Video & Transcript Research : 'Clark County'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee/Budget Jun 10th, 2025
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 6th, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Clark and seconded. Any questions? None. In favor say "aye." Aye. HB382 as amended passes.
AL
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Janelle Kujna and I live in New Market Township near Elk New Market in Scott County.
- For example, Dakota County is the site of several data center proposals that could double the amount
- I'm Tina Clark. I live here in St. Paul.
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I'm <00:52:27.040>Tina <00:52:27.440>Clark. - I'm Tina Clark. I >> Thanks. I'll be short. I'm Tina Clark.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Clark for clarification and research.
- County-run health plans are currently implemented in 30. 52 counties.
- That represents 160 elected county commissioners and hundreds of county frontline staff supporting the
- This legislation is a result of collaboration between DHS, counties, and county-based purchase plans
- I've seen this work in every county in Traverse, Grant, also in Stevens County, and Big Stone County
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session-part 2/Joint Convention of the House & Senate/State of the State Address 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee/Budget Jun 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Brian Clark, you're recognized to explain the Health and Human Services, Health Care offer.
Summary:
The appropriations chairs’ conference committee met to exchange and accept budget offers on several issues. The Senate accepted the House’s revised offer on transportation, tourism, economic development, infrastructure, and related projects. The House accepted the Senate’s Pre-K-12 education budget and projects offer with four project-level changes: adding $200,000 for Workforce Development and High School Classrooms, reducing the Crockett Foundation by $250,000, adding $350,000 for the North Florida after-school agriculture and arts project, and eliminating funding for Roosevelt Elementary School Program Enhancements. The House also accepted the Senate’s administered funds budget offer.
The House then presented offers on Pre-K-12 education (SB 2510) and Health and Human Services/Health Care (SB 2514). For Pre-K-12, the House said some rows were closed, some Senate positions were accepted, some were modified, some House positions were maintained, and new positions were offered on rows 12 through 16. For Health and Human Services, the House moved to the Senate position on several lines, including a five-year pediatric cancer research incubator, kept its position on some lines, and proposed new language on Medicaid redeterminations, PACE, Medicaid premium assistance, adult day training reimbursement, behavioral health teaching hospitals, and dental hygienists.
The Senate then presented offers on Pre-K-12 education proviso and back-of-bill language, education capital outlay proviso and back-of-bill language, and Health and Human Services/Health Care budget projects and back-of-bill language. The Senate explained that its bump offers were reflected in spreadsheet columns, with some items closed and others marked with highlighted changes; for education capital outlay, the Senate accepted two House positions on rows 48 and 49 and proposed a new issue on row 50. No public testimony was offered on any of the items. The chairs indicated they would continue meeting later that day or evening, and the committee adjourned without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Clark will call the roll. Hancock? Here. Menéndez? Present. Gutierrez is here. Parker's here.
Keywords:
public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, public school bonds, school funding, guarantee prohibition, education finance, state law change, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What's represent County? Osceola County schools waiving in support and Asian for Florida's future.
- the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, also the local president of the Hillsborough County
- I feel like I'm a normal citizen owner of a local it company and Suwannee County, a 4th generation farmer
- I'm Shane Johnson link or veteran Franklin, the county Lake City, Florida.
- Next we'll hear from William Clark, Libertarian Party of Florida. >> You are recognized. Thank you.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Farm Bureau representation from Montgomery County and also from Grenada County.
- Jackson of Monroe County. Jackson of Monroe County.
- Jackson of Monroe County, Mississippi. Jackson of Monroe County, Mississippi.
- Martin of Harrison County, Mississippi. Martin of Harrison County, Mississippi.
- Clark. Okay, everybody. >> 204, Mr. Clark. Okay, everybody.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Bruce Wells and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized a joint resolution honoring the University of Southern Mississippi Army ROTC program on its 75th anniversary, and welcomed several guests and groups in the galleries throughout the morning.
A series of special recognitions followed. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 53 honoring Katie Blunt on her retirement as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History; Blunt spoke about the success of the Two Mississippi Museums, fundraising for exhibits and public programming, and her long service to the state. The Senate also recognized the Winston Academy Patriots football team for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 2A Division 2 state championship, the Mississippi State University All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubard for his athletic and community service achievements, and the Columbus High School Falcons for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship. A South Panola High School Air Force JROTC drone team was also honored for its third consecutive grand championship, with its instructor describing the program’s statewide and national success and its role in preparing students for careers and research opportunities.
On the legislative calendar, the Senate tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588, the Safeguard Honesty, Integrity, and Elections for Lasting Democracy Shield Act. It then adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 2654, creating the State Security Operations Center within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, after members noted the changes were largely clerical and did not alter the bill’s substance. The Senate also confirmed several nominations by use of the morning roll call, including reappointments to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and an appointment to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- nomination of Todd Sharp to the board of trustees for southeastern Oklahoma State University, McCurtain County
- nominee as a member of the board of trustees for southeastern Oklahoma State University, McCurtain County
- Senator Fried, Senator Peugh, nine ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination of Doctor Dominique Clark
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Soto, sponsored by the Honorable Aisha Davis of Dallas County. Glad to be here today. Let us pray.
- HB 4259 by Perez of El Paso, relating to the authority of certain counties to employ a county purchasing
- agent, for the Subcommittee on County and Regional Government.
- or a county judge, for the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
- Fayette County in front of the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Senior Administrator for Government Affairs, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, and my colleague
- Chair, Manuel Gwarch, Chief Counsel, Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
- Manuel Gwarch, Chief Counsel, Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
- In some, there's been, I'm going to discuss very briefly three cases we've had in Seminole County that
- And the division director, lawyer regulation, Elizabeth Clark Tarbert, for the presentations.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present.
The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording.
The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Abeler, Anderson, Bahr, Baldon, Carlson, Champion, Clark, Coleman, Cwodzinski, Dahms, Dibble, Drazkowski
- initial things that have come out of the administration's office in an effort to shift costs onto our counties
- initial things that have come out of the administration's office in an effort to shift costs onto our counties
- initial things that have come out of the administration's office in an effort to shift costs onto our counties
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- County.
- Other counties, Lyon County has reported fires at their landfill.
- Scott County Scott County um um um that Like a lot of places in rural Scott County, they live in
Summary:
The Senate convened under a call, established a quorum, received the House message on Senate File 4807 concerning benefits for veterans of the secret war in Laos, and voted not to concur in the House amendments, appointing a three-member conference committee. The chamber also received a batch of House files, laid several of them on the table, and adopted committee reports and other routine motions. Senate Resolution 84 was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, and Senator Murphy designated special orders for immediate consideration.
The main floor debate centered on Senate File 4059, the supplemental finance omnibus bill. Senators described the bill as a slim, supplemental budget focused on urgent affordability needs, including $52 million for state grants in higher education, $15 million for LIHEAP, school district compensatory revenue adjustments, support for public television stations facing federal cuts, Medicaid fraud enforcement, and consumer restitution for scam victims. The Jobs article was presented first, with roughly $4.9 million in Workforce Development Fund appropriations for workforce and job-training programs, including support for rural oncologist training, homelessness-related employment programs, youth training, local news talent development, transportation-related employment assistance, and manufacturing support.
Several amendments were offered and debated. Senator Farnsworth offered the A14 amendment to extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range miners, but withdrew it after being told it would unbalance the bill and after receiving a commitment to continue working on the issue in conference committee. Senator Draheim offered the A18 amendment to redirect Cookie Cart funding to rural hospital maternity training grants; after debate, the Senate rejected the amendment by a roll call vote of 32 ayes and 34 nays. The discussion emphasized competing priorities between youth workforce programs and rural health care needs.
The Senate then moved into Article 1 on K-12 education, where Senator Kunesh outlined provisions including anti-grooming language, a district health insurance reporting requirement, extension of a gender-neutral bathroom grant, compensatory hold-harmless aid, operating capital flexibility, literacy aid hold harmless language, and several cost-neutral district fund transfers. Senator Nelson offered the A29 amendment to require school sports teams and participants be designated by biological sex at birth; debate on that amendment began near the end of the transcript, but no final vote was shown before the excerpt ended.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- , at least in every county.
- We have about 5,000 acres in Lincoln County, 6,000 acres in Oklahoma County, and a couple of 100 acres
- in Logan County.
- Logan County that was pointed out.
- 400 tons a day in Oklahoma County.
Keywords:
climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, we have Addison Bullan, Kauaʻi County Council, in opposition.
- After Nicole Mamoto, we have Haley Clark, Kawai Man, and Mantin Naki.
- Simonson, Haley Clark, are you present on Zoom? Kawai Man Naki, are you present on Zoom?
- Simonson, Haley Clark, are you present on Zoom? Kawai Man Naki, are you present on Zoom?
- Simonson, Haley Clark, are you present on Zoom? Kawai Kawai Man Naki, are you present on Zoom?
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1194 HD2, a bill to regulate midwifery and require accredited education for licensed midwives. Supporters, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, ACOG, a pediatrician, and several licensed midwives, argued the bill would improve maternal and newborn safety, clarify the definition of midwife, strengthen accountability, and align Hawaii with national education standards. They said accredited training is necessary to avoid gaps in knowledge and to support safe transfers and collaboration with hospitals.
Opponents, including many midwives, parents, cultural practitioners, and community groups, argued the bill would restrict access to care, criminalize traditional and apprenticeship-based midwifery, and undermine reproductive autonomy and Native Hawaiian and other cultural birthing practices. Several asked for amendments to preserve a birth attendant exemption, the PET/portfolio pathway, and cultural and religious protections. Others said the bill would disproportionately harm rural, Indigenous, and low-income families by making training and licensure less accessible.
The committee also heard testimony from state and county entities and professional organizations, with some standing on written testimony and others offering brief comments. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers of the one-minute limit and the possibility that final decision-making would be deferred if quorum was lost. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken during this segment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Nooksack subbasin, for example, on the western side of Whatcom County, that was only 41% of normal
- then the Kettle subbasin, which straddles British Columbia and Washington and Okanogan and Ferry counties
- Yakima Basin this October, we are planning for this possibility and working closely with Kittitas County
- Yakima Basin this October, we are planning for this possibility and working closely with Kittitas County
- We continue to hear the need, articulated by cities, counties, utilities, irrigation districts, and other
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year by unanimous voice vote. Rep. Reeves then continued chairing the meeting after noting he would need to leave early, and the committee moved to its regular agenda on drought conditions in Washington.
The first major presentation came from the state climatology office and the Department of Ecology on the 2026 statewide drought declaration. They described an unusually warm winter, low spring snowpack, and forecast above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for parts of the summer. Ecology said the declaration was based on Washington’s statutory drought criteria of reduced water supply and expected hardship, and that impacts were already being seen or anticipated for agriculture, fish, and some drinking water systems, especially in the Yakima Basin. Ecology also noted the drought response grant account had $3 million available, and that the declaration allows expedited water transfer processing and emergency response grants.
Committee members asked about funding, preparedness, and longer-term drought planning. Rep. Dent and others urged Ecology to work with the Legislature on broader mitigation strategies, including possible future legislative tools, funding needs, and reservoir or storage solutions. Ecology staff said they were open to continued collaboration and noted recurring drought has highlighted the need for more preparedness funding and resilience planning.
Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington then gave a contrasting presentation, arguing that Washington was not in a drought emergency because reservoirs were full, precipitation was near or above normal in many areas, soil moisture was adequate, and agriculture was performing well. He said the low snowpack would not create a serious water shortage this year and urged the state to drop the drought emergency declaration. Committee members questioned him about reservoir capacity, state drought definitions, and forecast uncertainty. The meeting ended with several members thanking outgoing chair Sen. Warnick for her service and reflecting on future drought meetings and water issues in the state.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Nooksack Subbasin, for example, on the western side of Whatcom County, that was only 41% of normal
- then the Kettle Subbasin, which straddles British Columbia and Washington and Okanogan and Ferry counties
- Yakima Basin this October, we are planning for this possibility and working closely with Kittitas County
- Yakima Basin this October, we are planning for this possibility and working closely with Kittitas County
- We continue to hear the need, articulated by cities, counties, utilities, irrigation districts, and other
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year, with the vote appearing unanimous. After a brief discussion about who would chair the rest of the meeting, the committee proceeded to its regular agenda focused on the 2026 drought situation in Washington.
The Washington state climatologist, Karen Mbacca, and Department of Ecology drought staff presented data showing a statewide drought declaration issued April 8 due to very low snowpack, warm winter temperatures, and resulting water supply concerns. They described the state’s statutory drought criteria, current reservoir and streamflow conditions, Yakima Basin water supply forecasts, likely summer temperature and precipitation outlooks, and the possibility of an El Niño developing later in the year. Ecology said the declaration makes $3 million in drought response grants available and allows expedited water transfer processing, and staff said they are already hearing concerns about impacts to agriculture, fish, and drinking water systems.
Committee members discussed the need for longer-term drought preparedness, possible legislative tools, and whether additional funding or reservoir/storage strategies should be considered. Rep. Dent and others asked about available grant money and future mitigation planning, while Ecology said it is open to working with the legislature and stakeholders on resilience measures. The committee then heard a contrasting presentation from Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington, who argued there is no current drought emergency because reservoirs are full, precipitation and soil moisture are near or above normal in many areas, and agriculture is performing well; he said the state’s drought declaration is not justified by current conditions. Members questioned him about reservoir capacity, drought definitions, and forecasts, and the meeting ended with several members thanking departing legislators and noting the importance of continued water planning.