Video & Transcript Research : 'temporary appointment'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Feb 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- supporting safe and stable families grants, child abuse prevention grants, SNAP food stamp benefits, and temporary
- The federal government is currently proposing to slash that funding, and although we have a temporary
- , of course, to every member of the assembly, but I'm really talking right now to the 20 who are appointed
- They're going to be very concerned when they try to make a health care appointment and they can't get
- an appointment for months or even years, and they're going to be very concerned when we have students
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- them, my staff doesn't rank them, the Opioid Fund Council members do not rank them, those that are appointed
- Those that are appointed to us via either the governor, lieutenant governor, or the attorney general,
- Senator Perry: ...appointments are a nice thing, but they're not practical.
- applications of businesses who want to be certified, we have brought on additional staff including temporary
- applications from businesses who want to be certified, we have brought on additional staff, including temporary
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- where we elect our ESD commissioners, so we have a commissioner's board that's elected rather than appointed
- Many counties use a purchasing agent appointed by a board composed of district judges and commissioners
- Counties that have already transitioned to commissioner's court appointed agents include Denton County
- was intended to create safeguards, but keep in mind the county auditor is also a district judge appointed
- We need more rapid rehousing, which is temporary housing assistance for those who are looking for work
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have a commissioners board that's elected rather than appointed.
- Under this structure, the Agent would be appointed by and directly accountable to the Commissioner's
- Counties that have already transitioned to Commissioner's Court-appointed agents include Denton County
- The county auditor is also a district judge-appointed function, and that also has some independence.
- We need more rapid rehousing, which is temporary housing assistance for those who are looking for work
Keywords:
county jailer, jail training, veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE, criminal justice system, county jail, law enforcement training, mental health training, jail standards, correctional officers, veteran services, veteran interaction, occupations code, jailer licensing, parking, county courthouse, infrastructure, local government
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- course, there's provisions for the return of of the vehicle for any number of reasons from from the temporary
- We're going to confirmation hearings for appointments today.
- Unless a senator requests a separate vote on individual appointment appointee, we will take one vote
- He is a new appointment for Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
- Stephanie see couple uses a new appointment for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It repeals language that limits the temporary employment of a person in a single position for two terms
- employment of a person in a temporary employment of a person in a single<00:17:57.200>
position <00:35:04.480>hire position filled with a temporary hire position filled with a temporary - <01:10:11.280>
specific <01:10:11.920>executive <01:10:12.560>personnel appoint - specific executive personnel appoint specific executive personnel positions<01:10:14.000>
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Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work.
The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 21st, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, the governor would still be able to appoint whomever he wanted.
- , so the board would be able to conduct Until a new member was appointed, so the board would be able
- And do these appointments have to come from the congressional districts?
- And then what happens if someone's appointed in that district?
- What does that do to that appointment? How does that work?
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably.
The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended.
The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He served as a family commissioner in Superior Court prior from July 2023 until his appointment, and
- She was appointed to Division III in March of 2025 by Governor Katie Hobbs.
- She was appointed to Division III in March of 2025 by Governor Katie Hobbs.
- Judge Jim Knapp, who is waving to all of us up in the gallery, was appointed to the Superior Court in
- Appointments by the President appointing Senator Carroll to temporarily replace Senator Kavanaugh as
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/14/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- struggle into a make a temporary struggle into a permanent<01:21:20.320>
loss. - The presence of a firearm can turn a temporary crisis into a permanent tragedy.
- can turn a temporary crisis into a<01:28:35.840>
permanent <01:28:36.239>tragedy. - >> I'm not aware of that in my previous academic appointments.
- deescalate from a temporary breakdown. deescalate from a temporary breakdown.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So uh on Monday for your um appointment.
- Um we've appreciated our it's temporary.
- We hope that it's temporary, not long-term.
- We hope that it's temporary, not long-term.
- <05:41:09.840>
So temporary position to be filled. So temporary position to be filled.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/03/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a reason that it will be appointed by the governor rather than by the commissioner?"
- Is there a reason that it will be appointed by the governor rather than by the commissioner?"
- industry as appointed by the governor. industry as appointed by the governor.
- And replacing it with New Hampshire dairy industry person appointed by the governor.
- And replacing it with New Hampshire dairy industry person appointed by the governor.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, we will do business on the President's desk: appointments by the President.
- Appointing Senator Mesnard to the Committee on Judiciary and Elections to temporarily replace Senator
- I'm also appointing Senator Shamp to the Committee on Judiciary and Elections to temporarily replace
- Judiciary and Elections, having had under consideration SB 1060 relating to voter registration, temporary
- They have temporary asylum status; that’s legal status.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 13th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I have been appointed by the governor. to be part of her team here working on these issues.
- wait about eight years from when we requested a federal negotiation team to when one was actually appointed
- , or I think you said temporary, wells.
- I was recently appointed, and I say recently because it's been 42 weeks.
- A seven-month wait compared to a next-day appointment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- That should be an appointed position. That should be an appointed position.
- They the governors would still appoint They the governors would still appoint and<02:05:55.679><
- position that the governor would appoint position that the governor would appoint somebody<02:06
- counsel to to appoint a state librarian. counsel to to appoint a state librarian.
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And appoint the secretary of state. And appoint the secretary of state.
Summary:
The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor.
Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support.
The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to appoint a subcommittee on this. Representative Reed, would you like to chair?
- I'm going to appoint a subcommittee on this. Representative Reed, would you like to chair?
- I'm going to appoint a subcommittee on this. Representative Reed, would you like to chair?
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Apr 13th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, House Bill 495 reinstates an appointed advisory council called the 211 Collaboratives.
Bills:
HB3767, HB3934, HB4199, HB4336, HB2947, HB3834, HB4302, HB4095, HB3287, HB3649, HB4430, HB4431, HB2059, HB3647
Keywords:
dentistry, licensing, dental hygiene, foreign-trained dentists, temporary license, public health, emergency response, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, interventional pain management, pain management clinic, chronic pain, acute pain, spinal injections, epidural steroid injection, peripheral nerve block, nerve ablation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- At 24 weeks, my mom went in for an appointment to find out what the technician had seen in the ultrasound
Bills:
HB2015, HB2060, HB2062, HB2100, HB2118, HB2165, HB2258, HB2327, HB2397, HB2445, HB2460, HB2641, HB2745, HB2876, HB2917, HB4011, HB4049, HB4056, HB4087, HCR2013, HCR2016, HCR2040, HCR2044, HCR2048, HCR2056
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use
LA
Bills:
HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594
Keywords:
HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3687 would require specific qualifications for the appointment. of fire marshals in Texas
- I support this bill because it ensures those appointed as fire marshals in unincorporated counties meet
- Byron Marshall can be appointed without verifying any qualifications for the appointed position per the
- is to change that. here is just to get in alignment so that we can ensure commissioners courts who appoint
- When county fire marshals are appointed, they're not only responsible for enforcing the fire codes, public
Bills:
SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687, HB24
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
TX
Bills:
HB24, SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687
Keywords:
groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage