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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-HHS, HHS, HHS-TRS Public Hearings 02-11-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawaii within the University of Hawaii. Hawaii within the University of Hawaii.
  • >> For university.
  • >> university. Uh she was not here. >> university. Uh she was not here.
  • <00:20:55.600> of interpretation at the University of interpretation at the University of
  • of the public utilities like University of the public utilities like University of<01:33:00.719>
Bills: SB3263, SB3261
Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on several bills related to student health and safety, University of Hawaii programs, and workforce development. For SB 2969, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry, testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Witnesses described the ongoing physical and mental health impacts of the August 2023 Maui fires, said the study has identified serious untreated conditions and connected participants to care, and emphasized its role in serving survivors and training students. The committee also heard support from the Department of Health, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Lung Association, Maui residents, and study staff. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2657, which would establish an Alzheimer disease and related dementia research center at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. University of Hawaii and Alzheimer’s Association representatives supported the bill, saying a local center would improve coordination of existing research, build state capacity, and help Hawaii compete for future NIH designation and federal funding. A family member affected by Alzheimer’s also testified in support, citing the disease’s impact in Hawaii. In response to questions, the university said the proposal would follow a five-year phased plan, with the first year funding used to recruit a senior neuroscientist and staff person, at an estimated cost of about $375,000, and that the effort would still strengthen Hawaii’s research infrastructure even if federal funding is not secured. For SB 2612, which clarifies immunity for Department of Education employees and agents who assist students with medication administration under certain conditions, the Department of Education said the bill is intended to protect volunteers and help ensure students can participate in school activities even when staffing is limited. The committee discussed how volunteers would be selected and whether every school would have someone available, and DOE said schools currently rely on health attendants, nurses, and trained volunteers. The committee also briefly discussed liability language and gross negligence exceptions. The hearing then moved to SB 2412, which would fund a bachelor’s degree program in sign language and sign language interpretation at UH Mānoa with a future master’s pathway. Testimony from interpreters, educators, and university officials emphasized the shortage of interpreters, the need to retain local talent, and the program’s role in building a pipeline; university representatives said the initial request would fund a faculty/staff position as a first step, with additional funding needed later. No final committee action or votes were announced in the transcript.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-EDT, EDU, EDU Public Hearings 02-11-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me just clarify: this bill is not a university bill.
  • This this bill is not a university bill.
  • How much is the university getting out of that contract?
  • How much is the university getting that?
  • getting and how much is the university getting and how much is the university actually<00:24:23.440
Bills: SB3263, SB3261
Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired. Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level. Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our state colleges, our state universities, and the University of Minnesota, and my question is why?
  • What it would do is eliminate from eligibility students going to public colleges and universities in
  • My name is Shea Horning, and I am a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
  • A lot of state investment into our state colleges and universities.
  • I had that myself when I went to the University of Minnesota years ago.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • 530 students at Winona State University 530 students at Winona State University and<00:10:07.279
  • , and the University of Minnesota.
  • , and the University of Minnesota.
  • freshman history major at the University freshman history major at the University of<00:19:20.919
  • <01:08:38.560> I University of Minnesota years ago. I University of Minnesota years ago.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, this piece of legislation cleans up three sections of the University of South Alabama code.
  • Paramore, as the one from South Alabama with the best university in South Alabama, the University of
Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture. (6-4-26)

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're an academic department, obviously, there at the university.
  • You know, we we focus on university.
  • So, we look for ways to get information out and take the university out into the state.
  • So, we look for ways to get information out and take the university out into the state.
  • Do you know of anybody within the university that does?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I do know that university to hold.
  • heard also is that each um university heard also is that each um university across<00:36:10.240>
  • <00:36:42.160> of having a town hall at the University of having a town hall at the University
  • report from college and university report from college and university professional<00:45:12.720>
  • However, those collective universities.
Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889
Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Eastern Kentucky University. >> Eastern Kentucky University.
  • <00:39:06.800> general the University of Louisville general the University of Louisville general
  • <00:59:07.359> of<00:59:07.520> Louisville University of Louisville University of Louisville
  • There is an an university level?
  • So the the University of Louisville.
Summary: The committee first approved the November minutes and received information items on University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts reporting upcoming bond issues with no additional tax levies needed, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues for fiscal year 2026. It then considered an appropriation increase for a University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. University officials said the project is 100% federally funded and will construct a terminal building tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school. Members asked about the relationship to aviation expansion and whether the flight school would be publicly operated; the witnesses said EKU would operate it, public appropriations had already been applied, and student revenue would help offset costs. The committee approved the item by roll call vote. Next, the committee approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for property at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead, Rowan County, for $6.4 million. UK said the property, which includes an 85,000-square-foot facility on 9.6 acres, is directly across from UK St. Clair and was offered by the Rowan County Board of Education after it moved to a new location. Members questioned why the payment schedule was structured as quarterly installments and why the price was below two appraisals; UK said the board requested the arrangement and did not want the full amount upfront, and there was no interest on the purchase price. The committee also approved this item. The deputy state budget director then reported three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Ballard Wildlife Management Area pump station project, Lake Barkley State Resort Park emergency repairs, and Lake Barkley lodge wing exterior repairs. After questions, staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies because bids came in close to available funding. The committee approved the action items, then heard four no-action pool projects: HVAC upgrades at the FFA leadership training center in Hardinsburg, Kentucky School for the Blind’s McDaniel Scoggin building, KSD’s Brett Brady Hall, and a Kentucky State University Shanty Hall renovation for the School of Engineering Technology. Finally, the committee heard two real property items: a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the high per-square-foot cost and whether another county location could be used; CHFS said it maintains offices in every county seat, this lease would replace an existing 1977 office, and the new construction was negotiated down from a higher initial bid. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing space, with renovation costs partly absorbed by the lessor and the remainder amortized over the lease term.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • She is a junior in aerospace engineering at New Mexico State University and part of the CAMP program,
  • She is a junior in aerospace engineering at New Mexico State University and part of the CAMP program,
  • to state that we need students to be prepared as they enter higher education, whether that's a university
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 11th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Alabama as attends the University of Alabama as attends the University of Alabama as interning for
  • golf super compete in the University golf super compete in the University golf super league tournament
  • Dr Wade was a highly skilled University Dr Wade was a highly skilled University Dr Wade was a highly
  • David then president of the University David then president of the University David Dr David Matthew
  • of Alabama with a ceremony University of Alabama with a ceremony University of Alabama with a ceremony
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • from Catholic University and degrees in sacred theology from both the Pontifical Gregorian University
  • February 11, 2025 as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.
  • I actually earned my master's in education at the University of Texas.
  • I am proud to be a University of Houston alumnus, too.
  • He earned his medical degree from the University of Waco, Texas.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • only change in in in dollars. dollars. dollars. um We had a line item change on a request of a university
  • :58:41.600> is<00:58:41.760> our<00:58:41.920> traditional<00:58:42.560> Tuskegee
  • Uh, this is our traditional Tuskegee preparation bill. Senator Smitherman moves. Is there a second?
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Have they been leaving faster than, say, University of Texas or Arizona State or whatever?
  • The University of New Mexico is a public entity and is covered by the State Tort Claims Act.
  • The first big difference between Burrell and the University of New Mexico is research.
  • I am a student at the University of New Mexico, where I study emergency medical services.
  • And I am a student at the University of New Mexico where I study emergency medical services.
Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17