Video & Transcript Research : 'title cloud'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2902, amending Title 16, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 16-410.01
- House Bill 2902, amending Title 16, Chapter 4, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 16-410.01
- House Bill 4109, amending Title 15, Chapter 1, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, amending Section
- House Bill 2435, amending sections 32-1424 and related provisions of Title 32, Chapter 20, relating to
- Amendment to Title 22, Chapter 1, Article 2, by adding Sections 22-126, 22-127, and 22-128, relating
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , 200 have race in the title, identity is in 175 course Sherry Sylvester: descriptions.
- I mean, is it your view that the frequency of specific words in course titles accurately reflect, you
- By, except by looking at the titles of the courses and the objection.
- It's easy to dismiss a course based on its title as unrelated to work skills or even frivolous.
- , may have the word identity in the title, and so they're all at issue.
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , 200 have "race" in the title, and "identity" is in 100, corresponding with the national... ...and "
- I mean, is it your view that the frequency of specific words in course titles accurately reflects the
- It's easy to dismiss a course based on its title as...
- Sylvester say several times that there are all these classes with race and gender in the titles.
- I found classes that mention race or gender, perhaps, but not as titles.
Bills:
SB 37
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 2nd, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The exemption provides important oversight tied to the provisions of Title IV financial aid, as well
- The exemption provides important oversight tied to the provisions of Title IV financial aid, as well
- by having the requirements of meeting Title IV and the financial, meeting the financial standards, the
- and suspension from the driving record of the defendant as well, unless doing so is prohibited by Title
- Re-engrossed Senate Bill 2398, a bill for an act to create a new chapter to Title 37 of the North Dakota
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes.
On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it.
On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Title X is specifically in the HHS area.
- My simple question is how are you going to handle Title X on that?
- How are you going to handle Title X? I'm going to support President Trump's policies on Title X.
- That's Title X. I serve at the pleasure of the President. I'm going to implement his policies.
- One of them is titled, "Unvaxxed Unafraid."
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our little school gets about $1200 for professional development out of Title II.
- Chairman, Representative for Mascaro, is we do not receive any Title I funds because we're so small.
- Inequities with Title I funds, we get zero Title 1 funds. Even through COVID.
- we do not get or qualify for any Title I funds.
- You're not able to combine numbers for title funding? OK, but you do for other title programs. No.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The Clerk will report the title of the bill.
- THE CLERK SHALL REPORT THE TITLE.
- The Clerk will report the title.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (7-8-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
• 0:00 - Roll Call
• 0:19 - Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• 0:36 - Fish & Wildlife (301 KAR 1:201 and 301 KAR 2:178)
• 1:35 - Board of Veterinary Examiners (201 KAR 16:767)
• 4:10 - State Board of Elections (31 KAR 4:240 Emergency)
• 4:50 - Office of the Attorney General, Regulatory Relief (40 KAR 12:300, 12:610, 12:400, 12:420 and 12:600)
• 7:03 - Department of Revenue (103 KAR 43:341 Emergency)
• 8:05 - Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (105 KAR 1:001 and 1:440)
• 9:19 - Finance and Administration Cabinet, Office of the Controller (200 KAR 38:080)
• 10:10 - Board of Physical Therapy (201 KAR 22:010 and 22:070)
• 11:06 - Kentucky Department of Education (702 KAR 3:220 and 6:110)
• 12:43 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health (902 KAR 1:400)
• 13:47 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services (907 KAR 2:720 and 2:725)
• 28:11 - Next meeting and adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The subcommittee met with a quorum present, approved the minutes without objection, and then reviewed a series of administrative regulations from multiple agencies. Most of the regulations received staff-suggested amendments and were approved without objection, including fish and wildlife rules on fishing limits and deer hunting on local government property, veterinary board changes to responsible party and veterinary manager requirements, election procedures for safe-at-home voters, attorney general regulatory relief rules, emergency gasoline tax pricing, public pensions updates, controller fraud-prevention policies, physical therapy licensure and English proficiency standards, school nutrition and fee-waiver rules, public health conference procedures, and Medicaid waiver regulations.
Several agencies briefly identified themselves and answered procedural questions, but most items drew no substantive opposition. The Board of Veterinary Examiners regulation included an agency amendment that removed a proposed limit on the number of facilities a veterinary manager could oversee. The Department of Education regulations updated fee waiver and meal program procedures, while the Department of Public Health regulation clarified notification and conference-request procedures. The Department of Revenue and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority items were largely technical or conforming changes, including a special-needs trust definition added for consistency with Senate Bill 85.
The most extensive discussion involved the Department for Medicaid Services’ 1915C child waiver regulations. Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified in opposition to the waiver’s lack of participant-directed services, arguing that consumer-driven services such as respite and community living support are required and especially important in rural areas and for higher-acuity children. Cabinet representatives responded that the waiver is intended to provide wraparound services to keep children in homes and communities, that it has CMS approval, and that the program is limited to 100 slots with about 21 participants already enrolled. Members did not move a deficiency motion, and the chair indicated the regulations would continue through the process. The meeting adjourned after setting the next meeting for Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-17-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, co-chair, we have a motion on the title amendment and a second.
- Um, all those in favor of the title amendment signify by saying I. >> I. >> Any opposed?
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-10-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Metro Council can now ignore would be that each ordinance shall embrace one subject and one single title
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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 3 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi, designate January 2026 as title sufficient do be adopted.
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Summary:
The House convened with a prayer, pledge, and quorum present, then moved through routine organizational business including journal approval, committee reports, introduction of pages, and numerous member introductions recognizing visiting veterans groups, medical residents and physicians, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members, former members, constituents, and other guests. Several members also made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including Education, Drug Policy, Appropriations A, Elections, and other standing committees.
The main floor action involved adoption of two House resolutions from the supplemental calendar. House Resolution 29 designated January 2026 as National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi, with remarks highlighting the importance of blood donation, Vitalant’s role, and the need for a diverse blood supply; the resolution was adopted. House Resolution 26 commended Jamal Roberts for winning the 23rd season of American Idol; members noted he would not be present the next day because of other obligations and that he would reschedule, and the resolution was also adopted.
Later, the House observed a moment of silence and announced it would adjourn in memory of Richard Hagar, a law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty, and J.P. Carter, a 3-year-old who died of cancer. The chamber recessed and later adjourned until 10:00 a.m. the next day after additional committee meeting announcements and member notices, including a breakfast invitation and a reminder about committee schedules.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, Florida law is silent on whether Title I funds may be used specifically for STEM programs
- Some districts interpret the statutory silence to mean Title I funds cannot be used for STEM programs
- Does that fall under the title of sex education? You're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- That falls under the title of health education. Thank you.
- This expands Title I, $1; it removes the safety transfer and files.
Summary:
The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee took up CS for House Bill 1071, a broad education package described by the sponsor as updating transparency, parental rights, student safety, early learning accountability, scholarship oversight, and instructional program rules. The committee adopted two amendments without objection: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM programs, and another removing a prior provision related to canine dogs on school grounds. Members then questioned the bill’s provisions on student records transfers, instructional materials adoption and removal, educational emergency authority for low-performing schools, health education and a fetal development video, student-led organizations, FHSAA board language, lab schools, and rulemaking authority. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill was intended to improve accountability, keep education dollars focused on students, and give districts flexibility, while also noting that some issues would be addressed through future rulemaking or later amendments.
Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Many speakers argued the bill was an omnibus measure that bundled unrelated policies together, making it hard for families and educators to understand or meaningfully comment on it. Opponents also said it would increase school-law enforcement coordination, chill immigrant and mixed-status families’ participation, restrict DEI-related and student-led organizations, and impose controversial health and embryology content on students. Supporters, including the Christian Family Coalition and Florida Citizens Alliance, backed the fetal development video and the bill’s parental rights and funding restrictions, saying the content should be medically accurate and that schools should not fund political advocacy. Several speakers urged the committee to break the bill into separate measures.
In debate, some members praised the sponsor’s responsiveness but said they would vote no because of constituent concerns, especially around DEI, the fetal development video, and local control. Others supported the bill, emphasizing rulemaking, educational emergency flexibility, EpiPen access, early learning changes, and evidence-based math instruction. The sponsor closed by reiterating support for the bill as amended, saying the law enforcement provision had been removed, the embryology content would be opt-out with posted materials, state funds should not support political advocacy, and the bill would help with safety, accountability, and student outcomes. The committee then voted on the bill after debate, with the sponsor indicating support and members stating their positions during closing discussion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Owners, buyers, banks, lenders on real property and the title companies. insuring titles.
- of the real property that's frankly theirs. helps those persons that moved in a civil suit to clear title
- For removes the title non-custodial when describing the parent who commits the offense. of interfering
- Committee substitutes Senate Bill 155 that's been titled Ramon Najera Act was filed in response to a
- The title, it titles the bill the Ramon-Hajera Act.
Bills:
HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166
Keywords:
child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a motion on the title amendment? All in favor say aye. Opposed?
- The title amendment has been adopted.
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Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:01
Attendance Roll Call: 00:04
HB 684 (Rep. Decker): 00:49
HB 71 (Rep. Duvall): 06:55
HB 290 (Rep. Wilson): 09:20
HB 555 (Rep. Freeland): 15:21
HB 160 (Rep. Witten): 16:30
HB 455 (Rep. Flannery): 22:04
Adjournment: 27:21, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government considered several bills. House Bill 684, an elections “continuous improvement” measure, drew the most discussion. Rep. Jennifer Decker said it was based on issues identified during the 2024 election cycle and included changes to absentee voting for primary caregivers and other election administration updates. Senators focused on a committee substitute removing credit and debit cards as a second form of ID for provisional ballots; Decker said local election workers had reported people trying to use cards with no photo ID, and she did not want financial institutions determining voter eligibility. The bill also clarified that certain ballots could be issued by hand or by mail. It passed 9-1, with some members voting no or passing because they wanted more time to consider the ID change.
House Bill 71, requested by the Kentucky Public Pension Authority, would reorganize KPPA by creating an Office of Financial Management and moving the CFO into an executive director-level role. Testimony said the change was structural only, with no impact on system funding and minimal short-term costs. It passed unanimously, 11-0. House Bill 290, by Rep. Nick Wilson, would allow county law libraries to use funds for online legal research resources, computers, and internet-related equipment. Supporters said libraries had money but were limited to buying books; the bill passed unanimously, with the chair noting it would let libraries use existing funds more effectively.
House Bill 555, as amended by committee substitute, addressed audit and reporting requirements for small cities. Supporters from the Kentucky League of Cities and the Auditor’s Office said many small cities struggle to find certified CPAs, and the bill would raise the threshold for less frequent audits, expand the exemption threshold, allow the Auditor’s Office to contract to perform audits, and clarify that state-fund withholding for noncompliance would not apply to contractual or utility payments. It passed 10-1, and the title amendment was adopted. House Bill 160, with a committee substitute, would regulate manufactured housing and local zoning by establishing standards that supporters said were needed to prevent discrimination against modern manufactured homes. Several senators expressed concern about state interference in local zoning, while others supported the bill as a housing access measure; it passed 10-1. Finally, House Bill 455 would create a Unit of Election Investigations and Security in the Attorney General’s Office to handle election-crime allegation review, the voter fraud hotline, prosecutorial referrals, and legislative oversight. Supporters said it codified existing practices and would not require new funding, but opponents objected to placing the hotline in a partisan office. The bill passed 9-1 with one pass, and the committee adjourned after reporting favorable action on the bills.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS PAINT A PICTURE BECAUSE YOU GOT HALF OF MY TITLE RIGHT BUT I WANT TO PAINT
- IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN IN THAT ROLE AND I STILL SERVE IN THAT ROLE, AND SO HALF MY TITLE
- A DISCUSSION ABOUT MOVING UNUSED ARPA FUNDS OF $21 MILLION BACK TO THE AGENCY FROM A VENDOR CALLED TITLE
- I HAD SEEN HIM AROUND BUT I WAS NOT SURE OF HIS EXACT TITLE. I APOLOGIZE AGAIN. >> Rep.
- AS CHAIRMAN AND THAT IS MAYBE I’M MISQUOTING YOU. >> MY TITLE IS VERY CONFUSING.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Really addresses a targeted issue when an insurance company is unable to obtain a necessary title after
- Senator, what if the couple, if there is an out-of-state vehicle, how would you say if the title was
- Have access to that title after the vehicle is declared a loss within their network.
- I believe they have access to the title if it's an out-of-state vehicle. So, Mr.
- But in this case, it's total, and getting the title is a problem.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Introduce Minnesotans Safety First Plan - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The public is the one who votes for representatives; they call representatives that title because we
- The public is the one who votes for representatives; they call representatives that title because we
- The public is the one who votes for representatives; they call representatives that title because we
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/21/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #18 & #19
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows county recorders to continue sharing redacted property records with title companies.
- and members, House Bill 2932 was subject to a strike-everything amendment in the Senate and is now titled
- Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2673, now titled Study Committee on Inmate Mental Health, creates a
- The Senate adopted a strike-everything amendment, short title: homelessness, indigenous community restitution
- I think we'll just do short titles for the rest of them so that we can get through to the end because
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of House bills that had returned from the Senate with amendments, with members repeatedly noting that sponsors intended to concur on most items. Topics included public health and vaccination rules (HB 2086, HB 2248), state investment in gold and silver (HB 2140), property records and voter-registration privacy (HB 2327), municipal and county regulation of business property and development fees (HB 2460, HB 2946, HB 2999), legislative subpoenas (HB 2745), cold plunge regulation (HB 2439), nursing-facility complaint timelines and licensed health aide rules (HB 2195, HB 2189), court-ordered treatment review (HB 2923), Access/Medicaid reimbursement and prior authorization for diagnostic services (HB 2932), inmate mental health study committee language (HB 2673), prenatal development instruction in schools (HB 2830), public records requests by legislators (HB 4056), parents’ rights and social transitioning in schools (HB 2249), school district financial compliance and facilities contracting (HB 2481, HB 2482), Native American language proficiency for graduation (HB 2895), advanced math auto-enrollment (HB 2423), special education and military-family procedures (HB 2621), AI rules for state agencies (HB 2592), eviction record sealing (HB 2244), tax filing penalties (HB 2016), shade structures in HOAs (HB 2342), homelessness-related community restitution (HB 2028), medical records timelines (HB 2557), PFAS firefighting foam restrictions (HB 2641), family-court expert testimony and prisoner transition services (HB 2662, HB 2440), address confidentiality protections (HB 2594), guardianship notice attestation (HB 2661), utilities for high-load customers (HB 2756), and nuclear-ready community planning (HB 2456). The committee also briefly moved to Caucus Calendar 19 for additional bills on mobile food vendors, school board training, out-of-state travel and meeting transparency, and a medical-intervention nondiscrimination bill.
Several bills drew substantive discussion or criticism. Members debated HB 2932 at length, with staff explaining that Access said the bill would have a high fiscal impact because it would require reimbursement for non-contracted lab services and eliminate prior authorization for a broad range of diagnostic services, potentially increasing costs substantially. HB 2249 also prompted concern from members who argued it could force teachers to out students and create civil liability for using preferred pronouns or failing to notify parents about social transitioning. HB 2830 was criticized as requiring prenatal-development instruction while barring discussion of sexual activity or reproduction. HB 2028, which allows community restitution instead of a $20 probation assessment for people who are indigent and experiencing homelessness, was questioned as potentially punitive. HB 2481 was discussed as a way to help, rather than punish, small rural school districts struggling with financial-record compliance. The caucus also noted that several of the measures were sponsored by Democrats, which was highlighted as notable during the meeting.
No formal votes were taken in the transcript. The caucus chair repeatedly asked for questions, and in most cases there were none, after which the sponsor was understood to intend concurrence with the Senate amendments. The meeting ended with adjournment after the caucus moved through the remaining calendar items.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/25/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the title and recognize Senator Webb. >> Secretary will read.
- President, to previously adopted Resolution 1558 by Senator Scarcella-Spanton, and read the title, and
- SENATOR GIANARIS LASTLY1630 BY E Take that up and read the title, and recognize Senator Serrano.
- Let's take that up, please, and read the title and recognize first Senator Mayer on the resolution. >
- LET'S TAKE THAT UP, PLEASE AND READ THE TITLE AND RECOGNIZE FIRST SENATOR MAYER ON THE RESOLUTION.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation focused on memory, gratitude, and recognizing the unseen people who sustain public life, then approved the prior day’s journal and moved through introductions of guests, including domestic violence advocates, medical scholars, and student advocates. Senator Webb’s Resolution 1633, designating February 23, 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day, was adopted after remarks describing the scope of domestic violence in New York and the need for more survivor services. The chamber also adopted memorial Resolution 1558 honoring Margaret D. Williams, a vocalist, public servant, and community leader, and Resolution 1630 marking the 20th anniversary of Park and Public Lands Advocacy Day, with comments emphasizing the health and community benefits of parks and green space.
The Senate then took up a series of bills on the calendar, passing measures including amendments to the Environmental Conservation Law, Labor Law, Education Law, Administrative Code of New York City, General Municipal Law, Tax Law, Cannabis Law, and Executive Law. Senator Ramos explained her support for the labor bill as the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act, which would prevent employers from forcing workers to waive labor and human rights protections in applications or onboarding documents. Several bills were passed by wide margins, while some were laid aside for the day. The chamber also restored Senate Print 438 to the third reading calendar after reconsideration.
A contested amendment to Calendar 234, Senator Comrie’s Executive Law bill, was ruled non-germane by the chair; Senator Walczyk appealed, arguing the amendment addressing the state energy code and all-electric building mandate was relevant to housing costs, but the Senate voted 20 to sustain the chair’s ruling. The underlying bill was then returned to the non-controversial calendar and passed. Finally, the Senate adopted a concurrent resolution electing two members to the Board of Regents, with supporters praising the nominees’ experience and critics objecting to the limited vetting time; the resolution passed 42-15. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m.