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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, January 5, 2026 - AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • . sections. sections.
  • We have a policy review section.
  • Our next section is the consumer complaints section.
  • Our Our next section is the consumer complaints<00:50:05.720> section.
  • We take action enforcement section.
Keywords: 916, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (04/02/2025)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most of the bill is taking the language from the Kino RSA, which is section 284, col. 51, which I've
  • 284 col51 which uh RSA which is section 284 col51 which I've<00:03:17.360> dropped<00:03:17.599
  • <00:27:15.360> We're section seven, which is line 25.
  • We're section seven, which is line 25.
  • Um, page two, line 25, section, minute.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Over the last five years, fiscal years, it's 9.4%, with roughly 76 basis points of value above our benchmarks
  • prudently invest state money for the pooled money investment account...” “...according to Government Code Section
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Transportation Committee Aug 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • You can see in the first year that Colorado collected this fee, collected almost $76 million in fees,
  • I'm going to go—we'll do questions after each section unless somebody has pressing.
Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee first took up three highway naming resolutions on its consent calendar: ACR 109, SCR 78, and SCR 90. The committee approved the consent calendar with 11 aye votes and no no votes, then adjourned the bill-hearing portion. Members also recognized committee science fellow AJ Mendeola for his service, noting his contributions to bill analysis and staff support. The committee then held an informational hearing on alternatives to the gas tax, focused on the projected decline in fuel-tax revenue and the need for a more sustainable transportation funding model. The chair and invited experts described how inflation, improved fuel efficiency, and growth in electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles are eroding gas-tax revenues. Presenters from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the University of California discussed state options such as higher or indexed gas taxes, EV registration fees, road usage charges, delivery fees, public EV charging fees, transportation network company fees, and managed lanes, emphasizing tradeoffs among revenue adequacy, fairness, administrative cost, and public acceptance. Committee members raised concerns that mileage-based fees or EV fees could function as new taxes on commuters and lower-income drivers, especially if the gas tax is not repealed. Presenters responded that road usage charges are generally intended as replacements for the gas tax, not additions, and argued that mileage-based systems better preserve the user-pays principle while being less tied to vehicle fuel efficiency. They also noted that flat EV registration fees are easy to administer but can be less equitable because they are not linked to actual road use. Officials from Hawaii, Utah, and Oregon described their state programs and policy choices. Hawaii said its new road usage charge began July 1, 2025, for EVs, offers a choice between a per-mile charge and a flat annual fee through 2028, and will transition to mandatory EV participation before expanding to all light-duty vehicles by 2033. Utah described its voluntary EV road usage charge program, quarterly reporting, privacy protections, and legislative scenarios for removing the cap or making participation mandatory. Oregon outlined its constitutional cost-responsibility framework and broader transportation funding challenges, including reliance on user fees and limited use of general-fund support.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then again in '76, there were, I think, about 29,000 cases in Texas.
  • Of these systems, 76 treat brackish... Groundwater and 26 treat brackish surface water.
  • representing the American Society of Pediatric Surgeons and the American Society of Civil Engineers Texas Section
Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.
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  • I moved to amend Senate Bill 1543, page 14, section 1, lines 19. Amendment submitted by Gise.
  • I believe there was a section in it that was incorrect.
  • A of this section shall be eligible for tuition or course.
  • Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 2030, page 22, section 4, lines 1.
  • Mister Speaker, I moved to amend Senate Bill 206, page two, section 1, lines 9 through 10, amendment
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 1543, page 14, Section 1, line 19, amendment submitted by Geis.
  • We just had to clarify some, I believe there was a section in it that was incorrect.
  • A of the section shall be eligible for tuition or course fee reimbursement.
  • Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 2030, page 22, Section 4, line 1.
  • Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 206, page 2, section 1, lines 9 through 10.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached. Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 143.037 actually states with regard to... it says this section deals with agreements, meaning
  • Section 556.005, which is the previous section in the government code, is adding a new section, 556.0056
  • So what I've done is I've gone to look for the education code in there in section...
  • Section 12.1058, it defines a charter school as a political subdivision for some purposes.
  • It's already covered under the previous section in 556.055. That's all they can't levy a tax.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 15th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Governor Abbott, governor of the state of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article 3, Sections
  • 5a and 40, and Article IV, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution, do hereby call Special Session Number
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 16th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • BY REPRESENTATIVE TANT AND OTHERS, AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE 7 IN THE CREATION OF A NEW SECTION
  • Basically, section 6 of this bill, section 6 refers to lethal injection and methods by... ...which the
  • AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2, SECTION 2 AND 17 OF ARTICLE 3, AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2, SECTION 2 AND 17 OF
  • SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE 6 IN THE CREATION OF A NEW SECTION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES PROVISIONS
  • 2, SECTION 2 AND 17, SECTIONS 3, FOUR, FIVE, AND SIX, SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE 6 AND...
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/15/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's found under Section 510.03 of the code of conduct.
  • And the difference is in a public library there is a children's section and then there are other sections
  • And the difference is in a public library there is a children's section and then there are other sections
  • And the difference is in a public library there is a children's section and then there are other sections
  • 50.800> by are other sections that are denoted by are other sections that are denoted by what<
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance (03/31/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • so anyways so burden of each section so anyways so back<00:08:38.519> to<00:08:38.880> this
  • “Yeah, so this first section is just all the positions being abolished.
  • <00:40:29.240> is here yeah so um this uh first section is here yeah so um this uh first section
  • Um, this is House Bill, yeah, so RSA 31-A is an extinct section of the budget.
  • Page 20: these are requests of the Department of Safety to correct a drafting error in section 1.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Finance Committee met to review Division One of a very large budget package, with the chair explaining that the budget was being analyzed in three divisions over multiple days. Members first discussed procedure, including when amendments and line-item votes would be taken, and agreed to proceed with the division’s presentation before questions. Representative Maguire then outlined the division’s approach as a series of tradeoffs to close a large budget gap, emphasizing cuts, some revenue changes, and a focus on overall spending levels as well as individual reductions. The presentation covered a wide range of agencies and policy areas. Major proposed changes included cuts or eliminations to several boards and commissions viewed as costly or duplicative, such as the Housing Appeals Board, Board of Tax and Land Appeals, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Aging, Office of the Child Advocate, and the Personnel Appeals Board, with some functions consolidated into other boards. The division also proposed back-of-the-budget cuts to the Information Technology Department, Judicial Branch, Justice Department, Retirement System, Corrections, and Environmental Services, along with fee increases in several areas. Other notable items included ending marketing for Paid Family Leave, reducing job advertising and tourism promotion, defunding the Arts Council, moving liquor enforcement functions out of the Liquor Commission, and shifting some funds such as the College Savings Commission money to Division Two. Several members questioned specific cuts, especially the elimination of the Council on Aging, the reduction in regional planning commission grants, and the large cut to tourism advertising. Maguire defended the choices as necessary budget tradeoffs, arguing that some programs duplicated work done elsewhere, that regional planning grants were not among the most essential items, and that tourism promotion was a form of spending he viewed skeptically. He also explained that the public defender’s budget was partially restored after a credible claim of a governor’s budget error, and that the committee would continue refining corrections-related cuts because the House was only halfway through the budget process and further changes could still occur in the Senate and conference committee.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/14/2026)

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • My only concern that I'm going to express today is on section three.
  • The other three sections of the bill I have no opinion on.
  • The other three sections of the bill I have no opinion on.
  • The other today is on section three.
  • So I take your point about the penalty section of this.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education May 11th, 2026

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the next section speaks to how well we are serving them.
  • About 76% of our students in special education have at least one disability in addition to being blind
  • TEA has a whole section in their strategic plan called inefficiencies and redundancies.
  • shared the impact of the ABC funding and what it did for Texas urban districts, again providing us with $76
  • Funding and what it did for Texas urban districts, again providing us with $76 million, but we also provided
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chapter 15A, Section 19 of the General Laws provides tuition and fee waivers at Massachusetts institutions
  • This is the section of the law that H. 1428 and S. 924 would amend to provide the same benefit for young
  • This section does not apply to requests from federal, state, and municipal agencies.
  • I am 76. In eight years, she will be ready for college. I will be 84.
  • public institutions saved students $21.5 million through OER adoption, now covering 20% of course sections
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education heard testimony on a broad set of bills focused on making public higher education more affordable and accessible, protecting student information, and changing social work licensure rules. Chair Rogers and Senator Comerford opened by emphasizing the committee’s focus on financial aid, tuition and fee waivers, scholarships, admissions, and institutional changes, and they reminded witnesses about the three-minute testimony limit. No votes were taken during the hearing. A large portion of the hearing centered on the “Super Act” (H. 1423/S. 218), which would eliminate the master’s-level social work licensing exam and create grant support for social work internships. Supporters—including students, practitioners, educators, and advocates—argued that unpaid internships and the exam create financial barriers, worsen workforce shortages, and disproportionately affect Black, brown, older, ESL, and other marginalized candidates. Opponents from the Association of Social Work Boards argued the exam is a necessary public-protection standard, helps maintain uniform licensure, and is important to the social work licensure compact; they said workforce shortages should be addressed through pay, working conditions, and caseloads instead. Committee members asked detailed questions about compact participation, exam accommodations, and how other states such as Rhode Island and Connecticut have handled similar changes. The committee also heard extensive testimony in favor of debt-free public higher education bills (H. 1436/S. 929). Witnesses, including students, faculty, advocates, and Senator Eldridge, said Massachusetts should expand on free community college by covering tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges and universities, with additional aid for living costs for lower-income students. Supporters said student debt delays homeownership, family formation, and career entry, and that the state should use Fair Share revenue to invest in public higher education. Some committee members voiced support but also raised concerns about prioritizing K-12 funding and the cost of expanding free college further. Several witnesses also supported bills to extend tuition and fee waivers to young adults raised by grandparents or other kinship guardians outside the DCF system, arguing that these students face the same trauma and financial barriers as foster youth but do not receive the same benefits. Representative Donato, Joseph O’Leary, Shauna Manning, Sandra Vecchio, Karen Gardner, Judy Walter, Elaine Arsenault, and others described the financial strain on grandparents raising grandchildren and urged parity with DCF-related waivers. In addition, Senator Jake Oliveira testified for a bill to protect public higher education student directory information from data mining and unauthorized sharing, and Deirdre Cummings testified for an open educational resources bill to reduce textbook costs. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on kinship care and college access, with committee members thanking witnesses and indicating follow-up on some bill language issues.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also, in subsection 4 of section 3, adds a limiting of causes of action against nonprofit organizations
  • ><00:12:51.240> subsection<00:12:51.839> 4<00:12:52.160> of<00:12:52.280> section
  • The chair recognizes the lady from Fayette 76 for explanation of vote not to exceed two minutes.
  • House Bill 112, Representative Brown, an act proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution
  • House Bill 112, Representative Brown, an act proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution
Keywords: 958, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If they fail one section of the multi-part test, this would allow them to retake only the portion that
  • I was going over your bill section by section, and some of the questions that I had had been asked.
  • noticed... ...that I had had been asked, but as I read through the bill, I noticed that you put in Section
  • S.J.R. 76 by Gutierrez, proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with senators highlighting the university’s growth, medical school, research expansion, and role in serving South Texas. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 368 honoring outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, with numerous senators praising his long public career, leadership in higher education, and statewide impact. Senate Resolution 361 recognizing Texas HBCU Day and Senate Resolution 362 recognizing Denton County Days at the Capitol were also adopted, along with other routine recognitions and gubernatorial appointments being read into the record. The Senate then took up several bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to shorten vacancy posting requirements, allow bilingual certification candidates to retake only failed test sections, give teachers more flexibility with paid leave, clarify classroom removal procedures, and ensure parents are informed of appeal rights. The bill passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a parent’s right to direct a child’s education, was also brought up and passed to engrossment after a contested suspension vote. The Senate next passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, which would require reporting of foreign funding at public universities, bar gifts from adversarial governments, and require training and reporting systems to prevent foreign influence and intellectual property theft in higher education. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the so-called “Dexit” bill, was debated at length for its corporate governance changes, including codifying the business judgment rule and altering internal corporate litigation and records rules; it passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed by a 30-1 vote. Senate Bill 857, allowing law enforcement discretion to tow vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed after discussion of towing abuses during flooding and disaster conditions. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536, requiring dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, passed with broad support, and Senate Bill 922, addressing delayed electronic disclosure of sensitive medical test results so physicians can discuss them first, was taken up and passed to engrossment as the chamber continued through its calendar.
AL
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  • Uh, in most of the high schools in Alabama, um, 76% of all Alabama dual enrollment students are we are
  • /c><00:54:04.240> in<00:54:04.480> Alabama,<00:54:05.680> um,<00:54:06.000> 76%
  • <00:54:06.960> of<00:54:07.200> all high schools in Alabama, um, 76% of all high schools
  • in Alabama, um, 76% of all Alabama<00:54:08.480> dual<00:54:08.720> enrollment<00:54:09.200
Keywords: 924, joint, all