Video & Transcript Research : 'declared disaster'

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NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026 at 11:20 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 5th, 2025

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government (Part II) May 5th, 2025

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

Local Government

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Agriculture and declaring an emergency. Agriculture and declaring an emergency.
  • <00:10:49.920> an vapor product lure and declaring an vapor product lure and declaring an
  • Senate Bill 249, an act relating to workforce development and declaring an emergency.
  • declaring an emergency. Senator Wheeler. declaring an emergency. Senator Wheeler.
  • <00:49:37.839> an civil remedies and declaring an civil remedies and declaring an emergency
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, called the roll, excused absent members, and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages noting passage of House Bills 1, 422, 568, and 627, and heard second-reading reports for several measures, including bills on the state dog breed, mortgage loan income limits, virtual currency kiosks, agriculture, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Committee reports also advanced a number of bills from Appropriations and Revenue, Health and Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and State and Local Government, with many sent to the Rules Committee for further action. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on transportation, tobacco/nicotine/vapor products, Public Schools Week, and honoring Joseph H. Mattingley Jr.; the Rules Committee later posted several bills for the next day and committee referrals were announced. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 98, relating to welding safety. The sponsor explained that the bill requires inspections by American Welding Society-certified personnel on certain projects where those standards apply, citing a prior school structure collapse in Kentucky as the public-safety rationale. After debate, the bill passed by a vote of 33-4. The chamber next considered Senate Bill 122, which updates alternative sentencing law to allow judges to consider caregiving responsibilities when sentencing defendants. A floor amendment, developed with input from judges, broadened and clarified the caretaker definition and moved the language into the existing sentencing statute while preserving judicial discretion. Supporters said the bill is intended to help keep families together without mandating probation or reducing penalties; after the amendment was adopted, the bill passed 35-2. Later, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 57 honoring Father Patrick McDow on his ordination, and Senate Resolution 60 was read in full to honor the YMCA on its 175th anniversary in the United States, highlighting the organization’s history and Kentucky service. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including a special Health Services Committee meeting on artificial intelligence in rural health, and other committee schedules. The session concluded with the Senate in recess for committee meetings and then returning to report additional committee referrals and announcements.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • They'll declare Senate bill 1386 to advanced. Thank you, Senator Gillespie.
  • Not declared. Senate Bill 1806 to have passed. Thank you, Mr. Proman.
  • I declare city bill 1392 half past. Thank you, Senator.
  • Declare Senate Bill 1332 to have passed, page three.
  • I declare Senate Bill 1836 to have passed. Thank you, Senator Kirk.
Bills: SB1290, SB1332, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1386, SB1390, SB1428, SB1584, SB1696, SB175, SB1778, SB1794, SB1806, SB1836, SB201
Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, human trafficking
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Having received a constitutional majority, Substitute Senate Bill 5393 as amended by the House is declared
  • Substitute Senate Bill 5393 as amended by the House is declared passed. Thank you. Thank you.
  • Having received a constitutional majority, House Bill 2003, as amended by the Senate, is declared passed
  • As amended by the Senate is declared passed.
  • Having received a constitutional majority, House Bill 2050, as amended by the Senate, is declared passed
Summary: The House considered Substitute Senate Bill 5393, relating to closing Rainier School by June 30, 2027. After many withdrawn amendments, the House adopted striking Amendment 1455, which changed the bill to allow current residents to remain at Rainier School as long as they choose and can live there, while also creating opportunities for community care transitions, return to Rainier if needed, and regular reporting from DHS on transition outcomes, mortality, and related data. Members speaking in favor emphasized the need to move away from institutional care, protect vulnerable residents, and improve accountability; some noted the emotional and personal significance of the issue. The bill then passed the House 76-22 and was immediately transmitted to the Senate. The House also took up several Senate-amended bills and concurred in the Senate changes before final passage. Second Substitute House Bill 1207 passed 54-44 after debate over a fee increase and whether the revenue would benefit local jurisdictions enough. Substitute House Bill 1498 passed 70-28 after a modest Senate adjustment giving more first-year flexibility. House Bill 2003 passed 53-45 despite concerns that it would reduce fishing opportunities. Substitute House Bill 2047 passed 58-40; supporters praised the Senate changes, while opponents argued it still ended a valuable employee ownership program and remained subject to appropriations. House Bill 2050 passed 56-42 after the Senate removed an apportionment shift from the bill, though some members still objected to the remaining ALE enrollment cap. The House also received messages from the Senate indicating passage of a gross substitute House Bill 249 and that the President had signed gross substitute Senate Bill 5041. The chamber then adjourned until 10 a.m. Sunday, April 27.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Substitute House Bill 2020 is declared passed. The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
  • House Bill 2039 is declared passed. The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
  • Having received a constitutional majority, House Bill 2040 is declared passed.
  • Having received a constitutional majority, Substitute House Bill 2051 is declared passed.
  • In gross Substitute House Bill 2061 is declared to pass.
Summary: The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0. The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22. Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers. Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances REVISED: HB3530 - Added Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Page declares the vote, having received a majority of the votes present.
  • I declare the motion to have passed.
  • The vote having received the majority of The votes present, I declare the motion to have passed.
  • Cornwell, Marty, Dollin's, Fetgatter, Culver, Eye Having received a majority of the votes present, I declare
  • Having received a majority of votes present, I declare the motion to have passed.
Bills: HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530
Keywords: alcoholic beverages, personal use permit, manufacturing, excise tax, Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, alternative nicotine products, vaping, regulations, manufacturing standards, packaging requirements, penalties, Attorney General
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 26 (2-12-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • House Bill 67, Representative Payne, an act relating to schools and declaring an emergency.
  • House Bill 628, declaring an emergency.
  • House Bill 637, district calendars and declaring an district calendars and declaring an emergency.<00
  • education and declaring an emergency. education and declaring an emergency.
Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:06 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 09:21 HB 253 09:35 HB 508 16:18 HCR 44 29:09 HB 436 31:53 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 35:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 41:19 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:02 ConC/Rules Report 46:27 Floor Amendments 47:56 Adjournment 48:34, 958, all
Summary: The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar. The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table. House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0. At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.
WV
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 04:57 pm

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the resolution adopted. Senator from Lewis: Thank you, Mr. President.
  • I declare the Senate in recess. Thank you.
  • I declare the resolution adopted. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • I declare the Senate adjourned. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • I declare the Senate adjourned.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The Senate first suspended Rule 54 to allow guests on the floor, then took up and adopted Senate Resolution 65. The resolution recognized West Virginia as a global hub for critical mineral processing and encouraged lawful private-sector dialogue and commercial engagement between West Virginia businesses and rare earth/critical mineral institutions abroad, beginning with institutions in Somalia. The sponsor emphasized that the measure was nonbinding and intended to open conversation about minerals, processing, and advanced materials, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then recessed briefly to receive and introduce a visiting delegation from Somalia, including the deputy prime minister, ministers of petroleum/mineral resources and commerce/industry, parliamentary leadership, and diplomatic representatives, along with other guests involved in the visit. After the recess, the Senate received several Finance Committee reports and advanced multiple House bills on first reading: HB 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia program; HB 4006 creating the West Virginia Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Growth Act; HB 2009 creating the Portable Benefit Account Act; HB 5412, the Future Ready Education Act; HB 5453 modifying the school aid funding formula; and HB 5510 removing the acreage/location requirement for private wedding venues. Each bill was reported as amended by Finance and taken up immediately without objection. During remarks, a senator from Randolph spoke about the death of Riley Wingfield in a side-by-side accident and praised students and administrators at Buckhannon-Upshur High School and Tucker County High School for wearing orange and black in solidarity with grieving Elkins High School students. The remarks were ordered placed in the Journal appendix. The Senate then announced adjournment until the next day at 10 a.m., with the Rules Committee scheduled to meet at 9:45 a.m.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (1-14-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • — So I'm pretty sure that's where it falls, but they're either there or they're in a hazard isn't disast
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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:15 Member Comments 01:43 SB 29 Discussion 05:18 SB 29 Roll Call Vote 09:44 SB 49 Discussion 11:29 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 22:29, 958, all
Summary: The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources Committee held its first meeting of 2026, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several housekeeping reminders from the chair. The chair emphasized a 24-hour filing rule for amendments and other items, asked members to use “present” during roll call, and reminded members to route questions through the chair rather than cross-examining witnesses. The committee also welcomed a student guest, Madison Dus, and several interns, and noted that Senator Neal was attending the committee for the first time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 29 from Senator Greg Elkins, which would prohibit solid waste management facilities from being charged an assessment or fee by the county or solid waste district where the waste was generated. Supporters described the bill as a response to counties attempting to impose “designation fees” on waste generated locally, and said the measure would close a loophole and prevent a growing practice. After discussion about similar practices in other states and the value of waste as a commodity, the committee voted favorably to pass SB 29. The committee next considered Senate Bill 49, also by Senator Elkins, which would create a voluntary statewide program to increase awareness, education, and recycling of lithium and other rechargeable batteries. Testimony focused on the fire and explosion risks batteries pose in collection vehicles and landfills, the value of rare earth metals in batteries, and the need to keep them out of the waste stream. Members asked about whether larger batteries, such as those from electric vehicles or solar facilities, were covered under existing law; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at smaller consumer batteries and that larger batteries were likely already addressed under existing universal waste or hazardous waste rules. The committee also discussed how to promote the voluntary program through retailers, local governments, recyclers, and the Energy and Environment Cabinet. SB 49 was then approved favorably by committee vote.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-02-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • later, Ryan Yamane was the only legislator honored for his years in voluntary service as an advanced disaster
  • later, Ryan Yamane was the only legislator honored for his years in voluntary service as an advanced disaster
  • years in voluntary Service as an for his years in voluntary Service as an advanced<00:21:09.200> disaster
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-HHS, CPN-HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • We’ll insert definitions for climate disasters, extreme event attribution science, extreme weather, or
  • We’ll insert definitions for climate disasters, extreme event attribution science, extreme weather, or
  • conditions we'll insert definitions for conditions we'll insert definitions for climate<00:04:19.639> disasters
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  • disasters extreme event attribution<00:04:22.440> science<00:04:23.360> extreme<00:04:23.840
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections. SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection. The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Appropriations Committee, January 14, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So guys like me that are in the industry said, and I'm one of, by the way, I declared a conflict, went
  • So guys like me that are in the industry said, and I'm one of, by the way, I declared a conflict, went
  • So guys like me that are in the industry said, and I'm one of, by the way, I declared a conflict, went
  • Uh, these funds will revert. for the $250 anniversary of the for the $250 anniversary of the Declaration
  • Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence.
Keywords: 916, all
WV
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

