Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative study'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 02/12/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The ethnic studies bill, the updated ELA, and social study standards ensure that our students access
  • The ethnic studies bill, the updated ELA, and social study standards ensure that our students access
  • The ethnic studies bill, the updated ELA, and social study standards ensure that our students access
  • The ethnic studies bill, the updated ELA, and social study standards ensure that our students access
  • The ethnic studies bill, the updated ELA, and social study standards ensure that our students access
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 15th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • But today's hearing is focused on the legislative budget agreement.
  • His title was, 'How California Became a Case Study in Failed Governance.'
  • legislative budget plan.
  • So the legislative package makes some different spending and budget choices.
  • Carolyn Chu, Legislative Analyst's Office, the only thing I might offer in addition is that the legislative
Keywords: 987, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Health Care Affordability, Select Apr 30th, 2026

Health Care Affordability, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • The comments submitted through the portal will be posted on the electronic legislative information systems
  • So they've done studies where they've done studies where they've conducted time motion studies and looked
  • And how do y'all engage with state legislators? Do you all participate with NCSL?
  • I mean, I'll just own that Nashmi needs to do a better job engaging with legislators.
  • And so there has been increased legislation across states related to that specific issue.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a study like this across the Commonwealth.
  • Estimates from a study of case law by our organization, Estimates from a study of case law by our organization
  • This legislation is not just legal reform; it is a...
  • This legislation is model legislation introduced in 22 states this year and enacted in 11 states this
  • So why is this legislation needed?
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing opened with procedural remarks and acknowledgments of Rosh Hashanah, followed by testimony on several criminal justice bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A major focus was S. 1061, the “Raise the Age” bill, which would gradually move 18- to 20-year-olds into the juvenile justice system. Supporters included youth and young adult advocates, former juvenile court Judge Jay Blitzman, ACLU and CPCS representatives, Roca, United Way, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and Senator Brendan Crichton. They argued that young adults are still developmentally immature, that juvenile court services improve education and rehabilitation, and that adult-system involvement leads to higher recidivism and racial disparities. Committee members asked practical questions about how the bill would work, and witnesses explained that it would expand access to juvenile court diversion, probation, and DYS services for the covered age group. The chairs also noted a notice issue, clarifying that the hearing had been posted seven days in advance rather than the usual ten. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to revise accomplice and joint venture murder liability and sentencing. Representative Sam Montaño and Senator Liz Miranda supported the reform, arguing that current law can impose life sentences on people with limited or no knowledge of a killing and that the doctrine contributes to racial bias and disproportionate punishment. A law professor, a former defendant, and advocates from the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls described cases where people were punished far beyond their actual role and said the bill would better align charges and sentences with individual culpability. Related testimony also supported a proportionality-focused reform to reduce the harshness of joint venture sentencing. Several other public safety and criminal justice bills drew testimony. Senator Robin Kennedy supported a bill redefining strangulation in domestic violence law, saying the current “substantial pressure” standard is too vague and that strangulation is often lethal without visible injury. District Attorney Ryan and a retail business executive backed a bill on organized retail theft, saying it would give prosecutors more flexible charging options and better address coordinated theft rings. Representative Vieira and the family of Kiana Barros urged action on Kiana’s Law, which would improve restraining-order notification and enforcement after Barros’s daughter was killed after an order was not served. The hearing also included support for the HALO Act, which would create a 25-foot safety zone around first responders and penalize harassment or obstruction, and for a bill to enhance courthouse security by creating specific protections for judges and their families. No votes were taken during the hearing."} 0}]}
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Genealogists are opposing this genealogy study.
  • Gianni-Lull study for the genealogy in the reparations bill. I'm not for another study. Absolutely.
  • We don't need any more studies. Thank you. Thank you. Ditto. I agree. Thank you.
  • The California Legislative Black Caucus believes this is the best way to do it.
  • You have been a strong supporter of the California Legislative Black Caucus.
Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote. The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 7th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the purpose of this legislation is to try to address ...
  • This legislation will not inhibit.
  • We have studied the insurance cycles for...
  • We recently saw a study back in February from the U.S.
  • Direct the legislation towards better training for drivers.
Bills: HB4806
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/25/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • this year to date pathway legislation this year to date pathway legislation for<00:10:09.839>
  • <00:10:50.360> all<00:10:50.560> this<00:10:50.800> legislation legislation all
  • this legislation legislation all this legislation including<00:10:52.440> 509<00:10:53.440>
  • healthare provider the legislation healthare provider the legislation contains<00:11:28.600>
  • who funds those studies.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (03/25/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:21:55.760> power exercise sort of the legislative power exercise sort of the legislative
  • I just don't have the studies.
  • I just don't have the studies.
  • I just don't have the studies.
  • thoughts on when we should be studying thoughts on when we should be studying this?
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • A study was done on the Resolution 170.
  • that were looked at in the deoid study that were looked at in the deoid study and<00:09:35.760><
  • Please do not proceed with this line of legislation.
  • students and academics studying students and academics studying Palestinian,<01:03:30.160> Israeli
  • Thank you so this line of legislation.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 77, which would allow comprehensive universities to pursue doctoral programs under a new approval process and, in the original bill, would also change who may serve on the EPSB board for small colleges and universities. The sponsor and Council on Postsecondary Education representative explained that the committee substitute removed the current statutory prohibition on comprehensive universities offering certain doctoral degrees, but added eligibility guardrails: a 77% first-to-second-year retention rate, a 56% six-year graduation rate, and three months of unrestricted cash reserves. They said the thresholds were based on national data placing institutions in roughly the top quartile, and that CPE would still review proposals for mission fit, workforce need, fiscal impact, and, where applicable, programmatic accreditation and legislative appropriations. EKU President David McFaden supported creating a pathway for comprehensive universities, said Kentucky is unusual in having an explicit statutory prohibition, and urged the committee to keep the standards attainable and durable. The committee approved the bill and adopted a title amendment, with the motion passing unanimously. The committee then heard Senate Joint Resolution 55, which addresses antisemitism on postsecondary campuses. Senator Tichenor said the resolution responds to a rise in antisemitic incidents after October 7, 2023, and would require campuses to notify students each semester of Title VI rights, complaint procedures, existing harassment policies, and available Jewish student resources. It would also direct campuses to disband student organizations found to provide material support to known terrorist organizations, report such matters to law enforcement, and collect and report antisemitism data to CPE for posting on its website. A guest speaker from the Kentucky Jewish Council described a sharp increase in reported incidents, including harassment, threats, vandalism, and hostile campus activity, and argued that schools have often done too little to respond. He said the resolution was amended to protect free speech while ensuring Jewish students receive the same protections as other protected groups. The transcript ends while testimony on the resolution was still underway, before any committee vote on SJR 55.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's—we are actively studying this area right now. We're looking into it.
  • The legislation that guides this work is in the middle of that slide.
  • We are actively evaluating over 15 different technical studies.
  • , of those and it was actually 18 studies, of those and it was actually 18 studies, not<01:19:18.480
  • Um I uh for the White Bear Lake study.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/02/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • legislation.
  • legislator or sent to interim study. legislator or sent to interim study.
  • HP 1777 legislation.
  • legislatively accepted in legislative legislatively accepted in practice.<04:14:38.399> It<04
  • introducing this legislation. introducing this legislation.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:11:12.800> our it's time that we as legislators our it's time that we as legislators our
  • So, thank you. dealing with some past legislation and dealing with some past legislation and and<00:12
  • But you know, Kentucky's housing, we found out through our studies, is like a big quilt.
  • The original sponsors for that piece of legislation.
  • I look forward to working on some of the legislation with you. Thank you very much.
Summary: The Housing Task Force met to approve its September and October minutes and then consider its final report, which was described as an overview of the second year of the task force’s work and included 14 recommendations for future legislative action. Members thanked the co-chairs and staff for compiling the report and noted that it had been posted publicly. Several members emphasized that housing problems affect both urban and rural areas across Kentucky and that the report should help guide next steps in the General Assembly. Members offered a range of comments on the recommendations. One representative urged stronger language on the state’s role and cautioned against moratoriums on building-code reforms that could discourage sustainable practices or raise long-term utility costs, while also suggesting more down payment assistance. Others highlighted the need for local flexibility in housing policy, support for rehabilitation tax credits, and continued use or expansion of affordable housing credits and direct support for construction, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, and low-income housing tax credits. Another member suggested adding clearer “right to rebuild” language so homeowners could rebuild after a fire if the home meets current code. The co-chairs summarized the task force’s main takeaways as two broad issues: regulatory delays and the need for more financial incentives. Members also discussed zoning, permitting delays, and the importance of moving permits more quickly so development can proceed without unnecessary holdups. After a motion and second, the committee approved the report as amended by the added “right to rebuild” language, and agreed to submit it to LRC, the Senate President, and the Speaker for approval before adjournment.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation creates a commission to study and evaluate essentially how we sentence people to sheriff's
  • First, the AAB cannot legislate around employee-only areas like offices or break rooms at worksites.
  • Because Massachusetts still has not passed raised-the-age legislation, today 18- to 21-year-olds are
  • I am a litigator primarily, but also doing this legislative advocacy work.
  • I will say, because I have studied it, I have a lot of data I can share with you.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills affecting correctional facilities, disability access, public health, youth education, parole, and vehicle noise. Early testimony focused on H. 2736/S. 1762, “Matt’s Law,” which would permanently ban free weights in medium- and maximum-security correctional facilities and require exercise equipment to be secured. The bill was supported by the Tidman family, Rep. Wells, and the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union, who described the assault on Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman and argued the measure would prevent similar attacks. Committee members expressed sympathy and asked whether the Department of Correction could make the change administratively; witnesses said free weights had already been removed but that codifying the policy in law was needed. The committee also heard S. 1753 on synthetic drugs in correctional facilities, which would make possession, distribution, and use of Class C synthetic substances in prisons and jails a felony with a mandatory minimum sentence. Senator O’Connor and MCOFU said synthetic drugs like K2 are being smuggled in through mail and are causing violence and medical emergencies among inmates and staff. H. 4123, filed by Rep. Donahue and Chair Vargas, would require correctional facilities to offer two doses of naloxone to people upon direct release; Donahue cited overdose risk after incarceration and her personal loss of a son to overdose. Sheriff Donna Buckley also testified in support of a commission to study sentencing jurisdiction and whether more people should be sentenced to county houses of correction rather than DOC facilities. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to S. 1733, “An Act Building a More Accessible Massachusetts,” which would expand the Architectural Access Board’s authority over older buildings, workplace areas, and adaptable housing units. Chris Ho, disability advocates, and people with disabilities testified that the bill would help close gaps in accessibility for employment and housing, reduce long waits for accessible units, and support aging in place and independent living. The committee also heard S. 1721 on educational rights for incarcerated youth, with Avery Farmer arguing that 18- to 21-year-olds in DOC and houses of correction should receive the same educational services and disability supports as youth in DYS custody. Additional testimony supported S. 1716 regulating illegal exhaust systems, with one witness citing public health harms from vehicle noise and another opposing the bill as overbroad and harmful to classic car owners. Finally, Claire Massington testified for H. 2694 on equitable access to parole, calling for a more transparent, best-practices-based parole system with a revised board composition and a presumption of parole unless the board shows otherwise. The hearing ended with the chair adjourning the meeting due to a roll call in the House and Senate.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And after our Democratic legislative luncheon caucus, I do get a little campy in this committee if you
  • And so, as such, we found that a contract is necessary for us to implement the legislation.
  • Yeah, there's a lot of legislative history on this one.
  • Last year's enabling legislation that increased these fees and assessments was remarkable.
  • So previously to the fee study being conducted and then the fees being increased...
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Attendance is directly linked to student success in achievement, and we know that there are several studies
  • So I would just like to stress to you as you're moving this legislation that we look to make sure that
  • So we quickly came to a strategy and decided that we should bring this forward to the legislation to
  • I urge your support of this pro-family legislation. Thank you very much. You may begin.
  • Thank you to Senator Paxton and Representative Leo Wilson for this piece of legislation.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/06/25

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the executive director of the Washington County Community Development Agency and the legislative
  • I'm the executive director of the Washington County Community Development Agency and the legislative
  • done by the we actually had a study done by the University<00:30:15.279> of<00:30:15.399>
  • <00:46:37.640> and prevailing wage you know legislation and prevailing wage you know legislation
  • don't stay here forever we did studies don't stay here forever we did studies that<01:14:39.280>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard presentations focused on public housing and related funding needs, with testimony from Minnesota NAHRO and several local housing authorities. Melissa Taphorn described the role of housing authorities statewide, including public housing, vouchers, CDBG/HOME funds, Bridges, and HEAT, and emphasized that public housing serves over 36,000 low-income Minnesotans, many of whom are seniors, people with disabilities, or children. She said federal operating and capital funds are insufficient, creating deferred maintenance backlogs, and noted that Minnesota’s public housing capital needs over a five-year period were about $500 million, with nearly $200 million unmet. She also discussed federal uncertainty, including a recent HUD funding freeze notice, possible changes to fair housing requirements, RAD repositioning options, and Build America, Buy America costs. Committee members asked about tenant rent calculations and the populations served. Testimony clarified that public housing residents generally pay 30% of monthly income, with utility allowances factored in, and that the average tenant rent in Minnesota is about $399. Members also heard that about 65% of public housing households are seniors or people with disabilities, while about 35% are families. The committee then heard examples of how state POP grants have been used to preserve public housing stock. Kurt Kina of the Red Wing HRA described multiple POP-funded projects that replaced windows, upgraded heating and cooling, and modernized electrical systems in a 100-resident high-rise, saying the work was essential to keep the building viable. Louise Siba of the St. Paul PHA testified that St. Paul’s authority serves nearly 22,000 people through more than 4,200 public housing units and over 5,200 vouchers, with most townhomes and high-rises serving elderly or disabled residents. She said St. Paul PHA has received nearly $16 million in POP funding since 2012, including about $8.5 million last year, and that those funds enabled major life-safety and modernization projects such as the Denan Terrace renovation and boiler, plumbing, and interior upgrades in high-rises. Jill Keers of the Duluth HRA described a broader set of housing programs, including vouchers, rehab loans, emergency repair funds, construction training, and development. She said Duluth HRA is adding 128 housing units between 2023 and 2025, including mixed-income rentals, senior housing, and family townhomes, and stressed that state investment through POP and other programs is necessary to keep housing affordable and safe.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation has strong bipartisan support.
  • THIS LEGISLATION HAS STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT.
  • This legislation has strong bipartisan support.
  • THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION.
  • This legislation... >> The legislation has strong bipartisan support.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're not trying to re-legislate that.
  • We're not trying to re-legislate that.
  • I just want to let you know this legislation is on the cusp of becoming model legislation for the United
  • This is good legislation.
  • Madam Chair, maybe you could lead a study committee. I am not leading any study committee.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-WLA, AEN Public Hearings 02-11-2026

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I understand that, you know, there's been some studies, but there's [clears throat] the science is
  • ,<00:15:06.560> but know, there's been some studies, but know, there's been some studies,
  • The the<00:18:25.280> studies<00:18:25.600> that<00:18:25.760> have<00:18:25.919
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Summary: The committee heard several measures related to agriculture, invasive species control, trees, reef protection, and land use. SP 2489 would require Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases to include access, invasive-species control, and termination provisions; DAB and DLNR supported it, as did several outside groups, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council raised concerns about notice, cooperation with lessees, and placing penalties on leaseholders for preexisting infestations. The chair noted six testifiers in support, one opposed, and three with comments. SP 2310 would appropriate funds to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kohola stream. DAB supported the bill but explained that the work already completed by its contractor stopped at a DOT boundary, and that the affected parcel appears to be a DOT highway segment on ceded lands; the committee discussed whether the appropriation should instead go to DOT. SP 2372, on exceptional and significant trees, received support from DNR and Outdoor Circle, with testimony describing trees as critical infrastructure and suggesting technical amendments to committee membership and the process for recommending trees to county councils. SP 2426, which would authorize DNR to contract with private parties to maintain sunscreen dispensers at state beaches and promote mineral-based sunscreen as reef-protective, drew support from DNR and reef advocates, while another witness questioned the science behind claims about mineral versus chemical sunscreens and urged broader environmental solutions. SP 2334 would impose a land conversion fee on agricultural land converted to other uses, create a fee fund for programs including healthy soils, and require state agricultural lands to use a conservation metric. DAB offered comments, and testimony from climate and farm groups generally supported the conservation goals but questioned references to programs not yet in place and objected to language excluding solar and wind uses, with one witness urging that agri-voltaics remain allowed. SP 2925, concerning coconut trees, would recognize them as food, water, and cultural resources, require signage for landscape palms, set labeling standards, and create a tax credit for naturally managed consumable coconut trees. DAB shifted from opposition to comments, DNR supported, and testimony from cultural and subsistence advocates strongly backed the bill as a response to coconut rhinoceros beetle impacts; committee questions focused on enforcement of signage, inspection resources, and the proposed tax credit.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/19/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secure for all attendees and legislators.
  • 2023 and 24, we made an a legislate 2023 and 24, we made an a legislate legislature,<00:04:49.919
  • I'm a social studies Christopher Griggs.
  • :10.400> 11<00:46:10.800> years social studies teacher with 11 years social studies teacher
  • :29:50.320> who study found that adolescence who study found that adolescence who experienced<
Keywords: 1183, house