Video & Transcript : 'feedback' :
Page 159 of 332
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Apr 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I'm open to questions or feedback. Senator Inzahm John is cringing. I can already tell.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 04/28/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- They're offering feedback that I think this committee should take very seriously about the future power
Summary:
The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee met under Chair Kevin Parker and considered a series of energy, utility, and clean transportation bills. The committee first advanced a bill by Senator Connery on make-ready electric infrastructure for public-serving EV charging, after members raised concerns that the costs of preparing school bus charging infrastructure could be shifted to ratepayers. The committee then advanced Senator Parker’s pilot program for resilient EV charging microgrids, with discussion focused on using existing NYSERDA resources, the role of batteries, and the bill’s purpose in supporting emergency charging during outages. Another bill on heavy distribution centers and EV charging was also advanced after debate over its application to large warehouse and e-commerce facilities.
The committee also considered a bill on carport-mounted solar systems that would limit local zoning restrictions. A motion to substitute in a different bill was ruled improper for lack of notice, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on appeal. Members then advanced a PSC guidebook bill on gas and electric rate-making, and a utility shutoff protection bill for medical emergencies, life support equipment, and elderly, blind, or disabled customers, with questions about age definitions and the scope of medical documentation. The committee also advanced the Home Utility Weatherization Jobs Act, which would create a pilot program for electrification and weatherization in disadvantaged communities, with members discussing whether the program would be available at no cost to building owners and how utilities would access capital.
Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly raised concerns about who would pay for the programs, whether ratepayers or taxpayers would bear the costs, and how much local control would remain under the solar siting bill. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed a recent NYISO report warning about possible summer reliability issues and urged the committee and the PSC to review it closely. The chair noted the report should be considered alongside other state planning documents, and the meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to share my feedback on Senate Bill S-1412.
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience and future plans. The main item of business was Senate Bill 1412, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Barbara Ehart, which aims to strengthen student safety in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes, improves consistency across schools, and helps protect students and whistleblowers.
Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reporting that she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school employee later identified in the discussion and that the school did not notify his family. Both urged stronger reporting and accountability for school personnel. The sponsor also said the bill was developed with input from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office.
Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by resigning before an investigation or by being placed on leave, and whether districts would have to continue paying employees while Professional Standards Commission proceedings are pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that the bill’s definitions and other provisions were intended to cover those scenarios and that districts would still have reporting and disclosure obligations. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to share my feedback on Senate Bill S-1412.
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience serving the Legislature and his plans to attend the University of Idaho and later law school. The chair then moved to Senate Bill 1412, introduced by Representative Ehardt and Senator Tammy Nichols, which seeks to strengthen student safety procedures in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission.
Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reports she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school predator and that the school failed to notify him. Both supported the bill as a way to close loopholes and protect students and whistleblowers. The sponsors said the bill was developed with the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office to make reporting and hiring procedures clearer and more consistent.
Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by going on administrative leave or resigning before an investigation formally begins, and whether districts would have to continue paying someone while a Professional Standards Commission review is pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that existing provisions and disclosure requirements were intended to cover those situations, though members noted possible future refinements. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the public should be able to have access to the draft in order to be able to provide comment and feedback
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 12, 2026, and took up three introduction-only RS drafts. RS 33573, sponsored by Representative Raymond, would create a permitting and licensing framework for vape and alternative nicotine products, define contraband, require out-of-state bonding, allow permit denial for fraud or felony issues, and impose a modest excise tax on vape and alternative nicotine products, with revenue split between Health and Welfare, public education for cessation, and the general fund. Raymond said the measure was developed with multiple stakeholders and was intended for introduction only this session. Representative Barbieri opposed the policy as overregulation and argued it could double-tax a cessation product, while other members asked for fiscal comparisons to tobacco taxes. The committee ultimately voted to introduce the RS.
The committee then considered RS 33664, sponsored by Representative Raibold, which would establish a state property tax tied to occupancy and direct the revenue back to counties and cities for law enforcement, fire, EMS, property tax reduction, infrastructure, and maintenance. Several members said their votes to introduce were not endorsements and expressed opposition to a statewide property tax, though they supported discussing the idea. The motion to introduce passed.
Finally, RS 33659, also by Representative Raibold, would clarify homestead exemption verification by requiring matching Idaho ID/address documentation, allowing an Idaho income tax statement in some cases, and tightening rules to prevent claiming similar exemptions in other states while preserving exceptions for active military and religious missions. Members discussed how counties would verify out-of-state exemptions, and Raibold said the bill formalizes practices already used in some counties. The committee voted to introduce this RS as well, then adjourned and announced a meeting for the following day at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We monitor what counties we're doing business in, and then it's giving them feedback and looking to see
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several routine agenda items and a gubernatorial appointment. The committee first approved appointments not required to appear, including Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nicholas Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. Members also approved references to bills and committees, committee and subcommittee appointments, joint committee appointments, and floor acknowledgments. Two rule waiver requests by Senators Perez and Padilla to suspend SR 22.5 for additional bill introductions were discussed and ultimately approved on a divided vote.
The committee then heard testimony from Andy Nakahata, nominated to serve as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank). Nakahata described his background in finance and infrastructure lending and said he would focus on stewardship, expanding access to IBank programs, and supporting small businesses and infrastructure projects statewide. Senators questioned him about geographic equity in lending, outreach to underserved counties, creditworthiness standards, the Transportation Infrastructure Accelerator, and whether IBank could better reach municipalities and health care providers. Nakahata said IBank tracks lending by county, works through financial development corporations, municipal advisors, and other networks, and can adjust loan sizes or partner with other funding sources when projects are not fully creditworthy.
Public witnesses spoke in support of Nakahata, citing his expertise and leadership in public finance. No opposition testimony was presented. The committee then voted unanimously to move Nakahata’s nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Afterward, the committee re-ran the earlier votes for the record, confirming the appointments and other agenda items, and then adjourned the public portion of the meeting to enter executive session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Have they given you any feedback? ITD has been very good at providing some information.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 533, which would eliminate the vehicle registration sticker program. The sponsor said the stickers are often unreadable or obscured, law enforcement already runs plates during stops, and the change would save the Idaho Transportation Department an estimated $300,000 while keeping the agency neutral. Senators asked about other states that have ended sticker programs and the original purpose of the stickers; the sponsor said the visual color system was once used to identify expired registrations, but that is no longer effective. The committee moved the bill to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried.
The committee also introduced RS 33330, sponsored by Senator Hart, to clarify what constitutes a valid right-of-way and highway. Hart described a recent Shoshone County dispute involving an old, incomplete road process and a vague legal description that led to litigation over access across private property. The proposal would require a record, survey, and public hearing process, and would make clear that counties or highway districts are not obligated to maintain every public right-of-way. The motion to introduce the RS passed.
Members then received an update from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (ELTAC). The administrator reviewed the agency’s role serving cities, counties, and highway districts through training, technical assistance, and administration of federal and state transportation programs. She highlighted federal aid projects, the T2 training center, grant-writing assistance, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program, and the Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program, noting major investments, completed bridge projects, and the use of state funds to accelerate repairs and reduce local taxpayer burden. The committee asked about ELTAC’s coordination with ITD and how local governments seek funding help. Finally, the committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Have they given you any feedback? ITD has been very good at providing some information.
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 533, which would eliminate the vehicle registration sticker program. The bill sponsor said the stickers are outdated because law enforcement already runs license plates electronically, the sticker colors can vary by registration timing, and some stickers are unreadable or obscured. Supporters cited an estimated $300,000 annual savings for the Idaho Transportation Department, while noting the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association and FOP were neutral. After questions about other states and the original purpose of the stickers, the committee voted to send the bill to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then introduced RS 33330, a proposal from Senator Hart to clarify what constitutes a valid public right-of-way and highway. He described a Shoshone County dispute involving an incomplete early-1900s road process, vague metes-and-bounds descriptions, and uncertainty over whether a county would be required to maintain a road if it were validated. The RS would require clearer records, surveys, and a public hearing process, and would state that counties or highway districts are not obligated to maintain every public right-of-way. The motion to introduce the RS passed.
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (ELTAC) then gave its annual update. Staff described ELTAC’s role serving cities, counties, and highway districts through training, technical assistance, and administration of federal and state-local transportation programs. The presentation highlighted about $71 million in federal aid programs, grant-writing help that secured $15 million in competitive grants, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program with $36 million invested in 134 projects, and the Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program with $564 million appropriated, 91 projects completed, and 83 still unfunded. Members asked about ELTAC’s coordination with ITD and how local agencies seek funding assistance.
At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I would ask for your favorable support on this bill, and as it moves, obviously, I would love feedback
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act. Senator Grohl explained that the bill expands state restrictions and disclosure requirements related to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including foreign-agent registration, gift bans for public officials, ethics training, procurement limits for IT and critical infrastructure, restrictions on sister-city/sister-state affiliations, changes to linkage institutes and in-state tuition provisions, and new criminal penalties for certain offenses committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist organizations. Senator Polsky raised questions about higher education, election technology, federal FARA overlap, and whether the bill would affect candidates or events involving CARE; the sponsor responded that the bill focuses on foreign countries of concern, ownership/control, and gifts, and does not prohibit speaking at events. An amendment clarifying definitions, willful violations, and ethics-training content was adopted, and after supportive testimony from Kelly Curry and Robert Pierce, the committee reported CS for SB 1178 favorably.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure if the filing is made before the maximum fine accrues and the filer has not previously received such a waiver or accrued the maximum fine in prior years. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified that the bill supports transparency and makes the fine and appeals process more efficient, noting it was a commission recommendation. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee held confirmation hearings on appointments in Tabs 3 through 26. No senator requested separate votes on any appointee, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointments was approved and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
FL
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I WILL TAKE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THAT MOVING FORWARD. THAT IS THE LAST BILL BEFORE US TODAY MEMBERS.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The piece that we are seeking technical feedback about is the mechanics of the tax.
Summary:
Senate and House Democratic leaders opened the week by saying the Trump administration and federal actions are a major focus of the session, alongside a push to advance Washington-specific priorities. They said floor action had begun with bipartisan bills and that more floor votes were expected later in the week. Among the measures highlighted were the law enforcement masking bill, a bill regulating flock cameras, a bill on preserving access to preventive health services, and a bill on land banking for housing. They also flagged upcoming hearings on regulating large energy-use facilities and other committee work.
Leaders discussed several policy and budget issues. On revenue, they said broad-based tax increases were unlikely, but they were still considering targeted options such as closing tax exemptions, a tobacco tax increase, and a proposed millionaire’s income tax, with technical work still underway on the latter’s mechanics and offsets. They also said a payroll tax proposal was unlikely to advance in its current form. On affordability, they pointed to housing, health care, child care, and federal tariffs as major cost drivers, and cited bills on medical debt, preventive care, and public hospital support as part of their response.
Other topics included child welfare, where leaders said they shared concerns about protecting children and were working on follow-up legislation tied to the Keeping Families Together Act and DCYF’s identified critical incidents. They also said they were open to reviewing bills on accountability for public funds and NGO spending, and noted that WSU’s request for funding to cover student worker collective bargaining agreements would be considered in the budget process. On the masking bill, leaders emphasized that Washington law enforcement is not the target and said the bill includes a private right of action because federal agencies may not comply; they described it as a response to federal overreach and said it was likely to move in committee soon. They also mentioned possible floor action on a firearms-in-sensitive-places bill, and said victim-protection bills and a 0.05 BAC bill were among other notable measures under discussion.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/15/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #1
Transcript Highlights:
- In matter which to continue and help and answer that and give you guys feedback.
Summary:
The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona statute with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions affecting tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions from H.R. 1: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific provisions, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers age 65 or older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC’s fiscal note was cited as a negative $441.3 million in year one, declining over the next two years.
Chairman Livingston and other Republican members argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. They said the state needed a signed law as soon as possible to avoid amended returns, inconsistent filing rules, and uncertainty for small businesses. Livingston emphasized that the bill was intended to protect small businesses from having to keep two sets of books and said he was advising taxpayers not to file until the issue was resolved. Members also discussed the practical impact on small businesses, citing testimony that Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses employing well over a million people.
Several exchanges clarified the difference between the governor’s November direction to the Department of Revenue and the bill before the committee. Staff explained that DOR normally assumes “simple conformity” and that the governor’s directive attempted to add “below-the-line” deductions through a worksheet, but that those items still require statutory authorization. Members said the governor’s action was confusing and characterized it as a press release rather than binding law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions, describing them as a federal-style deduction Arizona has not previously adopted and as one of the main new benefits in the bill. The caucus ended without a vote, and members were told the floor would begin at 10 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Jan 12th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 21st, 2025
TX
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This language includes feedback from industry stakeholders and legislators from both sides. the aisle
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 26th, 2025
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 25, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But anecdotally, what we can share is that we often get the feedback that our clients cannot be moved
- that our clients cannot be the feedback that our clients cannot be moved<01:06:10.319><c> to</c><01:
- Bilatti to accomplish based on the feedback that we heard in her hearing.
- ><c> we</c><01:56:53.679><c> heard</c><01:56:53.840><c> in</c><01:56:54.000><c> her</c> the feedback
- that we heard in her the feedback that we heard in her hearing.<01:56:54.639><c> I</c><01:56:54.960><
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on two immigration-enforcement bills: HB 1886 HD1 and HB 2540 HD1. HB 1886 would limit state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement, require visible identification and restrictions on facial coverings for law enforcement officers, and create offenses for improper masking, lack of identification, and unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention. HB 2540 would also limit state and federal collaboration, require law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly post written civil immigration enforcement policies, prohibit stops or arrests based solely on immigration status, and restrict state and county participation in civil immigration enforcement in certain places.
Most testimony supported both measures. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and several private individuals said the bills would increase transparency, accountability, and community trust, and would help protect constitutional rights and reduce fear among immigrants and other community members. Several testifiers emphasized Hawaii’s history and the need to keep local law enforcement separate from federal immigration enforcement, while others said the bills would help people feel safer going to court, school, work, or public protests. A retired police officer also supported visible identification and uniform standards for officers, including federal agents operating in Hawaii.
A few testifiers opposed the use of masked or unidentified officers and argued that local police should not be diverted from ordinary public safety duties to immigration enforcement. One ACLU witness noted that the federal government has increasingly used local and state agencies to expand immigration enforcement, and said the task-force provisions in the bills are important to prevent blurred lines between agencies. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, but it recorded very large numbers of supportive testimonies for both bills, with only a small number in opposition.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> marketing along with a data feedback marketing along with a data feedback loop<01:23:17.600><c>
- I've also received some feedback from DEES.
- Um I um I've also received some um some<01:41:58.400><c> feedback</c><01:41:58.719><c> from</c><01:41
- I put I put some feedback from dees.
- My plan right now is to review the feedback from DRRA that they emailed out.