Video & Transcript Research : 'historical reference'
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN-EIG, CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, this measure refers to grid-ready homes.
- this measure refers to grid ready homes. this measure refers to grid ready homes.
- But in review of all rate cases, there is always a very good look at historical.
- replace it with a reference to this chapter, chapter 269.
- statute itself in 16 cross references statute itself in 16 cross references the<00:42:13.200>
Keywords:
renewable energy, grid-ready homes, interconnection process, electric utility, energy independence, surcharge, customer access, energy storage, smart inverters, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, electric utility rates, ratemaking, performance-based regulation, performance-based incentives, performance incentive mechanisms, revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, reward and penalty mechanisms, alternative ratemaking
Summary:
The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m.
The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted.
A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When TAPS was coming online, permission to refer to my notes granted. Thank you.
- When TAPS was coming online, permission to refer to my When TAPS was coming online, permission to refer
- Speaker, permission to refer to my notes, please. Granted. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- I think today is a historic day for Alaska. It's a historic day for the people of Alaska.
- And permission to refer to my notes? Permission granted.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/27/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have the Historical Society.
- We had worked with Historical Society.
- This is from the Senator Klein bill, and it takes the money from the Historical Society statewide historic
- takes the money from the uh historical takes the money from the uh historical society<00:49:21.520
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, we were just faulty cross reference. So, we were just fixing<00:02:59.440>
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to <00:14:55.839>Ways <00:14:56.240>and re-referred to Ways and re-referred
Bills:
HF2783
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There is historical value according to the historical commission. That's a great question.
- For the Historical Commission to establish parameters around the archaeological and historical nature
- But that would have to be approved by the Historical Commission that has historical basis in Texas history
- Liberty, justice, and independence are historic Texas values.
- Intersex refers to individuals born with.
Keywords:
HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Messages from the Governor: There are none.
- Without reference to file, Assembly Bill No. 9 by Assembly Member Gabriel, the clerk will read.
- Okay, without reference to file, Senate Bill 110, presented by Assum.
- On to the bill in chief, SB 122, without reference to file. The clerk will read.
- Without reference to file, SB 125, there are pending amendments by Assembly Member DeMaio.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, and proceeded with routine procedural business, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees and several rule suspensions to allow bills to be heard or moved. Assembly Member DeMaio attempted to amend and then return AB 109 to the Senate to add health care premium reductions, but the motions were ruled out of order and his request to suspend the rules failed on a 13-45 vote.
The main floor action was on AB 109, the 2026-27 state budget. Assembly Member Gabriel presented the budget as balancing fiscal responsibility with protections for health care, schools, housing, wildfire prevention, and the safety net, while opponents argued it raised costs, underfunded education and public safety, and relied on gimmicks. Supporters emphasized investments in hospitals, Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, food banks, housing, and reserves, and repeatedly defended the budget’s approach to Proposition 36 funding and prison closures. After extensive debate, the Assembly voted to concur in the Senate amendments to AB 109, and the bill was immediately transmitted to the Governor.
Later, the Assembly took up SCR 89 on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members from several caucuses spoke in support, arguing DEI is central to equal opportunity, civil rights, and California’s identity, and warning against federal efforts to roll back such programs. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, saying DEI treats people differently based on immutable characteristics. The transcript ends during that debate, with the resolution still under consideration.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introductions and references of bills will be deferred.
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer AB 238 Harbidian from the Judiciary
- I vote to suspend the rule and allow Assemblymember Wallace to take an AB12 without reference to file
- Suspend this rule to take up this bill without reference to file.
- For as long as I am black, I am historic.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And you may also refer to Tab 3, Agency Code 308 in your binders. Mr.
- Can refer to pages 136 and 137 in your volume twos.
- The other two brand-new FTE requests are due to the historic workload.
- You all have historic money in the budget that directly relates to the historic workload that we are
- So, historic royalty audits, historic approvals for oil and gas development, historic field reports,
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- チャンネル登録をお願いいたします So, the next slide, and that's what I've already referred to.
- It serves as a quick reference. on the state's major taxes, it provides a brief history of each tax.
- The property owner may also provide the historical cost.
- Next, we have our Targeted Appraisal Review Program, or TARP as we like to refer to it.
- So when I refer to a split roll, that's. That's what we're talking about.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And in those references, which is what RSA 78-A:3 something in those references, it just specifically
- RSA 78 A3 something in those references RSA 78 A3 something in those references it<01:58:46.119>
just - You look at it historically, those are the facts.
- You look at it historically, those are the facts.
- You look at it historically, those are the facts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred.
- Reference reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to committee
- This historic Californian Norman Lewis Ford.
- Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor the life of this historic Californian, Mr.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills and permission for committee notice changes. Members also made guest introductions, including anesthesia residents, family members, and a legislative intern. The body then took up House Resolution 118 by Assembly Member Garcia, welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to California and highlighting the state’s host cities, economic benefits, and international goodwill. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing local hosting roles, cultural connections, and anticipated tourism and revenue. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
On the daily file, the Assembly passed and retained or continued a number of items, then considered Assembly Concurrent Resolution 193 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry proclaiming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Supporters described the role of women in California agriculture and the barriers they face; the resolution received 69 co-authors and was adopted. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 210 by Assembly Member Jackson, establishing a sister-state relationship with Gauteng province in South Africa, with members speaking to economic, educational, and cultural ties; it received 65 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
The second-day consent calendar was then taken up. House Resolution 113 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, was added to by 68 co-authors and the consent calendar passed 73-0. The remaining consent items were listed, and the Assembly proceeded to adjournment in memory statements for Norman L. Ford, Jr. and James McCain, Sr., followed by a moment of silence for each. The desk was ordered to remain open for budget-related business, and the House adjourned until Monday, June 15, upon the call of the Speaker.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred.
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer SBC...
- Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone.
- This day is more than a historical milestone.
- His hands-on leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and love for his fan base, whom he refers to
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- four minutes today. members of the public who would like to submit comments electronically should refer
- reflect the restrictions tied to their historic designation.
- HB 4809 aims to produce more and equitable appraisals that reflect the true limited value of historic
- These historic buildings are very hard to own.
- preservation while allowing them to continue to operate. operate these different historic sites.
Keywords:
county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs and Joint Legislative Audit Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Historically, it's been the campuses that have been taking the...
- And I'm not sure what the actual technical expertise, per the law, you are referring to.
- It's a great historical trauma and contemporary trauma towards Indian people.
- But how can that possibly be if they're continuous and historic?
- But how can that possibly be if they're continuous and historic?
Summary:
The joint hearing of the Select Committee on Native American Affairs and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee focused on the University of California’s compliance with NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA and the return of Native American human remains and cultural items. Senators and Assembly Members opened by emphasizing the sacredness of repatriation, the ongoing trauma caused by delayed returns, and the need for stronger systemwide accountability. The State Auditor presented the third audit of UC’s repatriation efforts, concluding that UC still lacks the urgency, oversight, and clear timelines needed to promptly return remains and belongings. The audit found thousands of remains and hundreds of thousands of cultural items still in UC custody, new undisclosed collections at several campuses, weak budgeting and underspending, and repatriation plans that often lacked concrete deadlines. The auditor recommended stronger UCOP oversight, performance metrics, proactive searches for undiscovered items, and possible legislative action to tie funding to measurable progress.
UC officials responded that the system is committed to full compliance and has accelerated its work since adopting a new policy in 2022. UC Provost Catherine Newman said the system repatriated more than 2,800 ancestors and nearly 80,000 funerary belongings in the past year, and that UC now says 80.3% of Native American remains are either repatriated or available for repatriation. UC announced a new systemwide plan to complete repatriation of human remains by the end of 2028, to finish high-risk campus reviews by June 2026, to recall all loans by January 2026, and to require quarterly reporting to UCOP. UC also said it will spend an additional $8.8 million over three years, expand staffing, improve databases, support tribal consultation costs, and identify potential reburial sites on UC land. Berkeley and San Diego described increased staffing, consultations, and repatriation activity, while Santa Barbara said it had corrected earlier omissions, notified tribes about previously unreported ancestors, and was working toward completing repatriations and updated inventories.
Committee members pressed UC on why progress has been so slow, why the audit’s timelines differed from UC’s public reporting, and whether the 2028 goal applies only to human remains rather than all cultural items. UC said the 2028 target is for human remains, while cultural items will take longer, and acknowledged that more work remains. Members also asked about the technical expertise needed for repatriation, the role of tribal experts, and whether repatriation should be embedded more permanently in UC governance or statute. Tribal leaders and representatives then testified that remains and belongings were taken without consent and must be returned with tribal consent and leadership. They criticized the repeated delays, stressed that tribes are the experts on their ancestors and cultural heritage, and urged UC to treat repatriation as a top priority and to return all associated items, not just human remains, so ancestors can truly rest.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation 2ND REVISED Jan 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We have historically receded very low appropriation, and we've seen an uptick in our evolving funds.
- A total historic actual expenditures Page. I'll give you a second.
- Otherwise, typically, it is at our 424 fund that he's referring to.
- So when I refer to scale, that's the volume piece I'm referencing.
- It was the 5th Infantry Division's historic headquarters and headquarters officer's club.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But we are still higher than our historic averages.
- I heard the chairman refer to discipline.
- So, historically, if you think about the concept of passing, The state has historically defined that
- You had historic investments in 2019, then of course COVID came along.
- You heard me refer to that. very briefly in my five-hour intro.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction and reference of bills will be deferred. Messages from the Governor: there are none.
- Without reference to file, Assembly Bill No. 9 by Assembly Member Gabriel, the clerk will read.
- Historic investments in immigrant resource centers at our schools, again... ...investments.
- Okay, without reference to file, Senate Bill 110, presented by Assum...
- On to the bill in chief, SB 122, without reference to file. The clerk will read.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments.
Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services.
A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, my other question refers to page four.
- Uh my other question refers to um topic.
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where instances nationally historically where instances nationally historically where - The new facility are you referring to?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- We'd like to welcome up Representative Sean Garberle, on an act relating to public access to historical
- Many affected neighborhoods have historically ...and create health hazards during storms.
- Some might say, in the military, we refer to it as a chain of command.
- Some might say in the military we refer to it as a chain of command.
- Chairman, you made reference to it.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue.
Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.
VA
Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It carries legal meaning, historic meaning, and moral responsibility.
- The Virginia Code, if you remember, we presented on this last summer, has very little reference to the
- Indian Child Welfare Act and no reference at all in our Juvenile Code, which otherwise controls all
- Indian Child Welfare Act and no reference at all in our Juvenile Code, which otherwise controls all
- But are we referring to the sales tax for all sales or just specific sales?
Keywords:
Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, 976, house, all
Summary:
The commission met to review its electronic meetings policy, which was adopted without objection, and then discussed the outcome of the most recent General Assembly session for bills affecting federally recognized Virginia tribes. Opening remarks emphasized that the commission’s work continues under its new name and extended sunset date, but that several major proposals stalled or were continued, including consultation requirements, sovereignty/definitions updates, in-state tuition, conservation easements, emergency management coordination, and DMAS consultation. Members repeatedly stressed the need for better education, clearer fiscal explanations, and more direct engagement with the administration, Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and the Attorney General before the next session.
The commission then reviewed each bill and set priorities. The sovereignty/definitions bill and the consultation bill were treated as top priorities, with members rejecting any effort to remove government-to-government language and suggesting a letter or meeting with the Attorney General to clarify that the bill simply codifies existing federal law. The conservation easements bill was also supported as a likely priority, with plans to consult the conservation community, the Indigenous Conservation Council, and the administration. The in-state tuition bill was viewed as important but not a top priority, with concerns about disputed fiscal estimates and the need for stronger coalition-building. The emergency management bill was placed in a lower-priority tier because the relationship already exists in practice and the main issue was agency capacity.
The DMAS bill drew more mixed views because it was introduced late and had unresolved external issues, but public testimony urged the commission to continue it, noting that more tribes are developing health programs and that early consultation would help avoid future conflicts. The public also supported extending the commission beyond one year and suggested future work on State Corporation Commission entity categories for tribal governments and businesses. Additional topics discussed for future consideration included the Indian Child Welfare Act, a possible sales tax exemption for tribal governments, and a proposal to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was requested as a tier-two priority. The meeting ended with plans to schedule additional meetings over the summer or fall and to invite outside presenters and agency representatives for further discussion.