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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:39 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've learned from other states, and other states have gotten a lot of progress to do a customized reading
  • We need more CALTs in this state.
  • And our state has this big diversity.
  • Martinez versus State of New Mexico.
  • In terms of the University of New Mexico, that's the only university I can speak to because I did not
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to introduce the relatively new athletic director for New Mexico State University, who is here
  • Clayton Abbey, New Mexico State University, Government Relations.
  • When, for example, members of the committee staff went down to New Mexico State University, they saw
  • The on page five on four, on to receive funding and state university applying for Division I athletic
  • They're referencing New Mexico State and the University of New Mexico, respectively.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended. The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8. The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've learned from other states, and other states have gotten a lot of progress to do a customized reading
  • We need more CALTs in this state.
  • Is there any states that we can come, presently there was a report showing when we are Any states that
  • Is there any states that we can come, presently there was a report showing when we are Any states that
  • In terms of the University of New Mexico, that's the only university I can speak to because I did not
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 37, the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which would strengthen reading instruction and educator preparation around the science of reading. The sponsor and supporters said the bill requires evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction, including support for English learners and students in bilingual and dual-language programs, use of approved high-quality instructional materials for K-3 reading and interventions, a K-3 reading assessment, literacy coaches, and parent progress reports. An amendment package was adopted to clarify biliteracy language, broaden references to bilingual/dual-language and Indigenous language settings, remove awkward phrasing, and adjust reporting requirements from monthly to four times per school year. The committee then moved forward with the amended bill. Public testimony was largely supportive. Students, educators, school leaders, advocacy groups, and tribal representatives said structured literacy has improved reading outcomes and can help struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and multilingual learners. Several speakers emphasized that the amended bill better protects bilingual, dual-language, and Native language programs, and some noted the importance of parent communication and early intervention. Supporters also cited recent literacy gains in New Mexico and said the bill aligns teacher preparation, materials, assessment, and coaching. Opposition focused mainly on concerns that the bill could still privilege English over Indigenous languages, that high-quality materials requirements may be too restrictive or costly for districts, and that testing and reporting could add workload. Tribal speakers from Acoma and Taos said they could not support the bill without further changes to explicitly protect Native language revitalization. Other opponents raised concerns about funding for materials and coaches, the burden on teachers, and whether the assessment and HQIM requirements would be flexible enough for local needs. In committee discussion, the sponsor and PED said existing funds and staff could support implementation, that the assessment would be formative and teacher-focused, and that the bill was intended to complement, not replace, Native and bilingual education programs.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it is coming to Washington State already.
  • Patrick Stickney with the Washington State Office of Equity.
  • I'm the president of the Washington Federation of State Employees.
  • never resided in Washington State.
  • They're registered to vote in Washington State, and they are also registered to vote in other states,
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:06 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Down where I am at, New Mexico State University, we get capital outlay requests.
  • by the state.
  • across the state, the need for dorm rooms there in New Mexico State.
  • of the State Address.
  • To appoint a state school superintendent and operate the State Department of Education.
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a teacher, I can tell you I've overseen testing at my school: state testing, NAEP testing, all these
  • There is a fabulous physical science laboratory at New Mexico State University.
  • So this memorial resolves that the physical science laboratory of New Mexico State be recognized and
  • So again, it's something that we are proud to. host to be a part of New Mexico State University, and
  • I am an NMSU alumni, and I earned my chemistry degree at New Mexico State.
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 5th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Washington State has conducted a distracted driving observation survey since 2016.
  • So this is our Washington State rate. An example of the trend over time.
  • So this is our Washington State rate of phone tapping each month through 2025.
  • As you probably know, he pretty much got Washington State painted blue.”
  • “As you probably know, he pretty much got Washington State painted blue.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 06:20 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page 3, line 29, after 'registered,' strike 'voter from the same county' and insert 'Washington State
  • And let's say you decided you had the ability to challenge every voter in Washington State.
  • And let's say you decided you had the ability to challenge every voter in Washington State.
  • In this point, it is the state of Washington and the guidelines we're in. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • In this point, it is the state of Washington and the guidelines we're in. Thank you, Mr. President.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Look, the initiative process is a very serious thing in the state of Washington, and I think if you were
  • Throughout our state of Washington, as you know.
  • We want to keep that sovereign part of the state of Washington and keep the power back in the people
  • in Washington state.
  • You didn't get there in Washington State because it was a fun place.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Washington State Senate recognize and honor the celebration of
  • And here in our own state of Washington, our communities observe this day, and they enrich our social
  • This bill enters Washington State into the Dietitian Licensure Compact.
  • And I do think that it will give people in Washington State more autonomy, a flexibility that they can
  • gallons. ...of water for residential use in Washington State is between 60 and 100 gallons.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On page 3, line 29, after 'registered,' strike 'voter from the same county' and insert 'Washington State
  • On page 3, line 29, after 'registered,' strike 'voter from the same county' and insert 'Washington State
  • State.
  • And let's say you decided you had the ability to challenge every voter in Washington State.
  • In this point, it is the state of Washington and the guidelines we're in. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary: The Senate considered and passed several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2152, known as Ryan’s Law, would allow limited medical cannabis use for qualifying end-of-life patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities; supporters said it would improve quality of life, and it passed 46-2. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1604, dealing with search procedures for transgender and intersex individuals confined in local jails and codifying federal Prison Rape Elimination Act-related standards, drew debate over whether amendments were needed and whether the bill would burden or protect staff and inmates; two amendments were rejected, and the bill passed 30-19. Second Substitute House Bill 1906, as amended, increased transparency and consumer protections for water system rates, especially for older or smaller systems, and passed unanimously 49-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916 tightened voter registration challenge procedures and gave county auditors more discretion in handling challenges; an amendment to broaden who could challenge voters statewide was rejected, and the bill passed 49-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2110, as amended, allowed registered nurses without EMT certification to staff certain inter-facility ambulance transports under specified conditions to reduce delays, and it also passed 49-0. The Senate also passed Second Substitute House Bill 2429, which extends and updates the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and aligns agency planning with the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan; a committee striker was adopted despite concerns about added government structure, and the bill passed 49-0. Second Substitute House Bill 2384, increasing oversight of continuing care retirement communities through actuarial review and Office of Insurance Commissioner oversight, passed 37-12 after the chamber rejected the committee striker and adopted a revised striking amendment. The session ended with a point of personal privilege from Senator Lovick and an adjournment motion, and the Senate adjourned until March 4, 2026.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a Washington state native.
  • The legalization of home cultivation in Washington State is inevitable.
  • I worked in the molecular plant science department at Washington State University and studied organic
  • I worked in the molecular plant science department at Washington State University and studied organic
  • I am a licensed cannabis farmer here in Washington State.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a priority bill for the state chamber.
  • Chair, do you know if we have any data curated on what the current practice is from university to university
  • The Department of Justice sued the state of Oklahoma.
  • So This currently is in the hands of our state regents.
  • information back to the state department of Career Tech.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a priority bill for State Chamber.
  • Do you know if we have any data curated on what the current practice is from university to university
  • The Department of Justice sued the state of Oklahoma.
  • So this currently is in the hands of our state regents.
  • information back to the State Department of Career Tech?
Summary: The Postsecondary Education Committee considered a series of higher education and career-tech bills, with members asking mostly clarifying questions about eligibility, implementation, and alignment with existing law. House Bill 1477, requested by the State Regents, would limit concurrent enrollment to students age 21 or under; it passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1593 updated language on the Oklahoma State University Board of Trustees to reflect current practice and passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1725 addressed expressive activities on public campuses by allowing security fees for students or student groups, but not based on the content of expression, and also directed free speech training through the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1670, a State Chamber priority bill, aimed to strengthen startup ecosystems, venture capital, and industry-embedded research to help move university research into private-sector jobs, and it passed 9-0. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1726, which would establish a baseline training course for graduate student instructors at colleges and universities. Supporters said it would standardize instruction across institutions and help ensure a consistent level of preparation for graduate instructors teaching undergraduates; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1633 would align Oklahoma statute with federal law following a consent judgment regarding tuition eligibility for individuals not lawfully present in the United States; members discussed how “lawfully present” would apply to DACA recipients and others with federal immigration status, and the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 1735, a cleanup measure shifting certain oversight of technology center career tech schools more directly under the State Board of Career and Technology Education, passed 9-0. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1480, a pilot program for paid apprenticeships for 16-year-old students within career tech settings, despite questions about why a pilot was needed when career techs were already prepared to do similar work; it passed 9-0. Finally, an amendment to Senate Bill 1632 changed “shall” to “may” and allowed the State Board of Regents to use workforce assessments such as WorkKeys to award some entry-level college credit for students who score highly, especially those returning to community college or seeking an associate degree; after discussion about the limits of the credit, the amended measure passed 9-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to members as the committee’s final meeting.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024, the Washington State course had a nearly catastrophic, In 2024, the Washington State Courts
  • and advocacy organization of blind people in Washington State.
  • That's not how we do voting in Washington State.
  • And right now, we don't have equal access to voting in Washington State.
  • clean Washington state voter rolls.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a reminder, this authorizes the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts and grants for
  • As a reminder, this authorizes the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts and grants for
  • and, in this case, in Washington State in particular.
  • government that Washington State is asking for this independent investigation.
  • To our federal government that Washington State is asking for this independent investigation to make
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • As background, Washington State and regional universities are governed by their respective boards.
  • For estimated cash receipts, the University of Washington, Central Washington University, and Western
  • For estimated expenditures, the University of Washington and Central Washington University have each
  • Last year, state and federal cuts and worsening fund splits meant the University of Washington slashed
  • president of United Faculty of Washington State.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • They provide services outside the state of Washington.
  • I believe this bill is bad for the state of Washington.
  • The bill establishes the Washington the electric transmission system in Washington State.
  • For cash receipts and for expenditures, the University of Washington, Central Washington University,
  • For cash receipts and for expenditures, University of Washington, Central Washington University, and