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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- As a former small business owner myself, I think that is our job here in the legislature: to do things
- As a former small business owner myself, I think that is our job here in the legislature: to do things
- As our job here in the legislature is to do things, especially in this committee, that help make our
- This eliminates a lot of jobs.
- These aren't abstract jobs.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
alcohol service, sports facilities, amusement venues, recreational activities, patron engagement, alcohol warehousing, regulation, liquor distribution, storage standards, state laws, liquor licenses, multiple premises, alcohol distribution, commercial leasing, regulatory reform, winery, restaurant license, alcohol, spirits, beer
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- contingent faculty, the constant threat of investigations without clear safeguards undermines health, job
- I requested faculty race and ethnicity, gender, job titles, and pay rate.
- My high school, I don't feel, did a super good job educating me about that, but this bill would provide
- . the folks who work in this area do not leave their jobs because they are under enormous pressure.
- the folks who work in this area do not leave their jobs because they are under enormous pressure.
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee began with a work session on student complaints in higher education. Faculty, union, and research witnesses argued that current complaint systems are sometimes misused in bad faith, disproportionately affecting faculty of color, women, and contingent faculty, consuming institutional resources, and chilling academic freedom. They called for an initial screening process for bias or retaliation, routine data collection and equity review, and a faculty bill of rights. Committee members asked about FERPA, Title IX, and how complaint data could be tracked consistently across institutions.
The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 6090 would create a Heritage Orchard Program at Washington State University to register and preserve heritage orchards and rare apple varieties; Senator Braun said it would honor Washington’s apple history and support research at low cost. SB 5931 would make technical changes to the Workforce Education Investment Oversight Board, including two-year co-chair terms, a later annual report date, and removal of a dashboard requirement; WASAC, labor, and Microsoft testified in support. SB 5963 would automatically qualify Passport to Careers students as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant and align financial aid definitions; WASAC, College Success Foundation, students, and student advocates supported it as a way to reduce barriers for foster and homeless youth.
The committee also heard SB 5978, which would codify and expand the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program and require annual student notifications about admissions, financial aid, dual credit, and related opportunities. Supporters included the Council of Presidents, faculty, students, parents, and the Washington Roundtable, who said guaranteed admission and better outreach would reduce anxiety, improve transparency, and help more students enroll. Finally, SB 6082 would direct JLARC to audit fraud in state financial aid programs, including fictitious students and AI-enabled abuse; the sponsor cited recent fraud concerns, while community and technical college officials said colleges already have fraud controls in place, warned the audit was unfunded and potentially duplicative, and asked for more resources. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearings.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Job Growth Grant Fund, which I know has gone to help a lot of members of your communities, we're
- The Job Growth Grant Fund, which I know has gone to help a lot of members of your communities, we're
- I think you guys did a great job, and thank you for the presentation...
- I think you guys did a great job, and thank you for the presentation, and thank you for answering the
- We're doing a pretty good job.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans. Senator Mayfield explained that current law only allows pre-tax contributions, and the bill would let the Department of Financial Services and local governments offer post-tax Roth options. The bill had one support appearance card, no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then received a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended “Floridians First” budget, totaling $117.4 billion and $53.2 billion in general revenue. The presentation highlighted reserves, debt paydown, tax relief, and proposed reductions and efficiencies, along with major spending areas in education, health care, public safety, corrections, transportation, and economic development. Key proposals included higher K-12 funding, teacher salary increases, funding for Everglades and water quality projects, emergency preparedness, corrections staffing and facility funding, cybersecurity, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments.
Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserves, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and spending, the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and federal reimbursement, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, animal abuse hotline funding, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and teacher pay. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV medication program, with senators and a public witness expressing concern about access to life-saving medications and possible misuse or redirection of funds. The committee did not take further action on the budget presentation, and the meeting ended after additional comments supporting the budget and the corrections funding, with SB 7010 already approved.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Audit does a tremendous job of putting this stuff together.
- Audit does a wonderful job, and we have a great relationship with them.
- So hearing that response, it's not that audit's doing a bad job.
- It's not that you're doing a bad job.
- And these people do a great job of helping those victims.
Committee:
All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard several audit-related reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports were scheduled for standing committees and the full Legislative Joint Audit Committee, with one requested report still in progress. The City, County, and Local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, reinstatement of turnback funds for entities that filed required reports, and action involving the town of Daisy, which was directed to repay misused street funds at 10% of general fund revenue annually. The education and state agencies reports included higher education audits and state agency findings, with some reports filed and others deferred to the February meeting for additional information or corrective-action details.
The committee then took up a special audit of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Legislative Audit reported that the program, funded with $10 million in desegregation money plus a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, with 116 graduates, but found numerous eligibility and disbursement problems, including scholarships to ineligible students, excessive awards, improper documentation, and unclear disposition of some assets. Committee members questioned UALR representatives about oversight, staffing, and whether funds were properly used, and also heard from Philander Smith College about its limited role in verifying enrollment. Members expressed concern about the program’s results and the lack of detail on accountability, and the committee voted to table the report until the next meeting for further review and requested additional information, including the federal court order and more detail on expenditures and oversight.
Finally, the committee reviewed the annual disposition report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 resulting in criminal charges and convictions, 39 still under review, 96 not charged, and others dismissed or pending; 20 convictions produced fines, restitution, and audit-cost orders, and bond trust fund claims were paid in some cases. Prosecutor Coordinator and Attorney General representatives explained that some referrals do not meet criminal standards, may lack intent, or are otherwise not prosecutable, and members asked for more standardized reporting, clearer explanations of why cases are not charged, and more information on restitution efforts. The committee discussed possible templates, training, and better coordination, then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (11-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So he wears a lot of hats, but in all of them he has done a great job and he was very complimentary of
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- </c> job or at home uh with their families. job or at home uh with their families.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Michael McCurley, president of Zo Education and a senior vice president with Zo Group, about the company’s role in providing broadband and managed network services to Kentucky schools. He said Zo Education serves all Kentucky K-12 public school districts in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, offering more bandwidth at lower cost than the prior provider and also providing cybersecurity and network protection. He emphasized that reliable connectivity is essential for instruction, testing, remote coursework, and school administration.
McCurley also addressed the ongoing contract dispute involving the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and Open Fiber Silicom, saying Zo Education is not a party to the litigation but is concerned about possible disruption to schools and students. In response to committee questions, he said the company incurred unexpected costs when it had to reroute connections and build alternate network paths, including one school move that cost more than $50,000 to serve a site generating under $2,000 per month. He said outages and incidents are more frequent when Kentucky Wired access is unavailable, and that Zo could not have bid at its current price without access to Kentucky Wired.
Committee members discussed the broader implications of the dispute and the state’s broadband structure. Senator Williams said the committee’s priority is avoiding disruption to students and noted concerns about infrastructure purchases and upgrades tied to the network, saying he had not seen clear contractual support for some of the expenditures. He also referenced a future audit and said the committee should preserve options and taxpayer funds. The committee then reviewed its report to LRC, including changes related to infrastructure purchases and water asset management technology, and agreed to submit the report without a committee vote. The chair announced the next meeting would be in January, with no December meeting scheduled, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Great job. Members of the committee, are there any questions? Chair Burgess, you're up. Thank you.
- Should they just provide, 'Good job, keep going. You're doing a great job?'
- I've been on the job for four months now, so I'm still learning.
- You all have done an exceptional job. Thank you for educating us.
- You all have done an exceptional job. Thank you for educating us.
Summary:
The Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 held a panel discussion on artificial intelligence in K-12 education. Dr. Maya Israel of the University of Florida gave an overview of AI literacy, emphasizing that AI can support personalized learning, school operations, and teacher efficiency, but also raises concerns about data privacy, overreliance, mental health, and the need for human oversight. She described the Florida K-12 AI Task Force, which has produced guidance on policy, ethics, privacy, cybersecurity, classroom integration, and professional development, and is now working on district surveys, webinars, case studies, and teacher/family resources.
Superintendents Van Ayers of Hillsborough County and Kevin Hendrick of Pinellas County described district-level implementation. Hillsborough outlined a governance council, a district AI policy, and an implementation guide; it prohibits generative AI for students below eighth grade, allows limited use for older students with teacher permission and district-vetted tools, and uses models for classroom AI expectations. The district also reported growing student enrollment in AI courses, teacher training through summer academies and quick learns, and pilots with tools such as Magic School and Microsoft Copilot. Pinellas emphasized academic integrity, student data privacy, digital responsibility, and the importance of human interaction in learning; it said state assessments already limit technology use and that districts need clear governance and parent transparency.
Committee members asked about whether AI improves academic performance, the risk of student dependence, the possibility of returning to more paper-based testing, and who should set guardrails. Witnesses said reliable achievement data is still limited because the technology is new, though districts reported anecdotal gains in tutoring and early literacy. They also said there is no established statewide baseline for teacher AI training yet, so districts are using professional development, stipends, and partnerships with universities to build capacity. The committee also heard from Drew Andrew of FSU’s Inspire program, who argued that industry is moving faster than schools and that education should focus on teaching how AI works, building teacher confidence, and aligning training with workforce needs. No bills were considered and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Good job, Secretary. OK, we, everybody wants to ask questions.
- Drinking unsafe water, especially because they're the ones who are doing the job to keep us safe.
- Uh, if, if I were to say nothing could be treated, then I probably shouldn't be doing my job because
- credit for the PFOS bill and when other states are saying, oh, New Mexico just did such a wonderful job
- Uh, we have a good relationship and we've changed both have recycled and upcycled into different jobs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight May 22nd, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He did a great job and I I felt like he was sort of my mentor, um, and I think that's kind of how I'm
- They go spend that money in the economy, create jobs, etc. so that's the economic benefit.
- And uh I know his job is to kind of forecast the future.
- So, um, There's nothing that I, I just wanted to recognize that he's in the room and that's his job,
- Um, I'm taking over this job from Cristina, who's done it for the past few years because she's gonna
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, on balance, I would rather have them on the job where I hope that they can bring some stability to
- She's the kind of person that understands these jobs are by about getting things done.
- Energy dominance means good jobs, strong families, and a safe economy.
- It's more trust in the men and women who know how to get the job done.
- We're going to have to decide either for homes or jobs and energy. industry.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 4/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- my previous employment over payroll issues, I accepted a three-dollar-per-hour pay cut at my current job
- </c><00:10:36.560><c> Additionally,</c> cut at my current job. Additionally, cut at my current job.
- been forced to leave my home state of Minnesota once again, thus being separated from my community, job
- That is all of us doing our job.
- So today I am standing us doing our job.
Summary:
Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley held a press event ahead of the House floor debate on the housing budget bill, focusing on funding for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). She described FHPAP as emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance that helps families avoid homelessness, and said the bill reflects a community effort to keep families stably housed across Minnesota, including in rural areas.
Jenny Larson, executive director of Three Rivers Community Action, testified that her organization administers FHPAP in a 20-county region and uses it to help renters and homeowners remain housed, maintain employment, and stay in school and community. She said the program is fiscally responsible, estimating it costs about $3,500 to resolve a household crisis versus as much as $45,000 to help a family recover after homelessness. Community members Mierra Allen, Ebony McMillan, and a written statement from Tamita Gaines described how FHPAP helped them avoid or recover from homelessness and maintain stability for their children.
The speakers also said the House housing bill includes broader housing investments, including funding for new housing units, housing infrastructure bonds, a challenge fund, and affordable/workforce homeownership initiatives, with attention to greater Minnesota. In response to questions, they said homelessness is not partisan, that current FHPAP funds are depleted, and that local providers use quarterly allocations and advisory committees to prioritize urgent cases. Momanyi-Hiltsley urged support for House File 2298 and said the program was a top priority because of limited funding and the need to prevent families from falling into homelessness.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I love my job. I love my city.
- This is a very, very easy job. They work my my pony works 3 days a week.
- So the, uh, You were, you were talking about, obviously, uh, you know, kind of part of your job, but,
- They think, they say, there's a job over there. You and me, let's go do that.
- And the jobs it provides. We urge you to pass this important legislation.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I love my job, I love my city.
- This is a very, very easy job. My pony works three days a week.
- They want to take my job. They want to ruin my industry.
- You were talking about, obviously, you know, part of your job.
- They think, they say, "There's a job. You and me, let's go do that."
Bills:
HB386 , HB1449 , HB1701 , HB2142 , HB2675 , HB2857 , HB3063 , HB3171 , HB3641 , HB3732 , HB4045 , HB4370 , HB4491 , HB4505 , HB4626 , HB5267 , HB5356
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- required safety equipment, whether mandated by law, expected by custom, or simply required for the job
- Third, the Florida Labor Pool Act caps transportation charges to and from the job site at $1.50 each
- I've heard from workers who've said, quote, this was the only job I could get after prison and I was
- I think they do an amazing job. And I am not up on this bill.
- I think they do an amazing job. And I am not up on this bill.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee heard and voted on four bills. HB 587 on self-storage spaces would let rental agreements include an alternate contact person and allow default notices to be published online instead of only in newspapers, while keeping existing notice timelines and servicemember protections. Newspaper and press witnesses opposed the online-notice change, arguing it could reduce public reach and transparency, especially in rural areas; the sponsor said newspapers could still be used and the bill was only adding another option. The committee adopted an amendment changing the effective date to October 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably 12-2.
HB 6033 would repeal the Florida Labor Pool Act. The sponsor argued the act duplicates other state and federal protections, while opponents said it contains unique safeguards for day laborers, including limits on fees, transportation charges, and deductions, and a private right of action. Testimony from labor advocates and workers warned repeal would reduce protections for vulnerable workers; the sponsor and supporters said other laws already cover the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably 11-3.
HB 897, dealing with timeshare plan management, was presented as a clarification of conflicts created by recent condominium legislation and would require faster records responses, more disclosure of contracts, and clearer remedies for mismanagement. Support came from industry groups, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0. The final measure, PCS for HB 1385, created a civil remedy for parental abduction or unlawful withholding of a child in violation of a timesharing order. Family law attorneys opposed it over concerns about added litigation, child involvement, and overlap with existing remedies, while the sponsors and supporters said it would provide needed deterrence and compensation in serious cases. The committee adopted the PCS and reported it favorably 13-0.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But when they come out, they don't have a license to get a job, so they cannot use that skill to make
- This bill provides an opportunity for inmates in trustee classification or engaged in a TDCJ prison job
- As a retired correctional officer, I can speak to the difficult job the men and women of TDCJ do, but
- to apply for and wait for their application to be approved, and the wait is at a difficult time when job
- Jobs and earnings for those leaving prison while also increasing the number of qualified license holders
Bills:
HB153
Committee:
House Corrections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- No, you did a great job. I'm Naz Nurkati. I'm the state policy lead for Move Minnesota Action.
- I think Metro Transit does an okay job of trying to advertise it, but as the numbers we've just heard
- Everybody's doing their job.
- We need teachers, and we need police officers, and for us and Others to do these jobs.
- Would you stay at a job if your employer lowered your wages?
Keywords:
child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If you have any questions, thank you for your time, and you did a great job this morning.
- We employ more than 280 Minnesotans in union-represented jobs.
- We employ over 200 Minnesotans in stable, well-paying jobs, upheld by collective bargaining.
- But without the changes noted here today, those jobs could vanish before they start.
- We just want to ensure that our members don't lose their jobs. Let's fix this.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to make Texas the best These reforms will allow eligible corporations to flourish, create new Texas jobs
- legal certainty, business-friendly principles, and clear regulatory frameworks impact economic growth. job
- And finally, it attracts more business and jobs to Texas.
- more companies to incorporate in Texas, and this will lead to greater economic investment, increased job
- I think the Delaware courts did a very good job of, for many years, of sticking to.
Bills:
HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed ses Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Your troops have... done a great job of intercepting these strategic bombers.
- Our Navy's done a good job.
- And I think we've done an important job here as we bring back peace through strength.
- When DOD has been tasked with doing DHS's job, it has cost taxpayers a lot more money.
- You got tough jobs. General, you talked in your opening statement.
Keywords:
national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy
Summary:
In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/14/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Tough job yesterday, by the way. Thank you. Um, a question you just... >> Thank you.
- Did I— >> That was my job. >> I'm sorry. I withdraw my question. >> Hi, I'm Daisy.
- And these officials, some of whom did not do their jobs. committee.
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Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Aug 5th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- We've supported over 2,800 jobs.
- The one thing I also want to leave this... ...importantly, helping them to get actual jobs.
- That was never its job. And it's working.
- Like, one I think about is jobs created. That is super important to the public.
- How are they creating more jobs? How are they creating more benefit?
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy