Video & Transcript Research : 'scope of practice'

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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, many of you already know about this bill, about this bill program and the one called 811 call program
  • Chairman, members of the bill. Mr.
  • Chairman, members of the committee,<00:01:27.040> thank<00:01:27.200> you.
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Bills: SB95, HB322, SB95, HB322
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we are because of the unfair trade practices of imported shrimp coming in.
  • My executive committee and association are in full support of anything that helps curb the practice of
  • The bill also clarifies that violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices section are false, misleading
  • It focuses on stopping unfair practices by prohibiting the unauthorized use of bots to manipulate online
  • Gun Owners of America are very supportive of this.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, members, uh, Section 22.002A of the Government Code is the codification of Article 5, Section 3 of
  • Which outlines the full scope of the Texas Supreme Court's writ powers.
  • Scopes of authority, twice in Section 3 of the Constitution, the general jurisdiction is described as
  • I'll give you a couple of examples of notable cases that the SCJC deemed unworthy of investigation.
  • It gave us a wonderful opportunity to measure our own practices against a list of best practices for
Bills: SB 53
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Caucus of the Whole - 2025-03-26 - 1:30PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Jan 28th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is the sixth leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
  • It is the sixth leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
  • I am the co-chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association in South Florida.
  • I am in support of this great bill.
  • And so getting out in front of this, I hope we're getting out in front of this with this bill, so that
Bills: S0578
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health education, awareness of research and clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and the bill’s supporters emphasized Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence and the need for public education and early intervention. John Strader, representing the Alzheimer’s Association in South Florida and speaking as a caregiver, testified in support and described how early diagnosis and recent medical advances make awareness campaigns more important. He said a local pilot campaign in Miami-Dade led to a more than 30% increase in calls to the association’s helpline. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced support and personal reflections on the impact of Alzheimer’s on families and caregivers. Senator Osgood asked about funding and whether the initiative would require new appropriations, and Senator Jones urged that the bill be fully funded and recognized Senator Simon’s personal connection to the issue. In closing, Senator Simon spoke emotionally about his mother’s diagnosis and the need to help families find resources earlier. The committee then approved the bill by roll call vote and reported CS for SB 57A favorably before adjourning.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • is one of those bills for me.
  • I'm chairman of the board of the Alzheimer's Association, Central and North Florida.
  • their person has some understanding of the unique aspects of Alzheimer's.
  • And there's lots of questions.
  • of my nomination for the Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
Bills: S1002, S1016, S1030, S1594, S1630
Summary: The committee considered several bills affecting children, disability services, aging, recovery residences, and foster youth benefits. SB 1016 codified the working people with disabilities program for Medicaid waiver recipients, with amendments removing automatic enrollment and improving information sharing between agencies; advocates testified that the program helps people with developmental disabilities work while keeping needed care, though they raised implementation and training concerns. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1002, as amended, clarified that evidence of acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect in child welfare cases and allow court intervention and treatment requirements; it was also reported favorably. SB 1594 would preserve veterans’ benefits for foster youth for postsecondary education or aftercare rather than using them as reimbursement to the agency, and it passed favorably. SB 1630 modernized aging and long-term care statutes, expanded emergency service authority, updated oversight of area agencies on aging and guardianship, and permanently established the Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence; after two amendments, it was reported favorably. SB 1030, on recovery residences/substance abuse services, was amended with a substitute that narrowed transfer definitions, sped licensure for existing providers adding levels of care, and limited credentialing entities’ access to resident records; members noted it remained a work in progress, but it was reported favorably. The committee also held confirmation hearings. Robert Astellos, nominated as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, described efforts to reduce the pre-enrollment list, improve transparency and customer service, expand family involvement, and streamline agency processes; multiple advocacy groups appeared in support, and the committee recommended his confirmation. The committee then unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees on tabs 7 through 10. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • the voice of this. the voice of this.
  • of a of a considering the initial buyout of a of a of<00:32:28.360> the<00:32:28.440> land
  • We are the back 40 of of the property.
  • I'm one of those lawyers that had to practice law today. But anyway, uh, thank you.
  • 01:06:59.840> knock a lot of ripple effects a lot of knock a lot of ripple effects a lot of knock
Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • But I would tell you that some of the things that I, you know, more broad examples are misuse of funds
  • To practice instead of Oklahoma as a member state, to date, we've got 31 states as a part of this compact
  • In light of 250 years of rocket's red glare, we are running Senate Bill 1948, which allows the sale of
  • fireworks in the state of Oklahoma.
  • What people don't know is that I was born on the Fourth of July, and so I'm a big fan of fireworks and
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • School of the University of Minnesota. School of the University of Minnesota.
  • age of five. age of five.
  • The amendment also narrows the scope of these cases to only child protection cases rather than a wide
  • It's been very confusing for counties to understand the scope of process is another critical step in
  • <00:49:12.960> of Counties to understand the scope of cases that come within this act, and
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm state chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, and I'm a member of AFT New Mexico.
  • We sort of hit that new level of licensure. For those of us, I was a teacher for 35 years.
  • classified or retired at some of the lower levels of salaries and thereby lower levels of...
  • I'm a fellow of the Society of Women Engineers.
  • ' exploration of a variety of innovative projects.
Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83