Video & Transcript Research : 'needs assessment'

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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rhetoric needs toned down. The frenzy needs toned down. The fear-mongering needs toned down.
  • This is what he needed. Instead, he was assessed to be stable and sent home after just a few weeks.
  • We need to help society. We need to help them.
  • We need to help these families who need help with their children.
  • We have an abundance of needs. Behavioral health is a big thing. We have an abundance of needs.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 9th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • trust our institutions with our money and they safeguard our transactions unless there's a serious need
  • This legislation establishes a common sense and much-needed regulatory framework for residential roofing
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 9th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • trust our institutions with our money, and they safeguard our transactions unless there is a serious need
  • This legislation establishes a common-sense and much-needed regulatory framework for residential roofing
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need the lottery. We need to gamble. That's the bottom line.
  • There is a desperate need to apartments.
  • And we need to... I echo your right. And we need to... I echo your sentiments 1000%.
  • And yes, we need to either amend this bill or we need to get another bill that's going to direct it to
  • To see where the need truly is, to see where the resources need to be directed further on.
HI
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  • need money for.
  • We need stable services. And services. We need stable services.
  • <05:21:47.680> a special needs and they just need a special needs and they just need a little
  • . needs. needs.
  • special needs, or ELL. special needs, or ELL.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education 2ND REVISED Apr 14th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I need to continue to work on it. But as we are approaching a deadline and it's...
  • Still assigned, I needed to get it through committee.
  • And I need to be a no vote today. Thank you. Will there be an additional debate?
  • And I Need guidance quite frankly on what to do with the tea aspect.
  • This vehicle does need to move forward.
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  • It also doesn't just base it on the dollar sign; it also bases it on the importance of that needed category
  • Those are also high educators that each of us know are in the top 100 jobs needed in the state.
  • So, you need to verify that it's true.
  • There shouldn't be a legitimate reason in which a teacher would need to text or contact a student outside
  • I believe that both of us have needed or have been examined for 12 years.
HI
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  • care needs.
  • care needs.
  • available for questions if needed. available for questions if needed.
  • I think that we need to solve it.
  • I think that we need to solve it.
Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's not something that we need to have here. We need the ability to adapt and overcome.
  • This is another attempt to see what we need. Get what we need to get done in this state.
  • So we need long-term planning.
  • True hurdle that we need to hit. But is it the 8% that TDUs need to hit? Gosh, is it a 5% return?
  • That process needs to play out and doesn't need to be truncated further. It shouldn't be.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just didn't know if they needed more of those. Yes, sir. It is a mark.
  • You need to have the ability to make adjustments for what a local neighborhood may or may not need.
  • I believe that we need to be reimbursed for these expenditures.
  • Sometimes we need a helping hand from the federal government.
  • As a sovereign state, we need... ...need to be able to recover the funds so that we can use it in other
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Our faithfulness in prayer demonstrates our constant need.
  • That is needed.
  • You need help through that pregnancy when you decide to have a child.
  • When it's planned even, you need help.
  • This state doesn't have enough support. and needed that support.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe I need to take up a floor amendment. Clerk will read. Mr.
  • Members, you're reminded if you're in the chamber, you need to vote.
  • Be the first time they've had a fee increase in seven years, and it's much needed.
  • And if you need to accept a rejection amendment, you need to send my office any more, let me know.
  • And if you need to accept a rejection amendment, you need to send my office any more, let me know.
Summary: The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules. The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the pension funds will just need to double check and make sure that those with whom they are
  • And if they are making it on a financial analysis, they need to provide that to the clients.
  • I think you also see in that paragraph, but if they have not conducted financial analyses, they need
  • Minority Leader Kirk, will allow one more, and we'll come back to you if needed.
  • But if you're using a firm that does it that way, then they need to tell you, so you will know that your
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, Brandy shares her focus on immediate needs and long-term health to students in grades 6 through
  • So, I just think landowners need the opportunity to know what's going on.
  • do know that there is a simple blood test that's one more vial that can actually identify that they need
  • Maybe not even get the results that you need by the time you start putting things into place.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the pension funds will just need to double-check and make sure that those with whom they are
  • I think you also see in that paragraph that if they have not conducted financial analyses, they need
  • Minority, or Kirk, will allow one more and we'll come back to you if needed.
  • Minority, or Kirk, will allow one more and we'll come back to you if needed.
  • But if you're using a firm that does it that way, then they need to tell you so, so you will know that
Summary: The Senate began with ceremonial recognitions for several student groups and community visitors, including Carl Albert High School’s boys and girls swim teams, the Lady Titans basketball team, and the Choctaw High School speech and debate team. Senators and coaches highlighted the teams’ state championships, academic achievements, and perseverance, and the chamber also welcomed visiting groups from Aline, Owasso, and Tulsa County. After the presentations, the Senate returned to general order and took up a series of House bills. Among the measures considered, House Bill 3720 expanded the Local Food Freedom Act by raising the gross annual sales threshold for local food establishments from under $75,000 to $250,000; it passed 39-4. House Bill 3849 updated the Oklahoma mentoring children of incarcerated parents program and passed 42-1. House Bill 3882 created a revolving fund for industrial and lake access improvement projects and passed 33-9, then also passed the emergency clause 39-4. House Bill 3919 reduced county free fair association boards from nine members to five to address quorum problems and passed 45-0. House Bill 3941 codified a pay raise for a court secretary and passed 45-0, including its emergency clause. House Bill 4118 updated the family caregiver tax credit and passed 44-1. House Bill 4141 removed the sunset on the statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator position and passed 45-0. The chamber also debated several policy bills more extensively. House Bill 4268 created a growth-based teacher compensation program using Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Funds and restored a $5,000 stipend for national board-certified teachers; it passed 45-0 and its emergency clause also passed 45-0. House Bill 4342 allowed prior instances of domestic violence or abuse to be admitted as propensity evidence in court, with supporters saying it would help interrupt the cycle of abuse and opponents raising due process concerns; it passed after debate. House Bill 4428 required public pension plans to base proxy voting decisions solely on financial considerations, and House Bill 4429 required proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations were not based on financial analysis; both passed after debate, 35-8 and 37-7 respectively. Two Rule 7-9 motions to pull House Bills 4422 and 4423 from committee and place them on general order failed by recorded vote. The Senate then announced Denim Day for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, noted a few final reminders, and adjourned until April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 143 basically removes the sunset from the assessment tax to nursing homes.
  • Senate Bill 143 basically removes the sunset from the assessment tax to nursing homes.
  • So why not swap the gavl over lower hospitals assessment and medic...
  • assessment sunset calls removed. removed. removed.
  • :20:35.440> that<00:20:35.679> removes same assessment bill uh that removes same assessment
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • as to whether a child needs updated support or evaluations.
  • It gives us the definitions of how we need to address situations.
  • I think that we need to come up.
  • Students with disabilities need a different type of approach.
  • So we need to always be aware of that.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Oversight Feb 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Education Oversight

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  • to where I needed to be.
  • So my question is, why do we need this legislation?
  • I need it more often, so I appreciate you guys having me.
  • I needed it more often, so I appreciate you guys having me.
  • We keep adding one to two more spots for those high-need areas.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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  • But I just want us to think too about um security that we may need for the the entire body. >> Well,
  • security<00:10:17.760> that<00:10:18.079> we<00:10:18.320> may<00:10:18.480> need
  • c><00:10:18.720> for<00:10:18.880> the<00:10:19.040> the security that we may need
  • for the the security that we may need for the the entire<00:10:19.839> body.
  • And they determine they need to increase their bonds. Right now they have 30 days to increase it.