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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Committee, thank you for Mr.
- Right on the backside is a picture. committees for committees for allowing<00:09:28.880><c> this</c><
- He's my chair in another committee.
- He's my chair in another committee. Mr. He's my chair in another committee.
- </c> uh the Supreme Court not issued a ruling uh the Supreme Court not issued a ruling uh<00:54:47.400
Bills:
SB1
Keywords:
special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 923
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee came to order.
- We're very fortunate that someone from Arkansas is on that committee.
- Eric Atchison from the ASU system is on that committee.
- I just kind of assume they have their own sets of rules.
- Thank you, Senator, and thank you, members of the committees.
Summary:
The committee approved the November 3 minutes and then received an extensive presentation from Arkansas education and workforce officials on how the LEARNS and ACCESS Acts are affecting career and technical education, concurrent enrollment, and postsecondary readiness. Officials said the state’s goal is for students to leave high school employed, enrolled, or enlisted, and reported increases in K-12 CTE enrollment from about 161,000 to 171,000 students and concurrent CTE enrollment from about 12,000 to 16,000. They also described the new success-ready pathways, merit and distinction designations, and how those measures tie into school accountability and graduation outcomes.
The discussion then turned to scholarships and grants. Officials explained that ACCESS expanded concurrent credit support, increased funding per credit hour, and broadened eligibility for the Arkansas Academic Challenge and Governor’s Scholar programs by adding diploma-of-merit and diploma-of-distinction pathways. They said the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship itself did not change, but the non-distinguished Governor’s Scholar award now includes diploma of distinction as an additional eligibility route. Members raised concerns about how these requirements apply to private school and homeschool students, and officials said the intent is to ensure those students can qualify if they meet the same standards, though some implementation details are still being worked out. Questions also focused on whether students who explore multiple pathways could be penalized in school letter grades; officials said the system allows multiple ways to earn credit, including AP, IB, concurrent credit, technical certificates, and apprenticeships.
Officials also reviewed workforce scholarships and short-term training funding. They said the state is developing policy for the Workforce Challenge and related professional skills training to set an 80-hour minimum and tiered funding, and they discussed the new federal Workforce Pell rules, which they said are very narrow and will likely apply to only a small number of Arkansas programs unless providers repackage training into stackable, credit-bearing pathways. Members asked for lists of eliminated programs, apprenticeships, and data on scholarship recipients, and staff said they could provide those. The committee also heard from Cody Waites on a $35.8 million U.S. Department of Labor cooperative agreement for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, which Arkansas will administer nationally. He said the grant will support advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, use a pay-for-performance model, and be distributed to sponsors after apprentices are employed for 90 days, with applications opening January 28 and the state expecting to keep administrative costs under 8-9%.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee OKs bill to strengthen whistleblower protections for reporting waste, fraud 2/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So our committee is designed to be adjacent to and support the work of the standing committees, and so
- we will hear bills if it's necessary for them to come to our committee, but the work of our committee
- </c> this bill needs to go to your committee this bill needs to go to your committee if<00:15:45.759>
- The standing committees, I invite them to attend our committee hearings as well.
- committee all in favor I opposed no no committee all in favor I opposed no no motion<00:17:38.760><c>
Summary:
House File 23, authored by Representative Robbins, was heard on a motion to advance it to the next committee. The bill, as amended by the A1 author’s amendment, would clarify the statutory definition of abuse, fraud, and waste and expand whistleblower protections for state employees who report those issues to legislators, the legislative auditor, or constitutional officers. Robbins said the measure is intended to protect state workers and align whistleblower language with existing Inspector General definitions; he also cited recent fraud investigations as the backdrop for the bill and noted a Senate companion, SF 475, with bipartisan support.
Devon Bruce of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees testified in support of the bill’s protective intent but raised concerns that it only covers classified state employees, creating uneven treatment between classified and unclassified workers and between state and local public employees. Bruce also warned that the bill does not fully address data practices issues, including the handling of nonpublic, private, or proprietary information, and suggested broader privacy protections for whistleblowers’ identities. In response to questions, Robbins said the bill was not meant to change data practices law and that those issues should be addressed separately.
Members debated whether the bill was ready for further consideration and whether it should also go to the fraud oversight committee or Judiciary. Motions to lay the bill over and to re-refer it to the fraud prevention and state oversight committee both failed. After a roll call vote, the committee approved the bill 7-6 and sent House File 23 to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a budget committee. There will be an amendment in the next committee.
- Hello, members of the committee.
- I reached out to everybody in this committee.
- We need to be prepared in committee. And so.
- We need to be prepared in committee.
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee took up CS for House Bill 1071, a broad education package described by the sponsor as updating transparency, parental rights, student safety, early learning accountability, scholarship oversight, and instructional program rules. The committee adopted two amendments without objection: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM programs, and another removing a prior provision related to canine dogs on school grounds. Members then questioned the bill’s provisions on student records transfers, instructional materials adoption and removal, educational emergency authority for low-performing schools, health education and a fetal development video, student-led organizations, FHSAA board language, lab schools, and rulemaking authority. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill was intended to improve accountability, keep education dollars focused on students, and give districts flexibility, while also noting that some issues would be addressed through future rulemaking or later amendments.
Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Many speakers argued the bill was an omnibus measure that bundled unrelated policies together, making it hard for families and educators to understand or meaningfully comment on it. Opponents also said it would increase school-law enforcement coordination, chill immigrant and mixed-status families’ participation, restrict DEI-related and student-led organizations, and impose controversial health and embryology content on students. Supporters, including the Christian Family Coalition and Florida Citizens Alliance, backed the fetal development video and the bill’s parental rights and funding restrictions, saying the content should be medically accurate and that schools should not fund political advocacy. Several speakers urged the committee to break the bill into separate measures.
In debate, some members praised the sponsor’s responsiveness but said they would vote no because of constituent concerns, especially around DEI, the fetal development video, and local control. Others supported the bill, emphasizing rulemaking, educational emergency flexibility, EpiPen access, early learning changes, and evidence-based math instruction. The sponsor closed by reiterating support for the bill as amended, saying the law enforcement provision had been removed, the embryology content would be opt-out with posted materials, state funds should not support political advocacy, and the bill would help with safety, accountability, and student outcomes. The committee then voted on the bill after debate, with the sponsor indicating support and members stating their positions during closing discussion.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members of the committee, I'm Jeff Mitchell, staff of the committee.
- Estin Chackleford, committee assistant; Christopher McAllister, committee assistant; Truman Hopper, committee
- assistant; Sierra Daley, Senior Committee Assistant; Alina Cole, Committee Assistant; Aden Hopwood,
- Estin Chackleford, committee assistant, Christopher McAllister, committee assistant, Truman Hopper, committee
- assistant, Sierra Daley, Senior Committee Assistant, Alina Cole, Committee Assistant, Aden Hopwood Committee
Bills:
HB2487
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee. For the record, Jordan Clark, staff to this committee.
- Good afternoon, Chair, members of the committee. Dave Pringle, staff to the committee.
- Chair, members of the committee. James Mackeson, staff to the committee. Thank you.
- Chair, members of the committee. James Mackeson, staff to the committee.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, retirement, lump sum payment, benefits, pension, financial security, SB 6065, school district transportation, transportation vehicle fund, pupil transportation, school buses, electric school buses, zero-emission buses, bus fleet electrification, charging stations, vehicle replacement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you commit to working with me on this committee and on the Intelligence Committee to ensure that
- I see on this committee and especially on the Intelligence Committee, we want to make sure that we're
- And this is information that's not new to this committee.
- So would you work with me and this committee on that?
- And so I sort of feel like you broke the rules.
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/30/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order. A quorum is present.
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Friday, May 2, for the adoption
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- So this is gravely conference committee.
- There the bill came out of committee.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, June 11, 2026 - AM
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, committee. I I believe >> Mr. Chairman, committee.
- Questions<02:14:59.599><c> committee.</c> Questions committee. Questions committee.
- Questions, committee. that testimony. Questions, committee.
- </c> Okay,<02:30:47.200><c> committee.</c> Okay, committee. Okay, committee.
- But uh I come to you... and the committee. and the committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is a companion to House Bill 2218, which the committee heard and passed out of committee earlier
- Thank you, committee.
- Members of the committee, I'm Mike Ennis. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- And I also wonder if you might want to request that as it leaves the committee if the committee makes
- Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee for the record, Trudis Tango staff to the committee.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on several labor-related bills. On Substitute Senate Bill 5874, staff and Senator McEwen described a proposal to let the Employment Security Department waive penalties for minor quarterly reporting errors by employers, especially inadvertent electronic filing issues involving occupational codes and job titles. No one testified in opposition, and the public hearing was closed.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5847, which would expand injured workers’ access to medical providers, allow medically appropriate departures from L&I treatment rules, prohibit employers from requiring treatment from a specific provider, and set timelines for utilization review. Supporters, including workers’ advocates and union representatives, said the bill would improve access to care and reduce delays, while business groups opposed it as weakening the provider network and raised concerns about costs and claim duration. L&I said it could implement the bill with a technical fix and noted that the fiscal note was still being updated. A previously adopted claims-manager staffing amendment was discussed but not included in the version heard.
On Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5061, the committee heard testimony on requiring public works contracts to update prevailing wage rates annually rather than freezing them at bid time. Labor groups supported the bill as protecting workers from wage erosion on long projects, while contractor groups opposed it unless amended to allow change orders for wage increases above 5 percent, citing unpredictable jumps in prevailing wage rates and added risk for small contractors. L&I requested a delayed effective date to July 1, 2028 because of IT changes. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 5944, which would make missed or canceled appointment payments bargained economic compensation for language access providers, and on Substitute Senate Bill 5972, which would extend interest arbitration rights to correctional employees in city and county jails regardless of county population. Labor groups supported both bills; counties and a city representative opposed 5972 over cost concerns and asked for fiscal safeguards.
Finally, the committee heard Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6302, which would require L&I to investigate possible misclassification when three or more independent contractors are used for the same type of finishing work on a public works project. Labor and contractor groups both supported the amended version, saying it targets misclassification without banning legitimate independent contractors. The hearing ended after testimony, with no votes or final committee actions taken during the meeting.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee is ready for business. Good morning, committee.
- The committee is ready for business. Good morning, committee.
- Good morning, Co-Chair Tanner, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Co-Chair Tanner, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chairman, committee members.
Summary:
A joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee heard presentations on the Idaho judicial branch budget, beginning with court operations. Legislative staff reviewed the branch’s structure, staffing, recent technology upgrades funded with ARPA dollars, and prior budget enhancements, including support for court technology, judicial compensation, and additional judges in several districts. Court officials explained a late budget request for an additional $800,700 from a dedicated magistrate retirement fund to cover unexpected retirement bonuses and purchase-of-service costs for seven magistrates, as well as the impact of a governor holdback and reduced federal support for some treatment and domestic violence court-related services.
Committee members asked about the timing of the revised retirement request, the purpose and success of the magistrate retirement bonus program, the court’s technology modernization, and the effect of losing federal and other outside funding. Court officials said the retirement timing could not be known earlier because magistrates had until January to notify the court, and they described the bonus as helping judges complete their terms. They also said the court had moved case management and recording systems to the cloud and built a statewide network, and that cuts to treatment court and peer support funding would likely force reductions in non-constitutional services.
The committee then heard the Guardian ad litem division request, including a $77,900 general fund enhancement for the Second Judicial District CASA program. The CASA director said the money would support a recruiter/trainer/data supervisor position and required compliance costs such as financial review, office space, and liability insurance. She described volunteer shortages across a large rural district, declining VOCA and grant funding, and the need to spend more time fundraising instead of serving children. Members asked about the decline in VOCA funds, the share of funding coming from donations and fundraising, the number of children served, and the role of CASA for older youth. The director said about 30% of the program’s funding comes from fundraising, that the district serves children over age 12 and some older youth, and she gave an example of a case where CASA helped stabilize a family and reunify children with their parents. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned until the next day.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Public Retirement Systems Actuarial Committee Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a hearing for the Public Retirement System Actuarial Committee.
- Based on the rules within the statutes, this plan cannot provide a COLA in '26.
- And it's going to be interesting to the committee.
- And it's going to be interesting to the committee.
- Chairman and committee, we do this 135 years.
Summary:
The Public Retirement System Actuarial Committee met on February 23, 2026, approved the December 18, 2025 minutes, and heard no public comment. The committee then reviewed actuarial valuation reports and, for most systems, accompanying experience studies. The actuaries reported generally favorable investment and demographic experience across the systems, with funded ratios improving and employer contribution rates declining in several plans. They also explained the role of funding deposit accounts, frozen unfunded liabilities in some plans, and how recent legislative changes, especially the move to five-year DROP periods in some systems, affected assumptions and costs.
For the Louisiana Clerk of Court Retirement Relief Fund, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum recommended employer rate of 14.75%. For the District Attorney’s Retirement System, it adopted the valuation and experience study and recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 3.00%. For the Firefighters’ Retirement System, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 25.5%, and noted that DROP balances left on deposit will earn the market rate of return of 11.7%.
The committee also adopted the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System valuation for both Plan A and Plan B, recognizing fiscal 2027 minimum rates of 20.75% and 8.75%, respectively. It adopted the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 26.5%, a DROP crediting rate of 7.4%, and a policy range up to 29.35% for future contributions. For the Registrars of Voters Employees’ Retirement System, the committee adopted the valuation and experience study, recognized a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 0%, and noted a $207,683 allocation to the Member Supplemental Savings Fund for fiscal 2026. Finally, it adopted the Sheriff’s Pension and Relief Fund valuation and experience study, recognizing a fiscal 2027 minimum rate of 7.75%. All motions passed without objection, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/05/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Chair members of the committee.
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- </c><00:57:52.039><c> that's</c> yeah because I'm on the committee that's yeah because I'm on the committee
- and sent to the Judiciary Committee.
- it here in the committee thank you it here in the committee thank you Senator<01:29:22.400><c> westr<
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that an internal rule? Is that the criminal code? Is that a federal rule? What is it?
- Is that an internal rule? Is that the criminal code? Is that a federal rule? What is it?
- Is that an internal rule? Is that the criminal code? Is that a federal rule? What is it?
- Is that an internal rule? Is that the criminal code? Is that a federal rule? What is it?
- Is that an internal rule? Is that the criminal code? Is that a federal rule? What is it?
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 05:02 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Reports from standing committees.
- Committee on Finance.
- Ingrossed committee substitute for committee substitute for house. materials.
- I request unanimous consent that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. Sir, objection.
- Your Committee on Rules will meet tomorrow at 10:45 in the Senate President's conference room.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year And committee that I want to address.
- on his work laptop in committee testifying, pointing at me.
- Speaker Pro Tem, the Committee on Science and Technology will not be meeting.
- Thursday morning committees, Representative Wilmeth. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
- I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules will meet tomorrow, Thursday morning, at 9 a.m. in House
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recorded attendance at 56 present, with two absent and two excused. The Speaker announced temporary committee replacements, and the chamber recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. A.J. Batnagar, along with several guest introductions including members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Cocopah tribal representatives, and Israel’s Consul General to the Pacific Southwest, Israel Bashar.
The House then moved through second reading of a large slate of bills and measures, including proposals on meetings, child support, landowner issues, water and wildlife management, abortion prohibition, emergency services, education, appropriations, homeowners associations, campaign finance, endangered species, and other subjects. No floor votes on those bills were taken in the transcript; the clerk was directed to record the action and the bills were placed on the House calendar.
During personal privilege remarks, Representative Alma Hernandez criticized a lobbyist for allegedly targeting her and her family with campaign-related signs and a website, calling the conduct inappropriate and unprofessional. Members also made announcements that several committees would not meet, while Appropriations was replaced by a special meeting at 2 p.m. The House later recessed briefly, received Senate messages, announced the Rules Committee and caucus meetings for the next day, and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- that he is behind on his work laptop in committee testifying, pointing at me.
- Speaker Pro Tem, the Committee on Science and Technology will not be meeting.
- The Committee on Science and Technology will not be meeting. Thank you, Mr.
- Thursday morning committees, Representative Wilmouth. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
- I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules will meet tomorrow, Thursday morning, at 9 a.m. in House
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is not a gotcha committee. This is not a we're upset with you committee.
- Chairman, members of the committee, good afternoon.
- Committee Chairman Perry and committee, my name is Mark Friesenhan, and I represent myself as a Macon
- Committee Chairman Perry and committee, my name is Mark Frieson Hahn, and I represent myself as a macon
- Thank you to the committee present.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chairman Gannon and honorable committee members.
- I'm a committee. My name is Bob Lynn.
- So, if those rules aren't it all.
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- </c><03:14:13.200><c> of</c> take from her estate under the rules of take from her estate under the rules
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sure most of the committees are aware. Senator Fried and I worked on that last year.
- Seeing none up in the rule. Protend more. Assume McCain votes nay. Present Johns votes.
- Chairman, and committee members. Presentative guys, you are recognized. Present Senate Bill 1204.
- Chairman, and thank you, members of the committee. Have a wonderful week.
- Thank you, committee. Chairman Lowe, you're recognized to present Senate Bill 1189.
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
Keywords:
mathematics, student assessment, dyscalculia, intervention services, educational funding, professional development, state department of education, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools, school districts, bereavement leave, paid leave, grief leave, family leave, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, maternity leave