Video & Transcript Research : 'student delegates'

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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • , including Black and brown students, students with disabilities, low-income students, LGBTQ+ students
  • So not our white students, not our Asian students, not our high socioeconomic students, definitely not
  • our students with disabilities, multilingual students, high-poverty students, or kids of color.
  • our students with disabilities, multilingual students, high poverty students or kids of color.
  • , low-income students, LGBTQ students, and students of color.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts. Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 03/24/26

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate File 4734 was brought to Representative Bernick and me by a student who is with us here today
  • So, I am this is actually the second student proposal that I have brought forward in the legislature.
  • :09:30.960> actually<00:09:31.400> the<00:09:31.520> second<00:09:32.480> student
  • I am this is actually the second student I am this is actually the second student proposal<00:09
  • I will also note it has unanimous support from all of the entire Rochester delegation in both bodies
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • From serving as a delegate to the 1969 Constitutional Convention and shaping the Arkansas Supreme Court's
  • for their commitment to advancing legal education in Arkansas, and I look forward to seeing those students
  • The program will help prepare Hendricks students for a legal career.
  • From serving as a delegate to the 1969 Constitutional Convention and shaping the Arkansas Supreme Court's
  • for their commitment to advancing legal education in Arkansas, and I look forward to seeing those students
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This does nothing to change my practice, the scope, or the delegation agreement.
  • The feedback portal will allow students to submit concerns or suggestions anonymously.
  • This program in the Texas House was modeled to identify rural students.
  • Giving students a better view of all the schools that they're qualified to get into makes it cheaper
  • I also served as the president of our American Society for Microbiology student chapter.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a competition with every junior high student in the state of Oklahoma.
  • It means the world to these students, and it will affect the workforce of an Oklahoma because it's an
  • art student, and as a music student, we do a lot of practicing.
  • All these students they brought today.
  • It will remain with your judgment to decide how far an The exercise of the occasional power delegated
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hi, I'm a local student. I'm in letter. Hi, I'm a local student.
  • we need to do to truly protect students. we need to do to truly protect students.
  • advocates for veteran students advocates for veteran students struggling<00:37:23.599> with
  • vegetable consumption among students. vegetable consumption among students.
  • Dingell as a delegation. Uh, Mr.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, Senator Miranda, Senator Edwards, Senator DiDomenico, and the Boston delegation, we are honored
  • Senator Edwards, Senator DiDomenico, the Boston delegation, we are honored to welcome Sam and Alex to
  • do incredible work to support our teachers in being able to meet the needs of our public school students
  • Upon meeting with the teachers, alumni, and students from Rochester, I came to realize that the Chapter
  • 70 formula of school Alumni and students from Rochester, I came to realize that the Chapter 70 formula
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted. The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern. The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-12 (3:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have students visiting from Lakeland Christian School.
  • Senator Harrell: In 2018, we had one in 44 students diagnosed with autism.
  • student with autism, we need trained individuals who know how to do it.
  • I have a couple students visiting from the College of Florida Keys in the west gallery.
  • They're students within the Project Access program who are students with autism who are learning life
Keywords: 998, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/10/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Scholarships to welding students at Mesa Community College, the institution Cade attended and loved.
  • Karetis Academy held its first class seven years ago with five students.
  • Today it offers K through 10th grade education with over 100 students.
  • We have a fourth-year medical student, Michael Demagong. He goes to the University of Arizona.
  • First reading of bills: SB 1004, ESA students; SB 1005, cosmetic sale and act of criminal affairs.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, guest introductions, and several personal privilege remarks, including a proclamation recognizing March 10 as Cade’s Day in honor of Cade Keller and teen suicide prevention efforts. Members also welcomed guests from local governments, schools, and the medical community, and the chamber received routine committee and Senate messages. The House then considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. HB 2946 and HB 4018 were amended and given do-pass recommendations, with HB 2946 receiving a floor amendment tied to housing cost concerns. On the main calendar, HB 2083, HB 2308, and HB 2388 were amended and advanced; HB 2389, dealing with energy and environmental review, drew debate over utility costs versus environmental oversight and was also advanced. The House retained HB 4030 and HCR 2052 on the calendar. During third reading, the House passed HB 2047 on forcible entry and detainer, HB 2127 on special license plates, HB 2344 on local government investment pools, HB 2371 on dissolution of marriage, HB 2140 on state investment in gold and silver, HB 2429 on short-term rentals, HB 2434 on the prescription monitoring program, HB 2437 on emergency medical services, HB 2444 on pharmacy-based testing and treatment, HB 2573 on DUI-related treatment, HB 2601 on state highways and routes, HB 2620 on veterans’ services funding, HB 2781 on solar energy power plants, HB 2914 on long-term care cameras, HB 2968 on child custody evidence, HB 4043 on public schools, HB 4064 on municipal improvement districts, HB 4130 on local government budgets, and HCM 2016 renaming a stretch of US 191 as Chief Barbonsito Highway. HB 2123 on financial institutions failed on reconsideration, and HB 2726 on sleep apnea treatment devices failed. Several measures passed with notable split votes and floor explanations focused on housing, licensing, health care access, veterans, family court reform, and tribal sovereignty. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • on at home um we know that students on at home um we know that students don't<00:36:53.480> always
  • <00:37:08.720> by to make meals free for all students by to make meals free for all students
  • to include all public school students to include all public school students thank<00:48:13.280><
  • Um, I am a student at uh Manoa and a member of Students for Justice for Palestine at uh Manoa, um, and
  • <01:54:05.280> are a diverse population our students are a diverse population our students
Keywords: 910, house, all
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • is to provide annual prevention and awareness education on human trafficking and exploitation for students
  • is to provide annual prevention and awareness education on human trafficking and exploitation for students
  • , and 10th, you'll get your high school students.
  • But on line two, and this could be wordsmithed by support from our legislative intern, but at students
  • You want the definition of students from that chapter or how materials are distributed from that chapter
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The conference committee on HB 1308 met to review Senate amendments related to the Human Trafficking Commission and continuing education language for regulated professions. Senator Beauchay explained that the bill would make the commission more independent and robust by changing permissive language to mandatory language, adding members from DHS/Children and Family Services, school districts, the State’s Attorneys Association, and the governor’s office, and designating the Attorney General or designee as presiding officer. The committee also discussed a new duty for the commission to provide annual human trafficking prevention and awareness education for students, with a proposed cross-reference to DPI curriculum law to avoid conflict with HB 2330. Members raised questions about the size of the commission, quorum concerns, and how the existing human trafficking task force differs from the commission. Testimony from Amy Boyd-Bomey of YouthWorks supported broader representation, especially from child welfare, schools, and tribal entities, and emphasized that trafficking of youth in North Dakota disproportionately affects Native youth. Committee members discussed the need for tribal representation, including a single representative chosen by tribal chairs, and suggested adding language to ensure that perspective. Boyd-Bomey also noted that the statute already references designees from state, local, and tribal agencies, though the committee considered making that more specific. No final action was taken. Representative Davis was asked to draft possible language changes, and the committee agreed to stand at ease and reconvene later, but ultimately the chair announced that more time would be needed and that another meeting would be scheduled.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Up next is Mark Delegal, speaking against the doctor's company. Good afternoon, Mr. Delegal.
  • Delegal. You're recognized. Good afternoon.
  • My name is Mark Delegal, and I'm here on behalf of the Doctors Company.
  • I'm a college student at Florida State University. Good afternoon. My name is Isabel Reyes.
  • I'm a college student at Florida State University. I'm from Broward County.
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Miami-Dade State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking, describing it as a major criminal enterprise in Florida driven by online recruitment, local victims, and organized traffickers. She outlined Miami-Dade’s task force, victim-centered prosecution practices, training efforts for schools, hotels, transit workers, and other partners, and community-supported services such as the Project Phoenix shelter and Thrive Clinic. She also urged better interstate communication about known traffickers and noted that prior legislative changes, including restrictions on tattooing minors, came from trafficking cases. Senators asked about school-based exploitation, technology and social media recruitment, and information-sharing with other states; Fernandez-Rundle said training and technology remain essential and offered to share materials and tour the facility. The committee then considered CS for SB 656, which Senator Bradley said would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funding program and rename/expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill was supported as a needed response to online child exploitation and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee also passed SB 892 by Senator Martin, which streamlines sentencing procedures for habitual felony offenders and related designations by reducing paperwork delays tied to clemency and requiring clearer notice before pleas; it too was reported favorably unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on SB 164, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil damages for the death of an unborn child. Senator Graal said the bill uses existing statutory language defining an unborn child and is intended to let parents recover damages when negligence causes a pregnancy loss. Supporters argued it recognizes unborn life and should be strengthened; opponents warned it would function as a personhood measure, create liability risks for doctors, businesses, friends, and family members, chill miscarriage and abortion-related care, and worsen Florida’s OB-GYN shortage. Several speakers raised concerns about abuse by rapists or abusive partners and about impacts on IVF and emergency care. The committee heard extensive questioning about the bill’s scope and its relationship to existing criminal statutes, but no vote on SB 164 was taken in the portion provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up next is Mark Delegal, speaking against the doctor's company. Good afternoon, Mr. Delegal.
  • Delegal. You're recognized. Good afternoon.
  • My name is Mark Delegal, and I'm here on behalf of the doctor's company.
  • I'm a college student at Florida State University. Good afternoon. My name is Isabel Reyes.
  • I'm a college student at Florida State University. I'm from Broward County.
Bills: S0164, S0656, S0892
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Miami-Dade State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking, describing Florida’s high victim counts, the role of online recruitment, common victim and trafficker profiles, and several case examples involving sexual exploitation, labor trafficking, and interstate trafficking. She highlighted Miami-Dade’s task force model, partnerships with law enforcement, schools, businesses, and shelters such as Camillus House’s Project Phoenix and the Thrive Clinic, and said the office relies heavily on technology, training, and victim-centered prosecution. Members asked about school-based trafficking, warning signs, social media platforms, and information-sharing about offenders across states; Fernandez-Rundle said more training and better interstate communication are still needed. The committee then took up CS for SB 656, which would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program and rename/expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill was supported as a timely tool to combat online child exploitation and was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call. The committee also passed SB 892, which streamlines sentencing procedures for habitual felony offenders and related violent offender designations by clarifying notice and clemency-related paperwork requirements; it too was reported favorably unanimously. The remainder of the meeting focused on SB 164, which expands Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover civil damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to recognize unborn children in civil law and allow recovery when a pregnancy is lost due to another’s negligence. Opponents from the ACLU, reproductive rights groups, medical insurers, and domestic violence advocates argued the bill is overly broad, could function as fetal personhood legislation, and could expose doctors, friends, family members, businesses, and abusive partners to lawsuits while chilling medical care, IVF, and pregnancy-related treatment. Supporters from pro-life organizations urged broader language and stronger protections for unborn children. No vote on SB 164 was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • What this bill does is it tries to ensure that students aren't left behind.
  • What this bill does is it tries to ensure that students aren't left behind as they try to build their
  • it is to find stable housing as a young adult after leaving foster care, especially as a college student
  • And that is where we're trying to balance that delegate step right now.
  • That delegate step right now. I do appreciate the feedback, Senator Harrell, Senator Berman.
Summary: The committee met to consider a large agenda of health and human services bills, moving quickly because of a two-hour time limit. Early measures reported favorably included SB 976 on challenges to court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access and after-hours availability, and SB 584 on housing supports for college students and youth in extended foster care. SB 1412 on home health regulation modernization also passed, with one support appearance from the Home Care Association. Members then approved several bills focused on research and care delivery, including SB 1800 creating a Parkinson’s disease research consortium at USF with an adopted amendment adding academic medical centers, SB 524 adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening, SB 1156 revising a Medicaid home health aide program for medically fragile children, and SB 1490 transferring and redesigning the managed care program for critically ill children. SB 1174 on foster home licensure transfers, SB 1620 implementing mental health and substance use commission recommendations, SB 1568 revising e-prescribing exemptions, and SB 788 on veterans nursing home beds were also reported favorably. The committee had more extensive debate on SB 1270, the Department of Health agency package, which included provisions on vaccination status, medical marijuana background screening, licensing and compact issues, and sovereign immunity for volunteer dental workers; it passed after an amendment and several members voiced concerns about patient treatment and “voting power” language. SB 1606 on patient access to records drew strong opposition from providers and health information professionals over privacy, HIPAA, and administrative burdens; it was initially reported unfavorably, then reconsidered and ultimately passed after a motion to reconsider. Other bills reported favorably included SB 1736 on insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, SB 1808 on patient refunds from providers, SB 1842 on referral disclosure of network status, SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entity oversight, SB 1768 on stem cell therapies with informed consent requirements, and SPB 7032 on presumptive Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals, which was submitted and reported as a committee bill. The meeting ended after all agenda items were handled and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 10th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • What this bill does is it tries to ensure that students aren't left behind as they try to build their
  • What this bill does is it tries to ensure that students aren't left behind as they try and build their
  • is to find stable housing as a young adult after leaving foster care, especially being a college student
  • And that is where we're trying to balance that delegate step right now.
  • I do appreciate the feedback, Senator Harrell. that delegate step right now.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to consider a full agenda of bills, moving quickly through 20 measures and several amendments. Early bills reported favorably included SB 976 on procedures for challenging court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, SB 306 on Medicaid managed care provider access outside regular business hours, and SB 584 on housing supports for foster youth and college students, which drew supportive testimony from former foster youth and was backed by members as a way to improve stability and educational opportunity. The committee also approved SB 1412 to modernize home health regulations and SB 1800 to create a Parkinson’s research consortium at USF, with members citing the need for more research and future funding opportunities. The committee adopted amendments on several bills, including technical and conforming changes to the Parkinson’s bill and other measures. The committee then advanced a series of health care and child welfare bills. SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening; SB 1156 revised the Home Health Aide Program for medically fragile children, including training, reimbursement, and work-hour flexibility; and SB 1490 reorganized services for medically fragile children by shifting program administration to AHCA and requiring a redesign plan for the Medicaid waiver. SB 1174 allowed foster home and child-caring agency licenses to be amended when a foster parent relocates, and SB 1620 implemented selected recommendations from the Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, including a new research center at USF and school-based behavioral health review requirements. SB 1568 revised e-prescribing exemptions, and SB 78 authorized certain veterans’ nursing home beds and related certificate-of-need transfers. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate or supportive testimony. Several bills prompted more extensive discussion and some opposition. CS for CS SB 1270, the Department of Health agency package, included provisions on vaccination-related patient rights, medical marijuana reporting, background screening, temporary licensure, compact participation, and sovereign immunity for volunteer dentists; it passed despite concerns from Senators Berman, Brodeur, and Harrell about vaccination language and board/voting-power provisions. CS for SB 1606 on patient access to records drew strong opposition from physicians and health information professionals over privacy, security, fines, and portal access; it was initially reported unfavorably, then reconsidered and ultimately reported favorably as a committee bill. CS for SB 1736, allowing insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives for individuals with developmental disabilities, and SB 1808, requiring timely refunds to patients, both passed. CS for SB 1842, requiring referring providers to help patients determine whether referred providers are in-network, also passed over concerns about burden on small practices. The committee also advanced SB 1354, a behavioral health oversight bill requiring audits, performance reporting, and system transparency measures for managing entities, and SB 1768, which authorizes physicians to perform certain stem cell therapies using specified products and requires informed consent; both drew supportive comments but also concerns about patient understanding and oversight. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7032 as a committee bill to create presumptive Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals during redetermination, and after reconsideration it reported SB 1606 favorably as a committee bill. The meeting ended with members noting their recorded votes on select tabs and adjourning after completing the agenda.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • there officials or some of the students there officials or some of the students there is a student at
  • students happened, they talk about the students mama, the students daddy, auntie, mama, the students
  • 10 before the student gets back, the students has told somebody too back, the students has told somebody
  • I wish students could just go to school and do students could just go to school and do students could
  • special need students because they special need students because they special need students because
Keywords: 1136, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Apr 30, 2025, 9:00AM HST - Day 59

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:31:47.520> into candidates by developing students into candidates by developing students
  • <04:30:05.359> from especially the young students from especially the young students from
  • tremendous opportunity for our students tremendous opportunity for our students um<05:01:11.200>
  • Please proceed. the state of how um many ch students the state of how um many ch students have<05:17:
  • <05:33:06.638> another delegate our responsibility to another delegate our responsibility
Keywords: 910, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 001 Jan 15th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Poverty is down, incomes are up, tax rates are lower, school meals are free for every student.
  • <01:15:00.719> Protections are free for every student.
  • Protections are free for every student.
  • Authority<01:47:47.760> is<01:47:48.320> de<01:47:48.320> delegated<01:47:48.880
  • Authority is de delegated by the people for<01:47:50.080> the<01:47:50.239> express<01
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened for the opening of the second regular session of the 75th General Assembly of the State of Colorado with ceremonial music, the presentation of colors by the Civil Air Patrol, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then handled organizational business, including appointing Vanessa Riley as chief clerk temporarily, establishing a quorum, and reading notices of resignations and vacancy appointments. The Committee on Credentials was appointed, met, and reported that Lori Goldstein and Kenny Van Wyn were properly appointed to fill vacancies in House Districts 29 and 33; the House adopted the report and both representatives-elect were sworn in. Afterward, the House appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was organized and ready for business, and later received those committees’ reports back in chamber. The House also received and read the full list of committee of reference and Joint Budget Committee assignments for the session. These included standing committees such as Appropriations, Education, Finance, Judiciary, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Housing, and Local Government, among others, along with the Joint Budget Committee membership. No substantive bills were debated or voted on in this transcript beyond the organizational motions and adoption of the credentials report. The remainder of the meeting consisted of opening-day remarks from House leadership. The Speaker and other members welcomed new and returning legislators, thanked staff and veterans, and noted recent losses and a moment of silence for those who had passed. The Speaker’s address focused on political violence, the state’s fiscal challenges, affordability, health care, housing, education, public lands, civil rights, and the need to lower costs while protecting prior policy gains. The session was framed as one in which the House would work on budget pressures, affordability, and continued investments in schools, health care, housing, and environmental protections.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed May 6, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 57

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • with tuition, but still leaving students with tuition, but still leaving students a<03:17:48.720
  • > the community college students, the community college students, the challenge<03:18:23.920>
  • impacting student success. impacting student success.
  • , choose to stay and serve our students, choose to stay and serve our students, Hawaii<04:12:07.920
  • and non-native Hawaiian students alike. and non-native Hawaiian students alike.
Keywords: 910, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • student at Mount Brook High School. student at Mount Brook High School.
  • away from from students. I yield back. away from from students. I yield back.
  • and<07:33:48.160> community join students, families, and community join students, families
  • There were something like 165 students here on valid student visas who had been arrested with no due
  • There were something like 165 students here on valid student visas who had been arrested with no due