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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Professional Educator Standards Board that actually speaks to and works with our preparatory colleges
  • There are ways to make this happen, and the business community will support it happening.
  • and and and and and and and and and and. until he got to college and, and his request that was like,
  • not just affect me in college, but my life after college as well.
  • This lack of education will not just affect me in college, but my life after college as well, as things
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • colleges Leeward and Honolulu.
  • colleges Leeward and Honolulu.
  • </c> research center and also uh community research center and also uh community colleges<00:21:45.760
  • </c><00:21:47.440><c> So</c><00:21:48.080><c> um</c> colleges Leeward and Honolulu.
  • So um colleges Leeward and Honolulu.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 10, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><05:00:15.600><c> into</c> Community College and then training into Community College and then training
  • Our trades curriculum is being provided by DOD to Honolulu Community College.
  • Our trades curriculum is being provided by DOD to Honolulu Community College.
  • Leeward Community College, through the Support Division, three businesses have secured sales contracts
  • </c> knocking on the doors at hwood Community knocking on the doors at hwood Community College<05:22:
Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding. Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support. A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/24/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> reports, whether families and community reports, whether families and community members<00:14:16.800
  • I urge you to support community whole.
  • ><c> continue</c><00:21:10.320><c> to</c> Communities across our state continue to Communities across
  • </c> by experts, students and community by experts, students and community members.<01:28:56.639><c>
  • ,<01:45:58.400><c> local</c><01:45:58.800><c> teachers,</c> communities, local teachers, communities,
Bills: HF751 , HF3550 , HF3764 , HF1490
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/18/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> sure all of us in our communities sure all of us in our communities they're<00:21:39.600><c> full
  • </c><00:44:31.040><c> Representative</c> out in the community. Representative out in the community.
  • college and you could transfer to a Minnesota State College. the report, whichever comes later. the
  • I'm a communication studies instructor at Dakota County Technical College, and I currently help direct
  • ><c> I</c> Dakota County Technical College and I Dakota County Technical College and I currently<01:04
Bills: HF3714 , HF4399 , HF4176 , HF2544 , HF60 , HF4231 , HF4232
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/18/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> need to best serve their communities. need to best serve their communities.
  • </c> created in partnership with communities created in partnership with communities and<00:09:13.839
  • the block from our school, and even volunteering at our community garden, I feel that our community
  • And and I just don't know, community.
  • </c> in our communities educating our kids. in our communities educating our kids.
Bills: HF3714 , HF4399 , HF4176 , HF2544 , HF60 , HF4231 , HF4232
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, I assume that might include the community college system.
  • So, I assume that might include the community college system.
  • So, I assume that might include the community college system.
  • I assume that might include the community college system.
  • That's not going away for our employees, and that's employees of the community college system.
Bills: HF3714 , HF4399 , HF4176 , HF2544 , HF60 , HF4231 , HF4232
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . communities.
  • They can attend Early College High School in partnership with Tarrant County College.
  • Our kids and communities.
  • Our community colleges, same exact thing. the same exact thing. Our county almost went bankrupt.
  • Our community college almost did layoffs.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Hawaii section of the American College Hawaii section of the American College of<00:24:39.600><c
  • ,</c><00:39:50.880><c> our</c><00:39:51.000><c> community</c> our transgender community, our community
  • our transgender community, our community has<00:39:51.800><c> thrived,</c><00:39:52.840><c> you</c><
  • So, my issue is that I support the community. I have family members in the community.
  • Uh my issue is again um community.
Bills: HB1573 , HB1645 , HB1875 , HB1898 , HB2121
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • When college campuses are assisting protesters in setting up Jewish communities, exclusion zones, we
  • Advocate for Jewish college students.
  • , including the Jewish community.
  • And what they're teaching you on college.
  • We communicated directly with our presidents, and not only that, I communicated directly with our chiefs
Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Informational Briefing 01-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mostly that money gets split 50/50 between DOE and DOE community college system.
  • And then we're also trying to incentivize alignment between the high school and the community college
  • And then we're also trying to incentivize alignment between the high school and the community college
  • And then we're also trying to incentivize alignment between the high school and the community college
  • </c> help their community. help their community.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HED Info Briefing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:18:33.360><c> colleges</c> Worth noting too for community colleges Worth noting too for community
  • Community colleges have been down.
  • Community colleges have been down.
  • Community colleges have been down.
  • Community colleges have been down.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP-WAL Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:45 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:19:42.640><c> most</c> whether the lo the communities most whether the lo the communities most
  • Along Leeward, the cautionary tale.
  • </c> Kihei Community Association in support. Kihei Community Association in support.
  • </c> speak in for the scientific community. speak in for the scientific community.
  • . community. community.
Bills: HB2101
Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land heard testimony on House Bill 21101, which would ban or otherwise end commercial aquarium collection. Chairs opened the hearing with a short time limit for testimony and noted they would move to decision-making before the next committee meeting. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it appreciated the bill’s intent and stood on written testimony, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the measure as part of its legislative package, citing community calls to ban the practice. Many other organizations and individuals also testified in support, including environmental, Native Hawaiian, and community groups, with arguments focused on reef protection, public trust, cultural concerns, and the view that the trade is extractive and not sustainable. Supporters repeatedly cited declines in yellow tang and other reef fish, especially on West Hawaii and Oahu, and argued that reef recovery has not occurred where collection pressure existed. Several testified that legal aquarium collection has not occurred in West Hawaii since 2017 or on Oahu since 2021, and that the state should not reopen an industry that has been effectively shut down for years. Others said the program is fiscally inefficient because permits generate little revenue compared with the cost of administering and enforcing the program, and that aquaculture or other alternatives could provide jobs without removing wild fish. Native Hawaiian speakers and civic club representatives emphasized traditional and customary practices, community stewardship, and the need to protect resources for future generations. Opposition testimony came from aquarium fishers and related advocates who argued the fishery has been shown sustainable, that the EIS process was completed, and that the bill would unfairly target one user group over another. They said the trade provides livelihoods for local families, that management is solid, and that the legislature should not ban a fishery after requiring compliance with environmental review. Some opponents also argued that fish populations have increased in recent years and that the issue reflects broader user conflict rather than science. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair continued taking testimony, including on Zoom, as time allowed.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-29-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • but what this does is it expands the pilot program um to help aging facilities in both Central and Leeward
  • facilities in both Central and Leeward facilities in both Central and Leeward Oahu.<00:04:52.600><c>
  • And at the top of the agenda, we have HB 1870 relating to protected community relocations.
  • </c><00:14:56.360><c> And</c><00:14:56.520><c> on</c> protected community relocations.
  • And on protected community relocations.
Bills: SB2057 , SB2109 , SB2400 , HB1752 , SB2599 , SB2930
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Accountable communities of health were designed to coordinate partners and improve outcomes for communities
  • This is a right that the trans community relies on more than most.
  • This is a right that the trans community relies on more than most.
  • I'm a college graduate. I'm employed. I volunteer in my community. I am married.
  • PFLAG is an organization that supports the LGBTQ+ community.
Bills: SB6084 , SB6137 , SCR8406 , SB5892 , SB5863
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The car was driven by Jeniece, who is part of the community outreach team.
  • Erin Gamez stated that community feedback is essential for these initiatives to thrive.
  • Today, the Latter-day Saints community is here.
  • contributed to the cultural identity of our community.
  • I am excited to join members of my community in honoring Ms. McDermott's contributions.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • That changed starting in the 1980s, but it has been a long, long process to build trust in a community
  • </c> African-American community in Alabama. African-American community in Alabama.
  • that had good reasons to in a community that had good reasons to distrust<00:18:23.760><c> the</c><00
  • At Camp Mystic, there was no effective emergency communication system.
  • </c><00:29:04.240><c> evacuation</c> effective way to communicate evacuation effective way to communicate
Bills: SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The number of students who are coming from your community, from local community and technical colleges
  • , how many of those students, coming from your community, from local community and technical colleges
  • our community, and many of their nurses were from our local community college.
  • Ginny Martin, and I'm the president of Spokane Community College.
  • Jenny Martin, and I'm the president of Spokane Community College.
Bills: HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2567 , HB2363 , HB2422
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • A prime example is the establishment of a single chancellor to work with both Leeward and the University
  • operational efficiencies, most recently is the establishment of a single chancellor to work with both Leeward
  • c><00:16:24.160><c> work</c><00:16:24.320><c> with</c><00:16:24.560><c> both</c><00:16:24.880><c> Leeward
  • </c><00:16:25.440><c> and</c> to to work with both Leeward and to to work with both Leeward and University
  • And so we have been in communication with SEAR and Rep.
Committee: House Education
Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 18, 2026, and heard four bills. HB 2519 would shift University of Hawaii funding toward block appropriations, a stabilization fund, limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, performance-based metrics, and annual reporting. UH supported the bill, saying line-item budgeting hampers systemwide efficiency across its 10 campuses; the State Procurement Office commented on the procurement exemption. The chair proposed amendments to address concerns from Budget and Finance and procurement, including capping UH’s retained funds at 10%, requiring lapse after three fiscal years, removing CIP-to-operating transfers, narrowing procurement exemptions while keeping Chapter 103B principles, shifting performance metric-setting to the Board of Regents, and requiring annual reporting. The committee then voted to pass HB 2519 with amendments. HB 2409 would establish the Hawaii Geological Survey in Hilo and designate its director as the state geologist. UH Hilo supported the concept but said it would need sufficient general-fund support, estimating roughly $200,000 to start. DLNR and the Attorney General offered comments, with the AG calling it a matter of statewide concern. The chair said the DNR testimony raised public safety concerns and that UH Hilo had not identified a firm funding amount, so the committee voted to defer the bill. HB 2141 HD1 concerned state enterprise zones and would expand eligible business activities and allow DBED to designate up to two areas as enterprise zones with gubernatorial approval. DBED, the Tax Foundation, and other organizations submitted support or comments. After discussion, the chair said the current version no longer fit the higher education committee’s focus and recommended reverting to the original bill, which would limit the zone to Kakaʻako Makai for a biomedical health innovation hub near JABSOM and the Queen’s Cancer Center, with a defective date. The committee voted to pass HB 2141 HD1 with amendments. HB 2233 HD1 would appropriate funds to continue the SNAP-Ed program through UH and the Department of Health. DOH supported the bill and said it had been working on nutrition education and environmental changes; it estimated about $600,000 each for DOH and SEAR, or $1.2 million total. Testimony in support also came from several organizations and individuals, including a senior advocate who described the program’s practical benefits. The chair said the committee would reflect the $600,000-per-entity estimate in its report, and the committee voted to pass HB 2233 HD1 as is before adjourning.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It seeks to modernize the Oklahoma College Savings Plan.
  • So effectively, we're expanding so that they can use for career tech in addition to college fund.
  • How will we track that deposit from person A to the college savings plan board and then make sure that
  • Suddenly, you had new people living downtown, plus a great chance for them to be in community.
  • Their last choice is H-1B, their first choice is students coming out of college around here.