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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Aid for rural Minnesota public TV stations stalls in House committee 4/22/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Greater Minnesota stations suffered the largest percentage of those cuts, as much as 30 to 40% of their
- As a mother of two kiddos that went to University of Minnesota Morris in greater Minnesota, they relied
- that went to a mother of two kiddos that went to University<00:03:58.240><c> of</c><00:03:58.320><c>
- Minnesota</c><00:03:58.720><c> Morris</c><00:03:59.120><c> in</c> University of Minnesota Morris in
- University of Minnesota Morris in greater<00:03:59.480><c> Minnesota,</c> greater Minnesota, greater
Summary:
House File 3936 was heard as an appropriation bill for public television stations serving Greater Minnesota. The author described it as a bipartisan one-time funding proposal totaling support for Pioneer Public Television, Lakeland Public Television, KSMQ, PBS North, and Prairie Public Television, and argued the stations were under financial strain after federal public broadcasting cuts and could potentially go dark without state help. Supporters emphasized the stations’ importance for children, community connection, emergency information, and representation in rural areas.
Several members spoke in favor of the bill, while others said they supported the substance but opposed advancing it because of concerns that it was linked to a controversial Senate omnibus bill. The discussion focused less on the merits of public television funding and more on whether the House should move the bill forward given the Senate situation. One member requested a roll call vote, and the chair noted an understanding that the House would avoid “shenanigans” and keep the bill clean.
The committee voted 13-12 in favor of the motion to refer the bill to the general register, but the chair ruled that the motion failed because the agreement required a majority of the committee to move it forward. As a result, House File 3936 remained with the committee and was not advanced.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Budget Hearings Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The issue of flattening out or the possibility of declining revenues over the next couple of years will
- So that's a couple of those... ...million. So that's a couple of those are... you kind of have to.
- ETF—lots of money equals lots of opportunity and lots of problems.
- of Alabama.
- of ERF funds.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He's a supporter of some of the most vital efforts.
- Goodwin Realtors started the day I graduated from the University of Texas in 1972 as a small real estate
- Courtney graduated from the University of Texas.
- Gleason is a graduate of the Governor's Executive Development Program at the University of Texas at Austin
- He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southwestern University and a Master's of Public
Committee:
Senate Nominations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- To take care of business. The House will be in order. First order of business is roll call.
- The House will now advance to the fifth order of business: reports of standing committees. order of business
- Third ring of bills and joint resolutions, House of the Order of Business. Gentleman 22.
- in the papers of the search for the Boise State University president.
- Women Voters, and the American Association of University Women, are inviting you to send a Valentine
Summary:
The House convened with 68 members present, approved the February 12, 2026 journal, and received messages from the Senate, including referral of House Joint Memorial 10 for enrolling and return of Senate Joint Memorial 107 signed by the Speaker. Standing committee reports advanced several bills: House Bills 607, 528, 530, 519, and 599 were sent to second reading, while House Bills 522 and 570 were placed on general orders. House Concurrent Resolution 27, honoring Idaho civilians who served on Wake Island during World War II, was referred for printing. The House also introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on gold and silver coin, elections and presidential primaries, midwifery, foreign adversary investments, retirement and public safety death benefits, building codes, travel insurance, portable benefits, litigation financing, manufactured homes, anti-cancer medications, interest rates, state sovereignty, big game depredation claims, hunting as the state sport, police dogs, preceptor prior authorization exemptions, student data collection, and charter school admissions; all were referred for printing.
On third reading, Senate Bill 1225 was moved to the top of the calendar and passed the House 67-1 after debate describing it as a public records and university presidential search bill that changes the disclosure rule from five finalists to a sole finalist and requires public updates and a 10-day public review period before final selection. House Bill 561 was sent to general orders after discussion of flag displays, including allowing the Basque flag and limiting certain city flagpole displays. House Bill 520, an Office of Administrative Hearings measure standardizing notice requirements in contested cases, passed 66-2 after concerns were raised about proving receipt of mailed notice. House Bill 579, updating justifiable homicide language to broaden who may be defended, passed 68-1. House Bill 580, repealing antiquated or unused criminal statutes, passed 68-1. House Bill 581, creating a formal process for legislative review of Supreme Court rules, passed 65-5.
House Bill 583, the short-term rental bill, drew the most extensive debate. Supporters argued it protects private property rights and prevents local governments from effectively banning short-term rentals through restrictive ordinances, while opponents warned it weakens protections for residential neighborhoods and shifts enforcement burdens onto neighbors and local complaints. Several members declared Rule 80 conflicts, including ownership of short-term rentals or related businesses. After debate, the bill passed 54-16 and was sent to the Senate. The House then held the remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, received the enrolled House Joint Memorial 10 back for the Senate President’s signature, made announcements about committee meetings and events, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- D1A is the University of Arkansas Community College of Rich Mountain.
- G1B is a letter from the Division of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas. It's where I file.
- G1B is a letter from the Division of Agriculture at University of Arkansas. It's where I file.
- B is a letter from the Division of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas.
- And I guess did I read correctly the part of the kind of the genesis of this is because of the e-rate
Committee:
All ALC-PEER
Summary:
The committee met to review a large slate of fiscal year 2026 and 2027 appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. Early items included temporary appropriations for agencies such as Health, DHS, Education, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, and Game and Fish, covering items like maternal health outreach, energy assistance repayments, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim reparations, aviation grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Members asked questions on several items, including DHS aging carry-forward funds and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to COVID-era balances; the committee also approved a disclosure by the chair on the Game and Fish-related item before voting to approve the section.
The committee then approved continuation requests, CARES Act and ARPA reallocations, and federal grant appropriations. Notable discussion included the Boonville developmental disability project, ALIGN program reallocations at several universities, a small business technical assistance grant at UA Little Rock, and a Department of Public Safety highway safety grant, for which members requested more detail on operating expenses and professional fees. Additional approvals covered a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive program, restricted reserve fund transfers for military medical command and university projects, and a state central services deduction held at 2%. The Department of Commerce also received approval for a reallocation of positions and spending authority tied to its organizational realignment.
Later sections included shared technology and higher education transfers, cash fund appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursements, corrections, youth mental health, narcotics detection canines, bike safety equipment, a state motor pool pilot, and law enforcement safety costs. The committee also reviewed budget classification transfers, including a Governor’s Office legal fee transfer related to a California lawsuit, and heard explanations about E-Rate reimbursements affecting the Office of State Technology. Members asked about VOCA funding levels for crime victim services and about the National Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based organizations; officials said federal funding had declined from prior highs but appeared to have stabilized, and that the nonprofit security grant is an annual federal program. The meeting concluded with review of pay plan requests, DHS overtime funding for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustment request allowing DFA to make up to $1 million in transfers to close the books, after which the committee adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I chose this program because I have big goals of obtaining a beach volleyball scholarship to the University
- We look forward to following your volleyball career at the University of Hawaii. That's awesome.
- The cost of the bill, we're out of town.
- ability, uh, availability of universal pre-K.
- All of these require a lot of energy and expertise.
Bills:
HB117
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Because of, of my work as the chair of the Women's Health Caucus, um, and the fact that we have spent
- I am an assistant professor of data analytics at Troy University, and I'm an author of the state occupational
- So the governor of Arizona pushed for this universal license recognition, said if you're a professional
- Um, uh, I do think the, um, um, the idea of, of looking and, and reviewing is one of the important things
- In my part of Harris County, we had a lot of them.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Capitol.
- I chose this program because I had big goals of obtaining a beach volleyball scholarship to the University
- of the temporary expansion of virtual education that we adopted because of COVID.
- unique needs of this type of student.
- significantly reduced enrollments due to the ability... availability of universal pre-K.
Keywords:
early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 21st, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- you were either chosen by the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Mayor of the City of Boston, or the
- Mayor of the City of Boston, or the Speaker of the House or the Senate President.
- Many of us on the call who have been selected from the Legislature are going with Bridgewater State University
- Sydney Marrow is the chief of staff of former Mayor Robert Sullivan of Brockton.
- of the community outside of my area.
Summary:
The Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Feasibility Commission met to continue its work toward making recommendations to the Legislature on establishing a cultural center in Boston. The chair reviewed the commission’s mandate, upcoming monthly meetings, site visits, listening sessions, and the plan to eventually hire a consultant for the feasibility study. Members also discussed the importance of capturing the broader 200-plus-year Cape Verdean history in Massachusetts, especially in light of Boston’s 250th anniversary and Cabo Verde’s recent 50th independence anniversary.
A major portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and narrowing a list of potential additional commissioners. Members discussed the need for geographic, sector, and generational diversity, and several commissioners raised concerns about overrepresentation from New Bedford and the need to include people connected to other Cape Verdean communities such as Brockton, Boston, Wareham/Onset, Taunton, the Cape, and Haverhill. Testimony and comments emphasized including people with skills in arts, culture, history, construction, philanthropy, law, education, museum curation, and community organizing. Members also discussed whether to use a slate, an inventory of skills and regions, or individual votes, and whether abstentions should be treated as “reserve your rights” instead.
The commission voted to appoint three individuals: John Cruz, former State Senator Vinny deMacedo, and Angelo Lopes Barbosa or a designee from the Center for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University. The body then voted to pause the remaining commissioner appointments until the next meeting and directed the chair and staff to create an inventory of candidates by skills, region, and other relevant criteria. Members also agreed to add two newly suggested names—former Brockton City Councilor Tina Cardoso and Maria Gomez-Pena—to the candidate list. The chair said the next meeting would be scheduled for January, and the meeting adjourned after the commission approved the motion to adjourn.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- a lot of value.
- of work over the last couple of years.
- of Cape Verde and Kriolu, and has done a lot of work.
- front of us.
- I'm a part of a lot of organizations. should. I like the idea of a nominating committee.
Summary:
The commission met to continue work on planning a Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Massachusetts, with a focus on finalizing membership and preparing for a feasibility study. After roll call and introductions, members reviewed and unanimously approved the November 25 minutes. The chair described the commission’s mandate, including monthly meetings, cultural institution visits, listening sessions, and hiring a consultant to conduct the feasibility study. Members also discussed the historical importance of the project in light of Cape Verde’s 50th anniversary of independence and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a draft nomination criteria document for expanding the commission. The criteria emphasized geographic, generational, gender, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise in areas such as arts and cultural programming, history, museum work, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, higher education, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, legal issues, and communications. Members highlighted several organizations and institutions as important designees, including Bridgewater State’s Pedro Pires Institute, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The criteria document was amended to explicitly include Cape Cod, and then approved unanimously.
The commission then reviewed a slate of 16 additional nominees to fill the remaining seats, discussing gaps in legal expertise, Taunton representation, and other regional needs. Members noted that some nominees could also support a separate Cape Verdean associations body rather than serve on the commission itself. After discussion, the body approved forming a three-member nominating committee consisting of the chair, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes to narrow the list and report back. Commissioners also agreed to schedule another meeting later in the month to vote on final appointments, and the meeting adjourned after those action steps were set.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- some of the concerns that I think we've all been made aware of.
- state of Texas.
- like Texas A&M, the University of Texas, and Abilene Christian University.
- If a small modular reactor is a tenth of the size of one of these big nuclear reactors, that presents
- so we should have a pretty good idea of what universe of bills have been...
Committee:
House Environmental Regulation
Keywords:
environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Sarah Coles is an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, and
- Points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for introduction of guests who are present
- We have the folks from the University of Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- And so that leads to long-term effects of our kids not going to universities, having high-income earning
- Speaker, because we believe in a concept of universal basic education.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sarah Coles. Members also introduced a number of guests in the gallery, including representatives from the Arizona LEND Program, Friends of the Salt River Wild Horses, and other visitors. The House then received communications from the Governor and moved into Committee of the Whole to consider Calendar One.
In Committee of the Whole, members debated SB 1280, a bill concerning Mexican gray wolves and the use of public funds to transport them. An amendment offered by Representative Gutierrez, nicknamed the “Cruella DeVille Act,” was adopted after extended discussion about wolf conservation, ecosystem impacts, and whether the bill would interfere with wildlife recovery efforts. The underlying bill then received a due pass recommendation. The committee also recommended due pass for SB 1418 and SB 1785, and the House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1280, SB 1418, and SB 1785 on third reading while retaining SB 1200 on the calendar.
