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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 25th, 2026

Resources and Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.
  • My name is Dexton Lake, and I represent the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.
  • It's difficult for us because our federal counterparts often do pay more.
  • With the federal government.
  • lands to help increase the pace and scale of federal lands and watershed restoration work on federal
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the administration has estimated that it's about $3 billion.
  • We're in agreement with the administration on this matter.
  • Beyond the cuts that the federal requirement, the federal government is asking us to do, if we don't
  • And on the hospital quality assurance fee, we're also waiting for federal guidance, but the administration
  • vehicle federal tax credit, that the state would step in.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • vital to making change through all stages of government, whether that be at the local, state, or federal
  • vital to making change through all stages of government, whether that be at the local, state, or federal
  • we must recognize the people behind all this work: the scientists, the innovators, educators, administrators
  • We'll be covering sustainable aviation fuel tax credits, greenhouse gas reduction fund expenditure plan
  • We'll be covering sustainable aviation fuel tax credits, greenhouse gas reduction fund expenditure plan
Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber. On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0. The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 12, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Education Administration Subcommittee will come to order. Andrea, please call the roll.
  • And members of the public, the presentation material for the Education Administration Subcommittee are
  • I would actually choose to go into the aviation field right after high school.
  • Baker Aviation School out in South Florida. I am from Miami, so it's from South Florida.
  • Because these are short-term programs, they're not eligible for federal financial aid.
Summary: The subcommittee began with an informal “college day” exercise in which members described what careers and colleges they would choose if starting over, often citing factors such as program reputation, location, cost, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and family or personal interests. Members mentioned a range of possible paths including law, aviation, education, construction management, psychology, social work, criminal justice, nursing, intelligence studies, and the arts. Several also highlighted the value of historically Black colleges and universities, dual enrollment, and career/technical education. The chair used the exercise to frame the meeting’s broader focus on Florida’s higher education pathways and student outcomes. Dr. Kathleen Plinsky of Valencia College then gave an overview of the Florida College System and Valencia’s role in it, emphasizing Florida’s statewide articulation and transfer framework, open-access mission, affordability, and workforce alignment. She described Valencia’s record enrollment, high retention, large share of first-generation and working students, and partnerships such as Direct Connect to UCF, Osceola Prosper, and Open Door grants for short-term training. Members asked about guaranteed transfer, apprenticeships, enrollment trends, student demographics, out-of-state residency, county scholarship costs, dual enrollment outcomes, and barriers to expanding career dual enrollment. Dr. Plinsky said the system supports transfer and acceleration well, but funding constraints limit growth in some areas; she also noted that dual enrollment participation is high and that Valencia’s affordability and student support efforts have driven recent enrollment gains. Dr. Jim Clark of Florida State University followed with an overview of the State University System, describing its governance, performance-based funding, low tuition, and strong graduation and research outcomes. He highlighted FSU’s enrollment, research profile, transfer student success, FSU Health, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, partnerships with K-12 schools and Tallahassee State College, and efforts to expand nursing and medical education to address workforce shortages. After the presentations, the committee heard from a panel on student acceleration and mobility: Shannon Mercer of the Department of Education explained the Office of Articulation, the statewide course numbering system, FASTER records, the 2+2 transfer model, specialized AA transfer degrees, and credit for industry certifications, military, medical, and law-enforcement training. Panelists from Kaiser University, Florida State University, and Pinellas County Schools described their institutions’ roles in transfer, advising, career pathways, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the portion provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Mar 11th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • kind of from a rural perspective where administrators wear four or five hats.
  • On slide 24, you know, the fourth bundle of work is federal policy.
  • new federal grants.
  • They started an aviation program a few years ago.
  • We also have about the same number of aviation mechanics, so we work with Howard College on aviation
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (4-15-26)

Appropriations & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • administration administration level level level dealing<00:04:22.880><c> with</c><00:04:23.160><c> some
  • And is there anything in state and federal statute that would preclude the ACT from being included in
  • </c><00:07:26.760><c> statute</c> anything in state and federal statute anything in state and federal
  • </c><00:07:36.760><c> or</c><00:07:36.840><c> other</c> As far as federal interaction or other As far
  • as federal interaction or other state<00:07:37.360><c> law</c><00:07:37.560><c> interaction,</c><00:
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal government the FTC is year.
  • </c> significant federal and state subsidies. significant federal and state subsidies.
  • state or local units of government, or executive, administrative, or professional employees.
  • </c> employees of the MAC, the federal employees of the MAC, the federal government,<01:31:12.000><c>
  • ,<01:31:15.840><c> or</c><01:31:16.159><c> professional</c> administrative, or professional administrative
Bills: HF3889 , HF2567 , HF3878
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/14/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, the Committee on Federalism and Family Law, having under consideration House Bill 241, relating
  • The Committee on Federalism and Family Law, having under consideration House Bill 2594, relating to court
  • Higby Embry, who recognized the importance of aviation early on and created a culture focused on future
  • During World War II, Embry-Riddle was renamed the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation and, under the leadership
  • Army Air Corps, laying the groundwork for its reputation in aviation education.
Summary: The Senate met in floor session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars considering a range of House bills and one concurrent resolution. On the first calendar, members considered HB 2192 on employment/video content matters of public concern, HB 2592 on government information technology and AI-related rulemaking, HB 2752 on the Arizona Commerce Authority trade office, HB 2916 on traffic schools and fingerprint clearance, and HB 2946 on development fees. Amendments were adopted on HB 2192, HB 2592, HB 2916, and HB 2946; HB 2752 received a Mesnard amendment, but an Epstein amendment failed on division after a 7-14 vote. All of those bills were reported out do pass, with HB 2752 retained on the calendar after amendment consideration. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On later calendars, the Senate advanced HB 2918, HB 2999 on infrastructure finance districts/special taxing districts, HB 1418 on county officers/sheriff authority, HCR 259 supporting county sheriffs, HB 2035 on child welfare placement/reporting, HB 241 on child neglect, HB 2594 on court trust confidentiality, HB 2932 on groundwater transportation fees, HB 2109 on distracted driving penalties for motorcycles, HB 2118 on mobile food vendor licenses, HB 2244 on eviction satisfaction of judgment, HB 4011 on HOA duties, and HB 2440 on a transition program. Several bills were amended, including HB 2999, which drew discussion about tax rates, bond coverage, and infrastructure district financing; an Epstein objection focused on homeowner cost uncertainty, but the bill ultimately advanced. HB 2035, HB 2594, HB 2932, HB 2109, HB 2118, HB 2244, HB 4011, and HB 2440 all received do pass recommendations, with some technical or conforming amendments adopted along the way. The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial anniversary and welcomed university representatives and students in the gallery. The chamber granted the House’s request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. Final third-reading votes passed HB 2592, HB 2916, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded roll-call results showing HB 2592 passed 16-9 with 11 not voting, HB 2916 passed 26-1 with 3 not voting, HB 2946 passed 27-0 with 3 not voting, and HB 2999 passed 21-6 with 3 not voting. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 26th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Resolution 14, by Representative Carver, provides for expressing support for federal efforts to
  • Barolte, Medicaid coverage for dental procedures in certain circumstances, to require certain administrative
  • House Bill 749 by Representative Carver, provide relative to savings account programs, administration
  • Members, this bill creates the procedures for administrative errors in the Assessor's Retirement Fund
  • By the judicial administrator, perhaps? Who? Administrator, perhaps? Do you remember? Who?
Bills: HR70 , HR71 , HCR35 , HB31 , HB326 , HB1013 , HB1014 , HB1015 , HB1016 , HR65 , HR66 , HR67 , HR68 , HR69 , HCR33 , HCR34 , HB1006 , HB1007 , HB1008 , HB1010 , HB1011 , SB2 , SB13 , SB24 , SB28 , SB40 , SB47 , SB48 , SB70 , SB79 , SB80 , SB109 , SB127 , SB139 , SB154 , SB181 , SB199 , SB200 , SB208 , SB277 , SB317 , SB336 , SB349 , SB357 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB51 , HB58 , HB69 , HB82 , HB93 , HB143 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB222 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB749 , HB806 , HB843 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB955 , HB1009 , HB952 , HB8 , HB9 , HB10 , HB15 , HB16 , HB17 , HB18 , HB19 , HB22 , HB33 , HB34 , HB35 , HB44 , HB46 , HB47 , HB48 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB135 , HB142 , HB164 , HB185 , HB215 , HB226 , HB232 , HB233 , HB242 , HB284 , HB292 , HB297 , HB301 , HB334 , HB436 , HB468 , HB548 , HB571 , HB582 , HB593 , HB594 , HB609 , HB613 , HB712 , HB722 , HB732 , HB746 , HB827 , HB845 , HB848 , HB921 , HB923 , HB951 , HB953 , HB999 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB337 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB739 , HB842 , HB875 , HB919 , HB52 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB901 , HB193 , HB400 , HB570 , HB733
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also a member of my union, the Washington Federation of State Employees.
  • The United States, under the Trump administration, is using more coal right now, but they are an extreme
  • I am a union member with Washington Federation of State Employees.
  • Signature Aviation is predominantly owned by private equity investors.
  • Next, the Administrative Office of the Courts assumes 48 cases requiring resentencing with an estimated
Summary: The committee began with a work session from the State Investment Board, where staff described the board’s structure, $230 billion in assets under management, and its mandate to maximize returns at a prudent level of risk for pension and other state funds. They reviewed long-term performance, noting strong historical returns and explaining that the board generally invests public equities passively through low-cost index funds. Members also discussed sustainability practices, including ESG integration, proxy voting, climate and DEI blueprints, and the board’s view that divestment or asset-class restrictions can reduce returns and increase costs. Senators asked about deferred compensation, legislative influence over investment policy, and digital assets; staff said the board is slow-moving and that any major change would be studied carefully. The public hearing then focused on SB 5439, which would prohibit new thermal coal investments beginning in 2026 and require full divestment by 2030, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued coal is a poor long-term investment and a major climate and health risk, and several said the bill still gives the board flexibility to retain holdings in companies transitioning to clean energy. The committee also heard testimony on SB 6109, which would bar investments in private detention facilities and require divestment by 2030; supporters said state money should not profit from immigrant detention, while staff confirmed the board currently holds a small investment in Geo Group. SB 6304 would require responsible investment principles for the State Investment Board, including consideration of human rights, environmental degradation, corruption, and related risks, along with proxy voting guidelines and annual reporting. Testimony in favor emphasized ethical investing, climate risk, and avoiding complicity in human rights abuses, while board staff had earlier said they view such decisions through an investment-risk lens rather than a values-based lens. The committee also heard Substitute SB 5945, which would exclude most offenses committed before age 18 from counting as strikes under the state’s persistent offender law and would allow retroactive resentencing for affected people, with exceptions for first- and second-degree murder and serious sex offenses. Staff said the substitute would likely affect fewer cases than the original bill, with estimates ranging from about 10 to 24 resentencings. Public defense, prosecutors, and sheriffs’ representatives raised concerns about workload, victim impacts, and retroactive application, while supporters and pro bono providers said they were prepared to help with resentencing and reentry support. No votes were taken during the hearing.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> uh investigated with the Federal uh investigated with the Federal Aviation<05:28:15.520><c> Committee
  • For over 20 years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense have successfully
  • For over 20 years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense have successfully
  • For over 20 years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense have successfully
  • For over 20 years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense have successfully
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Transportation (02/18/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • In regard to this, we get audited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and one of the
  • The Federal Motor Carrier Administration asked us to go even further and clarify that somebody certified
  • In regard to this, we get audited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and one of the
  • In regard to this, we get audited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and one of the
  • In regard to this, we get audited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and one of the
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • 3 million for betterment of buildings, 1.4 million for betterment of public lands, 2 million for aviation
  • c><00:05:08.520><c> 2</c><00:05:08.760><c> million</c><00:05:09.080><c> for</c><00:05:09.280><c> aviation
  • </c> of public lands, 2 million for aviation of public lands, 2 million for aviation infrastructure,<
  • For public facilities, underneath public facilities authority, for the state match for federal grants
  • Michael Water Treatment Plant, $5 million. federal grants to the state revolving federal grants to the
Summary: The committee took up a large bonding bill and reviewed the final spreadsheet of capital investments. Chairs and members repeatedly thanked staff, House and Senate negotiators, and the Governor’s team for a collaborative process. The bill was described as a statewide package rather than a partisan one, with major funding for higher education asset preservation, DNR projects, public safety, transportation, the Met Council, veterans facilities, corrections, DEED/local projects, and a large water infrastructure section. House Fiscal staff and Senate fiscal staff walked through the bill line by line. Highlights included University of Minnesota and Minnesota State asset preservation, education and language immersion school funding, DNR trail and flood mitigation projects, public safety facilities, local road and bridge grants, Met Council parks and I/I grants, veterans home and armory funding, corrections projects including the Faribault vocational expansion, and many local economic development and public facility projects across Greater Minnesota and the metro. The bill also included Public Facilities Authority water and wastewater grants, housing rehabilitation funding, historical society grants, a Minnesota Zoo operating transfer, airport appropriations, and several cancellations of prior appropriations to help finance the package. Members generally praised the bill and the bipartisan work behind it. Some Republicans emphasized the one-time license fee reduction and affordability, while also saying DEED’s business development infrastructure funding was too low. Senator Nelson highlighted long-awaited transportation projects such as Highway 14 and township roads. Senator Dibble supported the transportation investments but criticized the bill for having no transit funding, calling that a major omission. No vote was recorded in the excerpt, but the discussion centered on final review and support for moving the bonding bill forward.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 03/05/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:03:06.239><c> across</c> educators and administrators across educators and administrators across
  • One of those is through our aviation infrastructure.
  • The aviation infrastructure is for the Brainerd airport.
  • </c> One of those is through our aviation One of those is through our aviation infrastructure.<00:26:
  • 26:59.360><c> is</c><00:26:59.600><c> for</c> the the aviation infrastructure is for the the aviation
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • administrative expansion.
  • administrative expansion.
  • Let us deal with it on the federal level where we have federal standards.
  • We've worked with Administrator Barrs, who will be in town this week, FMCSA Administrator Barrs.
  • or a different administration.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Insurance Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chartered by the state of Alabama or a member bank of the Federal Reserve System and approved by the
  • </c><00:16:25.680><c> by</c><00:16:25.920><c> Brown</c><00:16:26.160><c> for</c><00:16:26.399><c> federal
  • </c><00:16:27.040><c> I</c> A motion by Brown for federal report.
  • I A motion by Brown for federal report. I have<00:16:27.279><c> a</c><00:16:27.440><c> second.
  • or state changes to any federal or state changes to definitions.<00:17:30.720><c> Uh</c><00:17:30.960
Bills: HB415 , HB419 , SB219 , SB170 , HB415 , HB419 , SB219 , SB170
Committee: House Insurance
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Health Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under the federal rules, that's the way those are set up, so those aren't even every 30 days.
  • Currently, if you work for a federal entity such as an FQHC or other federal entity, you are not required
  • It is not it is not anything but medical administration.
Committee: House Public Health
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • That conflict with federal HSA law.
  • </c><00:34:32.320><c> Fast</c> federal and state income taxes. Fast federal and state income taxes.
  • No federal income taxes, no period.
  • Federal<01:03:17.039><c> government</c><01:03:17.920><c> basically</c><01:03:18.480><c> is</c> Federal
  • So, so for cash federal &gt;&gt; right?
Bills: SB170 , SB177 , SB207 , SB208 , SB215 , HB27 , SB219 , SB247 , SB232 , SB81 , SB170 , SB177 , SB207 , SB208 , SB215 , HB27 , SB219 , SB247 , SB232 , SB81
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • meet federal air quality requirements.
  • It must receive a federal early site permit, complete What it must do: receive a federal early site permit
  • I also want to mention as much as the federal administration has rolled back protections... ...they have
  • Arizona is part of the Federal Petroleum Administration Defense District 5, PAD 5.
  • Arizona is part of the Federal Petroleum Administration Defense District 5, PAD 5, that's referred to