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  • It also starts with... business and industry partnerships, building degree programs that are unique to
  • most importantly, I think the big benefit for this for the community is that we can align degree programs
  • Also, to build upon existing healthcare programs through A&M's current end of residency program with
  • Because of that, we need growing career programs and job opportunities that relate to the agricultural
  • A&M's residency program, which was brought to Victoria some years back, is highly, highly successful.
TX
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  • . program before phasing it out.
  • So by targeting problematic programs... and rewarding those that offer value.
  • programs.
  • programs.
  • So they choose to enroll in Rice's Student Health. insurance program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-20-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • . programs. programs.
  • Yeah. you missed an alumni of the program, you missed an alumni of the program, Senator<00:04:23.600>
  • ,</c> an alumni of the storefront program, an alumni of the storefront program, class<00:04:35.919><c
  • ,</c><00:05:20.000><c> I</c> Uh while I was going to the program, I Uh while I was going to the program
  • And that's how the program was run.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO DEFER, GVO-PSM Public Hearings 03-19-2026

Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • emergency safety profile<00:04:04.239><c> system</c><00:04:04.560><c> pilot</c><00:04:04.959><c> program
  • Uh, my name is Quinton El Ryan and I'm in the final semester of my Masters of Social Work program at
  • </c><00:26:51.600><c> at</c><00:26:52.000><c> uh</c> Masters of Social Work program at uh Masters of
  • Social Work program at uh Manoa.<00:26:53.279><c> Um</c><00:26:53.600><c> I</c><00:26:53.840><c> did<
  • Part of my appointment at FEMA was to develop the contact tracing program for the federal agency and
Bills: HB1577, HB1870
Summary: The committee reconvened on March 19, 2026, for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week. It first took up HB 812 on agriculture, agreeing to move it forward with amendments and a Senate draft, and then HB 2388 on public notice, which was also passed with amendments after concerns about transparency and the need for local newspaper notice on Maui were discussed. HB 1414 on procurement and HB 2469 on a regular session review working group were both deferred to March 24 for further work with the author, while HB 322 on voter registration was deferred indefinitely in favor of a Senate vehicle. The committee then heard HB 1577, which would create a statewide emergency safety profile system pilot program and working group for 911. Testimony from disability advocates, emergency medical services, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing benefits for people without smartphones, better sharing of medical and emergency information, and improved response in the field. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the 911 Board already had the authority to implement the system without legislation, and the bill was not immediately acted on in the portion of the transcript provided. The final major item was HB 1870 on protected community locations. Testimony in support came from the University of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, immigrant-rights groups, public health advocates, and many individuals, while the Department of Education supported the measure but requested clarity on federal compliance and raised concerns about a 1,000-foot perimeter beyond campus. Supporters said the bill would protect sensitive locations and help immigrant families feel safe accessing schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on HB 1870 is shown in the transcript excerpt.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are also joined by key partners that make this program possible.
  • like this on the Waianae for a program like this on the Waianae Coast<00:04:57.360><c> and</c><00:04
  • </c> has been a part of this program. has been a part of this program.
  • </c><00:05:24.520><c> So,</c> program specifically. So, program specifically.
  • ,</c> guests to the gallery, Grant, guests to the gallery, Grant, Grayson,<00:25:59.920><c> Edison,</
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Farm to school, this one I programs.
  • So, what we're trying to do is programs.
  • Packaging Pilot Program, and Packaging Pilot Program, and establishing<00:48:41.600><c> the</c><00:48
  • </c><00:50:19.840><c> priority</c><00:50:21.080><c> to</c> uh grant priority to uh grant priority to
  • </c><01:17:09.800><c> for</c> We were uh starting our new program for We were uh starting our new program
Bills: SB2706, SB2320
Summary: The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers. The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG. The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 13th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the far right there, you can see the programs that make up DOT, the highway improvement program, the
  • different programs you have.
  • There is a pledge by the legislature for funding next biennium for a new local road grant program.
  • So the $164 million is what DOT has put and programmed for paving. "64" is what DOT has put and programmed
  • Program, a program that was zeroed out in this biennial budget.
Bills: SB6005
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 13th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

