Video & Transcript Research : 'election process'

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AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

SENATE CONVENES Apr 29th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, I want to say thank you all for sticking with us, working through the preparation process, all
  • You know, there are many elected officials that probably knew Bishop Robinson better than I did.
  • I ask that nomination cease and that the President pro tem designee be elected by acclamation.
  • I just have a question as to the Senate rules about the election of pro tem race.
  • The question to you all is, if you support the election of Senator Breanne Davis as the 96th General
Keywords: 1204, all
Summary: The Senate convened for the final day of the fiscal session of the 95th General Assembly, with routine introductions and recognitions of guests, students, athletes, and staff. Members also received notice of several bills already signed by the governor and House-passed Senate bills returned for enrollment. The chamber then moved into its budget agenda, where Senator Dismang presented House Bill 1100, the Revenue Stabilization Law measure that creates funds, makes transfers, and carries an emergency clause. Senator Penzo explained his procedural vote on the companion Senate bill, and Senator King spoke against the bill, arguing that declining turnback percentages have reduced funding for counties and cities and worsened local fiscal pressures. Despite that criticism, HB 1100 passed 32-0 and its emergency clause was adopted. The Senate next approved a batch of House budget bills by a 34-0 vote, including appropriations for the Department of Education, Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Department of Human Services, Treasurer of State, Department of Health programs, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, DFA Disbursing Officer, and the Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental Quality. Members then adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 honoring Bishop Kenneth Lindell Robinson, Sr., with remarks from Senator Love and a brief statement from Dr. Robinson. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 32 recognizing the Parkview Arts and Sciences Magnet High School boys basketball team as the 2006 Class 5A state champions, followed by comments from Coach Jason Harrison and a short recess for photographs. After returning to session, the Senate moved into Committee of the Whole to select its President pro tempore designee for the 96th General Assembly. Senator Blake Johnson nominated Senator Breanne Davis, and Senator Ron Caldwell also announced his candidacy. On a division vote, 20 members stood in support of Senator Davis, and she was declared the President pro tempore designee. She thanked members for their support and emphasized cooperation among senators. The Senate then reported back into session and moved to adjourn sine die, with leaders noting that a special session was expected early the following week and that staff and outgoing members would be honored then.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 12, 2025 - 10:15 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and he was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2012.
  • There are, you know, elections that handle those.
  • There are, you know, elections that handle those people. Why isn't that good enough? Thank you.
  • And I'll just offer another thought process.
  • And I'll just offer another thought process.
Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered five bills. The first, PCS for HB 987, was an honorary transportation facility designation bill naming several roads and an overpass for fallen officers, a military service member, and first responders. An amendment added the Sheriff Gary S. Borders Memorial Highway designation in Lake County. Members offered supportive remarks, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee then heard HB 703, which would require authorities such as FDOT or local governments to pay the costs when they require telecom providers to relocate infrastructure from public rights-of-way. Support came from Charter Communications, Associated Industries of Florida, and Florida Internet and Television, with discussion focused on the communication services tax and the cost burden of relocations. The bill passed unanimously 18-0. HB 1523 followed, addressing municipal utilities serving customers outside their boundaries by requiring public meetings, annual reporting, limits on transfers to general revenue, and reduced or eliminated surcharges for outside-boundary customers. Municipal utility representatives opposed parts of the bill, citing rural impacts, debt obligations, and the need for a glide path, while supporters argued for transparency and fairness to ratepayers outside municipal boundaries. An amendment changed a reporting date to January 31, 2026, and the bill passed 14-4. HB 867 established a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor, including insurance and indemnification arrangements for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties using the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. An amendment clarified that Florida East Coast Railway and Brightline are not state entities and do not have sovereign immunity unless expressly provided by law. The bill passed 18-0. Finally, HB 1137 clarified a prior energy preemption law by adding boards, agencies, commissions, and authorities of counties and municipal corporations to the entities covered, aimed at preventing discriminatory energy-source practices by an appointed board. Public testimony included support from the Florida Natural Gas Association and the Florida Home Builders Association and opposition from Florida Student Power. Members noted the bill was a cleanup measure, and it passed favorably.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means May 5th, 2026

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we should pass this amendment, guaranteeing that it will have to go back through a Senate process,
  • Where it saves us is processing that return. We don't even have to process a return.
  • they're from Missouri and they're stationed at Scott, then they would, at the time of enlistment, elect
  • As long as you elected that. You know, it's just like, I believe the sponsor had said.
  • As long as you elected that, you know, it's just like, I believe the sponsor had said, if somebody from
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee met in executive session and first took up Senate Bill 1032, a tax deduction bill tied to the birth or adoption of a child. Vice Chair Davis offered a committee amendment to broaden eligibility by changing the trigger from “gives birth or adopts” to “attains legal parentage,” expressly including surrogacy, adoption, and legal parent-child relationships by operation of law, while keeping the $2,400 deduction amount and limiting it to one claim per child. Members discussed the bill’s limited practical tax benefit, with supporters saying it would help families and opponents arguing the deduction would amount to only about $112.80 in reduced taxes and would not meaningfully change behavior. The committee adopted the amendment and substitute, but the final do-pass motion failed on a 4-4 vote, so House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1032 did not advance. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 3294, sponsored by Representative Mayhew, which would eliminate the need for active-duty military personnel to file a Missouri income tax return when their military pay is already exempt from state income tax. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would prevent unnecessary withholding and refund processing, reduce administrative work for the Department of Revenue, and leave service members with the same benefit but without paperwork. Members asked about residency, withholding, retirees, and how the change would work for service members stationed in or out of Missouri; the sponsor explained the bill applied only to active duty and that Missouri residents serving elsewhere would still be governed by residency rules. No vote was taken on House Bill 3294 before the committee adjourned, and the chair noted it was likely the last committee hearing of the session.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 2nd, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, I would encourage a no vote at this time and let the process work itself out.
  • But I recognize that each of us as elected officials have a duty to identify bills that could have a
  • <01:33:46.080> work<01:33:46.320> itself time and let the process work itself time
  • It's going to be processed through all kinds of ways to launder that money.
  • to the idea that state- elected to the idea that state- elected officials<04:54:19.280> as
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from April 30, 2026, and then moved through a series of announcements and introductions, including recognition of guests from Aurora Public Schools, remarks about International Workers Day and Law Day, and several social announcements about food events and a Cinco de Mayo potluck. The chamber also heard a brief recess and then proceeded to third reading business. The first major action was House Joint Resolution 10:30, sponsored by Representatives Gonzalez and Joseph, which designates a portion of Colorado Highway 14 in Weld County as Mono and Matt Road in memory of Eduardo Mono Hernandez and Matthew Garcia, two Greeley Central High School student-athletes killed in a 2014 crash. Sponsors and supporters described the resolution as a permanent tribute to the young men and to the Greeley community. The resolution passed overwhelmingly, 62-0, with three excused. The House then considered Senate Bill 143, updating the name of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee, and Senate Bill 124, concerning information related to the automated protection order notification system. Both measures passed on third reading, each by a vote of 43-19 with three excused. The chamber also laid over Senate Bill 43 until Monday. Finally, the House took up House Bill 1421, which would prohibit certain compensation arrangements in the legal profession and create the Colorado Legal Practice Integrity and Fee Sharing Prohibition Act. Supporters argued it would prevent private equity from influencing law firms and protect client-focused legal judgment, while opponents raised concerns about separation of powers, the judiciary’s role in regulating lawyers, and possible effects on rural legal services and consolidation. One member requested and received an excusal from the vote due to a potential conflict. The debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown for the bill in the excerpt.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • abortion against any of an elective abortion against any person<00:03:58.319> who<00:03:58.640
  • any person who performs an elective any person who performs an elective abortion<00:06:49.600>
  • harmed by the performance of an elective harmed by the performance of an elective abortion<00:06
  • the elective abortion knew or should have known of the coercion.
  • > or performed the elective abortion knew or performed the elective abortion knew or should<01:16
Bills: HB0117, HB0126
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gladly, the Health Benefit Coverage of Hair Processes for Cancer Patients referred to the Committee on
  • Refer to the Committee on Public Education, HB 509 by Busey to the Committee on Elections, HB 510 by
  • on Elections.
  • HB 584 by Meza relating to electronic voter registration refer to the Committee on Elections.
  • Refer to the Committee on Elections HDR 50 by Beall and Montgomery.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Morning Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When Charlie was first elected, our oldest son...
  • She took on the youngest female ever elected into the House.
  • Just like a lot of things in our budgetary process, it's based on appropriations.
  • In the latest April election, St. Charles County had scarce voter turnout. Mr.
  • But we do have a problem sometimes with our school board elections.
Summary: The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 126-0 vote. Most of the early floor time was devoted to points of personal privilege, with members and the Speaker offering extended tributes to departing colleagues, House staff, law enforcement, military service, and the work of the chamber. Several members also used the occasion to reflect on their careers, thank constituents and families, and discuss issues such as property tax reform, police service, mental health, and bipartisan cooperation. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports, followed by several bills and resolutions. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2636, dealing with mortgage modification and related consumer protections, was adopted 142-1 and finally passed 144-1. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2397, concerning water district dissolution and related safeguards, was adopted 129-16 and finally passed 127-17. Senate Substitute No. 2 for House Bill 2576, a naming and commemorative bill adding observances and memorial highways/bridges, was adopted 136-4 and finally passed 134-6. The chamber also received Senate action on Senate Bill 1408 and Senate Joint Resolution 87, and committee reports recommended passage on several deferred measures. The House also debated Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a constitutional Show Me Prosperity Fund as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually eliminate state-imposed taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it would promote fiscal sustainability and long-term prosperity, while opponents warned that it would lock away money during a period of projected budget shortfalls and could leave the state unable to access funds when needed. The resolution was discussed at length with questions about funding mechanics, investment authority, and emergency access, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the resolution.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 107 May 1st, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . process. process.
  • , election, election, which,<01:46:37.720> if<01:46:37.880> you're<01:46:38.000> not
  • ,<01:46:40.240> often<01:46:40.680> times process, often times process, often times um<
  • So, I urge an I vote on process.
  • elected officers in specified counties. elected officers in specified counties.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports moving bills forward, including measures from Transportation and Energy and Corporations. The chamber also heard a House message transmitting House Bill 1281. Later, senators used moments of personal privilege to recognize Día del Niño guests and welcome children and community representatives to the chamber; those remarks were ordered spread upon the journal. On the consent calendar and third reading calendar, the Senate passed a number of bills, including Senate Bill 171 on pre-production plastic disposal, Senate Bill 173 on teacher training in certain fitness disciplines, House Bill 1290 on assault sentencing, House Bill 1052 on Victim Rights Act changes, House Bill 1214 on continuation of the controlled substances licensing act, House Bill 1260 on child care assistance, Senate Bill 17 on out-of-network health care dispute resolution, House Bill 1313 on Statewide Affordable Housing Fund requirements, House Bill 1283 on confiscation of identification documents, Senate Bill 174 on lead generation marketing for legal services, House Bill 1193 on vision tests for pre-kindergarten students, Senate Bill 170 creating a task force on public school access, House Bill 1242 on interlock restricted licenses, House Bill 1258, and Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding. Several of these passed with recorded no votes, especially House Bill 1214 and House Bill 1283. The most substantive debate centered on Senate Bill 138, which was described as reducing administrative burden in the health care system by repealing or modifying certain requirements on health facilities and insurance carriers. The Senate adopted committee report amendments, including provisions on opioid training for veterinarians and dentists, before passing the bill. Another extended discussion involved Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range Passenger Rail District; supporters said it would shrink and better tailor the district to the planned rail corridor, while a senator from Adams County argued the district should not ask communities to pay for rail service they may not use. The Senate also reconsidered and repassed Senate Bill 170 after a procedural mix-up, then proceeded to special orders and adopted the Committee of the Whole report on Senate Bill 165, which was placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • . process. process.
  • Uh, I mean, at some point that's part of the election process and the democratic government we try to
  • And I process.
  • And the whole idea of having elected elected elected officers<01:42:56.800> is<01:42:57.360>
  • They are not elected. Uh and are judges. They are not elected.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:49 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it was more of a process protest vote than anything.
  • The state election registration and voter information system.
  • I'm very worried about the integrity of our election process, and I've said it numerous times, but I'll
  • We cannot stress enough how important our elections are, especially now.
  • We recognize that... ...confidence in our elections.
Keywords: 996, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Steps in the review process are only applicable to bonds secured through property taxes.
  • And so the TCEQ process is geared more for taxing revenue bonds like property taxes.
  • That process for existing on the books would be something along the lines of a 60-day process, or if
  • Okay, and if you have an election inside the boundaries of an election... in an industrial district,
  • Due process, yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, members, for your consideration.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Mar 19th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that's a pretty robust process. Process. And there are things that get lost.
  • through the process on this.
  • This has not been vetted throughout the process. We always talk about circumventing the process.
  • The capital process.
  • And that process, Mr.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 6th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is an act to amend Title 18 relative to the Louisiana Election Code to make provisions to the code
  • Members, this is the elections omnibus bill that comes to us every year as a result of the Board of Elections
  • from the Secretary of State to strengthen the electoral process.
  • process. ...inconsistencies and efficiencies in ways to improve and secure the election process.
  • , secretary of state, AG, commissioner of elections, clerk of courts association, register of voters
Keywords: 974, senate, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Without question, the Federal Reserve serves a critical role in the fundraising process. ...function
  • After President Trump was elected within the space of just a few weeks.
  • I'm encouraged that the FDIC has begun the process of holding SVB executives accountable.
  • That's really for elected officials, and it's not for us to comment.
  • Those were elected leaders choosing to close the economy.
Bills: SB257
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • He worked with all different agencies and did his job to protect. those elections.
  • election, something Chris Krebs has said.
  • I remember after the election he said it was one of the safest elections in history. terms of foreign
  • are safe, comes out after the election.
  • And just like the attorney general for President Trump and says the elections were fine, they weren't
Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chance was elected mayor world as well.
  • by a free and fair election?
  • This isn't about election security, Mr. Speaker. It's about election takeover.
  • This isn't about election security, Mr. This isn't about election security, Mr.
  • It's about election takeover. Speaker. It's about election takeover.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 9th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • because this is an election year. Yeah. because this is an election year. Yeah.
  • I came here in a special election.
  • sure that if they are now in the process sure that if they are now in the process of<06:38:48.400
  • My process will always has been a simple process.
  • always has been a simple My process will always has been a simple process. process. process.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future. The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees. In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN-EIG, CPN-HHS, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-11-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a process to go back.
  • <00:19:32.159> and to kind of shareholder processing and to kind of shareholder processing
  • Providing an expedited process.
  • andcome process you talk about in here andcome process you talk about in here saying<00:40:19.440>
  • ...as we're doing our rates process or any other process, we have to weigh the interest of everybody,
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Senate hearing focused primarily on SB 1201, a wildfire measure that would create a wildfire recovery fund and allow securitization for electric utilities. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill, saying it would help protect customers, property owners, insurers, and the broader economy from future catastrophic wildfire liability while improving the utility’s credit profile and lowering financing costs. Support also came from DCCA Consumer Advocacy, the Attorney General’s office on written comments, Ulupono Initiative, Clearway Energy Group, IBEW Local 1260, Par Hawaii, KIUC, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Plus Power, and numerous organizations and individuals. Opponents or commenters raised concerns about the liability cap, victim compensation process, and fund structure, including the Hawaiʻi Association for Justice, the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land supported the concept of a fund but questioned the catastrophe threshold and whether the fund would be empty without a prudency finding. Much of the discussion centered on whether the proposed fund would actually help restore Hawaiian Electric to investment grade, with senators comparing the proposal to California’s wildfire fund. Hawaiian Electric said the bill was only one part of a broader process, alongside physical risk reduction and settlement finalization, and argued that without the bill the utility would not regain investment grade. Senators also questioned the proposed $1 billion fund size, the fairness of ratepayer contributions versus shareholder contributions, and whether customers should pay for consulting and administrative costs; Hawaiian Electric said its proposed amendment would remove those consulting-related charges. The company also said the fund would accrue interest and, if unused, could be returned to customers, and that there would be replenishment and supplemental contribution mechanisms if the fund were exhausted. The Attorney General’s office said it still had further amendments to discuss, and the departments had not yet resolved where the fund should reside administratively, though Hawaiian Electric said it believed DCCA was the appropriate place but was open to alternatives. KIUC requested two amendments. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing, and the measure remained under discussion with questions and proposed amendments still outstanding.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-13 (12:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There were Democratic local elected officials who were there.
  • At the age of 24, he was following the process.
  • People were processed and brought in.
  • A mandate was made very clear this past election cycle on the economy.
  • This bill also protects our elections.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy. The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29. The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the current elected officials, although in 2027 with this new crew, there will be a new pay scale
  • that have occurred and the elections that will occur have been taken under consideration.
  • I'm not trying to put you on the spot, but my thought process is if it's unregulated, passage of this
  • So if a minor is a smoker, they would be able to get it through that process. They're not...
  • Get it through that process. They're not going to sell to a minor. Okay.