Video & Transcript Research : 'nonvoting position'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Ways & Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is uniquely positioned to support the nation at this critical time.
- It also impacts the ability for these TSPs to sell electricity in a positive way.
- We're very supportive of the TSP's position in this.
- Raymond: positions to lead. And so we need you to lead. Oscar Garza: Yes, sir. Mr.
- Raymond: But staff hold a key position in that.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Should you select to waive your speaking time, your position will be included in the committee meeting
- implementation will accomplish a multitude of things, from giving the state more data to demonstrate positive
- implementation will accomplish a multitude of things, from giving the state more data to demonstrate positive
- I had a very positive experience while in foster care, and I advocate for change.
- I had a very positive experience while in foster care, and I advocate for change so that more foster
Keywords:
dependent children, child welfare, cash allowance, caregivers, community organizations, empowerment, foster care, out-of-home care, temporary cash assistance, eligibility, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Florida statutes
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced four bills. CS/SB 1690, on early childhood education, was amended with a delete-all amendment that required public posting of child care inspection reports and data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse; changed certain notice and insurance provisions for family and large family child care homes; created the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; and made related definitional changes. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1022, on children’s initiatives, would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County; the sponsor described the program as a community-based service network model, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition.
SB 996, on dependent children, would require DCF and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate and regularly meet with organizations focused on people with lived experience in the child welfare system, and to publish how suggestions are implemented. Several young adults with foster care experience testified in support, emphasizing the importance of youth voice, normalcy, and teaching financial responsibility through allowance. The bill was reported favorably after supportive debate.
The committee also considered CS/SB 1462, on temporary cash assistance eligibility, after adopting an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to remove barriers to reunification and redemption. After supportive testimony and no opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It exempts all positions within the Hawaii Tourism Authority from State Civil Service law, amends the
exempts <00:11:20.240>all Senate Bill 1571, SD2, relating to tourism, exempts all positions- Next up, we have Senate Bill 1571, SD2, relating to tourism, exempts all positions within the Hawaii
- tourism uh Bill 1571 sd2 relating to tourism uh exams<00:17:08.240>
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Hawai <00:17:10.039>TM Senate Bill 1571, SD2, relating to tourism, exempts all positions
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2023, Democrats took $4 million from the longstanding positive alternative grants that ran from 2006
- Yeah, we need to provide these protections, and then the bill do the second position that used to be
- bill do these protections and then the bill do the<00:04:58.039>
second <00:04:58.440>position - the second position the second position that<00:05:00.440>
used <00:05:00.600>to <00
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. - Part 1 of 2 Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I heard people express their concerns about his pro-choice position, and yet I haven't seen any pro-life
- way that Senator Kennedy—I'm sorry, Bobby Kennedy—and I will get wise is if he actually takes a position
- He changed his position on that.
- thinks that's the right standard, and yet he has figured out how to make money off his anti-vax positions
- He is in a position where he can affect the outcomes by things he does as Secretary of HHS, and yet he
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- He said that 'impartially' implies asking someone in an official position or a state position, or a taxpayer-funded
- He said that 'impartially' implies asking someone in an official position or a state position, or a taxpayer-funded
- an official position or a state<00:21:48.159>
position <00:21:48.640>or <00:21:48.880>< - state position or a taxpayer funded position<00:21:51.120>
you <00:21:51.280>know <00:21 - :51.440>
what's <00:21:51.679>your position you know what's your position you know what's
Keywords:
Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15
Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14
Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities.
Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf.
Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- to do is put forth the Senate position to do is put forth the Senate position and<00:19:20.080><
- Our position, and I know Senator France, you said we need a Senate position, but there's also Senate
- Republicans, and our position is still a $700 million bill.
- Um our our position again today. you.
- Senate Republicans and our position is Senate Republicans and our position is still<00:52:59.839>
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Clay County is uniquely positioned, as earlier stated, with the metro and far more head?
- The feedback we received from lead agencies and service providers has been overwhelmingly positive.
- <00:26:11.240>
training overwhelmingly positive training overwhelmingly positive training - so um so 18 out of those 22 positions so um so 18 out of those 22 positions are<01:14:55.400>
- I'm just curious how do we pay for these positions then after the two-year period?
Keywords:
psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We did send it out for a revision for cost relative to this position.
- Because the original fiscal note, we had, uh, four positions. Yes, here.
- So the original FIS did have four fiscal, uh, sorry, four positions, about 650.
- <02:00:56.000>
needed still be the number of positions needed still be the number of positions - <02:01:06.960>
mtip we had uh four positions mtip we had uh four positions mtip yes here<02
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Budget Section Regulatory Division Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, we're not saying that we're positive on enhanced oil recovery.
- We do have a positive outlook that these challenges can be met.
- We have filled those positions. We made some investments in some operating costs.
- We have filled those positions.
- We didn't have the deposits or the strategic liquidity position that we felt comfortable with.
Summary:
The committee took roll, approved the March 18 minutes, and then received a compliance-report update on the Industrial Commission and related funds and programs. Staff reviewed the status of one-time appropriations and grant programs, including electric grid resiliency, lignite research, enhanced oil recovery, the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, the salt cavern business-case study, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members asked about funding balances, reimbursement timing, matching requirements, and how some commitments would affect the State Investment Fund and future biennia.
Industrial Commission staff then gave a broader update on the agency’s administrative office, grant management system, leadership transitions at several commission agencies, and active grant rounds. They reported that the grant management system is nearing completion, that several agency leadership searches have concluded, and that the commission’s grant programs currently have 108 active grants totaling more than $165 million. They also described the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority round, the oil and gas research program’s enhanced oil recovery awards, the grid resiliency grants, the salt cavern study, and the research technology park program, noting that some projects are awaiting federal funds or additional matching cash.
Ron Ness, speaking for the Oil and Gas Research Council, focused on the state of the oil industry and the enhanced oil recovery “Bakken 2.0” effort. He said production remains steady, but future growth depends on better infrastructure, longer laterals, and new EOR methods such as CO2, natural gas, and surfactants. He emphasized the importance of the Bakkeneast pipeline and related gas-utilization projects, the recent DOE funding that will return some money to the research council, and the need to modernize tax and incentive rules for CO2-based recovery. Members discussed the potential economic benefits for oil, agriculture, and manufacturing.
The Bank of North Dakota then presented its compliance report and a broader strategic update. Bank leadership reviewed the bank’s mission, governance, participation lending, student lending, disaster programs, and legislatively directed programs, and said the bank is managing for a flatter deposit base and stronger liquidity because of fintech competition and changing market conditions. They reported improved earnings, with net income rising to about $231 million, and described Rough Rider Coin as a new internal payment rail for North Dakota banks and credit unions, not a public cryptocurrency. Members asked about student loan eligibility, disaster lending, and the bank’s capacity to support state programs while maintaining its balance-sheet and liquidity requirements.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration, June 24, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the administrative burden right now is we have to get someone in that position, but they aren't
- Um, it's at an AWAC position, and so that doesn't give us much room to do programming with that money
- We would just ask for funding the positions. I would go off what Mr.
- We would just ask for funding the positions. I would go off what Mr.
- We would just ask for funding the positions. I would go off what Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preventing Gun Violence/Discussing Data Centers/Federal Funding Changes Create Budget Uncertainty Mar 7th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The voters understand what position their legislators are taking on this issue.
- <00:15:34.200>
that <00:15:34.440>they accountable for the positions that they accountable - for the positions that they take<00:15:35.520>
on <00:15:35.800>these <00:15:36.080> - As a result, we're currently forecasting a $377 million positive balance in FY28 and 29.
- Minnesota is in a strong financial position.
Summary:
The program covered three main topics: Minnesota’s February economic forecast, gun violence prevention efforts, and the growing debate over data centers. Minnesota Management and Budget reported a stronger-than-expected outlook, replacing a projected deficit with a $3.7 billion surplus for FY 2026-27 and a projected positive balance for FY 2028-29, though officials warned the state still faces a structural imbalance and possible federal funding losses tied to Medicaid reimbursements and fraud-related federal actions. Lawmakers also discussed affordability concerns, with Senate Republicans promoting a tax-relief package focused on property taxes, vehicle tab fees, and ending taxes on tips and overtime.
A lengthy segment focused on gun violence prevention, including a Capitol rally by Annunciation Catholic Church families, students, and advocates. Senator Ron Latz said an interim working group he co-led with Senator Zeinab Mohamed gathered public and expert input and helped shape ideas for the session. He said there is no single solution, but cited measures such as red flag laws, universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine limits, safe-storage requirements, ghost gun and binary trigger bans, and more school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. Latz emphasized that he sees these as compatible with the Second Amendment and said he hopes to build bipartisan support, especially around school counseling and other “common-sense” measures.
Latz said the short session and narrow margins mean compromise will be necessary, and that if a package does not pass this year, lawmakers will return to the issue next session while voters should hold legislators accountable in future elections. The final segment introduced the data center discussion, with Senator Bill Liske describing how data centers have grown from small server rooms into large industrial facilities and noting that some communities are considering moratoriums or restrictions because of neighborhood impacts.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Coordinating Commission 11/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's really reflecting of them budgeting for some open positions.
- c><00:11:59.040>
for <00:11:59.279>some <00:11:59.519>open <00:11:59.839>positions - them budgeting for some open positions. them budgeting for some open positions.
- So, salaries and benefits for positions So, salaries and benefits for positions that<00:12:02.959
- <00:25:55.919>
of are appointed to a full-time position of are appointed to a full-time position
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They also have net positive water production.
- How do we empower our state to be in the position to forecast these, not just the natural disasters,
- don't know what page that's in, but the new position—are they the planning person?
- Is that what the hope is of that position, Madam Chair?
- Chair, Representative Lujan, actually what you talk about is much bigger than that position.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- $78 million General Fund in 2026-27 and ongoing to begin transitioning a portion of Firefighter 1 positions
- Transitioning a portion of seasonal firefighter positions within the Department of Forestry and Fire
- Brief with your name, your organization, and your position, please. Thank you.
- We'll be getting back to you on our position if that warrants an opposed position, although this is the
- I do want to respect the position that many of the members, affiliates, and colleagues of mine took on
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are questions about when a member is on active duty and when a position is vacant.
- That's an increase of 111 positions. Over six years.
- And I believe the Attorney General still has roughly almost 20 positions that he has yet to fulfill,
- with money that's already been allocated for those positions.
- office, I was happy to do so, and many of those positions were, in fact, to help us fight the fraud
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Taxes Committee hears HF170, a bill proposing 10-year phaseout of MN's estate tax 2/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, I have to reconsider my position on that.
- As you said, your position is that you think this is wrong. I'm on the opposite side of this.
- on that acquisition uh ref position on that acquisition uh ref Smith<00:19:31.440>
yeah <00:19 - uh firmly on this stated your position uh firmly on this so<00:19:35.520>
I'll <00:19:35.720>< - that you think this said your position that you think this is<00:21:39.440>
wrong <00:21:39.679
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- When Governor Dayton's term ended, I returned to my position at the Department of Administration as an
- Has anybody ever been fired or put to another position because of the waste, fraud, and abuse oversight
- Has anybody ever been fired or put to another position because of the waste, fraud, and abuse oversight
- <00:16:30.199>
or <00:16:30.360>something put to another position or something put - <00:30:00.039>
being seeing oversight positions being seeing oversight positions being dismissed
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 22 has the potential to set a positive example of how states can work with the federal government
- HB 22 has the potential to set a positive example of how states can work with the federal government
- HB 22 has the potential to set a positive example of how states can work with the federal government
- It is very difficult to have a positive outcome of your case, even if you have a solid case.
- very difficult to have a positive very difficult to have a positive outcome<00:26:13.600>
of<
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 22, which would limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration detainers. Supporters, including the Legal Clinic, the Office of the Public Defender, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, argued the bill would protect due process and constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. Some supporters requested amendments, including removing a probable-cause terrorism provision, adding enforcement language, and preserving warrant requirements. Public testimony was heavily in favor, with the chair announcing 91 testimonies in support and 52 in opposition.
The committee then heard HB 73, which would prohibit setting aside public lands for immigration detention facilities. Testifiers in support said public land should serve local needs, not detention centers, and cited housing, food security, and community trust concerns. The Office of the Public Defender and others also supported the measure, and the chair reported 85 testimonies in support and 40 in opposition. The committee next took up HB 438, which would fund legal representation for people in immigration proceedings. Supporters, including the Public Defender, the University of Hawaiʻi Law School Refugee and Immigration Clinic, the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU, emphasized the civil nature of immigration court, the severe consequences of removal, and the need for more pro bono and trained attorneys. Several suggested amendments focused on training and building a legal-services pipeline; the chair reported 83 testimonies in support and 51 in opposition.
The committee also heard HB 457, aimed at requiring notice to detained individuals about their rights when ICE seeks to interview them or has a detainer request. Supporters said the bill would ensure people understand their right to remain silent and to refuse interviews, and the Legal Clinic suggested the warning be given orally, potentially via recorded messages, rather than only in writing. The Office of the Public Defender noted the bill aligns with existing due-process warnings in criminal court and suggested referencing current law. Finally, HB 476, which would raise the capital gains tax rate, drew support from Hawaiʻi Appleseed on fairness grounds; the Department of Taxation said it would review revenue questions but had no estimate available. After recess, the committee returned to decision-making and moved HB 22 forward on the chair’s recommendation of HD1, with the chair noting that the bill already contained language allowing counties to adopt stronger standards and protections.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a separate non-compete for those positions?
- At least that's my position.
- I am very grateful I have not been personally in that position.
- And they're in a vulnerable position.
- We were listed off every single positive.
Bills:
HB3772, HB1656, HB4504, HB1896, HB4420, HB4421, HB4076, HB3708, HB2806, HB3540, HB1586, HB5459, HB4553, HB4535, HB3811, HB3749, HB4255, HB4051, HB5098, HB3554, HB4539, HB5274
Keywords:
e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians