Video & Transcript Research : 'Governor'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This is what this bill is about, and it's a bill to require the governor...
- and it's a bill to require the governor and it's a bill to require the governor uh<00:10:10.480>
- uh for it to go through the governor. uh for it to go through the governor.
- formal certification for the governor formal certification for the governor and<00:10:30.800>
- to u certify that it is for the governor to u certify that it is an<00:11:00.880>
emergency.
Keywords:
public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Governor's Inauguration (01/05/2023)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P2SebNSBew, 2026-07-02T03:39:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – Inauguration Day – January 5, 2023
9:23 Call the House to Order
9:25 Adjourn from Session of January 4, 2023
9:38 Leaves of Absence
11:20 Introduction of Guests
11:58 Resolution to form Joint Convention
16:51 Senate Message
17:19 Introduction of Senate and Senate President
18:45 Joint Convention called to Order
18:49 Report by Joint Committee
19:12 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests
28:27 Recess
40:56 Joint Convention called to Order
40:59 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests (Cont.)
42:35 Introduction of Governor Sununu and Mrs. Sununu
43:29 Invocation by Pastor Michael Worsley
48:22 Posting of Colors by New Hampshire National Guard
49:18 Pledge of Allegiance by Charlotte Cotti
49:46 National Anthem by Molly Dennehy
52:40 Administration of Oath to Governor Sununu
54:41 Administration of Oath to Executive Counselors
56:45 Inaugural Address by Governor Sununu
1:23:47 Benediction by Pastor Michael Worsley
1:28:25 Adjournment of Joint Convention
1:29:33 House called to Order
1:29:35 Adjourn from the Early Session
1:30:13 Recess to the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- What this bill says is we can recommend to the governor because of your com..."
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the bill says is we can recommend to the bill says is we can recommend to the governor - 44.079>
your <00:14:44.240>com <00:14:44.639>your <00:14:44.800>your "Governor - , because of your separation of powers that we as a committee can recommend to the governor, she not
Keywords:
absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Keywords:
appropriation, housing, Apache Junction, affordable housing, rehabilitation, blight abatement, broadband, fiber optic, technology, connectivity, infrastructure, rural development, workforce hub, health services, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, HB2258, Arizona tourism
Summary:
The Committee on Rural Economic Development met briefly, adopted its committee rules, and heard several bills focused largely on Apache Junction, La Paz County, broadband, transportation, and rural economic development. HB 2258 would add La Paz County to Area 4 for representation on the Tourism Advisory Council and was described as correcting an omission; it passed unanimously 7-0. HB 2065 appropriates $9.5 million for Apache Junction housing infrastructure, rehabilitation, and blight abatement; members discussed statewide housing shortages and the need for targeted rural-adjacent investment, and the bill passed 6-1.
The committee then considered HB 2066, which appropriates $8 million for broadband and fiber optic expansion in Apache Junction. The sponsor emphasized rural connectivity and safety concerns, especially for the Navajo Nation and students, and expressed openness to federal BEAD funding and amendments; the bill passed 6-1. HB 2106, an emergency measure to direct undistributed county transportation excise tax revenues to ADOT for Pinal County road projects, was explained as a way to use escrowed funds for the voters’ intended purpose after litigation over the tax; it passed unanimously 7-0.
Finally, HB 2071 would appropriate $15.5 million for a rural business and workforce hub, infrastructure revitalization, and a rural health and community services facility in Apache Junction. Members discussed whether the proposal should be broadened to other rural areas and the need for accountability and possible amendments, including for the Navajo Nation; it passed 6-1. The chair noted that one remaining bill would be held for the next agenda, and the committee adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of the term and the lieutenant governor obviously would become governor at that point.
- <00:22:17.200>
and office of lieutenant governor and office of lieutenant governor and governor - <00:22:28.400>
the something could happen to a governor the something could happen to a governor - obviously would become uh governor obviously would become uh governor<00:22:34.159>
at <00:22: - So that prom hat and the governor hat.
Keywords:
expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement
WY
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- obligations commanded by the governor obligations commanded by the governor through<00:42:15.440
- I'm a policy adviser in Governor Gordon's office. The governor sends his best regards.
- councils councils where the governor councils councils where the governor makes<00:49:00.240>
- . governor. governor.
- Governor supports this bill.
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
WY
Keywords:
healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, Medicaid, emergency medical services, ground ambulance, healthcare funding, reimbursement rates, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- statutes that we approve, governor statutes that we approve, governor signs,<00:19:22.000>
the - the governor. the governor.
- discretion of the governor discretion of the governor uh<01:26:20.639>
to <01:26:20.960>- the complete authority of the governor. the complete authority of the governor.
- governor shall shall set up the council. governor shall shall set up the council.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
TX
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several bills, mostly as pending business. HB 1089, creating the Gulf Coast Protection Account to be administered by the General Land Office, was laid out as the House companion to SB 795; Senator Alvarado moved it be reported favorably, and it passed the committee 8-0. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for HB 2970 and then reported it favorably 9-0, despite the motion wording recommending the substitute in lieu of the original bill. HB 2890, HB 1238, and HB 206 were each laid out and reported favorably to the full Senate by 9-0 votes.
For each bill reported favorably, members also approved motions to place the bill on the local and uncontested calendar, with no objections. The transcript reflects brief procedural repetition and some garbled audio, but the actions are clear: the committee advanced all measures considered during the meeting without recorded opposition. The chair then announced there was no further business and the committee stood in recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also permits the governor to appoint the presiding officer of the GCPD, mirroring the leadership
- The bill also permits the governor to appoint the presiding officer of the GCPD, mirroring the leadership
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum initially lacking, then took up several bills and heard brief testimony. HB 206, by Rep. Craddick, would prohibit counties from requiring cash bonds as a condition for pipeline construction approvals, while still allowing other forms of financial assurance; the sponsor and a Target Pipeline witness said cash-bond mandates create unnecessary costs and uncertainty, and the bill was left pending. HB 2890, by Rep. Patterson, would create an interstate compact among Gulf Coast states to coordinate and support the liquefied natural gas industry; the sponsor emphasized LNG’s economic importance and said the bill mirrors prior compact language that does not require congressional approval, and it was left pending after no public testimony. HB 1238, by Rep. Geren, would let TCEQ use third-party inspection reports and remote technology when reviewing proposed Class I injection wells; the sponsor and a uranium industry witness said it would streamline regulation and support industry, and it was left pending. HB 2970, by Rep. Paul, the House version of SB 410, would require the Gulf Coast Protection District’s final gate design to accommodate two-way vessel traffic and allow the governor to appoint the district’s presiding officer; the committee substitute was explained and the bill was left pending. With members scattered in other committees, the chair said the committee would recess and later reconvene to vote and complete its work.
TX
Bills:
SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As written, the current APA law does not allow for the governor, lieutenant governor, or a legislator
- As such, SB3074 would allow... allow the governor, lieutenant governor, and members of the legislature
- Members, the committee substitute that I've worked on with Lieutenant Governor Patrick and his staff
- provides that the communication from the governor, lieutenant governor, or a member of the legislature
- , lieutenant governor, or member of the legislature in the second degree of consanguinity and affinity
Bills:
SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 8, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srw_IhziSDw, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This hearing has already aired on Olelo channel 49 on April 8th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media.
Committee on COVID-19 information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Office of the Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor Josh Green
11:30 a.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Chair
Department of Human Resources and Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
12:30 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also permits the governor to. to appoint the presiding officer of the GCPD, mirroring the leadership
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
TX
Keywords:
pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- 59.120>
the the in this bill, it proposes that the the in this bill, it proposes that the governor - would be the one to select the governor would be the one to select the uh<00:21:02.720>
construction - If that particular individual is appointed by the governor and that particular individual needs to be
- You know, the person that cleans this building, our janitors are just as important as the governor at
- You know, the person that cleans this building, our janitors are just as important as the governor at
Keywords:
workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is evident by Governor Abbott's previous agreements with the individual Mexican states in 2022 related
- The governor would also be able to develop and execute border protection agreements with Mexico and its
- This would further allow the governor to appoint a group of individuals to meet directly with Mexican
Keywords:
counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security met with a quorum present and first took up HCR 98, a resolution urging Congress to improve coordination among federal, state, and local authorities on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology for border security. The author and sponsor described increasing drone activity along the border, saying unauthorized drones are used to track agents, identify weaknesses, and smuggle contraband, and argued for clearer procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize such aircraft. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted 4-0 to report HCR 98 favorably to the full Senate; the resolution was also ordered for local and uncontested calendar placement without objection.
The committee then heard HB 180, sponsored by Chairman Birdwell, which would authorize the governor to coordinate directly with Mexican officials and individual Mexican states on border security agreements and appoint representatives to implement them. Birdwell said the bill would codify prior border-security cooperation efforts, improve responses to cross-border challenges such as drug and human trafficking, and include a finding that entrants from foreign countries must use a legal port of entry. No questions were asked, and there was no invited or public testimony.
After the hearing, the committee left HB 180 pending. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee standing in recess subject to the call of the chair.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Being a member of the governor's cabinet, that will be set by the governor.
- Governor, and as far as your question regarding whether the bill specifies that this person has to be
- come back with scars and wounds, but they go on to do great things, including becoming the elected governor
Keywords:
veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, Governor appointment, oversight board, veterans services, veterans benefits, state veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, Alabama Veterans Home Trust Fund, veteran service officers, district managers, assistant commissioners, county veterans offices, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, veterans organizations, American Legion