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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We initiated the process to get a modeling program done of our system.
- Uh, we can turn this into a living document that eventually can become a capital improvement program
- We also have a program on. All underwater quality of regulating on-site sewage facilities, right?
- that, uh, the SWIFT program from the Water Development Board from 30 years to 40 years.
- A few decades ago, the Texas leader set up the economically distressed Areas Program EDAP.
Bills:
HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- After 2019 floods, we initiated the process to get a modeling program done of our system. how can we
- We can turn this into a living document that eventually. can become a capital improvement program for
- And while these programs are well-intentioned, some significant drawbacks have arisen in the past few
- that the SWIFT program from the Water Development Board from 30 years to 40 years.
- As it stands, the state's Economically Distressed Areas program.
Bills:
HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- be issued from the water supply account and allows Texas Water Development Board establish a grant program
- Postings are unique to SWIFT and no other Texas Water Development Board financial assistance program
- creates inefficiencies and inconsistencies across the Texas Water Development Board's financial programs
- But if you're, for example in the my part of the world, we have a water map. program and so in fact I
- As part of the stormwater permitting program. that counties would then be able to join.
Bills:
HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires that the Alabama Department of Public Health is required to develop educational programs
- This substitute only takes the requirement for Medicaid to stop doing the two-step program, which means
- The program, as you can imagine, requires waiting long to see if a drug is effective.
Bills:
SB191, HB84, HB79, SB132, HB108, HB109, HB110, HB114, HB118, HB120, HB122, HB124, HB126, HB128, HB129, HB131
Keywords:
postpartum depression, mental health, Medicaid, screening, education, maternal health, Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license renewal, continuing education, election procedures, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, SB132, Alabama, controlled substances, Schedule I
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Afternoon Meeting
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Restricted access harms literacy. It weakens markets and reduces consumer welfare.
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literacy. - It weakens markets and harms literacy.
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, campaign finance, elections, political contributions, disclosure, reporting thresholds, economic interest statements, financial disclosure, ethics, public officials, local officials, metropolitan governmental unit, metropolitan area, candidate filings, principal campaign committee, political committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should schools ban immigration enforcement without a warrant? 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not have a virtual learning program prior. We built that in four days.
- I'm so proud of the work that we have done around literacy, especially the last several years and our
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especially <00:04:33.280>the done around literacy, especially the done - I proudly work at Bruce programming.
Summary:
House File 3435 was moved before the committee and, after an author’s DE1 amendment was offered and adopted, the bill was sent to the general register. The bill, as described by Co-Chair Jordan, would limit immigration enforcement on school grounds unless agents present a judicial warrant, identification, and notify school leadership; supporters said it is intended to create clear separation between ICE/DHS activity and schools while preserving local law enforcement responses to other emergencies.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bill. School leaders, teachers, union representatives, and Education Minnesota’s general counsel argued that immigration enforcement near schools has caused fear, absenteeism, disrupted operations, and serious mental health harms for students and staff. Several witnesses described students carrying passports or birth certificates, families keeping children home, and schools shifting large numbers of students to virtual learning. Speakers from districts in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota said the presence of ICE or federal agents near schools and bus stops has undermined attendance, trust, and the ability to teach and learn.
Witnesses also emphasized that the bill would provide needed clarity for educators and administrators about how to respond if federal agents come to school property. Some speakers framed the issue as protecting all children and families, including immigrant and refugee communities, and said schools should remain safe, stable places focused on education rather than immigration enforcement. No opposition testimony or committee vote beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and the motion to place the bill on the general register was shown in the transcript.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our local county fairs do so much for scholarship programs, educational programs, helping young people
- So the idea is it's a grant program. They apply.
- How does your, uh, grant program differ from the Texas Youth Livestock Show grant program?
- board would decide which ones and, and programs that we're using.
- They are already required to establish grant programs under government code.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Committee on Education Policy and Committee on Education Finance - 05/06/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Legislature Page Program. Minnesota Legislature Page Program.
- We have programs to recognize students with essay programs and in the middle school and high school and
- We have programs to recognize students with essay programs and in the middle school and high school and
- We have programs to recognize students with essay programs and in the middle school and high school and
- We have programs to recognize students with essay programs and in the middle school and high school and
Summary:
The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections.
Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts.
Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
- Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
- Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
- Programs like MDS's birth-to-three programs support language acquisition for deaf and hard of hearing
- The LTFM program was created under laws in 2015 and replaced the health and safety program.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Why does your bill seemingly duplicate an existing federal program within a Does your bill seemingly
- duplicate an existing federal program with another layer of bureaucracy at the state level?
- state practices related to AI and other new advanced technologies. ...including promoting digital literacy
Keywords:
financial disclosure, statement of financial interests, ethics, late filing, late-filed disclosure, automatic fine, waiver, Florida Commission on Ethics, public officials, state officers, local officers, state employees, ethics enforcement, government transparency, sunshine law, reporting persons, penalty reduction, first-time offender, election ethics, general revenue fund
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- If we allow a private program to establish standards for a certification program.
- I'm sorry, I don't look at these as job programs for folks like that.
- Therefore, can we not expect the program to solve itself without lowering our standards?
- But if all we did was dry those up with a program like this, wouldn't it be worth it?
- Chairman, but the time has come we have got to get to work on our literacy.
Keywords:
kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 13 by King relating to the creating of the Texas Insurability Council and the grant program administered
- AB 1033 by Morales of Maverick relating to the applicability of law governing a grant program for the
- It'd be 10:38 by Morales of Maverick relating to the applicability of law governing a grant program for
- AB. 1071 by Shots line relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program referred
- School program to provide full and individual initial evaluations for special education services for
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We talk about structured literacy.
- trained upwards of 9,000 teachers over the last five years in the science of reading with the letters program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 27 by King relating to courses of personal finance, literacy, and economics for high school students
- and the rural prosecutor office salary assistance grant program.
- HB 529 by Bumgarner relating to eligibility for bulletproof vests and body armor grant program.
- Economics for an associate or baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education
- HB 529 by Bum Garner relating to eligibility for bulletproof vests and body armor grant program, refer
Summary:
The House met for first reading and referral of a large number of bills and joint resolutions, with no substantive debate on the measures themselves. The filings covered a broad range of topics, including agency rulemaking and regulatory deference, occupational licensing reciprocity, business entities, eviction procedures, higher education, public education, health care, elections and voting procedures, criminal justice, property tax and appraisal issues, transportation, agriculture, energy, and local government authority. Several proposals also addressed constitutional amendments on matters such as Medicaid expansion, property tax limits, quorum and special-session rules, voting citizenship proof, parental rights, reproductive autonomy, and state funding allocations.
Many of the measures focused on education, public health, and election administration. Examples included bills on financial literacy in schools, school nurses and librarians, student meal debt policies, suicide prevention notices, menstrual products, and community-based learning programs, as well as election-related bills on voter registration, disability access, ballot corrections, political advertising, and voting equipment or procedures. Other notable bills dealt with housing and property issues, including evictions, homestead tax exemptions, and land ownership, along with criminal justice measures involving sentencing, juror challenges, trafficking-related nondisclosure, and firearm reporting or transfer restrictions.
The House also referred a set of resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars Committee. At the end of the proceedings, Mr. Bell moved that the House adjourn until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in memory of James Edward Cook of Eustace, Texas. There was no objection, and the House adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- founder of Turning Point USA, played a prominent role in advancing civic education, constitutional literacy
- , and public engagement among young Americans through educational programming, campus initiatives, and
- headquartered in Arizona, has grown into a national organization that hosts events, debates, and training programs
- They are also encouraged to proactively seek out materials, programs, and exhibits that represent the
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day, including remarks from Representatives Martinez, Gress, and Kolodin. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Nicholas Hawbaker, and several guest groups, including Carl Hayden High School students and agricultural representatives who highlighted Arizona agriculture, water, and hydropower issues.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on two calendars. On the first calendar, HB 291, HB 2104, and HB 2105 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. On the second calendar, members debated HB 2008, a bill concerning public funding and libraries; supporters said it would prevent public money from supporting politically biased or sectarian material, while opponents argued it was part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries. HB 2008 passed Committee of the Whole on a 33-23 division. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, and HB 2142 was retained.
On third reading, HB 2148, relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was sent to the Senate. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and then adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Why does your bill seemingly duplicate an existing federal program with another layer of bureaucracy
- Why does your bill seemingly duplicate an existing federal program within a does your bill seemingly
- duplicate an existing federal program with another layer of bureaucracy at the state level?
- oversee state practices related to AI and other new advanced technologies, including promoting digital literacy
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act. Senator Grohl explained that the bill expands state restrictions and disclosure requirements related to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including foreign-agent registration, gift bans for public officials, ethics training, procurement limits for IT and critical infrastructure, restrictions on sister-city/sister-state affiliations, changes to linkage institutes and in-state tuition provisions, and new criminal penalties for certain offenses committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist organizations. Senator Polsky raised questions about higher education, election technology, federal FARA overlap, and whether the bill would affect candidates or events involving CARE; the sponsor responded that the bill focuses on foreign countries of concern, ownership/control, and gifts, and does not prohibit speaking at events. An amendment clarifying definitions, willful violations, and ethics-training content was adopted, and after supportive testimony from Kelly Curry and Robert Pierce, the committee reported CS for SB 1178 favorably.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure if the filing is made before the maximum fine accrues and the filer has not previously received such a waiver or accrued the maximum fine in prior years. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified that the bill supports transparency and makes the fine and appeals process more efficient, noting it was a commission recommendation. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee held confirmation hearings on appointments in Tabs 3 through 26. No senator requested separate votes on any appointee, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointments was approved and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jan 7th, 2026 at 11:04 am
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 300 by Wilson relating to the scholarships under the Texas Armed Service Scholarship Program for the
- El Paso relating to the special education and special education funding on this Foundation school program
- AB 2451 by King relating to the courses in personal financial literacy.
- HB 2473 by Simmons relating to the emergency insurance premium relief programs for certain residential
- AB 2514 by many relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs or for the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 300 by Wilson-Early. to the scholarships under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program for the
- HB 2465 by Reynolds relating to funding the agriculture programs in.
- HB 2476 by Simmons relating to the grant. program for living expenses for certain students, enrolled
- HB 2545 by Gerdes, relating to the establishment of rural workforce training grant program for...
- Driving Texas Families Program for the Committee on Public Health.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 12th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- These programs include safe care plans, targeted home visiting programs, and intensive family preservation
- look at the program because you can also look at this program and say, well, we're enrolling a lot more
- We provide wellness in my program.
- Within our program, we are sponsors of the summer food program.
- We do have a fatherhood program.