Video & Transcript Research : 'prescriptive authority'

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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/15/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:21:11.679> So explicitly authorized to do this. So explicitly authorized to do this.
  • <01:23:12.239> but keep wanting to say prescriptions but keep wanting to say prescriptions
  • And so because it's still authorities.
  • And I'm authorized to be doing that.
  • <03:21:25.359> to somehow a person who's authorized to somehow a person who's authorized to
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public utilities to develop and implement a virtual power plant program 2/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Representative Baker, to your point, I do agree that our preference would be to have a less prescriptive
  • And lastly, in terms of less prescriptive, I appreciate that.
  • And lastly, in terms of less prescriptive,<00:37:09.119> I<00:37:09.359> appreciate<00:
  • <00:37:09.920> I<00:37:10.079> mean, prescriptive, I appreciate that.
  • I mean, prescriptive, I appreciate that.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Craft presented House File 2986, as amended with the DE6, and asked that it be laid over for possible inclusion. He described the bill as an affordability measure centered on virtual power plants, explaining that aggregating distributed energy resources such as solar panels, batteries, EVs, smart thermostats, heat pumps, and water heaters can help utilities reduce peak demand and avoid costly generation and distribution investments. He said the bill would require utilities to reduce system peak through a virtual power plant program by 5% by the end of 2028 and 10% by the end of 2032, using an independent third-party RFP process, with plans incorporated into integrated resource planning and a savings clause if requirements prove infeasible. Testimony in support came from the Department of Commerce, Vote Solar, Solar United Neighbors, Kite Rocket, and Mincia. Supporters said virtual power plants can function like grid-scale resources, lower spot-market and peak costs, improve reliability and resilience, and make better use of existing distribution infrastructure. Commerce said the approach fits an all-of-the-above strategy and noted consumer protections in the bill, including standards for contracts, disclosures, dispatch frequency, notice, opt-out, and compensation. Several supporters cited estimates of significant savings, including a national DOE estimate of 10% to 20% of peak load by 2030 and a Minnesota-specific estimate from Solar United Neighbors of about $63.5 million in savings if 10% of peak demand were met with VPPs in 2030. Committee members raised questions about how much cheaper VPPs are than peaker plants and whether utilities, especially Xcel Energy, are already implementing similar programs. Representative Baker expressed concern that the bill could move faster than the technology or market would naturally develop and asked about the risk of forcing utilities into a mandate before the economics are fully proven. In response, a Solar United Neighbors witness pointed to a fact sheet and Brattle Group-based analysis comparing VPP costs and benefits in Xcel territory, while an Xcel representative said the company has been discussing the bill with Representative Craft for months. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion, and no final vote on the bill itself was taken in the transcript.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Mar 1st, 2025

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, it's clear that the OCA is the entity that has the authority to make decisions about what to do
  • It's going to be one person at the head who will be the Child Advocate, but they have the authority to
  • One, it's clarifying in statute that the healthcare authority Is the lead agency on CARA.
  • And it's pretty prescriptive about it; it uses specific evidence.
  • If we need the health care authority, why not sit down and talk to them about how Medicaid can be?
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we are going to wait here until 3:05 for a Senate author.
  • We've already authorized that study.
  • And just want to thank the author... ...company and just want to thank the author and the sponsor and
  • That brings us to our next author. Welcome, Senator Perez.
  • They are tools authorized and overseen by the CPUC.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the way that I wrote it, the department shall adopt procedures to allocate and authorize seats for
  • have<00:36:20.000> the<00:36:20.040> same Districts are going to have the same authority
  • you're talking more along lines of a medical condition versus special education, which is more prescriptive
  • <01:01:56.640> and<01:01:56.720> starts which is more prescriptive and starts which
  • is more prescriptive and starts with<01:01:57.160> federal<01:01:57.480> law<01:01:57.640
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee of conference on HB 751 reviewed amendment 2026-1904H page by page, focusing on open enrollment rules, capacity definitions, statewide enrollment limits, denial criteria, transportation, and funding. Members discussed clarifying that districts may set capacity at zero if they truly have no room, creating a statewide enrollment cap of 500 that can increase by 25% if it reaches 90% utilization, and exempting seats already used by open enrollment students before October 1, 2026. They also discussed how the Department of Education would allocate seats through rulemaking, while local districts would still set capacity, with grandfathered seats preserved where districts already allow open enrollment. A substantial portion of the meeting centered on when districts may deny open enrollment applications. The amendment would allow denials for reasons such as chronic absenteeism or disciplinary history, while requiring districts to consider whether those issues are tied to disability, McKinney-Vento status, foster care, or bullying. Members emphasized that such factors are to be considered, not used as the sole basis for rejection, and noted that the bill separately prohibits receiving schools from accepting or rejecting applicants based on pupil needs, special education needs, disability, aptitude, or athletic achievement. There was also discussion of whether interdistrict transfers should count toward open enrollment capacity, with a suggestion that a carve-out may be needed. The committee also reviewed provisions on program-specific capacity, continuous enrollment, and transportation. It was explained that capacity can apply to a school, grade, program, or class, including CTE programs, and that students may be denied if a specific program is full or if they do not meet prerequisites. The group clarified that open enrollment pupils would maintain continuous enrollment without reapplying, though there was concern about how that would work if district capacity changes over time. Transportation would generally be the parent’s responsibility unless required by an IEP or 504 plan, though students may use an existing bus route if seats are available and the receiving district allows it. On funding, the committee noted that the amendment changes the earlier HB 751 approach and instead ties open enrollment funding to base adequacy, differentiated aid, and an additional grant modeled on charter school funding, with dates removed at the department’s request. Members also raised concerns about how open enrollment would interact with existing tuition agreements and whether districts could use the new pathway to alter or pressure those arrangements. Department staff said districts would still be required to maintain a school of record and provide an adequate education free of charge outside the open enrollment program, and that if open enrollment enrollment became unusually large relative to district adequacy enrollment, the issue could be brought to the state board. No votes were taken in the portion provided.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (1-29-26)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • is because especially in Appalachia, you know, I'm a kid of the '90s and 2000s, the OxyContin prescriptions
