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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It would require local juvenile probation boards to establish. policies and procedures to redirect youth
- I'm the Director of Child Protection Policy at Texans Care for Children, and we support this bill.
- Policies must ensure meaningful parole opportunities, and victims' rights are protected.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
Keywords:
juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
military, abortion, reproductive health, leave policies, armed forces, healthcare access, fertility care, Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, servicemembers, military leave, reproductive rights, assisted reproductive technology, in vitro fertilization, IVF, intrauterine insemination, egg retrieval, cryopreservation, travel reimbursement, lodging reimbursement, meal reimbursement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think there's a separate sick leave policy that's in place.
- So there's a separate policy, I think, that deals with the sick leave issues. But I do have Ms.
- We know that a lot of private businesses now have parental leave policies that they actually offer.
- Another said she had to use all of her sick leave for maternity leave.
- Another said she had to use all of her sick leave for maternity leave.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
dental care, cancer treatment, health insurance, medically necessary, health coverage, paid parental leave, educators, teachers, school employees, public schools, local education agency, LEA, school board, charter schools, maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, foster care leave, pregnancy loss, stillbirth
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1204 allows for three days of paid bereavement leave for our educators and support personnel
- The state has made movements for paid maternity leave, but we should also be there for our teachers on
- However, after conversations with SDE, they actually have carryover funds from the maternity leave, so
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
Keywords:
mathematics, student assessment, dyscalculia, intervention services, educational funding, professional development, state department of education, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools, school districts, bereavement leave, paid leave, grief leave, family leave, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, maternity leave
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Mann, to explain Your amendment adds that the money for this paid leave will come from the public
- school paid maternity leave revolving fund.
- Senate Bill 1204 provides Oklahoma teachers and school employees 3 days of bereavement leave following
- because the Department of Education believes that they have the money currently in the paid maternity leave
- So if it's coming out of the maternity leave revolving fund, and I guess I need to understand it.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, capital planning, funding allocation, state budget, infrastructure, emergency measures, income tax credit, qualified project, economic development, infrastructure funding, small population areas, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 2nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And just asking that you leave questions for the end, because I know that you have a lot of students
- We're not just going to show up, tell you our spiel, and leave.
- We're not just going to show up, tell you our spiel and leave.
- As a student advocate, I've been very involved with higher education policy for my peers.
- With my trustee role under my belt, I plan on applying to a Pierce County internship for public policy
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Shelby County Legislation
Bills:
SB319
Committee:
House Shelby County Legislation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine insurance markets and the role of mitigation policies. May 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So green policies are against human impact.
- When this happens, housing policy is disaster mitigation policy.
- Or leave the state. That's right.
- We want to get rid of all the green policy.
- And I'll leave you with this.
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions
Summary:
The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Apr 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will leave it to Jason to explain why this bill matters.
- And I will leave it to Jason to explain why this bill matters so much to him.
- From a public policy and equity standpoint, why should a member of the Massachusetts judiciary who has
- From a public policy and equity standpoint, why should a member of the Massachusetts judiciary who has
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Keywords:
retirement benefits, teachers' retirement system, creditable service, public education, emergency law, sick leave bank, leave donation, personal days, vacation days, extended illness leave bank, public employee, county sheriff, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, personnel bill, employee leave, disability leave, illness leave, compassionate leave, Massachusetts public service, police recruitment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- benefits and paid leave benefits at the same time.
- leave.
- the economy already has a lot of paid leave.
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- </c> the entire Paid Family Medical Leave the entire Paid Family Medical Leave program<00:32:05.399><
Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
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Bills:
HF11
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We know these historical education policies. led to traumatic outcomes.
- Native involvement all supported policy and systemic changes in schools. that have come to recognize
- Despite its importance, impact aid has not been fully funded since 1969, leaving schools struggling to
- These policies promote collaboration, transparency, culturally relevant solutions, and equitable access
- That was the policy.
Committee:
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISION 2: Link added - HB4359 Feb 4th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3467 amends the state's maternity leave. A second, please.
- House Bill 3467 amends the state's maternity leave statute for school teachers to include the adoption
- This bill requires public school districts to adopt a policy for starting age in kindergarten. creating
Committee:
House Common Education
Keywords:
statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment, students with disabilities, special education, cognitive disabilities, assessment calendar, school year calendar, education accountability, academic standards, math intervention, advanced mathematics, course placement, college and career readiness
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It is as long as it is done according to that school's policy.
- Why are teachers leaving the classroom?
- Your schools are going to have policies set on that, or we'll establish policies based on this.
- It may be in their policy, but it may not be being enforced, or that policy that they set up needs to
- They several years ago adopted this policy when it came to paternity leave and maternity leave.
Bills:
SB843 , SB1733 , SB1476 , SB1237 , SB1410 , SB1894 , SB1272 , SB1204 , SB1721 , SB1725 , SB1735 , SB1337 , SB1339 , SB1461 , SB1975
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Leaving her and her family without access to critical care for them.
- And at a time when Minnesotans are struggling to afford their lives and President Trump's policies are
- I urge you to take a thoughtful, measured and data-driven approach to evaluating policy and operational
- Look, let's be clear that you keep $5,000 from them by announcing a policy, it's illegal.
- If confirmed, will you commit to completing an analysis of how this policy change will impact Social
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
HJR1032 , SB1314 , SB1257 , SB1326 , SB1365 , SB1932 , SB169 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB1204 , SB1339 , SB182 , SB1847 , SB1360 , SB1346
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair moves to leave HB 2379 pending. Is there any objection?
- You need to take it down or leave it up.
- And the chair moves to leave House Bill 583 pending. Is there any objection?
- But we also know comprehensive parental leave programs can also... ...be costly.
- The chair moves to leave HB 334 pending. HB 334 pending, is there any objection?
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jan 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the director of legislation and policy for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Massachusetts.
- Expanding employment... ...leaving or have left their jobs due to their menopause experience.
- I'm now the director of policy and advocacy for Dr.
- It is time for public policy to reflect this reality. For years, Dr.
- Massachusetts has an opportunity to lead by aligning policy with both... ...information.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a policy recommendation without objection. We'll accept that. HB 2978.
- There is a policy recommendation without objection. We’ll accept that.
- There will be students being bullied when I leave the legislature.
- There will be students being bullied when I leave the legislature.
- personalities rather than the actual policy. ...particular personalities rather than the actual policy
Committee:
House Education Oversight
Keywords:
postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a policy recommendation. Without objection, we'll accept that policy recommendation.
- Members #7, HB 3467 by Representative Bozer, as a policy recommendation.
- Without objection, we'll accept the policy recommendation. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
- And so, I will just leave it at that. Thank you. I'd appreciate a yes vote.
- There is a policy recommendation without objection. We'll adopt it. You're recognized.
Bills:
HB2987 , HB3026 , HB3076 , HB3288 , HB3315 , HB3467 , HB3711 , HB3885 , HB4427 , HB4359 , HB4363
Committee:
House Education Oversight
Keywords:
education, academic standards, subject matter standards, State Board of Education, legislative review, joint resolution, curriculum, school standards, Oklahoma Administrative Code, education oversight, common education, curriculum standards, state education policy, rulemaking, legislative veto, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents