Video & Transcript Research : 'Legislation'
Page 160 of 500
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Assembly - VSC Trustees and Adjutant General - 2026-02-19 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- JRS 35, joint resolution providing for the election of an adjutant and inspector general and two legislative
- general to serve a two-year term commencing on March 1, 2026, and expiring on March 1, 2028, and two legislative
- trustees for the Vermont legislative trustees for the Vermont State<00:01:21.920>
Colleges <00 - Legislative<00:04:59.600>
elections <00:05:00.000>are <00:05:00.240>governed <00: - 05:00.560>
by Legislative elections are governed by Legislative elections are governed by title
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also their legislative chair.
to <00:06:23.039>your legislation and subject to your legislation and subject to your- So it's for up to one year legislation.
- We support this legislation.
- >
to <01:46:06.159>promoting legislation is critical to promoting legislation is critical
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/22/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- it is preferable to have a legislator it is preferable to have a legislator offer<00:24:27.520><
- Um, the proposed legislation<00:26:20.080>
in legislation in legislation in LCPR25-003<00:26:22.559 - Um the 75% direct this legislation.
- just wondered if there is a legislator just wondered if there is a legislator who<00:31:26.960><
- <01:03:43.680>
bring <01:03:44.319>legislative have legislators bring legislative have
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Please find your seats as we call the last meeting of this legislative session to order.
- The legislative auditor's existing audits don't really give us any meaningful insight into policy impact
- , resolutions... ...position statements, rule revisions, legislation, resolutions, technical assistance
- So this is a very important piece of legislation.
- It's not to do more legislation or to look into expanding transgender care in the state of Louisiana
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 26 for what was described as the last meeting of the legislative session. H.R. 318 was voluntarily deferred without discussion. The committee first took up H.R. 298, which would have directed the Louisiana Department of Health, with the legislative auditor, to study LDH’s relationships with certain nonprofits, foundations, professional associations, and other nongovernmental entities. The author presented amendments narrowing the definitions, but LDH testified the language was still too broad, would still require substantial review of contracts, memberships, conferences, and related interactions, and would still carry a significant fiscal note. Members raised concerns that hospitals, provider associations, nonprofit care facilities, and other stakeholders could be swept in. The author then voluntarily deferred the resolution, and the committee agreed without objection.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 405, which establishes a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities, directs LDH to work with facilities on care standards and remediation for lower-rated homes, and requires reporting and transparency for families. The bill drew broad support from members and stakeholders, including nursing home and senior advocacy groups, and was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 290, which asked LDH to study a possible correlation between gender-affirming hormone therapy medications and psychosis or related psychiatric conditions in people 26 and younger, prompted questions about the purpose of the study and concerns that it could affect broader policy debates. The author, a licensed clinical social worker, said the request was intended to examine whether medications were being used too quickly and what effects they might have on adolescent mental health; after discussion, the author voluntarily deferred the resolution, and the committee agreed.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 61, urging LDH and commercial insurers to increase reimbursement rates for behavioral health crisis centers operating under a crisis receiving center license. Testimony focused on the Bridge Center for Hope, described as the state’s only Level 3 crisis receiving center, and the need to revisit Medicaid reimbursement for the first 23 hours of crisis care. With no questions or objections, the resolution was adopted. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff, and the committee adjourned for the year.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's not just legislation. It's also Missouri regulation.
- And it's not just legislation. It's also Missouri regulation.
- So intent of the General Assembly, intent of the legislator. So you...
- So intent of the General Assembly, intent of the legislator.
- So intent of the General Assembly, intent of a legislator.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and approved House Bill 2666, Representative Keathley’s anti-SLAPP bill, on an 8-4 vote. After that, the committee moved to a public hearing on House Bill 3054, also sponsored by Representative Keathley. He said the bill had two main purposes: shifting Cole County appellate cases from the Western District to the Eastern District to rebalance workload, and requiring cases that challenge the procedural validity of a bill, statute, regulation, or constitutional provision to be filed originally in Cole County to reduce forum shopping.
Committee members questioned whether the venue language was really limited to civil cases and whether it could sweep in criminal cases or ordinary tort and malpractice cases that include constitutional challenges. Keathley said his intent was to cover only procedural or validity challenges tied to lawmaking or rulemaking, not fact-based injury cases, but several members remained concerned the wording was broad and could trigger venue changes in many cases. He acknowledged the language might need clarification.
Opposition witnesses from the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Missouri Circuit Judges Association argued the bill was overly broad and could affect common civil cases, including auto cases with constitutional challenges to damage caps, and possibly criminal matters because of the “notwithstanding” clause. They warned it could create more venue disputes and force cases into Jefferson City unexpectedly. An informational witness from the Judicial Conference of Missouri offered to provide data on case types and volumes if the committee wanted more detail. No further action was taken on HB 3054, and the hearing adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation, as currently before us, would change that to at least twice a year.
- I am the Director of the Joint Committee on Legislative Research and the Reviser of Statutes.
- It's just been the nature of the legislative session.
- I do think it's time to... and I was almost thinking I might have had a piece of legislation.
- I was almost thinking I might have had a piece of legislation.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1470, presented by Representative Cupps on behalf of Senator Bernsketter. The bill would update statutes governing the Joint Committee on Legislative Research, including allowing revised statutes to be accessed free in web-based form while charging for printed copies, directing those proceeds to the statutory revision fund, changing the committee’s required meeting frequency from once every three months to at least twice a year, and extending the time to appoint a chair after the General Assembly convenes from 10 to 30 days. Members also discussed whether the bill fully covers all related hard-copy publication requirements and whether any other statutes need cleanup.
Most of the discussion focused on the meeting requirement and the publication fund. Some members questioned whether reducing the minimum meeting schedule could be seen as weakening accountability, while supporters said the current quarterly requirement is often impractical and leads to unnecessary meetings and mileage costs when there is no business to conduct. Questions were also raised about virtual meetings, but the bill handler said in-person meetings remain preferable and that the chair would still have discretion to call special meetings as needed.
Matt Morris, Director of the Joint Committee on Legislative Research and Reviser of Statutes, testified in support for information. He explained that the free-copy language is outdated because the office has not been allowed to give away printed revised statutes for years, and that the bill would align the statutes with current practice. He also said the statutory revision fund currently nets only about $8,300 to $8,400 annually and is still far from its cap, while a general republication could cost roughly $270,000 to $300,000 or more, with servers costing about $80,000 each. No witnesses testified in opposition. The chair said a committee substitute is likely, and the hearing was concluded without a vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/31/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:20:04.280>
of people of the people or legislators of people of the people or legislators - on the legislative on the legislative instructions<00:25:02.200>
thank instructions thank - so uh that that's what a legislative so uh that that's what a legislative instruction<00:25:50.159
- states so they were state legislators states so they were state legislators and<01:31:32.800>
- <02:42:42.920>
legislators <02:42:43.640>the you our state legislator legislators the
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you all for being here, both virtually and in person, to share your thoughts on the legislation
- It's a pleasure to be here today to talk about this important piece of legislation.
- It's a pleasure to be here with you today to talk about this important piece of legislation.
- And you're really just showing some gratitude to the administration for filing this legislation.
- Thank you, Commissioner, for coming before the committee to advocate on behalf of the legislation.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on several property and local tax bills. The main focus was H.56, the Municipal Empowerment Act, which the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, MAPC, and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo supported as a package of local options and administrative reforms. Supporters said municipalities need more tools to relieve pressure on property taxes and fund services, citing proposed increases to local meals and lodging taxes, a new local vehicle excise surcharge, senior property tax relief, one-year override flexibility for emergencies, and central valuation of telecom and utility property by DOR. The administration said the bill was based on municipal listening sessions and was intended to give cities and towns optional, not mandatory, revenue tools. Opponents, including the National Federation of Independent Businesses, argued the tax increases would hurt restaurants, hotels, tourism, and small businesses and add to affordability concerns.
The committee also heard testimony on H.3211, dealing with deeds excise receipts, from Norfolk County Commissioner Richard Staidi. He said Norfolk County is financially stable but needs additional revenue for major capital needs at its agricultural school, especially a new cafeteria and other aging facilities, and also to support county programs such as veteran transportation services. On S.2020, a bill to allow settlements of tax liability, Greater Boston Legal Services, the Asian American Civic Association, and several individual taxpayers urged creation of a more workable offer-in-compromise process at DOR. They said the current system is too subjective, requires an unaffordable $5,000 threshold, lacks clear standards and appeal rights, and leaves low-income taxpayers stuck with unmanageable debt, license suspensions, or business closures. Supporters said the bill would give both taxpayers and DOR a practical way to resolve liabilities and bring people back into compliance.
The committee also took testimony on S.1966, which would require nonprofits selling property to disclose any back-tax obligations to buyers. Senator Peter Durant said the bill was prompted by a personal experience in which a tax bill arrived after a nonprofit property purchase was already completed, and he argued the disclosure would prevent buyers from being surprised by retroactive tax liability. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed the session after hearing from all scheduled witnesses.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 31 (2-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Uh, would you ask the clerk to report Legislative Citation 33 by title only?
- Powers championed civil rights legislation to improve the rights of society's most marginalized.
- legislation prohibiting sex, job, and age discrimination.
- And in her freshman year of office, Davis Powers helped pass signature legislation that made Kentucky
- :23:25.120>
for Powers pushed for legislation for Powers pushed for legislation for improving<
Summary:
The House convened with 92 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and received Senate messages announcing passage of Senate Bills 104 and 152 and Senate Joint Resolution 74. The chamber then moved through second reading of several bills, including measures on pension spiking, real property, organ donation safety, probationary retirement benefits, elections, and retired emergency personnel. Later, the Committee on Committees and Rules reported new referrals and posted bills for Monday’s regular orders, and the House also introduced several floor amendments.
Two bills were taken up and passed. House Bill 527, relating to insurance regulatory requirements, was amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The substitute removed language repealing the workers’ compensation deductible range, revised the strengthened Kentucky Homes program to provide one-time grants of up to $15,000 to approved contractors for certification costs, and added an emergency clause for that grant provision. Supporters described the bill as a broad technical modernization of insurance law, including updates to licensing and responsibility requirements; it passed 92-0. House Bill 111, relating to on-farm animal health, was also amended by House Committee Substitute 1 after the sponsor said the bill had been negotiated with agriculture and animal-industry groups. The substitute clarified that farmers may seek guidance from professionals, exempted equine operations, and preserved state and federal authority in disease or abuse cases; the bill passed 94-0.
During motions, petitions, communications, and announcements, members recognized Black History Month with a tribute to Georgia Davis Powers, highlighting her civil rights leadership and legislative achievements. The House also heard announcements about an upcoming Kentucky Nuclear Energy Authority/NITA board meeting and a Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board meeting. House Bill 495 was withdrawn by its sponsor, and House Bill 1 was briefly read and returned to committee as part of procedural handling. The House adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to share a few key pieces as you're considering this legislation.
- We stand in strong support of this legislation.
- We thank the sponsors for bringing forward this piece of legislation.
- This is the legislation that came out of their work.
- And we really like the approach of this legislation.
Keywords:
teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- for students with autism Spectrum Disorder or students on a modified curriculum during the 2025 Legislative
- Whenever the legislation was written, it talks about transitional age 18 to 26, but not but not only
- They are is in the legislation and we're working with them as well. >> Absolutely falling up.
- So final question just based on the legislation. I know what it reads.
- So what challenges Iowa seeing that we as a legislator can help you?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative advertising proposes legislation that appears in two different ways.
- A legislative advertising disclosure statement.
- The delegates at convention adopt legislative priorities.
- During the session, those priorities are communicated to legislative staff and legislators.
- So the question is, when the legislative...
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- wisdom, we come before you today in humility, seeking your divine guidance and blessing. upon this legislative
- May they walk in integrity, govern with wisdom, and legislate with justice and righteousness.
- Representative Dutton began his first legislative session.
- Recognizing the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Austin legislative fly in on February 18 and 19 at the
- Are currently being released oftentimes, but would not be able to be under this legislation.
Keywords:
bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 1/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We plan to engage in activity as legislators, and one of the tactics that a legislator can use to exert
- We will be doing our jobs fully from the moment that the legislative session is supposed to start.
- The Minnesota law is tilted toward filling vacancies very rapidly, particularly during the legislative
- It is not a common legislative tactic, but it is used, and authorities can be involved to compel you
- You look at the way that legislative disputes are resolved, things work themselves out. It's early.
Summary:
Minnesota House DFL leaders held a press conference at the start of the 2025 session to argue that the election produced a tied House and that neither party has a majority. They said Minnesota law requires 68 members for a quorum, rejected the Republican view that 67 members would be enough to organize the House, and said Democrats would use parliamentary tools, including denial of quorum, if Republicans refused a power-sharing agreement. They framed their position as preserving the will of voters and called the Republican approach an illegitimate power grab.
A major topic was the disputed House seat involving Brad Tabke/Tabkey and the related District 40B residency issue involving Curtis Johnson. Democrats said court testimony showed Tabke won and that overturning the result would disenfranchise thousands of voters, while Republicans were accused of trying to use a temporary advantage to force a special election. On the residency case, Democrats said they had a vetting process, disagreed with the trial court’s ruling, and noted Johnson chose not to appeal. They said they expect David Gottfried to win the upcoming special election on January 28 and that a certificate could issue by February 3.
The leaders also discussed how a power-sharing arrangement could work if the House remains tied: committee chairs would be split 50-50, each side could set agendas, and speakership duties could alternate daily. They said this would allow hearings on issues such as fraud oversight, the budget, energy, education, the Social Security tax, the nuclear moratorium, and immigration-related proposals, though they described some Republican priorities as nonstarters. No formal votes were taken, and the event ended with Democrats saying they were still negotiating and hoped to reach an agreement before session begins.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation will create a critical opportunity to improve the efficiency, equity, and sustainability
- Members of the committee and staff, for the record, my name is Paul Jakes, legislative agent for the
- I am the legislative agent for the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems.
- Over the years, legislation laws have changed, and now it is allowed; it's open to the 104 municipal
- Your favorable decision to this legislation would be greatly appreciated.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hybrid hearing focused on insurance and retirement-related bills. Representative Hendricks testified in support of H.2874, which would create a Medicare buy-in program for certain state retirees age 65 and older who are not currently Medicare eligible, with the Commonwealth paying Part A premiums and late penalties. He argued the bill would reduce retiree health costs for the state and municipalities while improving benefits for retirees. Don Buckley also testified in support of H.2874, describing his own situation as a long-serving state retiree without Medicare coverage and urging passage of the bill.
Paul Jakes of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and Michael Riley of the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems testified in support of H.2999/S.1862, which would provide fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees. Riley also supported H.2933/S.1816, which would add a seat on the PRIM Board for non-state teacher retirement systems, and H.2954/H.1813, which would change the criteria and duration for systems considered underperforming in the public employee retirement system funding rules. He said the changes would better reflect current conditions and limit forced participation in PRIT to five years rather than in perpetuity.
Committee members asked no questions during the hearing. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the committee voted to adjourn.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Also tomorrow, the New Mexico County's legislative breakfast is at the Santa Fe Convention Center from
- Unanimous consent to go down to business: introduction of legislation.
- Order of business: introduction of legislation. It's a reader to read.
- House Bill 1, introduced by Representative Rina Shestek, is an act relating to the legislative branch
- the Legislative Council Service, the Legislative Finance Committee, the Legislative Education Study
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- carried by Representative Aicha Davis (member_3037) from the last legislative session.
- HHSC legislation implementation updates.
- This is something that we'll be bringing forward for further legislative conversation.
- You would need legislation, or would some of that just be done by agency rule?
- There are two distinct legislative appropriation requests that are related to waivers.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What legislation is on today's calendar? House Bill 4.
- This is different than when you draw state legislative districts.
- I don't know why this legislation...
- Latino legislative caucus.
- It became legislative.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Thomas Galvan with the legislative. Board.
- That's legislative appropriation request.
- Normally we do four years because of the legislative cycle.
- Is there a legislation that would allow it to happen?
- A rider passed during the previous legislative session.