Video & Transcript Research : 'historical reference'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor.
- HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor.
- HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor.
- HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor.
- HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor. HB 5164 by Byron is referred to the floor.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction, first reading, and reference of bills: SB 1494, technical correction, open pit mining.
- enrollment verification, presumptive eligibility, recommends that the bill be amended as follows, reference
- Shamp floor amendment: I move the following amendment to Senate Bill 1238, reference to printed bill,
- Amendment to Senate Bill 1238, reference to printed bill, signed Jenae Shamp. Thank you, Mr.
- In many instances, it represents historical service levels that are no longer funded.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- EV battery management, do pass with author's amendments to, among other things, strike GGRF loan reference
- 88, Caballero, biomass resources, do pass with author amendments to, among other things, strike reference
- fire severity zone, and Other changes: remove Tier 3 provisions, provide fire severity zone and historic
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website.
The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held.
The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: A.
- The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: A.
- The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: A.
- The bills referred to in the first section of this resolution are as follows: A.
- Doesn't even reference the name of the bill that was passed. Why is that?
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- >> where you refer to this? >> where you refer to this?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The folders contain all printouts of bills that have been referred to this committee.
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to thank you madam chair uh in reference to thank you madam chair uh in reference - I would refer it to Mr. Barry; I think he'll be able to answer further questions.
- The reference to VA hospital system modification appears to mean HISA grants.
- The reference to VA hospital system modification appears to mean HISA grants.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/18/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's also important to note that charging premiums and other cost-sharing measures have historically
- Certainly, and I'd be happy to follow up with the committee with some additional numbers on historical
- So, I want to take you on a little historical trip.
- Do you and other organizations often draw on these reports historically to kind of help you make some
- Uh, the federal rules the way it states right now refers to state law as the criteria.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (04/17/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- So you must reference that in the rules.
- So you must reference that in the rules.
- The statute references the or not.
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Summary:
The committee opened with housekeeping items, approved the minutes and consent agenda, and reminded the public that JLCAR’s role is limited to determining whether agency rules are within statutory authority, not to decide policy. Testimony was to be limited, and members noted that policy concerns should be addressed through the legislature rather than the committee process.
The first major item was Public Utilities Commission rule 25-215 concerning natural gas suppliers. Staff said the proposal had been postponed because the PUC appeared to lack authority to impose fines and penalties in this rule set, especially suspending or revoking registrations, and recommended either a conditional approval removing those provisions or a preliminary objection for lack of statutory authority. PUC counsel responded that the cited authority had been incorrect, that the Department of Energy now has most registration rulemaking authority, but argued the commission still has jurisdiction over mediation and dispute resolution and may still have authority over fines because natural gas suppliers are not expressly excluded from public-utility status. Committee members discussed the split between PUC and DOE authority and the possibility that the transition in authority had not been fully cleaned up in statute.
The committee then voted to grant a waiver of the time limit and postpone the item for another month so the agencies could work with counsel and clarify which parts of the rule could proceed. Members also urged that any needed legislative fix be brought forward quickly, noting that the Senate was not taking up non-germane amendments and suggesting the House as the likely venue for a cleanup bill.
The committee next took up Department of Energy EN900 and EN1000 rules. Staff said the EN900 net-metering rules had been postponed previously and that the main remaining issue was a retroactive requirement in EN909.03(b), which the agency agreed to revise so the language would apply only on or after the 2026 effective date of the chapter. The agency described the EN900 rules as implementing net metering authority transferred from the PUC and expanding the chapter to cover municipal group net metering and low- and moderate-income community solar projects. The EN1000 interconnection rules were described as implementing 2024 legislation requiring uniform procedures for distributed energy resources. The department said both sets of rules were developed through extensive stakeholder input and asked for approval subject to the oral amendment already discussed."}】【。json
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the citation here is to 674:58, paragraph 4, and that it refers to rental housing.
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- We treat online poker as table games only, not slot machines and not historic horse racing.
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horse so not slot machines not historic horse so not slot machines not historic
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 1
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Swedzinski moves House File 9, referred to the Committee on Taxes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- to the committee on file 9 we referred to the committee on taxes<00:04:20.880>
Cher <00:04:21.239 - to those. ...in your packet, so you can always refer to those.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/13/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to make that part as reference to, uh, Director D talk about wildfire.
- I just want to make that part as reference to, uh, Director D talk about wildfire.
- I just want to make that part as reference to, uh, Director D talk about wildfire.
- I just want to make that part as reference to, uh, Director D talk about wildfire.
- natural Scenic scientific and historic natural Scenic scientific and historic features<01:38:47.080
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HRE-WTL, TCA-WTL, WTL-AEN Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I did just want to reference, if you look at DLNR’s own testimony, you will see that they reference the
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to resources and agriculture we refer to resources and agriculture we refer - No, that will, I think, protect those activities that have a long historic history of being permitted
Summary:
The joint committees first heard SB 1146, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi to develop an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan for debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai Watershed. Testimony was largely supportive from DLNR, a UH student, and a special improvement district representative, while one speaker suggested the work should be coordinated with existing efforts to avoid duplication. Committee discussion focused on the multi-jurisdictional nature of the watershed, existing debris-trap work that captures only about 20 to 30 percent of debris, the role of the university in capstone projects and recommendations, and the relationship to the existing Geni project and other community efforts. Members also asked about costs, tracking progress, and the difference between water-quality improvements and the larger debris problem.
The committees then voted to pass SB 1146 with amendments, including blanking out the appropriation and deferring the effective date to July 31, 2050. The motion passed in both committees, with votes recorded in support and no opposition noted during the decision-making.
The committees also heard SB 321, which would deem certain fee simple privately owned lands transferred to adjacent property owners or community associations if specified conditions are met. Testimony was in support from several individuals, but members raised concerns about the lack of input from counties and the state, and about how the bill might affect roads already used by the public or maintained by local governments. After discussion, the committees voted to advance SB 321 unamended to the next committees, with the measure adopted in both committees despite one recorded no vote in the Water and Land committee.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, during your explanation, you continue to reference 'we.' Who is 'we'? Thank you, Mr.
- to be voting on whether or not to put all state question provisions on an August Ballot, which historically
- I'm not going to refer to fairness, but it's not really equitable as far as those appointments.
- We're not arguing against updating district references or modernizing language.
- The question before the Senate is whether House Joint Resolution 1024 should be ordered to be referred
Bills:
HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS WAS A BIT OF THE OLD WAY THINGS WERE DONE BUT NOW ONCE IT HAS SHIFTED INTO IS WHAT IS REFERRED TO
- I MENTIONED ONE OF THESE TECHNOLOGIES THAT'S BEING WORKED ON REFERRED TO AS BIOLUMINESCENT ASSESSMENT
- THERE'S THE EMISSIONS, YOU CAN SEE FREE SWIMMING SPECIES WE MAY BE ABLE TO SPOT AND THERE IS ONE I REFERRED
- WHAT WE STARTED TO DO IS BUILD OUR OWN CENTER AND THIS IS REFERRED TO AS THE NEUROINNOVATE RESEARCH AND
- WE'VE DONE WORK HISTORICALLY IN MATHEMATICS BUT TODAY WE HAVE ONLY BEGUN TO OFFER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They established a jury trial pool where they would have a pool of judges, and cases would be referred
- This provides a quick and easy reference to problem-solving courts that are operational statewide by
- When we use the term "improper litigation," we're referring to activity in a case that is frivolous,
- The second workgroup was designated as the Workgroup on Vexatious Litigants, and I will refer to it today
- At the time it was created, there really wasn't historical information to know exactly what the right
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Historically, it has always been a physician before we had MDs.
- Last year, I referred her to you, and you spent a lot of time with her.
- The only difference is referring to the father in that kind of manner as an unknown father.
- I'm not an expert on that; I'll have to refer to someone. Thank you.
- That's almost a historical precedent.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pension Funding Council Jun 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Pension Funding Council
Transcript Highlights:
- We sometimes refer to that as the AVR, or the 2025 AVR.
- However, we will not go through them unless we need to answer questions, but it is there for your reference
- As Matt said, for your reference, the report is available on our website, and it has been audited.
- That 11% is a little bit elevated compared to some historical values, but it's not out of the ordinary
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 9 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Decker of Cambridge and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Decker of Cambridge and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representative Decker of Cambridge and
- Gustavo finished his high school football career with the historic 6,746 rushing yards, breaking a record
Summary:
The House began with routine procedural business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Yolanda Kruger on her 100th birthday and two orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber then moved through a series of local bills and calendar items, passing to engrossment measures including authorization for the town of Hudson to grant an additional wine and malt beverage license, authorization for Cohasset to grant five additional liquor licenses, and an amendment to the Plymouth town charter. It also advanced several other bills on second reading, including a land conveyance for Barnstable County and Bourne, a bill requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events, and a bill preparing apprentices through training and hiring in Massachusetts.
