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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Disability Penalty and Funding for Special Education by the Texas Dyslexia Coalition Apr 14th, 2025 at 11:04 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • Special education in Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2 by closing the $1.7 billion per year funding gap
  • 568 and House Bill 2.
  • We have two bills currently being considered: House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568.
  • House Bill 2 goes further than Senate Bill 568 in terms of funding, but the conversation still needs
  • Learn more about the ways that you can advocate for improvements to House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2 so
Keywords: special education, funding gap, dyslexia, House Bill 2, Senate Bill 568, House Bill 3928, disability penalty
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-13-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-28-24)- UPON RECESS

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-6-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-26-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-27-24) - REUPLOAD

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-20-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-21-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-29-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-6-24) - Reupload

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (1-24-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-7-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-7-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-13-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-4-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to do House Bill 216.
  • Next up is House Bill 391.
  • Next up is House Bill 391.
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  • Senate Bill 171 is a yes. House Bill 216 is a yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. No, makes it.
Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – Attendance Roll Call 02:09 – House Bill 216 03:15 – Roll Call Vote 04:06 – Senate Bill 122 05:42 – Roll Call Vote 08:43 – House Bill 391 17:25 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee first considered House Bill 216, which would correct a conflict created when an office was moved into the Department of Agriculture by restoring grant and loan eligibility for Department of Agriculture employees while keeping the prohibition in place for employees of the office of policy. The bill was approved unanimously and sent on to the Senate floor. The committee then revisited Senate Bill 122 after concerns from the prior meeting. Members adopted a committee substitute that clarified local governments may regulate the covered businesses but not ban them outright, and that fines and fees go back to the local authorities doing the regulating. During final consideration, Senator Deneen, Senator Reed, and Senator Richardson voted no, citing concerns about enforcement, inspection, and potential bad actors, while Senator Webb supported the bill as a needed regulatory scheme. The motion passed and the bill advanced. House Bill 391, dealing with Kentucky honey production, was also approved. Representative Jason Nemes and industry witnesses said the bill would raise the threshold for requiring a certified honey house from 150 gallons to 500 gallons, add language requiring “pure and unadulterated” Kentucky-produced honey, and support local beekeepers without creating additional public health risk. Members discussed whether the limit should be removed entirely, the cost of honey houses, and concerns about imported or adulterated honey. The committee passed the bill to the Senate floor. Senator Yates later registered a no vote on Senate Bill 122 and yes votes on House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 171, though Senate Bill 171 was passed over for further work and not heard that day.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Texas State Employees Pay Raise Jan 27th, 2025 at 11:01 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • all are very, very grateful to Senator Eckhardt for her support, for Representative Busey for the bill
  • Housing costs have soared, and basic necessities have become harder to afford.
  • Housing costs have soared, and basic necessities have become harder to afford.
  • Texas workers shouldn't have to choose between paying their bills or putting food on the table.
  • That's why I'm proud to have filed House Bill 343 and 247 along with the companions by Senator Sarah
Keywords: Texas state employees, retirees, compensation, House Bill 343, House Bill 247, Senator Sarah Eckhardt, Representative John Busey, cost of living, workforce, legislative session
Summary: The committee meeting focused on critical issues facing Texas state employees and retirees, highlighting the need for increased compensation and improved benefits. Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Representative John Busey presented new legislation aimed at addressing these longstanding problems, including proposed House Bills 343 and 247, which seek a $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for state employees. Senator Eckhardt emphasized the growing wage gap between public sector jobs and private sector offerings, which has led to high turnover rates and the loss of institutional knowledge. Public testimonies underscored the urgency of the issue as retirees shared their struggles with stagnant pensions amidst rising living costs.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (1-10-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-20-24)

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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Education (2-27-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 241, act calendars and declare an emergency.
  • I wasn't opposed to the original draft of this House Bill.
  • I wasn't opposed to the original draft of this House Bill.
  • bill I became draft of this house bill I became opposed<00:58:49.079> when<00:58:49.400> the
  • That'll have to be the final word on House Bill 241. I'll make a motion on House Bill 241.
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:01:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:12 Senate Bill 3 (Sen. Wise): 00:05:28 Senate Bill 6 (Sen. Givens): 00:32:17 House Bill 241 (Rep. Truett): 00:52:18 Senate Bill 268 (Sen. Reed): 01:11:57 Adjournment: 01:24:48, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics. Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports. Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (04/21/22)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKZjSMGYKo, 2026-06-14T02:39:02+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – April 21, 2022 4:56 Adjourn from the Session of April 21,2022 5:10 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart 8:07 Pledge of Allegiance 8:31 National Anthem – Piccola Opera Youth Chorus of Manchester 10:54 Leaves of Absence 11:43 Introduction of Guests 12:57 Memorial Resolution – Rep. Katherine Rogers 26:15 House Resolution #23 27:28 Tartan Day Program 42:36 Bill removed from Consent Calendar: SB 376-FN, SB 394-FN 43:01 Consent Calendar Adopted 44:34 SB 458-FN 1:21:27 SB 291 1:33:26 SB 306-FN 1:46:54 SB 401-FN 2:02:34 SB 456-FN-A 2:03:31 SB 381-FN-A 2:04:29 SB 420-FN-A-L 2:08:51 Motion to remove HB 172 from the Table 2:14:07 Motion to remove HB 1506-FN from the Table 2:18:53 SB 242 2:29:13 SB 365 2:32:56 SB 418-FN 2:54:45 SB 425-FN 2:55:45 SB 427-FN 2:59:28 Announcements 2:59:47 Lunch Recess until 1:00 pm 4:06:56 SB 267-FN-A 4:08:28 SB 438-FN-L 4:33:38 SB 403-FN-A 4:50:38 SB 407-FN 4:58:37 SB 416-FN 5:02:55 SB 430-FN-A 5:16:11 SB 444-FN 5:17:06 SB 459-FN 5:38:12 SB 278-FN 5:39:06 SB 346-FN-A 5:42:25 SB 240 5:58:09 SB 241 6:11:29 SB 442-FN 6:26:32 Motion to Print Debate on SB 240 in the Permanent Journal 6:26:45 Motion to Print Debate on SB 241 in the Permanent Journal 6:27:20 SB 376-FN 6:36:22 SB 394-FN 6:37:11 Third Reading Motion 6:37:54 Announcements 6:39:21 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Espitia 6:40:12 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Belanger 6:41:40 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Ammon 6:52:00 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Perez 6:56:20 House in Recess until the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47