Video & Transcript Research : 'state plan amendment'

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TX
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  • Sponsored by Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo, urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state
  • This concurrent resolution calls for greater intergovernmental cooperation. among federal, state, and
  • It's the largest border state, and we carry the weight of defending not just our own communities but
  • Direct communication and cooperation is critical. ...between the state and individual Mexican states
  • Lastly, this bill also contains a legislative finding stating that any individual entering the state
Bills: HCR98, HB180, HB180
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:04 am

Corrections

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  • Please state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill.
  • Please state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill, please.
  • I'm the Texas State Director for Alliance for Safety and Justice.
  • Presley stated.
  • This bill would give too much power to a state agency.
Summary: The Corrections Committee first took up pending business and reported several previously heard bills favorably to the full House, including HB 1515 and SB 2405, the TDCJ Sunset bill and its Senate companion, HB 5639 on the veteran housing program, HB 2854 on hospital visits as a parole or mandatory supervision condition and related hospital liability, and SB 1080 on occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions. The committee also heard and advanced SB 1080 without amendment, then moved into new business. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3618, which would limit invasive group strip searches of female inmates in TDCJ facilities. Formerly incarcerated women and advocates testified in support, describing humiliation, trauma, barriers to programming, and arguing that searches were often ineffective and that contraband more often comes from staff. TDCJ’s resource witness said the agency has looked at technology such as millimeter scanners and is in the process of placing them in facilities, while the bill sponsor said the measure would preserve searches in emergencies and require female officers when women are unclothed. HB 3618 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4515 on expanding orders of nondisclosure, with the author saying the committee substitute would narrow the bill to marijuana possession only; supporters from Alliance for Safety and Justice and Right on Crime argued it would improve reentry and public safety, while members asked about eligibility and related offenses. HB 1826, requiring depression screenings for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated women, drew support from women’s health advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses; the bill was left pending. HB 1969, to help people leaving prison renew or obtain driver’s licenses, and HB 2708, expanding nondisclosure eligibility for certain misdemeanor convictions, were also laid out and left pending. Later, the committee heard HB 2729, which would bar hearsay evidence in hearings on violations of release conditions, and SB 1021, which would make stalking convictions ineligible for community supervision and add related victim-protection provisions; both were left pending. SB 1610, addressing civil commitment facility safety, sex offender registration, and penalties for assaults on staff, drew strong opposition from civil commitment residents, family members, and civil rights advocates who argued it was punitive and raised due process concerns; the resource witness said assaults had increased and explained the civil commitment process and existing legal safeguards. Finally, HB 4764 would require TDCJ to report detailed annual data on restrictive housing; supporters said the bill would improve transparency around solitary confinement, and the committee left it pending before adjourning.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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  • Just like the other commemorative plates that the state issues.
  • Please state your name, sir, the organization you represent, and your position on the bill.
  • An amendment would be that we would like to see Highway 75 designated there.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

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  • and our state.
  • It's coming back. they did a ceremony at the Veterans State Home.
  • In Texas, we are blessed with beautiful public lands in every region of the state, including state parks
  • , historical sites, and state natural areas.
  • Well, with the long-term suicide prevention plan that is a five-year plan outlined, if this bill passes
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025

Public Education

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  • They're 100% funded by the state.
  • In funding from state sources.
  • In terms of what the state puts in from state revenue sources.
  • No, this is all state program.
  • It amends the education code.
Bills: HB2, HB2
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 6th, 2025

Public Education

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  • for that. this and what that plan is.
  • We're a rich state. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. It's Pollack.
  • Communities strengthen. expanded and a state that leads this great nation.
  • Vasquez stated the surplus is a result of underfunding our public school system.
  • To be a member of a regional day school program by the state.
Bills: HB2, HB2
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025

Public Education

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  • We were producing less certified teachers in the state of Texas.
  • That, to me, is the wrong policy of the state.
  • Your willingness to invest in the children of our state strengthens the future of our great state, and
  • All of our non-federal funding comes from the state, which means you, our state legislators, are the
  • So, in the United States, one in ten children lives in Texas.
Bills: HB2, HB2
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 4th, 2025

Public Education

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  • We filed in the history of the state of Texas.
  • It's a shamefully low rating among the 50 states.
  • So, that would touch all teachers across the state to...
  • That cannot be said for everywhere across the state.
  • You learn what it looks like to plan good lessons.
Bills: HB2, HB2
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Judiciary

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  • And we have an amendment. I go... here, and we have an amendment. I go...
  • That's the amendment; that's Mr. F's amendment. Is there a... ...that's Mr. F's amendment.
  • Do you have an amendment on this? I do have an amendment too.
  • plan.
  • Plan.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025

State Government

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  • Well, the bill is going to be different after the amendment. Okay, so the amendment...
  • However, this amendment would actually make Juneteenth a standalone state holiday. So, um... on...
  • Okay, thank you for the amendment.
  • Okay, we... as amended. Yes, sir, back to you, so the... ...as amended. Yes, sir, back to you.
  • The amendment actually makes my intent... Al is to make Juneteenth a state holiday in my district.
Bills: SB39, HB165, HB189, HB44, HB44
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 17th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • State your inquiry.
  • State your inquiry.
  • State your inquiry.
  • State your inquiry. State your inquiry.
  • Network, Planned Parenthood, and Supermajority has made a positive change on the fabric of our state
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Mon Mar 23, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 32