  • in the 90s and 2000s,<00:02:43.519> the<00:02:44.800> Oxycottton<00:02:45.519> prescriptions
  • <00:02:46.000> were 2000s, the Oxycottton prescriptions were 2000s, the Oxycottton prescriptions
  • there or should be there, perhaps, and perhaps they aren't there because probation doesn't have the authority
  • there or should be there, perhaps, and perhaps they aren't there because probation doesn't have the authority
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 122, which would allow certain defendants who are caretakers of dependent children to ask a sentencing court to consider parenting classes and family counseling as part of an alternative sentence, alongside existing options like probation and treatment programs. Representative Nick Wilson, the House sponsor, said the bill was aimed at helping families affected by the opioid crisis, especially in Appalachia, and described it as a way to support parents who want to get clean and rebuild family stability. He emphasized that the bill would apply only on a defendant’s motion, would not be automatic, and would exclude violent offenders, domestic violence-related cases, child-victim cases, and cases where probation or similar relief is otherwise prohibited. Committee members raised concerns that the bill could create a two-tiered system of justice or add unnecessary procedure because judges already consider family circumstances through presentence investigations and sentencing discretion. One senator said he would support the bill but worried it privileged defendants with children over those without. Another member argued the bill was unnecessary because judges and prosecutors already have these options available and because it could add another hearing to an already overloaded court system. Supporters responded that the family unit should be given greater weight and that the bill would simply make that consideration more explicit. Judge Julie Ward, joined by Judge Jeremy Maddox, testified against the bill as written. She said judges already receive presentence reports, hear offender statements, and consider caregiving responsibilities, and that family court already addresses children’s needs when custody issues arise. Her main objections were that parenting services are not available in all communities, may cost money, and that the bill would require evidentiary hearings and potentially create equal protection problems by giving preferential treatment to caretakers. She urged the sponsors to work on revised language instead of passing the bill in its current form. Senator Wheeler said he would vote for the bill and noted that a floor amendment would be offered to address access to confidential juvenile “J cases” in presentence reports, since probation and parole do not have that access. He said the amendment was intended to make sure sentencing judges have the information they need. The discussion ended without a final committee vote in the transcript, but the bill remained under consideration with possible amendment and further revision.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/24/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The key cost drivers, like prescription drugs and administrative fees, are not often fully disclosed.
  • There is currently authority to file action, and I could start reading to you, which I'm sure the chair
  • I'm just wondering if it might make sense to go back to the donor for that... ...particular authorization
  • to spend these funds on any purpose that the school district authorizes.
  • This is not a prescriptive bill. This is not a vendor bill. I would never support a vendor bill.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee began with brief announcements and thanks to staff and members as this was described as the last regular House Education Committee meeting of the 57th Legislature. Chad Heinrich of the University of Phoenix invited members to an upcoming lunch-and-learn on artificial intelligence and education. The chair and ranking member both offered closing remarks recognizing staff, pages, and public testimony over the session. The committee then heard SB 1497, which requires school districts with at least 300 employees and a self-insurance program to seek quotes for health coverage and related services at least every four years, with some exceptions for certain self-insurance arrangements. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to increase competition, transparency, and better benefits for school employees. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. Members next considered SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to compile age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, including sexual conduct, and requires schools to make those resources available to students and parents. Supporters said it would provide vetted, voluntary resources without mandating curriculum; opponents argued it was too limited and should include more robust, trauma-informed, age-appropriate sex education and accessibility requirements. The bill passed 7-3. SB 1798, creating a FAFSA awareness program and school designation for schools that promote FAFSA completion, also passed after testimony from a college student and the Arizona Board of Regents in support; the vote was 8-2. The committee also heard SB 1143, which requires schools to submit federal civil rights data collection information to ADE and directs ADE to publish an annual school safety report. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure for parents and policymakers, while opponents said it was duplicative, could be misused, and should apply to private schools as well. It passed 7-3. Finally, SB 1684, as amended, creates a private right of action against public schools for serious physical injury caused by bullying after a prior report and a negligent failure to respond; an amendment narrowed the bill to on-campus or school-sponsored events and removed verbal reports from the definition of prior report. Trial lawyers and the ACLU opposed it, warning about litigation and zero-tolerance discipline, while supporters said it would hold schools accountable for serious bullying. The amended bill passed 6-3.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was proud to co-author that.
