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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Some best practices then are to know that there is power in language.
- Language is power, and there has to be success in our designs, so that we can implement.
- It's powerful. You know, and I have to say something before my questions.
- The economic and political benefits of being able to speak more than one language are powerful.
- It's powerful. You know, and I have to say something before my questions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Apr 7th, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- is leading the way in so many regards, including on transportation, thanks to the leadership of Governor
- Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, and the strong support of this legislature.
- Starting last year, Governor Healey proposed, and this legislature approved, an increased allocation
- Governor Healey has called for a whole-of-government approach to address the state's housing crisis and
- We want to extend our gratitude to the administration, to the Governor and her great team.
Bills:
H5279
Keywords:
municipal roads, bridges, transportation bond bill, infrastructure financing, capital spending, bond authorization, general obligation bonds, special obligation bonds, Commonwealth Transportation Improvement Act, road resurfacing, road repair, bridge repair, pavement, culverts, stormwater management, climate resilience, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, transit modernization, commuter rail
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For that reason, it's no longer in the budget and was not recommended by the governor.
- The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources is housed in the Office of the Governor and is authorized
- In this year, we have reestablished a new nuclear task force with Governor Little.
- In this year, we have reestablished a new nuclear task force with Governor Little.
- We had our first meeting last week with that task force. task force with Governor Little.
Summary:
The committee first reviewed the Department of Juvenile Corrections budget. Legislative Services analyst Noah Peterson outlined the agency’s funding sources, staffing, recent expenditure patterns, and several FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget requests, including substance use disorder treatment, youth assessment center funding, replacement items, IT upgrades, and a clinician services transfer from the Department of Health and Welfare. Members asked about the governor’s holdback, public works projects, vehicle replacements, and staffing. Director Ashley Dowell said the department’s census has declined due to strong county partnerships, prevention and diversion efforts, and youth assessment centers, and she explained that a staffing analysis found the agency understaffed by 12 positions, with six vacancies converted to direct care roles. She also described the holdback impacts as coming from contract reductions, internal efficiencies, travel and training cuts, and substance use disorder funding adjustments. The committee adjourned after the department discussion.
The committee then reviewed the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources budget. Peterson described the office’s mostly federal funding, small staff, dedicated funds, prior energy resilience appropriations, and FY 2027 requests for personnel realignment, Idaho Orchestrating Nuclear (ION) support, and home energy rebates. Administrator Callie Younger said the office is focused on energy resilience, permitting coordination, hydropower relicensing, geothermal and mining projects, and a growing nuclear policy portfolio. She highlighted the new nuclear task force, the office’s request for information to industry, and work on a federal request related to a nuclear lifecycle campus. Members asked about nuclear development, spent fuel, modular reactors, permitting efficiency, and whether the office might merge with the Office of Species Conservation. Younger said the office is exploring a merger because of overlapping permitting functions and could reduce positions and save some general funds, while also improving its ability to handle nuclear and mining work. The chair closed by noting the committee’s alignment with several governor’s office recommendations and adjourned the meeting.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- oversight and transparency, and cleans up statutory references to better align with current Board of Governors
- The Board of Governors, I will have to get back with you about the specifics on the governance and who
- I know the Board of Governors is certain things. They report information to the legislature.
- So we are adding to that, but also we are just looking at the Board of Governors' regulations, where
- So we are putting into statute what the Board of Governors regulations already say. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first took up PCS for HB 1503, which would require general education courses that use technology to provide students opportunities to build digital literacy, including instruction on applications of artificial intelligence and related topics such as software engineering, computer networks, database systems, and cybersecurity as applicable to the course. It would also require high school computer science courses offered by school districts to include instruction on AI. There was no public testimony or debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 1279, an education bill that the sponsor said was intended to improve consistency, oversight, and transparency while putting Florida students first. The bill drew extensive questioning and opposition over provisions affecting university admissions and funding, including a 95% Florida-resident first-time-in-college enrollment target tied to preeminent funding, a cap on nonresident students from any one country, standardized GPA weighting, limits on institution-wide graduation requirements, and changes related to accreditation references and other education programs. The sponsor argued these changes would open more seats for Florida students, preserve academic rigor, and align statutes with existing regulations and court action, while opponents said the bill would harm university competitiveness, research, revenue, faculty recruitment, and access for international and nontraditional students.
Public testimony on HB 1279 was largely opposed. Speakers included a student advocate, a dental hygiene representative concerned about dual regulation of expanded-function dental programs, and faculty representatives from FSU and FAMU who warned the bill would politicize admissions and curriculum, reduce competitiveness, and create negative fiscal impacts. During debate, supporters emphasized taxpayer investment in Florida students and the need to prioritize in-state applicants, while opponents argued the bill would weaken the state university system and undermine its national standing. The committee reported PCS for HB 1279 favorably by a 12-5 vote.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Sincerely, Sarah Sanders, Governor of Arkansas. Please file it.
- Thank you, Governor.
- Thank you, Madam Governor.
- And then, Madam Governor, we would have Secretary read the resolution, please.
- But I am going to ask the Lieutenant Governor if we can recess for just a few minutes and ask all the
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jul 17th, 2025
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- As you stated, when the Governor originally submitted in January, there was a suggested allocation of
- The intent is to try to seek a three-party agreement between the Legislature and the Governor around
- that what we want to do is have that question in front of the leadership in both houses and the Governor
- I would hope that if the Legislature and the Governor decide that this piece is something that should
- , quote: at the K-14 level, the CWPJAC is formed through an MOU between the SBE and the Board of Governors
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The Assembly Higher Education Committee met in a special hearing on SB 638 by Senator Padilla, a workforce development bill aimed at creating a new coordinating entity, the Middle Class Pipeline Project, to streamline education and workforce programs and improve career pathways, especially in high-unemployment and low-income regions. The author and supporters argued California’s current workforce system is too siloed and disjointed, and that the bill would better align education, training, and employer needs while expanding access for underrepresented communities. Support testimony came from the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California EDGE Coalition, National University, Long Beach City College, and United Ways of California, all backing the idea of stronger statewide coordination and data-driven planning.
Committee members raised significant concerns about the scope of the proposed entity, its overlap with existing bodies such as the California Workforce Development Board and other education agencies, and whether $1.5 million would be enough to staff and operate it. Several members questioned whether the bill was duplicative, too broad, or should be delayed for a more deliberative process or audit. Senator Padilla responded that the bill was intended to keep an operational coordinating entity on the table for tri-party negotiations with legislative leadership and the Governor, and that the final structure and priorities were still to be worked out.
After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 638 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The roll call showed five ayes, with DeMaio and Tangipa voting no and Celeste Rodriguez not voting at that time. The chair later noted the record would remain open for additional members to add on, and the meeting adjourned after a courtesy vote and closing remarks.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's why I think Governor Zale Miller initially had this idea back in the mid-90s.
- Smithman is right, go talk... ...I don't know whether Senator Smithman is right; go talk to the governor
- The governor is supporting this bill, and the difference between that bill and the compromise that we've
- I'm not sure if I gave a shout out to the governor and thanked her for... ...out to the governor and
- Thank you, Governor.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Apr 23rd, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- bill is passed to be enacted, and the bill is to be signed by the President and laid before the Governor
- rostrum because this is also an official proclamation that we have to read that comes to us from the governor
- Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim April 23, 2026, to be Scout
- Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth, Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, ...and William
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - House Appropriations
House Appropriations Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Brewer launched the Alzheimer's Task Force through an executive order in 2011.
- The legislature and governor approved Arizona's first Dementia Services Program and adopted the state
- expires at the end of this fiscal year, which means that without action taken by the legislature and governor
- So Alzheimer's is... ...taken by the legislature and governor, everything stops.
- currently is a one-year appropriation, and we are hoping in the budget process we can work with the governor
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met on March 18 and considered two Senate bills. SB 1131 would require school districts and charter schools to report their AED inventory, CPR/AED training levels, and cardiac emergency response plans to ADE, which would compile the data; it also provides funding for AED purchases and maintenance. The committee adopted an amendment shifting the appropriation from the general fund to the industry-recognized certification and licensure reimbursement fund. The American Heart Association testified in support, emphasizing the need for better school cardiac preparedness. Several members raised concerns about using that fund because it supports student certification and licensure exams, but staff said the fund had an estimated $2 million balance and continued annual deposits. The bill was returned with a due pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with two members voting present.
The committee then heard SB 1249, which would establish a dementia services program and require DHS to develop and maintain an Alzheimer’s disease state plan with stakeholder input. The bill appropriates $600,000 from the Health Services Lottery Moneys Fund. The Arizona government relations director for the Alzheimer’s Association testified in strong support, describing prior state planning efforts and current work on caregiver support, training, data collection, and grant applications, and noting that prior funding is expiring. Members asked whether the bill was meant to fund implementation or simply the plan, and the sponsor indicated it is written as a one-year appropriation but could be adjusted. Some members supported the policy but objected to taking money from a fund that supports maternal and child health programs such as Health Start and WIC, while others supported the measure and urged a sustainable funding source. The committee approved SB 1249 with a due pass recommendation by a 9-3 vote, with several members voting present.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant Governor Heck presiding. Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate. Senator Peterson.
- Jamesley, Governor. Senator Bateman. Good afternoon, Mr. President. I move that Allison F.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Yolanda K.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Wellman. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Schmick. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Shoemake. Thank you, Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant Governor Heck presiding. Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate. Senator Peterson.
- Jamesley, Governor. Senator Bateman. Good afternoon, Mr. President. I move that Allison F.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Yolanda K.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Wellman. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Schmick. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Shoemake. Thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving House messages on House Bill 2487 and House Bill 1983, and transmitting signed Senate bills 5252 and 5858. It then read first-reading measures, including Senate Bill 6358, which was referred to the Law and Justice Committee, and engrossed House Bill 2487, which was referred to Ways and Means. The chamber also suspended Rule 46 to allow committees to meet during the floor session and briefly stood at ease.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8690, recognizing the contributions of the Chinook Tribal Nation. Senator Jeff Wilson spoke in support, emphasizing the Chinook people’s historical role in southwest Washington, their peaceful trade and diplomacy, and their continuing cultural and civic importance. After adoption, the Senate welcomed Chinook Indian Nation leaders and representatives who were present in the chamber.
The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments to the Washington State Women’s Commission. Allison F. Holub, Yolanda K. King Lowe, Malia Mullen, and Christina Cobbittish were each confirmed by roll call vote, with Holub and Cobbittish confirmed unanimously and King Lowe and Mullen confirmed on 30-19 votes. Senators also used points of personal privilege to recognize recent state basketball championships, including Colfax, Nia-Bay, Richland, and Lemmy Nation teams, before the Senate recessed for caucus.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- resolution that codifies the need for the Idaho Legislature, Idaho's congressional delegation, Idaho's governor
- resolution that codifies the need for the Idaho legislature, Idaho's congressional delegation, Idaho's governors
- , or excuse me, Idaho's governor and the directors of the Idaho Department of Fish a game. to recognize
- I had the opportunity to meet with Governor Brad Little.
- I had the opportunity to meet with Governor Brad Little.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Budget Rollout Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We fund an equivalent amount of preservation in the six-year window to what the governor does.
- $1.7 billion for preservation. equivalent amount of preservation in the six-year window to what the governor
- It looks like in the slimmed-down bonding bill, you cut out the $1 billion the governor wanted for three
- Bill, you cut out the $1 billion the governor wanted for three more new ferries.
- The governor presented a 10-year plan, so he did talk about those next vessels.
Summary:
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Marko Liias and Ranking Member Curtis King presented the Senate transportation budget package, describing three bills: a supplemental transportation budget, a bond proposal, and a resources bill with technical updates to last year’s law. They said the package prioritizes preservation and maintenance of highways, bridges, ferries, and flood-damaged infrastructure, along with safety investments such as additional funding for preservation-related safety work, State Patrol staffing, and tribal traffic safety. They also emphasized job creation from infrastructure spending and said the plan uses no new taxes, relying instead on bonding and existing revenue changes.
The senators highlighted several major elements, including about $1.7 billion for preservation over six years, $1.1 billion in bonding, a $400 million reserve for cost increases, funding to complete the first three new ferries, disaster relief loans for local transportation agencies, Columbia River dredging, and funding for the Fairfax Bridge and related alternate routes. The resources bill would create a mobile driver’s license program, dedicate a portion of future sales tax revenue to ferry operations, and repeal the luxury aircraft tax while replacing it with higher aviation fuel taxes and annual registration fees. They said the ferry system still needs more vessels beyond the first three, but they want more study before committing to a longer-term procurement plan.
In response to questions, the senators said WSDOT will determine specific preservation project priorities, including paving and bridge work, and that the budget does not add new passenger-only ferry operating money now that domestic ferry service has largely been restored. They also said the package includes studies on leasing hydrogen ferries and updating the in-state shipyard bid credit, and that flood recovery funding was structured to help local governments repair roads now while waiting for possible federal FEMA reimbursement. No votes were taken in the transcript; the discussion was a budget rollout and question-and-answer session.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Legislative Update May 1st, 2025 at 09:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Donald Trump is doing his job, and Governor Abbott is. ...doing his, and the Senate is doing their job
- The Texas Senate has been amazing this session after session, as well as Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
- We're talking about passing only Governor Abbott's priority legislation and a handful of single bills
- The governor of Texas is not the governor of Arkansas; it's our bill, our legislation, crafted right
Keywords:
immigration, children's rights, E-Verify, social transitioning, election integrity, Texas GOP, legislative session, urgent legislation
Summary:
The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment 2783 as amended On line 2.21, there is the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- which is short of the $891,000 in FY26 and the $1.806 million in subsequent years recommended by the governor
- This proposal, recommended by the governor, includes resources for the Internal Controls and Accountability
- As you work through the committee conference, process, I encourage you to fund Governor Walz's recommendation
Bills:
HF2783
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 27th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sincerely, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota.
- NISCA moves that an invitation be extended to the Governor to address a joint convention of the House
- That the Governor be advised accordingly and that the Speaker appoint a committee of five members of
- the House to act with a similar committee to be appointed by the Senate to escort the Governor to the
- That's my motion: we should warmly welcome the Governor here to the Minnesota House of Representatives
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes bill to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit 5/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- First, it narrows the subpoena powers that are in the bill to match language that the GOP offered over
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight
House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, we know that with the purchasing power of gold, a $20 gold coin contained one ounce of gold
- , and a $20 paper bill at that time had the equal purchasing power.
- In 1971, when the dollar was taken off gold, we have lost 90% of its value in purchasing power.
- That means if gold maintains its purchasing power, the IRS will tax away the quote gains.
Summary:
The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills related to Arizona bullion and gold-backed transactions. HB 2123 would establish an Arizona bullion depository under the State Treasurer, allow third-party administration and electronic payment systems, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Representative Lisa Fink presented the bill as a way to provide an optional, inflation-resistant payment method and to make gold and silver more accessible to ordinary Arizonans; a witness from the Transactional Gold and Silver Project described the depository as a fully allocated, insured warehouse system tied to a debit card and said the model had been used in other states. The committee voted 4-0 with one present to give HB 2123 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to use the Arizona bullion depository, permit the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion there, and require rulemaking by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Representative Fink again argued that holding some bullion could diversify state assets and reduce counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and broader central bank gold accumulation. A member asked about the bill’s rulemaking language and the sponsor said she was open to discussing changes with the State Treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee voted 4-0 with one present to recommend HB 2140 do pass, and then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, we know that with the purchasing power of gold, a $20 gold coin contained one ounce of gold
- , a $20 paper bill at that time had the equal purchasing power.
- 1971, when the dollar was taken off the gold standard, we have lost 90% of its value in purchasing power
- That means if gold maintains its purchasing power, the IRS will tax away the quote gains.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, August 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Awesome and almighty God, we come before you today remembering the powerful principle outlined in Mark
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