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ND
Transcript Highlights:
- They come in the fall and they come in the spring, and we do course alignment.
- For this year, we had 504 students unduplicated in the fall, 559 in the spring.
- So we realized we really needed to compare spring to spring because we do have courses where our students
- In our ed pathway, we have students register in the spring.
- Chairman Jonas, Representative Richter, we could break that out more.
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- events for alternative schools in Minnesota: the Fall Leadership Conference, Legislative Day, and a Spring
- offers two specific curricula for the development of a STARS program: the chapter manual and the spring
- The spring events manual is a complete curriculum to prepare students to participate in the competitive
- spring events conference.
- This being spring break for a lot of our teachers, I'm honored to share some of their stories.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing the Budget / Sovereignty Day at the Capitol / Promoting Animal Welfare Mar 23rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and putting together a this spring and putting together a budget<00:09:05.480><c> I'm</c><00:09:05.640
- Tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy are paid for by everyone else.
- </c><00:24:15.600><c> for</c> budget priorities are tax breaks for budget priorities are tax breaks for
- Legislators took a lunchtime break to meet with some of their K-9 constituents.
- to meet with some of lunchtime break to meet with some of their<00:28:03.600><c> K9</c><00:28:04.320
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Jun 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Water Topics Overview Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to break out: where's all that coming from?
- Next we have Crystal Springs. Please. Good afternoon, everyone.
- And they've got recreational cabins both on Crystal Springs and Lake Rule.
- The Crystal Springs area is named Crystal Springs because there were springs that were coming in from
- They live on the west side of Crystal Springs.
Committee:
Joint Water Topics Overview Committee
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- if you roughly break it in half<00:49:03.640><c> to</c><00:49:03.760><c> make</c><00:49:03.880><c> it
- So a good example of a BDP project is in Cold Spring. Cold Spring Brewing expanded.
- </c><01:03:15.400><c> uh</c><01:03:15.520><c> Cold</c><01:03:15.839><c> Spring</c> project is in Cold
- Spring uh Cold Spring project is in Cold Spring uh Cold Spring Brewing<01:03:17.000><c> uh</c><01:03
- One of the projects we did was at Cold Spring Brewery, so I'll second your motion to go there.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> districts are an Oka Henipin, Spring districts are an Oka Henipin, Spring Lake<00:04:01.439><c>
- </c> achievement data this spring. achievement data this spring.
- </c><00:59:08.400><c> vehicles</c> break, unmarked law enforcement vehicles break, unmarked law enforcement
- It breaks my heart and that some future.
- mother, it breaks my heart that she carries<01:42:01.040><c> this</c><01:42:01.360><c> fear.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Breaking that down, there are $13.2 million in the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to replace aging wildfire
- funds to address agricultural nutrient reduction and water retention projects, including critical spring
- funds to address agricultural nutrient reduction and water retention projects, including critical spring
- There's also $50 million to continue restoration and preservation of Florida's world-renowned springs
- There are also increases for law enforcement operations, restoration of our lakes, rivers, springs, and
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met to hear member-led presentations on agency budget requests after prior meetings with the agencies. Representative Barnaby summarized the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ fiscal year 2025-26 request, highlighting major funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Florida Forest Service wildfire and land management needs, citrus disease and research efforts, a new Conner Complex facility and lab, agricultural water and BMP projects, agricultural law enforcement staffing and equipment, maintenance and vehicle needs, and federal grant-related spending. No vote was taken on the department’s request during the meeting.
Representative Bartleman presented the Department of Environmental Protection request and said the subcommittee supported it fully. The request emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality grants, springs, harmful algal bloom and red tide response, alternate water supplies, resilience and flood prevention, beach and coral reef restoration, land acquisition and state parks, and cleanup of petroleum, dry cleaning, and hazardous waste sites. Representative Alvarez asked DEP to provide a list of the most contaminated lakes, along with estimated costs, so the committee could prioritize cleanup efforts.
Representative Black summarized the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission request, which included additional law enforcement funding in high-demand areas, oyster and reef restoration, habitat restoration, heavy equipment for land management and prescribed burning, a water survival training center, and red snapper data research. Representative Salzman then presented the Department of Citrus request, describing a lean agency budget focused on operations, PALM readiness, marketing and consumer awareness, greening-resistant plant material, and building repairs; the workgroup recommended fully funding the request. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for the more member-driven budget process, and the subcommittee adjourned without objection.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- internal medicine and she's the owner of Kelly Collaborative Medicine and Primary Care in Silver Spring
- background in helping people experiencing homelessness, providing primary care to them in Silver Spring
- Medicine and Primary Care in Silver Medicine and Primary Care in Silver Spring,<00:08:21.360><c> but<
- , but also uh lends her uh her Spring, but also uh lends her uh her background<00:08:24.680><c> in</c
- </c> primary care to them in Silver Spring primary care to them in Silver Spring and<00:08:28.560><c>
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business.
The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday.
On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively.
Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Aug 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- It is 11:05, and we're scheduled for a break at 11:05, so we'll take that break.
- It is 11:05, and we're scheduled for a break at 11:05, so we'll take that break, and then we will queue
- I had a little discussion during a break. I can put Mr.
- I had a little discussion during a break. I can put Mr.
- Giving you a break there. Giving you a break there. Okay.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Management
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to break out: where's all that coming from?
- Next we have Crystal Springs. Please. Good afternoon, everyone.
- The Crystal Springs area is named Crystal Springs because there were springs that were coming in from
- Crystal Springs because there were springs that were coming in from the west of Clearwater.
- They live on the west side of Crystal Springs.
Summary:
The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion.
The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting.
The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, Seollal, or Tet, is one of the most important holidays
- of the year for many East Asians, Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, Seollal, or Tet
- Also, no breaking of anything because you don't want to break all of the fortune that you will have for
- ... ... of anything because you don't want to break all of the fortune that you will have for the year
- short film Once Upon a Studio, and recently held a supervisory role on Disney Animation's record-breaking
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- retweeting and kind of building on some buzz, and we'll be doing that as we head into later in the spring
- Washington College Grant recipients have continuation rates of 94% from fall to spring, but only 79%
- Washington College Grant recipients have continuation rates of 94% from fall to spring, but only 79%
- would go home. ...going into winter break, those two weeks where many students would go home.
- So making sure that they had meals over the break when there are limited services on campus was such
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And it further provides that FWC may establish spring protection zones to prevent significant harm to
- springs.
- and associated spring runs to create a Springs protection zone.
- Will that have any impact on the existing Springs Protection Zone at WikiWatchi? Senator Trumbull.
- On the springs themselves... Thank you, Chairman.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and advanced a large slate of bills, beginning with SB 978, which directs DEP to report on large sewage disposal facilities, rank them for wastewater treatment upgrades, and provide progress reports; it was reported favorably without public opposition. The committee also adopted an amendment and favorably reported SB 1388, which restricts vessel safety inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, addresses spring protection zones, and bars FWC fishing licenses for commercial vessels owned by alien powers. Members raised some questions about spring protections and boating access, and one public witness urged further review of the spring-zone language. The committee then favorably reported SB 880, designating the American flamingo as state bird and the Florida scrub jay as state songbird, after testimony supporting both birds as symbols of Florida’s identity and conservation values.
Several other measures were heard and passed. SB 830, dealing with lost or abandoned migrant vessels and aligning with House language, was amended and reported favorably. SB 1326, which requires local plans to maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times and allocates building permits in Monroe County and nearby municipalities, was amended to spread allocations over at least 10 years and then passed. SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility to correctional officers and correctional probation officers and exempting certain public safety personnel from the waiting period for rifles and shotguns, was reported favorably after support from the Florida PBA. SB 26, an uncontested claim bill for injuries from a 2022 crash, also passed, with one member suggesting future consideration of health insurance coverage for victims in similar cases.
The committee additionally approved SB 98 on securities regulation and fingerprinting requirements, SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety, SB 196 on labeling food and cosmetics that contain vaccine materials or certain chemicals, SB 1300 restricting oil and gas drilling structures in sensitive areas, SB 1612 on financial institution assessment and stock offering timelines, and SB 492 on mitigation banking and wetland conservation easements. SB 1212 drew strong support from firefighters, while SB 492 drew both support and opposition from environmental and development interests, with concerns raised about wetland function, credit release timing, and conservation easement releases. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of 12 appointees to water management district governing boards and adjourned after members recorded individual votes on selected bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- However, there are trees which are going to be planted in the spring.
- So, another 700,000 will be encumbered later in the spring for that planting.
- </c><00:10:43.520><c> So,</c> to be uh, planted in the spring. So, to be uh, planted in the spring.
- So, you have spring for that planting.
- Um, Um, Um, in<00:35:12.000><c> early</c><00:35:12.360><c> spring</c> in early spring in early spring
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So for fall of 2021, spring of 2022, summer of 2022, fall of 2022, spring of 2023, and summer of 2023
- It would be fall of 2021, spring of 2022, summer of 2022, fall of 2022, and then spring of 2023 and summer
- And then fall of 2022, followed by spring of 2023 and summer of 2023 for the 2023 academic year.
- We were up in the spring. So just kind of an FYI.
- So, and I'm not lobbying for breaking out NDSU and UND.
Summary:
The Higher Education Funding Committee met to discuss possible changes to North Dakota’s higher education funding formula, with a particular focus on separating the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences MD program from the general formula. Dr. Jenkins outlined several options for the MD program, including a fixed-funding model, a hybrid model, or keeping it in the formula, and emphasized the need to preserve strong support for medical education while making future funding clearer. He also discussed efforts to increase the share of North Dakota students in the MD program through ND85, expanded recruiting, early acceptance pathways, MCAT prep, a four-plus-one program, and the Primary Care Accelerated Track, along with future cost pressures such as AI licensing and residency growth.
The committee then reviewed a simplified funding model from the University System Office that would base funding more heavily on student FTE, credentials awarded, and a few incentive factors such as small institution and research adjustments. Members questioned the use of placeholder numbers, the lack of a clear methodology for the small institution and research factors, and whether the model would adequately account for differences among institutions, high-cost programs, and graduate education. Several members raised concerns that arbitrary factors would be hard to defend politically and could distort funding or create competition between schools, while others said the exercise was useful as a starting point for discussion.
Alex presented a second alternative that kept the current SIP-code structure but increased CTE weighting, added a progressive economic size factor, and separated out the MD program. His model also added an on-campus face-to-face headcount component and a credentials component, with the intent of rewarding in-person enrollment and completions. Members questioned the use of headcount instead of FTE, how hybrid, online, dual-credit, and off-campus students would be treated, and why face-to-face enrollment was weighted more heavily than completion. No formal votes or final actions were taken; the committee instead continued discussion and asked members to provide direction on which elements, if any, should be developed further.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Then, scrolling down to the mitigating action section, you'll see where the district breaks down what
- break.
- And thank you for breaking... ...And only 31% of your third graders are proficient in ELA.
- We implemented a hiring freeze last spring. We eliminated positions for the current school year.
- The chart that we are looking at, referring to, breaks it down.”
Committee:
Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Summary:
The committee first heard a follow-up on the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners special audit. The Auditor General’s contractor reported that the board has made progress on most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, with 25 in process and three not yet implemented. Remaining concerns included complaint investigations not being resolved within 180 days, continued open meeting law compliance problems, and failure to consult the Attorney General’s open meeting law experts. The follow-up also identified new issues with posting disciplinary/non-disciplinary actions and maintaining a complete public records request log. Board staff said they had adopted new complaint timelines, subpoena limits, conflict-of-interest procedures, public meeting guidance, training, and a new licensing platform, and they described efforts to professionalize investigations and improve transparency. Members pressed the board on open meeting violations, complaint backlogs, lobbying activity, and the resignation of the board chair, while the executive director said the audit findings were being treated as a roadmap for reform.
The committee then received the January 2026 Arizona school district financial risk analysis. The Auditor General’s office said the number of highest-risk districts rose from two to nine, and districts approaching highest risk increased from seven to nine. The report highlighted common risk factors such as declining student counts, budget reserve problems, use of capital funds for operations, and weakening general fund positions. Tucson Unified was used as an example of a highest-risk district, with declining enrollment, reserve declines, and capital funds redirected to operations; Scottsdale Unified was cited as approaching highest risk. The office explained its web-based dashboard, district action plans, and ongoing outreach to affected districts.
Sierra Vista Unified School District superintendent Terry Romo then presented the district’s response to its financial risk designation. She said she inherited the problems, quickly developed an action plan, and is working to stabilize enrollment, reduce staffing through attrition, close an elementary school, freeze nonessential spending, tighten purchase controls, and renegotiate or cancel high-cost contracts. She also said the district is redirecting DAA funds, considering sale or lease of property, and improving communication with families through letters, videos, and enrollment outreach. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, school safety, academic performance, and the pace of corrective action, while Romo emphasized that the district is trying to protect both students and finances and avoid returning to the high-risk list.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> having having them fear for breaking having having them fear for breaking this<01:09:07.560><c>
- If an officer breaks the law, there are already remedies.
- If an officer breaks the bring claims.
- those who break who violate the law?
- So give me a break. Then using K through 12 as a threat chip? It's very typical.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We still would have to come back next spring if we chose to do so and implement it.”
- I think it teaches skills like problem-solving, breaking large problems into smaller problems.
- I think it teaches skills like problem solving, breaking large problems into smaller problems.
- It teaches you to think different. solving, breaking large problems into smaller problems.
- So at the end of the spring semester of their fifth year, they would have to graduate.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
education, investment, workforce development, TOPS, higher education, repayment, scholarships, academic eligibility, financial aid, athletics, high school sports, state report, student wellness, computer science, scholarship, curriculum requirements, workforce training, education funding, data administration, financial assistance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- She has her team with her that she'll introduce, but she's really good, I think, at breaking things down
- She has her team with her that she'll introduce, but she's really good, I think, at breaking things down
- I think, at breaking things down so that we can understand what the Lurie Institute is doing, and also
- believe Sydney, you were talking about a direct care workforce brief that will be available next spring
- We would love to invite you back in the spring to discuss those findings.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. Monica Mitra introduced the institute’s work on disability health equity and long-term services and supports, and staff described several research centers focused on community living policy, disability and pregnancy, and parents with disabilities. The presentation emphasized participatory research, accessible dissemination, and the connection between health equity and access to home- and community-based services.
Joe Caldwell discussed the Community Living Policy Center’s work on Medicaid HCBS, the direct care workforce crisis, housing, and policy advocacy, including efforts related to the Money Follows the Person program and the Medicaid access rule’s interested parties advisory group. Sid Pickern highlighted a workforce study interviewing direct care workers, a forthcoming policy brief on the access rule, and housing research including Massachusetts’ Alternative Housing Voucher Program. Teresa Nguyen described the Community Living Equity Center’s focus on disparities in community living for people of color, especially a study on self-direction and community living outcomes, and asked for help recruiting participants.
Lauren Bixby demonstrated the community living data dashboard, which compares adults who need LTSS with those receiving Medicaid LTSS using ACS and TMSIS data. She explained that the dashboard can be filtered by state and demographics, but noted major race and ethnicity data gaps for Massachusetts and other states. Commissioners praised the dashboard and the institute’s work, asked questions about data sources and the 1115 waiver, and discussed possible connections to the Health Equity Compact. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with an invitation for follow-up, including a forthcoming direct care workforce brief and the institute’s October 28 lecture.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I know another fixed-income senior who worked all last spring on above-ground garden beds.
- But with larvicide, I think it's pretty much the gold standard to break the cycle.
- My question was just, could you break down for us what the rough percentages are on all the different
- We always try to make contact with everybody the first time in the spring.
- And it's becoming that way. is going to be especially spring, right, so that we can make arrangements
Committee:
House Local Government