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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 10th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Services, students outside of the state, and clarifying language around school districts providing testing
Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and considered a wide range of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved CS/SB 754 on International Baccalaureate bonus funding, CS/SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School updates, and CS/SB 430 requiring public schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans, train students and staff in CPR/AED use, and maintain accessible AEDs. Testimony on the cardiac bill came from the American Heart Association and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology in support, and the chair noted a survey suggesting many districts already have AEDs in schools. The committee also approved CS/SB 1528 on educational opportunities for military children, which expands coordination and training under the interstate compact, and CS/SB 364, which would move the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys from the Department of Legal Affairs to Florida Memorial University for research and administrative support. The committee then adopted amendments and favorably reported CS/SB 1590 on educator preparation, which modernizes teacher standards and certification pathways, including updates to FEAPs, a revised teacher exam, and an alternative certification program. The SPLC testified in opposition to part of the bill, arguing that language on historical instruction and systemic racism was contradictory and could limit accurate teaching of history. The committee also approved CS/SB 1702 on education, incorporating a wireless-device-in-schools pilot and other education provisions, with support from the Florida Charter School Alliance and others. CS/SB 444 on human trafficking awareness was amended to require no-cost training for school employees and charter schools; FSU law students testified in support, emphasizing the need for school personnel to recognize trafficking indicators. The committee also approved CS/SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions, expanding transportation eligibility for students walking near limited-access facilities, though members noted the bill carried an indeterminate fiscal impact and no dedicated funding. Later, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1102 on school readiness, which expands how disabilities can be identified for early learning services and ties additional funding to training on early identification of delays. It also approved SB 1382 on access to school readiness programs for economically disadvantaged households, revising eligibility and priority tiers to use state median income rather than federal poverty level and refining the waitlist and forecasting process. Several members recorded votes on bills they had missed during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after reporting all of the above measures favorably.
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It would just be under the draft or under the test.
Committee: House Human Services
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee first addressed Senate Bill 2387, which had previously included language expanding the definition of a sexual assault victim advocate to include advocates from organizations serving victims of sexual trafficking or other sexual violence. After concerns were raised that the language could broaden participation in forensic interviews beyond appropriately credentialed organizations, the parties agreed to remove that added language. The committee then reconsidered its prior action, adopted the amendment striking the new language, and passed SB 2387 as amended on a 12-0-1 roll call vote. The bulk of the meeting focused on Representative Nelson’s proposed changes to a 340B-related bill, centered on expanding reporting and transparency requirements. His draft would require hospitals to report how 340B savings are used, and would also add reporting by drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers on rebates, pricing, ownership interests, 340B savings, premiums, claims, and related data. Nelson argued the reporting was needed to give lawmakers better information about how the 340B program affects hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, and public costs, and noted the Department of Corrections also benefits from the program. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of more transparency. Sanford Health Plan said it needed more time to review carrier impacts and had concerns about employer-related language and rebate reporting. The North Dakota Hospital Association supported hospital transparency and said the broader approach was appropriate because hospitals are only one part of the 340B system. Several members raised procedural concerns about the scope of the proposal and the lack of a drafted LC amendment. The committee decided not to take final action on the 340B proposal that day, instead forming a subcommittee led by Representative Hendricks, with Representatives Dobervich and Bolinske, to work with LC and return with drafted language for further review on Monday.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 31st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • SUBJECT AREA KNOWLEDGE AND ALLEVIATES THE BURDENS PROCESS OF PREPARING FOR AND TAKING THE APPLICATION TEST
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Jurisprudence

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

State Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 24th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been assured by many folks that this money, there are already projects that meet the test of the
Bills: SB7
Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, 1185, senate, all
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are a number of procedures and medical tests and expenses that women may have to incur.
Committee: Senate Jurisprudence
Summary: The committee first adopted its rules, which were distributed in the same form as the prior session’s rules. Members then took up several bills, beginning with SB 711, an HOA/condominium association bill that would extend and conform property-owner protections to condominium associations; the bill’s author and a Community Associations Institute representative testified in support, and the bill was left pending. SB 942 would allow child support and certain prenatal/postnatal medical expenses to be calculated from the date of conception rather than birth; it drew supportive testimony from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Attorney General’s Child Support Division, and was also left pending after testimony. SB 1448, an estates and probate cleanup bill, would require transfer of original wills by qualified delivery, add notice and electronic-order requirements for statutory probate courts, and make other clarifications; it received supportive testimony from the Texas Real Estate and Probate Institute and was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1403, the Attorney General’s Title IV-D child support modernization bill, which updates notice, review, remote-hearing, and administrative-process provisions and clarifies several enforcement and evidence rules; the AG’s office testified that it would improve efficiency, and the bill remained pending. SB 1404 would allow courts to require an email address in final SAPCR orders when other contact information is nondisclosed and clarify service and judgment requirements; the Attorney General’s office described it as a good-government measure, and it was left pending. SB 1559 would require transfer of protective orders into divorce or custody cases to avoid conflicting orders; family-law practitioners and a family court judge testified that it would resolve longstanding conflicts identified by multiple courts of appeals, and the bill remained pending. Finally, the committee considered SB 746, a guardianship bill that would address conflicts of interest in guardianship proceedings, allow guardian ad litem appointment earlier in the process, and require timely court action on annual guardianship reports and accounts; a committee substitute would remove some provisions and extend a reporting deadline from 20 to 30 days. TREP supported the bill, and one practitioner suggested requiring courts to state reasons when rejecting annual accounts. SB 1536 would require dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain family guardians, with a committee substitute narrowing the scope and reducing the training time from three hours to one; the Alzheimer’s Association supported the measure and the substitute, and the bill was left pending. No bills were voted out of committee during the meeting.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Land & Resource Management Mar 13th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Mar 11th, 2025

Business & Commerce

FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • ON TESTING AND RESEARCH OF VARIOUS -- NOT JUST CITRUS BUT BLUEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, OTHER PRODUCTS.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 14th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're in the final kind of testing to make sure all the data that gets pulled in is up to date and accurate
Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present, heard opening remarks from Chair Rodriguez and member introductions, and discussed broad priorities including water quality, climate change, budget oversight, and accountability for environmental investments. Members emphasized concerns about nutrient pollution, springs, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, and the need for better data and measurable results. The committee then received a presentation from DEP Deputy Secretary Adam Blaylock on the state’s water quality restoration framework. He explained how water quality standards, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and reasonable assurance plans work together to address impaired waters, and noted that BMAPs are updated every five years with annual reviews in between. He also described recent statutory changes requiring five-year milestones, restrictions on new septic systems in certain areas, and public-facing data tools to track projects and water quality trends. Members questioned whether BMAPs are producing enough improvement and whether the five-year update cycle is too slow. Blaylock said results can take years because of project lag and environmental variability, but that the department can adjust plans if data show they are not working. He also highlighted $2.9 billion in statewide water quality funding since 2019, nearly 1,100 funded projects, and a $1.1 billion water quality improvement grant program that now covers impaired waters beyond BMAP areas. The committee discussed agricultural projects, DEP and FDACS funding roles, and a new dashboard and centralized monitoring platform under development. No formal votes or other actions were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment moved by the vice chair.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Jan 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's in not the best shape, but it's holding its own through the test of time, as we would expect.
Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators by the Secretary of State. Senators-elect were then administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, formally seating the new members. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, congratulating members and emphasizing priorities such as border security, education, energy, foster care, and school choice, while Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick highlighted the Senate’s bipartisan culture and the work ahead. The chamber then held its organizational business, including the election of Senator Brandon Creighton as President Pro Tempore. Senator Parker nominated Creighton and Senator Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising his background, legislative record, and leadership. The Senate voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the dais and sworn in. In his remarks, Creighton reflected on his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including Texas sovereignty, economic opportunity, education, and conservative policy goals. The only formal legislative action taken was adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the specified period. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus meeting earlier that morning.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/29/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • what we've done is similar to what school districts do for, um, small school settings when they're testing
  • what we've done is similar to what school districts do for, um, small school settings when they're testing
  • what we've done is similar to what school districts do for, um, small school settings when they're testing
  • what we've done is similar to what school districts do for, um, small school settings when they're testing
  • what we've done is similar to what school districts do for, um, small school settings when they're testing
Committee: House Education Funding
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Election Law (01/27/2026)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • procedure manual, um, there is a recommendation that clerks take 15 absentee ballots to put into the test
  • can fold them on the score because we're required to fold ballots to put them through the machine testing
  • regular paper because we email them a pre a PDF and they print it absentee ballots to put into the test
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Committee: House Election Law
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (01/20/2026)

Environment and Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
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  • c><04:07:20.319><c> so</c><04:07:20.560><c> your</c><04:07:20.880><c> written</c><04:07:21.120><c> test
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Committee: House Environment and Agriculture
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (03/31/2025)

Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Committee met to review Division One of a very large budget package, with the chair explaining that the budget was being analyzed in three divisions over multiple days. Members first discussed procedure, including when amendments and line-item votes would be taken, and agreed to proceed with the division’s presentation before questions. Representative Maguire then outlined the division’s approach as a series of tradeoffs to close a large budget gap, emphasizing cuts, some revenue changes, and a focus on overall spending levels as well as individual reductions. The presentation covered a wide range of agencies and policy areas. Major proposed changes included cuts or eliminations to several boards and commissions viewed as costly or duplicative, such as the Housing Appeals Board, Board of Tax and Land Appeals, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Aging, Office of the Child Advocate, and the Personnel Appeals Board, with some functions consolidated into other boards. The division also proposed back-of-the-budget cuts to the Information Technology Department, Judicial Branch, Justice Department, Retirement System, Corrections, and Environmental Services, along with fee increases in several areas. Other notable items included ending marketing for Paid Family Leave, reducing job advertising and tourism promotion, defunding the Arts Council, moving liquor enforcement functions out of the Liquor Commission, and shifting some funds such as the College Savings Commission money to Division Two. Several members questioned specific cuts, especially the elimination of the Council on Aging, the reduction in regional planning commission grants, and the large cut to tourism advertising. Maguire defended the choices as necessary budget tradeoffs, arguing that some programs duplicated work done elsewhere, that regional planning grants were not among the most essential items, and that tourism promotion was a form of spending he viewed skeptically. He also explained that the public defender’s budget was partially restored after a credible claim of a governor’s budget error, and that the committee would continue refining corrections-related cuts because the House was only halfway through the budget process and further changes could still occur in the Senate and conference committee.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/05/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We saw that with the MCA testing change following the passage of the READ Act.
  • It would require aquifer testing, drawdown testing, limits on 50,000 or 50 million gallons of water a
  • A wide variety of tests for harmful substances. While the cost would be borne by the farmer.
  • President. drawdown testing, limits on 50,000 or 50 drawdown testing, limits on 50,000 or 50 million<
  • for for harmful Um wide variety of tests for for harmful substances.<02:00:11.080><c> While</c><02:00
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/17/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a provision that allows businesses to transport product to testing facilities for 30 months.
  • It's important we get the products to the testing facilities so they can be made available to the public
  • PROVISION TO PROVIDE AGAINST TAMPERING AND OTHER PROBLEMS IT'S IMPORTANT WE GET THE PRODUCTS TO THE TESTING
  • words of one of Minnesota's greatest moral leaders, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who said the moral test
Keywords: 1187, senate, all