Video & Transcript Research : 'Advisory Committee'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- Welcome to the committee.
HI
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- Thank you for joining us in your Committee on Tourism 10:00 a.m. meeting. I mean, hearing.
- Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Committee.
- Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Committee. Um, we stand on our written testimony.
- Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the Committee. Um, we stand on our written testimony.
- Committee on Tourism hearing. We are now in decision-making.
Summary:
The Committee on Tourism met on March 31, 2026, to hear several resolutions related to tourism management, sustainable tourism, and visitor safety. HCR 188/HR 178 would ask the Hawaii Tourism Authority to create an agriculture tourism working group to review laws and ordinances and recommend ways to grow agritourism. HCR 51/HR 47 would direct HTA to require 30% of signature event funds be used to market events to out-of-state audiences. HCR 50/HR 46 would request a destination management task force, and HCR 49 focused on sustainable tourism and preserving cultural and natural resources. HCR 48 urged the governor to assure visitors they will be treated safely, legally, and ethically by state law enforcement.
Testimony was limited and mostly supportive or informational. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and HTA offered written support/comments on the agritourism measure. HTA also testified on the signature event and destination management measures, and members asked questions about making destination management more statewide rather than county-by-county. HTA explained its DMAP process, including island advisory groups, community meetings, and identification of “hot spots” that could face overcrowding or resource impacts. For HCR 49, HTA submitted amendments, and the committee later narrowed the resolution to one specific recommendation: obtaining certified sustainable destination designation from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. HCR 48 had no registered testimony.
In decision-making, the committee adopted HCR 188 and HR 178, and HCR 51 and HR 47, as introduced. HCR 50 and HR 46 were deferred. HCR 49 was passed with amendments reflecting only the sustainable destination designation recommendation. ACR 48 was also passed with amendments to extend the visitor-safety effort to all counties. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gov. Walz capital investment package 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- Uh, Commissioner, welcome to the committee.
- yourself and proceed. >> Uh, good morning, uh, Co-chair France and Co-chair Lee and members of the committee
- This would fully fund the recommendations that were made last month by the advisory committee on capital
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MN
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- Chair, you can see here an image of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee.
- In 2024, the Historic Resources Advisory Committee members contributed more than 500 hours.
- the historic resources advisory the historic resources advisory committee<01:19:59.880>
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Bills:
HF1250
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- to establish the Veterans Advisory to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee<04:28:41.439>
- Affairs to establish a veterans advisory Affairs to establish a veterans advisory committee<04:29
- This is an important goal, and I believe that the advisory committee is well justified.
- This is an important goal, and I believe that the advisory committee is well justified.
- Committee Act of Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025<04:35:06.561>
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will stand at ease awaiting the assembly of the escort committee and the arrival of the Chief
- The House will stand at ease awaiting the assembly of the escort committee and the arrival of the Chief
- I've asked the court's advisory committee to recommend rules to eliminate this rotating docket, sometimes
- I've asked the advisory committee to study whether the court should join nearly every other Supreme Court
- I've asked the advisory committee to study whether the court should join nearly every other Supreme Court
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session under HCR 5 to hear an address from Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick introducing him. The session included recognition of the justices, judges, law enforcement officers, and interpreters present, and it also marked the formal completion of the joint session once the address ended.
Chief Justice Blacklock said the state of the judiciary is strong, while paying tribute to former Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and thanking Governor Abbott for his appointment. His remarks focused on judicial administration and public safety, including a call for a 30% increase in district judge salaries, which he argued is needed to attract and retain qualified judges. He also urged support for law enforcement, backed efforts to keep violent offenders in custody pending trial, and said the court is gathering data to identify underperforming judges and use constitutional remedies where necessary.
Blacklock emphasized that Texas courts should interpret statutes and the constitution according to text and original meaning, rejecting the “living constitution” approach. He highlighted reforms to improve efficiency and reduce litigation costs, including changes to docketing practices, civil procedure, and the regulation of legal services, and he urged the State Bar to remain politically neutral. He also discussed family law and child welfare, arguing for stronger legal representation for parents and suggesting repeal of Family Code subsection O, which he said can unfairly lead to termination of parental rights. The joint session concluded after his remarks, and the House stood at ease as guests departed.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate is proposing to amend the Cybersecurity Advisory Council to add Cybersecurity Advisory Council
- The conference committee report includes...
- The conference committee report includes some tweaks to the suggested groupings for merger committees
- The committee of conference report on The committee of conference report on top of H. 955 and top of
- I want to sincerely thank the education committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/11/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- And in there it says it basically talks about an advisory committee, and it says this committee shall
- And in there it says it basically talks about an advisory committee, and it says this committee shall
- It's called System of Care Advisory Committee. >> Thank you. >> F9. eliminate mental health services
- It's called system of care advisory committee.<04:21:48.399>
Thank <04:21:48.720>you. - Um, I am a member of that SEOC advisory committee that has been meeting since 2016. ...what we just started
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The Assembly Higher Education Committee is now called to order.
- Chair and members of the committee.
- It seems we have multiple Assembly Committees concerned with this. Mr.
- We did hear this in my committee, the Assembly Education Committee, and we are in agreement that the
- I appreciate the amendments you took in the Assembly Education Committee.
Summary:
The Assembly Higher Education Committee met in a special hearing and took up SB 638 by Senator Padilla, a workforce development bill aimed at creating a coordinating entity called the Middle Class Pipeline Project. The bill would streamline interagency education and workforce programs, improve career technical education and career pathways, and direct resources toward high-unemployment, low-income regions through changes to the CTE incentive grant program. Supporters, including the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California Edge Coalition, National University, Long Beach City College, and United Ways of California, argued that California needs a statewide coordinating body to reduce silos, improve access to high-quality jobs, and better align education with labor market needs.
Committee members focused heavily on whether the proposed entity would duplicate existing bodies such as the California Workforce Development Board and other education/workforce agencies, and whether its broad duties could be carried out with the $1.5 million budget allocation. The author said the bill is intended to move an operational coordinating entity into broader tri-party negotiations with legislative leadership and the Governor, and that the final structure and staffing would depend on those talks. Some members supported the concept but raised concerns about scope, duplication, and whether the bill should be delayed or audited; one member opposed it as too broad and underfunded.
The committee ultimately voted to pass SB 638 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on a courtesy vote. The roll call showed five ayes and three noes, with one member not voting, and the chair later allowed additional members to add on, including an additional aye from Assemblymember Haney. The hearing then adjourned with the chair noting that further conversations would continue on the coordinating entity and its responsibilities.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
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- And we did have an advisory committee at one point, and that advisory committee would meet monthly and
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meet <03:24:35.279 - We need the advisory committee back.
- So I the advisory committee is >> Sure.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Human Services Committee May 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll work with Representative McLeod, and if they're a committee, we have similar committees, so we'll
- And on behalf of the Child Care Services Advisory Committee and the Early Childhood Services Advisory
- “The Child Care Services Advisory Committee was selected by legislative management and met jointly with
- The committee had then a group of providers on the Child Care Services Advisory Committee, as well as
- Committee discussion. I'm going to... Committee discussion.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- . committee. committee.
- committee. Three. committee. Three.
- those committees.
- an advisory council.
- Committee amendment is rolled into committee sub. into the committee sub?
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee first recognized several guest groups, including a Harrison County leadership group and students from Mercy Academy, then heard a presentation tied to Career and Technical Education Month from Kentucky FCCLA student leaders D. Owens and Kaden Dunn. The students described FCCLA’s role in building confidence, leadership, and career readiness, and argued that CTE is a strong pathway rather than an alternative one. They cited membership and achievement statistics, discussed their own experiences in FCCLA, and urged continued and expanded state support for CTE, internships, apprenticeships, rural access, and teacher recruitment. Several senators responded positively, praising the presentation and emphasizing the value of CTE and workforce preparation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 152, an act relating to education, and adopted both a committee substitute and a committee amendment. Senator Aaron Reed explained that the bill would replace school-based decision-making councils with school-based advisory councils, while keeping parent and teacher input but shifting final authority over hiring, curriculum, and school leadership to principals and superintendents. He said the bill was intended to clarify responsibility and strengthen accountability. Senator Thomas questioned whether there was evidence that site-based councils were failing, and Reed said he had heard concerns from parents and teachers but did not have a formal list of evidence at hand.
Senator Higdon supported the bill as a needed review of a system adopted in 1990, noting that education has changed significantly and that prior reforms have shown the process can work. Senators West and others asked for clarification that parental involvement would remain, and Reed said it would. Three opponents then testified: Elizabeth Irwin of the Kentucky Association of School Councils, Ed Hendrick representing KA, and Autumn Nagel of the Kentucky State PTA. They argued that dismantling SBDMs would reduce authentic parent and teacher voice, politicize school decisions, and take authority away from those closest to students. They said local councils have transparency and elections already in place and urged support for the existing school council structure rather than reducing its role.
HI
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Keywords:
military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- F.D.A., THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT FEDERALLY
- "The bill authorizes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Services, known as ASAP."
- So the standards that are approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice, ASAP, Centers
- Where is the requirement in here that the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidelines must
- WHERE IS THE REQUIREMENT IN HERE THAT THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES GUIDELINES MUST
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed.
The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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mostly 49a um I'm on this committee mostly 49a um I'm on this committee mostly - this committee.
- this committee.
- I did ask to be on this committee.
- I've been on the Commerce Committee; this is my sixth year on the Commerce Committee.
Summary:
The Minnesota House Commerce Committee held its inaugural meeting with Chair Tim O’Driscoll and co-chair Representative Greg Davids opening the session and inviting members to introduce themselves. Members briefly described their districts, business backgrounds, and priorities, with recurring themes including small business competitiveness, insurance and health care access, property and real estate issues, agriculture, and making Minnesota easier to do business in. Committee staff also introduced themselves and reminded members and testifiers about sign-in procedures and microphone use.
The committee then heard an overview from Eric Toell, interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, on the agency’s work and budget priorities. He said the office now oversees adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has grown from about nine employees to 90 full-time staff plus temporary workers, and has been working with a Cannabis Advisory Council on testing, warning labels, and implementation issues. He also described outreach efforts, including webinars, newsletters, guidebooks for local governments, and office hours for applicants, along with enforcement of hemp-derived product rules through more than 3,000 inspections and an increase in compliance rates from about 35% to 75%.
Toell also reported that the medical cannabis program has surpassed 51,000 patients and nearly 2,500 registered health care providers, and that a chronic pain report found more than a third of patients reported decreased pain. On the adult-use side, he said the office has posted proposed rules for public comment, plans to adopt them after review, and will open a licensing window from February 18 to March 14. He explained that the office is also managing community reinvestment grants and a technical assistance grant, with an emphasis on safeguards to ensure funds reach intended recipients. No votes were taken during this meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bonin and his committee members. The calendar set the budget for April 10th.
- Whichever committee makes the decision.
- Board and major County Sheriffs of America Foundation Committee.
- The committee following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission specifying grounds for the
- . for the Committee on State Affairs.
Bills:
HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
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- governor and Human Service committee governor and Human Service committee chairs<00:53:56.680>
- Senator Balden welcome to the committee Senator Balden welcome to the committee and<01:08:58.239
- Burns, welcome to the committee.
- rare disease advisory council Minnesota rare disease advisory council is<01:12:40.600>
an <01:- It feels good to be in front of this committee, a very verbose committee, before you today.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-18-26)
State & Local Government
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- That's the committee sub, sir. Yes, I can answer that. That's my committee sub. Okay.
- That's my committee<00:16:40.720>
cell. committee cell. committee cell. >> Okay. - If you look on page two, it sets up an advisory committee and it also has a phased implementation and
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committee <00:22:12.940>[laughter] <00:22:13.200>and up an advisory - committee [laughter] and up an advisory committee [laughter] and it<00:22:13.679>
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Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:05
Attendance Roll Call: 00:09
HB 456 Discussion: 02:05
HB 456 Vote: 07:00
HB 136 Discussion: 07:54
HB 136 Vote: 09:36
HB 448 Discussion: 10:28
HB 448 Vote: 13:26
HB 220 Discussion: 14:12
HB 220 Vote: 17:14
HB 213 Discussion: 18:17
HB 213 Vote: 19:19
HB 518 Discussion: 20:23
HB 518 Vote: 23:03
HB 600 Discussion: 24:05
HB 600 Vote: 25:17
Adjournment: 26:32, 958, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's something called a district advisory committee.
- We also prepare and work with the Port Authority Advisory Committee to put together the port mission
- And we go through a process, again, working with the Port Authority Advisory. committee to review and
- Committee, and that Freight Advisory Committee includes representatives. from all of the different businesses
- it with our Port Advisory Committee which includes representatives from from all of the ports in Houston
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- The advisory committee is a joke, and the board is under no obligation to act on a word of their advice
- This would entail the state-appointed board and advisory committee, which is made up of volunteers, having
- Also, the licensing requirement for Reiki practitioners on the advisory committee is equally problematic
- And this would entail the state appointed board and advisory committee, which is made up of volunteers
- And also, the licensing requirement for Reiki practitioners on the advisory committee is equally problematic
Summary:
The committee opened a hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and reviewed a broad agenda including credit card fees, event ticketing, music therapy licensure, senior psychologist licensure, CPA pathways, school mental health licensure, and a bill regulating alternative healing therapies. The chairs explained hearing logistics, including three-minute testimony limits and submission of written testimony, and noted that more than 70 people had signed up to testify. Legislators and advocates were heard out of order throughout the day.
A major portion of the hearing focused on credit card surcharge and interchange legislation. Restaurant owners, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, NFIB, and other small-business witnesses supported bills allowing merchants to add convenience fees and, in one proposal, preventing card companies from charging fees on tax and tip portions of transactions. They argued that swipe fees are a major and growing cost, especially for restaurants, and that Massachusetts is one of only two states that bars surcharges. Opponents from the Cooperative Credit Union Association, the Electronic Payment Coalition, and the Electronic Transactions Association warned that the proposals would create compliance burdens, fragment the payment system, raise legal preemption issues, and disrupt a system they described as efficient and secure.
The committee also heard competing testimony on ticket transferability and ticket resale. Supporters, including the National Consumers League and Sports Fans Coalition, said bills on ticket transferability would protect consumers who cannot attend events and would increase competition and savings in the secondary market. Opponents, including United Musicians and Allied Workers and theater owners, argued that mandatory transferability would weaken artists’ and venues’ ability to prevent scalping and predatory resale, and that some ticket sellers should be exempt from the broader ticketing regulations. Separate testimony supported music therapy licensure, senior psychologist licensure, and new CPA education pathways, with witnesses saying these measures would expand access to care and strengthen the workforce while maintaining professional standards. The hearing also drew extensive opposition to S.261 on alternative healing therapies, with practitioners and clients arguing it would overregulate spiritual and holistic practices and was not an effective response to human trafficking concerns.