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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe first up, we have minutes to be presented. Is that right? Yes, thank you, Mr.
- And then first up, we are on H 691 with Representative Ehart. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- So first of all, what is changing is just the definition of neglect.
- We're not the first state to do this either.
- The first 80 are really the substantive changes.
Summary:
The House Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 3, 2026, then heard House Bill 691, a parental-rights bill that would narrow Idaho’s definition of child neglect to align more closely with federal language. The sponsors argued the current definition is too broad, leads to many unnecessary CPS referrals and investigations, and can harm families; opponents said the change would raise the intervention threshold and could delay protection for children facing chronic neglect or medical risk. After debate over the bill’s medical-treatment language and concerns about faith-healing implications, the motion to send H 691 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation failed 8-7 on a roll call vote.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1240, a comprehensive rewrite of Idaho’s guardianship and conservatorship statutes. Sponsors said the bill modernizes outdated law, improves clarity and procedures, and adds alternatives and protections for vulnerable adults; AARP supported the measure, saying it better balances protection with independence. There was no opposition testimony, and the committee voted to send SB 1240 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1226, which adds misdemeanor sexual battery and domestic violence to the list of offenses requiring DNA samples and thumbprint impressions. Sponsors said the change would help identify repeat offenders and close gaps where serious conduct is pleaded down to misdemeanors; Idaho State Police testified that the bill would improve the DNA database system and help solve crimes. The committee approved the bill and sent SB 1226 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1239, which clarifies that the 500-foot residency restriction for registered sex offenders applies to daycares that are licensed, zoned, permitted, or approved by a city or county. Sponsors said the bill closes a loophole and does not affect home daycares or create new licensing requirements. The committee voted to send SB 1239 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First order of business is roll call. The Secretary will call the roll. Anthon. Here. Burnt.
- It's a long poem, so I'm only going to read the first stanza.
- They're from Coal Valley Christian, and I believe they are fourth grade students, so if you could help
- Senators, I think we have some more Coal Valley fourth grade students up in the gallery.
- Senators, I think we have some more Coal Valley fourth grade students up in the gallery.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard a prayer and pledge, and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also welcomed several student groups and visitors in the gallery, including fourth-grade students from Coal Valley Christian and later additional Coal Valley fourth graders, along with other guests and birthday acknowledgments.
In committee and referral business, the Senate received reports on several measures and appointments. Senate Concurrent Resolution 114, which would add a new Joint Rule 24, was introduced and referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. Committee reports indicated Senate Joint Memorials 106 and 107, Senate Bills 1226 and 1227, and multiple gubernatorial appointments were correctly printed or recommended for confirmation, including appointments to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and the State Board of Education.
The Senate also received gubernatorial messages naming Senator Todd Lakey to the State Insurance Fund Board and James Keating to the Parks and Recreation Board, both subject to Senate confirmation. On first reading, Senate Bill 1228 would add sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights protections, Senate Bill 1229 would revise election provisions for single-county-wide highway district commissioners, and Senate Bill 1230 would revise alcoholic beverage application, permit, and license fee provisions. All three bills were referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
No substantive floor votes were taken on the bills or appointments during this meeting. The Senate concluded miscellaneous business with introductions and announcements, then adjourned by motion until 11 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, this would be the first putting on here? No other names for the Bland community.
- We wanted to get The Bland middle school eighth grade. We talked about legislation with them.
- First of all, Representative, I want to tell you that I'm proud of you.
- First of all, Representative, I want to tell you that I'm proud of you. Thank you.
- And by first chunk, I mean most of it.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where House Concurrent Resolution 36, honoring Josephine Baker Day, was moved do pass. Vice Chair Allen spoke in support, urging bipartisanship and respectful conduct, and the resolution was approved 10-0. The committee then moved into public hearings.
House Bill 3420, sponsored by Representative Sassman, would designate Bland as the “Silver City of the Rock Island Trail” to highlight the town’s namesake, Richard Parks Bland, and encourage tourism and economic development. Witnesses supported the bill, emphasizing Bland’s railroad history, its connection to silver coinage, and the potential for trail-related tourism. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 3408, which would designate Bland and Bell as Rock Island Trail communities, and House Bill 3407, which would name Bell the “Cowbell Capital of Missouri.” Supporters described both measures as ways to promote the Rock Island Trail, bring visitors to small towns, and boost local businesses, schools, and recreation. Testimony also highlighted Bell’s large cowbell attraction and the communities’ local food and events. No witnesses testified in opposition to either bill, and the hearing concluded with adjournment.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 24, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the first item up for...
- Grades 4 through 5 at 22 rather than 25, and then grades 6 or 8 also 22 students, and grades 9 through
- Um, which gets into how the reserve funds will be treated moving forward with dollars first in, first
- First relates to mental health.
- First, Mr. Chairman, wanted to highlight First, Mr.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And, um, you know, I was thinking about let's say the student who starts an EFA in first grade or something
- And, um, you know, I was thinking about let's say the student who starts an EFA in first grade or something
- We sent him to first grade.
- We sent him to first grade.
- We sent him to first grade.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I'll start to my left. Big tall guy here. You've probably seen him around campus all week.
- the legislature on the first organizational day you draw for seniority.
- My question for this bill is, why is the test given at grade eight?
- Reading is such a... ...bill is why is the test given at grade eight?
- I thought we changed it to grade 6th and 7th, but I could be wrong.
Summary:
The meeting opened with remarks to Arkansas Boys State delegates about leadership, public service, and the significance of the Capitol, followed by prayer, attendance, and announcements that both chambers were organized and ready for business. The House then considered House Bill 1001, which would have increased funding for rural health care through a 10% tax on people earning at least $300,000; supporters argued it would improve access and quality in rural areas, while opponents raised concerns about fairness, funding, and driving away doctors and taxpayers. The bill failed, 24 yeas to 51 nays. House Bill 1002, aimed at funding more teachers for rural school districts and limiting how many subjects a teacher could be assigned, drew debate over teacher burnout, funding, and whether it would improve outcomes; it passed after immediate consideration, 38 yeas to 36 nays, though the transcript later includes a conflicting note that it failed. House Bill 1003, the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2026, would let counties restrict data centers and impose a 10% tax for conservation; supporters emphasized local control and resource protection, while opponents warned about jobs, economic loss, and federal issues. It passed 62 yeas to 7 nays. House Bill 1004, reducing motor vehicle registration fees, was debated as a way to ease costs for families but criticized for reducing transportation funding; it failed, 20 yeas to 46 nays.
The chamber then moved to Senate bills. Senate Bill 1 proposed incentives tied to SNAP benefits and healthier food purchases, including a Double Bucks-style program; supporters said it would help address food insecurity and obesity, while opponents objected to taxing junk food and burdening non-SNAP users. It passed 43 yeas to 27 nays. Senate Bill 2 would require reading tests in earlier grades and provide state tutoring for students who fail; supporters said it would address literacy problems early, while opponents wanted clearer provisions for older students and more detail on implementation. It passed 67 yeas to 6 nays. Senate Bill 3, the Freedom to Earn Act, would lower the individual income tax rate from 3.7% to 3.0%; supporters said it would help working families and attract business, while opponents argued the benefits would mostly go to corporations and wealthy executives. It passed 53 yeas to 15 nays. Senate Bill 4 created a zoning grant program to encourage mixed-use development in growing cities, funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax up to $50 million; supporters said it would promote housing, small business growth, and downtown revitalization, and it passed 51 yeas to 7 nays. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which carried.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the First District. Welcome to Lawrence.
- First, it's coordination.
- So that's the first thing that was my first goal, and we're doing that in partnership.
- And Johns Hopkins University has just certified that second graders who move from that first-grade program
- are sustaining that. ...who move from that first-grade program are sustaining that.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public hearing in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 budget for education and local aid. Opening remarks from Senator Pavel Payano, Representative Pat Duffy, and local leaders emphasized the importance of education funding for Lawrence and other Gateway Cities, with Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero highlighting the city’s high-need student population, Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, early college and career pathways, and the need for sustained support to close achievement gaps.
The Education Secretariat testified in support of the budget, with Acting Secretary Amy Kershaw outlining investments in early literacy, universal pre-K, student mental health, school meals, high school redesign, higher education affordability, and early childhood systems. Commissioner Noi Ortega described higher education proposals including expanded free community college, continued free tuition at public four-year institutions, student success funding, early college and dual enrollment investments, and the Bright Act and Drive Act. Commissioner Pedro Martinez detailed K-12 proposals such as full Student Opportunity Act funding, increased Chapter 70 aid, special education circuit breaker funding, transportation aid, literacy initiatives, and a new Accelerating Achievement Initiative aimed at schools with the greatest needs. Commissioner Kershaw also described early education proposals including funding for C3, child care financial assistance, CPPI, workforce supports, and administrative funding restoration.
Committee members questioned the administration about the pending local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to address health care and other cost drivers in school funding. Officials said the local contribution report is expected by the end of June and that a draft will be shared for public comment after data analysis is complete. Members also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities between districts and urged a broader review of the formula. In response, the commissioners said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but further work is needed, and they pointed to the new achievement initiative, literacy efforts, and early college expansion as ways to improve outcomes. No votes were taken at the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- First, it's coordination.
- You first started with mental health. And...” “You first started with mental health.
- So that's the first thing that was my first goal, and we're doing that in partnership.
- And Johns Hopkins University has just certified that second graders who move from that first-grade program
- are sustaining that. ...who move from that first-grade program are sustaining that.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we'll be adding a grade separation at Mammoth Way.
- Chairman and Representative Martinez, to address your first question first on the traffic signals, my
- The very first project to begin construction was the I-10 Gila River Bridges project.
- The first one is Highway 89 North, Chino Valley. We're very excited about this.
- And I do want to just say, you know, when I first got into office... Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy Arizona Department of Transportation presentation on major corridor projects, beginning with Interstate 11. ADOT Director Jennifer Toth said the entire 280-mile I-11 corridor from Nogales to the Nevada line is covered by a federal lawsuit, which has paused Tier 2 work pending a Tier 1 reevaluation and public comment period expected later this year and into early 2027. Members asked whether the northern segment could move forward separately; ADOT said the lawsuit covers the full corridor and that segmentation would likely add time and cost. The committee also heard updates on SR 347 and the I-10 Wild Horse Pass corridor, including widening, interchange reconstructions, grade separations, and traffic-management improvements, with members raising concerns about congestion, signal timing, construction hours, signage, and safety. ADOT also presented the West Kingman I-40/US 93 project, a $106.5 million free-flow ramp project that is about 60% complete and expected to finish in early 2027; members discussed temporary traffic controls near Beale Street and the need for better access and safety in the area.
The committee then moved to a mass hearing on the Regional Transportation Advocacy Council (RTAC) bill, House Bill 2304, which appropriates about $473 million for a list of rural and small-metro highway projects. Testimony came from regional planning organizations, county officials, mayors, and city staff supporting projects in Apache Junction, Show Low, Chino Valley, Sedona, Eloy, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Lake Havasu City, Clarkdale, San Luis, and Yavapai County. Speakers described projects such as road widenings, bypasses, bridge and interchange improvements, flood and evacuation routes, freight access, and safety upgrades, often emphasizing local matching funds, shovel-ready status, and economic development benefits. Committee members frequently asked about traffic flow, emergency access, and project design details, while the chair reminded witnesses that support in the budget would still depend on members advocating for the projects during budget negotiations.
No final vote on the RTAC bill or the individual project bills was taken in the portion provided, but the chair announced a mass-motion approach: members and witnesses would be allowed to speak briefly on each project, after which the committee would vote on the package together. The meeting also included brief staff explanations of several individual appropriation bills, including funding for Apache Junction, the Wolford Road extension in Show Low, Ray Lane in Graham County, SR 89 widening in Chino Valley, and Sedona roadway and roundabout-related improvements.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- To either of you, first, thanks for doing this.
- My question was already asked, the first part, by Representative Handy.
- And the public schools, they take the ISATs in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.
- For grades K through 3. And then the district go-on or advanced course completion rates.
- One of my first hires was someone who’s survey must be completed four separate times.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 20, sponsored by Representative Steve Tanner, which asks the federal government to study and account for the cost Idaho says it bears under Plyler v. Doe for educating children of non-citizens. Tanner argued the ruling functions as an unfunded mandate and estimated the annual cost to Idaho taxpayers at roughly $112 million to $220 million. Members debated whether the memorial conflicted with Plyler, whether undocumented status could even be studied, and whether the memorial unfairly targeted a vulnerable population. Supporters said it was simply a statement asking the federal government to make Idaho whole; opponents raised concerns about one-sided framing and the treatment of immigrant children. The committee took a roll call vote and passed the memorial 10-3, sending it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 883, sponsored by Representative Doug Pickett, a school funding flexibility and earned autonomy proposal for both traditional public school districts and public charter schools. Pickett and Idaho Charter School Network representative Emily McClure explained that the bill would allow qualifying schools more discretion over funding and reduce reporting burdens if they meet academic, financial, and governance benchmarks. The bill includes a two-year grace period if a school has a bad year and a 2029 review date. Questions focused on the different standards for districts and charters, how many schools might qualify, how growth and socioeconomic factors are accounted for, and why virtual charter schools were excluded. Supporters said the bill rewards strong performance and innovation while maintaining accountability.
Testimony in favor emphasized that high-performing schools need flexibility to allocate funds, hire experienced staff, and reduce compliance work; one charter school leader said a compliance position had become 95% paperwork. Some members praised the bipartisan effort and said the bill could be a useful experiment and a bridge to broader funding reform. Representative Veeley moved to send HB 883 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub on Postsecondary Education (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- You may remember when I first started coming to this table a long time ago.
- You may remember when I first started coming to this table a long time ago.
- For example, we became the first statewide minimum admissions test-optional state.
- </c><00:24:16.600><c> state</c> quality metric is we're the first state quality metric is we're the first
- I'm going to take the latter one first, since I remember that the most.
Summary:
Aaron Thompson, president of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Travis Pal briefed the committee on Kentucky higher education performance, affordability, workforce alignment, and budget needs. Thompson said the state has made progress toward its 60x30 attainment goal, reporting 56.2% of adults with a credential of value and a 6.4% one-year increase in credentials. He highlighted gains in completion, enrollment recovery after COVID, lower student borrowing and debt, and faster degree completion, saying Kentucky is now back to an average of 4.1 years for four-year degrees. He also emphasized that postsecondary education has a strong return on investment for both students and the state.
A major theme was student success and access. Thompson described efforts to reduce barriers through test-optional admissions, the elimination of zero-credit developmental education, expanded wraparound supports, and Bridge programming for students not fully prepared for college. He also promoted Futurity, a student-facing information website, and said CPE wants modest ongoing funding to maintain it. He argued that higher education must work in a P-20 system with K-12, and that the state should better communicate the value of certificates, trade programs, and other credentials, especially for adult learners and men, who he said are underrepresented in college-going.
The presentation also focused on performance funding, capital needs, and workforce initiatives. Thompson and Pal said performance funding has pushed institutions toward more need-based aid and lower costs for low-income students, but they want more base funding, more performance funding dollars, and relief from about $38 million in mandated tuition waivers. They also said asset preservation and deferred maintenance remain major needs, estimating roughly $7 billion in campus need overall. On workforce, they cited healthcare pipeline work supported by state funding and private partners, and said HB 200 continues that effort into aviation, aerospace, and defense. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the presentation, which ended with members indicating interest in further discussion.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- be critical that we are teaching the proper use of AI and appropriate use all the way through our grades
- accounting to the maximum level possible, they also taught me the ethics, how to put my community first
- And members, we're going to, this is just the first of several, I hope, that we have going forward.
- But first of all, I think what you're doing is absolutely amazing.
- I was saying when you first mentioned the promise, it makes me think of that song, ‘I Am a Promise,’
Summary:
The meeting began with a report on institutions of higher education for annual certification/solvency, which required no action and was noted as coming later in the week. The main presentation featured students from Arkansas State University, Valley View High School, and the University of Central Arkansas discussing artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. They argued that AI should be taught responsibly in K-12 and higher education to prepare students for jobs, support Arkansas’s growing tech sector, and reduce misuse such as cybercrime, scams, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty. They also cited survey results from teachers showing broad support for responsible AI instruction, district-level management, and teacher training, while noting concerns about critical thinking, ethics, and unequal access. Examples were given of AI already being used at UCA and the University of the Ozarks, and the group suggested a statewide AI library and related training built on the Access Act framework. Committee members asked about student reactions, and the presenters said responses are mixed, especially in the arts, but that AI is already being used in real-world careers and should be integrated with clear standards.
The committee then heard from a Pine Bluff community coalition led by Pastor Jesse Turner about school-based outreach and youth support programs. The group described long-running work in Pine Bluff schools and Watson Chapel, including Pass on Patrol, mentoring, anti-bullying and nonviolence efforts, drug and vaping education, gun-violence prevention, and leadership clubs for students. They emphasized that their approach is nonreligious in the schools, focused on encouragement, citizenship, scholarship, and keeping students engaged in class. They also highlighted the use of free curriculum resources on African American history and said they help students see themselves as having promise rather than being “at risk.” Members asked about whether the programs could be shared elsewhere and about impacts on behavior; the group said some materials are trademarked but can be adapted with support, and cited reported reductions in negative behavior and referrals in participating schools. The meeting ended after members praised both the AI presenters and the Pine Bluff outreach group, and the committee adjourned with no votes taken.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Jan 14th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- First bill of the year. It's nice. Thanks, John. Thanks for your help on this.
- First— First witness in favor of this bill, please.
- So as I stated before, this is my first year as the lead garden educator.
- You may recall this is a piece of legislation I got through the first year here.
- We'll go to the first witness in favor."
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Legislative Budget Hearings Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, here's the first discussion about the general fund for 2024.
- First, I would say ditto to... that he made.
- We have seen very encouraging news as it relates to our fourth-grade NAEP scores.
- three. ...struggling readers beyond grade three.
- As we see the fourth-grade NAEP scores, there are a lot of factors that have contributed to this.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:26 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The YMCA was the first to establish night schools, the first evening law school, and the first English
- Me and you'll be the first ones to ride up the top of the hill and be the first ones to be the highest
- She's in 11th grade at... Serving as Ms. Hujon Nashah. Okay. She's in 11th grade at Navajo Prep.
- First is Emma Kiai. Did I say that right?
- The first is Dr.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From fourth grade, then playing for Frey Basketball Academy from fourth grade through his freshman year
- win a first-place trophy.
- We have first Nicholas Lucero. Nicholas Lucero is... We have first Nicholas Lucero.
- This year is her first year...
- You have the first time that you go from sixth grade, all of a sudden you're in seventh grade, now you
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts.
The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1.
On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- win a first-place trophy.
- We have first, we have Nicholas Lucero.
- We have first, we have Nicholas Lucero.
- As far as on line 9, first responder, Mr.
- You have the first time that you go from sixth grade, all of a sudden you're in seventh grade, now you
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 8th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- First uh bill on the calendar committee. First uh bill on the calendar committee.
- And so the first part of the County. And so the first part of the County.
- If you count our prek to 12th grade cohorts as of prek to 12th grade cohorts as of prek to 12th grade
- First, I want to take the opportunity to First, I want to take the opportunity to First, I want to take
- First of all, let me just say this. First of all, let me just say this.
Keywords:
primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We have also implemented a request-first policy.
- We have a, we've also implemented a request first policy.
- And I also thank you for allowing me to go first.
- And the district was placed in receivership in 2025 for the first six months that... ...for the first
- I'm going to say the first six months it was to stop the bleeding.
Summary:
The committee first heard a follow-up on the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners special audit. The Auditor General’s contractor reported that the board has made progress on most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, with 25 in process and three not yet implemented. Remaining concerns included complaint investigations not being resolved within 180 days, continued open meeting law compliance problems, and failure to consult the Attorney General’s open meeting law experts. The follow-up also identified new issues with posting disciplinary/non-disciplinary actions and maintaining a complete public records request log. Board staff said they had adopted new complaint timelines, subpoena limits, conflict-of-interest procedures, public meeting guidance, training, and a new licensing platform, and they described efforts to professionalize investigations and improve transparency. Members pressed the board on open meeting violations, complaint backlogs, lobbying activity, and the resignation of the board chair, while the executive director said the audit findings were being treated as a roadmap for reform.
The committee then received the January 2026 Arizona school district financial risk analysis. The Auditor General’s office said the number of highest-risk districts rose from two to nine, and districts approaching highest risk increased from seven to nine. The report highlighted common risk factors such as declining student counts, budget reserve problems, use of capital funds for operations, and weakening general fund positions. Tucson Unified was used as an example of a highest-risk district, with declining enrollment, reserve declines, and capital funds redirected to operations; Scottsdale Unified was cited as approaching highest risk. The office explained its web-based dashboard, district action plans, and ongoing outreach to affected districts.
Sierra Vista Unified School District superintendent Terry Romo then presented the district’s response to its financial risk designation. She said she inherited the problems, quickly developed an action plan, and is working to stabilize enrollment, reduce staffing through attrition, close an elementary school, freeze nonessential spending, tighten purchase controls, and renegotiate or cancel high-cost contracts. She also said the district is redirecting DAA funds, considering sale or lease of property, and improving communication with families through letters, videos, and enrollment outreach. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, school safety, academic performance, and the pace of corrective action, while Romo emphasized that the district is trying to protect both students and finances and avoid returning to the high-risk list.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 25, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- So in Gan County they have several middle and high schools or grade...
- Several middle and high schools or grade bands at various schools.
- First, I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is ...”
- One of the first school board meetings I went to, I won't say which district.
- We've started out very broad in this first meeting.