Video & Transcript Research : 'Chapter 11'

Page 140 of 500
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 5/6/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:11:39.519> to<00:11:39.760> allow<00:11:40.800> uh<00:11:40.959> annual
  • <00:11:44.880> And<00:11:45.120> I<00:11:45.440> believe<00:11:45.680> Mr
  • Williams<00:11:46.480> is<00:11:46.720> going<00:11:46.880> to<00:11:47.120>
  • Uh Chair<00:11:52.079> Norris<00:11:52.399> and<00:11:52.640> members.
  • <00:11:53.120> Um<00:11:54.079> so<00:11:54.399> on<00:11:54.800> page
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/17/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • that<00:11:03.760> um<00:11:04.000> needed<00:11:04.320> to<00:11:04.480>
  • patients<00:11:06.880> that<00:11:07.760> were<00:11:08.000> invol<00:11:08.399
  • When<01:11:38.080> we<01:11:38.239> are<01:11:38.400> at<01:11:38.560> the
  • > in<01:11:40.640> the<01:11:40.800> federal<01:11:41.120> courses,<01:11
  • But at<01:11:49.440> home,<01:11:49.679> though,<01:11:49.920> we<01:11:50.159><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Albany's winning bidder under Chapter 30B, and you give consideration to minority-owned businesses in
  • Advisor, which was a position that the federal government encouraged states to create post-9/11.
  • For instance, at 11, I was diagnosed with autism. Kind of autism.
  • We strive to embody the same dedication and service exemplified by the 9/11 first responders.
  • directly by the 9/11 toxic contaminants from 20-plus years ago.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So basically, for just this GMA 11, and keep in mind, there are three GMAs that are over this aquifer
  • May 11.
  • We run the entire model for GMA 11, but produce the outputs for just these counties within this district
  • I'll create a process in Chapter 36 that requires the applicant to carry the burden to demonstrate that
  • Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, here in support of HB 1, as we were in support of SB
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • WE HAVE 11 COUNTIES AND WE HAVE TO CHECK ALL 11 COUNTIES TO SEE IF THAT PERSON IS ON OF THOSE ANIMAL
  • A CENTRALIZED DATABASE IT'S NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR US AND THE STAFF TO VET DOCTORS ACROSS FLORIDA'S 11
  • CHAPTER 984 CONCERNS UNGOVERNABLE RUNAWAYS AND THESE ARE KNOWN AS STATUS OFFENDERS AND PROVIDE SERVICES
  • : YES. >> Chair Garcia: >> Vice Chair Martin: >> Vice Chair Martin: 1444 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY, TAB 11
  • THIS IS ONE OF THE LESSONS DATING BACK TO 9/11.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll start with the spreadsheet that is labeled um uh 517 11. >> Andy, could you be a little closer to
  • >> Certainly. >> Thanks. >> Uh, 11:56 a.m.
  • uh 517 11 uh 517 11 >> Andy, could<00:03:50.840> you<00:03:50.920> be<00:03:
  • >> Uh<00:03:53.760> 11:56<00:03:55.120> a.m.
  • Uh so, the first >> Uh 11:56 a.m.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The committee took up a large bonding bill and reviewed the final spreadsheet of capital investments. Chairs and members repeatedly thanked staff, House and Senate negotiators, and the Governor’s team for a collaborative process. The bill was described as a statewide package rather than a partisan one, with major funding for higher education asset preservation, DNR projects, public safety, transportation, the Met Council, veterans facilities, corrections, DEED/local projects, and a large water infrastructure section. House Fiscal staff and Senate fiscal staff walked through the bill line by line. Highlights included University of Minnesota and Minnesota State asset preservation, education and language immersion school funding, DNR trail and flood mitigation projects, public safety facilities, local road and bridge grants, Met Council parks and I/I grants, veterans home and armory funding, corrections projects including the Faribault vocational expansion, and many local economic development and public facility projects across Greater Minnesota and the metro. The bill also included Public Facilities Authority water and wastewater grants, housing rehabilitation funding, historical society grants, a Minnesota Zoo operating transfer, airport appropriations, and several cancellations of prior appropriations to help finance the package. Members generally praised the bill and the bipartisan work behind it. Some Republicans emphasized the one-time license fee reduction and affordability, while also saying DEED’s business development infrastructure funding was too low. Senator Nelson highlighted long-awaited transportation projects such as Highway 14 and township roads. Senator Dibble supported the transportation investments but criticized the bill for having no transit funding, calling that a major omission. No vote was recorded in the excerpt, but the discussion centered on final review and support for moving the bonding bill forward.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, the minutes of the February 11, 2026 meeting are approved as distributed.
  • I think we go with Title 9 and Title 11. Yeah, totally fine with that. Thank you.
  • title 11 as well or did you Oh, I don't think so.
  • Chair, did we not do 11, Title 11 as well? Or did we just do Title IX?
  • I'm the director for Sierra Club's Green Canyon Chapter, which is the Arizona chapter, and we are supportive
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Protection and Victim Services Committee May 13th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Protection and Victim Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if you look to section two, this is in the obscenity control chapter.
  • Section 11, same thing, swapping out the sexual performance by a minor for...
  • But ultimately, he ended up getting sentenced to 20 years on the eighth felony, with 11 suspended, if
  • we're using, and we're not having to page through 13 different chapters in order to determine which
  • You know, there's 11 states that are required. All the act, just not one.
Keywords: 908, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 17, 2025, 11:30AM HST - Day 53

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to<00:31:43.200> be And so this is HSO, the Hawaii Energy Office, notes that article 11
  • Representative Moriawa moved that this House stand adjourned until 11:30 a.m. Monday.
  • The House stands adjourned until 11:30 a.m. Monday.
  • <00:45:45.440> Representative until 11:30 a.m. Monday. Representative until 11:30 a.m.
  • The House stands adjourned until until until 11:30<00:45:56.720> a.m.
Keywords: 910, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Last year, the number of deaths in its custody tripled from 11 to 33.
  • Over one in four Californians are immigrants, totaling about 11 million people who are family members
  • Matt Easley, on behalf of the California chapters of the Associated General Contractors, in opposition
  • Next is file item number 11, AB 1971. Mr. Bennett, the chair is recommending an aye vote.
  • Item number 11, AB 1971. Mr. Bennett, the chair is recommending an aye vote.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we're talking about different organizations... ...organizations like an NAACP chapter or a Young
  • students are able to receive funding if those are the two organizations that they are the chapter of
  • My 11-year-old, if he has to watch something that's inaccurate, medically inaccurate, with getting cut
  • And I promise you I will be calling each and every one of your offices when my six-year-old turns 11.
  • Caitlin Kirk, representing Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women, waves in opposition
Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee took up CS for House Bill 1071, a broad education package described by the sponsor as updating transparency, parental rights, student safety, early learning accountability, scholarship oversight, and instructional program rules. The committee adopted two amendments without objection: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM programs, and another removing a prior provision related to canine dogs on school grounds. Members then questioned the bill’s provisions on student records transfers, instructional materials adoption and removal, educational emergency authority for low-performing schools, health education and a fetal development video, student-led organizations, FHSAA board language, lab schools, and rulemaking authority. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill was intended to improve accountability, keep education dollars focused on students, and give districts flexibility, while also noting that some issues would be addressed through future rulemaking or later amendments. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Many speakers argued the bill was an omnibus measure that bundled unrelated policies together, making it hard for families and educators to understand or meaningfully comment on it. Opponents also said it would increase school-law enforcement coordination, chill immigrant and mixed-status families’ participation, restrict DEI-related and student-led organizations, and impose controversial health and embryology content on students. Supporters, including the Christian Family Coalition and Florida Citizens Alliance, backed the fetal development video and the bill’s parental rights and funding restrictions, saying the content should be medically accurate and that schools should not fund political advocacy. Several speakers urged the committee to break the bill into separate measures. In debate, some members praised the sponsor’s responsiveness but said they would vote no because of constituent concerns, especially around DEI, the fetal development video, and local control. Others supported the bill, emphasizing rulemaking, educational emergency flexibility, EpiPen access, early learning changes, and evidence-based math instruction. The sponsor closed by reiterating support for the bill as amended, saying the law enforcement provision had been removed, the embryology content would be opt-out with posted materials, state funds should not support political advocacy, and the bill would help with safety, accountability, and student outcomes. The committee then voted on the bill after debate, with the sponsor indicating support and members stating their positions during closing discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • same brush, but the designation applies only... only to those already required to register under Chapter
  • Our 11-month-old daughter, Willow Grace, did not survive the injuries that she suffered.
  • If using force under Texas Penal Code Chapter 9, the officer's use of the less lethal force weapon was
  • This, while imperative for the safety of Texas, has come at a cost of over. over $11 billion, that $11
  • Congress to reimburse Texas and its people for the cost of Operation Lone Star, to the tune of over $11
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • the bill is as<00:10:59.079> it<00:10:59.360> currently<00:10:59.839> stands<00:11
  • :00.760> I<00:11:00.880> thank<00:11:01.040> you<00:11:01.200> for As it
  • It's not, and it's activated by chapter 12.31, which is repealed in this bill.
  • by<00:18:32.080> uh it's not and it's activated by uh it's not and it's activated by uh chapter
  • 12.31 and so we which is chapter 12.31 and so we which is repealed<00:18:35.200> in<00:18:35.400
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/17/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • <02:11:04.800> Uh<02:11:05.599> so<02:11:05.840> that<02:11:06.719> is
  • :11:34.639> use<02:11:34.719> the<02:11:34.880> city<02:11:35.040> of are
  • :11:35.679> an<02:11:35.760> example<02:11:36.079> because<02:11:36.320> I
  • So,<02:11:42.639> and<02:11:42.880> the<02:11:43.040> example<02:11:43.360> I
  • session<02:11:45.360> was<02:11:46.239> in<02:11:46.480> the<02:11:46.560>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Jan 28th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We fund chapter houses. We fund city projects. We fund projects all over the state.
  • Lunch is served from 11:30 to 2:30.
  • And just for committee chairs, we'll be in at 11 o'clock tomorrow.
  • Just as a road map, I think it's going to be 11:30 on Thursday.
  • Hearing no objection, the Senate recesses until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/11/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And here we are, on Monday, May 11.
  • Can you tell us where we start, On Monday, May 11, we're taking up the eleventh extender bill, and we're
  • Just to show you how out of whack our spending is in this state. 11 to 12 times what 22 states are.
  • >> CALENDAR 746, SENATOR MAYER, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 217 OF THE LAWS OF 2015.
  • Calendar 945, Senate Print 9206, Senator Lanza, an act to amend Chapter 306 of the Laws of 2011.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Morning hour 11.
  • Morning hour 11.
  • What chapter? Rep. Henry: Beta Psi. The Beta Psi chapter. Rep. Henry: The Beta Psi chapter. Rep.
  • The clerk will close the machine. 75 yeas, 11 nays, and the bill finally passes.
  • Representative Carter also moves to suspend the rules to add HCR 11 to that agenda.
Summary: The House met with a quorum and began with prayer, the pledge, and routine journal and leave actions. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize several Capitol Day events and visiting groups, including St. Bernard Parish Day, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day, local ARPEC members, a retirement tribute to Barney Arsenault, Deaf History Month, Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Young Farmers and Ranchers, housing advocates, and Louisiana Hospital Day. The chamber also received Senate messages on concurred resolutions, adopted Senate resolutions, and newly passed Senate bills, along with committee and Legislative Bureau reports on various House and Senate measures. The House then considered and passed a series of bills. Among those approved were measures requiring documentation for inmates upon release (HB 167), allowing court filings on letter-sized paper (HB 227), clarifying recusal procedures for district attorneys (HB 243), strengthening safe harbor protections for trafficking victims (HB 321), adding citizenship verification oversight for public benefits (HB 335), capping state travel meal reimbursements to GSA rates for the judiciary (HB 398), establishing a Governor’s Task Force on Impaired Driving (HB 492), updating school emergency operation plans (HB 624), improving coordination of public assistance benefits when children enter or leave foster care (HB 689, later amended and passed), expanding justice of the peace jurisdiction in East Baton Rouge Parish (HB 708), revising election petition and unaffiliated voter rules (HB 906), regulating electronic monitoring device removal (HB 968), renaming and expanding the crime victims’ compensation fund (HB 969), raising the indigent defender contribution threshold for small municipalities (HB 978), requiring QR codes on sex offender licenses (HB 985), reorganizing the state public defender system (HB 1005), extending an alcohol permit moratorium (HB 1029), allowing microbreweries to sell at special events (HB 1077), adding alternative backup power options for nursing facilities (HB 1095), creating a misdemeanor for relay-attack vehicle theft devices (HB 1104), revising capital case procedures for defendants with intellectual disabilities (HB 1107, amended), allowing Citizens Property Insurance to direct certain emergency assessment funds to the Fortify Homes Program (HB 1187), updating medical board membership and vacancy procedures (HB 1220), and several others. Some bills were returned to the calendar or held over, including HB 804, HB 926, HB 955, HB 1069, HB 1203, and HB 1217. The chamber also revisited a previously failed airport surveillance bill, HB 730, and used a successful motion to suspend the rules to reconsider it, as well as a motion to reconsider HB 225 after it had failed twice. The Speaker explained the two-thirds threshold for suspending the rules, and after debate on procedure, the House adopted the motion to suspend the rules and then the motion to reconsider, setting HB 225 up for further action the following Tuesday. Throughout the session, many bills were adopted with little or no opposition, while a few drew questions about scope, costs, or policy effects before passing by recorded vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Taxes - 01/28/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • not<00:11:03.399> you<00:11:03.720> know<00:11:04.720> okay<00:11:05.440>
  • :11:07.279> chair<00:11:07.720> uh<00:11:08.240> commissioner<00:11:09.240> so
  • 01:11:11.800> do<01:11:11.960> want<01:11:12.080> to<01:11:12.280> thank<
  • Klein<01:11:13.239> for<01:11:13.360> bringing<01:11:13.640> this<01:11:13.800>
  • <01:11:17.360> for<01:11:17.480> the<01:11:17.600> opportunity<01:11:18.080>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The committee met to hear a presentation from the Commissioner of Revenue on Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s tax proposal, with members told no public testimony would be taken because bill language was not yet available. The commissioner said the proposal would lower the statewide sales tax rate by 0.75 percentage points while expanding sales tax to selected professional services such as legal, brokerage, banking, and accounting, with several carve-outs. He emphasized that the plan would not add business-to-business sales taxes, arguing that taxing business inputs leads to tax pyramiding and higher hidden consumer costs. The commissioner said the rate cut would be the first sales tax rate cut in state history and estimated it at about $95 million annually, while the service expansions would raise about $203 million to $205 million annually, for a net increase of roughly $110 million per year. He said the proposal is part of the governor’s broader budget, which he described as addressing long-term structural deficits and funding other priorities such as an R&D credit, an expanded sustainable aviation fuel credit, fraud prevention, and service-member retention bonuses. He also said the carve-outs and exemptions would be reflected in the revenue estimate. Members questioned whether the proposal was truly a tax cut or instead a tax increase, and several asked for a revenue-neutral rate if all or more services were taxed. One member raised concerns about how pro bono legal work with a fee would be treated, and another asked about possible streamlining issues and whether fees are treated as taxes in statute. The commissioner said a fee would be taxable depending on the arrangement and that the department would review the language carefully once drafted. He also said the department would provide more detailed estimates later, including what the rate would be if the tax were made revenue neutral. No votes or formal actions were taken.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Mobile County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:11:00.320> That's<00:11:00.560> why<00:11:00.720> we're<00:11:01.200>
  • >> So<00:11:05.760> I<00:11:06.000> really<00:11:06.320> wish<00:11:06.560
  • <00:11:08.320> So<00:11:08.480> we<00:11:08.640> did<00:11:08.880> we
  • <00:11:09.120> did<00:11:09.279> discuss<00:11:09.680> I<00:11:09.920> had
  • c> suggestions<00:11:12.880> and<00:11:13.120> I<00:11:13.279> did<00:11:13.440
Keywords: 1136, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 21st, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • There being 11 ayes and 0 nays. The motion prevails. The chair lays out Senate Bill 1073.
  • Hayes, La Hood, Dyson, there being 11 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
  • Hayes, Lad, Dyson, there being 11 ayes and 0 nays. The motion prevails.
  • Dyson, there being 11 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
  • Uh, there being 11 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.