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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to also go into a little bit more detail on our certification program for voting systems in
- We require all of our voting system vendors to obtain federal certification before they can even embark
- on the state certification. process.
- And we are not afraid to deny certification when appropriate. thanks to legislation from Representative
- And we have submitted that for new state certification. We hope it will be used.
Committee:
House Elections
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- , an alternative certificate, so that they're a certified teacher.
- certification certification or<01:16:25.440><c> do</c><01:16:25.600><c> they</c><01:16:25.840><c> pay
- I mean certification or what have you?
- That our educators in that field do not have the advanced certifications?"
- </c> one year to get that certification one year to get that certification or<01:27:07.600><c> they</
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #7
Transcript Highlights:
- amended by the Commerce Committee, House Bill 2680 outlines information that must be included in a certificate
- Whippon, members, as amended by the Commerce Committee, House Bill 2996 outlines restrictions for a certificate
- of insurance and specifically states that a certificate is not an insurance policy.
- of insurance and specifically states that a certificate is not an insurance policy.
- special education procedures for pupils who live in unorganized territory, pupils who receive a certificate
Summary:
The meeting was a lengthy caucus-style review of many bills and resolutions across multiple committees, with staff giving brief descriptions and most items placed on consent or third-read consent calendars. Topics included appropriations, commerce, education, government, health and human services, environment, public safety, and transportation. Measures discussed ranged from school policy and board continuations to housing, water, public safety, licensing, and election-related changes. Several bills were noted as strike-everything amendments or as having been amended in committee.
A number of bills drew sponsor comments or brief questions. In education, members discussed bills on teacher strikes, school math placement, school meals, student clubs, bond election disclosures, and a proposed commission on student outcomes. In health and human services, members discussed nursing board rules, pharmacist testing and treatment authority, medical records timelines, opioid antagonist expiration dates, and a proposed constitutional amendment on the right to refuse medical mandates. In government and public safety, members debated funding and staffing issues for DPS and corrections, including a proposed public safety parity fund, as well as bills on county sheriffs, legal representation for DPS, and corrections oversight funding.
There was also discussion of election and local government measures, including inactive voter list procedures, circulator disclosure rules, and committee termination filings. Other topics included housing affordability districts, development fees, historic-area middle housing exemptions, water and groundwater management, environmental compatibility siting, and trade-related commissions. One notable exchange involved HB 4044, where members debated whether using rainy day fund interest for public safety pay was fiscally responsible; supporters argued it was a practical way to fund raises, while opponents said it would weaken the fund and should instead be handled through the general fund. No roll-call votes were taken in the transcript, and most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or third-read consent calendars.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They can also complete a technical certificate in a technical area.
- Or they can also achieve a certificate of general studies, which is achieving basically 30 hours that
- We do have some programs that currently live on the credit side that are part of technical certificates
- The intention is if they meet the thresholds of a technical certificate that we're going to award them
- I mean, so do they have to get a certification from an agency to be a vendor?
Summary:
The committee approved the November 3 minutes and then received an extensive presentation from officials with the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Division of Career and Technical Education on how the LEARNS and ACCESS Acts are expanding “success-ready” pathways for students. They described the state’s focus on enlistment, enrollment, and employment after high school, including 22 identified high-wage, high-demand pathways, merit and distinction diplomas, and the role of concurrent credit, AP, IB, technical certificates, and work-based learning in school accountability and student readiness. Officials reported large enrollment increases in K-12 CTE and concurrent credit, and said the changes are already affecting participation and school grades.
The discussion also covered scholarships and workforce training. Officials explained that ACCESS expanded concurrent enrollment funding, increased the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship’s freshman award, and added diploma of merit/distinction as eligibility criteria for certain scholarships, including the Governor’s Scholar program. Members asked about impacts on homeschool and private school students, and officials said implementation details are still being worked out but that the intent is to preserve eligibility and provide additional pathways. They also outlined changes to the state Workforce Challenge scholarship, now framed as “professional skills training,” with higher awards and broader provider eligibility, and discussed how the state is aligning funding with stackable credentials and labor market needs.
A major portion of the meeting focused on apprenticeships and the new federal American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund. Arkansas will administer the $35.8 million cooperative agreement for the nation, with a pay-for-performance model supporting advanced manufacturing apprenticeships in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, biotech, shipbuilding, nuclear, and semiconductors. Members asked about administration, eligible entities, and whether the funds could be concentrated in a few states; officials said Arkansas will run the program, keep administrative costs under about 8–9%, and use a first-come, first-served process with caps to avoid concentration. Officials also said Arkansas has more than 10,000 active apprentices, up from about 4,000 in 2017, and that they can provide members with lists and data on apprenticeships, scholarship recipients, and programs removed from secondary career centers. At the end, the committee moved on to consider an interim study proposal on the four-day school week as a fact-finding issue.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration followed by Rules Subcommittee on Committees - 03/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- She explained that legislators have their own authority by virtue of their election certificate, and
- /c><00:14:33.279><c> election</c> their own um by their election their own um by their election certificate
- 35.040><c> of</c><00:14:35.120><c> the</c><00:14:35.279><c> biggest</c><00:14:35.600><c> powers</c> certificate
- One of the biggest powers certificate.
- um of the election certification um of the election results.<00:24:52.880><c> Uh</c><00:24:53.679><c
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Depending on the final calculation for 24-25 at certification in the 2026 Budget Act, and pursuant to
- existing law, any under-appropriation of Prop 98 would be repaid in full at certification.
- following is kind of laid out for the settled proposal that would be within the Proposition 98 Certification
- There are three certifications available to a local school board: positive, which indicates they can
- Oakland, leading into this first interim, we had 14 consecutive qualified certifications, and at first
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I see it as in addition to their diploma, like a separate certificate.
- A separate certificate, a seal of civic recognition.
- I see it as in addition to their diploma, like a separate certificate. Separate certificate.
- So I fully support any time we can add some type of seal or some type of certificate that goes along
- So I fully support any time we can add some type of seal or some type of certificate that goes along
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
Summary:
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2722, then voted the bill do pass by a roll call vote of 13 yes and 2 no. The sponsor explained that the substitute clarified the roles of liaisons for foster care students, McKinney-Vento students, and unaccompanied youth in higher education, and added language to avoid conflicting with Missouri law on public benefits for non-citizens. Members also discussed the fiscal note, which was expected to be minimal or not yet available until after committee reporting.
The committee then heard House Bills 3483 and 3532, sponsored by Representatives Prouty and Pollitt, which would require the General Assembly to create Missouri-specific educational materials about how the state legislative process works and how a bill becomes law. Supporters, including legislators, teachers, students, and social studies coordinators, said the materials would help students understand Missouri government, civic engagement, and the differences between state and federal lawmaking. Several witnesses suggested the materials should be tailored by grade level, with third grade and high school mentioned as likely targets, and some members raised questions about drafting, implementation, and the estimated fiscal note. One witness spoke in opposition, saying only that he opposed the bill in the spirit of civil discourse.
Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 31, sponsored by Representative Martin, which would establish a Missouri seal of civic recognition for students who demonstrate civic knowledge, participation, and service. The sponsor described a tiered recognition system tied to coursework, civic engagement, and community or military service, administered through DESE and the existing civics and patriotic work group. Members asked about the resolution format, the role of the work group, how schools would track eligibility, and whether the measure should be narrowed to high school graduation before expanding to younger grades. Supporters, including a retired educator and civic education advocates, said the seal could encourage stronger civic learning and student engagement, while one coalition witness urged a streamlined, merit-based model and local district flexibility. The committee took no final action on the latter two measures during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- With the exception of certifications and informational copies, or unless otherwise authorized under vital
- And all it does is simply add degree-seeking or certificate-seeking programs at our community and technical
- It states that students enrolled in a degree-seeking or certificate-seeking program at a community or
- Birth certificates and all records ought to reflect truth and reality, not pretenses.
- I do not want anyone to experience threats, but when lying is allowed on birth certificates, ...things
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several measures. ESHB 1980 would allow private employer shuttle services to use certain BAT lanes in King County under a two-year pilot, with local authority and transit-agency approval, performance standards, fee-for-use requirements, labor input, annual reporting, and a 10-year sunset. Supporters from Bellevue, transit employers, and business groups said it would improve commute options, reduce congestion, and support the upcoming RapidRide K Line; staff noted the bill differs from prior versions by adding the pilot, labor representation, vehicle markings, and reporting. The committee then heard SB 6252, which would extend the transit support grant program’s zero-fare requirement to degree- and certificate-seeking community and technical college students. Supporters said it would improve access to education and transit, especially for older and rural students, while transit groups raised concerns about fare revenue losses and implementation costs; staff estimated no state cost but significant local revenue impacts. The committee also heard SB 6081, a privacy bill that would restrict public disclosure of sex designation change records in Department of Licensing and Department of Health records, limit sharing with other jurisdictions, and keep updated credentials from showing that a change occurred. The sponsor and many supporters framed it as a safety measure for transgender Washingtonians, while opponents argued it would undermine accurate records; staff said the Department of Licensing would face about $1 million in implementation costs over four years, with other agencies expecting minimal impacts. Finally, SB 6265 would allow electronic, non-notarized signatures and printed copies for documents transferring a totaled salvage vehicle to an insurer; the sponsor and salvage-industry witnesses said it would modernize the process and reduce hardship, and staff reported no fiscal impact. No votes or executive actions were taken; the committee closed each public hearing and adjourned after a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming executive session bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- comes back in a general ed position or things along those lines, just... ...certification comes back
- It does not matter about your certification to what classroom you go into as a substitute.
- In fact, a lot of emerging substitutes don't even have certificates in our state, and they still deserve
- It does not matter about your certification to what classroom you go into as a substitute.
- In fact, a lot of emerging substitutes don't even have certificates in our state, and they still deserve
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee heard staff briefings and testimony on four bills. House Bill 2124, a Department of Retirement Systems request, would raise the minimum monthly pension benefit that can be paid as a lump sum from $50 to $250, with future inflation adjustments by the director; staff said it would cost about $11,000 in administrative changes and have no actuarial impact on the pension funds. House Bill 2125 would remove a biennial restriction on using pension fund interest earnings for certain administrative and compliance expenses that protect the funds; DRS said it would have no fiscal impact and would continue existing practice. Seth Miller of DRS supported both bills as efforts to reduce complexity and improve consistency across retirement systems.
House Bill 2179 would create a retroactive exemption from PERS membership for certain port district employees who are instead covered by federal railroad retirement or union-sponsored defined benefit plans. Staff said audits found a small number of affected employees, with a one-time administrative cost of about $18,000, and noted possible legal concerns because retroactive changes can implicate vested retirement rights. Testimony from the Washington Public Ports Association and the Port of Ponderay supported the bill as a narrow clarification needed to avoid dual coverage and large retroactive liabilities; the Port of Vancouver also supported it as a fix for building trades workers covered by union plans.
House Bill 2160 would change SEBB eligibility rules for school employees, creating a presumption of coverage on day one for returning employees who previously worked 630 hours in prior years, effectively shortening the lookback period and extending it across SEBB employers. Supporters, including substitute teachers, WEA, SEIU, and other school workers, said the bill would reduce disruptive gaps in coverage, help workers and families maintain continuous insurance, and improve recruitment and retention. Opponents, including school administrators, business officials, and school directors, argued it would be an unfunded mandate that could significantly increase district costs and administrative complexity, especially because districts would have to track hours and rebut presumptive eligibility. The Health Care Authority explained that eligibility is determined by local benefits administrators using worksheets and appeals, that the current two-year presumption was built from earlier benefit rules, and that the bill could increase costs and create issues for retirees who currently manage hours to stay below the 630-hour threshold. The committee took no votes and adjourned after public hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Why are we charging millions of dollars before there's even a certificate of occupancy for people to
- Why are we charging millions of dollars before there's even a certificate of occupancy for people to
- This is unjust and unnecessary because workers need to prepare, verify their training certificates, and
- They just need to prove their training certifications to future employers and prepare for their futures
- AB 583, to allow nurse practitioners to sign death certificates, is back for concurrence.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long concurrence file with many bills taken up on the floor. Early actions included concurrence on ACR 21 honoring fallen Galt Police Officer Herminder Grewal, and a series of mostly noncontroversial measures on utilities, reclamation districts, housing, mobile homes, agriculture, veterans cemetery planning, health care coverage, lithium-ion battery safety, alcoholic beverages, local government, land use, and other topics. Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew brief debate over housing fees, local control, and implementation details.
Several measures drew more substantive discussion. AB 571, which streamlines permitting for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery project and exempts it from additional CEQA review, received strong bipartisan praise and passed unanimously. SB 499, dealing with impact fee deferrals for parkland and emergency infrastructure identified in local safety or hazard mitigation plans, drew support from proponents who said it helps disaster-ready planning and opposition from members concerned about housing costs and local fees; it ultimately passed after a recorded vote. Other notable bills included SB 40 capping insulin copays at $35, SB 513 requiring employees access to training records, SB 489 requiring public agencies involved in housing approvals to post requirements online, SB 31 expanding recycled water use, SB 551 on corrections and rehabilitation practices, and SB 221 updating stalking law to include threats to pets.
The Assembly also adopted or concurred in several Senate measures, including SB 808 creating expedited judicial review for housing permits denied in violation of state law, SB 782 creating disaster relief financing districts after the January 2025 wildfires, SB 639 extending flood-control deadlines in Sacramento and Yuba counties, and SB 653 on environmentally sensitive vegetation management. The chamber adopted SJR 4 urging restoration of NIH funding cuts and passed SB 230 expanding workers’ compensation presumptions for certain firefighters. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Long Beach civic and business leader Rick Bryson, followed by notice that the Assembly would reconvene the next day at 10 a.m.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This technical changes to weapons certification requirements, but those waived into certification are
- And then you delete some of the reporting requirements to FDLE on that certification from the share.
- issued by the American Board of Certification of Teacher Excellence as a direct pathway to a professional
- Certification prohibits exemptions for background screening for educator certification removes the Commissioner
- We are eliminating any exemption for background checks, for teachers, for teacher certification. >> Any
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, having received the certification from the Secretary of State, I move that the certification
- I move that the certification be accepted as prima facie evidence of election and that Hilary Holley,
- Representative Robinson W. moves that the certification be accepted as prima facie evidence of election
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 7th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And they need to get another certification.
- But what they do, they go in and check, you know, and within what Another certification, but what they
- So they are actually in the process of getting that certification. That's the legal test.
- So they are actually in the process of getting that certification.
- And in my meeting that I set up with everybody was to try to push them when they get the certification
Summary:
The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection.
The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , Hayden, this is from the committee, and it's a flag that's been flown over the Capitol with a certificate
- Historically, if you own stock, you had a paper certificate.
- The certification is voluntary and will not require certification for interior designers who choose not
- It's certification, which is a lower level.
- It's certification, which is a lower level.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions. ...receiving a certificate of environmental compatibility
- Monopoly utilities are not always forthcoming with information, and the certificate of environmental
- Chair, Senator Epstein, yes, if you go to 40-360.06, the factors to be considered in issuing a certificate
- the Attorney General's office, they are... ...360.06, the factors to be considered in issuing a certificate
- office, they are required to look at these factors in evaluating whether the plant should get a certificate
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, sponsored by Rep. Heap, would require physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical facilities to annually and whenever changed provide the facility a call-coverage plan, including hospital coverage if applicable, to ensure patients have a known physician contact for complications; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group settings; supporters described the bill as improving maternal and infant health and AHCCCS said it was neutral with an estimated $1.8 million general fund cost, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2837, a transparency bill for municipal zoning hearings, would require speakers to disclose compensation for testimony and require certain board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent ties to entities appearing before them; it passed 6-0 with one not voting.
The committee also approved HB 2875, as amended, which clarifies local authority over commercial drone delivery systems and related land-use and zoning issues, including near airports; Zipline and industry supporters backed the bill as providing regulatory clarity, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting after adoption of the amendment. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits, with reporting requirements to the State Fire Marshal; county and fire-management representatives supported the measure as a clarification of jurisdiction, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ pool rules, but the committee adopted an amendment removing ADEQ rulemaking authority; supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while one senator opposed it over public-health concerns, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting.
HB 2457 would allow utilities to build certain co-located power plants without a certificate of environmental compatibility after notice and a public comment session, which opponents said would reduce public review and transparency for power plant siting, while supporters said it would streamline power development; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and disciplinary civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 in specified circumstances; a supporter said it matched limits used elsewhere and gave the board authority to use nondisciplinary actions, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Nov 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- ability to bring students in that otherwise would not have that ability to get a college degree certification
- These tenants are constantly working with Hillsborough College to supply the certificates necessary to
- Hillsborough College to supply the certifications necessary to keep these businesses successful.
- So I'm proud to be a part of this organization. ...apply those certifications for the future.
- A lot of them are going to be getting certifications or entering the workforce, and I would like to seek
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a slate of trustee confirmations for several Florida state colleges and universities. Chair Harrell outlined the process, including swearing in nominees, allowing brief presentations and questions, taking public comment after each nominee, and voting on the full slate at the end unless a member was pulled for separate consideration. One nominee, Edward Fleming, was not heard and was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also dealt with several technical issues for remote participants before proceeding through the agenda.
Nominees and reappointees emphasized their personal ties to their institutions and focused their remarks on workforce development, affordability, and partnerships with local employers. Several highlighted nursing and allied health programs, with committee members repeatedly asking about NCLEX pass rates; reported figures included Polk State at 100%, Lake-Sumter at 97.5%, Northwest Florida State at 100%, Daytona State at 95%, Pasco-Hernando at 97% for associate degree and 100% for practical nursing, Pensacola State at 90% practical nursing and 85% RN, and Hillsborough College at 87.5%. Other priorities mentioned included construction technology, agriculture and ag technology, surveying/geodetic programs, maritime and diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, dual enrollment, AI, cybersecurity, and support for military and veteran transitions.
After hearing from all nominees, the committee asked whether any names should be voted on separately; none were requested. Senator Bradley moved a block vote to recommend confirmation, the motion was approved by roll call, and all nominees heard that day were recommended for confirmation except Tab 10, Edward Fleming, who was postponed to a later meeting. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- They have great relationships when you talk about certification and things like that.
- They have great relationships when you talk about certification and things like that.
- All those certifications need to be renewed every three years.
- Are we on par with the number of certifications, or are we seeing?
- that database as part of the certification process.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held its sixth public hearing on the Governor’s H-2 budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, focused on public safety and judiciary agencies, at the Foxborough Community Center. After opening remarks and local welcomes, the committee heard first from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, led by Secretary Gina Kwan, who outlined a $1.72 billion budget, up $69.8 million from FY26. She said the proposal emphasizes core operations, readiness, and partnerships with municipalities, and highlighted work on firearms-law implementation, State Police reform, DOC reentry efforts, hate-crimes prevention, emergency response, and planning for major events including the World Cup. Members also raised concerns about DNA backlog reporting, State Police academy boxing and training standards, ICE communication, disaster relief funding, crime lab staffing, EMS placement, and diversity in public safety leadership.
Several exchanges focused on specific operational issues. Secretary Kwan and her team said the State Police are tracking the influx of forensic work from local sheriffs, that the boxing program remains suspended pending an IACP review and likely will not return in its prior form, and that EOPS has no direct communication with ICE but supports law-enforcement coordination where appropriate. On disaster preparedness, officials said the new disaster relief fund is being developed with MEMA and A&F, currently capitalized at $14 million with another $14 million expected, though members urged a more permanent funding source. On the crime lab, staff said the roughly $4.5 million increase is intended to cover core operations and a structural funding gap rather than expand services. The secretary also said EOPS is not ready to absorb OEMS from DPH at this time, though she would keep an open mind.
The committee then heard from district attorneys, led by Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden, who said the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association is seeking a 10% increase in operating budgets, including about $16.7 million for staffing salaries, to recruit and retain prosecutors, advocates, and support staff. He said the request reflects rising workload and the need to keep the criminal justice system functioning efficiently and fairly. The hearing was recessed briefly after the district attorneys’ opening remarks, with additional testimony expected to continue afterward.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- So maybe we need work-based learning experiences and industry certifications that surround manufacturing
- grow into adulthood, are going to have to have some type of postsecondary education credential, certificate
- grow into adulthood, are going to have to have some type of postsecondary education credential, certificate
- grow into adulthood, are going to have to have some type of postsecondary education credential, certificate
- </c><00:59:00.880><c> and</c> the trades and the certifications and the trades and the certifications
Committee:
Senate Education
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 20, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, but it's all within that time before certification, which is Friday after Tuesday. >> And [snorts
- Um, but it's all within that time before certification, which is Friday after Tuesday. >> And [snorts
- Um, but it's all within that time before certification, which is Friday after Tuesday. >> And [snorts
- Um, but it's all within that time before certification, which is Friday after Tuesday. >> And [snorts
- </c> the state certification or the county? the state certification or the county?
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 31, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 36
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of myself and the representative from Wahiawa, it is an honor to present the certificate to
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- On behalf of myself and the representative from Wahiawa, it is an honor to present the certificate to
- Representative Yamashita, please proceed with the certificate and lei presentation.
Bills:
HR209 , SB3131 , SB2494 , SB2447 , SB2727 , SB2145 , SB2143 , HR22 , HCR22 , HR97 , HCR105 , HR138 , HCR146 , HCR16 , HCR35 , HCR40 , HR3 , HCR4 , HR161 , HCR171 , HR109 , HCR117 , HR33 , HCR33 , HR141 , HCR149 , HR190 , HCR200 , HR193 , HCR203 , HR194 , HCR204 , HR196 , HCR206 , HR197 , HCR207 , HR191 , HCR201 , HR12 , HCR10 , HR148 , HCR157 , HR184 , HCR194 , HR195 , HCR205 , HR192 , HCR202 , HR173 , HCR183 , HR179 , HCR189 , HR181 , HCR191 , HR21 , HCR21 , HR23 , HCR24 , HR60 , HCR66 , HR113 , HCR121 , HR145 , HCR153 , HR74 , HCR82 , HR77 , HCR85 , HR90 , HCR98 , HR27 , HCR36 , HR165 , HCR175 , HR187 , HCR197 , HR5 , HCR6 , SB2054