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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The last thing I want to make everybody aware of: it’s a complex bill.
- Now, ...offer through local programs that can make homes more efficient.
- Retail electric providers offer demand response programs that actively reduce consumption.
- We're behind Oklahoma and Arkansas on our energy efficiency program.
- mentioned earlier, which allows for program maturation.
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills.
A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4.
The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign d Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- space as commander of the Crew 10 continues Washington's rich contribution to our nation's space program
- , I believe this is transparency that is important to know how people are contributing to public awareness
- it's important to understand that the Turtle Rescue Act, led by Senator Markey, establishes a grant program
Bills:
SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97
Keywords:
national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 9th, 2026 at 11:52 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The NMSU College Assistance Migrant Program is a federally funded program to help U.S. citizens and permanent
- I also have a young man who's shadowing me today from the NMSU CAMP program.
- I also have a young man who's shadowing me today from the NMSU CAMP program.
- I too have two students here from Carlsbad High School with their 4-H program.
- The amendment... 24-5-1, which has to do with the vaccine purchasing program.
Bills:
HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a good career, and we need a lot of nurses, and we always support all our nursing programs.
- Mana's Keystone program, Hermanitas, fosters connection with Latina youth in Albuquerque and serves around
- This program offers one-on-one mentoring in personal career leadership training for girls 11 to 18.
- And I do want to note their scholarship program: they've given out more than $200,000 to young students
- Speaker, I have some special guests up on the rostrum because as you all are aware that the...
Bills:
HB95, HB111, HJR1, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HM2, HM16
Keywords:
HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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that We operate a food rescue program that We operate a food rescue program - several attempts to fund food programs several attempts to fund food programs here.<00:20:31.120
- how people utilize the program as well. how people utilize the program as well.
- This program came just in time for her to be able to buy it with the support of this program.
- This is a powerful program.
Keywords:
eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
AL
Keywords:
HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments, congressional districts, geographic representation, nursing regulation, nursing education programs, licensure compact
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, we're going to take up tab 2, SB 1318 on the Florida tax credit scholarship program by
- Let's take up tab 1, SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs by Senator Jones.
- It also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
- I'll be very brief in just making it clear that professional learning certification programs are what
- And it also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
Keywords:
education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It's capped at 100,000 total for the program.
- programs through ACDNR.
- <00:15:03.120>
It's 100,000 total for the program. It's 100,000 total for the program. - And or approved programs through ACDNR.
- They have a program restoration efforts.
Keywords:
HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment
TX
Bills:
SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320
Keywords:
education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, criminal history, court officials, background check, bail determination, Texas judiciary, occupational license, criminal conviction, provisional license, licensing authority, educational programs
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services (2-3-2021)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbWKSd1kvAQ, 2026-06-21T07:16:57+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, HOUSE BUDGET REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES 2-3-2021
MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:39
DISCUSSION WITH CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE PRESIDENT, MICHELLE SANBORN, RAINEY ESTEP HOME CEO, GINNY ANDERSON, AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, MARIE LYLES.
OVERVIEW OF K-STEP PROGRAM, BUDGET NEEDS OF CHILD WELFARE, CHILD CARE FACILITIES
NEEDS, AND FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION PROGRAMS. 02:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:53 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The body of the bill to ensure that we were also looking at biliteracy programs.
- Not that I'm aware. of. So, Mr.
- House Bill 200 creates the new homes program within MFA.
- President, Senator, through a program from the Mortgage Fund.
- How will people know that the program exists? Mr.
Keywords:
SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:11 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We can go by the programs in Northern.
- Do we want to be known for our programs here?
- Do they all have these programs that will...
- program, whether or not that funding can be used for that program, that very important program that
- of that program that worked their way up through master's and Ph.D. programs.
Keywords:
high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Programs.
- training program.
- So it's a very important program.
- So we started, and we developed the program; we're administering the program.
- So really important programs.
Keywords:
high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I was able to be at a place where the woman who ran the whole program talked about how hard it was.
- Teachers, whether they're in a dual language or bilingual program, or a straight English program, can
- Early literacy programs have been proven to be so successful.
- I can support this bill because of the strong language and support of cultural and language awareness
- I saw phonological awareness intentionally taught through research-based programs.
Keywords:
SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- . where we can build capital programs.
- What I'm going to tell you is that we passed that law in 2017, and the program has been… The program
- It’s quite similar to the college 529 program; it's the same section of the IRS code.
- A tax deduction, it's just like the college council program.
- It makes a big difference in being able to get these programs out to the people.
Keywords:
income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- this a proposal for a pilot program this a proposal for a pilot program rather<00:21:05.200>
- Section one of this bill programs.
- with program integrity. with program integrity.
- At six months, I have the program.
- to secure the NMT program exists today. to secure the NMT program exists today.
Keywords:
county cost share, economically distressed county, human services finance, substance use disorder treatment, SUD services, civil commitment, state aid, county levy, poverty threshold, tax-exempt acreage, property tax exemption, Minnesota human services, county fiscal relief, local government finance, chemical dependency, behavioral health, PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Education Policy
Keywords:
tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- help with these programs? help with these programs?
- into this afterchool pri um program. into this afterchool pri um program.
- education program in the United States. education program in the United States.
- opportunities through the PSO program. opportunities through the PSO program.
- The program growth of the PSO program.
Keywords:
foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
decentralized nonprofit association, unincorporated nonprofit association, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, smart contract, digital asset, crypto, web3, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, nonprofit governance, digital membership, consensus mechanism, ledger, Alabama nonprofit law, entity formation, liability protection, service of process, real property, winding up
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- >> So, the prosecutors are in fact aware >> So, the prosecutors are in fact aware that
- So, they would be aware that the case.
- They would have to also be aware >> Yeah.
- So, we can re-entry program with DCR.
- re-entry programs re-entry programs available.<00:53:58.640>
They <00:53:58.880>have
Keywords:
students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript.
The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded.
House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.