Video & Transcript Research : 'study'

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NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Center for Nursing and Workforce Studies, of course, projects severe nursing workforce shortages.
  • The student would do their training at a study center. state facility like the Texas Department of Criminal
  • .. not the best use of state resources if out-of-state students are available. and interested in studying
  • Our understanding of biological systems have come a long way since I studied biology. in Stanford 30
  • Spending too much on inputs, no matter what I study, it all boils back down.
Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646
Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then that Section 19 was the studying of more Missouri River intakes.
  • And Section 20 is the study on the governance and finance, but predominantly both, but of the three big
Bills: HB1329
Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary: The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced. The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and Committee, this is what it is: turning that work into a study to find out, first of all,
  • Again, maybe it's not the right time and the study is needed, but it will, I think, in my opinion, help
  • And I think I'm going to support the study because I'm for transparency too, but I think we need to know
  • Chairman, I think the feelings of the committee are going toward a study.
  • And by doing the study, we're keeping the whole concept alive.
Bills: HB1329
Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary: The Education Division met with all members present and first took up House Bill 1329, which would create a transparency database and website for school spending information. Senator Schaible offered Amendment 0204 to turn the bill into a study, citing concerns that the proposal would impose major data-collection burdens on 168 school districts, require new data standards and privacy protections, and likely cost far more than the $500,000 in the bill. Several members supported transparency but agreed the implementation costs and technical feasibility were unclear. The committee adopted the amendment 4-1, then passed HB 1329 as amended on a 5-0 vote, with Senator Shively to carry the bill. The committee then discussed House Bill 1540, the education savings account/voucher bill. Representatives from the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Public Instruction explained that they had not been consulted on the original drafting and outlined needed administrative changes, including clarifying the Bank as administrator, using a third-party program manager, involving DPI in rulemaking, adding audit and appeal procedures, and adjusting language on eligible purchases and school disqualification. They also said the current timeline was likely too aggressive to launch by the 2026-27 school year and estimated the program would require about 15 months to implement, with a fiscal note now around $5.1 million. Members also discussed policy-related amendments on means testing and application timing. Senator Shively proposed a 300% of poverty-level means test and a sign-up period to reduce costs and limit open-ended enrollment, while Senator Axman proposed a tiered approach that would keep all students technically eligible but phase in funding levels by income, preserving access for students who qualify for other federal supports. DPI said it could not currently disaggregate some data by family income and that the appeal process and procurement timeline still needed work. The committee did not move HB 1540 out that morning and instead recessed to continue discussion later after members had time to review the administrative and fiscal issues separately from the means-testing proposals.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force - Upon Adj. of IJC EDWI (6-20-24)

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:06 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, studying housing policy around the U.S.
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, a study housing policy, an organization.
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, a study housing policy around the U.S., and in
  • Horowitz, would you like to explain the Minnesota law in 2017 and the study you did last year?
  • And from 2017 to 2023, which is in your committee analysis, the study is attached. Okay. Yeah.
Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254
Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill outlines the contents of the study and requires the Commerce Authority to submit a report of
  • The bill outlines the contents of the study and requires the Commerce Authority to submit a report of
  • This is about a study. A lot, a lot of conversation about data centers.
  • This is a study. It doesn't put them in there, and I think it's worth exploring.
  • Madam Chair, just to clarify, this is a study of both.
Bills: HB2388, HB2804, HB2926
Keywords: HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages, tax revenue, broadband, infrastructure, secondary businesses, tertiary businesses
Summary: The committee began with short presentations highlighting historic sites in Prescott, including the Arizona Pioneer Home and the First Territorial Governor’s Mansion/Charlotte Hall Museum, framed as ways to showcase rural districts and Arizona history. Members discussed the importance of using committee time to feature district-specific projects and tourism assets before moving to legislation. The main action was on HB 2804, a bill creating a state rural development and housing tax credit tied to the federal low-income housing tax credit for projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the sponsor, the mayor of Flagstaff, housing developers, and other local officials, argued the credit would help finance affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents in rural areas where projects are otherwise not feasible. Opponents, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued the program is inefficient, difficult to police, and disproportionately benefits intermediaries and developers. After extended questioning and debate about whether the bill truly helps veterans and seniors, the committee passed HB 2804 on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard HB 2388, which directs the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers and report findings to the governor and legislature. The sponsor described it as a data-gathering measure to inform future policy, while supporters said it could help assess energy and job impacts, especially for Hispanic workers. One member suggested adding information on utility-rate impacts and waste/storage issues through amendment. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, and the committee adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Public Pensions Oversight Board (5-22-23)

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LAB Public Hearing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's what studies call them when they study how first responders get care.
  • Um, they study police and fire and EMTs and all of that, but they don't study lifeguards and what happens
  • uh, let me just say it's great to see a couple of familiar faces. and all of that, but they don't study
  • and all of that, but they don't study lifeguards<00:11:40.240> and<00:11:40.360> what<
Bills: HCR112
Keywords: HCR112, House Concurrent Resolution, DHRD, Department of Human Resources Development, civil service, classification system, compensation system, salary study, pay scale, job classification, position classification, state workforce, vacancy rate, hard-to-fill positions, labor shortage, recruitment, retention, public employees, state agencies, labor organizations
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 3174 addresses an issue with Minnesota's background study system that affects individuals
  • Minnesota's background study process exists for an important reason: to protect vulnerable populations
  • background study system that affects<00:01:24.320> individuals<00:01:24.720> who<00:01
  • with the state's background study with the state's background study process<00:05:28.240> and
  • aside like other background study aside like other background study disqualifications disqualifications
Bills: HF3174, HF3800
Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 17, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 17, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:26:38.480> be that that additional studies be that that additional studies be performed
  • looking for the opportunity to study looking for the opportunity to study more<01:26:51.280>
  • how we're looking at this uh this study. how we're looking at this uh this study.
  • We believe that $500,000 is probably more appropriate for this level of study for a two-year study.
  • Thanks, and I'll take any questions. data gained in the study, we can better data gained in the study
Bills: SF0050, SF0084, HB0133, HB0116, HB0011, HB0044
Keywords: groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 11, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Studies have shown that prevention work such as forest management reduces the severity of wildfires and
  • When we think about areas that have burned off, we are finding in studies that the snow isn't staying
Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070
Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 11, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:26:37.679> the<00:26:38.320> uh four-year study uh assessing the uh four-year study
  • > helps<00:43:29.359> provide doing these studies, it helps provide doing these studies
  • <00:46:46.240> and the the the results of the study and the the the results of the study and
  • so we can help and say look the study so we can help and say look the study shows<00:46:57.680><
  • This is the one I'll call it study.
Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070
Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's what this study enables.
  • I hope the study will help find a solution.
  • I was wondering if they had any studies that they had done. I don't.
  • I think that this study would be very, very helpful.
  • In these studies, I don't know exactly.
Bills: SB38, SB46, SB18
Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, SB46, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, compost feedstock, waste characterization study
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (6-7-23)

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • The major—well, a big part of a study, of course, next to nothing, is having staff work as a study in
  • The major—well, a big part of a study, of course, next to nothing, is having staff work as a study in
  • And again, the study was start...
  • And I wouldn't be doing the study.
  • And I wouldn't be doing the study.
Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827
Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1273, which would appropriate $14 million in FY 2027 for pavement rehabilitation of Olga Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon. Members asked about the project length and whether it was on the rural transportation priority list. The bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 3-2 vote with a due pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1452, as amended, would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office and require regular meetings, investigations, and reporting. Testimony from the Arizona Trucking Association described cargo theft as a growing, sophisticated crime and said the task force would help coordinate law enforcement and use Consumer Fraud Protection Fund dollars rather than the general fund. Members discussed the fund balance, possible costs, and whether the AG’s office had capacity; the committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 5-0 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1332, which orders a study of light rail expansion in Maricopa County by the Auditor General and an independent transportation research entity. Supporters, including local business owners, argued the study was needed before further expansion, while opponents said light rail already had extensive study, strong ridership, and local voter approval, and that the state should not override local decisions. After extensive debate and public testimony, the bill passed 4-3 with a do pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1059, one of several rural transportation appropriation bills discussed by Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Blackman, would fund an additional right-turn lane at State Route 87 and State Route 260. The sponsors described it as a safety and congestion issue for Payson and surrounding rural communities, and members discussed broader rural road needs and funding. The committee approved SB 1059 unanimously, 7-0, with a due pass recommendation. The transcript also included extended discussion of Senate Bill 1209, which would waive non-operating ID fees for unhoused people and homeless shelter residents, but the committee had not yet finished action on that bill in the portion provided.