Video & Transcript Research : 'Alabama Code Title 11'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach.
The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed.
Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Terri Sewell of Alabama. The Honorable Diana DeGette of Colorado.
- Sir, pursuant to 10 United States Code 9455(a), I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Don Davis of North
- Sir, pursuant to 10 United States Code 9455(a), I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Don Davis of North
- Sir, pursuant to 10 United States Code 4355(a), I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Patrick Ryan of
- Sir, pursuant to 10 United States Code 8468(a), I am pleased to appoint the Honorable Sara Elfreth of
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think that’s already in there, and I think that’s also covered by the civil code.
- I do believe that the Sabine River Authority has its own independent authority in Title 38, so I don't
- For plenty of codes, once you work on that amendment, you can do it right now?
- Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas offer some form of license exemptions for landowners.
- Our Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas offer some form of license exemptions for landowners
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented.
House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable.
Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the institution opened in Prairie View on March 11, 1878 and welcomed its first class of students
- Prairie View, among its many accomplishments, is one of only just 11 historically black colleges and
- HR 277 by Ashby recognizing February 18, 2025 as Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at State Capitol
- with a reservation in our Lone Star State, the Alabama Coushatta Tribe has deep roots and takes great
- I'm honored today to welcome a number of prominent members of the Alabama Coushatta tribe that are up
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, dispensed with reading the journal and bill introductions, and then moved through announcements recognizing visitors in the galleries, including cancer advocacy groups, Mississippi Math and Science School students, a gospel choir, Leadership Greater Jackson, and other guests. Members also made several commendations, including recognition of Elena Johnson’s softball accomplishments and a student’s appointment to West Point.
On the general calendar, the House passed House Bill 1076, the SAVE Act of 2026, by a vote of 122-0. The bill is described as a consumer protection measure for veterans that prohibits pay-to-refer arrangements, tightens standards for paid claims assistance, requires written agreements and limits upfront or nonrefundable fees, and adds privacy and disclosure safeguards. The House also passed House Bill 223, designating a segment of Highway 537 as the Sergeant John Howard Tanner Memorial Highway, by 122-0.
The chamber then passed House Bill 1112, which revises state aid road division laws to expand purchasing authority, increase authorized vehicles, and allow unused county road funds to be reallocated after a period of time, by 120-1. House Bill 737, with an adopted amendment, allows Medicaid providers to repay certain non-fraud overpayments in installments when immediate repayment would cause hardship and aligns the repayment timeline with federal law; it passed 116-0. The House also passed House Bill 479 on marriage and family therapy and psychology licensure changes, adopting an amendment that extends the time to verify credentials for out-of-state applicants and provides a temporary license, by 121-0.
Additional bills passed included House Bill 991 on third-party registration systems for used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors (118-0), House Bill 1072 creating voluntary portable benefits accounts for independent contractors (119-0), House Bill 1137 revising CPA licensure education and experience requirements (118-1), House Bill 571 extending the foreign-national contribution ban to ballot measures (111-1), House Bill 630 allowing certain county electors to serve as municipal poll managers in small municipalities (113-4), House Bill 858 requiring election equipment internet connectivity to be disabled on election day (116-1), House Bill 788 changing how affidavit ballots can update voter registration information, with an amendment adopted, (115-3), and House Bill 908 tying Mississippi’s mail-ballot counting rule to the outcome of pending federal litigation so state and local races would be treated the same if the current federal-race rule is struck down (the bill was under discussion at the end of the excerpt).
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rather than the current California building code.
- This is a shift from general commercial to simple residential code.
- We should get away from California's insane building code.
- Compared to existing title 24 construction standards.
- AB 11 by Assemblymember Lee, file item 34, AB 11 by Mr. Lee. The clerk will read.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (03/10/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations.
The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities.
A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So before we start with questions, let's go ahead and take up the late filed amendment bar code 1, 2,
- Next, we will hear from in Tab 11. Nicholas Primrose is Nicholas Primrose here. Thank you.
- I also earned a master's degree in political science from these for University of Alabama and my law
- I believe he's at a tournament in Alabama. Mister Brady, Mr. Brady, Mr. Brady, I'm sorry.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS-LBT, EDU-HHS, AEN-HHS-EDT, HHS Public Hearings 03-25-2026
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf69lwK0Iwo, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:48 - HB 1541 HHS-LBT 1:00 PM
11:27 - HB 2315
12:23 - HB 1782
20:09 - DM HHS-LBT 1:00 PM
25:53 - HB 1574 EDU-HHS 1:10 PM
27:29 - HB 1894
29:53 - HB 2159
31:37 - DM EDU-HHS 1:10 PM
01:09:24 - HB 1618 AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM
01:25:38 - DM AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM
36:20 - HB 469 HHS 1:40 PM
38:27 - HB 2488
43:10 - HB 2009
47:44 - HB 2007
51:44 - HB 1518
57:39 - HB 2208
01:03:33 - HB 2096
01:04:14 - DM HHS 1:40 PM
Hearing Notices:
HHS-LBT 1:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-LBT_03-25-26_.PDF
EDU-HHS 1:10 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDU-HHS_03-25-26_.PDF
AEN-HHS-EDT 1:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HHS-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF
HHS 1:40 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2016, the I-11 Tier 1 environmental impact study began.
- No other I-11 segments have been identified.
- Would you please do that for the I-11?
- Oh, I-11? No? All right, appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you.
- We know that will allow the north I-11 to continue.
Bills:
HB2067, HB2068, HB2127, HB2164, HB2200, HB2201, HB2242, HB2283, HB2284, HB2285, HB2286, HB2287, HB2304, HB2306, HB2399, HB2601, HB2609, HB2760, HB2761, HB2859, HB2887, HB2892, HB2893, HB2894, HB2978, HB4027, HCM2012, HCM2016
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 233 has been read by title.
- Having been read twice by title is overprinted and referred to the House Government.
- House Joint Resolution 11.
- House Joint Resolution 11, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House
- Is that because you didn't want to say 11?
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-LBT, AEN-GVO, GVO-EET Public Hearings 3-14-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdegsAOQRQE, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
1:00 - HB 2070 HD1
2:15 - HB 2496 HD1
3:20 - HB 2238 HD1
4:30 - HB 1946 HD2
5:00 - HB 2482 HD1
9:55 - HB 1598 HD1
11:50 - HB 1600 HD1
13:00 - HB 1599 HD1
15:43 - HB 2339 HD1
18:30 - HB 2480 HD1
19:15 - HB 2524 HD1
34:30 - HB 1832 HD1
53:30 - HB 2696 HD1
54:00 - HB 1645 HD1
55:06 - DM GVO-LBT 3:20 PM
59:25 - HB 2654 HD1
1:02:02 - DM AEN-GVO 3:30 PM
1:02:50 - HB 2517 HD2
1:04:40 - HB 2738 HD2
1:08:20 - HB 2614 HD1
1:31:55 - DM GVO-EET 3:45 PM
Hearing Notices:
GVO 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_03-14-24_.PDF
GVO-LBT 3:20 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_03-14-24_.PDF
AEN-GVO 3:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-GVO_03-14-24_.PDF
GVO-EET 3:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-14-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3hnrs5plSo, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, There was a technical issue that interrupted the previous live stream. This is the committee meeting in it's entirety.
00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call
00:01:05 Discussion of 24RS HB 170
00:05:17 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 170
00:06:25 Discussion of 24RS SB 89
00:10:45 Roll Cal Vote on 24RS SB 89
00:11:44 Discussion on 24RS HB 764
00:13:35 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 764
00:14:36 Discussion of 24RS HB 252
00:41:49 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 252
00:44:43 Discussion of 24RS HCR 103
00:49:36 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HCR 103
00:51:05 Discussion of 24RS HB 438
00:52:29 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 438
00:54:13 Discussion of 24RS HB 766
01:00:33 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 766
01:01:51 Discussion of 24RS HB 677
01:03:35 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 677
01:05:07 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
01:16:47 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-9BEhHzNNQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Conference Notices:
9:06 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
9:40 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_ECD_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf
10:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_TOU_04-28-23_.PDF
10:10 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf
10:25 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
10:35 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_4_.pdf
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EET_04-28-23_RECONVENE_1_.pdf
10:55 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_EEP_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
11:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_AEN_04-28-23_RECONVENE_5_.pdf
1:35 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_LBT_04-28-23_RECONVENE_B_.pdf
1:45 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_HHS_04-28-23_RECONVENE_C_.pdf
2:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
2:35 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
3:02 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JHA_04-28-23_RECONVENE_4_.pdf
3:05 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/CONF_JDC_04-28-23_RECONVENE_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Increasing Security at the Capitol – Senator Bonnie Westlin Feb 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The interview focused on changes to security at the Minnesota Capitol complex in response to rising political violence and recent attacks on public officials, including the June 14 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hartman and the attempted assassination of Senator Hoffman and his wife. The senator said those events, along with broader threats against elected officials, created urgency to strengthen protections for members, staff, and visitors.
The discussion centered on the Axtell report, a Department of Public Safety security assessment of four priority buildings: the Capitol, Centennial Office Building, Judicial Center, and Minnesota Senate Building. The report included a public executive summary and a confidential detailed analysis. Its top recommendation was weapon screening, which the advisory committee adopted as the highest-impact measure to prevent weapons or other dangerous items from entering the buildings.
The senator described visible changes such as screening at entrances, single-entry points, Evolv machines, and X-ray screening for bags, as well as a Senate rule barring guns in the gallery after concerns about member safety. She argued these measures do not significantly reduce access because most state capitols already screen visitors, and said restrictions on firearms in government buildings are consistent with constitutional limits in sensitive places. She also noted that permit holders may still enter with firearms for now, but said she plans to introduce a bill to ban guns on the Capitol complex entirely.
Additional recommendations discussed included encrypted staff badges, more consistent access controls across buildings, and behavioral threat assessment training. The senator said some proposals will require legislative action and funding, citing an estimated $41 million request from the Department of Administration, while other measures could be implemented administratively from the non-public security report.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 31st, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I didn't have time to do code red, I shouldn't have done a code red, so I want to give you the chance
- No, there was a code red issued.
- But who issues the code red?
- The code red went out at 5.
- So going forward, under the Helping Him Search Code I believe it is safety codes.