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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs like cold path focus outlining courses to help develop a I need a vengeance years and half Iu's Tech
  • EFI you strategic plan and our focus areas of environment and environments, resilience, health and tech
  • way we expect them to and access our databases appropriately and use that information that that is a big
  • This is a big deal in body with big checkbook could buy an issue to me.
  • I've always been fascinated by one big question.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Committee Sep 11th, 2025

Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the work that you have done to help shape this is going to make a big difference for a lot of
  • This is a big disappointment in this process that we haven't been able to solve this issue.
  • I think that's a big step up, and I thank all of you for doing exactly that with these investments.
  • This is going to be a big problem throughout the state. So, appreciate your leadership.
  • Chair and members, Alex Torres here on behalf of a few clients, Perimeter Solutions and Aurora Tech,
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I grabbed a bag. that our association, I mean that our brokerage has, that have our logo about this big
  • Texas is big enough to do its own MLS national, and probably there's a vendor that'll provide that to
  • Tech. I'm not a librarian or anything. Graduate of Texas Tech and I grew up and love it.
  • I think y'all may have read it when you were in high school, in Orwell's 1984 World. big brother, or
  • children were exposed... through the years to more and more sexually explicit materials, I have two big
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 18th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Higher Education Institutions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, agriculture is big, and I grew up in it.
  • That's a big one there. Yeah, it's a great question.
  • And you say that there's a big support from citizens for higher education.
  • So now there's not as big of a concern about ending fund balance and SIF.
  • And then this next page, this is a big piece of what they wanted.
Keywords: 908, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 18th, 2026

