Video & Transcript Research : 'task forces'

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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Revenue Committee, February 17, 2026

Revenue

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  • >> 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.
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.
Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vets Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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  • And vice chair of the Commanders Task Force.
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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
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.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • 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.
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
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/20/25

Education Finance

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  • our role in the task force. Miss Beckle. our role in the task force. Miss Beckle.
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  • Let me address the task force first and the misgivings I have about the task force.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • 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?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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  • 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
  • a task force well the bill included a task force composed<00:03:16.159> 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
  • <01:25:56.719> force are doing some version of a task force are doing some version of a task
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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  • This is a section that is a task force from that bill.
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  • This is the task force on a line one.
Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

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  • 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.
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.