Video & Transcript Research : 'elective course'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- And we conduct reviews of online courses.
- standards for online courses.
- We only had five courses the very first year.
- In the current academic year, we have 41 districts using our AP courses, 10 using non-AP courses, and
- In year one, we had 1,111 students in our courses.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But you're anticipating that it would be a CTE course, right?
- These would be, yes, career and technology education courses.
- To provide courses in a non-duplicative sequence...
- department, it will be the director of the elections department.
- Of course not, Representative Wu.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, pledges, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Wilson County Day, San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, along with acknowledgments of visiting groups and a birthday greeting. The chamber also announced committee meetings and then moved into floor business, including conference committee action on Senate Bill 1, the state budget.
A series of motions to instruct House conferees on SB 1 were debated and voted on. One motion sought to restore salary for Attorney General Ken Paxton after his impeachment-related suspension; it passed 88-56. Another, from Rep. Olcott, directed conferees to support amendments requiring data collection on the costs of undocumented immigrants in hospitals and prisons; after extended debate and a failed amendment from Rep. Martinez Fischer to also study immigrants’ economic contributions, the motion passed 86-61. The House also adopted instructions to eliminate Texas Lottery Commission funding, to support amendments restricting public education institutions from affirming gender identities inconsistent with biological sex, and to seek an additional $4 billion in property tax relief, with each motion passing on recorded votes.
The House then took up a supplemental calendar and passed several bills, including HB 39 on veteran death data, HB 102 on priority registration for certain students entering military service, HB 126 on student-athlete compensation and representation, HB 290 on tuition and fee assistance for members of the Texas military forces, HB 300 on Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program updates, and HB 2143 naming a highway in honor of Army Specialist Joey Lins. The chamber also postponed consideration of HJR 2 and HJR 6.
Later, the House considered HB 120 on career and technology education pathways and HB 20 on applied science pathway programs for high school students. HB 120 received a perfecting amendment and was advanced after discussion about workforce preparation. HB 20 prompted extensive questioning about transportation, costs, and how students would access partner campuses such as community colleges and TSTC sites; debate continued as the transcript ended, with members examining how the program would operate and whether approval authority would rest with TEA.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Listen, we have two statewide elected officials in the state of Florida who are going to be elected in
- Particularly, I believe it was DOJ agents who, of course, were monitoring election activities for compliance
- There's, of course, going to be some people that don't like me, so it's all right.
- There's, of course, going to be some people that don't like me, so it's all right.
- I said, a pandemic, you said, yeah, sure, of course. I said, how about immigration?
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar.
The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement.
A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The state auditor is elected directly by the people of the state of Washington.
- The state auditor is elected directly by the people in the state of Washington.
- in-service, and more than 16 hours of community and cultural awareness courses.
- Police representatives also shared their opinions related to these courses.
- Yes, of course. Thank you. Yes, we would. Thank you.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.”
In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models.
In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And we don't pay sales taxes on other types of things, uh, that we buy through the course of the year
- Of course, thank you. Thank you, Representative.
- Of course what we want is to get that liquidity we need market makers.
- Of course. Chair recognizes Representative Noble. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Of course. Thank you, Vice Chair Bernal. The committee substitute is withdrawn.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Seven - Thursday, April 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course.
- It establishes a clear, consistent process for district consolidation and the election of officers.
- Sure, of course. Yep, so, I mean, I don't actually have that bill in front of me, gentlemen.
- part is the, um, at the bottom: in a non-reassessment year, if I understand you right, if we just elected
- It's going to discourage our taxing entities from... ...election shopping and cycle shopping.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by a roll call vote of 131-2. The Speaker also signed several measures, including House Bill 1768, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1866, Senate Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1870, Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 2180, and Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174. Members then offered a point of personal privilege recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and shared a constituent’s testimony in support of HCR 28, followed by numerous introductions of student groups, guests, and legislative announcements such as Hat Day and Ken Waller Day.
The House received Senate messages on a series of budget bills and other measures, including House Bills 2002 through 2013, and then adopted motions on each of the budget bills to refuse the Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference committees. During discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and a large broadband-related funding shift that would affect the apparent size of the operating budget. The budget chair said he had not yet seen all of the Senate’s printed changes but supported going to conference and expressed hope for compromise on disputed items.
The chamber then took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. After adopting a House committee substitute and a House amendment that restored compromise language on community paramedics and made a minor change to first responder mental health services, the bill passed 136-7. Supporters said it would help struggling ambulance districts, improve emergency response, and keep patients out of emergency rooms when appropriate; one member noted the bill was the same language as a previously passed House bill. The House also considered a property tax reform package in Senate Bills 1066 and 1088, adopting two technical and policy amendments on assessor training, electronic notices, protest payments, levy uniformity, and timing of voter-approved tax increases. Despite support from several members, concerns were raised that the bill could limit local control and create legal or fiscal issues for counties and taxing districts. The combined bill ultimately passed 83-61, and the House adjourned until April 27, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of us are actually elected just like you are.
- What they did for me, they usually reach out to the superintendent immediately after the election.
- Want to let the superintendent to other wonderful elected folks such as yourself.
- I was the first superintendent be re-elected Holmes County in 24 years.
- In some cases, we don't get any funding as we do for those core courses.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Jan 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- UNDER THE BILL ANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO VOTES IN ANY ELECTION AND ANYONE WHO HELPS THEM WILL BE CHARGED
- SO I REALLY BELIEVE THAT THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION IS THAT LET'S CRAWL BEFORE WE RUN A MARATHON.
- DAVID RAMBLER SPEAKING FOR FLORIDA SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS. >> Speaker: THANK YOU CHAIRMAN ROUSON, ON
- I WAS ON THE PHONE A WEEK AGO WITH THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FROM ONE OF THE COUNTIES I PRESENTED AND
- TWO OF WHICH ARE GOING TO BE APPOINTED SO WE'RE DOWN TO TWO THAT ARE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Natalie and Brady led the team of 18 other Columbia students to organize fundraisers over the course
- WHICH MADAM PRESIDENT, JUST PUSHES IT BACK BEYOND THE NEXT ELECTION CYCLE.
- We, of course, want to protect the constitutional rights of New Yorkers.
- And of course, she had me.
- AND OF COURSE, SHE HAD ME.
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care.
The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies.
The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is necessary for the Secretary of State and county election officials to prepare ballots and
- related materials for the November 3, 2026, statewide general election and therefore must take effect
- Proposition 4 is the California Fair Elections Act of 2026.
- Of course. I'll go after her. Okay. Anyone else? Okay. Great.
- We also appreciate the funding for counties to put on the election in November of 2026.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, I got you. George. I got him. Representatives English, Caldwell, Camacho.
- And, of course, some traffic tickets just aren't worth fighting.
- And, of course, it happens because of each and every one of you.
- I had that opportunity when I was elected in 2018.
- It had been the first time in 54 years someone from Delta was elected to this room.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/10/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , um, they're all working the elections, um, they're all working the elections, but<00:51:04.880>
- only county in the state that elected only county in the state that elected their<01:15:30.000><
- the only one that elected him at large. the only one that elected him at large.
- are elected at large. are elected at large.
- <01:19:30.960>
by only uh county that didn't elect by only uh county that didn't elect by
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/29/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- is an elective total hip which is an elective procedure<03:47:59.520>
but <03:47:59.680>that - elective means not urgent but nonmedically necessary?
- do anything elect anything but elective elective elective stuff stuff stuff um<04:41:56.120>
you're - I don't think so. of course uh young men that had been um of course uh young men that had been um they're
- <05:16:02.400>
non-therapeutic unnecessary elective non-therapeutic unnecessary elective non-therapeutic
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, MAP Stars offers one training for elected student officers, and the previous grant funding
- has offered specific leadership training for elected officers and regional representatives.
- student officers and then with elected student officers and then with the<00:03:54.120>
previous< - specific leadership training for elected specific leadership training for elected officers<00:04
- of officers to how to run a the election of officers to how to run a meeting<00:04:22.800>
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Keywords:
HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- choice. either elect a an early informed choice. either elect a jury<02:00:39.040>
trial <02:00 - protect all people not just of course protect all people not just of course minor<02:08:52.960><
- We don't get to elect our judges.
- We don't get to elect our judges.
- That should be from us because we're the elected. Judges are not elected.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And they're operating, of course, without dedicated legal staff and procurement staff.
- Radio interoperability, of course, Chairman King, has been a much harder issue to tackle.
- Variable equipment standards, of course, grant cycles that don't match private capital.
- Transparency, of course, is paramount.
- I think, particularly, of course, for emergency situations, and they're going to happen.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- These are, of course...
- So of course I have to say they will all be successful.
- And, of course, I've mentioned the low-level waste disposal rulemaking.
- And so, of course, we also using those five metric, And so, of course, we also, using those five metric
- And then, of course, there are reduced natural uranium resource requirements.
OR
Oregon 2026 Regular Session
Financial Estimate Committee - Drafting Meeting Jul 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That, of course, is a calculation based on past votes.
- And our elections division is doing that work.
- The signatures have to be verified, and our elections division is doing that work.
- Of course.
- So yes, of course, Madam Treasurer. Yeah.
Summary:
The Financial Estimate Committee met on July 6, 2026, to begin work on the financial estimate for IP 28, after reviewing the statutory process and confirming that only IP 28 had cleared the signature threshold for consideration. Staff explained the committee’s duties under ORS 250.125 and the timeline for draft statements, public hearing, and final adoption. The committee also designated Carol Moreno C. Fuentes to file the committee’s eventual statements.
Staff from the Department of Administrative Services and the Legislative Revenue Office presented preliminary analysis of IP 28, describing major uncertainties in estimating impacts because the measure is not a tax law change and would affect multiple industries and government functions. Preliminary figures discussed included an estimated $56.5 million loss in the current biennium and $6.7 million in reduced expenditures, with larger projected revenue losses of roughly $244.1 million to $258 million and reduced expenditures of $30.7 million to $34.9 million in 2027–29, plus $87.8 million to $88.3 million in increased expenditures. Analysts said the biggest effects would likely involve agriculture, fish and wildlife, hunting and fishing, local government enforcement, and possible shifts in state funding, but many impacts remained difficult to quantify.
Committee members raised concerns about local government costs, law enforcement and prosecution burdens, impacts on the hospitality and recreation sectors, possible effects on tribal governments and treaty rights, and whether the measure would affect shellfish and crabbing. They also discussed the Humane Transition Fund, subsidies, possible litigation costs, and whether the statement should include broader uncertainty language and multiple scenarios. Members generally agreed the draft should be revised to better reflect uncertainty, clarify assumptions, and possibly use bullets or other formatting to improve readability.
No vote was taken. The committee agreed to treat the current draft as a working version, with staff to revise it based on the discussion and return an updated draft before the next meeting scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m., with both in-person and virtual participation available.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, focusing on United States Secretary of Transportation's perspective. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- safety of our cars is is a bipartisan American issue not a red or blue issue but my aim over the course
- with our transit needs, help keep modern and efficient some of the nation's busiest ports, and of course
- There's a lot of money that announcements have been made over the course of the last three years.
- Trump and Biden, there was 107 projects announced between election day and inauguration day.
- And these, they were awarded before Election Day.
Keywords:
surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So you every election for over 40 years.
- standing next to me at every election standing next to me at every election for<00:20:33.360>
- sheriffs in this state elected sheriffs in this state elected positions?
- Over the course of the last five them.
- But over the course of the outstanding.