Video & Transcript Research : 'parks and trails fund'

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  • One of the things it does is repeals a special fund and a sanitation and environmental health special
  • That special fund is funded by all the fees that restaurants and other manufacturers pay in.
  • and a special fund and a sanitation and a special fund and a sanitation and environmental<00:43:
  • fund and then provides time for money to be transferred to that section.
  • funding for a study and the study kind of pushes the issue further down the road for another year or
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • Property taxes just keep going up and up and up and up, and y'all keep doing the right thing. providing
  • about other things that you've been working on, like funding the community colleges through HBA and
  • are funded, but done in a way so that our businesses and homeowners Do see some real tax relief.
  • . and the legal department and HR and everything else.
  • And then we had to look at other funding models to determine how much funding loss would be associated
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22
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  • And the waiver would be just like any consent form if you go to the trampoline park or you go to the
  • Representative, what's the process to decide which schools receive these funds and which ones do not?
  • And that'll be managed out of the treasurer's office, as he manages about $17 billion worth of funds
  • For crisis centers and prioritizing the funding for 988 call centers, dispatch technology, and backup
  • Just establishes it and describes what funds that are appropriated and qualified.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • When kids are at parks, they're much more protected and supervised by adults.
  • Would those trainings be allowed, and would funding, would organizations be able to use government funding
  • that's operating, let's say, through the city's parks and recs.
  • And I'm sure it's not the bill sponsor's intention that a rape crisis center lose funding.
  • SB 1134 could repeal existing programs, ban funding, and threaten city and county officials with removal
Summary: The committee first considered SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility criteria, including environmental and adjacency requirements, density and intensity limits, and exclusions for certain lands and military areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill then passed favorably on an 8-0 vote, with testimony both for and against from advocacy groups. Members then heard several bills related to criminal justice, land use, and local government operations. SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators was amended to add public swimming pools and related restricted-location provisions; the committee heard extensive opposition testimony arguing the bill lacked empirical support and could worsen homelessness and burden families, while supporters said it would reduce temptation and improve safety. The amended bill passed 8-1. SB 686 on agricultural enclaves also received a strike-all amendment clarifying development allowances near interstates and protected-area non-preemption; after opposition from a county Republican committee and support from housing and business groups, it passed 10-0. SB 554 updating nonprofit corporation law, SB 1338 on charitable giving and endowment restrictions, SB 532 on court fee retention by clerks, and SB 218 on land use regulations after hurricanes all passed favorably, each with little or no opposition. The committee also approved SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption should apply retroactively; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks, while opponents warned it could weaken local standards and create litigation issues. The bill passed 9-2. SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended to preserve local government authority while allowing licensed professionals to conduct limited pre-application reviews, and it passed 11-0. Finally, SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools passed 8-3 after extensive public testimony and debate, with supporters saying it would enshrine existing protections in the Constitution and opponents warning it would favor majority religions and increase bullying and litigation. The committee then took up SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor arguing it reflected historical truth and opponents saying it erased Palestinian identity and inserted the state into an international naming dispute; the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill before any vote is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • and water resources and it's rich in growth areas and the prestige of the company. that have come to
  • Thank you. of students and faculty and staff and administration from Texas Southern University and to
  • and to serve for two and a half years with the U.S.
  • and girls.
  • to come and join them and visit.
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  • maybe you don't have the funds for a full estate plan and you all you own is your own home.
  • And as for the funding, this would be state funding dollars, but we want to make sure that the nursing
  • With that, that and then also gives some OwRB some Funding to for questions.
  • And straying away from funding projects.
  • And so this will not fund capital expenditures, correct? Capital expenditures like buildings.
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  • And joint resolutions on second reading, assignment or reassignment of bills and resolutions, bills,
  • , for kings, and for all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives.
  • For their families, for their personal needs and concerns, we lift these legislators before you, and
  • And so, members, we went ahead and ordered dinner for the evening.
  • And so, this will allow us to hear that legislation and ensure that gets over there to the Senate and
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  • In most states, education, community hospital, jails, traffic court, and then the service and parks,
  • funding for these as well, and federal funding for these as well, but<03:15:29.840> um<03:15:
  • And I uh and [laughter] of public funds.
  • 31:13.000> actually to access, and the funding is actually to access, and the funding is actually
  • <04:39:23.000> is and makes it clear that funding is and makes it clear that funding is subject
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-18-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

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  • options and mechanisms to protect the state and its residents against the effects of climate change
  • operated venues, promoters, and festivals across the country and in Hawaii.
  • sellers and resellers. sellers and resellers.
  • And we alluded to that in our testimony. And we alluded to that in our testimony.
  • Chair and vice chair vote I. Rep. Chun. Chair and vice chair vote I. Rep. Chun. I. I. I.
Bills: SCR118, SCR173
Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection heard two resolutions. SCR 118 SD1 would urge the Insurance Division and the Attorney General to convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division deferred to written testimony, while the Attorney General opposed the measure because of an ongoing lawsuit, asking that references to legal recovery and the AG’s role in convening the group be removed. Members questioned how the resolution might relate to the state’s climate damages litigation and whether it could inform damages calculations. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including removing the Attorney General as co-convener and changing certain membership references to board chairs; the motion passed unanimously with one excused member. The committee also heard SCR 173 SD1, which would create a task force on event ticket scalping. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the concept but asked to be added as a task force member and said the draft left its role unclear. Supporters, including the National Independent Venue Association and D-BAT, described high resale prices, fraudulent or speculative tickets, and harm to consumers and local businesses. StubHub and the Ticket Policy Forum supported the task force but urged broader scope to include the primary ticket market and ticket sellers, and StubHub also sought inclusion on the task force. Members discussed whether the task force should focus on the secondary market or the broader ticketing ecosystem, and whether the Office of Consumer Protection should be part of the task force or only consulted. The vice chair recommended passage with amendments adding the Office of Consumer Protection as a member and clarifying the consultation language, and the committee adopted that recommendation unanimously with one excused member.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Jan 28th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

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  • something that they feel is the right thing to do, and losing a lot of their funds at a time in their
  • We're going to take up tab 6, SB 1040 on trust funds and Florida cryptocurrency reserve by Senator Gruters
  • This is With Senate Bill 1038 and would create the trust fund for the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency
  • And because individuals are living longer, which is something we celebrate, NICA must be funded in a
  • and realistically funded program.
Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably. The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.
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  • Direction of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading,
  • And so, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate him being here with me today and Supporting me.
  • She's an RN, BSN, and is a trauma burn nurse and trauma burn coordinator at OU Health.
  • a legacy and consistency and competitive superiority.
  • sportsmanship, and serving as a lasting source of pride and inspiration for the school community and
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  • I mean, they are going to go to the bank and get a loan, and OWRD backs that loan?
  • It's just setting up the revolving fund and so that it will, as money's available, then it will do.
  • If I'm sitting next to 100 acres and I've got 100 acres and my neighbor drills a well, and then I want
  • And if you punch a well on 100 acres and I move, I'm the next 100 acres over and they determine that
  • , and you are recognized.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • and our teachers to handle.
  • And I'm going to tell you something else too, and I'm going to be through, Mr. Chairman.
  • Elijah is autistic and... Elijah is autistic and has cerebral palsy.
  • . ...restroom and change him securely and privately.
  • . ...and they reinforce Alabama's commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Bills: SB1, SB83, SB159, SB160, SB1
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  • And she came out to watch and root them on, and when they were done, their favorite hangout spot was
  • <00:24:57.440> freedom promoting justice and freedom promoting justice and freedom and<00:
  • And her legacy will continue to guide us and inspire us.
  • and sister.
  • And they did. She was generous and caring.
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  • And I recognize what you say about the book and about not discriminating and dealing with property and
  • and additional funding.
  • And public libraries are a treasured institution in our nation, and they're free and accessible, and
  • a bad scene, and you know, and it would just.
  • While the state concurrently funds actual guns and live ammo for elementary school students in 4-H shooting
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  • Thank you, and Mr.
  • our industry, and I uphold professional conduct and practice.
  • And again, I love our public schools and I am passionate.
  • I worked really hard on my position and my case and what I said, and I don't think it matters at all,
  • And you guys need to band together and find you a...