Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative reference bureau'
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- What are your key budget and legislative priorities?
- You can learn legislative procedure or you can stay quiet.
- You don’t come and ask us for emergency legislation.
- Senator Ortiz, and once again, I advise you to learn legislative procedure.
- So Senator Rogers, I think, made reference to the fitness standards that they've recently changed.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation also caps the amount of medical damages recoverable in personal injury actions.
- Did you discuss the whole branch legislative agenda?
- McClure, to discuss the Judicial Branch legislative agenda, you are recognized, sir.
- They can also emanate from budget issues that are part of our legislative budget request.
- There are some positions legislatively prescribed in statute for the court system.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/04/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation? legislation?
- <01:21:21.120>
of Mark and his team with the Bureau of Mark and his team with the Bureau of - look at the the proposed legislation look at the the proposed legislation before<03:22:47.040>
- referring to the amendment process. referring to the amendment process.
- is inexpedient to legislate. is inexpedient to legislate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Countering Climate Change – Senator Rob Kupec May 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And some of the legislation you've supported this session really seeks to further that, one being the
- So I mean farmers, Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, all supportive of that.
- So I mean farmers, Farm Bureau,<00:03:15.360>
Farmers <00:03:15.760>Union, <00:03:16.239 - of Bureau, Farmers Union, all supportive of that.<00:03:17.360>
Delta <00:03:17.840>has - Talk to me about the need for this legislation, which has been called lifesaving, and the bill's current
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:04 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's not in your House Bill 2, but there's additional money from legislative cash balances for the
- So with respect to this, setting up this committee would be similar to LFC and Legislative Education
- Committee would be similar to LFC and Legislative Education Council. Mr.
- Acequia program that's housed in the Acequia Bureau. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Garrett.
- Is there any legislative approval over the projects that are funded? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Summary:
During the legislative meeting, House Bill 287 was discussed, which proposes the establishment of a permanent Health and Human Services Committee to oversee the state's $14.4 billion expenditure in this area. An amendment to the bill was adopted, which clarified funding and operational details. Public comments were solicited, but no one spoke in opposition. The committee ultimately voted, with some members expressing concerns about budget implications, but the motion to pass the bill as amended was made and seconded, with several members opposing it.
House Bill 371 was also addressed, which focuses on creating an Acequia Infrastructure Fund to support land grant and Acequia communities. The bill aims to provide a financial mechanism for these communities to access funds for infrastructure projects without relying on capital outlay requests. The committee discussed the bill's implications, potential funding sources, and the need for further amendments regarding representation and oversight. A motion to pass the bill was made, with some opposition noted, particularly regarding the lack of specificity in the bill's provisions.
Lastly, Senate Bill 143 was presented, which seeks to raise the caps on inspection fees under the Egg Grading Act, among other agricultural regulations. Supportive testimony was provided by representatives from agricultural organizations, emphasizing the need for updated fee structures. The committee engaged in discussions about the bill's implications for consumers and the agricultural sector, ultimately moving towards a vote to pass the bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You are Drew Fuller, on behalf of the Texas Farm Bureau, here to testify for the bill, is that correct
- I'm an Associate Legislative Director for the Texas Farm Bureau, and I'm testifying in support of House
- The Texas Farm Bureau supports the tax incentives proposed by HB3830.
- On the piece of legislation currently before us, HB3830, for the record. Thank you. Yes, sir.
- I just want to make sure that that's what the goal is because the goal of this legislation is to show
Bills:
HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity 8/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, I will call the meeting for August 27th, 2025, of the Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity
- All those in favor of electing Senator Wickland as the chair for the Legislative Coordinating Commission
- <00:36:34.400>
of <00:36:34.560>Criminal with the FBI, the Bureau of Criminal with - the FBI, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,<00:36:36.400>
uh <00:36:36.480>the <00:36: - For the open portion of this meeting, we will call this meeting of the Legislative Cyber Commission on
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So in this legislative...
- When this legislation was brought to me, just given my experience, it interested me a lot.
- This legislation matters deeply to us, and we respectfully ask for your aye vote on AB 2163.
- AB 2771 is the sunset vehicle for the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
- Manila Vongani and Elizabeth Elias from the Bureau are here to answer any technical questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Comprehensive legislation that curbs PBM abuses and includes legislation that I authored to expand telehealth
- Amazing piece of legislation, amazingly substantive.
- That and many other pieces of legislation.
- AMAZING PIECE OF LEGISLATION, AMAZINGLY SUBSTANTIVE.
- THAT AND MANY OTHER PIECES OF LEGISLATION.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So legislative budget recommendation.
- After the 2021 legislative session, they came to DPS.
- After the 2021 legislative session, they came to DPS.
- After the 2021 legislative session, they came to DPS.
- We've added new Bureau of Narcotics.
Summary:
The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Office of Capital Post Conviction. Director Chrissy Noble described the office’s work representing death-row clients in state postconviction, federal habeas, clemency, and related matters, and said the Legislature has historically funded the office with enough flexibility to handle unpredictable cases. She highlighted four pending actual-innocence cases, including matters involving false forensics and a shaken-baby syndrome challenge, and noted that such cases often require multiple experts. She also cited a recent example where the office was appointed to a case shortly before an execution date was set, and said flexible spending authority allowed the office to secure experts and file on time. The office asked to retain any remaining special-fund cash balance into FY26 and said it had not requested additional salary funding for FY26 because the increase was already handled through flexibility; members praised the office’s work and no vote was taken.
The committee then heard from the Ethics Commission. Staff explained requests for salary realignment, additional funding for a part-time hearing officer who handles public records and open meetings cases, and a small amount for fuel/food that was described as a system-related placeholder. The commission said it had a backlog because complaints have become more numerous and complex, and that more funding would allow the hearing officer to process more cases. Members also discussed a prior $10,000 system request that had lapsed and was later found to have been underestimated; the commission said the earlier figure came from an initial quote and the later $25,000 estimate reflected the actual cost. The chairman and members commended the commission’s work, and no formal action was taken.
Finally, the Administrative Office of Courts presented its budget requests. The office outlined a deficit appropriation request tied to county-funded court reporter increases, funding for two newly appointed judges, special-judge appointment costs, and death benefits for a court administrator in Warren County. The discussion then focused on judicial salaries, with the office noting Mississippi ranks near the bottom nationally in trial and Supreme Court judge pay, though a cost-of-living adjustment would place the state around 27th. The office said its request follows State Personnel Board recommendations and that it is also seeking a possible increase in filing fees to support the Judicial Operations Fund, which helps cover salary costs not paid from general funds. Members discussed redistricting, special appointments, and the possibility of using fee revenue rather than general funds to support future increases; no vote was taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Freedom of Information Act, focusing on perspectives from public requesters. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This watershed legislation signaled a sea change.
- Epstein. and refer to the Office of Information Policy, a DOJ, and the Archives Office of Government
- And so I think one legislative reform is to say that, you know, whether you go as far as saying that
- The preliminary ruling that you're referring to was preliminary, but does indicate that the district
- One thing that we've done, and Professor Epstein made reference to, is we filed a pattern of practice
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a bureau chief for our emergency preparedness.
- I'm the perinatal nurse consultant at the Maternal Child Health section in the Bureau of Family Health
- I'm Courtney Keane, the bureau chief for family health and nutrition.
- <01:38:01.679>
are <01:38:01.840>appointed but legislators are appointed but legislators - I would love to see this done so that legislation is not necessary.
Summary:
The committee met on March 28 for a Health and Human Services Oversight Committee meeting, approved the draft minutes from February 21, and then received updates from DHHS on the sudden termination of about $80 million in federal COVID-era funding. Commissioner Lori Weaver and Trisha Tilly said the funding had been expected to continue through September 2026, but an email ending it immediately created a 15-month budget gap. They explained that most of the money supported public health work, especially epidemiology, laboratory capacity, data systems, community health workers, outbreak response, and some behavioral health supports. DHHS said it had notified contractors, was reassessing which activities could continue, and had managed to avoid layoffs for its 20 affected staff by shifting funding sources, though some contract lab staff had to leave and some work would stop or be put on hold. Senators and representatives asked about impacts on labs, staffing, and the state budget lapse, and DHHS said the water lab and testing supplies would be affected and that the department was trying to backfill where possible with other federal funds.
The committee then heard a maternal mortality report from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Alison Power and Caroline Naami explained that the MMRC reviews maternal deaths to identify contributing factors and make recommendations, and that it had completed one CDC grant and received another five years of funding. For 2023, the state recorded five pregnancy-associated deaths, including three from overdose, two from cardiovascular causes, and one homicide; the share of deaths related to substance use fell from 62.5% in 2022 to 40% in 2023. Over the 2019–2023 period, half of pregnancy-related deaths were due to overdose, most occurred postpartum, and many involved Medicaid recipients, transportation or financial barriers, and deaths at home. The committee said mental health and substance use remained the main drivers of maternal mortality, but that 79% of pregnancy-related deaths in the five-year aggregate were considered preventable.
Presenters highlighted recommendations and ongoing interventions, including expanding Medicaid coverage through one year postpartum, strengthening behavioral health access, partnering with the Department of Corrections on care for pregnant and postpartum women, and continuing clinical education through the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network. Members asked why the maternal mortality rate had declined in recent years; staff said the 2021 spike was tied to the pandemic and that recent declines likely reflected both that spike and the impact of interventions, though the small number of cases makes trends hard to interpret. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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was uh dates based on when legislation was uh dates based on when legislation - one because it's sort of legislative one because it's sort of legislative executive<01:31:29.840
- We fully support the premise of the legislation.
- yourself that question as a legislator yourself that question as a legislator um<03:43:58.159>
- piece isn't covered under legislation piece isn't covered under legislation then<05:00:10.520>
- piece isn't covered under legislation piece isn't covered under legislation then<05:00:10.520>
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 2 retirement provisions, focusing on Group Two/Tier B changes in pages 25-39. Jan Goodwin of the New Hampshire Retirement System and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions, but it restores certain pre-2011 benefit rules for Tier B members, including changes to average final compensation and earnable compensation, and it also addresses the annuity multiplier for years of service. Members discussed the tier structure, with Tier A referring to vested members, Tier B to those hired before 11/1/12 who were not vested, and Tier C to later hires. Several members expressed concern that the bill’s purpose was to restore Tier B benefits, not to change Tier A rules or create broader changes affecting newer hires.
The retirement system flagged two likely drafting problems. First, it said a provision appears to omit a special-duty/earnable-compensation limitation in the Group Two section, which they believed was a scrivener’s error caused by moving language out of the Group One definition without adding it back for Group Two. Second, they noted the bill’s multiplier language overlaps with changes already enacted in HB 1647, which increased the multiplier for service beyond 15 years for Group Two and carried an estimated $26 million cost. The committee discussed that HB 1647 was originally broader in the House, but the Senate narrowed it to Tier B only.
The actuary’s comparison of the 2023 and 2025 HB 2 versions showed the bills are close, but the 2025 version differs in funding and timing. Staff said the 2025 bill appropriates $2.5 million more per year for 10 years, and that, together with updated actuarial assumptions and a larger share of the affected tier having already retired or otherwise left service, results in a larger reduction in unfunded liability than the 2023 bill: about $98.2 million versus $68.5 million. Employer contribution impacts were described as small overall, though the 2025 bill was said to be somewhat more favorable than the 2023 version. Members also questioned why House Bill 1 only funds $5 million in the first year, and staff said that was tied to the governor’s revenue estimate and that the full funding does not begin immediately. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly received testimony, asked clarifying questions, and noted that some issues would be addressed in the fiscal note worksheet.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, Brian Miamoto from Y Farm Bureau. Vice Chair, Senator Brian Farm. Okay.
