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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:26:32.480><c> right</c> context so I'm a pharmacy student right context so I'm a pharmacy student
- And then, who’s a pharmacy student? Could you come?
- And then, who’s a pharmacy student? Could you come?
- And then, who’s a pharmacy student? Could you come?
- , or identification of the students, as well.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1046 SD1 on condominiums. Testimony on that bill focused on reserve funding and enforcement of reserve study requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would create hardship, confusion, and be difficult to administer, while also urging stronger penalties for boards that fail to comply with reserve study rules. The Real Estate Commission offered comments, and one testifier spoke in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee then heard SB 532 SD2 HD1 relating to the Department of Education, which would improve access to pre-approved medications for students with health conditions at school and during off-campus activities. The Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing and medical programs, and the Department of Education all supported the measure, with DOH suggesting amendments to better identify the correct student and improve medication safety. Members had no questions, and the bill moved on.
Next was SB 1245 SD2 HD1 relating to pharmacists, a bill to allow reimbursement for clinical services pharmacists are already trained and licensed to provide. The University of Hawaiʻi, Board of Pharmacy, Walgreens, Mikai Drugs, and the Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association supported the bill, emphasizing improved access to care, recruitment and retention of pharmacists, and better chronic disease management. The Hawaiʻi Pharmacists Association also discussed proposed amendments to prevent plans from denying coverage or network participation when pharmacists meet credentialing requirements. Members questioned whether insurers would actually use pharmacists and how the bill would affect pay and contracting; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee also heard SB 1279 SD2 HD1, another pharmacists bill focused on telepharmacy and 340B-related issues. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported it, saying telehealth could reduce costs and avoid travel for audits, while the Board of Pharmacy opposed it. Lānaʻi representatives opposed the bill and asked for an exemption, arguing the island already has close in-person access to a resident pharmacist and clinics. The Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association supported the measure, citing large patient savings from 340B pricing, while Mikai Drugs opposed it, arguing that mail-order and telepharmacy are not necessary on some islands and can create delivery and medication-safety problems. Members asked questions about insurer participation, scope of practice, and whether the bill would meaningfully change reimbursement; the transcript ends before any final action or vote.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Protection and Victim Services Committee May 13th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Protection and Victim Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's a teacher, students. We're... A curriculum-based format. So that's a teacher, students.
- , 11 require it for students only, and five require it for staff only.
- Each of those 24 states doing it for students. Some are K through 12.
- You know, there are 11 states that require it for students only, 13 require it for both staff and students
- And then my next question would be, do we want students and educators to do it, or do we just want students
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/30/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- that are either very unique learners or like students with special needs.
- </c> you know, parent policies, student you know, parent policies, student policies,<00:11:38.800><c>
- And then how do we deal with charter school students in that district?
- </c> >> Or do we combine the district students >> Or do we combine the district students
- </c> work with students from a a wider area. work with students from a a wider area.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And we want to provide even more pathways for students in greater Minnesota.
- And we want to provide even more pathways for students in greater Minnesota.
- And we want to provide even more pathways for students in greater Minnesota.
- </c><00:16:04.320><c> for</c> learning track to prepare students for learning track to prepare students
- We have 70,000 students right now.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Why would we want to set up our graduating students to not want to practice in greater Minnesota?
- </c><01:02:47.440><c> must</c> certified nurse midwife, a student must certified nurse midwife, a student
- </c> my name is Emma Gabbert and I am student my name is Emma Gabbert and I am student body<01:37:25.280
- She concluded that this bill is absolutely vital in saving student lives.
- She said Students United brought the bill to her attention, and that students at MSUM in Moorhead want
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/25/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:19.560><c> refugees</c> helping International students refugees helping International students
- in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, and we started with one student.
- in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, and we started with one student.
- in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, and we started with one student.
- in optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, and we started with one student.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- . student. student.
- It says that the graduate student would be considered an employee.
- It says that the graduate student would be considered an employee.
- </c><00:38:15.120><c> could</c> that that that graduate students could that that that graduate students
- The amendment just simply defines what graduate students are. They're employees.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- the House and the Senate as part of Jewish Student Shadow Day.
- </c> and the Senate as part of Jewish Student and the Senate as part of Jewish Student Shadow<01:45:38.080
- </c> our students, I'd really appreciate it. our students, I'd really appreciate it.
- </c><01:49:06.720><c> engaged</c> We're proud to see our students engaged We're proud to see our students
- Our platform includes students priority.
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.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have three amazing young students from my hometown, Bartow County High School.
- These students represent the very best in what Youth and Government stands for: curiosity, leadership
- And we have three amazing young students from my hometown, Barton County High School.
- These students represent the very best in what youth and government stands for, curiosity, leadership
- The focus should be our students.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, Youth and Government participants, and Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day. Senators also noted the presence of guests from the YMCA and Lakeland Regional, and the chamber received a birthday acknowledgment for President Gates.
The chamber then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; Senate Bill 102 removed statutory provisions that had already been repealed or expired; and Senate Bill 104, the general reviser’s bill, deleted obsolete language and corrected cross-references and errors. Each of these bills passed 36-0. Senate Bill 320, relating to administrative efficiency in public schools, was explained as reducing district-level requirements, expanding teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, adjusting assessment and budgeting rules, and increasing district flexibility in VPK and facility planning; it also passed 36-0.
