Video & Transcript Research : 'naming'

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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • s significant contribution to the empowerment of people with disabilities by naming a new new transit
  • Act and proposed naming the facility as lead-on transit amenity to commemorate his legacy.
  • This resolution directs the Texas Facilities Committee to name the new Transit Amenity Center at 207
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, my name is Walker Smith.
  • I will go ahead and state, state your name. Yes, to. My name is Charles Park. Who do you represent?
  • My name is Ruth Wang.
  • My name is Omar Narvae.
  • a ride on it to get the road's name.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Danette Goad, and I am for the bill.
  • What this will do is make it so that this is named for 10 years instead of two.
  • My name is Mario Perea, I'm the Chief of Police for the City of San Benito.
  • My name is John Wilkerson, and I'm with the Texas.
  • She was later named Lifetime Ambassador of Oakwood.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, my name is Jared the committee.
  • Uh my name is Kay water and land.
  • My name is Dr. Nicholas Olm.
  • Sure, state your name and go ahead. Uh, yes, aloha everyone. My name is Doreen Wong.
  • Uh it's about naming rights.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2613, SD1, HD1, relating to public school land transfer. The Attorney General’s office and the Department of Education supported the bill’s technical cleanup of Act 307, but strongly opposed a new provision that would convey school parcels containing public and school library facilities to the Hawaii State Public Library System. They argued the added transfer language conflicted with Act 307’s purpose of consolidating school land for more efficient school operations, and said existing law already allows co-located library use through rights of entry, licenses, or other agreements. The library system supported the bill and said it was trying to resolve longstanding operational conflicts on shared school-campus libraries, especially where public access, construction, and campus safety issues arise. Members questioned whether the Board of Education should simply mediate the dispute, whether the bill was the right solution, and whether a formal memorandum of agreement might be a better approach than a land transfer. The library system described years of difficulty coordinating with DOE on projects and said it needed a clearer process to complete work and spend CIP funds. Discussion also touched on a Kauai parcel in the bill, identified as a tennis court, and whether resurfacing could be completed before any transfer. The Attorney General indicated that if the goal is to preserve library uses while keeping title with the state, DLNR or another documented arrangement may be more appropriate than transferring fee title to the library system. The committee then heard SB 2543 SD2 HD1, relating to state construction projects. DAGS supported the measure, and the Hawaii Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and Hawaii Building Construction Trade Council strongly supported it, saying the bill would help spot-check high-cost projects and reduce waste from overruns and delays. One testifier opposed the bill, arguing the proposed construction manager role was too limited and that DAGS needed more training, decentralized authority, and better internal decision-making rather than a new layer of oversight. Supporters said the bill was intended as a pilot program to address repeated cost overruns and improve accountability on state construction projects.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Joshua Bogdani.
  • Sure. >> [Clears throat] Please state your name.
  • Um my name is Christine committee.
  • My name is Jay Jessemey. I'm testifying in support of SB 3001.
  • My name is Breanna Harmon, and I'm 22 years old.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Turner Lozell.
  • So as I call your name, please.
  • So as I call your name, please.
  • Hi, my name is Ash, and I oppose SB 1134.
  • My name is Kira Nixon. I'm here on behalf of Equal Ground Action Fund. My name is Kira Nixon.
Summary: The committee heard several housing, local government, utility, and transparency bills. SB 1342 on transportation infrastructure and land development regulations, by Sen. Rouson, was presented as a housing-affordability measure modeled on the Live Local Act for transit corridors. After adopting an amendment that removed the bill’s compelling-governmental-interest language in enforcement provisions, the committee heard testimony from local-government and housing interests both supporting and opposing the bill’s zoning preemption approach. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 1614, by Sen. Leek, which was amended to remove stormwater and code-enforcement spending provisions and to tighten restrictions on local governments seeking state appropriations after audits or without required affirmations. SB 1548, the next Live Local Act iteration by Sen. Claddie Ude, was also reported favorably; it expands where Live Local projects may be located and adds fair-housing protections. SB 968 on home backup power systems, by Sen. McLean, was reported favorably after testimony from builders and energy-related stakeholders, with the sponsor noting he was still working on amendments to refine permit provisions. The committee then approved CS/SB 698, by Sen. Martin, which allows building permits for single-family homes to be issued before septic permits are finalized if application has been made, while still requiring septic approval before occupancy. Builders testified that septic permit delays were causing lengthy project delays and contract cancellations. The committee also reported favorably SB 1320, by Sen. Martin, requiring county tax-increase referenda to include a Department of Financial Services spending analysis if available; the sponsor said the goal was to give voters more standardized fiscal information, while opponents argued existing law already provides similar transparency. SB 484, by Sen. Avila, on data centers, was reported favorably after an amendment adding a knowledge requirement to the foreign-country-of-concern service prohibition; the bill addresses local planning authority, nondisclosure agreements, utility tariff requirements, and water-use limits for large data centers. The committee also reported favorably SB 1118, by Sen. Avila, creating a one-year public-records exemption for data-center location and proprietary information, with testimony split between economic-development supporters and transparency concerns. Finally, the committee took up SB 706, by Sen. Mayfield, preempting naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designating Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to federal and trademark conditions; it was reported favorably after questions about local input and airport naming. The committee then heard extensive public testimony on SB 1134, by Sen. Yarbrough, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to DEI and would create penalties and a private right of action for residents. The sponsor argued the bill was aimed at preventing taxpayer-funded DEI programs and cited examples from Jacksonville and other jurisdictions; opponents said the bill was vague, overbroad, and would chill local programs, public education, and civil-rights-related activities. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on SB 1134, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Erin Mays.
  • However, we named that child with our last names being hyphenated, so both of our last names are on the
  • My name is Cecilia Wood.
  • My name is Carl Hayes.
  • Yes, my name is Brian.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Name for the record and good morning, sir. My name is Ricardo Hernandez.
  • State your name for the record.
  • Please state your name for the record and go ahead. My name is Susan Swift.
  • Please state your name for the record and go ahead. Good morning, my name is...
  • Please state your name. Alan? Adam. Thank you, Chairman Nichols.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Doug Amell.
  • Okay, so let me give you the names. I should know this by heart, yet I don't.
  • Is your mother a woman named Vicky Lopez? She is. Okay.
  • My name is Jose Jalisco.
  • My name is Kane Smith.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's fitting that we name this highway after him.
  • My name is Marissa.
  • As I mentioned, my name is Marissa.
  • Oh, you have to say his name? Yeah. Are there any questions?
  • My name is...
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 10th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Alexandra Munoz.
  • My name is David Torbert.
  • My name is Dr. Harold Phillips.
  • My name is Courtney Garder.
  • My name is George Chimiso.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, now, you've got to state your name.
  • I think the last name is spelled K. A-O-C-I-A-N.
  • My name is Patrick Sherrill.
  • My name is Charlie Gilkey.
  • My name is Don Schwent. I'm the controller for Enterprise Mobility.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Kane Smith.
  • Please state your name for the record. My name is David McChristian.
  • My name is Claudia.
  • Please state your name, sir. Yes, sir. Good morning. My name is Clayton Henderson.
  • My name is Jack Wu.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We offer this prayer in the name of Him that is eternal. Amen. Thank you.
  • that I named out.
  • I mean, why are we going to have to change the name though?
  • Well, why are we messing with the name drug court?
  • You said it can be done without changing the name drug court.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And on January 22, 2025, I submitted the name of John Paul J.P.
  • religious text specifically named.
  • I forgot her name. Shinebomb, I think. Is that right? Uh, I... I think it is.
  • I'm just stunned you used such a name here. It says, below Fort Quicken.
  • Uh, you'll be happy to know it's not named after a Texan, it is named after... after a former governor
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • [Applause] And audience, I'm going to also say their names, so please hold your applause.
  • Uh, please stand when your name is called and please hold your applause.
  • Uh, please stand when your name class.
  • Uh, please stand when your name is<00:14:43.920> called<00:14:44.160> and<00:14:44.399>
  • I forgot someone, and Angus, your name is right here, chief of governmental operations.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rusk County. course named after Thomas Jefferson Ruskin.
  • On second thought, everybody's. name should be added to this.
  • Senator Alvarado moves that the names of the tenant governor and all...
  • There are absolutely... gentleman named David Bass. Yes, sir.
  • Can you name me an instance?