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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Public Education

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology (6-20-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Public Pension Oversight Board 5-20-24

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,</c><00:30:58.320><c> I</c> of fiscally responsible programs, I of fiscally responsible programs, I
  • /c><00:32:42.080><c> learners</c> education programs enable adult learners education programs enable
  • </c><00:35:16.160><c> to</c> teacher housing assistance program to teacher housing assistance program
  • </c> department to run this program. department to run this program.
  • So for the um sixyear um program.
Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621
Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • program in perpetuity, if you will, and expands the program statewide.
  • It corrects the name, as stated, of the H-Sync program, and stops the limitation on that program from
  • and stability the program provides.
  • as all other programs.
  • as all other programs.
Bills: SB5977, SB6184, SB5681, SB5917, SB5942, SB6024, SB6036, SB6080, SB6085
Keywords: child safety, near fatalities, public reporting, child welfare, transparency, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access
Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee held public hearings on two bills before moving into executive session on several measures. SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, would require DCYF to publish near-fatality review reports within 180 days and post them publicly, with confidential information redacted; the sponsor said the goal was transparency, accountability, and child protection. No one testified on the bill. SB 6184, the Office of Homeless Youth request bill sponsored by the chair, would modernize and clarify OHY statutes, including allowing crisis residential centers to withhold immediate parental notification for compelling reasons such as protected health care, renaming and making permanent the H-Sync program, expanding youth housing eligibility and uses of funds, and updating terminology; OHY, advocates, school-based support providers, and a youth testifier all spoke in support, emphasizing flexibility, respectful language, and better support for unhoused youth. In executive session, the committee adopted the proposed substitute for SB 5681 and sent it to Ways and Means after rejecting an amendment that would have lowered the age for developmental disability services. For SB 5917, dealing with Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medication, the committee adopted one amendment to prioritize Indian health care providers and urban Indian health organizations, rejected numerous other amendments, and advanced the bill as amended to Rules. The committee also rejected all proposed amendments to SB 5942 except one technical amendment renaming the DCYF Oversight Board as the DCYF Accountability Board and keeping it in the governor’s office; the bill then passed to Rules. SB 6024, which would avoid duplicative audits for community residential providers, passed without amendment. The committee adopted a technical amendment to SB 6036, allowing certain former foster care licensees to be exempt from adult family home licensing when caring for an aging-out foster youth, and sent it to Rules. For SB 6085, the committee adopted an amendment restoring law library funding from the institutional welfare account, rejected several transparency and spending restrictions, and advanced the bill to Ways and Means. Across the executive session, most other amendments offered by Sen. Christian were rejected, and the committee repeatedly voted to move the bills forward despite his objections; the final actions were to advance the measures as amended or in proposed substitute form, with the bills passing subject to signatures.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then we have ESL programs and bilingual programs, and those are...
  • We also have Vietnamese dual language programs. So that's what a bilingual program is.
  • It depends; you have early exit bilingual programs and late exit bilingual programs.
  • , bilingual programming, not bilingual. ...programming.
  • programs.
Bills: HB295, HB824, HB1579, HB1581, HB2189, HB295
Keywords: bullying, antisemitism, school policies, school discipline, education, education policy, Texas Education Code, hate speech, student rights, civics education, high school curriculum, government, voting process, elected officials, Texas Seal of Biliteracy, biliteracy, bilingual education, multilingual, language proficiency, high school diploma
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> to admit people safely to our programs to admit people safely to our programs and<00:24:46.760><
  • Peter at the forensic mental health program; it is years, not months or days. particular program that
  • </c><00:25:36.880><c> like</c> to you as well um is our programs like to you as well um is our programs
  • </c> is at the forensic mental health program is at the forensic mental health program um<00:25:47.720
  • and first episode bipolar programs and first episode bipolar programs<00:38:07.520><c> we</c><00:38:
Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037
Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, so currently, um, we're having an increase in demand for this program because this program is so
  • </c> this would help bolster the program? this would help bolster the program?
