Video & Transcript Research : 'certification of trust'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:26 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Did it save the state of New Mexico a lot of money, Madam Chair? Senator Block, yes, 100 percent.
  • So, the Department of Higher Education is going to be in charge of this. Is that correct?
  • of sexual assault.
  • Hopefully, we'll get some of this taken care of. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • And one of the things that was a part of the Survivors Bill of Rights is that every kit now has a tracking
Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 2nd, 2025

Corrections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I cannot fathom that that is the policy of this country and the policy of the state of Texas, that you
  • jail time over the course of the... ...five years of probation, all at his convenience, of course.
  • So you're right, the state of Texas has lots of vendors for lots of different things.
  • Just like one of the slogans of our ministry, I've been there.
  • The lack of oversight, you've heard that a couple of times.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But of those, 889 of the unanalyzed kits were outside. of the statutory time frame of 90 days, and 277
  • So, being one of these types of police officers, officers in this type of organization.
  • of Texas.
  • Let's remember that the erosion of trust in law enforcement is one of the factors leading to increased
  • A lack of transparency and accountability erodes trust.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Housing Finance and Policy

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  • so one of the things that it kind of so one of the things that it kind of bothered<00:10:43.040>
  • :20:36.200> these into the renovation of one of these into the renovation of one of these units
  • <00:36:40.560> of<00:36:40.880> public $86,000 of of public $86,000 of of public resources
  • a lot of them out they spend a lot of a lot of them out they spend a lot of money<00:48:38.760><
  • health two questions about certificates health two questions about certificates of<01:31:28.639>
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 20th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are in the process of every year now of the new city of St.
  • So the impetus of the bill is to take some of the paperwork burden off of actual police officers. ...
  • of St.
  • You know, I brought this on behalf of the administration of the City of St. George.
  • The end of '27?
Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • > do >> Um out of respect of my colleague, I do >> Um out of respect of my colleague
  • In early childhood, children rely on the reactions of trusted adults, parents, caregivers, and teachers
  • of trusted adults, parents, reactions of trusted adults, parents, caregivers,<00:38:59.520> and
  • Constitution of the United States of Constitution of the United States of America?
  • of the violation of intervene because of the violation of the<01:45:35.160> law?
Bills: HF3415
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then we're going to go to DNR and the Office of School Trust Lands on a number of reports that were due
  • And the last one, the recreational use of school trust lands. And that will conclude our agenda.
  • <00:01:57.759> a<00:01:57.920> number<00:01:58.079> of of school trust lands
  • on a number of of school trust lands on a number of reports<00:01:58.960> that<00:01:59.360><
  • recreational use of school trust lands. recreational use of school trust lands.
Bills: HF624
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • One makes presence or uses of public document with knowledge of the falsity of the document and with
  • I'm just wondering if the seriousness of it meets the criteria of failing.
  • I think one of the issues here in the last couple of years has been an increase in number of commercial
  • seriousness of it meets the criteria of seriousness of it meets the criteria of failing.<00:05:19.199
  • of hazard.
Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 17, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ensuring safety is the purpose of third-party nationally recognized certification entities.
  • of money. of money.
  • A number of years ago you provided some additional resources through a death certificate fee that allows
  • A number of years ago you provided some additional resources through a death certificate fee that allows
  • A number of years ago you provided some additional resources through a death certificate fee that allows
Bills: SF0095, SF0107, SF0112
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But at least at the moment, all of the At least at the moment, all of these other trust funds that we've
  • of medicine in the state of New Mexico.
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a school of medicine in the state of New Mexico.
  • a number of survivors who are victims of that.
  • of time.
Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of course, we've had a lot of discussions about our rule to try to prevent any type of unfunded liability
  • c><00:03:40.239> up po time period of of July 1st 22 up po time period of of July 1st 22 up until
  • You can be a part of that.
  • of rewarding wellness.
  • Uh point of clarification too. Um >> Yes. Uh point of clarification too.
Summary: The committee first took up Representative John Blanton’s bill on pension spiking and Kentucky Public Pension Authority administration. Blanton said the measure would make a prior court-related pension-spiking fix retroactive to July 1, 2022, so employees who retired between that date and the court ruling would be treated the same as those covered by the earlier legislation. KPPPA staff said they did not think the bill would go beyond the Court of Appeals ruling, but noted it could prompt requests from people who retired before July 1, 2022. Members asked about how many retirees might be affected, whether the language was narrow enough, and whether the bill could open the door to additional claims; Blanton estimated roughly 1,000 retirees would need review, with fewer actually impacted. No vote was taken on the bill in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senator Matt Nunn and Scott County Schools Superintendent Billy Parker present a proposal allowing school districts to offer teachers and other employees a voluntary payout for unused sick days. Supporters said the idea could improve attendance, reduce substitute costs and classroom disruptions, help retain younger teachers, and potentially lower long-term retirement-related costs because the payout would not count toward pension compensation. They emphasized the program would be optional for districts and employees, would require teachers to keep at least 15 sick days in reserve, and would be district-funded rather than a state cost. Members raised questions about budget impact, tax treatment, pension effects, and whether the incentive would actually change behavior; the bill sponsor and witnesses said the payout would be taxed like other compensation and would not affect TRS or CERS benefits. One member requested reporting on how the program would be used, and the sponsor said he would be open to adding that. The sponsor also noted a later committee-substitute change would allow use of accumulated sick leave for observance of religious holidays not otherwise on the school calendar, with a personal statement from the employee.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 9 (1-16-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next order of business, the approval of the journal. Mr.
  • The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby adjourn this legislative day
  • The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky hereby offers sincere congratulations to
  • Kentucky 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating<00:
  • <00:18:44.720> the of the legislative branch of the of the legislative branch of the Commonwealth
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 87 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from January 15, 2026. On second reading, the clerk reported House Bill 178 on the psychiatric collaborative care model, House Bill 280 with committee substitute on healthcare, and House Joint Resolution 24 with committee substitute and amendment directing withdrawal of the 1115A waiver application related to a mandatory community engagement program. During announcements and citations, members adopted House Resolution 19 recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month, with remarks emphasizing the value of mentors and personal examples from the sponsor. The House also adopted a citation honoring Robert Kaywood Metaf, a longtime Gary County attorney remembered for his service and generosity, and a citation congratulating Gary Thompson on his 80th birthday and his long-running West Louisville barbecue business. Members also noted committee meeting schedules, including cancellations and upcoming meetings, and one member introduced a guest connected to Logan’s Law, a bill described as responding to the release of a man convicted of killing a child. The clerk then reported new bills and resolutions introduced, including measures on gubernatorial transitions, the Kentucky Fire Commission, voting rights, interscholastic extracurricular activities, crimes and punishments, motorsports racing facilities, social work, motor vehicle racing, renter tax credits, and appropriations for the legislative and judicial branches, along with House Resolution 34 recognizing Kentucky Arts Day. The Committee on Committees and Rules Committee met, referred numerous bills to standing committees, reassigned House Bill 258 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, and posted several bills and House Joint Resolution 24 to the regular orders for January 20, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Those are the three sort of components of certification for the angel investment tax credit program.
  • percentage of the number of business percentage of the number of business that<00:34:20.960>
  • of issues. of issues.
  • of the strength of uh and and elements of the strength of this<00:41:29.760> industry.
  • All of the resort parks of the state are members of KTIA.
Summary: The meeting began with a quorum call and approval of the August minutes, then moved to an update from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on small business conditions. Chamber representatives John Hughes and Amit Patel said Kentucky has benefited from pro-growth policies such as lower income taxes, regulatory modernization, and workforce development, but they emphasized ongoing challenges including workforce shortages, child care access, housing availability, rising insurance costs, and inflation. Patel, speaking as a hotel operator, said recruiting and retaining staff has become difficult and that his company is considering child care stipends and other benefits to help employees. Members asked about child care benefits, community involvement, and health care costs; Patel said the business is discussing additional support for employees and noted that health care costs have tripled over three years. The chamber said it will prioritize child care and housing policy in the upcoming session. The committee then received an update from the Cabinet for Economic Development on the Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit program from David Brock of KY Innovation and Matt Wingate. Brock outlined the state’s broader innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including innovation hubs, SBIR/STTR matching funds, the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, SSBCI, and STEP, and said these programs have helped create jobs, raise capital, and support exports. He explained that the angel tax credit is intended to encourage private investment in innovative Kentucky small businesses with high growth potential. The credit is generally 25% of investment in non-enhanced counties and 40% in enhanced counties, with annual and per-investor caps and eligibility rules for both businesses and investors. Brock reported that 317 businesses have been certified, 117 have received at least one investment, 445 investors have made 750 investments, $57.2 million has been invested, $19 million in credits has been awarded, and 373 new jobs have been reported since 2021. Committee members asked about the relationship between the program’s industry verticals and university research, the difference between enhanced and non-enhanced counties, and where investments are occurring geographically. Cabinet staff said the verticals align with the original Innovation Act framework, and that enhanced counties are defined by statute, including distressed and disaster-impacted areas. They said most investments and credits have been in non-enhanced counties, though some examples were cited in Bath County and Auburn. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting beyond approval of the minutes.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • certifications that are indicative of certifications that are indicative of career<01:35:22.080>
  • :32.880> recognized number of industry recognized number of industry recognized certifications
  • But when we met on June 24th, um, I shared with you my concern about trust and the breaking of trust
  • breaking of trust from with the public. breaking of trust from with the public.
  • When trust is broken, it affects all of us, all of our communities, all of our students.
Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, introductions, and approval of the previous meeting minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation on SB 253, focused on expanding support for teacher apprenticeship and teaching-and-learning pathways. Senator Hickman and staff from the Kentucky Department of Education and Nelson County Schools described how the program uses dual credit, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship to help students earn an associate degree in high school and continue toward a teaching degree. They said the goal is to address the teacher shortage by creating a sustainable pipeline into the profession. Witnesses emphasized that the main barrier is cost. Mary Taylor said Kentucky’s youth apprenticeship model has been successful in other fields and that education should be added as an in-demand sector, but an associate degree alone will not solve the teacher shortage because teachers still need a bachelor’s degree and certification. Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools described the district’s Lead Nelson program, saying the district has invested more than $800,000 since 2021, currently has 37 students in the pathway and seven committed apprentices, and spends about $85,000 per apprentice from freshman year through certification. She said district staffing, planning, and university partnerships are also significant hurdles. Members asked about job guarantees, tenure, and retirement; Arnold said employment is performance-based and retirement issues are being considered. Senator Hickman said the bill would use lottery funds to help cover tuition and dual credit costs so more districts can participate, noting that a prior version died because of a high fiscal note. Representative Payne and Representative Tipton praised the program but stressed the need for funding and noted inconsistencies between statute and budget language on Work Ready Kentucky and dual credit support. Representative Tipton also cautioned that lottery revenue may not keep pace with demand and said the General Assembly may need to make broader funding decisions. After the apprenticeship discussion, the chair moved the committee to the next agenda item on computer science and AI literacy, where Code.org began a presentation on the importance of computer science for all students.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 am

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, we will have lots of problems with the chief of police and with all of the municipal courts,
  • Just kind of loading a Christmas tree up.
  • So what we're going to be able to be in the box here, so what was kind of... you're kind of whispering
  • Chairman, there's lots of discussion. You were kind of whispering. Mr.
  • And I don't want to get ahead of myself, or we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves here. Okay?
Bills: HB1053
Summary: The committee took up House Bill 1298 and first discussed an amendment from Senator Paulson that would add variable electronic speed limit signs to the bill while leaving the 80-mile-an-hour provision unchanged. Members said the signs would be used on interstates I-29 and I-94 in selected problem areas, based on weather or accident conditions, and that the proposal would not require a fiscal note. The discussion then broadened to Senator Rummel’s concerns about related bills, especially 2243, 1250, and 1229. He argued that the House changes were removing municipal authority to double fines, lowering or eliminating points for serious traffic violations, and undoing prior Senate positions. Several members said they were willing to use HB 1298 as the vehicle to restore the earlier fine and point provisions, including the 29 violations previously assigned three points, and to avoid concurring with the House versions. Members did not take final action on the amendments or the bill. Instead, they agreed more work was needed and asked Legislative Council to prepare a combined amendment and options for the next meeting. The committee recessed and scheduled further discussion for the next morning.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Mar 26th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • of school.
  • I put myself on a path of destruction, going in and out of the system repeatedly.
  • Many of these young people committed crimes out of necessity or out of normalcy based on how or where
  • behalf of the council and yourself in support of House Bill 2234.
  • And so one of the things I want to do is I want to change the name of... This bill.