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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The truth of the matter is, not a lot of the students have access to them, or are aware of them.
- We have one of these for state seal of biliteracy. We're adding now the state seal of fine arts.
- And out of that meeting, it kind of came forth.
- There was a very interesting article a couple of weeks ago in The New York Times, of all places, that
- Some of us thrive in view of that, in spite of that.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee met on March 25, 2026, with a quorum present and heard a series of education-related bills and one resolution. The committee first took up HB 636 on hazing at public post-secondary institutions. Representative LaFleur presented the bill as a response to Caleb Wilson’s death, and family members, former Rep. Jason Hughes, and other supporters urged stronger prevention, reporting, and penalties. The committee adopted amendments adding implementation details and a lifetime ban on re-chartering an organization if hazing results in death, then reported the bill as amended as the “Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act.”
The committee then heard HB 218 on food insecurity screenings in public schools. LaFleur said the bill would formalize a process to identify hungry students and connect families to resources, with amendments tying the screening to existing McKinney-Vento forms and adding food-insecurity questions. Support came from charter school representatives, the Department of Education, and others, while Dr. Will Hall suggested involving caregivers and faith-based groups. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also approved HB 626, which would require colleges and universities to provide suicide-prevention information, hotline access, and aggregated non-identifiable reporting on suicide risk. Rep. Jordan described it as a response to an uptick in suicides among college-age students, and the Board of Regents said most institutions already use telehealth or 988 resources. The bill was reported favorably.
Next, the committee heard HB 749 on the administration of START, START K-12, and ABLE savings accounts. Rep. Carver said the bill would modernize and secure the program by allowing a third-party manager and online platform, while Treasury and Board of Regents staff explained that oversight would remain in place and that ABLE accounts would not be charged fees. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students. Rep. Mack and advocates from the Arc and ABA providers said the bill would ensure medically necessary services can be delivered in classrooms or other school settings, while the Louisiana Federation of Teachers asked for clearer pre-conference expectations to avoid classroom disruption. After testimony from parents, providers, and school stakeholders, the bill was reported with amendments.
Finally, the committee approved HB 201 creating a state seal of fine arts for high school graduates, and HB 738 revising student disciplinary proceedings at colleges and universities to ensure evidence and fairness in disciplinary actions. Both bills were reported favorably. The committee also began hearing HCR 14, which expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but the transcript cuts off before any final action on the resolution is shown.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of various financial audits.
- Do of various financial audits. Correct.
- > in</c> is that more of a financial audit in is that more of a financial audit in nature<00:28:29.200
- It is it is a more of a financial audit.
- Can you just educate the committee on what the financial impact of being a pool member is?
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several Senate concurrent resolutions related to University of Hawaiʻi programs, audits, and workforce development. Testimony on SCR 50, which urged establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Maui campus, was strongly supportive, with witnesses citing the state’s nursing shortage and Maui’s acute physician and nurse shortages. The committee later recommended passage with a technical HD1 amendment, and the measure was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee also heard SCR 137, SCR 138, and SCR 142, all involving proposed audits. SCR 137 sought a performance audit of the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation; the Foundation opposed it, and the chair recommended deferral after noting the legislative auditor’s view that the office lacks jurisdiction over the private nonprofit. SCR 138 proposed a management and performance audit of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, and SCR 142 proposed an audit of the UH Mānoa athletics department. UH representatives provided comments on both, with athletics explaining existing NCAA-required financial audits, internal performance evaluations, and a strategic plan that includes self-review. The committee ultimately recommended passage of SCR 138 and SCR 142 with technical HD1 amendments.
For SCR 192, which proposed a veterinary medicine expansion working group, UH and other witnesses discussed the idea of exploring a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, but the chair said a community college is not the appropriate venue for a doctoral program. The committee recommended substantial HD1 changes removing Windward Community College from the title and shifting the effort to the UH system level, adding the UH president or designee and a Hilo campus representative to the working group; the amended resolution was adopted. The committee also heard SCR 193, calling for community colleges to identify bachelor’s degree and workforce pathways aligned with regional needs, and SCR 203, which sought exploration of an Alzheimer’s disease research center and federal funding requirements; both drew supportive comments and no opposition. The meeting recessed briefly for lack of quorum, then reconvened for decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (01/22/2026)
Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:30.160><c> and</c> the interests of cities and towns and the interests of cities and towns
- The statement of finding in the bill contains false statements, which I just want to flag here for a
- of the member the best interests of the member municipalities. municipalities. municipalities.
- So, you know, I have a lot of pride in local history and a lot of interest in local history.
- So, one of interest in local history.
Committee:
House Legislative Administration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- inadmissibility of statements provided in 594-A:4 may be overcome, and statements that were not electronically
- of inadmissibility of statements<01:59:54.719><c> provided</c><01:59:55.040><c> in</c><01:59:55.199>
- We have a quote: if you look at the end of this proposed bill, in the fiscal statement, for $1,000 per
- Any recording that, any excuse me, any statement that comes after that under the terms of the bill, they
- Um, uh, attorney Moo, you made a statement that of the DNA exonerated defendants, one and three had confessed
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So the statement of purpose is to exempt photographs or images of...
- So the statement of purpose is to exempt photographs or images of the decedent individuals from public
- My fear of the unknown was further compounded by intense public interest and a very real possibility
- You know, we're trying to balance transparency and accountability, the interests of public health and
- privacy of family members and decedent's dignity balanced with public interest, to pass it along?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/20/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Interesting.
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- </c> of of pennet in this example. of of pennet in this example.
- Interesting.
- </c> of us. of us.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:29 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been thinking about this for a while and really wanted to sort of convene... ...some interested
- wildfire in New Mexico, and they came up with a bunch of ideas, and not all unanimous, but interesting
- It asks our sort of key state agencies and... ...public entities to get together with other interested
- So, kind of along the same lines, would you be interested in adding a member from the military?
- Is that something you might possibly be interested in doing, Madam Chair? Sort of similar to FERC.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 02/10/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- This is our second meeting of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee for the 2026 legislative
- ranking member, Marion Matera, is here, and we do have a quorum on paper, so we can start consideration of
- regarding disposal of property.
- This bill would require explanatory statements regarding disposal properties to include names of all
- The applicability of open meetings and FOIL laws to certain not-for-profit corporations.
Summary:
The Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee met on February 10 and considered five bills. Senator Claire’s SB 2458 would set a six-year limit on challenges to New York City water board fees, rates, rents, and other service charges, and it was moved and reported to the floor. SB 2555, also by Senator Claire, would require explanatory statements for property disposals to identify all beneficial owners and be made publicly available; it was also passed and reported to the floor.
The committee then approved SB 6017 by Senator Baskin, the Food Retail Establishment Subsidy for Healthy Communities Act, which would provide loans, guarantees, interest subsidies, and grants to support food retail in underserved areas. Members noted the need for better food access in underserved communities. The committee also took up SB 6165 by Senator Skoufis, which would extend open meetings and FOIL requirements to certain local development corporations and related not-for-profit entities; there was some discussion about how these entities are used by municipalities, and the bill was reported to the floor.
Finally, the committee approved SB 8839 by Senator Garnardt, authorizing the Dormitory Authority to provide financing for the New York Climate Exchange’s construction and facilities. All five bills were advanced, with no recorded opposition, and the meeting adjourned after the last bill was reported.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- of having a compelling<00:49:05.120><c> government</c><00:49:05.760><c> interest</c><00:49:06.160><c
- Legere. to the level of a compelling state interest. Thank you.
- So with that, I will wrap up my testimony again in the interest of time.
- So with that, I will wrap up my testimony again in the interest of time.
- </c> testimony again in the interest of time. testimony again in the interest of time.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Feb 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Interesting challenge ahead of us this spring.
- But I want to jump into Prop 4 in the interest of candid dialogue and respond to Ms.
- It's a lot of work and a lot of fun to spend time on but would be interested in working with you on that
- We had to do kind of a holistic assessment of what's in the best interest of the state.
- I think we have significant interest in the design of the hardening program, one.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- So the next thing on the agenda item is I've personally had some interest from the broader public of
- And then that's our mission statement: we are to promote the shared interest of member providers in their
- So speech pathologists, of course, do a number of things, many of which are sort of in line with audiology
- , as my point, to what kind of variety of folks and training you can have under each of those labels,
- It's kind of a statement, Senator.
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed several vacant membership slots, including positions tied to the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian appointments. Members said they would try to fill the vacancies and, if not, include the issue in the legislative report and consider statutory changes in the next General Assembly.
The task force then heard from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association and Civitan Services about DDPA’s role in supporting 80 provider organizations serving more than 13,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 75 counties. They described services such as early intervention day programs, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services, and said autism falls within the populations they serve. They also shared survey information on services used by older adults with IDD and offered contact information for providers.
Members also heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to add licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while noting that Arkansas Medicaid already pays for some of these evaluations. Task force members and Dr. Scott discussed the roles of psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and the possibility of using training or board oversight to ensure evaluators are properly qualified, with some noting that speech pathologists’ inclusion has historical and clinical roots. The task force also said it still needs a future discussion on fraud, plans to invite the Attorney General’s office, and wants to identify priorities for the 2027 session before adjourning.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- It aligns definitions, best-value criteria, conflict-of-interest protections, and procurement authority
- It aligns definitions, best value criteria, conflict of interest protections, and procurement authority
- I think there's a lot of interesting conversations being discussed here.
- The timing of the regs is very interesting in that you brought this bill forward last year while this
- So if that is something you're interested in doing at the next stage, should this bill pass out of the
Committee:
House Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a lengthy brief that I do have copies of, if anyone's interested, but I'll just touch on one
- Well, I guess it did replace it with sort of a general statement of ideal, so from that regard, I think
- Um, Mrs. or Miss—I don't know—the executive director, McKinley of Cornerstone, said in her written statement
- Um, Mrs. or Miss—I don't know—the executive director, McKinley of Cornerstone, said in her written statement
- Under the rather confusing language of this bill, it amounts to a book ban that financially incentivizes
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 763, an early bill concerning AED access at athletic events and venues. Representative Morris offered amendment 0743H to clarify the bill by removing charter schools from the language and tying AED placement to American Heart Association guidance, emphasizing that AEDs should be readily accessible within a reasonable walking distance rather than mandated on every field. The amendment and then the bill as amended both passed 17-0, and the bill was reported out as Ought to Pass with Amendment.
The committee then considered House Bill 781, requiring school districts to adopt cell phone-free education policies, and a related bill, House Bill 131. HB 781 was amended to include charter public school boards, cover other personal electronic communication devices, require at minimum restrictions on student personal cell phones during class instruction, allow superintendent-approved exceptions for medical or language needs, protect students with medical needs or disabilities under Section 504, and set an effective date of July 1, 2025. Some members argued the amendment was too prescriptive and limited local control, while supporters said it still left districts flexibility outside classroom instruction. The amendment passed 16-1, and the bill then passed Ought to Pass as Amended 16-1. HB 131, described as a mirror bill, was then retained by a 17-0 vote.
House Bill 398, a title bill requiring Holocaust and genocide studies to include impacts on people with disabilities, was moved to ITL after Representative Selig reported the genocide commission believed the topic was already being covered. That motion passed 17-0. The committee also agreed to hold several bills for later consideration, including HB 754, HB 1221, HB 360, and HB 699, citing the need for more review or missing copies.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 361, prohibiting mandatory mask policies in schools. Supporters argued the bill would preserve individual choice while preventing statewide or districtwide mandates in future public health emergencies, and cited a Department of Health and Human Services letter saying masks remain effective but decisions should be based on individual choice and risk assessment. Opponents emphasized local control and the need for districts to respond to different public health conditions. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 361 was completed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Agriculture Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They weren't interested in becoming a part of our community because the bottom line wasn't big enough
- This bill was a lot of interest to me in my district.
- So we would imagine some of those same components, at a specific degree of level of detail, would be
- Well, first of all, thank you for this engagement. But I want to make some clarifying statements.
- And this bill intends to remedy this in the interest of time.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Agriculture heard three bills. SB 18 by Senator Rubio would create a Food Desert Elimination Grant Program at CDFA to help open or improve grocery stores in food desert communities. Supporters said it would improve access to healthy food, create jobs, and help underserved neighborhoods; opponents argued it could favor large chains, lacked community input and accountability, and should better prioritize tribal, BIPOC-owned, and community-led retail. Committee members raised concerns about population thresholds, community engagement, and long-term commitments, and the author said the bill could be strengthened with guardrails. SB 18 passed 7-0 and was sent to Appropriations.
SB 312 by Senator Umberg would require out-of-state shippers of dogs to electronically submit health certificates to CDFA and make them available to buyers and enforcement agencies, aiming to improve consumer protection and traceability in the puppy import pipeline. Supporters from animal welfare and humane organizations said the bill would help stop sick or misrepresented puppies from entering California and give investigators a central record. Members asked about privacy and enforcement, and the author indicated amendments could address consumer privacy concerns. The bill passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.
SB 493 by Senator Becker would change how compensation is set for secretary managers of district agricultural associations and fairgrounds, shifting salary-setting authority to CDFA and requiring periodic salary surveys. Supporters said fairgrounds are critical emergency-response and community facilities and that the bill would help recruit and retain qualified leaders with fairer pay. Some members expressed concern about local control and appointment delays, but clarified the bill only addressed salary, not appointments. SB 493 also passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- However, in the instance of Czar Putin, he has never been interested in jaw, jaw.
- ,</c><00:13:45.600><c> the</c> passed out of my committee, the passed out of my committee, the financial
- </c> financial service committee by a vote of financial service committee by a vote of 53<00:13:48.000
- c> of</c><00:19:18.880><c> Maryland's</c> behalf of the people of Maryland's behalf of the people of
- Why do any of does all of that matter? Why do any of this?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- This concludes my statement and AFSCME Local 3916 appreciates the committee's consideration of this important
- of the bill.
- of that, have a myriad of programs, which we invest not millions, but tens of millions of dollars into
- of that have a myriad of programs, which we invest not millions, but tens of millions of dollars into
- Of color.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several labor-related bills. SB 1166 would place AC Transit employees under PERB jurisdiction for unfair labor practice disputes; supporters said it would reduce cost and delay compared with court litigation, AC Transit was neutral, there was no opposition, and the bill passed 4-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1054 would add wage-data elements to state reporting to improve Medi-Cal and other eligibility verification and strengthen workforce-program data; supporters emphasized reducing administrative burden and improving accountability, and it passed 4-0, later 5-0 on call. SB 1149 would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” and align it with other family-leave laws; it drew broad support from caregiving, LGBTQ+, labor, and advocacy groups, no opposition, and passed 3-0, later 5-0 on call.
The committee also considered SB 909, which would raise and index public works contractor registration fees and prevailing-wage penalties and direct more penalty revenue to enforcement. Supporters argued it would deter wage theft and fund enforcement staffing, while contractor groups warned it would raise costs, increase uncertainty, and not solve staffing delays; the bill passed 2-1 and later 4-1 on call. SB 1132 would require a standardized know-your-rights curriculum through the workforce development system; supporters said workers need rights education at job-entry points, especially immigrants and other vulnerable workers, and the bill passed 3-1, later 4-1 on call.
SB 1241 sought to strengthen enforcement of skilled-and-trained workforce requirements on public works projects by defining substantial compliance, limiting repeated reliance on compliance plans, and increasing accountability for reporting failures. Labor supporters said it would close loopholes and protect apprenticeship-trained workers, while contractor groups argued the market lacks enough qualified workers and that the bill could increase penalties and debarment risk; after extended debate it passed 4-1. Finally, SB 1038 would require CalPERS to notify unions when employer audits are initiated so they can assist members facing repayment or pension adjustments; supporters said it would help workers navigate audit consequences, there was no opposition, and it passed 4-0 before the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/03/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we need to, as a body, think about that from a policy statement of how we’re going to address that
- </c> looking at a rate of 10% rate of return looking at a rate of 10% rate of return would<00:18:20.080
- I was going to give a brief opening statement if that's all right. >> Of course, please.
- But the pole star of all of these relief associations is that for a year of work, you get a year of benefit
- </c><01:26:38.880><c> them</c> I can think of at least three of them I can think of at least three of
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> balance the interests of um serving our balance the interests of um serving our medically<01:19:
- So this is sort of an interesting piece.
- So this is sort of an interesting piece.
- </c><05:47:01.200><c> consideration</c><05:47:01.760><c> of</c> the public interest consideration of
- of the more a statement of sentiment of the committee<06:37:02.958><c> with</c><06:37:03.440><c> really
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of its people. of its people.
- </c> was brought up of a concern of people was brought up of a concern of people hacking<00:03:52.319
- </c> lot of conversations about the cost of lot of conversations about the cost of child<00:23:57.600
- In financial services, being responsible is not optional. It is the cost of trust.
- </c><01:27:54.239><c> abuse</c><01:27:54.639><c> is</c> statement was that this type of abuse is statement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is currently solving 55% of murders, 43% of assaults, and 16% of sexual assaults.
- Every day in the state of Texas, survivors of human trafficking are convicted of crimes committed by
- creation of financial dependence.
- experiences of survivors and promote the well-being of their loved ones. ...documented tactics of these
- Of this reporting process.
Bills:
SB614 , SB872 , SB1199 , SB1212 , SB1278 , SB1573 , SB1588 , SB1602 , SB1660 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1833 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2146 , SB2177 , SB2373 , SB2460 , SB2785
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice