Video & Transcript Research : 'positional asphyxia'
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- How long has the position of CEO and president been vacant? Since I would say March of last year.
- How long has a permanent position been vacant?
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Bills:
SB2187
Keywords:
housing, economic development, tourism, state department, renaming, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint House Tourism and Water and Land hearing focused on HB 1947, which would repeal the Hawaii Tourism Authority, create an Office of Tourism in DBEDT, and establish a Division of Destination Management in DLNR. The Attorney General opposed provisions allowing the new tourism office or advisory board to hire independent attorneys, and also noted civil service and transfer-of-functions issues, including the need for standard transition language for employees, contracts, records, and equipment. DNR said it stood on its written comments, while the Department of Taxation also stood on its written testimony.
HTA opposed the bill, arguing that Act 132 had already improved its governance and that destination management should remain within a single, holistic tourism framework. HTA said it is better positioned to coordinate with counties, communities, and state agencies on both tourism promotion and mitigation of impacts, and pointed to its strategic plan and DMAP work as evidence. The County of Kauai Office of Economic Development also opposed the bill, saying tourism issues cross multiple agencies and that coordination is best handled by one entity rather than splitting responsibilities between DBEDT and DLNR. One member of the public testified in support with reservations, saying Hawaii needs stronger leadership and control, but also warning that dissolving HTA would be a major change.
During questioning, committee members pressed HTA on why destination management should not simply be handled by DLNR if HTA already consults with it on land-use and conservation issues. HTA responded that its role is broader than conservation alone and includes balancing economic development, visitor management, and resident quality of life, while deferring to DLNR on matters within DLNR’s jurisdiction. The hearing then moved to decision-making, where the chairs announced amendments that removed the transfer of destination management to DLNR, added counties and state/county agency assistance to the Office of Tourism, and made other conforming changes. The House committees voted to recommend HB 1947 pass with amendments, with several members voting aye and some voting with reservations, and the hearing was adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- administrators and other school employees, training on less restrictive interventions, including positive
- We strongly support HB 120 because it draws this necessary line, making de-escalation and positive behavior
- happen in isolation, so all school staff—not just those assigned to a student—must be trained in positive
- We strongly support the bill's emphasis on de-escalation, positive behavior interventions, and prevention
- But, for example, on positive behavior supports, you could use a trainer of the trainer model.
Keywords:
graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 18th, 2025 at 09:13 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The U.S. is facing a severe nationwide teacher shortage, with more than 400,000 positions either unfilled
- Establish a long-term goal of fixing the minimum pay for these positions at 75% of the.
- increase salaries for principals to attract and retain experienced, effective leaders who foster positive
- I just want to say that more and more adjunct faculty are looking to leave their positions or move to
- Chairman, Vice Chair Garratt, the School Board Association had not adopted that position up until two
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Nov 12th, 2025
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you brand new at the position? Madam Chair, Senator, thank you for that comment.
- I'm deeply honored to be in this position of Vice President of Research.
- an investment to make sure that we are investing in the future and can align so that we are in a position
- Moreover, we are completely positioned to continue to be, I'm just going to say, a national leader in
- more time advocating for New Mexico instead of making TikTok videos, maybe we wouldn't be in this position
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Capital Project Overview Committee (09/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
- I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
- I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
- I would say that overall positive feedback has been given to the state being involved in this solution
- I would say that overall positive feedback has been given to the state being involved in this solution
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its June 30 meeting and then considered Capital Project 2515, a request from the Pease Development Authority Division of Ports and Harbors to spend up to $125,000 from the Harbor Dredging and Pier Maintenance Fund to replace a deteriorated 99-foot floating dock at Rye Harbor. Acting Director Richard Hartley said the dock is used for passenger loading and unloading for charters and whale-watching tours and is in poor condition. Representative Edgar moved approval, Representative Wiler seconded, and the motion carried.
The committee then received several informational items, including quarterly and maintenance reports from the Department of Administrative Services, the Community College System of New Hampshire, and the Pease Development Authority. It also heard a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services on Capital Project 2516, the Beneficiary Service Improvement project supporting closed-loop referrals and related systems. DHHS described the project as a mix of Medicaid enterprise functions and New Hampshire Care Connections tools, including provider modules, third-party liability, event notifications, and closed-loop referrals to connect health and human service providers. Officials said the project is largely federally funded, with capital funds representing only part of the overall effort.
Members asked about the accounting breakdown, prior committee review, provider participation, patient experience, and public response. Representative Burr questioned whether the project had been fully presented previously and raised concerns about the scope and necessity of the $8 million effort; DHHS responded that earlier work was discussed in other committees and that the current presentation covered only capital funds. Senator Waters asked about user response and patient experience, and DHHS said feedback has been generally positive but the system is still in design and implementation. In response to questions about participation, DHHS said 84 providers are currently on the network and clarified that a “provider” generally means an individual organization or health system, not each individual clinician. The committee also set its next meeting for December 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, and then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Aug 11th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- thank you, on the net system revenue, is there, obviously, the higher that they're in a protected position
- Almost all cases, we are in a senior position, that there's nobody going to be coming in and taking a
- position senior to us on that net system.
- is capacity for a third lane, and we've talked to the rating agencies about this, and they seem positive
- Many of them go right into those positions after they've graduated.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- happening at the federal level and still happening at the federal level, put us in a much better position
- That position is in our shop. Her name is Maori Harms. She's fantastic. Uh, Maori is our, uh.
- We're in a good position to be doing the work without me saying, Senator, um, that'll cost me $130,000
- Can I get a, you know, but, but we're in a good position to do that work. Yes.
- I think what we could then be in the position of doing, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes in position. What did he write? Hello. What could you write? Hello. What did you write?
- But the industry has taken the position that TDI doesn't have that authority.
- So look, I mean, even for us, we are constantly having to grovel and go just to justify our positions
- I don't want to give them an excuse to leave the market, and we're in a precarious position with the
- I think it benefits both consumers and helps us get out of this tough cycle in a strong position.
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s not easy to be in the position you were with a compromise. Thank you.
- But again, we don't take positions for or against legislation.
- I'm almost positive it does, and I'll find out and get back with you. Thank you, Chairman Hartless.
- We have 117 officers in our school district, and of those, we currently have 103 filled positions only
- The study found that there are 1,000 open positions. ...So we're 20 percent understaffed, and only 40
Bills:
HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737
Keywords:
retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE WAY THE PROCESS WORKS IS ANY MEMBER OF THIS COMMITTEE CAN REQUEST THAT ANY NOMINEE FOR ANY POSITION
- THIS SHOWS POSITIVE STUDENT GROWTH.
- SO POSITIONING U.S.
- SO HOW DO YOU POSITION IN THIS CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL FOOTPRINT IN THIS AREA.
- I GOT A LOT OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON CURRICULUM.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget. Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- These two positions are quite important to the functioning of our federal government.
- Today we are indeed considering nominees for two positions that are critical to the federal workforce
- In other words, he rose to the top in any position in the Senate.
- I mean, at some point, some leader's going to be in the position where they're going to have to say,
- Whatever your position may be on abortion, and I'm 100% pro-life, but even if you're not, we have long
Keywords:
nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- First positive laws for consumer safety were put into place.
- If either of you would take your positions on either side of the representation, we'll start with Senator
- Then, if Chris Wenzel is here, it would be helpful if he could assume one of the positions or chairs
- Wenzel is here, if he could assume one of the positions or chairs next to Representative West, that would
- One thing that I agree with on this bill is that the unification of the supply chain is a positive step
Keywords:
medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- All subsequent witnesses should state their name, their organization, and their position on the bill.
- the concerns of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which in turn brought them to a support position
- Again, we ask you to state your name, organization, and your position on the bill.
- This is support: name, organization, and your position. Thank you.
- Would you please line up and state your name, your organization, and your position.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author.
AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations.
Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Wan's leadership and contributions have positively influenced both her patients and her colleagues. and
- So thank you for helping your constituents and taxpayers eliminating that. that wasteful position saving
- I would be much more positive regarding what is... occurring in the DOJE evaluation of overall spending
- We've got to allow our fund managers... to be in a position to succeed, to keep Texas vibrant, to get
- and in particular Texas's position in a global... world that is so volatile.
Bills:
SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790
Keywords:
parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Agriculture committee considers HF1503 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- depopulation and there's culling, I am not talking about normal culling of cows, but if there is a positive
- She added that any high path positive animals are already not allowed to enter the food supply under
- Medina continued that high path positive animals are not allowed to enter the food supply under state
- We have a positive farm—we did have not just, we've been doing this on poultry all along, or the Department
- We have a positive farm—we did have not just, we've been doing this on poultry all along, or the Department
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Jan 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And while the Biden administration simultaneously let SBA employees stay home, they also added positions
- You do know that the IG took a contrary position.
- As I hope you know, your predecessor in this position and the previous two administrations, I've had
- But we're in a position right now, as this year starts, that may not happen, so we need to investigate
- I look forward to... to working with you upon your confirmation into this position.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're waiting to provide public testimony and registering a position only, you may do so at any time
- It requires the agency to report increases for the other four positions listed in the packet.
- It would be beneficial to discuss specific data and trends to assess the program's current position.
- There may be other lawyers who disagree, but that's gonna be...hopefully, that's their position too.
- And I found that we had a positive trajectory moving forward. **General Paxton**: A great idea.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/13/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand we're not going to consider it in committee, but our position, or at least my position,
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- And the majority position will be ITL.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/9/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh members, we were in a challenging fiscal position.
- Last session we took Minnesota out of a really dubious position.
- Last session we took Minnesota out of a really dubious position.
- We are not trying to hurt our folks in low-level wage earning positions.
- Representative Baker: Folks in low-level wage-earning positions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you do so, please state your name, affiliation, and your position on the bill: support or oppose.
- We do have an opposed unless amended position on the bill.
- Our position: we support the effort, we support the cause of the bill.
- So we will be removing our opposed unless amended position and will likely go to a support position.
- We hope to work through some remaining concerns and get to a support position on this, which we were
Summary:
The Assembly Emergency Management Committee met late in the evening and first approved a consent calendar containing SB 837, SB 894, SB 973, and SB 1079, sending those bills to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 904, which would codify coordinated state response and permitting review efforts for wildfire recovery, and SB 1263, which would limit post-disaster debris removal work to properly licensed contractors with required hazardous-materials training. Both bills drew support from the authors and industry/public-safety witnesses, with SB 1263 also drawing an opposed-unless-amended position from contractors who said they were working toward agreement on final language. Both measures passed to Appropriations on unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The committee next heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, which would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for interstate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific safety standards. The author and supporters from building trades and pipe trades argued the bill would provide clear safety rules before hydrogen infrastructure expands, while one industry witness said the correct agency had been identified but that some concerns remained. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations, with Assemblymember DeMaio voting no.
Finally, the committee considered SB 883, which would impose additional oversight on facilities storing methyl methacrylate and other reactive chemicals after a recent Orange County evacuation tied to a potential explosion risk. Supporters, including community, environmental, and public-health groups, said the bill would improve transparency, emergency planning, and safety protections near homes and schools. Chemical and manufacturing groups opposed the bill in its current form, citing undefined terms, concerns about mandated cooling systems, and possible conflicts with existing regulatory frameworks, but said they were willing to continue working on the measure. The bill passed to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials on a 4-2 vote, with Assemblymembers Hadwick and DeMaio voting no.