Video & Transcript : 'Ex Parte Charrette' :
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And then over the course of the summer, I've been part of a working group through the Criminal Justice
- One part of the bill is awesome: protect the images.
- The other part, it looks like it could restrict some family rights that we already have.
- taken... ...images of naked minor children taken who are decedents or victims of violent crime as part
- Senator Wintrow, there's parts of this I really like, obviously, the part that it's going to shield this
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Is the common practice that we have taken in every redistricting session that I've been a part of?
- That's just part of trying to meet the one-person, one-vote population requirement. As well, yeah.
- Yes, as part of the Texas delegation. OK.
- And part of the district runs all the way up to San Antonio.
- For the most part, I don't know how to answer that.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- But yeah, for the most part, fairly routine. Happy to answer any questions that the committee has.
- printer, because the other one is obsolete and they're running out of ability to fix it or to get the parts
- And if you walk by the Pritchard building, and I do recommend everybody go look at it, the front part
- The front part of that Pritchard building is still standing there, preserving that part, and that includes
- You know that the part is always still with us. That's right. Kathy was a Senate employee.
Committee:
Joint Statute Law Committee
Summary:
The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats.
The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems.
The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And if I'm not mistaken, right now, there are negotiations, and the reimbursement part may be on the
- As House Bill 214 was originally filed, the people called over to the terrorist part.
- It's a very characteristic part of the Penal Code, if you will.
- And listening to what you just read off to me, some of the communication aspects, while often are part
- terroristic threat and part suicide by...
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Keywords:
HCR 40, House Concurrent Resolution, Operation Lone Star, border security, southern border, Texas border, reimbursement, federal reimbursement, Congress, immigration, migrant crossings, illegal immigration, Texas National Guard, Department of Public Safety, DPS, human smuggling, cartel, fentanyl, border enforcement, public safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's part of my ultimate practice. So it's not like a turf thing for me.
- So if you requested that, that would be a part of my treatment plan.
- That becomes a part of the comprehensive treatment plan, yes.
- Seeking that treatment as a part of the treatment plan that we're creating.
- This is something that should be a part of our dental care plan.
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1030 addresses this issue by expanding the sales tax exemption for parts and labor using
- North Texas is an aviation powerhouse, and, and general aviation is a critical part of that ecosystem
- North Texas is one of the, one of the most highly concentrated regions of aircraft and aircraft parts
- Um, SB 1030 is an important part of that.
- In Texas, only private aircraft still pay sales tax on parts.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So I get that part. Okay.
- So if you use part of the curriculum for computer science in, say, curriculum for computer science in
- Those conversion schools are still part of the LEA. They are operated by a separate 501(c).
- What other mental or emotional condition is treated by cutting off body parts? It's insanity.
- All these different pieces that were in here as a part of identity issues.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not sure if that's part of that packet right there, but that was...
- Um, big picture, we believe this is part of a broader problem at the local level on overregulating our
- of the county, and up other parts of the state.
- would love to know how that logic was come up with to only exclude Baldwin County when Mobile and parts
- For example, this southern part of the state deals with hurricanes.
Committee:
House Commerce and Small Business
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So the school has to teach the kids, and this is part of the educational process.
- Well, I understand as a CA, but I'm just pointing that part out that, you know, we're going to penalize
- And I think that's part of the teaching.
- You know, but I think that the structure is part of that.
- So, thank you for doing that part. Yes, thank you for doing that part. Yes, ma'am.
Committee:
House Education Policy
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members of the committee, part of that is also exempting us from procurement requirements
- Part of the intent then is what it says—not for the study, but you would be looking at the costs and
- Part of the purpose is to keep...
- And, you know, that was part of why we were working on this. I know last time. Yep. Yep.
- Or Monday, Friday is the part budget, and you've got all that. That's all complete?
Summary:
The committee first returned to the A&E/Water Resources budget and walked through the bill section by section, agreeing to keep some routine items and remove or defer others. Members accepted Section 4 with language to allow additional Resources Trust Fund revenues and requested federal funds, while Sections 5, 6, 7, 10, and 17 were taken out for now. They also discussed Section 12’s Bank of North Dakota line of credit for the water infrastructure revolving loan fund, Section 14’s federal funding for the biotreatment plant, Section 20’s study language on water governance and finance, Section 22’s line-item transfer limits, and Section 23’s carryover language. Several members raised concerns about the size and flexibility of available funds, the need for a project stabilization fund, and whether some projects—especially Southwest water—should be studied again. No final votes were taken, and the chair said the committee would return to the budget later after more numbers were known.
The committee then moved to the Historical Society budget, where members reviewed a series of one-time funding changes. The $500,000 NAGPRA grant was removed from the budget because it is tied to separate legislation. For the military gallery expansion, the committee reduced SIF funding by $5 million and split another $4.2 million request between SIF and donations. The Medora area planning amount was reduced, local grants were reworked with matching requirements and a cap on awards, Fargo’s request was reduced, the Medora transportation improvement grant was removed, and the America’s 250th celebration funding was increased to $1 million. Members also discussed adding language giving the North Dakota National Guard military gallery primacy on signage and allowing the Adjutant General to manage content.
The chair and members indicated the Historical Society budget amendments would be drafted and brought back, with the goal of finishing them by Friday if possible. The committee also noted upcoming hearings on related bills, including 1603, and said the budget work would likely go to conference committee because several funding and matching issues remained unresolved. No formal votes were taken in this portion either, and the meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene the next day.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that's the first part of the parental agreement piece.
- On line 16, we just removed the homeschool since homeschoolers are not part of this program.
- It was taken out in another earlier part of this, but omitted to be removed here, but on line 18 and
- I would say it's part of your motion, so it's really up to you.
- And again, we can probably get revised numbers as part of the ongoing process of the conversation.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1540, an education savings account bill. Senator Wobbema presented Amendment 040-003, describing mostly clarifying and reorganizing changes, including eligibility language, administrator duties, school participation standards, assessment provisions, and a correction removing a requirement that the department pay for state assessment materials if a parent selected that option. The committee adopted the amendment 4-2, then advanced HB 1540 as amended on a 4-2 vote and sent it to Appropriations, with Senator Wobbema designated as carrier. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it would divert resources from public schools and conflict with the state’s obligation to provide a free appropriate education while districts still face funding needs.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- $5.65 million, adding to the overall operation costs that total $27.43 million—probably the smallest part
- So while Florida orange juice and fresh citrus are the stars, the department is actually a big part of
- Because, members, as I mentioned just a moment ago, it's a very small part of this budget.
- We want to make sure that we have member engagement and we want all of you to be a part of this process
- This is we want to make sure that we have member engagement and we want all of you to be a part of this
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met to hear member-led presentations on agency budget requests after prior meetings with the agencies. Representative Barnaby summarized the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ fiscal year 2025-26 request, highlighting major funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Florida Forest Service wildfire and land management needs, citrus disease and research efforts, a new Conner Complex facility and lab, agricultural water and BMP projects, agricultural law enforcement staffing and equipment, maintenance and vehicle needs, and federal grant-related spending. No vote was taken on the department’s request during the meeting.
Representative Bartleman presented the Department of Environmental Protection request and said the subcommittee supported it fully. The request emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality grants, springs, harmful algal bloom and red tide response, alternate water supplies, resilience and flood prevention, beach and coral reef restoration, land acquisition and state parks, and cleanup of petroleum, dry cleaning, and hazardous waste sites. Representative Alvarez asked DEP to provide a list of the most contaminated lakes, along with estimated costs, so the committee could prioritize cleanup efforts.
Representative Black summarized the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission request, which included additional law enforcement funding in high-demand areas, oyster and reef restoration, habitat restoration, heavy equipment for land management and prescribed burning, a water survival training center, and red snapper data research. Representative Salzman then presented the Department of Citrus request, describing a lean agency budget focused on operations, PALM readiness, marketing and consumer awareness, greening-resistant plant material, and building repairs; the workgroup recommended fully funding the request. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for the more member-driven budget process, and the subcommittee adjourned without objection.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THERE IS A TWO-PHASE PART TO THAT MODULE, THE FIRST MODULE WAS LAUNCHED LAST YEAR.
- DIVIDE UP THE WORKLOAD AND IN AN ASSEMBLY LINE FASHION IN CERTAIN SENT INSTANCES IF WE DECIDE TO TAKE PART
- IN THE WORKFORCE AND HAVE THEM FOCUS ON PARTS AND HAVE THE ABILITY FOR FRANKLY, PEOPLE WHO ARE VERY
- ONCE YOU RECEIVE THE APPLICATION, THERE ARE SEVERAL PARTS TO THE PROCESS IN WHICH WE CALL TO PROCESS
- LET'S GO ON TO THE PART OF THE FASAMS PRESENTATION.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Jul 7th, 2025
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The rule that they presented was actually part of a testimony that we had received. in Las Cruces.
- Now we have a standing rule, which is really wonderful to your credit and the others part of your team
- And then, you know, part of, to add on to Representative Thompson, is the information we received, of
- There was a program, well not a program, but just part of the presentation earlier as to instead of a
- Part of it is the greatest part.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to 22 U.S.C. 1928-A and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the following member on the part
- to 14 U.S.C. 1903-B and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the following member on the part
- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913 and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the following member on the part
- Act, 16 U.S.C. 715-A, and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the following member on the part
- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2903 and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the following member on the part
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/29/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think that's part of this particular bill.
- So, that's more the comprehension part.
- It's not part of their summer program.
- </c><01:51:38.719><c> of</c> through gestation is taught as part of through gestation is taught as part
- Um available and part of the curriculum.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards.
Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully.
Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The parent has to consent to be a part of this.
- Amadee: What was the other part of your question?
- This is a bill does a few things, but every part of it is a bill does a few things, but every part of
- I've been a part of accreditation teams.
- Human development is part of my research background.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 206, which would require cardiovascular pre-screening and blood pressure testing for student athletes beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Chairman Miller said the bill was prompted by concerns about undiagnosed hypertension and sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and Coach Marcus Scott testified about his own kidney transplant after years of untreated high blood pressure. Members asked about who would perform the screenings and how follow-up would work; the American Heart Association said existing athletic physical processes and referral networks could handle it. An amendment was adopted, and the committee reported SB 206 favorably as amended.
The committee then took up SB 305, which would require a publicly available statewide career-alignment dashboard showing how degree programs connect to workforce outcomes, including completion, employment, wages, and high-demand jobs. Chairman Edmonds and student task force member Cruz Cassard said the goal was to help students understand job opportunities in Louisiana and reduce the number leaving the state after graduation. Workforce and higher education stakeholders supported the measure as a transparency and workforce-planning tool. The committee reported SB 305 favorably.
Next, the committee considered HB 624, a school safety cleanup bill updating references from crisis management plans to emergency operations plans and aligning school emergency language with national standards. Representative Johnson and the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools said the bill would not create new mandates or costs, but would clarify existing requirements. The committee reported HB 624 favorably. The committee then heard HB 1022, as substituted, concerning school-based health care services. Representative Jackson said the bill was intended to clarify that medical decisions in school-based health centers should be made by licensed health professionals, not school staff, while preserving parental consent. Testimony from school-based health center providers supported the bill, but several members raised concerns about consent, parental authority, and whether the language shifted too much responsibility away from schools; the Charter School Association suggested adding more collaborative language. After discussion, the committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 1022 favorably by a 10-4 vote.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, we've heard a lot of discussion, and I'm not going to go deep into this part.
- And I think a lot of people have been a part of that when last time minimum wage went up.
- . ...or even another part of the city, should they want to continue employment and not be locked into
- , and then when I graduated, I wanted to go to another part of the state or seek an opportunity with
- I don't know about the legal recourse, but yes, to the first part of your question.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 162, which would change the workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule appeals process by allowing additional medical evidence submitted in court to be sent back to the medical director for review and a new opinion. The Attorney General’s office explained the bill, noting a 30-day deadline for the medical director to act before the case returns to court. The bill drew support from injured workers and several business and labor groups, and the committee adopted technical amendments and then reported the bill favorably without objection.
House Bill 353, which would establish a state minimum wage starting at $12 in 2027, rising to $15 in 2029 and then indexed to inflation, prompted extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the sponsor, Invest in Louisiana, the Workplace Justice Project, 10,000 Women Louisiana, and the AFL-CIO, argued that Louisiana’s wages have lagged behind living costs, that many workers remain in poverty despite working, and that higher wages would help families and local economies. Opponents, including NFIB and several members, argued that the market is already setting wages above the federal minimum in many jobs, that a mandate would raise costs, compress pay scales, reduce hours or jobs, and hurt small businesses. After discussion, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a roll call vote.
The committee then reported Senate Bill 383 favorably with amendments. That bill expands the incumbent worker training program by increasing funding flexibility, shortening the business eligibility period from three years to two, and allowing unobligated funds to roll over. Members and the Louisiana Works secretary discussed workforce training, outreach, and how to connect workers to existing training programs and high-demand jobs. The committee also reported Senate Bill 382 favorably, which repeals the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and began hearing House Bill 422, the “Behind-the-Counter Safety Act,” aimed at workplace violence protections for retail and food service workers, including signage, reporting, and enhanced penalties; the sponsor explained it was intended to address attacks on frontline workers and to give businesses a tool to warn against violence.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to be part of that what we're trying to get after.
- I'm happy to be part of that what we're trying to get after.
- I'm happy to be part of that what we're trying to get after.
- I would say this, um there's two parts.
- I would say this, um there's two parts.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-09 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I thought for sure he was going to beat me in the swim, but I got him on the other parts.
- But, I mean, this session, you really put the part-time and part-time as far as legislation's concerned
- And then there's a part of Joe Gruters that we have to appreciate even more.
- As I said in committee, first of all, the easy part: the ivermectin.
- I like the opt-in part. We should have to bring people to it.