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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, we honored every commitment to those students while then redirecting those resources toward areas
- And that work Those resources toward areas of greater demand and opportunity.
- I gained mentors who guided me, encouraged me, and supported me.
- I'm deeply grateful to the NDSU faculty and staff who have guided me through my time at NDSU and to the
- It really brings us all together and forces us to bring all of our resources to the table.
Summary:
The committee met at NDSU and approved the April 9 minutes. The main purpose of the meeting was an informational presentation from NDSU President David Stewart and university leaders on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research, commercialization, and use of New Horizons funding. Stewart emphasized a “One NDSU” approach, thanked legislators for past support, and said the university will focus on recruitment and retention, a new strategic plan, and growing research and tech transfer while serving North Dakota’s workforce needs.
University leaders said NDSU is using tuition waivers more strategically and will work to reduce them over time through scholarship optimization. Provost Sherry Vale described academic portfolio reviews, program closures or consolidations, strategic hiring, and workload policies aimed at aligning resources with demand. They also highlighted student outcomes, including high completion rates, strong employment placement, and NDSU’s role in producing a large share of the state’s engineers, nurses, and agriculture graduates.
Several students testified about how NDSU’s mentoring, internships, research, and support services helped them succeed. The committee also heard from partners on New Horizons-related collaborations: Gateway to Science described K-12 STEM outreach in rural and tribal areas, and Sanford Research discussed joint research efforts, including COBRE-related work, obesity and GLP-1 studies, and a joint biostatistics hire. Later speakers highlighted Governor’s School and NDSU’s research and commercialization efforts, including growth in research expenditures and invention disclosures. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The directors of each of the hubs now meet weekly with the principal hub to share resources and strategies
- are creating a system of support for educators, students, and communities to have access to STEM resources
- We're working to expand STEM competitions across the state and also providing resources to local agencies
- That's including capacity building, asset mapping, sharing the resources and expertise. $100,000 would
- that's the direction of our educators, if that's the direction of the network, you know, for the resources
Keywords:
educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-13 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask that your presence fill the chamber and guide our minds and temper our spirit and inspire our
- The board will serve as a resource for the federal government to assist in the enforcement of federal
- This is a limited resource.
- Deploy your resources to help me get the job done. Sen. Albritton: Senator Fine. Sen.
- I need Senator Fine because she has to support me and I need them to help guide the work process.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are a number of resources.
- So that's, again, another resource.
- There are a number of resources.
- So that's, again, another resource.
- I think it was the Fusion Center and other resources.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Mar 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we pray that you would guide every step that's taken.
- We also ask that you watch over, guide, and protect all these things in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen.
- When we talk about natural gas, you're not going to see a huge increase because it's a finite resource
- containment measures, or strategies implemented by DSB to mitigate the effect that a lack of fiscal resources
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 3, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The curriculum is built from nationally recognized trauma resources, materials provided by the Florida
- It provides a significant amount of additional resource to onboarding staff and provides for additional
- at those criteria at the very beginning and said, yes, this is something we can assess and we can guide
- At the very beginning, and said, yes, this is something we can assess and we can guide as we move through
Summary:
The subcommittee heard two Department of Children and Families implementation updates on measures passed in prior sessions. First, DCF reviewed House Bill 633, which increased oversight of behavioral health managing entities through biennial independent audits, standardized claims-based reporting, and new monthly outcome dashboards. The department said it had awarded the inaugural audit to Ernst & Young, found no significant waste, fraud, or abuse, but identified process risks involving financial controls, claims validation, data access, and system access controls. DCF also described its transition to standardized behavioral health coding and said the new public dashboard of 11 measures is posted on its website, though members asked for easier access and for hard copies of the audit report.
Members asked about how the department distinguishes Medicaid-covered services from department-funded services, how duplicate payment risks are being addressed, and whether the new reporting and audit requirements would improve oversight without disrupting services. DCF said it is the payer of last resort for uninsured or underinsured individuals, that some overlap with Medicaid is expected because Medicaid does not cover all behavioral health services, and that new claims edits and cross-checks are being built into the system. The department also said it had not found significant negative feedback from providers and that the new requirements are intended to improve transparency and accountability.
DCF then updated the committee on Senate Bill 7012, covering human trafficking data collection, domestic violence center certification, limited background-screening exemptions, expanded recruitment for child welfare staff, subcontractor liability protections, a four-year treatment foster care pilot, case management efficiency recommendations, and a statewide study of residential bed capacity for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The department said several items are already complete or underway, including limited exemptions in the screening clearinghouse, while others are in procurement or rulemaking. It identified Circuits 4 and 12 as the treatment foster care pilot sites and said the pilot will launch in January 2026. Members questioned recruitment metrics, pilot timing, and report deadlines; the department said final reports are expected by January and that some dates were flexible because of procurement and implementation timelines. The meeting ended after the presentations and questions, and the subcommittee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It is an operations guide, and primarily it serves as a communications tool, which you'll see more and
- It is an operations guide, and primarily it serves as a communications tool, which you'll see more and
- If you are not, what do you want us to do in terms of either allocating more resources in the upcoming
- For a fun resource for you all as you're doing your research, and if you're bored one night and want
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels.
The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- is the middle child of 7 siblings who frequently tussled with her brothers and sisters for scarce resources
- That same belief in the power of collaboration that David forged in local government continues to guide
- She passed away last year at the age of 95, but her incredible wisdom and history lessons is what guides
- making these ideals our priority, we resurrect the American dream and give Texans the tools and resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- States in a PDF online voter guide.
- This is type of voter guide.
- So the guide, is it going to be comprehensive? So is it one guide for the entire state?
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- version of the guide to be available. version of the guide to be available.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Finance informational briefing on grants and aids was held February 14 and was organized as a high-volume public testimony session with strict procedures: no Q&A, one representative per applicant, one minute per testimony, in-person testimony first, and then Zoom participants. The chairs also announced a recess at 11:00 a.m. for floor sessions and a reconvening at 1:00 p.m. Testimony was heard first from neighbor island applicants, then Oʻahu applicants, with members repeatedly directing speakers to line up and keep remarks brief.
Neighbor island testimony focused on a wide range of capital and operating requests. Health and community projects included Hawaii Island Community Health Center’s workforce housing in Kau, Wuli Hawaiian Homestead Association’s learning center and predevelopment work, Rescue Tube Foundation’s beach rescue tube expansion, Puna Community Medical Center’s planned hospital/ER campus, Maui Humane Society’s free veterinary care after the wildfires, Hawaiʻi Care Choices’ palliative care readiness, and the Lyman Museum’s HVAC replacement. Other requests included the Maui Advanced Manufacturing Alliance’s Pāʻia Mill redevelopment, Laua 2020’s preschool and learning lab, Mālama Aina’s USDA-compliant meat processing facility, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s water safety programs, Kaha P Organization’s agriculture education support, Ohana Arts’ youth performance project, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center’s emergency closet, EOA Pacific’s Marshall Islands teacher training, and the Central Pacific Youth Athletic Club’s new facility.
Oʻahu testimony included the YWCA Oʻahu/Pythink Center’s renovation of Juliet M. Atherton Hall and its community kitchen, West Oʻahu Community Health Center’s wildfire protection and security needs, the Early School’s playground improvements, Surfing the Nations’ food distribution center expansion, and Sounding Joy Music Therapy’s weekly services for people with disabilities. Speakers generally emphasized community benefit, workforce development, health access, food security, disaster recovery, and support for children, seniors, and underserved populations. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And we thank you for your leadership and guiding light as we move forward, and on behalf of the House
- Growers and producers are some of the best stewards of the state's natural resources.
- Irrigated agriculture must be seen as a beneficial use of the state's water resources, both surface water
- House Bill 2955, gasoline formulation; Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
- House Bill 2955, gasoline formulation; Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day, including remarks from Representatives Martinez, Gress, and Kolodin. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Nicholas Hawbaker, and several guest groups, including Carl Hayden High School students and agricultural representatives who highlighted Arizona agriculture, water, and hydropower issues.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on two calendars. On the first calendar, HB 291, HB 2104, and HB 2105 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. On the second calendar, members debated HB 2008, a bill concerning public funding and libraries; supporters said it would prevent public money from supporting politically biased or sectarian material, while opponents argued it was part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries. HB 2008 passed Committee of the Whole on a 33-23 division. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, and HB 2142 was retained.
On third reading, HB 2148, relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was sent to the Senate. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and then adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll ask that you'll lead, guide, and direct us to make the best decisions. ...and direct us to make
- Welcome to our possibly the last Natural Resources meeting that we have scheduled, so we want to thank
- Second time to be before the Natural Resources Committee, so I don't know whether to be flattered that
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Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 01:25
HCR 22 Discussion 01:57
HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 07:55, 958, all
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard ACR 22, sponsored by Representatives Randy Bridges and Steven Rudy. The resolution declares nuclear generation to be a clean, dispatchable baseload energy source for Kentucky. The sponsors argued that Kentucky and the broader energy market are facing growing demand and reliability challenges, and said the resolution recognizes prior legislative steps on nuclear power, including lifting the nuclear moratorium, creating a nuclear study working group, and establishing the Kentucky Nuclear Development Authority.
The sponsors also emphasized nuclear power as part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy and highlighted small modular reactors and spent fuel processing as important future technologies. They referenced Paducah’s former uranium enrichment site and potential laser enrichment work as part of a recycling approach that could reduce waste and support new fuel production. No outside testimony was presented in the excerpt.
Members expressed support for the resolution, with several noting its importance for economic development, reliable power, and keeping coal relevant through new energy partnerships. The committee voted favorably on the measure, with all members present voting aye, and the chair stated that the resolution would pass with favorable expression. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- engineer with more than 35 years experience. materials remediation, environmental compliance, water resources
- But significant resources are still needed to ensure the state's infrastructure can sustain the nation's
- It cost us a valuable resource in addition to wasting. tax dollars.
- service delivery. allows us to prioritize investments and make the most efficient use of available resources
- This report card is your guide to bringing light to Texas infrastructure critical needs.
Keywords:
Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards
Summary:
The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- our dedicated themselves to guiding our dedicated themselves to guiding our great state.
- those in that not only guide those in that not only guide those in agriculture, but also lead with purpose
- We that we are a resource to you all. We that we are a resource to you all.
- And then natural resources, $200 of it. And then natural resources, $200 of it.
- Now, I I know we got some resource. Now, I I know we got some resource.
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, it provides resources needed for matching funds and educational outreach that is often
- Resources that produce food, fuel, and fiber for our state and nation, and it's critical.
- Investment of Texas resources.
- Our agent network provides expertise in agriculture, natural resources, and community health.
- Fire mutual aid system working through T&EM and we get also uh out of state resources.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- with degrees is over, and for those soldiers to advance in their careers, they've got to have the resources
- Additionally, it provides resources needed for matching funds and educational... outreach that is often
- Obviously, lifestyle... get bit and we we need to be able to have the technology and and the resources
- You know, they're working in ag and natural resources, community health, youth development.
- So use the federal aviation resources, which you all, as state legislatures, pay for.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill passed out of the Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support and has received no no
- We have the most abundant resources in the world.
- Too often, when folks don't have access to resources, they turn to substances just to cope.
- Resources. Probation should not be indefinite.
- , a reliable guiding influence through probation.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file.
Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold.
The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception.
The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion and multi VSOs: Minority Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A, National Association of County Veterans Servic Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- They need to be forwarded all the tools and resources where they go, you know, even get a start in their
- I think the Fox Grant program is a great example of a program that gives resources to local and state
- We have the resources, we just need the money. I yield back, Mr. Chair.
- We comprise the VA's biggest local partner resource as governmental veteran service officers, or GVSOs
- Although each state or territory is unique in its organizational structure, programs and resources, we
Keywords:
veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention
Summary:
This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- initiative will establish a website, use the Department of Health Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Resource
- Guide as part of the initiative materials.
- provide referrals to the Department of Elder Affairs and provide information regarding any community resources
- coordinators who are competent and have really become familiar with the folks they are serving, become resourceful
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Guide our work today so that we honor you and serve well those whom we represent.
- First reading of bills: HB 2141 in Environmental, Natural Resources, Energy, and Water; HB 2196 in Pharmacies
- HB 2259, Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations; HB 2267, Public Resources, Energy and Water
- 2792, Annexation, Government; HB 2794, DOR Transactions; HB 2795, Small Modular Reactor, Natural Resources
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. John Lynch of Legislative District 12. Members also introduced a number of guests and visiting groups, including Arizona electric co-op representatives, March of Dimes advocates, CRNAs, AEA retirees, a University of Arizona legislative fellow, and other constituents and visitors in the gallery.
The chamber then handled routine floor business: attendance was recorded at 58 present, one absent, and one excused; committee substitutions were announced; HB 2677 was removed from the Judiciary Committee and additionally referred to Public Safety and Law Enforcement; and a large slate of House bills and one concurrent resolution were first read and referred to committees. The clerk also read a lengthy list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including education, health care, housing, taxation, elections, water, labor, public safety, and other policy areas.
No substantive debate or votes on legislation occurred during the floor session beyond the referral actions and procedural announcements. Members made announcements about upcoming blood donations, a Veterans Caucus coffee and donuts event, and several committee meetings scheduled for later in the day or the following day. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.