Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative intent'
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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
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- So there's a lot of legislation.
- I mean is that the intent? outcome. I mean is that the intent?
- Good intentions will from Bates Creek.
- But when we legislative authorization.
- It doesn't um change a whole lot of the intent, though it does I think make the intent more clear. amendment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- part of the legislative process.
- And so... ...that the legislative process, that don't trust that part of the legislative process.
- Appreciate the author's intent in bringing the bill.
- As legislators, we have a responsibility to spend the state's money wisely.
- I will say that, in my humble opinion, because of our legislation...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is one of several bills in my package for the legislative session for teacher rights, protections
- Senate Bill 26 is our first step, again, in a series of legislative bills this session. ...As we craft
- That will tie in and make a lot of sense with our safety-related legislation coming soon.
- If this had other intentions, but I appreciate this protection of the teachers and the coaches.
- And it will be more sound than it ever has been because of this legislation.
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um I think that we legislation is in.
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process about the just the legislative process about the just the legislative - /c><00:49:30.559>
in specifically passed legislation um in specifically passed legislation um - So that that's the intent. Uh transfers. So that that's the intent.
- <01:37:43.280>
aligns will make sure that the intent aligns will make sure that the intent
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-EIG, CPN-HHS, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-11-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- by something like step- in legislation by something like step- in legislation lenders<00:47:25.920
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is this is to ensure that our intent is this is to ensure that our intent is - The Vice Chair's membership it also supports the intent of this bill.
- The Vice Chair's membership it also supports the intent of this bill.
- <01:46:43.199>
thank supporting essential legislation thank supporting essential legislation
Summary:
The joint Senate hearing focused primarily on SB 1201, a wildfire measure that would create a wildfire recovery fund and allow securitization for electric utilities. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill, saying it would help protect customers, property owners, insurers, and the broader economy from future catastrophic wildfire liability while improving the utility’s credit profile and lowering financing costs. Support also came from DCCA Consumer Advocacy, the Attorney General’s office on written comments, Ulupono Initiative, Clearway Energy Group, IBEW Local 1260, Par Hawaii, KIUC, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Plus Power, and numerous organizations and individuals. Opponents or commenters raised concerns about the liability cap, victim compensation process, and fund structure, including the Hawaiʻi Association for Justice, the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land supported the concept of a fund but questioned the catastrophe threshold and whether the fund would be empty without a prudency finding.
Much of the discussion centered on whether the proposed fund would actually help restore Hawaiian Electric to investment grade, with senators comparing the proposal to California’s wildfire fund. Hawaiian Electric said the bill was only one part of a broader process, alongside physical risk reduction and settlement finalization, and argued that without the bill the utility would not regain investment grade. Senators also questioned the proposed $1 billion fund size, the fairness of ratepayer contributions versus shareholder contributions, and whether customers should pay for consulting and administrative costs; Hawaiian Electric said its proposed amendment would remove those consulting-related charges. The company also said the fund would accrue interest and, if unused, could be returned to customers, and that there would be replenishment and supplemental contribution mechanisms if the fund were exhausted.
The Attorney General’s office said it still had further amendments to discuss, and the departments had not yet resolved where the fund should reside administratively, though Hawaiian Electric said it believed DCCA was the appropriate place but was open to alternatives. KIUC requested two amendments. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing, and the measure remained under discussion with questions and proposed amendments still outstanding.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 22, 2026 - PM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- legislative proceedings. legislative proceedings.
- not at the forefront of this legislation not at the forefront of this legislation because<02:29:
- It goes to legislative session.
- I am well aware that the legislation I am well aware that the legislation says<02:41:59.080>
- <02:42:25.160>
was is not what your intention was is not what your intention was I'm<02:42
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , Farmer Lender Skau for this legislation, Farmer Lender Skau for this legislation, and<00:10:15.760
- Also, PSEO dollars exist for a very specific purpose in my intent.
- Also, PSEO dollars exist for a very specific purpose in my intent.
- Also, PSEO dollars exist for a very specific purpose in my intent.
- It's to help purpose in my intent.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- Uh our team legislative director, DCYF.
- That was not the intent. This was only during...
- That was not the intent. This was only during...
- legislation legislation Representative<01:04:09.200>
Nadeau <01:04:09.640>Nadeau <01:04 - legislation of House File 4432. legislation of House File 4432.
Keywords:
youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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cover <01:37:54.800>crop intentional water use for cover crop intentional
Keywords:
boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 3, February 11, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It just makes sure that we align with how we are drafting our legislation.
- So, uh would stand for our legislation.
- or the intent to cause harm via sexual abuse.
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to sexual orientation or the intent to sexual orientation or the intent to
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- session is over, so that for the next legislative session members will have a completely updated book
- <00:21:14.320>
session the course of the legislative session the course of the legislative - I just want to let you know that our office is in favor of this legislation.
- I have a few comments on this legislation.
- They may not have the intention of having an effect, but they can have an effect.
Summary:
The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections.
Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation reported from the Committee on Appropriations, and yesterday this legislation was taken up
- Legislation to amend and reenact a section...
- Legislation passed the House.
- Legislation passed originally.
- Report legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-19-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- But he brought this piece of legislation to me, this idea to strengthen our DUI laws.
