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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's, okay, we'll go ahead and do confirmations first, so we will go ahead and do confirmations first
- The most meaningful work of my career has been working alongside first-generation Pell Grant-eligible
- We actually had our first meeting last night at New College with close to 80 student athletes and the
- Well, thank you for your commitment to New College, having grown up in Sarasota when it first started
- I was also chosen to be on the first foundation board when we were... ...also chosen to be on the first
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:04 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Wouldn't be the first time today.
- Wouldn't be the first time today. Mr. Chair, that's my understanding.
- How much would it cost in the first year for implementation?
- That's when those first distributions to projects can go out.
- Chair, it's $175 million or 2031, whichever comes first. So, Mr.
Summary:
During the legislative meeting, House Bill 287 was discussed, which proposes the establishment of a permanent Health and Human Services Committee to oversee the state's $14.4 billion expenditure in this area. An amendment to the bill was adopted, which clarified funding and operational details. Public comments were solicited, but no one spoke in opposition. The committee ultimately voted, with some members expressing concerns about budget implications, but the motion to pass the bill as amended was made and seconded, with several members opposing it.
House Bill 371 was also addressed, which focuses on creating an Acequia Infrastructure Fund to support land grant and Acequia communities. The bill aims to provide a financial mechanism for these communities to access funds for infrastructure projects without relying on capital outlay requests. The committee discussed the bill's implications, potential funding sources, and the need for further amendments regarding representation and oversight. A motion to pass the bill was made, with some opposition noted, particularly regarding the lack of specificity in the bill's provisions.
Lastly, Senate Bill 143 was presented, which seeks to raise the caps on inspection fees under the Egg Grading Act, among other agricultural regulations. Supportive testimony was provided by representatives from agricultural organizations, emphasizing the need for updated fee structures. The committee engaged in discussions about the bill's implications for consumers and the agricultural sector, ultimately moving towards a vote to pass the bill.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Jan 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Pizzo: ALSO AS A FOLLOW-UP IN 422 BEGINS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
- THIS WILL NOT BE THE FIRST TIME WE ADDRESS THIS.
- BUT I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS. >> Chair Hooper: IS THAT YOUR FIRST QUESTION? >> TO YOU, YES.
- IT'S ALWAYS WONDERFUL TO SEE THE FIRST LADY MRS. HOOPER OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.
- FIRST OF ALL, THANK YOU SENATORS FOR YOUR TIME, YOUR INPUT.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- But first up, I have Senator Payano to testify in person.
- Many of our students are first generation.
- And outcomes are even worse for first-generation students.
- They're required to award credit for grades of C for dual credit.
- Yeah, I made a C on my first English paper in college.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including hunger-free campuses, FAFSA completion, early college/college-in-high-school programs, banning legacy preferences, AP credit consistency, and tuition equity for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Committee leaders opened by outlining the hearing process and noting the three-minute testimony limit. Legislators and advocates generally framed the bills as equity and access measures aimed at improving college affordability, student success, and workforce development.
Representative Vargas testified for H. 1466 and H. 1467, arguing that hunger-free campus should be codified because many public college and community college students face food insecurity, and that FAFSA completion should be improved through individualized outreach and an opt-out or completion requirement. Senator Lovely, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and other advocates supported the hunger-free campus bill, citing data that 44% of public university and community college students experienced food insecurity in 2023 and that food insecurity harms graduation rates. Femi Stoltz and Shanti Lopez Toro backed the FAFSA bill, saying many students miss out on Pell grants and need direct support; they pointed to state examples such as Louisiana and to recent state action requiring FAFSA awareness. Committee members asked about the federal FAFSA rollout, regional equity in food access, and the need for long-term funding and data collection.
A large panel supported H. 1455 on college and high school/early college, including former Chair Roy, the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, a student graduate, MBAE, and Tripp Jones. They described early college as a proven model that helps low-income and first-generation students, improves degree attainment, and supports workforce needs; witnesses said the goal is to scale from about 9,000 students and 55 partnerships toward 22,000 to 25,000 students by 2030, with possible future growth beyond that. Members raised questions about funding, public-private partnerships, parental involvement, faculty development, and whether the bill should include data review and more standardized policies across institutions. Representative Garcia also testified for H. 1432 on AP credit, saying students should receive consistent credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5. Senator Edwards and James Murphy testified for the legacy preference ban, arguing it is unfair and rooted in exclusionary history; they said some states have already banned legacy preferences in public and private institutions. Finally, UMass Dean Michael Fox, alumnus Dan Mayer, and student Jake Rasmussen supported S. 920 to include Stockbridge associate degree programs in MassEducate, saying tuition equity would help enrollment and support Massachusetts agriculture and green-industry jobs.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- from that first cohort have already found jobs.
- That is first quantum technician boot camp with Sandia and CNM.
- from that first cohort have already found jobs.
- That's an appropriated number that needs to be set forth first.
- That's okay, the first part.
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First up, DHHL. Uh, Deputy, thank you for being here.
- First, know what I'm talking about. I thank you folks. I thank you for your time.
- First, know what I'm talking about. I thank you folks. I thank you for your time.
- That first know what I'm talking about. I thank you folks. I thank you for your time.
- First of all, there'll be some SMA Tech amendments. I want to adopt the SMA Tech amendments.
Summary:
The committees first heard Senate Bill 151 relating to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and geothermal development on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL and Ulupono Initiative testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance clean energy goals, create economic opportunities, and support DHHL’s mission. Fine Electric also supported the bill. Several members of the public testified in opposition, raising concerns about consultation with beneficiaries, water impacts, land issues, and the scale of the proposed spending. In response to questions, DHHL staff explained slimhole drilling, the permitting distinctions between water exploration and geothermal exploration, and said prior studies and geophysical testing had been done. The chair then recommended passage with amendments, including SMA technical amendments, a directive to establish a permitted interaction group to study geothermal options, removal of the appropriation language, and a new effective date. The committees adopted the recommendation and passed SB 151 with amendments, with one senator voting no and several excused.
The joint committees then took up Senate Bill 371 on property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill with amendments, recommending broader critical infrastructure language to cover systems such as transportation, gas, power, water, and oil, and suggesting additional changes to improve prosecution. Utility and other supporters also testified in favor. The chairs proposed adopting the AG’s amendments except one, and further expanding the bill to make manslaughter explicit when a death results from disruption of critical infrastructure, and to add water as a covered infrastructure category. The committees adopted the amended recommendation and passed SB 371 with amendments.
Finally, the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee heard Senate Bill 585 on special purpose revenue bonds for Bana Pacific. The Attorney General noted a possible issue with the company’s entity status and the bill title, but Bana Pacific stated it was in the process of converting from an LLC to a corporation and was satisfied with the title. The State Energy Office supported the concept, and Bana Pacific described the project as an integrated biogas and green hydrogen facility that would support energy security, create jobs, and reduce emissions. The committee then moved on to Senate Bill 964 on waste-to-energy, where the State Energy Office offered supportive comments but many testifiers opposed the measure, arguing incineration is costly, polluting, and inferior to recycling. Written testimony showed more opposition than support, and public testimony focused on environmental and cost concerns.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nudification technology access prohibited 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, um, first and foremost, let me tell you, welcome to the Commerce Committee.
- And so, um, first and foremost, caucus.
- Um, with that, our first testifier is Molly Kelly. Molly Kelly could come forward.
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- </c><00:10:05.200><c> Amendment</c> lazy assertation of the First Amendment lazy assertation of the First
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 49 May 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests, particularly the fourth grade class of the Howard Manning School from Middleton,
- The Chair would like to take this opportunity to introduce guests of Leader Jones, the fourth grade class
- First division.
- First division. A separate vote is required. First division: one. Second division. Third division.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It was the first of its kind Hospital. It was the first of its kind Hospital.
- When we play tag in grade school, you wanted to be it. in grade school, you wanted to be it. in grade
- Not just like back in grade school. You're doing the back in grade school.
- Clerk call the first resolutions. Clerk call the first resolutions.
- Clerk call first bill on adopted. Clerk call first bill on adopted.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The state's never going to be paid first.
- That just eats the first part, because it's otherwise provided is going to trump paid first.
- The first one...
- But what we're talking about down at the first, second, even third grade level, they tend to be much
- Typically, I believe it's in fourth grade when most of the first standardized tests occur that we rate
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Establishing an Office of Gun Violence Prevention 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Another young girl instinctively laid on top of her first-grade little buddy, shielding them from the
- </c> instinctively laid on top of her first instinctively laid on top of her first grade<00:31:16.159
- </c> actually, he knew me by my first name. actually, he knew me by my first name.
- It doesn't happen in the first place.
- It doesn't happen in the first place.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Morning Session Apr 28th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They brought home their first state championship in 26 years.
- Few people run unopposed their first time.
- On another lighter note, in 1967, the 5th and 6th grade St.
- In 1967, the 5th and 6th grade St.
- First of all, in the South Gallery, if they would stand up.
Bills:
SB1475, SB1447, HB2288, SB1521, SB592, SB1533, HB1276, SB201, SB1477, SB1232, SB1255, SB1327, SB1525, SB1721, SB667, SB1436, SB1317, SB604, SB1325, SB1496, SB2007, SB1567, SB2112, SB1980, SB1735, SB1558, SB1491, SB1287, SB1378, SB1369, SB1441, SB137, SB483, SB843, SB1433, SB1257, SB1365, SJR49, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1094
Keywords:
memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, teachers, retirement, postretirement employment, earnings limitations, Oklahoma, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI
Summary:
The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process.
The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote.
The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all. Thank you for the beautiful prayer.
- First of all, Cantor Friedman, that was a beautiful, beautiful morning prayer.
- She is in the eighth grade where she loves playing volleyball and arts and crafts.
- First is Dr.
- **Senator Woods** first purpose rise.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:32:04.519><c> registered</c> launched Minnesota's first registered launched Minnesota's first
- They've even allowed me to sub in grade once this year.
- </c> to speak directly to the amendment first to speak directly to the amendment first so so so you're
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 49 May 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests, particularly the fourth grade class of the Howard Manning School from Middleton,
- The Chair would like to take this opportunity to introduce the guests of Leader Jones: the fourth grade
- First division. A separate vote is required. First division, one. Second division, three.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed a fourth grade class from Howard Manning School in Middleton, along with other guests. The chamber then adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including honors for Girl Scouts and Eagle Scout Gold Award recipients and the Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club on its 150th anniversary. The House also concurred in a Senate petition concerning fines for motorboat operators engaged in wake surfing near shorelines, referring it to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Members suspended rules to advance several local matters, including a petition by Representative Fiola to authorize municipalities to opt into a temporary pilot program extending liquor license hours and allowing public consumption in designated districts; that matter was referred to the Committee on Equity. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee recommended and the House ordered to third reading several local bills involving additional alcohol licenses in Berkley and Bolton, municipal charge liens in Newton, and a land transfer in Marion.
The House then adopted the emergency preamble and passed House No. 5375, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 3929, which changes the minimum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in Worcester. The chamber adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., observed a moment of silent tribute for Charles “Charlie” Van Dini of Plymouth, and then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- DC, and truly put America first. I DC, and truly put America first.
- </c> negotiated and signed in his first term. negotiated and signed in his first term.
- Jones has been a devoted and passionate first grade teacher, and she's inspired generations of the community's
- Jones has been a devoted and passionate<04:30:47.120><c> first</c><04:30:47.439><c> grade</c><04:30:47.680
- ><c> teacher,</c><04:30:47.920><c> and</c> passionate first grade teacher, and passionate first grade
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And because they applied the model subdivision rules first, not the, the exclusion that's given under
- Puga, when he first came to me, he said, you know, when I was in my young years and I bought this land
- First, it improves on the qualifications for a third-party reviewer.
- So these first people that would do the inspection, they would meet or exceed the qualifications of a
- It just has to be a, a third-party review that then the county gets to, gets to grade their paper so
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 27, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll be a first-come, first-served program.
- I'm going to be the first one to tell you there are problems with APD.
- What I want to say to you today is that, in all of this planning, first and foremost, the needs of and
- It also creates a reading coaches program through professional development and training for grades 4
- Representative Rayner, I believe, was first. Go ahead, Representative Rayner.
Summary:
The Budget Committee took up six bills. HB 313 passed unanimously and was reported favorably; it exempts vehicles or motorcycles displaying the Purple Heart specialty license plate from paying tolls on Florida facilities. HB 749 also passed and was reported favorably; it extends benefits to firefighters injured during training exercises. CS/HB 1103 passed and was reported favorably; it addresses APD’s developmental disability waitlist by increasing transparency, creating statewide family care councils, expanding the existing pilot program statewide on a phased timeline, and improving coordination for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Testimony on HB 1103 focused on the long waitlist, the need for more provider capacity and support coordinators, and concerns from Disability Rights Florida about moving too quickly without enough data, while supporters argued the current system is not working and families need access to services now.
HB 1097 passed after a unanimous amendment removing an appropriation; it creates a premier academic insurance research center at Florida State University to conduct applied insurance and catastrophic risk research, with members discussing the transition from FIU and noting continued collaboration. HB 1309 passed and was reported favorably; it requires evidence-based reading interventions for K-2 students with reading deficiencies and creates a reading coaches program for grades 4-12. Supporters from education and business groups appeared in favor.
CS/HB 433 also passed and was reported favorably, though it drew the most debate. The bill requires agencies to review existing rules and guidance documents for consistency with legislative intent, repromulgate rules over time, and report licensing metrics. Members raised concerns about possible duplication of work, staffing needs, and cost, while the sponsor and supporters argued agencies should already be doing this and that the bill would reduce unnecessary regulation and improve accountability. The committee then adjourned after completing its agenda.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee (04/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- railroad frontage along Lake Winnipesaukee for a private, non-commercial dock with a pedestrian at-grade
- railroad frontage along Lake Winnipesaukee for a private, non-commercial dock with a pedestrian at-grade
- read the fact that this lease fee is $12,759 a year plus $50 per year for the private pedestrian at-grade
- Winnisquam, Lake Winnipesaukee, and Lake Winnisquam, for private, non-commercial docks with pedestrian at-grade
- Laconia, for a lease cost of $4,253 per linear foot per year plus $50 a year for private pedestrian at-grade
Summary:
The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee met to approve the February 24 minutes and complete committee organization by confirming Senator Maki as vice chair. The committee then considered several Department of Safety and Department of Transportation lease requests, along with an informational report from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development.
The Department of Safety sought approval for a 15-year lease at 17 Freetown Road in Raymond to relocate DMV operations from Epping. The department said the move was needed because the Epping site had limited parking and inadequate interior space, and that the longer lease was justified by fit-up costs and the need to ensure ADA-compliant accessibility. Members asked about fit-up costs and future DMV space needs, and the request was approved.
The Department of Transportation presented a lease for JCB LLC for a private, non-commercial dock and pedestrian at-grade crossing on the Concord-to-Lincoln railroad corridor in Belmont. Members discussed the private nature of the dock, the role of DEIS approval, and the annual lease fee, which was read into the record before the request was approved. The committee then approved a bundled request covering 18 similar dock and mooring lease renewals in Belmont, Meredith, and Laconia, with discussion focused on the renewal process, waiver of administrative fees, and the standardized lease costs. The Council on Resources and Development item was informational only and required no action. The committee set its next meeting for June 30 at 9:30 a.m. and then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, I recognize that it is a lengthy bill.
- The first is the ability to impose reduction in rank.
- Chairman, Representative Shepherd, the lower level, the first half of what you said is... Mr.
- Chairman, Representative Shepherd, the lower level, the first half of what you said is accurate.
- Chain of command, to the first general officer.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 742, which would modernize Idaho’s vehicle titling system by expanding secure electronic records, allowing the Transportation Department to accept electronic ownership documents and digital titles from other states, and shortening the lien-release timeline to up to 10 days after verified funds are received. Representative Mitchell said the bill was developed with input from auto dealers and banks and was intended to reduce paperwork and speed up title processing. With no opposition or further testimony, the committee voted to send HB 742 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
At the sponsor’s request, House Bill 508 was held at the call of the chair while remaining issues are worked out. The committee then took up House Bill 507, a lengthy update to the Idaho Code of Military Justice. Representative Brown and Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Chappell explained that the bill would remove outdated language, improve compatibility with the Idaho National Guard’s Title 32 status, and strengthen commanders’ ability to maintain good order and discipline.
Chappell focused on two main changes: separating reduction-in-rank authority from promotion authority so lower-level commanders can impose non-judicial punishment more effectively, and limiting the absolute right of service members to refuse non-judicial punishment and demand court-martial for minor offenses. She said the changes would preserve due process while making discipline more efficient and keeping senior officers available as appellate authorities. After questions from members and no negative testimony, the committee voted to send HB 507 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, then adjourned.