The Senate also passed Senate Bill 7010, which authorizes Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, by a 36-0 vote. Senate Bill 1720 on public school personnel compensation was withdrawn from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify the passed bills to the House and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Every day, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support.
- Today, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support to succeed.
- We spend $4,000 less per student than the national average.
- We spend $1,500 less per student than Alabama, $2,000 less per student than Louisiana, $3,000 less per
- student than Missouri, and $4,000 less per student than South Carolina.
Committee:
All REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
Summary:
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee met to consider Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Jonathan Dismang, which continues the state’s long-running effort to reduce Arkansas income tax rates. Dismang said the bill would lower the personal income tax rate retroactive to January 1, 2026 and delay the corporate income tax change until the following January, bringing the rate down from 7% to 3.7%. He also said the bill would use existing surplus funds and estimated that a person making $65,000 would see their effective tax burden reduced by about 45% compared with earlier rates.
The committee heard several witnesses in opposition, including a United Methodist pastor/social worker, a parent describing her son’s disability and need for supported living services, representatives from Arkansas Appleseed and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and a Marshallese community advocate. They argued that Arkansas should preserve revenue for public schools, health care, food assistance, housing, rural hospitals, early childhood education, and disability services, and said the tax cuts would disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers while providing little relief to working families. Several speakers cited low state spending relative to national averages and warned that further cuts would worsen existing service gaps.
In closing, Dismang and other supporters said the state can be both compassionate and competitive, that no essential services would be cut by the bill, and that Arkansas has continued to grow revenue despite prior tax reductions. Members emphasized balancing service funding with economic competitiveness and noted the legislature’s focus on lower-income tax brackets in earlier reforms. The committee then voted to do pass SB1, and the bill was approved.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Every day, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support.
- Today, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support to succeed.
- We spend $4,000 less per student than the national average.
- We spend $1,500 less per student than Alabama, $2,000 less per student than Louisiana, $3,000 less per
- student than Missouri, and $4,000 less per student than South Carolina.
Committee:
All REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
Summary:
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee considered Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Jonathan Dismang, which would continue Arkansas’s phased income tax reductions, lowering the personal income tax rate to 3.7% and delaying the corporate income tax change until the following January. Dismang said the bill was part of a long-running effort begun in 2013 to reduce rates using conservative budgeting and surplus revenue, and he estimated the change would reduce the effective tax burden for a person making $65,000 by about 45%. Committee members supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not cut state services and argued Arkansas should balance competitiveness with funding essential programs.
Several speakers opposed the bill, including a clergy member/social worker, a parent advocating for disability services, representatives from Arkansas Appleseed and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and a community advocate from the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese. They argued the state should preserve revenue for public schools, health care, housing, food assistance, early childhood education, and supported living services, citing underfunded schools, a waitlist for pre-K, hospital and child care pressures, and the needs of low-income and vulnerable residents. Some speakers said the tax cuts would disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers while providing little relief to working families.
In closing, Dismang said Arkansas could be both compassionate and competitive and that no essential services would be cut because the state is operating with a surplus. After discussion, Senator Dismang moved do pass, Senator Petty seconded, and the committee approved SB 1 by voice vote. The committee then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Every day, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support.
- Today, he works with students full of promise who need resources, attention, and support to succeed.
- We spend $4,000 less per student than the national average.
- We spend $1,500 less per student than Alabama, $2,000 less per student than Louisiana, $3,000 less per
- student than Missouri, and $4,000 less per student than South Carolina.
Committee:
All REVENUE & TAX - SENATE
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE May 4th, 2026
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- Arkansas's public education spending to match the national average, we'd need to increase our per-student
- We spend $4,000 less per student than the national average.
- We spend $1,500 less per student than Alabama, $2,000 less per student than Louisiana, $3,000 less per
- student than Missouri—” “...less per student than Louisiana, $3,000 less per student than Missouri,
- and $4,000 less per student than South Carolina.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- about supporting our schools by putting a clear and consistent process in place when it comes to student
- It's to ensure schools have the information they need when hiring individuals who will work with students
- Chairman, student safety should not depend on whether the right steps are followed.
- unfortunate early conclusion of my career, I filed five mandatory reports on behalf of three female student
- And this is about protecting our students and making sure that they're safe.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience and future plans. The main item of business was Senate Bill 1412, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Barbara Ehart, which aims to strengthen student safety in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes, improves consistency across schools, and helps protect students and whistleblowers.
Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reporting that she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school employee later identified in the discussion and that the school did not notify his family. Both urged stronger reporting and accountability for school personnel. The sponsor also said the bill was developed with input from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office.
Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by resigning before an investigation or by being placed on leave, and whether districts would have to continue paying employees while Professional Standards Commission proceedings are pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that the bill’s definitions and other provisions were intended to cover those scenarios and that districts would still have reporting and disclosure obligations. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- about supporting our schools by putting a clear and consistent process in place when it comes to student
- It's to ensure schools have the information they need when hiring individuals who will work with students
- Chairman, student safety should not depend on whether the right steps are followed.
- unfortunate early conclusion of my career, I filed five mandatory reports on behalf of three female student
- And this is about protecting our students and making sure that they're safe.
Committee:
House Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- rep be here with me to celebrate Prairie View A&M University, and I'm going to ask all the former students
- and students of Prairie View that are here today to please stand up.
- And the institution opened in Prairie View on March 11, 1878 and welcomed its first class of students
- It welcomes students from across the United States and from many foreign countries.
- Prairie View A&M University has provided countless students with a strong foundation for achievement,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- private nonprofit colleges and universities in Massachusetts, which collectively educate 200,000 students
- assets per student.
- It now only applies to institutions with 3,000 or more students.
- one of the key concerns about the federal taxes is that there is still, like, if you cross 3,000 students
- Some of our schools that are between 2,000 and 3,000 students are going to be reluctant to expand their
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on 25 tax and administrative bills, with opening remarks explaining the hearing process and noting that House-filed matters must be reported by December 6. The first major topic was funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and related support for families of fallen officers. Police representatives, memorial fund advocates, and family members gave emotional testimony urging favorable action on S. 1934 and related bills, emphasizing the need for a permanent revenue stream to maintain the memorial and honor officers killed in the line of duty. Committee members and legislators responded with personal remarks of support and appreciation for law enforcement families.
The committee then heard testimony on a proposed Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including S. 1967 and related bills. Senator Peter Durant and later Dennis Porter argued that the state should be allowed to invest a limited share of stabilization or other funds in Bitcoin or other regulated digital assets as a hedge against inflation and fiscal risk, with strict caps, custody rules, and audits. They described the proposal as a forward-looking, non-mandatory framework for diversifying state reserves. No vote was taken during the hearing.
Another major topic was disaster resilience funding. Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham supported S. 1936/H. 3030, saying climate-driven flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are increasing and that the State Disaster Relief and Resiliency Trust Fund needs a dedicated revenue source. Senator Comerford also testified in favor, explaining that the fund was created in the prior session, that recent floods showed the need for quick state response, and that the bill would dedicate a portion of capital gains revenue to the fund. Committee members asked about how the fund would accrue and be used. The committee also heard testimony on PILOT and endowment-related bills: AICUM opposed H. 3122/S. 2013 and H. 3264/S. 2016, arguing that an endowment tax and mandatory PILOTs would harm private nonprofit colleges, students, and research; and a representative from Peru supported reform of PILOT formulas for state-owned land, saying rural towns need higher reimbursements and hold-harmless protections. The hearing concluded after testimony on the digital asset bills, with no recorded votes or final actions.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Teaching our students how to recognize mental health challenges, seek help, and support one another is
- Every student in Alaska deserves access to information that could help them recognize when they or a
- To the students who testified and shared their experiences, I'm sorry.
- We can reject the notion that providing students with mental health education somehow undermines local
- The number one thing that every student that's walked into my office said is mental health.
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session to consider gubernatorial vetoes of five bills. Members first took up House Bill 52 on minors and psychiatric hospitals, with supporters arguing it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting around seclusion and restraint in psychiatric facilities. Opponents of the veto cited DOJ findings and media reports about abuses at a North Star facility. The override failed, 36-24, falling short of the 40 votes needed.
The joint session then considered Senate Bill 41 on mental health education. Supporters said it would help develop age-appropriate mental health curriculum and could aid suicide prevention, while critics argued it was mischaracterized and did not impose a state takeover of local schools. The veto override failed, 38-22. Members next considered House Bill 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, focusing on the AELS Board’s continuation and the need for professional oversight during major infrastructure work. That override passed, 45-15.
The legislature then voted on Senate Bill 21, the Alaska Work and Save Program, which supporters said would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds into retirement accounts. The override failed, 39-21. Finally, House Bill 195 on pharmacists and physician assistants was debated as a health care access measure that would let pharmacists provide more services under a standard-of-care model; supporters said it would reduce costs and improve access, while some members raised concerns about scope and abortion-related issues. The veto override passed, 43-17. The joint session then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 48
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I see in the stands students and the principal from Kauaii Charter School, Kula Niha Kaha, can you stand
- I see in the stands students and the principal from Kauaii Charter School, Kula Niha Kaha, can you stand
- I see in the stands students and the principal from Kauaii Charter School, Kula Niha Kaha, can you stand
- I see in the stands students and the principal from Kauaii Charter School, Kula Niha Kaha, can you stand
- </c><00:18:11.520><c> from</c><00:18:11.919><c> Kauaii</c> students and the principal from Kauaii students
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These are essential for preparing students to meet today's workforce expectations, but I valuable tool
- for preparing students to meet today's workforce expectations, but under current law, JET funds cannot
- So in order for high school students in my district to have that opportunity, they need things like this
- And so getting students access as soon as possible helps them pursue those different careers that are
- And so we are excited that this extends that a bit more, and hopefully that means that students will
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
Keywords:
JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, benefits, compensation, presumption of disability, emergency services, healthcare, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, treatment access, cost, insurance coverage