The House took up House 3417, designating June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day. Representative Sousa spoke in support, describing domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and arguing that the designation would raise awareness of rights and protections under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill passed to engrossment by roll call, 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and Bourne to convey certain parcels of land, and later passed House 4994, the Paths Act, which would require a phased-in apprentice-hours requirement on large public construction projects, condition bidding on participation in approved apprenticeship programs, and create a commission to study apprenticeship participation.
The chamber then debated House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, requiring AEDs and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker urged passage, citing the death of a young athlete and the need to close safety gaps outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote fields without permanent power, arguing the bill could otherwise burden municipalities; both amendments were defeated on roll call. The bill itself then passed to engrossment by roll call, 154-1. The House also enacted a bill allowing Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, and the session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 103 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House of Representatives refers to the bill. Second reading of the bill.
- leaders of the Commonwealth, it's up to us to set the tone for how individuals with disabilities are referred
- Speaker, thanks to your leadership last session, we passed the historic long-term care bill, which made
- Home care refers to the range of non-medical services consumers receive in their own home.
Summary:
The House opened with routine ceremonial business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of several resolutions, such as congratulations to the Williamsburg Grange on its 125th anniversary and to Fire Captain Melissa Blodgett on her retirement. The chamber also concurred in a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Bristol County Sheriff’s Department employee and suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance local petitions, including one involving the Dalton Fire District and another renaming a Chelmsford bridge.
The main floor action centered on several Ways and Means bills. The House advanced a bill amending laws relative to individuals with disabilities, replacing outdated and offensive terminology in the General Laws with person-first language; members spoke at length in support, emphasizing dignity, inclusion, and the bill’s non-substantive nature. The bill was engrossed by a roll call vote, 152-0. The House also took up and engrossed a bill to improve Massachusetts home care, which would create a licensing and oversight framework for private-pay home care agencies, establish standards for contracts, background checks, training, insurance, and consumer protections, and create advisory committees to guide implementation. An amendment establishing a Family Caregiver Commission was adopted 154-0, and the bill itself was then engrossed 153-1.
In addition, the House passed or engrossed several other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to land in Sharon, a sick leave bank bill for a Trial Court employee, a Marblehead parking fines bill, a Hingham municipal property bill for a center for active living, and a Taunton bill allowing continued employment of Police Chief Edward J. Walsh. The chamber also handled numerous calendar items, holding or passing over many while advancing a few. The session ended with a special adjournment in memory of former Representative George L. Sacco Jr., and the House adjourned to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 26th, 2026
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1106, recognizing Judea and Samaria, intends to stop using the term West Bank and instead refer
- The compelling state interest is the truth of the historical facts, and the fact that particularly with
- eligible for senior management class service class retirement membership, and it deletes the statutory references
- eligible for senior management class service class retirement membership, and it deletes the statutory references
Keywords:
open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption, Florida Museum of Black History, cultural heritage, education, Board of Directors, local governance, cybersecurity, data breach, data privacy, information security, local government, county, municipality, vendor contracts, third-party service provider, liability shield
Summary:
The committee heard and voted on several measures. SB 308 on the Florida Museum of Black History was explained as implementing a prior task force recommendation by designating St. Johns County as the museum site, creating a board, and coordinating with a supporting nonprofit; it passed favorably. SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability was amended to bar local governments from imposing cybersecurity requirements on vendors beyond generally accepted best practices, and after testimony both for and against, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 572 updated ethics law to include legally recognized foster parents and foster children in the definition of relative; after a technical amendment and support from the Ethics Commission, it passed unanimously. SB 1442 revised the long-range program plan to require more specific performance metrics and agency-specific measures; it also passed favorably.
The committee also approved SB 1106, as amended by a strike-all, to require state agencies and certain educational materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” despite opposition arguing it would impose political language and conflict with federal and international terminology. SB 7020 reenacted a public records exemption for certain aquaculture and shellfish production records and passed with support from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. SB 474 expanded military leave and related benefits for public employees and officials, including members of the Coast Guard and Florida State Guard, and added three amendments before being reported favorably. SB 350, dealing with public records protections for crime victims and certain law enforcement victims, was heavily amended to add time-limited confidentiality for an officer’s name in some cases and then passed favorably after discussion about balancing transparency and safety.
Finally, the committee approved SPB 7032 as a committee bill to shift more fleet management responsibilities from DMS to individual agencies, while still requiring data reporting to DMS for legislative oversight. SB 1650 by Senator Gates was temporarily postponed. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.