Video & Transcript Research : 'candidate filing'
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- If no candidate has filed for that office for a party, that party has the opportunity—what we call party
- Thank you. candidate has filed for that office for candidate has filed for that office for a<02:23:47.280
- <02:28:51.760>
um <02:28:52.000>file <02:28:52.399>reports political candidates - um file reports political candidates um file reports showing<02:28:53.359>
the <02:28:53.760>< - representative may file their candidates for a special election.”
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This resolution was pre-filed for the public to review.
- Of the three candidates, Ana Maria Rodriguez-Ramos is the only candidate for Speaker who has consistently
- fully and safely in a House where 30 bills have been filed so far.
- What should we be looking for in a candidate to lead this House?
- Three friends of mine filed for Speaker, David, Ana Maria, Dustin.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- They bring with them after a candidate is hired that candidate venomous, complete the appropriate background
- Candidates who enter and on their professional certificate.
- Then after our team reviews, the educators file.
- Sometimes these candidates have questions about their certification.
- per statute to evaluate that file.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-EIG Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:43:32.079>
report <00:43:32.480>filing date for reporting filing report filing - date for reporting filing report filing date.<00:43:33.359>
First <00:43:33.599>up <00:43 - It requires any elected official, candidate, committee, or other individual required to file an organization
- It requires any elected official, candidate, committee, or other individual required to file an organization
- It requires a candidate or individual authorized to receive contributions on behalf of a candidate or
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- Those candidates can be placed... Placement of presidential primary candidates on our ballots.
- I filed written testimony for your perusal and to read.
- So we filed a complaint in court to get the improperly ballots counted. Thank you.
- They would ask, who are the candidates? What are the questions on the ballot? What do we mean?
- Who are the candidates? What are the questions on the ballot? What do we mean?
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on several election-related bills, with most testimony focused on voting access, ballot administration, and election procedures. Senator Driscoll testified for S. 509, a Randolph home rule petition to require bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole, and Randolph officials and community members strongly supported it, saying it would improve access, confidence, and participation for Haitian Creole speakers. Other speakers, including advocates and residents, described language barriers as a form of voter suppression and urged favorable action.
Leader Donato testified on H. 822, which would remove the word “physical” from the absentee voting disability standard, and on a bill to raise the signature threshold for creating political designations and allow dormant designations to be dissolved. Senator Rausch testified on several bills, including one expanding the State Ballot Law Commission’s jurisdiction over presidential primary candidate placement and a broader elections infrastructure bill that would change registration deadlines, primary dates, reporting systems, ballot design, mail voting procedures, and voter outreach. Representative Cattelda also testified on a bill to rename the ballot title for governor’s councilor to “governor’s counselor.”
The Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, through Tom Joyce and Ben Kaufman, said it supported a number of the bills and offered local election administration expertise. Former Representative Lenny Mera and Sandra Cato testified for S. 536, a bill on accountability for defective and spoiled ballots, citing a disputed 2022 Revere recount and arguing that spoiled ballots should be documented and publicly inspectable so improperly rejected ballots are not lost. Emma Chinman of Partners in Democracy supported multiple reforms, including the elections infrastructure bill and a bill allowing unenrolled voters to serve on boards of registrars. After testimony concluded, the committee accepted written testimony by email and then adjourned without taking any votes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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and observers as well as the candidates and observers as well as the candidates - of candidates maybe a candidate<01:18:13.520>
Forum <01:18:13.880>where <01:18:14.040>< - If the union donates to certain candidates, they don't file that with the city.
- <02:44:32.600>
and putting on a forum for candidates and putting on a forum for candidates - I might support the libertarian candidate once I see how low the libertarian candidate is polling.
Summary:
The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- candidates for the Board of Regents. candidates for the Board of Regents.
- Although we support House File 4413's goal, we'd like to see this bill changed where all candidates that
- Although we support House File 4413's goal, we'd like to see this bill changed where all candidates that
- candidates? I mean, that can happen. candidates? I mean, that can happen.
- . candidates. candidates.
Keywords:
undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House higher education committee approves omnibus bill 4/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- committee heard in house file 4698. committee heard in house file 4698.
- dollars to other Democrat candidates. dollars to other Democrat candidates.
- <00:09:44.320>
856 working on the Senate file 856 working on the Senate file 856 and<00:09 - ARCAC has scre or or or candidates ARCAC has scre or or or candidates screamed<00:18:41.440>
- candidates recommended by the ARCAC. candidates recommended by the ARCAC.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4252 and first heard a walkthrough of a DE2 amendment that largely incorporated Office of Higher Education technical and statutory cleanup items, including reporting consolidations, updates to postsecondary registration and licensing statutes, and an anti-fraud provision. New provisions in the DE2 would require public postsecondary institutions to explain developmental courses before enrollment and obtain a written acknowledgement, revise the state grant tuition cap, add a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation in FY 2027 for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and provide $5,000 one-time funding for reforestation at Bemidji State University. Fiscal staff also noted additional special revenue fund revenue and expenditures tied to licensing and registration litigation response.
The main debate centered on the A8 amendment offered by Representative Rarick, which would require the governor to appoint University of Minnesota regents only from candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature fails to elect regents. Rarick argued the amendment was needed to address what he described as conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns in recent gubernatorial appointments. Several members questioned whether the language was constitutional, whether it actually addressed conflicts of interest, and whether it should instead refer to ARCAC-screened or ARCAC-recommended candidates. Nonpartisan staff said the governor’s appointment power is addressed in the university charter, not directly in the constitution, but could not definitively assess constitutionality if challenged.
Members were divided: some supported the goal of cleaner governance but said the amendment was not ready or did not match the problem being described; others argued the legislature had failed to complete its own regent appointments and that the amendment was a response to that failure. No vote on the A8 amendment or the bill was reached in the portion provided, though a roll call was requested on the amendment and the chair indicated the bill would continue through amendment consideration before final discussion and vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- on the importance of house file on the importance of house file 3079<00:40:54.640>
to <00: - Next, Nawal Ibrahim, teacher candidate from St. Cloud State University.
- <00:47:11.599>
at next barrie id igbo teacher candidate at next barrie id igbo teacher candidate - Um, and members, this DE2 for House File 3079 addresses the key shortcomings of House File 3079.
- the key shortcomings of house file that the key shortcomings of house file 3079. 3079. 3079. we<01:09
Summary:
The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act.
Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course.
Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I file a habeas petition. That is correct. Go ahead. Thanks.
- Candidates and voters. 670 effort on hand-counted paper ballots.
- Because candidates and voters have lost confidence in our elections.
- then distributed because you're now just an official and not a candidate.
- We've had a mayoral candidate in Harris County.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- . candidate.
- who is the best candidate for the job. who is the best candidate for the job.
- state representative may file their candidates for a special election.
- no longer a requirement to file at all. no longer a requirement to file at all.
- Oh, party filing. Okay. I scratched off the wrong filing period. That was for the candidacy.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I move House File<00:02:49.840>
4252 File 4252 File 4252 be<00:02:51.840>sent <00:02:52.080 - House File 4252. House File 4252.
- folks that are in the Epstein files. folks that are in the Epstein files.
- candidate recommended by the ARCAK. candidate recommended by the ARCAK.
- candidates screened by the ARCAK. candidates screened by the ARCAK.
Bills:
HF4252
Keywords:
higher education, student aid, financial aid, grant programs, scholarships, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, community college, technical college, postsecondary institution, college affordability, student fees, athletic facilities, competitive athletics, developmental education, remedial courses, pregnant students, parenting students, priority registration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- difficult for many because the files difficult for many because the files people<00:50:10.800>
- assignments um from teacher candidates assignments um from teacher candidates um<00:50:30.079>
- move on to House File 3421. move on to House File 3421. Representative<00:57:34.880>
Clardy. - House File 3421 as amended. House File 3421 as amended.
