Video & Transcript Research : 'majority threshold'

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FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I said earlier funds prepped, he's a major metric to look at.
  • And in terms of there, if you're looking to budget again, what are the major categories?
  • The American people tend to not take action until there's a major disasters, right?
  • But the majority of their program there integrated with other students on campus.
  • So those are major buckets of research and Dr.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 115 May 8th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Majority Leader.
  • Majority Leader. of bills, Mr. Majority Leader.
  • Majority Leader. Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. Majority Leader.
  • Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. Majority Leader.
Keywords: 981, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are the majority. Please listen to the majority. We say no to HB 18.
  • <02:36:22.479> may<02:36:22.560> I the majority we are the majority may I the majority
  • We can see the vast majority of opposition, so why have the majority of votes thus far been in favor
  • We can see the vast majority of opposition, so why have the majority of votes thus far been in favor
  • We can see the vast majority of opposition, so why have the majority of votes thus far been in favor
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several measures, beginning with HB 194, which would designate May 22 as Maritime Day. Testimony from labor, health, and community groups was in support, and the committee later recommended passage of the bill as is, with several members voting yes and some reserving or being excused. HB 458 would designate April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day; the Department of Accounting and General Services, the Joseph Dutton Guild, and a descendant all supported it, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. HB 957 would designate the first Friday in May as Lā‘au Day; support came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and many individuals, and the committee recommended passage as is. HB 345 would establish the ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to promote awareness and protection of anchialine ecosystems; DLNR, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAu, and other supporters testified, and the committee recommended passage with technical amendments. The committee also heard HB 901, which would allow public charter schools to appeal directly to the Board of Education on certain operational, governance, or funding matters. The Attorney General and the Public Charter School Commission offered technical comments and suggested amendments, while the commission described its current monitoring and renewal process and said it works closely with schools over the life of a charter contract. Members raised concerns about whether the bill would shift too much work to the Board of Education, and one member voted no when the committee later moved the bill with the Attorney General’s amendments. HB 1066 would add Head Start-related ex officio members to the Early Learning Board; the Early Learning Board and the Executive Office on Early Learning supported it, explaining the changes were needed to align with the federal Head Start Act, and the committee moved it forward without opposition. HB 1069 would add voting members from the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board. DOE and the School Facilities Authority supported the change as a way to strengthen collaboration, though questions from members focused on the current communication process between the agencies. HB 1343 would require the Board of Education to adopt a policy banning student phone and related device use during school hours; the committee noted written testimony in support and then moved to decision-making. At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted recommendations to pass HB 194, HB 458 with technical amendments, HB 957, HB 345 with technical amendments, HB 901 with amendments, HB 1066, HB 1069, and HB 1343.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • mind uh Mr English major mind uh Mr English major representative<01:33:16.840> uh<01:33:17.840
  • The chair recognizes Representative Majority.
  • Representative Majority said, thank you, Madam Chairwoman.
  • <06:10:03.280> multinational are the CEO of a major multinational are the CEO of a major multinational
  • Representative McDonald will write the majority report. Minority report?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)

Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to one of Pennsylvania's greatest sons, Major
  • Today, however, we recognize one specific moment in history that featured Major Winters.
  • Major Winters reconnoitered forward, leading only 35 paratroopers.
  • introduced with a Republican prime sponsor, has the support of the governor, has the support of a majority
  • introduced with a Republican prime sponsor, has the support of the governor, has the support of a majority
Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We expect very early next week, and we are committed to returning to our majority, but doing it with
  • "Some at home may say because this matters for the majority, that's the only reason why you're defending
  • "If Democrats likely win the majority next week, is that the end to co-chairs and the co-governing for
  • "If Republicans or Democrats likely win the majority next week, is that the end to co-chairs and the
  • next week is that the end to majority next week is that the end to co-chairs<00:14:10.160> and
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The meeting centered on a motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell from the Minnesota Senate while her criminal case remains pending. Republican speakers argued that Mitchell’s trial delays and continued service were undermining the Senate’s integrity, distracting from legislative work, and denying her constituents full representation because she is not serving on committees or participating in caucus. They said the motion was intended to uphold accountability, justice for the alleged victim, and the institution’s standards of conduct. DFL leaders and other defenders of Mitchell argued that she has not been convicted, is entitled to due process, and remains the duly elected representative of Senate District 47. They said Senate rules, Mason’s Rules, and custom require ethics proceedings to be completed before expulsion, and that the Senate should not act on her criminal case. They also emphasized that the Senate’s priority should be passing a budget and continuing to work under the chamber’s power-sharing agreement. The expulsion effort did not succeed. After debate and a procedural vote, Senate Democrats voted to keep Mitchell in the Senate, and leaders said the matter would remain unresolved until her court and ethics proceedings move forward. Republicans indicated they may continue to raise the issue, while DFL leaders said they would focus on governing and expected the chamber to reorganize if control changes after the upcoming election.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 013 Jan 27th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Majority Leader Rodriguez.
  • Majority Leader Rodriguez.
  • Majority Leader Rodriguez.
  • Majority Leader Rodriguez.
  • Majority Leader Rodriguez.
Keywords: 981, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environment committee hears HF1012 3/20/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • The major enforcement obstacle was maintaining the signs on closed trail areas. It was just...
  • The major enforcement obstacle was maintaining the signs on closed trail areas.
  • ATV recreation is a major economic driver in our region, bringing in thousands of riders from across
  • ATV recreation is a major to establish.
  • > compact looked and there was a major compact looked and there was a major compact fiber<00:23
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 6th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • But from what I understand, that was one of their major, the major issues with it.
  • And the problem is that at some point a major, major, major off-label use ended up being abortions.
  • And the problem is that at some point a major, major, major off-label use ended up being abortions.
  • “An age of majority at 18.” Ms.
  • So that is our major concern with this, along with a few other issues, but that’s our major concern.
Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 5th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two major reports from the California Energy Commission were released on Friday.
  • So the majority of the West Coast inventories are really in California.
  • Major global disruptions will happen whether California is prepared or not.
  • So part of it is that one and two stations is these major brands.
  • So part of it is that one and two stations is these major brands.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 105 Apr 29th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Majority Leader. >> What?
  • Majority Leader. >> Mr. Majority Leader.
  • Majority Leader. >> Mr. Majority Leader.
  • Majority Leader. >> Mr. Majority Leader.
  • Majority<03:39:58.399> Leader. Majority Leader. Majority Leader.
Keywords: 981, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:41:36.640> to chance for this Republican majority to chance for this Republican majority
  • <00:42:39.119> finds where this Republican majority finds where this Republican majority finds
  • Um, and 100% of his the majority party.
  • being met by this Republican majority. being met by this Republican majority.
  • The overwhelming majority of the ads from the Democratic nominee and the overwhelming majority of the
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • :05:17.360> a for HHFDC approved projects holding a for HHFDC approved projects holding a majority
  • interest in land and removes majority interest in land and removes the<00:05:19.919> requirement<
  • And in the committee report, we'll note the major financial decisions made by HHFDC, including awarding
  • committee report, we'll note the major committee report, we'll note the major financial<00:11:28.640
  • of the project units under HRS majority of the project units under HRS 21H-38 21H-38 21H-38 replacing
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing heard and then took action on a series of housing-related bills concerning HHFDC, HPHA, inclusionary zoning, nonprofit housing trusts, housing project exemptions, the rental housing revolving fund, and a new for-sale housing program. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and HPHA, with additional support from groups such as Hawaii YIMBY, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Hawaii Appleseed, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Holo Collaborative, the Kobayashi Group, and others. On SB 2424, the Kobayashi Group argued the bill would help open housing to a broader pool of local households, including buyers slightly above income limits who still cannot afford market-rate housing. On SB 2342, the chair asked HHFDC for final figures on rental housing revolving fund appropriations since 2016 and was told the amount was about $1.1 billion, including conveyance tax revenue. In decision-making, the committee recommended passage of SB 2189 with amendments, noting concerns about transparency and accountability in HHFDC’s loan-award process; SB 2190 with amendments; SB 2234 with amendments; SB 2177 with amendments; SB 2194 unamended; SB 2342 with amendments; SB 2060 with amendments; and SB 2070 with amendments. The committee deferred SB 2195 and SB 2196 after testimony comments, and deferred SB 2063 because the chair said SB 2060 would be used instead as the vehicle for mixed-income subaccount changes. SB 2424 was discussed in hearing but then deferred in decision-making pending legal advice on issues including owner-occupancy, county income restrictions, buyback rules, and county council approval. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2062 and its proposed SD1, but deferred that measure because the relevant changes had already been incorporated into SB 2060 SD1.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so sometimes they get saddled with some major debt and then become homeless.
  • I know that's where a major vast majority of our checkerboarded land is.
  • With our enrollment, our majority of our students are female.
  • The largest majority of our money from the college comes from federal sources.
  • And then, you know, again, I just have major concerns with that Bill 2254.
Summary: The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock and heard extensive comments from tribal council members, state legislators, and tribal program leaders about ongoing state-tribal coordination issues. Early discussion focused on the committee’s purpose, the need for better communication, and frustration that the meeting agenda and time allotted did not include enough state department heads or program experts to address child welfare, ICWA, Medicaid, and other human services concerns. Tribal leaders emphasized that Standing Rock wants more direct, regular communication and more practical follow-through from prior meetings. A major theme was health and human services, including concerns that the state’s rural health transformation efforts and human service zone structure do not fit tribal needs, especially for a direct-service tribe that relies on federal funding and Indian Health Service. Members also raised foster care delays, housing shortages that force children off-reservation, substance abuse treatment capacity, and the need for cultural competency in child welfare and education. Other issues included missing and murdered Indigenous people, law enforcement cooperation, extradition and banishment ordinances, cross-deputization, roads, water and sewer infrastructure, census accuracy, and the need for updated lists of tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes. Economic development and sovereignty issues were also discussed. Standing Rock leaders raised concerns about e-pull-tabs and charitable gaming, saying state regulation has reduced tribal gaming revenue and that e-tabs should be treated as Class III gaming. They also objected to county-issued fireworks and liquor permits that affect reservation communities, arguing that state and county authority often conflicts with tribal sovereignty. In response, legislators said e-tabs and charitable gaming were likely to return as legislative issues and suggested possible solutions such as restricting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also discussed the need for more information on tribal-related bills and for legislators to receive cultural and treaty training. Several tribal projects and programs were presented. Joseph McNeil described Sage Development Authority’s 235-megawatt wind project, which is paused because of federal permitting delays, and asked for state support to move it forward. Dave Arshambo described Wojou’s land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, youth, and wellness programs. Later, Cheryl Carey of Sacred Pipe Resource Center introduced the needs of the urban Native population in Bismarck-Mandan and statewide, noting that many Native people live off-reservation and often fall through the cracks in state-tribal discussions. The committee adjourned for lunch and planned to continue with additional presentations afterward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So that's going to be a large majority of it.
  • That is the majority of the PUF obligations.
  • That is the majority of the PUF obligations.
  • And the vast majority of communities that are built... ...to change, and the vast majority of communities
  • The vast majority do not. The ones that do obviously have their meetings there.
Summary: The committee heard testimony first from the Texas General Land Office and School Land Board. GLO officials described the agency’s role in managing more than 13 million acres of state lands and mineral interests for the Permanent School Fund, overseeing the Alamo, coastal programs, veterans’ services, and federal disaster recovery. They said the agency has generated about $6 billion for the Permanent School Fund since Commissioner Buckingham took office, and that its disaster recovery portfolio is about $14 billion across multiple events, with more than 22,000 housing units rebuilt or reconstructed since Hurricane Harvey. Members asked about land purchases such as Brewster Ranch, rare earth mineral leasing, SpaceX-related beach access, and whether the lands are public access lands; GLO staff said the holdings are managed to maximize revenue for education, that most land is leased rather than open to public access, and that they are coordinating on coastal access and compliance. On the School Land Board, members sought clarification on the difference between GLO-managed lands and the Permanent School Fund Corporation’s investment role, and staff explained that GLO generates the revenue while the separate corporation invests it. No votes or formal actions were taken. The Board for Lease of University Lands then testified. University Lands officials explained that they steward 2.1 million acres of surface and mineral interests in West Texas for the Permanent University Fund, which supports UT and Texas A&M institutions. They said a 2025 lease sale produced about $50 million in bonus revenue from 28,000 acres, and described the Board for Lease’s role in approving lease forms, lease sales, and development agreements. Members asked about the size and use of the PUF, how distributions work through UTIMCO, whether PUF money can be used for athletics, and how the land is managed; the witness said the fund is a constitutional endowment, the land is largely leased rather than sold, and distributions are generally used for buildings, labs, and other permanent structures, with some institutions also using a portion for operations. No votes or formal actions were taken. The committee then took up municipal utility districts. Testimony from a law firm, the Texas Municipal League, Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales, and Johnson Development largely supported MUDs as a financing tool for infrastructure tied to growth. Witnesses said MUDs help fund water, sewer, drainage, roads, parks, and related infrastructure, allowing development to proceed without shifting costs to existing taxpayers and helping keep housing affordable. They emphasized that MUDs are created with disclosure to homebuyers, are subject to the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, and are overseen by TCEQ for bond issuance and related financial stress tests. Members questioned whether MUDs are taxing entities, whether they can be created inside city limits or ETJs, how much control cities and counties retain, and whether MUDs are becoming permanent local governments; witnesses acknowledged they levy taxes and debt, can exist within city limits with city consent, and often function as long-term local entities. The committee did not take any formal action during the hearing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • wearing masks, refusing to identify themselves, entering people's homes without a warrant, a strong majority
  • We need to give Republicans the opportunity to side with the vast majority of Minnesotans who want to
  • A strong majority<00:02:28.720> of<00:02:28.959> motans<00:02:29.520> think<00:02
  • :29.680> that<00:02:29.840> that's majority of motans think that that's majority of motans
  • the vast majority of motans who<00:03:34.799> want<00:03:34.879> to<00:03:35.040> see
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House DFL leader Stevenson said the tied House will require cooperation, noting the caucus has tried to model bipartisan work through co-chairs and that he has a good working relationship with Speaker Damuth. He highlighted the three new DFL special-election winners—Xp Lee, Shelley Buck, and Meg Luger-Nikolai—as bringing health, tribal leadership, nonprofit, labor, and education experience to the chamber. On policy, Stevenson said DFLers want to push back against certain federal immigration enforcement tactics, including masked officers and warrantless entries, and tied the issue to the murder of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. He also said the caucus will pursue gun restrictions such as bans on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, binary triggers, and ghost guns, while acknowledging that Republican leadership would need to allow a floor vote for any bill to advance. He added that DFLers are open to and will lead on fraud prevention, especially in programs serving vulnerable Minnesotans, and said those who steal public funds should face prison. Looking ahead to the second year of the biennium, Stevenson said he hopes for a large bonding bill focused on statewide infrastructure needs, but warned he will not support using bonding as leverage for unrelated policy concessions. He also said affordability will be a major focus, especially food, energy, housing, and health care costs, and argued Minnesota should try to counter rising premiums and hold insurers and pharmaceutical companies accountable.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on State Government.(2-5-26)

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's a sophomore at the University of Louisville majoring in political science and Spanish.
  • in political science Louisville majoring in political science and<00:02:02.560> Spanish.
  • She's double majoring in criminal justice and business administration on a pre-law track.
  • She's double majoring in criminal She's double majoring in criminal justice<00:02:31.280> and<
  • I don't remember the—yeah, you were a dual major, weren't you? Okay. All right.
Summary: The House State Government Committee met and established a quorum after opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and introductions of several guests and interns. Representatives introduced their interns and other visitors, who were welcomed by the chair before the committee turned to its only agenda item, House Bill 66, sponsored by Representative Hodgson. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 66. Hodgson explained that the bill concerns the use of video meetings by public agencies, boards, and commissions. The substitute would require agencies to post members’ names, term dates, and contact information; allow routine, informational, or advisory meetings to be conducted entirely by video conference to reduce travel costs; require a physical quorum for meetings involving policy, taxation, regulation, or large grants; and require agencies to adopt procedures for remote participation. He emphasized that the bill would not affect legislative committee meetings. Members asked whether the bill would apply to local boards, whether board members are compensated for attendance and travel, and whether it would affect legislative committees. Hodgson said it would apply broadly to public agencies, including local boards such as library boards, but not to legislative committees. He also said compensation for attendance would remain unchanged, while travel expenses would not be paid when no travel occurs. The committee then voted HB 66 favorably with 18 yes votes and one pass, and later adopted a title amendment by voice vote.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 016 Jan 30th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Majority Leader Duran will substitute Majority Leader Duran will substitute for<00:25:49.760> Representative
  • <00:28:50.559> Thank The majority leader is subbing in on our committee today.
  • All right, Madame Majority Leader.
  • <00:32:57.519> Madam All right, Madame Majority Leader.
  • Madam All right, Madame Majority Leader.
Keywords: 981, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Constitution. with Senator Middleton the idea of the tyranny of the majority.
  • What the tyranny of the majority means that when the majority feels most comfortable with the position
  • First off, I looked up a study to see, and it says that in terms of the consistency of the of the major
  • So even the major trend, we understand Senator why you picked the the version you did, but if you, the
  • We with our faith but more importantly you know in this context as Texans the majority needs to look
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, presenting from the Majority Leader's Desk.
  • Kira is a freshman at UC Berkeley and is double majoring in economics and media studies.
  • Visited today at the Majority Leader's desk by Assemblymember Bonta. Clerk will read.
  • Thank you, Madam Majority Leader.
  • Assemblymember Colloza, you are recognized from our majority leader's desk.
Keywords: 988, house, all