  • To ask questions to the author of the amendment.
  • Question of the author. Do you yield? Yes, I do.
  • Yes, the amendment is acceptable to the author.
  • Questions of the author? Do you yield? Of course.
Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Tedrick Woods, followed by routine chamber actions including excusing Senator Gutierrez and receiving House messages that the House had passed HB 21 and HB 49. Senators also recognized advocates visiting the gallery on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis awareness and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including HCR 66, by voice vote. The Senate then took up and passed a series of measures, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Among the bills finally passed were HJR 2, which would prohibit state death taxes; HB 206, limiting counties from requiring cash bonds for pipeline construction; HB 517, barring property owners associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions; HB 2756, requiring TDCJ correctional officers to receive de-escalation and behavioral health training; HB 451, expanding screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk among children in DFPS and TJJD custody; SB 705, cleaning up the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; SB 2017, creating an offense for burnouts and wheelies; SB 1858, expanding body armor grant eligibility to ISDs; SB 1400, directing a study on transfer-student outcomes for community college funding; SB 2764, requiring notice to manufactured home buyers about converting homes to real property; SB 748, a licensing cleanup bill on laser hair removal; SB 2519, restricting certain ad valorem tax uses and bonds after amendment; SB 2878, the courts bill with amendments on Brazoria County courts and youth diversion provisions; SB 466, allowing families to request fetal death certificates at any gestational age; SB 1608, requiring timely physical exams for inpatient mental health admissions; SB 1730, limiting civil damages claims arising from certain uses of force or deadly force; SB 2417, clarifying Attorney General antitrust investigation work product and discovery rules; and SB 1946, creating a family violence, criminal homicide prevention task force. The Senate also passed HB 3204, renaming and updating the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, and SB 1986, requiring opioid warning labels. Several bills drew brief debate or amendments. Senators discussed broader HOA reform while considering HB 517, and SB 2203 on TCEQ discovery procedures was amended to require party motions, set a 15-day expiration for certified issues, and limit hearing abatement. SB 2017 was amended to change the mens rea language from knowingly to intentional. SB 2519 was narrowed by amendment to a forward-looking policy statement separating maintenance-and-operation taxes from debt-service taxes. SB 2878 also received amendments to reduce the number of new Brazoria County courts and add youth diversion and crisis-response provisions. SB 466 prompted a floor debate over whether fetal death certificates are appropriate for pre-20-week losses, with supporters emphasizing family closure and opponents arguing the document has no estate-related purpose. SB 1730 also prompted questions about the relationship between criminal findings and civil liability in self-defense cases. The session concluded with additional House and Senate measures being signed in the presence of the Senate and continued consideration of SB 2177, a grant program to help local law enforcement solve violent and sexual offenses.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can you remind the body what the underlying bill is authorizing specifically?
  • But currently, what the optometrist is authorized to do are procedures on the supporting Authorized to
  • Yes, I think this bill is going to authorize optometrists under certain credentialing requirements to
  • Are currently authorized and actually do very well? No, it doesn't.
  • Complaints related to an optometrist's performance of the laser procedures authorized in the bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/05/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we're here today on this particular bill with this author, and many of you are authors as well.
  • But we're here today on this particular bill with this author, and many of you are authors as well.
  • But we're here today on this particular bill with this author, and many of you are authors as well.
  • But we're here today on this particular bill with this author, and many of you are authors as well.
  • do um again I think I thank the authors do um again I think I thank the authors um<00:32:51.519>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 19th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's acceptable to the author. Is there an objection? The Chair hears none.
  • The amendment is acceptable to the author. Is there objection?
  • Rule 8, Section 5D to designate as joint sponsors and co-sponsors for SJR5, all joint authors and co-authors
  • SB 458 motion to suspend rules authorized additional joint and co-authors. Mr.
  • Forming new law enforcement agencies and lists expressly authorized by law.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/01/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:37:55.119> that<00:37:56.000> Chinese federal authorities that Chinese federal
  • The bill said that there's a 14-day prior authorization.
  • My understanding is the authorization.
  • For example, the top 10 prescription drugs for Medicaid are cancer drugs.
  • <04:28:40.960> that physician to get a prescription. that physician to get a prescription.
Keywords: 1189, house, all