Video & Transcript Research : 'IDEA'
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/20/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- but do you do it um and I like the idea but do you do it um and I like the idea of<01:28:05.960>
- where there's one seat that's the idea where there's one seat that's the idea it's<03:05:47.080>
- We're stifling the marketplace of ideas.
- Nowhere is this more true than in the marketplace of ideas.
- Does anybody else have a better idea of how to handle that?
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, but I still have no idea what the expense is. It would be very... Mr.
- This idea was brought to my attention by a nonprofit.
- I visited about a year or so ago where I got the idea, but I can get that to you.
- This idea was brought to my attention by a nonprofit.
- I visited about a year or so ago where I got the idea, but I can get that to you.
Keywords:
trauma, public safety, counseling, mental health, employee benefits, law enforcement, stress management, suicide prevention, workforce readiness, disciplinary action, appeals, termination, superior court, investigative process, reinstatement, immigration, data sharing, federal government, undocumented immigrants, visa overstays
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement heard several bills related to public safety personnel. SB 1520, which would have required state agencies to share certain immigration-related data with the federal government and sunset in 2029, was set aside after a proposed strike-everything amendment was defeated. The committee then voted 7-5 to give the underlying bill a do pass recommendation. SB 1216, which removes the sunset from traumatic event counseling programs for peace officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers and expands eligibility to crime scene and digital forensics technicians, drew support from police and fire representatives and passed 12-1 with a do pass recommendation.
SB 1391 would create an AZ POST-administered law enforcement stress management pilot program, funded with a $950,000 general fund appropriation and operated through one Arizona nonprofit. The sponsor described it as a preventive, peer-support-focused program, but several members objected that the bill was overly prescriptive and looked like a vendor-specific measure. The committee voted 5-7 against giving SB 1391 a do pass recommendation.
SB 1493, as amended, would require employers to pay taxable costs, attorney fees, and expert fees when a law enforcement officer who was terminated without just cause prevails through the administrative appeal process and then in Superior Court after the employer refuses reinstatement. Supporters argued it was a fairness and due process measure for rare cases where officers must litigate twice to be reinstated. After adopting a chairman’s amendment, the committee approved SB 1493 as amended with a due pass recommendation by an 8-3 vote, with one member changing from yes to no before the final tally.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 14th, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- The idea is you want to preserve that character of neighborhoods.
- And the idea is you want to preserve that character of neighborhoods.
- That was kind of the idea is like give them the flexibility to figure it out.
- So, Madam Chair, I like the idea of trying to help people into a home.
- So my home was bought with, I like the idea of trying to help people into a home.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Rural Health Transformation Committee - Appropriations Division Jan 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is a time to experiment with maybe some out-of-the-box ideas that may not work.
- But this is a time to experiment with maybe some out-of-the-box ideas that may not work.
- are and open to those ideas to determine how can we spend the money.
- What are those out-of-the-box ideas?
- And then, real quickly too, as Senator Dever, just remember too, whether ideas are brought forward...
Summary:
The Appropriations Division met in a work session on the draft Rural Health Transformation appropriations bill, 25.1392.01000, with no public testimony taken. Legislative Council and the Department of Health and Human Services walked through the bill, which would appropriate about $397.8 million in federal grant funds over two federal fiscal years, provide transfer authority, allow certain federal funds to be used for salaries and wages without counting against existing transfer limits, and authorize OMB to adjust other agencies’ spending authority if they receive grant awards through HHS. The bill also includes several temporary statutory exemptions to help implement the program, plus recipient acknowledgement/reporting requirements, periodic reports to Legislative Management, and an immediate effective date upon filing.
Committee discussion focused heavily on how the federal rural health transformation money can be used and administered. Department officials explained that CMS will review projects for allowability and sustainability, that the state has flexibility to move funds among categories, and that the grant is limited to 10% administrative costs. Members asked about whether the funding could support renovations, equipment, ambulances, bulk purchasing, food distribution, and other rural health ideas, and were told many details will depend on CMS approval and the eventual applications. Questions also addressed cash flow, timing of obligations and reimbursements, FTE funding, and whether grant recipients should be told the program will not continue beyond the federal period; officials said the language is meant to prevent expectations of automatic continuation, not to bar future legislative action.
The committee also discussed the bill’s use of a two-year appropriation amount, with staff explaining that the state must appropriate enough authority to cover the federal grant cycle and that unused authority would lapse if the full amount is not received or spent. Members raised concerns about whether the bill’s language could limit creativity or future program design, but department officials and several members emphasized the need for flexibility because CMS may reject overly specific directives. After discussion, the committee voted to recommend the bill draft to the full committee; the motion carried on a roll call vote, and the chair said the full Joint Appropriations Committee would take up the bill at the special session next week.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 8th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- I would tell you that we are really supportive of the idea of having families engaged in care.
- And I don't think we, you know, I think the idea of the bill was to reward the entity for having that
- I like Vice Chair Stemen's idea of a flat rate.
- I mean, these seem hypothetically, if you had an idea, what would you do?
- Well, if I had an idea, I would have a flat rate of about $500 and just leave it at that. Mr.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2399, concerning therapeutic leave days for psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs). Sarah Aker from the Department of Health and Human Services explained the current Medicaid rate-setting methodology, how occupancy affects rates, and why paying the full rate for leave days would create additional fiscal impact. Members debated whether the bill should pay the full Medicaid rate, a flat reduced rate, or a tiered rate, and discussed whether a cap or department authorization should be used to control use of leave days. The department said it was not supporting the change as it was not in the governor’s budget, though it supported family engagement in care.
After discussion, the committee settled on a compromise motion to set therapeutic leave days at a $500 daily rate and require department authorization of the number of leave days. The motion passed 6-2, with Representative Anderson voting no and the rest of the recorded members voting yes. The committee then moved on to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget materials, where Michelle Zander walked through detailed population and rate calculations for women’s and men’s facilities, county holds, deferred admissions, transitional facilities, work release, and proposed reentry, man camp, and Grand Forks-related costs. Members asked about the county jail reimbursement rates and the overall pool of funds, and Zander explained the calculations and noted the proposal was roughly break-even depending on assumptions.
The committee also heard an overview of DOCR IT requests from Amy and NDIT staff, including data processing, medical modules, a new client management system, body scanners, data management tools, facility management software, medical software upgrades, college solutions, and body cameras/tasers. Staff explained that the new client management system would likely be a multi-phase project with a wide cost range based on vendor selection and scope, and that the current request was for phase one. Members emphasized the importance of better data tracking, staff safety tools, and information that could help explain programming and release outcomes to the public. The committee planned to continue with Veterans Affairs the next day and then return to Senate Bill 2015.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a very simple idea, and the reason why I say it's simple is that it's a single product.
- It's a very simple idea, and the reason why I say it's simple is that it's a single product.
- Now this is a revolutionary idea, right, because we've never thought of it that way.
- It's indeterminable because we have no idea of estimating what that would be.
- It's indeterminable because we have no idea of estimating what that would be.
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure to add ski, snowboard, and boat wax to the state’s list of banned consumer products containing PFAS. The sponsor said the product is already banned in many other places, alternatives exist, and the concern is that these products go directly into water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and argued the bill would help stop further contamination. A member of the public also described personal experience with ski wax products disappearing from the market, suggesting PFAS may have been the reason. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167.
The committee next opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett explained the bill was prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s NCAA v. Alston decision and was modeled on New Jersey law. He said the bill would prevent colleges from restricting NIL compensation, require athletes to use licensed attorneys or registered sports agents, and limit certain endorsements involving addictive drugs, adult entertainment, firearms, and weapons. He framed the measure as a proactive response to a changing college sports landscape and noted possible future conflicts involving schools, agents, and endorsements.
Committee members raised several concerns and suggested changes. One member questioned the bill’s exclusion of two-year institutions, another objected to the weapons restriction, and others asked how the bill would affect scholarships. The sponsor said the intent was to protect scholarships, especially athletic scholarships, and clarified that need-based scholarships were not meant to be affected. He also acknowledged discomfort with the endorsement restrictions and said the committee might want to broaden or revise the language. The hearing remained open for further consideration, with no vote taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's a fantastic idea.
- Again, acknowledging fantastic idea.
- It is a novel idea. I'll grant you that. I think it's a bad idea. I think it would be a weak tax.
- It is a novel idea. I'll grant you that. I think it's a bad idea. I think it would be a weak tax.
- <01:38:18.480>
I a novel idea. I'll grant you that. I a novel idea. I'll grant you that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that's an excellent idea, yeah.
- I don't know, maybe it's a good idea, bad idea. I wasn't for it.
- And some of the ideas that they brought to me anyway, they sounded crazy.
- And some of the ideas that they brought to me anyway, they sounded crazy.
- I think that's a very good idea. I have a proposal for you about that in a minute.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Idea that, well, if we did that for one, we must do that for all.
- Can you talk to that idea of vision over process?
- Um, I think if we look at what built America, this idea of a free market system, good ideas flew, bad
- ideas failed, and let's look back over history.
- And that's where you say, ‘Give us that idea.’ That's the idea. And that's the frustration.” >> Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jun 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And the idea was that the individual premise was fundamentally unjust.
- Those who were opposed to the idea felt that there needed to be...
- And the idea of, you know, a parole system...
- So with that, I would say it's a great idea.
- So with that, I would say it's a great idea.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on tort liability and parole, with the chair explaining that the topics were linked because criminal justice reform and state liability often intersect, especially in cases involving child welfare and corrections. Staff first outlined Washington’s tort liability framework, including the state’s broad waiver of sovereign immunity, statutes governing mandatory reporting and investigation of abuse, the childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations, and the lack of caps on non-economic damages. Staff and presenters also compared Washington to other states and noted that Washington remains among the broadest states for state liability and childhood sexual abuse claims.
Presenters from the Attorney General’s office, Washington State Association for Justice, DCYF, DSHS, and DOC discussed how tort exposure has grown, especially in claims involving DCYF, historical child abuse, juvenile rehabilitation, vulnerable adults, employment discrimination, medical negligence, and negligent supervision. DCYF and AG staff said claims and payouts are rising, with many claims tied to older abuse and new theories of liability, while defense counsel emphasized the human harm behind the claims and argued that tort cases have historically driven accountability and reform. Agency witnesses said they face large volumes of old claims with limited records, rising verdicts and settlements, and staffing and systems challenges, and they highlighted efforts such as early resolution programs, electronic health records, medication-assisted treatment, and improved incident review processes.
The committee then shifted to parole. Sentencing experts reviewed Washington’s move from indeterminate sentencing to the current determinate sentencing system under the Sentencing Reform Act, and explained how parole could be integrated with sentencing guidelines through different models used in other states. They also summarized Criminal Sentencing Task Force recommendations related to a determinate-plus approach for three-strikes and persistent offender laws and a second-chance review process, noting there was no consensus on those ideas. Judges from the Minority and Justice Commission and the Superior Court Judges Association said a parole system could support rehabilitation and reduce disparities if it includes data collection, fairness, transparency, due process, and meaningful judicial review; they also pointed to research suggesting parole and structured reentry can reduce recidivism and costs, while warning that access and outcomes can vary by geography and other factors.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax panel hears bill to create agricultural water quality property tax credit, HF363 3/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What can you give us some idea of how much land is certified, and does the department have any idea what
- What can you give us some idea of how much land is certified, and does the department have any idea what
- Do you have any idea? Is that a high percentage of the land?
- It's like the idea that we would come and say, oh, you know what?
- It's like the idea that we would come and say, oh, you know what?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We must protect the Department of Education, and we must protect IDEA. We must protect IDEA.
- So now the program is idea programs.
- IDEA changed that.
- IDEA changed that.
- Even before that, IDEA was written into law.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- uh continue to come up with new ideas uh continue to come up with new ideas and<00:21:27.920>
- So, I think that's a great idea.
- I welcome all good ideas to strengthen our programs, and I think there are a lot of great ideas that
- The governor's proposal has some very good immediate actionable ideas, and I see the upheaval ideas,
- And if there are other ideas step up.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Task Force on Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance 10/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh so of all the ideas the task force members generated at the first meeting, ideas you provided through
- memberergenerated brainstorming ideas memberergenerated brainstorming ideas and<00:52:18.079>
- , dozens and dozens and dozens of ideas, dozens and dozens and dozens of ideas, comments,<00:54:04.480
- lists out the member generated ideas lists out the member generated ideas that<01:31:10.159>
- Um but if you've got ideas, you meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, and again thank you for this idea. Again, I support the concept.
- Chair, and again thank you for this idea. Again, I support the concept.
- Has this been approached and brought in front of the Hennepin County Board for their idea to this?
- There's 86 other counties, and again, I like this idea.
- <00:59:06.480>
I counties and again I like this idea I counties and again I like this idea
Keywords:
child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capping Property Taxes to Increase Affordability – Senator Michael Kreun Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They like the idea.
- They like the idea.
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They <00:03:58.560>like <00:03:58.720>the <00:03:58.959>idea - They like the idea. I in particular. They like the idea.
- , aisle just because if it's a good idea, aisle just because if it's a good idea, you're<00:07:13.039
Summary:
The discussion focused on Minnesota affordability pressures, especially rising property taxes, gas, and grocery costs. Senator Michael Kreun said property taxes rose by nearly $1 billion statewide in the last year, about 7%, and argued that many constituents are worried about being able to stay in their homes. He attributed much of the increase to unfunded state mandates on cities and counties and said mandate relief should be part of the solution.
Kreun described a bill that would cap city and county property tax growth at the rate of inflation, with an additional allowance tied to population growth. Under his example, if inflation were 3% and a city grew, property taxes could rise 3.5%; anything above that would require voter approval through a referendum. He said the proposal would not apply to school districts, which already have a separate cap. He also mentioned other relief ideas, including increasing the disabled veterans property tax exemption and allowing seniors to defer property tax increases until they sell their homes.
Kreun said the proposal has been mostly well received by constituents and homeowners, while local governments are concerned about losing revenue if state mandates continue. He said relief could begin as soon as the next property tax statement if the bill passes this year. He also noted broader affordability ideas in his caucus, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and reducing tab fees, but said he was not aware of current bipartisan efforts on property taxes specifically and remained open to working across the aisle on affordability measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , when 3 board members decided maybe there's a possibility that's not even a plan to introduce the idea
- The idea, simply the idea of two districts would be that there would be separate trustees, each administering
- And then the, the idea would be to cleave off 2/3 of it. What happens?
- Yes, even if they were like, Hey, we really think this is a good idea.
- District size, do you have an idea what that is? Me? No, the first witness, uh, no, I didn't.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Introduce Minnesotans Safety First Plan - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It's simple ideas that we can be pushing forward today, whether it's a repeal of the MRA, if it's funding
- It's simple ideas that we can be pushing forward today, whether it's a repeal of the MRA, if it's funding
- that we can be pushing forward ideas that we can be pushing forward today<00:10:17.760>
whether - they<00:15:15.800>
represent <00:15:16.600>the they represent the they represent the ideas- <00:15:19.079>
of <00:15:19.320>the ideas of the ideas of the governor<00:15:21.320> - they<00:15:15.800>
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of us have no idea how many hours you spend here.
- You don't know where it's going to go, but I like the idea, the gentleman's idea.
- You don't know where it's going to go, but I like the idea, the gentleman's idea.
- Charles for at least proposing an idea.
- Simply yet, I do love the idea of ETFs and index funds and investing, all great ideas.