Video & Transcript Research : 'competency evaluation'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/8/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 93, the Competency Attainment Board has a base of $10.9 million.
- The Cannabis Expungement Board has a cancellation of $10 million, and the Competency Attainment Board
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attainment million and the competency attainment million and the competency - It's for the competency attainment board, and these are mostly technical changes for that board.
Bills:
HF2300
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules for the 119th Congress, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress, designation of subcommittees for the 119th Congress, designation of member Feb 6th, 2025 at 08:50 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- home readily understand when they are asking the question, how can a country of 330 million people compete
- And it makes it very difficult for anyone else to compete.
- I'll submit my remaining question on out-competing China, something I've worked on with Senator Cassidy
- However, it needs trade protection actions to compete against a heavily subsidized Chinese industry.
- They're competing against global manufacturing.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 18 February, 2026; 10:30 AM
Highways and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- We compete with the maintenance forces, our frontline workers that do this.
- We compete with municipalities and counties who are not limited in what they can pay people.
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We <00:08:09.840>compete <00:08:10.639>with <00:08:10.800> - We compete with the is critical.
- We compete with workers that do this.
Summary:
The committee heard from Brad White, head of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, as part of his confirmation process. White said the department has improved staffing and funding over the last four years, citing support from the legislature, supplemental appropriations, ARPA funds, and fuel tax adjustments. He emphasized that MDOT is still rebuilding its engineering and maintenance workforce and needs continued salary flexibility to remain competitive and respond to disasters.
A major portion of the discussion focused on MDOT’s response to the recent severe ice storm. Several senators questioned whether the response was adequate and whether district lines, coordination with local governments, and emergency task-force planning should be changed. White said the storm was unusually severe, with freezing rain, flash-freeze conditions, widespread power outages, and more than 15,000 miles of highway impacted. He said MDOT crews were spread thin, but still logged more than 26,000 man-hours, worked with law enforcement and rescue units, and were aided by about 400 employees in the affected area plus 500 others from other regions. He said the department is reviewing lessons learned and expects winter-storm response to change going forward.
Senators also asked about comparisons with Tennessee and whether the storm response was a funding issue. White said it was not primarily a money problem, but that Mississippi’s budget and weather patterns differ from neighboring states, making stockpiling materials less practical. He said cities and counties could help in emergencies if coordinated with MDOT, and he supported properly funding agencies such as MDOT, MEMA, the National Guard, and public safety. Another senator raised long-delayed road projects, including Highway 61 and the Port Gibson bypass, and White said the capacity program remains active and that emergency response had not stopped project work.
The committee then considered several appointments to the Mississippi Motor Vehicle Commission and related boards. Kenneth Jeffrey Smith of Pontotoc, William J. Van Deender, and Ranatada Tracy McGawan of Jackson were each introduced, praised, and recommended by motion. The committee voted unanimously to advise and consent on each nomination, with no opposition recorded.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM. Jun 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to compete with steel mills in West Memphis.
- So our do, we're doing... ...have to compete with steel mills in West Memphis.
- We have to compete with steel meals in West Memphis.
- So our do, we're doing. have to compete with steel mills in West Memphis.
- Just when I say you can't compete with new tech ag like this farm to table. Because...
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and practical effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law allowed his family farm to expand from 8 to 12 cows, serve about 150 families, add retail sales of raw cheese, and increase annual sales by roughly $50,000. He argued that raw milk production supports small farms, improves food security by keeping milk production in-state, and should be paired with optional state inspection and certification so producers could access USDA grants and other value-added opportunities. Committee members asked about herd management, safety practices, labeling, consumer education, and whether a voluntary inspection system could be created without leading to more regulation. Ballard said his farm follows sanitary practices, chills milk quickly, uses educational materials for customers, and has not had any reported illnesses among customers.
Members also discussed broader concerns about raw milk safety, including E. coli, sick animals, and whether state agencies should provide more guidance or training. Several lawmakers expressed support for consumer choice and for small producers, while others emphasized the need for clear standards and accountability. The discussion also touched on the decline of commercial dairies in Arkansas, the role of the health department, and whether state certification would be limited to in-state sales.
The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based agriculture as a response to food insecurity and workforce needs. Bolden described retrofitted shipping containers that can grow produce year-round with low water use, and said the model could be paired with career and technical education, drones, robotics, and agribusiness training in schools and communities. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with the Little Rock School District, Southwest High School, UAPB, and other partners, and estimated that five regional hubs could have significant economic impact while creating jobs and reducing food deserts. Members asked about target communities, costs, energy needs, crop types, and how the model would work in rural areas; Bolden said the approach is a public-private partnership intended to support local farmers, schools, and community food access. No votes were taken on Bolden’s proposal, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 118 Part 2 May 12th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those tools are often the only reason a small business can operate efficiently enough to compete.
- We say we want employers to compete in a changing economy.
- We say we want employers to compete in a changing economy.
- Small businesses simply cannot compete without digital tools.
- States around us are competing States around us are competing aggressively for employers and technology
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Latino Caucus Press Conference 4/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We will advocate for and compete for your vote, and we are grateful for the members that were able to
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advocate <00:09:41.280>for <00:09:41.640>and <00:09:41.800>compete - <00:09:42.200>
for We will advocate for and compete for We will advocate for and compete for - ><00:14:03.400>
for <00:14:03.760>their <00:14:04.000>vote we'll continue to compete - for their vote we'll continue to compete for their vote and<00:14:04.680>
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Summary:
House Republicans announced the formation of the Minnesota Latino Caucus as a sub-caucus of the House Republican Caucus. Chair John Koznick said the group is intended to give Latino conservatives a voice, promote “common sense” and right-of-center policies, and reach Latino communities across Minnesota, especially around affordability, lower taxes, less regulation, and government accountability. Representatives Bedell Duran and Erica Schwartz joined Koznick as founding members and described the caucus as a response to the diversity of Latino communities and the need for representation beyond a single political viewpoint.
The members emphasized personal backgrounds and constituent outreach. Koznick discussed his adoption from Colombia and his long involvement with Latino advocacy groups, while Duran and Schwartz spoke about their districts, family histories, and experiences that shaped their politics. They said Latino Minnesotans live throughout the state, work in many fields, and should not be viewed as a monolithic voting bloc. They also highlighted issues such as education, postsecondary achievement, entrepreneurship, public safety, and the economic impact of immigrants and Latinos.
In response to questions, the lawmakers said the caucus was not created solely because of recent Latino voting patterns, but they acknowledged Republican gains among Latino voters and said they want to continue competing for Latino support. They also said immigration policy should be clearer and more transparent, while supporting secure borders and reform. Koznick said he has bipartisan relationships with Latino legislators and pointed to support for a Hispanic or Latino art museum in St. Paul as an example of possible cross-party cooperation. No formal votes were taken; the event was a caucus launch and press availability, and the members said they would hold a celebratory kickoff later that evening.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so it was, you're talking about, you know, important to have good judges, competent judges, those
- Competent people.
- It's not a question of trying to make the judiciary a well paying job or compete with the big law firms
- Uh, you know, a competent presentation of the parents' best case, uh, and as they oppose the state's
- There, there's a, a wide range from quite competent to really not very helpful at all in, in terms of
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF2443/SF2216*, the commerce policy and finance bill 4/29/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the targets given to us by both our leadership and to be fiscally responsible by honoring the many competing
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Introducing Legislation to Streamline Minnesota’s Permitting Process - 02/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe they will help Minnesota compete for the next generation of jobs and investment while maintaining
- We believe they will help Minnesota compete for the next generation of jobs and investment while maintaining
- We believe they will help Minnesota compete for the next generation of jobs and investment while maintaining
- We believe they will help Minnesota compete for the next generation of jobs and investment while maintaining
- I can tell you what we'd like: we'd like to compete with Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois on being right
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Following the tragic events at Annunciation, I re-evaluated the current safety measures and what more
- It includes competing priorities for one-time funding.
- It includes<00:42:16.480>
competing <00:42:17.119>priorities <00:42:17.760>for includes - competing priorities for includes competing priorities for one-time<00:42:18.640>
funding.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We implement and evaluate statewide efforts to expand integrated behavioral health care in both urban
- trauma program, I gained firsthand understanding of the pace, pressure, emotional intensity, and competing
- pace, pressure, emotional<01:13:52.200>
intensity, <01:13:52.840>and <01:13:52.960>competing - emotional intensity, and competing emotional intensity, and competing demands<01:13:53.960>
that
Bills:
HF4343
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- President, to compete against top rugby club teams from the entire nation where they... welcome me in
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to to Canton, Ohio, Mr. president uh to to Canton, Ohio, Mr. president uh to compete - 21.120>
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the <00:05 - Montgomery County, I would hesitate to kind of get into that because they are going through an evaluation
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives.
The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes.
The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- high credit rental prospects<01:43:33.600>
will <01:43:33.760>outco <01:43:33.920>compete - <01:43:34.320>
lower prospects will outco compete lower prospects will outco compete lower - Funding for DEES to take over the oversight of additional ADUs in the shoreland area. ability to evaluate
- ability to evaluate the<04:22:00.399>
environmental <04:22:01.040>impact <04:22:01.359> - So if there was a concern of the town, they certainly could bring it to DEES and let them evaluate the
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use.
Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects.
The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/06/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We just don't think you're competent or trustworthy enough.
- We just don't think you're competent or trustworthy enough.
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don't <00:49:57.760>think <00:49:57.839>you're <00:49:58.400>competent - no. we just don't think you're competent no. we just don't think you're competent or<00:50:00.000
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I have to compete with the market with other cities should I need to hire my next city manager.
- The first statement you made was you're having to compete with all these other cities on city managers
- You know, I just like to add, Mayor, I mean, I think you're right, we're not just competing against towns
- We're competing across the nation for these people. I was on City council in San Antonio.
- But we're competing with people from all over the country, correct?
Bills:
SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- are competing and selling overseas. overseas. overseas.
- You know, athletes compete. I think Minnesota should compete, too.
- You know, athletes compete. I think Minnesota should compete, too.
- I think You know, athletes compete.
- The local Minnesota should compete, too.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/18/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- and I think this uh non-competes and I think this uh addresses<03:28:39.040>
it <03:28:39.239> - we couldn't hire the sign a non-compete we couldn't hire the employee<03:33:50.120>
outright < - The employee comes in after that and is often times not even aware there is a non-compete clause that
- So I think this was not saying you can't have a non-compete; it just says the length of time for which
- So I think this was not saying you can't have a non-compete; it just says the length of time for which
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- House Resolution 17 is a House Resolution affirming that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent
- House House Resolution 17 is a House Resolution affirming that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent
- HR 17, House Resolution affirming that all Vermonters are presumed to be competent to communicate and
- <00:05:02.720>
be all Vermonters are presumed to be all Vermonters are presumed to be competent - to communicate and must be competent to communicate and must be provided<00:05:05.120>
effective<
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional performance by the State House singers, then moved to routine chamber business. The Speaker announced that the Committee on Ways and Means had reported favorably on Senate Bill 214, which concerns pre-kindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts and includes an appropriation; it was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided effective communication resources of their choice, was read by title only and placed on the calendar for action on the next legislative day.
The chamber also took up two adopted House Concurrent Resolutions honoring long-serving State House staff. HCR 279 honored Head Doorkeeper Michael C. Waite and his wife, Sergeant-at-Arms Administrative Assistant Donna Waite, for their public service, and HCR 282 honored Doorkeeper Dennis Miles for his dedication to the General Assembly and Vermonters. Both resolutions recounted the honorees’ military, law enforcement, educational, and State House service and directed the Secretary of State to send copies to the honorees.
Several members then offered remarks recognizing the Waite and Miles families, praising their mentorship, service, and support for the page program and chamber operations. Additional announcements included a diaper and wipes drive in the State House lobby to support Vermont military families through the National Guard Family Readiness Program, a welcome for Vermont nurses participating in a national rally, and recognition of guests from Champlain Community Services. The House then recessed until approximately 2:00 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2ND REVISED Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Society, I can tell you as of today, it's more and more difficult to compete with the false narrative
- We can't compete against that.
- Like Jack, we had competing openings. I had an opening for two years.
- It's not a competitive scale if I'm competing with Arkansas prosecutors.
- So, we do compete with them as well. But we're proud of that place. We're proud of Ada.