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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Mar 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- In January, the Federal Transit Administration In January, the Federal Transit Administration awarded
- Do you or federal dollars? And to what extent, what scale is that?
- , but I will say also the other federal dollars have still come through.
- But I will say also the other federal dollars have still come through.
- But we have leaned really heavily into pursuing every federal dollar.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4987, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Administration officials said the bill would authorize more than $5 billion overall, including $1.2 billion for Chapter 90 over four years, $500 million for accelerated road and bridge repairs, $200 million for MBTA rail modernization and reliability, $200 million for transportation projects supporting housing development, $200 million for a new DCR parkway resilience and safety program, and reauthorizations for federal-aid highway projects, non-federal highway projects, municipal pavement, and Shared Streets and Spaces. They emphasized that the proposal is backed by Commonwealth Transportation Fund revenues, including registry fees, gas tax, and Fair Share surtax revenue, and said it would improve safety, reliability, housing production, and regional equity.
Committee members asked about the four-year Chapter 90 authorization, the housing-related transportation funding, federal funding uncertainty, and how the MBTA money would support commuter rail electrification and regional rail. Administration witnesses said the multi-year structure would help municipalities plan and avoid more expensive deferred maintenance, that the housing funds would be flexible for infrastructure needs tied to development, and that the state is pursuing federal grants while relying on state-backed capital financing. They also described process improvements at MassDOT that have reduced project bid-to-notice timelines by 60% and said the rail modernization funds would support locomotive procurement, including battery-electric and Tier 4 diesel locomotives.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association and local officials from Sherborn, Conway, and Yarmouth strongly supported the bill, saying the increased Chapter 90 funding and road-mile formula have made a major difference for small and rural communities and that four-year funding would improve predictability, project bundling, and cost savings. They cited local road, bridge, culvert, and gravel-road needs and urged favorable action. A Better City and MAPC also supported the bill but urged the committee to use it for broader transportation policy changes and new revenue tools, including possible reforms to TNC fees, regional pricing, and other funding mechanisms. The committee took no vote during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 14th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Then we'll close out with federal student loan implications.
- IAIA relies on $13.5 million. of federal funds.
- It's very slow at the federal level.
- reliance is on federal dollars versus state dollars.
- On top of being a federal agency under the U.S.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> cannot be experimented on by federal cannot be experimented on by federal mandates.<00:25:52.080
- Currently, the Federal federal agencies.
- </c> dollars are spent by federal agencies. dollars are spent by federal agencies.
- </c> Federal Civil Service and federal Federal Civil Service and federal contractors<05:23:35.040><c>
- </c> leaders and federal government leaders. leaders and federal government leaders.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And the federal Constitution is a so-called granting constitution, in that the federal Constitution or
- The federal court has blocked it.
- I'm just curious: a federal agent acting under federal authority in due course for the federal agent's
- I mean, it's, you're talking about a federal agency.
- And we don't know what any federal administration in the future is going to do with federal agents.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:08 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- That's exactly why I want to mirror the federal government and also give them some relief on the federal
- And you're saying the federal charges are—what are the federal charges for someone if they're picked
- That's part of the federal statute.
- I mean, do they break it down differently on the federal level?
- And then you have the federally parallel charges now charging in the state of New Mexico. ...federally
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 13th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal agencies.
- In 1990, we had federal NAGPRA.
- So, members of the committee, the only mechanism at the federal level that the federal government has
- So it's a federal compliance deadline, and then we will lose our federal funding.
- level. federal level.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 28 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal immigration system is broken.
- Civil immigration enforcement is a federal function.
- It does not alter our obligations under federal law.
- This amendment would basically have the federal government This amendment would basically have the federal
- And by the way, up until October of 2025, the federal regulations around Section 1337 The federal regulations
Summary:
The House first handled several routine matters, including adoption of a birthday resolution honoring Caroline San Martino Moran and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition involving the City of Waltham and the Veterans Memorial Rink. It also advanced two local bills: one authorizing DCAMM to release a sewer line easement in West Roxbury, and another relative to the town administrator of Carlisle. Both bills were amended by Ways and Means and ordered to third reading or engrossed as amended. The chamber also passed a memorial-marker bill for fallen law enforcement officers in Milton and Canton.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 5305, the “Protect Act,” which was presented as a measure to limit state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, restrict ICE access in courthouses and other sensitive locations, strengthen notice and language-access protections for detainees and workers, and expedite U and T visa certifications. Supporters, including members of the Black and Latino Caucus and other legislators, argued the bill would protect due process, encourage victims and witnesses to come forward, preserve public trust, and keep local police focused on criminal matters. They cited courthouse arrests, fear in immigrant communities, and the need for clearer boundaries between state and federal authority.
Several amendments were offered and voted on during consideration of H.5305. An amendment to strike Section 4 was rejected, as were amendments seeking to alter the courthouse enforcement provisions and to recognize immigration judge warrants. Other amendments were adopted, including one clarifying sheriff-related provisions, one expanding language around release dates, one adding protections related to school settings, and one expediting U visa certification for family members aging out. A roll call was taken on the bill and on multiple amendments, with the House ultimately adopting the amendments described and continuing consideration of the bill as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So one is the federal work-study, and the other one is the FSEOG, which is the Federal Supplemental Educational
- The federal government recently made several changes to student aid programs.
- So overall, our students are taking substantially fewer federal loans.
- We start typically packaging with our federal grants, followed by Cal Grants.
- student loan, and $30 million in federal work study.
Summary:
The subcommittee on Education Finance heard an overview of the governor’s budget proposals and higher education financial aid trends, with a major focus on the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS), Cal Grant spending, and the effects of recent federal student aid changes. The Department of Finance said the budget would fully fund Cal Grant at projected levels and reduce MCS coverage from 35% to 17.5% of unmet need in 2026-27, while the Legislative Analyst’s Office supported considering the reduction as a cost-saving measure given out-year deficits. UC and CSU representatives opposed the cut, saying MCS is important to affordability and debt-free degree goals; they estimated average awards would fall substantially and that campuses do not have funds to backfill the loss. The Student Aid Commission said the proposal would reduce aid but simplify administration, and members questioned how lower awards would affect students, borrowing, and work-study options. No vote was taken, and the issue was held open for possible future action.
The committee then discussed federal changes to student loans and Pell Grant policy under H.R. 1, including caps on Parent PLUS loans, elimination of Grad PLUS loans, and new proration rules for federal direct loans based on enrollment intensity. The LAO said these changes would likely push some borrowers into the private market, especially graduate and professional students and some parents of students at private institutions. CSU said the changes would affect thousands of graduate and part-time students and could reduce access by about $97 million in loan availability for part-time borrowers, while UC said the new definitions of professional degrees were too restrictive and would reduce access for nursing, teaching, law, dentistry, and other programs. Community colleges said they use relatively little federal loan aid but are monitoring Workforce Pell. Members raised concerns about workforce impacts, social mobility, and whether the state should consider alternative loan programs or other ways to reduce student costs. This issue was also held open.
In the segment financial aid update, the LAO reported Cal Grant spending is projected to rise to about $3.2 billion in 2026-27, driven by more recipients and higher awards tied to UC and CSU tuition increases, while CSAC said FAFSA and CADAA applications are up significantly year over year. CSU, community colleges, and UC described their aid packaging and rising aid totals, with CSU reporting over $5.5 billion in aid to 381,000 students, community colleges reporting over $4.3 billion to more than 920,000 students, and UC reporting $3.17 billion in grant aid to undergraduates. Members asked about Cal Grant reform, application trends, and long-term outcomes; UC and community colleges pointed to alumni and wage dashboards, and the LAO noted the state’s Cradle to Career data effort. The committee then took public comment, including testimony on library funding and other education-related priorities, and concluded by holding the issues open without formal action.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As we all know, if there's a federal nexus, there's a federal official somewhere saying yes or no, or
- like the Federal Land Policy Management Act and the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act.
- Federal court orders.
- federal lands. Absolutely sir that's the law.
- It has been relisted by a federal judge.
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Sep 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- arms. telephone numbers, and email address of a candidate for state, local, or federal offices here
- This will allow both the SOS and AG the opportunity to aid in defending against federal attacks on our
- This bill will protect our voting system standards from attacks by the federal government.
- In light of these unprecedented attempts by the federal government to interfere Thank you.
- And I also wanted to thank the author for Need to defend against any federal overreach.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on September 12, 2025, with a quorum present and heard two bills. AB 1392 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins would make candidates’ residence addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses confidential in county election records for the duration of the election cycle or term, with access provisions for journalists and government offices after amendments removed prior opposition. The author and a representative from the Secretary of State argued the bill was needed in response to rising political threats and violence, and several members from both parties spoke in support, citing personal experiences with harassment and concern for family safety. No opposition was heard.
The committee then heard SB 851 by Senator Cervantes, a measure described as responding to federal threats to California’s election administration. The bill would require notice to the Secretary of State and Attorney General for certain federal election-related court actions and settlements, extend the prohibition on unauthorized law enforcement presence at voting locations to federal agents, reaffirm California’s voting system standards, and make county registrar certification duties ministerial and non-discretionary. The author and Secretary of State’s representative said the bill was needed to defend election integrity and protect against federal interference, while some members criticized it as fearmongering and argued California should focus on cleaning voter rolls and preventing fraud. Other members defended the bill, saying isolated fraud cases do not undermine the overall security of California elections.
AB 1392 was approved on a 6-0 vote with a recommendation that Senate amendments be concurred in, and SB 851 passed on a 5-2 vote. The hearing then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal cuts to our system.
- For example, the federal government's unwinding of... its pandemic policies.
- The federal government allowed that we have maintained. Yeah.
- It's set as a percent of the federal poverty level, which is probably about 138% of the federal poverty
- I'm sorry, I don't have the federal poverty level in front of me.
Committee:
House Budget
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> transportation funds including federal transportation funds including federal funds.
- federal law and briefly about federal federal law and what<01:25:12.880><c> it</c><01:25:13.120><c>
- </c><01:35:33.920><c> Federal</c> in the last two years? Federal in the last two years?
- </c><01:51:33.440><c> such</c><01:51:33.760><c> federal</c> operations on uh federal such federal operations
- on uh federal such federal funded<01:51:35.040><c> properties.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/25/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- technology systems, including lost federal support for MAXIS, in response to cuts to the federal funding
- </c> benefits, which will begin in federal benefits, which will begin in federal fiscal<00:04:16.720>
- </c> uncertainty in the federal-state uncertainty in the federal-state relationship<00:37:03.000><c>
- </c> our budget responding to federal action. our budget responding to federal action.
- </c> federal regulations. federal regulations.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services and Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and federal requirements.
- I understand the argument in terms of a reduction of federal funds.
- So this proposal is bringing us into federal compliance.
- In 2024, the federal administration under Biden issued a rule requiring child care In 2024, the federal
- But the first request, the larger one, is federal funds.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- out that Federal agencies have acted based on flawed information.
- requirements in Federal contracting.
- The Federal Government relies heavily on contract employees.
- AND A FEDERAL CONTRACT SOLICITATION.
- It is far past time the Federal Government follows suit.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal government is trying.
- The federal government is trying.
- So basically, you know, ideas for a federal law, calling it a federal policy framework.
- and what the federal guidelines were and putting that federal money at risk.
- So really, we're in tune with the federal side, too. There is no federal AI policy.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue.
Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches.
The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- share of the cost of removal the state is entitled to receive in the form of reimbursement from the federal
- There's also... ...could receive federal grants, but it's unknown how many they would receive.
- Even our own federal government bonds are 30 years.
- Even our own federal government bonds are 30 years.
- So if you had a billion-dollar project, the most the federal government would... ...required.
Bills:
SB6148
Committee:
House Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The way our federal government funds welfare programs is they write the checks largely.
- We write some of the checks, but mainly welfare programs are funded by the federal government.
- The federal government funds welfare programs largely.
- The federal government, I'm not sure what they're investing their money in.
- The federal government, I'm not sure what they're investing their money in.
Summary:
The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors.
On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements.
SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Services panel approves bill expanding MN AG's Medicaid fraud unit, HF2354 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But with those federal requirements come certain prohibitions too.
- </c> fraudsters but with those Federal fraudsters but with those Federal requirements<00:04:16.320><c
- </c><00:04:54.759><c> office</c> from time to time by the federal office from time to time by the federal
- </c> three to1 match from the federal three to1 match from the federal government<00:10:20.800><c> so
- </c> that with the fact that the federal that with the fact that the federal government<00:10:29.320>
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm asking them to cooperate with the federal government regarding the enforcement of federal immigration
- All they have to do is check the federal database.
- Whether federal or state, you are going to be spending taxpayer dollars.
- There is not going to be any federal reimbursement for salary costs here.
- Concerns are strengthened by recent developments at the federal level.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government