The House then considered Calendar Two. SB 1053, dealing with concealed carry permit fees, drew debate over whether the fee reduction was revenue-neutral and whether the bill should instead focus on training requirements; it received a due pass recommendation. SB 1259 also received due pass without debate. SB 1372, relating to health care provider recruitment and anesthesia access, was amended and then recommended do pass. SB 1475, which would bar students convicted of certain serious offenses from participating in interscholastic activities, prompted strong debate over student discipline versus second chances, and it too received a due pass recommendation. SB 1478 received a technical floor amendment changing its effective date and was then recommended do pass as amended. The House adopted the committee report, sending SB 1053, SB 1259, and SB 1475 to third reading and properly engrossing SB 1372 and SB 1478.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1078, SB 1107, SB 1123, and SB 1142. SB 1142, a federal education tax credit bill, generated the most debate, with opponents arguing it would divert resources from public schools and primarily benefit wealthier families, while supporters said it would not affect state revenues and would allow Arizona families to benefit from an existing federal credit. The final vote on SB 1142 was 33 ayes to 26 nays, and the House then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/12/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:03:46.760><c> Bill</c><00:03:47.000><c> of</c> it is fewer uh pages of Bill of it is fewer uh
- </c><00:03:53.799><c> your</c> end of session um in terms of your end of session um in terms of your
- Chair. from the outcome point of view as of a from the outcome point of view as of a former<00:09:09.360
- </c><00:09:19.680><c> um</c><00:09:19.959><c> huge</c> University of Minnesota and the um huge University
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- There's a lot of uh stuck are you?
- </c><00:08:04.240><c> So,</c> passing out of the legislature. So, passing out of the legislature.
- </c> And we won't know what all the areas of And we won't know what all the areas of agreement<00:09:
- So while there's a lot of stable.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:26:20.559><c> of</c><00:26:20.679><c> Minnesota's</c> not from the University of Minnesota's
- I'm the director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, and
- I'm the director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, and
- In our... ...projects at the University of Minnesota.
- </c><01:12:02.440><c> of</c> the the folks at the University of the the folks at the University of Minnesota
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session 6/9/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the University of Minnesota.
- the University of Minnesota.
- </c> budget for the University of Minnesota. budget for the University of Minnesota.
- </c><00:17:26.559><c> of</c> salaried person at the University of salaried person at the University of
- </c> the University of Minnesota. the University of Minnesota.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- lawyer, and I have taught a variety of courses at the University of Wyoming's College of Law, including
- lawyer, and I have taught a variety of courses at the University of Wyoming's College of Law, including
- > Wyoming</c><03:35:36.640><c> um</c> behalf of the University of Wyoming um behalf of the University
- University of Wyoming, [snorts] entity.
- Our lawsuit in Laramie on behalf of the University of Wyoming is this is a tax and not a fee.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- of Maryland College Park or the University of Maryland Baltimore County who is a teaching, administrative
- Ten schools, of which the University of Maryland is a part, afford their graduate assistants the opportunity
- schools, um of which the University<00:37:22.720><c> of</c><00:37:22.880><c> Maryland's</c><00:37:23.680
- ><c> is</c><00:37:24.000><c> a</c><00:37:24.200><c> part,</c> University of Maryland's is a part, University
- </c> in fact, Ohio State and the University in fact, Ohio State and the University of<00:37:36.880><c
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 9, February 19, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- humble sense of awe of you, Lord.
- If you'd briefly turn your attention to the south gallery, we have members of the University of Wyoming
- Um, to add on to what the good rep from over the hill in the university town talked about, three of these
- /c> I'm a proponent of of all of these I'm a proponent of of all of these because because because they're
- </c> legislature of the state of Wyoming. legislature of the state of Wyoming.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety Committee and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the owner of Universal Service.
- Hello, my name is I'm Joseph Mendoca, and I'm one of the primaries and owners of Universal Service Recycling
- of ours dry up at certain types of the year.
- Within that smaller universe of what a nexus water might be. Yeah.
- the opposition of a number of key industries as part of the process.