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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING TUITION AND FEE WAIVERS FOR FLORIDA STATE GUARD MEMBERS FOR UP TO SIX CREDIT
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And if it elects to charge tuition, the district of residence must pay that tuition in an amount equal
- ,</c><00:36:53.680><c> the</c> if it elects to charge tuition, the if it elects to charge tuition, the
- </c> needy service students or raise tuition needy service students or raise tuition by<01:20:36.159>
- I know that my parents pay tuition, and if tuition is too high, they couldn't afford the school.
- </c> cuts to special education tuition cuts to special education tuition reimbursement.<02:07:25.920>
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate versions of Senate Bill 2138 and House Draft 1, relating to the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition
- relating to the Hawaii National Guard relating to the Hawaii National Guard State<00:02:32.920><c> Tuition
- </c><00:02:35.120><c> And</c><00:02:35.440><c> on</c> State Tuition Assistance Program.
- And on State Tuition Assistance Program.
Bills:
HB2315 , SB2471 , HB306 , HB1692 , HB1842 , HB2171 , HB2207 , HB2343 , HB2296 , HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097 , HCR200 , HCR144 , HCR33 , HCR154 , HCR165 , HCR186 , HCR206 , HCR166 , HCR31 , HCR85 , HCR103 , HCR117 , HCR180 , HCR112 , HCR18 , HCR105 , HCR173 , HCR137 , HCR179 , HCR32
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So we already had in the bill, including a hardship waiver.
- So if an individual was older or low-income, they could seek the hardship waiver.
- The hardship waiver is also too narrow.
- The hardship waiver is also too narrow.
- The student's eligibility for in-state tuition is preserved, regardless of their immigration status,
Summary:
The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call.
SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote.
The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So many don't know to even ask for these waivers or these programs to aid in paying for them.
- Many don't know to even ask for these waivers or these programs to aid in paying for them, and if they
- Also, to be clear, waiver for the indigent is optional in these courts, resulting in only around 2% of
- I was given that waiver by TCOLE. I'm very much a subject matter expert in these fields.
- I am also saving for my three-year-old son's and six-month-old daughter's college tuition, because who
Bills:
HB1455 , HB1777 , HB2101 , HB2136 , HB2609 , HB3142 , HB3552 , HB3846 , HB4155 , HB4514 , HB4879 , HB4995 , HB5014 , HB5139 , HB5228 , HB5436 , HCR40
Keywords:
mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support.
The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So students are being tuitioned. So in Cuddon we do K to 4 and tuitioned.
- The kids above that we pay tuition elsewhere. Goan is all the kids are tuition.
- So students are being tuitioned. So in Cuddon we do K to 4 and tuitioned.
- The kids above that we pay tuition elsewhere. Goan is all the kids are tuition.
- So students are being tuitioned. So in Cuddon we do K to 4 and tuitioned.
Committee:
House Education Funding
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- These programs help students save on tuition, increase affordability, and allow institutions to make
- In academic year 2024-25, WUE helped over 49,000 students across the West save on tuition.
- Beyond tuition savings, WUE delivers strategic benefits.
- costs, higher ed tuition costs.
- Millions of dollars every year in tuition costs, higher ed tuition costs.
Committees:
House Education , House House Education Committee of Reference
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- students, including the crackdown on student and faculty free speech, the reapproval of the UC's cohort tuition
- services, and the alarming increase in total cost of attendance through housing and non-resident student tuition
- will increase the student voice in the policies and decisions that directly impact them, such as tuition
- and non-tuition costs, housing developments, research partnerships, and more.
- When the Regents voted for cohort tuition, I was able to make critical amendments.
Summary:
The Assembly Higher Education Committee met for a hearing with one item on the agenda, ACA 18, a constitutional amendment to expand student representation on the University of California Board of Regents. The authors, Assemblymembers Celeste Rodriguez and Anamarie Farías, said the measure would double the number of student seats on the board and ensure both an undergraduate and a graduate student voice, arguing that students are the primary stakeholders and should have more meaningful input on decisions affecting tuition, housing, basic needs, and other campus issues. The authors accepted committee amendments that cleaned up language and the appointment process for student regents and their nonvoting designates.
Supporters included UC student leaders, alumni, and advocacy groups. Testimony emphasized that the UC system has far more students than the current single voting student regent can represent, that student input has helped shape policies on housing, basic needs, campus policing, and tuition, and that the UC should align with the CSU and community college systems, which already have two student voting members. No opposition testimony was presented.
Committee members voiced support, with several noting the importance of student voice and representation. The committee then voted to pass ACA 18 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Appropriations. The roll call ultimately finished at 9-0 in favor, and the measure was reported out of committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That's also $3 million<00:31:46.880><c> in</c><00:31:47.200><c> tuition</c><00:31:48.000><c> revenue<
- /c><00:31:48.720><c> for</c><00:31:49.200><c> our</c> million in tuition revenue for our million in tuition
- </c><01:12:08.080><c> and</c> about setting aside you know tuition and about setting aside you know tuition
- as this uh race to uh raise tuition as well.<01:19:37.760><c> So,</c><01:19:38.080><c> I'm</c><01:19
- Let's do it and go you want for tuition?
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Morning Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503
Keywords:
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors, SB1319
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It caps the state grant to match tuition increases at Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota
- </c><00:04:31.280><c> tuition</c> state grant to match tuition tuition state grant to match tuition tuition
- increases in tuition.
- increases in tuition.
- increases in tuition.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, some early learning centers are paid for by parents, and parents are paying tuition for their
- It has nothing to do with economics, who pays tuition, who doesn't.
- I mean, I just look at it: if parents are writing tuition checks and it's a non-public and we're opting
- I mean, I just look at it: if parents are writing tuition checks and it's a non-public and we're opting
- That is, they're paying the tuition and they, I will be honest, they know exactly as they walk through
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1079 by Rep. Boudreaux, which would allow charter schools to give enrollment preference to children who attended a licensed early learning center operated by the charter school or under an articulation agreement. An amendment expanded the preference to include children of active-duty military members, foster children, and children in court-ordered custody situations, and a second amendment clarified that the preference is permissive. Supporters said the bill would improve continuity from preschool to kindergarten and encourage more early learning centers. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 1079 as amended.
The committee then took up HB 737 by Vice Chair Amedee, which would remove the state requirement that students show proof of meningococcal vaccination for school or post-secondary entry. The author argued the bill aligns state law with updated CDC guidance and preserves parental choice and physician consultation, while opponents, including pediatricians, public health advocates, and meningitis survivors, warned that removing the requirement would lower vaccination rates and increase the risk of severe illness or death. After extensive testimony and questions, the committee voted 4-8 against the motion to report the bill, so HB 737 failed.
Next, the committee considered HB 628 by Rep. Landry, as substituted, to allow school boards and the Department of Education to work with licensed early learning centers to operate micro centers at schools, including dual licensing at one location. Supporters said it would expand access for three-year-olds, improve school readiness, and help families and the workforce. The substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported by substitute without objection.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1008 by Rep. Owen, which would prohibit public post-secondary institutions from retaliating against faculty for disclosing certain violations or exercising academic freedom and free speech. The author and a professor witness said the bill would protect open inquiry and reduce self-censorship in higher education. The committee adopted two amendments to clarify academic freedom and tighten remedies; the transcript cuts off before any final vote on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education finance panel OKs bill to fund registered apprenticeships program for teachers 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for a metro district that might have one apprentice, they would get the funding times one on that tuition
- for a metro district that might have one apprentice, they would get the funding times one on that tuition
- for a metro district that might have one apprentice, they would get the funding times one on that tuition
- </c> spring semester to help with the tuition spring semester to help with the tuition but<00:35:24.240
- and the wages so it'd be the tuition and the wages so it'd be much<00:35:30.920><c> appreci</c><00:35
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- LOOKING OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA AND TALKING TO OTHER STATES OFTEN TIMES YOU HEAR ABOUT THE RISING COST OF TUITION
- WE ALSO JUST LAST WEEK THE COLLEGE BOARD ANNOUNCE THE RANKINGS FOR TUITION AND WE ARE STILL THE LOWEST
- STATE IN THE COUNTRY FOR A RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE TUITION.
- THIS IS THE FOURTH YEAR WE ARE THE LOWEST STATE IN THE COUNTRY FOR IN STATE TUITION WHICH IS ALSO REMARKABLE
- BECAUSE OF OUR TUITION IT HELPS US TREMENDOUSLY BY CONTINUING TUITION AT THE LEVELS WE ARE HOLDING FOR
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (7-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And of course our border state tuition initiatives, and again this is a program that we've done where
- You know, education costs are rising faster than tuition costs.
- </c> aware of, which is the cost of tuition aware of, which is the cost of tuition is<00:30:29.679><c
- . 25% paid zero dollars for tuition and fees because of scholarships and grants.
- dollars for tuition and fees because of scholarships and grants.
Summary:
The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services.
Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program.
During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- CURRENT LAW ALLOWS FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD AND AIRMEN TO RECEIVE UP TO 100 PERCENT TUITION FOR TECHNICAL
- CHILDREN OF ACTIVE MEMBERS TO BE ON THE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF UP TO 50 PERCENT OF THE TUITION
- WE DON'T WANT TO GIVE THEM THE 100 PERCENT TUITION BUT WE WANT TO WORK ON A PARTIAL TUITION IN A WAY
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, funds can be used for tuition, room and board, books, and required supplies, including computers
- , software, internet, and those can be used nationwide for tuition.
- Since 2017, Ideal could be used for K through 12, but it was for tuition only.
- books, supplies, computers, etc., things that scholarships typically do not cover, in addition to any tuition
- mentioned, nationally, HR1 expanded 529s to professional credentials and expanded K-12 to more than just tuition
Committee:
House Education
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Why is the tuition in Alabama seeming to be on the high end?
- might be good information just for you all to have and share as to his conclusions about our high tuition
- . ...conclusions about our high tuition cost and why that might be.
- any debt of the state, but they need a statute so that they can do that and basically pledge their tuition
- to repay the bonds that they're issuing. tuition to repay the bonds that they're going to be in business
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- fees and books after accounting tuition fees and books after accounting for<00:24:01.280><c> other</
- And what the Minnesota National Guard's approach to scholarship or tuition help was this: You go to a
- And what the Minnesota National Guard's approach to scholarship or tuition help was this: You go to a
- And what the Minnesota National Guard's approach to scholarship or tuition help was this: You go to a
- </c> to scholarship or tuition help was this. to scholarship or tuition help was this.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- THE FIRST FINDING HAD TO DO WITH UNTIMELY TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION PAYMENTS.
- STEP UP DID NOT TIMELY PROCESS FPS EO EDUCATIONAL TUITION PAYMENTS FOR STEP UP DID NOT TIMELY PROCESS
- FPS EO EDUCATIONAL TUITION PAYMENTS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE RULES AND THEY DID
- NOT PROMPTLY PROCESS FLORIDA TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION PAYMENTS OR TRANSPORTATION
- WHAT I HEAR FOR MOST FAMILIES IS TUITION EVEN MORE THAN THE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT.