Video & Transcript Research : 'disaster declaration'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President Trump declared a national emergency and deployed the military to the border to slow down that
- At the same time, we have people suffering from a disaster, and they're getting more and more benefits
- <00:15:56.720>
they're people suffering from a disaster they're people suffering from a disaster - The Chair declares the House in recess until noon today.
- The Chair declares the House in recess until noon today. e e e e e e e e e e e e [No audible speech;
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 39 Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare the bill to have passed.
- Declare the boat. I declare the emergency to have passed.
- Declare the 88 votes against, having received a majority, I declare the bill to have passed.
- Declare the vote: 88 votes against, having received 2/3, I declare the emergency to have passed.
- Declare the vote: 87 aye, 15 nay. Having received a majority, I declare the bill to have passed.
Bills:
SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314
Keywords:
2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We have more multi-billion dollar disasters than any other state in the country.
- a disaster area.
- Whenever there's a disaster and the president declares a disaster, isn't there federal funds that are
- Last year we had two disasters, one coming in April 1 come in.
- The disaster that you're doing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's the caveat: for a presidentially declared disaster.
- So the last presidentially declared disaster we had... And the state was Roswell.
- disaster.
- How do we empower our state to be in the position to forecast these, not just the natural disasters,
- That would be saving money in the long run, but also preventing the acceleration of any types of disasters
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Then Governor Mario Cuomo said the legislature has declared overwhelmingly on both sides of the aisle
- One of the worst environmental disasters and crimes in New York State and perhaps American history occurred
- Then Governor Mario Cuomo said the legislature has declared overwhelmingly on both sides of the aisle
- One of the worst environmental disasters and crimes in New York State and perhaps American history occurred
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes.
The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee.
The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's therefore clear that the acting comptroller declared an emergency without any genuine basis, but
- For all these reasons, our lawsuit seeks a declaration from the court that the emergency regulation is
- Williams Professional Water Restoration Service, LLC, doing business as WPWRS Construction Services and Disaster
- years, we have helped families, businesses, and communities rebuild after experiencing unexpected disasters
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-01-28 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My question is, in the event of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or a tornado or a storm surge
- Would it be the state of emergency for the natural disaster, or would this take priority?
- Would it be the state of emergency for the natural disaster or would this take priority?
- Would it be the natural disaster or the current state of emergency? Let me see.
- Would it be the natural disaster or the current state of emergency?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B on immigration, along with discussion of anticipated Senate changes. The sponsor described the bill as creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, establishing an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, expanding cooperation with federal immigration authorities, increasing criminal penalties for certain offenses by unauthorized aliens, ending undocumented-student fee waivers, and providing substantial appropriations for enforcement and related programs. Members also questioned the Senate version’s proposed mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses involving unauthorized aliens, as well as pretrial detention, 287(g) participation, DMV reporting requirements, and the bill’s effects on schools, teachers, social workers, and local agencies. The sponsor and supporting members repeatedly said the bill required broad cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and that existing federal law would control where conflicts arose.
A major portion of the debate focused on whether the bill would allow or require immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive settings, and whether teachers, school resource officers, and social workers could be placed in conflict with federal privacy or professional obligations. Members also raised concerns about detention based on suspected status, the standard of proof for immigration-status determinations, prison and jail impacts, workforce shortages, and the fiscal effects on counties and state agencies. The sponsor said the bill did not provide DMV funding, that the state would need to study some implementation questions, and that the appropriations included $25 million for a local law enforcement participation incentive program and up to $350 million for broader implementation and coordination.
Several amendments were offered and failed. Representative Chambliss proposed protecting schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; Representative Escamani offered amendments to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers and to grandfather currently eligible students; Representative Woodson offered a similar Dreamer-related amendment; and Representative Bartleman proposed barring local law enforcement from entering schools during school hours to detain children solely for immigration status. Supporters of these amendments argued they would protect children, preserve educational access, and prevent trauma in schools and houses of worship. The House rejected each amendment by voice vote, and the transcript ends during debate on the Bartleman school-safety amendment before final disposition is shown.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- WHEN WE SAY ALL DISASTERS ARE LOCAL THAT IS AT THE HEARTBEAT OF WHAT WE NEED SO WE HAVE FOR EXAMPLE 10
- THEY FOCUS ON HANDLING THAT PROBLEM AND YOU CAN IMAGINE IN A DISASTER YOU WILL HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS
- WE STARTED DOING THAT THREE YEARS AGO WITH OUR DISASTER OR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PORTAL.
- DOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SWIFT WATER RESCUE TEAMS YOU SEE AS THEY OPERATE IN A DISASTER.
- AND THEY HAVE PROPERTY ALREADY SLATED TO POTENTIALLY BUILD A DISASTER CITY IN FLORIDA.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Sep 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- been some flood events in the northern part of the state, some of which are attached to a federal disaster
- declaration, some are not, and so at this point What we're trying to do is find a path that allows us
- Typically, the governor would like those funds to be tied to a federal disaster declaration so they could
- declaration.
- Now, I understand Homeland is working with Santa Fe County to include that part of the declaration.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- We'd be declaring war.
- This Doge operative declared himself, quote, a racist, and said he would not mind if, quote, Gaza and
- Federal disaster relief funds should not be improperly withheld or politicized.
- those disasters.
- We have historically come together in the aftermath of disasters, and we should continue to do so.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Inaction is a guarantee that we're going to have a disaster in the United States.
- Uh, with disaster in the United States.
- <00:05:20.479>
that Court and have uh somebody declare that Court and have uh somebody declare - Disaster was predicted, but we got America.
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but <00:13:20.720>we <00:13:20.880>got Disaster was predicted and but we got Disaster
Keywords:
audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Would it be the state of emergency for the national disaster? OR WOULD THIS TAKE PRIORITY? >> Rep.
- Obviously, when we have natural disasters, they are awful and they don't discriminate against private
- Would it be the natural disaster or the current state of emergency?
- We are reassessing that emergency declaration. Authority to the Chief Immigration Officer.
- These are the same folks that told us passing E-Verify would somehow lead to an economic disaster in
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- I saw firsthand the impact that these disasters have on homeowners and entire communities.
- Rebuilding after disaster is a difficult and costly process that doesn't need to include unnecessary
- practical solution by offering a limited exemption to homeowners whose properties were affected by disaster
- that have been declared an emergency by the governor.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Great Lakes were declared dead.
- In the west, we live with the reality that a single spark can turn into a forest disaster instantly,
- instantly or like we saw in 11 disaster instantly or like we saw in 11 months<00:53:14.480>
ago have been a disaster have been a disaster in<04:34:13.920>this <04:34:14.160>great - The president publishes in declaration.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We make sure that there is funding for the Appropriation Contingency Fund, where we fund natural disaster
- Speaker and body, I want to touch briefly on the disaster funding, the appropriations contingency fund
- , we have a fund that's been pretty depleted because of the different disasters we've faced.
- Declaring an emergency, Senate Bill 2.
- Repealing and reenacting sections of the NMSA 1978, declaring an emergency.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 31st, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- of the utilities, including the natural gas and the like, and about the fact that it talks about declared
- workers need to get into an area, need to do things for life safety and stuff, when there's not a declared
- Our members get called out during natural disasters.
- natural disaster or emergency, to be able to provide that assistance in the fires.
- It wasn't a declared emergency, but our guys were out there assisting.
Keywords:
public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As an eighth-generation Texan descended from a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, his story
- As an eighth-generation Texan descended from a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, his story
- He passed in 2019 one of the most historic disaster recovery acts, Senate Bill 7.
- Texas and southeast Texas out of what was a disaster forward into what I would call the undiscovered
Summary:
The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators by the Secretary of State. Senators-elect were then administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock, formally seating the new members. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, congratulating members and emphasizing priorities such as border security, education, energy, foster care, and school choice, while Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick highlighted the Senate’s bipartisan culture and the work ahead.
The chamber then held its organizational business, including the election of Senator Brandon Creighton as President Pro Tempore. Senator Parker nominated Creighton and Senator Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising his background, legislative record, and leadership. The Senate voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the dais and sworn in. In his remarks, Creighton reflected on his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including Texas sovereignty, economic opportunity, education, and conservative policy goals.
The only formal legislative action taken was adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the specified period. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus meeting earlier that morning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As an eighth-generation Texan descended from a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, his story
- As an eighth-generation Texan descended from a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, his story
- He passed in 2019 one of the most historic disaster recovery acts, Senate Bill 7.
- multi-billion-dollar bill that basically took Texas... ...Texas and southeast Texas out of what was a disaster
Bills:
SCR7
Summary:
The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session.
The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty.
After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- state of emergency, such as a pandemic or natural disaster.
- by disasters.
- Natural disaster occurs, the state and federal government steps in to support those displaced by disaster
- We have to be future-oriented and think about even disasters that we just suffered this year.
- Our region is still responding to disasters in the early stages of recovery.
Summary:
The committee heard several labor-related bills, with AB 1424, AB 1340, AB 288, and AB 746 all advancing on due-pass motions to Appropriations after testimony and roll calls. AB 1424 would require climate resiliency and extreme-heat protections in CDCR facilities; supporters described dangerous heat conditions for incarcerated workers and staff, while no opposition testified. AB 1340 would allow rideshare drivers to unionize and collectively bargain; drivers, labor groups, and researchers testified that app-based work is low-paid and unstable, while TechNet, Uber, Lyft, and other business groups argued the bill conflicts with Proposition 22 and could raise costs. AB 288 would let PERB step in when federal labor remedies are unavailable; supporters said it is needed because of NLRB dysfunction, while the Chamber of Commerce raised preemption and enforcement concerns. AB 746 would create an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve; supporters framed it as a recidivism-reduction and reentry strategy, and there was no opposition testimony.
The committee also heard AB 858, which would extend hotel and hospitality worker recall rights after declared emergencies and extend existing COVID-era protections. Hospitality workers and unions supported the bill as a way to protect jobs after pandemics, wildfires, and other disasters, while hotel, chamber, retail, restaurant, trucking, travel, and attractions groups opposed it, saying the current recall rules were meant to sunset and that the bill would create broad liabilities and hiring complications. The bill was moved to Appropriations but remained on call after the roll. AB 291, creating a credentialed educator apprenticeship program to address teacher shortages and improve diversity, drew support from education groups and stakeholders who said apprenticeships could lower preparation costs and provide better support; it was also moved to Appropriations and placed on call.
Later, the committee took up AB 1104, a solar-energy bill intended to clarify that private solar customers are not “awarding bodies” and to ease certain business-to-business solar transactions while preserving prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for contractors. Supporters said the current interpretation has chilled commercial solar adoption and harmed jobs, while opponents from electrical workers, PG&E, and others warned about expanded “over-the-fence” power sales and the need for clearer limits. Members questioned the lack of a definition of “small,” and the bill was held without a second. The committee also heard AB 338, which seeks $50 million for Los Angeles and Ventura wildfire workforce recovery; the author and county officials described major job loss and business destruction and said the funds would support displaced workers and rebuilding, with the testimony continuing beyond the excerpt provided.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Four - Tuesday, January 13 - Afternoon Session - State of the State
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Priority and mandatory spending requirements such as the Medicaid match, child care subsidies, and disaster
- also invests in the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri National Guard, and the Missouri Disaster
- President Trump approved five federal disaster declarations, more than any other state, which affected
- Duke from a neighboring volunteer fire department answered the call during multiple disasters on March
- Continue to be crucial in helping Missourians recover from disasters.