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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • It basically it hasn't changed.
  • It basically hasn't changed.
  • It basically hasn't changed.
  • It basically it hasn't changed. It year. It basically it hasn't changed.
  • And they asked me, their family asked me to look at the possibility of changing that.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students aged 13 to 21 without a high school degree are eligible for concurrent enrollment.
  • Any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Declare the vote.
  • Any member wishing to vote or change their vote. The vote is closed.
  • Members wishing to vote or Change your vote, close the vote, declare the vote.
  • Any member wishing to vote or change their vote? Close the vote and declare the vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • enrolled in the safe at home program. enrolled in the safe at home program.
  • and enrolling in Safe at Home.
  • It's a very serious decision to enroll It's a very serious decision to enroll in<00:14:04.399>
  • talking about is initial enrollment talking about is initial enrollment only.<00:15:00.959> The
  • And so I just wanted my question is this... in fact making changes to improve in fact making changes
Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395
Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ferguson was blessedly changed.
  • Supreme Court changed its mind. Supreme Court changed its mind.
  • the power to change that trajectory. the power to change that trajectory.
  • Um, that wouldn't change. This expected. Um, that wouldn't change.
  • your generation say, policy and change your generation say, policy and change is<01:32:27.679>
Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Importantly, SB 36 does not expand scope of practice, does not change licensure requirements, and does
  • Importantly, SB 36 does not expand scope of practice, does not change licensure requirements, and does
  • And today, your vote can change the future for every sickle cell patient in the state.
  • Finally, the bill changes that physicians...
  • Finally, the bill changes that physicians I don't know. Cutting down duplicative screenings.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced a series of health, child welfare, aging, disability, and public records bills. CS/SB 1002, on child welfare and parental substance abuse, was described as clarifying that acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect when it creates an ongoing risk to a child; it passed after limited questions and supportive testimony from Florida Smart Justice Alliance. CS/SB 1630, a broad aging and long-term care modernization bill, would streamline eligibility screenings, allow temporary DOEA services during emergencies or lead agency failures, tighten oversight of area agencies on aging, permanently establish the Florida Alzheimer’s Care Center of Excellence, and expand guardianship training and enforcement tools; it drew support from AARP, area agencies, and the Alzheimer’s Association and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1022 to add Bay County and Pompano to the Florida Children’s Initiatives, and CS/SB 1030, via strike-all amendment, to streamline regulation of substance abuse and behavioral health providers and clarify background screening and privacy rules. Several bills focused on health care practice and patient access. CS/SB 36, with an amendment, allows nurses with doctoral degrees to use appropriate titles while requiring clear identification as nurses and making misuse grounds for discipline; nursing organizations supported it and it passed. CS/SB 844 requires physicians and nurses to complete a one-time, board-approved continuing education course on sickle cell disease care management, with multiple patients and advocates testifying about delayed care, bias, and the need for better provider education; the bill was reported favorably after an amendment aligning it with the House version. CS/SB 560 streamlines procedures for psychotropic medication for children in DCF custody by reducing duplicative reports, clarifying evaluator qualifications, limiting repeated background checks, and simplifying consent documentation; an amendment removed postsecondary education language, and the bill passed. The committee also approved a public records exemption bill for a uterine fibroids research database (CS/SB 864). The committee also advanced measures affecting disability services and forensic care. SB 6, a claims bill, would pay $3.8 million to a trust for a child who suffered severe abuse-related injuries after DCF involvement; it passed without opposition. SB 778 updates the definition of forensic clients so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism found incompetent to proceed can be housed in the same secure forensic setting, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1016 codifies the Working People with Disabilities Program, allowing eligible developmentally disabled adults to work while retaining Medicaid waiver benefits and requiring notice to enrollees; advocates described the bill as essential to employment and independence, and it passed. Throughout the meeting, most bills received supportive public testimony, few questions, and unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill does not change how Florida Virtual School serves students day to day.
  • Me for a change. I never do. I would love to get your info. Absolutely.
  • Me for a change. I never do. I would love to get your info. Absolutely.
  • I feel if you want to make a change inside of the school and it’s a change inside of the students’ minds
  • It’s going to change seven times. You, let me tell you, you have command.
Bills: S0124, S0206, S0420
Summary: The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 13th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Parents are notified of any change to their child's mental or physical safety.
  • There is no changing that. People have been trying for a very long time.
  • Texas is a rapidly changing, diversifying state.
  • Can I have your permission to change that? Yes. Okay. We're going to change that.
  • Okay, I'm going to have to change the registration. Okay, that's fine. Either way.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
  • Um, so the changes would be on Oahu and Kauaʻi.
  • changes would be on Aahu and Kauaii. changes would be on Aahu and Kauaii.
  • <00:46:49.839> in parental guidance can still enroll in parental guidance can still enroll
  • have time to make the necessary changes. have time to make the necessary changes.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services. HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas. HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It doesn't change the infrastructure.
  • doesn't change the infrastructure. doesn't change the infrastructure.
  • It would be changing it to the proim.
  • Does not change the number of boards, just changes the way they are appointed.
  • change. um camp operator. change. um camp operator.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This will also require a meeting between the parents and the... ...enroll students with the appropriate
  • Texas school districts and open enrollment charter schools. Mr.
  • There are so many good things like inspiring literature, lessons, and biographies that change people's
  • Senate Bill 204 changes that and ensures that every school trustee in Texas is trained on the rights
  • motto or mission around 2020 to sex... ...ed for social change.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Members wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close. Call the vote.
  • Any members wishing to vote or change your vote, chair is preparing to close.
  • Any members wishing to vote or change your vote, chair is preparing to close.
  • Any members wish to vote or change your vote, chair is preparing to close.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members wishing to vote or change their vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Heffner Kennedy, I Members, if you have voted or changed your vote, the chair is preparing to close.
  • Urbs Members, if you vote or change the vote Members, voter changed their vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions REVISED: HB1182 - Removed Feb 17th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • The original bill had the effective date listed as 2025, so we've had to change that to 2026.
  • The amendment basically changes some dates to bring this up to date.
  • The goal, though, is the half-pay provision is changed or removed so that newer recruits get the full
  • month because they hadn't got the automatic COLA that they had back then, which they lost when we changed
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This changes the makeup of the board of trustees of the University of South Alabama.
  • Uh, so that really that aspect of it isn't changing.
  • And so there is a way that they can do that, but we have to change the law.
  • You bring a good point, but they did not change that in this bringing this part forward.
Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't believe that this bill materially changes the statute.
  • The ADM issue does come down to we can change at any time.
  • If we want to change that, let's have a...
  • the pupil in a school district, must request the pupil's enrollment by submitting online enrollment
  • paperwork, attempting to enroll the pupil in person at a school district office, or by requesting enrollment
Summary: The committee first approved the March 18, 2026 minutes and then considered the nomination of John Snyder to the State Board for Charter Schools. Snyder described his background in municipal finance, charter school financings, and prior service with Arizona charter school organizations and the Arizona School for the Arts. Members asked about how his finance experience would help the board’s oversight role, and the committee voted 6-0 with one not voting to recommend his confirmation to the full Senate. The committee then heard HB 2093, which would remove the statutory requirement that health education include mental health instruction tied to multiple dimensions of health and would repeal related consultation requirements in 2037. The sponsor argued the bill would remove social-emotional learning from schools and return mental health matters to parents, while opponents, including students, a suicide-loss parent, and youth mental health advocates, said school-based mental health education saves lives and should remain available with parental opt-out. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give the bill a do pass recommendation. Several school safety and education bills followed. HB 4043, requiring at least one campus employee trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use where applicable, passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor and school administrators. HB 4005, requiring instruction on ethical and educational uses of artificial intelligence in school districts beginning in 2027-28, passed 4-3 despite opposition from the Arizona Education Association over unfunded mandate concerns. HB 2895, allowing Native American language proficiency to satisfy a world language requirement and adding language clarifying districts are not required to offer such courses, passed unanimously as amended. HB 2383, renaming trampoline court safety legislation as Ty’s Law, also passed unanimously as amended. The committee also advanced HB 4109, a school public safety and notification bill requiring district safety policies, parent and law enforcement notification after life-threatening violence or weapon incidents, annual public safety reporting, and misdemeanor penalties for noncompliance. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters cited delayed or inadequate notification in serious incidents, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and criminalized administrators. The bill passed 4-3. The committee then approved HB 2376, appropriating $40 million for the school safety program and prioritizing school resource officers and school safety officers, and HB 2380, requiring greater public access to governing board meetings, materials, video, and out-of-state travel approvals; both passed 4-3. Finally, the committee began considering HB 2381, a major strike-everything amendment on career technical education district governance and funding, along with a follow-up amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are not changing anything.
  • There isn't any change to the statute.
  • There isn't any change to the statute.
  • I just want to reassure people that nothing has changed in that. Mr. Chairman, nothing has changed.
  • None of that changes. Okay.
Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • For school taxes, there was a major change.
  • Cities dropped from 9.23 to 8.19, which is a change of a point.
  • When it drops to 2.5%, their change really is not existent.
  • And that's a tremendous drop and a huge change in 2019.
  • I think there's some changes we could make to help that.
Bills: SB9, SB 9