Higher Education Institutions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, agriculture is big, and I grew up in it.
  • That's a big one there. Yeah, it's a great question.
  • And you say that there's a big support from citizens for higher education.
  • So now there's not as big of a concern about ending fund balance and SIF.
  • And then this next page, this is a big piece of what they wanted.
Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met at NDSU and heard an extensive presentation from President David Cook/President Stewart and NDSU leadership on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research growth, and use of New Horizons funding. Leaders emphasized NDSU’s land-grant mission, its role in workforce development, and its goal of becoming more distinctive through strategic planning, recruitment and retention, commercialization, and partnerships. They highlighted that NDSU awarded 2,370 degrees in 2025, produces a large share of the state’s engineering, nursing, and agriculture graduates, and reported strong outcomes for graduates staying and working in North Dakota. They also noted enrollment headwinds, competition from other institutions, and the need to manage tuition waivers more carefully through a scholarship optimization effort. Provost Sherry Vale outlined academic stewardship efforts, including review or consolidation of low-producing programs, strategic hiring tied to institutional priorities, faculty workload policy changes, and expanded online and regional offerings. She said the university is using New Horizons dollars to strengthen advising, student support, and programs in engineering, agriculture, and health. NDSU leaders also described new or expanded academic offerings such as robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, material science and engineering, nuclear engineering certificates, accelerated nursing, nurse practitioner certificates, a Master of Health Administration, and a clinical research master’s program with Sanford Health. They stressed that these investments are intended to improve student completion, meet workforce needs, and increase return on public investment. The committee also heard testimony from students and recent graduates who described the value of NDSU’s education, mentorship, internships, research opportunities, and support services. Alyssa Hodges spoke about pharmacy education, public health work, and campus support as a parent and student; Ethan Blessy described engineering coursework, internships with Marvin, and career preparation; and Aiden Freolic discussed neuroscience research, federally funded projects, and plans for graduate study. Their testimony was followed by presentations on partnerships with Gateway to Science for K-12 STEM outreach and with Sanford Research on biomedical research, clinical trials, obesity research, and a joint biostatistics hire. NDSU also highlighted systemwide shared services, Governor’s School programming, and research growth, including a reported 8% increase in research expenditures from $199 million to $215 million. No bill votes were taken; the meeting was informational and featured presentations, testimony, and discussion of future planning and partnerships.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. On SB 26, SD 2, relating to affordable housing, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development explained a prior transit-oriented development study that identified roughly 59,000 possible units and about 25,000 affordable units from known projects, and said the bill would help fill gaps by evaluating additional public lands for housing suitability and possible co-use with existing facilities. Members asked about the need for resources and staffing to do that work, and OPSD said it would need time and consultant support to carry it out. Testimony on the bill included support from state and county housing agencies and comments from planning and land use entities. On SB 66, SD 2, relating to housing and historic preservation review, SHPD and OHA both testified. SHPD said the bill would not override existing burial-site protections and that county staff with proper qualifications could make historic-property determinations locally, while OHA asked for clearer language requiring consultation when Native Hawaiian historic sites are involved and clearer procedures if an adverse effect is found. Committee members and SHPD discussed whether the bill should explicitly preserve existing Chapter 6E processes, whether counties have qualified staff, and how quickly a county would have to decide if it cannot complete the review itself and must use a third-party reviewer. Supporters said the measure could speed permitting and keep decisions local; one opponent argued it could rush approvals and strain infrastructure. The committee also heard support from housing, construction, business, and food-industry groups, and opposition from some preservation and community advocates. The committee then heard SB 332, SD 1, on foreclosure-related protections, with testimony focused on Lānaʻi and concerns about speculative real estate after the foreclosure moratorium ended. SB 414, SD 2, on restoring access to disaster-affected areas, drew support from HHFDC, DHS, and the Maui Chamber; HHFDC noted DOH plans for a temporary paved access road to the Kayola temporary housing site and said agencies were discussing which parcels would be needed. On SB 102, SD 2, relating to affordable housing and third-party historic review, SHPD said it would need to do more upfront screening and that the bill’s timelines and third-party provisions should be clearer; OHA said the measure should include a sunset and better staffing, and asked that the department fill positions to meet review demand. No votes or final committee actions were reported in the transcript.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 2nd, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The big picture deal on this is that in the 70s, the legislature placed a prohibition on waste injection
  • know, will be the sponsor for the major federal projects that are going to go on called the Coastal Tech
  • We want to make sure that each of these gates are always big enough so that two-way traffic can go down
  • How big you can make the channel, how wide you can make it, and we need it at least 57 feet deep, if
  • So, I understand that, of course, we don't want too big a barges colliding. That's basic.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 13th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, big tobacco did.
  • Understanding Pathway 1 is a very big lift.
  • So that's kind of my first big question.
  • This tech is very, very low.
  • This is all low-tech. We've known this stuff for decades.
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the California Earthquake Authority’s SB 254 report and possible reforms to California’s utility wildfire recovery system. The chair framed the discussion around the Palisades and Eaton fires, the high and growing wildfire-related costs on utility bills, and the need to weigh tradeoffs among survivors, ratepayers, utilities, insurers, and taxpayers. The chair emphasized that the SB 254 report is an inventory of policy pathways rather than recommendations, and that the Legislature’s role is to evaluate the options publicly. The first panel featured wildfire survivors William Abrams and Joy Chen, who described severe ongoing displacement, housing insecurity, delayed compensation, and frustration with what they characterized as opaque and unfair compensation structures. They argued for greater transparency, clearer accountability for utilities, stronger oversight of wildfire mitigation spending, and incentives tied to safety performance. They also urged faster survivor payments, but only if they are full, fair, and not financed by shifting more costs to taxpayers or ratepayers. Committee members asked about gaps in the SB 254 report, the meaning of “full” compensation, and how a fast-pay facility might work. The second panel included the California Earthquake Authority, RAND, PG&E, LADWP, Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Public Advocates Office. Tom Welsh of CEA explained the report’s process and the current wildfire fund structure, including that utilities remain liable, the fund reimburses eligible claims, and prudency reviews can require reimbursement to the fund. RAND’s Lloyd Dixon outlined how roughly $38 billion has been paid to survivors, insurers, and public entities since 2017, and noted substantial litigation costs and cost-shifting among stakeholders. Utility representatives supported reforms that preserve financial stability and reduce risk, while consumer and public-interest advocates opposed shifting more costs to ratepayers and stressed accountability, audits, and safety-linked recovery. No votes or formal actions were taken in the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Apr 17th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any issues, they would know and they have many ways like tech folks to, to sort that out.
  • And then it's not one of those big glossy mailers, you know.
  • And in cases like that, you do need a stick that's big enough to get their attention.
  • So disproportionality is a big problem and how our justice system.
  • Uh, interprets and how they apply to different kinds of folks is also a big thing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 1st, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is that from where, Big D, before he went to H-Town? But we're happy he's in H-Town.
  • And I want to thank you for your patience, okay, because... ...you've got a big job to do.
  • Y'all have been a big leader on this.
  • Today, I am living my dream, working as a travel medical assistant, phlebotomy, and EKG tech.
  • So I'm going to ask the big question. How do your test scores look after a year?
Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • Romance scams, catfishing, tech support scams.
  • So this artificial intelligence is going to be a big driver for the volume of ads.
  • So slowing down is a very, very big thing." "Verify independently.
  • One of the big highlights and successes that we have is what's called fraud bingo.
  • Even like an umbrella, where if it was really big, you wouldn't go under? No, sir.
Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members hearing from bankers, regulators, law enforcement, AARP, and mortgage and insurance industry representatives. Witnesses described a wide range of scams, including spoofed bank calls and texts, fake websites and social media impersonation, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, gift card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, and crypto kiosk schemes. Several speakers emphasized that fraud is increasingly organized, technology-driven, and amplified by artificial intelligence, and that seniors are disproportionately targeted and often suffer the largest losses. Testimony highlighted both prevention and recovery efforts. Bankers said institutions spend heavily on training, customer education, and fraud detection, but often cannot stop losses once customers have been convinced to authorize transfers. The Attorney General’s office described its Consumer Protection Division, a new Financial Fraud Task Force, and examples of recovering funds quickly from crypto kiosk and wire fraud cases. The State Bank Department and Securities Department said Arkansas’s 2025 crypto ATM legislation and related education requirements have helped, and they urged continued public education. The Insurance Department reported major insurance-fraud trends, including fake insurance cards, forged policies, premium-finance schemes, and staged auto accidents, and said it prosecutes these cases aggressively. Members asked about reporting scams, the security of tap payments, how fraud losses are tracked, the role of crypto kiosks, and whether Arkansas should pursue model legislation or stronger action against telecom and social media companies. Witnesses said tap payments are generally safer than chip or swipe, that crypto transfers are often unrecoverable, and that spoofed caller ID and impersonation ads remain major problems. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association urged state and federal action against telecom and social media platforms and supported national scam legislation. No new bills were voted on at the meeting, but members approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and several witnesses offered to share model legislation, consumer education materials, and state-by-state fraud data with the committee.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so that's a big part of my ethos, is working to get people to work together.
  • That's a big part of it.
  • And so that was a big part of how I got to know FAMU.
  • That's a big deal.
  • One of my big priorities is real estate.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • in there and you can get both sides, labor and business, environmentalists, and you can really make big
  • the... when it comes to drafting legislative ideas that are creative and I know housing has been a big
  • Those mistakes end up being very big and very costly.
  • Act, I think, was one of the signaling achievements of the first Trump administration, which had a big
  • With rising demand, and I will tell you every time I meet with a tech CEO today, the conversation is
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (02/11/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • mentioned what about New Hampshire Tech mentioned what about New Hampshire Tech are<00:28:12.679
  • <01:27:49.760> it district court but it was so big it district court but it was so big it
  • Not a big deal.
  • One of the only things you get big numbers on the same side about is the role of big money in politics
  • One of the only things you get big numbers on the same side about is the role of big money in politics
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 027 Feb 10th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • trainers, nutritionists, sports psychologists, snowboard and ski manufacturers, boot fitters, wax techs
  • <00:33:54.799> To techs and equipment tech technicians.
  • To techs and equipment tech technicians.
  • Um, and I think that looking at these groups within these types of districts is really big and helps
  • and helps them give a foot really big and helps them give a foot up.<00:53:37.680> So,<00:53:
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, February 6, 2026. Members then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. The resolution was read at length, and members spoke in support of Colorado athletes, training communities, families, and facilities. An amendment correcting an athlete’s state affiliation was adopted, and the resolution passed 63-0 with two excused. Representative Bottoms then asked to co-sponsor the resolution. The chamber also set several bills as special orders for February 9, 2026. It then considered House Bill 1020, concerning colorimetric field drug tests in drug possession cases. Sponsors said the bill addresses unreliable field tests and had support from the Judiciary Committee and stakeholders. The committee report and the bill both passed without opposition. House Bill 1040, concerning the sterilization rights of a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was also taken up. Sponsors said the bill seeks to undo a historical harm by removing language that allowed sterilization against a person’s wishes. Two amendments to the committee report were adopted: one narrowing language around an imminent threat to life or health, and another adding a petition clause. The committee report and the bill then passed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 103, which modernizes the Colorado Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Fund. Sponsors said it would better support small businesses facing higher costs and access-to-capital challenges. One amendment to direct 30% of funding to rural counties, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses was debated but failed after the sponsor urged a no vote, saying the bill already included distribution metrics and that a fixed percentage was not workable in statute. The bill itself was then discussed further, with concerns raised about state lending programs and the use of the term “equitable,” but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill is shown.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-REVIEW Jun 16th, 2026

ALC-REVIEW

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number two is with Arkansas Tech. This is called BazTech Loop.
  • Number 22, on page 62 of item E, is with Arkansas Tech University and CAP Financial Partners.
  • Number 23 is also with Arkansas Tech and Copycraft Printers.
  • for ongoing health insurance-related programs and benefits decision-making processes. 49, Arkansas Tech
  • This is design and layout services for university publications. 50 with Arkansas Tech with Youngblood
Summary: The committee met to review a supplemental agenda, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, and a member disclosure. The Office of State Procurement presented rule changes tied to 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, with updates to sole-source definitions, unrealistic bids, protest requirements, debarment procedures, and recodification references; the committee voted to accept the supplemental agenda and approve the rules. Members also approved eight methods of finance covering university repairs, equipment replacement, property purchase, and capital projects, along with a large slate of discretionary grants for courts, health, DHS, historic preservation, and tobacco prevention programs. The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys, Department of Health costs from an ice-storm-related water leak, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, Veterans Affairs HVAC and medical-service payments, and a UA Little Rock painting contract. The Department of Public Safety ratification drew extended questioning about why the expired Motorola contract had not been renewed sooner and why the issue took months to reach the committee; agency officials said the project was bond-funded, had not been tracked in ASIS, and involved ongoing negotiations and system updates. Despite concerns, the committee approved the ratifications. Members also reviewed a long list of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including numerous university, DHS, health, corrections, and state agency agreements. Several contracts were discussed in more detail, including an SAU custodial contract question about sales tax and transparency reporting, and Department of Corrections aerial application contracts for Tucker and Cummins farms, which officials said served separate facilities in different parts of the state. The committee approved the contract lists, reviewed reports, and accepted a disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins regarding his investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services before adjourning.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 04/09/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of the big reasons is because there needs to be this hierarchy of power, this power imbalance, and
  • is because there One of the big reasons is because there needs<00:23:51.920> to<00:23:52.000>
  • So having this online is a very big deal.
  • So having this online is a very big So having this online is a very big deal.<00:41:25.360> The
  • I think tech in our schools has been bad for students. I think it's been bad for learning.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

ALC-REVIEW Jan 13th, 2026

ALC-REVIEW

Transcript Highlights:
  • So a big part of that is just trying to have a budget that we can stay within. Okay.
  • Pulaski Tech and Comfort Systems USA.
  • So we’re sending a lot of money across state lines, and I understand that these are high-tech, high-training
Keywords: 1204, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) May 22nd, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • We think that this bill is really going to highlight and accentuate a lot of existing career tech programs
  • a massive and sustained investment in career and technical education, the RPEP program, and the P-TECH
  • Yeah, too big—you know, my 11-letter last name has spoiled me.
Bills: HB4, HB20
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard a series of higher education and K-12 bills, initially without a quorum and with several measures left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early bills included HB 1868, which would direct a study on lowering the dual-credit funding threshold for public junior colleges from 15 to 9 semester credit hours; HB 2598, which would replace statutory references to “licensed specialist in school psychology” with “school psychologist”; HB 3629, which would bar registered sex offenders from serving on independent school district boards of trustees; and HB 4361, which would require the Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules for timely emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. Each received brief sponsor explanations, no opposition testimony, and was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4848, requiring public higher education systems to ensure at least one institution offers affordable competency-based bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields, and HB 1211, which would remove the age 25 deadline for former foster youth to use public college tuition waivers. HB 1211 drew extensive supportive testimony from Texas CASA, a former foster youth who benefited from the waiver, and a current student headed to medical school, all arguing the change would better match the realities faced by youth aging out of care. Members discussed the bill’s fiscal uncertainty and the argument that the waiver is an investment in workforce participation; the bill was left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 20, creating an Applied Sciences Pathway Program to let high school students earn certificates in targeted industries such as welding, plumbing, electrical work, manufacturing, and oil and gas while in school. Industry and workforce groups strongly supported the bill as a way to address labor shortages, while Texas 2036 raised concerns about allowing applied versions of core academic courses to substitute for traditional instruction. HB 4687, which would extend governmental immunity protections to certain campus/district charter schools and adult charter high schools, also received support from a charter-school attorney who said it would align statutes with existing case law and not expand charter rights. HB 4236, as substituted, would create a study group to examine the property value study’s effect on school finance and alternative valuation methods; it was adopted as a committee substitute and left pending. The committee also heard HB 824 on civics instruction in high school government courses and HB 2243, which would create a commission on teacher job satisfaction and retention; the latter prompted debate over removing “ethnic diversity” language from the commission’s makeup. After adopting the substitute for HB 2243 by roll call, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's uh Cory, you got that tech. Any discussion? Seeing none.
  • It's uh Cory, you<00:34:49.440> got<00:34:49.599> that<00:34:50.240> tech.
  • you got that tech. Any discussion? you got that tech. Any discussion?
  • Many of you may remember the big octopus diagram that showed all of the intricacies of these systems.
  • putting a pretty big onus on you<00:42:36.720> and<00:42:36.960> your<00:42:37.119>