Video & Transcript Research : 'educational resources'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and we'll come back to education in a moment.
  • We also have the human resources, whether it's volunteers who really make this happen or our staff.
  • whether it's uh volunteers who resources whether it's uh volunteers who really<00:10:40.120> make
  • We need to make sure that our financial and human resources adequately support mission delivery, and
  • We need to make sure that our financial and human resources adequately support mission delivery, and
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • out trying to... from our officers that are out trying to do the enforcement work and protect our resources
  • I was the director of our Marine Resources Division before I became the commissioner, and I grew up on
Bills: HB55, HB212
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Transcript Highlights:
  • We are going to start our postsecondary education meeting.
  • create credentials of value that help to ensure that they earn enough to cover the cost of their education
  • .credential, apprenticeship credential, or other postsecondary or CareerTech award issued by an educational
  • To me, I believe that grit and education are the two things that bring people up out of poverty.
  • Education and education are the two things that bring people up out of poverty.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:06 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members of the Senate Education Committee.
  • Chair, members of the Senate Education Committee. In essence, here again, we're seeking resources.
  • the federal resources that were available.
  • resources.
  • I'm Gregory Frostad, Assistant Secretary of Education at the Public Education Department, and I'm here
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Memorial 2 simply asks that we conduct a study by the Legislative Education Study Committee on
  • There's many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
  • As educators and school staff, we are increasingly concerned about the amount of screen time required
  • Welcome to House Education. We have some other students that have just come in right on time.
  • All right, welcome to this education, folks. Mr.
Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are taking a holistic approach to equip state agencies with the resources and tools to better detect
  • <00:03:36.959> very and misuse of public resources very and misuse of public resources very
  • and tools to better detect resources and tools to better detect fraud<00:04:02.959> take<00:04
  • My name is Willie Jet, and I'm the Commissioner of the Department of Education.
  • <00:31:04.080> that<00:31:04.200> we<00:31:04.320> have resources that we have resources
Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN-WLA, HWN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2026

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Testifying first is the Department of Land and Natural Resources. >> Thank you.
  • There's no more renewable reproductive resource in Hawaii than marine fish.
  • Please do not pass Senate Bill 2996. resources where they're needed most resources where they're needed
  • um the board of land natural resources um the board of land natural resources itself<00:58:17.599
  • board of land and natural resources board of land and natural resources taking<01:30:52.960>
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures affecting Hawaiian affairs, historic preservation, water access, and land governance. SB 1406 would let the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands assume historic preservation review for projects on lands under its jurisdiction, except for properties listed or nominated for the state or national historic registers. DHHL supported the bill, while a descendant testifier strongly opposed it, arguing that burial and preservation review protects ancestors and should not be streamlined or reduced. No questions were raised and the bill was moved on after testimony. SB 521 would require DHHL to work with county water boards or water departments to provide potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian homelands, with agreements made public. DHHL said it already works with counties but objected to the bill’s mandatory language, saying it could undermine the department’s discretion and independence. A public testifier supported the measure, and committee discussion focused on how water requirements could affect subsistence lots and infrastructure decisions. The committee then took up SB 3247, which would create a Royal Mausoleum Commission within DLNR to oversee preservation, operations, and outreach at Mauna Ala. State Parks said it valued existing collaboration with the aliʻi trusts but wanted clarity on roles, coordination, and funding if a new commission is created. The Royal Order of Kamehameha strongly supported the bill as a culturally grounded way to protect the site, while several other testifiers opposed it, saying the real issue is the curator selection process and warning that a commission could add bureaucracy and delay. The committee also heard SB 1654, authorizing transfer of certain state lands to DHHL, and SB 112, which would add the DHHL chair or designee to the Hawaii Community Development Authority; the Attorney General and HCDA offered technical and policy comments, with HCDA opposing the board change and DHHL supporting participation to protect beneficiary interests. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • And first up to testify, we have the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
  • Charlie Taylor, on behalf of DLNR's Division of Aquatic Resources, we stand on our comments.
  • ,<00:36:09.680> and<00:36:09.839> we Division of Aquatic Resources, and we Division
  • And Department of Land and Natural Resources...
  • And Department of Land and Natural Resources...
Summary: The committee heard several environmental and energy bills, beginning with HB 644 on single-use plastics. DLNR and DOH supported the measure, and environmental advocates said it would reduce plastic waste in oceans and landfills. Testifiers urged the bill to avoid weakening existing county ordinances, and some supported delaying implementation to use up inventory, while Upstream opposed compostable-plastic exemptions and urged prompt passage. Committee members asked whether reusable and refillable foodware could be added to the PFAS prohibition, and Upstream said that would be consistent with the bill’s goals. The committee then took up HB 1802 on conservation mitigation banks, HB 1569 on microfiber filters for newly manufactured washing machines, and HB 1619 on electric vehicle infrastructure. HB 1802 drew mostly agency testimony from DLNR, with opposition testimony noted from environmental groups, and members discussed whether suggested amendments would address concerns. HB 1569 received limited testimony, with support from the Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and opposition from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. HB 1619 was supported by the PUC, Hawaiian Electric, the Department of Transportation, and several advocacy groups; Earthjustice said the bill was needed to address a widening EV charging shortfall and described the funding increase as relatively small compared with the benefits. The committee also heard HB 1620, which would increase the barrel tax to fund the EV charging rebate program. The State Energy Office and PUC offered comments, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the special-fund approach and said the bill should also address the non-petroleum fossil-fuel portion of the barrel tax. Earthjustice and youth transportation advocates supported the measure, and the chair asked for information on unused hydrogen fueling subaccount funds; PUC said no hydrogen program funds had been deployed and estimated the balance was likely around $2 million, with exact figures to be provided later. Finally, the committee heard HB 1730 on wastewater systems, which would create a wastewater technical advisory group and fund positions at DOH. DLNR, DOH, OPSD, UH, and several environmental groups supported the bill, emphasizing cesspool pollution, affordability, and the need for more staffing and technical assistance. Testifiers suggested amendments to create a separate cesspool conversion implementation working group and debated the size and composition of the advisory group, including whether to include outside engineers and whether SHIP should be on the panel. No votes were taken during the hearing segment provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, this is really not an education function in any measure.
  • The university's functions are to educate; that's their primary goal: educate, hire, educate.
  • We have a resource from the Texas Department of Information Resources.
  • There are resource witnesses. Thank you, members. We have two.
  • Clayton Chandler, oh, that's a resource, I'm sorry.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • It prohibits AI tools from being used in public districts for instruction or education purposes except
  • through educator-directed uses.
  • It is creates an innovative pathway for our education preparation programs.
  • We'll submit those to the Department of Education for review.
  • Also, so I'm thinking also from the state department of education, do we think maybe if we're trying
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • The second thing that's important to us is that the deer resource is a public trust resource that belongs
  • The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is the designated trustee on our behalf to look
  • We're proud of the Department of Conservation being the trustee over this resource, and we'd like to
  • HB509 would take that ability away and leave a gap that we think is very negative for the resource.
  • You know, over the years, we've learned to safeguard... to safeguard our wild game resources.
Bills: HB509
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • resources if you like. Mahalo. resources if you like. Mahalo.
  • <00:37:34.560> So the impact to cultural resources. So the impact to cultural resources.
  • <00:45:10.560> uh cultural practices and resources. uh cultural practices and resources. uh
  • under underground water resources under underground water resources statewide.<00:48:49.440>
  • will not benefit our natural resources. will not benefit our natural resources.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm calling the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee to order.
  • We've devoted a lot of time and resources to that.
  • It instructs the department, within two years, to create a mining resource map and a housing resource
  • ' education.
  • So it's valuable for the for the state land trust and education.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which would continue the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members discussed a Griffin amendment requiring quarterly updates from the commissioner, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan in 2028, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. The hearing focused heavily on State Land Department practices, including whether it is subject to state agency statutes, the department’s internal ASAP application review process, backlog levels, appraisal and consultant use, audit findings, privileged documents in the Fondomonte matter, Proposition 207 notices, and the Coyotes land auction. Members also raised concerns about land sales, leases, special use permits, and the department’s compliance history. The amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with a Griffin amendment extending the mapping deadline to ten years or earlier and requiring website posting. Supporters argued the bill would restore neutrality, improve planning, and maximize trust revenue; opponents said the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and harm solar development. The State Land Department said it was neutral but noted the solar layer is used as guidance and that additional staff or consultant support might be needed to create the new maps. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, proposing county or municipal decommissioning standards and financial assurance requirements for solar energy power plants, along with a remediation fund. A Griffin amendment narrowed local authority to decommissioning standards only and limited applicability to projects receiving permits after the effective date. The sponsor and several witnesses from Pinal County planning and zoning supported the bill, saying solar projects should be required to post real financial assurance so land can be restored if operators go bankrupt or abandon sites. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain renewable energy projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with a Heap amendment narrowing it to new utility-scale wind or solar farms and preserving existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large wind and solar projects near homes, property values, and wildlife impacts. Testimony and questioning centered on nuisance standards, property value effects, and environmental and health concerns, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 2267.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Natural Resources will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Harris?
  • We do have a resource witness from TCEQ, if anyone would like to hear from the resource witness.
  • it was engaged in upgrading a number of its sponsored structures in cooperation with the Natural Resource
  • , and those resources weren't available.
  • Remainder of the session for the Natural Resources Committee.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also here as a resource.
  • state and federal resources.
  • It's just about access to information and resources.
  • I'm also here as a resource witness.
  • We are here to act as a resource.