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NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Ananornu, Representative Block present, Representative Lujan, Representative Borago here
  • Seeing none, committee members, Representative Block, and then Representative Lujan. Thank you.
  • Thank you, Representative Block, and to ensure that all the relevant information...
  • It's healing and injustice, and Madam Chair and Representative, I do agree with Representative Block
  • Representative Block? No. Representative Borrego? Happily, yes. Representative Lujan? Yes.
Summary: The committee met on American Indian Day and first rolled Committee Substitute House Bill 110 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard House Memorial 32, which would direct the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to study the history and ongoing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in New Mexico, including known cases, access to reproductive health services, educational policy, and possible reparations. The sponsor, survivors, and expert witnesses described personal experiences and historical research, arguing the issue remains unresolved and that New Mexico could become the first state to formally acknowledge it through a memorial and study. Support came from the Commission on the Status of Women, Planned Parenthood, ACLU of New Mexico, and others; one member objected to the phrase “reproductive justice,” but the sponsor declined to change the language. The committee approved the memorial on a 7-1 vote, with Representative Block voting no. The committee then heard House Bill 109, which would speed up the approval and release of Water Trust Board funding by suspending the current legislative authorization step and relying on a more streamlined review process. The sponsor and NMFA witnesses said the bill would help rural and small communities avoid delays that drive up construction costs, especially given inflation, drought, and the large number of water projects needing funding. They noted the bill would still involve review by multiple state agencies and that legislators could still obtain project information from NMFA. Members asked about oversight, transparency, and whether the change would reduce legislative control, but supporters said the current process adds months and can force communities to reapply when costs rise. The committee passed the bill on a voice vote after a motion for due pass, and the meeting adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And what amount is... a hundred for student block?
  • Yeah, for the discretionary—are you talking about the student block grant?
  • And then lastly, I just wanted to uplift the Student Support Block Grant.
  • And we will move on to issue six, which is the student support block grant.
  • And we will move on to issue six, which is the student support block grant.
Summary: The committee heard an overview of the California Community Colleges budget proposal, including Proposition 98 funding, a 2.41% COLA for apportionments, enrollment growth funding, repayment of an apportionment deferral, and one-time investments for a student support block grant and deferred maintenance. The Department of Finance described the Governor’s package as providing significant new resources, while the LAO recommended prioritizing COLA and enrollment growth within available funds but raised concerns about some smaller proposals, including making the Healthy School Food Pathways Program ongoing and adding more funding for credit for prior learning before outcomes are known. The Chancellor’s Office supported the COLA, enrollment growth, and one-time investments, and said current projections suggest enrollment growth closer to 3%, with about $85 million to $90 million in ongoing costs if fully funded. Members focused heavily on enrollment growth, the 10% district cap, and whether the state should continue funding growth in the current year and budget year. The Chancellor’s Office said some districts, especially in the Inland Empire and Central Valley, are growing rapidly and that about seven districts are above the cap, with roughly 1,563 FTES and about $30 million in ongoing costs tied to that issue. Members also discussed hold-harmless districts and whether declining campuses should be required to produce turnaround or right-sizing plans. The Chancellor’s Office said districts are already having local conversations and that state funding provides time to adjust, but no formal plan requirement was proposed. The committee then took up common course numbering, where the Chancellor’s Office said all 115 community colleges have implemented the first phase and more than 550,000 students enrolled in the first six commonly numbered courses. The office argued that CCN improves clarity but does not yet guarantee that credits will transfer with full value across UC and CSU, because articulation is still handled campus by campus and can require more than 3,500 separate reviews. Members expressed concern that students can still be forced to retake courses such as calculus or ethnic studies even when they have the same common number, and urged the systems to develop a stronger statewide articulation mechanism tied to outcomes and transparency. The item was left open. Finally, the committee heard the Governor’s proposal to make Calbright College’s funding ongoing at $53.1 million. The LAO recommended instead transitioning Calbright to the student-centered funding formula, with one-time bridge funding in the meantime, arguing the Governor’s proposal lacks a clear enrollment-based rationale and performance expectations. Calbright’s leadership defended the college’s competency-based, flexible model for adult learners, citing more than 6,800 students served, over 2,200 certificates awarded, and wage gains for graduates; they said enrollment is expected to grow from about 7,000 students now to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 next year and around 10,000 over the next couple of years. Members pressed for clearer enrollment and funding data before deciding how Calbright should be funded going forward.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.(6-17-26)

Families & Children

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> with the with the Social Services Block with the with the Social Services Block Grant,<01:53:03.320
  • the block grant in Kentucky.
  • The block grant is approved.
  • Uh the block grant is unanimous vote.
  • grant, social services services block grant, social services block<01:56:53.800><c> grant,</c><01:56
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> in block and 19 in block. in block and 19 in block.
  • </c> block. Senator? block. Senator?
  • Senator, take them up in<01:09:55.360><c> block.</c> in block. in block.
  • </c> six in block. six in block.
  • </c> objections entered in block. objections entered in block.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jun 5th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we're blocking those and not allowing those to happen.
  • The CCDF block grant is a 100% federal program.
  • The CCDF block grant is 100% federal program.
  • So we always know how much is left in that block grant.
  • So we always know how much is left in that block grant.
Summary: The committee met to adopt prior minutes and reports from its executive and standing committees, including counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. Those reports covered routine audit activity, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, and several state agency audit items. The committee also reviewed and adopted the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025 and the related single audit report, both presented by Legislative Audit staff. The state financial report showed unmodified opinions on the state’s financial statements and described total assets of about $41.9 billion and liabilities of about $11.1 billion, along with retirement system assets of $39.9 billion and a net pension liability of $9 billion. Two material weaknesses were identified: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and a Division of Workforce Services methodology change for unemployment-related estimates that was not properly documented or approved. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; it resulted in 33 findings, 14 with questioned costs totaling $16.6 million, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Members questioned agency officials in detail about the Summer EBT questioned costs, DHS unresolved findings, broadband grant documentation, cyber security controls, workers’ compensation liabilities, and child care funding and reporting. DHS explained that the Summer EBT issue involved drawing federal funds in advance rather than as benefits were redeemed, and said the process has been corrected. Broadband officials said the questioned $6.6 million reflected documentation-detail disagreements across many invoices rather than missing payments. OST officials described new logging, endpoint detection, and phishing-training efforts, and DFA and Education officials addressed specific audit findings and corrective actions. The committee ultimately moved to hold the two large statewide reports over until the August meeting for further review, with discussion continuing on whether to release some agency staff in the meantime.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 4th, 2026 at 06:25 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't think you want to shut off Senator Block to answer some questions.
  • Senator Block, Aye. Senator Charley, Aye. Senator Gallegos, Aye. Senator Nava, Aye.
  • Senator Block. Thank you, Madam Chair. Just a couple of real quick questions here.
  • Thank you, Senator Block. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Madam Chair, Senator Block.
Bills: SB20 , SB53 , SB86 , SB96 , SB129
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Social Services Block Grant was established by Congress through the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
  • </c> administers the uh Social Services block administers the uh Social Services block grant<00:04:29.479
  • <00:05:34.560><c> grant</c><00:05:35.479><c> um</c><00:05:35.800><c> we</c> block grant um we block grant
  • Here on this screen, you see the funding for the Social Services Block Grant.
  • All right, from the House, do I have a motion to approve the 2025 Social Services Block Grant?
