Video & Transcript Research : 'Governor'
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM, PSM DEFER, PSM Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the governor declares an emergency. the governor declares an emergency.
- It requires the governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during
- It also requires the governor or mayor of a county to ensure to the fullest extent possible that the
- It requires the governor announcements.
- It requires the governor or<00:03:56.400>
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Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several public safety and emergency-related measures. SB 3192, on emergency healthcare license waivers, drew support from nursing and healthcare advocates who said automatic emergency licensure during a governor-declared emergency would help avoid delays in bringing qualified clinicians to disaster areas, citing the Lahaina wildfire response. The committee reported 13 supportive testimonies, none in opposition, and one comment. It later recommended passage of SB 3192 with technical non-substantive amendments and a defective effective date, and the recommendation was adopted by vote.
SB 2121, requiring ASL interpretation and visible picture-in-picture display during official emergency announcements, received supportive testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the Hawaii Association of Broadcasters. DAP demonstrated why captions alone are not sufficient and why an interpreter on screen improves effective communication. Broadcasters supported the bill’s intent but raised practical concerns about implementation and staffing, suggesting amendments. SB 3239, which would appropriate funds to HMA for bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency, was supported by legal aid and immigrant-rights advocates who emphasized the need for language access during disasters and noted the large LEP population in Hawaii. After discussion, the chair proposed folding the sign-language and multilingual access concepts into SB 21109, a broader emergency preparedness communications bill, and the committee deferred SB 2121 and SB 3239.
The committee also heard SB 2645 on fire prevention and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire marshal supported the bill’s provisions to modernize the office, create cross-certified assistant fire marshals, shift inspections to a risk-based schedule, establish the state fire code as the baseline, and create a special fund, but DLNR opposed the section changing the marshal selection process from a council-based appointment to gubernatorial appointment. The chair ultimately recommended passage of the proposed SD2 with blank appropriation amounts and committee-report concerns, and the recommendation was adopted. The committee then passed SB 21109 with amendments, incorporating the deferred sign-language and language-access ideas into the broader emergency communications framework. It also later took up measures from the prior day’s agenda, passing SB 2882, SB 3191, and SB 2339 with amendments, including changes to the state buildings, water safety/drowning prevention, and building code council measures.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We welcome the governor and first lady, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, tribal
- Beginning with Representative Long. lieutenant governor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor, secretary
- We will begin with Governor Walz. I knew not to go there.
- Governor<00:29:42.480>
Walls, Governor Walls, Governor Walls, Leader<00:29:45.600>Murphy,< - We'll start with the governor and first lady, followed by the lieutenant governor and the constitutional
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- children's school board and most recently a member of the state Board of Education appointed by Governor
- Another controversial nomination from Governor DeSantis for our local colleges in northwest Florida as
- It's crazy to date to 2025 of which the governor has made to that for another term which will end in
- Of course, that, of course, approving our performance on metrics established by the Board of Governors
- I think bringing a radical focused if a meeting into the the president, the governor have, you know,
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- the governor had $5 million for teams.
- The governor did not have that in their version.
- The governor added $5 million this year, and we maintain that throughout.
- This is one that the governor had put in $800,000.
- Most of these are maintaining what the governor… ...are maintaining what the governor had.
Keywords:
education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, but I'm sure just tell the governor that I don't spell my name that way.
- director the governor I'm Governor AOS director the governor I'm Governor AOS director of<01:33:
- Chairman, just, all I hope you'll take this in with all due respect to the governor.
- an adequate request the governor an adequate request the governor approved<03:37:37.040>
it - Regretfully, Director Skipper cannot be here; the governor called him for a meeting."
Summary:
The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining how agencies assess facility needs, rank projects, and submit requests to the governor’s office. DAS described its Plant and Property division, which maintains 96 state buildings, and Public Works, which develops detailed cost estimates for selected projects. Officials said the governor’s office has traditionally narrowed requests into priority tiers, but this year all projects were estimated, creating more work and less detail. They also emphasized that the capital budget book functions as legislative intent and can be binding on how approved funds are used.
On the substance of the request, DAS highlighted several priorities: continued funding for the state ERP system upgrade to the cloud, with about $5 million requested for sustainability and related Treasury functions; emergency fund and annex renovation work; a sprinkler replacement at DMV; and elevator repairs at the main building. Karen Rocky also identified maintenance projects that rose in priority after a facility condition assessment, including HVAC work for Portsmouth Circuit Court and Coos County Courthouse, boilers and controls for Carroll County and Lebanon Circuit Court, brick repointing at the main building and annex, window replacement at Spalding, and Brown building elevator replacement. Officials noted that the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and no projects for the Bureau of Court Facilities.
The committee also discussed lapses and reprogramming of prior appropriations. DAS said the first eight projects approved in 2023 remain under construction and should be extended, while many 2021 projects are delayed because of ARPA-related workload and broader construction backlogs. Members reviewed a 2019 project list and agreed to lapse project number 49, the Spalding roof project, with about $81,000 remaining. DAS also said some small 2019 balances, including courthouse generators, a boiler, cooling and controls, roof and exterior repairs, and the State House Annex elevator, could be redirected through Capital Budget Overview toward the Hillsboro County South Cell Block project. The hearing ended with questions about project schedules, ARPA deadlines, and the division of authority between DoIT and DAS for the ERP system.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment will remove one Governor senior advisor position at an SPC 11, lowering the total authorized
- Six, make such reports and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Legislative
- One of the same board members that was adamant that the Governor not have influence on their position
- But in the interim, he continues to do his job as an advisor to the governor. I understand that.
- And just to make sure, if I may, just that members are clear, the governor is making no request of you
Summary:
The committee took up several budget and personnel items, first approving revised requests from the Auditor’s Office and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The Auditor’s request lowered its salary-and-match increases to 10 percent, with operations and UCP amounts reduced to $245,490 and $109,711. The Lieutenant Governor’s revised request kept positions at line-item maximums and sought $99,876 in regular salary and match appropriations, or 17.43 percent. Both items were approved without objection.
The main discussion centered on a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one senior advisor position, reduce authorized positions from 59 to 58, and cut salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the reduction was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s handling of corrections-related matters, including the Franklin County land purchase, transparency issues, and his refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Several members questioned the relevance of the testimony and noted the Governor could still hire him in another role if she chose. After discussion, a roll call vote was taken and the amendment failed.
The committee then approved two routine items: OPM’s request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can offer up to $300,000 to recruit two medical examiners, and Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school. Both requests were approved, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR-approved
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR-approved
- And the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and if we have a two-thirds vote.
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR
- appreciate Senator Hall's support, Senator Hughes, all the senators, and especially the Lieutenant Governor
Keywords:
HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code
Summary:
The committee met to hear several bills, beginning with House Bill 766, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both on their applications while keeping that contact information confidential. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 677, a companion to a previously approved Senate bill, would bar county election administrators from simultaneously holding another office or position appointed by an elected official; it also drew no public testimony and was left pending.
Members then heard House Bill 3133, which would add explicit deepfake material to the list of content social media platforms must handle through complaint systems, including prompt acknowledgment, investigation, and status updates. Senators discussed concerns about how platforms would verify whether reported content was actually a deepfake, and the sponsor indicated the bill may be held pending while federal law on the subject is reviewed. House Bill 668 would create a one-year grace period for renewing an expired Texas handgun license to carry, codifying an existing DPS practice; it also received no testimony and was left pending.
The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 3070, a major overhaul of the Texas Lottery system. The bill would move oversight from the Lottery Commission to TDLR, dissolve the commission, impose new restrictions on ticket sales and internet play, create a lottery advisory committee, increase transparency and audit requirements, and include a sunset review that could lead to abolishing the lottery if not continued by 2027. The author described the bill as a response to alleged misconduct and illegal practices by the commission, while a witness from the Christian Life Commission testified in favor, supporting changes to prize anonymity and other lottery restrictions. After testimony, the bill was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- WE PRAY THIS MORNING, GOD, THAT YOU GUIDE US, AND WE PRAY THIS MORNING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP, GOVERNOR
- WHEREAS GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS HAS EXPRESSED THE DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE.
- THIS DAY, MARCH 4TH, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
- WE ALSO HAVE WITH US FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JEANETTE NUNEZ. PLEASE STAND.
- GOVERNOR BUSH AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PUT THIS IN PLACE NEARLY 30 YEARS AGO. FLORIDA HAS GROWN.
Bills:
SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SR44, SR135, SR171, SR180, SR185, SR187, SR188, SR191, SR197, SR198, SR199, SR200
Keywords:
dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray this morning, God, that you guide us and we pray this morning for President Trump and Governor
- Whereas Governor Ron DeSantis who has expressed the desire to address the Legislature.
- President: We also have with us former Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez. Please stand.
- Governor Bush and legislative leaders put this in place nearly 30 years ago. Florida has grown.
- In recent years, the legislature in partnership with Governor DeSantis has appropriated record funding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 2.21 there is the office of the governor and lieutenant governor appropriation.
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Bills:
HF2783
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the National Guard may be presented awards for certain accomplishments in service by order of the governor
- This bill would also prescribe that certain awards may be presented by the governor and that certain
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- and that certain awards may the governor and that certain awards may be<00:02:19.120>
presented
Keywords:
retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, school board policy, church-state separation, parochial education, Bible class, faith-based instruction, student release, attendance credit, State Board of Education, local school board, parental consent
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
House Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:30 am
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- hereby certify that I have attached a true and correct copy of Executive Order 2025-09 executed by Governor
- The second communication is from the office of the governor, Executive Order 2025-09, whereas under Article
- Now, therefore, pursuant to the authority under Article 5 of the North Dakota Constitution, Governor
- This special session is convened under the following authority: the Governor is vested with executive
- Sincerely, Governor Kelly Armstrong and Michael Howe, Secretary of State. Mr.
Keywords:
presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards
Summary:
The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of communications from the Secretary of State and Governor Kelly Armstrong certifying the special session call. The governor’s executive order said the session was called to act on funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program so the state could accept and appropriate federal funds and avoid interruptions to government services. Three new members, Representatives McNally, Scraw, and Timmons, were sworn in, and the roll showed 91 members present, establishing a quorum.
The main business was a Rules Committee report outlining temporary special-session rules. The changes were designed to speed up floor action, including allowing second reading the same day a bill is reported from committee, final passage one day after first reading, and immediate transmission to the other chamber unless reconsideration is noticed. The report also replaced the regular standing committee structure with two joint committees: Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy, allowed remote testimony and remote member participation with approval, and limited bill introduction to Legislative Management-approved bills or bills approved by a two-thirds vote. Several deadline changes for resolutions and bill filing were also described, with some provisions delayed until the special session ends.
The House adopted the Rules Committee report after a motion by Representative Bosch and no opposition. During announcements, the clerk listed the membership of the Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy committees, and the Highway Patrol announced safety sessions for legislators in the Rough Rider Room at 11 a.m. that day and the next day. The House then recessed until the joint session scheduled for 10 a.m. the following day.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 002 Jan 16th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency Governor
- Jared Polis and appointing a committee to escort the governor.
- Jared Pus and appointing a Governor Jared Pus and appointing a committee<00:51:11.680>
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escort <00:51:12.240>the <00:51:12.400>governor. - committee to escort the governor. committee to escort the governor.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 8 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A message from Her Excellency the Governor.
- The message from Her Excellency the Governor will be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
- A message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for the fiscal
- The message from Her Excellency the Governor is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
- A message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation to build resilient infrastructure
Summary:
The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed four high school juniors visiting as guests of Representative Peisch to observe the legislative process. The Clerk then read several messages from the Governor, including the annual state budget for fiscal year 2025, supplemental appropriations requests, and a proposal related to resilient infrastructure and higher education transformation. These messages were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and the higher education proposal was sent to the Committee on Higher Ed under Rule 30.
The Temporary Committee on Rules reported favorably on a resolution filed by Representative Galvin congratulating Anthony R. Pate on his 100th birthday. Representative Galvin moved to suspend the rules, the motion passed, and the House adopted the resolution. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then recessed.
Before adjournment, the House ordered that it would meet again Monday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned in informal session.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- at the pleasure of the governor, reporting directly to both the governor and the legislature.
- The chief, being administratively attached to UTSA, will report to the governor.
- and approved by the Senate, will report directly to the governor as well as to the legislature.
- And it's my understanding, however, that the governor chose it. Is that correct? Well, yes.
- It reports to the governor. It's not a separate agency under this legislation.
Bills:
HB146, HB150, HB1500, HB1545, HB1562, HB2067, HB2520, HB2818, HB3214, HB3250, HB3466, HB3512, HB3623, HB4063, HB4395, HB4464, HB4668, HB4690, HB5331, HB3833, HB146, HB150
Keywords:
HB 146, Texas Capitol, State Capitol, State Preservation Board, Congress Avenue, Travis County, traffic lanes, lane closure, road closure, municipal authority, local control, Capitol area, downtown Austin, special events, construction traffic plan, pedestrian safety, public works, transportation policy, government code chapter 443, cybersecurity
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The capital budget request, we have the House and the governor—well, I said I'll start with the governor—supported
- well I said I'll start with the governor well I said I'll start with the governor<00:14:04.079>
supported also <01:25:33.600>increased Areas where the governor also increased Areas where the governor- The governor also magnify that impact.
- The additions that the governor put in The additions that the governor put in our<02:19:23.120>
budget
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- So up first we can go to the Office of the Governor packet.
- Thank you. of which to serve as Governor Abbott's Chief of Staff.
- Does the governor allow remote work for remote for governor staff? Uh, Toby, I don't believe so.
- And that is a number and projection from the. to the governor as well.
- I'm here to testify on the Office of the Governor. Trustee. programs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail.
The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels.
The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Governor Moore.
- governor stands before the the voters. governor stands before the the voters.
- governor or his administration.
- governor.
- But the governor appoints governor. But the governor appoints those<02:02:36.239>
three.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 38 members present and a quorum, then began with an invocation and several ceremonial introductions. The chamber recognized pioneering women of the Maryland State Police for Women’s History Month, including the original six female graduates and other firsts in the department, and also introduced the day’s doctor and a student intern. The Senate agreed to journalize the remarks honoring the Maryland State Police guests.
The body then took up several Finance Committee bills, adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection on Senate Bills 385, 387, 389, 753, 469, and 608, each of which was ordered printed for third reading. SB 385 concerns immunization, screening, and preventive-service recommendations and pharmacist administration; SB 387 restricts predatory pricing and use of personal data by food retailers and delivery services; SB 389 makes transit-oriented development changes; SB 753 addresses financial exploitation protections for seniors and vulnerable adults; SB 469 authorizes a Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund affordability program; and SB 608 requires coverage for pharmacogenomic testing.
Senate Bill 626, dealing with birth certificate sex designation changes and related identification documents, was briefly set aside at the request of a senator seeking possible amendments, with the presiding officer agreeing to hold it until the next session. Senate Bill 739, a climate change, homeowners insurance, and emergency management study bill, was also introduced with one amendment and sparked debate over its scope and funding, including discussion of a $150,000 Strategic Energy Investment Fund allocation and whether the study would examine the General Assembly’s own climate policies. The transcript ends during that discussion, before any final action on SB 739.