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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-15 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not only educating this body, but we're educating our constituents.
- We're not only educating this body, but we're educating our constituents.
- but We're not only educating this body, but we're<00:44:47.400><c> educating</c><00:44:48.520><c> our
- Vermonters are very educated.
- Vermonters are very educated.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 093 Apr 17th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move House Bill 1321 in the Education Committee report. >> To the education report.
- The education report >> The no's have it. The education report is<00:56:19.880><c> lost.
- </c> training to all local education training to all local education providers,<00:58:16.880><c> local
- </c> with a master agreement as an educator. with a master agreement as an educator.
- 03:45:12.120><c> meeting</c><03:45:12.400><c> at</c> Education Committee will be meeting at Education
Summary:
The House convened with 58 members present and seven excused, establishing a quorum, and approved the April 15, 2026 journal as corrected. The chamber then moved through announcements recognizing visiting railroad workers, LIUNA Local 720, Colorado West Christian Schools, Religious Freedom Day, and several school and community groups, along with birthday acknowledgments and committee schedule notices. The House also adopted a motion to remove House Bill 1245 from special orders and returned it to the general orders second reading calendar, and set House Bills 1290, 1312, and 1321 as special orders.
The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 18, recognizing Nowruz and expressing support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the Women, Life, Freedom movement. Supporters described Nowruz as a holiday of renewal and resilience and tied the resolution to solidarity with Iranian communities. Representative Zokaie also spoke at length about the personal impact of war on Iranian families and urged a vote. The resolution passed 59-2 with four excused.
The chamber then considered several bills in committee report. House Bill 1290, concerning assault and clarifying sentencing, was amended in Judiciary to remove the medical professional provision and passed after testimony emphasizing strangulation as a serious warning sign in domestic violence cases; it then passed the House. House Bill 1312, dealing with peace officer participation, POST Board composition, academy training, and related grants, was amended for clarity and passed the Judiciary report and then the bill. House Bill 1321, modifying the School Security Disbursement Program, had the Education Committee report defeated, but amendments were adopted to broaden eligible service providers and adjust funding language; the bill then passed as amended.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was one we originally started with, and through negotiation with the Department of Education added
- Because there is a reality in education. And it's a two-tiered reality.
- The organization made a single executive responsible for DEI and education, but subsequently changed
- Our bill does not touch higher education or educational efforts, Senator. All right.
- And so if that is the case, we are putting far too much trust in our education system.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> education thing. education thing.
- [applause] Trevor, education, man.
- When I lose Trevor, education, man.
- We’ve educated you and we’ve helped set you on a life’s path. education here and you get picked up by
- 46:12.400><c> human</c> uh, education, health, and human uh, education, health, and human services,<04
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/03/2026)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:44:22.560><c> and</c> and advancing public education and and advancing public education and engagement
- </c> search and rescue, on public education search and rescue, on public education such<03:00:01.600>
- </c> have just as easily gone to education. have just as easily gone to education.
- An example is the right to education education education and<03:54:20.720><c> that</c><03:54:21.040><
- And education for for a specific person.
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I sit on the Education Policy and Finance Committee, and I sit on this committee.
- Madam chair who serves on education, the good senator from Gleno who spent 28,000 years on the Gleno
- Madam chair who serves on education, the good senator from Gleno who spent 28,000 years on the Gleno
- Should I say that education system. Should I say that again?
- </c> the number of students in K12 education. the number of students in K12 education.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- technical assistance and other education technical assistance and other support<00:40:19.960><c> to<
- Presently, I am working with United Policyholders and, in that capacity, have been providing education
- </c> capacity I I've been providing education capacity I I've been providing education resources<00:47
- </c> for social workers including education for social workers including education examination<02:38:
- </c><02:45:37.880><c> programs</c><02:45:38.200><c> and</c><02:45:38.279><c> they</c> the educational
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure.
House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt.
The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- on Finance and Taxation Education.
- </c> on Finance and Taxation Education. on Finance and Taxation Education.
- </c> Senator Orur regarding higher education. Senator Orur regarding higher education.
- and Taxation, Education.
- and Taxation, Education.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the day. The Senate also received several House messages referring bills to committee, including local constitutional amendments for Limestone, Blount, and Mobile counties, a human cloning bill, a Fair Campaign Practices Act bill, a public education bill, a court fees bill, and a physician assistance bill.
Committee reports were then taken up. The Finance and Taxation General Fund, Confirmations, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Education Policy, Banking and Insurance, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Transportation and Energy, and Local Legislation committees all reported a number of bills favorably, many with amendments or substitutes. Several measures were advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day, and the Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Eileen Meyer and Tiffany Martin to the Alabama Board of Midwifery, Jennifer Ag, Jerry Gross, and Edgar Hower II to the University of West Alabama Board of Trustees, Patricia Sims, Tony Cochran, and Sandy Stimson to the Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors.
The Senate then adopted a special order calendar under Senate Resolution 34, setting the order of business for the 10th legislative day. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 161, the App Store Accountability Act, which was described as a child-protection measure requiring parental permission, age verification by app stores, accurate app age ratings, and limits on minors entering contracts through app downloads. Senators speaking in support said the bill was needed to protect children from harmful online content and preserve parental control, and they discussed an amendment clarifying the meaning of “act” and preserving compliance with other state age-verification laws. The debate was ongoing in the portion provided, and no final vote on HB 161 appears in this excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , comes from the House under the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and is referred to the Committee on Education
- The petition will be referred to the Committee on Education. All those in favor say aye. Opposed?
- The petition will be referred to the Committee on Education.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution offered by Senator Comerford recognizing Russell Russ Carrier’s 44 years of service to the Forbes Library. The chamber then took up several local bills, including an act amending the charter of the town of Provincetown and an act amending the charter of the city of Greenfield; both advanced on voice votes, with Provincetown passed to be engrossed and Greenfield ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed.
The Senate also acted on committee reports and rule suspensions. A report from the Committee on Rules recommended suspending Joint Rule 12 for a bill filed by Senator Crighton to update Massachusetts student transportation; the Senate suspended the rules and referred the matter to the Committees on Public Safety and Homeland Security. A House petition concerning access to applied behavior analysis services in schools was likewise taken under Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on Education.
On final passage, the Senate enacted a bill increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston and a bill dissolving a special fund in Athol. The chamber also adopted an order extending the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries’ reporting deadline on Senate Document No. 58 concerning oyster shell recycling until January 23, 2026. The Senate concluded by adjourning in memory of Manuel B. Barros after a brief memorial tribute and moment of silence, and set its next meeting for Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in formal session with the calendar.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- That could be a wide variety of activities, not limited to employment. housing, transportation, education
- That could be a lack of transportation to get to a job, lack of education to get a job, lack of childcare
- or early child education, which prevents activity in economic activity.
Keywords:
SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we’re going to take up Tab 1, Senate Bill 1376, on grants for genetic counseling education,
- The bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics
- So now we are really promoting the education of them and making sure that we increase the numbers.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first took up SB 1376, a bill by Senator Burgess to create an education grant program to help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors. Burgess explained that the program would support students pursuing genetics-related careers at state universities, noting the growing need in clinical areas such as oncology, prenatal care, and rare diseases. An amendment was adopted requiring graduate genetic counseling programs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and to show sufficient clinical training capacity.
Members speaking in support said genetic counseling is an important and underrecognized field and that the bill would help expand access to services in Florida. After the amendment, CS for SB 1376 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then took up SB 1570 by President Gates, which would restore a previously sunsetted statewide program, Project Leo, to help locate missing persons with special needs who are at high risk of wandering, using voluntary tracking devices through CARD centers and local sheriff’s offices, with $1 million in nonrecurring funding.
Senators Berman and Harrell strongly supported the bill, citing the dangers of wandering, especially for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, and the potential for the program to save lives. SB 1570 was also reported favorably by roll call vote. No other business was raised, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're going to take up tab one, Senate Bill 1376, on grants for genetic counseling education
- The bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics
- So now we are really promoting the education of them and making sure that we increase the numbers.
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
Keywords:
genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance, missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1376, which would create an education grant program to help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors by supporting students in genetics programs at state universities. Senator Burgess described genetic counselors’ roles in oncology, prenatal care, rare diseases, and other clinical settings, and noted Florida’s limited number of licensed counselors. The committee adopted an amendment requiring graduate programs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and to show sufficient clinical training capacity. Members spoke in support, and CS/SB 1376 was reported favorably by roll call vote.
