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NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Water and Natural Resources Nov 17th, 2025

Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, we are short on the number of students.
  • I am a native New Mexican and currently live in Kingston.
  • We're also working with a number of student projects.
  • Do you plan to go into these areas where mostly it's Native American areas?
  • American allotment lands mixed in with tribal lands.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 10th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
  • before compacts were signed into law here in the state of California with marching. civil rights for Native
  • Americans marching across that bridge with the likes of Jesse Jackson and other tribal leaders to bring
  • Jim also co-founded Richmond's Black Americans for Political Action Committee, an organization that continues
  • to be pivotal in working towards African-American representation in Contra Costa County's political
Keywords: 988, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is an American issue.
  • This is an American issue.
  • Afghan-American community in Virginia. Afghan-American community in Virginia.
  • I yield back. truly is American history. I wish truly is American history.
  • <02:26:20.960> American That's American innovation. American That's American innovation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, a quorum of the Native American Affairs Commission is only four members, and that could override
  • those who were appointed because of their Native heritage.
  • Right now, a quorum of the Native American Affairs Commission is only four members, and that could override
  • those who were appointed because of their Native heritage.
  • <00:24:31.440> American conflict within the Native American conflict within the Native American
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested. House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • American withdrawal from these theaters.
  • On this sub-camp in Kuwait, half was occupied by Americans.
  • Maybe having an American general in that seat. see, furthers this ruse.
  • American priorities in Europe, what they should be.
  • to American security interests? into two big blocks personnel and equipment.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Jun 24th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Native students continue to suffer from gaps in opportunities and outcomes compared to non-native students
  • To push for legislation and increase funding to meet native students' needs.
  • He has been one of the strongest advocates for native students.
  • Last in 2024 we graduated 19 students from Questa.
  • The workforce can come from the undergraduate students, graduate students, and also it include uh maybe
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Under existing law, Drug Medi-Cal and DMC-ODS providers must use American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • Indian and Alaska Native Medi-Cal members who are seeking care for substance use.
  • Indian and Alaska Native Medi-Cal members who are seeking care for substance use.
  • Guidance from SAMHSA and the American Academy of Pediatrics clearly states that effective response for
  • So existing law already requires DHCS to adopt American Society of Addiction Medicine, referred to as
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The subcommittee heard updates from the Department of State Hospitals on its proposed 2026-27 budget, including a $3.2 billion total budget, patient-driven operating cost increases, savings in the IST solutions program, and progress in meeting the Stiavedi court-ordered 28-day treatment standard. DSH reported it has met court benchmarks, reduced the IST pending placement list from a pandemic high of 1,953 to about 250, and is now averaging about five days to initiate treatment. Members asked about the effects of Proposition 36 and SB 1323 on referrals, outside hospitalization costs, Medicare coverage, and whether IST solution funds were being overbudgeted; DSH said referrals are slightly down overall, outside medical costs are rising due to inflation and an aging population, and the IST savings reflect slower-than-expected activation of community programs rather than a service gap. The department also outlined proposed funding for electrical infrastructure upgrades at Napa and Patton, a feasibility study under SB 380 for transitional housing for the CONREP SVP program, and a dental services expansion at Metropolitan and Patton. The committee held those DSH items open after discussion. The Commission for Behavioral Health presented its role in overseeing the transition from MHSA to BHSA, including data, evaluation, transparency, grantmaking, and technical assistance. It described the new Innovation Partnership Fund, a statewide innovation grant program funded at up to $20 million annually for five years, with small and large grants, and said it had received strong interest ahead of the May 8 application deadline. Members asked about what qualifies as innovation, whether grants could be renewed, and how the state would ensure the program supports service delivery rather than general outreach or training. The commission also sought a liquidation deadline extension for up to $4.062 million in remaining Alcove Youth Drop-in Center funds so sites can finish implementation and Stanford can complete the final evaluation; that item was also held open. DHCS provided an overview of behavioral health policy changes under CalAIM and BH Connect, including peer support, mobile crisis, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, the access reform and outcomes incentive program, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation, transitional rent, and upcoming youth-focused guidance such as high-fidelity wraparound and activity funds. On BHSA implementation, DHCS said it is not tracking specific local program cuts, but is monitoring county plans and outcomes while noting that counties must still preserve Medi-Cal specialty mental health and DMC-ODS services. The department also discussed its H.R. 1 implementation strategy, including outreach, streamlined renewals, ex parte exemptions, and proposed clinic navigator and outreach funding to reduce Medi-Cal coverage loss, especially for people with behavioral health needs. In response to questions, DHCS said it has not produced a specific H.R. 1 impact estimate for county behavioral health populations, and later explained that counties can still use BHSA and other funding streams for prevention and early intervention while the state tracks impacts through integrated plans and new performance measures. The department also reported on BH-CHIP bond spending, saying it has awarded $5.8 billion for 437 infrastructure projects creating 546 new or expanded facilities and more than 9,553 residential beds, with tribal set-asides exceeding the original allotment.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 06, 2026 - Regular Session

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She has shared that work to help schools better respond to students in need.
