Video & Transcript Research : 'continuation bill'

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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-21-24)

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Senators Royce West and Borris Miles Apr 2nd, 2025 at 06:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • know, I think the proof is in the pudding, and you heard it from Senator West when he said he had a bill
  • We are here to share some of our thoughts and concerns about Senate Bill 688. ...that passed the DEI
  • bill.
  • words, and that the racism that's existed in many quarters of this state for over 400 years will continue
  • know, I think the proof is in the pudding, and you heard it from Senator West when he said he had a bill
Keywords: Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony
Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members, Senate Bill 1199 continues the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight
  • Yes, continue.
  • Chair, members, Senate Bill 1198 continues the Arizona Beef Council for eight years. Mr.
  • It is our last bill. It is our last bill. And go ahead. Mr.
  • And it's a good bill.
Bills: SB1198, SB1199, SB1286, SB1683, SB1761
Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd
Summary: The Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1199, which was amended to require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to post the Salt River Horse Herd Agreement on its website. Supporters said the change would improve public transparency and access to the agreement governing the Salt River wild horse herd, while the department said it was neutral and noted the contract was already on the state procurement website. The committee approved the amendment and then passed SB 1199 on a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1761, an appropriation bill for the University of Arizona that would fund the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station over multiple fiscal years. Senator Tim Dunn and the Arizona Farm Bureau argued the funding would support statewide agricultural research, extension services, water conservation, and rural communities, while members noted the bill would ultimately be part of budget negotiations. The committee passed SB 1761 with one member voting present. Next, SB 1198 was amended to also continue the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight years, in addition to extending the Arizona Beef Council. Supporters said both entities were self-funded or industry-supported and did not need shorter review cycles, while some members objected to combining the two issues and to the eight-year continuation period. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-3 with one present. Finally, SB 1683, which expands restrictions on land ownership and related transactions by foreign adversary nations and agents near critical infrastructure, military bases, and universities, drew support from local and military witnesses who said it would address national security risks and improve review of sensitive land deals. Some members raised property-rights concerns and questioned whether the expansion was justified, but the committee passed the bill 5-3 and adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government Mar 24th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government Mar 24th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government Mar 24th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Local Government Mar 24th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Local Government

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (2-28-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-19-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here today to discuss Senate Bill 10.
  • Is there any discussion or questions on the bill? Is there any discussion or questions on the bill?
  • every year, Senate Bill 65.
  • Bill Bill 65<00:19:34.960> and<00:19:35.080> for<00:19:35.320> most<00:19:35.520
  • every year Senate started filing a bill every year Senate Bill<00:20:43.679> 65<00:20:44.679>
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:11 Attendance Roll Call: 00:18 Senate Bill 10 (Sen. Mills): 01:47 Senate Bill 65 (Sen. West): 18:47 Senate Bill 104 (Sen. Madon): 25:41 Adjournment: 31:38, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 10, which would revise CERS retiree health subsidies for members who began participating on or before July 1, 2003. Senator Mills said the bill was developed with employee and employer groups to improve retiree health benefits while protecting the system’s financial footing, using a shared-cost structure. Testimony from sheriffs, police chiefs, firefighters, and the League of Cities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing recruitment and retention, affordability of retiree health coverage, and limited taxpayer risk. Members echoed those points, and the committee approved SB 10 with a 9-0 favorable recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Senator West, which would codify the Administrative Regulations Committee’s annual practice of placing certain deficient regulations into statute so they cannot take effect. West explained that the committee’s role is limited to finding regulations deficient or asking for deferral, and that SB 65 is the fifth version of this measure. He described the specific regulation at issue as a Medicaid Services rule that would have required behavioral health associates to hold a master’s degree; providers testified that it would reduce the workforce and harm behavioral health services statewide. West said the committee had deferred the matter eight times before deciding to side with providers. The bill received favorable expression and was reported out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Senator Madon, concerning Kentucky Deferred Comp for state employees. The bill would establish a codified fiduciary standard, authorize fiduciary liability insurance, add self-correcting mechanisms to keep the plan in compliance with federal law, and allow self-directed brokerage accounts. Personnel Cabinet representatives said the changes would align the plan with other public pension plans, reduce risk, and offer participants a useful investment option with strong account growth among users. SB 104 also received favorable expression and was reported to the floor. The committee then adjourned.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-13-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (1-24-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-4-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Next up is House Bill 391.
  • Next up is House Bill 391.
  • This is an excellent bill.
  • But on the first bill that was for us, it was Senate Bill 122.
Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – Attendance Roll Call 02:09 – House Bill 216 03:15 – Roll Call Vote 04:06 – Senate Bill 122 05:42 – Roll Call Vote 08:43 – House Bill 391 17:25 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee first considered House Bill 216, which would correct a conflict created when an office was moved into the Department of Agriculture by restoring grant and loan eligibility for Department of Agriculture employees while keeping the prohibition in place for employees of the office of policy. The bill was approved unanimously and sent on to the Senate floor. The committee then revisited Senate Bill 122 after concerns from the prior meeting. Members adopted a committee substitute that clarified local governments may regulate the covered businesses but not ban them outright, and that fines and fees go back to the local authorities doing the regulating. During final consideration, Senator Deneen, Senator Reed, and Senator Richardson voted no, citing concerns about enforcement, inspection, and potential bad actors, while Senator Webb supported the bill as a needed regulatory scheme. The motion passed and the bill advanced. House Bill 391, dealing with Kentucky honey production, was also approved. Representative Jason Nemes and industry witnesses said the bill would raise the threshold for requiring a certified honey house from 150 gallons to 500 gallons, add language requiring “pure and unadulterated” Kentucky-produced honey, and support local beekeepers without creating additional public health risk. Members discussed whether the limit should be removed entirely, the cost of honey houses, and concerns about imported or adulterated honey. The committee passed the bill to the Senate floor. Senator Yates later registered a no vote on Senate Bill 122 and yes votes on House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 171, though Senate Bill 171 was passed over for further work and not heard that day.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-7-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-20-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture (3-13-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-13-24)

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Press Conference: Texas State Employees Pay Raise Jan 27th, 2025 at 11:01 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • retirees whose pensions are a lot lower than that, and they are facing choices of medicine or food or bills
  • all are very, very grateful to Senator Eckhardt for her support, for Representative Busey for the bill
  • Representative John Busey: ...Texas workers shouldn't have to choose between paying their bills or putting
  • Texas workers shouldn't have to choose between paying their bills or putting food on the table.
  • That's why I'm proud to have filed House Bill 343 and 247 along with the companions by Senator Sarah
Keywords: Texas state employees, retirees, compensation, House Bill 343, House Bill 247, Senator Sarah Eckhardt, Representative John Busey, cost of living, workforce, legislative session
Summary: The committee meeting focused on critical issues facing Texas state employees and retirees, highlighting the need for increased compensation and improved benefits. Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Representative John Busey presented new legislation aimed at addressing these longstanding problems, including proposed House Bills 343 and 247, which seek a $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for state employees. Senator Eckhardt emphasized the growing wage gap between public sector jobs and private sector offerings, which has led to high turnover rates and the loss of institutional knowledge. Public testimonies underscored the urgency of the issue as retirees shared their struggles with stagnant pensions amidst rising living costs.
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • point of the bill? point of the bill?
  • Your next bill,<00:16:50.800> Mr.<00:16:51.120> Chair. bill, Mr. Chair. bill, Mr.
  • <00:16:57.600> So The next bill, House Bill 178.
  • <00:18:42.880> So substitute bill. So substitute bill.
  • We will continue to meet. Also that. We will continue to meet.
Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178
Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-12-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want to continue that option should it prove necessary.
  • The last item on the agenda is Senate Bill 67, and it's my bill, so I'll just present it from the chair
  • I'm Senator Nemes from District 38, and the bill is Senate Bill 67.
  • It's an Elder Property Tax Bill.
  • It's an Elder Property Tax Bill.
Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:08 Senate Bill 79 (Sen. McDaniel): 00:48 Senate Bill 67 (Sen. Nemes): 08:09 Adjournment: 12:43, 958, all
Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, with testimony from McDaniel and Deputy Secretary Robert Long of the Personnel Cabinet. They described the bill as a cleanup measure for personnel law that would, among other things, add interns to the definition of employee while excluding them from full-time employee status, remove the Personnel Cabinet secretary as an ex officio member of the KERS Board, clarify personnel board membership and grievance rights, limit appeals of satisfactory-or-above evaluations, address layoffs and reemployment rights, allow leave donation in certain resignations or retirements, restrict remote work from outside Kentucky without approval, permit deductions for unreturned state equipment, and make DJJ facility supervisors non-merit positions. The committee voted on SB 79 and passed it with favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 67, presented by Chair Nemes, an elder property tax bill. The bill would freeze the assessed value of a primary residence for homeowners age 65 or older until the property is no longer their primary residence, while still taxing at the current rate. Nemes said the measure was intended to help seniors on fixed incomes and noted a fiscal analysis showing little to no direct revenue loss, though it could reduce projected budgeted growth in property tax revenue. Committee discussion noted a local impact and a statewide budget impact estimate of about $4 million for the first two fiscal years. SB 67 also passed with favorable expression, and the committee adjourned.