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MI
Transcript Highlights:
- But we can do this one thing here at the state level, and I'm hoping that you'll join us.
- But we can do this one thing here at the state level, and I'm hoping that you'll join us.
- Second reading of Senate Bill 1076, referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
- President, calendar item 53 is Senate Bill 517, a bill to amend the Revised School Code.
- the highest energy costs in the country.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 30 members present, heard the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved several temporary excusals. The chamber received gubernatorial appointments to multiple boards and commissions, then recessed and later took up resolutions and legislation. It adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a tribute memorializing former Senator and Representative Robert Geake, after remarks honoring his long legislative career and public service; the resolution was adopted and all members and the Lieutenant Governor were added as co-sponsors.
The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, which approved an extension of a state of emergency related to gasoline prices through Labor Day. Senator Camilleri argued the extension would help lower fuel costs for residents, while Senator McBroom later criticized the resolution as political theater and urged action on substantive energy legislation, including a pending Upper Peninsula-related bill. The resolution passed by roll call, 36-1.
In floor action, the Senate introduced and referred several bills, including measures on the Income Tax Act, Michigan Trust Fund Act, road classification, the Food Law, Motor Fuels Quality Act, and automated decision tools in employment. The chamber then passed three bills on third reading: Senate Bill 480 on child care organization licensing and regulation, Senate Bill 517 amending the Revised School Code, and Senate Bill 278 amending the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966. The Senate adjourned after statements and a final motion to adjourn until June 25 at 10 a.m.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I did research and found that 46 states had a working component to Medicaid for people with disabilities
- This grants authority for an area agency on aging to directly provide core services during a state of
- This grants authority for an area agency on aging to directly provide core services during a state of
- In the state of Florida.
- work with 1,100 true heroes in our state veteran nursing homes, and what an honor that was.
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced several bills and confirmations. SB 1016, on medical assistance eligibility for working persons with disabilities, was amended to remove automatic enrollment and to improve information sharing between AHCA and DCF; supporters said the bill codifies an existing program that helps developmentally disabled adults work without losing Medicaid coverage, and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1002, on temporary custody of minor children, was amended to focus on substance abuse as a pathway for court intervention when parental drug abuse creates ongoing risk to a child, and it was also reported favorably. SB 1594, on veteran benefit payments for minor clients in foster care, would ensure military benefits accessed for foster youth are preserved for post-secondary education or aftercare rather than used as reimbursement to agencies; it passed favorably without amendment.
The committee also considered SB 1630 on aging and disability services, a broad modernization bill covering long-term care screening, emergency continuity of care, area agency oversight, Alzheimer’s services, home care, and guardianship reforms. Two amendments were adopted, including one on competitive procurement and another allowing area agencies on aging to directly provide core services during emergencies with department approval. Supporters emphasized caregiver navigation, dementia training, and service continuity, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1030 on substance abuse services/recovery residences was taken up with a substitute amendment that narrowed transfer definitions, required faster licensure action for existing providers adding levels of care, and limited credentialing entities’ access to resident medical records; stakeholders said further work was needed, but the committee still reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard the nomination of Robert Astellos to lead the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. He outlined priorities including reducing the pre-enrollment list, improving transparency and family involvement, strengthening customer service, and streamlining agency processes. Several disability and provider organizations appeared in support, and the committee voted to recommend his confirmation. The committee then recommended confirmation of the appointees on tabs 7 through 10 by a single favorable vote, and adjourned at the end of the meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Banking and Insurance Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THERE IS A LOT OF ROOF ENERGY AND THERE IS ENERGY AROUND BREAKING THE STATE INTO TERRITORIES BASED ON
- WE HAVE DONE SUCH GREAT WORK IN THIS SPACE AS A STATE WHETHER YOU LOOK AT THE BUILDING CODE OR MY SAY
- HAS MADE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
- WHATEVER IT IS COMBINED PAID OUT AS TO THE ONE YOUR DATE WE THE STATE OF FLORIDA ARE IN AN ENHANCED STATE
- OR NO WIND CODE OR AT SEE LEVEL.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- State your name, your position on the bill. Um, oh, good morning. My name is Jose Padilla.
- And later placed at the theological college in Washington DC after a US tour.
- Preservation Board's requirements under Chapter 443 government code.
- Despite these requirements, gifted services are not separately funded by the state.
- SCR 23 does not create any mandates or new costs for schools or the state.
Committee:
Senate Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 2 - 04/02/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> the uncertainty surrounding the state the uncertainty surrounding the state budget<01:32:19.440>
- State funding hasn't changed.
- Um, all games are coded, and there's errors in those codes that makes you better, and so taking that
- </c><02:02:16.840><c> and</c> great Gamers um all games are coded and great Gamers um all games are coded
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2432 5/7/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:47.440><c> in</c> $18,000 to the Secretary of State in $18,000 to the Secretary of State in
- The House repeals these provisions code.
- fire code repealed.
- </c><01:08:33.279><c> And</c> predating state fire code repealed.
- And predating state fire code repealed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- the state employee provision.
- AB 2243, Haney, State Bank Act, holding committee.
- AB 2243 Haney, State Bank Act holding committee.
- AB 1938, Irwin, state surfing reserves, holding committee.
- AB 2088, Pappen, thermal energy networks, held in committee.
Committee:
House Appropriations
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- by state.
- receive state dollars?
- elsewhere, it demonstrates that as a school and a state, we don't support the consumption of high-energy
- elsewhere, it demonstrates that as a school and a state, we don't support the consumption of high energy
- There are multiple states. I think there are actually There are multiple states.
Committee:
House General Laws
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill addresses one public school in the entire state.
- Representative Galvez, if you will state your name for the record.
- To get your endorsement, there are requirements you need to meet, outlined in code.
- And our career technical educators are very important across the state.
- Jansen talked about, is facing the challenge of competing with salaries in Washington state.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 815, a narrow fix for Answer Charter School in Boise. Rep. Sonia Galavis and school representatives explained that a past, very small transportation reimbursement request from 2010 was being used as the school’s base for a transportation block grant, leaving Answer with far less funding than similarly sized schools despite operating a full bus program since 2022. Supporters said the bill would correct an unintended funding disparity affecting only Answer and would not create a broader fiscal impact. The committee asked whether other schools could qualify, and Galavis said the language had been checked with the Department of Education and Legislative Services to ensure it applied only to this school. The committee voted to send HB 815 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 849, which would change Idaho’s career ladder rules for career technical education instructors and pupil service staff such as counselors, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Rep. Galavis, Sen. Lent, and Legislative Services analyst Jared Taitro explained that CTE teachers can currently receive placement credit for industry experience but must wait four years and meet evaluation requirements before moving up the ladder, while pupil service staff do not currently receive the same placement treatment for prior professional experience. The bill would allow both groups to count relevant experience for placement and movement, with the goal of improving recruitment and retention in hard-to-fill positions. Testimony in support came from Dr. Joy Jansen of Lake Pend Oreille School District, who said districts struggle to recruit pupil service staff and often must pay much more for contracted services, and from Rep. Sean Dygert, who emphasized the importance of retaining industry-based CTE teachers, especially in rural districts. The committee voted to send HB 849 to the floor with a do pass recommendation before adjourning.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We are currently standing at 28 states or 29 states, excuse me, 29 states, with New Hampshire being the
- most recent state. 29 states, excuse me, 29 states, with New Hampshire being the most recent state through
- ,” align with Title 10, United States Code, Section 101, which states that the term “armed forces” means
- They fulfilled their duty to the state, but the state does not always fulfill its duty to them.
- So nine states have inconsistencies between their state...
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members.
A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility.
Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 253.5, in which we state who we are and who we are not.
- A physician that states all over my website: I am not a physician.
- And without state intervention, these veterans ...communities across the state, particularly in my home
- Importantly, as stated, supervision remains in place at all times.
- to use a multi-service health club studio in multiple states.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Disability Commission Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm State Senator Barbara Favola. I represent Arlington County in the State Senate.
- Section 2.2-3708.3(C) of the Code of Virginia.
- . ...to any driver training school licensed by the state.
- Are there other states that actually have implemented this curriculum?
- They hold the license with the state.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There are examples in, in other states. Uh, I don't know that I have any in this state as of yet.
- The federal code so you have anticipate a change in federal code has been enacted.
- Um, uh, that, that's the HUD code is administered. It's a basically a federal building code.
- There's actually a provision in 1201 in the occupations code, chapter 1201, the occupation code that
- It is a consumer notice that the state promulgates. It's a state promulgated form.
Bills:
HB303
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends Chapter 66, Title 67, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section, 67-6610E, Idaho Code, to
- So we're not using state money.
- has in place currently within state law.
- Now it's 25% federal government and 75% state.
- From the Senate, Senate Bill 1436, by the State Affairs Committee, an act relating to state procurement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One of them that is asking for them is the state of Wisconsin. The state of Iowa currently has one.
- tax code, this is not candy.
- tax code, this is not candy.
- state of Iowa.
- </c> the coffers of the state. the coffers of the state. Representative<00:30:26.560><c> Lee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This emergent are merging technology into state functions for us.
- Why do we have a coding faculty members?
- These are only state funds.
- They've been raking states in higher education since 2017.
- She which is the state Higher Education.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If you could please stand and give us a wave and be welcomed by the Idaho State Senate.
- If you could please stand and give us a wave and be welcomed by the Idaho State Senate.
- In the Senate, Senate Bill 1235 by State Affairs Committee: An act relating to state office vacancies
- This is just a reminder that the Energy and Technology Caucus luncheon is today.
- We'll be talking about nuclear energy.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 33 members present and a quorum established. After prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the corrected journal, the body received committee reports on several gubernatorial appointments and printed bills. Those appointments included Brian Skigliano and another Human Rights Commission appointee, Gregory Donica, Nora Carpenter, and Salvador Cruz for the Health Insurance Exchange Board and Department of Finance, and Clayton Steele for the Board of Environmental Quality; all were referred to the 10th order and held for one legislative day. The Senate also received first reading of Senate Bills 1235, 1236, and 1237, which were referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and second reading of Senate Bill 1222, which was sent to third reading.
The Senate then resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider Senate Bill 1225, which had one amendment. Members adopted amendments narrowing the bill’s 10-business-day public disclosure requirement for a sole finalist name so it applies only to presidential searches at colleges and universities, while removing broader application to other searches and making a clerical title correction. The committee then reported Senate Bill 1225 back to the Senate as amended without recommendation, and the report was adopted; the bill and amendments were referred to Judiciary and Rules for engrossing and printing.
During miscellaneous business, senators announced a nuclear energy caucus luncheon, a Friday ceremony for the Liberty Bell’s removal for restoration, and caucus meetings for both minority and majority members after adjournment. The Senate then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. the following day.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #7
Transcript Highlights:
- state housing affordability districts throughout the state.
- state housing affordability districts throughout the state.
- state housing affordability districts throughout the state.
- federally managed land that affects the state.
- the House Energy and Water Committee.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars.
Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills.
The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #7
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona is a right-to-work state, so we are not allowed to strike.
- state housing affordability districts throughout the state.
- EPA if a wildfire occurs on federally managed land that affects the state.
- EPA if a wildfire occurs on federally managed land that affects the state.
- the House Energy Committee.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a large Minority Caucus Calendar and moved quickly through many bills, with staff often noting whether items were unanimous, party-line, or pulled from consent. Early items included HB 2130 on ADOA personnel financial systems, HB 2749 on felony sentence-completion designation, HCR 258 on Medicaid claim audits, and several agency or board continuation bills. Members also discussed HB 2745 on legislative subpoenas, HB 4027 naming Loop 202 the Charlie Kirk Highway, HB 2601 on Interstate 11 studies, and a number of education, health, labor, and public safety measures. Several bills were pulled from consent or flagged for later discussion, including HCR 258, HB 4027, HB 2375, HB 2601, HB 2408, HB 2444, HB 2923, HB 2182, HCR 2048, HB 2750, HB 2765, HB 2838, HB 4043, HB 2290, HB 2940, and others.
Testimony and caucus debate focused on a range of policy concerns. Members objected to bills involving school strikes, weapons detection systems, public records fees for legislators, union activity, school safety felony penalties, and restrictions on school clubs. Education bills drew extended discussion, including HB 2423 on automatic advanced math placement, HB 2478 creating a student outcomes commission, HB 2579 for free school meals, HB 2992 on child sexual abuse prevention, HB 4041 on spending authority for low-reading-performing districts, and HB 4043 requiring CPR/AED training. Health and professional regulation bills also prompted debate, including HB 2408 on nursing board investigations and expungement, HB 2444 on pharmacist testing authority, HB 2697 on expired opioid antagonists, and HB 4010 establishing a genetic counselors board. Members raised concerns about fiscal impacts, stakeholder opposition, and whether some measures were unfunded mandates or needed more amendment work.
The caucus also discussed immigration, labor, and public safety measures, including HB 2416 for DPS local border support, HB 2811 on obstructing governmental operations during lawful arrests, HB 2862 on unlawful masking penalties, HB 4070 on nonprofit incorporation restrictions tied to offenses, and HB 4117 creating a crime for disturbing religious services. Water, energy, and land-use bills were reviewed as well, such as HB 2099, HB 2263, HB 2330, HB 2341, HB 2492, HB 2757, HB 2782, HB 2912, HB 2918, and HCR 2020. The meeting ended with announcements, including an Affordability Award for Brian Garcia and a March 12 breakfast update on the Colorado River, before adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/17/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- In 2023, Washington County, Maryland... online. online.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety