Video & Transcript Research : 'declaratory statement'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- I, I think this is an accurate statement that, uh, Texans as customers or consumers of, of a state service
- Is that a fair statement? Yes, sir. And, and I've heard um a number of problems in the past.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the sites are there for those who want to read them, but I just want to circle back to the thesis statement
- >> That is an accurate statement. >> Thank you both very much.
- >> that is an accurate statement. >> that is an accurate statement.
- So, if I may, um, I wanted to read a short statement from David Blair, who would have been here yesterday
- And then I have a short statement as well. >> Hey, you only have three minutes, sir. >> I'll do my best
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/24/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that is not exactly a very well-thought-out statement to make.
- I believe that is not exactly a very well-thought-out statement to make.
- <01:02:52.799>
Uh, thoughtout uh, statement to make. - Uh, thoughtout uh, statement to make.
- statement of purpose there. Thank you. statement of purpose there. Thank you. Yeah. Yeah.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so but you your final statement ago.
- to say on her statements. to say on her statements.
- So, if I rent a four last statement.
- last statement concerned me. Okay. last statement concerned me. Okay.
- ,<03:07:58.240>
which I'm going to make a statement, which I'm going to make a statement,
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use.
Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects.
The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/21/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, under 6633A, um, the text of the statement for the voters guide, if any, needs to be included in
- Guys have it. the text of the statement for the voters the text of the statement for the voters guide
- , and uh how to uh request a statement, and uh how to uh request a hearing. hearing. hearing.
- I don't have a prepared written statement for you. I'm just coming today because— >> It that way.
- Representative, if that's written statement that you're reading, we would much rather you pass that to
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Reducing the Number of School Administrative Units in the State (10/29/25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a statement made in the meeting, and then it was rebutted as not being true. go<00:05:23.199><
- It was a statement made in the meeting, and then it was rebutted as not being true. >> When was it rebutted
- [laughter] >> Perhaps this is a moot point given the last statement, but just to be clear, we were not
just <02:08:40.880>to <02:08:41.119>be <02:08:41.199>clear, last um statement- report will be included as the statement report will be included as the statement of<02:44:45.920
Summary:
The meeting focused on reviewing and amending draft minutes and then discussing a draft report on SAU consolidation and school administration efficiency. Members first corrected a disputed statement in the minutes about who starts charter schools, and agreed to mark it as disputed. They also noted a donation figure mentioned in the meeting but not reflected in the notes, and then approved the minutes as amended.
The committee then reviewed supporting materials, including a Census Bureau education spending table and a 1993 report on eliminating SAUs. The chair argued New Hampshire ranks very high in administrative spending and used that as evidence for reducing administrative costs. Other members pushed back, noting that education costs are largely borne locally and that the committee should stay focused on its charge. Several members also objected to characterizations of SAU boards and to relying heavily on an old report or on the School District Governance Association’s proposal.
The draft report itself drew repeated edits. Members objected to language suggesting the testimony from associations was simply that change was not needed, and proposed more neutral wording about concerns over the impacts of changes. There was also disagreement over a proposed model in which a county-level school administrator would be elected; some members said that would be inappropriate and premature, while others argued the committee had not yet fully developed a consolidation model. The discussion ended with a call from some members for more time and for a future joint legislative committee to continue refining any proposal before legislation is introduced.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't want to make that statement. And I also want to be clear.
- I don't want to make that statement.<01:20:26.400>
And <01:20:26.640>I <01:20:26.800> - statement. And I also want to be clear. statement. And I also want to be clear.
- And I'll start right on the first page and look at the statement of findings, and look at where we made
- I appreciate the accountability section in there, as well as strengthening the statement with respect
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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structure <00:12:08.760 - Health Organization put out a statement Health Organization put out a statement that<03:29:29.960
- On page 24, this is a summarized income statement that shows the FY 24 actual and our FY 25, FY 26, and
- um that shows the FY 24 income statement um that shows the FY 24 actual<03:41:25.359>
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Summary:
The Department of Safety presented an overview of highway fund and unrestricted revenue collections, focusing on the Division of Administration, the Road Toll Bureau, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. Amy Newbery explained that the main unrestricted funding sources are highway funds and general funds, with highway fund revenue of about $263 million in FY 2024 and a FY 2025 projection of $261.2 million. She said revenue growth has been modest and has not kept pace with costs, creating structural deficits that required general fund transfers of $50 million in FY 2022-23 and another $10 million in FY 2024-25 to balance the fund.
Jennifer Hall described Road Toll operations, including motor fuel tax collection at the distributor level, compliance enforcement, and licensing for fuel distributors, transporters, IFTA carriers, and oil discharge/pollution control. Members asked about IFTA, dyed-fuel enforcement, the possibility of using the state forensic lab for dyed-fuel testing, and whether audit positions had been filled; the department said it recently hired a part-time fuel enforcement officer, still uses IRS testing, could explore lab testing, and had no audit vacancies. Hall also discussed factors affecting fuel-tax revenue, including gas prices, crude oil forecasts, weather, tourism, GDP, and inflation, and said FY 2024 road toll revenue was $127.5 million, above plan, with FY 2025 projected at $127.71 million.
The committee then turned to DMV-related revenues. Newbery said motor vehicle registration revenue was $93.1 million in FY 2024 and is projected at $90.4 million in FY 2025, with the state share going directly to the highway fund. Members asked about the state/town fee split, the five-year registration cycle dip, the distribution of registration revenue by vehicle weight category, and the impact of electric-vehicle surcharges; the department said the five-year dip is still occurring and will fade over time, and it would follow up on the weight-category breakdown. The presentation also noted that driver-license revenues have stabilized, inspection revenues remain steady, plea-by-mail revenue was added to the highway fund in FY 2024, and general fund revenues tied to the department are relatively small and have declined as some functions moved to OPLC. No votes or formal actions were taken.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I guess I'm trying to reconcile our discussion about the previous bill, HB 883, and your statement
- that you do have 883 and your statement that you do have a<00:52:34.200>
list <00:52:35.200>- We don't even have a mission statement because we have this fires council in our office, right?
- because we have this uh fires statement because we have this uh fires Council<01:55:20.760>
and that you stated you made a statement that you stated you made a statement that<02:15:25.320>
Summary:
The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session.
The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends.
The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill.
The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
WY
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that a correct statement, or is... Thank you for the question.
- I totally didn't ask a question; I just made a straight-up statement.
- Is that a fair statement? It's kind of all over the place.
- Is that a fair statement? It's kind of all over the place.
- Is that a fair statement? It's kind of all over the place.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, if if if you've got prepared<00:48:01.359>
statements <00:48:01.760>that <00:48:01.920 - >
you're <00:48:02.079>just prepared statements that you're just prepared statements that - That was a statement. I get the opportunity to do that.
- I I get the opportunity to do statement.
- And then I have a question about the hearings, or more of a statement.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TOU/EDT Joint Info Briefing - Mon Jun 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just a statement or a couple statements. So, I mean, you're right.
- It's just a statement or a couple statements. So, I mean, you're right.
- :57.360>
statements. - <02:15:58.079>
So, <02:15:58.400>I statement or a couple statements. - So, I statement or a couple statements. So, I mean, mean, mean, you're<02:16:00.960>
right.
Summary:
The joint House and Senate tourism briefing focused on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract oversight, destination management action plans (DMAPs), and the impact of recent legislation and audit findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson said she accepted the temporary role to help address agency challenges, emphasized rebuilding trust, and said HTA is reviewing the state auditor’s concerns and posting its response publicly. She also described HTA’s mission and organizational structure under SB 1571, including reporting lines to the governor, the director, and the board, and outlined staff additions in finance, brand marketing, destination stewardship, and planning.
A major topic was the permanent CEO search. HTA board chair Tata Po said the goal is to select a CEO within about four months, with the search firm still engaged, the position description being revised to reflect the new law and compensation changes, and approvals still needed before the job can be reposted. Members expressed frustration that the recruitment had been paused and questioned whether HTA has sufficient qualified leadership and staff during the interim period. Board leadership said the current staff is limited by vacancies but that they have confidence in the team and will add resources if needed.
Members also pressed HTA on the role of the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana contract, asking how staff oversight works and whether staff members were effectively wearing multiple hats. HTA explained that the stewardship team provides direction to contractors and that the work is divided among specialists overseeing projects such as tour guide certification, technical assistance, community tourism collaboratives, and a destination app. The committee also discussed whether the board can still vote on budgets under the new structure; the Attorney General’s office was cited as confirming that the board may advise, but the department director retains budget authority. HTA said it is working with CNHA and HVCB on contract and budget timing, with a goal of shifting to a calendar-year process so recipients know funding earlier.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so I wouldn't be comfortable making a statement on that, I think. And thank you.
- a uh a statement about, you know,<02:11:40.440>
some <02:11:40.680>of <02:11:40.760> - Let me be clear, this is not an anti-transgender statement. This is not hypothetical.
- The statements that trans and non-binary Granite Staters are sitting in this room having to listen to
- The statements that trans and non-binary Granite Staters are sitting in this room having to listen to
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Lang, take your word for that statement. But take your word for that statement.
- <00:43:45.640>
We <00:43:45.760>also Well, that's a true statement. - We also Well, that's a true statement.
- Is that a fair statement? Yes, definitely.
- And I heard prior some statements about our constitution. One member mentioned democracy.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and read that statement.
- Chair, I think a statement that counties are in charge of the subcontractors just as a statement.
- Chair, I think a statement that counties are in charge of the subcontractors just as a statement.
- Chair, I think a statement that counties are in charge of the subcontractors just as a statement.
- Um I can't imagine as a statement.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so I will echo my colleague's statements.
- Um, so I will echo my colleague's statements.
- Um and say echo my colleague statements.
- . statement. statement.
- that this program had no statement that this program had no identifiable<04:40:16.480>
outside
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- statement in their legislative session. statement in their legislative session.
- It's whether working families feel relief when they open their utility statements.
- They experience it through monthly statements.
- It's all about protecting ratepayers with enforceable policy rather than with empty statements because
- because the American empty statements because the American people<03:06:38.960>
deserve <03:06
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- To me, it's a statement.
- It's a statement of who we are, a statement of what we believe as a state, what we want, what we desire
- statement over this concept. statement over this concept.
- Would that be an accurate statement? >> Uh, Mr.
- Would that be an accurate<03:13:03.279>
statement? accurate statement? accurate statement?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So those are two points that I want to make about your opening statement.
- So those are two points that I want to make about your opening statement.
- statement, which in no way conflicts with the first.
- remarkable just a remarkable statements remarkable just a remarkable statements and<03:02:45.520
- It doesn't really—it still has the same purpose, the same statement of intent.
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised.
After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting.
HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.