Video & Transcript Research : 'task forces'
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WY
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- Well, Well, >> that's an Air Force term. I don't like that. >> What's that?
- >> That's an Air Force term. >> I guess I am in trouble for that one.
- >> That's an Air Force term. >> I guess I am in trouble for that one.
- So forcing us to pay for the the city.
- Legislators forced us to do that. >> Mr. Legislators forced us to do that. >> Mr.
Keywords:
veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval
WY
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wildfire, fire management, funding, forestry, state investment, task force, capital construction, state funding, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, conservation, employment, inmate crew program, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, budget, education
WY
Keywords:
wildfire, fire management, funding, forestry, state investment, task force, capital construction, state funding, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, conservation, employment, inmate crew program, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, budget, education
TX
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- , HANS... ...security, transparency, consumer protections, and prevent future thefts, the task force
- So we can't join that task force.
- Because the task force certainly is needed.
- It can't be amended into a task force bill, but perhaps it could be amended into a task force bill.
- I think it makes perfect sense to engage, like I said, in a meaningful way with this task force.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water regulation, environmental protection, pesticide management, natural resources, LP-gas, property owner notice, gas installations, safety notification, petroleum theft, task force, oil and gas, law enforcement, economic impact, environmental regulation, water permits, water quality, land application, 1185, senate
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
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force <00:14:23.240>most past, including the SGU task force most past - , including the SGU task force most recently. recently. recently.
- And vice chair of the Commanders Task Force.
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but
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military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Efficient and Effective School District Governance Task Force (7-15-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j34Y5iRKknc, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:10
Task Force Overview – 00:01:00
Overview of School District Organization – 00:04:58
Announcements – 01:49:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
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- So I think you want to put in some language in here that might force people to respond.
- So I think you want to put in some language in here that might force people to respond. Thank you.
- So I think you want to put in some language in here that might force people to respond. Thank you.
- So what would your suggestion be to implement some type of requirement or force the Supreme or Superior
- This bill simply asks the court to do one thing: Are you a veteran or have you served in our armed forces
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veteran status, veterans court, treatment court, diversion program, initial appearance, arrestee processing, criminal procedure, DD-214, Department of Veterans' Services, prosecuting agency, court notification, military service, armed forces, veterans benefits, reentry, mental health court, drug court, specialty court, Arizona criminal law, pretrial hearing
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 2663, which updates military leave protections for state and non-state employees by aligning statutory language with how service members’ orders are described. Representative Pena said the change was intended to remove confusion without affecting benefits, and members noted it would help protect employees called to training, deployment, or state active duty. The bill passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2976, a bill addressing administrative control of justice courts and due process for elected justices of the peace when state or county entities take action affecting their statutory authority. Supporters, including two Pima County justices of the peace, described administrative orders that transferred control of their courts without notice, findings, or a meaningful chance to respond, and argued the bill would require notice, a hearing, written findings, and review before such changes. The Arizona Supreme Court’s government affairs director opposed the bill as unconstitutional, arguing the state constitution gives the Chief Justice administrative supervision over all courts and that the legislature cannot impose those procedures by statute. After a lengthy and at times contentious exchange over constitutional authority and the role of elected JPs, the committee voted 6-1 to give HB 2976 a due pass recommendation.
After a recess, the committee considered HB 2406, which requires the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to study how aware veterans are of available state, local, and federal benefits and to report recommendations for improving awareness. Testimony in support emphasized that many veterans do not know the full range of benefits available to them and suggested surveys, outreach, and other low-cost methods to gather information. Some members questioned whether a study was necessary or how it would be conducted, but several said they would support it for now; the bill received a due pass recommendation by a 5-1-1 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2226, which requires courts at initial appearance hearings to ask whether a defendant is a veteran and, if so, to consider referral to veterans’ treatment or diversion programs. Supporters said the bill would help identify eligible veterans early in the process and connect them to services, while one member raised Fifth Amendment concerns about asking the question before counsel is present. The sponsor and testifier agreed to work on an amendment clarifying that the answer could not be used against the defendant in later proceedings. The committee moved the bill forward with a due pass recommendation, with members indicating support pending that amendment.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force - Upon Adj. of IJC EDWI (6-20-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIO_-JBUz74, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:52
Welcome 01:15
Discussion of Workforce and Attraction and Retention Task Force Study 05:23, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Apr 27th, 2026
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
Keywords:
crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (11-13-25)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NBFlGyWb8o, 2026-07-05T06:58:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 1:40
Enhancing Public Safety and Combatting Criminal Networks through AI Innovation 2:00
Discussion and Approval of Task Force Findings and Recommendations 18:00
Adjournment 29:37, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee substitute for House Bill 117 creates the Governor's Task Force on Early...
- The bill sets out three parts and problems for the task force to address, and you summarized what you
- We need a coordinated approach, and we need the task force led by HHSC, not TEA.
- What I want to say is that this task force is really needed.
- This task force helps us get this work done.
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early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (11-2-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbFDTJm55N0, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start – 00:00
Attendance Roll Call – 00:24
10-19-23 Minutes Approval – 00:51
KYSTATS Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship Presentation – 00:01:40
Approval of the Task Force Recommendations – 34:51, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
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- Out of that work of the task force, which included statewide and local law enforcement, the statewide
- And so we really believe in bringing this task force back together to make sure that we're addressing
- force so that we can start asking those questions. ...back through this task force so that we can start
- Do we really need a task force? On the other hand, I do think we need to understand...
- But I would agree, hopefully this task force in the memorial would meet relatively quickly and be able
Keywords:
massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services
MN
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- task costs of that task force um because task costs of that task force um because task force<00:
- there uh sums up the task force costs. there uh sums up the task force costs.
- our role in the task force. Miss Beckle. our role in the task force. Miss Beckle.
- force um who are eligible for the task force um who are eligible for the task force<00:21:50.919
- Let me address the task force first and the misgivings I have about the task force.
Keywords:
charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- add the National League of Families POW/MIA flag, the flag of any branch of the United States Armed Forces
- Like if we have, like, Space Force right now, do we need to specify that, like, you know, you can...
- Space Force, right?
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flag display, residential property rights, homeowners association, HOA, covenants, restrictive covenant, deed restriction, subdivision regulation, local ordinance, rental agreement, property rights, patriotic display, United States flag, Minnesota flag, POW/MIA flag, military flags, armed forces flag, Blue Star flag, Gold Star flag, common interest community
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill included a task force composed of stakeholders to come up with a uniform statewide standard
- We heard in February of last year, and although we did not pursue the statutory task force, I tasked
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of <00:03:16.400>stakeholders - Over the past 30 years, we've worked hard to Financial Crimes Task Force and we've Financial Crimes Task
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force are doing some version of a task force are doing some version of a task
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Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- There is 214,000 in Violence Task Force.
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- a task force from that a section that is a task force from that bill.<00:52:06.200>
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public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD
WY
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internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education
WY
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internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, Senate Bill 1452 requires the Attorney General to establish a cargo theft task force
- Senate Bill 1452 requires the Attorney General to establish a cargo theft task force to combat crimes
- force and prescribes task force membership duties and reporting requirements.
- Task force membership duties and reporting requirements.
- retail theft task force, to allow coordination and focus on combating these crimes.
Keywords:
juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety and appropriations-related bills. SB 1452 would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s Office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on cargo and freight theft; the sponsor and trucking industry supporters described cargo theft as a rapidly growing, organized crime problem, and the bill received a 7-0 do pass recommendation. SB 1048 would appropriate $36 million to Coconino County for a new juvenile court services facility and conversion of the existing detention center into a detox/sobriety/crisis recovery center; some members objected to directing a large sum to one county, but it passed 4-3. SB 1092 would prohibit early termination of probation or earned-time/work-time credit for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children, including retroactive application to current lifetime probationers; the sponsor argued it would prevent offenders from being released from supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion and overbreadth, and it passed 4-3.
The committee also approved SB 1391, which directs AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement trainers and family members, said the program would address cumulative stress, suicide prevention, and resiliency before crises occur; it passed 7-0. SB 1401, a special license plate bill creating a golf tournament charity plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors.
SB 1314 sought unspecified appropriations for salary increases for probation officers, corrections staff, juvenile corrections officers, and DPS employees. Supporters from the Fraternal Order of Police and agency representatives argued that pay raises were needed to address vacancies, turnover, and retention, while some members expressed concern about the open-ended cost and broader budget pressures; it passed 5-1 with one not voting. The committee then took up SB 1071, which would repeal the Arizona Rangers’ statutory framework; testimony sharply divided over accountability, transparency, training, and the organization’s public service role. Rather than vote, the chair held the bill for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee heard SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support counseling programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the bill was presented for further consideration.