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  • But specifically, Florida law already directs patriotic programs in schools.
  • We allow school districts to adopt rules to require programs of patriotic nature to encourage greater
  • But specifically Florida law already directs patriotic programs in schools.
  • We allow school districts to adopt rules to require programs of patriotic nature to encourage greater
  • It creates the Autism Education Loan Forgiveness Program, and I'm so excited about this.
Bills: S0206, S0420, S0556
Summary: The committee first heard SB 420, which would require portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be prominently displayed in classrooms used for social studies and in all K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Senator Burgess framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to America’s 250th anniversary, while Senator Davis raised concerns about exclusivity, political precedent, and state intrusion into local classroom decisions. Senator Osgood and others asked about sensitivity to diverse student populations and whether additional figures such as Harriet Tubman could also be displayed. Burgess said the bill would not prevent other displays, emphasized the two presidents’ historical significance, and committed to funding support so the mandate would not burden districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 206 on autism education and teacher preparation. Senator Harrell’s strike-all amendment required teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, required ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, created an autism loan forgiveness program and salary supplement provisions, and directed district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A second amendment removed a proposed change to the legal definition of autism so that issue could be handled separately. Senators Davis and Osgood asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and how the bill would affect educators already working in autism classrooms; Harrell said he was open to further discussion and wanted to ensure flexibility while still requiring the credential. Public testimony included support from Orange County Public Schools, a parent of children with autism, and others. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 556, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band satisfies both the PE credit and a fine or performing arts credit. Supporters said the bill expands inclusive options and reduces administrative burdens, and Senator Yarborough praised the change as giving students more flexibility. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also took up confirmation votes for appointments in tabs 4 through 7 and recommended all of them favorably by a single roll call vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/11/25

Taxes

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  • They have the Humane Society, veterans programs, lots of school groups, programs for the homeless—the
  • They have the Humane Society, veterans programs, lots of school groups, programs for the homeless—the
  • They have the Humane Society, veterans programs, lots of school groups, programs for the homeless—the
  • They have the Humane Society, veterans programs, lots of school groups, programs for the homeless—the
  • They have the Humane Society, veterans programs, lots of school groups, programs for the homeless—the
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

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  • and program advisory group.
  • ,</c> mattress stewardship program, mattress stewardship program, um,<00:04:49.040><c> design</c><00:
  • </c> statewide mattress stewardship program. statewide mattress stewardship program.
  • </c> essentially would normally be a grant essentially would normally be a grant and<01:01:51.760><c>
  • is a bill basically for a grant and a is a bill basically for a grant and a need,<02:05:38.560><c> but
Bills: SB3253, SB3154, SB3254
Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively. The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards. Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

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  • program.
  • program.
  • By background, in 2021 the Legislature created the transit support grant program to provide financial
  • program to include students enrolled in degree-seeking or certificate-seeking programs at the community
  • under the transit support grant program.
Bills: SB6252, SB6265, SB6081
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-08-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Uh, Chair Dela Cruz, I'm assuming that Chair Moriwaki was doing labor when you created the program.
  • States grant powers to these entities in States grant powers to these entities in return for playing
  • Essentially, they are granted the power to do anything a human can do.
  • The government doesn't grant us rights. They recognize and protect them.
  • The creation of a corporation is a privilege granted by the state, not a natural right.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-LBT, WAM Informational Briefings 01-20-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • of the departments, like DNR, for example, that have a grant program for certain things, and I don't
  • So they already have an existing grant program.
  • </c><02:36:06.640><c> program</c><02:36:07.040><c> for</c><02:36:07.359><c> certain</c> that have a grant
  • program for certain that have a grant program for certain things<02:36:08.560><c> and</c><02:36:08.720
  • program if the have an existing grant program if the legislature<02:36:15.040><c> decided</c><02:36:
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Committee Report No. 18, final reading of House Bill 2246, Conference Draft 1, relating to agricultural grant
  • Committee Report No. 18, final reading of House Bill 2246, Conference Draft 1, relating to agricultural grant
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is our emergency powers bill and our resilience hub program bill.
  • This is our emergency powers bill and our resilience hub program bill.
  • This is our emergency powers bill and a resiliency hub program.
  • So, House position will be to let's see if we can move the community resiliency hub program that's in
  • And Leeward Oahu care home community resilience pilot program and an effective date.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • apprentice grant apprenticeship grant program.<00:26:39.040><c> For</c><00:26:39.200><c> the</c><00:
  • </c> learning apprenticeship grant program. learning apprenticeship grant program.
  • </c><00:27:56.640><c> program</c> Um essentially sets up the grant program Um essentially sets up the
  • This is the early learning apprenticeship grant program from earlier today.
  • :30.840><c> program</c><01:00:31.200><c> from</c> apprenticeship grant program from apprenticeship grant
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And then grant the PUC discretion to adopt an automatic rate adjustment mechanism that may be applied
  • And then<00:02:11.240><c> grant</c><00:02:11.480><c> the</c><00:02:11.560><c> PUC</c><00:02:11.959><c
  • > discretion</c><00:02:12.600><c> to</c><00:02:12.720><c> adopt</c> then grant the PUC discretion to
  • adopt then grant the PUC discretion to adopt an<00:02:13.200><c> automatic</c><00:02:13.640><c> rate<
  • 463, HD3, ST2, relating to eviction records, on behalf of the House, with myself and Representatives Grant
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, just to reiterate, the new CD1 that we're agreeing on is to make the state rent supplement program
  • Community Development Authority Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Program
  • Community Development Authority Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Program
  • intended to serve; B, violate or conflict with affordability covenants, federal or state housing program
  • </c> federal or state housing program federal or state housing program requirements,<00:14:03.560><c>
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

RM 411 Conference PM - Fri May 1, 2026

Hawaii House Floor Meeting