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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Those include increases in subgroup populations, such as we've seen a 10% increase in our veteran student
- We would be identifying students, such as our veteran students, for each campus to then work with their
- This year we have a veteran sprint, as we call it, where we know that we have about 30,000 plus.
- Veterans who are enrolled in the community college system statewide.
- We also have veterans of apprentices statewide that we know can qualify now.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We go to veterans programming. We had an opportunity to bring to our veterans...
- We had an opportunity to bring to our veterans... a social studies teacher in Sauk Rapids and then also
- These two veterans are emblematic, I think, of our work within veterans and reaching into that respective
- We also appreciate the objects of storytelling, objects of war, individual veterans being able to bring
- are emblematic, I think of our work within veterans and reaching into that respective community.
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Five years ago, we passed a revamp of TOPS Tech, which would allow for our veterans to have...
- Who better to do that than veterans, because they've had to do it their entire career?
- The program would help veterans have the skills employers want: showing up on time, passing a drug test
- has, and Secretary McGinley have created the BOOT, which is a workforce development program for veterans
- And so this is just another tool for their toolkit to try to entice veterans to stay here in Louisiana
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
TOPS, education funding, workforce development, postsecondary education, Louisiana Works, tech training, declining enrollment, public schools, school districts, Louisiana Department of Education, state superintendent, school closures, budget cuts, teacher layoffs, school consolidation, education policy, enrollment decline, birth rates, migration, private schools
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- And on January 25, 2025, he officially started his job at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
- He personally talks to dozens and dozens of veterans a week, telling them all the reasons they should
- that he helps run has become so successful that we're expanding it to help even more of our great veterans
- Our nation has unfortunately lost more than 150,000 veterans to suicide since 9/11.
- We're standing with our veterans, and we're empowering them with a new mission and a new sense of purpose
Summary:
The meeting was the opening of the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2026 fiscal session, beginning with quorum calls, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including law enforcement officers, a doctor of the day, nurse of the day, constitutional officers, Supreme Court justices, and family and friends of legislators. The House adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address, appointed committees to notify the Senate and the Governor, and later received the Senate into the chamber before recessing for the joint session.
In the joint session, members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Stan Berry, then heard Governor Sanders’s fiscal session address. Her remarks focused heavily on the proposed budget and her administration’s priorities: fully funding education and the LEARNS Act, supporting teachers and literacy efforts, funding public safety and corrections, expanding the 1033 initiative to move people from crisis to career, and holding down government growth while pursuing further income tax cuts. She also highlighted economic development, low cost of living, and support for veterans, while emphasizing conservative policy themes and thanking several Arkansans whose stories illustrated the administration’s agenda.
No substantive legislation was debated or voted on beyond the adoption of House Resolution 1001 and the procedural motions to adjourn the joint session and then adjourn the House until the next day. The House announced that Joint Budget would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- And on January 25, 2025, he officially started his job at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
- He personally talks to dozens and dozens of veterans a week, telling them all the reasons they should
- that he helps run has become so successful that we're expanding it to help even more of our great veterans
- Our nation has unfortunately lost more than 150,000 veterans to suicide since 9/11.
- We're standing with our veterans, and we're empowering them with a new mission and a new sense of purpose
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But we had a bill about the veterans' totally unrelated exemption a year ago, and there was testimony
- about how, for disability determinations, Social Security determinations are not allowed, but the Veterans
- allows assessors in Arizona to stop refusing to accept disability determination letters, as they do veterans
- As they do veterans VA disability letters for the tax exemption for the disabled.
- Rep., what are the differences in eligibility between Social Security Administration and Vets, veterans
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 46, Senator Simonire, state veteran cemeteries intermittent.
- The reason I got up yesterday was a concerning issue that's come to my attention about some of our veteran
- I'm hoping that the acting secretary of veterans affairs realizes that this is wrong and that we fix
- <00:08:32.640><c> of</c> that the secret acting secretary of that the secret acting secretary of veterans
- affairs realizes that this is veterans affairs realizes that this is wrong<00:08:34.880><c> and</c><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Highlighting Water Treatment Facility Improvements in Bonding Bill - 01/22/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I got over $77 million for the State Hastings Veterans Home last session.
- I got over $77 million for the State Hastings Veterans Home last session.
- I got over $77 million for the State Hastings Veterans Home last session.
- I got over $77 million for the State Hastings Veterans Home last session.
- I got over $77 million for the State Hastings Veterans Home last session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Although Doge has care for veterans.
- Army veteran and a 20-year member of the sheriff's office. His wife said he made people feel seen.
- ,</c><02:30:38.160><c> Spanish-sp</c> that serve veterans, Spanish-sp that serve veterans, Spanish-sp
- </c><06:59:33.280><c> So</c><06:59:33.520><c> her</c> history to assist veterans.
- So her history to assist veterans.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But I'm not a veteran. I've never served in the military. But I can imagine what it would take.
- Item number 13 talks about $25 million for veteran services in the northwest side of the state.
- , actually have said really great things about veterans.
- There is a comment from a colleague that says that this helps veterans. It does not.
- veterans who are struggling don't benefit from this budget.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/22/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Five members of the Veterans Council appointed by the governor.
- So we're not going to help our veterans.
- Five members of the Veterans there.
- </c><01:06:14.160><c> Services</c> Military Affairs or and Veteran Services Military Affairs or and Veteran
- </c><01:07:29.320><c> fund</c> New Hampshire first for veterans fund New Hampshire first for veterans
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, veterans who have served our country deserve more than our gratitude.
- Of course, we recognized many veterans here earlier today, and we appreciate you.
- Some of our veterans don't have the best housing.
- Gambia, Hillsborough, and Santa Rosa counties, four high-need counties with veteran homelessness.
- This is a pro-veteran bill. We're doing the right thing for our Florida veterans.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities.
The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0.
Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- He is a veteran, and he sent this email late last night.
- Nancy Roberts continued: Dear Representatives, I am a veteran. I am a father. I am a husband.
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- and he sent this email late last veteran and he sent this email late last night<00:15:20.560><c> dear
- As a veteran, I should be able to go into a hemp store and buy these products.
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:00
SB 100 Discussion 00:05
SB 100 Vote 06:42
SB 202 Discussion 08:35
SB 202 Vote 43:17
SB 17 Discussion 47:37
SB 17 Vote 48:08
SB 22 Discussion 49:22
SB 22 Vote 52:55
SB 133 Discussion 53:55
SB 133 Vote 55:15
SB 190 Discussion 56:00
SB 190 Vote 56:38
Adjournment 57:19, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 100, which would place cigarettes, vapes, and related nicotine products under the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) system, add enforcement tools against bad actors, and regulate nitrous oxide/laughing gas sales to those under 21. Supporters, including youth advocates Mallerie Jones and Griffin Kian Neth, argued the bill would reduce youth access to nicotine products through retail licensing, compliance checks, and escalating penalties. Higdon said the bill targets illegal sales rather than most retailers, and noted the measure also updates House Bill 11 from the prior year and raises the retail license fee from $250 to $500. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed the bill on a roll call vote, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded in the transcript.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 202, focused on cannabis-infused beverages. Senator Julie Raque Adams said the bill was intended to create common-sense public health guardrails for a rapidly growing product category sold in gas stations, liquor stores, and vape shops, and to address enforcement gaps. She explained the committee substitute would define cannabis-infused beverages at a 5-milligram limit per 12-ounce can, place enforcement under ABC while keeping CHFS manufacturing and testing rules in place, require a University of Kentucky report back to the General Assembly, allow existing higher-dose inventory to be sold through June 1, exempt festivals and fairs until January 1, 2026, and allow stores to obtain licenses to continue selling the product. The committee adopted the substitute and then heard testimony from hemp-industry representatives and a consumer.
Opponents of SB 202/SB 22, including Dee Taylor of the Kentucky Hemp Association, Cornbread Hemp co-founder Jim Higdon, Annie Rouse of Cannabuzz Barn, and consumer Nancy Roberts, argued the bill would hurt a legal Kentucky hemp industry, reduce consumer access, and force sales into liquor stores. They said the 100-milligram beverage referenced in debate is actually 10 servings with a resealable top, that hemp retailers educate customers, and that the industry already operates under 2024 regulations and needs better enforcement rather than new restrictions. Higdon and Rouse objected to the 5-milligram cap, the on-premise sales ban, the move to ABC enforcement, and the taxation approach, warning the bill could wipe out a large share of business and jobs. No final vote on SB 202 was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- A question was then raised about whether it would be open to all veterans and non-veterans.
- </c> wife got the the help of a veterans wife got the the help of a veterans outreach<01:01:34.280><c
- ,</c> >> And so, it'd be open to all veterans, >> And so, it'd be open to all veterans, non-veterans
- non-veterans? non-veterans?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- be withdrawn from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection and moved to the Agriculture, Veterans
- c> agriculture</c> protection and move to the agriculture protection and move to the agriculture veterans
- broadband</c><00:07:09.039><c> and</c><00:07:09.160><c> rural</c><00:07:09.520><c> development</c> veterans
- broadband and rural development veterans broadband and rural development committee<00:07:11.080><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , or in many cases for our senior citizens living on fixed ...veterans, or in many cases for our senior
- There are veterans. They're disabled persons who can't go out and earn a higher income.
- One of the things we give is a civil service preference to veterans.
- I'm also proud to have military veterans in the family.
- This is one small thing we can do to I'm also proud to have military veterans in the family.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Redondo moves that funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund in Specific
- Members, this project will help our veterans in crisis by obtaining federal Veterans Affairs benefits
- Over the past 20 years, the National Association of Veterans has presented over 50,000 claims to the
- Federal Department of Veterans Affairs, and in that time has had only 47 claims denied.
- Because of our veterans, guess what?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations.
Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins.
The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Emily Poole, this time as staff to the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee.
- Senate Bill 5420 relates to veteran benefits and preferences.
- This bill modernizes a statute to reflect the evolving needs of military members, veterans, uniformed
- The state offers hiring preferences for veterans, and in order to qualify for those, you need to show
- The state offers hiring preferences for veterans, and in order to qualify for those, you need to show
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5828, which would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award levels for students attending private, not-for-profit four-year institutions. Staff explained the bill would set the awards at 90 percent of the regional and state college rate rather than 50 percent of the research rate, with an estimated fiscal impact of $3.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and $18.6 million over four years. Testimony was largely in support from private college presidents, students, and school counselors, who said the bill would help low-income and first-generation students and preserve access and enrollment choices; some public college student representatives said they did not oppose the bill but argued that cuts to public-school aid should be restored first.
The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5911, which would prohibit DCYF from using benefits or funds of youth in extended foster care as reimbursement for their cost of care beginning in 2027, while requiring support for benefit management and payee arrangements and allowing protected accounts such as ABLE accounts. Staff estimated a net fiscal impact of $608,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $2.2 million per biennium thereafter. Testimony in support said the bill would end the practice of withholding SSI and other benefits from youth in care and better support disabled youth transitioning to adulthood. Members asked questions about fiduciary responsibility and representative payee arrangements.
In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several bills. It adopted Amendment Clark 350 to House Bill 2689, raising the required provider response rate for the child care market rate survey to 65 percent, and then reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 18-11, with two excused. It adopted Amendment H-3743.1 to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5395 on retrospective prior authorization denials and reported that bill out unanimously. It also adopted Amendment Pool 272 to Senate Bill 5420 and reported that bill out unanimously. For Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5496, the committee adopted several amendments clarifying scope and penalties but rejected amendments that would have delayed the bill or replaced it with a study; the bill was then reported out with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard amendment briefings on other bills, including 5981, 6026, 6160, 6184, and 6211, but deferred action on some items heard that morning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Ken is a 21-year Marine Corps veteran.
- He's a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- April 1, 2026, as a day of remembrance and celebration of the Santa Rosa Barrio, honoring families, veterans
- Committee on Judicial Elections, having under consideration House Bill 2226, relating to processing and veteran
- Judiciary and Elections, having been under consideration of House Bill 2226, relating to processing and veteran
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized several guests and community groups, including Central Arizona Aging and visitors connected to the Santa Rosa Barrio/Washington Park community. Senator Bravo read a proclamation honoring the legacy of the Santa Rosa Barrio and celebrating the Washington Park community in Phoenix, recognizing its cultural history, labor heritage, military service, and the unveiling of a commemorative mural. The chamber also received introductions of other guests, including Ken Berger and John Elvis Taska.
The body then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, the Senate considered and advanced House Bills 2050, 2176, 2189, 2195, and 2584, all receiving do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on HB 2050, HB 2176, HB 2189, and HB 2195. The discussion on these bills centered on health care and licensing issues, including radiologic technologies, health care institutions, licensed health aide rules, nursing facility records/timelines, and public money-related provisions. Several amendments were described as stakeholder-requested or clarifying supervision, timelines, or related requirements.
On the second and third calendars, the Senate advanced additional measures including HB 2003, HB 2006, HB 2226, HB 2378, HB 2693, and HCM 2007, along with HB 2013, HB 2031, HB 2102, HB 213, HB 2117, HB 2262, and HB 2278. Topics included driver license destruction permits, elections and sample ballots/mail-in dates, arrest/processing and veteran status, school facilities oversight, accountable health plans, air pollution control and wildfire-related waivers, water rights and water improvement districts, natural resource conservation, geological survey matters, and a memorial urging a geographic name change for State Route 16. HB 2029 was retained on the calendar. The Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills, then adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- written testimony, not feeling well, as well as we have a representative for Volga, the union, and veterans
- I am an Army Infantry combat veteran, an independent voter, and the Massachusetts co-leader for Veterans
- for All Voters, a nonpartisan community of more than 7,000 veterans and supporters committed to strengthening
- As a veteran, I believe this reform honors the democratic values I swore to defend.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on ranked choice voting, focusing primarily on H. 4262 for Boston and H. 4916 for Bedford. Committee chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Keenan opened the hearing, limited testimony to three minutes per person, and heard from a long list of advocates, local officials, and organizations. The hearing ended with no further registered speakers and the committee adjourned after inviting additional written testimony.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of ranked choice voting. Supporters included RepresentWomen, Reclaim Roxbury, the Boston Teachers Union, Veterans for All Voters, MassVOTE, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Our Revolution Massachusetts, and Bedford residents and organizers. Speakers argued that ranked choice voting would reduce the spoiler effect, encourage coalition-building and less negative campaigning, improve majority support for winners, and expand voter participation and representation, especially for women, young voters, and historically marginalized communities. Several speakers emphasized local control and said Boston and Bedford should be allowed to decide for themselves through their home rule petitions.
Boston City Councilors and the City Council president also testified in favor, describing the city’s low municipal turnout, the council’s approval of the petition, and the fact that Boston voters previously supported a statewide ranked choice voting measure. Councilor Rutsi L. Jean explained the petition’s development through council hearings and working sessions, while Council President Ruthzee Louijeune said the proposal would be subject to a binding referendum if enacted and urged the legislature to let Boston residents pursue top-four ranked choice voting. Bedford speakers similarly said their town meeting supported the idea but that legislative approval was still needed. No opposition testimony or votes were taken during the hearing.