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MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
  • If y'all remain standing for the national anthem to be performed by Audrey Map, our own Miss Junior Teen
  • America of the United States, and she's been serving this week as a page for Senator Frazier.
  • America of the United States. and she's America of the United States. and she's been<00:14:04.160><c>
  • His wife, Martha, and his son, who is a junior at Mississippi State, Joe Gun, is in town.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • I deal with patients in the intensive care unit.
  • But what unites everybody’s work is a commitment to engaging with serious scholarship, high-quality data
  • progress through that stage, and add on top of that the seven years that it takes to progress as a junior
  • progress through that stage, and add on top of that the seven years that it takes to progress as a junior
  • progress through that stage, and add on top of that the seven years that it takes to progress as a junior
Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met for its 11th meeting and approved the minutes from its August 7 meeting. Co-chairs said the commission had recently completed preliminary K-12 recommendations and would continue work on higher education, with additional topics such as workplace issues, the medical sector, and the arts to be addressed before the November 30 reporting deadline. They also said another public comment meeting would be held this fall. The first testimony came from Dr. Mark Posnansky of Harvard Medical School, who described anti-Semitism affecting STEM, research, and higher education. He said Jewish and Israeli students and faculty reported ostracism, gaslighting, intimidation, discrimination, and hiding Jewish identity, and he urged clear leadership statements, mandatory anti-Semitism education, and stronger reporting and discipline procedures. Commissioners asked about Harvard training, spillover into teaching hospitals, and whether anti-Semitic climates were causing students to leave; he said some students had turned down opportunities because of the environment and that concerns also affected healthcare settings. Lindsey Gabbo, a Harvard Law student and mother, testified that campus discourse after October 7 had made Jewish and Zionist students feel isolated and unwelcome, with protests, defaced hostage posters, and a student council BDS vote contributing to the climate. She said Harvard had sent some emails acknowledging anti-Semitism but that she had not seen meaningful steps to restore dialogue, and she argued the school needed more structured venues for conversation. Commissioners also asked about campus security, the effect on students’ mental health, and the impact of chants and protests that she said many Jewish students understood as calls to violence. A panel of concerned Jewish faculty and staff then offered contrasting views. Professor Jeremy Menchick argued the commission should use data carefully, include non-Zionist Jews in its analysis, and avoid reinforcing divisions within the Jewish community. Professor Hilary Lustick described restorative-practice approaches and said structured dialogue could address conflict without immediate punishment. Professor Jonathan Feingold warned that anti-Semitism was being weaponized by the Trump administration and right-wing groups to attack universities and DEI, and he urged the commission not to adopt approaches that could be used to undermine civil rights institutions. Commissioners pushed back on claims that the problem was being exaggerated or reduced to a “problem” rather than a “crisis,” and the discussion ended with continued debate over data, context, and how to balance anti-Semitism concerns with broader civil-rights protections.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • cross-border, cross-jurisdictional issue, which is probably the largest environmental disaster in the United
  • metabolites—you'll have methamphetamines, fentanyl, restricted pesticides that are banned in the United
  • But this is our junior lifeguards. This is the program that I.B. holds dear was canceled, right?
  • Thirteen years as a seasonal guard and instructor in the Junior Lifeguard Program, and the last 13 as
  • The Junior Lifeguard Program has been a cornerstone of this community since its founding in 1995.
Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Environmental committees held an informational hearing on the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis, with members from both parties emphasizing that the problem is decades old, cross-border, and requires federal, state, local, and binational action. Opening remarks described the crisis as a major environmental and public health emergency affecting San Diego County beaches, air quality, marine life, tourism, and nearby communities. Assembly Member Boerner and Senator Jones both stressed the need for continued funding and cooperation, while Supervisor Paloma Aguirre outlined county efforts and called for urgent action on localized fixes and health protections. Aguirre described the scale of sewage flows from Tijuana, the long beach closures, and the county’s response, including warning signs, an air purifier distribution program, a planned epidemiological study, soil testing, and an economic impact study. She highlighted a “hot spot” near Saturn Boulevard where wastewater becomes airborne, citing elevated hydrogen sulfide levels, community illness reports, and proximity to schools and homes. Congressional staff reported that the federal delegation has secured more than $650 million for infrastructure and cleanup, supported legislation to strengthen federal watershed and IBWC programs, and pressed federal agencies for health investigations, air monitoring, and emergency declarations. Scripps scientists Dr. Sarah Giddings and Dr. Kimberly Prather presented research on water and air transport of pollution. Giddings described a five-day coastal water quality forecast model, supported by state funding, that tracks wastewater movement and helps predict beach closure risk; she said the model has about 72% accuracy and is being refined with ongoing measurements. Prather explained that polluted surf-zone spray and aerosols can carry bacteria, viruses, and gases into the air, and said her team’s measurements showed strong links between river flow, odor complaints, and hydrogen sulfide spikes, with a major drop after river diversion. She also said the team has identified thousands of airborne compounds and is studying their health implications. Dr. Paula Stigler Granados summarized public health findings, saying surveys and monitoring show nighttime exposure, sleep disruption, headaches, respiratory symptoms, anxiety, and other impacts, especially for children, workers, and older adults. She reported chemical analyses finding hundreds of contaminants in river water and a distinct chemical fingerprint at the Saturn hot spot, including evidence that pollutants infiltrate nearby homes. Sergio Dondina of Wild Coast focused on ecological and economic damage, beach loss, tire and trash pollution, and the community’s sense of being ignored. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the informational hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • They'll be able to bring the FBI or the Public Integrity Unit. Yeah, I...
  • Does it be able to bring the FBI or the Public Integrity Unit or something like that into investigate
  • That is a statewide responsibility behind the public junior college state finance program.
  • And that bridge for me was Tarrant County Community College, or junior college back then.
  • And that bridge, for me, was Terran County Community College, or junior college back then.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum, adopted its interim rules on a 6-0 vote, and heard opening remarks from members and staff introductions. The chair emphasized higher education’s role in workforce development and noted a Legislative Budget Board survey issue that was resolved after a community college initially did not respond because the survey was marked optional. The committee then focused on monitoring implementation of Senate Bill 37, which governs public higher education boards, curriculum review, faculty senates/councils, training for regents, and the ombudsman office. Testimony from Chancellor Brandon Creighton of Texas Tech, Commissioner Wynn Rosser, UNT Chancellor Michael Williams, and Ombudsman Brandon Simmons described how SB 37 is being implemented. They said boards now have stronger authority, faculty senates are advisory, and institutions are reviewing general education curricula and other programs for rigor, relevance, and workforce value. Rosser said the statewide advisory committee is reviewing the core curriculum and board training requirements are being administered, while Simmons reported the ombudsman office has received 73 complaints, opened two investigations, and expects a third, with many complaints outside its jurisdiction or harassing in nature. Members questioned witnesses about transfer credits, board training content, auditing, conflicts of interest, curriculum decisions, and whether any institutions were missing deadlines. Rosser said non-transferable credits have declined since reporting began under earlier law, and that the most common reason is courses outside degree requirements. Witnesses said they were not aware of institutions missing the SB 37 review deadlines. Senators also raised concerns about an appearance of impropriety in a Texas Tech-related matter and about whether a Dred Scott case should be taught in law school, with Creighton saying the curriculum review process did not prohibit teaching Supreme Court cases and that he would follow up. Later testimony from University of Houston, Texas State, UT, and Texas A&M system officials said their systems had updated policies, abolished prior faculty senates, created compliant advisory councils, and completed or were completing core curriculum reviews and related governance changes.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's probably the worst system in the entire United States, so it's obviously an issue that needs some
  • It seems the language that I see in the bill is referring specifically to United States Armed Forces
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1055 requires the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • or agency arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.
  • Under the previous administration, the administration... unlawfully president in the United States.
Bills: SB1032 , SB1055 , SB1107
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, Missouri faces a housing shortage of more than 115,000 units, and affordability continues
  • We represent about 200 different companies involved in business in the United States and the innovative
  • And you've heard that, and I don't want to dwell on That Missourians can afford to live in them.
  • And you've heard that, and I don't want to dwell on that, but it is important to take that into account
  • We will be walking backwards compared to everyone else in the United States.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • She is a junior at Flinton High School, and then the other, Amelia Bridges, she's a sophomore at Tier
  • </c><00:03:39.440><c> She</c><00:03:39.680><c> is</c><00:03:39.840><c> a</c><00:03:40.000><c> junior<
  • She is a junior at you'll stand, please.
  • She is a junior at Flinton<00:03:40.959><c> High</c><00:03:41.200><c> School</c><00:03:41.599><c> and
  • We actually have a unit in our office called, um, that does register industry credentials.
Bills: SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233 , SB79 , HB379 , SB253 , HB278 , HB438 , HB233
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/22/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh it's important to note fraud unit.
  • We have a 100,000 unit uh housing.
  • This is our state's bread-and-butter tool to build more units of housing, especially units of housing
  • </c> more units of housing, especially units more units of housing, especially units of<00:24:02.320>
  • Then it says, if you move on to line 13.2, if you allow duplexes, accessory dwellings, and town homes
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • is the total number of juniors and seniors in the district?
  • I don't have the junior-senior data, but I just made a note here. I will gather that.
  • , way over that—juniors and seniors.
  • If you take it when you're a junior in high school, you get free college credits.
  • I had one of my juniors who wants to play volleyball.
Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • course, you all are contending with what the impacts of the forecasted Medicaid cuts will have on the United
  • there was a change requiring all residential providers to comply with the following language: The unit
  • or dwelling is a specific physical place that can be owned, rented, or occupied under a legally enforceable
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
  • In River Lagoon, we had Lake Okeechobee being named as the dirtiest lake in the United States.
  • For derelict vessels, the law prohibits residing or dwelling on a DV, increases penalties for repeat
Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic, and to the Republic
  • ... to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under
  • And my nephew, and maybe even future president of the United States, Beckham Montenegro. Thank you.
  • He's been there... ...teacher, Danny Barlow from the junior high there. He's been there.
  • And so the three of them are all running for LD13 House, so we are united and support everybody.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-19 - 11:55AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • used and where we might target, oh, this county or this town needs extra help, or these types of dwellings
  • c><00:28:38.400><c> of</c> needs extra help or these types of needs extra help or these types of dwellings
  • </c><00:28:40.320><c> So</c><00:28:40.680><c> it</c> dwellings need extra help.
  • So it dwellings need extra help.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • To help students prepare for the competition, there is a mentor assigned for each unit.
  • The mentors are local for each unit.
  • I caddied for a junior golfer for a number of years on the Big Island Junior Golf Tour.
  • </c> the Big Island Junior Golf Tour. the Big Island Junior Golf Tour.
  • I am the current United States Council.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented. Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character. Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/04/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So by having that dwelling behind another dwelling, behind that lot and farther away from the road where
  • It's a safety issue for not just people in the dwelling, but also those who are trying to fight the fire
  • and the risk that if they don't fight the fire soon enough, it could spread to possibly other dwellings
  • It's a safety issue for not just people in the dwelling, but also those who are trying to fight the fire
  • and the risk that if they don't fight the fire soon enough, it could spread to possibly other dwellings
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

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

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in part of that unit, we do actually teach about autism, ASD, and some of my best times in the classroom
  • to bring it back, because the trainings through F.A. about maybe adding more about autism in that unit
  • He also said that being president of the United States, perhaps, you know, is such an honor that no one
  • I’m a junior at Western High School down from Broward County.
  • I’m a junior. I may not know as much history.” “Please bear with me. I’m a junior.
Bills: S0124 , S0206 , S0420
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's for high school juniors and seniors who are at the age where they're starting to do things, have
  • Juniors and seniors in high school are right at the point where they're starting to do things.
  • Juniors and seniors in high school are right at the point where they're starting to do things.
  • So I am the junior person here, so I'm going to say the least. I thank you all.
  • He said that in the United States, TPLF use is significantly on the rise, and that the United States
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm CEO of the League of Education Voters, and also the parent of a high school junior of the global
  • He's a junior, and he's thinking about what happens next.
  • To be successful, though, it will be critical that we unite those stakeholders, leverage our existing
  • Courses are broken into units, each with its own exam, rather than one high-stakes test at the end.
  • units if needed to improve their understanding and scores.
Summary: The committee held public hearings on several education bills. SB 6078 would provide pre-licensing supports for prospective child care providers through DCYF, fire protection consultations, and a licensing resource guide; the sponsor, DCYF, and a community nonprofit all supported it, emphasizing that it would reduce fragmented permitting barriers and help expand child care access, while a senator raised the possibility of overlap with existing early learning facilities support. SB 6089 would create a public-private partnership account to support coordination across the P-20W system and fund a public-facing data dashboard; the sponsor and many advocates supported it as a way to align early learning through workforce systems and improve transparency, while some testifiers urged stronger public oversight, caution about private influence, and explicit inclusion of early learning. SB 5859 would expand competency-based assessments as graduation pathway options; supporters said it would better reflect how students learn and provide flexibility, while the State Board of Education and school principals urged caution and suggested waiting for the board’s broader Future Ready graduation review. SB 5861 would require more school board directors to be elected from director districts in larger districts; supporters said it would improve community representation, while some districts and WSSDA warned about local control, added costs, and governance disruption. SB 6065 would allow districts in binding conditions or under enhanced financial oversight to use transportation vehicle funds for temporary loans or transfers with OSPI approval; supporters said it could help districts recover financially without harming transportation needs. After the hearings, the committee moved into executive session and acted on two bills. It adopted a proposed substitute to SB 5956, which restricts certain automated decision systems, surveillance technologies, biometric data, and facial recognition uses in student discipline and school safety decisions, and then advanced the bill with a do-pass recommendation to Rules. It also adopted a proposed substitute to SB 5901, which concerns state funding for on-base school construction, and advanced that bill with a do-pass recommendation to Ways and Means. Both measures were reported out subject to signatures.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 11th, 2026

Resources and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • and the Army Corps of Engineers over the years torture the definition of navigable waters of the United
  • and declared that the Clean Water Act, when it uses the terms navigable waters and waters of the United
  • One of the biggest areas of the most impact is our backcountry units, and the elk populations have been
  • ranchettes, hobby-type farms, and then of course now we get apartments, condos, and single-family dwellings
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • amendment in Section 3, subsection 1 to state that for adult family homes, all areas within the dwelling
  • presumed to be non-public areas unless the adult family home provider designates a specific... ...dwelling