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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- I really appreciate you hearing this legislation, and I would be very, very pleased if you would move
- I ask that you please pass this legislation and protect the families of your state firefighters.
- I come from the 29th Legislative District.
- They had been working on some legislation over the interim that has not come forward.
- There had been working on some legislation over the interim that has not come forward.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
interest arbitration, parks and recreation, public employees, labor relations, employee rights, laid-off employees act, WARN notice, mass layoff, business closure, plant closing, worker adjustment and retraining notification, employment security department, employee notice, layoff notice, worker protections, job loss, employment loss, public records exemption, privacy, employee names and addresses
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So I want to talk about some of the reasons for this legislation.
- I've been a legislator. I've been a legislative advisor and now a nonprofit leader.
- A little bit surprised to hear Representative Monks support New York legislation.
- A little bit surprised to hear Repres of Monks support New York legislation.
- As I did a quick search during the last legislation that we did, and...
Committee:
House Business
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- the thing that's most impressive about this bill, I have been my most accomplished so far in my legislative
- I'm Representative Julio Cortez from the 38th legislative district.
- I'm still Representative Julio Cortez from the 38th legislative district.
- Again, we want to be very careful about proposed legislation that increases the cost of housing.
- I've been working on similar pieces of legislation like HB 2191.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
employee monitoring, workplace privacy, performance evaluations, notification, transparency, language access, collective bargaining, providers, healthcare, interpreters, social services, construction, wage theft, misclassification, independent contractor, employee classification, fringe benefits, prevailing wages, subcontractor liability, joint and several liability
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the thing that's most impressive about this bill—I have been my most accomplished so far in my legislative
- I'm Representative Julio Cortez from the 38th Legislative District.
- I'm still Representative Julio Cortez from the 38th Legislative District.
- Again, we want to be very careful about proposed legislation that increases the cost of housing.
- I've been working on similar pieces of legislation like HB 2191.
Summary:
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 2303 would prohibit employers from requesting, requiring, or coercing employees to receive subcutaneous microchip implants, with enforcement through L&I complaints, civil penalties, and private lawsuits; the sponsor said it was a preventive labor standard and noted there was no opposition. HB 2144 would require employers to give written notice before using electronic monitoring for employee performance evaluations, and testimony split between labor supporters, who said workers should know how they are monitored, and business, local government, trucking, retail, construction, and law enforcement representatives, who raised concerns about broad definitions, safety uses, and litigation exposure. HB 2190 would expand collective bargaining rights for language access providers so missed or canceled appointments could be bargained as compensation; interpreters and union representatives supported it, saying they lose income when clients no-show, while the sponsor said the bill would clarify bargaining rights without changing employment status.
The committee also heard HB 2345, a technical change to the state paid family and medical leave premium split in response to IRS guidance. Staff explained the proposed substitute would shift the employer contribution from the medical share to the family share so benefits would not be treated as taxable wages, while keeping the overall premium burden roughly the same; supporters called it a common-sense fix, and some business and school district witnesses said they wanted to avoid additional taxes and preserve program stability. The most extensive debate was over HB 2191, which would make property owners and direct contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits in construction projects, with exceptions for government and small residential properties. Workers, unions, the Attorney General’s office, and some contractors supported the bill as a way to combat wage theft and level the playing field, while industry groups and subcontractors argued it would impose broad liability on responsible contractors, raise costs, hurt small businesses and minority-owned firms, and should be narrowed with safe harbors or right-to-cure provisions. No votes were taken; the committee held hearings on the bills and adjourned after testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Jan 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Eric Dunk, and I'm a legislative representative at the California Department of Education.
- My name is Eric Dunk, and I'm a legislative representative at the California Department of Education,
- My thanks to Assembly Member Jackson for authoring this legislation.
- And so as a new legislator, I looked at, okay, well, that didn't work for them.
- For those reasons, I cannot support this legislation, although I do understand your intent.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee met at the start of the 2026 session and heard four bills. AB 673 (Jackson) would create a five-year Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program for 16- and 17-year-old homeless students who are not in a parent or guardian’s custody, with grants to local education agencies for housing referrals, basic needs, tutoring, employment readiness, and related services. Support came from the Department of Education and an Alameda County Office of Education representative. Members raised questions about funding, reporting burdens on small districts, and coordination with county and nonprofit services, but the bill was approved 6-0 and sent to Human Services as amended.
AB 1493 (Avila Farías) would have required school board special elections to be consolidated with the next primary or general election. The author argued this would reduce costs and increase turnout, while opponents including CFT and the California School Boards Association said it would reduce local accountability and preserve too much time for appointed members without voter input. Committee members debated turnout, democracy, costs, and whether the bill should instead address signature thresholds; the author said she was open to further work, but the measure failed on a 2-2 vote and did not advance.
AB 68 (Gallagher) would require rural school districts, as defined in the bill, to have at least one school resource officer on campus, with a good-cause exception and a compliance plan if a district cannot meet the requirement. The author and a Glenn County superintendent said rural schools face long response times and need more protection, while CSBA, the Small School Districts Association, and several advocacy groups opposed the mandate, citing local control, costs, and evidence that SROs can increase anxiety and disciplinary actions without improving safety. After a lengthy debate over safety, local control, and funding, the bill passed 5-2 and was sent to Public Safety. AB 296 (Davies), which would create a standalone website for schools to buy and sell used career technical education equipment, drew support from construction industry groups and passed unanimously 8-0 to Appropriations.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Nov 6th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- You all, as legislators, have helped to put funding into that program.
- What we do know is that their benefits will drop because of federal legislation.
- I've supported this legislation over the years.
- They have automatic increases for the next 10 years built into the new legislation.
- We follow an approach that was laid out in our legislation that created us.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It was legislated to be assigned to the State Fair in 2005.
- Chair, it's due to legislators speaking more positively about the Spaceport.
- a Women's Day of Action, which helps to educate women on legislation that is important to them.
- With the generosity of this past legislation, for the first time in 30 years, our assessment fee was
- Our judges' salaries are directly tied to labor legislation, and I think there were two increases in
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Legislature has enacted legislation that does require training in long-term care facilities for those
- So I would ask, perhaps, as you craft legislation and I've helped write legislation in the past.
- In all your work, you were right; there was a lot of legislation.
- I met you when I was just a baby legislator, although I came in old.
- In fact, all the discussions and work we've had have been very key in some of the CTE legislation that
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety May 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- issue Office of Emergency Services may revision overview and general fund solutions Comments from Legislative
- I love the optimism of the Legislative Analyst's Office, who was close to the federal budget picture,
- your maximizing the use of any funding that's provided as well as ensure that there's appropriate legislative
- Katelyn O'Neill with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
- I believe all the legislature received the Joint Legislative Budget Committee notification with the amount
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 15th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our guests and visitors today, state law prohibits persons in the gallery from interfering with legislative
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- children are serious issues in California and they are deserving of serious strong and nuanced legislative
- I'm a survivor, mom of a near teen, a legislator who cares deeply about this issue.
- Absences for the day for legislative business, Assemblymember Arambula.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But there may not be a more consequential piece of legislation that we deal with because it deals with
- So, um, I appreciate your legislation. I do. Uh, but this is a big deal. Thank you.
- So, I support your legislation and the fact that... support your legislation and the fact that we go
- So, again, I commend you for bringing the legislation.
- It appears to be a lack of respect for the legislative body the way that situation handled itself out
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know yet of any... other state that has legislation they're contemplating this way are we are
- Chairman, for your support of this legislation. and that we hope and pray will be truly meaningful in
- This bill positions the state to legislate morality and take away a family's right for free speech and
- We want to legislate over you because we don't think you'll curate the books properly.
- His science, by the way, has been proven by the American Legislative Exchange Council to be criminal
Bills:
HB256 , HCR19 , SB2101 , SB2334 , SB2633 , SB2637 , SB2713 , SB2781 , SB2782 , SB3059 , HB1130
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Other legislation before us is aimed at improving our criminal justice system, target oil... ...and better
- I want to first thank Senator Kohlkorst for again in bringing this very important legislation.
- I'd have to check that. court and I have legislation dealing with it.
- Chair lays out Senate Bill 1809 and recognizes Senator Flores to explain his legislation.
- I believe Maryland was the first to pass some legislation. to try to combat this, but their legislation
Bills:
SB 476 , SB 664 , SB 745 , SB 826 , SB 989 , SB 1080 , SB 1171 , SB 1320 , SB 1437 , SB 1727 , SB 1809 , SB 2289 , SB 2320
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Then they should not be excluded from this type of legislation.
- Then they should not be excluded from this type of legislation.
- Then they should not be excluded from this type of legislation.
- Then they should not be excluded from this type of legislation.
- Then they should not be excluded from this type of legislation.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint meeting of the Senate committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard testimony on several resolutions focused on community safety, emergency preparedness, and commemorative actions. STR 16 and SR 30 sought permission for the City and County of Honolulu to use restricted vacant land on the Pearl City Peninsula for youth ball programs; Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Vere testified in support, describing a shortage of youth sports space and the availability of the former Navy fuel farm area. STR 22 asked Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to work with other agencies on outreach to help kūpuna prepare for emergencies; testimony from AARP Hawaii, neighborhood boards, and others emphasized lessons from the Lahaina wildfires and the need for statewide, community-based preparedness efforts. Testifiers also urged that disabled seniors be included, and committee members discussed coordination with neighborhood boards, area agencies on aging, and nonprofits. STR 112 and SR 93 proposed lighting City Hall purple on August 7 for National Purple Heart Day, and STR 84 and SR 67 addressed disaster preparedness and drills in Maui after the wildfires. STR 184 and SR 146 would direct county police to enforce registration rules for out-of-state vehicles, and STR 229 and SR 205 would call for explosion-detection technology to respond to illegal fireworks and gunfire; Larry Vere supported the latter as a way to speed law enforcement response, while one senator said she would vote no on the vehicle-registration measure pending more information about possible effects on the Nation/Kingdom of Hawaii community.
In decision-making, both committees adopted recommendations to pass STR 16, STR 22, STR 84/SR 67, and STR 184/SR 146, with STR 112/SR 93 and STR 229/SR 205 passed with technical, nonsubstantive amendments. The committee report for STR 22 was also noted to include disabled seniors and to engage neighborhood boards and community groups already working on preparedness. For STR 184/SR 146, one senator recorded a no vote because of concerns about impacts on Native Hawaiian sovereignty-related communities. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were acted on and the joint committee hearings were adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Grant them your wisdom and as they establish legislation and govern your people, Lord make them good
- Schor, who is is the recipient of Outstanding Texan from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Mr.
- He is a joint author. to transplant legislation that we are carrying in the House this session, and one
- This legislation is so important. for us to understand that living donors are critical to saving lives
- HB 2830 by Howard relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a legislative conversation. That's outside of K-12 space.
- I know you go to meetings with legislators in other states.
- There was a group of like 25 legislators that took the GED test.
- Additional legislation that's specific to I'm Additional legislation that's specific to reading instruction
- Before we jump into the new legislation with dyslexia, the 2021 legislation, do you mind if we go to
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, legislators, for elsewhere.
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- I'm that in any other slap legislation.
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Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation has been modeled after successful legislation in the state of Nebraska and will accomplish
- This legislation has been universities.
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Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:29.040><c> passed</c> uh Paid Family Leave legislation passed uh Paid Family Leave legislation
- My name is Ethan Vogel, legislative director with AFSCME Council 5.
- Our members support legislation modifying the Paid Family and Medical Leave mandate.
- </c><00:53:47.599><c> through</c> risk in getting this legislation through risk in getting this legislation
- I am the legislative director for the Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management.
Bills:
HF1976