Video & Transcript Research : 'state ethics code'

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • or a state agency. or a state official.
  • In that case, the interests of the state agencies who had been sued and of the state officials who have
  • So the first thing this bill does is it directs the Secretary of State to collaborate with relevant state
  • The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senator, State Representative, Chief Justice or Justice of the
  • Following that code, these systems should be safe.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

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  • Do you guys... ...share information with other state agencies?
  • Of those states, we have seen that state and local law enforcement have had all too many opportunities
  • It should serve as a national model for other states to emulate. Thank you.
  • Other states... ...much endeavor to follow Texas's lead. Thank you.
  • As previously stated, throughout my career, I have been defending the... ...United States from transnational
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

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  • Uh, but all this does is it allows Secretary of State to notify someone of a penalty by email unless
  • is it allows Uh but all this does is it allows Secretary<00:02:42.959> of<00:02:43.040> State
  • <00:02:44.160> notify<00:02:44.800> someone<00:02:45.200> of Secretary of State
  • Uh, but this bill very simply marries up the FCPA that we have here in the state of Alabama with the
  • Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.
Bills: HB16, HB214, HB252, HB16, HB214, HB252
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is brought on behalf of the state board of chiropractic examiners.
  • This bill also modernizes state law...
  • That's what it's looked like from other states.
  • We were sent some information from other states that have had trial and error finding out a...
  • This is just saying the state law does not supersede the local law.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • This also has to do with 10-5 and the Code of Ethics.
  • code, which, by the way, us as realtors, we never voted for the change in the ethics.
  • You have the national, state, and then local organizations that all follow the NAR Code of Ethics.
  • The code of ethics, Article 10, states, and I'm going to paraphrase, that a realtor cannot discriminate
  • So it's actually antithetical to the code of ethics.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • That is the code of ethics for all realtors if you call yourself a realtor.
  • And if the code of ethics that you have has an ethical process, And if the code of ethics that you have
  • We still have to comply with the Code of Ethics.
  • I would say that the Code of Ethics requires certain actions.
  • The Code of Ethics requires all Realtors to provide equal professional services, regardless of what states
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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  • Um, clerk call. state house and a new parking deck and state house and a new parking deck and also<00
  • ,<00:12:17.920> increase broaden that across the state, increase broaden that across the state
  • It brings the state standards in alignment with national chiropractic licensure standards.
  • Uh, and I have letters of support from the state association.
  • Uh, and I have letters of support from the state association. >> Mr.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

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  • The only things that would go on that are when it's a cost savings to the state, even with the state
  • No, this bill states that all those fees would be included.
  • But they are not governed by either state or federal law.
  • I'd like to highlight three key parts of the First, it will establish an AI code of ethics to be adopted
  • It establishes a comprehensive code of ethics, as was mentioned previously, and the bill also calls for
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 5th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Secretary, please call the next committee report from the Committee on State.
  • employees. ...others regarding state employees.
  • employees. ...and others regarding state employees.
  • This bill establishes parental leave for state employees.
  • Talk to a... it's more than him in the real estate state.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This day is set aside. to honor the contributions of the Texas State Aquarium for our state.
  • state of Texas in 2023.
  • And please help me welcome all of these members from this great state. of the Aquarium to the State Capitol
  • Aquarium Day. here at the State Capitol.
  • Thank you and welcome to your state capitol.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ethics and Campaign Finance

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  • statement for another reason, that you're... ...that you're allowed to provide proof of that to the Ethics
  • expert that reviewed Alabama's laws compared to... ...that reviewed Alabama's laws compared to other states
  • analysis, an American Law Institute principles analysis with standardized principles, followed by ethics
  • , and then what do all the other states do—kind of a national survey.
  • Other states do—kind of a national survey.
Bills: HB250
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 7th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

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  • My understanding from testimony is there's only four lawyers that deal with that in the state of North
  • It would state that the Legislative Management shall designate the chairman of same as other interim
  • It would state that any new water project request anticipated to be submitted...
  • It would state that any new water project request anticipated to be submitted to the Water Commission
  • It was also, if a water project requesting state funds of $10 million or more is introduced in either
Bills: SB2004, HB1600
Summary: The committee reconvened to continue work on water-related appropriations and related bills, with the chair emphasizing the need to move the water bill to conference committee soon because of differences with the House. Members reviewed project funding levels and carryover balances across several water projects, including NAWS, Southwest, Valley City, Cirrus River flood control, Hart River, Redder water supply, municipal and rural water, general water, and discretionary funding. The discussion focused on reduced revenue forecasts, the use of a $150 million line of credit as a working assumption, and concerns about large carryover amounts and piling up cash. No final changes were made to the water funding numbers, but the chair said the committee would revisit the bill after further cleanup of the draft language. The committee then took up House Bill 1600, which would create an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota law school. Members agreed the program should be treated as a one-time pilot rather than ongoing general fund spending, so they adopted an amendment changing the $400,000 appropriation to one-time funding from the strategic investment fund. The amended bill passed unanimously, and Senator Meyer was assigned to carry it. House Bill 1417, dealing with parole and probation-related policy, was also amended. The committee removed Section 8, which eliminated the bill’s appropriations language, based on testimony that the referenced funding was already included elsewhere in the budget. The amended bill then passed unanimously. The committee also discussed possible future amendments to water study language, including earlier reporting deadlines and a proposal to require larger new water project requests to go through the Water Topics Overview Committee before being introduced, but no final action was taken on those concepts. Several other bills, including the AI-related House Bill 1448 and law enforcement bonus bill 1193, were left for later consideration.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The senate companion bill is an update to the Alabama business and nonprofit code.
  • We're one of the only states with this standard. What does that mean?
  • prison in another state other than Alabama.
  • Okay, so this person comes over here into this state... ... person comes over here into this state, then
  • My intent is if someone comes through the state of Alabama... through the state of Alabama, you're just
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Border Security May 15th, 2025

Border Security

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  • , sponsored by Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo, urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state
  • This concurrent resolution calls for greater intergovernmental cooperation among federal, state, and
  • As the largest border state, we carry the weight of defending not just our own communities, but the nation
  • Direct communication and cooperation between the state and individual Mexican states could also streamline
  • Lastly, this bill also contains a legislative finding stating that any individual entering the state
Bills: HCR98, HB180
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.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 16th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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  • states.
  • the code.
  • states.
  • In all 50 states and offer state-approved notary education in many states.
  • So if you take the MBA multi-state bar exam... and you do the ethics portion for Texas, then you don't
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 26th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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  • They also have to comply with state and federal laws.
  • Okay, tab 5, Senate Bill 572 on ethics for public employees.
  • Senator, can you talk about the compelling state interest for this bill? Yes, I can.
  • There's almost 900,000 Jewish people that live within our state.
  • Instead, the bill allows a state agency to manage its fleet vehicles, subject to appropriation and state
Summary: The committee heard and voted on several measures. SB 308 on the Florida Museum of Black History was explained as implementing a prior task force recommendation by designating St. Johns County as the museum site, creating a board, and coordinating with a supporting nonprofit; it passed favorably. SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability was amended to bar local governments from imposing cybersecurity requirements on vendors beyond generally accepted best practices, and after testimony both for and against, it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 572 updated ethics law to include legally recognized foster parents and foster children in the definition of relative; after a technical amendment and support from the Ethics Commission, it passed unanimously. SB 1442 revised the long-range program plan to require more specific performance metrics and agency-specific measures; it also passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 1106, as amended by a strike-all, to require state agencies and certain educational materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” despite opposition arguing it would impose political language and conflict with federal and international terminology. SB 7020 reenacted a public records exemption for certain aquaculture and shellfish production records and passed with support from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. SB 474 expanded military leave and related benefits for public employees and officials, including members of the Coast Guard and Florida State Guard, and added three amendments before being reported favorably. SB 350, dealing with public records protections for crime victims and certain law enforcement victims, was heavily amended to add time-limited confidentiality for an officer’s name in some cases and then passed favorably after discussion about balancing transparency and safety. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7032 as a committee bill to shift more fleet management responsibilities from DMS to individual agencies, while still requiring data reporting to DMS for legislative oversight. SB 1650 by Senator Gates was temporarily postponed. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Midwestern State is the newest member to the system.
  • and the nation. 223 224 225 226 in the state.
  • Voluntary and clearly stated in plain language.
  • This is a big state with big ideas. Big, big ideas. one of them.
  • There's some startup costs for the Department of State Health Services.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • ARE WE DOING WHAT THE STATE OF FLORIDA NEEDS TO DO TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PROVIDE?
  • We have tremendous medical facilities in the state. The Neuroscience Center is absolutely key.
  • We have many institutions Across the state of Florida.
  • We have a program where they are working in various facilities across the state.