Video & Transcript Research : 'ranked choice voting'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- choices.
- And it's a real painful choice choices.
- That was a choice. That was a very, very deliberate choice.
- When you need the votes, you have to earn the votes. You have to talk with people.
- <02:34:35.520>
You votes. You have to talk with people. You votes.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Committee May 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- member of this committee and will be followed by a second by another member and then followed by a vote
- But more than his title or rank, it was his character, his heart, that really truly defined him as a
- His example, his valor, his unflinching courage, and his choice to put another life ahead of his own
- Let us tell future generations the story of a young man who was faced with a choice between safety and
- In 1975, with the rank of Specialist 5th Class, he joined the U.S.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas ranks last in the nation.
- Carson County ranked 221st out of 254 in the health county rankings, so not a great place to be.
- How does this bill provide freedom of choice?
- I urge you to vote to support Senate Bill 3055.
- Please vote no on SB3055. Thank you for your testimony.
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Anybody wish to change the vote? Declare the vote.
- Anybody wish to change your vote? With that, declare the vote.
- Please open the queue for a vote. Anyone wish to change their vote? Clear the vote.
- We'll all thank you for votes. Good bill. Does anyone wish to change their vote? Let the vote.
- Any members wish to change their vote? Let the queue declare the vote. Six nays.
Keywords:
2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census
MN
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the committee.
- Chairman and Ranking Members.
- And failing to enforce the work requirement isn't a policy choice, it's a choice. choice not to enforce
- Chairman Thank You senator Fisher So I'm gonna go vote in a second.
- That's the only thing we got it around here is vote and so He called a vote a while ago.
Keywords:
USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope you vote on this bill.
- Ranking Member Robinson, you're recognized. Thank you, Chair.
- And thank you for that question, Ranking Member.
- And so with all that said, I will be a yes vote today.
- By your vote, HB 989 is reported favorably. Congratulations.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and heard six bills, all of which were reported favorably. HB 1567, relating to insulin administration by direct support professionals, was amended to clarify the type of insulin that may be administered and to allow supervision of self-administration of an insulin pen. Supporters described the bill as a way to keep people with developmental disabilities in group homes rather than forcing institutional placement; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously, 17-0.
PCS for HB 1103, on services for persons with disabilities, would expand the APD managed care pilot statewide in phases, require more transparency on waitlist data, create a statewide family care council, and address transition services for young adults leaving foster care. Testimony was mixed: supporters emphasized the long APD waitlist and the need for a voluntary option, while some witnesses and members raised concerns about the accelerated rollout, limited data, and preserving consumer-directed care. The committee adopted the bill 17-0. CS for HB 127, on exceptional student education, would create micro-credentials and coordinate with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA to support students with disabilities transitioning to work; it passed 17-0 after testimony from a parent and advocates.
HB 989, concerning licensure of family foster homes, was amended to streamline license transfers for foster parents moving within Florida while maintaining oversight and directing DCF rulemaking. A teacher and other supporters said the bill would reduce bureaucracy and help children remain in stable homes; it passed 17-0. PCS for HB 1091, on substance abuse and mental health care, updates processes related to the 988 crisis line, methadone treatment needs assessments, and forensic evaluators, and adds data/reporting requirements for DCF managing entities. After one amendment and testimony from supporters and one opponent, it passed 16-0. Finally, HB 633, on behavioral health managing entities, was amended and then approved 17-0; it requires more structured data and reporting from managing entities to increase accountability and transparency in the behavioral health system.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I respectfully ask for an I vote. Thank you.
- We have a motion and a second, and we will take a vote.
- So I respectfully ask for an I vote. ...and others on this. So I respectfully ask for an I vote.
- We have a motion and a second, and we will take a vote.
- to be their choice and their family's choice should they want to move out of a place and we should also
Summary:
The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing bills. AB 2270, by Assemblymember Arambula, would give farmworker housing projects scoring parity in the state low-income housing tax credit program so they are not disadvantaged by amenity-proximity criteria that do not fit rural agricultural areas. Supporters, including La Cooperativa Campesina, said the bill would help farmworker projects compete fairly for credits; there was no opposition, and the bill was later approved 11-0 and sent to Appropriations.
The committee also considered AB 2552, which would clarify use of the state’s new CEQA vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation bank for affordable housing near transit. The author and supporters from the California Building Industry Association and business groups said the bill would add guardrails so the program is cost-effective and usable, while Housing California, the Planning and Conservation League, and others opposed the least-cost requirement, arguing it could undercut the new mitigation bank before implementation. After discussion about balancing housing and environmental goals, the bill passed 11-1 to Appropriations.
AB 2689 would require good cause for nonrenewal of certain state-subsidized housing tenancies when a household’s income exceeds 140% of area median income for two consecutive years, with notice requirements and protections if the tenant cannot afford market rent. Some members supported the bill as a way to free up scarce subsidized units and create a housing “ladder,” while others objected that it could punish people for increasing their income. The bill was amended and passed 11-1. The consent calendar items AB 2308, AB 2397, and AB 2512 were also approved unanimously.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- um, Northern Kuckians have choice. St. um, Northern Kuckians have choice. St.
- Ranking Minority Member Willner. >> Explain my vote. >> Yes, ma'am. Thank you.
- >> Explain my vote, please. >> Explain my vote, please.
- >> Ranking Minority Member Wilner. >> Ranking Minority Member Wilner.
- >> Ranking Minority Member Wilner. >> Ranking Minority Member Wilner.
Keywords:
00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call
00:01:25 - Discussion of 26RS HB 689
00:15:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 689
00:17:02 - Discussion of 26RS HB 407
00:45:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 407
00:49:25 - Discussion of 26RS HB 713
00:55:50 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 713
00:56:54 - Discussion of 26RS HB 676
01:06:42 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 676
01:08:43 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 689, which would authorize Kentucky to seek federal approval for a Medicaid state-directed payment program for physician and non-physician professional services delivered through qualifying hospital-affiliated groups, beginning in 2026. Rep. Amy Neighbors and witnesses from Owensboro Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare said the bill would bring in about $29 million in new federal Medicaid dollars without using general fund money, help retain physicians, support rural and underserved access, and tie payments to quality metrics. Witnesses described staffing shortages, rising costs, and the need to sustain services such as OB care, primary care, and preventive outpatient services. After questions about how the funding would work and whether private practices were included, the committee voted on the bill and passed it with favorable expression.
The committee then moved to House Bill 407, as substituted, which would streamline Kentucky’s certificate-of-need process. Rep. Marianne Proctor and supporters from the Pacific Legal Foundation and the Institute for Justice said the bill would not repeal CON but would modernize a system they described as outdated and overly restrictive, citing national trends toward reform and arguing that Kentucky’s process has changed little since the 1970s. They said the substitute added language requiring the cabinet to contact a dominant provider when needed for data to make CON determinations.
Mark Gilfoil, speaking in opposition for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, argued that CON is not a barrier to care in Northern Kentucky and said the bill would weaken the process by limiting who can request hearings, present evidence, and appeal decisions, effectively giving applicants control and making approvals nearly automatic. He said St. Elizabeth serves as a safety-net hospital for low-income and publicly insured patients and warned the bill could harm that role. Members questioned both sides about the appeal process, the definition of safety-net hospitals, and whether the bill could increase facilities and create waste or abuse. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 2, 2025 - 02:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Member Campbell: Here. Representatives Barnaby: Here. Booth: Here. Casselo: Here.
- Ranking Member Campbell: Yes. Representative Barnaby: Yes. Representative Bartleman: Yes.
- Ranking Member Campbell: Yes. Representative Barnaby: Yes. Representative Bartleman: Yes.
- Nola, please call the roll on HB 899 and announce the vote. Vice Chair Michael: Yes.
- Chair, Vice Chair, Ranking Member, and committee members.
Summary:
The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered four measures. The first was the PCS for HB 815, which would direct AHCA to study referral patterns by Medicaid managed care organizations and plans, including whether patients are being steered to providers with ownership or profit-sharing ties and how those services compare in cost. Members discussed transparency and potential cost impacts, and the PCS was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote.
The committee then took up HB 1543, which narrows and clarifies an existing licensure attestation related to foreign countries of concern and controlling interests in health care entities. An amendment was adopted without objection to make clear the attestation applies to direct controlling interests. The bill was supported as a clarification for complex corporate structures, and it was reported favorably as amended by a 17-0 vote.
Next, HB 899 addressed prescription drug coverage disclosures, aiming to prevent mid-year changes that could disrupt treatment or increase out-of-pocket costs for patients with chronic conditions. Supporters from Epic Pharmacies and the Florida Society of Rheumatology appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. Finally, the PCS for HB 493 on memory care facilities sought to add minimum standards and oversight for facilities advertising memory care services. The Florida Senior Living Association opposed the bill as overbroad and urged more refinement, while AHCA supported the added guardrails. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect vulnerable residents and improve transparency, and the PCS was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you're talking about people rank.
- I have a unanimous vote of 21 to zip. >> Should be 20. >> The vote being 20 to zero, the OTP motion passes
- We're really making a choice about who pays.
- >> Clerk votes yes. Represent Hri Bulla. >> Clerk votes yes. Represent Hri Bulla.
- He he tried he tried getting two votes He he tried he tried getting two votes but<02:18:29.679><
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:58 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start with Ranking Member Chatford. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Welcome, Madam Secretary.
- Chair, and Secretary, I understand it's a choice. I'm just not sure it's A good choice.
- that parents should have along with these choices.
- Okay, it's been moved by Vice Chair Dixon, seconded by Ranking Member Chatfield.
- New Mexico ranks 50 in neglect and child abuse. Okay, and that's embarrassing.
Bills:
SB2
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It increases flexibility, improves patient choice, and expands access to primary care.
- So I would ask that you vote in support of House Bill 1942, this session. All right, thank you, Ms.
- It allows more choice for consumers. It allows insurance companies.
- If there are going to be criteria applied to the ranking and tiering of physicians, we'd like to know
- The chair lays out House Bill 1818 and recognizes vice-chair vote to explain the bill.
Bills:
HB139
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- higher rank.
- Have C21 aye votes and one nay vote. I declare house. Bill 3940 to have passed.
- Weaver, Woods, Haste, Senator Hall. 21 ayes, zero nays. 1 aye votes and zero nay votes.
- Actually, 22 aye votes and zero nay votes. I declare House Bill 4421 to have passed.
- House Bill 3979 having received 21 aye votes and zero nay votes, cleared. Same two have passed.
Bills:
HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB3834, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB4003, HB4118, HB4326, HB4346, HB4421
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mar 25th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge my colleagues to vote no.
- Chair and ranking members.
- Colleagues, I am voting no on Dr.
- I think it's a choice of the beneficiary.
- I don't like your exercising your choice. I don't want exercising your choice, sir.
Keywords:
Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations
Summary:
The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Committee May 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we must select our, uh, committee officers and establish our method of nominating and voting on the
- But more than his title or rank, it was his character, his heart, that really truly defined him as a
- His valor, his unflinching courage, his choice to put another life ahead of his own stands a timeless
- Who was faced with a choice between safety and sacrifice, who chose love over fear.
- In 1987, he was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 15, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk: Democratic Ranking Member Eskamani. Rep. Eskamani: Here. Clerk: Representative Basabe. Rep.
- Ana: I urge you all to vote no.
- Chair, Vice Chair, Ranking Member Eskamani.
- Representative Eskamani: I will be brief because we have to vote as well.
- Chair: Please call the roll and announce the vote on HJR. Clerk: Representative Basabe.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 15th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that House Bill 1798 be voted do pass. Any discussion? Be voted. Do pass. Any discussion?
- I may struggle being able to vote for it on the floor. I don't mind voting it out of committee.
- By your vote of nine ayes and five noes, you have voted House Bill 1798 do pass.
- I've heard, 'I'm going to vote for this now, but then vote no on the floor.'
- What's the vote? Right now. Right now. What's the vote? Right now. Prism. Prism from Cupp.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met in executive session and first approved House Bill 1798 by a 9-5 vote after brief discussion, including concerns from some members about omnibus or “Christmas tree” legislation. The committee then adopted a House committee substitute combining House Bills 2553, 1831, and 2328, with one change removing duplicative helmet language and clarifying motorcycle seat-back requirements. That substitute passed unanimously, 15-0.
The committee next took up Senate Bill 1408, adopting a House committee substitute and an amendment that cleaned up salvage-title language. Members raised concerns about the bill’s size, the inclusion of multiple bills not previously heard in committee, and possible MoDOT fiscal impacts, while supporters emphasized that it would help streamline vehicle registration and related procedures. The substitute for SB 1408 was approved 8-6 with one present vote.
The final hearing was on House Bill 3317, which would allow drivers facing revocation for accumulated points—if at least 40% of the points came from speeding—to regain driving privileges by using an intelligent speed limiting device for a year. Sponsor Representative Gallick and supporters, including a family member of a traffic fatality victim, MADD, and a transportation safety advocacy group, argued the bill would reduce speeding-related crashes while preserving access to work and school. Opponents and skeptical members raised concerns about cost, privacy, enforcement, GPS accuracy, and whether the bill should instead focus on harsher penalties or a revised point system. No vote was taken on HB 3317, and the chair adjourned after indicating it may be the committee’s final meeting of the year.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 6, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- They make the hard choices and make a statement.
- Please raise your hand a little, little, little higher, ranking member.
- Thank you, ranking member. Any further debate on this bill? Very well.
- It's a local bill that was voted on unanimously by the St.
- Thank you, ranking members and other members.
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and voted on several local and statewide bills. HB 69, by Rep. Andrade, preempted local zoning and land-use authority to the state for presidential libraries; after an amendment clarifying the scope of preemption, it passed 13-2. HB 63, by Reps. Gerwig and Cassel, created a public-records exemption for city and county administrators and their deputies, citing threats and harassment against local administrators; it included a 10-year sunset and passed 15-0. HB 4045, by Rep. Alvarez, updated the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan, including extending the DROP period by three years; it passed 14-0 with a committee substitute. HB 4023, by Rep. Hunschofsky, tightened conflict-of-interest rules for officers and employees of the North Springs Improvement District after prior audit concerns; it passed 16-0. HB 4017, by Rep. Oliver, codified the Bermont Drainage District’s charter and corrected a statutory cross-reference via amendment; it passed 16-0 with committee substitute. HB 4009, by Rep. Kendall, renamed the St. Johns County regional airport to the St. Augustine Airport and passed 16-0. The committee also considered PCB IAS 25-01, by Vice Chair Griffiths, which would standardize county constitutional officers’ budget procedures and create an appeal process for clerks of court and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs; after testimony from the clerks and supervisors’ associations, it passed 16-0.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (2-10-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, at the end, we aren't going to vote down your budget request. Okay?
- So, at the end, we aren't going to vote down your budget request. Okay?
- Marion County was ranked near the bottom a few years ago.
- Marian County was ranked Cooperative.
- Based on the most recent, we ranked Based on the most recent, we ranked seventh<00:36:35.839>
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met for an information-gathering session and opened by clarifying that the subcommittee would not be voting on budget requests. Because there was no quorum at first, the committee did not take up approval amendments. The first presentation focused on a budget request to incentivize national certification for school social workers and school psychologists. Rep. Vanessa Gracal, along with Amy Oats and Leslie Gilpin, argued for a $500,000 annual appropriation to provide $2,000 salary supplements to nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists working primarily in their certification areas. They said the stipend would help recruit and retain professionals amid shortages, noted that current Kentucky certification numbers are low, and explained the rigorous certification and renewal requirements. In response to questions, they said there is currently no appropriation for this purpose in HB 500 and none they were aware of in HB 6 in 2024.
The next topic was school facility funding needs, led by Rep. Bob McCool, Johnson County Superintendent Tom Cochran, Commissioner of Education Robert Fletcher, and other district representatives. They described the “gap funding” issue for school construction projects that had already started before COVID-era inflation sharply increased costs. Johnson County and Harrison County were highlighted as examples of districts that had already committed local funds, passed nickel taxes, and begun construction but now need additional state support to finish projects. Speakers emphasized that many projects were audited and approved, that the state has already funded about half of the gap, and that roughly $130 million more is being sought in HB 500 to complete the remaining work. They stressed that unfinished projects would leave districts with half-built schools and that completing them would bring long-term savings and better facilities for students.
The committee then turned to testimony from KASA representatives on the impacts of HB 500 as introduced. The witnesses discussed the importance of school psychology and school social work certification, the benefits of advanced training for student services, and the need to recognize and support highly qualified staff. A member asked whether HB 500 or HB 6 included an appropriation for the certification stipend, and the witnesses answered no. The meeting also included a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting once a quorum was present, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.