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • of excellent service and contributions to addressing substance and behavioral health issues in the state
  • Mahalo, Alan, for your contribution to the state.
  • 1315-26 through 1321-26 as listed on pages two and three and that the accompanying Senate bills as amended
  • 1315-26 through 1321-26 as listed on pages two and three and that the accompanying Senate bills as amended
  • This information is important as we assess the full impact of damages across our state.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, February 17, 2026

Judiciary

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  • That amendment has been adopted. Any additional amendments? >> Yes.
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Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

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  • strong record of timely completion of infrastructure projects by serving as the one-stop shop for planning
  • By serving as the one-stop shop for planning, design, and construction.
  • The first year will be planning and design. The second year will be construction.
  • yeah it was about 500,000 in engineering design 4.8 and construction so close to 10% it's going to plan
  • The other factor to consider is that the state engineer's budget also includes some money from this fund
Bills: SB193
KY
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Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
KY
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Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.
KY
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  • And we have on first on the agenda the state health insurance plans.
  • <00:05:11.919> plans unusual uh compared to some state plans unusual uh compared to some state
  • And so I was just wondering what impact the GLP-1 prescription costs have had on the state plans.
  • "What impact have GLP-1 prescription costs had on the state plans?"
Summary: The committee met on November 5, 2025, and first approved the minutes after a moment of silence for the UPS airport tragedy. The main presentation was from the Personnel Cabinet on the state health insurance plans and executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Officials said the health plan covers roughly 265,000 active members and up to about 300,000 across all benefit offerings, including school board employees, retirees, and other eligible groups. They described rising claims and expenditures, especially from high-cost claimants and pharmacy spending, and said recent premium and benefit changes were intended to balance costs while preserving recruitment and retention efforts. They also explained that employee premiums had not increased for several years, while employer contributions rose sharply in recent years, and projected a 10% employer increase and 3% employee increase going forward based on actuarial analysis. Committee members asked about deductibles, GLP-1 drug costs, claims validation, and the causes of cost growth; officials said the plan uses multiple payment-integrity vendors and that the increases reflect utilization, drug trends, and high-cost cases rather than a change in coverage. The committee also discussed executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Personnel and budget officials explained that when the legislature approves annual pay increases, the salary schedule is adjusted by the same percentage through executive order so the minimum and midpoint stay aligned with approved compensation levels. They said the 2025 adjustment was a 3% match effective September 16 and that the change was costless because salaries had already been increased. Members raised concerns about salary compression, noting that new hires can sometimes be paid near the level of long-serving employees. Officials said the adjustment helps prevent compression from worsening but does not solve it, and they acknowledged prior RFP efforts to address the issue were unsuccessful because no qualified bidder met the requirements. After the health plan and salary discussions, the committee began a presentation from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on Kentucky’s senior meal program. Secretary Stack explained that the program is a federal-state-local partnership under the Older Americans Act, with area development districts helping deliver services. He outlined eligibility rules, noting that congregate meals at senior centers are available to people age 60 and older, with a spouse of any age allowed to join, and that home-delivered meals have additional homebound and assistance requirements. Members asked whether there was any means test for congregate meals, and the secretary said there is not; the only threshold is age for the center-based meals, while the home-delivered program has additional criteria.
KY
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  • of state.
  • to another state, but then re-register to vote in their new home state.
  • their new home state. their new home state.
  • multiple states. multiple states.
  • state fair. Enjoy what we have there. state fair. Enjoy what we have there.
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process. Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work. Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Apr 21st, 2026

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

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  • That five-year plan totaled $191 million throughout our state park system, which includes 38 state parks
  • No, we don't have an amendment. I have an amendment. Can we hear an amendment?
  • No, we don't have an amendment. I have an amendment. Can we hear an amendment? Thank you.
  • Do you pass on the amendment? Second from the vice chair on the amendment.
  • Amendment is adopted. We are back on 3880 as amended.
Summary: The Senate Economic Development, Workforce, and Tourism Committee met for a work session focused largely on executive nominations and several House bills. The committee advanced nominations for Jared Lundry and Norville Ritter to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, Amy Blackburn as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation, and Jason Kays to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, with each nominee describing their background and priorities and receiving favorable roll-call votes. Members also considered and advanced a series of bills affecting housing, tourism, workforce, and related programs. HB 1823 would require the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to provide advance notice of HOME program changes, limit retroactive rule changes, and give preference to nonprofit grant recipients; it passed 8-1. HB 4476 created a revolving fund related to a music industry rebate program and passed 7-2 after an amendment raising a threshold from 25,000 to 28,000. HB 3880 updated tourism advertising law to include digital media and allowed the Oklahoma Today magazine to move online, with an amendment making publication permissive rather than mandatory; it passed 8-1. HB 3031 created a revolving fund for workforce development tied to skilled trades and the North Point Workforce Development Initiative, and HB 3378 staggered terms on the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board; both passed. The committee also passed HB 3369, which aligned LP gas and fire-suppression rules for mobile food vendors and required annual fire safety training, HB 3429, which authorized up to $50 million in bonds for CareerTech-related economic development projects, HB 3657, which clarified agricultural labor reporting and allowed OESC to share workforce data with the Workforce Commission, and HB 4215, which lowered the minimum spend threshold for Oklahoma film post-production incentives from $50,000 to $20,000. Finally, HB 3624, a controversial bill changing how county lines are determined along shifting waterways, drew extensive debate over taxation, property records, and rural impacts before passing 6-5. The chair noted the committee likely had one more meeting remaining and invited further suggested language on the county-line issue.