After a brief recess, the committee took up SB 1570, which would revive Project Leo, a prior Florida program that helped locate missing persons with special needs who are at high risk of wandering or elopement. President Gates explained that the bill would allow participating CARD centers to work with local sheriff’s offices to provide voluntary tracking devices and included $1 million in nonrecurring funding. Senators Berman and Harrell supported the measure, citing the dangers of wandering, especially for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, and the importance of preventing drownings and other tragedies. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
No other business was raised, no senators requested to be recorded on the bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're going to take up Tab 1, Senate Bill 1376, on grants for genetic counseling education,
- The bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics
- So now we are really promoting the education of them and making sure that we increase the numbers.
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:02.919><c> Information</c> the um Education Information the um Education Information Clearinghouse
- Education and Vermont State Colleges system.
- </c><01:01:54.600><c> modules</c> energy education modules energy education modules that<01:01:56.000
- I'll explain more about energy education modules in a minute.
- </c> provide education for consumers. provide education for consumers.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- so that um we can sort of help education so that um we can sort of help educate<01:05:10.240><c> people
- </c> collaboration, education, and advocacy. collaboration, education, and advocacy.
- </c> Wyoming or Leadership Larmy, educational Wyoming or Leadership Larmy, educational institutions<01
- </c> Star Valley access the educational Star Valley access the educational element<02:07:43.280><c> of
- When the tools and technical education.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:03:33.160><c> the</c> very closely helping to educate the very closely helping to educate the
- Thank you. effective date also to the end of effective date also to the end of educating<03:06:35.200
- providers on the changes of educating providers on the changes of this<03:06:37.239><c> we</c><03:06
- </c><03:41:50.080><c> the</c> anything else other than the educ the anything else other than the educ
- The Commission, it’s termed in terms of spending on public education. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years.
Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers.
Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 25
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> State's commitment to higher education and athletics.
- We value education as a path for advancement and a successful life in the future.
- We value education as a path for advancement and a successful life in the future.
- </c> standards of the Midwifery education standards of the Midwifery education accreditation<03:51:13.239
- </c> lure since the Midwifery educational lure since the Midwifery educational accreditation<03:51:26.640
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He is especially interested in supporting mechanisms for patient education and choice regarding the different
- recognize Arizona Creative Economy Day at the Capitol, a statewide effort that brings together artists, educators
- It's about the teacher bringing arts education into the classroom, the small business owners building
- Dean Stacey Leeds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, is an experienced leader in law, higher education, economic
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members then introduced a number of guests and delegations, with a major theme being Arizona Creative Economy Day and the presence of artists, arts advocates, and cultural organizations at the Capitol. Several members highlighted the economic and community value of the arts, and other personal privilege remarks recognized farm workers, Women’s History Month honorees, and Transgender Day of Visibility.
The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1113, SB 1165, SB 1477, and SB 1479 were each reported out with do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on SB 1113, SB 1477, and SB 1479. Members described SB 1113 as supporting a City of Phoenix police crisis team, SB 1165 as removing financial barriers to breast cancer testing and diagnosis, and SB 1477 as adding transparency and accountability for senior referral agencies. SB 1479 was also advanced after a floor amendment was adopted.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1092 on probation by a vote of 39-17, with supporters emphasizing protections for child victims and opposition to probation for child sex offenders. SB 1181, relating to certified public accountants, passed 47-9 after concerns were raised about delegating key licensing requirements to rulemaking. SB 1473, concerning municipal and county zoning, passed 49-7. The House also adopted a motion to request Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, April 2, 2026, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He is especially interested in supporting mechanisms for patient education and choice regarding the different
- recognize Arizona Creative Economy Day at the Capitol, a statewide effort that brings together artists, educators
- It's about the teacher bringing arts education into the classroom, the small business owners building
- Dean Stacey Leeds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, is an experienced leader in law, higher education, economic
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- specifically hearing from our school principals or building administrators, our teachers, and our educators
- We want to make sure our educators know how best to reach them and how to reach them. And I...
- We want to make sure that our educators have all the training they need, and when we have our budgetary
- school districts that are providing, our traditional school districts or schools that are providing educational
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification