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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now move into the public hearing portion of our meeting, and with that I would like to welcome
- I mean, that is very steep, and I hear on repeat...
- Seeing none, that will close the public hearing.
- Seeing none, that will close the public hearing on House Bill 3003.
- And quite frankly, I've got a very contentious hearing in room six right now, or a hearing in three going
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Just hear me out. Just hear me out.
- Can't hear who it is. Glenn Solers? Glenn? You hear? Glenn? Okay, we will go to Kelly Curry.
- Can you hear me? Speak a little. After he serves his consequences that the court has given him.
- Thank you, Madam Chairman, for hearing our bill on community gardens.
- Dunn, I can't hear you. So I appreciate you doing this.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard a presentation from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne on school safety, academic improvement, career and technical education, ESA oversight, and teacher pay. Horne argued that students cannot learn if schools are unsafe and urged more funding for school police officers, described efforts to expand Project Momentum and tutoring, supported keeping cell phones out of classrooms, promoted the Student Industry Partnership, and called for renewing Proposition 123 with more money directed to teacher raises. In response to a question, he said the department is using AI tools, residency checks, and investigators to monitor ESA fraud and abuse.
The committee then considered SB 1074, which would require written certification from a principal or administrator before a student removed for discipline could return to class. Horne and the sponsor said the bill would support teachers and improve accountability, while the Arizona Education Association opposed it as unnecessary, punitive, and potentially inconsistent with existing practice and FERPA concerns. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1074 a do pass recommendation.
Members also heard SB 1327, as amended, requiring public universities to adopt and post research security policies and report on foreign grants and security practices. ABOR and a national security advocate supported the measure as a way to strengthen protections against foreign adversary influence, and the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced the bill 5-2. The committee then approved SB 1475, which bars students convicted of certain serious offenses from participating in school-sponsored interscholastic activities, 4-3 after discussion about second chances, counseling, and whether the bill was too punitive.
Finally, the committee advanced SB 1582 and SB 1583, both related to school safety interoperability funding and fund administration, with technical discussion about correcting bill language and returning unspent monies to the fund. It also approved SB 1598, which appropriates $500,000 for grants to school districts and charter schools to create community gardens; supporters described the gardens as hands-on learning spaces that teach science, nutrition, and teamwork and can also serve as calming spaces for students. The committee adjourned after the last vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Just hear me out. Just hear me out.
- Can't hear who it is. Glenn Solers? Glenn? You hear? Glenn? Okay, we will go to Kelly Curry.
- Yes, Madam Chair, Senator Fincham, when hearing this, it made me think of the NCAA.
- Thank you, Madam Chairman, for hearing our bill on community gardens.
- Dunn, I can't hear you. So I appreciate you doing this.
Keywords:
foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA, community documents, pet restrictions, dog breed restrictions, breed-specific ban, size limits
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Please speak directly into the microphone so that all participants can hear you.
- Welcome back to House Hearing Room A. Yes, good afternoon, Mr. Chair.
- Chair, for hearing this bill.
- I suspect you'll hear a few objections from the University of Washington.
- This is what I'm hearing from the state employees.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
investment, gifts, grants, University of Washington, funding, higher education, recycling, waste reduction, environmental policy, sustainability, municipal regulations, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:07 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for hearing this bill. My name is Denise Miller.
- I thank you for hearing me. My name is Larry Nohos.
- Are you able to hear me? Yes, we are. Okay, thank you.
- Hello, can you hear me? Yes, go ahead. All right.
- Once again, second time today, you'll hear me ask for more funding.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Please speak directly into the microphone so that all participants can hear you.
- Welcome back to House Hearing Room A. Good afternoon. Welcome back to House Hearing Room A.
- Chair, for hearing this bill.
- I suspect you'll hear a few objections from the University of Washington.
- This is what I'm hearing from the state employees.
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2565, which would require University of Washington gifts, grants, and similar funds to be invested through the Washington State Investment Board instead of UW’s internal investment office. Staff and the prime sponsor argued the change would lower fees and improve returns, while UW’s representatives opposed the bill, citing concerns about donor intent, legal restrictions on thousands of individual endowments, and differences in portfolio management and liquidity needs. No questions were raised in the hearing, and no action was taken on the bill at that time.
The committee then moved into executive session on several bills. On Third Substitute House Bill 1607, related to recycling and waste reduction, members adopted a technical amendment but rejected amendments that would have directed unredeemed deposits to the Working Families Tax Credit and litter programs, added accountability requirements for grants, or created a SNAP-related benefit. The bill was then reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation on a 17-13 vote. On Second Substitute House Bill 1622, concerning bargaining over public employers’ use of artificial intelligence, members adopted one amendment updating the AI definition and rejected three others that would have narrowed bargaining triggers or limited the bill to technologies with demonstrable material impacts. The bill was reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 19-11 vote.
The committee also advanced House Bill 2254, which would cover administrative costs for the Partnership Access Line assessment, and House Bill 2385, which extends timelines for the Medicaid access program after federal changes affected implementation; both were reported out with do pass recommendations. House Bill 2531, continuing and adjusting the ground transportation quality assurance fee structure, also passed out of committee. Finally, House Bill 2543, allowing county clerks to increase certain fees to cover court-related costs, was reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 22-6 vote. The committee adjourned after completing its business.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- announce that we're going to have a work session for our first Local Government Committee Senate hearing
- So with that, we're going to hear an overview of the climate resiliency guidance from the Department
- All right, next we'll hear from Darren Groff from Snohomish County Planning Department.
- There are other inconsistencies you've been hearing about and will be hearing about.
- All right, well, with no further questions, that ends our hearing today. Karen, are you?
Committee:
Senate Local Government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to hear from you, but as legislators on this committee, we deserve to hear from you when you
- The chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.
- The chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.
- The chair hears none, and the bill is left pending.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails and the committee stands in recess.
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And you'll hear a speaker come up here, I'm sure, that will tell you, we're fixing it, we're going, we're
- I know I reached out to you, but didn't hear anything back.
- We will now hear PCS for HB 1261 by a representative.
- We will now hear PCS for HB 1261 by Representative Valdes, personal financial literacy.
- I am amazed almost that you guys are willing to listen and hear us out.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0.
Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in reality, they are your vicars and viceroys of your government, those whom you have empowered to hear
- I'd like for you to follow me, and let's hear it really strong for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- The chair hears none, and the motion is adopted. Thank you.
- Hearing none, nominations are closed.
- Chair hears none. Tom Craddick: The chair hears none and the motion is adopted.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- On May 6th, we will be co-hosting a disability and employment hearing with Senator Fahey.
- And on May 20th, we will be hosting a workers' compensation hearing.
- On May 6th, we will be co-hosting a disability and employment hearing with Senator Fahey.
- And on May 20th, we will be hosting a workers' compensation hearing.
- come participate, help us ask good questions, and hopefully we'll be hosting a workers' compensation hearing
Committee:
Senate Labor
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Labor, chaired by Senator Jessica Ramos, met for its seventh meeting of the 2026 session. Chair Ramos noted upcoming hearings on disability and employment on May 6 and workers’ compensation on May 20, and the committee considered six bills on the agenda.
The committee advanced bills including S.825A, which would establish protections for minors featured in compensated video; S.8131, relating to payment of service under the Workers’ Compensation Law; S.8706B, requiring covered businesses to file annual reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring; S.8967, addressing workers’ compensation penalties for discrimination against employees; S.9330, enacting the Remedial Construction of New York Labor Law Act; and S.9331, concerning access to prescription medication and coordination of Workers’ Compensation Board regulations governing network pharmacies. Members moved each bill, and votes were recorded with support and no stated opposition beyond some abstentions or absent votes.
Final actions varied by bill: several were reported to the calendar, while others were reported to finance or otherwise advanced out of committee. The meeting concluded after all six bills were acted on.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Tribal Relations, June 16, 2026
Select Committee on Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> That's great to hear. >> That's great to hear. >> Yeah. >> Yeah.
- </c> to hear it from the newspapers. to hear it from the newspapers.
- >> We<02:09:07.640><c> hear</c><02:09:07.840><c> you.</c> >> We hear you.
- </c><02:13:12.640><c> our</c> I hope you've been able to hear our I hope you've been able to hear our
- </c><02:56:06.640><c> Who's</c> Let's hear from uh other side. Who's Let's hear from uh other side.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I I I hear you.
- So, I I I hear you.
- So, I I I hear you.
- So, I I I hear you.
- So, I I I hear you. Um but as a >> Yeah. So, I I I hear you.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council. (2-6-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, very glad to hear that we're So, um, very glad to hear that we're going<00:40:15.040><c> back
- No open court hearings uh feedback.
- </c> hearing requirement that's in 610 265. hearing requirement that's in 610 265.
- </c> What what I fear is a special hearing What what I fear is a special hearing that<00:59:41.520><c
- Uh, I want you to hear that.
Summary:
The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met on February 6, 2026, took roll, approved a motion to convene, and heard agency updates from materials in the packet. The council then took up Senate Bill 125 out of order because Senator Carol was present. The bill was presented as a collaborative effort focused on creating a secure, state-run high-acuity mental health facility for justice-involved youth who need specialized psychiatric care and cannot be appropriately served in detention or by private hospitals. Speakers said the facility would fill a gap in services, improve safety and treatment outcomes, and be designed with trauma-informed, medically equipped spaces rather than a jail-like setting.
The presenters also outlined other parts of the bill, including a placement process in which DJJ and CHFS would evaluate youth and provide recommendations before the judge makes the final decision, with certain hospital-declination provisions to be delayed until the new facility is operating. They described payment incentives for hospitals treating high-acuity youth, confidentiality and escape-related disclosure provisions, and contracts with a public teaching university for clinical services. The proposed facility was described as a 24-bed center at Central State, with staffing to include mental health professionals and juvenile detention staff receiving enhanced training. Dr. Clark Lester said staffing needs would vary by youth and could include one-to-one supervision for some patients.
The bill also addressed female juvenile detention capacity. Speakers said the number of detained girls has risen sharply since 2024, peaking at 51 in 2025, and that current facilities cannot meet the separation requirements for boys and girls or high- and low-level youth. The proposal would build two female detention centers, with possible locations discussed in central Kentucky and western Kentucky, and a third or fourth center could be added if population data show the need. Members asked about hospital placement authority, staffing, and average length of stay for girls; the presenters said the current court-order process would remain until the new facility is built and that they would provide additional data later. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:36:23.040><c> me</c> balanced approach, and you'll hear me balanced approach, and you'll hear
- I hear that. I know that's crap.
- I hear that. I know that's crap.
- Can you hear me? Yes, we can hear you.
- Um hear about some of that this year.
Summary:
The Higher Education Finance and Policy Conference Committee met publicly to compare House and Senate positions on the higher education budget, with the chairs emphasizing transparency and alternating gavel control. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through a spreadsheet of differences across the Office of Higher Education and Minnesota State, including major items such as state grants, childcare grants, work study, tribal college grants, emergency assistance grants, hunger-free campus grants, student parent support, direct admissions, paramedic scholarships, and several medical residency and fellowship programs. The House and Senate also differed on administrative funding, campus sexual assault reporting, and a House FY25 cancellation that would be carried forward.
Members discussed several of the larger policy and funding choices. The Senate explained its increase for Minitex as support for operating costs and statewide access to information. The House explained its cuts to student parent support and other items as necessary to work within a zero target and to prioritize direct aid to students, while the Senate said it focused on direct appropriations and access-related programs. On hunger-free campus grants and emergency assistance grants, the Senate said it was changing the distribution method and direct appropriations rather than reducing the overall money, while the House noted differences in whether nonprofit institutions remained included.
The committee also reviewed Senate-only additions and reductions in Minnesota State, including free course materials, Lake Superior College remediation, and changes to the Kids on Campus appropriation. A representative from Lake Superior College testified that the PAS remediation funding would help address contamination issues at an emergency training site near Lake Superior and that the money was shifted from the Kids on Campus initiative. No final conference agreement or vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee continued discussing differences and testimony.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to hear from Mr.
- I'd like to hear from Mr.
- It It's hard<00:19:05.919><c> to</c><00:19:06.080><c> hear.</c> hard to hear. hard to hear.
- </c> for taking time to hear my testimony. for taking time to hear my testimony.
- </c> >> Can you hear me? >> Can you hear me?
Committee:
Senate Commerce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 11/19/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, we're in this hearing and a public hearing.
- </c><00:07:12.000><c> We're</c> this hearing and a public hearing.
- We're this hearing and a public hearing.
- </c> because it is a public hearing. because it is a public hearing.
- It is our hearing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, just to give one kind of specific... hearing from my own district, but people hearing from
- So, thank you all for hearing this, and I'm excited for you to hear from our testifiers. Thank you.
- So, thank you all for hearing this, and I'm excited for you to hear from our testifiers. Thank you.
- So, thank you all for hearing this, and I'm excited for you to hear from our testifiers. Thank you.
- So, thank you all for hearing this, and I'm excited for you to hear from our testifiers. Thank you.
Committee:
House Education Finance
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 042 Feb 25th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we will be hearing a couple bills that are 1079, 1145, 1187, and 1098.
- And we will be hearing a couple bills that are 1079, 1145, 1187, and 1098.
- </c> Another publicly noticed public hearing takes place.
- I am hearing this should probably be a substitute. Yes. Oh, substitute.
- It preserves our local hearing process.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused.
The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended.
The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That being said, I hear since language.
- You're hearing the whale of a people.
- </c> Chair, and thank you for hearing Chair, and thank you for hearing thisformationally.<01:03:07.680
- We are hearing this bill on 2707. We are hearing this bill on anformational<01:18:48.239><c> basis.
- </c><01:34:21.120><c> and</c> or issues with hearing and or issues with hearing and vision.<01:34:22.960
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy