Video & Transcript Research : 'Legislative Commission on Legislative Security'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What's your legislative intent, I guess, on the bill?
- Those are regulated by the Securities Exchange Commission, correct? That's correct. They are.
- and Exchange Commission.
- on the blockchain.
- But that's where we are here today, creating a piece of legislation. that doesn't help any one of our
Bills:
SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790
Keywords:
parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kathy, do you have a preference on which one you want to hear first?
- What we did when we passed the legislation was put a three-year sunset on it.
- Could you elaborate on that just a little bit for me to make sure we are on the right state?
- Could you elaborate on that just a little bit for me to make sure we are on the right thing?
- Schlegel, your service on this as well. This legislation really is aligned to what the U.S.
Keywords:
TOPS, education funding, workforce development, postsecondary education, Louisiana Works, tech training, declining enrollment, public schools, school districts, Louisiana Department of Education, state superintendent, school closures, budget cuts, teacher layoffs, school consolidation, education policy, enrollment decline, birth rates, migration, private schools
Summary:
The House Education Committee met on May 6 and began with a presentation from LSU leadership, including LSU System President Wade Roos and Chancellor Jim Dalton. They outlined LSU’s goals of building an “elite” flagship university while maintaining accessibility through transfer pathways from regional campuses, increasing research expenditures toward top-tier status, and keeping more Louisiana students in-state for college and jobs. Members responded positively, praising LSU’s leadership, workforce focus, and efforts to retain the state’s best and brightest students.
The committee then considered several bills. SB 105, by Sen. Kathy, would reinstitute a TOPS Tech-related benefit for veterans using existing TOPS Tech funds, with no new money added; it was reported favorably. SB 374 would create a uniform framework for college economic development districts, allowing other institutions to establish districts with local government approval; Rep. Tarver offered and the committee adopted an amendment adding a legislator to each district board, and the bill was reported with amendments. SB 304 would let Louisiana institutions choose from a Board of Regents-approved list of accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, while preserving specialized accreditation; it was reported favorably.
The committee also took up SB 522, which would allow vocational and technical charter schools to apply directly to BESE as Type 2 charters when supported by the State Board of Commerce and Industry. Rep. Taylor objected that the bill should apply equally to public schools and charter schools, but the committee ultimately voted 9-1 to report the bill favorably. SB 290, a cleanup bill on student exit codes and school accountability data, was reported favorably. H.R. 175, which would have asked for a study of TOPS Tech, was voluntarily deferred by the author.
Finally, H.C.R. 81, by Rep. Freiberg, requested a Department of Education study on options for public school systems facing declining enrollment, including funding, staffing, closures, and consolidation. Caroline Romer of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools supported the study, and Rep. Taylor asked whether charter schools should be included in the review. The resolution was reported favorably. The meeting ended with several members recognizing visiting mayors and other guests before adjournment.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- One for K12, one for higher cheer fund.
- I get a nod on that one.
- that one.
- So every three years nod on that one.
- So if they do good on one but not the other, uh, that they can still get funding continuing for the one
Keywords:
Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
bail, conviction, aggravated offense, minors, constitutional amendment, bail reform, post-conviction, minor victims, legal rights, ignition interlock device, DUI, public safety, vehicle operation, criminal justice reform, DWI, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, penalties, criminal justice, jury commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Or pay a well plugger approved by the railroad commission to plug or replug a well without taking on
- And also another thing too, on that, on that 50% reimbursement for a rancher, that's a pretty tough sell
- Senator Parker's 1061 is the one bill that did not have a committee sub that we're still waiting on.
- I have a quorum. 1061, you everybody good on. OK, then what I want to do is vote on 1061.
- May I pause until I determine Senator Parker's position on one of my bills I've got, um.
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- it, so you can do it on the floor.
- Amendment on it so you can do it on the floor. Okay, are we can leave it pending and do a sub next?
- You're one of those unsung heroes.
- Well, at this time we'll open up public testimony on Senate Bill 480, and the only one we have is Jaron
- Do you want that one to go to local?
Keywords:
water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met on Texas Water Day and limited public testimony to two minutes. The chair emphasized the need to move quickly because of scheduling conflicts with other committees and noted the importance of water policy and related stakeholders. The committee heard several bills focused on water administration, rural utilities, emergency response, and public works contracting.
Senate Bill 790 by Senator Alvarado would let the Public Utility Commission create a simplified process for resolving tenant complaints over water or wastewater bill discrepancies; it was described as a way to avoid lengthy contested-case hearings for small disputes. Senate Bill 971 by Senator Sparks would clean up conflicting statutory definitions of “rural political subdivision” so Texas Water Development Board programs are applied consistently; Texas Rural Water Association testified in support. Senate Bill 767, also by Senator Sparks, would expand and improve a statewide database of fire-response equipment so departments, including volunteer and rural departments, can locate and share resources more effectively during emergencies; fire service witnesses supported the bill and suggested annual updates to keep the database current.
Chair Perry laid out Senate Bill 480 to clarify that local governments and special districts may enter interlocal agreements for water-related planning and research, including aquifer management and flood/water planning. He also presented Senate Bill 1066, which raises payment and performance bond thresholds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department public works contracts to $150,000, arguing the change would reflect inflation and help smaller vendors on lower-risk projects. Witnesses were heard on the bills, with no opposition recorded in the transcript.
The committee voted out all five bills favorably. SB 1066, SB 480, SB 767, SB 790, and SB 971 each received unanimous committee approval and were recommended to the local and contested calendar, with SB 767 noted as amended by a suggested annual-update requirement for the equipment database.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On this day, racism that demands our legislative action.
- The reason for this is that the legislative process has evolved. At one point, Mr.