- to me this this um piece of legislation to me this idea<00:02:33.680>
to <00:02:34.239>um< - I understand the intent and applaud the purpose of the legislation.
- Congratulations, and thank you for hearing this legislation.
- upon the individual with the intent upon the individual with the intent often<00:30:28.880>
to
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Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:03
HB 220: 00:01:49
Discussion in Opposition to HB 220: 00:14:37
HB 136: 00:28:21
HB 201: 00:34:14, 958, all
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met with a full roll call and first took up House Bill 220, which would strengthen Kentucky DUI penalties. The sponsor and a Commonwealth’s attorney testified that the bill would make a third DUI within 10 years a felony, while keeping first- and second-offense penalties the same, and that the committee substitute also adds escalating fines for under-21 DUI offenses and aligns interlock requirements. Supporters argued the change is needed to protect families and respond to repeat impaired driving, citing a fatal case involving a young victim and a repeat offender with a high blood alcohol level and prior DUI convictions.
Members asked about treatment, sentencing, and drafting details. The sponsor explained that the existing mandatory substance-abuse treatment requirement for fourth-or-greater offenses would apply to third-or-greater offenses under the substitute, and that a 120-day minimum remains in place. Questions were also raised about removing redundant statutory language and about whether felony treatment could sometimes result in less actual jail time than a misdemeanor; the sponsor and prosecutor said such cases are rare and that the bill gives prosecutors and juries more tools. Representative Blanton supported the bill but noted it does not address fentanyl, and the sponsor said he has a separate bill for that issue.
Opposition testimony came from Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, who said he supported tougher DUI enforcement but opposed felonyizing the third offense. He argued that the current system already imposes mandatory jail and treatment, that felony cases often resolve through plea bargains with parole eligibility that may not increase actual time served, and that the better approach would be stronger mandatory counseling, longer license suspensions, and ignition interlock requirements rather than felony status. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and passed HB 220 favorably by a 19-0 vote.
The committee then began House Bill 136, which would require the Department of Corrections to compile and submit annual reports to the General Assembly on corrections and parole outcomes, including time served and supervision data. The sponsor and a witness from the Georgia Center for Opportunity said the bill is intended to improve transparency and give lawmakers better data for policy decisions. Members voiced support for better post-release data and asked whether DOC could implement the reporting; the witness said DOC had not expressed concerns and already submits some reports. Discussion on HB 136 was underway when the transcript ended.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (7-1-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
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- Unless modified by a legislative action, the existing base budget continues from one biennium to the
- directives for a funding, or legislative directives for a particular<00:07:46.120>
purpose. - <00:07:49.000>
action, Unless modified by a legislative action, Unless modified by a legislative - are well intended intentions are well intended intentions intentioned. intentioned. intentioned.
- and that's been in KSBA's legislative and that's been in KSBA's legislative priorities<01:20:16.560
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Budget Process 00:02:28
Allotment Process 00:10:30
School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10
Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00
Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25
Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40
Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- of the bill and enacted that legislation of the bill and enacted that legislation you<00:32:36.200
- This is largely remedial legislation from last session.
- <00:53:00.520>
that large uh piece of legislation that large uh piece of legislation that - I think the goal is to—I think the intent is for it to apply to a retail store.
- <01:48:45.880>
when to testify on proposed legislation when to testify on proposed legislation
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 30th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the process for enacting comprehensive legislation is ongoing.
- We've never had a legislative hearing to.
- This is government expansion through bureaucracy, not legislation.
- The legislation, this legislation will ensure we remain at the forefront by fostering innovation responsibly
- So if the intent is to be efficient, then find out what.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/25/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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- 2022 we pass uh there was legislation 2022 we pass uh there was legislation passed<00:03:32.159>
- <00:35:09.320>
of particular kinds so the intention of particular kinds so the intention of - Um, I certainly understand the intent of what you're trying to do.
- Senator Bruce Anderson carried this bill, and the legislative intent at that time was intended to offer
- Senator Bruce Anderson carried this bill, and the legislative intent at that time was intended to offer
Keywords:
veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements
MN
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- Over the past three legislative Over the past three legislative sessions,<00:04:53.520>
this< - be also clear about the tone and intent be also clear about the tone and intent of<00:09:22.240>
- To my colleagues, both Senate intent.
- <00:25:46.320>
Ingram, legislative director, OIG, Kyle Ingram, legislative director, OIG, - <00:33:30.799>
of 12 months. always with the intent of 12 months. always with the intent of
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment dilutes the original intent and turns the bill into legislation that protects polluters
- This amendment dilutes the original intent and turns the bill into legislation that protects polluters
- This amendment dilutes the original intent and turns the bill into legislation that protects polluters
- This amendment dilutes the original intent and turns the bill into legislation that protects polluters
- This amendment dilutes the original intent and turns the bill into legislation that protects polluters
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The intent they're pretty profitable.
- drafted, WHAM supports this legislation drafted, WHAM supports this legislation and<00:41:33.760
- This was the legislature's intent in authorizing HHR machines in 2013.
- legislaturator's intent in authorizing legislaturator's intent in authorizing HHR<01:05:11.520><
- legislation as it moves forward. legislation as it moves forward.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety