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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first one is Alexander Johnson. He loves to read.
- First, I have Lena Matodi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- First, I have Lena Metoti.
- I also have two students from the Montessori of the Rio Grande. And the first is Rosie Archuleta.
- First, I'd like to introduce Annie Thompson.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also have two medical students here today, Gilda Chow and Hannah Young from Burrell College that I
- She is a third-year medical student from, as I said, the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and
- She is a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of Cambodian immigrants.
- She is a third-year student at Burrell College. She is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- She is a second-year student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and a medical student representative
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.558, to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a time for Congress to do its part to ensure all students Jewish students, as well, are safe
- Every college student in America, I think it's important enough to not just, I mean we do two minutes
- college students... and that the federal government shall not compel a school, college, or university
- to violate the First Amendment rights of a student or professor.
- It means ramps to the Office of Civil Rights on college campuses for students who Use mobility aids.
Keywords:
civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows an institution to charge a security fee to a student or student organization, but it prohibits
- So then it would be for all first-year students, transfer students, as well as all faculty, is that correct
- at our colleges and universities.
- So this is going to help students who are maybe reentering community college or trying to get an associate's
- those entry-level courses that are often a barrier for students getting back into the college market.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- to collaborate with the College Board to propose to the legislature a maximum college grant award amount
- Do I first move? You'll move the proposed substitute first.
- , adds up, in lay language, to Independent Colleges of Washington and Northwest Indian College.
- And this has been worked on with the independent colleges and the Student Achievement Council. ...and
- Thank you for working with the independent colleges and also with the Student Achievement Council on
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 2nd, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, first from the Hobbs CTE program, SkillsUSA and CTE program, first I have me.
- So a school with 200 students will be classified as 260 students. So just something to note.
- So a school that has 200 students will be classified as 260 students. So just something to note.
- Speaker, generally, that is my understanding. Mr. Speaker, generally, that is my understanding.
- Is that generally... For us to be borrowing, is that generally how we are?
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026 at 11:20 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26
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
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB34 , HM7 , HM8 , HM17 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM25 , HM34 , HB95 , HB111 , SB1 , HJR1 , HM4 , HM22
Keywords:
HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Most Passport students are attending college full-time, and over 60% are employed more than 20 hours
- Most Passport students are attending college full-time, and over 60% are employed more than 20 hours
- This allows students to be identified by financial aid administrators when students enroll in college
- for college access, persistence, and completion, with 84% of students saying that they were more likely
- The maximum College Bound Scholarship award for students attending a four-year not-for-profit institution
Keywords:
medication abortion, public education, access, healthcare rights, postsecondary institutions, college grant, scholarships, higher education, private institutions, Washington State, undergraduate programs, enrollment, program review, public institutions, workforce education, accountability, oversight, administrative changes, investment, veterans
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So the first item on our agenda is a work session on student complaints.
- And by going to college, Because students like me are the future.
- As a first-generation student, I know how easy it is to miss these opportunities simply because no one
- For many students, including myself, the college application process is confusing, For many students,
- fraudulent students from applying in the first place.
Keywords:
heritage orchard, agriculture, program, state funding, local agriculture, workforce education, accountability, oversight, administrative changes, investment, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, as we started last year, trying to recognize students who are doing great.
- These are high-achieving college students from around the state, representing probably Institutions that
- I missed the first part of your question.
- Look at their college graduation rates. Look at their college entrance of high school graduates.
- first grade math wasn't for them.
Bills:
SB1726 , SB1236 , SB1633 , SB1413 , SB1317 , SB1360 , SB1342 , SB1477 , SB1189 , SB1546 , SB1524 , SB1338 , SB1193 , SB1812 , SB1617
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- People are very generous, wonderful, and easy to deal with. Thank you.
- Seeing General Lady from Santa Fe with debate on the memorial. Mr.
- Bigger with General Leader Yield. I'll yield, Mr. Speaker.
- We had over 600 students with us today from the west side, Mr. Speaker.
- In the debate, generally, close. Mr. Speaker, I moved at H.B. Mr.
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
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- eligible for the college grant.
- Today, nearly 100% of these students in Passport to Careers already receive the maximum Washington College
- Allowing PTC students to auto-qualify for the Washington College Grant provides a sense of security in
- This will help these students feel more secure in their financial ability to afford college.
- Senator Nobles: Students who are income eligible can automatically qualify for the Washington College
Bills:
SB5963
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education, student aid, need-based aid, college affordability, postsecondary education, workforce development, apprenticeship, foster youth, homeless students, unaccompanied youth, low-income students, public assistance, state financial aid account, scholarships, Washington student grants, grant eligibility
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Alright, Clerk, call the first bill. Senate Bill 213 by Senator Williams.
- Chairman, would you rather me do the amendment first or? Yeah, so, ...the amendment first or?
- A few years ago, we passed a re-engage Alabama bill to try to get students to complete their... to get
- students to complete their pilot or their associate degree that had stopped, and we set that age at
- This bill moves that age back to 22, trying to get more students sooner.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
utility tax, poultry industry, energy consumption, agricultural exemption, tax exemption, HB24, Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Program, EMS, emergency medical services, EMSP, paramedic training, EMT training, tuition reimbursement, scholarship, workforce development, volunteer rescue squad, volunteer fire department, ambulance service, nonprofit ambulance, Alabama Department of Public Health
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will make life more affordable for the 307,000 community and technical college students in
- colleges, and we testified in support of the first iteration of this legislation.
- I know this because I was a community college student who did not have a car and had to leave college
- This is an equity lens that disproportionately benefits students who are first-time college goers, low-income
- working parents, or first-generation students who are already balancing tuition, housing, food, and
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
county ferry district, ferry district, passenger-only ferry, passenger ferry, Puget Sound, Vashon, Seattle, Southworth, county transportation, local taxing authority, property tax levy, general obligation bonds, municipal corporation, public transportation benefit area, WTSC, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, ferry terminal, wharf, shuttle service, marine transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- She said the 34 community and technical colleges serve about 307,000 students across Washington and described
- Collectively, our 34 community and technical colleges serve about 307,000 students across Washington.
- students.
- The colleges employ over 10,500 faculty by headcount to teach these students.
- We have a lot of students from high school coming and completing classes in the Seattle colleges.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, SB 5963, passport to careers, Washington College Grant, financial aid, higher education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Students enroll in college courses for both high school and college credit.
- Students enroll in college courses for both high school and college credit.
- in the High School students are earning college credit.
- I am a college student at Yakima Valley College and a parent. My story is like many others.
- College student at Jocchima Valley College and a parent. My story is like many others.
Keywords:
financial aid, higher education, private institutions, student awards, affordability, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, educational access, data collection, parenting students, education, support services, academic performance, college athletics, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, student athletes, financial agreements
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- first in their families to attend college. or eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, students who
- through. break cycles of poverty, and become the first in their families to earn college degrees.
- As a former Texas public school student, now a college student, I can tell you for the first hand, school
- Counselors are often the first people students turn to when they're struggling.
- Okay, just in general, for the regular accountability. It's $100 for a course. student? No, sir.
Bills:
HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24 , HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have approximately 9,000 students.
- First of all, we didn't see that there was going to be any impact to the students.
- So the detriment to the students was always student forward.
- First, let's be clear.
- No, the first witness. No, I didn't.
Bills:
HB4 , HB54 , HB775 , HB850 , HB 1122 , HB 1249 , HB1405 , HB2336 , HB2757 , HB3372 , HB3622 , HB4442 , HB4687 , HB4893 , HB5089 , HB5515 , HB5606 , SB10 , SB24 , HB1573 , HB3369 , HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED