Video & Transcript Research : 'Code of Criminal Procedure'

Page 106 of 500
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • out of the market, and there's a lack of affordable property for large grocers in urban areas.
  • all of y'all should be in support of this bill.
  • Thank you very much and don't take the lack of questions as a lack of interest.
  • in the criminal justice space.
  • On top of that.
Bills: HB231
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The City of Columbia in Brazoria County was the site of the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas, from
  • because of the noises of structures like SpaceX.
  • I mean, are you familiar with that general test under Rule 65.1 of the Texas Rules of Procedure?
  • That, you know, to the extent that you could help us sort of laser in on what are some of the procedures
  • Members, this is the bill we heard previously relating to the dismissal. of a criminal charge related
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm really proud of this.
  • Of the 50%, 65% of that is state funds, and 35% of that goes down to the counties, 118 counties, not
  • /c><00:14:17.000> funds follow today so of the 100% of the funds follow today so of the 100% of
  • c><00:14:37.480> that<00:14:37.639> is healthare of the 50% 65% of that is healthare of
  • <00:20:53.080> the some of the poses also I see some of the some of the poses also I see some
Summary: The Agriculture Committee met for its first meeting of the 2025 session, with the new chair opening the meeting, confirming a quorum, announcing the House’s 24-hour rule for committee substitutes and amendments, and welcoming several guests and new committee members. The chair also emphasized agriculture’s importance to Kentucky’s economy, citing crop revenue and the broader economic impact of the sector. The committee first considered House Bill 24, which would raise the audit threshold for conservation districts from $750,000 to $1 million. Supporters said the bill updates an outdated threshold and helps reduce the burden of costly audits amid inflation. The bill received a motion and second, no opposition was raised, and it passed by roll call vote. The committee then took up House Bill 216, presented by the vice chair and Brandon Reed of the Kentucky Office of Policy. The bill would allow certain Department of Agriculture employees to apply for grants or loans while preserving the existing prohibition for employees who oversee those programs. Testimony explained that the office’s funding comes from tobacco master settlement dollars, with a formula that directs money to agriculture and other purposes, and members discussed the importance of keeping those funds in Kentucky. The bill passed with favorable expression by roll call vote. Before adjournment, members made additional welcoming remarks for local officials and guests, and the chair noted the National Farm Machinery Show and tractor pull as a major event for Kentucky agriculture. The committee then adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations 2ND REVISED Mar 4th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • of courtrooms.
  • it was a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and the The city of Tulsa or county of Tulsa has implemented
  • I've worked with a lot of schools in the previous version of Strong Readers' Act.
  • But that's why I mentioned it's not so much that title's off I know that's kind of a procedural move
  • We've had numerous water bills on both sides of the aisle, a lot of great interest spent a lot of time
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • and the form of structures, and also established procedures.
  • procedures and most of these established procedures and most of these laws<00:24:16.080> are<
  • And yet, in many cases, local zoning codes mandate the provision of loads of off-street parking.
  • <00:53:43.119> loads<00:53:43.440> of codes mandate the provision of loads of codes
  • of code enforcement and it's a mixture of code enforcement and on<01:01:22.799> street<01:01:
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting and then heard a series of presentations focused largely on housing and land-use policy. Senator Robbie Mills and Representative Josh Bray discussed two 2025 housing measures: Senate Bill 50, which would create residential infrastructure development districts to help local governments finance infrastructure for new housing developments through special assessments and local debt, and House Bill 7, which would let local governments identify development areas and rebate new property tax revenue to developers as an incentive for housing growth. They said Kentucky faces a statewide housing shortage of roughly 210,000 units, projected to grow if building patterns do not change, and argued that regulatory relief and financing tools are needed to increase supply. Representative Rebecca Rymer presented House Bill 371, which would require local permitting when an industry’s residual waste landfill is located in a different county from the industry itself. She said current law lets such landfills bypass local review, leaving host counties with no say despite road impacts and other local burdens. She said the bill would preserve the existing exemption when the landfill and industry are co-located, and noted support from KLC and KO. Representative Steve Doan also described House Bill 806, a statewide backyard chicken bill that would allow domesticated hens, prohibit roosters, set a minimum of six hens that local governments could not go below, and preserve local authority over setbacks, sanitation, maintenance standards, and egg sales. He said it would override outright local bans but not HOA restrictions, and cited a current Northern Kentucky dispute and ADA litigation as reasons for the proposal. The committee then heard a broader discussion on housing and land use from Charlie Gardner of the Mercatus Center and Nolan Gray of California YIMBY and the Bluegrass Institute. They outlined categories of land-use regulation, described the recent growth of state-level housing reforms nationwide, and cited examples such as ADU legalization, smaller lot sizes, reduced parking minimums, streamlined permitting, and single-stair or other building-code reforms. They argued that housing shortages are a statewide concern, that localities often have incentives to block growth, and that state intervention can reduce costs and uncertainty without compromising health and safety. Members asked about the housing shortage estimate, the effect of red tape on safety and local authority, and how state reforms could be phased in; the presenters said reforms often include lead time, can be targeted to larger jurisdictions, and should focus on reducing time and cost while maintaining basic standards.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the trade of my father.
  • And you lose One of your journeyman plumbers, you've lost a third of your company.
  • other trades, because of one group that has stopped it, and they know a lot of people in this building
  • pay that claims essentially out of that and keep that cost off of my insurance company.
  • I do not believe it will be anywhere as close to the length of our AMB committee that many of us will
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the immediate fiscal impact.
  • I do know based on just my study of the issue about a quarter of an inch deep here, so not a lot, but
  • The size of the task force This is indicative of the number of agencies that actually touch on workforce
  • If you start cutting some of those out, because Another part of what this is supposed to do is try to
  • But I believe that our Oklahoma businesses, which make up a large number of the members of this, are
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • of action.
  • information of hundreds of thousands of Americans via OPM systems, the acting inspector general at OPM
  • 80 days to make sure from kind of imposition of a... to actually have somebody in seat and one of the
  • going to be invoked as part of the process of reducing the footprint of the Department of Education.
  • of hundreds of thousands of veterans, you know, that's something that government can only do.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 31st, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's going to be a rather lengthy layout because of the complexity of some of these issues and their
  • That's somewhat of a problem in what we call the mid-mile of some of these build-outs.
  • In fact, Chapter 253 of the Utilities Code specifically recognizes those limited rights of co-ops and
  • This simply amends section 54.204 of the Utilities Code to bring electric cooperatives under similar
  • As a matter of fact, I hope some of you are at least members of a cooperative.
Bills: HB3445, HB3448
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-22-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Matsuda, director of Keck Observatory, and second vice chair of the Mauna Kea Authority.
  • The quality of youthful interest and The quality of youthful interest and knowledge<00:04:32.680>
  • If we take care of the Earth, it will take care of us.
  • <00:07:32.320> the<00:07:32.600> of that the cleanest US cities of the of that the
  • the Earth, it will take care of us. the Earth, it will take care of us.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on, we have SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce the provisions of the fire code of the
  • Moving on, we have SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce the provisions of the fire code of the
  • Moving on, we have SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce the provisions of the fire code of the
  • Moving on, we have SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce the provisions of the fire code of the
  • the provisions of the fire code enforce the provisions of the fire code of<00:24:40.920> the<
Bills: SCR180
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-WLA, EDU Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • because of the issue about, um, lack of because of the issue about, um, lack of site<00:04:47.520
  • BR<00:10:35.440> doesn't because of operation of law BR doesn't because of operation of law
  • of that. of that.
  • of of those Medicaid the current use of of those Medicaid dollars. dollars. dollars.
  • >> all of the meals? All of the food. >> all of the meals? All of the food.
Bills: SB2613, SB2147
Summary: The committee heard SB 2613, a cleanup bill relating to public school land transfers under Act 307 (2022), which revises tax map key references and the conveyance process for properties transferred to the Department of Education. The Hawaii State Public Library System supported the measure, saying it would complete the long-unfinished separation of the library system from DOE property control and make future building projects more efficient and cost-effective. DOE also supported the bill and requested an amendment to remove TMK 43-62 parcel 10, the Wilcox Elementary School parcel, so that it could instead be transferred to the county for use with the adjacent park and tennis courts. Members focused heavily on why land transfers and construction approvals have been slow, especially the need for right-of-entry documents and an MOA for a library construction project. Library and DOE witnesses said the delays stemmed from site-control issues and confusion over property status, and that the bill would clarify which parcels are transferred by operation of law and remove the need for additional transactional documents in many cases. Several members questioned whether the bill actually changes authority or simply clarifies existing practice, and DOE said it wanted legislative clarity so the transfers are unmistakably effective on a date certain. The committee also discussed a separate section of the bill dealing with public use of school facilities after hours, including parking fees on property under DOE jurisdiction. DOE explained that any parking charges would apply only to property it controls, not county roads, and that fees are set through existing facility-use procedures. Members raised concerns about the pace of land transfers generally and urged DOE to move more expeditiously on pending parcels. The hearing then moved on to SB 2147, which would designate the first Friday in February as Love My Library Day; the library system testified in support as the committee began that measure.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce provisions of the fire code of the County of Maui
  • the fire code of the provisions of the fire code of the County<00:13:04.000> of<00:13:04.120>
  • decades of discussion. decades of discussion.
  • land law of the land. land law of the land.
  • Now we're voting on SCR 179, urging the County of Maui to enforce provisions of the fire code of the
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions related to water, coastal management, and permitting. Early measures included SCR 8 on faster county action for certain home-modification permits for older adults and people with disabilities, SCR 40 on banning disposable body boards, SCR 83 on creating a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 179 on enforcing Maui fire-code provisions for brush clearance and emergency access, and SCR 90 on kupuna-friendly permit requirements. No testifiers were present for those measures, and the chair moved through them without taking votes in the portion provided. The most extensive discussion was on SCR 94, endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, and SCR 159, urging shared guiding principles for restoring and maintaining Waikiki’s beaches and shoreline. University of Hawaii testimony said the surfing-reserve designation would bring recognition, could help attract grants, and would require a stewardship committee and management plan, but would not itself block beach nourishment or shoreline restoration. Members asked about possible effects on dredging, beach nourishment, and shoreline structures; the witness said impacts on surfing were not expected to be immediate or significant. For SCR 159, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the resolution but requested clarifying amendments to broaden references to law, stakeholder collaboration, and coastal science expertise. The Waikiki Beach Special Improvement District Association also supported the measure, emphasizing coordinated maintenance, public access, and the economic importance of Waikiki beaches, while noting that existing legal agreements and court decisions should be reflected in the resolution. The discussion also covered whether the state and private owners share repair and maintenance obligations for Waikiki seawalls; testimony said existing agreements remain relevant but must yield to current law. The committee also heard SCR 165 designating March as Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and others, and SCR 177 requesting DAGS to convene a cooperative working group on state projects needing county permits. Mary Alice Evans said the latter would help expedite permitting, especially for housing and other state projects, and would complement efforts to standardize county permitting processes. No final votes or dispositions were announced in the excerpt provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And understand how some of the personal and corporate financial World works as being a part of that.
  • So, in a lot of these stores, they have a list Of items that are okayed for A cells.
  • And some of us were blessed with that. From birth and some of us made the right choice later on.
  • There's a vast amount of people on the other side of those lines that are potential customers.
  • It's not the loss of tax revenue. I don't look at it as a loss of sales tax revenue...
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:42 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • kind of a run of show.
  • And so that's... ...that for GRT, and there are many of them, and so that's in underlying code in the
  • The way our property code is set up, we have kind of bizarre situations.
  • The way our property code is set up, we have kind of bizarre situations.
  • There are lots of things in our tax code like that. There's lots of exemptions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will drive $300 million into the rural economy of the state of Texas.
  • It's sort of a term of art which encompasses a wide range of solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption
  • And we show you registered as Alan Craddock on behalf of the Texas Department of Insurance Division of
  • to extreme heat due to the nature of the work that I do and the lack of... of worker protections.
  • As a consequence of so many years of this type of work, I now have medical issues. ...with my stomach
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • My personal experience as a parent of a of a deaf blind child.
  • a year of work, Providence pulled out of that contract.
  • Like much of the CBC, the existing CBC contract, the role of the department as conservator of the child
  • I am the executive director of CASA of West Texas in Midland.
  • To the best of their ability, but 9 out of 10 of those people that got hurt, some of you had an automobile