Video & Transcript Research : 'governor powers'
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, the Governor of Florida. You are recognized. Mr. President, the Governor of Florida.
- Let the Governor be received.
- The Governor: Well, thank you, Mr. President.
- entertainment for the power of accomplishment.
- The escort of the Governor from the chamber.
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session.
The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law.
No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representitives Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ladies and gentlemen, the Governor of the State of Louisiana.
- For your word says, when the righteous are in power, the people rejoice.
- Thank you, Governor.
- Governor Landry, I was told to hand it over to you for closing remarks.
- Governor Wilburne. House Bill by Representative Bayham, St.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, received and accepted multiple resignation notices from members representing Districts 37, 39, 60, 69, 97, and 100, and then recognized the election and qualification of the members-elect who filled those vacancies: Doyle Boudreau, Reese Broussard, Chasity Verrett-Martinez, and Edwin Murray. Each member-elect was sworn in, and the House also appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was ready to conduct business for the 2026 regular session.
The chamber then handled a large number of procedural actions related to prefiled legislation. By motion and without objection, the House suspended rules to refer prefile bills to committee and introduced a broad slate of House bills and resolutions. Topics included the state budget and appropriations, retirement system changes, carbon capture and sequestration, criminal justice and bail, public safety, education, health care, local government matters, transportation, and several memorial or commemorative resolutions. Several resolutions and bills were noted as lying over, and some prefiled bills were withdrawn from the files.
The House also received a Senate message that SCR 1 had been adopted, and the resolution was taken up without objection. The chamber then recessed for a joint session with the Senate to hear the governor’s address and a presentation honoring Technical Sergeant Adam W. Brister with the Distinguished Flying Cross. In his remarks, Governor Jeff Landry highlighted his administration’s priorities, including education, tax reform, workforce development, health and nutrition, insurance reform, transportation infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and criminal justice reform, while urging support for his agenda and several related bills and constitutional amendments.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 4th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Proclamation by the Governor.
- Signed, her Excellency Governor Kay Ivey.
- </c><00:12:01.280><c> or</c><00:12:01.400><c> position,</c> by power or position, by power or position
- </c> in their power to do so. in their power to do so.
- power power to<00:13:29.760><c> override</c><00:13:30.280><c> principle,</c> to override principle,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Article I, Section 8 gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war.
- But the 2001 AUMF lingers, the blank check for presidents of any party that has that power.
- The governor has power.
- We see that formally happening today, that that power needs to be wheeled back.
- The governor says no.
Summary:
The committee held a hybrid public hearing on seven House bills and seven Senate bills related to the Massachusetts National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. Opening remarks covered hearing procedures, livestreaming, testimony limits, and expected reporting dates, and chairs noted the committee’s focus on Guard and Reserve issues. Testimony then moved through several bills, including S. 2465 to expand the National Guard welcome-home veterans bonus to all deployed Guard members regardless of residency, H. 3876/S. 2462 to authorize military-style headstones for long-serving or deceased Guard members, and S. 2482/H. 3833 to establish a Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem. Supporters of the bonus and headstone bills argued they would correct inequities and better honor service; Senator Lovely described the museum proposal as a way to preserve the Guard’s history in Salem and potentially support federal funding for the project.
A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 3829/S. 2471, the “Defend the Guard” proposal that would bar Massachusetts National Guard deployments into active combat absent a formal congressional declaration of war. Supporters argued the bill would restore constitutional war powers, reduce repeated undeclared deployments, and protect Guard members’ mental health and state readiness. Opponents, including retired Guard leaders and current service members, warned it could conflict with federal law and Title 10 authority, undermine federal funding and training, and harm readiness, force structure, and unique Guard capabilities. Committee members repeatedly questioned the bill’s legal authority, constitutional basis, and practical effects under the Supremacy Clause and Title 10, and several witnesses were asked to submit additional written legal support.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3831, which would extend Chapter 115 benefits to currently serving Guard and Reserve members who do not meet federal veteran-status thresholds, and on related proposals to clarify Guard command structure and the duties of the Adjutant General. Supporters said these changes would improve access to benefits, reduce confusion in the chain of command, and strengthen discipline and responsiveness. Separately, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts backed H. 3860/S. 2458, the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program, as a recruiting tool, while opposing the Defend the Guard bills. No votes were taken during the hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> God that has all power. God that has all power.
- her presence and how powerful her intentionality was as a governor and operating in that capacity.
- Section 88 of the Constitution states as follows: The governor shall have the power to disapprove any
- Section 88 of the Constitution states as follows: The governor shall have the power to disapprove any
- . governor. governor.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, thank you, Governor.
- safety power shutoffs, where you just shut off the power and basically shift the risk from the co op
- I'm from a coal-fired power plant family.
- We had the, have the cleanest coal-fired power plants and gas power plants in the world.
- I mean, if you're talking about the market price of power or the cost of power that rural, uh, folks
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor and the Cabinet of Florida.
- President, the Governor of Florida. Let the Governor be received.
- The Governor. Well, thank you, Mr. President.
- entertainment for the power of accomplishment.
- The escort the Governor from the chamber.
Summary:
The transcript records a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate formally received the Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet, and Florida Supreme Court, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor was escorted in. The presiding officers also introduced their spouses as special guests before the Governor’s address.
Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy state-of-the-state style speech highlighting what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years. He emphasized fiscal restraint, tax relief, debt reduction, economic growth, school choice, higher teacher pay, civics education, child welfare reforms through Hope Florida, higher education changes, Everglades restoration, hurricane response, public safety, immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI, gender ideology in schools, and COVID-era mandates. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law.
The Governor’s remarks also called for action on property tax relief, medical freedom, and guardrails for artificial intelligence. He framed Florida as a model of limited government and self-government, and asked legislators to continue advancing his agenda during the session. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve, and the motion was approved.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session Jan 22nd, 2026
Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The joint committee has gone before the Senate Governor.
- The joint convention is assembled and ready for the Governor and the Governor and Governor and Governor's
- Thank you to the former governors who are joining us here tonight, Governor Weld and Governor Michael
- And that's why I'm so proud to be your governor.
- Last year, I was the first governor here to cap Here in Massachusetts, last year, I was the first governor
Summary:
The joint convention convened to receive the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber adopted routine orders to notify the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor that the convention was assembled, and the Archbishop of Boston and Rabbi Elaine Zacker delivered the invocation and benediction. The presiding officers also welcomed guests, noted the upcoming snowstorm, and recognized former officials, Gold Star families, and other attendees.
Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land, conversion of vacant offices, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and interest-rate help for first-time buyers. She also discussed energy costs, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, expand clean and conventional power sources, and temporarily cut electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap deductibles and co-pays, prevent prior authorization for insulin and pumps, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and create a health care affordability working group.
The Governor also emphasized transportation, education, and workforce development. She cited improvements to the MBTA, free regional buses, new ferry routes, commuter rail expansion, and a bridge repair initiative, while proposing more apprenticeships and continued investment in schools, universal pre-K, child care, literacy, early college, and graduation standards. She proposed new protections for children on social media, stronger public safety measures, and additional protections for assisted living facilities after the Gabriel House fire. She also praised veterans’ home reforms and said the state would continue to resist federal actions she criticized, while the Legislature and Governor’s office would work together on affordability and economic growth. After the address and formal escort of the Governor and guests from the chamber, the joint convention adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-PSM, AEN, AEN DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-07-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think it should be where the governor appoints.
- I don't think it should be where the governor appoints.
- It shows that we don't trust Governor Josh Green to appoint them.
- It shows that we don't trust Governor Josh Green to appoint them.
- It's not about power. It's about the safety of the community. We've been asking for help.
Summary:
The joint AEN-PSM hearing on February 7, 2025 focused primarily on three agriculture-related measures and one animal welfare bill, with additional discussion of pesticide drift monitoring, coffee labeling, and a gas-pump labeling bill. SB 762 would create an Agricultural Crimes Council and authorize agricultural crime investigators; testimony from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Law Enforcement, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and several members of the public was generally supportive, with repeated calls for stronger enforcement, community involvement, and in some cases allowing investigators to be armed. Some testifiers also urged changes to the appointment process for council members, preferring neighborhood boards or local officials over gubernatorial appointments. The committee discussed combining related agricultural crime bills and noted concerns about investigator safety in remote areas.
SB 763 would establish an agriculture enforcement program within the Department of Law Enforcement and a special fund. Testimony was strongly supportive from state agencies and farm groups, with speakers emphasizing the need for more effective response to agricultural theft, poaching, and related crimes. Several public testifiers linked the bill to broader community safety and asked for clearer funding, training, coordination, performance metrics, and technology use. The committee also heard SB 1022, which would prohibit leaving pets in dangerous conditions in vehicles and allow officers, firefighters, animal control, and in some cases private citizens to rescue animals; the Attorney General said existing cruelty statutes may already cover the conduct and suggested amendments, while HPD opposed the bill. Members asked about liability for rescuers and whether the proposal might affect property-crime enforcement.
The committee also heard SB 1304 on pesticide drift monitoring funding, with the Department of Agriculture supporting the measure and explaining it was needed to complete a required project under an EPA-related agreement. A Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action representative raised concerns about the methodology of prior studies, and a public testifier described a recent odor incident near a roadway and school. SB 1015, requiring labels on gas dispensing equipment warning about fossil fuel impacts, drew support from the Department of Agriculture and the Public Utilities Commission but opposition from the Hawaii Energy Marketers Association. SB 500 on coffee labeling and regional origin was also heard, with the Department of Agriculture in support. In decision-making, the committees adopted recommendations to pass SB 762 with amendments, SB 763 with amendments, SB 1022 with technical amendments, SB 1304 with technical amendments, and SB 1015 as is; SB 500 was not acted on in the portion provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The joint committee has gone before the Senate Governor.
- Thank you to the former governors who are joining us here tonight, Governor Weld and Governor Michael
- And that's why I'm so proud to be your governor.
- Last year, I was the first governor here to cap Here in Massachusetts, last year, I was the first governor
- I have a portrait of a former governor, Samuel Adams.
Summary:
The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker.
Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media.
The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House higher education committee approves omnibus bill 4/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> governor could or could not appoint. governor could or could not appoint.
- Because those powers are in the statute saying that the governor can make those appointments.
- </c> limiting who the governor can choose? limiting who the governor can choose?
- </c> governor be included in that section? governor be included in that section?
- when um the governor could governor he when um the governor could be<00:55:14.720><c> a</c><00:55:14.960
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4252 and first heard a walkthrough of a DE2 amendment that largely incorporated Office of Higher Education technical and statutory cleanup items, including reporting consolidations, updates to postsecondary registration and licensing statutes, and an anti-fraud provision. New provisions in the DE2 would require public postsecondary institutions to explain developmental courses before enrollment and obtain a written acknowledgement, revise the state grant tuition cap, add a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation in FY 2027 for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and provide $5,000 one-time funding for reforestation at Bemidji State University. Fiscal staff also noted additional special revenue fund revenue and expenditures tied to licensing and registration litigation response.
The main debate centered on the A8 amendment offered by Representative Rarick, which would require the governor to appoint University of Minnesota regents only from candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature fails to elect regents. Rarick argued the amendment was needed to address what he described as conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns in recent gubernatorial appointments. Several members questioned whether the language was constitutional, whether it actually addressed conflicts of interest, and whether it should instead refer to ARCAC-screened or ARCAC-recommended candidates. Nonpartisan staff said the governor’s appointment power is addressed in the university charter, not directly in the constitution, but could not definitively assess constitutionality if challenged.
Members were divided: some supported the goal of cleaner governance but said the amendment was not ready or did not match the problem being described; others argued the legislature had failed to complete its own regent appointments and that the amendment was a response to that failure. No vote on the A8 amendment or the bill was reached in the portion provided, though a roll call was requested on the amendment and the chair indicated the bill would continue through amendment consideration before final discussion and vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 14th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are powerful symbols of resilience, transformation, and hope.
- The powers of the president will not be questioned.
- The courts exist to question the powers of the president.
- Let's stand up for separation of powers when it matters.
- your powers and your rights.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives.
On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption.
The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Jan 30, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 6
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Item number three, messages from the governor. Mr. Clerk, are there any messages from the governor?
- </c> was provided 17 days after the governor was provided 17 days after the governor directed<00:56:31.599
- We have powers the legislative branch.
- </c> deliberate on how they exercise power. deliberate on how they exercise power.
- </c><01:07:20.559><c> to</c> of the legislature has the power to of the legislature has the power to
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 1/21/25
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Communications from the Governor: Without objection, the following communications from the Governor,
- The Clerk will record the action of the Governor.
- And so with that, I vote no, and I encourage a veto by the governor.
- If the wind blows, these folks are out of power.
- And convey the bill to the governor. House Bill 2174.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Seven - Wednesday, February 25 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not the time to give this office more power.
- We're creating a whole new power of arrest.
- Jurisdiction to determine membership, power to make rules...
- Because Capitol Police reports directly to the governor.
- Because Capitol Police reports directly to the governor.
Summary:
The House met with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 102-1. Several members then used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize Black History Month, a family member speaking about a long-unsolved murder case that had just led to an arrest, physical therapy advocates, school board members, disability-services advocates, and domestic violence and literacy groups.
The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2097 and 1905, a bill to expand an elementary agriculture education pilot program statewide beginning in the 2027-28 school year for districts that choose to participate. Supporters said it would help children learn where food comes from, connect to FFA, 4-H, literacy, math, and career awareness, and address declining interest in agriculture. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was perfected and printed. The House also considered House Bill 2167, which would authorize the Attorney General’s office to commission certain investigators and, through amendments, also addressed House and Senate security officers and some other law-enforcement personnel. Debate centered on whether the bill improperly broadened arrest powers, whether the House security provisions were necessary or constitutional, and whether the amendments were germane; one amendment to the amendment failed 62-68-1, while another amendment passed 61-43. The bill was then perfected and printed as amended.
Finally, the House took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2747 and 2047, described as a clean-slate/automatic expungement measure with a reduced fiscal note. An amendment was adopted to ensure expungements are shared with consumer reporting agencies, and members discussed the bill’s second-chance benefits and a provision changing Missouri’s death-penalty sentencing process so a judge would not impose death after a hung jury, leaving life or life without parole as the options. The committee substitute was adopted and perfected and printed as amended. The House then made announcements about upcoming agriculture and Black History events and recessed until 2 p.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're looking at new alternative energies to power the scoreboard and power music.
- So it wouldn't take a solar field to power this area for our electrical. take a solar field to power
- It was undone because the current governor that was in office wanted additional power over education.
- This is giving the governor some impact with appointments, but not giving them the complete power to
- veto power on how it's set up.
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
Summary:
The committee began with announcements about an upcoming Friday breakfast and presentation with the School Board Association in El Dorado, then moved through a series of education appropriation and capital-style bills. The first major item was Senate Bill 194 for Luna Community College baseball and softball fields. Senator Campos and Luna officials described the project as part of a larger athletic and community complex, emphasizing the college’s NJCAA compliance turnaround, 100% athlete graduation rate, 3.44 average GPA, and the fact that 94% of athletes are New Mexico residents. Supporters said the fields would improve recruiting, reduce annual rental costs, and add community amenities such as a walking path, soccer pitch, and wildfire resiliency training space. Several senators raised concerns that the project should go through the normal capital outlay process and questioned funding sources, ongoing operating costs, bathrooms, electricity, parking, audits, and whether the $5 million request was sufficient. Despite those concerns, the committee voted 5-3 to give the bill a due pass.
The committee then heard a request for KANW educational radio funding. KANW’s general manager and staff said the station is celebrating 75 years, serves much of the state with news, cultural programming, Spanish music, and emergency alert services, and is one of the state’s primary radio stations. Supporters praised its public service and statewide reach. However, several senators objected to the funding mechanism, arguing that the request was being routed through growth funding rather than the usual capital or appropriations process and that other legislators lacked equal access to those funds. After discussion about federal funding cuts, translator opportunities, and the station’s educational mission, the committee voted 3-5 and the bill failed.
Senate Bill 203, a duplicate of a previously heard Northern New Mexico State School documentary bill, was quickly tabled on motion. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would ask voters to replace the current appointed Secretary of Education model with an appointed State Board of Education that would hire a state superintendent. Senator Soles argued the change would create more stability and reduce political whiplash, while supporters from the school board and superintendent associations backed the idea but noted concerns about appointment clarity. Opponents from PED, KIDS CAN, the Chamber of Commerce, charter schools, and others argued the proposal would add bureaucracy, reduce accountability, sideline the governor and voters, and repeat a failed pre-2003 system. Committee members were split along similar lines, with supporters emphasizing continuity and critics stressing accountability and local control; the transcript ends before a final vote on SJR 3 is shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, it's a power grab, but it's a racist power grab. I do thank you.
- about power.
- Speak truth to power. You are elected officials. You put your hand on power.
- check his powers.
- Let's be clear, this is a power grab to dilute the power of minority communities.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 3
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:26:21.080><c> of</c> of Kentucky vests the sole power of of Kentucky vests the sole power of
- </c><01:32:19.640><c> of</c> authorities holding that the power of authorities holding that the power
- All right, we'll have a delivery to the governor. We have two deliveries to the governor.
- </c> We have two deliveries to the governor. We have two deliveries to the governor.
- </c> delivered to the governor. delivered to the governor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On the next page, speaking of Hurricane Beryl, we were asked by the governor, ordered by the governor
- On the next page, speaking of Hurricane Beryl, we were asked by the governor, ordered by the governor
- You can't get that power from West Texas to Houston. This would enable that power to flow.
- They want reliable power, but for them, speed to power is particularly important.
- We need that power, and stifling that power and that need is going to stifle the state.