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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 04/10/25

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • sharing all of your stories with us. fair and predictable for students and fair and predictable for
  • </c> contribution for the upcoming aid year. contribution for the upcoming aid year.
  • So 500 for each year.
  • So 500 for each year. And then 500,000. So 500 for each year.
  • </c> for the entire system. for the entire system.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We thank you for your consideration of this bill and ask for your support on AB 450.
  • We thank you for your consideration of this bill and ask for your support on AB 450.
  • ... ...speaking up for marginalized voices, for speaking up for our undocumented community, who are community
  • So, first, Arturo, thank you for your words and also thanks for your service.
  • Thank you for this bill. Thank you for making me remember that day in Taft.
Summary: The Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee met on April 22, established a quorum, and adopted its 2023-24 committee rules. The hearing then considered five bills focused on aging, long-term care, immigrant seniors, nutrition, and emergency preparedness. AB 450 would create a task force to study the needs of undocumented Californians age 55 and older; supporters from CHIRLA and other advocates described barriers to housing, health care, retirement, and digital access, while members raised questions about eligibility and process. The bill was approved on a due pass motion and re-referred to the Committee on Human Services. AB 508 would require residential care facilities for the elderly to disclose staffing information upon request at admission and when rates increase. The author and supporters argued that staffing levels are closely tied to quality of care and that families need transparency to make informed choices; a witness described her father’s death in an understaffed facility. Assisted living industry representatives opposed the bill as burdensome but said they were continuing discussions with the author. The committee adopted amendments and passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1476 would allow senior congregate meal programs to continue offering to-go meals, a practice expanded during the pandemic. Supporters said the option improved access for homebound and food-insecure seniors and helped bring people into senior centers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1068 would create a working group on evacuation and sheltering needs for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care during disasters, and AB 1069 would ensure area agencies on aging and aging/disability resource programs have access to emergency shelters to provide services. Both measures drew broad support from aging, disability, and advocacy groups, with testimony citing recent fires and evacuations, and both were approved and re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. The committee also left rolls open for additional members to add votes before adjournment.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 27th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, the governor did put in that for 2027, did not include it for 2026.
  • Well, he was so far ahead of where he was at for the for the first two years he was back.
  • Chairman, for a question. Mr.
  • I was looking for lights for the future, but go ahead. I'm sorry. Yeah, Mr.
  • I was looking for lights for the future, but go ahead. I’m sorry. Yeah, Mr.
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The committee heard extended testimony from Representative Josh Tanner, co-chair of JFAC, focused on Idaho education funding and broader state budgeting. Tanner argued the state has a spending problem more than a revenue problem, saying revenues remain strong but costs are being driven by policy decisions, supplementals, Medicaid, corrections, and other obligations. He urged the committee to examine education through an outcomes-based lens, saying the current funding formula is overly complex, tied to outdated models, and not producing enough measurable improvement in reading, math, or test performance. Tanner also raised concerns about declining enrollment in some districts, possible loopholes in school funding tied to students enrolled for sports but not attending classes, and what he described as excessive spending on technology in classrooms. He said the Legislature should revisit old policies, consider simplifying or sunsetting programs, and use audits and LSO/Impact Team presentations to better understand how funding formulas and support units work. Several members responded by agreeing that the committee should gather more information, review fiscal notes more carefully, and consider whether policy changes are needed to improve accountability and reduce waste. Members also discussed the relationship between policy and budgeting, with some arguing that policy decisions drive financial burdens and that the committee should protect children and local control rather than systems. Questions were raised about whether JFAC work groups can recommend cuts or eliminations, and Tanner said they can help identify issues but that policy changes must come from the committee. In response to a question about student mental health, Tanner said the state funds resources such as 988 and behavioral health programs, but he supported reviewing contracts and accountability. The chair said he would coordinate with JFAC to obtain materials for further committee review, and the meeting adjourned without any formal vote or action on legislation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/15/26

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • the state, providing at-request high school diplomas for veterans who left school before graduating
  • Um, thank you for beginning the conversation on what I hope to be a really long and arduously researched
  • So the the hope for this bill and right?
  • So the the hope for this bill and the<00:57:12.079><c> reason</c><00:57:12.160><c> that</c><00:57:12.319
  • I want to thank you all for your time and your consideration on this bill, and I really do hope it's
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Mar 25th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • To say that the same 17-year-olds can run for office for state representative? No.
  • I'm asking for him.
  • So that's time for the state, right?
  • I think this is just a good government and notification thing for our state to be doing for our people
  • So what's the timeline for your office?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • For high school, cell phones are prohibited during instructional time, but students do have the opportunity
  • For high<00:02:25.920><c> school,</c><00:02:26.879><c> cell</c><00:02:27.120><c> phones</c><00:02:27.520
  • CLSD grant, and this is coaching for staff, not for students, high-quality instructional materials, and
  • So for line that you're asking for?
  • to the table and figure something out for our teachers, for our students, for our facilities, for our
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's too early in the morning for me. Um, but so ...early in the morning for me.
  • Thank you for having me.
  • and needed for startups are not necessarily needed for conversions.
  • Prior to that, I spent 19 years as a high school principal at Hopeville High School, Wumpa High School
  • And so a part of this for us, I hope, is not making others feel in any way alienated and feel in any
Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, for the opportunity to present House Bill 3821. rely on SH-130 for transportation.
  • Veterans rely on SH 130 for transportation for vital VA services such as specialized medical care Like
  • TxDOT currently provides discounted tolls for disabled veterans on Segment of SH 130 but not for segments
  • I humbly ask for your support on this bill. Thank you. Thanks for being here, Mayor.
  • Thank you for your participation. Is there any further? for the subcommittee to address.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, there are a few sources for Texas for economic development projects for general aviation and
  • Currently, there are a few sources for Texas for economic development projects for general aviation and
  • Thank you for the opportunity to testify and for your service to all the people of Texas.
  • Hello again, thanks for your time.
  • Hey, my tax dollars paid for the first lane; it also paid for this new frontage lane.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ray's here as our analyst, and he's done it for several years for us.
  • I take that as a motion for a favorable report. Thank you.
  • Is there a motion for a favorable report? We got a motion and a second for a favorable report.
  • Is there a motion for a favorable report? Got a motion for a favorable report and a second.
  • It's got to be a world's record for the House Judiciary.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Utility executive compensation 3/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Customers pay for utility services, not for executive compensation packages.
  • And I believe we have some testifiers. line rule for all recovery um uh for all line rule for all recovery
  • While I did not have enough to pay for the basic necessities of life for two kids and a mom, for our
  • Paul's a wonderful city for Irish traditions. Um, and also I saw your Robin socks.
  • I go to Cheo for my CDs. I at Everetts. I go to Cheo for my CDs.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 76, as amended by the adopted A1 amendment, and the chair moved the bill to be re-referred to the general register. The bill would limit the amount investor-owned utilities can charge ratepayers for executive compensation, capping recoverable pay for the top 10 executives at the governor’s salary. Representative Greenman argued the measure would protect customers from paying for lavish executive pay and said it would not affect what executives are paid, only what can be recovered from ratepayers. She cited recent Public Utilities Commission action and ongoing rate cases as evidence the issue is real and recurring. Supportive testimony came from a Minneapolis resident describing financial hardship and rising utility bills, a local worker who said customers have no choice of utility provider and should not fund monopoly executive pay, and advocates from the Energy and Policy Institute and Utility Reform Now, who said ratepayers should not subsidize excessive compensation and that the bill is a targeted reform. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill’s premise by defending the current regulatory process. Their representatives said the PUC already reviews executive compensation in rate cases, generally allows only limited recovery, and has used that process for decades. Xcel also emphasized its affordability programs and said executives help secure savings and investments for customers. Members discussed whether the legislature should set a bright-line rule or leave the issue to the PUC. Representative Greenman said the bill is needed because the PUC process can take years and the legislature should establish a clear standard for all investor-owned utilities. Some members supported the bill as a response to an affordability crisis and the lack of consumer choice, while others said the legislature should focus on broader energy-cost issues and existing regulatory tools. The committee did not take a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was moved for re-referral to the general register.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/01/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • So, for his number one dad socks today.
  • For those of them that are going on and for those who are going out into the big bad world, we hope you've
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that some of the stakeholders were hoping for clearer investigative tools that the Attorney General
  • for today.
  • It directs OSPI to prioritize areas with a high need for child care and also existing TTK programs when
  • It directs OSPI to prioritize areas with a high need for child care and also existing TTK programs when
  • bus depreciation calculations from 15 years for to 10 years for class A buses and to 16 years for classes
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I ran for Senate, my husband was not exactly supportive, leaving him and my high school son at home
  • I look for other ways to serve, and I hope to serve with many of you in various capacities over the longer
  • &gt;&gt; LET'S CALL RETURN TO SESSION, At 9:30 and hope for the best. >> The Senate will return to order
  • for another session, and I wish all of you a great summer, a great fall, and I hope to see many of you
  • FOR ANOTHER SESSION, AND I WISH ALL OF YOU A GREAT SUMMER, A GREAT FALL, AND I HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 28 (2-17-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • grace</c><00:01:06.640><c> and</c> to you for guidance and for grace and to you for guidance and for
  • </c> alternative high school diplomas. alternative high school diplomas.
  • So when they're applying for jobs, the first question is often whether they have a high school diploma
  • </c> that we hoped would follow. that we hoped would follow.
  • For what purpose, sir?
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> for hearing aids and related services. for hearing aids and related services.
  • So, is there any increased funding for our law enforcement, for cyber, for Instagram, for, you know,
  • :13.680><c> for</c> law enforcement, for cyber, for law enforcement, for cyber, for Instagram,<00:12:
  • Move for clincher. Without Davis. Move for clincher.
  • For what purpose, sir? Wayne. For what purpose, sir?
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the pledge, recorded 96 members present, excused absences, and approved the journal from January 27, 2026. The Senate clerk announced passage of Senate Bills 17 and 181 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on health insurance, judiciary, local government, and transportation topics, including measures on pharmacist reimbursements, hearing aid coverage, feeding and eating disorders, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, cigar bars, chickens on residential property, highway pavement markings, motor vehicle titles, and pedestrian issues; all favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The House then took up and passed House Bill 320 on human trafficking, with the sponsor explaining it would equalize penalties for promoting human trafficking with those for trafficking itself and increase the penalty when the victim is under 18. A member asked whether the bill included additional funding for cyber enforcement; the sponsor replied it was not an appropriation and would not require new funding, though prior budgets had increased support for anti-trafficking efforts. The House adopted a title amendment changing the bill’s title to combating human trafficking. The chamber also passed House Bill 366, which clarifies that materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor include computer-generated images and requires 85% service of the sentence before probation or parole; the sponsor said it was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors. House Bill 389 on reading and writing in schools also passed as amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said it would require annual updates to the state dyslexia toolkit, expand professional development and coaching, require local school boards to develop processes for universal screening and diagnostic tools, and add dyslexia instruction to teacher preparation programs; the substitute added conformity with IDEA and revised the instructional language. Members spoke in support of early dyslexia detection and one member noted the bill updated prior legislation associated with former Rep. Bam Carney. House Bill 56, an omnibus Department of Agriculture bill, then passed; it addressed amusement ride inspections, grain warehousing penalties, egg handler licensing renewal timing, exemptions for small producers, and repealed obsolete tobacco and egg marketing board provisions. All three bills passed by roll call with 95 or 94 votes in favor and none opposed, and clinchers were applied. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a suits-and-sneakers day and cancer-related breakfast, caucus meetings, and committee meetings. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on local occupational license fees, early learning and child care, tuition waivers, an adult workforce diploma pilot, motor vehicle usage tax, contract procurement, Fish and Wildlife Resources, adoption, veterans’ benefits, Cabinet for Health and Family Services operations, organ donation safety, hate crimes, prescription drugs, and resolutions on the Kentucky-Japan partnership and veterans’ benefits accreditation. The clerk also reported a petition of impeachment filed against Judge Julie Goodman. The House then referred a group of bills to committees, reported floor amendments for House Bills 321 and 416, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 26th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • For naming it our state flagship.
  • We are currently allocated for 12,000 guardsmen for a state of 23 million residents, the second-to-last
  • Senator Sharif, you are recognized for debate.
  • Thank you for your comments.
  • For the purpose of implementing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program created
Bills: S1512, S1602, S1604, S1656
Summary: The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum and considered several memorials and bills. It first passed Senate Memorial 1714, urging Congress to support the “No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Acts” measure to prevent U.S. funds from benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The committee then favorably reported SB 1512, which expands tax exemptions and procurement flexibility for Space Florida, and SB 1656, which designates the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship in place of the Western Union. The committee also favorably reported SM 1186, which urges Congress to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with supporters citing Florida’s large population and disaster response needs. Senator Sharif voiced support for the effort. Next, the committee took up SB 1602, creating a Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation funds; two amendments were adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as committee substitute. SB 1604, which creates the associated trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, also received one technical amendment and was reported favorably as committee substitute. Throughout the meeting, several measures drew supportive testimony or comments, including representatives from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber on SB 1512 and a supporter on SB 1602. Multiple members offered to co-sponsor or support veterans-related measures. No bills were opposed in debate, all amendments were adopted without objection, and each item was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.