Video & Transcript Research : 'Tarleton State University'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- But my still higher than in most states.
- role 20 years later at her university role 20 years later at her university address.<00:12:58.480
- Only a small number of citizens states.
- This new law could remove or State.
- states that have a fee less than $50. states that have a fee less than $50.
Keywords:
municipal tax, license fee, local tax increase, ordinance, public hearing, 30-day notice, municipal notice requirements, city council, town council, Alabama municipalities, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-45-2, open meetings website, newspaper publication, local government finance, tax transparency, fee increase, municipal ordinance procedure, University of South Alabama, Board of Trustees
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WLA-EDU, EDU Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Transcript Highlights:
- the university that we help. the university that we help.
- This provides the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain
- This provides the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain
- This provides the University of Hawaii and its campuses and state libraries may utilize liquor in certain
- the state. the state.
Bills:
SB2003
Keywords:
Mauna Kea, land management, University of Hawaii, astronomical observatories, leasable lands, natural resource management, stewardship authority, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Education heard testimony and discussed SB 20003, which would require the auditor’s report under Act 255 to include a recommendation on whether the Monarch Stewardship and Oversight Authority is fit to continue managing Monaca lands. Testimony focused on the bill’s reversion language, the role of the auditor, and whether the measure gave the auditor too much discretion without clear criteria. The Office of the Auditor’s position, read into the record, was that it had strong reservations because the bill did not provide standards for assessing fitness and asked that the requirement be held or amended. Other testimony suggested a work group with relevant agencies and Hawaiian practitioners to manage the transition and reduce conflict.
Committee members debated whether the bill should simply restore the original reversion language or also require an audit-based fitness determination. Several members questioned the need for a 2031 audit when Act 255 already provides for a performance and financial audit in 2031 and noted that the bill could shift authority away from the legislature. In response, the committee chair explained that the measure was intended to restore language removed during conference and to address the transition back to the University of Hawaii if the authority was not meeting the act’s purpose.
The committees ultimately recommended SB 20003 be passed with amendments. The amendments would strike the auditor/audit section, add language addressing timelines by providing a 10-year lease extension and sublease extension, and make technical changes including a defective date. The committees voted to adopt the amended measure and send it forward as an SD1.
The transcript also included a separate Education Committee hearing on SB 3286, which would require the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan and report to the legislature. University of Hawaii testimony said the system supports the intent but that the bill’s requirements are a heavy lift across 10 campuses and should follow development of a broader academic strategy. Members raised concerns about deferred maintenance, shifting priorities, and the lack of a systemwide plan, while the university said it already has a six-year capital improvement plan but acknowledged it does not fully incorporate the broader academic and housing strategy the bill contemplates.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Starting in FY 2027, the state share... ...starting in FY 2027, the state share would increase to 75%
- And some states, including Florida, which is a rather populous state and has a high SNAP enrollment,
- The states would preserve state authorities, improve operational efficiency, ensure accountability for
- And the doctor has one primary state, their home state.
- And a lot of states, particularly a lot of states back East because there are smaller states, doctors
Bills:
HB2180, HB2184, HB2188, HB2194, HB2206, HB2321, HB2322, HB2438, HB2442, HB2448, HB2727, HB2797
Keywords:
appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services opened with remarks about shortening meeting times and then heard a JLBC presentation on the effects of H.R. 1 on SNAP. JLBC staff explained that H.R. 1 expands SNAP work requirements, raises the state share of SNAP administrative costs from 50% to 75% beginning in FY 2027, and could require Arizona to pay a share of benefits if its SNAP error rate exceeds 6%. JLBC estimated the administrative cost increase at about $33 million in FY 2027 and $44 million in FY 2028, and said a 2024 error rate of 8.8% could trigger about $139 million in state benefit costs under the new federal formula.
The committee then considered HB 2797, which requires DES to regularly review data from other agencies to verify SNAP eligibility, post fraud and noncompliance data, and address out-of-state EBT purchases. Supporters said it would improve program integrity and help Arizona avoid federal cost-sharing penalties; the bill passed 7-5. The committee next heard HB 2180, which appropriates $2.5 million in FY 2027 to the University of Arizona for AZ REACH, a statewide hospital transfer coordination service. Supporters from rural hospitals and the health system described it as a useful, voluntary service that speeds transfers and reduces burden on physicians, while one health system representative asked for better operational coordination. The bill passed 11-1.
HB 2184, as amended, would extend fetal death certificate filing requirements to fetal deaths at or before 20 weeks if requested by the mother and require notice of the option to transfer remains to a funeral home before an abortion. Supporters, including a mortuary owner and parents who had experienced miscarriages, said it would give grieving families dignity and closure; opponents raised concerns about reproductive rights and language in the bill. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and passed the bill 7-4-1. HB 2188, as amended, created a Language Acquisition Grant Program for services to deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers. Supporters said it would streamline funding and preserve family choice among spoken language, ASL, or both, while an opponent argued the bill should more explicitly ensure equal access to ASL and Deaf Culture services; the bill passed 12-0.
The committee also considered three more H.R. 1-related SNAP bills. HB 2442 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in an employment and training program unless exempt; supporters said it would connect recipients to work and training, and it passed 7-5. HB 2448 would bar DES from seeking work-requirement waivers or discretionary exemptions unless authorized by law; supporters said it would prevent broad waivers and improve employment outcomes, and it also passed 7-5. Finally, HB 2206 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, submit annual progress reports, and face corrective action if targets are missed. Supporters said it would save taxpayer money and improve accountability, while opponents argued the target was too aggressive without more staff or funding and could strain DES; the bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- College at Sam Houston State University.
- Heather Thielman, Senior Vice President of Sam Houston State University.
- Sam Houston State University is uniquely positioned to help address this challenge.
- State University Polytechnic College under its existing legislative authority.
- It says "Sam Houston State University" though, but as a proud alum from... ...Sam Houston State University
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this bill relates to the course levels offered State University Rio Grande College.
- House Bill 1705 aligned state law with federal law in order to ensure that public colleges and universities
- universities.
- That's the path that my own father tread when he went to a state university on the GI Bill after the
- That's why Texas has more R1 universities, 16 to be exact, than any other state in the country.
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- of New Mexico, $55 million for a new multidisciplinary academic building at New Mexico State University
- Donnelly Library at New Mexico Highlands University.
- It's not a pure TID because it's all state land.
- And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.
- And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- no other state has, and we have figured out a model that works.
- We represent small and mid-sized manufacturers across our state.
- New Mexico is truly the only state with a mechanism like Trigger.
- I'd also like to state that the department is in support of the committee substitute.
- If, you know, we have 45 doctors downtown Albuquerque. the state.
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (10-7-21)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA9vV0IsBUE, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:13
Rachel Ross with Kroger Co. Louisville Division Discussion 03:18
KY Cattleman’s Association Discussion 24:07
Rich Storm, Commissioner of KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Discussion 1:08:37
Kimmie Ishmael with Community Farm Alliance Discussion 1:29:03
KY State University Land Grant Program Discussion 1:42:45
Adjournment 1:59:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- As the only state in the nation offering universal child care, we're setting an example for workforce
- in universal child care.
- Any university research enterprise, frankly, is a partnership between the feds and the state, and to
- , and by state funding... ...leveraging our two national laboratories, our research universities, and
- So we are in dire need of school nurses in the state. Okay. And Mr. Chairman, Nurses in the state.
Keywords:
higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I simply execute state law. The State Bar runs the athletics. I'm asking your opinion.
- In fact, four states—Indiana, Iowa...
- This bill does require them to make a policy that reflects the state policy.
- During a core class time or a state exam course.
- We know it works because many other states have similar laws.
Keywords:
residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension, reporting requirements, released time, religious instruction
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We passed legislation to provide workers' compensation for state employees and Compensation for state
- On line 121, Athens State University, we've added $250,000 for operations and maintenance.
- There's also the University of... maintenance. There's also the University of Montevallo.
- Alabama is kind of the flagship state for this program.
- Agriculture research and extension service to the state.
Keywords:
education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- State universities. state grants for the fiscal year state grants for the fiscal year 2024<00:31:57.159
- <00:32:28.240>
universities $1,450 at Minnesota state universities $1,450 at Minnesota state - universities the<00:32:29.000>
average <00:32:29.279>State <00:32:29.480>Grant < - A student with an average State Grant would get a State Grant Plus scholarship of about $800.
- And then, finally, at Minnesota State colleges, the average State Grant is about $1,400.
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePnZuGfvpQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:11
Approval of October Minutes 00:02:03
Introduction of Guests: 00:02:39
Centralized Tax Reporting & Distribution System for State & Local Transient Room Taxes November 1 Report 00:03:29
Motor Vehicle Rental/Ride Share Business & Associated Fees 00:23:09
University Capital Project Requests 00:40:00
Follow-up Information from Prior Meeting & Correspondence Received 01:26:31, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and and you were proposing the law school would be which university would be the university that
- It doesn't cost the state any money.
- The idea of this is to send it straight to the state, I mean, to ask the universities to send it to the
- state auditor's office.
- I'm also a faculty member in the School of Social Work at Texas State University and a former homo-lesbian
Bills:
HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232
Keywords:
students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education
HI
Keywords:
HB2271, Hawaii budget, emergency appropriation, public employment cost items, collective bargaining, labor grievances, temporary hazard pay, state employees, bargaining unit 1, bargaining unit 10, BU-1, BU-10, Department of Education, University of Hawaii, general fund, revolving funds, interdepartmental transfers, settlement agreement, arbitration award, court order
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Mar 17th, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HR19, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR34, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HCR15, HCR16, HCR17, HCR18, SCR10, HB115, HB208, HB465, HB964, HB965, HB966, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB970, HB971, HB972, HB973, HB974, HB975, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB78, HB112, HB148, HB149, HB190, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB384, HB427, HB657, HB675, HB716, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB901
Keywords:
St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- His school is Auburn University at Montgomery, and his major is in interdisciplinary studies.
- for dual credit by the state department to be available to eligible high school students.
- Then it would also state that there would be no obligation to incorporate the dual enrollment into the
- in the state into the dual enrollment process.
- . ... ...the four-year university level.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The state tax rebates that these cities receive are from the state hotel occupancy tax.
- This includes the state hotel occupancy tax and state sales and use taxes from their hotels, restaurants
- will rebate state revenue.
- back to the city to take what is state revenue.
- to keep the state revenue that the state would have with this project.
Bills:
SB1071, SB1444, SB1483, SB1556, SB1703, SB1756, SB1854, SB2036, SB2133, SB2297, SB2622, SB2779, SB2955, SB2979
Keywords:
municipality, tax revenue, hotel project, convention center, economic development, hotel tax, municipal authority, local governments, local authority, convention centers, hotel occupancy tax, municipal finance, local tax revenue, tourism, hotel and convention center project, Tax Code Chapter 351, city revenue, special district, Texas municipalities, venue financing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And it serves students at every college and every university in the state.
- Um and so, I I university in the state.
- Thousands of students at the University of Minnesota rely on both the state grant and the North Star
- The U, privates, some of them in state universities, they're going to be impacted.
- privates, some of them in state privates, some of them in state universities,<01:40:11.400>
they're
Bills:
HF4252
Keywords:
higher education, student aid, financial aid, grant programs, scholarships, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, community college, technical college, postsecondary institution, college affordability, student fees, athletic facilities, competitive athletics, developmental education, remedial courses, pregnant students, parenting students, priority registration
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- academies or state options?
- It has been well executed across major institutions, learning institutions, states, in all of our states
- We've identified as a state, and like I said earlier, other states have also identified some issues and
- They must comply with all state standards. They must comply with all state standards.
- or contracted out, was this contracted-out entity, or is it within the state, utilizing the state?
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool