Video & Transcript Research : 'Finance Committee'

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Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Insurance Study Committee - Room 216, 14 August, 2025; 10:00 AM

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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration. Mar 31st, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Finance Committee should not be holding this vote today.
  • This nominee lied multiple times to every member of this committee, including the bipartisan finance
  • He lied in meetings with bipartisan Finance Committee staff.
  • I think it would be a dark day in the history of the Finance Committee if we surrender our ability to
  • This whistleblower, who's got expertise in the field, who bravely provided the Finance Committee with
Keywords: Frank Bisignano, Social Security Administration, Doge, nomination, committee, customer service, staffing issues, Senate
Summary: The meeting of the Finance Committee primarily focused on the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Members discussed the nominee's qualifications extensively, raising concerns about his past connections to Doge and the implications for Social Security. Several Senators expressed doubts about Bisignano's ability to improve the existing issues faced by the Social Security Administration, particularly related to staffing, customer service, and the potential for service cuts that could ultimately harm beneficiaries. The atmosphere was contentious, with divisive opinions visible among the committee members as they scrutinized Bisignano's past dealings and strategies.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe others on the committee may have done as well.
  • Would you please share that with me and the committee?
  • I can't say that about every committee that I sit on, but this is one committee where we are united in
  • And I know that's what this committee does.
  • Thank you. and Takano, and members of the committee.
Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation
Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and routine lists in the Coast Guard. Feb 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will come to order.
  • So if you could please, for the committee, detail.
  • committees with some of the conversations we have in other committees.
  • You could submit those to the committee in writing.
  • The committee stands adjourned.
Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)

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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Special Committee on the Family Division of the Circuit Court (10/03/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee REVISED: SB1262 added pursuant to Speaker's waiver of 48 hr rule Apr 8th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Lowee, with a vote of aye and zero nay, will show Senate Bill 706 to have passed at a committee
  • Thank you, members of the committee.
  • This will wrap up our work unless we have some type of conference committees or something like that.
  • And I just want to say this is my last education committee meeting after two fun years.
Bills: SB706, SB1262, SB1272, SB1546
Keywords: school funding, general fund carryover, State Aid, educational finance, budget penalties, emergency clause, tuition waiver, human trafficking, education, higher learning access, victims' rights, Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant, higher education, financial aid, income eligibility, student grants, scholarships, capital improvements, teacher incentives, Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 01-29-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, it does not affect tax or any kind of political committee, candidate committees, party committees
  • Um, it does not affect tax or any kind of political committee, candidate committees, party committees
  • The other types are candidate committees, party committees, you know.
  • The other types are candidate committees, party committees, you know.
  • committee and we will hear it next week. committee and we will hear it next week.
Bills: SB2004, SB2039, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2132
Keywords: outdoor advertising, billboards, public safety, penalties, community pollution, elections, campaign finance, business entities, political activity, regulation, liability, non-natural persons, insurance, captives, examination, regulations, policyholders, dormant captive, tax exemption, Hawaii revised statutes
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee opened its first hearing of the year with remarks from Chair Jared Kohole outlining hearing procedures, a two-minute testimony limit, rules for remote testimony and decorum, and a revised testimony-publication pilot that keeps 96-hour notice but returns to a standard 24-hour testimony deadline. He then moved through the agenda, beginning with SB 2004 on outdoor advertising, which would increase penalties for violations of billboard and outdoor advertising laws. Testimony on that measure was limited; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land was first up, and written support was noted from Hawaiian Electric and the Outdoor Circle. The committee then heard SB 2039 on election campaign finance, which would prohibit certain business entities from engaging in campaign finance activities. The Attorney General’s office offered comments and did not take a formal position at the hearing. Several proponents testified in support, including Josh Frost, Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress, Hapa/Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, and Common Cause Hawaiʻi, all arguing the bill would curb corporate and dark-money influence and return elections to the people. Moore distinguished between regulating corporate “rights” and limiting corporate “powers,” and said the state can redefine the powers it grants corporations. In questions, Senator McKelvey asked whether the bill could be expanded to include unions; the Attorney General said he would need to get back with legal analysis, while Moore said his preferred approach would include all entities and that leaving out nonprofits or unions would create problems. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect PACs, and Moore explained that the proposal would prohibit corporate and dark-money flows into PACs while leaving individual political giving and existing political committees in place. The committee then moved on to the next measure. SB 2042, relating to insurance, was heard next. The bill would reduce the unimpaired minimum capital and surplus required of class 4 sponsored captive insurance companies under certain circumstances. The DCCA Insurance Division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii Captive Insurance Council testified in support, describing the change as a narrow, risk-based adjustment that would not affect the commissioner’s authority where actual risk resides and would help keep Hawaii competitive. The committee noted additional written support and proceeded without a vote or final action in the portion of the hearing provided.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (10-21-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Present to KAS 26A1681, KAS 45793, and KS 45818, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Finance
  • Um, agenda item number four, the lease report from the Finance and Administrative Cabinet.
  • And commit condition to the committee.
  • <00:03:31.360> that I wanted to note for the committee that I wanted to note for the committee
  • <00:04:07.680> and lease report from the finance and lease report from the finance and administrative
Keywords: 00:09 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:42 Approval of Minutes 01:07 Information Items 04:05 Lease Rpt - Finance and Administration Cabinet 18:59 OFM - Economic Development Fund Grants 25:42 OFM – KY Housing Authority 31:30 Remaining 2025 Meetings 33:26 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary: The committee met with quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and received a set of information reports on capital projects, debt, school district bond issues, UK and KCTCS asset preservation projects, and the Louisville Arena Authority’s financial report, with the latter noted as lengthy and expected to be discussed further in person in December. The committee also heard a Finance and Administration Cabinet lease report covering three leases: a temporary lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville due to ongoing maintenance and safety issues at its current site, a Department of Juvenile Justice lease in Hardin County for a day-treatment/alternative school program, and a Warren County lease renewal. Members questioned the Hardin County lease about the higher rate and limited competition; agency staff explained the specialized school setting, transportation and program requirements, and the difficulty of attracting bidders for alternative-school space. The lease package was approved after roll call. The committee then considered seven economic development grants: four EDF grants and three KPDI grants. The projects included infrastructure for Allen County’s industrial park, flood-related repairs for Weddington Plaza in the Big Sandy area, an Owensboro manufacturing expansion for Mscan America, a new Louisville manufacturing facility for Anthro Energy, a Henderson due-diligence study, a Paducah spec building, and utility extensions for the Riverbend site in Carrollton. Staff said the projects had been approved by KEFA and recommended by the relevant cabinet leadership, and the committee approved them by roll call. Finally, the committee reviewed a new Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit bond issue for about $43 million for 233 Louisville housing units, which was approved. It then took up five SFCC debt issues together: new money for an Edmonson County elementary school and Knox County middle school gym improvements, plus refundings for Callaway, Hardin, and McCracken counties. Members raised concerns that the refundings were bundled together and that some did not appear to meet a newly referenced 3% net present value savings guideline, but the package was still approved on a 5-2 vote. The meeting ended with calendar updates, including a November 20 meeting at noon and a December 16 meeting featuring the Yum Arena presentation, followed by adjournment.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs Aug 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Good afternoon. Will the clerk call the roll?
  • for Supporting, Opposing, or Assisting a statewide officeholder or a member of the legislative committee
  • And I thank the members of the committee. If there's no other business.
  • Let's come before the committee at this time.
  • We thank our committee staff and our committee director, Katrina Corkle, who will be leaving us to join
Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19
Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law
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VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care Jun 17th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I really appreciate everyone coming out, especially committee members.
  • The committee may not have consecutive all-virtual meetings.
  • Any questions from the committee for Chandler about the policy?
  • Other than that, I'm happy to be here again on the committee.
  • One, can the committee members get that presentation?
Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all
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MS

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Study Committee on Jackson - Room 216, October 27, 2025; 1:30 PM

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MS

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Capital City Revitalization Committee - Room 113, August 27, 2025; 10:00 AM

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MS

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Joint Code Committee - Room 216, August 12, 2025; 10:30 AM

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am

Foreign Relations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • friend of mine and former member of this committee, Senator David Perdue.
  • Chairman, Ranking Member Shaheen, members of the committee.
  • Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and staff.
  • Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished members of the committee.
  • With respect, this committee, the chairman this committee has not held a hearing so that we could ask
Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Falkender's hearing, the Finance Committee has an arduous nomination process and once the nominee completes
  • And I'll say once again I believe that the Finance Committee has the most thorough and rigorous vetting
  • It is, I have to say, a refreshing moment to hear hear somebody in the Finance Committee hearing room
  • Doctor, I'll be chairing the Health Subcommittee on this committee, the Senate Finance Committee, over
  • The Finance Committee stands adjourned. Thank you.
Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:09 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hello, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
  • Hello, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
  • Okay, so now we'll turn to the committee. Committee, do you have any questions?
  • Senator Compos, if you can please be quick, we have members that have to go to the committee on committees
  • With that, this committee is adjourned.
Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3
Keywords: insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-03-28

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the committee.
  • Thank you, Chair, members of the committee.
  • Welcome to the committee, Director Cook.
  • Chair and committee members.
  • Welcome to the committee.
Bills: HF2432
Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/28/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I call this meeting of the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy to order.
  • Welcome to the committee.
  • Chair, committee members.
  • The committee was told that Executive Director Nate W. is here and was welcomed back to the committee
  • Corrections welcome to the committee Corrections welcome to the committee commissioner<01:35:42.040
Bills: HF2432
Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board