Video & Transcript Research : 'declarant'

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OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Mister Speaker, I hereby declare a quorum present in the House of Representatives duly assembled.
  • Lord, as we enter into this legislative session, we declare our undivided and wholehearted trust in You
  • I now therefore move that the person's name in said list be declared duly elected, qualified, and seated
  • Declare the vote: 860 nay, having received a majority vote of the members elected to and constituting
  • the House of Representatives, I declare the motion to have been adopted.
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the motion rejected. Further amendments?
  • I declare the motion adopted.
  • I declare the motion adopted. Those opposed, no. The Chair: The ayes have it.
  • I declare the motion adopted.
  • I declare the motion adopted. Further business? Seeing none, thank you, guys.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee took up several bills involving the West Virginia Parkways Authority and work-zone safety. On House Bill 4563, which would allow E-ZPass single-fee transponders to be used with multiple vehicles, members debated amendments that would have limited or codified restrictions on transferring transponders between vehicles. Testimony from Parkways Authority CFO Samuel indicated the current agreement already ties a transponder to one vehicle but allows users to update vehicle information online, and that the authority is considering a sticker-based system in the future. Delegate Daniel Linville also testified in support of the bill’s broader intent, arguing the revenue risk was limited and that the authority’s existing practices and bond obligations would not be harmed. The committee rejected the Wetzel amendment and then voted to report House Bill 4563 to the full Senate. The committee then considered House Bill 4419, which would require public hearings and notice before the Parkways Authority could raise tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would subject related revenues and sinking funds to audit. Counsel noted possible constitutional and fiscal concerns, and Senator Randolph moved to send the bill to the Finance Committee for further review. That motion passed, and the committee then reported the bill to the Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for speeding and other violations in highway construction work zones and adds penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Jason Pizzatella of the Contractors Association testified in support, saying the bill was a safety measure in response to recent work-zone fatalities. Senators from Fayette, the 13th district, and Randolph also spoke in favor, emphasizing worker safety and the dangers of speeding through active construction areas. The committee reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Memorial 3, introduced by Representative Armstrong, a memorial declaring February 18th, 2025, as
  • Declaring January 28, 2025, as New Mexico Oil and Gas Day in the House of Representatives, House Memorial
  • A memorial declaring January 28, 2025, as New Mexico Oil and Gas Day in the House of Representatives.
  • that the oil and natural gas industry be recognized for its vital contributions to the state by declaring
  • Declaring an emergency.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC Informational Briefing 08-14-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It declares that birthright citizenship does not extend to anyone born to a mother who is unlawfully
  • Um, this comes from a declaration of a director of transportation at HDOT, who quoted in his declaration
  • Um, this comes from a declaration of a director of transportation at HDOT, who quoted in his declaration
  • Um, this comes from a declaration of a director of transportation at HDOT, who quoted in his declaration
  • Um, this comes from a declaration of a director of transportation at HDOT, who quoted in his declaration
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the State of Hawaii’s affirmative litigation against the federal administration, with no public testimony. Attorney General Lopez and deputies said the office’s goal is to enforce the rule of law, not make partisan points, and noted that Hawaii is involved in 27 ongoing cases. They grouped the cases into four broad areas: immigration, funding freezes and grant terminations, federal agency dismantling/reductions in force, and protecting elections, health, and safety. Several immigration-related cases were discussed in detail. These included a challenge to the federal sharing of Medicaid data with DHS for immigration enforcement, a similar challenge to USDA’s demand for SNAP applicant and recipient data, and litigation over immigration-enforcement conditions attached to federal grants. The office also described the birthright citizenship executive order, saying it conflicts with the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent; lower courts granted preliminary relief, and the U.S. Supreme Court later addressed only the scope of nationwide injunctions, not the merits. In the Department of Transportation case, the court granted a preliminary injunction against the “Duffy directive,” finding the immigration conditions lacked statutory authority, were arbitrary and capricious, and violated the Spending Clause and APA. The briefing also covered multiple funding disputes. In the education funding freeze case, the Department of Education and OMB withheld about $6 billion in formula funds, including roughly $33 million for Hawaii; after suit was filed, the funds were released. Other cases included the termination of over $11 billion in public health grants, which affected Hawaii Department of Health grants, the NIH indirect cost cap case, and NIH grant terminations tied to DEI, transgender issues, and vaccine hesitancy. The speakers said some cases have already resulted in preliminary or permanent injunctions, while others remain on appeal or are still being litigated.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Declared the motion adopted.
  • approved all those in favor say aye as opposed to say no in the opinion of the chair the eyes have it declared
  • Declared, the strike-and-insert amendment adopted. I recognize the Vice Chair. Mr.
  • Declared, the title amendment adopted. I recognize the Vice Chair for a final motion. Mr.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the March 9 and March 11 meetings. The committee then took up an engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012, which as explained by counsel would limit the Public Service Commission’s ability to approve rate increases and certain utility-related approvals unless the costs to ratepayers are shown to be proportionate to the benefits, with written justification required for approved increases. The bill also addressed PSC approval of certain electric transmission lines and related service commitments. The committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment that removed most of the House bill’s provisions and inserted the contents of engrossed committee substitute for Senate Bill 669, which had previously passed the Senate, while retaining only the portion related to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission lines. After the amendment was adopted, the committee voted to report House Bill 4012, as amended, to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee also adopted a title amendment and then adjourned. No opposition votes were recorded on the motions described in the meeting.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (12:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And for all of the emergencies, once you declare it, you have ...is declared, and for all of the emergencies
  • , once you declare it, you have the 60 days.
  • expenditures, revenues received, and funds transferred during the previous month to support the declared
  • During the previous month to support the declared state of emergency.
  • Those audits must be updated annually until the emergency is declared to be ended.
Keywords: 998, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just wanted to share that if changes are considered for this declaration form, we would like to educate
  • 27:27.840> considered<00:27:28.240> for<00:27:28.559> this<00:27:28.880> declaration
  • are considered for this declaration are considered for this declaration form,<00:27:30.080> we
  • local zoning ordinances to require owners of agriculturally zoned lands to execute and record declarations
  • Um, chair's declaration form.
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • days between an election and a natural disaster in an election, you require this to be a disaster declared
  • by the governor, but not a FEMA-declared disaster.
  • that it is tied to a state of emergency declaration from the governor, rather than a local state of
  • emergency being declared.
  • housing assistance program for the purpose of disaster recovery assistance for a presidentially declared
Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee heard and acted on several bills related to wetlands, emergency management, fishing licenses, disaster recovery, the Florida Keys, brownfields, wastewater treatment, and spring protection. HB 1175 on mitigation banking drew the most discussion, with supporters saying it would create more predictable release of mitigation credits and help address shortages, while opponents warned it could weaken watershed-based wetland protection and allow credits to be used farther from the impact site. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment making the changes prospective after July 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 12-3 vote. The committee also considered HB 1535, a broad emergency management strike-all that would expand local storm-preparedness information, debris removal coordination, shelter planning, permitting procedures after storms, limits on post-storm fee increases and moratoria, and changes to election procedures after disasters. Members raised questions about FEMA coordination, shelter standards, impact fees, and the 100-mile post-storm land-use restrictions. After adopting the strike-all, the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute on a 17-0 vote. HB 673, which would extend the same fishing-license convenience to freshwater guides that saltwater captains already have, and HB 705, which extends a public-records exemption for disaster recovery assistance applicants, were both reported favorably without amendment. Later, the committee approved HB 995 for the Florida Keys, which combines affordable-housing incentives, a Habitat for Humanity bond exemption, an extension of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, and a modest increase in hurricane evacuation time to allow additional residential permits; it was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. HB 733 on brownfields received a technical strike-all and was also reported favorably. HB 645 creating a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems passed unanimously, and HB 691 on a reclaimed-water project tied to Outstanding Florida Springs passed 16-1 after concerns were raised about cost, water quality, and whether the bill could broaden the intent of existing spring-protection law. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 4, 2025 - 03:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Guthrie with the Division of Emergency Management covering a handful of topics, including the cost of declared
  • declaration, a federal declaration.
  • That is always in our disaster declaration, but it is 100% up to FEMA and the President of the United
  • Over and above that, we have for federally declared disasters, we currently have an available balance
  • That number for us getting a declaration may go up.
