Video & Transcript Research : 'hearing'

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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-PSM, EDU Public Hearings 04-03-2023 3:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

GVO-HHS, HHS Public Hearings 03-31-2023 1:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TCA, TCA Public Hearings 03-23-2023 3:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-WTL, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 03-22-2023 1:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_8b4ZgaVBw, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:53 - HB 441, HD1 06:37 - HB 615, HD1 15:14 - HB 837 HD1 20:16 - HB 995 HD2 27:22 - HB 1182 HD2 35:33 - HB 952 HD1 40:21 - HB 1101 HD 1 46:06 - SCR 113 / SR 106 53:08 - SCR 41 / SR 35 55:55 - DM AEN-WTL 1:00 PM 01:06:49 - CR 135 / SR 217 01:14:39 - DM AEN 1:30 PM 01:16:20 - DM AEN DEFER 1:31 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL_03-22-23_.PDF AEN 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-22-23_.PDF AEN DEFER 1:31 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-22-23_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EET-PSM, TCA-EET, EET-HWN, EET Public Hearings 03-21-2023 1:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMgG575g9So, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:50 - HB 419, HD1 1:21 - HB 654, HD1 5:02 - HB 1375, HD3 16:43 - DM EET-PSM 1:00 PM 25:38 - HB 346, HD2 26:04 - DM TCA-EET 1:15 PM 27:26 - HB 913, HD2 31:17 - DM EET-HWN 1:30 PM 32:14 - HB 913, HD1 34:49 - DM EET 1:35 PM Hearing Notices: EET-PSM 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-PSM_03-21-23_.PDF TCA-EET 1:15 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-EET_03-21-23_.PDF EET-HWN 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-HWN_03-21-23_.PDF EET 1:35 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-21-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 03-17-2023 1:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EET, EET-GVO DEFER, AEN-EET DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-16-2023 1:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPjOCww-8qk, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:42 - SB 1154 02:28 - AEN-EET DEFER 1:00 PM 02:41 - SB 1246 03:42 - AEN DEFER 1:00 PM 03:42 - SB 792 05:11 - SB 508 06:47 - EET 1:00 PM 07:18 - SB 1522 01:02:12 - SB 629 01:16:56 - SB 1287 01:18:03 - DM EET 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-16-23_.PDF EET-GVO DEFER 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-GVO_02-16-23_DEFER_.PDF AEN-EET DEFER 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-EET_02-16-23_DEFER_.PDF AEN DEFER 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-16-23_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TCA-AEN, AEN-PSM, AEN DEFER, AEN-GVO Public Hearings 02-13-2023 1:20pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoFGbeLZVss, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:29 - SB 421 05:37 - SB 1006 08:55 - SB 1024 12:12 - DM TCA-AEN 1:20 PM 18:57 - SB 655 29:05 - SB 1262 40:54 - SB 1466 51:04 - DM AEN-PSM 1:30 PM 55:41 - SB 175 01:00:18 - SB 245 01:07:25 - DM AEN DEFER 2:00 PM 01:10:06 - SB 804 Hearing Notices: TCA-AEN 1:20 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-AEN_02-13-23_.PDF AEN-PSM 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-PSM_02-13-23_.PDF AEN DEFER 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-13-23_DEFER_.PDF AEN-GVO 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-GVO_02-13-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HOU-WTL-GVO, HOU-GVO, HOU-HHS, HHS-HOU Public Hearings 02-07-2023 1:15pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfaLyfWO9xM, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:17 - SB 865 20:10 - DM HOU-WTL-GVO 1:15pm 23:38 - SB 338 27:29 - SB 861 28:11 - SB 871 34:31 - DM HOU-GVO 1:30pm 38:40 - SB 881 44:52 - SB 1551 1:05:45 - SB 1617 1:10:46 - DM HOU-HHS 2:00pm 1:17:49 - DM HHS-HOU 2:15pm Hearing Notices: HOU-WTL-GVO 1:15pm http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-WTL-GVO_02-07-23_.pdf HOU-GVO 1:30pm http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-GVO_02-07-23_.pdf HOU-HHS 2:00pm http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU-HHS_02-07-23_.pdf HHS-HOU 2:15pm https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-HOU_02-07-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-06-2023 1:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HLT-HSH Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • we'll be happy to hear your testimony. we'll be happy to hear your testimony.
  • up after the hearing. Okay, please do. up after the hearing. Okay, please do.
  • Hearing loss affects far more than just hearing.
  • Thank you. hear the same story again and again. hear the same story again and again.
  • Um proposing a state plan on hearing Um proposing a state plan on hearing loss.<02:23:59.920>
Bills: SB2175, SB2410, SB2080, SB2276, SB2277, SB2282, SB2413, SB2425, SB2491, HB2315, HB2562, HB1532, HB1857, HB2209, HB1961, HB2343, HB2160, HB2505, HB1537, HB1562, HB1731, HB1853, HB1973, HB1974
Keywords: environmental protection, waste management, disposable electronic smoking devices, plastic pollution, lithium-ion batteries, public health, electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, certification, FDA compliance, penalties, directory, mental health, telepsychology, interjurisdictional compact, psychology regulation, LGBTQ+ youth, access to care, professional licensing, surgical assistant
Summary: The committee opened a hearing on multiple health-related bills and first took up HB 2315, which would create a Department of Health pilot program allowing eligible employees to defer unused vacation leave in exchange for a payout to help with home purchase assistance. The Department of Health testified in support, saying the proposal could aid recruitment and retention, and United Public Workers also supported it as a creative, cost-effective benefit that could help employees become first-time homebuyers. The chair likewise praised the department’s effort, and there were no questions or opposition before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 2562 on workplace violence in health care settings. The Department of Health said it preferred requiring licensed hospitals to adopt workplace-violence prevention policies and public reporting rather than creating a new state program. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said it appreciated the intent and explained that, absent a specific standard, enforcement would rely on OSHA’s general duty clause, guidance, and inspections. Nurses and the Hawaii Nurses Association gave emotional testimony describing harassment, threats, doxxing, and fears for patient and worker safety, arguing that existing processes were too slow and that hospitals needed immediate, enforceable requirements. The committee discussed current hospital alarm systems and OSHA enforcement, and Labor said it does inspect hospitals and can receive complaints from employees. HB 1532, concerning importation of large cigars and pipe tobacco, was announced as deferred at the request of the bill’s author so it could be refined with proponents and the Attorney General. The committee also discussed HB 1857, a very large measure redefining qualified health care provider and making extensive changes to health care law; the chair said the House would likely pass it without substantive changes and instead defer the effective date while using the Senate companion bill as the vehicle. Testimony on HB 1857 was generally supportive, including from the Hawaii Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and a certified genetic counselor, though both referenced proposed amendments. Finally, the committee heard HB 2209, which would require insurers to honor a patient’s written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. The Insurance Division and HMSA opposed the bill as drafted, arguing it would create a special class of providers, raise fraud and litigation concerns, and potentially increase premiums. Treatment providers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying insurers often refuse direct payment even when patients assign benefits, forcing families to front large sums and delaying access to residential treatment; they argued the bill would improve access and help keep care in Hawaii. A psychiatrist testified that he had not seen fraud in Hawaii and that the bill could help address long wait times for life-saving treatment. The committee also received written support from multiple individuals and organizations, and members began asking questions about HMSA’s network size and wait times, with follow-up information requested."}】【。final json to=commentary 天天中彩票出票 to=commentary code 彩神争霸邀请码 to=commentary 彩票平台招商 to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary ುತ್ತಾರೆ to=commentary
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 19th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing none, any opposition? Hearing none, the amendments are adopted.
  • Hearing none. Any objection? Hearing none, the amendments are adopted. Senator Cathy, on your bill.
  • These hearings are disposition hearings, case review hearings, and permanency hearings.
  • Y'all hear where the committee is.
  • She wants to hear you. Say it loud so she can hear you. Oh, yes, I withdraw my motion.
Bills: HR267, HCR105, HCR107, HCR110, HCR113, HCR114, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB237, SB333, SB433, SB483, SCR37
Keywords: diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Signs are not permitted in the hearing room.
  • <00:40:25.920> This this hearing. This this hearing.
  • They had a public hearing conversations.
  • That's we're not going to hear today.
  • answering questions, and you may hear answering questions, and you may hear more<01:31:50.200>
Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874
Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

TRS-EIG-EDU, EIG-TRS, TRS Public Hearings 03-24-2026

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmaBXxtXPVg, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:11 - TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM 00:59 - HB 2033 07:22 - DM TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM 10:33 - EIG-TRS 3:01 PM 10:52 - HB 2022 22:35 - DM EIG-TRS 3:01 PM 25:34 - TRS 3:02 PM 26:20 - HB 1524 40:31 - HB 1688 45:18 - HB 1691 47:16 - HB 1692 55:30 - HB 2030 01:33:18 - SCR 31 / SR 27 01:34:51 - SCR 145 / SR 137 01:35:47 - DM TRS 3:02 PM Hearing Notices: TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS-EIG-EDU_03-24-26_.PDF EIG-TRS 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EIG-TRS_03-24-26_.PDF TRS 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS_03-24-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I can hear you.
  • and call for a hearing.
  • Good afternoon, Madam Chairwoman, for hearing this bill.
  • Then the court's going to set a hearing for that.
  • We're always interested in hearing from the legislature, though, and always interested in hearing from
Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283
Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice
Summary: The committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and held SB 1208. It then heard SB 1211, which would allow victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence to seek a lifetime injunction against the convicted defendant. The sponsor said the bill came from fellowship participants, and supporters from the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Amberle’s Place, and survivor advocates testified that repeated harassment and re-traumatization justify permanent protection. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1211 a do pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered SB 1239, which removes the statute of limitations for failing to register as a sex offender. The sponsor said DPS requested the change to close a loophole and hold offenders accountable even years later. Opponents from Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice argued existing warrant and registration processes already address the problem and that eliminating the time limit raises due process concerns and risks stale prosecutions. After discussion, the committee approved SB 1239 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard SB 1240, which excludes probationers convicted of dangerous crimes against children from the probation incentive payment formula. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said the incentive system should not count these offenders. Opponents warned it could push probation departments to send more people to prison instead of treatment and that the bill’s language is broad. The committee passed SB 1240 on a 4-3 vote. It then took up SB 1095, as amended, which bans gender transition procedures and referrals for minors and limits public funding and use of public facilities for such care; supporters framed it as protecting children and parental rights, while opponents called it discriminatory and medically unsound. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a 4-3 do pass as amended recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SB 1243 and SB 1244, both dealing with court-ordered mental health treatment. SB 1243 requires notice to guardians when a patient may be released early or when treatment may not be renewed, and allows guardians to seek an independent evaluation and petition for continued treatment; supporters said it helps families prevent dangerous gaps in care, while opponents raised due process concerns about non-medical guardians initiating petitions. The committee passed SB 1243 unanimously. SB 1244 creates a continuing court-ordered treatment process after a second consecutive annual review, reducing repeated renewal hearings while preserving annual reporting and objections; supporters said it prevents dangerous lapses in treatment for the sickest patients, while opponents warned it could weaken due process and allow indefinite confinement. The committee adopted an amendment and passed SB 1244 on a 6-1 vote.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • present wishing to testify today, please register at the kiosk located in the hallway behind the hearing
  • Until our hearing on Wednesday.
  • We voted it out 11-0 during our April 25th hearing. Are there any questions?
  • Further, it adds a requirement that an appointed master who hears and takes evidence on the matters must
  • Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
Bills: SJR27, SB53, SB311, SB1164, SB2807, SB1574, SB 53
Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll hear from each witness. Thanks for being here. Welcome.
  • This hearing is not just about me.
  • I had a hearing, was found guilty, appealed it, and the result was the same.
  • I want to tell you, we are absolutely disgusted by what we're hearing.
  • What the article says is that you cannot discuss what takes place in the hearing.
Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB 1130
Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , you're going to hear all of it, you're going to really, And at the hearing, you're going to hear all
  • Hearing none, it is ordered.
  • Hearing none, it is so ordered.
  • We're going to hear from you first.
  • And then we hear input from stakeholders, That's the version that becomes public, and then we hear input
Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB 1130
Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Jurisprudence Apr 16th, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing and hearing.
  • We appreciate you hearing this bill today. It's basically. cleanup bill.
  • Seeing and hearing. Public testimony is closed.
  • Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. Mr.
  • Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. Bill is left pending at this time.
Bills: SB66, SB2165, SB2342, SB2878, SB2903
Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, Texas Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child welfare, foster care, substitute care, missing child, missing from placement, permanency hearing, parent-child relationship, SAPCR, conservatorship
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-GVO, GVO, GVO DEFER, GVO-JDC, GVO-HOU Public Hearings 4-15-2024

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65O8lrJoI0, 2026-07-02T01:23:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Notices: 00:00 - Start 00:59 - HCR29 04:18 - DM LBT-GVO 3:00 PM 06:16 - HCR97, HD2 06:46 - HCR138, HD1 07:24 - DM GVO 3:01 PM 08:21 - DM GVO DEFER 3:03 PM 09:49 - HCR171 13:36 - DM GVO-JDC 3:15 PM 15:14 - HCR118, HD1 18:14 - HCR122 19:25 - DM GVO-HOU 3:30 PM LBT-GVO 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-GVO_04-15-24_.pdf GVO 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_04-15-24-1_.pdf GVO DEFER 3:03 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_04-15-24_DEFER_.pdf GVO-JDC 3:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-JDC_04-15-24_.pdf GVO-HOU 3:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-HOU_04-15-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47