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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This differs from traditional grants in terms of the flexibilities that states have to use the funding
- So I think they will notify states, but there was no guarantee of funding in years out years.
- There was a number of additions in the area of the State Engineer, which begins on line 127, including
- There was a number of additions in the area of the state engineer, which begins online 127, including
- from folks in New Mexico State that have worked with some of these groups.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a legacy in our state of Arizona.
- We would like to avoid being one of the most dangerous highways in the state or in the country, if possible
- I've worked for the San Carlos Apache Tribe and other cities in the state.
- It's one of the biggest natural resources that we have in the state.
- bill will allow people in those areas of the state to get help as well.
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, safety improvements, Route 70, infrastructure, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, special license plate, special plate, license plate, vanity plate
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
Texas State Guard, task force, professionalization, state missions, critical infrastructure, veterans, veterans' affairs, mental health, community mental health, behavioral health, grant program, matching grant, non-state match, community services, family support, county population, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC, public safety, homeland security
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of all, we welcome you in all that we do. We honor you and ask your blessings in Jesus' name.
- Seeing none, all in favor, say aye. Aye. All right, all opposed, say nay.
- My name has an H in it, but it's pronounced the same way as one of them today.
- in our Veterans Committee today.
- Speaker, sounds like me; they want to specialize in ... As all in all, in favor, say aye.
Committee:
House Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, school board policy, church-state separation, parochial education, Bible class, faith-based instruction, student release, attendance credit, State Board of Education, local school board, parental consent
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 3rd Reviion: SB1427 added to agenda Apr 21st, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm unaware of the footprint in our state for battery versus Solar, which one benefits more from this
- We're the third lowest in the state, and so it's working, but we also need to acknowledge that these
- The state made the decision more than 10 years ago in this building to stop that subsidy for wind, and
- other renewable partners regarding taxation in the state.
- and the cost to the The state could face substantial costs in the future if no action is taken now.
Bills:
SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB1360 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1427 , SB1428 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB2143
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (05/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The witness responded that they are present in all 50 states and are currently present in 38 states.
- state law has some language in fact, our state law has some language in it<01:43:52.480><c> already<
- </c> in our state. in the private schools. in our state. in the private schools.
- </c> system in our state. So, thanks. system in our state. So, thanks.
- public school in states no pupil in any public school in this<03:17:49.120><c> state</c><03:17:49.520
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year.
Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements.
Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So my question is if we just left this in the hands of our state regents rather than putting it into
- So This currently is in the hands of our state regents.
- So our in-state tuition cannot be offered at that same rate to an illegal immigrant unless that same
- And of course, at any time, they could choose to offer in-state tuition rates to all US citizens.
- Will this help All of the career techs in the state of Oklahoma have a more streamlined way to report
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- That was written by the chair of a university in another state.
- those students to come as an in-state resident tuition.
- And so, I've been all across the state, especially in northeastern Oklahoma where I'm from, and just
- So are you asking what the director's position is in other states?
- I, the last day I've had, and that was a meeting in the late fall with that team at the state.
Bills:
SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- So under state law, in order to receive veterans benefits, they have to have been discharged under a
- So under state law, in order to receive veterans benefits, they have to have been discharged under a
- Our members are incredibly diverse and live in every corner of our state.
- We recognize that there's a health care shortage in Washington State, and we are committed to getting
- We recognize that there's a health care shortage in Washington State, and we are committed to getting
Keywords:
civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- So, and forgive me because I'm just parachuting in here and Because I'm just parachuting in here and
- We have 41 district attorneys in this state.
- All in favor of tabling say... All in favor of tabling say "Aye". Amendments tabled.
- It's been passed in Mississippi and in Virginia.
- Representative Stubs called in sick. Representative Stubs called in sick today.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
SSUT, simplified sellers use tax, sales tax distribution, municipal revenue, municipal population, annexation, deannexation, incorporation, boundary change, federal census, decennial census, Department of Revenue, local government finance, revenue sharing, municipal boundaries, population recalculation, probate judge, Boundary and Annexation Survey, Alabama municipalities, HB158
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the hallways behind the hearing rooms.
- ...on in your district right now.
- I live in Seabrook, Texas, in the Clear Lake Galveston Bay Area.
- In history, cannons have been key in Texas's fight for independence and symbolize the state's determination
- army in 1842.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
vessel registration, derelict vessels, waterways, removal fee, Parks and Wildlife Department, General Land Office, HCR 89, official state gun, cannon, Texas state symbol, Texas Revolution, Battle of Gonzales, Come and Take It, Alamo, San Jacinto, Twin Sisters, Angelina Eberly, Texas history, historical preservation, heritage tourism
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Likewise, the money flow... ...it in state.
- We have a state investment board in this state, which I think is invaluable for us in terms of taking
- a public bank in Washington State.
- A state bank can transform in a state bank. for them to live in the city.
- Previously, in my current profession in Washington State, I worked in real estate, architecture, and
Bills:
SB5754
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill includes key recommendations from the task force and ensures that our state keeps pace in the
- Are we seeing this in every state in the country? Every state. No question. Across the country.
- We're at a critical point in time, not just in our state, but nationwide, with the number of young people
- So I do think it's time that we looked at this in the state of Louisiana.
- I do think it's time that we looked at this in the state of Louisiana.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, community college, technical education, pilot program, driver training, transportation, Safe Haven Law, flyers, child safety, infant relinquishment, maritime academy
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- SAF production in Washington State.
- every other utility customer in the state.
- This includes our industrial loads in the state.
- State, in strong support of this bill.
- Fund-State in the 2025-27 biennium and just over $1 million in GFO.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- These in the first place.
- OK, all in favor of the amendment, say aye. All opposed, say nay. All those in favor say aye.
- Other states do not have this.
- Communities with relation to the industry of understanding the ins and outs in those you know intricate
- But in addition to that, as I've stated, I'm going to be running legislation next year to guarantee that
Bills:
SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49
Committee:
Senate Administrative Rules
Keywords:
Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> established in as a felony in 18 states. established in as a felony in 18 states.
- </c> licensed officers in the state? licensed officers in the state?
- </c> largest budget in the state. largest budget in the state.
- </c><01:15:31.280><c> 10</c> than other states, we're in the top 10 than other states, we're in the top
- ><c> is</c> person, uh, in the state of Minnesota is person, uh, in the state of Minnesota is here<01
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's currently the nursing instructor at Rogers State University in Claremore, where she teaches both
- proud in the manner in fact of their achievement.
- And I think this is a huge part of the rise of women's sports in our state.
- process for the United States women's teams in the U-20.
- Also, there are two states in the United States that currently require certified mail, and that is we
Bills:
HJR1032 , SB1314 , SB1257 , SB1326 , SB1365 , SB1932 , SB169 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB1204 , SB1339 , SB182 , SB1847 , SB1360 , SB1346
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a small number in the state.
- How many systems like this are in the state?
- Criminal Appeals in June of 2024, this last summer, held in State v.
- Statements and testimony in Title IX proceedings in state schools.
- In fact, Texas leads all states in exonerations.
Bills:
HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- live in the state of Texas.
- Laws passed in the State of Texas.
- in the state.
- State House District 67, Angela Paxton in the State Senate District 8, and in the West House, I'm represented
- of color in this state a voice.
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- in [clears throat] Minnesota State in [clears throat] Minnesota State Statute,<00:02:35.600><c> uh</c
- No cost to the state. So, any way to get that through in the end of the day, I appreciate that."
- 09:16.600><c> court</c><00:09:17.080><c> defrauding</c><00:09:17.840><c> our</c> in a state in a court
- defrauding our in a state in a court defrauding our public<00:09:18.400><c> programs</c><00:09:19.000
- in the state of public programs in the state of Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota you<00:09:21.240><c> will
Committee:
House Taxes