Video & Transcript Research : 'shared parenting'
Page 152 of 500
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the various stakeholders, including the Hydrogen Coalition, and have crafted amendments that we've shared
- Many of my peers shared deeply personal...
- Students shared how this legislation made them feel safer and more empowered to participate.
- I'll share that yesterday the California Housing Partnership, into preserving affordable housing.
- And I want to add also that this could also serve to house our aging parents.
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later.
The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral.
Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/28/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So, parents who come to sit there and So, parents who come to sit there and watch<00:53:25.200>
their - Thank you. parent at the basketball game an offduty parent at the basketball game an offduty police<01
- <02:18:28.639>
to If you're going to allow this parent to If you're going to allow this parent - And then there's the parent.
- resources necessary to support parents resources necessary to support parents that<03:56:20.000>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/26/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a prescription for the child that the child or the parents are filling and placing at the camper
- Ballard said the medication, whether nasal or injection, would be the parents' or the child's choice,
- He then answered a question about the strict prior authorization process, explaining that parents may
- are filling and them or their parents are filling and being<00:08:35.919>
placed <00:08:36.320 - I just thought I'd share that with you.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to share this state. I have to share it. I didn't vote for this.
- We have to share this state. I have to share it. I didn't vote for this.
- <00:47:32.160>
who hopkington New Hampshire to parents who hopkington New Hampshire to parents - <01:23:03.159>
uh students but also their parents uh students but also their parents uh because - <03:04:00.640>
his State David scanland to share his State David scanland to share his thoughts
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 25, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and the lady, parents, whatever.
- <01:10:26.960>
to others such as partners or parents to others such as partners or parents - when they were young, they had parents when they were young, they had parents that<01:14:30.560>
- could you share anything about that? could you share anything about that?
- centers provide ultrasounds, parenting centers provide ultrasounds, parenting classes,<01:37:48.239
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to explain my vote, and in so doing I will read from the people on RTS, especially a few parents
- But it isn't okay for a parent to have the right to say that vaccine hasn't been studied.
- That wasn't disclosed to parents before their kids were given any kind of vaccination.
- Thank you. ...disclosed to parents before their kids were given any kind of vaccination.
- So I think it's wholly appropriate that parents have the authority, adults have the authority to say,
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:42:20.599>
or from whether that's home with parents or from whether that's home with parents - <00:58:21.039>
what ambiguous situation um I can share what ambiguous situation um I can share - I have like freaked out families parents I have like freaked out families parents um<01:02:41.599
- We shared the implementation analysis in May of '24, a kind of final draft version.
- <01:27:43.880>
is piece of note that I wanted to share is piece of note that I wanted to share
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't know that we have your testimony, so perhaps you can share it with us after.
- Thank you. >> Oh, also I apologize if I can just share one note.
- Thank you. >> Oh, also I apologize if I can just share one note.
- We shared that deferred maintenance.
- <01:19:14.159>
out out there, the the the parents out out there, the the the parents out there
Keywords:
telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 02/10/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:40:03.000>
with appropriation that I shared with appropriation that I shared with everyone - But that's all I got to share. Thank you, guys.
- But that's all I got to share. Thank you, guys.
- It's not about getting together and sharing feelings so much as it is establishing that bond and sharing
- <00:56:33.960>
of alone they become both the parents of alone they become both the parents
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- Teleadvice is used to provide basic answers to questions and share information about pet care.
- Teleadvice is used to provide basic answers to questions and share information.
- Teleadvice is used to provide basic answers to questions and share information about pet care.
- And because of my stress, not just being a parent of four children, and also working with about 700,000
- people per day, And because of my stress, not just being a parent of four children, and also working
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, with the longest discussion focused on House Bill 426 and Senate Bill 263, which would prohibit the sale in Massachusetts of cosmetics known to rely on vertebrate animal testing. Supporters from Animal Defenders International, Humane World for Animals, and the Animal Rescue League said animal testing is cruel, outdated, and unreliable, and pointed to non-animal alternatives and similar laws in other states and countries. No opposition was heard on that bill during the excerpt, and witnesses urged the committee to report it favorably.
The committee also took testimony on House Bill 4543, which would clarify an existing pipe-fitting exemption for certain work performed on property owned by industrial plants, utilities, colleges, and similar institutions. A representative for Construction Industries of Massachusetts supported the bill, saying it would preserve longstanding practice for outside contractors doing yard piping work. Pipefitters Local 537 opposed it, arguing the work is properly licensed pipefitting and that the bill would weaken licensing standards and undermine state inspectors.
Another major topic was Senate Bill 237 on regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. The Mass AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 1445 supported the bill, saying self-checkout has reduced staffing, increased worker stress and customer conflict, and contributed to theft and safety problems. Workers described being responsible for multiple machines at once, verbal abuse, and even assaults, and said the bill’s staffing and machine limits would improve safety and customer service. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 355, which would allow veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship via telehealth; ASPCA, MSPCA, and several veterinarians supported it as a way to expand access to care, while the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians opposed it, arguing that an in-person exam is essential for proper diagnosis and that telemedicine should only follow an in-person VCPR.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 330, Senate Bill 221, and House Bill 371, which would preempt local boards of health from adopting tobacco-related age or sales restrictions beyond the statewide standard. Public health advocates opposed the bills, arguing they would block local innovation and undermine nicotine-free generation policies adopted by municipalities, while retailers and tobacco trade groups supported them as necessary to preserve a uniform statewide age-21 standard and avoid confusion for consumers and businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the excerpt.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That we have kind of established in our program, and I kind of want to share them with you today.
- And Reproductive Freedom for All is fighting for paid paternity leave and parental leave, so families
- And Reproductive Freedom for All is fighting for paid paternity leave and parental leave, so families
- He's been a missionary, and Teresa and I get to share him as our pastor.
- He raised me and my brother as a single parent. ...parent.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Red Mass. ...and lay leaders who have come here not just to help celebrate the Red Mass, but also to share
- and lay leaders who have come here not just to help celebrate the Red Mass, but also to share with us
- I share your concern that we don't want local actors, public officials, creating frivolous ordinances
- However, unlike traditional foster homes, treatment foster parents receive specialized training to care
- You know, I remember when I was a kid when we'd travel with my parents.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing visiting groups, including FSU students and officials, Catholic lay leaders, Broward County school officials and students, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with several routine reviser measures passing unanimously: SB 36 adopting the 2025 Florida Statutes, SB 38 changing a division name in the statutes, SB 40 deleting repealed provisions, and SB 42 cleaning up obsolete language and cross-references. SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience was amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role and passed 39-0 after debate about mangroves, oyster reefs, living shorelines, and hybrid green-gray infrastructure. SB 116, a major veterans bill, passed 39-0 after extensive discussion of veteran benefits awareness, mental health training, coordination with federal agencies, adult day health care, and the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. SB 118 on presidential libraries passed 36-3 after questions and debate over state preemption of local zoning and related regulation, and SB 126 on mailing prescription hearing aids passed 39-0 to expand access for adults after licensed evaluation.
The Senate also passed SB 150, as amended, to conform to the House by changing the bill’s wording from “animals” to “dogs” in the natural-disaster abandonment context. SB 294 passed 38-0 to limit collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions. Senate Memorial 314 was adopted by voice vote, urging Congress to seek a larger Florida National Guard force structure. SB 322 passed 39-0 creating a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to have unauthorized occupants removed by the sheriff. SB 348 passed 39-0, making it an ethics violation to falsely claim a military rank for material gain and allowing delinquent ethics fines to be withheld from public paychecks. SB 7012 on child welfare passed 39-0 and would recruit former public safety workers into CPI/case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improve data collection and services for commercially sexually exploited children.
