Video & Transcript Research : 'permanent disability'

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AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • At some point this has to end, and we need to get permanence in the child's constitutional right to have
  • At some point this has to end, and we need to get permanence in...
  • At some point this has to end, and we need to get permanence in the child's constitutional right to have
  • Okay, how about we have some permanence and clarity and ensure the child's, I believe, a constitutional
  • I do have a disability. Yeah, go one more minute. Okay, thank you.
Bills: SB1285, SB1289, SB1326, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1392, SB1402, SB1425, SCR1013, SCR1014
Keywords: sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, victims' rights, attorney fees, government accountability, right to counsel, legal representation, parents' rights, family law
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 06/09/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our neighbors in Wisconsin have permanent sales tax exemptions that they just passed in 2023.
  • Our neighbors in Wisconsin have permanent sales tax exemptions that they just passed in 2023.
  • Our neighbors in Wisconsin have permanent sales tax exemptions that they just passed in 2023.
  • Iowa has a permanent exemption in their law. North Dakota has a permanent exemption in their law.
  • When we give mega corporations tax breaks and take away their services for kids with disabilities, they
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • need of Protective Services permanency need of Protective Services permanency matters<00:37:33.720
  • progress, but under 260C.01, subdivision 1, if you look down to item number two, it deals with permanency
  • that's why we have protections for children, protections from the elderly, protections from the disabled
  • Prior to this, I was in federal programming with Social Security Disability. All righty.
  • all righty uh peris Vega Disability all righty uh peris Vega representative<01:48:30.880> peris
Bills: HF22, HF45
Keywords: parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is permanently increased regulation in accessing these benefit programs, and to say that we're
  • The Department of Economic Security Developmental Disabilities. The JLBC is at $97 million.
  • The Department of Economic Security Developmental Disabilities. The JOBC is at $97 million.
  • We need to make sure that the kids in the state that are most disabled receive benefits that they need
  • We need to make sure that the kids in the state that are most disabled receive benefits that they need
Bills: HB2053, HB2116, HB2148
Keywords: stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (02/12/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and Lincoln was a good friend of the disabilities community.
  • <03:36:37.520> $18 The bill also carves out a permanent $18 The bill also carves out a permanent
  • in the permanent journal. in the permanent journal.
  • <05:15:40.878> journal into the permanent journal into the permanent journal >> without
  • journal to honor placed in the permanent journal to honor them<06:25:25.280> further.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today on behalf of Permanent Power and the Freedom to Fix... that provides that immunity thank
  • Chair members of the committee for the record my name is Laura Magnus I'm here today on behalf of permanent
  • So SB 1366, this bill creates a structured, inclusive review process before permanent statutory changes
  • So SB 1366, this bill creates a structured, inclusive review process before permanent statutory changes
  • We serve frail seniors, individuals with disabilities, and residents needing memory care.
Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671
Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting
CO
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 069 Mar 24th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:49:49.280> enterprises with disabil disabilities enterprises with disabil disabilities
  • and the prepaid telephone disability and the prepaid telephone disability access<01:50:02.960>
  • Whatever local it is, the local areas have disability.
  • . disability. disability.
  • <02:53:22.720> personal if it's not your permanent personal if it's not your permanent personal
Keywords: 981, all
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Afternoon Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:15 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Morning Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Afternoon Session Apr 28th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will extend and make permanent the bell-to-bell, no-cell prohibition we have.
  • The amendment to the Senate amendments just extends it and makes it permanent. Okay. Okay.
Bills: SB1475, SB1447, HB2288, SB1521, SB592, SB1533, HB1276, SB201, SB1477, SB1232, SB1255, SB1327, SB1525, SB1721, SB667, SB1436, SB1317, SB604, SB1325, SB1496, SB2007, SB1567, SB2112, SB1980, SB1735, SB1558, SB1491, SB1287, SB1378, SB1369, SB1441, SB137, SB483, SB843, SB1433, SB1257, SB1365, SJR49, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1094
Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, teachers, retirement, postretirement employment, earnings limitations, Oklahoma, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 48 - Morning Session Apr 28th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Bills: SB1475, SB1447, HB2288, SB1521, SB592, SB1533, HB1276, SB201, SB1477, SB1232, SB1255, SB1327, SB1525, SB1721, SB667, SB1436, SB1317, SB604, SB1325, SB1496, SB2007, SB1567, SB2112, SB1980, SB1735, SB1558, SB1491, SB1287, SB1378, SB1369, SB1441, SB137, SB483, SB843, SB1433, SB1257, SB1365, SJR49, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1094
Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, teachers, retirement, postretirement employment, earnings limitations, Oklahoma, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/14/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • permanent loss. permanent loss.
  • A heated argument a permanent tragedy.
  • would just say that um as a disabled would just say that um as a disabled veteran<02:00:21.920><
  • I first of all, I got a message as part of my disability; it's spinal.
  • of my my um my disability, it's spinal. of my my um my disability, it's spinal.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • three years, so they're really looking to get this act in place so that they can move on with a permanent
  • three years, so they're really looking to get this act in place so that they can move on with a permanent
  • , members of our fishing community, single heads of household, the unemployed, veterans, and the disabled
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held its first hearing of the year and took testimony on a large slate of home rule petitions and related local bills. Early testimony focused on H. 2314 for the Dukes County Regional Lockup Fund, with supporters from Martha’s Vineyard saying the island’s lockup is essential to local policing and that the fund would be supported by town assessments rather than state money. The committee also heard support for S. 21, a Nantucket bill to amend the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission, and for several local governance measures including Akushnet’s charter change to remove a two-year waiting period for former officials taking appointed paid positions, Rochester’s governance reform bill defining the town administrator’s role, Berkeley’s proposal to convert the treasurer-collector position to an appointed office, Hanson’s permitting enforcement bill, and a Wellfleet bill authorizing a lease for the food pantry. A major portion of the hearing centered on S. 21 for Nantucket, with witnesses sharply divided. Supporters argued the commission needs broader representation, more transparency, and a structure that better reflects town meeting votes, citing repeated town meeting approvals and frustration with delays in bringing reforms forward. Opponents, including current commission members and staff, said the existing commission is already working on its own reform proposal, that the bill was advanced without sufficient collaboration, and that elected seats and term limits would narrow participation and complicate the commission’s advisory role. Committee members questioned both sides about the town meeting process, the commission’s responsibilities, and the timing of competing proposals. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a bill allowing the Cotuit Fire District to pursue source-water protection projects on private property with owner consent, citing concerns about aquifer contamination and rising treatment needs, and in support of legislation requiring AEDs, with a Norfolk County register of deeds describing the low cost and life-saving value of the devices. Another witness spoke in favor of a regional commission proposal for Middlesex County, arguing that local communities need stronger regional planning tools to address development and environmental pressures. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing; the chair later read many additional bills into the record and then adjourned the meeting.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • high-needs school districts—schools that have higher rates of poverty, higher rates of students with disabilities
  • making a grant available to not only address some of the issues that are taking place, but provide permanent
  • equipment to just taking place, but provide permanent equipment to address contaminants in the drinking
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion. Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students. A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.
WI
WI

Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session

Joint Committee on Finance May 12th, 2026

Joint Committee on Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So voucher schools can discriminate against students with disabilities, but if they choose to educate
  • a request from the DNR on March 31st that if we don't respond within 12 days, they are going to permanently
  • The motion would require the DNR to hold permanent wildlife management positions with at least $289,000
Keywords: 970, all
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jul 15th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, this is something we provide to disabled veterans and also to seniors.
  • When California voters passed Prop 117 in 1990, they did so with the intent of creating a permanent source
  • The fund itself has demonstrated its efficacy and deserves a more permanent commitment moving forward
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several natural resources and water-related bills. SB 224 by Senator Hurtado would require the Department of Water Resources to implement audit recommendations, improve climate-informed water supply forecasting, and provide annual updates to the Legislature; supporters emphasized the need for better transparency and more accurate water planning, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 556, also by Senator Hurtado, would fund floodplain restoration in the Tulare Basin to reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat and other community benefits; local officials and conservation groups supported it, some initial concerns about Proposition 4 were resolved, and the bill passed as amended. SB 630 by Senator Allen would streamline State Parks and other state real property acquisitions by raising review thresholds and reducing duplicative approvals; conservation groups and park advocates supported the measure, while some members raised oversight and fiscal concerns, and it passed as amended. SB 718 by Senator Allen would reduce hunting and fishing license costs for low-income Californians, framed as helping subsistence users and disabled veterans and seniors, and it passed as amended. The committee also approved SB 427 by Senator Blakespear, which extends the sunset of the Habitat Conservation Fund from 2030 to 2035. Supporters said the fund has protected more than 1.2 million acres, leverages other funding, and supports habitat, recreation, and climate resilience; members highlighted its importance for areas like the Salton Sea and the need to protect the funding stream from future sweeps. SB 586 by Senator Jones, an e-moto off-highway vehicle bill, was taken up with little discussion and passed as amended. SB 639 by Senator Ashby would extend the deadline for Sacramento-area flood protection projects in the Natomas Basin and Beach Lake subareas from 2025 to 2030 to allow completion of remaining work and avoid delays to infill housing; city, county, and flood agency representatives supported it, and it passed as amended. Throughout the hearing, witnesses and members repeatedly emphasized water reliability, flood protection, conservation funding, and reducing bureaucratic delays. Several bills drew broad support from local governments, water agencies, tribes, and conservation organizations, and multiple members requested to be added as coauthors. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, generally with amendments and with some items left open for add-on votes.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Honorable Henry Kissinger once said, America has no permanent enemies or friends, only interests.
  • America, the mere connection with race, color, or ethnicity, or one's starting point in life will not permanently
  • incomes are not high enough to be able to afford groceries all month long, people living with disabilities
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the unemployment disability fund, I remember this item from last year.
  • That is our disability insurance fund. That supports DI and paid family leave.
  • And what would the balance of this fund be, the disability fund?
  • It's not inclusive, it disproportionately impacts people with disabilities and lower incomes.
  • We care for the mental ill, support the disabled, and protect the vulnerable.
Keywords: 988, house, all
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 6th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1185 is actually a very simple but important bill for disabled American veterans.
  • This is a request of the disabled American veterans.
  • But for students who are awaiting an IEP or an assessment for a disability who are not wishing to pursue
Bills: SR44, HCR1027, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53, HB1185, HB1937, HB2035, HB2137, HB2166, HB3148, HB3323, HB3466, HB3498, HB3661, HB3678, HB3710, HB3977, HB3986, HB4104, HB4108, HB4142, HB4191, HB4274, HB4275, HB4322, HB4336, HB4484, HB3880, HB1687, HB3673, HB1170, HB2959, HB3718, HB3021, HB3443, HB3501, HB4143, HB4326, HB2992, HB3660, SB171, SB1325, SB1980, SB2045, HB4422, HB4423
Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs, provider regulations, benefits administration, rule approval