Video & Transcript Research : 'public referendum'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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- </c><00:32:13.679><c> Service</c> who are in positions of Public Service who are in positions of Public
- and healthy public there uh and public and healthy public and<00:37:30.839><c> uh</c><00:37:31.040><
- public health and safety and uh public health and safety officials<00:37:32.359><c> can</c><00:37:32.520
- </c><00:38:34.839><c> health</c> information to our local public health information to our local public
- Shouldn't it be public?
Keywords:
nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have a question about the Department of Public Safety.
- There are published reports that the Department of Public Safety has already received about $7 million
- the same level of operation once that money gets deposited into DOC or under the auspices of the public
- thinking about the $38 million or when you add it all up, about $45 million going to the Department of Public
- So, I was wondering whether this budget would Perhaps deduct $45 million from the Department of Public
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
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- with 287g programs with different state organizations, including the Department of Public Safety and
- that arise in being able to have their mental health needs met by moving those CCBHCs out of the public
- There's been a public RFP that's been produced.
- No, it's not anticipated that the capacity will change by going from public to private.
- I just have to say that because I think when we talk about public input, having that bill released on
Bills:
SB1177
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Administrative Rules
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- Judicial and public safety are approving the rules submitted by February 1st due date for the agencies
Keywords:
judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all
MS
WY
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- We are in the midst of public comment for Senate File 101.
- </c> and close public comment committee. and close public comment committee.
- Seeing none, we'll close public comment. Committee, what's your pleasure?
- </c><01:23:49.520><c> Committee,</c> we'll close public comment.
- Committee, we'll close public comment.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Property - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 11:10 P.M.
Public Property
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- The final bill that we will take up in public property, and I don't know that we will have another hearing
- 00:26:35.200><c> today's</c><00:26:35.640><c> meeting</c><00:26:36.000><c> of</c><00:26:36.120><c> public
- </c> will wrap up today's meeting of public will wrap up today's meeting of public property.<00:26:37.040
WY
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- They were very public. >> Yeah, I would agree with that. >> Okay. Right.
- They were very public. newspaper. They were very public.
- I mean, as a public administrator, I think a big important job as public administrators is to also represent
- I mean, as a public administrator, I think a big important job as public administrators is to also represent
- Of the public we serve.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Appropriations Committee will come to order for the purpose of a public hearing.
- So that will conclude public testimony and the public hearing on Senate Bill 6103, and that is the conclusion
- of our public hearing.
- And the public release will be Sunday, February 22nd, at 4 p.m.
- Public hearing will be Monday, February 23rd, at 4 p.m.
Bills:
SB6103
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Property - Room 210, 30 January, 2026; 10:30 A.M.
Public Property
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, this is the second meeting of Public Property.
- Uh, this bill is double referred to Public Property and Universities and Colleges.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Property - Room 409, 29 January, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Public Property
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- Uh, all in favor of Senator Ladner being uh, Secretary of Public say I. Any opposed?
- Let the record reflect that Senator Ladner will be the Secretary of Public.
- Public say I.<00:01:07.360><c> Any</c><00:01:07.680><c> opposed?
- This can no just about public property.
- </c><00:23:57.520><c> property</c> to leave that's not on public property to leave that's not on public
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM
Public Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the public health committee.
- </c><00:25:18.960><c> So,</c><00:25:19.440><c> we're</c> best public health committee.
- So, we're best public health committee.
- public health and<00:28:10.000><c> safety.
- Uh, from my perspective, the purpose of this board is, number one, public safety.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our public schools are the backbone of this state and our... Education and always will be.
- Personally, my family is a product of public education. I'm a product of public education.
- I am going to be a product of public education.
- In helping us craft what's important to Texas public schools.
- This session to public education, not only for this biennium, but for the future.
Keywords:
public education, HB2, teacher salaries, special education, emergent bilingual programs, Texas legislature
Summary:
The meeting primarily revolved around the discussion of HB2, which aims to increase funding for public education in Texas. Key points included enhancements to teacher salaries, special education funding, and initiatives to support emergent bilingual programs. Legislators highlighted the need for collaboration and leadership in addressing the challenges faced by public schools, noting the vital role that education plays in the state's future. Speaker Burroughs expressed confidence in achieving significant improvements for Texas students through this legislation, which has been deemed one of the most consequential bills of the session.
US
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- He'll be an effective public servant and he should be responsive to committee members. request.
Keywords:
nomination, Patrick Davis, Assistant Attorney General, Ed Martin, January 6th, public testimony
Summary:
This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Tilman Fertitta, of Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- of Georgia to be Undersecretary of State Public Diplomacy.
- Secretary for State for Public Diplomacy, the floor is yours. Mr.
- Public diplomacy is the soul of soft power.
- He was my first inspiration to enter public service.
- You also, your role is Historically, the Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs has represented
Keywords:
Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications
Summary:
The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Industry, Business and Labor Apr 8th, 2025 at 02:45 pm
Industry, Business and Labor
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- Rebecca Frickie, Executive Director of the Public Employees Retirement System.
- members of the committee, for the record, Derek Holbein, Chief Operating and Financial Officer for the Public
- The PERS Board exists, of course, to manage the public employee retirement system and the health benefit
Bills:
SB2160
Keywords:
health insurance, public employees, uniform group insurance, retirement, state employees, 908, all
Summary:
The committee resumed work on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the Public Employees Retirement System health plan from grandfathered to non-grandfathered status under the Affordable Care Act. PERS officials Rebecca Frickie and Derek Holbein explained that the bill would allow more flexibility in plan design, including higher deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums, while also adding enhanced preventive benefits. They clarified that ACA “essential health benefits” apply to individual and small-group markets, not to PERS as a large employer, and that the bill’s projected cost increases were based on actuarial estimates and prior bid scenarios from Sanford and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Members debated whether the bill would actually save money or simply shift costs to employees. Supporters argued that non-grandfathered status would create more levers to manage medical inflation and could produce net premium savings through plan redesign, citing prior bid comparisons showing potential reductions of 1% to 8% depending on the option. Opponents, including Representative Schauer and North Dakota United president Nick Archelette, questioned how the state would pay for the estimated $25 million to $30 million in added benefits and warned that employees could face higher out-of-pocket costs amid already strained household budgets. Frickie said the legislature would control funding decisions and that current law requiring the state to pay full family premiums could be changed only by statute.
The committee also discussed reserve funding, with members noting that a $4.3 million reserve draw in the bill was intended to cover the final months of the biennium and could be modified. After testimony and discussion, Vice Chair Johnson moved a do-pass recommendation and referral to Appropriations. The motion passed 10-3-1, with Representatives Ostlie, Schatz, and Schauer voting no. Representative Gump agreed to carry the bill.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine United States Special Operations Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SVC-217. Apr 8th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Public trust in the military... The military is a sacred duty that must be carried out responsibly.
- But it's recently been thrust back into the public consciousness.
- As a leader in BCG's public sector practice, I also had the opportunity to apply Industry Best Practices
- for you, the DOD stakeholders are closely coordinating with the EPA, Hawaii State agencies, and the public
- Another was the creation of a public database for military families to report when their landlords fail
Keywords:
national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations
Summary:
The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the President's 2025 trade policy agenda. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- . would allow that come to For the annual hearing on the president's trade agenda Members and the public
- I've made very clear throughout my public service that I'm a free and fair trader.
- So I handed you 10 case studies and by the way for for the 10 that were willing to go public probably
- got another 50 that were concerned if they went public that they may not get the exclusions now I'm
- about this because a long-term play in American politics and a long-term play in American policy, public
Keywords:
tariffs, Trump administration, economy, public testimony, trade policy, market access, export controls
Summary:
The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 13th, 2025 at 12:45 pm
Environment and Public Works Committee
Keywords:
Environmental Protection Agency, David Fatui, nominations, climate science, environmental policy, public testimony
Summary:
During this committee meeting, members engaged in substantial discussions regarding the nominations for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency. The nominations for David Fatui as Deputy Administrator and another nominee received favorable reviews, with several members expressing support for their qualifications and the importance of their roles in addressing environmental issues. Notable conversations highlighted concerns about the current administration's stance on climate science and regulatory practices, particularly focusing on a controversial statement made by one of the nominees that undermined established climate science. Senator Whitehouse expressed deep frustration over the implications of this viewpoint on future environmental policy and regulation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, both of the Department of Health and Human Mar 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- is free to leave at any time they wish including before the vote so We're at a critical moment in public
- While the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, the loss of trust in public health and science agencies remains
- So the American People's Trust and public health institutions must be restored.
- To start, we need public health leaders committed to transparency and finding unbiased solutions to a
Keywords:
public health, nominations, NIH, FDA, drug affordability, transparency, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare accessibility
Summary:
The meeting focused on vital health-related nominations, primarily emphasizing the roles of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for NIH Director and Dr. Monty McCary for FDA Commissioner. During the discussion, various senators expressed their support and concerns regarding these nominations. Senator Sanders voiced opposition to both candidates, highlighting issues related to drug affordability and public trust in health agencies. He emphasized the need for leaders committed to transparency and addressing the epidemic of high prescription drug prices, advocating for action against pharmaceutical industry greed. Overall, the conversation underscored the critical crossroads in public health leadership amidst ongoing challenges such as trust restoration and healthcare accessibility.