Video & Transcript Research : 'state implementation plan'

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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  • change the process that we implement change the process that we implement now?
  • They'd say, "Here's our plan. This is what we plan to do."
  • What is your plan for that?
  • ,<00:44:07.680> the having raw milk around the state, the having raw milk around the state
  • influenza impacting uh our state, it's influenza impacting uh our state, it's better<00:48:43.520>
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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  • Here representing the Texas State Association of Electrical Workers.
  • We want to see that work in this state. We need that work.
  • What is the current state of the law for electricians?
  • Force, actually, our state needs more people with vocational training.
  • So that gives the Texas Workforce Commission the latitude to adopt the rules to implement.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • It takes years to plan and implement these things.
  • The bill seeks to amend Chapter 28. 8a of the Texas Water Code by implementing, implementing planning
  • that there's implementation funding for That plan so the operator already is required to have a plan
  • He implemented our plan when we left, and so that's not on us.
  • TWA supports planning for drainage and flood.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • Absolutely, especially in SWIFT, which is the program that funds our state water plan.
  • Much of our staff also participated in. both the state water planning and the state flood planning processes
  • of the state water plan.
  • The need for state assistance to implement the state water plan projects alone. has narrowly doubled
  • That's 16 plans throughout the state.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Fiscal Responsibility

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  • The state of Alabama is the same, much like the other 49 states. There can always be improvements.
  • education in the state.
  • Regarding the roll out of the teams program, we highlighted a successful implementation by the State
  • The State Department of Education had a very short window of time to implement the legislation once it
  • I know you've compared our state higher spending to other states.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • that live in 26 energy Choice States that live in 26 energy Choice States including<00:07:49.159
  • > going including many states that are going including many states that are going quickly<00:07
  • <00:09:28.519> or federal law in order for states or federal law in order for states or excuse
  • is a much our state um a state line is a much easier<00:54:28.960> administer<00:54:29.440>
  • We receive out-of-state reports from other states.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • James Hurley, the 16th President of Tarleton State. Dr.
  • Definitely not for my alma mater, but I want to. state.
  • I'm going to your Texas Senate and your state capitol.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
  • He's a leader in the fight for the future of our state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

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  • where there aren't the checks and balances that you are looking to implement here in the state of Arizona
  • where there aren't the checks and balances that you are looking to implement here in the state of Arizona
  • They do not apply to many fully insured, state-regulated commercial plans in Arizona.
  • Plans go beyond minimal state requirements because they know what they're doing and they do it well.
  • Scan is one of the nation's foremost Medicare Advantage Plan, serving 440,000 members across six states
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health-related bills, with the longest discussion centered on SB 1214, the Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act. The bill would regulate stem cell and birth tissue therapies, bar use of tissues derived from aborted fetuses or embryos, require informed consent and disclosure for non-FDA-approved therapies, and create civil and criminal penalties for violations. Supporters framed it as a patient-safety and bioscience-innovation measure, while opponents objected to the abortion-related language and felony penalties. The committee approved SB 1214 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also advanced SB 1194, which would prohibit health professionals and institutions from denying care or reducing care quality based on vaccination status, and SB 1814, which creates a study committee on substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight. SB 1602, increasing monthly stipends for kinship foster care parents, and SB 1603, expanding child-only cash assistance eligibility for certain foster and relative placements, were both amended and passed unanimously. SB 1177, barring public funds from being used for gender transition procedures, and SB 1014, requiring insurance coverage for detransition care and related reporting, both drew strong support and opposition and were each approved on 4-3 votes. Later, the committee unanimously passed SB 1628, requiring insurers and health plans to report claims-denial and prior-authorization data to DIFI for public reporting, and SB 1629, requiring AHCCCS managed care organizations to give advance notice and network-adequacy documentation before terminating high-volume providers without cause. Supporters of both bills emphasized transparency and patient access, while opponents argued the measures duplicated existing federal or state oversight. The committee then heard SB 1752, which would criminalize commercial harvesting or sale of mescaline while preserving a religious-use defense; the sponsor said it was intended to address improper sales of peyote-derived substances, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice May 6th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

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  • Our state constitution gives you that right.
  • Megan Garvey: We're pretty much leaving it up to the state, and the state has the choice whether or not
  • And across many of the other states, I believe there's been a survey of states that do require grand
  • juries for indictments.” “...of the other states, I believe there's been a survey of states that do require
  • “Oregon Supreme Court stated that it was unconstitutional even by their state constitution standards,
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 6, 2026, and first considered SB 396, which would allow children in Office of Juvenile Justice custody to attend review hearings by secure video conference. After adopting an amendment to clarify the in-person six-month review requirement and require OJJ staff to participate virtually as well, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up SB 181, which creates a limited raffle license for nonprofit health care organizations and allows related entities within a health system to operate under one charitable gaming license; after adopting the amendment, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee next debated SB 81 and SB 97, companion measures dealing with waiver of jury trials in non-capital felony cases. Supporters, including the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, argued that requiring prosecutorial consent would align Louisiana with federal practice and many other states and would reduce abuse of jury-trial waivers. Opponents, including criminal defense lawyers, the ACLU, and Vote, argued the bills would shift power to the state, reduce defendants’ control over their mode of trial, and could worsen delays and pressure on jailed defendants. SB 81 and SB 97 both passed on divided roll-call votes, 7-3. The committee also reported SB 207 favorably, extending the prescriptive period for certain public corruption offenses to 10 years after an elected official or public employee leaves office; SB 92, requiring district attorneys to submit sexual assault kits to the statewide tracking system; SB 156, increasing the maximum penalty for negligent homicide, with a technical amendment; SB 58, imposing a mandatory minimum for aggravated flight from an officer and dedicating fine proceeds to pursuit training/technology; SB 141, moving the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board to the Louisiana Supreme Court; and SB 410, creating enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. Later, HB 769, dealing with a holding period for certain domestic violence-related offenders, was reported favorably as amended after debate over its relationship to existing “Gwen’s Law” procedures, and HB 251, requiring notice to victims or families in resentencing matters, was also reported favorably as amended after concerns about post-conviction procedure and possible duplication of existing notice requirements. The committee additionally voluntarily deferred HB 404 and heard HCR 50, which calls for reporting on opioid abatement and treatment programs in correctional facilities and clarification of funding guidance.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

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  • Our first up we have Hawaii State Our first up we have Hawaii State Council<00:25:37.880> on<
  • > Council, Uh State Building Code Council, Uh State Building Code Council, able<00:30:19.480>
  • So, so you know, in our state of Hawaii.
  • :45.320> Land Department of Planning and Land Department of Planning and Land Management,<00:37
  • HCR 140 HD1 and HR 132 HD1, this urges state agencies that own or control land in West Maui to implement
Summary: The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park. Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • They've been implemented successfully in states like Colorado and California.
  • In fact, this follows a similar path that Amber Alerts followed when we implemented those in our state
  • They've been implemented successfully in states like Colorado and California.
  • They've been implemented successfully in states like Colorado and California.
  • They've been implemented successfully in states like Colorado and California.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • victimized in our state. victimized in our state.
  • state. None of that is guaranteed. state. None of that is guaranteed.
  • out of that state.
  • and and ship out of that that state and and ship out of that state. state. state.
  • state. There is. Great. state. There is. Great.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

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  • Okay. >> Office of Planning. >> Yes. >> Office of Planning.
  • c> and<00:28:52.320> state um see here state funding and state um see here state funding and
  • Heat pumps align with state mandates. Other states get it.
  • the state, but in actuality, the state the state, but in actuality, the state owns<00:52:36.160>
  • the state. the state.
Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 19, 2026, and the chair opened by emphasizing strict time limits and that all bills would be deferred if the agenda was not completed before the noon session. The first major measure discussed was HB 1739 HD1, which would preempt county land-use authority in transit-oriented development areas. The Department of Planning supported the bill, saying it could promote state-funded TOD and infrastructure, while the city and county’s position was raised in questioning. Unite Here Local 5 opposed the bill, arguing it would strip counties of self-determination, disrupt state-county policy collaboration, and remove a check on unrestrained development. Committee members pressed the supporters on whether the bill was really about higher density and whether it would override local zoning and sustainability concerns. The committee then heard testimony on HB 1741 HD1, a housing bill described by supporters as reducing inclusionary housing mandates and increasing supply. Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued affordability mandates reduce overall housing production and raise market-rate prices, while a Zoom testifier said the bill would improve housing stability, health, and community outcomes for working families, kupuna, and young residents. Members asked about the bill’s needs assessment and who would conduct it, with a witness saying the counties would likely contract it out but that the bill did not clearly specify the reviewer. HB 2668 HD1, dealing with water heating systems, drew testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office and industry representatives. Supporters generally backed adding heat pumps to the law, but one solar-water-heater industry witness asked for amendments to remove or extend the current 15-year statutory life limit for solar water heaters and to update outdated standards and variance rules. A Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition witness opposed the existing solar-only structure, arguing heat pump water heaters are cheaper, align with climate goals, and should be allowed without a variance. The Energy Office said the current law already allows variances in some cases, suggested adding high-efficiency heat pump water heaters to the exemption, and said the 15-year figure may be too short, with 18 years mentioned as a possible alternative. The committee also briefly moved through several other bills, including HB 2606 HD1 on off-site construction and HB 2362 HD1 on housing, with no notable testimony or action recorded in the excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 20th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • to another state agency.
  • It's a state jail felony. We've met with DAs from across the state to have this enforced.
  • or persuasion of the child to leave the state.
  • That's the part that you keep saying out of state.
  • Taken out of state, correct?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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  • Although I do believe perjury is a state jail felony, each filing has to be stated under the statute.
  • But yes, the state is complicit. That's why we call it state-sponsored child abuse.
  • We are duly licensed by the United States Coast Guard and by the state of Texas.
  • It's the deadliest state.
  • Austin State University.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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  • The plan for those of you who are here in the building, just so you can plan ahead, we're going to take
  • But, members, there are some judges across the state, some courtrooms across the state that are not performing
  • On behalf of the district judges across the state, thank you.
  • They can see the disposition rate of courts across the state.
  • Across the state, trial lawyers from both sides of the docket are involved.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • Commission, which is a nonpartisan multi-state group that tries to pass uniform laws—state laws that
  • Please state your name and go ahead with your testimony.
  • We assert that the State v.
  • That's a typical state of adjudication.
  • Please state your name and go ahead with your...