- , then I come in here, and I can vote on legislation that may help my business.
- I'm trying to create some perspective here on why I support this piece of legislation.
- are paid has a significant impact on the age of the members of the legislative body?
Bills:
HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Communicates directly with one or more members of the legislative or executive branch to influence legislation
- It builds on legislation that Congress passed in 2012. with strong bipartisan support focused on transnational
- of cyber security threats are being posted by CCP on connected.
- Let's focus on... on data security and the data security standards that allow an American-made software
- And it gets put into a secured server on our IT directory.
Bills:
HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133
Keywords:
foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Chambers - Day 13 (1-23-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- Just give us all a sense of who we need to check on and when we need to check on them.
- and on and on.
- A no vote on this bill today does nothing to remove the fact that Kentucky is a proud and secure Second
- >> May I speak on the bill? >> May I speak on the bill?
- not meet on Tuesday.
Keywords:
The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session.
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:04:40
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38
Orders of the Day 00:06:14
HB 312 00:06:42
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30
ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42
Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage.
HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But on the flip side.
- Questions on that?
- Substitute to send up on that.
- Any additional tax on financial transactions, whether on transfer. securities or processing trades would
- On their neck back in the up in the. in the operations on every financial transaction.
Keywords:
hydraulic fracturing, sales tax exemption, oil and gas, environmental impact, water reuse, justice, judicial council, centers of excellence, court operations, recognition program, franchise tax, retail trade, tax classification, business regulation, economic impact, SB 2873, Texas Tax Code, electronic filing, e-filing, tax reports
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That gamble doesn't fall on this chain; it falls on Texas women.
- One glaring omission in every speech we heard tonight, one person forgotten.
- safest place on earth.
- I have been consistent with my position on this type of legislation.
- One, impeding absence.
Bills:
SB 8, SB 1, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB20, HB18, HB7, HB17, HB1, HB20, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SR85, SR87, SB8, SB5, SB2, SB10, HB27
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Floor amendment number one by Perry. Senator Perry, on your amendment.
- This actually is a cleanup legislation. It doesn't change anything on either...
- So congratulations on your service during your Texas Stock career on the commission and over your many
- on toll roads.
- on all the tile.
Bills:
SB 8, SB 1, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB27, HB7, HB17, HB1, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB20, HB18, HB7, HB17, HB1, HB20, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB1, SR85, SR87, SB8, SB5, SB2, SB10, HB27
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- pay the 2% on the amount of sales tax that you pay and on the amount of the Public Utility Commission
- On top of that, let me give you a little background on how this happened.
- I was one of only four CEOs... for that particular commission selected to serve for more than a year.
- Carol Scott, also served on the commission representing over four hundred trustees serving on that commission
- on.
Bills:
HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I count myself as one of the lucky ones.
- One of the key successes of the 494 commission is an outreach program called Commuter Services.
- of the key successes of the funding one of the key successes of the 494<00:20:28.760>
commission< - And we survey them again after we assist them with customized one-on-one resources to learn if they were
- Is that the right bill I'm on? Yes? Good. That's the right one.
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB34, HM7, HM8, HM17, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HM34, HB95, HB111, SB1, HJR1, HM4, HM22
Keywords:
HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health & Welfare (3-23-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qUIsD3cxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:17
Legislative Hearing on the 2022 Social Services Block Grant: 00:00:51
HB 777 Discussion: 00:05:11
HB 777 Roll Call Vote: 00:09:41
HB 512 Discussion: 00:10:45
HB 512 Roll Call Vote: 00:13:34
HB 362 Discussion: 00:14:08
HB 362 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:07
HB 529 Discussion: 00:21:12
HB 529 Roll Call Vote: 00:25:41
HB 502 Discussion: 00:26:15
HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 00:28:57
HB 364 Discussion: 00:29:34
HB 364 Roll Call Vote: 00:37:01
HB 174 Discussion: 00:37:35
HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:47:19
HB 3 Discussion: 00:50:31
HB 3 Roll Call Vote: 01:35:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's one of those.
- Amendment on the floor? On the floor. I do. Very well. It's your bill. We'll do that. Thank you.
- You're one of those unsung heroes.
- Okay, on Senate Bill SB40, the only one we have is Jerry.
- Do you want that one to go to local?
Keywords:
water resources, interlocal contracts, local government, collaboration, planning activities, wildfire response, firefighting equipment, emergency services, state database, Texas Forest Service, customer complaints, Public Utility Commission, water service, complaint process, utility regulation, SB 971, Texas Water Assistance Program, Water Code, rural political subdivision, rural water
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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one pair comparison the contrast and one one pair comparison the contrast and - yes on that? yes on that?
- get on the bill? All right. get on the bill? All right.
- Do you want to speak on the on this.
- <00:32:47.120>
well that you had on here on page one well that you had on here on page one
Bills:
HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72, HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72
Keywords:
sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for allowing some time this morning to speak on this important legislation.
- On behalf of the Legislative Council. On behalf of the Council, yes.
- Jeff, I've got you here on behalf of the Legislative Council on the bill. Is that correct? Correct.
- Last one out, members, so Legislative Council can get back to work.
- Archer, you should be a— The chair recognizes Jeff Archer on behalf of the Legislative Council on the
Bills:
HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455
Keywords:
judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation as it already exists does allow that to happen to any human being. that the security
- I am on the list and I think it is needed legislation, but it needs to be fixed first.
- On behalf of Texas Land Title Association, we do support the legislation by Representative Anchia.
- AARP Texas is concerned about fraud losses as they can have significant impact on the financial security
- Hang on just a sec. Hold on. Come on, coming up. Vice Chair Hayes, hold on just a sec.
Bills:
HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455
Keywords:
judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals