Video & Transcript Research : 'appointment'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/24/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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them <00:35:57.280>so and the process for appointing them so and the - We advocate for an appointing authority that is not affiliated with any political party.
- And then current appointed officials who are otherwise defined as public officials.
- So we could, for example, see former Representatives Ryan Winkler or Eric Mortenson appointed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We're grateful to the Governor and his judicial appointment secretary for their ongoing work to fill
- As was recently reported, with nearly two years left in his term, Governor Newsom has already appointed
- Since then, I appointed a task force led by a In a deliberative fashion.
- Next, the court-appointed special advocate, or CASA, programs.
- They support trained volunteers appointed by a judicial officer to advocate for children who are under
Summary:
The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails.
A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 5th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The authority is going to be appointed. Who appoints the board?
- It's the municipalities that join it, and they will appoint the board.
- Yes, the mayor cannot appoint a representative. That's the way I read it.
- Can we add the language by proxy or appointment by the mayor?
- Right, Hap is appointed.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 4th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- One, it gives each of the pharmacy schools a... ...each of the pharmacy schools an appointment to present
- Yeah, we spread out the appointment authorities. You've done good work on this. Thank you, sir.
- Maybe we submit those suggestions to the State Association to then appoint and pick from those.
- My other concern really is, is just me heads scratching around line 500-502 when we talk about appointing
- from each congressional district with a rotating board appointment.
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Eckhardt moves to sever Senator Barry, who has been appointed to the Texas Commission on Law
- The nominee, Justin Barry, who has been appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
- He was first appointed by Governor Abbott. In 2018, Mr.
- Or how do you see your role interacting with private when this is a governmental appointment?
- I have been in the district for the last two appointments before this one, so thank you all.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I was actually appointed to the Sentencing Commission.
- It was actually kind of my first committee that I was ever appointed to.
- I was fortunate to be appointed by Governor John Grisham.
- Appointment of Joseph M. Lujan for the State Board of Finance.
- Senator Stavonis, Madam Chair, I would move the appointment of Ms.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, the chair has two appointments to announce due to the resignation of the member from St.
- And second, the member from Pownal, Representative McCoy, is appointed to the Joint Legislative Management
- Madam Speaker, H84 is a bill that updates Vermont's telehealth laws by allowing telehealth appointments
- to be recorded with patient appointments to be recorded with patient and<00:26:36.000>
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Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Representative Brenda Steady and then suspended the rules to introduce 12 House bills by number only, referring them to committees. Members also read a House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Milton High School Yellow Jackets boys soccer team on winning the Division 2 championship, and the chamber welcomed the team and coaches to the gallery. The Speaker announced that HCR 163 had been mistakenly placed on the consent calendar and removed it, and also announced committee appointments following a resignation.
A series of guest recognitions followed, including visitors from the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, the 2026 Snelling Early Childhood Leadership Institute cohort, mentoring organizations observing National Mentoring Month, the Vermont Historical Society, and former Representative Mari Cordes. Members also highlighted an upcoming Act 73 overview, the first Farmers Night concert, and a Caucus for Vermont’s Economy meeting. No votes were taken on these announcements, but the House formally welcomed the guests and recognized new House leadership and a new committee assistant.
On the action calendar, the House passed H.649 on captive insurance companies and concurred in S.60 establishing the Farm Security Special Fund for weather-related farm losses. The House then approved H.534 on community action agencies, with the Human Services Committee describing it as a statute update that changes terminology, strengthens planning and governance requirements, and uses people-first language; the committee reported a 10-0-1 vote. The House also advanced H.84, which allows telehealth appointments to be recorded only with patient and provider consent; the Health Care Committee said it modernizes telehealth law without weakening privacy protections and reported a 10-0-1 vote. The chamber ordered third reading or passage on each bill and then adjourned until Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Appointed members who are appointed by state leadership? No, currently no. Okay.
- In the record, you got five directors appointed by subsection C: that's a director appointed by the municipality
- , a director appointed by the county commissioners court, a director appointed by the governor, a director
- appointed by the lieutenant governor, a director appointed by the Speaker of the House, and then you've
- It moves to a third landowners and a third appointed by the state.
Bills:
HB22, SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525
Keywords:
emergency communication, broadband, funding, natural disasters, technology, HB 22, Texas broadband development office, comptroller, emergency communications, early warning systems, disaster alerts, natural disaster notifications, interoperable communications, interoperable emergency radio, public safety communications, 9-1-1, next generation 9-1-1, NG911, broadband grants, low-interest loans
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/11/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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to the governor ultimately could appoint to the governor ultimately could appoint - considered for appointments? considered for appointments?
- It was actually the legislature that appointed the consumer advocate.
- <00:29:04.399>
It <00:29:04.559>was appointed the consumer advocate. - It was appointed the consumer advocate.
HI
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and was in support of the appointment and was in support of the appointment - content consent to the appointment. content consent to the appointment.
- the appointment. the appointment. Thank<00:18:21.360>
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them take cases where the judge appoints them take cases where the judge appoints
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Highways and Transportation - Room 216, 25 March, 2026; 11:45 AM
Highways and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Next appointment is Mr. Curtis Leon Auber Jr. Did I pronounce that right? to serve.
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Fitch's General Fitch's General Fitch's appointment - . appointment. appointment.
Summary:
The committee considered several reappointments and appointments to transportation-related boards. Jerry Waldrop of Hattiesburg, associated with Pam Auto Group, appeared in person for a reappointment and was confirmed after staff noted his oath and statement of economic interest were in compliance. James Morris Richards of Ridgeland appeared by Zoom for reappointment to the Commercial Transportation Appeals Board; he described his long career with KLLM Transport, including serving as president and CEO and overseeing a large refrigerated trucking operation, and his reappointment was also approved.
The committee then heard from Curtis Leon Auber Jr. of Hattiesburg for a reappointment. He said he is originally from Pascagoula, attended the University of Southern Mississippi and MC Law, worked at Entergy, served with the Public Service Commission and as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under President Bush, and is now a partner at Brunini. Members said his paperwork was in order and thanked him for his service.
For each nominee, the committee moved to advise and consent, took voice votes with no opposition noted, and approved the appointments. The meeting concluded with a motion to rise and report.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of those appointments go four, six, and eight years long.
- Uh and some of those appointments<00:21:12.799>
go <00:21:13.039>four, <00:21:13.360> - six,<00:21:13.679>
and <00:21:13.919>eight appointments go four, six, and eight appointments - If he appoints somebody to a years long.
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positions people from their appointed positions people from their appointed
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- When I first called to get an appointment, his first availability wasn't for six months.
- When I first called to get an appointment, his first availability wasn't for six months.
- Madam Chair, Senator QB, I think I know the report you’re asking about from the committee appointed by
- They noted the same dozen or so forensics were getting all the court appointments.
- Salis Korsden where they reference the court appointments as the golden goose. ...they claim or they
Bills:
SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010
Keywords:
gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard several bills and took action on multiple measures. SB 1066 would create civil liability for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, allowing the Attorney General, county attorneys, and injured parties to sue; the sponsor and supporters argued it would deter research fraud and protect the public, while opponents warned it would chill research and speech. After debate over peer review, fraud standards, and the bill’s scope, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1066 a do-pass recommendation. SB 1015 would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors, including liability for later detransition costs and injuries; supporters framed it as accountability for irreversible treatment on children, while opponents called it discriminatory and likely to function as a backdoor ban. After testimony from the sponsor, medical professionals, detransitioners, and civil liberties advocates, the committee also passed SB 1015 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1049, which would limit spousal maintenance awards to four years and change the factors courts use in setting support. The sponsor said the bill was intended to curb long-term maintenance and align support with self-sufficiency, while judicial and family-law witnesses explained the existing guideline system, the 2022-2025 court study, and concerns that a hard cap could ignore case-specific circumstances such as disability or housing instability. The committee adopted an amendment setting the duration cap at four years and approved the bill as amended by a 4-2 vote. SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for personal security for candidates and family members, passed unanimously after supporters cited threats against public officials and personal experiences with harassment.
The committee also passed SB 1081, which would prevent a Department of Child Safety attorney from appearing before a judge they had appeared before in the prior five DCS cases; the sponsor said it was meant to reduce familiarity between attorneys and judges, while opponents raised concerns about rural court access and arbitrary limits. SB 1133, which would eliminate the need for a candidate to file a second financial disclosure statement if one had already been filed that year, was amended to add an emergency clause and passed unanimously. The committee then moved to SCR 1001, a referral measure to end early voting at 7 p.m. on the Friday before the general election and require affirmative request for a mail ballot by voters who have provided proof of citizenship; the transcript cuts off as that measure was being introduced.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And then they forfeit their right to appoint somebody.
- I mean, not the board itself is an appointing authority to the board.
- It's just appointing. It's just the members. It's not the whole board.
- It's just the person that is appointed to the nonprofits that have appointing authority to economic development
- Just nonprofits that have an appointing authority that should be in proper standing to have appointments
Bills:
SB348, SB444, SB485, SB517, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB362, HB368, HB377, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB664, HB741, HB822, HB990, HB1243
Keywords:
motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, economic development, Baton Rouge North, commissioners
Summary:
The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended.
The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Dated August 25th, 2025, in which the governor makes the following appointment: Gregory Michael Trujillo
- Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment. Confirm this appointment.
- That the Senate do hereby confirm the appointment of Gregory Michael Trujillo to the Western New Mexico
- This appointment completes the appointments from the Western Board of Regents, and that is so important
- By a vote of 36 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, the appointment of Gregory.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I get an appointment to cattle ranch. I get an appointment to see Governor George Wallace.
- The nexus between your bill and this bill is redoing the Senate appointment process.
- the governor from appointing the chair.
- Right now, we get out of session and then they're out of session appointments.
- Okay, they're in favor of this section and not the appointment of the board. and not the appointment
Keywords:
law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, illegal immigration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Kelly Sullivan-Georgiotis, who's been appointed to the Texas A&M University System Board. Regents.
- So Judge Stagner, before appointment by Governor. Abbott to the 8th Business Court.
- As Chief Justice Blacklock, whose seat placed to I'm now sitting in because Governor Abbott appointed
- Judge Lance Long was appointed to the 100.
- I was appointed on the beginning of this year to be the judge of the 183rd district.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the President Pro Tem, I think, appoints one member.
- Who appoints... How are they, how are the members appointed?
- Chair, all of them are appointed by the governor? Mr.
- Chair, on the ISC appointments, if it is truly by the governor, there are nine state engineers appointed
- by the governor, and all the rest are appointed by the governor, okay?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are scared to attend their health care appointments, Keenan Playgrounds.
- They are scared to attend their health care appointments, ...and anxiety like never before.
- Triton, Roberts, and Durant, appointing them on the part of the Senate.
- The chair will appoint Senators Crighton, Rodrigues, and Durant.
- Appoint Senators Crighton, Rodrigues, and Durant.
Summary:
The Senate considered a comprehensive immigration-related bill, the Protect Act (House No. 5316), with extensive debate focused on limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations and protecting immigrants, victims, workers, and public institutions. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fear in schools, hospitals, courts, child care settings, and other community spaces, while preserving criminal law enforcement and public safety cooperation. Several senators also emphasized the economic and community contributions of immigrants, and some spoke from personal or district experience about fear, school enrollment declines, and impacts on health care and daily life.
A number of amendments were debated. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Kennedy, was adopted to extend protections to DDS facilities and disability-related care settings, with supporters stressing the importance of protecting immigrant caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other adopted amendments included Amendment 7 on effective dates, Amendment 34 adding residential schools/programs as safe spaces, Amendment 10 on courthouse curtilage, Amendment 13 protecting health care workers from retaliation, Amendment 20 establishing an immigration commission with minority-party representation, and Amendment 69 as a corrective/technical amendment. Many other amendments, largely offered by Senator Tarr and others, were rejected, including proposals concerning 287G agreements, detainers, civil arrests, court authority, and legal defense funding; several amendments were also withdrawn.
The chamber took multiple roll-call votes on contested amendments. Amendment 59 on 287G funds was defeated 5-34, Amendment 63 on status information tied to criminal offenses was defeated 7-32, Amendment 67 on felony detainers was defeated 10-29, and Amendment 75 on state-funded legal defense programs was defeated 5-34. After amendments were completed, the Senate adopted the Ways and Means recommendation, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a 37-3 vote. The Senate later rejected a House amendment, appointed a conference committee, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, POTEMP, I rise to appoint a personal privilege for the purpose of introducing guests.
- I will appoint Representatives Kupper, Weninger, and Aguilar as such a committee.
- I will appoint members cupper when As opposed to vote, nay.
- I will appoint members Cupper, Winninger, and Aguilar, as such a committee.
- I will appoint Representatives Kupper, Biasiucci, and Patty Contreras as such a committee.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. May Modi. Members then spent much of the opening portion introducing guests and honoring Arizona Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year candidates from across the state, along with a proclamation recognizing the Junior League of Phoenix for its civic service and volunteerism. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement marking Denim Day and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month.
On the floor, the House first rejected Senate amendments to HB 2010 and appointed a conference committee. In Committee of the Whole, members considered several Senate bills and adopted do-pass recommendations on SB 1009, SB 1046, SB 1143, SB 1221 as amended, SB 1613, SB 1013, SB 1338, SB 1121 as amended, SB 1318, SB 1549, and SB 1786 as amended, while retaining SB 1270, SB 1400, and SB 1582 on the calendar. Testimony and debate focused on SB 1013’s merit-based hiring language and concerns about discrimination protections, SB 1338’s public benefits eligibility provisions, SB 1540’s fuel theft provisions and a related amendment, SB 1121’s radiation protection for health care workers, and SB 1318’s cleanup of conflicting breast cancer notification language.
The House then took up third-reading votes and passed SB 1113, SB 1193, SB 1448, and SB 1503, with SB 1503 receiving the required three-quarters vote for an emergency measure. Members also moved to not concur in Senate amendments to HB 2003 and appointed another conference committee. The day ended with adjournment until 10 a.m. the following day.