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NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • One question along Senator Stefanik's line was, you answered with the need for help on health care.
  • I'm thrilled to hear what you're saying about addressing that health care gap.
  • Child care and primary health care as well. We might just want to use the cordless mic, I think.
  • The other two priorities this session are primary health care as a fund and behavioral health care as
  • Those issues are being pushed now, but in the early days, they weren't.
Committee: Senate Senate Rules
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Nov 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know they had the President's Day yesterday, State College Day today and yesterday, and we're delighted
  • I have extensive experience in health care, having been hospital CEO, senior vice president overseeing
  • I, my role workforce into our health care system.
  • college continue building these programs that meet the local workforce needs, especially in health care
  • Okay, thank you very much, and have a wonderful day. You as well, thank you so much.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a slate of trustee confirmations for several Florida state colleges and universities. Chair Harrell outlined the process, including swearing in nominees, allowing brief presentations and questions, taking public comment after each nominee, and voting on the full slate at the end unless a member was pulled for separate consideration. One nominee, Edward Fleming, was not heard and was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also dealt with several technical issues for remote participants before proceeding through the agenda. Nominees and reappointees emphasized their personal ties to their institutions and focused their remarks on workforce development, affordability, and partnerships with local employers. Several highlighted nursing and allied health programs, with committee members repeatedly asking about NCLEX pass rates; reported figures included Polk State at 100%, Lake-Sumter at 97.5%, Northwest Florida State at 100%, Daytona State at 95%, Pasco-Hernando at 97% for associate degree and 100% for practical nursing, Pensacola State at 90% practical nursing and 85% RN, and Hillsborough College at 87.5%. Other priorities mentioned included construction technology, agriculture and ag technology, surveying/geodetic programs, maritime and diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, dual enrollment, AI, cybersecurity, and support for military and veteran transitions. After hearing from all nominees, the committee asked whether any names should be voted on separately; none were requested. Senator Bradley moved a block vote to recommend confirmation, the motion was approved by roll call, and all nominees heard that day were recommended for confirmation except Tab 10, Edward Fleming, who was postponed to a later meeting. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/25/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:20:15.039><c> to</c> clarity we've introduced 120 days to clarity we've introduced 120 days to
  • Why does anybody care if it's a 500-year term?
  • Why does anybody care if it's a 500-year term?
  • We have mandatory contributions to health care savings accounts and things of that nature.
  • We have mandatory contributions to health care savings accounts and things of that nature.
Bills: HF747 , HF360
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 6th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the House, we have nine ayes, one nay, zero days, one absent and excused.
  • That takes care of half of what the governor said.
  • That's about, you know, four and a half days of receipts.
  • That's four, four and a half days of receipts for Medicaid. That's not a lot.
  • Lippett, that concludes your work for the day. Thank you very much. We appreciate all that you do.
Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met to consider several Department of Health and Welfare Medicaid items, Idaho State Police budgets, the Department of Juvenile Corrections, and the Department of Administration and Military Division. The committee first approved a FY 2026 Medicaid forecast supplemental, then approved a budget-neutral FY 2026 hospital assessment fund shift and creation of a separate hospital assessment budgeted program. For FY 2027 Medicaid, members heard extensive discussion of MMIS procurement, estate recovery, program integrity, purchasing staff, hospital assessment alignment, population forecast adjustments, and proposed reductions tied to provider rates and RESHAB. After debate among three competing motions, the committee rejected two alternatives and passed the original motion, which included the governor’s recommended Medicaid adjustments and the $22 million reduction concept, sending it with a do pass recommendation. The committee then approved Idaho State Police Brand Inspection replacement items for trucks and equipment, as well as Idaho State Police division requests for a commercial vehicle safety grant increase, a mobile live scan pilot, and replacement patrol vehicles and equipment. POST Academy replacement items were also approved. For the Department of Juvenile Corrections, members approved clinician service transfer funding from Health and Welfare, replacement items, IT hardware, and restoration of six FTPs and related funding for direct care staff and substance use disorder mentoring services. In the Department of Administration budget, the committee debated Medicaid procurement staffing and related transfers. A substitute motion to fund three FTPs failed, and the committee ultimately approved a compromise motion funding two FTPs, utilities alignment, program transfers, inflationary utilities, IT hardware, and a prior rescission adjustment. The Military Division enhancement request for indirect cost recovery for emergency management and state education assistance funding was also approved. The committee adjourned after announcing its Monday agenda, which included DEQ, public school support and financing, services for the deaf and blind, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Education.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 7th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • and foster care preventative services.
  • Madam Chair, under the Health Care Authority...
  • So that includes much of the foster care maintenance.
  • To oversee and not enough days to do so.
  • In the last 30 days, there were 98.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Kratom Working Group Aug 7th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • , because if it is going to be a three-day session, it is really one day of testimony, amendments, and
  • You know, I make X amount per day; my fine is a couple thousand bucks, who cares?
  • Because I think it shows that, you know, people do care. The retail community does care.
  • It's 5.1 grams a day was on average what a small, 5.1 grams a day was on average what a small group of
  • kratom users use on a day.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 26th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • be able to take care of their families.
  • Troopers need to know that we care and that we want them to be able to take care of their families, and
  • We have $1.6 billion in a rainy day fund.
  • in the rainy day fund. $1.582 billion in the rainy day fund.
  • You don't pay salaries out of rainy day funds.
NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 31st, 2025 at 11:30 am

Nevada Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To the Honorable Senate: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day
  • Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed as amended.
  • Second agenda for the day, Order of Business 6, reports of committees. Mr.
  • Third agenda of the day, Order of Business 4, reports of committees. Mr.
  • That concludes Order of Business 13 and the business of the desk for this legislative day.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Mar 3rd, 2025

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • caught per day.
  • They promise you your car one day; it's not going to be ready that day.
  • We know it's three or four days later. There are—this is rife with potential issues.
  • High and dry anywhere from days to weeks on end.
  • You know, I really hope that one day my...
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met with a quorum present and considered several bills. It first took up SB 232 on debt collection, where the sponsor explained a strike-all amendment and the committee adopted a Gruters amendment clarifying that email communications may be sent at any hour while other off-hours communications remain restricted. Testimony was sharply divided on a proposed change from “any person” to “debt collector,” with consumer advocates, legal aid, and the Florida Justice Association warning it would narrow Florida’s consumer protections, while supporters said the bill and amendment would address ambiguity affecting businesses. After debate, the committee rejected the broader amendment, adopted the email-only clarification, and reported CS for SB 232 favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard and unanimously reported favorably CS for SB 126, which would allow prescription hearing aids to be sold and distributed by mail after a Florida-licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist conducts the required examination, including remotely through telehealth. Supporters said the bill would improve access and reduce barriers for seniors and others with hearing loss, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 600 and SB 602 on manufacturing, which would create and fund a statewide Office of Manufacturing, a promotional campaign, workforce grants, and related fees; multiple industry and economic development groups appeared in support, and both bills were reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS for SB 92 on hit-and-run accountability in vehicle repair shops. The sponsor described the bill as a response to rising hit-and-run incidents and explained that repair shops would have to complete a transaction form or retain a crash report for certain repairs, with a clarifying amendment adopted without objection. Prosecutors and law enforcement supporters said the bill would help identify offenders, while auto dealer representatives argued it could impose burdens and penalties on repair shops. The committee nevertheless reported CS for SB 92 favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 412, the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts to owners and independent repair providers under fair and reasonable terms. Disability advocates and wheelchair users testified that repair delays can leave users stranded for weeks or months, and the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote before adjourning.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber Fri May 8, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 58

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They compete once each day up at Kamehameha Schools.
  • The work we do in this chamber every day matters deeply.
  • fan dreaming that one day they might put on that H themselves.
  • We also advance our vision of a Hawaii where health care is excellent and... where health care is excellent
  • Thank you for bringing your care, your conviction, and your commitment to this work.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 13th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Six days. Okay. Thank you. Six days. So I have with me Dr.
  • prepare our pre-service teachers by training them on the statewide IEP so that they're ready to go from day
  • prepare our pre-service teachers by training them on the statewide IEP so that they're ready to go from day
  • the board has increased exponentially, which helps me and my team advocate with and for families each day
  • Or students that are in foster care. That's really important.
Bills: HB30 , HB120 , HJR1 , SB210 , SB306
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 64, which would codify the existing Office of Special Education within the Public Education Department, create a deputy secretary position, and formalize responsibilities for enforcing special education law, monitoring disability protections, and supporting a statewide online IEP system. The sponsor and PED officials said the bill would provide continuity, improve compliance with IDEA, help students who move between schools, and keep gifted education unchanged in its current curriculum-and-instruction placement. An amendment requiring quarterly consultation with superintendents and charter school leaders was also described as a way to improve collaboration and continuous improvement. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from educators, disability advocates, parents, superintendents, unions, and charter school representatives, who said the bill would improve accountability, transparency, and services for students with disabilities. One parent testified in opposition to the gifted-education language, warning that removing gifted students from the special education umbrella could weaken protections and services. Committee members asked about cost, the office’s current structure, the role of 504 plans, and how the bill would affect military and foster students; PED said the office is already staffed and funded primarily through federal IDEA dollars and that 504 enforcement remains separate, though the office may monitor related protections. The committee then voted do pass. The committee next heard House Bill 256, which would require schools to include cardiac emergency response procedures for athletic activities and ensure AEDs are clearly marked and accessible at those events. Supporters, including the American Heart Association, nurses, and school leaders, emphasized that AEDs and trained staff can dramatically improve survival in sudden cardiac arrest cases. Questions focused on how many AEDs schools would need, whether schools already have them, and how the bill would affect middle school athletics and budgets; the sponsor said schools would determine the best placement, with at least one AED available for athletic events. The committee voted do pass. Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 43, which asks LESC and PED to study how New Mexico and other states measure school performance, including the use of the Lexile reading framework. Superintendents argued that Lexile provides a more consistent, apples-to-apples comparison than some state accountability measures and could better reflect student growth. There was no opposition, members asked about possible study costs, and the memorial passed on a do pass motion.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Legacy Finance Committee 4/2/25

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paul RiverCentre in just two days.
  • about and I care about the whole state of Minnesota.
  • I am a board member of the Rondo Days Festival.
  • Patrick's people, the Grand Old Days, and the Hong Freedom Festival.
  • </c><01:02:45.200><c> thanks</c> that came together for Rond day thanks that came together for Rond day
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma Education Commission Feb 26th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Oklahoma Education Commission

Transcript Highlights:
  • So anyway, next week, there were a couple of days, and the week after that, there were a couple of days
  • Like that's part of what we had to tell them in the day.
  • Like that's part of what we had to tell them in the day.
  • Some charlatans, so you're gonna have to be careful.
  • That could be a long day, couldn't it? What's the next Thursday?
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 16th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • If it needs to go from 30 days to 20 days, sure, we can have that conversation.
  • If it needs to go from 30 days to 20 days, sure, we can have that conversation.
  • For many days, days use, Lighthouse, will be there. Come somebody. Good afternoon, Mr.
  • For many days, days use, Lighthouse, will be there. Thank you. Thank you.
  • But I would say it's day to day.
Summary: The committee began with housekeeping and then took up SB 753 by Senator Cortese, a bill to update California’s shopping cart recovery law. The author and supporters from San Jose, the League of California Cities, counties, and water districts argued the bill would let local governments retrieve abandoned carts immediately, return them directly to retailers, and recover documented costs, rather than storing carts for 30 days. Retail groups and grocers opposed the measure, saying carts are stolen property, that the bill could create a new revenue stream for cities, and that retailers should retain a first right of retrieval without added fees. Members debated notice periods, cost caps, and local control, and the author agreed to continue working on amendments. The committee adopted the bill as amended and passed it 6-0. The committee then heard SB 445 by Senator Wiener, which would speed up third-party permits and approvals for high-speed rail projects. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader transit proposal and now focuses on requiring early engagement, clear rules, and binding arbitration to prevent utilities, cities, and other entities from delaying a state-approved project. Supporters said permitting delays add major costs and can hold projects hostage; opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts said they were concerned about impacts on safety, reliability, affordability, and local authority, though many said they were willing to keep working on amendments. The committee sent SB 445 to the Utilities and Energy Committee on an 8-1 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 9 by Senator Wiener, a narrower housing bill dealing with accessory dwelling units. The bill would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards apply if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings within the required time. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the measure would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee passed the bill 6-0.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR-EEP Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • What we waiting for permission to care.
  • It affects my functioning during the day.
  • It affects my functioning during the day.
  • So instead of allowing people to take care of chickens on their own... ...take care of chickens on their
  • </c> within 180 days within 180 days and<01:36:27.360><c> after</c><01:36:27.679><c> board</c><01:36:
Bills: HB1621 , HB1880 , HB1831
Summary: The joint committees on Agriculture and Food Systems and Energy and Environmental Protection heard three bills. HB 1621 would create a conservation, agriculture, and soil health incentive program under the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, with annual reporting and funding. Testimony was broadly supportive from the Climate Commission, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii Farmers Union, White Alliance for Progressive Action, and the Farm Bureau, and the bill was described as a way to advance soil health and support producers. HB 1880 would prohibit, beginning in 2027, the use of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene (such as Telone). The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered written comments, Hawaii Farmers Union supported the ban citing drift and health concerns, and the Farm Bureau opposed it, arguing growers need such tools; the bill also drew discussion about crop rotation and other pest-management practices. HB 1831 would authorize funding to address survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on certain non-agricultural parklands; the Attorney General’s Office warned the bill as written may violate the U.S. Constitution’s contract clause and suggested revisions, while the department and Farm Bureau supported the measure’s intent. The committees later took up decision-making and voted to pass all three measures with amendments, with the effective dates changed to July 1, 3000 and HB 1831 amended to reflect the Attorney General’s suggested changes. The Agriculture and Food Systems committee then heard HB 1572, which would establish a four-year restorative aquaculture development program to streamline permitting, expand infrastructure and workforce capacity, create pilot sites, and convene an advisory council. The Attorney General noted a technical issue about whether council members would be compensated, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union all expressed support for streamlining aquaculture and promoting restorative aquaculture. Members asked about the bill’s focus on restorative aquaculture, and the department said the program would give the area dedicated resources and a framework. The committee also heard HB 219, which would temporarily reestablish the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program and manager position; the department, Waimea Coffee Association, Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union supported it. HB 2139 would fund University of Hawaiʻi research on treatment methods for the Queensland longhorn beetle. Testimony from DLNR, the invasive species council, university researchers, farmers, and the Farm Bureau emphasized the beetle’s spread and damage to trees and crops, and described nematode biocontrol as promising but labor-intensive and in need of more research and scaling. Members asked whether the funding was for research rather than a position, whether the current nematode approach is sufficient for large orchards, and whether other controls are being explored; the response was that the bill funds testing and that more work is needed, including local production of nematodes if the method proves effective.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we have an amendment that might be able to take care of that.
  • And care for God’s creation is all our environmental bills.
  • Members of the committee, I know it's been a long day, and I believe if Rep.
  • But this would take care of those at 65 years old.
  • I don’t care what they say you did.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and considered a series of juvenile justice, criminal procedure, public corruption, domestic violence, sentencing, and victim-notification measures. Early in the meeting, SB 396 was amended and reported favorably to allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference, with OJJ staff also participating virtually. SB 181 was amended and reported favorably to create a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations within a single health system. SB 81, a bill requiring prosecutorial consent before a defendant may waive a jury trial in a non-capital felony case, drew extensive debate; supporters said it would align Louisiana with federal practice and other states, while opponents argued it would give the state more power and reduce defendants’ control over their own trial rights. After testimony from district attorneys, defense lawyers, and advocacy groups, the committee reported SB 81 favorably by a 7-3 vote. The committee then took up SB 207, which extends the prescriptive period for prosecuting certain corruption offenses committed by elected officials and public employees to 10 years after they leave office. Supporters said it would help prevent officials from using their influence to avoid prosecution; opponents raised concerns about optics and scope. The bill was reported favorably by an 8-3 vote. SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system, was also reported favorably without objection. SB 156, which increases the maximum penalty for negligent homicide and includes special treatment for cases involving children under 13, was reported favorably after sponsors said they would make a technical fix before floor debate. SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer and dedicating fine revenue to pursuit training and technology, was reported favorably after supporters cited fatal high-speed pursuits and law enforcement backing. Later, the committee approved SB 97, the constitutional amendment companion to SB 81, after similar testimony for and against the proposal; it was reported favorably by a 7-3 vote. SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board’s functions to the Louisiana Supreme Court, was reported favorably without objection. SB 410, increasing penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses, was also reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 251, which requires notice to victims or their families in resentencing proceedings; after amendments and testimony about post-conviction procedure and possible unintended consequences, it was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HCR 50, a resolution calling for reports on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and guidance on available funding; the sponsor described it as a study effort to improve access to treatment and recovery, and the resolution was moved favorably.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty One - Tuesday, March 3 - Afternoon Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So you and I had had the discussion the other day.
  • And we should be learning from the Brownback days in Kansas.
  • And we should be learning from the Brownback days in Kansas.
  • They probably expected my first bill to be a health care policy.
  • It’s a good day in Missouri. It could be. It could be.
Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call and also welcomed guests from the Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association in recognition of Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The chamber then took up House Bill 2780, a major property tax reform measure, and adopted House Committee Substitute No. 2 before ordering it perfected and printed. The bill’s sponsor described four main provisions: applying Hancock rollback limits by subclass, adjusting the school levy floor from 2.75 to 2.20 while preserving current districts below 2.75 at that level for now, extending physical inspection protections to commercial property when assessments rise 15% or more, and requiring an old levy to expire before a new levy can take effect. Members from both parties largely supported the bill, though several raised concerns about the school levy floor and its interaction with the foundation formula; the sponsor said the bill was intended to stabilize taxes and send the issue to the Senate for further work. The substitute was adopted and the bill was perfected and printed. The House then considered a combined substitute for House Bills 2592, 2787, and 2834, which would restore voting rights to Missourians on probation or parole who are not incarcerated. The sponsor said the bill reflects accountability and reentry, and members discussed how election officials would determine eligibility, what happens if a voter later violates parole, and whether the measure could affect elections. Supporters, including members with corrections and election administration experience, said many people on supervision are working, paying taxes, and should be able to vote; opponents or skeptics focused on the seriousness of criminal penalties and the need to preserve public confidence. The substitute was adopted and the combined bill was ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2125. The sponsor said it has three provisions: codifying the sharing of citizenship-status information in an existing Department of Revenue/Secretary of State data exchange, removing a sunset on the Secretary of State’s authority to seek court relief and subpoena records in credible election-violation investigations, and extending a technology fee sunset for another five years. The sponsor said the subpoena authority had been used only twice since 2020 and was intended to gather information, not automatically bring charges. Discussion on the bill began after the sponsor’s presentation.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Like if a client, you have so many days to report a change in your household.
  • </c> 90 days and they're gone. 90 days and they're gone.
  • ><c> is</c> Medicaid healthc care coverage is Medicaid healthc care coverage is critically<00:28:40.080
  • Now, I made a pretty good living uh, uh, going against agencies back in the day.
  • Now, I made a pretty good living uh, uh, going against agencies back in the day.
Bills: SB61 , SB8 , SB58 , SB60 , SB167 , SB61 , SB8 , SB58 , SB60 , SB167
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 26th, 2025

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Washington, D.C., every day.
  • The blue line is the CARE customer on the coast.
  • And that means that certain aspects of our day-to-day lives as cap-and-trade programs get more stringent
  • And that means that certain aspects of our day-to-day lives as cap-and-trade programs get more stringent
  • response that is really clear and visible to Californians about how we are addressing that in their day-to-day
Summary: The hearing focused on California’s cap-and-trade program, its role in meeting state climate targets, and how to balance emissions reductions with affordability. Committee members and CARB officials discussed the state’s 2030 and 2045 greenhouse gas goals, the need to defend California climate policy amid federal rollbacks, and the importance of making the program durable, cost-effective, and understandable to the public. CARB also outlined its broader climate portfolio, including updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, methane rules, landfill regulations, implementation of recent climate bills, and work on community air protection and other sector-specific strategies. CARB’s presentation emphasized that cap-and-trade covers about 80% of California emissions, has had near-full compliance, and has generated more than $31 billion for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, along with billions more in utility bill credits and free allowances intended to protect jobs and limit leakage. Officials described the program’s core design features—banking, trading, multi-year compliance periods, offsets, free allocation, and a price containment reserve—as essential to keeping costs down while still driving emissions reductions. Members pressed CARB on the cost impacts of proposed changes to align the program with the state’s stronger 2030 target, the treatment of offsets, leakage risks for industries like cement, and the need for more technical analysis and stakeholder input before legislative action. The second panel, including the Legislative Analyst’s Office, an IMAC chair, and a Stanford scholar, offered a more analytical discussion of affordability. They said cap-and-trade likely has limited direct impact on electricity and natural gas bills because of utility allocations and climate credits, but it does add roughly 25 to 26 cents per gallon of gasoline. They identified several policy levers for the Legislature: setting the cap, adjusting allowance allocation, using auction revenues for rebates or bill relief, and deciding how much authority to delegate to CARB. Witnesses also argued that carbon pricing remains one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions, but that the program’s political sustainability will depend on making benefits more visible, targeting relief to households facing high bills, and using revenues to help lower the cost of electrification and grid investments.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • OSPI has waivers of certain basic education provisions, waivers related to the 180-day school year requirement
  • Just a few days ago, I got a call from a Derringer School District.
  • You could do it the same day. You could hear it and exec it out in the same day.
  • She's looking careful at this chief people, man. She's studying back.
  • per year, to $100 per day, not to exceed $13,750 per year.
Bills: SB6052 , SB6051 , SB5907 , SB5860 , SB5574