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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I talk to students and ask what the biggest challenge facing students today is, it's almost unanimous
  • When I talked to students and asking what's the biggest challenge facing students today, it's almost
  • through that student support personnel aid.
  • former students.
  • That 80% of the students that perpetrate this crime are either current or former students.
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is relating to student athletes compensation or name, image, and likeness.
  • ><c> athletes</c> is relating to student athletes is relating to student athletes compensation<00:40:
  • This is relating to NIL student athletes compensation. Um, Mr. Chair, we did give you a CD1. CD1.
  • It reflects the latest proposal offered by your FIN chair to support our student athletes for NIL at
  • athletes.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> is defined as when the first student is defined as when the first student arrives<00:04:12.080><
  • </c><00:21:27.200><c> qualifies</c> means is that um the student qualifies means is that um the student
  • I love sports and athletics, but what I teach in PE is not what happens in athletics.
  • </c> in PE is not what happens in athletics. in PE is not what happens in athletics.
  • They can be coaching and athletics.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The task force met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the August 20 meeting, and then heard testimony from Representative Steven Doan on House Bill 439, a school nutrition bill aimed at restricting certain ultra-processed foods in schools. Doan said the bill was inspired by his own health journey and his work in agriculture, and he described the measure as targeting specific chemical additives in foods served during the school day, not concession sales or after-hours activities. He said the bill would phase in later to give schools time to adjust and noted that the list of restricted additives was drawn from efforts in other states and advocacy groups. Members asked about the chemical abstract numbers, fiscal impact, summer meal programs, fundraisers, and whether the bill would affect parent-provided items; Doan said he had not done a fiscal note and explained that the bill was intended to apply only during instructional time on school property. Committee members generally reacted favorably, with some raising practical concerns about cost and implementation. One member asked about high fructose corn syrup, which Doan said was not included because it is too pervasive in the food system. Another member noted that schools already limit some homemade items and asked about the line between school-provided and parent-provided food. Doan also said the list was based in part on Turning Point USA materials and similar laws in other states, and he referenced federal efforts to define ultra-processed foods. The committee then heard from Kentucky Department of Education officials Matt Ross, Lauren Moore, and Katie Embry on school meals and nutrition programs. They outlined Kentucky’s school lunch, breakfast, summer meals, and other USDA child nutrition programs, including participation and reimbursement figures, and explained how community eligibility provision schools, meal patterns, offer-versus-serve, smart snacks, and local wellness policies work. They said USDA and FDA are currently seeking public input on a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods, that there are no current USDA requirements specifically on ultra-processed foods, and that schools already operate under federal and state rules governing competitive foods, including a state time restriction on smart snacks. They also discussed local purchasing, noting its benefits but also the procurement and staffing challenges schools face. No votes or final actions on the bill were taken in the portion provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:37 am

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's what I see a lot of our students going... Into.
  • They have some athletic activities. It would require private schools, religious schools to do this.
  • What about home schools that participate in some athletic activities?
  • And most of the athletic staff are trained in CPR, and they can have a portable AED.
  • As a Single mom with $180,000 in student loan debt, going from associates to bachelor's, dual masters
Keywords: 996, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 8th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:21:11.760><c> several</c> championship caliber athletes, several championship caliber athletes
  • Whereas the talented athletes on the Whereas the talented athletes on the Montgomery<00:21:51.200><c>
  • And we thank you all for being a shining light and really the true definition of what they call student-athlete
  • </c> definition of what they call student definition of what they call student athlete.<00:25:53.279>
  • </c> that skill to the to the to the student? that skill to the to the to the student?
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Senate first recognized the Montgomery Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 3A state championship, their second straight title. Senator Barfoot introduced the team and read a resolution commending the players, coaches, and school community for the 66-39 win over Southside Selma, noting standout performances by Braden Gordon, Mason Ellis, and Jarrett Friendley. Coach Jeremy Aant and school head John Williams thanked the Senate and emphasized the team’s selflessness, teamwork, academic standards, service, and leadership development. The Senate applauded the team, added all senators to the resolution, and arranged for a picture and challenge coins for the players. After the recognition, the Senate came to order, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Committee reports followed. The Committee on State Government Affairs reported House Bill 541 favorably with one amendment; the bill would create the Safeguard Alabama Voter Engagement Act, requiring party registration for primary voting, restricting crossover voting, retaining voter history as a public record, revising voter registration forms, and requiring parties to publish candidate qualifications. The bill was ordered to a second reading and placed on the calendar. The Committee on Local Legislation reported House Bills 630, 631, and 632 favorably, all relating to Etowah County, including changes to tax exemptions and personnel board membership. These bills were also sent to second reading and the calendar. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 117, commending Dylan Nut for winning the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, and added all members as co-sponsors. During discussion, one senator used the opportunity to speak at length about a separate concern involving alleged unlicensed real estate solicitation and the need for legislation to protect citizens from property-related scams; he also discussed the calendar process and other bills. The floor later included extended informal remarks about fishing and a separate discussion of a proposal to designate Miss America as an official state ambassador, with support expressed for a possible stipend amendment.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (7-6-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • all students.
  • from two students per computer in 2018 to two computers per student in 2023.
  • from two students per computer in 2018 to two computers per student in 2023.
  • from two students per computer in 2018 to two computers per student in 2023.
  • </c> High School Athletic Association. High School Athletic Association.
Committee: Joint Education
Keywords: 958, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So then that brings us down to, I don't know, 20-ish students, 20 to 22 students.
  • students students it<00:14:59.360><c> the</c><00:14:59.480><c> other</c><00:14:59.680><c> thing</c><
  • </c> adequate placement s for these students adequate placement s for these students to<00:15:13.639>
  • </c> um many of the out of state students um many of the out of state students that<00:18:28.200><c>
  • </c> part of it is accepting local students part of it is accepting local students who<00:19:26.720><
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Higher Education heard Senate Bill 101, which would require University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine graduates who paid in-state tuition to serve as physicians in Hawaiʻi for at least two years after residency or fellowship, beginning with the class of 2029. The Deputy Attorney General said the bill addressed a matter of statewide concern. JABSOM Dean Sam Shoemaker testified in opposition, arguing the school already uses scholarships, loan repayment, and other incentives, and that the strongest predictor of where physicians practice is where they complete residency; he said the school is working to expand residency slots, neighbor-island training, and class size. Supporters argued the state faces a severe physician shortage and should do more to ensure publicly subsidized students remain in Hawaiʻi. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including a statewide concern statement, and deferred the measure to July 31, 2025; the vote was adopted. The committee then heard Senate Bill 19, which creates funds to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program on Maui. University of Hawaiʻi and nursing workforce representatives testified in support, saying there is ample capacity on Maui and strong demand for higher nursing education. Members discussed the broader nursing pathway, including existing associate and bachelor’s programs at UH campuses and the need to improve access for Maui and nearby communities. The measure was moved to decision-making and adopted with amendments and a deferred date. Senate Bill 637, appropriating funds for various University of Hawaiʻi nursing programs, also received support from UH nursing leaders, who said the funding would support the final phase of the West Oʻahu-Manoa collaboration and an online RN-to-BS program. The Hawaiʻi State Center for Nursing said its research showed capacity and demand for these programs. The committee recommended amendments to blank out appropriation amounts for the committee report and deferred the measure, then adopted it. The committee also adopted Senate Bill 741, which establishes an external audit committee within the UH Board of Regents, and deferred or amended several other measures, including a wastewater technology pilot program, a coconut rhinoceros beetle response program, and a climate-resilient development appropriation.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are great students. These are students that look just like us.
  • I am a representative of the student government and advocate for equitable student access to education
  • And of those students, 76% are students of color; 75% are the first in their family to attend college
  • Separately, there's funding for student aid. That's what we cut, was the funding for student aid.
  • students.
Bills: HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2567 , HB2363 , HB2422
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Community Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • A student who interferes by force or violence is subject to immediate suspension or expulsion.
  • acting as an official for extracurricular athletic activities of elementary or secondary students while
  • A person other than a student convicted of interference... ...or both a fine and confinement.
  • So I come from a family of athletes. We are wrestlers for the most part.
  • I come from a family of athletes. We are wrestlers for the most part.
Keywords: 904, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 21st, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nearly 30% of college students struggle with depression.
  • This bill is a common-sense investment in student success.
  • This bill is named in honor of Sarah Schultz, a Division I student athlete from my community who tragically
  • AB 1985 will support coaches with training they may need to help our student athletes reduce mental health
  • stigma and guide athletes toward help before problems escalate.
Summary: The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file. The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins. A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 7th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 1011 by Johnson relating to the required screening for pediatric feeding disorders for students with
  • certain disabilities into the individualized education programs for certain public school students with
  • District of a student who engages in a course of conduct that demonstrates habitually violent, harmful
  • Students referred to the Committee on Public Education HB 1086 by CurRI relating to the cost of living
  • and prohibiting the use of the results of the certain required assessments of public school students
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are now up to 100,000 students on the ESA program.
  • Speaker Pro Tem, we went from a 1 to 250 staff-to-student ratio in 2020 to a 1 to 4,200 staff-to-student
  • athletics.
  • Today, for Black History Month, I wanted to celebrate Black athletes who are Winter Olympic athletes
  • Today, for Black History Month, I wanted to celebrate Black athletes who are Winter Olympic athletes
Keywords: 1182, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's $36,000 per student.
  • Students are using AI to generate sexually explicit photos of other students, and child predators are
  • Students are using AI to generate sexually explicit photos of other students, and child predators are
  • An example from Senate District 10: A student used AI to generate nude photos of another student, a 14
  • Did the student get caught?
Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills focused on school finance, transparency, student safety, and educator misconduct. SB 843 by Senator Kolkhorst would create a centralized TEA database for school bond elections, tax rates, and project details; supporters said it would improve transparency for taxpayers, while members discussed the fiscal note and suggested adding charter schools. SB 1224 by Senator Sparks would require superintendents to report alleged romantic, sexual, or abusive conduct between staff and students directly to law enforcement within 48 hours, with penalties for failure to report; testimony from advocates and survivors strongly supported the bill and urged that it also apply to private and charter schools. SB 747 by Senator Paxton on behalf of Senator King would require school district policies addressing AI-generated sexually explicit images of minors as cyberbullying and direct the School Safety Center to develop guidance; the committee heard emotional testimony from a student victim and discussed school authority to discipline off-campus conduct and the role of cell phones. The committee also heard SB 1636 by Senator Hinojosa, which would limit use of interest and sinking tax revenues to debt service for voter-approved capital projects and not deferred maintenance; school finance witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s language could restrict needed facility maintenance spending and asked for a clearer definition of deferred maintenance. SB 2185, also by Senator Hinojosa, would expand access to the bilingual education allotment for dual-language programs; district officials and educators testified in support, saying it would remove barriers to funding and better support bilingual instruction. SB 604 by Senator West would require the Permanent School Fund Corporation to publicly track bonds backed by the state guarantee program that are downgraded to speculative or junk status, with West arguing the information would provide an early warning sign of district financial distress. Across the hearing, much of the testimony centered on student protection and accountability in schools. Multiple witnesses described educator misconduct cases, failures to report abuse, and the need for outside law enforcement involvement rather than internal district investigations. Committee members repeatedly discussed extending reporting and safety requirements to private and charter schools, and several witnesses urged independent oversight. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Ensure medical professionals traveling with their teams from abroad can care for their nation's athletes
  • Athletes are at the core of what we do, which is why we need, which is why, excuse me, we are proud to
  • athletes training in California.
  • athletes, which is great, or he's already has that moving through the legislature.
  • That's where they chose to put housing for the athletes.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Tourism Mar 4th, 2026

Special Committee on Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • And they will give you the enrollment of students and from what countries.
  • Yes, it is very active currently, and the commandant will give you the numbers of students in different
  • not just that we have great academics there; they have wonderful instructors, they have wonderful athletics
  • We're on the athletic field together. We call it the brotherhood.
  • Truman, along with celebrities and athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have famously eaten
Keywords: 959, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 03/24/26

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • > students</c> are losing students or certain students are losing students or certain students along<
  • . students. students.
  • </c><00:58:02.440><c> Um</c><00:58:02.600><c> athletes</c><00:58:03.000><c> did.</c> student did.
  • Um athletes did. student did. Um athletes did.
  • </c> our students are low-income students. our students are low-income students.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I attended the university on an athletic scholarship.
  • We protect our students. We work very closely with our faculty and students.
  • We want to keep every student right here in Florida.
  • I started off in 2022 as a student senator.
  • I've tutored students, mentored students. I've tutored students, mentored students.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmation testimony for a large slate of university and state college trustees. Most of the discussion centered on the nominees’ backgrounds, ties to their institutions, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving university rankings. Several University of Florida trustees emphasized campus improvements, “One UF” integration, institutional neutrality, and ambitions to move UF into the top tier nationally. Other nominees highlighted goals for Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, UCF, Florida State, Florida Poly, the Florida Prepaid College Board, and several state colleges, with recurring themes of affordability, economic mobility, cybersecurity, and keeping Florida students in-state for college and careers. Public testimony was heard on the Florida A&M appointment, where Elijah Hooks spoke in opposition to the current administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from the university after protesting the selection of President Marva Johnson. During questioning of FAU nominee Tina Vidal-Duart, senators asked about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about reports concerning CDR Health’s contracting practices; she said she was not aware of the foundation issues at the time and noted that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate, so subcontractor pricing affected only the company’s internal margins. Other nominees received little or no questioning. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to confirm all nominees except Tina Vidal-Duart separately. Senator Bracy Davis requested the separate vote and opposed her confirmation, citing concerns related to her Hope Florida Foundation board service. Despite that objection, the committee ultimately voted to report Vidal-Duart favorably as well. The committee also noted that one University of West Florida nominee would be taken up at a later hearing because he was unable to attend.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Nov 18th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • When a student comes...
  • When a student comes and applies for nursing school, the school needs to evaluate: Is that student capable
  • And a lot of them that exist are 20 students a year, 30 students a year, and their students tend to be
  • private, all the schools, at their students, 73.2 percent of the students that failed, the NCLEX, came
  • Sixty to 70, 80% of those students don't pass; they're gone.
Summary: The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably. A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no. The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Dec 3rd, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I attended the university on an athletic scholarship.
  • We protect our students. We work very closely with our faculty and students.
  • We want to keep every student right here in Florida.
  • And I want to make sure that that student experience is protected.
  • I've tutored students, mentored students. I've tutored students, mentored students.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmations for 19 appointees and reappointees to university and state college boards, with most of the agenda focused on the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Pensacola State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, North Florida College, South Florida State College, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Testimony from the nominees generally emphasized their educational backgrounds, professional experience, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving institutional rankings. Several UF trustees highlighted the university’s “One UF” vision, institutional neutrality, and goals of reaching top-three or top-one national status. Other nominees stressed the role of state colleges in workforce pipelines, and Florida Poly witnesses focused on STEM growth, housing, and strong graduate outcomes. One in-person public testimony came from Elijah Hooks, who spoke in opposition to the current FAMU administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from campus after protesting the appointment of President Marva Johnson. For FAMU, Jocelyn Dobson Rodriguez testified in support of her appointment, emphasizing her legal background, alumni ties, and goals of strengthening leadership, alumni engagement, and the connection between the main campus and the College of Law in Orlando. For Florida Atlantic University, Tina Vidal-Duart was questioned closely about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about CDR Health’s involvement in state contracts; she said she was not aware of the foundation’s governance problems at the time and that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate. The committee then voted to report all appointees favorably except for Tina Vidal-Duart, whose confirmation was held for a separate vote at the request of Senator Bracy Davis. After discussion, the committee voted 5-1 to report her confirmation favorably as well. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also allows individuals who have not undergone a background screening to act as an athletic
  • Individuals who have not undergone a background screening may act as an athletic coach if they are under
  • the direct supervision of an athletic coach who meets the screening requirements.
  • As you may know, approximately 20% of our students have dyslexia or some learning disability specifically
  • I think this is an important bill to identify students very, very early, and it standardizes the best
Keywords: 999, senate, all