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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Otherwise, we'll take it as a block once we've heard from all of our appointees.
- You've heard each appointee, and we'll be taking an entire group vote, block vote, on this unless you
- Seeing none, is there a motion to recommend the confirmation of the block? Thank you.
- Is there a motion to recommend the confirmation of the block? Thank you. Let me see. Who's that?
Bills:
S1694
Keywords:
technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative.
The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- AND AGAIN, MAKE SURE WHAT IS HARMFUL TO OUR STUDENTS IS WHAT WE ARE BLOCKING. >> Chair Trabulsy: REPRESENTATIVE
- IN ARKANSAS, TEXAS AND IOWA, FEDERAL JUDGES BLOCKED MAJOR PARTS OF LAWS GOING INTO EFFECT BECAUSE THEY
- IS THAT GOING TO BE BLOCKED, IS SOMEBODY GOING TO FIND THAT HARMING THEIR CHILDREN?
- WE'RE SIMPLY SAYING TWO THINGS, DO IT IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO BAND, WE ARE BLOCKING
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the actual challenge looks really different in different school communities, even three blocks
- And so the actual challenge looks really different in different school communities, even three blocks
- really what we're going to do that, Looks really different in different school communities, even three blocks
- make district-wide recommendations or programmatic recommendations, knowing that three schools four blocks
Summary:
The meeting began with a student performance from Horizon Middle School Show Choir, including songs from an eighth grade concert and the show choir piece “The Body Electric.” After the performance, Deputy Superintendent Donna Fishbeck spoke on behalf of State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler in support of music education, emphasizing its benefits for creativity, collaboration, school climate, and student development, and noting the department’s support for music grants and professional development. She also highlighted the North Dakota Music Educators Association’s role in expanding access and quality in music education.
The committee then heard a presentation from Vital Network, introduced as a DPI-funded effort focused on teacher retention. Nate Eklund and Dr. Aaron Rob described the organization’s work with schools and districts to reduce educator burnout by improving workplace conditions, especially around time management, voice in decision-making, and care/support. They said the program uses surveys, dashboards, advisory support, and facilitated school and district processes to identify local friction points and help educators and leaders solve them, with examples ranging from simplifying material requests to improving PLC time and communication. They stressed that retention is driven more by workplace conditions than pay alone, and that solutions must be local rather than one-size-fits-all.
Members asked about rural teacher overload, sustainability after grant funding ends, and whether the model could inform broader policy or continuing education reforms. Vital representatives said the work is designed to be embedded in district systems and strategic plans so it can continue beyond their direct involvement, and that the approach aligns with the state’s teacher retention and recruitment task force recommendations. They reported serving about half of North Dakota educators across roughly 50 districts, with partnerships through regional education associations to reach rural areas. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the discussion.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 25, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 39
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- He's freaking me out, Representative Block. Can be whipping bullets from back here.
- We're gonna go 3 hours on this one. said Block and I are going to tag team this one.
- There is for the debate gentleman from Otero Representative Block. Thank you so much, Mr.
- So everybody chill in place except Bruce block, go for a walk. For real, go get your steps in.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the agency exceeded the FTE cap. by 14.5 due to additional federal funds for community development block
- reflects the spending down of $1.45 billion in disaster-related federal funds. for community development block
- The funding is mostly made up of community development block grants for disaster recovery.
- coronavirus relief funds no longer anticipated to be available, $29.1 million in community development block
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 01:59 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- from the House requires that beginning in the 2029-2030 school year all county boards be funded in a block
- additional funds generated by the additional weighting of special education students are exempt from the block
- the additional funds generated by the additional waiting of special ed students are exempt from the block
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several House bills with strike-and-insert amendments. House Bill 5510 was amended to incorporate provisions from Senate Bills 1065 and 928, modernizing Alcohol Beverage Control licensing and adding rules for low-proof spirit alcohol products, including a $1.25 per gallon tax; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then considered House Bill 5453 on school funding. After discussion of a proposed block-grant system and supplemental aid for special education, the committee adopted an amendment replacing much of the bill with weighted funding for level two and level three special education students, exempting those funds from block grant rules and limiting their use to direct instruction. The committee also adopted a clarification to extend the special education funding to charter school students and reported the amended bill to the Senate. House Bill 5412, dealing with multi-year technology licensing contracts for local fiscal bodies and science-of-reading training for K-5 teachers, was amended to clarify contract language, delay implementation dates, change “endorsement” to “training,” and require charter school teachers to participate; it was then reported.
The committee next amended and reported House Bill 4006, which creates aerospace development and workforce grant programs, changing the funding mechanism to use Department of Commerce reporting and personal income tax proceeds rather than direct employee withholdings. It also took up House Bill 4009, combining voluntary portable benefits for independent contractors with microcredentialing and an expanded apprenticeship tax credit, adopted the Finance Committee amendment, and reported it. Finally, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program was amended to raise the annual employer reimbursement cap from $50,000 to $100,000 while keeping the $10,000 per-employee limit, and the committee reported the bill. The meeting ended with adjournment.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 01:59 pm
Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- from the House requires that beginning in the 2029-2030 school year all county boards be funded in a block
- from the House requires that beginning in the 2029-2030 school year all county boards be funded in a block
- additional funds generated by the additional weighting of special education students are exempt from the block
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Block. Senator Boone. Senator Brant. Senator Brantley. Senator Campos. Senator Cervantes.
- invocation, please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to be led today in English by Senator Block
- Senator Block and I have talked about the fact that we don't agree on many things.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite the street being clearly blocked by fire crews with flares,… Hollywood, California.
- They've been known to block fire hydrants and fire… Operations.
- They've been known to block fire hydrants and firehouse access.
- the library being blocked by chanting, 'Go Tigers, let's win, Tigers.'
- library blocked by chanting, go tigers, let's win tigers.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 10/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Performance Program is mostly to support the national highway system, and the Surface Transportation Block
- Performance Program is mostly to support the national highway system, and the Surface Transportation Block
- Performance Program is mostly to support the national highway system, and the Surface Transportation Block
- The Surface Transportation Block Grant has funding to support the state and local transportation needs
- The Surface Transportation Block Grant has funding to support the state and local transportation needs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- whole program, instituting per capita caps, shifting financing from a local federal share format to a block
- whole program, instituting per capita caps, shifting financing from a local federal share format to a block
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- The user would then get an indicator that this is blocked content so the parent doesn't have to take
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available.
Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked.
Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- grants are being used for the things the block grant is supposed to be used for.
- What we just give schools money and into that block grant for their health insurance.
- What we just give schools money and into that block grant for their health insurance.
- <01:39:03.360>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You need new swim blocks.
- All five were blocked. They're blocking members of their own party. That's how they run this place.
- And that was blocked, too. blocked. They're blocking members of blocked.
- They're blocking members of their<02:56:59.520>
own <02:56:59.760>party. - Everything is blocked. >> I mean, I think they're being blocked because my friends are afraid they might
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We literally just bought a house four blocks down from our old house. Like, we're staying here.
- And so that can be done with a block that costs $5 to $7 depending on what type of magazine it is.
- <01:08:05.359>
that <01:08:05.680>costs can be done with a uh block that costs can - We parked at the law enforcement building, and the agents blocked us in.
- We were parked agents blocked us in.
Keywords:
assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The remainder came through increases to the Child Care Development Block Grant.
- <00:14:41.680>
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- While it is tough, to your earlier point, the sky is falling, but there are some block grants out there
- are they still alive today, those farms, the grants that you're talking about, the specialty crop block
- grants out there that the some block grants out there that the states<00:47:53.440>
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the <00:48:35.440>- This would replace some of the programs that they are rescinding or on the chopping block.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1294 HD2, which would create a workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural workforce housing shortages. The Department of Agriculture supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the first step should be a study to determine actual housing demand, noting many farmers have very low incomes and may not be able to support housing costs. A DHHL representative said the department supports the measure as a first step but does not currently plan to expand housing on its agricultural lands; members also discussed the distinction between agricultural and pastoral leases and asked for follow-up information on lease numbers and ranchers growing feed.
Testimony on HB 1294 was overwhelmingly supportive, with farm and farmers’ organizations saying housing is critical to sustaining agriculture and should be located near farm operations when possible. Members questioned how housing eligibility would be enforced and whether federal housing funds could be used. The committee reported 38 testimonies in support, none opposed, and two comments, then voted to pass HB 1294 HD2 with amendments, including a date defect to July 1, 2050; the motion carried with five in favor and the recommendations were adopted.
The committee then took up HB 428 HD1, establishing the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to address food shortages and requiring reports before the 2026 regular session. The Department of Agriculture urged the bill’s continuation and appropriations, citing rescinded federal grant programs and a planned $1.1 million application to support food banks and kalo production. Food banks, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and other groups strongly supported the measure, describing rising demand for charitable food assistance, especially for fresh produce and protein, and noting that many families are struggling despite working multiple jobs. Witnesses also described school pantry and backpack programs, food rescue partnerships with retailers, and the need for more stable state support; one witness asked for at least $5 million in funding for farm families.
