Video & Transcript Research : 'Lieutenant Commander'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Elbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Mar 4th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- of... that commander-in-chief actually have the weapons systems necessary to support themselves and
- I mean, I think command and control is absolutely... absolutely essential, and when we're living in a
- Colby, do you agree that commanders can make better decisions in the field when they're equipped with
- Colby, do you think it's important that commanders have legal vice that they can count on and trust?
- This is just an example. of how many the NORTHCOM commander, the INDOPACOM commander recently testified
Keywords:
defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement
Summary:
The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- and our VFW commanders to address those issues.
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address <00:11:36.959>those and our VFW commanders to address those and our VFW commanders - and those vso members if uh commanders and those vso members if uh they<00:16:28.720>
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Summary:
The committee met to hear a bill aimed at regulating paid veterans’ claims consultants and protecting veterans from bad actors. Chair Denine opened by emphasizing transparency, the need to hear concerns, and that the meeting was a hearing only, with no immediate vote expected. Senator David Yates, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect veterans by requiring clear written disclosure when a veteran uses a for-profit consultant, including that the consultant is not accredited or affiliated with VA or veterans’ service organizations. He said the proposal was based on best practices from other states, would include guardrails rather than a total ban, and was being slowed to allow further review and possible amendments.
Testimony reflected both support for the bill’s intent and disagreement over its scope. A committee member and later witnesses stressed that veterans should be able to make informed choices and that some private consultants and law firms have helped veterans, but they also acknowledged bad actors and the need for rules, accreditation, and fee limits. James Toby of the VFW opposed the bill as written, arguing it conflicts with federal rules by allowing fees on initial claims and urging the committee to reject it in favor of legislation that mirrors federal law and imposes real penalties. Mark Christensen of Veterans Guardian said veterans need more options because Kentucky has too few VSO representatives, supported guardrails and accreditation reform, and suggested the bill could be improved with a dollar-based fee cap, no late fees or interest, and clearer ethical rules. Daryl Casey of JVO said his organization supports the bill’s goal of leveling the playing field, noting that veterans service organizations do not charge fees and that any limits should apply consistently across providers.
The chair did not take a final vote during this hearing and instead encouraged the sponsor to circulate committee substitute language and continue discussions with veterans’ organizations and committee members before the next meeting. The sponsor said he was not pushing the bill forward that day and wanted more time to address concerns, especially around accreditation and disclosure.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House panel hears bill to shift emergency authority from governor to Legislature, HF26 2/26/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and chief of the Minnesota commander and chief of the Minnesota National<00:03:22.159>
Guard < - It states that the governor is the commander-in-chief of the military forces and may call them up.
- It states that the governor is the commander-in-chief of the military forces and may call them up.
- It states that the governor is the commander-in-chief of the military forces and may call them up.
- <00:15:48.800>
of <00:15:48.880>the <00:15:48.959>military commander-in-chief of
MN
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Commission on Civic Education May 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Vicki Melius, Lieutenant Governor’s Office. Renee Roberts Gasson. Present. Yay.
- Brandon is here for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. We have 13 members present.
- And thank you for representing the Lieutenant Governor so well.
- I always said if I would become governor, he'd be my lieutenant governor.
- I always said if I would become governor, he'd be my lieutenant governor.
Summary:
The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations.
The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana.
LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant Governor's Senate Bill 29. Lieutenant Governor, Senate Bill 29.
- Do we have any questions on the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Senate Bill 29?
- I just want to understand the spending increase in the Lieutenant Governor's office as well, not just
- Lieutenant Governor, Senate Bill 29.
- Do we have any questions on the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Senate Bill 29?
Summary:
The committee first reviewed a list of bills already ready for “do pass,” including several House bills (HB 1010, 1018, 1020, 1023, 1041, 1055, 1077) and Senate bills (SB 4, 16, 23, 24, 55, 59). It then took up the JBC Personnel Subcommittee report (B1), where a substitute motion to separate out the governor’s staff-related item for a separate vote was debated at length. Members raised concerns about transparency, a requested appearance by a governor’s staff member, and whether the administration should be compelled to testify. The substitute motion failed on a roll-call division vote, and the committee then adopted the subcommittee report as presented.
The committee next questioned Treasurer John Thurston on House Bill 1034 and his office’s budget request, focusing on salary increases for his executive team, the size of raises under the new pay plan, office hours, and whether the increases were justified. Thurston said the request was to fully fund the approved pay plan, later reduced to a 10% increase after discussion with legislative leaders, and explained that salaries were set within the approved plan. Several members criticized the raises as too large or unfair, while others noted the compromise and thanked him for cooperating. The committee then adopted the HB 1034 letter.
After that, the committee reviewed Schedule C and several special-language items, including amendments to SB 4, SB 58, HB 1052, and SB 77. It discussed a new item allowing DFA to establish a GAMP program for agricultural extension office improvements, with no funding attached, and adopted it. The committee then passed or adopted a series of measures, including SB 29, SB 51, HB 1034, and the remaining ready bills listed at the start of the meeting. SB 4 was set aside as not ready. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would reconvene in 15 minutes in another room to handle special language.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- They have to have the commander say so. So, hopefully that helps.
- They have to have the commander<01:32:06.320>
say <01:32:06.560>so. - So, hopefully that commander say so. So, hopefully that helps. helps. helps.
- He is my commander-in-chief. >> Senator Cole. >> Yeah. Just follow up.
- He is my<01:39:30.239>
commander-in-chief. my commander-in-chief. my commander-in-chief.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, there's a Tenth Amendment principle called commandeering that says the federal government can't commandeer
- Uh, there's a Tenth Amendment principle called commandeering that says the federal government can't commandeer
- And then section three, which was conflated with commandeering, merely says that the county attorney,
- Commandeering would be if we put this in the U.S. Code, right?
- Commandeering would be if we put this in the U.S. Code, right?
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- John Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- Nick Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- We appreciate your work this week. of Lieutenant Governor. of Lieutenant Governor.
- And Dade behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
- Senate, please help Lieutenant Governor.
Summary:
The Senate convened, a quorum was established, and Elder Haywood Hannah of Mount Salem United Methodist Church in Terry delivered the invocation, with Senator Norwood leading the pledge. The chamber then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and there were no messages or petitions. The Senate also welcomed Hannah’s wife, Miss Flora Haywood Hannah, and recognized several junior pages and the Mississippi Board of Nursing and Dr. Sandra Colepepper in the gallery.
The calendar was largely handled by motions to pass and retain items 1 through 10. No substantive bill debate occurred on the floor. Members then made a series of announcements about committee meetings and scheduling, including the State of the State address being moved to February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the rotunda, Rules meeting the next morning, Elections, Technology, Judiciary Division B, Appropriations Subcommittee No. 11, Public Health and Welfare, and other committee meetings over the next two days.
Several members requested adjournment in memory of community and family members, including John Carlin White, father of Speaker Jason White; Irene Martin of Harperville; Fox Hayes of West Point; and Arlene Swoope. Senator Harkins also announced the doctor of the day, Dr. Justin Turner. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday if no further business occurred.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:10 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas former Lieutenant Governor Roberto E.
- And whereas former lieutenant governor Roberto E.
- And whereas Roberto was elected lieutenant governor in 1971 and became the youngest lieutenant governor
- He then served a second time as lieutenant governor.
- She met him back in the day when he was lieutenant governor.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- During a 23-year military career, he served in a variety of flying, teaching, and command assignments
- , including commander of the First Special Operations Squadron at Nakhon Phanom.
- He was the commander of the First Special Operations Squadron at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base in
- An address so unanimous and firm from the officers commanding 2,800 men, consisting of such substantial
- An address so unanimous and firm from the officers commanding 2,800 men consisting of such substantial
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant General Blom of the National Guard Bureau cited these missing units and equipment as significantly
- deployed to Iraq with most of their deployed to Iraq with most of their equipment.<06:16:17.440>
Lieutenant - Lieutenant General Blom of equipment.
- Lieutenant General Blom of the<06:16:18.878>
National <06:16:19.200>Guard <06:16:19.520> - . commander-in-chief. commander-in-chief.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- County, Chief Carter has served his hometown as a police officer, corporal, detective sergeant, lieutenant
- I yield back. officer, a corporal, detective sergeant, officer, a corporal, detective sergeant, lieutenant
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and <01:57:17.280>deputy <01:57:17.599>chief <01:57:17.840>before lieutenant - , and deputy chief before lieutenant, and deputy chief before becoming<01:57:18.560>
police <01
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And a military protective order is kind of like a civilian restraining order in that I, as a commander
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you <01:02:40.559>have <01:02:40.720>to <01:02:40.880>stay a commander - tell you you have to stay a commander tell you you have to stay away<01:02:41.359>
from <01:02 - Um, but essentially, a military restraining order is an order given by a commander that is still in the
- You know, those folks work for the 157th Air Refueling Wing and the wing commander there, but they're
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- A little bit about me: I did 30 years in the city of Nashua as a firefighter, retired as lieutenant.
- A Firefighter retired as Lieutenant I'm A Firefighter retired as Lieutenant I'm now<02:25:21.439>
- I was no longer Lieutenant PR.
- NASA got up in the morning I was no NASA got up in the morning I was no longer<02:36:42.160>
Lieutenant
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agency resources to help veterans' initiatives 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Stefan Whitehead is the adjutant of Minnesota's Disabled American Veterans, a former national commander
- of the DAV, and command sergeant major of the Minnesota Army National Guard. >> Welcome to committee
- of the DAV, a former national commander of the DAV, and<00:03:14.560>
command <00:03:14.959>- > sergeant<00:03:15.519>
major <00:03:16.000>of <00:03:16.239>the and command- sergeant major of the and command sergeant major of the Minnesota<00:03:16.959>
Army <00:03:17.360 - > sergeant<00:03:15.519>
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3467, a policy bill by Representative Ray Brower that would give the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs clearer statutory authority to collaborate with veterans organizations using staff time, expertise, and other nonmonetary resources. Brower and MDVA testified that the bill is permissive, does not move money, and is intended to help the agency support initiatives related to food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and similar needs. They cited a DAV-led effort to expand veterans food pantry services statewide as the main example, including possible use of MDVA space and staff support, and noted a reporting requirement to legislative veterans committee leaders.
John Kelly of MDVA said the bill arose from discussions with agency counsel and is meant to avoid uncertainty about whether the department can partner quickly on emerging initiatives. Stefan Whitehead of the Disabled American Veterans described the food pantry work already underway in Minneapolis, where DAV says it serves about 300 boxes of food a month, and said the organization wants to expand statewide with MDVA’s help in identifying need, coordinating partners, and connecting veterans to benefits and other resources. He emphasized that DAV is not seeking state funding, but rather MDVA expertise and coordination.
Members generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the bill’s wording and whether it could be read to allow use of agency resources beyond nonmonetary support or lead to added costs or staff positions. Chair Bliss and Representative Wilson asked for clarifying language to ensure the bill does not authorize spending or full-time employees, and Kelly said MDVA was willing to work on amendments to make that clear. The committee did not take final action and instead laid the bill over for possible amendment and further work.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Apr 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 47
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So 12:45 in the Lieutenant Governor's office. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- <00:24:04.480>
Governor's Senate to the Lieutenant Governor's Senate to the Lieutenant Governor's - not, to meet us in the Lieutenant not, to meet us in the Lieutenant Governor's<00:24:12.920>
- So 12:45 in the Lieutenant<00:24:25.360>
Governor's <00:24:25.760>office. - Thank you, Lieutenant Governor's office. Thank you, Madam<00:24:26.920>
Speaker.
Keywords:
healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I love the lieutenant governor appointed me to this.
- as opposed to the lieutenant governor. as opposed to the lieutenant governor.
- I love the lieutenant governor appointed me to this.
- representative that the lieutenant representative that the lieutenant governor<00:07:22.560>
- <00:07:58.240>
governor appointments but the lieutenant governor appointments but the lieutenant
Bills:
SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81, SB8, SB22, SB137, HB295, HB2, HB343, HB220, HB303, HB81
Keywords:
emergency management, public funds, educational materials, state legislation, disaster response, uniformity, state laws, legislative commission, appointments, government structure, resilience, natural disasters, risk management, Alabama Resilience Council, Chief Resilience Officer, state planning, environmental protection, community preparedness, Alabama Office of Civic Engagement, Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, an Act Empowering Municipalities and Local Government.
- Thank you, Lieutenant Governor. Thank you both, all three of you, for this.
- Madam Lieutenant Governor, always a pleasure to see you. Mr. Secretary, Mr.
- The lieutenant governor called double poles not very sexy.
- The lieutenant governor called double polls not very sexy.
Summary:
The hearing focused on Governor Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll’s Municipal Empowerment Act, with administration officials and municipal leaders broadly supporting the bill as a package of tools to help cities and towns manage rising costs, staffing shortages, and service demands. The administration highlighted procurement reforms, including raising Chapter 30B advertising thresholds, clarifying cooperative purchasing, and removing the Commbuys notice requirement; permanent authority to amortize emergency-related deficits over three years; expanded authority and enforcement for removing double poles; continued flexibility for hybrid and remote public meetings; regionalization options such as regional boards of assessors and intermunicipal agreements; cybersecurity reporting to EOTSS; and several local revenue options and other municipal finance changes. They said the bill was shaped by listening sessions with municipal officials and was intended to increase flexibility, efficiency, and stability without imposing broad mandates.
Committee members asked about regionalization, cybersecurity costs, Commbuys, hybrid meetings, and double poles. Administration witnesses said cybersecurity reporting would help the state target resources and that existing Community Compact and capital grant programs, including IT and municipal fiber funding, could support local needs; they said EOTSS would absorb reporting within existing resources. On procurement, they said the Commbuys notice change would be optional and that other public notice methods would remain available. On hybrid meetings, they emphasized flexibility for different types of boards and the burdens a one-size-fits-all mandate could create for small towns and volunteer boards. On double poles, they said the bill’s main change from last session was to give utilities more time and improve the removal process while keeping enforcement mechanisms aimed at speeding removal rather than raising revenue.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association, MAPC, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and multiple mayors and town managers testified in support. They described the bill as a practical modernization measure that would help local governments operate more efficiently and respond to fiscal pressure. Witnesses from Northampton, Lynn, Gardner, Cambridge, Franklin, North Andover, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Ashland praised the hybrid meeting provisions, procurement changes, regional service-sharing, and emergency deficit amortization. Several also urged adoption of local revenue tools, including meals and lodging tax options and other local fees, as ways to preserve services and staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I learned this a long time ago in the military: when in command, command.
- She assumed command.
- And while we're quoting scripture, that scripture commands us to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked
- They also command the assistance of citizens... ...and manage county jails.
- They also command the assistance of citizens to fulfill their duties if necessary.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including a proclamation designating March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also recognized guests from several school districts and the Arizona Future Farmers of America. The chamber then moved through first readings and procedural motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of bills to additional Committee of the Whole sessions.
In the first Committee of the Whole, the House considered HB 2100 and HB 2103, both receiving technical floor amendments and due-pass recommendations. The chamber then took up HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. HB 2775 drew extended debate over whether Arizona should prohibit state and local enforcement of policies from international organizations such as the WHO, UN, ICC, IMF, WEF, and NATO; supporters framed it as a sovereignty measure, while opponents warned it was overly broad and could cut off useful best practices. HB 2833 focused on private-school student safety and mandatory reporting, with some members urging broader Title 15 coverage for private schools and others warning against regulating private schools further.
HB 2862, which addressed law-enforcement facial coverings, was amended after debate and a division vote on a substitute amendment; the substitute passed 29-20, and the bill then received a due-pass recommendation. HB 2995, the “Alex and Lydia Act,” addressed domestic violence and coercive control in family-court-related contexts and also received a due-pass recommendation. HB 4067, requested by county recorders, added voter-status categories to electronic poll books; supporters said it would help election administration, while opponents argued it could create an unfunded mandate and burden or confuse voters. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, with one later motion to alter the HB 2862 report failing 20-30.
In the Education Committee portion, HB 2040 passed easily, while HB 2093 sparked substantial debate over whether to repeal statutory requirements for mental health instruction in K-12 health education. Supporters said schools should focus on academics and that mental health care belongs with licensed professionals and parents; opponents argued the bill would remove life-saving instruction and support for students. HB 2313, dealing with educator work stoppages and political protests, also passed after debate over whether it would unfairly punish teachers and chill advocacy. HB 2423 passed with an amendment that trimmed reporting requirements, and HB 2478 advanced after a substitute amendment was defeated, the committee amendment was adopted, and an appropriations amendment was withdrawn. The session ended with the House continuing through the calendar after these due-pass recommendations.