Video & Transcript Research : 'practices'
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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- knows will come from the bear hunt because it has happened in the past, putting guardrails around practices
- Fish and Wildlife Commission, even in its approval, did not make any adjustments to limit those practices
- He said those practices were crimes that were prosecuted by then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, who sent
- out press releases and announced that she was prosecuting folks who had engaged in these practices as
- boating laws and reducing unnecessary disruptions for law-abiding boaters, making enforcement more practical
Summary:
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first took up the appointment of Joshua Kellum to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellum described his background in diversified land, agricultural, materials, and real estate operations and said he views himself as a conservationist. Senators questioned him closely about his development background, the balance of perspectives on the commission, his vote supporting the black bear hunt, and the use of Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds for the “Yes on 2” campaign. Supporters argued he is primarily a land steward and conservation-minded landowner, while opponents said the commission is already dominated by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kellum’s confirmation, with Senator Smith voting no and the rest of the voting members in favor.
The committee then received a presentation from FWC on implementation of recently enacted boating and vessel laws. Bill Holcomb outlined changes under SB 1388 (the Boater Freedom Act), including limits on vessel stops and boarding, a new Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal, and revised rules for Springs Protection Zones. He also reviewed SB 164 on derelict and at-risk vessels, including new enforcement tools, a long-term anchoring permit, and updated penalties; HB 289, Lucy’s Law, which strengthens boating safety penalties and education requirements; SB 830 on the disposition of migrant vessels; and HB 735 on water access facilities and boating infrastructure. Holcomb said FWC is in rulemaking, training officers, and updating forms and permitting systems to implement the laws.
Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and whether penalties go back to the state, and about the Springs Protection Zone standard. Holcomb said the state can recover removal costs from responsible owners and that the new springs standard requires “significant harm” and that vessel activity be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make those determinations. He said Silver Glen Springs remains a proposed zone but was paused pending the new criteria and rulemaking. The committee took no further action on the presentation and adjourned after completing the agenda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- practices to practice their clinical skills, as an example, things like placing or using a stethoscope
- We are advocating to let doctors practice medicine, not leave women alone.
- In fact, laws like this are deterring OB-GYNs and medical residents from wanting to practice in our state
- policies like this, where we're telling adult women, we're dictating to them and their doctors how. to practice
Bills:
SB 8, SB 1, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB20, HB18, HB7, HB17, HB1, HB20, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SR85, SR87, SB8, SB5, SB2, SB10, HB27
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Data from national research studies, from best practices across the nation, and from our own local crash
- Is that by law or is that by practice and policy? Is the initiative by law or...
- implement to achieve that zero, but there are also many standards we have to incorporate into NMDOT practices
- of the things that we're doing right now is we just created what we're calling our community of practice
- us what are the ways that we can take that data and standardize. ...and turn it into standardized practices
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Aug 15th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- More recently, she's been helping me with the lobbying practice as a part of the law firm.
- My legal practice focuses mainly on environmental and natural resources law.
- He's definitely more the face of our lobbying practice.
- To follow up on the point you made, I think you’re spot on about something just from practical experience
- use impact litigation to meet those needs and protect them against abusive or deceptive business practices
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the previous witness covered the history and intent of the bill, I'm here to provide some practical
- Since the previous witness covered the history and intent of the bill, I'm here to provide some practical
- analytical results on DTSC's website without any regard to levels of exposure, variability, and lab practices
- analytical results on DTSC's website without any regard to levels of exposure, variability, and lab practices
- or capacity of any regard to levels of exposure, variability, and lab practices, or capacity of testing
Summary:
The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard three bills after beginning without a quorum and later establishing one. SB 328 would cap DTSC hazardous waste generation and handling fees for infill housing and master development projects and set response timelines for cleanup reviews. Supporters said the current fee structure has made some housing and remediation projects infeasible, while opponents warned that capping fees for one sector could shift costs to other hazardous waste generators. The committee discussed the need for broader DTSC fee reform, and SB 328 was approved on a 7-0 vote and sent to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
SB 754 would require manufacturers of disposable menstrual products to test for and disclose concentrations of certain contaminants, with DTSC able to verify results and publish them. Supporters framed the bill as a transparency and public health measure, citing recent studies finding toxic metals in tampons and emphasizing consumer right-to-know. Opponents, including manufacturers and hygiene product groups, argued the bill adds duplicative testing, vague requirements, and public disclosure that could be misinterpreted, and urged amendments. The committee members generally supported the goal of transparency, and the bill passed 5-2 with not voting members, moving to Appropriations.
SB 466 would provide temporary legal protections for public water systems that are complying with approved chromium-6 compliance plans while they work toward the new drinking water standard. Supporters from Los Banos, Coachella Valley Water District, and other water agencies said the measure would help avoid costly litigation during a lengthy and expensive compliance period, especially for systems dealing with naturally occurring chromium-6. Committee members raised concerns about limiting recourse for harmed individuals and discussed possible alternative language, but the author said the bill would not affect state enforcement authority. SB 466 passed 7-0 and was sent to the Committee on Judiciary. The committee also adopted a consent calendar of additional measures by voice vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I have a couple of practical procedural questions, if you don't mind, to give us a picture of how this
- In the 80s and 90s, as the standard of practice on these cases changed, the bishops learned more.
- Prior to being at the Children's Advocacy Center, I had a counseling practice for 10 years and I worked
- When you work with children who have been abused and have made an outcry, or in your private practice
- The Civil Practice and Remedies Code 129 is added by this act, entered into before the effective date
Keywords:
heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill has the practical effect of prohibiting out-of-state public officials from usurping the role
- This bill revises the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act to clarify that the prohibition on communication
- With over 34 years in health care as an advanced practice registered nurse, I've seen firsthand how critical
- With over 34 years in health care as an advanced practice registered nurse, I've seen firsthand how critical
- the rulemaking authority to allow ag properties less than 25 acres to enroll in best management practices
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others.
Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9.
Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reducing waste, fraud and abuse through innovation, focusing on how AI and data can improve government efficiency. Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Joint Economic Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Brian Miller is a practicing hospitalist and professor of medicine and business at Johns Hopkins.
- When I look at AI's capabilities in this space, I don't see just a futuristic vision; I see practical
- commercial sector, having spent time at the Federal Trade Commission, but I am familiar with some of the practices
- At the FTC, I observed some of the practices of privacy officers within agencies.
- We do like continuous auditing; it is a practice that we also enjoy.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight
Summary:
The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Cloud seeding is not widely practiced in Florida and we don't know about the safety or long-term effects
- issued to the school district for regional consortium, still under the authority of the Education Practice
- evaluations are done for teachers is one third of that accounts for student performance and the student practice
- Senator Simon: ...the other 50 percent doesn't come under instructional practice, it comes under other
- change that so swiftly here in this bill, I am concerned about the effect of what it does with practicality
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Language pathologists, speech language pathology assistants, and audiologists who practice and reside
- fulfill their professional obligations and the supervision of the current number of assistants who practice
- and 40% of those were out-of-state students who were likely going to return to their home state to practice
- speech-language pathology assistant program will provide exceptional services within their scope of practice
- labels and... ...requirements for the certificates of analysis for the labs and good manufacturing practices
Keywords:
speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We had our peer review, which is when your colleagues come in and check your audit practices.
- office, along with the Illinois AG and the Federal Trade Commission, sued John Deere over its unfair practices
- The lawsuit alleges that for decades, Deere's unlawful practices have limited the ability of farmers
- The practice has always been that the Chair of Ways and Means has sort of delegated that authority to
- to the debt report date, my own bill, House File 1836, which made changes to the Government Data Practices
Keywords:
HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So HB 484 seeks to formally codify these best practices by Explicitly allowing public institution of
- As a practicing physician, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of tobacco addiction and lung
- convinced that vapes, nicotine, and tobacco use on campus was a regular. occurrence and a common practice
- So it's a good practice that we want to to do and encourage the healthy lifestyle.
- It's allowing therapists to practice telepsychiatry between states.
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- entire structural program for our children to virtual learning with they did with little to no best practice
- I can practice on the same court every day, travel to out of town tournaments, and still get good sleep
- After those late practices.
- You can go to the doctor, you can take tutoring, you can do extra sports or practice, and you can do
- Services swoops in at least twice a year unannounced, scrutinizing everything from our sanitization practices
Bills:
HB117
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- instructional program for our children into virtual learning, which they did with little to no best practice
- I can practice on the same court every day, travel to out-of-town tournaments, and still get good sleep
- after those late practices.
- You can go to the doctor, you can take breaks, you can do extra sports or practice, and you can do your
- Services swoops in at least twice a year unannounced, scrutinizing everything from our sanitization practices
Keywords:
early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- switching out photos, that would definitely be something noted and something that's not an acceptable practice
- expressed concerns that individuals that have been convicted of indecent assault are still allowed to practice
- these licensed professionals must navigate additional training, education, and fees before legally practicing
- the equivalency of other states' licensing requirements, focusing on training standards, scopes of practice
- workforce integration for newly arrived professionals and opens opportunities for Texans seeking to practice
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Only those who wish to practice braiding or locking must complete 1,600 hours of training and skills
- It is a safe, non-invasive, chemical-free practice.
- It is a practice of generational tradition and culture passed throughout generations that can be a pathway
- That question, I understand it's not in the scope of the bill, but it's in the scope of the practice.
- President, and Senator, explain how that might work in practice? So, Mr.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And as a standard practice within the office, I know when I started at least, we gave a seven-day grace
- , and as a part of that law was a requirement for the State Fire Marshal's Office to create best practices
- And as far as we're concerned, those best practices and rules have been a home run.
- Who better than to write new best practices and offer guidance and recommendations and encouragement
- It includes language expanding the cancer decontamination best practices to include education on the
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several insurance, financial regulation, and public safety bills. SB 1656, a large Office of Insurance Regulation bill, was taken up with a delete-all amendment and extensive discussion. The bill would increase transparency in insurance rates and mitigation data, update reciprocal insurer rules, limit use-and-file rate filings, expand cybersecurity breach notification, and strengthen oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Residents and senior advocates generally supported stronger oversight to prevent bankruptcies like the Unison case, while CCRC operators and industry groups warned that lien authority, reserve requirements, and other provisions could raise borrowing costs and burden well-run communities. The committee adopted the delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably after debate and public testimony.
The committee also passed SB 1658 on the public records database for uniform mitigation verification forms, with a clarifying amendment protecting policyholders’ personal information. SB 1612 on financial institutions was reported favorably after an amendment and substitute amendment dealing with credit union investment limits and reimbursement rules for board members. SB 1740, an insurance bill aimed at reducing premiums and insolvency risk, was amended to prioritize rate-decrease filings and prohibit AI as the sole basis for claim denials; it was then reported favorably. SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety was amended to add occupational disease language and other firefighter protections, including safer gear, cancer prevention, and possible telehealth mental health services, and was also reported favorably.
Finally, SB 1184 on residual market insurers was amended to preserve existing excess-and-surplus line standards, strengthen consumer disclosures, and clarify Citizens-related appointment rules before being reported favorably. Throughout the meeting, committee members repeatedly noted that several bills were still being refined with stakeholders, and multiple public witnesses testified in support of or opposition to the CCRC and insurance provisions, focusing on resident protection, financial stability, and unintended cost impacts.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- If we look at the current system, performance of students is counted for a third, instructional practice
- Athletic practices: there's been no decrease in athletic participation, and some of these counties...
- The athletic practices: there's been no decrease in athletic participation, and some of these counties
- administration, but parents, students, teachers, administrators, coaches who may choose to have early practices
- Thank you all for a great meeting. administrators, coaches who may choose to have early practices, stakeholders
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and observed a moment of silence for Senator Geraldine Thompson. The committee first took up CS/SB 102, a bill by Senator Gates directing the Department of Education to develop a workforce credential program for students with autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum, in coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Supporters said the bill would help autistic students gain job skills and workplace safety credentials, while an opponent argued the bill should clearly make participation voluntary, expand to other exceptional student groups, include funding, and add stronger accountability. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 166, the Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools bill by Senator Simon. The bill would reduce or remove several state mandates and give districts more flexibility on testing, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, audits, facilities planning, emergency make-up days, federal fund use, and public VPK oversight. Senators asked about the impact on student proficiency, teacher evaluations, and the transfer of public VPK oversight to districts; Simon said the tests would remain but count as 30 percent of the grade, districts would retain flexibility in evaluation measures, and only public VPK would shift to districts. Public testimony was largely supportive, with some speakers praising reduced testing and local control, while one senator cautioned that Florida still has a math proficiency problem. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 296 by Senator Bradley, which would repeal the 2023 statewide mandate requiring later middle and high school start times and return the decision to local districts, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and consider later start times. Supporters argued the mandate created transportation, staffing, and scheduling problems and that local control was more practical, while opponents emphasized sleep science and the benefits of later start times for teens. Several senators discussed the tension between research and district resources, and the bill sponsor said the measure preserves the conversation about sleep while allowing local scheduling decisions. CS/SB 296 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- learn have how what we do benefits the environment and the consumer understand that these Regina to practices
- 4th and another for item and up implementing a whole different set of of circumstances or cultural practices
- The watermelon example is sort of similar except a whole different set of production practices.
- and then stop the injection of blue dye and let the former just go back and whatever irrigation practices
- And on a farm, it takes years to make those cultural practice changes is not like to turn of the dial
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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