Video & Transcript Research : 'delegate elections'

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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • person, nowhere do we want elected people appointing themselves to a board.
  • Because all the members of our delegation had... ...all the members of our delegation had received complaints
  • Whip, Senator Smith, talk about how this delegation has grown through the years.
  • Do continue to work together as a delegation.
  • It never came through the Jefferson County delegation. Through the Jefferson County delegation.
Bills: SB330
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • deadlines for the 2026 general election. deadlines for the 2026 general election.
  • improve their elections process. improve their elections process.
  • elections process in the country. elections process in the country.
  • I'm still kind of hung up on the issue of someone in the federal delegation that has an elected office
  • /c><00:15:49.120> offices delegation that has an elected offices delegation that has an elected
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, an elections bill sponsored by Representative D.J. Johnson. The committee first adopted a committee substitute, and Johnson explained that the substitute removed the emergency clause, deleted provisions on craft member appointments and cast vote records, changed language on memoranda of understanding with the Department of Justice from mandatory to permissive, and removed a section on election-day procedures for voters flagged as non-citizens. He said the changes were made in response to concerns from county clerks and to improve the bill before floor consideration. Members asked about the bill’s purpose, cost, and effects. Johnson said the measure was not aimed at a widespread fraud problem but was intended to improve election security, accuracy, and fairness, and he said he had not been told it would create a significant cost increase. Questions also focused on a provision allowing certain federal officeholders to run for president or vice president while retaining their current office; Johnson said the language was meant to apply only to federal offices decided by the Electoral College and to avoid penalizing voters who elected those officials. Representative Roberts supported that provision, while Representative Gooch objected to it and said he would vote no if it remained. The committee also discussed voter-roll maintenance and whether the bill would improperly remove people whose voting rights had been restored by pardon or other legal means. Johnson said the administrative process should account for restored rights through coordination with the governor’s office and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Several members praised the Secretary of State’s work but raised concerns about the clerks’ opposition, the bill’s cost, and whether it solved a real problem. After debate, the committee voted 12-4 to pass the bill as amended by the committee substitute, then adopted a title amendment, and reported House Bill 534 favorably to the House floor.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/21/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Recognizing the delegate from title?
  • <00:56:13.480> The Elections. It is report number 24. The Elections.
  • <01:35:42.720> The Elections. It is report number 23. The Elections.
  • Government, labor, and elections. elections. elections. >> meeting. >> meeting.
  • the delegate from Baltimore County. the delegate from Baltimore County.
Summary: The House convened with 126 members present, heard the prayer, approved the previous day’s journal, and then took up a series of Senate messages and committee reports. Senate bills on consent calendars 21 and 22 were read the first time and referred to committees. The House then adopted favorable reports, often without amendment, on a wide range of bills including workers’ compensation evaluation procedures (HB 1325), a state shark designation (HB 97), several local alcoholic beverages measures, commemorative months for Muslim American Heritage and Jewish American Heritage (HB 661), and local license commissioner changes in Anne Arundel, Worcester, Harford, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s counties. Several bills were amended before being ordered printed for third reading. HB 121 (Baltimore County alcohol sales) was amended to change the sponsor to the Baltimore County delegation. HB 1335 on Department of Information Technology workforce recruitment and retention was amended to convert the measure into a study and recommendations report. HB 1037 on PSC oversight of broadband and VoIP was similarly amended from direct oversight to a study and report. HB 1164 on water and sewage rate consolidation and limited-income mechanisms was amended to remove rate-consolidation provisions, require a PSC study, and delay implementation. HB 1381 on stopping or parking in bike lanes added exceptions for emergency, transit, disability pickup/drop-off, disabled vehicles, loading/unloading, and construction or maintenance; HB 1504 prioritized sidewalk and bicycle pathway projects near highways with complete streets or Vision Zero policies; HB 912 adjusted community cat trap-neuter-return rules; and HB 969 clarified electric vehicle charging billing and service fees. The most extended debate centered on HB 639, the Transportation Aviation Passenger Health and Safety Act. After amendments turned it into a reporting measure for fixed-base operators and aviation service companies regarding flights carrying detained individuals, warrants, refueling, and emergency-response documentation, members questioned its practical operation, safety implications, and possible federal preemption issues. The floor leader explained the bill as amended was intended to gather information for Maryland safety and emergency planning. On motion of the committee chair, the House agreed to special order HB 639 until the end of the session for further clarification. The House also amended and advanced HB 1063 on hunting management, including deer damage permits and Sunday hunting rules, and heard a brief statement from an Eastern Shore delegate about the Rural Caucus’s approach to offering amendments rather than opposing bills outright. The session ended with HB 972, creating the Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund, amended to rename the bill in honor of the late Delegate Charles Otto and to replace lottery funding with an annual appropriation; the House adopted the amendments and the favorable report.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/13/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House appoints Delegate Smith chair, Delegate Forbes, and Delegate Ibracell [questionable].
  • The House has appointed Delegate Rogers, Delegate Shuty, and Delegate Adams.
  • Delegate Tivera.
  • The House has appointed Delegate Wells, chair, Delegate Barnes, Delegate Solomon.
  • ,<03:21:53.680> delegate appointed Delegate Wells chair, delegate appointed Delegate Wells
Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum and first honored Nancy Crawford with a resolution recognizing her 46 years of state service, including 20 years as Senator Pam Beidle’s chief of staff. Senator Beidle then spoke at length about her own retirement plans and public service, reflecting on her career in the House and Senate, her work on the Finance Committee, and thanking her staff and colleagues. The chamber unanimously journalized the remarks. The Senate then moved into business on House and Senate messages, including House Bill 139 and Senate Bill 311, and adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 1532, the Utility Relief/Reducing Energy Load for Inflation measure. The report was described as a broad energy and utility package that had already passed the Senate 38-4 and was said to address short-, medium-, and long-term issues, including rate relief, in-state generation, data center policy, consumer transparency, and low-income utility assistance. During debate on the conference report, the majority leader explained several changes from prior versions: no legislative ban on forecast test years, instead deferring to the Public Service Commission; removal of gas programs from Empower to avoid inequities across service territories; modest opening of the retail supply market with guardrails; and rejection of some floor amendments, including a gas line extension provision and a study amendment. The minority leader argued the bill offered only limited relief, focused too much on talking points and short-term savings, and said many bipartisan amendments were not retained. The majority leader responded that the bill would save ratepayers real dollars through provisions on utility adders, executive bonuses, FERC-related returns, and new generation, and urged adoption of the conference report.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

General Affairs - Room 1023 Apr 7th, 2026

General Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was re-elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016.
  • The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and Sioux City had a delegation that went to Washington, D.C.
  • And that delegation started in 1975.
  • And that delegation started in 1975.
  • And those years that I went through this three-state delegation, and the purpose.
Keywords: 956, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The local delegation must provide reasonable notice for the delegation meeting.
  • In addition, the bill must be approved by the majority of the delegation unless the delegation has a
  • In some instances, some delegations require a unanimous vote, and some delegations require... ...some
  • a delegation meeting.
  • that delegation.
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and passed two measures before receiving a staff presentation on the local bill process and local delegation meetings. HB 4007, by Rep. Snyder, would cap reimbursement for certain inmate emergency medical services in Martin County at 110% of the Medicare rate, with a higher cap if a provider shows it is operating at a loss. Snyder said the bill is intended to create predictability and save taxpayer dollars; members asked about fiscal effects and whether other counties could adopt similar language. Public testimony came in support from Martin County and related local officials, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee also passed HM 4005, by Rep. Daly, which urges Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure. Daly argued Florida’s troop allocation is outdated and inadequate for the state’s population and disaster demands, contributing to burnout and recruiting problems. Members asked about the basis for the current allocation, possible budget and infrastructure impacts, and the National Guard’s needs; there was no opposition or public testimony, and the memorial was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. After the votes, Reps. Holcomb and Kendall gave a detailed presentation explaining how local bills differ from general laws, constitutional limits on local legislation, required local delegation meetings and notice, certification and economic impact forms, and amendment procedures. Members asked several process questions, including about multi-county delegations and Miami-Dade’s special status. The meeting ended with a few recognitions and adjournment before session.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 12, 2026 - 09:15 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The purpose of this is to drive participation in these electric co-op elections.
  • She was just elected recently and the city's better for it.
  • , or even the chairs of the different delegations, the municipalities in their respective delegations
  • Or would it be the chairs of the delegation?
  • At the same time, it looks different across all delegations.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 24th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The next bill was the faithful delegate one that talked about the processes. Because, Mr.
  • Delegates to go even if we weren't, so that's why we did the faithful delegate bill.
  • how many delegates from each state, etc.
  • what we did with that faithful delegate bill.
  • You had valid concerns about delegate behavior.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 37th Legislative Day Jun 17th, 2026

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • By engaging in elections, committee hearings, caucus discussions, and the legislative process, delegates
  • Today, we are honored to welcome the delegates of the 2026 session of the Delaware Boy State.
  • Throughout the week, delegates have drafted, debated, and past legislative. in practice.
  • By engaging in elections, committee hearings, caucus discussions, and the legislative process, delegates
  • Today we are pleased to recognize several delegates who were elected by their peers to leadership positions
Summary: The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee. The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines. Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mejia was elected RECEIVED FROM MS.
  • with regard to her election. >> Without objection, we'll.
  • Representative-elect Mejia and the members of the New Jersey delegation present themselves in the well
  • REPRESENTATIVE ELECT MEJIA AND THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY DELEGATION PRESENT THEMSELVES IN THE WELL
  • SO WITH THAT, I YIELD TO THE NEW MEMBER OF OUR NEW JERSEY DELEGATION, THE >> Yes, please. Yes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Delegates to go even if we weren't, so that's why we did the faithful delegate bill.
  • what we did with that faithful delegate bill.
  • You had valid concerns about delegate behavior.
  • In reality, Congress would likely set the rules regarding delegate selection.
  • You expressed concern about the faithfulness of Texas delegates.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/20/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> House 1604, Delegate Kerr, House Rules. >> House 605, Delegate Griffith, House Rules.
  • House 606, Delegate Odum, House Rules. House 607, Delegate ODM, House Rules.
  • Good morning, Delegate.
  • the delegate from Baltimore City. the delegate from Baltimore City.
  • Delegates. Delegates.
Summary: The Maryland House met in session with 122 members present, received the journal, introduced several House bills and Senate Bill 37, and referred bond initiatives and executive nominations to committee. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. House Bill 146, concerning on-site wastewater system inspection and pumping requirements and implementation dates, drew extended debate. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and water-quality measure, while opponents argued it would add significant costs to home sales and rentals, especially in rural areas. After discussion of septic-system costs, enforcement, and the pace of replacement approvals, the bill passed 93-36. House Bill 220, dealing with individual water submeters, also prompted debate over a $1 monthly administrative fee and a provision affecting unpaid water bills in eviction proceedings; members clarified that the eviction language had been struck by floor amendment. Some members argued the bill could raise housing costs, while the sponsor said it mirrored existing electric and gas submetering law. The bill passed 95-34. House Bill 236 on blood-testing timing for contestants before the State Athletic Commission passed 130-0, House Bill 241 extending sunset provisions for state boards and commissions passed 130-0, House Bill 242 on unemployment insurance confidentiality passed 130-0, House Bill 259 revising the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund passed 120-10, and House Bill 308 on private mailboxes for associations passed 120-2. During the floor session, members also discussed septic-system policy more broadly, including the cost of inspections, the need for timely repairs, and whether government should intervene in real-estate transactions. One member explained that a floor amendment had removed a disputed provision from HB 220, which is why it did not appear in the reprint. The House also received a gubernatorial message with executive nominations, referred it to House Rules, and then heard committee and subcommittee announcements about upcoming votes, budget hearings, and caucus meetings.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and voting, out of Elections and Government Affairs, one favorable, three on its merits.
  • and voting, out of elections and government affairs, one favorable three on its merits.
  • I always hope that our delegates there are working on a fix federally.
  • Through committee meetings, elections, discussions, and collaborative decision-making, delegates strengthen
  • Congratulations on your election. And now I yield to Senator Townsend.
Summary: The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote. The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates. On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/10/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of the delegation.
  • >> Delegation.<01:18:44.320> Yep. >> Delegation. Yep. >> Delegation. Yep.
  • Of the delegation. In >> the chair. Yeah. Of the delegation.
  • the only one that elected him at large. the only one that elected him at large.
  • are elected at large. are elected at large.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President and members, I am honored to welcome a special delegation today from the real. gunny valley
  • President and members, first I thank Hossa for taking the lead on behalf of our Valley delegation in
  • the Senate welcoming our delegation from the Valley.
  • Delegation to the Texas Senate.
  • Correct and and the bill by requiring that the elected officials the elected judiciary make the most
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/10/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sample-Hughes, House Bill 852, Delegate Sample-Hughes, House Bill 852, Delegate Sample-Hughes
  • House Bill 1001, Delegate D.
  • <01:04:38.840> child 1321, Delegate Palakovich Carr, child 1321, Delegate Palakovich Carr,
  • House Bill 14, Delegate Foley, County House Bill 14, Delegate Foley, County Board<01:57:12.920> of
  • House Bill 1448, Delegate Tomlinson, Municipal Elections Reporting of Information to the State Board,
Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Associate Pastor Justin Wills of Miracle Temple Church in Lothian, followed by remarks recognizing his family’s ministry and requesting that the prayer be journalized. The chamber then moved through several introductions, including Johnston Square Elementary students who were recognized for strong grades, education-related guests, and staff and family members of senators. After the roll confirmed a quorum, the Senate returned to business. On third reading, House Bill 563, concerning emergency response animals, was amended to align the House and Senate versions. The amendment added self-defense as an affirmative defense, included horses used in search and rescue within the definition of emergency response animal, added a definition of law enforcement unit, and adjusted penalties. The bill then passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 159 on EMS vehicle supplies and neonatal care; the chamber refused to concur in House amendments and sent a message asking the House to recede or appoint a conference committee. The Senate introduced House Bill 420 and referred it to Rules. In Judicial Proceedings, Senate Bill 791 on immigration enforcement prohibitions in correctional facilities was reported favorably with three amendments, including technical changes, limits tied to certain convictions, notice requirements for state facilities, and authorization for judges or commissioners to consider immigration detainers in bail decisions. The minority leader and others requested that the bill be special ordered for more time to review and prepare amendments, arguing the issue was controversial and had been fast-tracked; supporters of the committee report said the bill had already been heard and discussed. The debate over the special-order motion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President and members, I am honored to welcome a special delegation today from the Rio Grande.
  • President and members, first I thank Hossa for taking the lead on behalf of our valley delegation in
  • the Senate welcoming our delegation from the Valley.
  • Delegation to the Texas Senate.
  • And the bill by requiring that the elected officials, the elected judiciary, make the most important
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 1/15/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The next order of business is the election of the chief clerk.
  • and second as um a government elected and second as um a government elected official<00:09:50.640
  • three Youth and government delegations three Youth and government delegations to<00:12:08.040>
  • Patrick Duffy Murphy has been elected Chief Clerk.
  • <00:35:43.480> today people that we are going to elect today people that we are going to elect
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, then approved the prior day’s journal and confirmed a quorum. The main business was organizing the chamber for the 2025–26 session, beginning with the election of Pat Murphy as chief clerk. Members from both parties praised Murphy’s long service, parliamentary knowledge, work on remote voting during COVID, and commitment to youth programs and the integrity of the House. After nominations closed, Murphy was elected by a 67-0 vote and took the oath of office. The House then adopted a resolution allowing the remaining front-desk officers and assistant sergeant at arms to be elected on a single roll call unless there was more than one nominee for an office. Representative Niska nominated Stephanie Miller, Kathy Carlson, Erica Brinson, Andrew Olen, and Carl Hamry, and the slate was approved by voice vote. The House also elected Lori Hadap as chief sergeant at arms by a 67-0 vote after nominations and supportive remarks about her law-enforcement background, security work, and responsiveness to members; she then took the oath of office. After the chamber was organized, the House adopted resolutions directing the chief clerk to notify the Senate that the House was duly organized and appointing a four-member committee to notify the governor. The appointed committee consisted of Representatives Paul Anderson, John Koznick, Ben Bakeberg, and Max Rymer, who reported back that the governor had been notified. Members also observed a moment of silence honoring former Representative Mary Murphy for her long service. The House then set its next meeting for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I think an important piece that the delegation... the delegation expectation is that our supervision
  • Talk about the delegation.
  • There is a doctor on the list I gave you there who delegates to over 400 hours of delegations.
  • Delegation, I probably should have also said delegation and supervision.
  • They're already practicing in the state by delegation, the general delegation statute in statute by the
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Matthews, Esquire, Director of Elections Matthews, Esquire, Director of Elections with<00:09:29.120
  • with regard to their elections.
  • Speaker, without objection, will Representatives-elect Fine and Petronis and members of the Florida delegation
  • certificates of election, certificates certificates of election, certificates of<00:10:06.880>
  • raised with regard to their elections. raised with regard to their elections.