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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- For the Native American Early Childhood Convening. In my mind, Mr.
- With the first in the nation, Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education and Care, to bring
- So, she talked about on Native lands the fact that sometimes transportation is difficult in getting a
- But yes, so we absolutely recognize the value of that type of care and compensate it accordingly.
- I'm kind of disappointed with the zero dollars of recommendation for the Native American early childhood
Bills:
SB2
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 5, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Traditionally, we were what you would consider a value-added reseller.
- Our models refer back not to the training sets, but instead on numerical values.
- In your experiences as a, I think you called a vendor, value-added reseller, I wasn't sure.
- It's all those things that are quantified as far as value, right?
- It's all those things that are quantified as far as value, right?
Summary:
The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment.
Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads.
The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Feb 26th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- opinion, But, um, won't you just give us a real short version of what you felt was a result and the value
- So I'm going to probably on the Native American category, we had two people from the Chickasaw nation
- Adoption guides, pilot matchmaking between AI native and AI-enabled organizations, a workforce pipeline
- But if we don't add any value to them, then they end up going back to the same scenario.
- It's going to have some value, and we're going to build that value over a period of time.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 25th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And um we also have the Native American Disability Law Center, which is, um, which serves the four corners
- , you know, uh, different experiences to bring to the table, and it's all valuable recognizing the value
- The National Guardianship standards are very focused on self-determination, on protecting people's values
- governor, and we also work because we don't have our own Indian Affairs Department or any kind of Native
- intern in my real estate business for a couple of years in a row, and, um, and they have added much value
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- benefits that I get from being a Native member, I, um, it's tough to see the community of Orr.
- I vote with my opinions and my values, and so do most people in this state.
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Summary:
House File 3030, the Minnesota Miners Relief Act, was presented as a response to layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs facilities in Minorca and Hibbing, where more than 600 workers were expected to be affected. Supporters said the bill combines an extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off miners with two policy provisions: a site-specific standard intended to address long-running MPCA permitting and rulemaking issues, and standards for the safe storage of reactive mine waste. Speakers argued the package would provide immediate relief while also creating more certainty for future mining jobs and critical minerals development on the Iron Range.
The event featured remarks from Representatives Spencer Igo and Cal Warwas, St. Louis County Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Senator Rob Farnsworth, and union and mine representatives, all of whom emphasized the personal and community impact of the layoffs. They described the potential ripple effects on suppliers, local businesses, young workers, and public revenues, and said the bill was about livelihoods rather than politics. Several speakers stressed that the policy provisions were meant to provide clearer, safer standards rather than weaken environmental protections, and they urged bipartisan cooperation to preserve mining jobs and support the region’s long-term future.
In response to questions, Igo said the bill had strong bipartisan support for the UI extension and that the policy provisions should not threaten its chances. He said the UI portion was about three pages of the six-page bill and estimated the cost to the UI trust fund at between $1 million and $12 million. He also said the other provisions would require only modest statutory changes. The bill had been heard in the labor committee and was laid over for possible inclusion or further action.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Director of Policy for Texas Values, testifying in favor of SB1999.
- , and discrimination based on their gender identity is against both our state’s and our country’s values
- . country's values of freedom and self-determination.
- All values are only situationally useful.
- American, Alaska Native, and gay.
Bills:
SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38
Keywords:
evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And states like New Mexico have recognized the value of out-of-school time and are making bigger investments
- Senate Bill 107 provides stable, statewide support and values both schools and community partners.
- You have charter schools, and then we have most of our Native communities. ...you have charter schools
- , and then we have most of our Native communities are very rural.
- And it's stating that English learners and Native American students had lower averages.
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It is an honor and a blessing as a native Texan to be able to share this prayer with you.
- It is an honor and a blessing as a native Texan to be able to share this prayer with you.
- La Grange sets the tone for the county that truly values community, tradition, and progress.
- LaSalle County is a proud, tight-knit community whose residents reflect the values of grit, resourcefulness
- situations of leases of less than 30 days, requiring a floodplain notice just adds paperwork with no real value
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation, messages from the House, and several recognitions, including county day delegations from Fayette, LaSalle, Jim Hogg, Austin, and others, as well as a recognition of Rob Keppel for his career with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 429 designating October 2025 as RET Syndrome Awareness Month and SR 432 honoring Rob Keppel. A doctor-of-the-day introduction and a public announcement about free skin checks were also made.
The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1152, creating the offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, passed after suspension of the rules. SB 1868, regulating kratom and related substances, was amended to prohibit smokeable kratom products and kratom pills and to clarify THC variants such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, then passed. SB 1349, creating offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, drew debate over a failed amendment that would have added election misinformation and foreign meddling; the bill ultimately passed unanimously. SB 2037, expediting review of LNG environmental permits, passed after amendments clarifying fees and deadlines, with opposition focused on its energy-policy implications. SB 1164, addressing emergency detention and court-ordered inpatient mental health treatment, passed after a drafting-error correction and discussion of the bill’s basis in recommendations from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health.
The Senate also advanced SB 2743 on prosecution of certain election offenses, which would allow a court process to disqualify a local prosecutor who repeatedly refuses to prosecute election cases and appoint the Attorney General; it passed to engrossment amid questions about evidence and local discretion. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit members, supporters, volunteers, and donors from disclosure by public agencies, passed unanimously. SB 2349, exempting certain short-term leases and temporary tenancies from floodplain notice requirements, passed unanimously. SB 2788, adding PSAT and pre-ACT scores for Texas Success Initiative exemptions and clarifying dual-credit eligibility, passed unanimously after amendment. SB 843, creating a TEA database of school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects and adding charter schools, passed after amendments on funding and scope.
Finally, SB 1832, allowing parents to transfer a student who was victimized by a public school employee to another campus, passed to engrossment after extended debate over whether the bill should also cover private schools and how it would interact with school choice and ESA policy. SB 39, revising the admission rule in commercial motor vehicle collision cases, was laid out and debated over its effect on negligent entrustment and related evidence, with the author emphasizing that the bill preserves the bifurcated trial structure and does not alter other admissibility rules.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- of natives that have been living there.
- Other than does it have any value after that presidency?
- So, what, so the value then maybe I go back What is the value of making this change?
- So the foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native born.
- If mortals and values are completely subjective and totally just wishwash of...
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- But deployment's not always targeted at the locations where it provides the greatest grid value.
- Let Edison actually use some of that value and not restrict it from them, and let's back up some of these
- My name is Kim Delfino, and I'm here on behalf of Defenders of Wildlife and the California Native Plant
- Does this also apply to Native lands as well? On reservation lands? Uh-huh.
- I would assume that Native lands would be included as well.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Without the code talkers, Native Americans who turned their indigenous languages into an unbreakable
- Without the code talkers, Native Without the code talkers, Native Americans<00:07:36.720>
who - Ers's values of family and community Mr.
- Ersce for his valued work and determination.
- When we abandon it, we abandon our values, our influence, and our moral standing in this world.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Behavioral health licenses through DHS and Access, and then they would buy white lands and go pick up Native
- million dollars to the county attorney's office to go after these individuals that are picking up Native
- providers can provide the services that they are intended to do so that the end user, which is our Native
- And that's why I see the value of especially this one and the work that's come from it. ...shows up,
- And that's why I see the value, especially of this one and the work that's come from it.
Bills:
SB1095, SB1114, SB1116, SB1162, SB1164, SB1178, SB1179, SB1249, SB1253, SB1346, SB1347, SB1446, SB1561, SB1813
Keywords:
gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- He had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and connected.
- Today I rise to recognize and commend Richmond native B. Boyceau.
- Caroline County, is focused on instilling academic excellence and values to shape students' character
- A proud native of Hampton Roads and a former collegiate football player at Norfolk State University,
- We value our providers. We love our hospitals. We love our doctors. We want a stable...
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PRIOR TO LIVING IN FLORIDA I WAS TWICE ELECTED AS A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND AS A NATIVE
- AND THE VALUE OF OUR STUDENTS.
- HAVE ONE OF OUR UNIVERSITIES FOCUS ON THAT KEY DEVELOPMENT AREA I THINK WILL REALLY BRING A LOT OF VALUE
- AND I THINK IT ADDS A LOT OF VALUE TO OUR STATE AND OUR UNIVERSITY.
- AS A MOTHER AND A NATIVE OF PENSACOLA AND ALUMNI OF UW A F AND AS A FLORIDIAN I TO TRUST THE GOVERNOR'S
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- practice of creating environments where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued
- So let us continue to support women in STEM and value diversity, equity, and inclusion, thereby creating
- Over 75 years ago, for the first time, the international community agreed on a set of common values and
- , what you should really value in life, what it means to be healthy, your responsibility to your family
- Johnny was a personal friend, and, most importantly, he so valued mentorship to so many of us in this
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances.
Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle.
The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 18th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Sovereign Energy is a native-led nonprofit organization supporting energy deployment and tribal capacity
- Good evening, Ata Chavez from NM Native Vote.
- What is their value? Mr.
- So, it says the water would be purchased at the appraised market value.
- Which use do you value it at? Mr.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That one honeybee species is native to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- It's not native to North America.
- The value of that was about $350 million. You can see the Florida stats there at the bottom.
- So doing things like that can augment native bee population.
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard two informational presentations before taking up legislation. Tracy Dean of Conservation Florida described the organization’s work protecting wild and working lands, especially ranch and timber lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and argued that agricultural conservation easements are essential to preserving habitat, water resources, family farms, and the corridor itself. Senators discussed how conservation easements can help family operations remain viable across generations, and Dean emphasized strong demand for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and Florida Forever funding. Dr. Jamie Ellis of the University of Florida then gave a detailed presentation on honeybees, their role in pollination and Florida agriculture, and major threats such as Varroa mites, queen quality, nutrition issues, hurricanes, and the yellow-legged hornet; senators asked about colony losses, pollination alternatives, and the economic importance of beekeeping in Florida.
The committee then considered SB 210 on animal cremation, sponsored by Senator Harrell. The bill was described as a response to a case involving mishandled pet cremation and would require crematories to provide clear disclosures about services, prohibit false or misleading information, and authorize civil penalties enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. Next, the committee took up SJR 318, a joint resolution by Chair Truenow creating a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism on agricultural land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. Several industry and agency representatives appeared in support, and the resolution was also reported favorably by unanimous vote.
The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment motioned by Senator Rouson.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- value.
- County assessor in valuing their land, excuse me, in valuing the property values, the land values, the
- County assessor in valuing their land, excuse me, in valuing the property values, the land values, the
- County assessor in valuing their land, excuse me, in valuing the property values, the land values, the
- County assessor in valuing their land, excuse me, in valuing the property values, the land values, the
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:36 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And looking at the fact that not only do we have areas where there are native lands and tribes that don't
- educated on how we would actually use funding in a special appropriation to increase the military value
- It shows my values. It shows what I believe in. You know, it's a huge thing.
- And as you know, there's an extreme inequality with Native residents.
- invest more in extending broadband to places where it has not already been, especially in tribal and native
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- at-risk index is anticipated to generate approximately 57,971 or $379.9 million, based on that unit value
- Judicial District stated that the state had failed to provide at-risk students, which it defined as Native
- We are also seeing graduation rates for Native American students. and English learners closing the gap
- in the Martinez-Yazzie case, which included economically disadvantaged students with disabilities, Native
- Reasons why we chose NCHEMS as part of the RFP process is really their guiding principles and values