WV Senate Natural Resources Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:38 am

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it; I declare the motion adopted.
  • I declare the motion adopted. The resolution is agreed to. Mr.
  • In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it; I declare the motion adopted.
  • I declare the motion adopted. The resolution is agreed to. Mr.
  • In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it; I declare the motion adopted.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rules REVISED: Links added Apr 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Heffner, I declare the vote with a vote of 11 aye and one nay.
  • Declare the vote. Declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye in one day.
  • Fugate, Lawson, I, More, I Representative West declares the vote with a vote of 10 aye and one nay.
  • Lawson and I Fugate, Harris, I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay.
  • Harris, Fugate, Lawson, I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay.
Keywords: 914, all
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
  • I declare the same to have passed.
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
Bills: SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503
Keywords: trusts, Oklahoma Uniform Trust Code, trust administration, trustee, beneficiary, qualified beneficiary, nonjudicial settlement agreement, trust accounting, fiduciary duty, forfeiture clause, no-contest clause, in terrorem clause, certification of trust, trust property, district court jurisdiction, venue, surcharge trustee, trust protector, trust advisor, principal distribution
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the same to have passed.
  • I declare House Bill 436 to have passed as an emergency measure. Mr. Leader, Mr.
  • I declare the same to have passed.
  • I declare House Bill 4408 to have passed. Mr. Leader, Mr.
  • I declare the same to have passed. Mr.
Bills: SR28, SB201, SB1379, SB1525, SB1966, SB2112, SB2170, HB2749, HB3262, HB3265, HB3673, HB3781, HB3040, HB3076, HB3369, HB3982, HB3462, HB3465, HB3521, HB3796, HB3800, HB4095, HB4298, HB4316, HB4338, HB4408, HB4454
Keywords: minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, special agency account, private partnerships
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare Senate Bill 540 to have passed. Mr. Leader, thank you, Mr. President.
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
  • I declare the bill to be advanced.
  • I declare House Bill 1484 to have passed.
  • Seeing none, I declare House Bill 1484 to have passed as an emergency measure.
Bills: SB540, HB1085, HB1484
Keywords: service warranty, administrative fees, financial statements, insurance, Oklahoma statutes, fentanyl, drug awareness, schools, substance abuse prevention, education policy, youth education, public health, 914, all