  • is</c><00:14:15.680><c> so</c><00:14:16.160><c> um</c> program because this program is so um program
  • </c> of the schools for arson schools program of the schools for arson schools program but<00:14:39.199
  • </c><00:25:50.000><c> and</c> specialized arts programs and specialized arts programs and therapeutic
Bills: HB2437, HB2461, HB2604, HB2605, HB1860, HB2001
Keywords: arts education, student engagement, cultural literacy, public schools, funding, public art, cultural preservation, community identity, art management, performing arts, ticket surcharge, arts funding, education, community support, therapeutic arts, neurodiverse, autism, attention-deficit disorder, underserved communities, mental health
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts heard several measures focused on arts funding, public art, performing arts, and libraries. HB 2437 would appropriate funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ Artists in the Schools program; the Foundation testified in strong support, explaining that demand has increased and that additional funding would allow more schools to be served. HB 2461 would raise the ceiling for the works of art special fund and provide money for maintenance and a collections manager position; the Foundation supported it and described major conservation needs, including large-scale repairs to public artworks such as the Tadashi Sato work in Hilo and the King Kamehameha statue, as well as ongoing bronze maintenance and new commissions affected by rising materials costs. HB 2604 would create a performing arts ticket surcharge; the Attorney General and Department of Taxation raised drafting and administration concerns, while the State Foundation supported the concept. HB 2605 would create a position to coordinate specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved neurodivergent populations, and the Foundation supported that measure as well. HB 1860 would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state symphony orchestra and require annual reports; the Attorney General suggested clarifying the public purpose, and the Symphony, youth symphony, and many community supporters testified in favor, emphasizing educational, cultural, and civic benefits. HB 20001 would designate the first Friday in February as Love My Library Day; the State Public Library System, Friends of the Library, and individual testifiers strongly supported it, describing libraries as essential community and educational resources. After hearing testimony, the committee took action on several bills. HB 2437 was recommended for passage with amendments in HD1, with the appropriation blanked out and the additional needed funding to be noted for Finance consideration; the vote was unanimous among members present. HB 2604 was also recommended for passage with HD1 and technical amendments, including deleting the term “Hawaii-based,” clarifying that student performances at public charter schools are exempt, aligning recordkeeping provisions with tax law, and setting an effective date of January 1, 2027. HB 2461 was deferred to decision-making on Friday, February 13. The transcript also indicates the committee moved through the remaining measures after testimony, but the excerpt ends before final votes are shown for HB 2605, HB 1860, and HB 20001.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 7th, 2026

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conservation Partnership Program.
  • I understand the spay-neuter part of the program.
  • I understand the Spain-neuter part of the program.
  • Madam Chair, I love these programs.
  • On a fiscal management program, I think there's an issue of, A fiscal management program, I think there's
Bills: SB47, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB78
Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table. The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Bills: HB2158, HB2178
Keywords: electronic signatures, notary, digital transactions, authentication, legal documents, court rules, court procedure, civil infractions, notice of civil infraction, malicious mischief, physical damage, computer crime, digital property damage, electronic records, data destruction, computer programs, cyber damage, default judgment, payment plan, restitution
Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 2158, which updates Washington’s electronic notarization law to allow remote notarization of tangible paper documents, remote administration of oaths or affirmations, and remote acknowledgment of signatures on tangible records. Committee staff explained the bill’s procedures and safeguards, including audiovisual recording and retention requirements. Sponsor Rep. Abell and Uniform Law Commission witness Caitlin Wolfe said the measure expands flexibility, especially for rural residents, while maintaining consumer protections. Ranking Member Walsh raised concerns about fraud and manipulated video, and Wolfe responded that the bill includes safeguards and recording requirements to help detect abuse. The committee then heard House Bill 2178, an Administrative Office of the Courts request bill making several court-rule and statutory alignment changes. Staff described updates to civil infraction filing and response deadlines, payment plan authority, the aggregation threshold for second-degree malicious mischief, an extension of the deadline for electronic submission of protection order petitions, and repeal of an outdated legal financial obligation grant distribution provision. Rep. Tye said the bill is not merely technical and specifically questioned the need to extend the protection-order implementation deadline, saying she was still seeking an explanation. AOC witness Jay Lee Schultz testified that the bill is intended to align statutes with current court rules and the statewide case management system rollout, and said the protection-order deadline extension is needed because courts are transitioning to the new system in phases through 2028. Elizabeth Hendren of the Sexual Violence Law Center opposed the delay in Section 6, arguing it would further postpone reforms intended to improve survivor access, electronic filing, judicial access to related protection orders, and notification features. She urged the committee to seek transparency on implementation, funding, and whether another delay is truly necessary. No votes were taken on either bill, and the hearing concluded with committee introductions.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (6-25-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, a little bit about what makes us unique is that we offer two specialized programs.
  • </c><00:05:44.400><c> In</c><00:05:44.639><c> the</c> programs. We operate year round.
  • In the programs. We operate year round.
  • Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.
  • Next up will be a discussion on adult protective services and state guardianship programs.
Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:24 Discussion of The Center for Courageous Kids – 00:02:46 Discussion of Adult Protective Services and State Guardianship Programs – 00:25:22 Discussion of Annual Report of the External Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel – 01:00:34 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 01:33:41 Adjournment – 01:42:07, 958, all
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children opened its first meeting with roll call and a reminder about the number of children in out-of-home care with active placements, which the chair said was 8,641 as of June 1, 2025. The committee then heard a presentation from the Center for Courageous Kids, a donor-funded camp in Scottville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medically safe and inclusive model, and examples of campers gaining confidence and independence. They said the camp has served more than 43,000 campers from Kentucky, other states, and other countries, and that it is seeking legislative support for two capital projects: a new art barn and a medical lodge, with a combined request of $3.2 million. Members praised the program and asked about awareness, staffing, volunteer recruitment, accreditation, and how the projects would expand capacity; the camp said the medical lodge would help increase volunteer housing and allow future growth beyond its current summer cap of 128 campers per session. The committee then moved to adult protective services and state guardianship programs. Jessica Wayne, director of the Division of Guardianship, and Cliff Bryant of DCBS explained the legal framework for guardianship and conservatorship, including state guardianship as a last-resort option when no family member or private entity is available or appropriate. They outlined the court petition process, emergency appointments, and the distinction between full and limited guardianship or conservatorship. They emphasized that guardianship is based on legal incapacity to make decisions, not simply on a medical disability diagnosis, and noted that state guardianship can be arranged for some 17-year-olds aging out of youth services. The presenters said the state currently serves 4,645 individuals under guardianship, with most cases involving developmental intellectual disabilities, supported community living waiver participants, and people in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. They also described the division’s three branches: field services, which handles visits and day-to-day decisions in all 120 counties; a benefits branch that applies for public benefits; and a fiduciary branch that manages funds and pays bills. They reported 89 field workers statewide, an average caseload of 52, and said the agency is hiring to reduce that load. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> programs. Section seven is new language. programs. Section seven is new language.
  • </c> renders the entire program meaningless. renders the entire program meaningless.
  • These programs are cornerstone offerings of DEED's small business programs.
  • </c> program that's now in its ninth year. program that's now in its ninth year.
  • </c><00:57:10.880><c> The</c> impacts on the VRS program. The impacts on the VRS program.
Bills: HF3228, HF2441
Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> different programming. different programming.
  • ><c> programming.
  • </c> childhood program. childhood program.
  • . program. program.
  • </c> within our program. within our program.
Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336
Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/25/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, it's not codified anywhere for a number of programs for many years.
  • </c> goodness uh you come up with a program goodness uh you come up with a program you<00:55:54.599><
  • ><c> program</c> Learners our specialized program Learners our specialized program includes<01:13:32.840
  • ALC is, without a doubt, one of my favorite programs at our ALC.
  • ALCS are considered a graduation incentive program.
Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016
Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/4/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dual enrollment programs that exist. Mr.
  • /c> that's the first of three programs that's the first of three programs that's<00:55:08.880><c> called
  • I believe these are folks that you're familiar with. these programs under the concurrent these programs
  • </c><00:58:25.240><c> participation</c> funding and then program participation funding and then program
  • </c> concurrent enrollment uh grant program concurrent enrollment uh grant program that<01:18:32.960>
Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922
Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Investments in IT Improvements & Modernization Projects Oversight Board (9-11-24)

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> program.
  • </c> stay in each program. stay in each program.
  • </c> grant program. grant program.
  • These programs programs programs um<01:39:49.000><c> that</c><01:39:49.160><c> have</c><01:39:49.360>
  • </c> other affected programs. other affected programs.
Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634
Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs that do exist.
  • Well, because some programs take more than nine months to complete.
  • Well, because some programs take more than nine months to complete.
  • Also, the board may condition that more than one program is needed.
  • Fewer than 3% of program completers who've come through our program have returned to prison.
Bills: HB343, HB378, HB394, HB396, HB426, HB439, HB491, HB523, HB622, HB676, HB772, HB1025, HB1038
Keywords: parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 31st, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Residential reentry programs can have a major impact on long-term success.
  • This pilot program brought today by Rep.
  • Second, this program must include real support, not just supervision.
  • For the very reason you just spoke, it's a pilot program.
  • , mental health treatment programs, or a certified treatment and rehabilitation program pursuant to previous
Bills: HB54, HB55, HB125, HB133, HB158, HB161, HB168, HB169, HB191, HB245, HB280, HB296, HB399, HB821, HB995
Keywords: parole, rehabilitation, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice reform, alternative sentencing, juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, sex offender, sex offense, child predator, registry, registration, notification, supervised release, probation and parole, juvenile offender
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • eligibility to certain post-secondary non-degree credential programs.
  • And that is because the GET program has an actuarial oversurplus.
  • If the program does not exceed overfunding by 120 percent, then it is suspended.
  • I'd like to see money spent on certificate programs, welding programs, CNA programs, things like that
  • that, when they chose to enroll, the program was advertised as.
Bills: HB2438, HB2422, HB2525, HB2586, HB2427, HB2458, HB2474, HB2540, HB2589
Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
Summary: The committee met on February 3 and considered several bills for possible executive session, with no public hearings. Members were told that House Bill 2538 would be heard later in the session, and no action was taken on House Bills 2422, 2427, or 2589 while amendments were still being worked on. The committee then reviewed House Bill 2438, which creates the Supporting Our Early Education Degree Seekers Scholarship for early childhood education students. A proposed substitute made the scholarship a yearly $10 million allocation from the GET account, capped administrative costs at $500,000, adjusted eligibility for students who already hold an associate degree, created a scholarship account, added a statute of limitations, and required notice to GET account holders. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 13-4, with supporters emphasizing early childhood educator shortages and opponents raising concerns about moving funds from GET accounts. The committee also advanced House Bill 2525, establishing a heritage orchard program at Washington State University. A proposed substitute removed requirements related to preserving orchards and propagating rare apple breeds, and an amendment added a null and void clause; the bill passed 17-0. House Bill 2586, which automatically qualifies Passport to Careers students for the Washington College Grant and aligns financial-need calculations with federal formulas, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2458, expanding Washington College Grant eligibility to certain non-degree credential programs, was amended to require the Student Achievement Council and the College Board to propose a maximum award amount; it passed 11-6 after debate over fiscal impacts and support for trades and certificate programs. House Bill 2474, concerning student consumer protections when institutions or programs close, was amended to narrow exemptions for certain private institutions, including Independent Colleges of Washington and Northwest Indian College, and to clarify teach-out and reimbursement rules. Supporters said it would better protect students when schools change materially or close, while opponents argued the guardrails were too restrictive for institutions; it passed 9-8. Finally, House Bill 2540, extending recertification intervals for emergency medical technicians from every three years to every six years after 10 years of Washington certification, passed 17-0, with supporters saying it would reduce redundant training while maintaining standards.