Summary: The Economic Development Budget Subcommittee received a lengthy presentation from Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, on disaster costs, recovery operations, sheltering, and major capital projects. He reviewed the 2024 hurricane season impacts from Debby, Helene, and Milton, explaining how FEMA public assistance and state reimbursement work, how cost shares can shift from 75/25 to 90/10 after a federal threshold is reached, and how Florida uses prior storm data and inflation to estimate recovery costs. He also described the state’s faster reimbursement timelines, crediting legislative investments in technology and digital field documentation, and said the division is working to reduce disaster closeout timelines from decades to about seven years. Members asked about debris removal, FEMA de-obligations, local preparedness, and whether regional shelters or co-located emergency operations centers could be used more efficiently. Guthrie said debris assistance is complicated and should generally remain tied to local contracts and planning, though the state will help fiscally constrained communities when needed. He explained de-obligations as FEMA clawing back previously approved funds after later review, and said Florida’s FROC program is helping local governments reduce those risks through standardized documentation, procurement review, and training. He also urged more mandatory emergency-management training for local and state officials and cautioned against weakening the FEMA 50% rule for rebuilding damaged structures. Guthrie provided updates on the new central Florida warehouse in Auburndale and the new State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. He said the warehouse will improve logistics, include cold and ultra-cold storage, and be run by a private vendor with virtual inventory tracking, while the new EOC is designed for Category 5 conditions and expanded partner capacity. He acknowledged budget pressures that reduced the size of the EOC project and said an additional IT request was needed because those costs were not originally included. The meeting ended with praise for FDEM’s work and no votes or formal actions beyond adjournment.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 12, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the declaring a national emergency.
  • 03:46:54.880> the national emergency declared by the national emergency declared by the president
  • The question for declaring an emergency.
  • <03:48:32.080> does for the emergency that was declared does for the emergency that was declared
  • national emergency has been declared. national emergency has been declared.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 17 (1-30-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There being 93 members present, quorum is declared and the House is now open in session and ready to
  • :24.879> is<00:03:25.040> now<00:03:25.200> open<00:03:25.440> in is declared
  • and the House is now open in is declared and the House is now open in session<00:03:25.840> and
  • declaring an emergency. declaring an emergency.
  • <00:45:51.200> House and declaring an emergency. House and declaring an emergency.
Summary: The House convened with 93 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, and reported several bills on second reading, including measures on elections, retired police officers, the Kentucky Communications Network Authority, local government, mental health facilities, prescription drugs, Alzheimer’s services, and electric generating unit decommissioning costs. The chamber then moved to floor action on several bills. House Bill 144, relating to motor vehicle titles, was taken up first. A House Committee Substitute was adopted, and members discussed that the bill would let insurance companies avoid forfeiting titles for cosmetic damage such as hail damage while still requiring payment for the damage. The bill passed 94-0, and the clincher was applied. House Bill 3, relating to Medicaid reimbursement for pharmacist services, was then explained as allowing Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists for services they already provide, such as strep testing, immunizations, and medication management, without expanding Medicaid or scope of practice. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, and the bill passed 93-0, followed by the clincher. House Bill 290, concerning county law libraries, was explained as allowing local bar associations to use their funds for electronic legal research tools, including online subscriptions, computers, and internet access, rather than only books. It passed 94-0 and the clincher was applied. House Bill 84, on local government liability for failure to protect property during riots, generated the most debate. Supporters said it would make the law uniform across jurisdictions and hold governments accountable when they have notice and the means to act but do not; opponents raised concerns about outdated language, possible vigilante implications, and fiscal impact. A floor amendment adding an emergency clause was adopted 81-8, and the bill then passed as amended.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare it to have passed.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 51 having received four aye and five nays, I declare it to have failed.
  • Senate Joint Resolution number 52 having received eight aye and one nay is declared to have passed.
  • OK, the amendment having received five 'ayes and four 'nays is declared passed.
  • I declare it to have failed. Will pass the gavel back to the Chairman, thank you, committee.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Elections and Ethics Feb 9th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Elections and Ethics

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right, declare the vote. Seeing a vote of six to zero, nay. I declare your bill to have passed.
  • Declare the vote. The vote is five to one, nay. I declare your bill to have passed.
  • Declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, members. Right at this time, I'd like to.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • I declare the amendment adopted. The chair recognizes the vice chair. Mr.
  • I declare the motion adopted. The next item on the agenda is House Bill 5684.
  • Declare the amendment adopted. Are there further amendments?
  • In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and declare the motion adopted.
  • In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and declare the meeting adjourned.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach. Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 19 (2-3-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All members being present, quorum is declared.
  • All members being present, quorum is declared.
  • Senate Bill 160, an act relating to child care centers and declaring an emergency. Senator Carol.
  • 00:33:36.880> care<00:33:37.120> centers<00:33:37.519> and<00:33:37.840> declaring
  • <00:33:38.320> an child care centers and declaring an child care centers and declaring an
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, and approved the journal from Monday, February 2, 2026. The chamber received House messages that the House had passed HB 143, 164, 314, and 398 and requested concurrence. The Agriculture Committee reported SB 5 and SB 73 favorably, and those bills were advanced to the calendar. The Senate also took up several new measures, including SB 155 on animal health emergencies, SJR 75 on utility affordability and essential services, and SR 76 honoring Frank Ryard. The main floor action centered on SB 48, relating to mandatory re-entry supervision. The bill was explained as tightening eligibility by excluding inmates with two or more violent-felony convictions or those recommitted for probation, shock probation, parole, or conditional discharge violations, and requiring an annual Department of Corrections report to the judiciary committees. After a roll call, SB 48 passed 38-0. The Senate then considered SB 102 on Kentucky State Police staffing; after an amendment was withdrawn, the bill was explained as extending the Trooper R return-to-service eligibility window from the original retirement date to the last day worked, without changing benefits or retirement obligations. SB 102 also passed 38-0. During announcements and communications, senators discussed committee meetings, legislative receptions, and co-sponsorship requests. A resolution honoring the 22nd Black History Celebration was adopted, and a senator spoke at length about the event and the recognition of Moneta Sleet Jr. Another senator used the floor to urge stronger enforcement and transparency around child marriage laws, citing continued noncompliance and the need to protect minors. Later, the clerk reported additional new bills, including SB 156 on child marriage, SB 157 on mortgage loan income limits, SB 158 on vehicle financial protection products, SB 159 on missing and unidentified persons, SB 160 on child care centers, SB 161 on employment, and SR 77 honoring Norma June Evans. The Senate then adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary (02/25/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, why should this declaration of authority, a declaration of sole authority, be repealed in my opinion
  • <01:27:48.400> of Now, why should this declaration of Now, why should this declaration of
  • > of<01:27:50.719> sole authority, a declaration basic of sole authority, a declaration
  • <01:27:56.400> of First, I believe this declaration of First, I believe this declaration of
  • The legislaturator's<02:48:04.880> declaration<02:48:05.359> of legislaturator's declaration
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/27/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • received a constitutional<00:11:28.680> majority<00:11:29.640> is<00:11:29.920> declared
  • constitutional majority is declared constitutional majority is declared passed.<00:11:30.800>
  • and one vote in the negative, House Bill number 888 having received a constitutional majority is declared
  • received<00:12:08.560> a House Bill 888 having received a constitutional majority is declared
  • a constitutional majority is declared a constitutional majority is declared passed.<00:26:24.040
Summary: The House opened with a prayer, quorum call, and recognition of two House resolutions honoring student achievements. One resolution congratulated the Henry E. Lackey High School boys basketball team for winning the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference title and the Maryland State Championship; the other recognized Charles County spelling bee champion Ethan Ntanga, who will represent Maryland at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The chamber also received Governor Moore’s Supplemental Budget Number Two for fiscal 2027, which was referred to Appropriations. On third reading, the House passed House Bill 843, relating to Washington County tax sale notice changes, by 125-0, and House Bill 888, relating to eligibility for a Washington County property tax credit for disabled veterans, by 124-1. The House then took up Senate Bill 5, as amended, concerning special elections to fill legislative vacancies and related constitutional questions. Members debated whether the bill’s amendments violated the single-subject rule and whether it advanced voter control or, conversely, represented a partisan power grab and a threat to minority representation. Several members explained green or red votes on those grounds. Senate Bill 5 passed the House 93-33. The House and Senate then exchanged messages on the fiscal 2027 budget bills, Senate Bill 282 and Senate Bill 284, after each chamber declined to recede from its amendments and agreed to conference committees. The House appointed conferees for both measures. The session concluded with committee and personal announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a Jewish Caucus and Women’s Caucus lunch event, a disabilities art show reception, recognition of the doctor of the day, and a motion to recess until Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Your word declares that you resist those that are proud and arrogant, but you give abundant grace to
  • Roll call reveals 46 senators present, one absent; a quorum is declared.
  • Roll call reveals 46 senators present, one absent; a quorum is declared.
  • children with behavioral health issues to provide for a report to provide an expiration date and to declare
  • children with behavioral health issues to provide her report to provide an expiration date and to declare
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

State of the Union Address by the President of the United States (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I declared illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
  • And I declared terrorist organizations.
  • Just a single long human lifespan separates the giants who declared and won our independence from the
  • of the Declaration of Independence. of the Declaration of Independence.
  • The chair declares the joint session of the two Houses now dissolved.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • En ate Bill 1456 having received six eyes and one nay declared the bill to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 1462 having received six ayes and two nays, is declared to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 1980 having received seven ayes and two nays, do declare the bill to have passed.
  • Senate Bill 1479 having received six eyes and two nays, do declare the bill to proceed.
  • I do declare the bill to have passed. That concludes public safety for the first week.