Video & Transcript Research : 'poll worker rules'
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/04/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Workers’ comp is not.
- Workers' comp does.
- of the 80/20 rule, if that's helpful to answering your... 8020 rule the 8020 rule essentially 8020 rule
- <03:31:57.880>
if <03:31:58.000>that's old rule of the 8020 rule if that's old rule - In May 2021, there was a poll commissioned by the Public Policy Polling group, and they polled voters
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This rule would prevent grantees from This rule would prevent grantees from having the opportunity to
- Speaker, last night the Rules Committee met and reported a rule. House...
- This rule needs to pass. Mr.
- There's a lot in this rule, Mr. Speaker, and this rule needs This rule needs to pass.
- 23 of the rules of the... ...clause 9 of rule 23 of the rules of the House of Representatives as it
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 8th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will call the rule. Chair, Vice Chair Thompson, Gerdes, Darren.
- The clerk will call the rule by Sher Thompson. Gertie's.
- Harless, is that a uniform rule or just a house rule for your? That's our house rule.
- In industries such as mine, the safety rules are unfortunately written in blood.
- Uh, there was a statewide poll conducted.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Gun and School Safety Measures / Improving Affordability through Tax Relief May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have seen the polling. Over 60% of Minnesotans are on our side.
- Um we have seen the polling. Um vote. Um we have seen the polling.
- Sounds like it'll be good for workers, for businesses, and it'll make Minnesota perhaps a little more
- Those workers don't exist.
- Those workers don't exist.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I will say the other element is, um, uh, Senator Styets mentioned that she was a poll worker, and
- Um, I will say the other element is, um, uh, Senator Styets mentioned that she was a poll worker, and
- Um, I will say the other element is, um, uh, Senator Styets mentioned that she was a poll worker, and
- Um, I will say the other element is, um, uh, Senator Styets mentioned that she was a poll worker, and
- I was not a poll watcher. I was an election judge.
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- One, Charles, would you, the polling, the polling information, would you mind?
- These rules govern how patient records are shared, stored, and accessed.
- I serve as the policy director for Workers' Defense Action Fund.
- . workers compensation.
- Well, my son didn't follow the rules.
Bills:
HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216
Keywords:
lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- We apply these rules consistently to all people who participate in our proceedings.
- rule, if we don't get any authors, we will not be able to continue.
- in a second for the committee rules we got a motion We've got a second.
- Madam Secretary, please call the vote on the committee rules.
- On the adoption of the committee rules, Elhori.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- II of the Rules of the U.S.
- Last night the Rules Committee met and reported a rule providing for the consideration of the motion
- LAST NIGHT THE RULES COMMITTEE MET AND REPORTED A RULE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION
- Speaker, the A.C.A. polls at 65%. Donald Trump is at 37%.
- This bill supports our troops, It pays federal workers.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill and the amendment will be laid over under the rule.
- under the rule. under the rule.
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places election law authority at polling places election law authority at polling - The rules me, the motion is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened with a quorum and began by reading House messages and first-reading bills, including SB 8 on identity fraud and deepfakes and HB 145 on election misinformation and deepfakes, which was referred to Rules. The chamber then handled several concurrence and conference matters. On HB 154, the Open Meetings Act bill for county boards of education, the Senate initially moved to recede from its amendments and accept the House version, but debate centered on a Senate transparency amendment limiting school boards’ ability to censor recordings. A motion to reconsider the amendments was laid over for 15 minutes. On SB 514, a third-degree assault bill, the House refused to recede and a conference committee was appointed. A guest introduction also welcomed a 10-month-old visitor to the gallery.
In second-reader business, the Senate adopted committee amendments and advanced SB 504, which strengthens data privacy protections and limits use of personal data for immigration enforcement, and SB 790, the Public Health Reform Act, which revises the Commission on Public Health, updates the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, adds health equity review processes, and makes related administrative changes. Both bills were reported favorably with technical and conforming amendments and ordered printed for third reading. The chamber then took up HB 191, which would require merchants to accept cash for essential consumer goods and set related rules and exceptions; members questioned its scope, exemptions, and enforcement, and the bill was laid over pending clarification about whether stadiums are covered. Finally, HB 564 on pet cremation and burial services added consumer protection and disclosure requirements for pet cremation providers; its technical amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered passed for third reading.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of farm workers in my district. A lot of farm workers in my district.
- the rule of law. the rule of law.
- Signed sincerely, Mike Rule One.
- Every poll, is wildly unpopular.
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I Court for this outstanding ruling. I Court for this outstanding ruling.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We apply these rules consistently to all people who participate in our proceedings, regardless of the
- The rules for today's hearing include not talking or loud noises from the audience.
- That includes rules on such items as licensure and TOT compliance.
- We are honorable people and workers, and we hope for your support. Thank you.
- I see firsthand the difficulties city workers and police face enforcing current bending laws.
Summary:
The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote.
The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I just want to set the ground rules. You know, I just want to set the ground rules.
- But even with that, you've got to follow the rules that are here.
- But if they have to follow the rules, it takes 18 months.
- That difference does not go to artists, venues, or workers.
- My name is Victoria Montoya, and I am an ex-farm worker.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Hospitality and service workers are the backbone of our local economy.
- And they and their tax professionals need clear rules.
- This bill provides for no taxes on tips for tipped workers.
- This bill provides for no tax on overtime for wage-earning workers.
- Now, this bill also provides a 25%... ...wage-earning workers.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day and student guests, including JAG students and Hila Ben High School visitors. Attendance was recorded at 49 present, 3 absent, and 8 excused. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 2153, the annual tax conformity bill, which was described by supporters as aligning Arizona tax law with recent federal changes and providing relief through no tax on tips and overtime, a 25% increase in the child tax credit, a new child care expense deduction, and expanded senior retirement-income deductions. Opponents argued the measure would primarily benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, leave out some seniors without retirement accounts, and reduce revenue needed for public services.
HB 2153 drew extensive debate and multiple questions about its effects on seniors, small businesses, wages, child care, and the timing of tax filing forms already issued by the Department of Revenue. Supporters emphasized taxpayer certainty, conformity with federal forms, and economic growth; critics said the bill was fiscally irresponsible and unfair. The Committee of the Whole approved the bill 31-26, and the House later adopted the report and referred the bill to engrossing.
The House then took up the Senate mirror measure, SB 1106, substituted for HB 2153, and held floor explanations of vote. After further debate along similar lines, the House passed SB 1106 by a vote of 31-27 with 2 not voting and transmitted it to the Senate. The remainder of the session included personal privilege remarks, committee schedule announcements, a long list of first-read bills and referrals, and finally a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- business owners, families, and workers. business owners, families, and workers.
- 6 of rule 20.
- the rules and pass the bill HR 1770? the rules and pass the bill HR 1770?
- The rules are being in the affirmative. The rules are yes. yes. yes.
- the rules and pass the bill HR1455? the rules and pass the bill HR1455?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- So what rules apply to the private sector worker? Does OSHA apply there?
- So what rules apply to the private sector worker? Does OSHA apply there?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker
- We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs.
- SB 1358, polling places, drop boxes, campuses. Judiciary and Elections.
- SB 1365, citrus fruit and vegetable fund posting rules.
- His death was ruled a homicide.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Arizona Society of CPAs, the Arizona Airports Association (with a proclamation designating Arizona Aviation Day), and students from Onyose Day Academy in Yuma for School Choice Week. Additional guest introductions included school choice and community advocates.
The chamber then handled executive nominations and a long list of bill introductions and committee referrals. Measures covered a wide range of topics, including veterans’ property tax exemptions, ESA reporting and spending limits, public school communications requirements, sentencing and expungement, SNAP work and audit provisions, immigration-related restrictions, water and land issues, election law, domestic relations, health insurance and fertility coverage, and several education, transportation, and public safety proposals. The Senate also moved through second-reading consideration of numerous bills and resolutions, including measures on voting security, prison sentencing, weather modification, water supply, emergency shelters, rural health, reentry programs, and foreign contributions.
A large portion of the floor time was taken up by personal privilege statements focused on human rights and immigration enforcement. Senators from both parties spoke about alleged abuses by federal immigration authorities, citing deaths and injuries in several states and calling for investigations, transparency, and an end to excessive force. Separate remarks also addressed a humanitarian crisis in Iran, with a resolution read in support of human rights and the Iranian people. The chamber recessed and later reconvened to continue reading bills and announcements.
No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the transcript beyond routine procedural actions, and the meeting ended with committee announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled session.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/15/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the chairman's prerogative to set a. for review of the bill under our Senate rules.
- I am a proud union member of the Communication Workers of America.
- The racial gerrymandering in Texas has the aura of apartheid-era white minority rule.
- I speak on behalf of myself and my organization, Clear Rule of Law.
- You're voting against democracy and against the rule of law.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Transcript Highlights:
- A statewide poll conducted by the MassINC Polling Group two years ago found near-universal support for
- I mean, there's parity rules, right? So what are they setting them to?
- In other words, that community health workers don't just serve communities.
- Whether they're called care coordinators, outreach workers, or family partners, community health workers
- We've seen the impact when community health workers are supported.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket of bills focused on MassHealth benefits and reimbursement, health equity, behavioral health, public health, dental access, 340B drug pricing, tobacco cessation, and coverage for children. The chairs emphasized rising health care costs, provider shortages, administrative burdens, and persistent inequities by income, race, geography, and immigration status. Much of the testimony centered on H.1416/S.901, an act to advance health equity, with legislators and members of the Health Equity Compact arguing for statewide benchmarks, stronger health equity leadership, reimbursement for interpreter services, community health workers and patient navigation, Medicaid graduate medical education support, and a health equity zone trust fund. Witnesses described disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, access to primary care, and the impact of federal Medicaid and social service cuts, and urged the committee to report the bill favorably.
The committee also heard strong support for H.1368/S.847 on rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill MassHealth children. Testifiers from industry, academia, hospitals, and families said early sequencing can end long diagnostic odysseys, improve treatment decisions, shorten hospital stays, and save money, while also providing emotional relief and information for families. The hearing then moved to H.1407 on MassHealth rate parity for inpatient behavioral health providers, where Rep. Scanlan and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems said the bill would codify existing administrative parity so managed care plans cannot pay less than the MassHealth fee-for-service rate. On H.1392/S.853 to preserve and protect public health, witnesses supported higher vaccine administration fees to improve provider participation and immunization rates. The committee also heard testimony on H.770/845 to protect 340B providers in MassHealth, and on S.848 to require reporting and transparency around 340B revenues and outside administrative costs.
Additional bills drew testimony on tobacco cessation coverage for MassHealth members, with advocates supporting broader access to counseling and medications through medical, behavioral health, and dental providers. On H.1409, a nursing home operator asked for more flexibility in a MassHealth staffing-related penalty tied to patient days per resident. On H.1401/S.888, supporters of the “Take 10” dental access proposal said adult MassHealth dental coverage is underused because too few dentists accept MassHealth, leading to long travel times and avoidable emergency room visits; they urged incentive payments for dentists serving new adult MassHealth patients. Finally, on H.1403/S.855, “Cover All Kids,” advocates and immigrant community members urged removal of immigration status as a barrier to full MassHealth coverage for children, while also backing a related bill to ensure 12 months of continuous coverage for children. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked questions on costs, reimbursement levels, and implementation details.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- AARP conducted a poll among Hawaii registered voters, and 45% of them indicated that they were either
- AARP conducted a poll among Hawaii registered voters, and 45% of them indicated that they were either
- AARP conducted a poll among Hawaii registered voters, and 45% of them indicated that they were either
- , because the cost of the taxes makes it more expensive to pay the caregivers and respite worker.
- The cost of the taxes makes it more expensive to pay the caregivers and respite worker.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development and Technology met on February 5, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills related to economic development, broadband, tax policy, and family support. HB 455 drew support for a startup-business loan program, with DBEDT, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and Hmua Collective among those in favor; Tax Foundation Hawaii questioned the need for a special fund. HB 437, concerning Hawaii trade/investment offices, received support from DBEDT and Hawaii Friends for Civil Rights, and members asked DBEDT about how to measure return on investment from the overseas offices. HB 650, dealing with broadband-related administration, was supported by DBEDT, the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, and others, while committee discussion focused on the role of the state’s trade and investment offices and broadband administration. HB 935, on digital navigator support, received testimony in favor from DBEDT, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii system, and others, but also drew comments about consumer representation and the need for service on neighbor islands.
The committee also heard strong testimony on tax and family-related measures. HB 572, which would remove the grocery tax, received overwhelming support from groups including the Hawaii Food Industry Association, AARP Hawaii, and others, with testimony emphasizing food insecurity and cost-of-living relief; Tax Foundation Hawaii offered technical comments. HB 701, a caregiver tax credit bill, was supported by AARP Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others, with AARP stressing the burden on family caregivers and Tax Foundation Hawaii suggesting the credit percentage be reduced to preserve price-shopping incentives. HB 753, another child and dependent care tax credit measure, drew support from AARP Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others; Tax Foundation Hawaii again raised technical concerns, this time about the complexity of the formula.
After testimony, the committee took up decision-making. HB 455 was passed with amendments, including transferring administrative responsibility from the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to the Community-Based Economic Development Program, blanking out the appropriation, adding one business loan officer FTE, and noting a $95,000 cost. HB 437, HB 650, HB 934, HB 442, and HB 572 were all advanced with amendments, generally involving blanking out appropriations, moving amounts into committee notes, technical cleanup, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000. HB 935 was deferred because of overlap with public library programs and uncertainty about federal funding for digital navigator positions. The chair also indicated HB 7 would be amended to add a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit and related technical changes, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.