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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 9th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This outstanding group of high school and college students represents the next generation of civic leaders
- From school board to Congress, Phil saw electoral politics not as a game, but as a vehicle for justice
- Marvin Lavelle Boomer Jr. was an educator at Castlemont High School with deep passions for community
- His love and his legacy will live on in the school farm he established, in what he poured into the FABLA
- at Castlemont High School, and his legacy will continue with the students that high school and his legacy
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing the League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council, the Jane Center of Northern California, a departing UC Sacramento intern, and members of the Sam Yup Benevolent Association/Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The chamber then moved to the Daily File, where most items were passed and retained on file, and AB 1044 was moved to the inactive file at the author’s request.
The main floor action was on ACR 91, authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which recognized June 2025 as Portuguese Heritage Month, June 10 as the Day of Portugal, and April 18 as the Day of the Azores. Supportive remarks highlighted the long history and contributions of Portuguese Americans in California, especially in agriculture, business, public service, and culture, and Assembly Member Macedo spoke as a co-author and second-generation Portuguese American. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. Macedo also shared Portuguese sweet bread with members, and Aguiar-Curry introduced Portuguese dignitaries and community leaders in the chamber.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory. Members honored Phil Jerizzo, Dr. Marvin Lavelle Boomer Jr., and Elizabeth Starr, describing their public service, mentorship, community leadership, and family legacies. The Assembly then announced upcoming session dates and adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- She began dancing at age two, training at the Jackie O'Neal School of Dance and later at Birmingham School
- He grew up in Cordova, where he and his sister Angie graduated from Walker County Public Schools.
- Reed's proudest achievements was helping secure the necessary funds to replace the old elementary school
- that he and his wife Mitzy attended in Cordova with a new school building.
- Reed and Mitsy are active members of the First Baptist Church of Jasper, where they teach Sunday school
Keywords:
Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- The first thing that jumps to mind is the school safety program. Sounds like that would be gone.
- Just to that point, that huge budget cut, our schools are still suffering from the recoil of that.
- go back to school will have options for in their educational journeys.
- And we include the school meals, which has been a big... ...become an adult.
- And we include the school meals, which has been a big proponent.
Summary:
The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers.
A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage.
Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-CPN, CPN-HOU, AEN-TCA-CPN, EDU-CPN Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a hearing on one bill: House Bill 624, HD1, relating to school psychologist testimony.
- I am the current legislative chair for the Hawaii Association of School Psychologists.
- </c> School psychology has only existed in Hawaii since 1999, despite being a field since 1897, about
- We remain the last state in the Union to not have credentialing for school psychologists.
- I'm a school psychologist on the Big Island.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint Senate committee hearing considered HB 472 HD1 on digital identification and HB 1097 HD1 on public housing evictions, followed by HB 1325 HD3 on housing redevelopment and tenant relocation rights. HB 472 would require digital IDs to be accepted under certain conditions and allow law enforcement to use them as proof of identity; the committee heard limited testimony, then adopted a recommendation to pass with amendments, including changing “shall” to “may” and adding effective and defective dates. HB 1097 would shorten the storage period for unclaimed personal effects after a public housing eviction; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the impact on displaced families. The committee moved the bill forward with discussion of the agency’s eviction process, waitlist size, and the need to free units sooner for other applicants.
HB 1325 HD3 drew extensive testimony and discussion. The bill would require developers of certain HHFDC affordable housing projects to provide displaced tenants with a right of first refusal for a comparable unit or relocation assistance, along with information, tracking, and enforcement provisions. HHFDC supported the measure but suggested amendments to require both relocation assistance and a right of first refusal, without requiring the same rent as the prior unit. Legal aid, housing advocates, community organizations, and many tenants testified in strong support, emphasizing displacement during public housing redevelopment, inadequate communication, accessibility problems, and the need for enforceable rights to return. Several tenants described confusing notices, unsuitable replacement units, and hardship for elders, disabled residents, and children. The discussion also highlighted concerns about developer compliance and the need for state-level enforcement.
No final vote on HB 1325 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the hearing included substantial questioning of the housing authority and testimony from affected residents. The committee also discussed the broader redevelopment context, including large-scale public housing demolition and replacement plans, and the potential consequences for families if relocation and return rights are not clearly enforced.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (01/22/2026)
Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an indirect impact, and as what goes on in schools, the education policies, school funding kind
- Um, that being said, there is a school board's association that takes the lead on school-related issues
- And as what goes on in schools, the education policies, school funding kind of walks the line between
- Um, that being said, there is a school board's association that takes the lead on school-related issues
- </c> school materials. school materials.
Committee:
House Legislative Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/07/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And then they spend their grade school, middle school, and high school years trying to catch up.
- </c> our new Arm and Hammer Medical School our new Arm and Hammer Medical School here<00:41:59.080><c
- ><c> school,</c><00:43:49.520><c> and</c><00:43:49.720><c> high</c> grade school, middle school, and
- high grade school, middle school, and high school<00:43:50.160><c> years</c><00:43:50.520><c> trying<
- </c> school years trying to catch up. school years trying to catch up.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Council Bill 1430, Maryland public charter school program school facilities funding.
- Council Bill 1430, Maryland public charter school program school facilities funding.
- </c> facilities available to charter schools. facilities available to charter schools.
- </c> school at the Baltimore City College. school at the Baltimore City College.
- </c> Law School which he could not attend. Law School which he could not attend.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House OKs housing finance, policy bill agreement 5/13/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you need a ride home from school? you need a ride home from school?
- and school safety.
- </c><00:14:50.200><c> and</c><00:14:50.360><c> school</c> protecting kids in schools and school protecting
- kids in schools and school safety. safety. safety.
- It's hard for kids to focus in school if It's hard for kids to focus in school if they<00:31:27.360><
Summary:
The House considered the conference committee report on House File 1141, a housing bill, and moved to adopt the report and repass the bill as amended. Rep. Howard said the compromise would help build thousands of new homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, EHPAP, supportive housing, and a new provision for greater public access at MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate proposals, including a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases, were not included.
Several members spoke in support of the compromise. Rep. Kozlowski emphasized the bill’s role in addressing housing instability, homelessness, and workforce shortages, citing investments in first-generation homebuyer assistance, supportive housing, and preservation of beds and units. Rep. Skraba and Rep. West also supported the bill, with Skraba praising the bipartisan process and West arguing the bill focused on supply-side solutions such as manufactured housing and easing development constraints. Rep. Schultz opposed the bill, arguing the money should instead go to school safety, fraud prevention, asset preservation, and lowering costs for taxpayers. After brief discussion, the House adopted the conference report and advanced the bill to third reading.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And then also our children who want to go to medical school, they’ll choose a school here because they
- They would actually provide the school or facility, Xavier.
- You're familiar with their utility schools? No. All right.
- You're familiar with their utility schools? No. All right.
- Do they have utility schools? They do.
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Labor and Employment and Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Schools, a lot of students have been displaced.
- There should be funding for home-to-school transportation to make sure those kids aren't going to a school
- If it's on a school, LAUSD has a great labor compliance program.
- Angeles can't also rebuild the schools.
- County to clear debris at the Palisades Charter Elementary School.
Summary:
The joint Senate and Assembly labor committees held a hearing on the Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on workers, employers, and recovery efforts. Chairs and members emphasized that rebuilding should prioritize worker safety, equity, local hiring, and strong labor standards rather than simply moving quickly or relying on the lowest bidder. They also stressed the need to learn from past disasters and to create a more coordinated state response for future emergencies.
Worker advocates described how domestic workers, day laborers, firefighters, and other frontline workers were affected by the fires. Testimony focused on workers being trapped in evacuation zones, lacking timely information in Spanish, losing jobs and income, and facing exposure to toxic debris without adequate PPE. Speakers called for expanded outreach and education, stronger Cal/OSHA enforcement, broader occupational safety coverage for domestic workers and day laborers, recall and transfer rights, childcare and transportation support, and a centralized disaster relief system that can quickly deliver cash aid and equipment regardless of immigration status.
Firefighter Derek Irwin said California firefighters face serious carcinogenic exposure and urged continued funding for the firefighter cancer prevention and research program, along with a long-term state health monitoring and research effort similar to the World Trade Center Health Program. Building trades and labor representatives argued that cleanup and rebuilding should be done through community workforce agreements, prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements, and local hire provisions, and said the state already has trained workers available. They also said federal debris-removal work through the Army Corps has limited the state’s ability to impose some standards, but that state and local funding or subsidies should trigger labor requirements.
Employer and business representatives described major losses to property, inventory, revenue, and jobs, especially in Altadena and nearby areas. The Altadena Chamber said it is coordinating recovery resources, while a construction business owner said small local firms are being shut out of disaster contracts and proposed a more accessible procurement process for local and minority businesses. LAEDC presented preliminary estimates of billions in property damage and business disruption, tens of thousands of potential job losses, and a recovery timeline of five to ten years, warning that low-income communities will be disproportionately affected and that workforce retraining and upskilling will be needed alongside the broader economic recovery.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that while we do need to encourage, you know, driving school and making sure that before people
- We took driver's ed out of the curriculum for high school, correct?
- that in high school, I think.
- Insurance rather than not wanting kids to have that in high school, I think.
- I mean, we did it for years and years when I was in high school, when she was in high school, a long
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Feb 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- few weeks ago, I had a chance to go all the way to the very, very top of the Capitol and see what school
- As a reminder, Substitute Senate Bill 5901 relates to providing school construction assistance program
- facilities report for on-based schools, and there are no amendments.
- Our military children need quality schools and need to learn in a facility that meets their needs, and
- this bill addresses the real gap and challenge that two school districts in particular who are near
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 6313, which would create a Capital Centennial Stewardship Account for remodeling, repairs, interpretive and educational facilities, and other improvements to the state Capitol campus ahead of the building’s 100th anniversary in 2028. Staff explained that statewide elected officials and legislators could solicit gifts, grants, and donations for the account, with spending subject to appropriation. Prime sponsor Senator Marco Elias described the bill as a way to enhance the Capitol experience, potentially restore access to the top of the building, and raise private support for upgrades without relying solely on public funds. Members asked questions about the Capitol’s history, tourism potential, and the fundraising authority, and no public testimony was offered.
The committee then heard Substitute Senate Bill 6076, which would expand procurement and self-performance authority for public utility districts and other consumer-owned utilities for certain electric generation, storage, transmission, and distribution projects, largely through 2045. Staff said the bill would raise thresholds for self-performed work and allow more flexibility in bidding and contracting, with no fiscal impact to state agencies but an indeterminate local government impact from training and procedure updates. Testifiers from IBEW Local 77 and Grant PUD supported the bill, saying utilities face a backlog of infrastructure work, higher material costs, and long procurement timelines, and that the bill would speed maintenance and construction. Committee members asked about renewable energy uses, examples of qualifying projects, and whether land acquisition was included; testimony clarified that the bill focuses on equipment and project components, not land.
In executive session, the committee took up Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5901, relating to school construction assistance program facilities reports for on-base schools. Members said the bill would help military-connected school districts address gaps between state and federal funding and support quality facilities for military children. The committee approved the bill on a 16-0 vote, with three excused, and reported it out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The chair also noted that additional bills, including the Capital Centennial Account bill and the utility procurement bill heard that day, could be considered in a later executive session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Mar 18th, 2025
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is a building movement as we've recognized the tragedy of SCA and what it means to schools and
- It's not just those that have gone, but it's the survivors and what it does to the school.
- Other school children that have had to witness this or experience this.
- Similar to how schools do today.
- Despite these findings and widespread use in high school football, college, and the NFL, for whatever
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- I says, you know, I can do that job if I'm smart enough to get through nursing school.
- Nephews in nursing school.
- Nursing school is the most difficult thing I ever done in my life.
- When I went to nursing school, everybody wanted to be a nurse.
- It was very difficult to get into nursing school.
Committee:
Senate Labor
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Labor met with a quorum, adopted the June 4 minutes, and then took up Senate Bill 948, the Workplace Employees Boundaries Act (WEB Act), after adopting an S-1 substitute by a 4-1 vote. Senator Geis presented the bill as a Michigan “right to disconnect” measure that would generally bar employers from requiring employees to access or respond to work communications outside usual work hours, allow employees to set availability hours, prohibit retaliation, direct LEO to write rules, and provide complaint and enforcement procedures with exceptions for emergencies and existing collective bargaining agreements. In questioning, Senator Albert raised concerns about how the bill would apply in small businesses and practical situations like staffing calls, school notifications, and emergency-like circumstances; Geis said the bill was meant to protect non-work time while preserving emergency carve-outs and informational messages. NFIB’s Amanda Fisher opposed the bill, arguing it was too broad, difficult to define across industries and schedules, potentially duplicative of existing wage-and-hour law, and likely to create confusion and reduce flexibility, especially for small employers.
The committee then shifted to testimony on health care workforce and labor disputes. Nurses from Teamsters Local 332 described a 291-day strike at Henry Ford/Genesis over safe staffing, return-to-work terms, and alleged union-busting, saying the hospital’s staffing levels and use of replacement workers threatened patient safety and could displace experienced specialty nurses. Michigan Nurses Association president Aaron McCormick and Marquette RN union president Christina Hanson said Michigan’s problem is not a shortage of licensed nurses but of nurses willing to stay in overworked, hostile workplaces; they cited retaliation, slow grievance/arbitration processes, hospital consolidation, rural OB closures, and unsafe staffing ratios as drivers of burnout and departures. They urged stronger protections and faster dispute resolution, especially given the limited effectiveness of the NLRB and delays in labor processes.
Additional testimony came from UAW Local 4911’s Kim Wheeler, who said UMH Sparrow was outsourcing two low-paid support groups—patient transport/housekeeping and food and nutrition—despite their importance to hospital operations and despite a recently ratified contract, and asked for transparency and limits on corporate outsourcing. Don Hill of SEIU Health Care Michigan described chronic understaffing in nursing homes, mandatory overtime, burnout, retaliation fears, and the need for enforceable patient-to-staff ratios and stronger wage support; he also noted that home care workers are negotiating first contracts after restored bargaining rights. The committee took no vote on SB 948 beyond adopting the substitute, heard extensive testimony, and adjourned without further business.
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- Bob has been with us at the School Ethics Commission for 34 years.
- Then up through the high school ranks, later on got promoted to the level of superintendent in Salem
- the schools themselves, on inspiring young people. ...but in the schools themselves, on inspiring young
- Regional High School who are joining me here, and they are in the gallery up there.
- At a time in this state when our school budgets are out of line, many schools are finding it very difficult
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- potentially charging tuitions or schools potentially charging tuitions or fees<00:02:30.480><c> once
- in, fees once the foundation formula is in, details<00:02:33.400><c> around</c><00:02:33.680><c> school
- </c><00:02:33.959><c> construction,</c><00:02:35.240><c> uh</c> details around school construction, uh
- details around school construction, uh recommended<00:02:36.240><c> groupings</c><00:02:36.840><c> of
- They can package children go to school.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I you know I understand the The difficulty if we start cutting schools if we start cutting counties,
- So if costs for fire protection Roads and schools increased by more than 1%.
- The property taxes that schools and counties yet is One of many avenues of income for those different
- , public school, two-year school.
- You gotta go to school somewhere in Oklahoma.
Bills:
HJR1024 , SB1316 , SB1491 , SB1552 , SB1679 , SB1877 , SB2040 , SB2133 , SB2153 , SB2174 , SB2180 , SB227 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SJR48
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 31 (2-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:11:07.760><c> Representative</c><00:11:08.399><c> Pollock,</c> school foods.
- Representative Pollock, school foods.
- </c><00:11:30.480><c> board</c> what the role that a local school board what the role that a local school
- </c> House Bill 555 allows the local school House Bill 555 allows the local school board<00:12:10.959
- the local school board to determine<00:12:18.399><c> how</c><00:12:18.560><c> the</c><00:12:18.800><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears proposed expansion of state broadband office 3/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- they could, you know, live their life, help their kids, you know, with schoolwork, get access to school
- they could, you know, live their life, help their kids, you know, with schoolwork, get access to school
- </c> them their kids you know uh with school them their kids you know uh with school work<00:14:59.519
- ><c> health</c><00:15:01.120><c> care</c><00:15:01.360><c> I</c> work get access to school health care
- I work get access to school health care I think<00:15:01.600><c> that's</c><00:15:01.839><c> one</c>
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/26/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Across Western New York, in our hospitals, in our schools, and small businesses, they are part of the
- ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK, IN OUR HOSPITALS, IN OUR SCHOOLS AND SMALL BUSINESSES, THEY ARE PART OF THE
- holiday in all New York City schools, and Senator Cooney says that we have to make that a statewide
- HOLIDAY IN ALL NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS, >> Thank you, Senator.
- >> SCHOOLS WILL MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR BUDGET, THAT'S WHY THEY ARE THERE.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of budget-related and ceremonial items. The chamber accepted Rules and Finance Committee reports and took up several budget extender and budget implementation bills, including the main appropriations extender and later a transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget bill. Senators questioned the sponsor extensively about the status of the remaining budget bills, the use of messages of necessity, and the absence of joint budget conference committees. The extender bill passed 59-2, and later budget-related measures were advanced after reconsideration and amendment.
A major portion of the session focused on the environmental and energy provisions in the budget bill, especially changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Senators debated extending emissions targets, the role of cap-and-invest, utility affordability, ratepayer impacts, and the structure of a proposed blue-ribbon commission. Supporters said the changes were needed to give the state more time to implement the law and to protect affordability, while opponents argued the bill was a political delay that would not lower energy costs and relied too heavily on subsidies and future planning. The bill also drew questions about electric vehicle rebates, thermostat control programs, emergency diesel generation for Micron, and how imported electricity and out-of-state emissions would be treated.
The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, India Independence Day, the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and the 50th anniversary of Interfaith Works of Central New York. Senators spoke in support of each resolution, highlighting the contributions of Black legislators, Indian-American communities, veterans, and refugee and interfaith service organizations. The Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony was specifically noted as a chamber event, and guests were recognized from the floor and gallery.
In addition, the Senate restored recalled bills to the third reading calendar through reconsideration votes and amendments, including a highway law bill and another recalled bill, and then stood at ease for scheduled conferences and a Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony before resuming session. The transcript ended with discussion of a separate bill affecting automobile insurance serious-injury standards, with questions about what claims would remain available and whether the change would improve affordability.