Video & Transcript Research : 'Chapter 2001'

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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The revisions apply to timeshare facilities only which are governed by Chapter 721 in Florida Statute
  • Due to the inconsistencies between Chapter 718, 468 and those existing language provisions in 721, the
  • school will then be ineligible to participate in an educational choice scholarship program under this chapter
  • Would they be able to have a chapter with the students? You are recognized, **Rep.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
  • While the terms distribution and transmission are often used together in chapter 38 utility codes, this
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-01-08 - 3:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • From its inception in 1972 and evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, the federation is one
  • From its inception in 1972 and evolution into a statewide organization in 2001, the federation is one
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Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House convened with a devotional message from Reverend Peter Pagi, who reflected on an ancient text about the Magi and emphasized themes of gentleness, invitation, trust, and a “laughing Christ” as a way to begin the new year and new biennium with openness rather than fear. After the devotional, the House suspended its rules to introduce 23 House bills by number only and referred them to committees, including Ways and Means, Judiciary, Transportation, General and Housing, Environment, Energy and Digital Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, and Government Operations and Military Affairs. During announcements, a member introduced Meline Connory, a Brown University student and Vermont resident who had recently experienced a school shooting, noting her outreach to the Judiciary Committee and her testimony that day. The chamber also recognized representatives of the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds, described as a statewide coalition focused on protecting Vermont’s lakes, ponds, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems. On the action calendar, the House considered and adopted Joint House Resolution 6, authorizing the Green Mountain Boy State Educational Program to use State House facilities on June 25, 2026. The session then moved toward adjournment until Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 5th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 1689 would remove the question of interlocal agreements in Chapter 36 of the Water Code for the use
  • I think Steve Ogden picked it up in the Senate way back when in the year 2001.
Summary: The Senate Water, Agriculture, Rural Affairs Committee heard several bills focused on groundwater management, water infrastructure, and agricultural land conservation. SB 612 would limit certain water districts in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties from charging developers pipeline construction fees above actual, documented costs; the committee substitute removed a developer challenge mechanism to preserve district discretion over construction standards. HB 1633 would require groundwater conservation districts to consider registered exempt wells when reviewing or amending permits, and testimony from landowners, district representatives, and advocacy groups largely supported the bill as a way to protect domestic and livestock wells from drawdown caused by large export projects. HB 1689 would clarify that export fee revenues may be used for well operability, alternative water supplies, and aquifer monitoring, including through interlocal cooperation, and HB 3058 would give the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District authority to use export fees for county road improvements and environmental programs tied to well inspection and groundwater management. HB 2018 would clarify that the Texas Farm and Ranchland Conservation Program is intended to purchase conservation easements only on working agricultural lands, with support from cattle raisers and Farm Bureau representatives. The committee also considered HB 29, which would require large water systems to validate water loss audits and submit mitigation plans; a committee substitute removed the water-loss threshold and adjusted the timeline for more detailed validation. Public testimony on the bills was generally supportive, with several witnesses describing declining well levels, road damage from export projects, and the need to preserve agricultural land and local water supplies. The committee adopted committee substitutes and voted favorably on HB 29, HB 1689, HB 2018, SB 612, and SB 3058, recommending several of them for the local and uncontested calendar; HB 1633 was left pending awaiting a committee substitute.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 4524 amends Chapter 21 of the Transportation Code by adding sub subchapter C1, which
  • In 2001, the Texas Transportation Commission changed state policy after extensive research showed that
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Environmental Regulation Mar 27th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We, we show you registered as Cyrus Reed on behalf of the Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club and that
  • In, in, uh, 2001, Warren Chisholm, who was a predecessor of yours, and Senator Brown passed a bill that
Bills: HB205
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Mar 11th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Since 2001, the maximum fine amount for public nuisances is $250 per day with a...
  • Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the seizure, taking, or confiscation
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several criminal justice, public records, nuisance, and firearms bills. SB 1168, by Sen. Leak, would create a second-degree felony for aggravated installation or use of a tracking device or application when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; it passed unanimously. SB 1054, by Sen. Garcia, would increase penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices, require immediate revocation of pretrial release for tampering, and bar further pretrial release on the current charges; after testimony raising concerns about unintended consequences and proof issues, it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1198, by Sen. DeSigley, addressing fraudulent use of gift cards, was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment and a technical amendment, then reported favorably with support from retail and industry groups. SB 710, by Sen. Osgood, would create a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former Crime Stoppers employees, board members, and volunteers; it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1022, by Sen. Wright, would strengthen nuisance abatement enforcement by raising fines, allowing tax-collector collection and special assessments, and authorizing foreclosure on unpaid liens; it was reported favorably after support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. SB 716, by Sen. Martin, would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses by registered sexual offenders or predators and bar early release; after an amendment to tie the penalty to prior convictions rather than registration status, it passed favorably. SB 878, also by Sen. Martin, would extend probation supervision for certain misdemeanor controlled-substance offenses and align them with existing alcohol-related probation rules; it passed unanimously. Finally, SB 952, by Sen. Guglia, would repeal the statute allowing firearm and ammunition sales restrictions during certain declared emergencies; after extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and debate about local emergency ordinances, it was reported favorably.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 16th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I remember it was the early 2000s, maybe 2000, 2001, and there was a tech... ...bubble that burst.
  • THIS YEAR'S SECURITIES PACKAGE WILL AMEND CHAPTER 517 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS.
  • THE BILL ALSO INCLUDES TWO MUST PASS AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 517.
  • FLORIDA AS CHAPTERS 670 THROUGH 680.
  • In the 2001 legislative session, House Bill 269 was presented through a local bill.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/02/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2862 amends Title 13, Chapter 7, A.R.S., by adding Section 13-722, relating to sentencing
  • House Bill 4049 amending Section 41-192, A.R.S., resubmitting Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 5, A.R.S.,
  • House Bill 4049 amending Section 41-192, A.R.S., resubmitting Title 41, Chapter 1, Article 5, A.R.S.,
  • This educator started her journey in Arizona in 2001 and has been a member of her association ever since
  • This educator started her journey in Arizona in 2001 and has been a member of her association ever since
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring National School Social Work Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school social workers in supporting students’ mental health, safety, and access to services. The House then handled a long series of first readings and committee/calendar actions before moving into multiple Committee of the Whole sessions. In the first major round of floor action, the House advanced HB 2123, HB 2140, and HB 2144 after adopting amendments. HB 2123 would affirm gold and silver as legal tender and allow their use through electronic systems; HB 2140 would let the state treasurer invest up to 10% in gold and silver; and HB 2144 would require child support to begin at pregnancy, prompting debate over paternity, genetic testing, rape-related pregnancies, and recourse for mistaken paternity. The House also advanced HB 2492 on urban growth boundaries, HB 2875 with clarifying language, HB 2946 on housing affordability and construction sales tax, and HB 4115/HCR 2051 on ballot initiative petition rules and disclosure. Supporters framed those measures as transparency reforms and protections against out-of-state influence, while opponents argued they would make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives and local measures for the ballot. Later Committee of the Whole action advanced HB 2175, HB 2270, HB 2416, HB 2557, HB 2697, HB 2940, and HB 4010, along with HB 2324, HB 2573, HB 2601, HB 2876, and HCR 2004. HB 2175 drew debate over whether political affiliation should be included in hate-crime law; a proposed Garcia amendment to add gender identity and remove political affiliation failed, and a later motion to add it to the report also failed by roll call. HB 2557 clarified a medical-records timeline to business days. HB 2697 created a good-Samaritan style protection for use of expired opioid antagonists such as Narcan. HB 2940 was defended as reducing improper enrollment in Access/SNAP-related programs and opening managed-care bidding, while opponents said it would cut benefits and burden vulnerable residents. HCR 2004, dealing with photo enforcement, was amended to let cities put the issue to local voters; supporters called it a compromise and opponents argued photo radar saves lives and reduces speeding-related crashes. In third-reading votes, HB 2264 passed overwhelmingly on Arizona Geological Survey matters, HB 2373 passed unanimously on income tax refunds for veterans, HB 2413 failed on sex offender monitoring, and HB 2862 passed on sentencing enhancements for crimes committed while wearing a mask. The House also reconsidered and revived HB 2055, HB 2150, HB 2426, and HB 2755 related to state land and groundwater measures. The transcript ends with the House beginning third-reading consideration of HB 2941 on motorcycles, with members speaking in support of roadway safety and personal experience.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 27th, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Federation, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, San Juan Citizens Alliance, Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
  • In addition to species combined as protected in Chapter 7 NMSA 1978, the commission is authorized to
  • Saying, 'there is created a state wildlife commission', rather than carry out the purpose of Chapter
  • The corporation was created in 2001 by the legislature to assist New Mexico small businesses in obtaining
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Courts Of Justice Mar 6th, 2026

Courts of Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nance, who has served in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in Bedford since 2001.
  • Since 2001, he has been the Commonwealth's attorney in Bedford since 2016.
  • She clerked for a federal court judge for one year, and prior to joining Kaufman and Canales in 2001,
  • She clerked for a federal court judge for one year, and prior to joining Kaufman and Canals in 2001.
  • My advocacy actually started when, in my sophomore year, I joined the Harrisonburg chapter of the Citizens
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • would reauthorize TRIA, the program established by Congress in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001
  • Speaker, including you, my friend, knows where they were on September 11th, 2001.
  • I am deeply grateful for your service, and I wish you every success in your next chapter and beyond.
  • Watkin has served our nation faithfully, and I wish him the best in the next chapter of his life.
  • Cabrera on this well-deserved appointment and wish him continued success in this next chapter. Mr.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 31st, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings. 1.
  • As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings. 1.
  • 1A of title condemnation under chapter 1A of title 18.<04:06:36.560> G.
  • <04:20:42.000> 7 prepared by him or her under chapter 7 prepared by him or her under chapter
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • One medal may be awarded for acts committed prior to 1956, and then from 1956 to September 10th, 2001
  • , and from September 11th, 2001, and later.
  • selecting Sergeant Ricky Whitner to be the nominee of the post-1956 era, but before September 11th, 2001
  • The question is now on selecting Gage Ingram to be the nominee of the post-September 11, 2001 era for
  • choice to be the recipient of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor for service post-September 11, 2001
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • Going on to HCM 2001, please. Madam Whip and members, Great Garden, analyst for the FMA committee.
  • House Concurrent Memorial 2001 urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress
  • So in these bills, 2001, we concur with the findings of the federal government that the Muslim Brotherhood
  • All right, so we'll go on to HCR 2001, please. HCR 2001.
  • amended by the Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections, House Concurrent Resolution 2001
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting covered a long list of House bills, mostly on third-read consent calendars, spanning appropriations, elections, education, public safety, water, taxation, and criminal law. Early discussion focused on HB 2148, which would give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal funds, described by the sponsor as a transparency measure. Other measures discussed included HB 2091 on insurance-related assessment limits, HB 2122 on reciprocity for BTR-related professions, HB 2138 clarifying firefighter workers’ compensation coverage, and HB 2008 barring public school libraries from using public money to pay library professional associations. HB 2110, removed from consent, would allow school governing body members to pray at meetings, with members noting Supreme Court precedent supporting such prayer. Several bills addressed school safety and parental rights. HB 2142 would create a School Safety Center at the Arizona Department of Education and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with supporters citing an audit and lack of oversight. HB 2249 would expand the Parents’ Bill of Rights to require notice if a school employee facilitates social transitioning of a minor and to provide broader access to educational records, with penalties discussed for violations. HB 2074 would add mandatory reporting for anyone in a medical facility who knows a partial-birth abortion is occurring, and HB 2144 would allow child support calculations to begin during pregnancy based on a confirmed pregnancy test and related DNA testing provisions. The committee also took up election-related measures. HB 2022 would make permanent changes tied to the federal Electoral Count Act, including moving Arizona’s primary earlier to preserve military and overseas voting access, while keeping petition dates valid and preserving existing deadlines for candidates. HCM 2001 urged federal designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 supported a separate congressional effort involving CARE and related federal review and designation processes; members debated the distinction between direct designation and a request for federal investigation. HCR 2001 proposed a constitutional amendment to limit voting to U.S. citizens, require government ID to register, prohibit foreign contributions, and end early voting by the Friday before an election. Water, land use, and tax bills were also reviewed. Measures included HB 2024 on snowpack augmentation as a water supply development project, HB 2029 and HB 2030 tightening how Water Conservation Grant Fund money is used, HB 2053 appropriating $100,000 for updated stormwater recharge mapping, HB 2096 expanding revolving fund uses to address cesspools, HB 2097 capping groundwater withdrawal in irrigation non-expansion areas, and HB 2116 funding potential Colorado River litigation. On the tax side, HB 2016 would remove late-filing penalties when no tax is due, HB 2104 and HB 2105 would protect agricultural property owners from repeated reclassification and require notice of inspections, and HB 2289 would update truth-in-taxation examples to reflect higher home values. The committee also heard bills on criminal penalties and other matters, including HB 2043 on felony murder involving an unborn child, HB 2045 on discharging a weapon near a vehicle, HB 2131 and HB 2132 on weapons trafficking and fentanyl penalties, and HB 2062 authorizing a Buffalo Soldiers memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HCM 2001. HB 2164, appropriation. HCM 2001, Muslim Brotherhood designation. HCM 2002, CAR.
  • HCM 2001, withdrawing United Nations. HCM 2002, UCM withdrawal urgent Congress.
  • HCM 2001, withdrawing United Nations. HCM 2002, urging Congress to withdraw. HCM 2003, defund BIS.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and welcomed Dr. Andrew Carroll as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber also offered brief personal remarks honoring former Senator Barbara Lange and noting Representative Khyl Powell’s recovery. The House then took up procedural business, including two motions related to adjournment: granting the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and requesting the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Both motions passed by voice vote. The House also received a long list of first- and second-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including elections, water, education, health care, criminal justice, agriculture, transportation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive floor debate or final votes on individual bills occurred in this transcript. The House also announced committee schedules and cancellations for the day and following days, including meetings for Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. The chamber adjourned by motion until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • and start doing the job until enough people were hired to build them. the federal marshal service in 2001
  • We are the Texas chapter for Prevent Child Abuse America and feel that HB 908 help could help decrease
  • We created Chapter 76.
  • The terrorism offenses chapter the bill established a robust framework to address the threat of terrorism
  • wonder if you would clarify for me when I was looking at the bill and all the different sections and chapters
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it has. has been flat since about 2000, 2001. to be flat for about the next three or four more years
  • large question the one the with regard to discipline in particular, discipline policy is governed by Chapter
  • I will tell you, my personal opinion, Chapter 37 is a mess.
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:
  • And then from 1956 to September 10th, 2001, and from September 11th, 2001 and later.
  • selecting Sergeant Ricky Winner to be the nominee of the post 1956 era, but before September 11th, 2001
  • question is now on selecting, uh, Nathan Gage Ingram to be the nominee of the post September 11th, 2001
  • choice to be the recipient of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor for service post September 11th, 2001
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Jul 15th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 2 in 2001, and Senate Bill 1 in 1997.
  • And, uh, in 2001... The legislature passed Senate Bill 1828.
  • That's what the legislature in Chapter 36 said it was intended to be.
  • Are there problems with Chapter 36 we need to fix?
  • following what you put in chapter 36? Do we have a problem with groundwater districts?
Keywords: 1184, house, all