Video & Transcript Research : 'appointments'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And of those, only 403 took an adult appointed case.
- In essence, faculty appointments that are directed to the Could there be support for faculty appointments
- Even with appointed lawyers rather than a public defender's office, With appointed lawyers rather than
- When you're court-appointed, you're like winging it.
- And then you get appointed.
TX
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- To fulfill their constitutional duties, court-appointed attorneys have to travel long distances.
- There is a clear cost for court-appointed attorneys to travel to meet with their clients.
- How far away do you get court appointments?
- But you also notice later in the same paragraph it says the court shall appoint an attorney.
- Judge George Gallagher was appointed by the regional judge.
Bills:
HB200
Keywords:
HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- employee in Louisville Metro appointed employee in Louisville Metro Government<00:16:28.079>
so - through the committee appointment process.
- So would those appointments be by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House?
- through the through the appointed through the through the committee<00:40:33.200>
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Consideration of HB 491 02:14
Consideration of HB 738 07:58
Guest presentation by Taiwan Consul General Elliott Wang 25:20
Consideration of HCR 50 36:37
Consideration of SB 19 49:29, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 491 by Representative Steve Riley. The committee adopted a proposed committee substitute, then heard that the bill would raise the threshold for certain capital project and equipment purchases from $200,000 to $500,000, remove a requirement for a special board meeting when replacing a board of regents member, allow certain employees or contractors to perform capital construction work up to $500,000, remove limits on retired police officers working at postsecondary institutions, and speed release of pension information to employers. Members asked about reporting and oversight of the higher threshold, and the witness said the records are maintained by institutions and available upon request. HB 491 passed on a 19-0 roll call vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 738 by Representative Griffey, relating to state personnel and the constitutional officers. The bill would give independently elected constitutional officers more flexibility to hire unclassified employees and set salaries for classified employees up to the midpoint without Personnel Cabinet approval, while leaving pay scales, appropriations, and funding limits unchanged. Representative Griffey and witnesses from the auditor’s office said the measure was intended to reduce red tape, address salary compression, improve pay equity, and help recruit and retain staff; they also said it would allow offices to fill policy roles needed for audits and other work. Members questioned the fiscal note, salary caps, and whether the bill would affect future budget requests. The bill passed 18-1, with one pass, and the chair noted it would move favorably to the House floor.
After those bills, the committee briefly welcomed Taiwan’s consul general, Elliot Wang, and Representative Adam Bowling spoke about Kentucky’s relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, and prior assistance during disasters. Wang described Taiwan’s economic ties with the United States, ongoing trade and investment developments, defense and education cooperation, and people-to-people exchange programs, noting Kentucky was the first state to sign an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan in 2021.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's appointments consent calendar. Mr.
- Schaufler, please read the appointments listed on the consent calendar.
- I move for the passage of the appointment on the Governor's appointment consent calendar, which is Gretchen
- Seeing none, the motion is the confirmation of the appointment on the consent calendar.
- of the appointment on the consent<01:14:13.920>
calendar.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 11 members, and are they all governor-appointed? Is that correct? And they are.
- All are appointed by the governor.
- Then we have one public member who's appointed by the governor.
- Typically, under investigation, we Will appoint a polygraph examiner.
- But if you don't appoint the whole team, it's hard to have a quorum based upon 1.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment.
- Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment.
- Heather Jordan was appointed as the Director of the Workers' Compensation Administration in November
- I move that the Senate do hereby confirm the appointment of Heather Jordan.
- There are individuals appointed by the Pro Tem, by the Speaker, and the Governor.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we will take up those appointments individually.
- We have lawyers from the attorney general who are appointed by the Attorney General for the state of
- We have lawyers from the attorney general that are just, you know, appointed by the Attorney General
- I am concerned about this appointment. I feel that Ms. Hatch did not answer our questions.
- I am concerned about this appointment. I feel that Ms. Hatch did not answer our questions.
Summary:
The committee first considered the confirmation of Dr. John Lattell to the Board of Medicine. In questioning, senators focused heavily on his views about abortion, vaccines, ivermectin, and the role of CDC/FDA guidance in board discipline cases. Dr. Lattell said the board applies Florida statutes and works through probable cause panels and legal counsel, but he also expressed strong pro-life views, skepticism of federal health guidance, and criticism of vaccines and some medical practices. Supporters praised his long medical career, military service, and family medicine background, while opponents argued his views could prevent him from being objective in disciplinary matters. The committee voted to recommend him for confirmation to the full Senate, with Senators Polsky and Ruson voting no.
The committee then took up the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Hatch described her background in state human services and outlined priorities centered on accountability, data, lived experience, and improving service delivery. Senators asked about SNAP error rates, Hope Florida, legislative analyses, staffing, and the department’s handling of child welfare and medically complex cases. Hatch said the department was reducing SNAP error rates, that Hope Florida uses navigators to connect people with community resources and self-sufficiency supports, and that DCF is working with the Department of Health and other partners to improve investigations and accountability in child welfare. She also said the agency is reviewing medically complex cases and strengthening oversight of community-based care providers through contracts, audits, and proposed funding-model changes.
A substantial portion of the Hatch discussion centered on whether the department had been responsive to legislative requests and whether it had provided timely bill analyses. Senators also pressed her on Hope Florida staffing, the number of participants served, and the Hope Florida Foundation’s compliance and legal oversight. Hatch said the foundation is undergoing a financial audit and that the department is relying on required reports and ongoing investigations. The transcript ends amid continued questioning about a community-based care contractor’s finances, related-party transactions, and whether further forensic audits or repayments are needed.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, we appoint individuals as counsel outside the office to serve as Special Commissions or
- Have you thought about removing that appointment and giving it to somebody else?
- and in the Senate, and one appointee will be appointed by the governor.
- Appointing a secretary hasn't worked.
- Even if it were under a commission, not under a governor's appointment.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of Judiciary
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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our <00:07:33.240>distinguished The chair hereby appoints - And I would like to say, in September of 2010, when I was appointed to the Hawaii State Senate, I had
- Over the years, I've appointed 61 new judges who now make up the majority of our full-time judges.
- the judges for our is to appoint the judges for our district<00:36:39.240>
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Order that a special committee of the Senate be appointed for the purpose of canvassing the votes.
- It's an honor that I thought to appoint you all. You are hereby discharged. Thank you, Mr.
- That a committee be appointed to notify Her Excellency, the Governor, Maura T.
- Order that a committee be appointed to notify Her Excellency, the Governor, Maura T.
- The Senate members appointed are as follows. The Senate members appointed are as follows: Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators.
The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session.
In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement.
The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The five-member appointed Board of Trustees for the district recently experienced significant conflicts
- , should a situation like this arise again, would allow them to remove a trustee individually and appoint
- supervisors are currently in the process of transitioning the cemetery district back to a newly appointed
- However, the supervisors are involved in another way, and they're appointing the board that functions
- specifically, the board, And I would just add that for cemetery districts specifically, the board appoints
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He was appointed by the governor; I was appointed by then Speaker Ben Toma. It's good to be back.
- He was appointed by the governor; I was appointed by then Speaker Ben Toma. It's good to be back.
- The governor made her appointments, I think, in very late March of 2025.
- The governor made her appointments, I think, in very late March of 2025.
- This committee would consist of seven members appointed by the President of the Senate and eight appointed
Keywords:
modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- It clarifies that a court can appoint a guardian ad litem for a proposed ward.
- It prohibits a person with interests adverse to the wards from filing an application for appointment
- The first provision relates to when a guardianship proceeding is instituted, normally the court appoints
- So there was a case where a court determined that a guardian ad litem could not be appointed to represent
- We need them as a, you know, we need them for finding our fathers if we're appointed on ad litems.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- It clarifies that a court can appoint a guardian ad litem for a proposed ward.
- It prohibits a person with an interest adverse to the ward from filing an application for the appointment
- The first provision relates to when a guardianship proceeding is instituted; normally, the court appoints
- people have thought that when you have a guardianship application, a guardian ad litem could be appointed
- But all the time in statute right now, it's required that attorneys be appointed to represent unknown
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They go through their elected or appointed official to make that happen. Thank you.
- So are those elected officials appointed officials? They're appointed.
- And who are these bureaucrats appointed by?
- So then the city council appoints the board of adjustments? Yes. OK.
- What happens is I'm appointed by Harris County Commissioner's Court. I apologize.
Bills:
HB24
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Opening Day of the Ninety-fourth Session of the Minnesota Legislature 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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point <00:02:14.760>I <00:02:14.840>will <00:02:15.160>appoint - At this point, I will appoint as clerk pro tem Representative-elect Peggy Scott from District 31B
- I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Nisa, to explain the resolution. be appointed by the
- speaker shall have be appointed by the speaker shall have made<01:07:33.000>
its <01:07:33.200 - Announcement by the Speaker: The clerk will read the announcement of appointment of speakers. there<01
Summary:
The House convened for the opening of the 2025-2026 Minnesota legislative session. Secretary of State Steve Simon called the chamber to order, appointed a clerk pro tem, and Pastor Ben Mayatt delivered the prayer before the Pledge of Allegiance. The clerk then conducted the roll call, and after an initial dispute over quorum and authority, the House determined that 67 members were present, establishing a quorum.
The main business was organizing the House. Members nominated and seconded Representative Lisa Demuth for Speaker, and she was elected on a 67-0 roll call vote. After taking the oath, Speaker Demuth delivered remarks emphasizing service, civility, bipartisan cooperation, accountability, and focusing on practical results for Minnesotans. The House also adopted a resolution accepting the findings in the District 40B election contest and declaring a vacancy there, and another resolution adopting temporary House rules for the session, including a committee structure and a fraud prevention/state government oversight committee.
Members then adopted a resolution authorizing necessary House employees to continue working, and the Speaker announced appointments for Speaker pro tempore, Deputy Speaker pro tempore, and the House Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The House also approved permanent desk assignments for the Republican and DFL caucuses. The session ended with announcements about a reception and a Rules Committee meeting, followed by adjournment until noon on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
VT
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- Pursuant to your action, the chair appoints the following members to serve on the part of the House:
- Pursuant to your action, the chair Pursuant to your action, the chair appoints<00:04:42.360>
the - the following members to serve appoints the following members to serve on<00:04:43.919>
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Summary:
The House first took up House Bill 955, relating to next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system. The chamber suspended rules to consider the Senate proposal of amendment immediately, and the House Education Committee reported that while it appreciated the Senate’s work, differences remained on issues including the timing of class size minimums, possible tuition or fees under the foundation formula, school construction details, and merger committee groupings. The committee voted 11-0-0 to refuse concurrence and request a committee of conference.
After a brief correction on the committee straw poll, the House voted to refuse concurrence in the Senate amendment and appointed Representatives Conlin, Kornheiser, and Quimby as the House conferees. The House then suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith.
The House next took up Senate Bill 71, the consumer data privacy and online surveillance bill. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee recommended amendment, and the floor report described the bill as creating a comprehensive Vermont data privacy law effective January 1, 2028. The report outlined consumer rights to know, access, correct, delete, and port personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and sale of data; duties for controllers and processors; limits on sensitive data use; special protections for minors and health-related geofencing; Attorney General enforcement; and an 18-month cure period. The committee heard extensive testimony from a broad range of advocates, industry representatives, privacy experts, and other stakeholders, and it reported the bill out favorably with amendment on a vote of 11-0-0 before the House recessed for dinner.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now at governor appointments. File item 28. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- That appointment is confirmed. We are now at file item 32. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- That appointment is adopted. We are at File Item 35. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- That appointment is adopted.
- And I didn't know that before I was appointed to this position.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote.
The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services.
Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- then come back next session and decide who is on those nominating committees and who would get to appoint
- But what we have seen is a troubling trend of political donors being appointed, family members being
- , it's a handful of people making the appointments.
- Governors, majority leaders, and pro tems make a handful of people making the appointments, and governors
- , majority leaders, and pro tems make hundreds and thousands of appointments.
Keywords:
teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model
VT
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- President, I move that a committee of six be appointed by the chair to wait upon his excellency, the
- Now the senator from Chittenden Central District has moved that a committee of six be appointed by the
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by the a committee of six be appointed by the a committee of six be appointed - <00:01:45.439>
The <00:01:45.680>chair <00:01:45.920>appoints <00:01:46.399>< - The chair appoints the motion carries.