Video & Transcript Research : 'Sunset Commission'
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TX
Bills:
HB 842, HB 1907, HB 2844, HB 2892, HB 3439, HB 4211, HB 4536, HB 5111, HB 5138, HB 5182, HB 5247, HB 5269, HB 5323, HB 5435, HJR 201, SB 871, HB 3896, SJR 40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- She was only able to find me because I've been so outspoken against the Ethics Commission.
- If they put a flyer out or they put a sign out, the Ethics Commission regulates.
- And she has now incurred $17,500 in fines from the Ethics Commission.
- Wade, as well as Financial Commission of Texas v.
- Therese Harris of the Public Utility Commission to be the resource witness here on our behalf.
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, changes in commission policies and federal regulations can lead to significant revenue
- So we didn't include Sunset in the bill.
- So you wouldn't have any objection if I visited with the PUC and we put a 2035 or later sunset date?
- So, our commission has.
- Katie, would y'all support a sunset in this bill? Yes, we would be fine with that.
Bills:
HB842, HB1907, HB2844, HB2892, HB3439, HB4211, HB4536, HB5111, HB5138, HB5182, HB5247, HB5269, HB5323, HB5435, HJR201, SB871, HB3896, SJR40
Keywords:
power lines, Gulf Coast, weather-related outages, Public Utility Commission, infrastructure, government contracts, Chinese companies, information technology, cybersecurity, state regulations, food safety, mobile vendors, licensing, permitting exemptions, health inspections, nonprofit organizations, personal information, government disclosure, privacy, criminal penalties
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Will this corporation, when it joins the River Authority, become subject to sunset when the River Authority
- comes back up for sunset?
- The reason I ask is, when we did the River Authority sunset bill in 2015 for the Lower Colorado, we took
- Just their water management was under sunset, but the energy production and power distribution were not
- To the next sunset, yeah, management audit or actually the sunset review. It'll flow into that.
Keywords:
deer breeding, chronic wasting disease, wildlife management, release site, landowner rights, TCEQ, environmental quality, administrative actions, public notice, legislative oversight, water supply, Angelina and Neches River Authority, ownership transfer, public utilities, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- over to the Texas Veterans Commission.
- Commission.
- veterans, while the Texas Veterans Commission plays a supporting role.
- So we have a resource witness from the Veterans Commission.
- You make a change: you strike 'commission on human rights' and replace it with 'the commission.'
Keywords:
military status, vehicle registration, veterans, Texas transportation, state records, discrimination, employment rights, spouses of service members, labor code, SB 2543, Texas veterans cemeteries, state veterans cemetery, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans Land Board, Natural Resources Code, veterans land fund, veterans housing assistance fund, veterans burial, burial eligibility, cemetery location
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills focused on veterans’ mental health, criminal justice coordination, cemetery expansion, housing, vehicle registration, and anti-discrimination protections. SB 2926 would transfer administration of veterans’ mental health initiatives from HHSC to the Texas Veterans Commission, create a community-based mental health grant program, require a statewide veteran suicide prevention action plan, and add annual reporting requirements. SB 2938 would require county jails to verify and report veteran status at intake, help veteran inmates apply for federal benefits, and provide access to county veteran services and free visitation with service coordinators. Both bills were described as joint or practical efforts to improve coordination and service delivery for veterans, and both were left pending after no public testimony was offered.
The committee also heard SB 2543, which would give more flexibility to expand the Texas veterans cemetery system, and SB 2545, which would explore using manufactured homes as another affordable housing option for veterans through the Veterans Land Board. SB 2545 drew questions about how manufactured-home loans would work; a Texas Veterans Land Board witness said implementation would likely require closing at a title company rather than through a retail bill of sale, and the Texas Manufactured Housing Association testified in support. Both cemetery and housing bills were left pending.
Members then heard SB 2007, which would let vehicle registration applicants voluntarily designate military status so the DMV could record it and help with benefits and towing/impound issues involving deployed service members. Witnesses from the towing industry and DMV supported the bill, saying the current system lacks enough identifying information to run military-status checks and that the indicator could help prevent vehicles from being sold while owners are deployed. SB 2104 would add military status as a protected class under state anti-discrimination laws for employment, housing, and utilities; the author said it would address ongoing discrimination against service members, veterans, and military families. The Texas VFW supported the bill, citing the Leroy Torres case as an example of why additional state protections are needed. After discussion about overlap with federal law and existing state protections, SB 2104 was also left pending.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- The athletic trainers commission came up in front of the commission came up in front of the commission
- came up in front of the sunset committee this year and I had sunset committee this year and I had sunset
- documentation. commission documentation. commission documentation.
- on higher the commission on higher the commission on higher education.
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Having a sunset in 10 years kind of defeats the purpose of the plan, therefore I oppose.
- I worked with the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission to address this issue, up to
- HB 4358, relating to the commission of oral contraceptives, for the Committee on Public Health.
- HB 4359 by Capriglione, relating to the review of school districts by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
- ...Advisory Commission for the Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency.
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- going to recognize you to present Jared Lundry of Hayworth to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission
- And we'll strive to do the same if I'm selected to serve on this commission.
- Norville Ritter to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission to serve a six-year term ending July
- What's been your favorite part so far of serving on the tourism commission?
- The other thing it does is the workforce commission data sharing authorization existing...
Keywords:
housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, Class K extinguisher, NFPA 10, State Fire Marshal, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, liquefied petroleum gas
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Senate Bill 75 would codify the Texas Grid Security Commission under the Texas Department of
- We passed the resiliency plan, all of which our TDUs have filed with the Public Utility Commission.
- On behalf of Texas Workforce Commission, you're neutral on the bill, is that correct? Yes, sir.
- It seeks to codify the MOU that we previously discussed between the PUC and the Railroad Commission.
- The Public Utility Commission and the Railroad Commission entered into an MOU to address the ongoing
Keywords:
wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- But that is also tied to a sunset so that we can make sure it is working properly. >> Yes, ma'am. >>
- <00:33:24.000>
Um, <00:33:24.559>now built-in sunset in it. - Um, now built-in sunset in it.
- I know it's sunsetted, and that's a good thing.
- I know it's sunsetted, and that's a good thing.
Bills:
HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, HB117, HB17, HB22, HB153, HB140, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134, SB12, SB42, SB93, SB28, SB35, SB134
Keywords:
procurement, county commission, administrative savings, public services, government efficiency, HB17, municipal audits, municipal audit clarification act, municipal finance, local government, city council, mayor, city manager, Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, independent public accountant, annual audit, biennial audit, annual report, financial accountability, public records
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Keywords:
HB271, ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, adult learner, adult education, returning student, college completion, higher education grant, tuition assistance, mandatory fees, FAFSA, workforce development, community college, university, associate degree, bachelor's degree, stop-out, nonreverting funds, financial aid, postsecondary education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- that, as you know, this is essentially a line of credit for the State Department of Transportation Commission
- existing statutory authority that we're working with and the authority of the State Transportation Commission
- The Transportation Commission couldn't max out that $1.5 billion of new authority all at once, and they'll
- Now, if the DOT and the DOT Commission do this correctly... They'll generate $80 million a year.
- We may have never been in this situation, but if we just go in there and the Commission spends us like
Bills:
SB2
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I think it would be interesting if some of our departments were paid by commission with the outcomes
- Chair, I think it'd be interesting if some of our departments were paid by commission with the outcomes
Bills:
SB2
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Why do you say it's bypassing the Ethics Commission?
- But the Texas Ethics Commission is still involved.
- I mean, the bill references the per diem amount that's established by the Ethics Commission, and so it
- So the way I read the Texas Ethics Commission rules, basically, contribution caps are typically tied
- But if members misuse campaign funds, that belongs within the Texas Ethics Commission, not the courts
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
MN
Bills:
HF2442
Keywords:
climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Bills:
HF2442
Keywords:
climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- They started building the plant before it was totally designed, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- We will be... applying to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for our operating permit.
- You would have to show movement towards construction from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- The factor is it's never been licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Sunset and redo.
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (8-23-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV6N1bpOEYQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:03
Approval of Minutes 01:43
Update on the establishment of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority and the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission 02:05, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47