Committee members asked about food insecurity levels, food safety, abuse of food assistance, and how the program would connect farmers with schools and food banks. Food bank representatives said they already work with DOE school pantry programs and inspect all donated food for safety, and they suggested a grant or escrow-style payment model could help farmers by reducing reimbursement delays. The transcript does not show a final vote on HB 428 before the excerpt ends.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This wing flies the newest version of the F-16s that the Air Force has, F-16 Block 50s.
- F-35 um and uh because Deluth has block F-35 um and uh because Deluth has block 50<00:51:17.240>
- I would also tell you that they fly Block 50s, which is the newest version of the F-16, and the mission
- But again, I think if we have been looked at before for downsizing, it has been on the chopping block
- and we've won uh Congress chopping block and we've won uh Congress and<00:57:18.760>
Oberstar
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and began with introductions from members and staff, who shared brief personal facts. Chair Franson then announced that the committee would hear the governor’s bonding request for state agencies, starting with the Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Bob Jacobson, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans, and State Patrol Colonel Christina Boich were introduced as the presenters.
The Department of Public Safety focused on three capital projects: a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory, an expansion of the BCA regional office and laboratory in northern Minnesota, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters funded with trunk highway cash. Evans said the BCA’s St. Paul headquarters is severely overcrowded and that demand has grown because of sexual assault kit testing, digital evidence work, drug evidence, and a sharp rise in cybercrime and child exploitation cases. He said the regional facilities would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for testimony and evidence drop-off, expand training access for local law enforcement, and allow the BCA to serve southern and northern Minnesota more efficiently.
Members questioned the high cost of the projects, including Representative Skraba’s concern about the per-square-foot cost. Evans responded that the facilities are expensive because they are specialized laboratories, not office buildings, and must include costly equipment, HVAC systems, redundant power, and other lab-specific features; he said retrofitting existing buildings would cost about the same as new construction. He also said the Southern Minnesota project had increased from about $48 million to $68.1 million due to final design changes, larger space needs, and rising construction costs. Representative Sexton asked about training availability, and Evans said the new facility would include a classroom for 40 to 60 students and could be used by other agencies at low or no cost. Representative Hansen asked about regional training centers, and Evans said the BCA uses them for specialized training but still needs this classroom-based regional space. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House public safety committee approves wide-ranging crime bill, HF7 1/22/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We call it a VIT maneuver and block that car in and arrest them for being in a stolen car.
- We call it a VIT maneuver and block that car in and arrest them for being in a stolen car.
- We call it a VIT maneuver and block that car in and arrest them for being in a stolen car.
- We call it a VIT maneuver and block that car in and arrest them for being in a stolen car.
- We call it a VIT maneuver and block that car in and arrest them for being in a stolen car.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 7, a broad public safety package that the author said was intended to support law enforcement, keep violent offenders off the street, and increase accountability in the criminal justice system. The bill was described as combining multiple Republican-authored provisions, including tougher penalties for reckless fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on occupied or fleeing stolen vehicles, increasing penalties for blocking roads and damaging critical infrastructure, raising penalties for assaulting police officers, adding a mandatory minimum for first-degree sex trafficking, and expanding public disclosure around bail, dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. The motion before the committee was to pass the bill and re-refer it to Ways and Means.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher testified in support, focusing on aggravated fleeing, occupied stolen vehicles, vehicle tracking, and the impact of the state’s raised age of delinquency on younger offenders. He argued that law enforcement needs more tools to pursue and arrest repeat offenders, especially in auto theft and carjacking cases, and said the bill would help officers intervene before stolen vehicles are used in more crimes. He also urged reconsideration of the timeline for the delinquency-age change, warning that it could limit police options with 11- and 12-year-olds involved in stolen cars.
Shane Mey of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association also supported the bill, citing rising assaults on officers and the need for stronger penalties for fleeing, stolen-vehicle offenses, and assaults on peace officers and corrections officers. He said the proposed stolen-vehicle and tracking provisions would improve safety and help officers address juvenile auto theft and dangerous pursuits. Jeff Potts of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association likewise supported several sections, especially the transparency provisions, assault-on-officer penalties, fleeing penalties, the stolen-vehicle offense, and the tracking-device exception, saying the measures align with the association’s agenda and would help address rising crime and pursuit risks. No vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript excerpt.