senator</c><01:39:24.560><c> P.
- I'm going to let Thank you, Senator P.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, April 9, 2026. >> If there is no objection, further reading...
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- Johnson P. moved that Senate File 3958 and House File 3771 now on the general register be referred to
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Jon Koznick Press Conference 3/25/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:17.040><c> Paul</c> happened to the businesses in St.
- Paul happened to the businesses in St. Paul and and and um Um, um, they did lose customers.
- Last name Pugh, P as in Paul, U-G-H.
Summary:
The meeting focused on opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension in the West Broadway/North Minneapolis corridor and support for alternatives, especially arterial bus rapid transit. Committee members and invited speakers argued that the rail project would cost about $3.2 billion to $3.5 billion to build, require roughly $57 million a year to operate and maintain, and could burden Hennepin County taxpayers if federal funding does not materialize. They promoted House File 3507, which would direct $30 million toward bus transit in the corridor, and House File 3441, which was described as highlighting the operating costs of light rail.
Testimony from community leaders and residents emphasized concerns about displacement, business disruption, safety, and neighborhood impacts. Speakers said the project could require demolition of homes and businesses, reduce parking and traffic access on West Broadway, and harm a predominantly Black business district in North Minneapolis. Several compared the project to past rail impacts such as Rondo, and said bus rapid transit would be more flexible, less expensive, and better aligned with community needs. One speaker also raised concerns about the placement of stations and the effect on residents who rely on transit for work, shopping, and access to services.
Representative Kristin Robbins and others framed the issue as a budget priority, saying Hennepin County should focus on transit options that cost less and on funding for HCMC, which they said faces a serious deficit. In response to questions, the bill supporters said the effort was bipartisan, that federal funding for the rail project was uncertain, and that the legislature should move money toward bus service now rather than wait for a future federal agreement. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the excerpt, but the members indicated they would continue making the case for the bills and follow up with the community.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Foster, built at 183,000.
- Paul Foster again expanding the footprint of a corrugating plant.
- Paul Foster with Franklin Mountain Industrial, as I pointed out, that raw land by the airport, plans
- And this is a planned industrial park right at the corner of Straus and P. Domenici Highway.
- Paul Foster. Okay. Thanks, Mr. Chairman. And that's an FAA-certified facility? Mm-hmm. Awesome. Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- Paul.
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- My name is Paul Austin. I'm with the Minnesota Safety Council. I'm wearing two hats here today.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you next P, you talk about politics. You have played the political game well.
- And then finally, that last P, perseverance. Never give up. You've been my example in that.
- The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- And this is why Paul says that love is the greatest gift of all. It’s not temporary. It’s eternal.
- He’s a senior in high school, but he is going to P-Tech, which is a trade school.
Summary:
The Senate first handled a large batch of executive appointments reported by the Ethics and Elections Committee. Senators debated several nominees, with some members objecting to particular appointees over their views or past conduct. The report on the first group of appointments was adopted 31-0, and Jeffrey Aaron’s separate confirmation to the Public Employee Relations Commission was approved 26-10 after extended debate centered on his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations that he helped facilitate the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds into political activity.
The chamber then considered Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Supporters praised her work on Medicaid directed payments and hospital funding, while opponents criticized her prior tenure at the Department of Children and Families, citing problems with Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage, Hope Florida oversight, and a women’s shelter case. The Senate adopted her confirmation report 32-5. Next, Taylor Hatch’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families was taken up; the committee report noted ongoing concerns about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and Hope Florida, but recommended confirmation based on her stated commitments to reform. After debate over DCF’s performance and accountability, the Senate adopted her confirmation report 33-4.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a recognition ceremony for outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered lengthy remarks praising her leadership, diligence, humor, and support for members, often recalling personal interactions and her role in shaping legislation and mentoring newer senators. The ceremony emphasized her service as Senate President and continued leadership as Rules Chair, and included a presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Then your next P, you talk about politics. You have played the political game well.
- And then finally, that last P, perseverance. Never give up. You've been my example in that.
- The apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- The apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- He's a senior in high school, but he is going to P-Tech, which is a trade school.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service.
The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10.
The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4.
After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Then your next P, you talk about politics. You have played the political game well.
- And then finally, that last P, perseverance. Never give up. You've been my example in that.
- The apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- And this is why Paul says that love is the greatest gift of all. It's not temporary. It's eternal.
- He's a senior in high school, but he is going to P-Tech, which is a trade school.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required.
Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you next P, you talk about politics. You have played the political game well.
- And then finally, that last P: perseverance. Never give up. You've been my example in that.
- The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- And this is why Paul says that love is the greatest gift of all. It's not temporary. It's eternal.
- He's a senior in high school, but he is going to P-Tech, which is a trade school.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Then your next P, you talk about politics. You have played the political game well.
- And then finally, that last P, perseverance. Never give up. You've been my example in that.
- The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.
- And this is why Paul says that love is the greatest gift of all. It’s not temporary. It’s eternal.
- He's a senior in high school, but he is going to P-Tech, which is a trade school.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/24/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Quan Paul Torlon, District 15B.
- Paul Torkelson, District 15B.
- Paul Torkelson, District 15B. It's exciting to be before this committee.
- Paul Torkelson, District 15B. It's exciting to be before this committee.
- Paul Torkelson, District 15B. It's exciting to be before this committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul partnership with the city of St.
- </c><00:54:14.960><c> Paul,</c> employment. So, the city of St. Paul, employment.
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- Paul and the I-494 Corridor Commission.
- Paul and the 40.33 to Minneapolis St.
Committee:
Senate Transportation