  • Today, these students are here to observe democracy in action at the General Assembly.
  • Students must maintain at least a 3.8 grade point average to even be invited to apply.
  • And from approximately 100 eligible students, only the top candidates were selected.
  • These students demonstrate a remarkable commitment to both their school and our community.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, as an educator, it is my job to teach my students and protect my students from harm's way.
  • Long before sharing a bathroom with my African-American neighbors, it was just normal life.
  • I'm a native Texan, born and raised in the hill country, and that's a fact I'm very proud of.
  • Americans aren't consumed with banning trans people from restrooms.
  • I've also heard from Pregnancy Center staff, including one of the students that I mentor.
Bills: HB7, SB 8, HB7, SB 8
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 31st, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • United States Air Force, retired, registered against HB2612 and was to testify on behalf of the American
  • David Carter, Colonel, United States Air Force, retired, on behalf of the American Policy.
  • This bill prepares students to enter the geothermal energy industry by developing customized education
  • and it's because Texas holds a national... security sentiment for those of us who retire and aren't native
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 4, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • phosphate businesses, which produce a majority of the phosphate used in America, is the backbone of the American
  • I've worked for Mosaic for 18 years, and I started as a co-op student out of USF.
  • For American phosphate production, Florida deposits represent the vast majority of all viable reserves
  • speak with you today on an issue that resonates with me not only as a phosphator, but as a Florida native
Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met for its first meeting of session and heard four bills. HB 209, the State Parks Preservation Act, would limit development in state parks and require stronger public notice and participation for land management plan changes. Members discussed protections for cabins and existing lodging, and an amendment aligned the bill with the Senate and clarified conservation-based recreational uses. Support came from Audubon Florida, Nature Conservancy, and others, and the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute after a unanimous roll call. HB 143 would create a Florida Resilient Buildings Tax Credit for new construction and retrofits that meet LEED-based resiliency standards, with a new advisory committee under DBPR to help administer the program. An amendment moved the process under DBPR, added UCF and FIU to the advisory council, and made technical conforming changes. The bill drew supportive testimony from a Boca Raton city council member and was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one no vote. HB 295 would direct DEP to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan based on its 2020 recycling report, including education, market development, and recommendations for statutory changes. Testimony emphasized that the plan would be voluntary and would not impose costs or mandates on homeowners or businesses. The bill passed without amendments and was reported favorably. HB 585 would let owners of former phosphate mining lands record notice and obtain a Department of Health radiation survey to support a narrow defense against strict liability claims; an amendment clarified the notice content and limited the definition to mined lands, not gyp stacks. The bill drew extensive questions about notice, radiation thresholds, disclosure to buyers, and liability scope, but supporters from Mosaic, the Florida Chamber, and a health physicist argued it would improve transparency and help redevelop lands. It was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one soft yes and one no vote.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-19 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,<00:03:05.200> teenage Julian Scott, a Johnson native, teenage Julian Scott, a Johnson native
  • of eligible students access pre-K. of eligible students access pre-K.
  • <00:21:52.040> through of all K through 12 students through of all K through 12 students through
  • ,<00:27:13.800> but This is a small number of students, but This is a small number of students
  • And the own resident students.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with routine proceedings, including a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then referred three bills to money committees under House Rule 35A: S.197 to Ways and Means, and S.193 and S.278 to Appropriations. The chamber also read and celebrated HCR 304, honoring the display of Julian Scott’s Civil War painting, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, in the State House and recognizing the people who helped locate and acquire it for Vermont. HCR 303 was also read, extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rep. Ann Donahue; members then offered warm remarks welcoming her back to the chamber. Several members introduced guests in the gallery, and caucus announcements were made before the body moved to the calendar. On transportation, the House took up H.944, the fiscal year 2027 transportation program. The House Transportation Committee reported major differences with the Senate version and, by straw poll, recommended a committee of conference. The House refused to concur in the Senate amendment, appointed conferees, and suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. The House then considered S.214, which would allow the NEK Choice School District to pay tuition for pre-K students to nearby New Hampshire public-school programs, with administration by Essex North Supervisory Union and possible waivers from state agencies. Education, Ways and Means, and Appropriations all recommended concurrence, citing limited fiscal impact and improved access for children in Essex County; the bill was read a third time and ordered to third reading after debate that included support for rural access and concerns about relying on out-of-state capacity. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to H.171, adding “the role of victim advocates” to officer-involved shooting investigation protocols, and to H.577, the Vermont prescription drug discount card program, which added annual reporting requirements and a terminology fix. The House likewise concurred in Senate amendments to H.588, the annual Office of Professional Regulation bill, including changes on rescission authority, substance-use treatment alternatives, CPA language, pharmacy technician authority, fee placement, and background checks. It then concurred in Senate amendments to H.611, a DVHA housekeeping bill, including 340B protections, a one-year delay for the community-based doula certification program, and codification of current HIV-prevention coverage practice. H.921 was postponed for two legislative days. Finally, the House took up S.227 on immigration protocols in Vermont schools, with the member from Williston describing it as a school safety measure that limits collection and sharing of immigration-status information, provides trusted resources to families, and requires a judicial warrant before law enforcement enters non-public school areas for immigration matters.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have some students with us today from Underwood School, who are guests of Representative Twight and
  • Recovery and Reentry to the Correctional Facility Grant Program, and they also removed a section on the Native
  • American reentry program on the grounds that they have other programs that are available, so we need
  • of Recovery and Reentry to the Correctional Facility Grant Program and remove the section on the Native
  • American Reentry Program.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then approved journal corrections and recognized visiting students from Underwood School. The chamber also handled several conference committee appointments after failing to concur with Senate amendments on House bills 1022, 1049, 1229, and 1029, and after the Senate failed to concur on House amendments to Senate bills 2010 and 2113. The House then concurred in or passed a series of amended measures, including House Bills 1481 (dental insurance loss ratio and reporting), 1511 (physician guidance on abortion law, with an emergency clause), 1562 (mandated reporter training), 1197 (correctional facilities study), 1095 (child protective services liaison work group), 1317 (barber licensing board changes), 1549 (corrections facility grants and reentry-related provisions), 1354 (appraiser evaluations), 1374 (open meeting exemption for township supervisors during on-site inspections), 1355 (abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking), 1025 (advanced nuclear energy study), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes), 1592 (Lignite Research Council updates), and 1375 (alcohol service/photo ID provisions). Final passage votes were recorded on each bill, with most passing comfortably and some drawing notable opposition, especially HB 1470 and HB 1549. The House spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol appropriation. Members discussed shifting one-time funding from the general fund to the Electronic Motor Carrier Permit Fund, including body armor, preliminary breath tests, an emergency vehicle course, resurfacing, fleet costs, and handgun/taser replacement, while also noting a federal grant and no new FTEs. Questions focused on salary-line increases and the new-and-vacant FTE pool, with Appropriations explaining that those dollars had been moved back into agency budgets from OMB. The bill passed 84-6. The House also passed Senate Bill 2013, the Commissioner of University and School Lands appropriation, after discussion of Trust Lands operations, unclaimed property staffing, and distributions from the Common Schools Trust Fund; one member was excused for a conflict, and the bill passed 67-22. Senate Bill 2023, the Racing Commission appropriation, passed 65-25 after a brief explanation of the agency’s responsibilities and funding. A major policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2385, which revises mobile home park regulation. Supporters said it creates receivership procedures if a license is revoked, requires clearer tenant notices, limits certain fees, and strengthens protections against eviction and utility overcharges. Two members were excused from voting due to conflicts tied to mobile home park ownership, and the bill passed 84-4. Another extended debate occurred on Senate Bill 2159, which allows the State Energy Research Center to study nuclear-related projects with approval from the Industrial Commission and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. Supporters said it is meant to help study advanced nuclear energy while preserving existing prohibitions on high-level radioactive waste storage; opponents raised concerns that the language could weaken prior protections and open the door to waste-related research or storage. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final vote on SB 2159 is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 12th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also a proud native Texan, and I've called this state home every day of my life.
  • Species are native to Texas and they face significant threats due to the loss of native plant diversity
  • TxDOT has done great work in seeding native flowers along Texas highways to improve.
  • I participate a little bit, but it is true about native grasses. ...is.
  • Returning the native grasses, the milkweed plants, the things that are good for it?
Bills: HB630, HB685, HB1318, HB2692
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • and then we have nontraditional students.
  • We had said that for those descendants that live anywhere in the United States, all of the students have
  • All students of all races and ethnicities qualify. Have received this.
  • It should not be any difference between those students and what and the amount that they are awarded.
  • So the bill exempts Native American tribal law.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 04-11-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • In-based learning is a culturally rooted form of education that connects people, especially students,
  • In-based learning is a culturally rooted form of education that connects people, especially students,
  • Using your culture and land-based practices can help Native Hawaiian youth feel more connected, proud
  • Hawaiian youth feel more can help Native Hawaiian youth feel more connected,<00:07:33.039> proud<
  • And we feel on native Hawaiian families.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard testimony on several resolutions. HCR 190, asking the Department of Health to convene a demolition waste reduction work group, drew only written testimony; the Department of Health provided comments in opposition and the Department of Attorney General Services supported it. HCR 91, on requiring insurers and managed care providers to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices, received supportive testimony from SHIPA and an amputee youth advocate who described the high cost and importance of sports prosthetics. HCR 174, on examining the availability and use of land-based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew support from the Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and a youth council that described land-based learning as culturally rooted and rehabilitative. HR 171, on assessing the social and financial effects of mandatory coverage for continuous glucose monitors, received support from SHIPA, the Hawaiʻi Medical Association, and kidney care and dialysis groups. HCR 146, on the Elderly Simplified Application Project for SNAP, drew support from disability, hunger, and public health groups, with DHS explaining it could implement the project but would need to do manual certification work until its new system is ready. During decision-making, the committee deferred HCR 190 because the Department of Health said it could not carry out the work group without an appropriation. The committee voted to pass HCR 91 as is. HCR 174 was recommended for passage with amendments to clarify that the resolution would request continued use of land-based learning programs and to reflect existing work already underway. HCR 171 was recommended for passage with amendments to correct a statute description. HCR 146 was recommended for passage with amendments to add language that DHS should apply for and implement the project when capable, acknowledging current system limitations. All recommendations were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • I certainly appreciate my good friend from Native.
  • It's on my civil rights on behalf of all the African-American communities.
  • I am a licensed firearms instructor with over 2,000 students.
  • I'm a student. I'm at school every day.
  • I'm a student. I'm at school every day.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused heavily on firearms legislation, especially bills to repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 (including H. 2618/S. 1671 and related repeal measures) and bills on firearm industry accountability (H. 2672/S. 1653). Supporters of repeal, including Senator Peter Durant, Rep. Ken Sweezey, gun owners, instructors, sportsmen, and women’s gun-rights advocates, argued that Chapter 135 overreaches, creates confusion in licensing and training requirements, burdens lawful gun owners, restricts pepper spray and semi-automatic firearms, and is being enforced in ways they said criminalize responsible conduct. Committee members defending the law said it was the product of years of work, public listening sessions, and multiple drafts, and argued that Massachusetts remains the safest state for gun violence and that implementation issues, such as live-fire training, had been delayed to allow time for regulations and infrastructure. Several witnesses also testified on H. 2672/S. 1653, which would create firearm industry standards of conduct and allow civil actions against manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that engage in unsafe or unlawful practices. Supporters from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown, Brady, Giffords, and survivors described the bill as a way to hold the industry accountable, reduce the flow of crime guns, and give victims and the Attorney General a path to sue bad actors. They cited data on crime-gun traces, disproportionate impacts on communities of color, and examples from other states that have enacted similar laws. Opponents, including gun dealers and industry representatives, argued that existing law already punishes illegal sales, that most crime guns are stolen or diverted after lawful sale, and that the bill would improperly target manufacturers for the actions of others. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to remove the non-resident ban on semi-automatic firearms for hunting (H. 2710/S. 1676), with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supporting the change as a way to restore access for returning residents, veterans, and hunting programs that had been displaced. Later testimony returned to repeal and related gun-law bills, with sportsmen’s groups arguing Chapter 135 was rushed, confusing, and harmful to youth hunting and lawful ownership. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; it was a public testimony session with extensive questioning by committee members.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mary's is the oldest Catholic University in Texas with a proud tradition of serving Hispanic students
  • Crystal is the club's first African-American president in 41 years.
  • Before Brown versus Board, Thurgood Marshall represented Marion Sweat. student denied admission at UT
  • Members, in 1978 Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act because Native American children were being
  • free to swap out the student permits between individuals.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • duty to uphold for the American people. duty to uphold for the American people.
  • There was Republican success on the American Patriot, will always be American Patriot, will always be
  • 00:48:38.880> and students became paramedics, EMTs, and students became paramedics, EMTs, and
  • American taxpayers $2.7 billion. Mr. American taxpayers $2.7 billion. Mr.
  • We must defend American democracy.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

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

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We had 6% of produce, and I know that NAPI is Native American, Native agriculture, Navajo agriculture
  • So do you know if they have the capacity to graduate more students, or would they?
  • Would they also be able to graduate students?
  • If this was put in place, they are only graduating dental students.
  • In order to pay off student loans, they will go work for an FQHC and get their loans forgiven.