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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs is trying to buy and sell electricity to tenants, and they're doing a very bad job
- Gila River Indian Community, and the San Carlos Apaches—have all decided that we could do a better job
- Gila River Indian Community, and the San Carlos Apaches—have all decided that we could do a better job
- public power have determined that we can absorb those employees so nobody would actually lose their job
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Nichols did a great job describing the nature of the bill and what it intends to fix in order
- In the context of public safety officers, they approach their job as if everyone is a friend.
- It's just a fact, and it's just part of the job. Sometimes you just don't.
- And it's just a fact and it's just part of the job. Sometimes you just, you don't.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee first approved the gubernatorial reappointment of Jeff Seleck to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) board, voting to send the nomination to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 544, which updates Idaho’s military leave statute for state employees serving in the Guard or Reserve. The bill increases military leave from 120 to 160 hours to align with federal guidance and cleans up conflicting statutory language. Representative Ted Hill and Idaho Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nate Peterson testified in support, and the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
House Bill 642 was next, addressing PERSI death benefits for surviving spouses and dependent children of public safety officers killed as a result of catastrophic line-of-duty injuries. Senator Todd Lakey and firefighter representative Matt Smith explained that the bill clarifies and expands benefits, applies retroactively to July 1, 2021, and is funded by the public safety officer group rather than the general fund. The committee supported the measure and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 703, a DOPL cleanup and modernization bill that consolidates disciplinary procedures for licensed professions into a central code section while preserving profession-specific fines and fee schedules. After questions about legal counsel for the boards and a note that one surveyor-related fine had been inadvertently removed, the committee voted to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And just briefly, Betty, thank you so much for being here today and great job.
- I think... ...briefly, Betty, thank you so much for being here today and great job.
- Betty's parents for the wonderful job they're doing and raising her and teaching her.
- And an awesome job. That was really, I think Senator Den Hartog summed it up really nicely.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 25th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And as it says, most jobs in our community, and some state jobs and federal jobs and private sector jobs
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And, as it says, most jobs in our community, and some state jobs and federal jobs and private sector
- jobs, have drug testing, and most of those are random.
Summary:
The committee met for its final executive session of the session and took up several House bills related to early learning and K-12 education. House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools was briefed as prohibiting mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, limiting isolation, and barring new isolation rooms; a proposed amendment to the striker was defeated, and the bill then advanced. House Bill 2219 on child care licensing and drug safety was briefed as requiring licensed child care settings to be free of high-potency synthetic opioids, drug paraphernalia, and manufacturing equipment, with amendments to add drug testing and broader controlled-substance prohibitions; both amendments failed, and the striker was adopted before the bill advanced. House Bill 1295 on literacy was described as setting curriculum and educator training requirements; the committee adopted a striking amendment that removed some district implementation and continuing-education requirements, then advanced the bill. The committee also heard briefings on House Bill 1634 on behavioral health supports in schools, House Bill 2557 on timelines for special education evaluation reports and eligibility meetings, and House Bill 2636 creating a public education review steering committee and JLARC review process, all of which had no amendments at the briefing stage.
In formal action, the committee voted to adopt the striker on HB 1295 and then passed HB 1795, HB 2219, HB 1295, HB 1634, and HB 2557 out of committee with due pass recommendations. HB 2636 was also advanced, but to the Ways and Means Committee rather than the Rules Committee. Several members noted concerns about costs and unfunded mandates, particularly regarding literacy implementation and child care safety provisions, while supporters emphasized student safety, child care safety, and clarity in existing law. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Feb 24th, 2026
Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Haley, Representatives Job, Busek, Clemens, Deal, Dernel, Elliott, Farnan, Fuge, Hayden, Harvison
- Representative Job. Thank you. Representative Job. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, to inquire. Proceed.
- I mean, because it could say, well, I could say Representative Job owns that property.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2280, sponsored by Representative Nulte, but did not have a quorum. The bill would require the state land surveyor’s office to determine and publish the geometry of abandoned railroad rights-of-way so adjoining landowners and surveyors can identify ownership boundaries, with the work potentially contracted to private surveyors or engineers. Nulte said the measure is intended to address uncertainty over abandoned rail corridors, where the Surface Transportation Board is the entity that formally abandons rail lines, and noted the bill includes a sunset date in 2046 to spread out the work and reduce fiscal impact.
Members asked about how abandonment is defined, how landowners would reclaim or survey former rail property, how the bill might affect rail-to-trail corridors such as the Katy Trail, and whether railroad fences or other remnants remain the railroad’s responsibility. Nulte said the bill is aimed at long-abandoned lines and that a committee substitute would likely add more detail on how the geometry would be reconstructed from historical maps and records. He also said title insurance and existing boundary records may help in some cases.
The Missouri Railroad Association testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the issue is more complicated than it appears because abandoned lines can involve reverted property, state-owned trail corridors, industrial sites, brownfields, and older records that may be proprietary or incomplete. The association said it was concerned about privacy, liability, and the burden of scrubbing historical ownership information from its files, and noted that Missouri’s rail network remains heavily used for freight and national defense shipments. No witnesses testified in favor, no votes were taken, and the hearing was adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:43 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I think Representative Garrett is coming for my job.
- So this money does address the jobs that are going to be lost.
- So you're going to take care of those jobs for, a little while.
- We're going to have lost jobs.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:07 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about climate and jobs.
- They strengthen our domestic supply chains They create quality manufacturing jobs and position New Mexico
- The jobs that would be created are 70 to 90. And by the way, that could go anywhere in Mexico.
- Also, 75 to 100 jobs and that is something that is ideal for Lincoln County, the East Mountains, Jemez
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- through this legislative session, so that it's not in the back of my mind when we're having to do our job
- having</c><00:03:12.319><c> to</c><00:03:12.480><c> do</c><00:03:12.640><c> our</c><00:03:12.879><c> job
- </c><00:03:13.519><c> putting</c> when we're having to do our job putting when we're having to do our
- job putting former<00:03:14.319><c> lawmakers</c><00:03:14.959><c> or</c><00:03:15.519><c> even</c><
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Jan 14th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- We do a good job with elections in this state.
- c> We</c><00:12:24.160><c> do</c><00:12:24.240><c> a</c><00:12:24.480><c> good</c><00:12:24.560><c> job
- We do a good job elections we're doing.
- We do a good job with<00:12:24.880><c> elections</c><00:12:25.279><c> in</c><00:12:25.519><c> this</c
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate
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
- we need to close multiple loopholes in the state law that require nurses to get a jab or lose their job
- He did a fantastic job discussing his bill, which essentially would ban the social transitioning of our
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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- been under assault by individuals wanting to do harm simply because of the uniform they wear and the job
- And I know you do a very difficult and dangerous job.
- we added an affirmative defense in there to your point that you just said, that if it is a person's job
- So if you have any suggestions to still protect those people who have that job to review these, I would
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And we typically don't, as you know, compensate our state employees compared to the private sector jobs
- I didn't know how much I would enjoy that part of the job. I want to thank the members.
- Chair, for allowing me to help lead and learn how to... ...enjoy that part of the job.
- Thank you for making my job easy.
Summary:
The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met and heard two bills. HB 141, by Rep. Woodson, would require the state group insurance program to cover out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for covered employees, with the goal of improving early detection and reducing the chance that patients skip follow-up imaging because of cost. Woodson described her personal experience with breast cancer screening and emphasized that the bill would help state employees get recommended mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, and related tests without financial barriers. The American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network supported the bill, and several members spoke in strong support, citing the importance of early detection and employee retention. The committee voted 15-0 to report HB 141 favorably.
The committee then heard CS for HB 839, by Rep. Booth, which would shorten the period for health insurers to seek overpayment claims against participating psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, aligning psychologists with other health care providers and applying to claims on or after January 1, 2026. Booth said the change would improve access to mental health care by encouraging more psychologists to participate in insurance networks. The Florida Psychological Association appeared in support, and there was no debate. The committee voted 15-0 to report the bill favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the vice chair, ranking member, and chair each offered brief remarks thanking members and staff for their work during the session. The chair noted the committee had focused on implementation and oversight issues and described the process as member-driven. The meeting then adjourned by motion to rise.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- We're bringing jobs and awareness to responsible adult beverages. We support regulation. We do.
- Those are corporate policies that have rules assigned with those jobs.
- But these would be laws that need to be handled by those corporations or those jobs.
- Um, but you know, Those jobs.
Bills:
SB274
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, our number two LNG export in the nation, you've done a tremendous job there. at the port
- The city of Corpus Christi continues to grow and expand, creating more jobs, working with AIDS.
- I mean, they have done such a great job, providing the. leadership, working together to make this area
- a booming area and a place for our families to live. and to be able to have a job and be happy and secure
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Senators Tan Parker, Brent Hagenbuch, and Adam Hinojosa Jan 29th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- going to have all the resources and tools available to law enforcement, and we're going to get the job
- what's unique about this thing is Bob's House of Hope and Ranch Hand Rescues is doing an incredible job
- Great job. I appreciate you. I'm so invited you on everything you do.
- They do an amazing job.
Summary:
Texas senators, representatives, trucking industry leaders, DPS, and Bob’s House of Hope held a press event to launch a new awareness campaign against human trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of boys and young men. Speakers said Texas remains among the worst states for stopping trafficking and emphasized that the problem affects people of all ages and genders, not just women and girls. They described the trucking industry’s role in spotting suspicious activity, the importance of public education, and the need to tell people to “see something, say something.”
The Texas Trucking Association and Titus Transport announced that trucks will carry decals/posters promoting Bob’s House of Hope and providing a QR code and phone number for help and information. Bob Williams said his organization operates the first safe house in the country specifically for boys and young men who have been sex trafficked, and he cited studies suggesting boys may make up a substantial share of trafficking victims. He also said many of the youth in their care have suffered severe abuse and some have also experienced labor trafficking.
Legislators and DPS officials praised the partnership and said the state must give law enforcement every possible tool to combat trafficking. Senator Hinojosa added that the issue is especially visible in South Texas and along the border, and that private-sector involvement is needed to help eradicate the crime. The event ended with plans to photograph the first truck carrying the new decals.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Through all of that, he has done an exemplary job. But that's not his only job.
- Through all of that, he has done an exemplary job. But that's not his only job.
- </c> employees out of their jobs. employees out of their jobs.
- Let's do our job in Columbia's affairs. Let's do our job in this<04:52:26.240><c> Congress.
- </c> and the District Council do their jobs. and the District Council do their jobs.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/03/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- from the PUC in 2022. over that job from the PUC in 2022.
- </c> admirable if not excellent job admirable if not excellent job representing<01:02:16.400><c> the<
- </c> sites go have to do a very focused job sites go have to do a very focused job of<01:24:12.080><c
- Um I person on how to do their job.
- </c> in your house and the job isn't well. in your house and the job isn't well.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> keep his or her job. keep his or her job.
- Behind every family's American dream is a good job and often a good union job. I yield back.
- Speaker, I'm prepared to close. job and often a good union job.
- I yield job and often a good union job. I yield back. back. back.
- ,</c><05:52:33.120><c> family,</c> strong commitment to his job, family, strong commitment to his job
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 10, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, you did a good job. Okay, no questions. Thank you very much.
- in Hawaii, we had to go find out where those jobs were and connect the two.
- </c><04:59:49.440><c> were</c> where there's where the the jobs were where there's where the the jobs
- , and the job said in the posting that the salary was up to $300,000.
- /c><05:51:14.878><c> said</c> applied for the job and the the job said applied for the job and the the
Summary:
The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding.
Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support.
A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.