Video & Transcript Research : 'Senator Tim Scott'

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MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, a fellow named Scott Stillman appeared.
  • a fellow named Scott Stillman appeared. a fellow named Scott Stillman appeared.
  • O'Malley came in, Tim O'Malley, and Mr.
  • Well, Senator, you've mentioned how long you've been here in the Senate.
  • Good<00:19:49.120> luck,<00:19:49.400> Senator.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The discussion focused on disability advocacy and the impact of Minnesota’s fraud crackdown on people who rely on home and community-based services. The senator highlighted Lydia Dolly’s testimony about losing services after her provider was placed under a payment withhold, leaving her without care for months and forcing her mother to quit her job. He said her situation illustrates the risk of cutting off services too abruptly and criticized the state’s safe-transitions process as not working well enough. The senator argued that fraud is real and should be aggressively addressed, but said the state’s response has been too haphazard and has harmed innocent clients and legitimate providers. He cited reports of homelessness, possible deaths, and suspended services tied to the crackdown, and said earlier warnings about fraud in child care, PCA, and housing stabilization were not handled thoughtfully. He also referenced recent raids and investigations, saying the administration has been reactive and has not worked closely enough with providers. He described Senate File 2939, the Home Care Stability and Accountability Act, and a broader umbrella bill, Senate File 4222, as bipartisan efforts to add scrutiny, protections, and due process so fraudulent providers can be removed without leaving clients stranded. He also mentioned Senate File 4354, which would modify program integrity requirements, including a new expectation that providers demonstrate they can actually deliver the services they claim. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the conversation, but he expressed optimism that the Legislature could make progress before session ends.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 27, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYEehoj9WA, 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 55 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5588?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 Friday, March 27, 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: 11:00 a.m. Federal Stimulus Package Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate 11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m. Department of Transportation Deputy Director Derek Chow, Harbors Division Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Airports Division 12:45 p.m. Department of the Attorney General Attorney General Clare E. Connors Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda 2:00 p.m. Healthcare Industry Dr. Jim Ireland, Medical Director for Department of Transportation Dr. Elizabeth E. Char, Medical Physician 2:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Dr. Sarah Park Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator 4:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

SENATE CONVENES Apr 21st, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Tucker, no. Any other senator? Senator Tucker no. Any other senator?
  • Senator Bryant, no. Senator Crowell, present. Senator Gilmore, no. Senator Davis, no.
  • Senator Hill? Yes. Senator Rice? Yes. Senator Flippo? Yes. Senator Hester? No.
  • Senator Flippo, yes. Senator? Yes. Senator Stone, no. Any other senator? Senator Hester? No.
  • Scott? No. Simon? Stone? Sullivan? Aye. Tucker? Senator wished about who did not. Wallace?
Keywords: 1204, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Tim Schmelzer with Wine Institute. Thank you. Good morning, Chair and members.
  • Tim Schmelzer with Wine Institute in support. Thank you.
  • Tim Schmelzer with Wine Institute in support. Thank you.
  • You don't have to compete with Senator Gonzalez. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Tim Lamb, Therapeutic Alternative Advocacy.
Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • >> I rise in support of Senate Bill 1020 >> I rise in support of Senate Bill 1020 led<04:
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 44 (3-11-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Tichenor. Senator Webb. Senator West. Senator Wheeler. Senator Williams. Senator Wilson.
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  • <00:14:35.880> from<00:14:36.040> Scott got the professor and Senator from Scott got
  • the professor and Senator from Scott says<00:14:36.640> he's<00:14:36.920> the says he's
  • Senator<01:18:06.719> from<01:18:06.880> Scott.
Keywords: 958, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 23rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Tim McLaughlin, wonderful. Would you like to come up and testify? All right.
  • I'm Tim McLaughlin.
  • I'm Scott Joslof. I'm so sorry, you're right. Scott Joslin, sorry.
  • Senator Raymond to explain his bill. Thank you, Chairman and members.
  • For more detail on that, I listened to Senator Nichols' statement during the Senate Finance Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
  • And Senator Hall, if you want, we can bring up our resource witness, which is Scott Bingaman from the
  • You can stay at the table, Senator Parker, if you'd like. Scott Bingaman and Kristen Tips.
  • Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
  • Senator Hancock, Senator Hall, Senator Miles, Senator Perry, Senator Blanco, Senator Sparks, Senator
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 01-30-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Aloha, Senator San Buenaventura and Senator McKelvey and other members of the Health Committee. >> Okay
  • Scott Lou Soua Laua La Suza in support. Scott Lou Soua in<00:07:39.840> support.
  • Tim Hundick in support. Amber support. Tim Hundick in support.
  • like Scott Psyche, but okay.
  • We have Senator Canora. Oh, thank you. We have Senator Canora.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The HHS committee met in Room 224 and announced the hearing was being streamed live, with a one-minute limit on testimony. The chair explained that written testimony had already been reviewed and that speakers should either add new comments or stand on their written testimony. The committee first heard SB 2211, an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including DHS, Aloha United Way, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Catholic Charities, and many individuals. Supporters emphasized the importance of maintaining SNAP-related food assistance and emergency food delivery, while Catholic Charities raised a question about whether the bill’s language would also reach food banks serving food-insecure households that are not on SNAP. No opposition was heard and the bill was moved on without questions from members. The committee then heard SB 2025, which would exempt actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses from jury duty. Testimony was broadly supportive from nursing and health organizations, including the Hawaii American Nurses Association, the Hawaii affiliate of the College of Nurse Midwives, the Hawaii State Board of Nursing, and others. One witness from Kaiser Permanente requested an amendment to include physician assistants, and a committee member asked the Board of Nursing to review that request. The bill otherwise drew no opposition and no further member questions. SB 2038, relating to medication labeling, drew the most extended discussion. The measure would change labeling requirements for certain abortion medications, and testimony was split between supporters who framed it as a privacy and access issue and opponents who raised patient safety, ethics, and transparency concerns. The Department of Health supported the intent but requested an amendment to allow quicker access to private information during investigations without a subpoena. The Board of Pharmacy said it supported the written comments but noted operational challenges and possible cost impacts, while Kaiser said compliance would likely require manual workarounds and could slow pharmacy processes. The chair and members questioned whether patients could simply remove labels themselves, but witnesses said there could still be safety and access issues if the patient is not the one receiving the prescription. The committee then moved on to SB 2050, relating to chiropractic, which received support from the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association, with no substantive opposition noted. The hearing later turned to SB 201, relating to insurance, which appeared to be a new mandated-benefit measure tied to infertility/IVF coverage. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission provided comments, while Hawaii Family Forum opposed the bill, arguing it went beyond medical infertility and raised ethical and public policy concerns. Kaiser and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans both asked for a study or audit, saying the measure could create new insurance mandates and increase costs for residents and employers. Private Work Hawaii strongly supported the bill as an equity issue. The committee noted there was no quorum for decision-making and deferred action on the measure to a later hearing, then recessed.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Apr 22nd, 2026

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing Senator English, I'll go to her alternate. Senator Scott. Senator Scott. Okay.
  • Senator Mark Johnson. Senator Hammer. Senator Tucker? Senator Peyton. Senator Peyton.
  • Senator Irvin? Senator Payton. Senator Irvin? Senator Caldwell. Senator Flippo?
  • Senator Bryant? Senator Dees? Senator Flowers? Senator Clark? Senator Kroll? Senator Kroll.
  • Senator McKee? Senator Gilmore? Senator Rice? Senator Petty? Senator Wallace. No?
Summary: The committee first reviewed a list of bills already ready for “do pass,” including several House bills (HB 1010, 1018, 1020, 1023, 1041, 1055, 1077) and Senate bills (SB 4, 16, 23, 24, 55, 59). It then took up the JBC Personnel Subcommittee report (B1), where a substitute motion to separate out the governor’s staff-related item for a separate vote was debated at length. Members raised concerns about transparency, a requested appearance by a governor’s staff member, and whether the administration should be compelled to testify. The substitute motion failed on a roll-call division vote, and the committee then adopted the subcommittee report as presented. The committee next questioned Treasurer John Thurston on House Bill 1034 and his office’s budget request, focusing on salary increases for his executive team, the size of raises under the new pay plan, office hours, and whether the increases were justified. Thurston said the request was to fully fund the approved pay plan, later reduced to a 10% increase after discussion with legislative leaders, and explained that salaries were set within the approved plan. Several members criticized the raises as too large or unfair, while others noted the compromise and thanked him for cooperating. The committee then adopted the HB 1034 letter. After that, the committee reviewed Schedule C and several special-language items, including amendments to SB 4, SB 58, HB 1052, and SB 77. It discussed a new item allowing DFA to establish a GAMP program for agricultural extension office improvements, with no funding attached, and adopted it. The committee then passed or adopted a series of measures, including SB 29, SB 51, HB 1034, and the remaining ready bills listed at the start of the meeting. SB 4 was set aside as not ready. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would reconvene in 15 minutes in another room to handle special language.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/27/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Hearing no objection, the reports are adopted. the Senate to join us as well if they the Senate to join
  • <00:33:46.720> County<00:33:47.039> so<00:33:47.240> Scott residents of Scott
  • County so Scott residents of Scott County so Scott County<00:33:47.919> is<00:33:48.159> not
  • Senator Mura? Yes.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/10/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • believe we'll start with uh Tim Becker. believe we'll start with uh Tim Becker.
  • senators Jeff How, Senator<00:43:09.599> Tory<00:43:09.920> Westerm.
  • And to that end, Senator Senator<00:48:06.960> Amy<00:48:07.200> Clolobashar<00:48:07.760
  • So more than happy to take questions. to get both Senate and House Capital to get both Senate and House
  • down through Scott County down to night. down through Scott County down to night.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Community Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Jones. Senator Leak, here. Senator Pasadamo. Senator Pizzo. Senator Sharif.
  • Senator Jones. Senator Leak, yes. Senator Pasadamo, yes. Senator Pizzo. Senator Sharif.
  • Tim Everline waving against. Paul Scott is in support. Treva Roberts is waving against.
  • Tim Everline waving against. Paul Scott is in support. Treva Roberts is waving against.
  • Tim Everline waving against. Paul Scott is in support. Treva Roberts is waving against.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • He noted modified testifiers Tony Quillis, Brenda Haroff, and Tim Sprick.
  • quillis Brenda haroff and Tim quillis Brenda haroff and Tim sprick<00:50:40.880> representative
  • <01:13:02.320> spor<01:13:03.000> Scott ma'am other testifiers um Tim spor Scott ma'am
  • other testifiers um Tim spor Scott fear<01:13:03.880> or<01:13:04.080> Lieutenant<01:13
  • Scott Feir: This has been devastating.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Senate File 3832, Nelson.
  • Senate file 3832, Nelson. Senate file 3832, Nelson.
  • Representative Scott Representative Scott >> I<00:24:49.120> thank<00:24:49.360>
  • Repre-<01:13:09.240> Senator.
  • >> Uh Representative Scott. >> Uh Representative Scott.
Bills: HF3900, HF1849
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 03/11/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • :20.080> John File 862, sponsored by Senate John File 862, sponsored by Senate John Senator<00
  • Thus, we are grateful to Senator Jasinski for his introduction of Senate File 582 and Senate File 584
  • Senate File 582 and Senate File 584, Senate File 582 and Senate File 584, which<00:20:04.480> would
  • Senator Nelson. Uh thank you, committee? Senator Nelson.
  • Greetings, Senator Pappas, Senator Housley, members of the Senate Capital Investment Committee.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 03-21-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, I want to name is Scott Cron.
  • Senator McKelie, yes. Senator Richard, hi. Senator AA. Hi. Uh, your recommendations are adopted.
  • Senator McKelie, yes. chair votes I. Senator McKelie, yes.
  • <00:50:48.480> Uh, Senator Richard, hi. Senator AA. Hi. Uh, Senator Richard, hi.
  • Senator AA. Hi.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held a confirmation hearing on a long list of nominees to state boards and commissions. Early nominees included David Padilla to the State Boxing Commission, Steven Pine to the Board of Dentistry, Deborah McMmen to the Board of Acupuncture, Tiffany Lyn Hmel and Gabriel Aay to the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Nathan Eslin to the Cable Advisory Committee, John Takitani and Tony Lao to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, John Arbles to the State Board of Public Accountancy, and later nominees to the Board of Psychology, Board of Pharmacy, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Board of Chiropractic, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Private Detectives and Guards, and the Real Estate Commission. Most nominations were for terms expiring in 2027, 2028, or 2029, with one Real Estate Commission term expiring in 2026. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. DCCA and the relevant boards or commissions generally stood on written testimony supporting each nominee, and many individual supporters also testified, including professional associations, industry representatives, and community members. Several nominees briefly addressed the committee, expressing appreciation and interest in continuing or beginning service. The committee asked a few questions on some nominations, especially about the Real Estate Commission and the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, where members discussed condominium-related complaints, association practices, and whether the board could do more to assist security personnel; the nominee said staffing and authority limits constrained additional training or oversight. For the Real Estate Commission, members also asked about broader housing and market conditions, and the nominee said inventory shortages and housing supply issues remained a major concern. No opposition testimony or contentious votes were described in the transcript. The chair repeatedly asked whether there were questions or additional testimony, and after each nominee the committee generally moved on without objection. The hearing was focused on receiving testimony and evaluating the nominees for later confirmation rather than taking final action during the meeting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • back over to Chair Scott. back over to Chair Scott.
  • >> Go ahead, uh, Represent Scott. >> Go ahead, uh, Represent Scott.
  • >> Uh uh represent Scott. >> Uh uh represent Scott.
  • Next I have<01:26:19.840> Tim<01:26:20.080> Wilin have Tim Wilin have Tim Wilin >>
  • I'm Tim Wilin. I represent the members. I'm Tim Wilin.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/11/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Scott Van Binsbergen: Thank you. I'm Scott Van Binsbergen.
  • Scott Van Binsbergen: Thank you. I'm Scott Van Binsbergen.
  • Scott Van Binsbergen: Thank you. I'm Scott Van Binsbergen.
  • My name is Scott Gilbertson.
  • you chair Lee uh my name is Scott you chair Lee uh my name is Scott Gilbertson<01:39:32.639>