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ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Services include things such as meals, transportation, caregiver support, and respite.
- This time we're looking at the Division of Indirect Support Services.
- Indirect support services provides policy direction, administrative leadership, and management support
- And expenses isolated from the rest of the programs in indirect support services.
- Add $106,900 to support Idaho orchestrating nuclear.
Summary:
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee considered several Department of Health and Welfare budgets and related language items. For the Commission on Aging, the committee first rejected an ongoing $129,900 general fund restoration for senior nutrition, then approved the same amount as a one-time restoration for Meals on Wheels. The Division of Welfare budget was then approved with adjustments for the SNAP federal-state cost split, Medicaid expansion work requirements, and Medicaid eligibility system changes; members discussed the growing state share of federal program costs and the need to implement legislative eligibility requirements.
The committee also approved the Indirect Support Services budget, including a budget-neutral fund source change for the background check unit, replacement items, IT modernization and consolidation funding, and a reduction tied to Senate Bill 1314. It then approved a one-time $77,100 restoration for Mental Health Services, with supporters citing staffing needs for designated examiners and children’s mental health services. In addition, the committee adopted transfer-limitation exemption language for selected Health and Welfare divisions, after a substitute motion narrowed the exemption to Youth Safety and Permanency and Licensing and Certification.
For Independent Councils, the committee approved a $60,000 ongoing general fund restoration for the Domestic Violence Council. It also adopted revised Idaho Child Care Program Capacity Grant language for Early Learning and Development after discussion about clarifying terms such as “under investigation,” “out-of-school care,” and “qualifying providers,” and then withdrew the earlier version of that language. Finally, the committee approved the new Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination budget to consolidate the former species conservation and energy/mineral offices, including funding for nuclear coordination, fisheries projects, and energy resiliency grants. The meeting ended with adjournment to the call of the chair, and one House Appropriations item was announced for the following day.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Otherwise, I completely support this.
- But I know that there was support in the committee.
- I want to go on record in support of both bills.
- I want to go on record in support of the bill.
- I want to go on record in support of the bill.
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an outstanding program that supports our young folks in their future endeavors.
- We respectfully ask for your support on... ...here in Washington.
- public-private partnership in support of our agricultural community?
- I think it's a great support.
- I urge your support, and thank you for the time. Thank you so much.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We were supporting the bill as amended.
- Jean Frederico, waving in support. Victoria Zep, waving in support.
- We do have a few appearance forms that are waving in support. Liz Delagall waving in support.
- Jean Frederico waving in support. Gene Frederico waving in support.
- So good job, and happy to support it.
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Keywords:
autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here in strong support of AB 796, the Social Media Accountability Act.
- Anyone in the audience wishing to speak in support of AB 796, please line up.
- Please give me your name, your organization, and this is support only. Mr.
- Chair, Esfan Nunez, on behalf of Parents Anonymous, in support. Thank you.
- Nora Angel is with Children Now, in support. Thank you.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Your presence and support during this month matters.
- I rise today in support of H.R. 43.
- I ask for your support of HR 43. Thank you, Assemblymember Avila Farias.
- They are cutting life-saving support for children. Children to school.
- but because I do not I do not support division I do not thank you mr.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Jun 1st, 2025 at 03:03 pm
Legislative Operations and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Not seeing anyone else come forward in Carson City for support.
- Chair, you have no callers in support at this time.
- I'd like to support the bill with some changes.
- So I think testifiers in support should get another chance.
- Please go ahead and support Ms. Dean.
Committee:
Senate Legislative Operations and Elections
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- We could not have done it without their support.
- Well, we have some money to support the state contract.
- We will now open the hearing for support testimony. Support testimony for this bill, AB 386.
- Instruction to provide targeted supports for students.
- And so we're supportive of that. Break out into more choice. And so we're supportive of that.
Bills:
AB386
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge our members to support as well. All those in favor of the motion say aye.
- Please support it, support the Commission. Vote green. Thank you.
- , and I look forward to supporting this bill.
- It was discussed in the Rules Committee, and I urge member support.
- I too urge support.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- FRUIT THOSE REASONS I ASKED FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
- WOULD ASK FOR YOUR FAVORABLE SUPPORT. >> Sen.
- WE DO HAVE SOME APPEARANCE FORMS FOR ANGELA WAIVING IN SUPPORT, AMANDA STEWART WAIVING IN SUPPORT FLORIDA
- IN SUPPORT FROM FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS ALLIANCE COMMISSIONING GOAL FLORIDA FUTURE IN SUPPORT.
- VULNERABLE CITIZENS CHILDREN AFLOAT APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-24
Transcript Highlights:
- That is what I'm testifying in support of.
- MSBA and AMSD fully support this measure.
- So we are testifying in support. We do support the underlying bill here.
- I certainly plan to support it.
- So I support your bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These systems also add flexible capacity to the grid to support.
- I'm here to testify in support of Senator Johnson's bill, Senate Bill 1343.
- Texans support these strong. reforms.
- We're Wendell with Texas Watch. and support of the legislation.
- Miss Badour. with Texas Appleseed testifying in support of the bill.
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 213, Texas insurance, Insurance Code, Chapter 551, Chapter 541, bundling, tying arrangement, cross-selling, homeowners insurance, residential property insurance, auto insurance, personal automobile insurance, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, deceptive insurance practice, property and casualty insurer, Lloyd's plan, county mutual, reciprocal exchange, farm mutual
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Randy Pereira, HGEA, written in support.
- Mariah Yizu, Ulupono Initiative, they have written in support.
- Eduardo Hernandez, individual, in support.
- Eduardo Hernandez, individual, in support.
- Two minutes are starting. support and finally Michael arakaki for support and finally Michael arakaki
Committee:
Senate Government Operations
Summary:
The joint hearing of the Government Operations and Transportation, Culture and the Arts committees considered three bills. SB 1092 would establish a transportation demand management program for state employees, including a parking cash-out option. Testimony was largely in support, including from state planning, energy, labor, and several individuals, while committee members raised concerns about whether the program was mandatory and whether there was a full implementation plan. The bill’s proponents said it was voluntary and intended to reduce long parking waitlists by incentivizing employees to opt out of parking. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1092 be passed with amendments, and the measure was adopted in both committees.
SB 1093 would create a parking demand management program and require DAGS to transition state employees from monthly parking to daily-rate parking. Testimony included strong opposition from most individuals and several agencies, with one supporter. A committee question focused on the loss of pre-tax payroll deductions under a daily-rate system, and the Deputy Attorney General explained that the current monthly arrangement allows deductions from gross pay, which would not work the same way with daily payments. Given the opposition and concerns, the committees recommended deferral indefinitely.
SB 1121 would establish a procurement preference, beginning in 2027, for construction companies with electric vehicles. Testimony included comments from DAGS, the Department of Transportation, and others, with opposition noted from DOT. Committee members questioned charging infrastructure and battery disposal for electric vehicles used in construction. After discussion, the committees concluded it was in the best interest to defer the measure.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Please support the bill.
- Please support the bill.
- </c> body strongly supports this legislation. body strongly supports this legislation.
- Speak in support of the recognized. Speak in support of the committee<05:43:41.600><c> report.
- </c> to also speak in support of the motion. to also speak in support of the motion.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And what we try to do is support lower cost by having a and what we try to do is support lower cost by
- We have the Support and Innovation Committee, which is led by Dr.
- of a legislature in the state of North Dakota that supports education.
- Our intervention measure is for our most in need of support.
- TSI is targeted support and improvement.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/26/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> packets um there are letters of support packets um there are letters of support from<00:23:27.120
- </c> share our support. Thank you, Miss Her. share our support. Thank you, Miss Her.
- Whether support through public policy.
- </c> but I'm going to support your bill. but I'm going to support your bill.
- Uh I've heard from a does support it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/26/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:24:48.360><c> how</c> outpouring of kindness and support how outpouring of kindness and support
- </c><01:25:34.679><c> from</c> overwhelming outpouring of support from overwhelming outpouring of support
- </c><01:25:40.760><c> been</c><01:25:40.920><c> much</c> support while the support has been much support
- </c><01:26:25.239><c> in</c> colleague we appreciate your support in colleague we appreciate your support
- </c> response from our community to support response from our community to support all<01:27:01.360><
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Waiver Waitlist Management Subcommittee (7-17-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, while Medicaid does support their medical needs, it does not support those personal care needs or
- </c><01:12:39.840><c> So</c> I just appreciate your support. So I just appreciate your support.
- All the supports he needs.
- Um, community supports.
- He needs those<01:14:42.159><c> community</c><01:14:42.640><c> supports,</c> those community supports
Summary:
The committee opened by adopting its mission and priorities for reviewing Kentucky’s 1915(c) home- and community-based services waiver wait lists, including evaluating current capacity and bottlenecks, comparing other states’ practices, and considering a tiered priority system based on urgency of need. The chair also announced that, although public comment was not on the agenda, the committee would allow 30 minutes for comments and asked speakers to keep remarks brief. He noted that public comment would not continue in the smaller subcommittees after this meeting, but could still be made at the larger MOAB meetings or by email.
Department for Medicaid Services officials Leslie Hoffman and Carmen Hancock then gave a detailed overview of Kentucky’s waiver programs: the acquired brain injury waiver, ABI long-term care waiver, home and community-based waiver, Model 2, Michelle P. waiver, Supports for Community Living waiver, and the newly approved child waiver. They explained each program’s eligibility and level-of-care requirements, described funded, filled, allocated, reserved, and available slots, and said the state had already added new slots from House Bill 500. They emphasized that available slots can coexist with a wait list because of reserved slots for money-follows-the-person transitions, emergency slots, annual slot churn, and waiver-year reconciliation. They also reported that the unduplicated wait list total was 18,948, and gave current wait-time figures by waiver, noting that the numbers change constantly.
Members asked about how level-of-care determinations are made, whether all people on the wait list have been assessed, and whether undocumented individuals appear in the counts. The department said full level-of-care assessments are done only when a person is moving off the wait list into a reserved slot, and that only Medicaid-eligible individuals can reach the wait list. Senators and representatives also pressed on the meaning of “churn,” why slots cannot be reissued immediately when someone leaves, and whether people who receive even a small amount of service keep their slot for the rest of the waiver year under CMS rules. Officials said that once a participant receives service during the waiver year, the slot generally cannot be reassigned until the next waiver year, even if the person later disengages.
The department also presented county distribution, annual member growth, average total cost per member, and total annual waiver expenditures, saying fiscal year 2025 closed at about $1.8 billion in waiver services. In response to questions, officials said they would provide additional churn data for other waivers, including Michelle P., and would look into the average wait-time calculations requested by members. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, and Representative, if that's your reason for not supporting the bill, I believe you can support
- I asked if he had my support.
- I ask for your favorable support.
- The union came out, supported me, supported families, supported homeless people who came to the school
- I look forward to its support.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8.
The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote.
Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - AM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support that.
- We support the hunting support that.
- We do support this bill.
- I support Senate File 66.
- </c> support Senator French in in this bill. support Senator French in in this bill.
Keywords:
landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations