Video & Transcript Research : 'Big Tech'
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I've read up on these things in the past, and the big issues, or the big concerns, are vandalism
- I'll give you some examples outside of the big cities of Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
- It's a huge state with a big medical school there in several areas.
- Of this last big, beautiful bill. I mean, is there like a national average?
- So we don't necessarily see the numbers taking a big dive. We see them either.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a big deal when you're trying to stay on your land and keep your farm.
- That was big farms, get bigger, get out.
- A lot of these people now getting into agriculture can't afford big farms.
- But, um, We have big shoes to fill.
- Um, a big contributor to that. Is, um, Sorry, forgive me.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of Inspector General debate 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of that effort is one that shows that a wholesale change like your DE and you said last week it's a big
- of that effort is one that shows that a wholesale change like your DE and you said last week it's a big
- That a wholesale change like your DE and you said last week it's a big departure from the current bill
- hang-ups is that they and one of the big hang-ups is that they are<00:29:25.200>
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council.
Summary:
The committee took up Senate File 856, a bill to create a statewide Office of Inspector General to combat fraud. Representative Norris presented a delete-everything amendment that would keep most of the Senate bill but add more emphasis on fraud prevention, fully fund the office, avoid duplicating work already done by the BCA’s financial crimes division, and preserve subject-matter expertise by keeping some existing inspectors general in their agencies. He said the amendment would retain strong investigative powers, including subpoenas, while using the BCA for arrests, and he acknowledged his original version was likely too broad, so he planned to offer smaller amendments if needed.
Chair Nash and other members challenged the DE on both process and substance. Nash said the amendment had not been shared with key stakeholders, noted that the Senate author had publicly distanced herself from it, and pointed to a governor’s office document saying the administration wanted a different approach than the Senate bill. He argued the Senate bill was a bipartisan, bicameral product and said the committee should be careful about accuracy and process. Representative Davis questioned Norris about the claim that the Senate bill was underfunded and about the governor’s role in selecting the inspector general, arguing that the governor should not have broad control over the office.
Norris responded that the Senate bill’s fiscal note estimated roughly $12 million for the biennium, but the bill appropriated less than that amount, and he said the Constitution requires the governor to appoint the inspector general if the office is in the executive branch. He said the DE tried to preserve independence through a bipartisan advisory commission, Senate confirmation, a five-year term, restrictions on partisan activity, and removal only for cause with a public hearing. After debate from several members, the committee held a roll call and the DE failed on a 7-7 tie, so it was not adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Glover Jr., a distinguished Children, Maya and Joya, who are both students at Cal Poly State Tech, are
- walked the same streets, went to the same schools, and faced many of the same challenges reach such a big
- And I think when we look at the big picture, what's happening now is we have a federal administration
- We are now having to deal with the fallout of the big horrible bill in terms of health care cuts and
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- the Pledge of Allegiance of the Flag, which will be appropriately led by Senator Alston on a pretty big
- known for his 1932 roadsters, which were built from the frame up, and for restoring a 1956 Ford F-100 big-window
- have plenty of people down here at the Legislature, at the Senate and the House, that represent this big
- was instrumental in planning the ASU West campus, and she spearheaded the efforts to establish Metro Tech
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Going back to March of 2021 as a disabled veteran, I registered my vehicle with Tech Dot, then with the
- bridge, and that bridge, all I remember that day was filled with people holding American flags and the big
- American flag and a big poster that said, Welcome home.
- help as a legislature to implement this as once again, addressing veterans' homelessness is a, is a, a big
Bills:
HCR7
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, uh, it, you know, as a lot of big ideas do, it took me a little time to put this together.
- freedom of religion or fail to ensure religious rights, beliefs and practice, and the and practice is a big
- religion is is a big issue to me because you could get into legislating religion or for religion or
- We have two campuses, the University of Texas at El Paso and Texas Tech that we do that for, and that
Bills:
HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463
Keywords:
expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I brought several cases to highlight, but I'm just gonna touch on one that I think made a big difference
- So big tip comes into us as a clearinghouse in Sacramento if we find that that tip resolves to Elk Grove
- Collaborates statewide and nationwide, educates parents, students, and we work directly with tech companies
- And so a big chunk of the money, the funding that goes, is for either the ICAC task force itself, housing
TX
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- But the non-flushable wipes are in fact also made of plastic, and so they make a big mess.
- Maine passed, of course, the big EPR law that we're excited to see regarding polystyrene.
- I understand that Jean Krieger is now, hopefully, maybe we've got the tech issue worked out.
- There's a big difference when a town has a ban and does not.
- As Claire noted, we have a big waste problem that needs a bold solution.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA.
A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries.
Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And like I said, I did make that one big change, which hopefully will make it more palatable for the
- And I know logic is not real big around here, but doesn't that make it pretty logical that if you've
- I know you have, but it’s literally a big— I know you. I know, not the military file.
- I know you have, but it's literally a big binder like this that goes all the way back to 1995.
- It's all part of the big package, I guess. And, Mr.
Keywords:
sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Business and Professions and Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, to me, this is a very big ask. Why should we be considering this?
- Yeah, well, you do have a small team and a big task.
- Yeah, well, you do have a small team and a big task.
- That is a big win for all of us.
- In the 90s, I made a transition from high tech to high touch by becoming a massage therapist.
Summary:
The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs.
For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources.
The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates.
The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a big job, so I'd leave that up to the department.
- A big portion of the parents tend to be pro se, so that's why it wasn't initially included in there.
- Seeing none, thank you very much. weekly update this is a this is a big weekly update this is a this
- is a big job<01:41:50.000>
so <01:41:50.159>I'd <01:41:50.320>leave <01:41:50.520 - A big portion of the parents tend to be pro se, so that's why it wasn't initially included in there.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Levi, as always, thanks for being the master at tech. Thank you so much. Well, good morning.
- Levi, as always, thanks for being the Master at Tech. Thank you so much. Well, good morning.
- I just didn't feel like it was a place to have a big argument about it.
Summary:
The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects.
The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis.
After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And we can see with MIT, Harvard, all those big universities, and all those pharmaceutical companies
- One of the big ones is credit-based insurance scoring.
- purchase a life insurance policy this afternoon, they look at me and say, all right, you know, Feeney's a big
- purchase a life insurance policy this afternoon they look at me and say all right you know phine's a big
- Dear Chair Feeney, Chair Murphy, and members of the committee, on behalf of Chamber of Progress, a tech
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on a wide range of auto insurance and vehicle-related bills. Testimony focused heavily on autonomous vehicle regulation, auto insurance rating by ZIP code, rental car liability coverage, and surcharge thresholds for minor accidents. Representative Polito supported a bill to regulate autonomous vehicle testing and deployment, arguing for school-zone restrictions, slower speeds, a remote kill switch, and minimum insurance requirements to protect the public. Representative Mendez and Senator Payano testified for legislation to reduce racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance pricing by limiting the weight insurers may place on territorial loss costs, while the Mass Insurance Federation and Consumer Federation of America offered opposing and supporting views, respectively, on the fairness and actuarial impact of geographic rating. The committee also heard support for a bill to remove inspection-sticker violations from license-point calculations, and for a bill to raise the damage threshold for insurance surcharges and minor/major accident classifications.
A substantial portion of the hearing addressed House Bill 1301 on rental car liability. Enterprise Mobility, the American Car Rental Association, and a small Massachusetts rental company supported the bill, saying personal auto insurers should be primary when their insureds drive rental cars, that Massachusetts is an outlier compared with most other states, and that the change would reduce costs and simplify claims handling. The Mass Insurance Federation opposed the bill, arguing that current Massachusetts law already clearly makes the vehicle owner’s policy primary and that shifting liability would raise costs for private-passenger policyholders. Committee members asked detailed questions about how rental coverage works, whether premiums or rental rates would change, and how other states handle the issue.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to adjust surcharge rules for at-fault accidents, with sponsors arguing that repair costs and vehicle values have risen sharply and that the current thresholds are outdated. Members discussed how the point system affects drivers, whether the proposal should apply cumulatively or per incident, and how Carfax and out-of-pocket repairs factor into consumer costs. At the end of the hearing, the chair noted written testimony could still be submitted and, during a brief personal privilege, recorded support for two underinsurance bills, H. 1109 and S. 748. The committee then moved and seconded a motion to adjourn, and the hearing ended without any votes on the bills themselves.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- the Pledge of Allegiance of the Flag, which will be appropriately led by Senator Alston on a pretty big
- Big. very much and I'm so happy and relieved that you are here with me today thank you we'll have more
- known for his 1932 roadsters, which were built from the frame up, and for restoring a 1956 Ford F-100 big-window
- have plenty of people down here at the legislature, at the Senate and the House, that represent this big
- Was instrumental in planning the ASU West campus, and she spearheaded the efforts to establish Metro Tech
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess.
The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended.
On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to give a big thank you to our clerk's office and all the representatives who made it, quote
- And I want to give a big thank you to our clerk's office and all the representatives who made it, quote
- So thanks to H.R. 1, the big horrible bill, we're in this predicament.
- And I have really big concerns about this, that it would create like a second class of grocery shoppers
- legislative priorities, which is essential to building a workforce that can support the influx of tech
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jun 3rd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I'm a little frustrated, uh, by it, uh, and of course, a big believer in, uh, I think it was, uh,
- we on the 50 year water plan and especially if we could add to that the water mapping project that tech
- That's kind of a big issue, uh, because that could spread to the world's largest aquifer, and I wanna
- But if we actually have a, a revitalized timber industry, I think that would make a big deal in terms
- Mainly because of that big event that happens on July 4th in Las Vegas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is a big state, and it's just common sense that some areas of the state should be avoided.
- to any structure over 500 feet, so it would not just be, to be clear, wind turbines; it could be a big
- I'm senior counsel for the Tech. It's a civil justice league.
- Our big concern is there are going to be some chemicals or chemical compounds that were used in fracking
- Standards in place for, and then we're going to discover, like we did with PFAS, ten years later, there's a big
Bills:
SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This was a big debate there, there as well, so.
- approval has been the subject of increased, increased attention in the last year, when a proposed light tech
- Would be in Chairman Spiller's district in the rural parts of Texas where there's not big population
- Uh, and, and Austin Energy is a big part of your income as well, is that correct? Austin Energy is.
- projects like capital projects wise, yes, like the airport and I don't know, I mean, I know there's been a big