Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Committee'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because I was asked to chair the committee by the President of the Senate.
- Texas Senator Joan Huffman, who chaired the Senate Redistricting Committee, testified under oath that
- The resolution would be to allow the President of the Senate to appoint a Senate redistricting committee
- Well, I mean, yes, I guess in the sense that a committee chair serves the Senate and the Senate is for
- Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting. Chair: Senator King.
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
Summary:
The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Natural Resources Committee of the Senate. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
- Senator Hinskins? Here. Here. Senator Faisy? Here. Here. Senator Alley? Senator Alley? Here.
- Senator Fesi? Senator Allain? Senator Duplessis? Senator Jenkins? Senator Kleinpeter?
- Thank you, Senators. And with that, do I have a motion by Senator Fesi to defer? We do.
- Thank you, Senators. And with that, do I have a motion by Senator Facey to defer? We do.
Keywords:
migratory waterfowl, hunting regulations, flooded crops, wildlife management, environmental impact, hunting, Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, deer hunting, dogs, conservation, hunting heritage, federal regulations, Senator Kennedy, wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, legislative support, environment, protective measures, boating safety
HI
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIdBG_2FU8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This recording was previously aired on "Olelo on April 14, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Office of the Attorney General
Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General
11:45 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Mr. Scott Murakami, Director
12:30 p.m. Department of Transportation – Airports Division
Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director
1:15 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely
via video or teleconference.
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out
live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels.
No public testimony will be accepted.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to
waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hello, Senator Hughes and committee members. I'm Dr.
- Senator, I teleported over here and became Senator Paxton.
- Explain the bill, Senator Hall. I see that there is a committee substitute.
- The committee reports its findings during the current or next legislative session, and the Senate would
- I thank each member and your staffs, and our excellent committee staff, and the Senate folks that keep
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Good evening, Chairman Hughes and members of the Senate State Affairs Committee.
- Thank you, Senator Hinojosa. Senator Perry, you're recognized.
- This is the companion to Senate Bill 2101 that this committee heard at the end of April and voted on.
- Hello, Senators.
- Thank you, Senator Middleton. Committee members, any questions for our colleague on House Bill 229?
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee.
- <00:32:19.600>
is then senator swinsky in the Senate is then senator swinsky in the Senate - the committee.
- Same thing with the Public Safety committee or committee.
- by Senator Swinsky.” uh the committee who your co-authors are uh the committee who your co-authors are
Keywords:
redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 1st, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Albritton, Senator Carnley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Coleman, Senator Gadsden, Senator Hatch
- , Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman Madison, Senator Holvey, Senator Elliott.
- Senator Albritton, Senator Carnley, Senator Chambliss, Senator Coleman, Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher
- , Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman Madison, Senator Hovey, Senator Elliott.
- Well, then he will probably get his bill out of committee, I would imagine. >> Go ahead, Senator.
Keywords:
voting rights, restoration, pardons, Parole Board, re-registration, conviction, states' voting laws, Lawrence County, Sheriff, credit card, debit card, government purchases, discretionary fund, financial accountability, tax distribution, Talladega County, economic development, public safety, rural infrastructure, child labor
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 30, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFg9jQehW8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 49 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5589?view_id=13
Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
1:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff
1:30 p.m.
Department of Budget and Finance
Director Craig Hirai
2:00 p.m.
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Director Scott Murakami
2:30 p.m.
Department of Human Services
Director Pankaj Bhanot, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- ARE THERE MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE? NONE ON THE DESK, MR. SPEAKER.
- ARE THERE REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES? NONE ON THE DESK, MR. SPEAKER.
- ARE THERE MOTIONS RELATING TO COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE REFERENCES?
- , BUT INSTEAD WE HAVE REFERRED THE BILL TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE.
- I WANT TO THANK THE FLORIDA SENATE FOR THEIR STEADFASTNESS AND THE SENATE PRESIDENT FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP
Summary:
The Florida House of Representatives convened for a special session on February 11-14 to address illegal immigration legislation. Speaker Perez announced they would consider two bills and a memorial filed the previous night, with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday and final passage on Thursday. The Speaker emphasized the legislature's role as equal participants rather than recipients of instructions, describing their approach as aggressive in combating illegal immigration while being thoughtful in methods. The session was designed to be surgical and efficient, bypassing the normal committee process except for Budget Committee review.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members of the committee. My name is Julie Blaha.
- to see which bills are coming to the committee.
- Thank you for coming before the committee.
- Senate.
- This was an amendment, an oral amendment adopted in committee to exempt.
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:
- Uh, so, Madam Auditor, welcome to the committee.
- <00:24:56.600>
the including the executive committee the including the executive committee - that a committee chair can request a fiscal note.
- <01:18:21.360>
members and chair cleor and committee members and chair cleor and committee - amended would move out of committee as amended would move out of committee as our<01:24:02.199>
policy
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
Press Conference: Protect Voter Registration Apr 24th, 2025 at 09:04 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Busey III, the vice chair of the House Elections Committee. Thank you so much.
- I've served on the Elections Committee for four terms now, and we constantly see...
- House Bill 5337 and Senate Bill 16 do not protect our democracy.
- So today we're here to stand against House Bill 5337 and Senate Bill 16.
- Mejia La Plata, another member of the House Elections Committee.
Summary:
The committee meeting involved various discussions pertaining to legislative initiatives and public policy concerns. Members engaged in debates around significant topics, highlighting their diverse perspectives. The atmosphere was lively with members presenting arguments for and against certain measures. Testimonies from the public were also a key feature, shedding light on community sentiments related to proposed bills.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House is in session. pursuant to their committee postings or recess motions.
- Members, this is a Senate concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate yesterday.
- Woman for Senate.
- Being referred to the committee on local and consent calendars, HR 5-5, HR 5-6, HR 8-4.
- Following resolutions by Darby being referred to the committee.
Summary:
The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 The House Committee
- I want to be really transparent. on this committee because we have a really big decision to make of how
- In year one, as a result of Senate Bill 2, that particular comparison, there were, in fact, $100,000.
- I'm loosely aware of the provisions that are in Senate Bill 2.
- The committee stands in recess. 1396 1397 1398 1399 1400 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408
Summary:
The meeting covered various topics, but specific discussions and bills were not detailed in the available transcript. Despite the lack of documented debates or acknowledgments, it was noted that committee members were present, and there may have been attempts to address crucial legislative matters. The dynamics of the meeting suggested a standard procedural gathering where routine insights were likely shared among the attendees.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, you're...
- Senator Hinojosa, Senator Zaffirini, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator Hinojosa.
- Thank you, Senator Hinojosa. Senator Hall, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Thank you, Senator Hall.
- Senator Hinojosa, thanks for mentioning Senate Bill 19.
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 9, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8tQ_IM11lI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This video was aired on Olelo Channel 49 on April 9th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media.
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Mr. Scott Murakami, Director
12:00 p.m. Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness
Mr. Scott Morishige
Behavioral Health Services Administration
Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director
Partners in Care
Ms. Laura E. Thielen, Executive Director
1:00 p.m. Releasing of incarcerated persons
Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.), Special Master
2:00 p.m. Department of Public Safety
Mr. Nolan Espinda, Director
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely
via video or teleconference.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Friday, March 27, 2020
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out
live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be live-streamed via
http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13.
No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to
waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SCP Informational Briefing 08-04-2021 1:30pm
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYt3jrA4CRo, 2026-07-02T01:22:53+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The Senate Special Committee on Procurement is charged with improving state procurement policies and processes. The purpose of this briefing is to meet with the Department of Accounting and General Services to discuss their procurement and bid protest procedures, challenges, and suggested recommendations for addressing them.
Agenda:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_SCP_08-04-21_INFO_.HTM, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- quorum is present and please folks know that we have members going in and out because of other committees
- The House Committee on Administration is electronic public comment process for all Texans. be posted
- a delayed start to be able to get ourselves coordinated and hopefully check in. into the other committees
- the Texas Workforce Commission to please come forward and in order to testify on behalf of this committee
- And for that original time period, the committee met kind of independently from anything else.
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on several administrative matters, alongside public comments and expert testimonies regarding the proposed legislation. Representative Shaheen highlighted concerns regarding the parameters for public comment, ensuring that only embodied testimonies would be allowed during this session. The meeting was well-attended, and members frequently moved in and out due to overlapping committee schedules. The atmosphere was one of collaboration, underscored by a strong presence of both committee members and the public.
HI
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRXoF8fbBI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Scheduled for February 4, 2020
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa
THE SENATE
Ka ‘Aha ‘Ōlelo Kanakolu
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
‘Aha Kau Kānāwai 2020
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Ke Kōmike Ikehu, Ho‘omohala Waiwai, a me ka ‘Oihana Ho‘okipa Malihini
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM
Kenekoa/Senator Glenn Wakai, Luna Ho’omalu/Chair
Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:45 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Papa Kumuhana
A G E N D A
SB 2527 RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Makes an appropriation.
TEC/EET, WAM
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Peleluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:50 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Papa Kumuhana
A G E N D A
SB 2837 RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE.
Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee to properly administer 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee.
TEC, JDC
SB 2243 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY.
Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings.
TEC, WAM
SB 2432 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION.
Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators to provide cable service to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, with certain exceptions.
TEC, CPH
Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana
COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair
Ua Ho‘opane‘e ‘ia nā Pila a i ka Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020
MEASURES DEFERRED TO Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Hola / TIME: 2:55 p.m.
Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414
Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
Ka Ho‘oholo Mana‘o ‘ana ma nā Pila i Helu ‘ia ma Lalo Nei:
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
SB 2307 RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES.
Requires that all state and state funded facilities have internet computer and wireless access filters to block access to pornography sites.
GVO/TEC, WAM
SB 2836 RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE.
Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses
TEC/GVO, JDC
No Ka ‘Ike ‘Ē A‘e, E Kelepona Aku I Ke Kākau ‘Ōlelo Kōmike Ma (808) 587-7217.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7217., 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States European Command and United States Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed he Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Fisher. Senator Shaheen. Thank you, Mr.
- And Senator Reid.
- Senator King. Senator Ernst. Yes, thank you, Mr.
- Sure, Senator.
- Thanks, Senator.
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.