Video & Transcript : 'University of Montevallo' :
Page 447 of 500
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 020 Feb 3rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> authority of the Executive Committee of authority of the Executive Committee of the<00:32:15.039
- </c><00:37:44.079><c> that</c> majority of members of the House that majority of members of the House
- We urge a no vote. on the facts of the situation of each on the facts of the situation of each individual
- of a lot of here is keep everyone out of a lot of new<01:15:10.239><c> lawsuits.
- the</c><02:00:29.119><c> whole,</c> report of the committee of the whole, report of the committee of
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Out a portion of it to each of the, uh, of the county so that their planners continue to do this work
- of of the state woven into the fabric of of the state and<00:46:38.480><c> always</c><00:46:38.720><
- Um, and as of, you the reality of it.
- of transfer of appropriations approval of transfer of appropriations from<01:05:03.440><c> permanent
- </c><01:14:04.320><c> also</c> cost of two years of college. also cost of two years of college. also
Committee:
Senate Finance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- He noted that many of its provisions were of universal application, laws essential to the existence of
- He noted that many of its provisions were of universal application, laws essential to the existence of
- He noted that many of its provisions were of universal applications, laws essential to the existence
- He noted that many of its provisions were of universal applications, laws essential to the existence
- He is a Tuskegee University graduate and is best known as the inventor of the Super Soaker water gun.
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:
- adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue that a repayment of the debt
- HB 2427 by Canales relating to the route to. of an issuance of a permit for the movement of an oversized
- . a contract of the purchase of the sale of the real property for failure to provide a notice of the
- Remember stay in public schools and the inclusion of an understanding of victims of communism.
- limit it in terms of office for members of Congress.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 11th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment has been a priority of mine and of the anti-poverty work that we do out of our office,
- , some of which have been disruptive, and some of which have been harmful. ...very concerning, some of
- of oversight.
- Barney attended college at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1962.
- The Senate will stand in a moment of silence in memory of Barney Frank.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- of section 28A of chapter 140D of the General Laws on small businesses owned and operated in the Commonwealth
- of credit cards or other means of payment by consumers on small businesses; and three, the impact of
- of section 28A of chapter 140D of the General Laws on small businesses owned and operated in the Commonwealth
- most of our members.
- of the state.
Summary:
The House and Senate chairs opened the first organizational meeting of the special initiative commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. They explained that no testimony would be taken at this meeting; instead, the commission would begin its work, introduce members, and prepare for future hearings and a final report with recommendations on credit cards and other payment methods.
The chairs outlined the commission’s charge: to examine payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the effects of section 28A of chapter 140D on small businesses. They said the commission would likely organize hearings around business and consumer impacts, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Members discussed the importance of hearing from retailers, restaurants, banks, small businesses, and possibly experts, and suggested considering cryptocurrency and whether hearings should be held outside the State House or include regional access.
Several commissioners and stakeholders introduced themselves, including representatives from the Attorney General’s office, the House, the Executive Office of Economic Development, the Commissioner of Banks, retail and restaurant associations, a banking representative, and two small business owners. The chairs said interested parties could sign up to testify or receive notices, written testimony would be accepted, and the first hearing was tentatively set for April 8 in Gardner Auditorium. The meeting ended with a motion to close, which passed unanimously.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- card and the impacts of those.
- we can do is we have a list of interest of parties of contact to the committee as to have an interest
- So I think staff is still developing kind of the topics of each of the hearings and trying to group everything
- of the state.
- So a lot of work to do.
Summary:
The meeting was the first organizational session of the special commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney explained that there would be no testimony at this meeting; instead, commissioners introduced themselves and discussed how the commission would structure its work and future hearings. The commission’s charge includes examining payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the impact of Section 28A of Chapter 140D on small businesses, with a final report and recommendations expected.
Members and stakeholders generally supported the proposed approach, including hearings focused on business and consumer experiences, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, fee disclosures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Several participants emphasized that swipe fees are a major and growing cost for retailers and restaurants, and that the issue is timely given changes in payment habits and developments in other states. One member suggested the commission also consider cryptocurrency in transactions, and another raised the possibility of holding hearings in locations outside the State House to improve access for small businesses across the Commonwealth.
The chairs said staff is still organizing hearing topics and may group testimony by subject matter. They announced a tentative first hearing date of April 8 in Gardner Auditorium, with testimony allowed in person, online, or in writing, and noted that the number of hearings will depend on public interest. The commission also agreed to invite members to suggest experts or additional topics, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of our educational system.
- a really critical issue for a lot of parents of children with disabilities.
- a lot of parents of children with disabilities.
- Board of Optometry.
- A former clinical attending at the College of Optometry at Ohio State University for the last 15 years
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 120, which would revise New Mexico law on restraint and seclusion in public schools. The sponsor and supporters said the bill grew out of a year-long stakeholder working group and would clearly define terms such as chemical, mechanical, prone restraint, seclusion, timeout, de-escalation, and elopement; prohibit chemical, mechanical, and prone restraint; require continuous supervision during seclusion; update school safety plans and staff training; and improve reporting to parents and the state. Testimony from disability advocates, the Public Education Department, educators, and parents emphasized that students with disabilities are disproportionately affected, that clearer rules would help staff act safely, and that better reporting and de-escalation practices would reduce trauma. Committee members asked about the meaning of timeout, chemical restraint, data accuracy, and the juvenile detention facility exception, and the sponsor indicated an amendment on parent-notification timing would not be pursued to avoid delay.
The committee then began House Bill 213, which would expand the Optometry Act to allow trained optometrists to perform certain laser procedures, including treatment for capsular clouding and glaucoma-related procedures. The sponsor said the bill adds training, certification, supervised live-procedure requirements, adverse-outcome reporting, and an Optometry Board member qualified to perform the procedures. Supporters argued the measure would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, and that the procedures are already performed safely in other states. Opponents, including ophthalmologists and the New Mexico Medical Board, argued the bill would move surgery outside the Medical Practice Act, lower the standard of care, and create regulatory and malpractice-accountability concerns because optometrists would not be subject to the same oversight and emergency-care authority as physicians. The committee did not reach a final vote on HB 213 before the transcript ended.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- 29th of 2026.
- There are legislators who work for the University of Washington, for example, who work for school districts
- perhaps give her the satisfaction of helping get someone a job who she was fond of.
- I'd like to wish all of you a pleasant rest of your Wednesday and remainder of your week ahead.
- I'd like to wish all of you a pleasant rest of your Wednesday and remainder of your week ahead.
Summary:
The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Representative Tara Simmons, docketed as Legislative Ethics Board case 2025-5. The hearing concerned Simmons’ motion for summary judgment in an ethics complaint alleging violations of RCW 42.52.020 (conflicts of interest) and RCW 42.52.070 (special privileges), based on her work involving an EEC proviso, her employment relationship with EEC, a campaign surplus donation connected to AEJG and Jerry Stone, her involvement in an AEJG-EEC subcontract dispute, and related text messages with Anthony Powers. No evidence was taken; the session focused on legal argument over whether the alleged facts, if accepted as true, were sufficient to establish violations as a matter of law.
Simmons’ counsel argued the complaint was legally insufficient because the alleged actions benefited her employer or others, not Simmons herself, and that existing board opinions allow legislators to support employers absent a direct personal benefit. He also argued the board was effectively trying to adopt a new bright-line rule prohibiting legislators from funding employers, which he said would be an improper retroactive change. Board staff, through Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisentrout, opposed summary judgment and argued the facts were enough to show Simmons had an indirect financial or other interest in EEC’s funding, that her job duties and legislative actions created conflicts, and that her actions around the donation, subcontract dispute, and text messages could be viewed as using her position to secure special privileges. A board member asked whether the allegations themselves were sufficient and whether the standard required assuming the facts as alleged; staff responded that the motion failed because the record contained sufficient facts to proceed, and that any factual disputes should be resolved at hearing.
After rebuttal, the ALJ closed the oral argument and turned the matter over to the Legislative Ethics Board for deliberation. No ruling was issued during the hearing, and the board was to decide whether to grant the summary judgment motion or set the case for an evidentiary hearing.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Wade Hodge, Chief of Staff, Department of Corrections.
- Some of it was just due to programs being restructured and a little bit of Some of it was just due to
- Act 874 of 2025 created a tax credit for the use of Arkansas rice in the production of beer and sake.
- I'm Mary Franklin, Director of the Division of County Operations with the Department of Human Services
- Members, we've got the Department of Education as well for the evaluation of the review of Group 3 pursuant
Committee:
All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A team of researchers at Rutgers University looked at just one form of wage theft, analyzed federal data
- the worst days of their lives.
- The other portions of the bill, I think, ERS handles part of it.
- ...of one out of every four foster youth will become homeless within four years of aging out of foster
- will have some form of gainful employment by the age of 24.
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand for the prayer by Senator Gonzales and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of the
- Wash me clean not only of my sins, but of my pride.
- Members and guests, please join me in the Pledge to the greatest country in the history of the universe
- of Committee of the Whole number one.
- of Committee of the Whole number one.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It specifies how miles are measured for the purposes of relocation of a child.
- Now, legally in Louisiana and the rest of the nation, there's a universal duty to exercise reasonable
- The bill merely recognizes that it is the policy of the state of Louisiana, through the expression of
- cause of any injury.
- I think it would potentially allow a cause of action against both of them.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Summary:
The Civil Law and Procedure Committee met on March 10, 2026, with a quorum present. At the outset, HB 292 and HB 437 were voluntarily deferred at the request of the authors. The committee then heard HB 112, which clarifies how the 75-mile distance for child relocation is measured. Representative Behan and witness Claire Jacobs argued the bill would reduce ambiguity and avoid costly custody litigation. The committee reported HB 112 favorably without objection.
The committee next considered HB 190, which establishes a standard of reasonable care for certain software and computer programs, especially interactive digital products. Representative Schlegel and Louisiana State Law Institute witnesses explained the bill was developed after prior work on digital products liability and is intended to impose a negligence-style duty of reasonable care without resolving breach, causation, damages, or constitutional issues. Members asked about the meaning of “person,” vicarious liability, the scope of the duty, and how the bill relates to content moderation and Section 230. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
HB 410, dealing with recording in direct in-person conversations, was voluntarily deferred by the chair after the author said an amendment would clarify that notice, not consent, would be required. HB 427, which revises the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors and aligns definitions with existing Louisiana law on harmful material to minors, was then heard and reported favorably without objection. Finally, HB 78 increased the civil jurisdictional limit of the Bogalusa city court from $25,000 to $50,000; the author said local stakeholders supported the change, and the committee reported it favorably without objection. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- color. communities of color.
- types of individuals or not.
- are obviously in support of this... piece of legislation.
- It creates a space for us to engage with them about what kind of mortgages, what kind of Of lending that
- Roxanne Gould, I'm something of a tweener. We 100% support the objective of the bill.
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Nathan Scatz, on behalf of the California Association of Realtors, in support.
- Lots of stakeholders, lots of varying points of view, and the details are really important.
- I was on the board of supervisors for a long period of time.
- Lots of stakeholders, lots of varying points of view, and the details are really important.
- all regions of our state.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
- on both sides of this.
- some sort of pimp.
- A lot of times they have to wait until the end of their coursework.
- Hearing none of the House advanced 16th floor of business adjournment.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- CARLOS SMITH STATE SENATE DISTRICT SEVENTEEN REPRESENTING ORANGE COUNTY DOWNTOWN ORLANDO UNIVERSITY OF
- LUCIE COUNTY, ALL OF MARTIN COUNTY, AND PARTS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.
- WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ACTUALLY UPDATING EVERY ONE OF OUR B MAPS TO INCORPORATE SOME OF THE CHANGES
- PARTICULARLY IF THEY ARE AT LEAST 20 PERCENT OF THE DETERMINED LOADING OF THE WATER BODY.
- IS IT A COMBINATION OF BOTH?
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 620 is some piece of legislation designed to strengthen the voice of local communities in
- It has an enhanced coordination part of the bill that would It has an enhanced coordination part of the
- We support House of the House of the Office of the Office of the Office of Mr.
- We support House of the House of the Office of the Office of the Office of Caleb Pierce, General Counsel
- I'm graduating probably early May, and I'm going to the University of Oregon.
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of considering the governor's veto of the following bills: House Bill 52.
- I'm not going to identify them, of course, for fear of retaliation.
- One of the components of this bill is the extension of... Today.
- One of the components of this bill is the extension of the AELS Board, architects, engineers, and land
- any of the risks.
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session with a quorum to consider veto overrides on five bills: HB 52 on minors in psychiatric hospitals, SB 41 on mental health education, HB 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, SB 21 on the Alaska Work and Save Program, and HB 195 on pharmacists and physician associates. Supporters of HB 52 argued it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting in psychiatric treatment for minors; opponents were not recorded in the excerpt. The joint session voted 36-24 to sustain the governor’s veto, so HB 52 did not become law through override.
For SB 41, supporters said the bill would create developmentally appropriate mental health education guidance for schools and help address Alaska’s high suicide rate, while the governor argued it would intrude on local control. The override failed 38-22. For HB 314, members said the bill was needed to extend the AELS Board and avoid disruption to professional licensing and oversight; the override passed 45-15, so the veto was overridden. For SB 21, supporters said the Work and Save Program would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds to retirement; the override failed 39-21.
For HB 195, supporters said it would expand access to care by allowing pharmacists to provide more services under a standard-of-care model, especially benefiting rural residents and families seeking lower-cost treatment, while opponents raised concerns about abortion-related implications and scope. The joint session voted 43-17 to override the veto, so HB 195 was enacted over the governor’s objection. The session then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Act of 2006.
- We have a series of windows of time: 1995, 2005, 2005 to 2013, and then 2013 forward. 2005, 2005 to 2013
- Matthew Stackpole, on behalf of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
- Maybe if we put it to mirror that, so of a minor under 13 years of age, would that be correct?
- Yes, that is one of the reasons, one of the places we are non-compliant. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 101, both of which had already received public comment and questions earlier. In each case, a member moved a due pass recommendation, the motions were seconded, and both bills were approved on 4-1 votes, with Representative Locke voting no and the other members present voting yes.
The committee then considered House Bill 199, as amended by a House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee substitute, dealing with sex offender registration and notification laws. The sponsor and Department of Public Safety explained that the bill is intended to bring New Mexico closer to federal SORNA standards under the Adam Walsh Act by creating a tiered registration system, shortening the reporting deadline from five business days to three, requiring in-person reporting for changes, expanding public website information, and adding some offenses to the registry. Supporters included DPS, State Police, and the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, while an opponent on Zoom argued the bill would hurt public safety and noted low recidivism rates.
Committee members raised several drafting and policy questions, including definitions, tier placement for certain offenses, out-of-state registration, and the impact of publishing employment information. The committee adopted amendments to remove a superfluous definition of “sexually violent offense,” clarify “three business days,” and replace vague school language with “public or private school or an institution of higher education.” After the amendments, the committee voted 5-1 to give House Bill 199 a do pass recommendation, with the amended committee substitute moving forward to the next committee.