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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • But specifically, Florida law already directs patriotic programs in schools.
  • But specifically, Florida law already directs patriotic programs in schools.
  • service, we talk about how public office is a public trust, we talk about unity and coming together
  • Seeing none, we do have public comment. Marquise McMillar, Orange County Public Schools.
  • credit rather than only one credit of PE or arts.
Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 420, by Senator Burgess, would require George Washington and Abraham Lincoln portraits to be prominently displayed in social studies classrooms and K-5 classrooms, with the Department of Education selecting the portraits. Supporters framed the bill as a patriotic and educational measure tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, while senators raised concerns about exclusivity, precedent, local control, and whether the measure could be expanded politically. Burgess said the bill was intended to be nonpartisan, historically rooted, and not to affect curriculum, and he committed to seeking funding so it would not be an unfunded mandate. The committee reported SB 420 favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 206, by Senator Harrell, which revises teacher preparation and training related to autism spectrum disorder. The strike-all amendment requires teacher preparation programs to include autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, requires ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential by August 1, 2027, creates an Autism Education Loan Forgiveness Program, authorizes salary supplements and stipends, and requires district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. Senators asked about implementation timelines, grandfathering current teachers, and whether the endorsement requirement should include a grace period; Harrell said she was open to further discussion and wanted to make the bill workable. Public testimony was largely supportive, including from an Orange County Public Schools representative and a parent of a child with autism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 556, by Senator Berman, which allows students with disabilities to satisfy the high school physical education requirement by participating in Special Olympics for one year if included in the student’s IEP. An amendment also clarified that two years of marching band participation satisfies both PE and fine/performing arts credit requirements. Testimony supported the bill as an inclusive option that could reduce administrative burdens and give students more flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also voted to recommend confirmation of appointees in tabs 4 through 7, and then adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Dec 4th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the ALE program, and the different types of program models that fall under this.
  • We are a full ALE program.
  • We have a highly capable program. We have a Spanish program.
  • We have a highly capable program. We have a Spanish program.
  • We have a great ML program. We have a phenomenal SPED program.
Summary: The committee first received an overview of Washington’s Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs from OSPI. Staff explained that ALE is a course-level funding designation for instruction that occurs partly or wholly away from the traditional school setting, and that it can take the form of online, site-based, or remote courses. OSPI said ALE is still basic education, with the same student rights and district responsibilities as other public school programs, and that the agency provides technical assistance, annual reporting review, and program reviews. Members asked for more detailed statewide data on demographics, outcomes, and post-graduation tracking, which OSPI said it would follow up on. Representatives from several ALE programs then described their models and student populations. Washington Virtual Academies, Columbia Virtual Academy, Pearl, and River Home Link each said they serve students through different combinations of online, remote, or site-based learning, with families choosing these programs for reasons such as medical needs, athletics, travel, homeschooling preferences, religious or political concerns, bullying, or the need for more individualized instruction. The presenters emphasized that they provide certificated teachers, special education and multilingual services, assessments, clubs, field trips, and other supports, while also noting funding and capacity limits. Senators asked about for-profit versus district-run structures, transportation, meals, early learning, CTE access, vaccination requirements, and how students socialize and transition to high school. Several presenters said they would provide follow-up information on demographics, language access, and funding details. The committee then shifted to an update on artificial intelligence in schools. OSPI described its AI guidance, which centers on human input, AI output, and human evaluation, and said it has issued practical documents for classroom use and ethics, revised standards to emphasize critical thinking, digital literacy, media literacy, and data literacy, and supported statewide professional development. OSPI also highlighted an AI innovation summit, educator training courses, and new AI-related course codes and equivalency frameworks. District presenters from Quincy and Peninsula described local AI integration efforts, including board policies, classroom guidance, teacher professional learning, custom support tools, and career-connected programs such as drone certification. They stressed that AI should be introduced in a human-centered way and asked for state support for innovation, equity, workforce partnerships, and clear governance standards.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's call up public testimony on this. Do you have public testimony on this, or no?
  • In 2003, through legislation, we came up with our program, the Homes for Texas Heroes program.
  • I may add this program was created for Texas heroes, and that's the name of the program: Homes for Texas
  • performing arts center.
  • We'll open up public testimony.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Aug 21st, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • of assessment instruments in public schools, including Achievement, Public School Performance Ratings
  • , and interventions and sanctions under the Public School Accountability System.
  • decisions. related to public school accountability.
  • There is a breadth of opinion among our public school educators, even some of our public school advocacy
  • It's sort of graded, it's programmed based upon human grading.
Bills: HB8
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Elders Climate Action, AZ Environment, Arizona Flagstaff Arts
  • and Leadership Academy Environmental Coalition, Friends of Ironwood Forest, Fourth Day Arts Movement
  • Camp Public Welfare Verification submits the following report.
  • benefit program.
  • benefit program.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments. The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs. SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have like you know a programs.
  • We don't have any sister city program.
  • Same transportation, culture, and arts.
  • </c><00:20:24.160><c> Chair's</c> culture and the arts. Chair's culture and the arts.
  • uh programs infrastructure, and other uh programs that<00:32:51.760><c> could</c><00:32:52.000><c> help
Summary: The joint committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts and Economic Development and Tourism heard three measures. HB 450, which would transfer the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, drew support from DBEDT, the State Foundation, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, DAGs, and individuals. Members asked about the bill’s purpose and the relationship between arts administration and international/cultural considerations. The committees voted to pass HB 450 with amendments, including a housekeeping change allowing specific legislative direction in narrow cases; the measure was adopted with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. HB 437, relating to out-of-state offices, received testimony in support from DBEDT and representatives of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce and another individual. The discussion focused on whether an overseas office in the Philippines was the best use of funds, given existing offices and trade relationships in places like Beijing and Taiwan. Members questioned the return on investment, fiscal priorities, and whether DBEDT had a broader strategic plan for selecting markets. The committees ultimately passed HB 437 with a Senate Draft 1 and technical amendments, with some members voting with reservations. HB 1391, relating to trade and creating a Hawaii-Ireland trade commission, also advanced after a lengthy discussion. DBEDT said it offered comments rather than a firm recommendation and explained that the bill appeared intended to build economic ties with Europe through Ireland, but members questioned why a commission was needed, how it would be structured, and whether similar efforts should focus on other countries. DBEDT said it would provide reports on sister-state relationships and office performance, and noted that trade initiatives would likely require private-sector participation. The committees passed HB 1391 with amendments and reservations from some members.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Sep 24th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • , they have a very good culinary arts program.
  • We are especially proud of our oil pre-employment program, our OPEC program.
  • What's the program?
  • The labor market shows that digital arts and media is always the most enrolled program at your local
  • The arts and media programs are kind of dying in New Mexico. And so what is our focus going to be?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Mar 5th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. with the Arts Commission on page five.
  • I'll move on to page 16 for fiscal programs.
  • So we'll turn to page 33 with the trustee programs.
  • Item B is requesting to add $1 million for the biennium to support a. a training program, grant program
  • These programs, especially the mental health programs, juvenile programs, all those things have big returns
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/22/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • She graduated in December from an AU with a degree in public policy. Great, thank you.
  • This guy in it is this massive surveillance program.
  • This guy in it is this massive surveillance program.
  • She said AI cannot technically create art; it learns from human art and other human work.
  • AI cannot technically create art, for instance; it makes an assimilation of our own art and of things
Summary: The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee met for its first meeting, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair outlining the committee’s purpose and expectations. The committee adopted its standing rules, including House-rule-based procedures for agendas and amendment deadlines, and then moved to a chair’s presentation since no bills were assigned yet. The chair’s presentation focused on what AI is and is not, examples of current uses such as transcription and image generation, concerns about misinformation, deepfakes, surveillance, job displacement, and the need for responsible governance. He emphasized Arizona’s role in AI infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing, including data centers, chip fabs, workforce development, energy, water, and national security considerations, while arguing the committee should be innovation-friendly and avoid overly burdensome regulation. Members then discussed their perspectives. Several expressed cautious optimism, highlighting AI’s potential in health care, education, public administration, and business, while stressing privacy, cybersecurity, human oversight, and safeguards against misuse. The vice chair and others noted the importance of state-level policymaking and the committee’s bipartisan approach. No legislation was heard, and the meeting ended with the chair stating the committee would meet weekly and begin hearing bills as they are assigned.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Mar 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the programs.
  • The Manufacturing does not take place at the public, um, at the public works project area and so Mr.
  • Madam Speaker, Representative, if they have a public, if they've entered into a public works contract
  • It's public money.
  • , and public improvements, and then we go down to looks like this public entity is gonna be.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Local Government Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • bonds to finance public improvements.
  • Trisha Yonkey: Hi, Trisha Yonkey, Public Works Director at the City of Shoreline.
  • The need for public swimming facilities in Olympia is not new.
  • more expanded programming, more quality design and construction.
  • The need for public swimming facilities in Olympia is not new.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EIG-TCA, EIG Public Hearings 03-25-2025

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • On our testifiers list, we have program.
  • Isn't that their program or something?
  • </c><00:29:18.080><c> Same</c> and Arts. Same and Arts.
  • This is to initiate a program to 152.
  • And from what I pilot program.
Summary: The joint Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Committee on Transportation, Culture, and the Arts heard several resolutions, with most public testimony focused on Senate Concurrent Resolution 159 and Senate Resolution 129, which urge continued U.S. support for the Ukrainian military. Testimony on those measures was largely opposed, with witnesses arguing Hawaii should prioritize local needs such as homelessness, infrastructure, and cost of living over additional aid to Ukraine; one support testimony was noted from the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Despite the opposition, both committees recommended passage with technical, nonsubstantive amendments, and the recommendations were adopted. The committees also considered transportation-related resolutions. Senate Concurrent Resolution 182 and Senate Resolution 152 would initiate a summer streets pilot program, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 200 and Senate Resolution 180 would ask AMPO to coordinate a transportation management training program. Testimony on the summer streets proposal included support and opposition, with one witness saying community input should be gathered through existing district and community meetings rather than creating a pilot. The training-program measure drew opposition from a witness who argued it would add unnecessary bureaucracy. Both pairs were recommended for passage, with the summer streets resolutions passed unamended and the training-program resolutions passed with technical amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 and Senate Resolution 14, concerning relocation of the Pearl City post office to Navy property, were recommended for passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate Concurrent Resolution 136 and Senate Resolution 150, which call for a geothermal energy working group. Supporters included the State Energy Office, PUC, consumer advocate, and others, though the energy office asked to move the report deadline to 2027. Opponents raised concerns about cost, health impacts, environmental risks, and Native Hawaiian representation. The chair proposed amendments to add a Native Hawaiian member, the consumer advocate, and the House and Senate energy committee chairs, clarify participation by utility, geothermal, and nonprofit representatives, and extend the report deadline to 2027. The resolutions were then recommended for passage with amendments, and all recommendations were adopted before adjournment.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have two public members testifying to this bill, Vice Chair Shavers. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Engrossed Senate Bill 5649 creates a state supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program.
  • I don't know if these equivalent standards exist for other WSDOT programs, but in general the WSDOT programs
  • Space Force, NOAA, and public health as well.
  • They're not eligible if they're applying for this particular program.
Bills: SB5420
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • Certain other changes are made to specific programs, including public employment preference.
  • and loans to public ports and tribal ports with public operations.
  • is required to set priorities for a program that will provide grants and loans to public ports and tribal
  • ports with public operations for a program that will provide grants and loans to public ports and tribal
  • ports with public operations.
Bills: SB5420
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 54 Jun 10th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • value of public media here at the State House.
  • As part of Public Media Awareness Day, the WGBH team is celebrating and advocating for the value of public
  • to materials, services, and programs.
  • We are talking about the everyday curriculum of public education and public culture: Shakespeare, Fitzgerald
  • H. 5491 is a public safety bill. It protects all of us. H. 5491 is a public safety bill.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • the programs we're best known for now is our aviation program which uh is nearly 500 students strong
  • </c> aviation program as well. aviation program as well.
  • </c> change from one program to another. change from one program to another.
  • </c> groups, public, private, and otherwise. groups, public, private, and otherwise.
  • </c> engineering program. engineering program.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 5th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The public.
  • Parts to ban or defund public or library programs based on vague subjective criteria are not only a limit
  • We shouldn't get rid of a free public reading program just because a few adults don't like it.
  • My local branch, the Houston Public Library System, is hosting a. music therapy drumming program for
  • what programs I think they should choose or attempt to punish them for those programs.
Bills: SB34 , SB75 , SB330 , SB1535 , SB18 , SB 18 , SB 34
Committee: House State Affairs
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE CONVENES Apr 22nd, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In a place like this, and in fact in most public places, we would never acknowledge our broken-heartedness
  • It's appropriation for the transfer, more of the transfer, from the nutritional programs to Agra.
  • Members, this is an amendment to the public safety appropriation.
  • I would like to have the group from Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts please stand.
  • I would like to have the group from Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts please stand.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and received a Joint Budget Committee report on several bills. The chamber also recognized guests, including state troopers, a doctor of the day, visitors from civic and advocacy groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a 97-0 vote. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a 98-0 vote. The House then considered several amendments to appropriation bills, including changes affecting the Department of Education, public safety, county jail reimbursement language, Agriculture fee waivers, the Drug Task Force, pregnancy help organizations, and tire recycling fees. All of those amendments were adopted without recorded opposition. The chamber then moved through a budget calendar, with leadership explaining that some bills were general appropriations, some were reappropriations for ongoing capital projects, and four were supplemental appropriations. On final passage, House Bill 1006 passed 87-5; House Bill 1053, the appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19; House Bill 1086 passed 96-0; House Bill 1087 passed 81-8; House Bill 1088 passed 97-0; House Bill 1094 passed 96-1; House Bill 1084 passed 96-0; House Bill 1097 passed 75-16; and House Bill 1098 failed 0-85 after Representative Henley spoke against it and said leadership had not responded to questions. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 11 a.m. the next day.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/04/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number five, public safety cuts. It claims to be a public safety budget, but it cuts firefighters.
  • We're reforming entitlement programs to get people who are ineligible off of those programs.
  • that public school students are less worthy of accessing college than wealthy families using public
  • You have failure with the program.
  • you know, the Arts Commission is dear to my heart, because spending $2 million on the Arts Commission
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest recognitions, including a student honored for a national Mandarin speech contest, a Ms. Black Arizona candidate, and a Madison Elementary School reusable-tray pilot program. The body also recognized interns and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted committee reports recommending passage of a series of budget-related bills. The main legislative business centered on the 2026-27 budget package and related omnibus measures, including appropriations, budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, K-12 education, state property, revenue/taxation, and transportation bills. Most of these measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, with repeated debate focused on the tax omnibus and the overall budget’s policy choices. Supporters argued the package provided affordability, tax relief, conformity with federal tax changes, reduced government spending, and reforms to entitlement and other programs; opponents argued it favored corporations and wealthy taxpayers, cut health care, food assistance, housing, tourism, wildfire response, and education, and would forfeit federal matching funds. Several members specifically criticized the failure to close the data center tax exemption and to raise sports betting taxes, while supporters defended those provisions as pro-business and pro-growth. There was also discussion of fund sweeps, including university research funds, housing trust funds, and other agency balances, with opponents saying the sweeps targeted encumbered or already-committed money. After debate, the Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and advanced the bills, and later took up House bills introduced and placed on third reading, with members explaining their votes on HB 4138, the General Appropriations Act, largely along party lines. At the end of the session, the Senate processed messages from the House requesting the return of SB 1160 and SB 1786 for reconsideration, and the Senate requested the House return HB 2415 for reconsideration. The chamber also introduced and placed several House budget bills on third reading, including HB 4138 through HB 4153, continuing the budget process.