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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-21

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the University of Minnesota's share of the funding that was moved from the Office of Higher Education
  • Line 210 is a reduction of the entire University of Minnesota Mayo Foundation partnership.
  • the state, University of Minnesota, and the federal government.
  • University of Minnesota.
  • Madam Chair, members, my name is Christine Keel from the University of Minnesota, here in support of
Bills: HF2312
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/21/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • University of Minnesota.
  • Christine Keel, University of committee.
Bills: HF2312
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:06 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mexico Council of University Presidents, representing our seven universities here in New Mexico.
  • Chairman, members of the committee, I'm Sean Powell, president of Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell
  • Chairman, members of the committee, I'm Sean Powell, president of Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell
  • To my left is the athletic director of New Mexico State University, Joe Fields, ahead of the ground running
  • Ryan Bergman from the University of New Mexico.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:39 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • our, what the objectives of the Indian Education Act, of the Yazzie Martinez Court Order, of all of
  • And so we’ve been restricted at universities in terms of how many classes teachers can take.
  • And so we've been restricted at universities in terms of how many classes teachers can take.
  • In terms of the University of New Mexico, that's the only university I can speak to because I did not
  • But at the University of New Mexico, we had a hard time keeping our math faculty.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm with the New Mexico Council of University Presidents, representing our seven universities here in
  • Chairman, members of the committee, I'm Sean Powell, president of Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell
  • Chairman, members of the committee, I'm Sean Powell, president of Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell
  • In some cases, at some of the universities, [they] are no longer in use.
  • Ryan Bergman from the University of New Mexico.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended. The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8. The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • upon and thinking of the future and language of the Pueblo of Acoma.
  • And so we've been restricted at universities in terms of how many classes teachers can take.
  • And so we've been restricted at universities in terms of how many classes teachers can take.
  • In terms of the University of New Mexico, that's the only university I can speak to because I did not
  • But at the University of New Mexico, we had a hard time keeping our math faculty.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 37, the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which would strengthen reading instruction and educator preparation around the science of reading. The sponsor and supporters said the bill requires evidence-based, culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction, including support for English learners and students in bilingual and dual-language programs, use of approved high-quality instructional materials for K-3 reading and interventions, a K-3 reading assessment, literacy coaches, and parent progress reports. An amendment package was adopted to clarify biliteracy language, broaden references to bilingual/dual-language and Indigenous language settings, remove awkward phrasing, and adjust reporting requirements from monthly to four times per school year. The committee then moved forward with the amended bill. Public testimony was largely supportive. Students, educators, school leaders, advocacy groups, and tribal representatives said structured literacy has improved reading outcomes and can help struggling readers, including students with dyslexia and multilingual learners. Several speakers emphasized that the amended bill better protects bilingual, dual-language, and Native language programs, and some noted the importance of parent communication and early intervention. Supporters also cited recent literacy gains in New Mexico and said the bill aligns teacher preparation, materials, assessment, and coaching. Opposition focused mainly on concerns that the bill could still privilege English over Indigenous languages, that high-quality materials requirements may be too restrictive or costly for districts, and that testing and reporting could add workload. Tribal speakers from Acoma and Taos said they could not support the bill without further changes to explicitly protect Native language revitalization. Other opponents raised concerns about funding for materials and coaches, the burden on teachers, and whether the assessment and HQIM requirements would be flexible enough for local needs. In committee discussion, the sponsor and PED said existing funds and staff could support implementation, that the assessment would be formative and teacher-focused, and that the bill was intended to complement, not replace, Native and bilingual education programs.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • of State.
  • In 2024, legislation directed state archives to work with the University of Washington Institute on Human
  • In 2024, legislation directed state archives to work with the University of Washington Institute on Human
  • One is authored by the University of Washington through the Institute of Human Development and Disability
  • , through the University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disability.
Bills: SCR8406, SB5892, SB5863
Summary: The committee heard testimony on three measures. SB 5892 would tighten control over public records requests for the statewide voter registration database, requiring requests to be handled by the Secretary of State, barring county election offices from producing records from that database, and creating Class C felony penalties for unauthorized disclosure of certain sensitive voter information. The Secretary of State supported the bill as a clarification/update for the VoteWA system, while one public witness opposed it, arguing it could undermine clean voter rolls and election integrity. The committee also heard SCR 8406, which would reestablish the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health and expand its membership. Supporters, including the Lieutenant Governor, Senator Lovick, Representative Dye, and others, described the committee as a way to continue work on respectful dialogue, common ground, and civic education. Testimony emphasized that the committee’s work helps strengthen democracy and civic engagement, and no opposition was presented. Finally, SB 5863 would extend the moratorium on destroying Lakeland Village records until fiscal year 2030 and make restricted records transferred to state archives open to inspection after 75 years without requiring a separate archivist determination. Senator Kaufman and several advocates testified in support, saying the bill would preserve disability history, protect evidence and accountability, and honor former residents and their families. After hearing testimony on all three measures, the chair closed the hearings and announced the committee would caucus on scheduled bills; no votes were taken in the transcript.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 6th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an honor to be here representing Louisiana State University, the honor of my life to take this position
  • I've run the admissions program as provost at the University of Alabama for the five years prior to this
  • Or, you know, like annexes of the campus, but all university-owned. Yes, ma'am. Okay. Okay. No.
  • Annexes of the campus, but all university-owned. Yes, ma'am. Okay.
  • of GNO, Inc.; and Terrence Lockett of E.A.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The letter is to indicate whether a teacher was the Subject of an allegation of inappropriate behavior
  • Senate Bill 1593 modifies language regarding the board of trustees for Oklahoma State University at Tulsa
  • What we're trying to do is people who move in from out of state, as again, specifically some of our military
  • So, if you're giving us your word that we're not going to fund a bunch of out-of-state institutions,
  • Iar of the bill to have passed.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill at this point in time is written for across-the-board coverage of all universities.
  • regional universities, into your upper research universities where people try to get out of your smaller
  • Maybe that's why you should go to the University of Tulsa, because the professor meets week.
  • Maybe that's why you should go to the University of Tulsa, because the professor meets with you.
  • , specifically some of our military bases, and they're already in a college or university.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee met for deadline week and first recognized guests and updates, including a report from Senator Devers on the Elgin school bus crash and recognition of 2025 Teacher of the Year Melissa Yvonne and visiting students from UCO and Darnaby Elementary. The committee then took up a series of education bills, with several authors explaining that some measures were work in progress and striking title on those bills to continue negotiations. Among the measures advanced were SB 514, clarifying alternative education programming through charter and virtual charter schools; SB 346, expanding school-to-school notification requirements about allegations or investigations involving teachers; SB 1593, updating outdated statutory references for the OSU-Tulsa board; SB 1366, using the Teacher Empowerment Fund to reward top teachers; SB 1497, correcting graduation standards to comply with IDEA and clarify alternate diplomas; SB 366, creating a process for charter schools to be notified about district facilities and lease or purchase opportunities; SB 1895, requiring districts to report whether they participate in the Community Eligibility Provision and why not; SB 2048, allowing the statewide charter school board to pay travel-related expenses for conferences and training; SB 710, allowing multiple grants under the Teach Forward teacher-prep program; and SB 1480, creating a pilot youth apprenticeship program. Most of these bills passed on bipartisan votes, often after questions about implementation, fiscal impact, or scope. Two of the more debated measures were SB 1782, which would end new tenure plans for higher education employees and move new hires to five-year contracts, and SB 2005, which would restructure the OSSAA board. SB 1782 passed 6-4 after extended debate over constitutional authority, academic freedom, recruitment, and litigation risk, with supporters arguing it would increase flexibility and accountability and opponents warning about legal and retention concerns. SB 2005 failed 4-6 after members split over whether the legislature should intervene in OSSAA governance; supporters said the association was not responsive enough to member schools and families, while opponents argued the issue should be left to the organization and that the bill risked government overreach.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 2nd, 2026 at 09:02 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Nathan Bush, and I am the Director of Government Relations at the University of New Mexico
  • Why is this not in their general ask of from the university.
  • Why is this not part of the university asking? It's coming as a separate bill. Oh, Mr.
  • And do we want all the universities with a parade of supplements of other things for us to fund as separate
  • Members of the committee, good morning again. Nathan Bush with the University of New Mexico.
Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • President of United Academics of the University of New Mexico.
  • My union represents full-time and part-time faculty at all five branches of the University of New Mexico
  • We're trying to adopt a program that is the same as at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
  • at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
  • There is open to all of the community, not just the University of New Mexico, which makes it really hard
Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't disagree with you about the economic impact of our colleges and universities.
  • This is for a residence hall and classroom rebuilding facilities at the University of Oklahoma.
  • State University for the construction of an agronomy center.
  • This, like with the previous bill that we just passed for the University of Oklahoma, they are making
  • This, like with the previous bill that we just passed for the University of Oklahoma, they are making
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revised Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is the same cost of living Adjustment of 0, 3, and 6%.
  • That kind of safety concerns are usually part of the planning process at the Department of Transportation
  • Central Members, House Bill 4053 is a request for the University of Oklahoma for additional space at
  • , what is the wisdom of locating them in a town or a community of less than 35,000 people instead of
  • , what is the wisdom of locating them in a town or a community of less than 35,000 people instead of
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • and stuff of that nature.
  • House Bill 4034 is a piece of legislation that increases the pay of court reporters.
  • This is for a residence hall and classroom building facilities at the University of Oklahoma.
  • grant to Oklahoma State University for the construction of an agronomy center.
  • This, like with the previous bill that we just passed for the University of Oklahoma, they are making
Summary: The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget met to consider a long agenda of appropriations, retirement COLAs, revolving funds, and limits bills. Early actions included Senate Bill 1144 and Senate Bill 1145, which provided cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers and OPRS retirees, respectively, and Senate Bill 1146, 1147, 1148, and 1149, which extended similar retirement benefit increases or a one-time stipend for law enforcement, firefighters, judges, and certain retired police and firefighters. The committee also advanced bills funding the Pardon and Parole Board, OSBI cybercrimes and fraud work, juvenile medication, and several agency limits bills for Health Care Authority, Health Department, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and DHS. Members also heard and passed a series of education, public safety, and economic development measures, including funding for school security at the School for Science and Math and the Schools for the Blind and Deaf, support for National Board certified teachers, and appropriations for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Task Force One, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation forensic center. Several bills created or expanded revolving funds and financing tools, including military readiness and aviation funds, a taxpayer endowment trust fund, water infrastructure loan and REAP-related measures, and a revised non-coal mining fee structure. The committee also approved a bill increasing court reporter pay and another reducing employer contributions to the retirement system after it reached over 100% funding. There was notable discussion on a $5 million film-related pilot program for sitcom production, with questions about the amount and certification requirements, and on a rural economic development package that included money for the state fairgrounds and a university energy plant, which drew objections over whether those projects fit the intended purpose of rural prep funds. Other debated items included a bill directing funds to the Oklahoma Dream Act/Trump accounts, a bill rejecting judicial pay increases recommended by the Board of Judicial Compensation, and a proposal to move $200 million from the stabilization fund into a new Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund. Most measures were reported out with due pass votes, though several drew dissenting votes, including the film bill, the fairgrounds/economic development bill, the water projects bill, and the trust fund and judicial pay measures. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Children and Senior Advocacy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • CDC says 31% of all teenage girls have anxiety, 25% of all teenage girls have depression. 12% of all
  • So that's the gist of HB 170. to all of their money. But if a child to all of their money.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF4252
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • mean, we have all the universities, all of those included in that number.
  • DPS, corrections—I mean, we have all the universities, all of those included in that number.
  • I'm here today on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona's public universities.
  • Currently, on average, about 12 percent, a little under 12 percent, of university budgets are covered
  • our public universities, pushing tuition further out of reach.