Video & Transcript Research : 'modernization'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I appreciate everyone's presentations to when it comes to the modernization of the grid.
- What challenges you have when it comes to connect into a larger system is modernizing our grid in general
- So we require much less infrastructure when it comes to modernizing the overall grade.
- And so I think that we are here to help with affordability and Margaret modernization and help prioritize
- I think investments that we made and modernizing we like I mentioned before the investment in the solar
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- was a report on the utilization of the total modernization fund.
- I believe there was a report on the utilization of the modernization fund.
- I believe there was a report on the utilization of the modernization fund.
- I think we need to have more conversations on systems modernization.
- We've had a great conversation on systems modernization.
Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It is necessary modernization to meet the needs of a 2026 public.
- If you would like to explain your additions to this border cities modernization, we welcome you.
- It has been around, as Senator Coopek said, since the 80s and is simply a modernization.
- Uh, it has been around, as Senator Coupek said, since the 80s and, uh, simply a modernization.
- It has been around, as Senator Coopek said, since the 80s and is simply a modernization.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- But it needs to be modernized. The institution needs to be modernized.
- Representative McQueen, we really appreciate all of your work that you've been doing towards modernization
- So we don't necessarily see eye to eye on that, but we do agree with the modernization efforts and changing
- bills get brought up during legislative session. ...eye to eye on that, but we do agree with the modernization
- will address ...system-level legislation that will address some of the major capacity issues and modernize
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's a really exciting thing because it's going to allow us to modernize, move forward, increase
- You know, one of the modern things that the PRC does for us is to regulate telecommunications.
- And that was to help them modernize, increase their staff. Yeah.
- Under modernizing, we've done a lot this past year to fill staff positions within the agency, reducing
- Under modernizing, we've done a lot this past year to fill staff positions within the agency, reducing
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision: Agenda Revised: 10:30 a.m. Ethics Commission
A&B General Government Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm gonna call it the militia, but it's not a militia that you might think of in the modern sense, right
- In modern context, they are the state's military force, right?
- In modern times, we don't rely on them for that, but we rely on them for their support, civil support
- I met a lot of people Who hate the system as it is, but it definitely needs modernization.
- So, we’ve gone under an 18-month modernization of our system of record that’s about to go live in 10
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- It modernizes language to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Higher Education Institutions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That's allowing us to modernize and upgrade some spaces across campus.
- So how does the path to modernization look?
- The $10 million was kind of getting us ready to get to the start line to modernize our products.
- However, we should be really strongly considering that move to a modernization of our ERP and try to
- If this was, if we were on the cutting edge of this modernization, I'd be a little more concerned.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have a very nice modern space for kids to work in that has everything that they need and is going
- That's allowing us to modernize and upgrade some spaces across campus.
- So how does the path to modernization look?
- The $10 million was kind of getting us ready to get to the start line to modernize our products.
- If this was, if we were on the cutting edge of this modernization, I'd be a little more concerned.
Summary:
The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system.
Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education.
Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.
NH
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance May 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Being active and being, being uh modern is what we're doing.
- Um, I suspect most of it is to modernize their, their facilities so they can meet the new state inspection
- The shop in Tucum Cary was so small that the modern equipment wouldn't even go in it.
- We are, we are producing feed, but there's some additional modern, modern, more modern equipment.
- It's a modern building anyway, but we, we've got some more equipment that needs to be installed, and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation panel considers bill to implement electronic MN driver's licenses, IDs 3/26/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislation proposes centralized certified payroll reporting portal 4/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What this bill does is modernize the process.
- Members, this is a practical modernization measure rooted in good government.
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1234, THIS BILL, AS HAS BEEN INDICATED, MODERNIZES CONGRESS
- And I would simply again, in the interests of modernization, of saving important taxpayer dollars and
- It's Congress' responsibility to give Treasury the ability to modernize, become more efficient, and,
- Modernizing these systems is no longer optional; it is necessary.
- And I'm encouraged by President Trump's executive order last week titled "Modernizing Payments to and
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Insurance REVISED: SB1592 - Removed Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 378 modernizes Oklahoma's multicounty bail bonds and statute by controlled flexibility and
- Senate Bill 1920 is a government modernization of the bill that modernizes the Oklahoma Insurance law
Keywords:
SB1684, Oklahoma Highway Remediation and Cleanup Services Act, highway cleanup, roadway remediation, tow truck, wrecker service, liability insurance, DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality, motor vehicles, licensing, public safety, cleanup operators, roadside services, commercial towing, insurance requirement, license fee, revocation, suspension, Turnpike Authority
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- mounting evidence of long-term harm to feline patients, we determined this is the right step forward for modern
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- This title and structure modernization is better reflect responsibilities of the position that leads
- This title and structure modernization is better reflect responsibilities of the position that leads
- a modernized leadership team. a modernized leadership team.
- We are just modernizing the leadership team at the department in terms of that.
- We are just modernizing the leadership team at the department in terms of that.
Keywords:
veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're encouraged to see the continued modernization of statutes that require public notice to be done
- I've been working on this trying to modernize these statutes for over 10 years.
- I would hope finally we can move us into a more modern way of doing this.
- I would hope finally we can move us into a more modern way of doing this.
- It's why every city, town, and county is in support of trying to modernize this.
Bills:
HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology
Summary:
The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote.
Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- lending decisions are made, the importance of successful customer outcomes, and the necessity of a modern
- We are here today to advocate for modernizing Arizona's consumer finance statute so that more households
- old, and extends clearer statutory parameters so the framework operates more consistently across modern
- years old and extends clearer statutory parameters so the framework operates more consistently across modern
- I think it's a good idea to update and modernize this legislation.
Keywords:
breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee approved committee amendments and then heard a series of bills covering consumer lending, health insurance, chiropractic practice, breast cancer screening, insurance claim practices, digital assets, vaccination-based reimbursement, agricultural property inspections, and aviation tax exemptions. Testimony generally split between sponsors and industry or advocacy supporters emphasizing modernization, consumer access, or fairness, and opponents raising concerns about higher costs, tax breaks for wealthy interests, or unclear policy changes. Several bills drew detailed debate over whether they would help consumers or shift costs, and multiple witnesses described personal or industry experiences in support of the health-related measures.
SB 1689, which would raise consumer loan thresholds and change interest-rate tiers, was amended but failed on a tied vote after Senator Epstein opposed it as shifting costs to smaller borrowers. SB 1347, requiring coverage for fertility preservation for cancer patients, was amended and passed 4-2 after testimony from the sponsor, a nonprofit representative, and two cancer survivors. SB 1165, eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams, was amended and passed 5-1. SB 1206, updating rules for public adjusters and contractors after loss events, was amended and passed 5-1. SB 1649, creating a digital assets strategic reserve fund, passed 4-2 despite criticism that it was unnecessary and pro-crypto. SB 1212, barring different reimbursement rates based on vaccination status, passed 4-2.
SB 1291, limiting county assessors’ ability to reclassify or inspect agricultural property for four years after a successful appeal, was amended to allow inspections if taxable improvements are made and passed 5-1 over assessor opposition. SB 1516, expanding aviation-related tax exemptions to more aircraft maintenance and repair property, passed 4-1 after supporters framed it as economic development and opponents called it a tax break for private jets. SB 1554, updating chiropractic language from “x-ray” to “diagnostic imaging,” initially failed, was reconsidered after additional questioning, and then passed 3-2 after members said the change mainly codified current practice and reduced liability concerns.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 848 is the Child Welfare IT Modernization Project. This is the SSIS project.
- Finally, Section 6 includes new language that outlines the requirements for the DCYF modernization of
- Importantly, thank you very much for your strong commitment to funding the Child Welfare SSIS modernization
- Only through partnership with the legislature will the state be able to modernize a system that has become
- Modernization of SSIS will allow caseworkers to focus their time on children and families rather than
Bills:
HF2436