Video & Transcript Research : 'first appearance hearing'

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NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first one is Alexander Johnson. He loves to read.
  • First, I have Lena Matodi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • First, I have Lena Metoti.
  • And the first is Rosie Archuleta.
  • First, I'd like to introduce Annie Thompson.
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21
Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 10, 2021 @ 9:30 AM

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HET Public Hearing - Wed Feb 3, 2021 @ 2:00PM

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 9, 2021 @ 2 PM

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HTH/PDP Joint Hearing - Fri Feb 26, 2021 @ 1 PM

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Mar 26th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bills on the special order calendar, read the First bill.
  • READ THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
  • I REMEMBER GOING TO THE MARRIOTT THAT NIGHT, HEARING THE SCREAMS.
  • I see you and I hear you, and I am extremely sorry for your pain.
  • Entitled an act relating to peer support for first responders.
Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects
Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • back into session for the hearing for Dr.
  • This is the hearing for Dr. Oz to be the...
  • It is, I have to say, a refreshing moment to hear hear somebody in the Finance Committee hearing room
  • I love hearing this. So upcoding is a scandal.
  • That's the first question.
Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN Public Hearing 02-14-2023 1:00pm

MS
MS

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Metro Area Utility Update Hearing - Room 113, Oct. 23, 2025; 10:00 AM

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

A joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for small businesses. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our first witness here with us today is Mr. Tom Click. Mr.
  • Well, obviously, larger small businesses is the first.
  • employee or they've just hired their first employee.
  • Thank you for inviting us to join you today for this hearing.
  • First shift, we'll run all 16 of them. with four employees.
Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation
Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so the first uh bill on the agenda.
  • Um, the motion we're going to hear the bill.
  • Uh I of the first page and the second.
  • <00:32:09.679> The<00:32:09.840> first<00:32:10.000> one out first, second,
  • The first one out first, second, third.
Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576
Keywords: vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, both of the Department of Justice. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in three hearings, or two hearings, I've only had one person abuse that.
  • You were the first person to serve under the rule of law.
  • The first is, when President Trump was indicted in Florida first, the prosecutors in that case initially
  • And I think it's important to hear that because I'm hearing it time and time again, everybody who's coming
  • In the first year of Joe Biden's term, 43%. What a hike.
Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRN Public Hearing - Wed Apr 7, 2021 @ 2:30 PM

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Patrick David Davis, of Maryland, John Andrew Eisenberg, of Virginia, and Brett Shumate, of Virginia, each to be an Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice. Mar 26th, 2025 at 09:15 am

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the first of the Trump administration.
  • Since that first hearing that Senator Durbin referenced earlier today, the department has filed many
  • No, I was trying to prepare for this hearing, among other things.
  • from him in some committee hearings sometime soon, too.
  • With that, this hearing is adjourned. Thank you.
Keywords: John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing
Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Intelligence (Select) Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The hearing will come to order. That was it for me on the first Skype call, thank you.
  • For the first time, the Annual Threat Assessment lists foreign illicit drug actors as the very first
  • First of all, there's a difference.
  • And Director Hawk, first of all...
  • The hearing is adjourned.
Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Jan 26th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have a couple appearance cards.
  • Chair, I want to thank you first for hearing this bill.
  • Are there appearance forms on the delete-all amendment? No appearance forms.
  • Seeing none, are there appearance cards? Okay, it looks like we have two appearance cards.
  • Hearing no. Yes, Senator Pizzo.
Bills: S0132, S0418, S0442, S0646, S0748, S1326, S1332, S1660, S1734, S1742, S1750
Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, search warrant, remote appearance, drones, data privacy, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture
Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 646, allowing the use of drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants, was presented as a harm-reduction measure and reported favorably after supportive testimony from advocates and criminal defense groups. SB 442, extending the return period for warrants involving digital evidence from 45 days to one year, also passed unanimously amid testimony from prosecutors and law enforcement about encryption, backlogs, and large volumes of child exploitation evidence. SB 418, creating autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope Program for traffic stops and other encounters, was reported favorably with support from police, disability advocates, and families. SB 132, creating a public database to help people determine eligibility for restoration of voting rights, and SB 748, requiring notice of voting-rights restoration information on sentencing score sheets, both passed with broad support from voting-rights and criminal defense advocates. The committee also approved SB 1734, recognizing juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under Florida law and extending related training and benefits, and SB 1660, designating June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month. SB 1742, which repealed the existing “unnatural and lascivious acts” statute and created a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor, was amended with a delete-all amendment and then reported favorably. SB 1750, a major overhaul of career offender registration requirements, was later reconsidered after a bill-number mix-up and then reported favorably as SB 1332, with FDLE and sheriff’s association support. The most contentious measure was SB 1326, which would eliminate the traditional insanity defense and replace it with a lack-of-culpable-mental-state defense, require malingering assessments in competency evaluations, and limit downward departures based on mental illness. Criminal defense attorneys and disability advocates argued it lacked a treatment component, raised scientific and cost concerns, and could worsen public safety by sending mentally ill defendants to prison without adequate care. Supporters, including the sponsor and the Attorney General’s office, argued it would close gaps and better protect the public. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote, with several members voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on some bills, and Senator Pizzo moved for reconsideration of SB 1326 for a future meeting.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 18, 2021 @ 10 AM

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 16, 2021 @ 9 AM

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025

Health & Human Services

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 43 Apr 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Remember arriving the first time at the site. The scale of destruction was absolutely over.
  • Others were some of the first to respond. Some protected the perimeter.
  • Hear those words from those first responders as they spray-painted their thoughts that day as they were
  • If you hear them shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop.
  • That is the command that we need to hear and consider for ourselves today.
Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439
Keywords: Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas, 914