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:

, House Bill 3928.
Special education in Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2 by closing the $1.7 billion per year funding gap
to please increase funding for Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2.
We have two bills currently being considered: House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568.
House Bill 3928 was even named after me. ...needed because of the illegal 8.5 cap on special education

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.

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:

So I filed House Bill 5419, which is a zero-based budgeting bill to cut through the nonsense and the
I'm grateful for this bill.
I generally do not support new bills because I want to see us repeal old bills.
I generally do not support new bills because I want to see us repeal old bills that have come before
I would come before the legislature, and I would speak against bills that I could see were vendor bills

Keywords: education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education

Summary: State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education. Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments. The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.

TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:

The Chero calls Bill Patterson. We show you're registered as Bill Patterson.
I am here today to support House Bill 517. Yesterday I supported Senate Bill 542.
And for filing this bill.
Strong support of the bill.
Senate Bill, um, 209.

Bills: HB 186

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

You explained the bill.
Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
But my question is, I liked our bill better as well. This is the bill we have.
, us running another bill next year.
, it'll be a good bill next year.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

Please recognize Representative Ford for a special floor presentation.
Well, we will pass it as soon as we receive the bill from the Senate.
That will be the order of the second reading of the bill, House Bill 1370, by Boles of the House and
On the bill, Representative Boles now moves the vote on the bill be considered to vote on the emergency
Bill processing, engrossment, and enrolling. She is probably processing our bills right now.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by
a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893
Fourth reading of the bill. Senate Bill 893. Without objection, that will be the order.
Fourth reading of the bill.
But my question is: I liked our bill better as well. This is the bill we have.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Summary: The House first took up Senate Bill 893, a conference committee report on property and critical infrastructure. The bill would bar foreign principals from countries designated as foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land or other land, especially within 10 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure, and also restrict certain state software purchases tied to adversarial countries. Members asked about how later-designated adversary countries would be covered and about the delayed effective date, which was explained as giving current owners time to divest. The conference report was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed the House 89-0. The chamber then considered Senate Bill 2, another conference committee report on wind energy setbacks. The measure would establish statewide setback standards for industrial wind turbines, including 2.5 tip heights from occupied dwellings and 1.5 tip heights from nonparticipating property lines, with exceptions for projects that had already secured most site control or queue positions before the effective date and for small community-scale systems. Supporters said it was a compromise that at least put some protections into statute, while opponents argued it weakened earlier House language and eliminated county local-control options. After debate, the bill failed on a 20-67 vote. Later, the House voted 60-19 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, allowing it to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The session also included prayers and announcements, including updates about Representative Cantrell’s hospitalization and a note that the Senate had adjourned sine die. The House then adjourned sine die for the second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions
and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, Senate bills
Fourth reading of the bill.
Emergency on the bill.
Bill processing, engrossment, and enrolling. Bill processing, engrossment and enrolling.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned. Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 57 May 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/20/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:

All right, members, we have three bills, or two bills today, and a possible presentation.
00:45:56.079> bill for this bill for this bill thank<00:45:57.680> you<00:45:57.839>
Chair Kisha, please present your bill. Members, the bill in front of you is House File 780.
It is a forecast bill, and I'm going to have Mr. Strom introduce the bill, if I could.
out, is a vehicle bill and it's a backup bill if we get to a point where there's no movement."

Transcript Highlights:

on the agenda today first first bill on the agenda today Senate<00:05:30.000> Bill<00:05:30.280
The 2022 bill was amazing.
<00:11:28.200> was front of us and uh the 2022 bill was front of us and uh the 2022 bill was
You've got one bill behind you.
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.

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