- Next is Brian Miamoto from Hawaii Farm Bureau.
- Chair, Farm Bureau stands on this testimony in support. >> Thank you.
- Hawaii Farm is down in Farm Bureau. Hawaii Farm is down in support. support. support.
- Why Farm Bureau Bureau testimony support? >> Thank you.
Keywords:
cesspool, wastewater systems, public health, environmental protection, affordable upgrades, coral reefs, water quality, Hawaii legislation, cesspools, wastewater, environment, pollution, Hawaii, sustainable development, sewerage system, real estate, disclosure, environmental impact, wastewater management, housing
Summary:
The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. HB 1953 would create a two-year conservation and environmental stewardship pilot program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB); testimony from Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii supported investing in conservation agriculture and farm practices that protect waterways and native species. HB 248 would establish a climate-resilient food systems grant program, with DAB explaining the types of equipment and processing investments such grants could support, such as coffee roasting, packaging, harvesting equipment, and other value-added infrastructure. HB 2246 would create a grant administration program and revolving fund to help DAB manage grants; DAB said the bill would help leverage federal, state, county, and private funding by retaining part of the indirect cost recovery to meet matching requirements. HB 2549 would create a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material, and reforestation advocates said it would support large-scale reforestation efforts. HB 2551 would fund an area fruit fly suppression program; DAB described sterile fruit fly technology and said the program could help reduce fruit fly populations statewide. HB 2216 would authorize DAB to package and sell part of its loan portfolio to third parties, and HB 2152 would clarify liability and penalties for dog attacks on livestock, with the Hawaii Sheep and Goat Association discussing proposed language and the Hawaiian Humane Society’s suggested amendment on euthanasia procedures.
Testimony was largely supportive across the measures, with DAB, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and other agriculture and conservation groups generally backing the bills. There was some discussion on funding levels and implementation details, including DAB’s estimate of about $750,000 for three clean plant stations and a question about the appropriations needed for the fruit fly suppression program. For HB 2152, the chair noted an amendment incorporating Hawaiian Humane Society language that would require surrender of a dog found to have caused livestock loss or damage for humane euthanasia within 24 hours.
In decision-making, the committee voted to pass all of the measures discussed, most with technical amendments or date-defect amendments to July 1, 2050. HB 1953, HB 2548, HB 2549, HB 2551, HB 2216, and HB 2152 were all adopted unanimously by the members present, and HB 2246 also passed with technical amendments. The chair’s amendment to HB 2152 was specifically adopted to include the humane euthanasia language.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1059, Archuleta, do pass and re-refer to Committee on Appropriations.
- Putting a face to the legislation that we will be voting on. So thank you.
- We believe that that will lead to forum shopping and some previous legislation.
- Good afternoon, Brian Little, California Farm Bureau, in opposition.
- Motion is do pass and re-refer. Item number eight, SB 1185, Cortese.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture - 03/10/2026
Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- And Long Island was here at the reception, the taste reception the Farm Bureau put on.
- And Long Island was here at the reception, the taste reception, the Farm Bureau put on.
- And that's something I will ask you to look at as a legislative body because that money went out in November
- Here we had kids come in with the Farm Bureau.
- Legislative help to purchase the equipment to do that.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture first moved through a series of animal welfare bills, reporting all of them to the floor. The measures included bills on sentencing for aggravated cruelty to animals, additional aggravated cruelty provisions, penalties for animal abandonment, requiring owners or lessors of vacated properties to inspect for abandoned animals, and restricting surgical depopulation procedures on dogs and pets. Members generally expressed support, and each bill advanced by motion and voice vote with no noted opposition or recusals; one additional bill was held by the sponsor.
The committee then heard from Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball, who gave an update on state and federal agriculture issues. He discussed the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, federal farm bill negotiations, specialty crops, labor and H-2A reform, dairy margin coverage concerns, possible cuts to EQIP, organic certification funding, trade and USMCA review, tariffs and input costs, and disaster concerns affecting Long Island seafood producers. He also highlighted state programs such as Nourish New York, Dairy Modernization, farm-to-school efforts, and workforce development initiatives.
Members asked questions about raw milk sales, H-2A labor, solar siting on farmland, farm-to-school expansion, tariff impacts, and support for farmers facing federal cuts and rising costs. Ball said raw milk sales remain limited to licensed on-farm sales with inspections and warnings, supported reform of H-2A and broader labor policy, urged protecting prime and actively farmed land from solar development, and emphasized the need to preserve food access programs like Nourish New York and farmers market nutrition benefits. The meeting ended after the commissioner’s testimony and member discussion, with no further formal action beyond the earlier bill reports.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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changes Um, say for major legislative changes Um, say for major legislative - legislation.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 4th, 2025
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Co-Chair, and thank you, Madam Chair, for the legislation.
- Sponsor, I just want to commend you on this legislation; it's needed.
- one, legislation already exists; a study needs to be written.
- I am not a legislator that believes a bill has to be ready for prime time.
- They're very well organized and clear about how they feel on our legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Jul 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Josephine Figueroa, Deputy Commissioner and Legislative Director for the Department of Insurance, under
- stick and benchmark for stakeholders, including the California Department of Insurance Regulation Bureau
- This legislation ensures that manufactured homeowners have access to insurance policies comparable to
- Josephine Figueroa, deputy commissioner, legislative director for the Department of Insurance under the
- In fact, analysis of 2020 Census Bureau data found that only 18.4% of households follow the traditional
Summary:
The Assembly Insurance Committee met to hear several bills related to insurance coverage, wildfire risk, workers’ compensation, and paid family leave. SB 8 by Senator Ashby would extend workers’ compensation and disability protections to Sacramento County park rangers, with testimony emphasizing that they perform law-enforcement-like duties and should receive the same protections as comparable officers. SB 429 by Senator Cortese would create a public wildfire catastrophe model and related wildfire safety program, with support from the Department of Insurance and consumer advocates who said public access to modeling data would improve transparency and help evaluate private insurance risk models.
The committee also heard SB 525 by Senator Jones, which would require the FAIR Plan to offer coverage options for manufactured and mobile home owners, including replacement cost coverage. Supporters said the bill would help lower-income residents obtain meaningful insurance protection, while no opposition testified. SB 495 by Senator Allen, as amended, would require insurers to provide a larger contents-coverage advance after a total loss during a declared emergency without requiring an immediate itemized inventory, extend proof-of-loss deadlines, and require insurers to provide catastrophe modeling and reinsurance data to the Department of Insurance. Several insurers withdrew opposition after amendments, and the Department of Insurance and United Policyholders supported the measure.
SB 590 by Senator Durazo would expand paid family leave to cover care for designated persons or chosen family members, with strong support from AARP, labor, civil rights, caregiving, and health organizations, and testimony from a parent describing the need to care for a non-legal family member during surgery recovery. The committee also took up consent items SB 230 and SB 854. After roll calls, SB 8, SB 429, SB 495, SB 525, and SB 590 all received do-pass votes, with SB 429 sent to the Committee on Emergency Management, SB 495 to Judiciary, and SB 525 and SB 590 to Appropriations. The consent calendar bills were also approved, and the committee adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the FIR, and for any piece of legislation, it goes into effect 90 days after.
- And so my recommendation would be some kind of legislation or litigation or legislation. ...zone plane
- And so my recommendation would be some kind of legislation or litigation or legislation that said after
- legislating what a policy must cover, or...
- Are going to start legislating what a policy must cover, or...
Keywords:
insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law