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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Six - Wednesday, March 11
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Christina Vedder, who is a process coordinator for Kelly High School.
- technology coordinator for the entire school district.
- She's a sixth-grade math teacher at Cape Toronto Middle School.
- John Paul II High School. He's under honor. He is a senior at St. John Paul II High School. Mr.
- Paul John's Second High School.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 115-1 vote, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing community groups, first responders, educators, health advocates, students, and local leaders visiting the Capitol. Members also marked several awareness days and advocacy events, including colorectal cancer awareness, public administrator day, hospice day, suicide prevention advocacy, and transportation advocacy day.
The chamber then moved to committee reports and third reading of bills. Bills passed included House Bill 2774 on fuel-source neutrality in state and local purchasing (138-5), House Bill 2383 on copper theft and critical infrastructure protections (130-5), House Bill 3205 regulating litigation funding and disclosure requirements (144-1), House Bill 2146 expanding hospital investment options (143-1), House Bill 1756 establishing June’s Week to recognize rare pediatric diseases (147-0), House Bill 1783 allowing the health department to contract with public health organizations (138-6), House Bill 2099 on squatter removal procedures (136-1), House Bill 2896 loosening residency restrictions for university governing boards (111-17), House Bill 2505/2044 giving grandparents priority in certain custody cases (144-0), House Bill 1625 increasing penalties for drug trafficking (137-2), House Bill 2302 removing barriers to employment for people leaving incarceration (142-0), House Bill 1870 updating garnishment and debt-collection laws (137-9), and House Bill 2335 giving school districts more flexibility over teacher training schedules (146-2).
Several bills drew notable debate. House Bill 1664/1610/1645/2182 combined an increase in the statute of limitations for adult survivors of child sexual abuse with a reduction in the personal injury statute of limitations; supporters emphasized victim access and alignment with other states, while opponents argued the personal injury change would harm other victims and benefit insurers. It passed 95-12 with 39 present. House Bill 3146, a ballot-summary and initiative-petition process bill tied to prior Senate Bill 22 litigation, prompted sharp arguments over ballot language, judicial review, and the initiative process before passing 90-55. House Bill 3035, setting depreciation rules for vehicle tax assessments, passed 100-43 after concerns about how it fit with other tax proposals. The day ended with House Bill 1827 being called up for third reading, but the transcript cuts off before its debate or vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- School board members to go through at least one training on the basics of school fiscal management.
- I speak as a former school board member, I know a good number of you are former school board members,
- It's plaguing our children, schools, and environment.
- In our schools, vape pens are being confiscated at an alarming rate.
- Their local school has closed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've already been doing a lot of work in the community through the schools and connecting that way,
- We're reaching 278,000 dads each month across 1400 schools nationwide, including 314 schools right here
- in Texas, half of which of those are Title One schools.
- All right, as a proud Lubbock High School graduate that I am, I appreciate your testimony.
- Currently, the PBS only looks at equity across school districts.
Bills:
HB249
Committee:
House Ways & Means
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Many students that attend that school allow the school to do some capital improvement on the school campus
- Current penalties are enhanced for schools. So it just put schools on on par with the works.
- Not only do you have to go to undergraduate school medical school, then you have to do residency.
- School superintendents, school board members, mayors, City Commissioner Carey commissioners.
- This proposed legislation directs state agencies, District School boards and charter schools dubbed a
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So that includes C High School, Eva Maai Middle School, Campbell High School for the robotics program
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- But you said about school, so that's high school.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- These are the government students from Bora High School.
- Every school district and public charter school will be required to adopt a multi-year plan that sets
- Every school district and public charter school will be required to adopt a multi-year plan that sets
- The public charter school may use its performance certificate... ...students.
- Any reporting requirements for school districts and charter schools as of July 1, 2026, that are not
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Secondary School Administrators in 2019.
- </c><00:03:24.560><c> President,</c> their school communities. Mr.
- President, their school communities. Mr.
- </c><00:03:59.519><c> We</c><00:03:59.760><c> extend</c> senior at Milani High School.
- We extend senior at Milani High School.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services panel hears HF2143 3/26/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (7-8-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> I'm the director of state schools. I'm the director of state schools.
- We oversee the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf.
- We oversee the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf.
- We oversee the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 10 minutes, and then handled a routine agenda of contracts and agreements. It deferred one Kentucky Educational Television contract to the August 2025 meeting because the vendor was not registered with the Secretary of State, and then approved the remaining routine items on the PSC green list and related contract lists without objection.
The most detailed discussion involved two personal service contracts for the Kentucky Employees Health Plan. Officials from the Personnel Cabinet and Department of Employee Insurance explained that the contracts were designed to identify claims errors and overspending, with vendors paid a percentage of validated savings recovered for the plan. Senators asked how the savings were calculated and whether the contracts had changed plan processes; staff said the contracts had produced realized savings, some errors had been corrected going forward, and the vendors report quarterly. The committee approved those contracts.
The committee then took up a retroactive Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority contract for a customized College Info Road Show bus. Members questioned why the contract was being presented months after execution, why it involved an out-of-state vendor, and whether the purchase was reasonable and timely. KHEAA staff said the delay stemmed from the need to finalize sustainability and safety details after the RFP, and acknowledged internal process and staffing issues. Several members criticized the retroactive approval process and said they could not validate the purchase from the information provided, but the committee ultimately approved the contract after debate.
A final KHEAA discussion focused on the purpose and value of the mobile outreach bus. Staff said the bus supports college and financial aid outreach, especially in rural areas, and has been used for 26 years. Some members questioned the return on investment and whether the state should rely more on broadband and remote outreach, while others supported the program as a way to reach students and families. The committee approved the KHEAA contract, with Senator Douglas voting no and explaining concerns about whether such outreach programs are the proper role of government and whether they are the best use of public funds.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We provide school-based, school-linked...
- And our school systems are saying our teachers and our schools are not designed to support the mental
- :19:13.000><c> school</c><01:19:13.239><c> systems</c> to be in school and our school systems to be in
- school and our school systems are<01:19:13.760><c> saying</c><01:19:14.360><c> our</c><01:19:14.560>
- our teachers and our schools are saying our teachers and our schools are<01:19:16.080><c> not</c><01
Bills:
HF1005
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and the Oliver School, I appreciated why they're so highly invested in this program.
- He spent many years blazing trails in Four Corners and playing basketball at Madison Park High School
- Fattman, study on agricultural schools. Senator Fattman. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Massachusetts Agricultural School.
- Massachusetts Agricultural School.
Summary:
The Senate resumed consideration of An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and took up a series of amendments focused on farm taxation, land preservation, permitting, renewable energy, marketing, and labor standards. Amendment 5, offered by Senator Tarr, would allow local option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years; it was supported by Senator Comerford and adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Amendment 20, offered by Senator Mark, created a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to improve marketing and promotion of agricultural goods, and it was also adopted. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but rejected, including proposals on APR criteria, a one-stop permitting and grants portal, foreign ownership tracking in the farmland registry, horse-riding instruction licensure, higher solar/agrovoltaics caps on farmland, farm stand waiver flexibility, notice before conversion of registered farmland, and a health and wellness amendment.
A major point of debate was Amendment 41, offered by Senator Gomez, which sought to extend wage and hour protections to agricultural laborers, including raising the subminimum wage, adding overtime, paid breaks, and paid time off. Senator Gomez described the measure as a correction to racist historical exclusions, and Senator Eldridge and Senator Comerford spoke in support of stronger worker protections and continued negotiations. The sponsor ultimately withdrew the amendment, saying talks with stakeholders and Senate leadership would continue. The chamber also heard a brief recognition for youth mentoring guests and later adopted a study amendment from Senator Fattman directing an assessment of the need for a Central Massachusetts agricultural school; that amendment passed 37-0.
After the agricultural bill was amended by the Senate Ways and Means amendment and ordered to a third reading, the Senate passed the bill, An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts (S. 3029), to be engrossed by a vote of 39-0. The Senate then adopted several committee extension orders, including extensions for the Revenue Committee and the Financial Services Committee, with some discussion about the number and scope of bills covered. The chamber also passed a local bill designating the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville Veterans Memorial Overpass in Sandwich and another local alcohol licensing bill for Topsfield. The session ended with recognitions for community and youth groups, a motion to adjourn in memory of Mark K. Harris, and adjournment to the following day at 11 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Across numerous conversations at school... ...of youth and AI safety researchers.
- Did you tell us what high school you were from? I'm from Skyline High School in Sammamish.
- Did you tell us what high school you were from? I'm from Skyline High School in Sammamish.
- I'm a high school student from Lake Washington High School, and I'm here to testify against the dangers
- Some are using it in the work environment, or students are using it in school.
Summary:
The committee first heard Engrossed Senate Substitute Senate Bill 5984, which would regulate AI companion chatbots. Staff explained that the bill requires disclosures that the chatbot is AI and not human, adds stronger protections when the user is a minor or the chatbot is directed to minors, bars manipulative engagement techniques, requires periodic reminders, and creates protocols for detecting and responding to suicidal ideation or self-harm. Several speakers, including researchers, students, the PTA, the governor’s office, and the Attorney General’s Office, supported the bill and described harms from chatbot sycophancy, emotional dependence, and self-harm risks. Some testifiers urged expanding protections to all users rather than only minors, adding language on harm to others, and clarifying that chatbots should not present themselves as sentient or human; industry representatives said the bill was workable and noted support for removing the exemption for underlying general-purpose AI models, while also discussing concerns about the private right of action and age-verification/data-collection issues. The chair noted that an amendment for narrow educational tools would be worked on.
The committee then took testimony on Senate Bill 6046, which would create a state Civil Air Patrol under the Washington Military Department. Staff said the bill would allow the governor to activate the state Civil Air Patrol for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions, while preserving the federal Civil Air Patrol’s existing structure. Military Department and Civil Air Patrol leaders testified in support, saying the bill would streamline coordination, improve emergency response, and expand training opportunities without changing federal authorities or adding costs; one witness said the model was based on Kansas law. Members asked about the fiscal note, which was described as indeterminate by one agency despite testimony that the bill would not create new state costs, and about whether the bill would face concerns in Appropriations. The Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported passage, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:45 am
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- And, you know, we've also seen S for schools and F for...
- And, you know, we've also seen S for schools and F for fire, you know, P for police.
- So does this just affect the Kansas City school districts, or is it to affect statewide?
- They, it was very clear and I've been following, you did the Kansas City Public Schools.
- It cannot be corrected by the Kansas City School District on their own.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 5th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- And there was a concern whether if a, like a school district, crossed the county line and two different
- And, you know, we've also seen S for schools and F for fire, you know, P for police.
- So does this just affect the Kansas City School District, or is it to affect statewide?
- It cannot be corrected by the Kansas City School District on their own.
- City School District on their own. So it's always going to require that.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Marquis Nick Miller, Orange County Public Schools, in opposition.
- or 205 schools to see how much time is needed to fulfill the request.
- Anything that makes government more responsive at state and school board levels is good with me.
- It creates no funding, no regulation, and no requirements for schools or anyone else.
- Marquis Smack Miller, Orange County Public Schools, waves in support.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We've committed funding for 10,000 new school-day seats per year for 10 years.
- We've committed funding for 10,000 new school-day seats per year for 10 years, and this account created
- We have one goal, and that's to make sure all children arrive to school kindergarten ready.
- When kids are prepared, they are less likely to fall behind in elementary school, that...
- with recent school district-level failures.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on nine bills. Senate Bill 5872 would create the Pre-K Promise Account to receive philanthropic donations for ECAP preschool slots; supporters, including DCYF, the governor’s office, and early learning advocates, said it would help expand access to high-quality pre-K with a 10-year Ballmer Group commitment for up to 10,000 new seats annually. Senators asked how the money would flow, and staff and witnesses explained it would be governed by an MOU and deposited annually; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5879 would eliminate two JLARC studies, one on lodging tax reporting and one on training benefits; supporters said the reports were duplicative and burdensome, while the hospitality industry warned against losing transparency, and no action was taken. Senate Bill 6047 would permanently codify various capital budget administration rules, including minor works flexibility and early learning grant changes; testimony focused on technical cleanup and on provisions affecting co-located child care and community projects, with no vote taken. Senate Bill 5988 would authorize the Department of Health to charge fees for accrediting opioid treatment programs, with support from DOH and tribal/nontribal providers who want the state to continue providing the service; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5923 would allow Island Hospital in Skagit County to qualify as a critical access hospital, with local hospital leaders and residents supporting the measure to improve reimbursement and sustain rural care; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5832 would raise the Lemon Law arbitration fee from $3 to $6 to fund the Attorney General’s consumer protection work, and the AG’s office, dealers, and the sponsor said the program is effective and underfunded; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5970 would make permanent the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers, with AARP supporting the bill as a benefit to seniors and caregivers; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5994 would preserve timber tax distributions for school districts that recently had qualifying levies, and forest industry witnesses supported the bill while suggesting a possible amendment for state forest transfer lands; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5949 would narrow the B&O tax exemption for insurance-related businesses so it applies only to the entity paying the insurance premiums tax, retroactive to 2019; the Department of Revenue and bill supporters argued it restores tax equity, while insurers, health plans, and business groups opposed it as retroactive, ambiguous, and likely to raise premiums. The committee heard extensive testimony on that bill, but the transcript ends with adjournment and no recorded vote or executive action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not here today to say that one school is bad and another school is good.
- It is my hope that all schools will flourish under this sort of system.
- We call them school vouchers.
- to move their child to a school of their choice.
- Public school, charter school, private school, home school, all would be permitted under this bill.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met under suspense-file procedures, with the chair explaining limits on testimony, position letters, and that bills with fiscal impacts of $150,000 or more would generally be sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. Several bills were pulled from hearing, and a consent calendar of committee bills later passed 4-0. AB 761 by Addis, the only item initially slated for a vote, was ultimately held over to the next hearing.
The committee heard testimony on a series of tax-related proposals. AB 232 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax money for wildfire, flood, or earthquake-related expenses; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, but was sent to suspense. AB 1443 would exempt tips from state income tax for five years and was supported by the California Restaurant Association and a restaurant owner, but also went to suspense. AB 1435 would provide relief to businesses and property owners facing cleanup and security costs from unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping; it received broad support from business, real estate, trucking, retail, and local government representatives, and was referred to suspense.
The committee also heard AB 1428, which would create a California Affordable Child Care Fund financed by a 0.5% tax on income above $10 million; child care workers and SEIU-backed witnesses supported it, while taxpayer and business groups opposed it as harmful to competitiveness and affordability. AB 691 proposed a tax credit for adopting shelter pets and covering veterinary costs, AB 1219 proposed a middle- and low-income personal income tax cut, AB 1354 proposed a credit for increased homeowners insurance premiums, AB 19 proposed an education savings account/voucher-style program, and AB 567 proposed insurance rate stabilization and related tax/fund changes; each drew testimony for and against where present, but all were referred to suspense. The meeting ended with the committee adjourning after the held-over AB 761 item was postponed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I attend law school to learn from the most highly qualified professors, professors that have a variety
- For public school students diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury.
- Members, this bill relates to a contract regarding the operation of a school district campus.
- Members, this bill relates to a contract regarding the operation of a school district campus.
- Members, this bill relates to the membership of the school district's local school health advisory council
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee K-16 resumed public testimony on Senate Bill 735, a Holocaust education bill. Alice Min spoke in support, saying learning about difficult parts of history is important for understanding American history and the experiences of minority communities. Sheila Hemphill also supported the bill but urged broader language to include multiple genocides and more instructional material. After a brief exchange, public testimony on SB 735 closed and the bill was left pending.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 800, which would strengthen higher-education orientation materials on sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policies, and Senate Bill 2310, which would require public institutions to post clearer online degree and transfer requirements. Both bills were explained by their authors, committee substitutes were adopted, no public testimony was offered, and each bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2055, a cleanup bill for the Texas Leadership Scholars Program, was also heard and left pending after no testimony.
A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 1069, which would require investigations and mandatory termination for faculty found to have discriminated against students based on religion, with a department placed under conservatorship after a termination. The author said the bill was meant to address religious discrimination and protect students; several witnesses, including Muslim and Jewish law students and other advocates, argued it was too vague, lacked a definition of religious discrimination, threatened academic freedom, and could chill speech. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2972, which would set new limits on expressive activity on public university campuses, including restrictions on encampments, masks, sound amplification, and protests during finals; opponents said it would restrict free speech and protest rights, while the bill was adopted as a committee substitute and left pending. Senate Bill 2815, allowing students to choose the diploma name after a university merger or renaming, was briefly heard and left pending.
Later, the committee took up pending business and voted out several bills. SB 2920, SB 2398, SB 2927, SB 2929, SB 1241, SB 1395, SB 401, SB 1972, and SB 2540 were reported favorably, with some committee substitutes adopted and several placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1241’s substitute would have the Higher Education Coordinating Board study standardized test equivalency scores for admissions. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the honor to introduce the Case High School girls softball team, who have three-peated and have
- won three consecutive years of the Division Four high school softball championship.
- parents, to the team, and to the entire support team of this wonderful softball team out of Case High School
- softball team, who have three-peated, have won three consecutive years of the Division Four high school
- the parents, the team, and the entire support team of this wonderful softball team out of Case High School
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several brief recognitions of visitors, including the Case High School girls softball team, which was congratulated for winning three consecutive Division Four state championships, and Bonnie Allen, the Senate reading clerk from Oregon, who was welcomed with her family. Later, Senator Collins introduced participants in the Ward Fellowship from Boston Latin School, noting the program’s focus on public service and summer internships.
On the legislative calendar, the Senate took up Senate No. 2507, a bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Senator Tarr offered and the chamber adopted an amendment substituting a new draft, Senate No. 2566, titled an act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. The bill, as amended, was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on several committee and House papers, suspending rules and Joint Rule 12 as needed to refer matters to committees. In addition, House No. 4307, a bill establishing financing for long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, was ordered to a third reading.
The Senate adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in a formal session with a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Christopher J. Daley of Gloucester, age 18, who died in a car accident; he was remembered for his school, sports, and community involvement, especially hockey, and for his plans to attend Coastal Carolina University. The motion was adopted, a moment of silence was observed, and the Senate adjourned in his memory.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Mar 5th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- history major with a poli-sci minor, and he hopes to continue his studies after college and go to law school
- James High School, Merrimack College, with a B.A. in early education, and a master's degree in education
- A beloved teacher in the Peabody Public School District for 40 years, Helen spent most of her years at
- the Carroll School in Peabody, alongside exceptional teachers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
- Helen spent most of her years at the Carroll School in Peabody, alongside exceptional teachers, many
Summary:
The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed an intern in the presiding member’s office, Michael Morrison, and recognized former Senator Richard Moore. The chamber then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Helen Riley Curtin, with a brief tribute describing her life as a longtime Peabody teacher, community volunteer, and devoted family member, followed by a moment of silence.
The Senate then took up several local bills for final action. It passed to be enacted House No. 3898, amending the charter of the Town of Natick, and House No. 4502, amending the town manager act for the Town of Arlington. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 2275, authorizing the City of Revere to pay a sum of money to Denise Matera Condelli, widow of former school committee member Anthony Matera; House No. 4292, amending the Hopkinton charter regarding appointment powers of the Board of Library Trustees; and House No. 4143, allowing Wellesley to amend the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments.
The Senate also suspended rules to take up House No. 4962, establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRogier of the Department of Correction, and House No. 4763, validating the results of a Bourne annual election, ordering both to third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Helen Riley Curtin.