Later, the Senate returned to SB 108 on administrative procedures, which passed 39-0 after debate over a five-year review cycle for agency rules, reporting requirements, and greater transparency in rulemaking. SB 160 on public accountancy passed 39-0 after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of easing pathways into the CPA profession while maintaining standards. SB 110 on rural communities passed after an amendment package and extensive debate, with provisions described as creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school support, and health care investments for rural areas. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, observed a moment of silence for former Surfside Chief John Healy, and received additional announcements before adjournment.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 056 Mar 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- two-parent home. two-parent home.
- and children with polygamous parents and children with polygamous parents have<02:12:15.560>
- interpreted to create legal parent interpreted to create legal parent status<02:19:10.320>
for - Through<02:19:57.880>
parental <02:19:58.600>through <02:19:59.440>parental - Through parental through parental Through parental through parental support.<02:20:01.160>
So
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um so it um, parents or teachers.
- It's a very easy take your parents ID.
- I think I have shared with this committee my parental failing 20 years in public health.
- I think I have shared with this committee my parental failing 20 years in public health.
- :52:32.160>
piece shared an investigative journalism piece shared an investigative journalism
Summary:
The hearing focused on House Bill 1281, which would establish standards and voluntary certification for agency-owned “facility comfort dogs” used by police and other public safety agencies. Representative Morton, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a consistent statewide framework because different departments currently use different policies. He emphasized that the bill is meant to distinguish comfort dogs from service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, and noted that a small amendment may be needed to make that distinction clearer. He also said the bill is timely under the ADA because comfort dogs fall outside service-animal protections, but still need training standards for public safety and consistency.
Committee members questioned whether the bill was too detailed and whether the legislature should be setting rules on matters like training methods, diet, and breeding. Laura Barker of Hero Pups, who helped train New Hampshire’s first police comfort dog, supported the idea of a minimum standard but said the bill should be less prescriptive and should not interfere with therapy dogs or private handlers. She explained that comfort dogs vary in temperament and deployment needs, that raw diets raise zoonotic disease concerns, and that the program should remain voluntary and not cost the state money. Detective Michelle Jones of Portsmouth Police opposed the bill as written, saying the term “facility comfort dog” is confusing, the bill is overly restrictive, and some provisions go beyond what should be mandated by statute; she suggested a more flexible, guideline-based approach and noted that departments already have their own SOPs and can enforce them internally.
Justin Brassen of the Manchester Police Department also testified, describing the history of comfort dog programs in New Hampshire and the work of a prior subcommittee formed through the governor’s commission on PTSD among first responders. He said there are currently no statewide standards and that the earlier study involved police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and NAMI New Hampshire, with the goal of creating a thoughtful work product. He agreed the bill needs work and answered questions about how departments handle training and public access. By the end of the hearing, members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, and one committee member suggested the bill may be better handled through interim study because of the amount of work still needed.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-08 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, what I have to share with you today is not about broad trends or most families.
- Um, what I have to share with you today is not about broad trends or most families.
- Um, what I have to share with you today is not about broad trends or most families.
- changes affecting affecting parental changes affecting affecting parental rights<00:35:52.560>
- Many charging providers do not share live data of their equipment.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (1-13-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a basic part shared with you.
- recently pulled and hasn't been shared recently pulled and hasn't been shared with<00:20:15.760>
- <00:25:23.760>
potential schedule, we wanted to share potential schedule, we wanted to share - So the district's cost share is 50% and the Army cost shares 50% at the district level.
- <00:32:15.840>
model this is the same cost shared model this is the same cost shared model
Summary:
The committee heard an Office of Education Technology presentation on the Kentucky Education Technology System (KTS) and a request to increase its annual budget from $15.4 million to $30 million, including an additional $14.6 million. The witness described KTS as a statewide service model that provides districts with student information and financial systems, internet bandwidth, regional support, cybersecurity, online registration, learning management and email services, and collaborative instructional technology support. He argued the state’s centralized purchasing saves districts 40% to 60% compared with buying services individually, and said federal internet discounts and district matching funds create a strong return on investment. He also said KTS has faced long-term funding cuts, has not received a cost-of-living increase since 1992, and is now at a “breaking point” where some services may have to be shifted to districts at higher cost.
The request was broken into six main items: restoring funding for the computer science and information technology academy; strengthening cybersecurity defenses in response to sharply rising attacks on K-12 systems; funding online registration through Infinite Campus; stabilizing ongoing support costs for Infinite Campus; providing cost-of-living increases for KTS services; and increasing the KTS financial assistance sent to districts, which requires local matching funds. Members asked about the current appropriation, and the witness said it is $15.4 million. One member praised the office’s work and support for districts, while another noted the district had been an early adopter of one-to-one technology.
The committee then received an overview of the KRS 156 salary schedule and step-and-rank system for state-operated career and technical education staff at area technology centers. Officials explained that salaries are set under statute and regulation based on years of service and educational rank, with annual calculations tied to statewide teacher salary averages and retroactive adjustments to July 1. They said the current ABR request is $325,000 over the biennium to cover step and rank increases. The presentation noted that KRS 156 salaries are generally comparable to local districts but are less competitive with business and industry, making recruitment and retention difficult, especially for instructors coming from the trades. Members agreed that trade instructors are underpaid relative to the market and said the issue deserves further review, with department officials indicating they are considering possible statutory revisions and a delayed implementation in a future biennium.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And fourth, encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
- Obviously parents community supports it.
- um I'd be happy to share the procurement um I'd be happy to share the procurement um<01:09:14.640>
- and federal share to 75/25%.
- and federal share to 75/25%.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 9 February, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I know you were sharing the usual motion. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Mr.
- Would >> Is the foster parent involved?
- involved in any there be a foster parent involved in any way?
- Um, so would this custodial parent.
- And between parents and chantry court.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Pearl Huggin, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including Dr. Huggin’s family, the doctor of the day, first-year medical students from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and representatives from Mississippi hospitals and law enforcement. The chamber then moved to the calendar and took up multiple bills.
Senate Bill 2911, concerning alternative return-to-work provisions for state retirees, was explained as shortening the required separation period from 90 days to 30 days and allowing retirees to return in certain positions at up to 80% of the salary for the job they are performing, with the employer paying both sides of retirement contributions. Supporters said it would help fill vacancies in education, public safety, corrections, and local government and could save money compared with contract labor; questions focused on work expectations, insurance, and how the bill would apply to teachers, bus drivers, and other retirees. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on the afternoon roll call.
Senate Bill 2272, which would exempt certain agriculture and forestry items from the 1.5% sales tax, was explained as reducing the tax to 0% for qualifying commercial farmers and loggers and expanding covered items to include equipment and fencing supplies. A question clarified that the exemption applies to commercial operations, not individuals raising animals for personal use. The bill passed on the afternoon roll call. Senate Bill 2909, which lowers the years needed for unreduced retirement under tier five from 35 to 30, was also taken up; after adoption of the committee substitute, the bill was laid on the table subject to call of the chair because of a pending amendment. The Senate also tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588 (the Shield Act codification) and heard Senate Bill 2260, which creates a government efficiency task force to study ways to streamline agency licensing and service delivery; that bill was explained as a preliminary study commission intended to recommend consolidation and a more one-stop approach to state services.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- about special ed has calmed down because we've had an incredible bureau that works on training and parent
- work, parent training, teacher training, and goes all over the state to deal with these issues.
- We've ensured that the parents of developmentally delayed three- and four-year-old children don't have
- And finally, very quickly, as a parent of a student with disabilities, Finally, very quickly, as a parent
- Parents are kind of scared that they're doing away with virtual learning.
Keywords:
special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools