Video & Transcript Research : 'ward boundaries'
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 18, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 21
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:45 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ward is excused. Chair's recommendation has been adopted.
- Representative Quinlan is excused, and Representative Ward is excused.
- </c><01:39:39.280><c> is</c> excused and representative Ward is excused and representative Ward is excused
- Representative Quinland is excused, and Representative Ward is excused.
- Representative Quinland is excused, as is Representative Ward.
Summary:
The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard several measures focused on water quality, waste management, aquifer protection, wastewater, and climate-related funding. SB 984 on water pollution drew opposition from DLNR and the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, with the latter arguing the bill could unfairly blame landowners for runoff caused by terrain and storm events; the chair noted there were also supporters and commenters submitted in writing. SB 639 on underground storage tanks received support from the Department of Health, the Board of Water Supply, and the Sierra Club, with testimony emphasizing environmental restoration standards after jet fuel releases; no opposition was noted in the live testimony. SB 946 on wastewater management was presented as clarifying that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters applies to treatment plants, and it drew support from the County of Maui, DOH, and Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, with no questions or opposition raised in the hearing.
The committee also heard SB 438 on waste disposal facilities near significant aquifers. DOH and the Water Commission offered comments, while the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services opposed the bill because of a provision affecting ash recycling; the Board of Water Supply and Sierra Club supported the measure, and the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board and Energy Justice Network raised concerns about fly ash and bottom ash recycling, landfill capacity, and potential contamination of aquifers. Testimony reflected a split between environmental protection concerns and arguments that the bill could block beneficial reuse of ash. The committee then took up HB 1395 on state funds, which would direct interest from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund to the general fund when the reserve exceeds the state’s target. The Governor’s office, emergency management, the State Energy Office, the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority, the Nature Conservancy, and several other groups supported the bill’s climate-resilience intent, while the Tax Foundation and committee discussion raised concerns that the measure functioned mainly as a revenue transfer without a dedicated spending mechanism. Members discussed whether a special fund or legislative appropriation process would better ensure the money was used for climate mitigation and related projects.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- As chief of police, I went to numerous community meetings and ward meetings, and it's very important
- Likewise, I've been to a few ward meetings since I've become the interim sheriff.
- As Chief of Police, I went, I've gone to, of course, numerous community meetings and ward meetings and
- Likewise, if I've been to a few ward meetings, since I've become the interim sheriff.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 982. Members adopted a House committee substitute that updated the bill to reflect recently enacted sex offense classifications and added language related to sexual violent predator civil commitment, including permission for the Department of Mental Health to contract with the Department of Corrections for housing. After questions about the civil commitment process and registry-related provisions, the committee adopted two House committee amendments, rolled them into the substitute, and voted the bill do pass by a vote of 14 aye, 1 no, and 1 present.
The committee then approved House Bill 3414 by a vote of 12 yes, 1 no, and 3 present. Next, it considered a combined substitute for House Bills 3434, 3460, and 2628, which dealt with emergency contraception and related health care facility language. Members discussed whether the substitute should include religious objection protections and whether the facility definition was broad enough for rural clinics. After adopting an amendment clarifying that emergency contraception does not include medication approved to terminate a pregnancy, the committee adopted the substitute and voted the combined bills do pass by 11 aye, 4 no, and 1 present.
In public hearing, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 87, which would place the election of sheriffs in the Missouri Constitution and preserve local election of sheriffs, with carve-outs for St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jackson County, and the City of St. Louis. The sponsor and supporting witnesses argued it would protect local control and accountability, while members asked about removal procedures and the role of the Attorney General versus local prosecutors. Supporters, including the Osage County sheriff and the interim sheriff of the City of St. Louis, testified in favor; no opposition testified.
The committee also heard House Bills 1868 and 3257, identical bills creating an offense for impeding, threatening, or harassing first responders after an oral warning to stay back. Sponsors said the measure was intended to protect officers, EMS, firefighters, and others from interference at scenes, and supporters from ambulance, physician, and fire service groups backed the bill, with a suggested cleanup to remove the outdated term “ambulance driver.” Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3017, which would create the offense of permitting a public nuisance on property after repeated documented complaints and allow authorities to secure or board up nuisance properties. The sponsor and Kansas City police supported it as a tool for public safety, while members raised concerns about landlord liability, due process, and whether the felony penalty and boarding costs were too burdensome; Kansas City police testified in support and no opposition was heard.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- As Chief of Police, I went, I've gone to, of course, numerous community meetings and ward meetings and
- Likewise, I've been to a few ward meetings since I've become the interim sheriff.
- As Chief of Police, I went, I've gone to, of course, numerous community meetings and ward meetings and
- Likewise, if I've been to a few ward meetings, since I've become the interim sheriff.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 982, adopting a House committee substitute and two House committee amendments before voting the bill do pass 14-1 with one present. The substitute added cleanup language to reflect recently enacted sex offense classifications and made changes related to sexual violent predator civil commitment housing, allowing the Department of Mental Health to contract with the Department of Corrections for secure placement when DMH runs out of bed space. One amendment required sex offender registry entries to remain under the offender’s name and biological sex as listed at the time of the offense, and another clarified age-related language without changing existing “Romeo and Juliet” protections.
The committee then passed House Bill 3414 12-1 with three present, and House Bills 3434, 3460, and 2628 as a combined House committee substitute 11-4 with one present after adopting an amendment. That package focused on emergency contraception and related health care facility provisions; members discussed language clarifying that emergency contraception does not include FDA-approved medication to terminate a pregnancy, and concerns were raised about combining the bills and about religious-objection issues for providers. The committee also heard Senate Joint Resolution 87, which would place the office of sheriff in the Missouri Constitution and preserve election of sheriffs by county voters, with carve-outs discussed for certain jurisdictions; testimony from the sponsor, a sheriff, and the interim sheriff of St. Louis emphasized local accountability and public safety, while some members questioned removal procedures and the role of the Attorney General.
Later, the committee heard House Bills 1868 and 3257, identical bills creating a Class D misdemeanor for impeding, threatening, or harassing first responders after an oral warning and within a defined distance. Sponsors and witnesses from law enforcement, ambulance, fire, and physician groups said the measure was intended to protect responders and bystanders during volatile scenes, while members asked about crowd-control training, the 25-foot distance, and how harassment would be judged in emotionally charged situations. The committee also heard House Bill 3017, which would create the offense of permitting a public nuisance for property owners or controllers who knowingly allow repeated illegal activity on their property; after three documented complaints or observations, authorities could secure the property and trespassers could be arrested. Members debated whether the felony penalty was too severe, how landlords would be notified, and whether the bill created an unfunded mandate, though Kansas City police testified in support and the bill sponsor argued it would give law enforcement a tool to address repeat nuisance properties.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Mar 4th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Yesterday, I had the opportunity to interview Gunner Ward, ...now, asking them to tell their stories.
- Yesterday, I had the opportunity to interview Gunner Ward, who was a high school junior from Union, Missouri
- So this summer, Cadet Ward will attend the... ...our young people, this environment for excellence.
- So this summer, Cadet Ward will attend the leadership initiatives, cybersecurity, and business consulting
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met with 11 members present, established a quorum, and first went into executive session, where House Bill 2796 was voted do pass unanimously, 13-0. The committee then moved to public hearings.
House Bill 2307, sponsored by Rep. Hayden, would designate the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico as the official military academy of the state. The sponsor and supporters said the academy is active, nationally recognized, and important to tourism, recruitment, and the local economy. The academy president testified that it brings an estimated $20 million to $22 million in economic impact and employs 122 people, and other supporters, including alumni and staff, described its educational value and statewide visibility. Members asked about the closure of other military academies and whether the bill would bring tourism and help recruitment.
House Bill 3264, sponsored by Rep. Johnson, would make Kansas City the barbecue capital of Missouri. The sponsor highlighted Kansas City’s barbecue history, meatpacking roots, signature styles, and major restaurants and events. Members joked about Kansas City versus St. Louis barbecue and discussed possible promotion, but no opposition was offered. House Bill 3074, sponsored by Rep. Fountain Henderson, would designate April 30 as William Lacy Clay Sr. Day. The sponsor and NAACP testimony emphasized Clay’s civil rights leadership, long congressional service, and legacy of public service and education, with support also noting plans for community and school observances.
House Bill 1960, sponsored by Rep. Peters, would designate the smooth chanterelle as Missouri’s official state mushroom. The sponsor and a long list of witnesses from the Missouri Mycological Society, educators, and children testified that the mushroom is native, edible, easy to identify, ecologically important, and tied to Missouri’s hardwood forests and outdoor education. Members asked about safety, look-alikes, and whether it was hallucinogenic; witnesses said it is not psychoactive and is generally safe when properly identified. The chair closed by praising the testimony and indicating support for advancing the bill, and the committee adjourned after concluding the hearing on HB 1960.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 3 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have my very capable economic development director, Lindsey Ward, and a bunch of friends up there.
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- </c> Ward and a bunch of friends up there. Ward and a bunch of friends up there.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have another member who has joined us: Assemblymember Chris Ward from the San Diego area.
- Ward. I totally share your concern about ongoing cost for these systems.
- Ward. In the last five years, EDD has paid over $200 billion in administering the benefit programs.
- Ward. It's a great question.
Summary:
The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration held an informational hearing on whether the Employment Development Department is ready for the next recession, with a focus on EDD Next, the department’s long-running technology modernization effort. The Legislative Analyst’s Office reviewed EDD’s major benefit programs, the history of prior modernization attempts, the current Integrated Claims Management System work, and the department’s remaining risks, including continued reliance on a COBOL-era mainframe and the challenge of adapting quickly to future federal or state policy changes during a downturn. The LAO also explained that most pandemic-era fraud was tied to temporary federal unemployment programs rather than California’s core UI system, and that the state’s UI loan repayment is not largely attributable to fraud. Members raised concerns about the cost of repeated modernization efforts, paper versus online claims, appeal overturn rates, WARN notices, and legislative oversight of the project.
EDD’s panel said the department has made substantial customer-service and processing improvements, including online self-service tools, improved call center features, identity verification, fraud controls, language access upgrades, and a new document management system. Officials reported that as of early 2026, about 83% to 85% of claims across programs were being processed timely within two weeks, and said paid family leave delays in 2024 were tied to the transition into the disability insurance online platform and seasonal workload patterns. They also said EDD is working with the Department of Technology on EDD Next and that the project will proceed in phases, with paid family leave and disability insurance first and unemployment insurance later.
Members pressed EDD on persistent paid family leave backlogs, the share of paper applications, response times for constituents, and whether the department tracks long-running cases and WARN notice trends. EDD said its service standard is generally immediate response through phone, chat, or callback tools, while more complex cases can take longer because the department may be waiting on claimants or medical providers. The department also said it tracks call outcomes and outstanding cases, and that it can provide additional data on WARN notices. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with plans to continue discussing EDD Next and paid family leave at a later March 10 budget hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have another member who has joined us: Assembly Member Chris Ward from the San Diego area.
- Ward. I totally share your concern about ongoing cost for these systems.
- Ward. In the last five years, EDD has paid over $200 billion in administering the benefit programs.
- Ward. It's a great question.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- For the Senate, myself as chair, Senator Kim co-chair, Senator Kanuha manager, and Ward manager.
- have myself and Representative Tokioka as co-chairs and Representative Souza as member. manager, and Ward
- manager. manager, and Ward manager.
- For the Senate, myself as chair, Senator Kim co-chair, Senator Dela Cruz and Ward as managers.
Summary:
The conference committees met repeatedly on Friday, April 25, 2025, mostly to wait for finance releases and to roll bills to later times. Several measures were deferred or continued, including HB 1007 on HCDA, HB 987 on procurement, HB 620, HB 961, HB 1293, HB 1320, SB 1252, HB 1168, and others, with members often agreeing to reconvene later in the day when releases might be available. One higher education bill, HB 549 on an early learning apprenticeship grant program, was deferred because the requested expenditure of about $12.5 million could not be approved, and HB 563 on the UH Space Science and Engineering Initiative was also deferred after conferees could not reach agreement in time.
Several bills were successfully amended and passed. HB 329 appropriated $2 million for the Mililani work-for-housing project and $2 million for Maui Central Middle School. HB 736 established a wastewater system technology testing pilot program at the UH Water Resources Research Center and included a $745,325 FY26 appropriation. SB 865 created a full-time permanent CTAHR extension position, funded at $76,570 in each of FY26 and FY27 through the Agribusiness Development Corporation. HB 442 funded two pre-nursing pathway positions at UH with $215,552 each year for two fiscal years, and HB 1146 funded UH graduate assistant positions and planning work for Ala Wai Canal debris management and water quality control, with the conferees correcting the FY26 amount during discussion before approving it.
Later, HB 1168 on UH revenue bonds was approved with amendments, setting the bond amount at $30,750,000 and a July 1, 2025 effective date. HB 961, the librarian pilot program, was ultimately approved with a CD1 restoring the original $132,308 appropriation and two FTE librarian positions for a two-year pilot serving one Oahu complex area and one neighbor island complex area. HB 1293 on Department of Education procurement was also approved with amendments to support the DOE’s farm-to-school goals by exempting certain local food purchases under $250,000 from the electronic procurement system and requiring at least three written quotes instead, effective July 1, 2025, with repeal on June 30, 2028. SB 1252 on dementia was later approved with a CD1 funding two full-time positions in UH Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine Department of Geriatric Medicine at $525,000 each in FY26 and FY27.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Carls Ward Tisdale.
- Show you registered as Ward Tisdale National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
- Chairman, committee members, I'm Ward Tisdale with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
- Hi Ward, showing uh Wart Tisdale National Association of Multiple or Mutual Insurance Companies.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 20, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 36
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- File item five, AB 1954 by Assembly Member Ward, file item 13, ACR 210 by Assembly Member Jackson, file
- that, we're going to have our very first speaker, file item number four, AB 1921, Assembly Member Ward
- Assembly Member Ward. Thank you, Madam Chair and members. I appreciate it.
- File item number four, AB 1921 by Assembly Member Ward. Could I get a motion?
- File item 2, AB 1640 by Assembly Member Stephanie, file item 5, AB 1954 by Assembly Member Ward, file
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Ward. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- So, Representative Ward, we are making progress there. We've asked these questions.
- So, Representative Ward, we are making progress there. I believe IEPs are very, very important.
- >> Senator Ward, I think you had an amendment. Mr.
- Um, Senator Ward, will you take that out since you're amended? Okay, let's go to 656, please.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, the pledge will be led by Will Ward.
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- Will attends Lee- be led by Will Ward.
- But we got to put some guardrails around it to make sure that we are still have it in a boundary to where
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation.
During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed.
Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0.
The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We will begin this morning with Senate Bill 50, and Senator Ward is here.
- Senator Ward is here to present the bill to the committee. Good morning, Mr.
- This bill would establish a committee, so thank you, Senator Ward, for introducing this that would call
- </c><00:05:14.360><c> for</c> committee so thank you Senator Ward for committee so thank you Senator
- Ward for introducing<00:05:15.000><c> this</c><00:05:15.400><c> that</c><00:05:15.520><c> would</c><00
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 6, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 26
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
AL
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In this new map, on average, 85.7% of the boundaries follow those boundary lines.
- On the western side, I tried to find some easily recognizable boundaries to establish the western boundary
- So all three districts use that same boundary within Broward County, a very easily recognizable boundary
- Also using as many good boundaries.
- It does cross the county boundary into Osceola just a little bit.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Tangipa, Wallace, Ward, Wilson. The quorum is present.
- I want to thank Assemblymembers Ward, Ortega, Haney, and Wallis for their participation and input throughout
- Ward? Ward, aye. Wilson? Wilson, aye. Ayes 18, noes 6. Thank you very much.
- Thank you to Assemblymembers Chris Ward and James Ramos for signing on in support.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 27, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- So, for instance, the city of Cheyenne has wards.
- So people in, say, Ward 3 of Cheyenne are not eligible to sign a petition for a Ward 2 councilman.
- So people in, say, Ward 3 of Cheyenne are not eligible to sign a petition for a Ward 2 councilman. still
- So, so for instance, the covers wards.
- Just wanted to add that. eligible to sign a petition for a ward 2 eligible to sign a petition for a ward