- support of House File 3421. support of House File 3421.
- assignments um from teacher candidates assignments um from teacher candidates um<00:50:30.079>
Bills:
HF3421
Keywords:
early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- [laughter] Senator Swedzinski will be presenting Senate File 1310 today. Senate File 1310 today.
- Uh, and I Senate File 1310 today.
- And we are next going to hear Senate File 3627. Senate File 3627.
- <01:10:40.480>
visiting candidate visiting candidate visiting as<01:10:42.320>in <01:10 - candidate trying to get their support. candidate trying to get their support.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Filing with CFIUS is mandatory for specific types of transactions, but much of the process remains voluntary
- for public office who make technical or clerical errors in their campaign filings.
- The last thing that candidate needs, that aspiring candidate who might be self-funding his or her own
- It's not about how many votes each candidate received, but making sure that the number of people who
- You're talking about a report that documents the number of results for candidates and propositions by
Keywords:
SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Government and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We have eight days after the deadline to file or to report.
- For committees, not for candidates.
- a state, and who is required to file a state.
- On the filing officer may require an amendment to be filed.
- So one would be related to your filing deadline. So you're required to file a report by X date.
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 2156, a campaign finance and reporting bill tied to the Secretary of State’s new software system. Members and staff walked through the bill section by section, explaining that much of the text is existing law being reorganized into a new chapter, with technical updates to make reporting easier and more consistent in the new electronic “checkbook” format. The bill also adds or clarifies several categories and definitions, including political donations and volunteer appreciation, and changes the reporting threshold from $200 to $250 to align with a separate inflation-adjustment bill. Other discussed changes included using the deposit date as the contribution receipt date, removing contributor addresses from public disclosure, adding non-statewide political parties to disclosure requirements, and adding political committees to the foreign-national contribution prohibition.
The Secretary of State’s office testified that the new software is being developed with a vendor already used in other states, and that it will automatically track contributions, expenditures, balances, deadlines, and reminders, while preserving current public/nonpublic disclosure rules. Members asked about public access, enforcement, maintenance costs, training, and whether the system would allow both checkbook-style entry and aggregation; staff said both options would be available and that the system would flag discrepancies and carry amendments forward through later reports. The committee also discussed late-filing and amendment fees, keeping some existing deadlines such as the 48-hour supplemental statement, and making late fees more visible to the public.
The committee adopted the proposed amendments by voice vote and then passed the bill as amended on a 13-0 roll call vote. Members expressed appreciation for the work of the bill sponsor and the Secretary of State’s office, and the chair indicated the bill would likely go to caucus and then the floor before moving to conference with the Senate if needed.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 4/2/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- That late candidate filing period, for most of our cities, school boards, and townships, and any of those
that candidate filing period adjusting that candidate filing period adjusting that late<00:55- :08.079>
candidate <00:55:08.520>filing <00:55:09.000>period <00:55:09.440>so - <00:55:09.720>
for <00:55:10.200>most late candidate filing period so for most late - candidate filing period so for most of<00:55:10.520>
our <00:55:10.720>cities <00:55:11.520
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They have to file a PFS.
- So, so who now would have to file one that didn't have to file one before?
- Arguments made about David having to file in December of the date before he had to file, was the rule
- not that he had to file?
- filing, but allows for paper filing for good cause.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The secretary will read the Senate file numbers. >> Senate file numbers 3980, 3868, 3832, and 3857.
- The Senate files have been given their second reading.
- Um, I would like, as we bring candidates forward beyond this one, Mr.
- , candidate, candidate, she's<00:20:18.080>
uh <00:20:18.400>getting <00:20:18.640>ready - Members, please vote. passage for Senate file number 3402. passage for Senate file number 3402.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You're speaking to a candidate, correct? Yes, but not the general public.
- had to pay the other candidate, and it wasn't like paying...
- They could be civilly liable to the opposing candidate.
- I just can't remember which candidates it was.
- This bill representative was filed in November, this bill was filed in November, there was plenty of
Keywords:
emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection