Video & Transcript Research : 'transparency in voting'
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NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Make sure you've signed in.
- We welcome anybody here in Carson City. We welcome anybody here in Carson City and Las Vegas.
- a career in education.
- New Orleans in February.
- New Orleans in February.
Keywords:
military, veterans, education, teaching, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, licensure, certification, public schools, charter schools, school social worker, school counselor, school psychologist, internship, practicum, student support services, mental health, harassment, bullying, power-based violence, school safety
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't need to be in the business of economic development.
- They were given this authority in the first place. I don't know.
- Some of these statutes were set up in the 60s.
- Point could be that it hadn't been in effect since 1960.
- So, all in favor? Any opposed? Your B is in favor. In favor? Any opposed? Your B is in favor.
Keywords:
athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I I do not have uh quorum to vote. vote. vote.
- And you have the option to do is just do the vote and then fill it in later. Something like that.
- it in later. the vote and then fill it in later.
- We are in agreement. Awesome. Okay. Can we vote? Yep, let's vote.
- Yes, we are in receipt of the CD and we're ready to vote. "Ready to vote." "Okay, ready to vote."
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 148 on combat sports, but members said they had agreement only in principle and were waiting on a conference draft and money committee release, so the bill was rolled to the next day. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation was then described as regulating professional solicitors who sell donated non-perishable tangible property, including prompt payment, financial reporting, disclosure, and contract requirements; the committee adopted the conference draft and passed it unanimously. SB 2607 on landscape architects was also passed with a conference draft after members agreed to align licensure qualifications with the uniform standard used by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
Later, HB 1642 on consumer protection and crypto kiosks was passed with amendments to ban the purchase of cryptocurrency through crypto kiosks, and SB 2396 on property was deferred because members said they were aligned on the policy but still needed to sort out enforcement, with the issue to be left to a task force. SB 2961 on insurance was deferred to the next day pending release, and SB 2471 on the powers of artificial persons was rolled to the next day while the House and Senate sought legal clarification to make the bill more defensible; members said they agreed on the goal of addressing dark money but wanted to avoid harming Hawaii or local companies.
The committee then passed SB 3001 on artificial intelligence with amendments. The conference draft renamed the regulated systems as “AI companions,” narrowed and clarified the definition, required reasonable measures to prevent outputs encouraging serious bodily injury, increased disclosure frequency for minors, added a feature restriction to discourage disengagement, removed provisions the Senate viewed as too broad or insufficiently articulated, shifted annual reporting to the Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration, and removed civil penalties. Members also said the romantic-relationship language had been removed for now but could be revisited later. SB 2433 on condominiums was discussed but rolled to the next day because the House and Senate were still considering changes related to DCCA authority and condo-owner disputes, and HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution was deferred for the session because the Senate was not ready and time was running out.
In the final portion, HB 1753 on social media data retention was passed with amendments setting limits on how long companies may retain user data, with exceptions such as domestic violence evidence. SB 1166 on insurance was rolled to the next day after discussion of historic weather damage and the need to avoid affecting ongoing litigation against oil companies; members noted they had received an AG opinion that the bill would not jeopardize that litigation. SB 2964 on property insurance was passed with a conference draft requiring insurers to periodically ask homeowners about significant improvements so coverage can be reassessed, and SB 3255 on currency was passed with a conference draft authorizing penny rounding to the nearest five cents, though one senator voted no because he preferred the Senate version that had included a separate cash-acceptance issue. The committee also discussed SB 2852 on website accessibility for people with disabilities as the next item, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that measure.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- In areas in Central Oahu based on demonstrated needs. Yes. Okay.
- Thank you. and we're in room 229. and we're in room 229.
- We are in receipt of that. So it's in April 30th, 1:37 p.m. in this room, 229. Yes.
- Okay, let's proceed with the vote then. >> Vote, please?
- Chair votes I. I vote I. Senator DeCourt? I. May we vote for the House? >> Oh, thank you.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you get me in for it? Can you get me in for it?
- Um 9:00 a.m. here in 229. Yes. Um 9:00 a.m. here in 229.
- >> Yes. 9:00 a.m. here in 229. 9:00 a.m. here in 229. Hey.
- here in 229? Yes. here in 229? Yes.
- Yeah, there's no money in Yeah, there's no money in Yeah.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we can vote. Okay. On behalf of the Senate, myself, I vote I.
- So, we can vote. Okay. On behalf of the Senate, myself, I vote I.
- Senate, myself, I vote I. Senator Kim, Senate, myself, I vote I.
- vote?
- take the vote? Yes, please. Okay. take the vote? Yes, please. Okay.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Any no votes? 24 eyes. Thank you.
- And I would just say, in the other hat for the Hawaii State High School, my sons were in athletics during
- , to participate in sports in that window, to participate in sports in that window, I I I uh<00:07
- Born and raised in Hilo, Senator Henderson studied at and graduated from Punahou High School in 1946
- the members, the Senate will stand in the members, the Senate will stand in recess<00:15:09.600>
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in Conference Room 16.
- . vote. vote.
- take the vote for the House? take the vote for the House?
- We're in Conference Room 16.
- May I take the vote for the House? Okay. May I take the vote for the House?
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Chang votes aye. Co-Chair Hashimoto votes aye. And Senator Elefante votes aye. Awesome.
- And Representative Muraoka votes aye. Chair Chang votes aye. Co-Chair Hashimoto votes aye.
- Chair Chang votes aye. Co-Chair Hashimoto votes aye. Manager Rhodes votes aye.
- Chair Chang votes aye. Co-Chair Hashimoto votes aye. Manager Rhodes votes aye.
- <00:14:18.560>
the 30th in room 224 at 10:10 in the 30th in room 224 at 10:10 in the morning
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll continue to push transparency both financially and in the data that we make publicly available.
- So I'll be voting in favor of the Secretary's confirmation enthusiastically. Thank you, Senator."
- This bill is about transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in our state's Medicaid program
- I'd like to be shown voting in the affirmative on Tab 15. Any additional senators? Senator Gaetz.
- If I could please be voting in the affirmative for Tab 9? Any additional senators?
Keywords:
cytomegalovirus, education, maternal health, newborn care, infectious diseases, student health, epilepsy, seizure disorders, school safety, training requirements, medical marijuana, low-THC cannabis, neurofibromatosis, healthcare, state regulations, child care facilities, public safety, grant program, uterine fibroids, health database
Summary:
The committee took up several health-related bills and confirmations. It first heard SB 1414 on congenital cytomegalovirus education, which would require the Department of Health to develop and distribute educational materials to expectant and new parents through maternity, prenatal, newborn, and OB-GYN settings; an amendment removed a section on required instruction for medical professionals, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved a block of appointees on tabs 2 through 7 and separately confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after her testimony on Medicaid accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, rural health, behavioral health, and the state’s technology modernization efforts. Senators asked Harris about Hope Florida, Medicaid redeterminations, the CORE project, an anti-marijuana ad campaign at DCF, and compliance with a federal Medicaid-related court order; she said she would follow up on some issues. The confirmation was recommended favorably, with Senator Berman voting no.
The committee next passed SB 186 on student health and safety, which expands epilepsy and seizure-disorder training requirements to more school personnel, including bus drivers and charter school staff, and requires seizure-first-aid posters and updated Department of Health education efforts. It also approved SB 902 on Department of Health issues after amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and added provisions on medical marijuana regulation, early childhood intervention, practitioner accountability, and autism workforce development; one speaker raised concerns about marijuana dispensary location restrictions and low-THC ratios. SB 196 creating a uterine fibroid research database was also reported favorably after an amendment protecting patient privacy; the bill drew emotional testimony from a patient describing severe symptoms and the need for more research. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine was approved after committee discussion about scope of practice, referral obligations, and whether naturopathic care should be adjunctive to conventional medicine; supporters described complementary care and access issues, while opponents worried about delayed treatment for serious disease.
Later, the committee passed SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” to add biliary atresia screening to newborn screening using the same blood specimen already collected at birth and to launch an education campaign; parents of a child affected by the disease testified that earlier screening could have prevented severe harm. SB 878 on clinical laboratory personnel was reported favorably to address staffing shortages by allowing Florida to rely more directly on federal CLIA standards for qualified lab workers. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine was approved after an amendment narrowed it to cellular/tissue-based products and podiatrists’ use of certain therapies; the bill also addresses continuing education, informed consent, and advertising disclosures. SB 1032 on medical marijuana was amended and passed, aligning physician certification and card renewal timelines, setting 70-day and 35-day supply limits, and reducing the fee for honorably discharged veterans while preserving funding for FAMU; Senator Harrell opposed it, saying the longer timeframes were too much of an expansion. The committee also heard SB 1760 on Medicaid coverage transparency from Senator Brodeur, who said the bill focuses on accountability and fiscal responsibility, but the transcript cuts off before further discussion or action on that measure.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll vote on that, and then the substitute will be prepared in conjunction with the whole, what we
- voted on.
- line with what's in the budget.
- We have the deletion reflected here in the committee amendment.
- But everything is in order now. It's all open and transparent. So, Mr.
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriffs, constables, contracts, county authority, business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- half from 6% in Texas to 3% in Texas.
- I would be highly in favor of this, and I'm happy to say that the House unanimously voted for this.
- Welcome in.
- I hear in, you know, in the hinterland, down in Hays County, we don't get a whole lot of those cases.
- Therapy in the last eight years doing this work in the court system.
Keywords:
business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
TX
Bills:
SB 128, SB 640, SB 672, SB 904, SB 1141, SB 1263, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 2041, SB 2306, SB 2308, SB 2357, SB 2446, SB 2695, SB 2857, SB 2891, SB 2583
Keywords:
hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, hearing instruments, licensing, continuing education, patient protection, medical evaluations, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, adversary hearing, protected rights, legal custody, prescription drugs, prior authorization, neurodegenerative diseases, health benefits
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We will probably vote on SB87. Let's see your list there. We had two in support and four opposed.
- In fact, in Alabama, the leading risk...
- I practice in rural northeast Alabama in some of those maternity care deserts and in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- So, you know, they've banned it in the 90s in makeup.
- I hope that you'll be able to vote in favor of this bill. Thank you.
Keywords:
midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We oversee about $40 billion in local government activity, and then we have now, in the last couple of
- or not in the finance...
- In the 20 years before I was sworn in as Attorney General in 2019, the office saw a reduction in budget
- In the past six years, we've been able to take cases for county attorneys in 40 different counties in
- , which was installed in 1916.
Keywords:
HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In the 20 years before I was sworn in as attorney general in 2019, the office saw a reduction in budget
- In the 20 years before I was sworn in as attorney general in 2019, the office saw a reduction in budget
- In the 20 years before I was sworn in as attorney general in 2019, the office saw a reduction in budget
- general in in 2019 the office attorney general in in 2019 the office saw<00:25:52.640>
a <00:25 - do that and then in in several of our do that and then in in several of our cases<00:40:36.800><
Keywords:
HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Bills:
SB 34, SB 119, SB 261, SB 532, SB 1035, SB 1245, SB 1247, SB 1267, SB 1442, SB 1930, SB 1948, SB 2078, SB 2112, SB 2143, SB 2155
Keywords:
mRNA vaccine, food labeling, health and safety, consumer rights, transparency, consumer information, mRNA, vaccine labeling, food safety, consumer protection, health regulations, vaccine, labeling, public health, cell-cultured protein, lab-grown meat, young farmers, grant program, agriculture, financial support
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in that example, you were able to know that in the cost analysis?
- In 2000, it was 50%.
- We believe that House Bill 138 is a common sense. to provide accountability and transparency in health
- So, I am very much in favor. or in favor of this bill because of the transparency that it gives you as
- It's been in in in enforced about four years now.
Keywords:
health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers