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TX
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  • Chairman, there is one invited guest who is an expert in the development of tax credit developments in
  • If it's a program rule, then the Governing Board could. And so it's a program rule? Yes, sir.
  • Everyone has floodplain, regardless of whether you do a small lot program, a large lot program, or a
  • And as a developer, the developer has a right to, frankly, depend upon.
  • After developers submit development documents, the city, or potentially an anti-growth citizen group,
TX
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  • In 2003, through legislation, we came up with our program, the Homes for Texas Heroes program.
  • We call it the TBA program, "to be announced."
  • I may add this program was created for Texas heroes, and that's the name of the program: Homes for Texas
  • Senator Nichols is adding the nurses to the same program.
  • In fact, it will hurt economic development.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 29

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • He is the driving force behind innovative programs such as the school's agricultural tech curriculum
  • He is the driving force behind innovative programs such as the school's agricultural tech curriculum
  • behind He is the driving force behind He is the driving force behind innovative<00:32:56.040> programs
  • such<00:32:57.080> as<00:32:57.160> the<00:32:57.280> school's innovative programs
  • such as the school's innovative programs such as the school's agricultural<00:32:58.480> tech
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Exston is the home to the state's first accredited doctor of physical therapy program, and it's producing
  • Agriculture and Applied Sciences is shaping the future of Oklahoma through the enrichment of community programs
  • created the Oklahoma Route 66 Mission to provide grants for historic preservation and economic development
  • the Oklahoma State Department of Health to address gaps in funding for the rural hospital rebuild program
  • Leader, members, economic development, workforce and tourism, we'll meet as soon as we have a quorum.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 24

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • free lunch through existing programs free lunch through existing programs whether<00:09:52.640><
  • the those programs.
  • The program the the those programs.
  • We have so many ideas, schemes, programs, pilot programs in order to do this.
  • We have so many ideas, schemes, programs, pilot programs in order to do this.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • added Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel disease into the conditions eligible for the TCAP program
  • This bill by Chairman Ken King requires utilities to develop and implement comprehensive wildfire mitigation
  • However, the Secretary of State must develop the processes and procedures, publish them in the register
  • It's a grassroots development of interracial, interdenominational national teams of pastors who are mutually
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Thank you for the question and developing and working on this bill.
  • Senate Bill 1480 creates a pilot program to encourage youth apprenticeship programming in our districts
  • Rebate Program.
  • with a diversion program.
  • I can tell you firsthand knowledge of this program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • In the Department of Medical Education, he currently serves as medical director of the PA program and
  • They've only had a program for three years, but this year they did a state contest.
  • Whereas the Westmore High School aviation program for Moore Public School District won the inaugural
  • They're both here today, Senator McCarthy. is the chair of the economic development committee.
  • The two will meet with Oklahoma business leaders regarding economic development opportunities between
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

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  • So once that subsequent AMA is declared, there needs to be time to develop the management plan and to
  • So once that subsequent AMA is declared, there needs to be time to develop the management plan and to
  • So once that subsequent AMA is declared, there needs to be time to develop the management plan and to
  • going to vote aye, and I hope we seriously look at additional funding and supporting these great programs
  • The WICHE program was brought back in 2022 with Chairman Shope [member_605].
Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bills 1041 and 11676 by request for further review. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1197, which would allow irrigation grandfather rights and associated water duty in subsequent active management areas (AMAs) to be sold, leased, or transferred within the same AMA. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help wineries and other farmers in the Wilcox and Douglas areas adjust fields and expand while staying within existing water limits. Opposition testimony from Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action argued the bill could increase groundwater pumping unless it includes stronger safeguards, such as a net reduction in water use and clearer ties to AMA management goals. The City of Wilcox and the Department of Water Resources were neutral but said the bill needs more work on consistency, oversight, and transparency. The committee passed SB 1197 on a 4-3 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then unanimously passed Senate Bill 1198, which continues the Arizona Beef Council for eight years until July 1, 2034. Testimony from the council’s executive director was supportive, and members discussed the importance of the beef industry and the value of longer continuation periods for agency review. Senate Bill 1199, which continues the Arizona State Veterinary Examining Board for eight years until July 1, 2034, also passed unanimously. Members used the discussion to raise broader concerns about the shortage of rural and large-animal veterinarians and the need for future funding and workforce support. Finally, the committee considered Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004, urging Congress to clarify the EPA’s powers and end what the sponsor described as regulatory overreach. Supporters framed it as a request for Congress to fix unclear federal law, while opponents said it would weaken science-based environmental protections and deny climate and public health realities. The memorial passed 4-3 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 27th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

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  • A competitor who won three national championships returned home to find her program at Celebration High
  • already taken place under the leadership of Governor DeSantis and steps already taken to build this program
  • statewide coursework and credentials directing the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to develop
Bills: S0564, S1062, S1340, S1646, S1718
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 met with a quorum present and heard several education-related bills. The committee first considered CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which would create a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, designate Speech and Debate Week, authorize a teacher endorsement, require FLVS to establish an institute for speech and debate, direct development of related coursework and credentials, and require annual district reporting. Supporters, including a parent and representatives of the Florida Debate Initiative and school groups, emphasized the academic and civic benefits of debate and the need for funding for travel and training. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard and reported favorably SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, with testimony from an Orange County principal and others supporting a proposal to let educators bank professional learning hours, and SB 1646 on educational facilities, which revises how facility funding is calculated and prioritized, including safety and planning considerations. The committee then took up CS/SB 564 on student volunteers at polling locations. An amendment clarified that high school students who are registered or pre-registered to vote may volunteer at polling places and count the service toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid requirements. Testimony from a county supervisor of elections and civic groups supported the bill as a way to engage students in elections and expand volunteer opportunities, while clarifying it would not conflict with existing election funding rules. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring, which requires school districts to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia and dyscalculia, place identified students on support plans, and use evidence-based interventions, with State Board of Education rulemaking to implement the process. The sponsor and a supporting parent group stressed early identification and intervention. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education, and then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Jan 20th, 2026

Regulated Industries

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  • There's another program that was signed by President Bush in 2005 called the PREP Program, and that program
  • The PREP Program, and that program has another provision in it for countermeasure injury compensation
  • program.
  • That program, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, has paid out more That program, the Vaccine Injury
  • Senator Avila, develop a minimum large load tariff.
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.
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.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 10th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

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  • Is there a program set aside for when they're not program set aside for when they're not program set
  • where from the investment program where from the investment program where from the investment program
  • Um, does any program that we're an Um, does any program that we're an Um, does any program that we're
  • . developers. developers.
  • make sure that private develop make sure that private develop developers do not have imminent domain
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • For the Medicaid program?
  • Any other programs, can you identify those programs that you are taking money from?
  • It's a legitimate by- and it's not going to take programs away from people on the Medicaid program.
  • to use that same program.
  • program.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/13/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • These programs result in excellent outcomes: 97% of the participants successfully complete the program
  • <00:40:42.440> so who exited programs as employed did so who exited programs as employed did
  • the administrative assistant program the administrative assistant program while<00:46:31.240>
  • <00:47:10.079> are people who benefit from this program are people who benefit from this program
  • <00:47:51.800> in shelters or other advocacy programs in shelters or other advocacy programs
Bills: HF1027, HF101, HF1021