Video & Transcript Research : 'Legislative Council'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He hopes to be an architect when he grows up, so we need to pass housing legislation.
  • Speaker, I move we go to that order of business: introduction of legislation. Objection.
  • House Bill 230, introduced by Representatives Pettigrew, Mason, and Block, an act relating to legislative
  • affairs, creating the interim administrative rule oversight committee, requiring legislative review
  • House Bill 230, requiring legislative review of executive agency proposed rules, amending the State Rules
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm David Ringlestein, a lawyer with Maynard Nexsen, and we helped draft some legislation, which is really
  • Michael is... ...Redevelopment, and that's Michael is on that board to bring kind of the legislation
  • And if I'm not mistaken, that's previous legislation that we're talking about.
Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this legislation is a refile of AR 35 from the last session, the 88th legislative session, which
  • This is a legislative council draft. We filed the bill before we had the draft back from.
  • Legislative Council.
  • The committee substitutes a Legislative Council draft. 1638 If there's no one else to testify on Bill
  • I'm asking you, especially my RGB legislators...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, current law does not allow a person called by legislature or a legislative committee to refuse
  • testimonial immunity the committee substitute still empowers either house of the legislature or legislative
  • So this bill will eliminate the current list that's not clear what legislative intent was, making it
  • There are other ways, I suppose, that the legislation could do it.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would love to legislate that out of existence, but that doesn't change what this bill is trying to
  • I would love to legislate that poorly.
  • But um that's I think that's what we're trying to potentially legislate here.
  • :26.400> um<01:09:26.560> if<01:09:26.719> there's have legislative intent um if
  • <01:43:30.320> for bipartisan uh pieces of legislation for bipartisan uh pieces of legislation
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • 88th, and now in the 89th legislative sessions.
  • They're not exciting at least with City Council.
  • I supported that legislation.
  • I helped write that legislation, um, and we need to we need to let it work. Um, Senator Nelson.
  • This legislation to approval and implementation. Thank you. Thank you, members. Any questions?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 12th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • writing to receive a committee substitute, I am waiting. to receive a committee substitute from Ledge Council
  • District's Bond Council, not the Water District itself that makes such communications as you can imagine
  • When was the first time you found out about this legislation?
  • of this legislation at the beginning of the week.
  • Personally as well, you know, a lot of times we work hard on on this legislation was filed early and
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We had some legislation in the military and back to... and for the ranks of... back to and for the ranks
  • It's currently another legislative committee room over there. That was our home until...
  • As I said, this is a legislative appropriations and private contributions that make this possible.
Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Norris Legislative Chamber for the 58th day of the 109th Legislature, Second Session.
  • solutions, and to, which I'm assuming to findings the clerk to legislation.
  • The Department shall coordinate the Nebraska Arts Council to approve such amounts.
  • I have served on the Lincoln City Council.
  • As legislators, we hear our constituents all the time asking for property tax relief.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Norris Legislative Chamber. The afternoon session is about to reconvene.
  • Final reading, Legislative Bill 834.
  • Legislative Bill 954 is by Senator Spivey and Senator Van G...
  • Legislative Bill 1155, introduced by Senators Dorn, R.
  • The bill relates to legislative oversight, access to records, juvenile probation officers, the Legislative
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we near the end of this 2026 legislative session, help us to remember who we serve.
  • So, under this legislation with the. Thank you, Mr. President. So, under this legislation with the.
  • So, under this legislation with the.
  • This is a request bill and part of the budget on behalf of the DA's council.
  • Keel II to the Air Quality Advisory Council. Senator Dossett, Mr.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, is legislation that is run on the floor and left Wide open for agency rulemaking as opposed
  • I am not that in keeping them to something in this legislation For them to do their job with privacy.
  • 3981 by Caldwell of the House and Galahar of the Senate, an act relating to the District Attorney's Council
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG-PSM Public Hearing 03-31-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:05:34.280> Legislative These resolutions affirm drowning as a preventable public health
  • Legislative support is essential. Mahalo for your support and your leadership. Thank you, Allison.
  • or at the city council or at the city council as<00:11:36.800> to<00:11:37.000> the
  • <00:19:21.679> Um Affairs Council and Frederick Smith.
  • Um Affairs Council and Frederick Smith.
Summary: The committee first heard SCR 56 and SR 54, which recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and acknowledge their role in emergency response and public safety. Testifiers from the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Honolulu and Kauai Ocean Safety, and a junior guard all strongly supported the resolutions, describing lifeguards as often first on scene for drownings, cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, flooding rescues, and other emergencies. Several speakers said formal recognition would better reflect the work lifeguards already do and could improve training, support services, pay equity, and access to benefits such as retirement and trauma resources. Members asked about what legal or administrative changes would follow, and the discussion suggested the resolutions were a first step toward broader recognition and related policy changes. The committee then took up SCR 25 and SR 22, opposing federal condemnation or threats of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa and other state land. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the resolutions, saying Pohakuloa has deep historical, cultural, genealogical, and ecological significance and that any future decisions should go through existing state legal processes with meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians. Members discussed the role of the governor’s advisory process, the need to follow DLNR/BLNR procedures, and concerns about environmental and health violations at the site. The committee also noted 14 written testimonies in support. Next, the committee heard SCR 79 and SR 81, urging the U.S. Navy to take responsibility for eradicating octocoral and other invasive species in Pearl Harbor waters, including West, Middle, and East Loch. DLNR supported the resolutions, and testimony focused on the spread of invasive coral, the difficulty of eradication, and the limited access state agencies have inside Pearl Harbor. Members raised concerns about contamination, responsibility for the problem, and whether the Navy should fund or carry out the cleanup; DLNR said it could not speak to broader contamination issues but supported the resolution as a way to encourage action. The committee then began discussion of SCR 179 and SR 174, which urge Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, with written support noted from Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during
  • Legislation to authorize a water conservation districts.
  • So members, I'm really grateful for this piece of legislation.
  • The council would administer a grant program to help local governments.
  • She served on the Dallas City Council, and when she was a member of the Dallas City Council, she appointed
Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 5, HB20, HB 22
Summary: The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • legislation to authorize a person to purchase ivermectin at a pharmacy; legislation relating to a groundwater
  • So, members, I'm really grateful for this piece of legislation.
  • This money is to stand up the council. We expect... This money is to stand up the council.
  • Darby moves to excuse those members on this legislative day who were excused on the previous legislative
  • She served on the Dallas City Council, and when she was a member of the Dallas City Council, she appointed
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB5, HB20, HB22
Summary: The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures. House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage. Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage. The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.