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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM DEFER, PSM Public Hearings 03-20-2026
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the mother of a school shooting survivor.
- If someone owned a firearm and was threatening to shoot up my child or grandchild's school here or their
- Training people or letting people know that, hey, if somebody's threatening to shoot up a school, kill
- I'm a sophomore at Puno School and a member of Students Demand Action.
- and a member of sophomore at Puno School and a member of Students<00:14:04.959><c> Demand</c><00:14:
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs took up several measures, beginning with House Bill 2413 on pre-trial reform, which had been deferred from a prior agenda. The chair said the committee would incorporate judiciary recommendations and other technical, non-substantive amendments to continue discussion, and the measure was adopted with amendments by a 2-1 vote, with one member excused.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 2062, which appropriates funds for gun violence prevention efforts, including processing temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders and funding public awareness campaigns. Supporters, including county, advocacy, law enforcement, and student witnesses, said the bill would improve implementation of an existing law, save lives, and reduce suicides and violence. Opponents argued red flag laws can be abused, raise due process concerns, and may create dangerous enforcement situations. Written testimony was reported as 60 in support, 47 in opposition, and one comment. The committee later passed HB 2062 with amendments, including a corrected effective date, by a 3-1 vote with one member excused.
The committee also considered House Bill 1957 on safe entryways, which would establish enforcement procedures in larger cities to prevent blocking of private doorways and entrances. Written testimony included support and opposition, but no oral testimony was offered, and the bill was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. House Bill 253 on fireworks, which expands civil asset forfeiture for felony fireworks offenses and clarifies air-delivery provisions, was also passed with an amended effective date. House Bill 2581 on emergency management, which would narrow the definitions of disasters and emergencies, drew testimony both supporting the bill as a check on emergency powers and opposing it as incomplete or too broad in its current form; decision-making on that measure was deferred to the committee’s March 23 meeting. House Bill 2498 on a care home resilience pilot program was also deferred to March 23 after no testimony was offered.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- They’re those that are supporting their parishes, their schools, all of that on the backside.
- The average award amount per recipient is about $4,250 per school year. That's just a note I have.
- The difference with the Fast Track program is I would have needed to have been away from school for a
- And A-plus, you can access that money for four years after high school. But that's separate.
- A-plus is for immediate high school grads, up to about four years.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Aviation Caucus Nov 21st, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And we knew a lot of students were not going into sort of the traditional trade schools.
- It is designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to go into or are interested in aerospace
- So basically, you could go from high school, make a really good family-sustaining job with basically
- , they can go on Core Plus or more of the program while in high school and got a great opportunity.
- Or more of the program while in high school and got a great opportunity.
Summary:
The meeting was an Aviation Caucus gathering hosted at Paine Field and Boeing, with legislators, aviation groups, airport representatives, WSDOT, AOPA, Boeing, and other stakeholders introducing themselves and discussing aviation’s role in Washington. Representative Tom Dent opened by emphasizing the caucus’s purpose of educating lawmakers about aviation and aerospace, building relationships with legislators, and protecting the industry from policies he said could harm it. He highlighted a priority to repeal sections of a recent transportation revenue bill that imposed a luxury/privilege tax on aircraft, arguing airplanes are tools rather than luxuries and warning the tax could drive aircraft and business out of the state.
Several speakers focused on the economic value of aviation. WSDOT Aviation Director Ann Richard said the industry’s story needs to be framed around broad public benefits, including business activity, medical access, emergency response, and wildfire support, not just recreation. John Dobson presented data claiming aviation and aerospace account for about 12.5% of Washington’s GDP, support hundreds of thousands of jobs, and generate substantial tax revenue, while also arguing that aviation infrastructure is underfunded and that aviation-related fuel taxes and other revenues should be redirected to aviation uses. Boeing representatives described the company’s Washington footprint, recent safety and training reforms, supplier and workforce investments, the permanent site at Moses Lake, and the Core Plus Aerospace workforce pipeline.
The meeting also included advocacy updates on mental health in aviation and industry coordination. Brian Baumoff of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign described federal legislation aimed at improving the process for pilots seeking mental health treatment and a Washington proposal to provide leave support for pilots navigating medical certification. Haley Coffey of the Aerospace Futures Alliance invited attendees to an upcoming Hill Day to advocate for aerospace. AOPA’s Brad Schuster warned that the aircraft tax proposal and possible offsets like higher jet fuel taxes could have severe consequences. The caucus also recognized Harry R. Anderson with House Resolution 4645 for becoming the first person to both fly and sail solo to all seven continents. The meeting ended with a short quiz, reminders about badges, and instructions for the Boeing factory tour.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- I am a mother of a school shooting survivor, and I'm a grandmother with grandchildren in schools here
- I am a mother of a school shooting survivor, and I'm a grandmother with grandchildren in schools here
- I am a mother of a school shooting survivor, and I'm a grandmother with grandchildren in schools here
- </c><02:10:26.760><c> shootings</c> them popular in these school shootings them popular in these school
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment.
The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I hadn't been educated on this in the school system; I had no clue what it meant.
- her education due to these programs. for schooling and obtain a college degree.
- to $330 billion for our education system and school meals.
- know kids aren't attending school already because of this.
- An 11-year-old girl in Texas took her life. than go to school.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Taxpayers on the hook for much less to support their schools than the city of South St. Paul.
- Madam Chair, this is my attempt to support my school district in South St.
- </c><00:23:36.240><c> than</c> much less to support their schools than much less to support their schools
- </c> $250,000 in annual Aid to Special School $250,000 in annual Aid to Special School District<00:24
- </c> distributed to school distributed to school district<00:36:53.040><c> uh</c><00:36:53.240><c> reduces
Committee:
Senate Taxes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:30:59.880><c> that</c> University of Hawaii Law School that University of Hawaii Law School that
- Jonathan Kalulu School softball.
- </c> privilege of watching our high school privilege of watching our high school teams<00:37:35.720><
- </c> high school. I see great things to come. high school. I see great things to come.
- . schools. schools.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee heard multiple governor’s messages for confirmation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation board and one appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. For GM 606, David Ige Hinazumi was supported by ADC and DBEDT, with testimony highlighting his private-sector experience, technology background, and ability to help with risk management and finances. He told senators he had attended board meetings since 2018, saw ADC as a state business arm for agriculture, and supported expanding land, facilities, and even aquaculture if resources allowed. Senators asked about ADC’s role relative to the Department of Agriculture, and he said the department’s strength is research/regulatory work while ADC should focus on business development, support, and facilities for farmers and aquaculture businesses.
For GM 607, Jason Watts was strongly supported by ADC leadership, DBEDT, and many agricultural and community groups, with one opposing testimony from Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters praised his governance, accountability, transparency, and frequent communication with the agency. In questioning, Watts said ADC’s top priority should be increasing land holdings, and he discussed ADC’s role in water systems, including preserving agricultural water sources and inventorying systems statewide. He also said ADC could potentially help small farmers comply with environmental permitting through a broader, regional approach if authorized by the Legislature. The committee also heard from Joshua Uyehara for GM 682, who was supported by ADC, county officials, and farm groups. He said his priorities would be accelerating ADC projects, expanding capacity, and possibly using ADC as a center of expertise for water systems and for helping farmers with environmental requirements; he also said biofuel crops and food production can be complementary, though food should be prioritized when water is constrained.
The committee then considered GM 513, Tracy Lester Smith’s appointment to the Aloha Stadium Authority. The stadium authority and DBEDT supported her, citing her experience in NASCAR, boxing, and Bellator MMA as useful for marketing, attracting events, and commercializing the stadium. Smith said she was eager to serve and would bring experience from both the landlord and tenant perspectives, helping the board think about venue operations, sponsorships, and event attraction. Senators asked about improving public perception and execution, and she emphasized accountability, timelines, and building a venue that can draw major sports and entertainment events. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-21 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- survey of schools is that the number of staff needed in schools to address youth mental health has gone
- </c> supports in schools. supports in schools.
- We need a unified system guiding how schools access and integrate mental health supports.
- Coming from in-house, but also contracting outside of our schools.
- received some excellent assistance in their school.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 21st, 2025
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a senior in high school from Sacramento, California, and I skipped school to be here, and I'm in
- I'm a senior at Hilltop High School in San Diego.
- down those schools.
- Kishan did this in high school.
- Kishan did this in high school.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on large polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would shift costs from taxpayers to the companies most responsible for climate harm, while dedicating funding to disadvantaged communities, home hardening, school resilience, clean energy, and jobs. Supporters included environmental justice groups, health advocates, youth activists, labor-aligned climate groups, and many individual witnesses who described climate impacts in their communities and urged polluters to pay.
Opposition came primarily from the building trades, business groups, and petroleum-related organizations, who argued the bill would raise fuel and consumer costs, create uncertainty for business, and accelerate refinery closures and job losses. They said California already has cap-and-trade, which they described as a better tool for funding climate action and reducing emissions, and warned that retroactive liability for past emissions was legally and economically problematic. Committee members questioned both sides on consumer impacts, job effects, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses the problem.
After discussion, the committee voted 6-1 to pass AB 1243 to the Judiciary Committee, with Assembly Member Ellis voting no and Assembly Member Muratsuchi not voting. The chair and members noted the bill would continue to be discussed, and the author closed by emphasizing the need to fund climate resilience while holding polluters accountable. The transcript then began a separate presentation on a wildfire mitigation bill, with the author introducing committee amendments and describing wildfire prevention and recovery needs, but that item was not completed in the excerpt.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He is also a graduate of New York University School of Law and is a friend of mine from law school.
- Members, I got to meet Alfredo when I was in high school.
- School meals: removed the co-pay for reduced-priced school meals, $2 million.
- School meals removed the co-pay for reduced-priced school meals, 2 million. These are just some.
- They create great jobs coming out of high school, not having to go to college, right out of high school
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute.
The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing.
The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and honorable members, um, the question was raised about middle school, um, other public schools
- about middle school um other public schools<00:02:06.399><c> that</c><00:02:06.640><c> is</c><00:02:
- </c> fines go into the the school fund. fines go into the the school fund.
- We have the common school fund, which is the savings account of the schools, and the school foundation
- So, we just authorized a school, a high school for $170 million.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a public high school teacher in Spokane, Washington, at John R. Rogers High School.
- I work my way through school. I don't know.
- I’m here testifying pro on behalf of Schools Out Washington.
- The second component pertains to school board director training.
- Currently, school board directors must complete mandatory training through the Washington State School
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on February 6, 2026, and first voted to suspend the five-day notice rule for all bills on the agenda. Senators Braun and Gildon objected, arguing the bill needed more public review and that the fiscal note had only just been released, but a roll call vote passed 15-9 and the committee proceeded to Senate Bill 6346.
Staff briefed SB 6346 as a proposal to create a 9.9% income tax on Washington taxable income above a $1 million per-household standard deduction, with a $50,000 charitable deduction, apportionment rules for nonresidents and certain professions, quarterly estimated payments, and credits for capital gains tax and certain business taxes. Staff said the tax would begin in 2029 and eventually raise about $3.5 billion annually from roughly 30,000 taxpayers. The bill also would expand the Working Families Tax Credit, create a sales tax exemption for grooming and hygiene products, increase the small business B&O tax credit and filing threshold, and end the B&O surcharge on high-grossing businesses one year early. Members questioned the bill’s constitutionality, its exemption from referendum, treatment of student athletes, natural-resource industries, and whether real estate gains would be captured.
Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including labor groups, educators, health care advocates, counties, child care workers, and some business owners and high-income individuals, said the bill would make the tax code more progressive and provide stable funding for health care, education, child care, public defense, and other services, while expanding the Working Families Tax Credit. Opponents, including many small business, construction, housing, and taxpayer advocates, argued the measure would function as a tax on pass-through businesses and retained earnings, harm housing production and investment, encourage wealthy residents and businesses to leave the state, and violate the state constitution or the will of voters. No final action on SB 6346 was taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I love Spalding School, you know, Swinging High School. Three of my kids graduated from there.
- ><c> School.
- If we were to go to a second schools.
- Reached out to the schools and done.
- </c> simulator that they've got other schools simulator that they've got other schools that<00:54:24.240
Committee:
Senate Capital Budget
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/09/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:00.720><c> Um</c><00:32:01.039><c> and</c> of school and youth programming.
- Um and of school and youth programming.
- Cloud Area School District um the St.
- </c> graduates of foreign medical schools. graduates of foreign medical schools.
- In the board of nursing, the schools.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I go to school at high school. Our... is net. All right, thank you.
- Zay Beck I go to Paul's high school our Zay Beck I go to Paul's high school our mascot<00:01:42.759><
- my name is I go to school at high school<00:01:57.640><c> our</c><00:01:58.280><c> isnet</c> And I'd
- ><c> Intermediate</c><00:45:10.359><c> School</c><00:45:10.720><c> District</c> in one Intermediate School
- </c><00:54:07.960><c> side</c> their children are going to school side their children are going to school
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> um juniors and seniors in high school um juniors and seniors in high school which<00:39:45.839><
- He's not skipping school today.
- He's not skipping school today.
- School buses can get stuck.
- </c><00:51:14.079><c> School</c> Emergency vehicles get stuck. School Emergency vehicles get stuck.
Bills:
HF2178 , HF942 , HF2470 , HF1043 , HF1287 , HF1229 , HF1230 , HF424 , HF571 , HF404 , HF910 , HF1055 , HF318 , HF319 , HF401 , HF609 , HF306 , HF1599 , HF1881
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Public Schools. Public Schools.
- schools schools >> please.
- We've got high school Shadow Day.
- They're here in Public Schools.
- In Prince schools and communities.
Summary:
The House convened with 124 members present, offered a prayer, and recognized foster youth visiting the chamber. Members then adopted two House resolutions honoring Dr. Sonja Santelises for 10 years as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and recognizing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for 104 years of service, scholarship, and sisterhood. The House also received Senate bills and began taking up committee reports.
Several bills were reported favorably and advanced to third reading, including measures on higher education grants, public safety pay restrictions, retirement and pension system work group extensions and cost-of-living adjustments, synthetic turf and aquaculture studies, rail crew requirements, Howard County speed limits, election address confidentiality, IT investment fund uses, ethics financial disclosures, Public Information Act divorce records, aging-in-place grants, judicial assignments, clerk and register salaries, and firearm literature distribution. House Bill 428, concerning temporary assignment of former judges, was special ordered until the next day after the minority whip requested time for an amendment.
The chamber also considered and adopted amendments on several bills. House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026, was amended to exempt the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project and then special ordered after questions about greenhouse gas impacts on major highway expansion projects. House Bill 457 on menstrual hygiene products at higher education institutions, House Bill 538 on student enrollment disclosures, House Bill 561 on child care credential funding, House Bill 720 on a veterans scholarship, and House Bill 212 on out-of-state vehicle registration all received amendments and favorable reports as amended. HB 212 drew extended debate about Maryland residents using out-of-state tags, with supporters saying it would help enforce registration laws and opponents raising concerns about legislative вмешательство in vehicle regulation and enforcement discretion.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> school bus. school bus.
- >> Originally, it was school nurse, school health service personnel, other school personnel, and an individual
- >> Originally, it was school nurse, school health service personnel, other school personnel, and an individual
- A high school student.
- the school.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> community</c> your school and your community your school and your community incredibly<00:25:14.080
- ,</c> into the workforce, trade school, into the workforce, trade school, college,<00:36:59.920><c> or
- ,</c><01:02:57.599><c> raised</c> the military after high school, raised the military after high school
- </c> advocate for civil rights, school advocate for civil rights, school integration,<07:23:40.080><c
- School class of 2025. This year's School class of 2025.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 18, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It does a number of things including providing property owned by counties, municipalities, or school
- districts to participate in the Live Local Act, so long as the municipality or school district is a participant
- Regarding the development owned by a school district, is my understanding correct in that if there is
- proposed development and it is owned by a school district, the school district has the ability to yay
- Redondo: Yes, in fact the school district has to be a party to the application itself.