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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And of course that code then gets compiled into the programs we use on our computers.
- and share the goal of improving trust and accountability, but we do have a few priority areas and small
- Turning to the bill, Substitute House Bill 1833 creates the Spark Act grant program in the Department
- The bill also creates a non-appropriated Spark Act grant program account.
- But a typical economic development grant program awards between $500,000 and $1.5 million per fiscal
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 27th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And also thank you for empowering the cities.
- It's League of Cities Day, and I know they're all here.
- If a city, if if...
- Use an example: if a city decided, by the elected commissioners on the city council, that they want to
- start to replace, let's just say, buses in the city that are city buses, part of our transportation
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- In my city, we have speech and debate teams, and they already competed statewide and won.
- Chair: It is more marketing for a great program and hopefully a lot more membership.
- PROGRAMS THAT ARE ALREADY IN PLACE AS WELL.
- These programs also strengthen academic success.
- 180 THESE PROGRAMS ALSO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
Summary:
The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably.
At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 42.400><c> Minneapolis</c> cities as well as city of Minneapolis cities as well as city of Minneapolis
- </c> from the City of Minneapolis. from the City of Minneapolis.
- One city can do it, one city doesn't. And I understand Mr.
- </c> cities or not. cities or not.
- </c> area, if one city opts out or two cities area, if one city opts out or two cities opt<01:21:24.880
Committee:
Senate Transportation
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- National Toxicology Program, and the National Toxicology Program, and the International<00:26:40.640>
- </c><00:48:29.359><c> county</c> but on the wall with city county but on the wall with city county Honolulu
- :30.560><c> important</c><01:11:31.040><c> steps</c> 1948 are small but important steps 1948 are small
- </c> participation in this important program participation in this important program that<01:48:01.840
- First up, City notation on this measure.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations.
The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a small polished stone on my desk that I did get from the Holocaust Museum when I, as a.
- That we would have some of the hatred that we have seen in our own campuses and our own city councils
- Gerald lived in Trockenbrad, Poland, a small Jewish town.
- AB 439 makes two small changes to the California Coastal Act.
- AB 1154 brings clarity and consistency to our ADU laws by line of regulations for small ADUs with those
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 616 CLOSA State Library Parks Pass Program.
- AB 937 Connolly organic transition program hold in committee.
- AB 294, Gallagher, OES, Program Priorities, hold in committee.
- Cal Account Program Holding Committee.
- CalWORKs Home Visiting Program do pass out on an A roll call.
Committee:
House Appropriations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent four neighborhoods in the city of Boston.
- Other than that, both of those programs are continuing.
- grantees that are enrolled in the program.
- I'm really looking forward to our program on June 23rd.
- That's the MassAbilities budget and the vocational rehabilitation program.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting virtually and in person at the State House. The commission approved the March minutes and elected its officers by unanimous roll call vote: Denise Garlick as chair, Chris White as vice chair, Carl Richardson as treasurer, and Osmondahar as secretary. The meeting also welcomed several new commissioners, including Rep. Jay Livingstone, Rep. Vanna Howard, Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, Rep. John Marzi, and Leo Sarkisian, with brief introductions from the new legislative members.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the commission’s current work and the broader policy environment affecting people with disabilities. Commissioners and subcommittee leaders raised concerns about federal threats to Medicaid/MassHealth, Section 504 accessibility protections, DEI-related rollbacks, immigration policy impacts on the direct care workforce, and the loss of funding for youth employment and vocational rehabilitation programs. Members also discussed ableist language in public discourse and the need for stronger advocacy and communication in response to these developments.
Subcommittee reports highlighted recent activity on disability employment, workforce supports, and long-term services and supports/health equity. Presentations included veterans with disabilities, employment programming for young adults with disabilities, immigration and labor protections, MassHealth’s PCA working group, and a health equity roundtable. The commission also discussed future plans to create an advisory board, develop successor and mentoring planning, and launch regional “meeting the moment” listening sessions across the Commonwealth to strengthen outreach and leadership development. The meeting ended with an open invitation for commissioners to share urgent information with staff for broader distribution and a unanimous motion to adjourn.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> assistance program, assistance program, um<00:42:09.760><c> I'm</c><00:42:10.240><c> not</c> um
- Commissioner Schnell eliminated that program.
- Rush City is where double bunking occurs.
- </c> almost a small elected body. almost a small elected body.
- </c> to benefit people in our public programs to benefit people in our public programs and and and in
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: HB3637 - Added Feb 18th, 2026
Children, Youth and Family Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, I represent the City of Tulsa pretty much.
- I mean, all of my district is in the city, right?
- We have a very robust public-private partnership with the city and many nonprofits.
- City council. And we have nothing that really goes beyond that.
- Tiny town, Oklahoma, is totally different than it is in Tulsa or Oklahoma City.
Bills:
HB3131 , HB3380 , HB3502 , HB3552 , HB3849 , HB3886 , HB3907 , HB4201 , HB4302 , HB3448 , HB3409 , HB4095 , HB3637
Committee:
House Children, Youth and Family Services
Keywords:
homelessness, shelter standards, safety, accountability, state funding, local governance, regulation, Oklahoma Homeless Shelter Safety and Accountability Act, foster care, child welfare, Department of Human Services, educational opportunities, employment support, technology in child welfare, faith-based organizations, self-sufficiency, financial literacy, HB3502, Oklahoma, children's code
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 3552, which would let child care providers bridge the gap between subsidy reimbursement rates and tuition rates. An amendment was adopted unanimously to make the bill subject to approval by the Administration for Children and Families, with the author explaining it was intended to protect federal DHS funding. The bill then passed on a 4-1 vote.
Members then heard several child welfare and human services measures. House Bill 3380, on foster care reform and DHS transparency, passed 5-0 after questions about how public input and scoring would be documented. House Bill 3502, the parental rights and child welfare bill, passed 4-1 after debate over whether the bill addressed a real problem and whether resources would be better spent recruiting foster parents. House Bill 3849, updating and broadening a mentoring program for children and youth, passed 5-0, and House Bill 3886, requiring Health Department personnel to remain on site after an immediate jeopardy finding at a nursing home until a removal plan is accepted, also passed 5-0.
The committee also approved House Bill 3907, which would prohibit certain facilities serving vulnerable juveniles and adults from being staffed through temporary staffing agencies, on a 5-0 vote. House Bill 4201, changing master teacher requirements in licensed child care from license capacity to actual enrollment, passed unanimously after discussion of how staffing ratios would work in practice. House Bill 4302, as amended, passed unanimously after removing subpoena language and instead allowing the Office of Juvenile System Oversight to disclose a complainant’s identity to law enforcement when needed to protect safety. House Bill 3448, requiring umbrella insurance coverage for certain child care caregivers, and House Bill 3409, streamlining recertification for five-star child care providers, both passed unanimously. House Bill 4095, reauthorizing and clarifying the 211 collaborative as the state lead entity for hotline services, also passed 6-0.
The most extensive debate came on House Bill 3131, which would establish statewide baseline standards for transparency, public safety, and health safety in homeless shelters and create an advisory board. Members raised concerns about local control, rural county burdens, agency workload, and whether the bill duplicated existing requirements, while the author said he was open to further changes, including strike title and possible population-based exceptions. Despite objections, the bill advanced to the Oversight Committee on a 4-3 vote. Before adjournment, the chair said the committee would begin a deeper review of OCCY multidisciplinary teams and CAC child advocacy groups in upcoming meetings.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Star Health on the right is a small program for children who are in Department of Family and Protective
- A pretty small program, it covers pregnancy-related services, and that's really where the unborn child
- . programs as well.
- Programs. No ma'am.
- I'm going to move to our last program, starting on slide 18. This is the prevention program.
Committee:
House Public Health
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a business retention and expansion program.
- It's a business retention and expansion program.
- Uh, from that standpoint, um, you know, what... program uh I have not heard as many program uh I have
- </c> sector, but it's a small sector. sector, but it's a small sector.
- </c> want to say that again as a small want to say that again as a small business<01:28:42.880><c> owner
Committee:
House Ways and Means
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice May 19th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- have to be done, and we have so many small clerks' offices.
- The work release program? That's correct.
- I bring this on behalf of a neighbor of mine and a city councilwoman in the city of Leesville.
- She wanted to come today, but city business would not allow it.
- You absolutely can, but it's a small, small amount.
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of criminal justice measures, with several bills and resolutions reported favorably and others rejected or deferred. Representative Baham’s HB 255, as substituted, would enhance penalties for certain felony or rioting offenses committed while wearing a mask to evade identification, with exceptions for religious, motorcycle, and medical coverings; it was reported favorably after opposition from the ACLU and support from law enforcement groups. His HB 378, as amended, narrowed a vehicle-obstruction offense to first responders and was also reported favorably. HB 1090, increasing penalties for arson of a religious building, was reported favorably with support from the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops. HR 272, requesting a study of parental discipline, abuse allegations, and juvenile delinquency, was reported favorably after sponsor testimony about confusion over current law. HB 479, the “Fiscal Truth and Sentencing Act,” sought quarterly reporting on incarceration costs and sentencing impacts; despite support from the ACLU and opposition from clerks of court over an unfunded mandate, it failed on a 4-7 roll call. HR 278, asking the Attorney General to review electronic monitoring laws and make recommendations, was reported favorably after testimony from advocates and supporters of tighter oversight. HR 273, creating a task force to study work-release programs, was also reported favorably, while SB 278 was voluntarily deferred.
The committee also considered several high-profile social policy measures. HB 261, by Representative Boyd, would create an exception to abortion restrictions for rape and certain sex offenses; the hearing featured extensive emotional testimony from survivors, clergy, and legislators on both sides, but the bill was rejected on a 2-10 vote. HCR 100, as amended, urged the Gaming Control Board to ensure due diligence in proposed casino acquisitions with attention to economic development, job creation, and community benefit; the amendment resolved industry concerns and the resolution was reported favorably. SB 448, concerning the Office of the State Public Defender, was amended to add procedures for expert-witness funding disputes, sealed contradictory hearings, and interlocutory review, then reported favorably. SB 135, which would redirect sports wagering revenue away from a capped sports fund and toward early childhood seats, drew opposition from university-related interests but no motion was made. Finally, HB 778 on kratom was presented as a narrower approach that would ban synthetic and semi-synthetic kratom while allowing regulated natural products; testimony included concerns about harm, business impacts, and claimed benefits for pain management and PTSD, and the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So these are how small and minuscule some of these parts are.
- </c><00:56:17.880><c> things</c> Aerials and these kind of small things Aerials and these kind of small
- </c> Technics LLC uh we are a local small Technics LLC uh we are a local small small<02:22:21.280><c>
- </c> the agricultural enforcement program the agricultural enforcement program within<02:29:47.720><c
- </c><02:31:39.040><c> and</c> situation is that the cities and situation is that the cities and counties
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment.
The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- for student success incentives to support college career education programs and their two-plus-two programs
- You know, we have a great program with a nursing program.
- Our nursing program, I appreciate your comment on the NCLEX pass rates.
- But we were obviously very, very proud of our nursing program.
- And we have an internship program each summer.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office and the Commissioner of Education on the proposed higher education budget. The presentation highlighted a $117.4 billion overall state budget, with education at $32.5 billion and higher education receiving a modest overall increase. Key items included no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, major financial aid funding such as Bright Futures, Benacquisto, EASE, Open Door, and first responder scholarships, as well as workforce investments including apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, nursing pipeline funding, and performance-based funding for colleges and universities.
Committee members asked questions about the proposed expansion of the Guardian program at state colleges and the $100 million university recruitment and retention fund. Officials said the Guardian funding would give colleges flexibility to use trained personnel for campus safety, sometimes alongside or in place of campus police or private security. The Chancellor explained that the recruitment and retention money would be distributed to universities with no specific directives beyond using it for faculty recruitment and retention, emphasizing Florida’s favorable demographics and the opportunity to attract faculty from states facing enrollment declines.
The committee then heard testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees at state colleges and universities, including Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College. Each described their backgrounds and stressed themes of affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and technical programs, dual enrollment, and local community needs. Several cited strong nursing licensure pass rates and college outcomes. After hearing all appointees, the committee voted unanimously to confirm the full block of nominees, and the confirmations were reported favorably before the meeting adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- on the Dallas City Council.
- Or we can simply just take... every major city and put a district inside the inner city, because that
- I am a resident of the city of Arlington, the American Dream City.
- It seems like there's a different voice for those of you in small cities versus bigger cities.
- One of the things that I fear is that small city representatives... ...versus big city representatives
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 20, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I was on the City Commission in Coral Springs and the neighboring community of Parkland. 50 percent of
- When you run for City Commission,... ...you will fix potholes and replace stop signs.
- Jim Gallagher, Small Business Consumer Alliance, waives in opposition.
- I'm a small business owner and also a member of the Small Business and Consumer Alliance.
- As a small business, what concerns me about House Bill 6017 is that if we make it easier Tom Wheeler:
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development May 31st, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Revenue and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's a small number, but it's the right thing.
- It's still a pilot program. I just want everyone to know the tax rates are absolutely the same.
- Is there anyone in support in Carson City? Seeing no support?
- Is there anyone in support in Carson City? Seeing no support. Is there anyone in Vegas? See no one?
- Seeing no one in neutral in Carson City, seeing no one in Vegas.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Economic Development
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also participate in drug education programs within our community to share the dangers that people
- We're having serious fatalities in a small town like this, and it is a serious issue across the state
- Vision Zero is a globally recognized program for reducing fatal crashes down to zero.
- This problem isn't local to any one city.
- I know it happens all over the city of Albuquerque, on the big streets, especially in the middle of the
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have an organized care model called the PASS program.
- So the UPL program, or the upper payment limit program, was established by federal statute to be used
- The upper payment limit program, or access payment program, is limited to the private hospitals currently
- I apologize that that is small.
- Our PAST program is a 1915(c) waiver. We have 1115 waivers for the expansion program.