Summary: The committee met to hear the 2025 Social Services Block Grant preliminary plan from the Department for Community Based Services. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Executive Adviser Mary Carpenter described DCBS’s mission and explained that the federal block grant, about $21 million annually, supports Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Home Safety Services, Juvenile Services, Residential Treatment Services, and staff training. They said most of the funding goes to staff and training, and that the department uses surveys, focus groups, program monitoring, funding availability, and historical data to set annual goals. They also noted that Kentucky uses the grant to fund direct services and that eligibility is generally limited to Kentucky residents or runaway juveniles based on need and available resources. Much of the discussion focused on child welfare data and the distinction between poverty and neglect. DCBS officials said Adult Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, and that self-neglect cases have trended down in recent years, which they attributed in part to access to federal resources. For Child Protective Services, they reviewed intake and investigation numbers, noting that many calls screen out before meeting statutory criteria, while about 48,000 cases were assessed or investigated and about 8,000 were substantiated. Members raised concerns about how poverty can be mistaken for neglect, especially in rural areas, and DCBS said it has been working with the legislature, staff, and community partners to better define the difference and connect families to community supports when cases do not meet abuse or neglect criteria. Members also asked about the risk to federal funding and the impact on juvenile services. DCBS said it had not received notice that the $21 million block grant would be cut, but it is monitoring federal developments closely and would need to return to the General Assembly for a budget request if funding were lost. The department said about 30% of the federal share goes to juvenile services. Questions also covered the transition in staff training from Eastern Kentucky University to a broader statewide model, and the agency said it is expanding training opportunities and modernizing delivery. Officials discussed the MST pilot for youth, saying it is a successful evidence-based practice operating in three regions—Jefferson, Northern Bluegrass, and Central Kentucky—with positive outcomes and possible expansion. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
VA

Virginia 2026 1st Special Session

June 29, 2026 - Special Session 1

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Does any member request to take a resolution out of the block?
  • The committing resolutions we adopted in block are listed on page two, and they are now before you.
  • Does any member request to remove a resolution from the block? Ms. Speaker, I apologize.
  • There, and after the... request to remove a resolution from the block. Ms. Speaker, I apologize.
  • Six, the five on block written on page two, and then there are two additional ones.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members received introductions of Pastor Ralph S. Hodge of Second Baptist Church in Richmond and students from the 26th District and surrounding areas. The House also adopted House Resolution 2195 honoring Robert Stouffer, with a request that adjournment be in his memory. During personal privilege remarks, members spoke on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights, and another member delivered a lengthy floor speech opposing firearm restrictions and defending self-defense rights. The chamber then adopted memorial and commending resolutions in blocks, including additional commending resolutions added by the clerk. The main item of business was House Bill 30, the budget, on which the House considered the governor’s 14 amendments. Amendments 3, 4, and 5 were taken up together and adopted, followed by adoption of Amendment 1 on referendum costs, Amendment 2 on Atlantic research support, Amendment 6 expanding REGO utility credit to cooperatives, Amendment 7 clarifying law-enforcement facial covering restrictions, Amendment 8 creating a firefighter cancer screening grant program, Amendment 9 funding a digital services team, Amendment 10 relating to acquisition of Oak Hill Farm, Amendment 11 on data center electricity tax technical changes, Amendment 12 on local sales tax referendum timing, Amendment 13 on paid sick leave, and Amendment 14 on firearms in public areas and delayed enactment. Most amendments passed by substantial margins, with Amendment 8 adopted unanimously. The House completed work on the calendar and then agreed to a motion to stand in recess pursuant to House Resolution 2069.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 21st, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • block grant disaster recovery<00:09:08.640><c> funds.
  • And so that's community development block grant. That's the HUD program, right? >> CDBG, right?
  • And so that's so community development<00:11:49.519><c> block</c><00:11:49.760><c> grant.
  • </c><00:11:50.000><c> That's</c><00:11:50.160><c> the</c><00:11:50.320><c> HUD</c> development block
  • That's the HUD development block grant. That's the HUD program,<00:11:51.200><c> right?
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

April 28, 2026 - 12:05 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • And they are called census blocks at the most basic level.
  • In Florida, we have 390,066 census blocks throughout the state.
  • In Florida, we have 390,066 census blocks throughout the state.
  • Census can align a census block with. Sometimes a road doesn't even have a census block.
  • You move one census block, it's technically a new map.
Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Block. Senator Bergmans. Here. Senator Block. Senator Boone. Here. Senator Brantt.
  • We do have Senator Block, followed by Senator Padilla. Senator Block. Thank you, Mr.
  • Next, we go to Senator Block. Senator Block, please. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Senator Block, are you wanting to debate? Thank you, Senator Block.
  • Senator Block, are you wanting to debate? Thank you, Senator Block. Seeing no further debate.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 27th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • I lived a block from my mom's parents.
  • It blocks housing, it blocks hospitals, it blocks the future of Texas, and I would encourage you, it's
  • And they can literally redline a block and say, "Okay, this block is going to be restricted occupancy
  • , and this block with 51% of the people on the block voting in favor can restrict occupancy to as few
  • off, basically two blocks away from campus.
Bills: HB24 , HB2015 , HB2149 , HB2559 , HB2701 , HB2797 , HB3172 , HB24
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 25th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • House District 51 Representative John Block. Good to be here from Alamogordo. Morning, Madam Chair.
  • Uh, Jay Block, District 12, um, happy to be here. It's good to see some old friends. Thanks.
  • , um, and, OK, so we'll start with Representative Block.
  • They don't have the, the deep down LFC, um, so Senator Block, thank you, Madam Chair.
  • So Senator Block, oh, thank you, Madam Chair.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 28th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Block to address the committee. We have a due pass from Senator Hicks. Second from Senator Dossett.
  • Block, you are recognized to address the committee. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Block to address the committee. We have a due pass from Senator Hicks. Second from Senator Dossett.
  • Block, you are recognized to address the committee. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Block, you are recognized to address the committee. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Committee: Senate Education
Summary: The Extended Education Committee met to consider a long slate of gubernatorial nominations and reappointments to education-related boards and commissions. The committee heard brief introductions from sponsoring senators and remarks from nominees for the Oklahoma Lottery Commission, State Board of Career and Technology Education, Regional University System of Oklahoma, State Board of Education, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, the Secretary of Education, several university and college boards, the Oklahoma Student Loan Authority, the State Textbook Committee, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the Langston University board, among others. Many nominees emphasized their backgrounds in public education, higher education, business, agriculture, health care, or community service, and several acknowledged family members or institutional leaders present in the room. A few nominations drew questions or discussion. John Wesley Nofire was asked about working with the State Board of Education and about the social studies standards process, and he explained the board followed statutory public-comment procedures and made changes before final adoption. Secretary of Education Dan Hamlin received supportive comments from multiple senators, who praised his data-driven approach and urged that he be retained by future administrations. Michael McElroy, Brian Beller, Christopher Franklin, Dr. Michael Peck, and others also answered questions about the role of their boards and their experience with the institutions they would oversee. The committee voted on each nomination, with most receiving unanimous approval and a few passing with one or two dissenting votes. Notable vote totals included David McKenzie and Michael McElroy passing 9-2 and 10-1 respectively, while the rest of the nominees generally passed 8-0, 9-0, 10-0, or 11-0. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members for their work on the large number of executive nominations and announced that the committee was adjourned for the year.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Reporting of campaign contributions from outside district required under HF1447 3/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's much harder to be able to say, okay, I need to pull up a map, uh, where I can see block by block
  • </c><00:18:51.919><c> uh</c> lines moved in this case one block uh lines moved in this case one block
  • </c><00:19:28.720><c> block</c><00:19:28.880><c> by</c> um uh where I can see block block by um uh where
  • I can see block block by block<00:19:29.559><c> does</c><00:19:29.880><c> the</c><00:19:30.080><c> district
  • cut off here block does the district cut off here maybe<00:19:32.679><c> um</c><00:19:33.039><c> um<
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Blocking traffic is simply not acceptable. It is already criminal.
  • Blocking traffic is simply not acceptable.
  • It does not, the First Amendment has never protected one's ability to block a road.
  • Chair, any fact that involved people conspiring to block a thoroughfare that People conspiring to block
  • other unlawful activity like blocking roads or trespassing and taking over buildings.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crime of residential protesting established 2/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not blocking traffic, not disrupting anything.
  • blocks traffic, they violate<00:16:05.280><c> the</c><00:16:05.360><c> law,</c><00:16:06.160><c> but
  • </c> blocking streets. blocking streets.
  • It's illegal to block the street. Right? It's illegal sidewalk. Okay. >> Let's keep our...
  • </c> illegal to block the street. illegal to block the street. Right?
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Block, it's yours. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, panel.
  • Senator Block. Thank you. We're back on the original motion. Senator Block.
  • The center block has to 10 o'clock.
  • Thank you, Senator Block. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Madam Chair, Senator Block, absolutely.
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 20, a prior-authorization measure aimed at exempting certain medications and treatments for seriously mentally ill adults from repeat insurance prior authorization, while also extending prior authorization approvals to three years for chronic maintenance drugs. The sponsor described the bill as the latest in a series of bipartisan prior-authorization reforms and accepted an amendment from the Health Care Authority and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance to apply the bill to adults only and to cover PBMs in the interagency purchasing collaborative. Supporters, including NAMI New Mexico and state health officials, argued the bill would reduce barriers to needed care, especially for mental health treatment. Opponents from health plans, PBMs, and insurers warned the bill was too broad, lacked clear definitions for serious mental illness and chronic conditions, created patient-safety concerns, and should have a shorter reauthorization period and later implementation date. After committee discussion, the sponsor agreed to work on a committee substitute, and the bill was rolled over for a later meeting. The committee then heard Senate Bill 53, the Chispa data privacy bill, which would impose broad limits on the collection, sale, and use of personal data, require opt-in consent for many uses, strengthen rights to access, correct, and delete data, and create enforcement mechanisms including a private right of action. Supporters from advocacy, women’s, behavioral health, reproductive health, and civil rights groups said the bill was needed to protect sensitive health and location data, prevent surveillance and criminalization, and give New Mexicans real control over their information. Business, technology, insurance, and hospital representatives opposed the bill, arguing it was more restrictive than other states’ privacy laws, would burden small businesses and health-related services, create compliance uncertainty, and risk limiting digital services and innovation. After extensive questioning about data breaches, opt-in consent, nonprofit exemptions, and the bill’s impact on businesses and health care access, a motion to table failed 5-4, and the committee then passed SB 53 on a 5-4 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 86, which updates the state’s harassment-by-telephone law to cover electronic communications such as social media, messaging apps, and email. The sponsor and a Las Cruces police chief said the change would modernize an outdated 1967 statute and help law enforcement address harassment and domestic violence through current technology. The bill drew support from the governor’s public safety advisor and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and members asked a few clarifying questions about the wording. The committee approved SB 86 unanimously, 9-0. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 96, on regulated childcare zoning requirements, using a committee substitute. The sponsor and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the bill would reduce confusing zoning and fire-code barriers to opening or expanding child care homes and centers, helping address a statewide shortage of child care slots and supporting working families. The discussion began with the committee substitute and an explanation that the measure is intended to streamline local requirements and expand child care supply.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

April 23, 2026 - Special Session 1

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rest of them remain in the block, which are now before you.
  • Does any member desire to remove a resolution from the block?
  • Hearing none, all those in favor of adopting in block the memorial resolutions laid on the Speaker's
  • They will be in the block as well: House Resolution 2053, House Resolution 2054, House Resolution 255
  • Does any member desire to remove a resolution from the block?
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Ananornu, Representative Block present.
  • Seeing none, committee members, Representative Block and then Representative Lujan. Thank you.
  • Representative Block? No. No. Representative Anyanonu? Representative Block? No.
  • Members, I have Madam Floor Leader, then Representative Zamora, and then Representative Block.
  • Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Representative Block. Thank you, Madam Chair.