Video & Transcript Research : 'proxy proposal'

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill indicates or provides that public pension plans must handle their shareholder proxy voting
  • And that all proxy voting decisions will be based purely on financial considerations, not environmental
  • President, where the last bill dealt with pension funds and how they should monitor their proxy advisors
  • This one would require that if a proxy advisor is not making a recommendation based on financial analysis
  • Can a proxy advisor, if this passes, could a proxy advisor still provide scoring and information about
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you propose the measure, vote 'tonight'. Clerk, will enroll.
  • , does that, can you tell me how it talks about property owners within a five-mile radius of the proposed
  • House Bill 3269 allows a proposed Officer, I can't think of it to enter into a public counselor to enter
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This proposed language changes that and requires a response from them, or there are consequences for
  • language changes that and that proposed language changes that and that we<00:05:04.000> require
  • <00:24:24.440> a<00:24:24.559> new legislator does want to propose a new legislator
  • does want to propose a new benefit<00:24:25.200> mandate<00:24:26.200> um<00:24:26.919
  • um appes that the uh um the proposed um appes that the uh um the proposed mandate<00:25:54.960><
Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, members, House Concurrent Memorial 2010 urges Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S.
  • House Concurrent Memorial 2010 urges Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S.
  • Collins, look, this has been proposed by President Trump, or at least we were hoping it would, in fact
  • So when recorder he submitted this proposal to us here, I'm just going to read what he said so that I'm
  • The amendment further requires any proposed collaboration with or acceptance of monies from the outlined
Summary: The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections heard several election, health care, and sovereignty-related measures. HB 4115 and mirror resolution HCR 2051 would extend existing statewide rules for paid petition circulators and initiative/referendum disclosures to municipal and county measures, including badge/display requirements for paid circulators and disclosure of expenditures and revenue sources. Speaker Montenegro and supporters framed the bills as transparency and anti-out-of-state influence reforms; the committee recommended HB 4115 do pass by 5-2 and HCR 2051 by 4-3. The committee also considered HCM 2010, urging Congress to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment and return selection of U.S. senators to state legislatures. Sponsor Rep. Powell argued it would restore state sovereignty and accountability, while other members raised concerns about direct democracy, deadlock, and the need for broader public support. The memorial failed on a 3-3-1 vote after a present vote was recorded, despite some members expressing sympathy for the concept. HB 2940 proposed major changes to AHCCCS and DES eligibility verification and procurement, including expanded data checks, a unified eligibility rules engine, new contracting concepts, and a fixed benefit price list. The sponsor said the bill was intended to increase competition, transparency, and fiscal discipline; AHCCCS testified neutrally, noting it already uses many data matches but would need additional work and costs for some provisions, while health plan representatives opposed the bill as a major operational shift that could limit negotiated rates. The committee recommended the bill do pass 4-3. HB 2874, which would ease termination-statement requirements and penalties for committees that never raised money, passed unanimously 7-0. HB 467, requiring inactive-voter status information to appear in precinct registers, signature rosters, or e-poll books, was amended to change a mandatory “shall” to permissive “may” and then passed 5-2. Finally, HB 2775, as amended, would bar state and higher-education participation in implementing international-organization rules or agreements; after removing rulemaking authority for ABOR and adding a higher-education review process, it passed 4-3. The committee then adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • time I asked about whether or not our tribal nations have been involved in the discussion of these proposals
  • Have tribal governments been included in the conversation about this proposal.
  • It's a confusing proposal that includes a trigger with confusing language.
  • that requires a 2/3 vote in order to order a special election for the purpose of submitting the proposed
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of course, I think that would be an improvement over the proposal today.
  • But again, I think that would be an improvement over the proposal today.
  • This bill proposes to make a form of harassment consistent with other protections of public servants;
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • These are often referred to as proxy advisory firms.
  • But that's what's happening in the world of proxy service companies.
  • for proposing a Texas solution.
  • First, it sounds like those proxy advisors...
  • Okay, so not just in Texas, but I know that this bill would only apply to proxy advisors on proposals
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:23:35.039> Uh<00:23:35.280> proxy it to remove the proxy voting.
  • Uh proxy it to remove the proxy voting.
  • vote or proxy whether it's a proxy vote or proxy designation<00:26:07.279> or<00:26:07.600>
  • The proxy issue is whether proxy issue.
  • They've never allowed a proxy. >> Can you not proxy a vote electronically? >> Yes, you could.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1697, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. The DCCA Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it recognizes braiding as within the scope of cosmetology practice but warned that a broad exemption could create consumer protection gaps, especially around sanitation training, tool use, and enforcement. Supporters from the Institute for Justice and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued the current licensing regime is overly burdensome and unrelated to braiding, citing the 1,250-hour training requirement, high tuition costs, barriers for low-income entrepreneurs, and the fact that many other states already exempt braiders. Committee members asked whether a standalone sanitation course or similar training could address the board’s concerns, and the board said it would bring that idea back for discussion. The committee also noted 16 written testimonies in support and 2 in opposition. The committee then took up HB 1678, relating to condominium and planned community association elections using cumulative voting. Supporters, including the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, said the bill would clarify that cumulative voting applies to all candidates, including write-ins, and would help resolve confusion in association elections. One testifier urged the committee to remove proxy voting, calling it an abuse of power in some associations, while another asked whether cumulative voting and proxies could be manipulated to stack votes. In response, the parliamentarian explained that cumulative voting and proxy voting are different, that proxies simply allow someone to vote on another’s behalf, and that existing deadlines and counting procedures reduce opportunities for abuse. Testimony also emphasized that electronic or mail voting can be secure and efficient, and that the bill would make the process clearer and more democratic. Finally, the committee heard testimony on HB 1679, which would clarify an association board’s authority over electronic meetings, electronic voting, voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Supporters said the measure would clean up statutory language, make electronic voting optional, and fix problems created by a 2024 change that made written-consent timing rules difficult to use for association actions. They also said the bill would clarify that proxies are only used at meetings, not for actions taken without a meeting. One opponent argued the bill needs further amendment because electronic voting is not well defined and could be abused, and questioned the neutrality of parliamentarians testifying on condominium bills. No votes were taken on any of the measures during the portion of the meeting provided.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Same rules would apply to systems engagement with companies, particularly proxy advisors.
  • There's a floor amendment that clarifies a proxy advisor definition does not include charitable organizations
  • Build provision on this one is that they would require proxy advisors to disclose when a recommendation
  • believe that one of the systems is telling me that they would have to post on the website 1f to 40,000 proxy
  • For the purpose of submitting a proposed constitutional amendment to the people for their approval or
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (2-5-26)

Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • very importantly, shareholder proposals. very importantly, shareholder proposals.
  • Politically Motivated Proxy Adviserss. Politically Motivated Proxy Adviserss.
  • proposal and company proposal.
  • that the NRA is a proxy advisory firm. that the NRA is a proxy advisory firm.
  • Are these<00:13:19.839> proxy<00:13:20.320> advisors these proxy advisors these proxy advisors
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met with a quorum and considered two bills. Senate Bill 136, sponsored by Vice Chair Frommeyer, made a housekeeping change to unemployment insurance fraud reporting by correcting prior language so suspected fraud is reported to the appropriate county or commonwealth attorney and the U.S. Department of Labor, rather than the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Members asked about how often local prosecutors pursue these cases and whether the state follows up on clawing back fraudulent payments; the cabinet said it would check on the exact recovery process. Senator Boswell also raised broader concerns about delays and difficulties claimants face in the unemployment insurance system. The committee approved SB 136 unanimously, 11-0, and reported it favorably. The committee then heard Senate Bill 183 from Senator Nunn, which would regulate proxy voting advice by requiring transparency, economic analysis, and disclosure when proxy advisers rely on non-financial factors or give advice inconsistent with a company board’s recommendation. Nunn said the bill is intended to protect Kentuckians’ retirement and investment interests, prevent politically or ideologically driven advice, and create enforcement through Kentucky’s deceptive trade practices law. Senator Clemens questioned how the bill would apply to nontraditional groups and whether the affected firms are registered or regulated; a witness, Chris Nolan, said there is little federal oversight and no Kentucky oversight of proxy adviser firms. Senator Maiden supported the bill, while Senator Thomas opposed it, arguing investors should be free to seek advice based on their own interests and that the bill could chill such advice. The committee passed SB 183 by a 9-2 vote and reported it favorably.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • that are supported by the proposals that are supported by the proxy<00:21:30.120> advisor<00:
  • or even put forth proposals to a company, and the proxy advisers are managers that manage, for instance
  • or even put forth proposals to a company, and the proxy advisers are managers that manage, for instance
  • on<00:33:02.600> proxy<00:33:03.000> ballots 61% of all proposals on proxy ballots
  • 61% of all proposals on proxy ballots nearly<00:33:03.799> double<00:33:04.159> of<00:
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its January 27 meeting and then took up House Bill 694, which would create a default rule for the Teachers’ Retirement System health insurance trust fund once it reaches 100% funding, currently anticipated around 2027. The bill would redirect two funding streams now going to the health trust—state payments on behalf of local districts and other employer contributions—into TRS pension benefits if the health fund reaches and maintains full funding. The sponsor said this would add about $154 million annually to TRS pensions and would only serve as a default if no other plan is adopted later. Members asked whether the bill would shift the unfunded liability to teachers or affect employee contributions. The sponsor and staff said it would not shift liability to teachers and would not change the employee contribution; only the employer-side payments would be redirected. Several members asked about the meaning of actuarial 100% funding, whether the fund could fall back below 100%, and whether employee contributions might be reduced in the future. The sponsor said the bill is based on actuarial projections, would revert the money back to the health trust if funding fell below 100%, and does not prevent future legislative or board action. Senator Higdon and others spoke in support of discussing the issue, noting the 2010 shared-responsibility changes and the need for a default approach as full funding is reached. The committee then heard Senate Bill 183, which would amend Kentucky law governing proxy advisers used by retirement systems. The sponsor said the bill would require proxy advisers, when handling shareholder-sponsored proposals, to act solely in the interest of retirement system members and beneficiaries and to provide an economic analysis when voting against a company board’s recommendation. He argued the measure is aimed at proxy advisers such as ISS and Glass Lewis, which he said often advance ESG-related proposals not tied to shareholder value. A guest from APCIA said the bill is meant to distinguish proxy advisers from investment managers and to strengthen the 2023 law by requiring a clearer economic justification for votes that depart from board recommendations. Members asked how proxy advisers differ from other financial advisers, whether Kentucky uses them, and whether the bill would prevent pension funds from investing in companies with ESG factors if those investments are profitable. The sponsor and guest said the bill would not bar such investments; it is intended to regulate proxy voting recommendations, not investment decisions. They described the bill as a proactive measure to reinforce fiduciary responsibility and limit outside proxy influence on pension voting. No final vote on either bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, and Presenting to you the Proxy Advisor Transparency Act.
  • We have proxy advisors who are supposed to attempt to increase shareholder value with their advice on
  • So, what we're looking to do here is simply have proxy advisors disclose when a recommendation is not
  • That is what we are trying to achieve to assure that those proxy advisors are basing their recommendations
  • Yes, this is only to disclose if the proxy advisor had based their recommendations on some of those things