Video & Transcript Research : 'separation of powers'

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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • some of that is happening now, >> Some of some of that is happening now, but<00:15:03.760>
  • don't have to be a member of realtor. don't have to be a member of realtor.
  • I just want to kind of come back around to the purpose of your function is protection of the public.
  • Um, one of the things that the chairman of the Sunset and the chairman of this committee is that when
  • the spirit of cooperation. the spirit of cooperation.
Bills: SB274, HB586
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm

House Taxation & Revenue

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  • Some of the state agency projects are for the benefit of local entities.
  • That was one of the amendments that was done on the Senate floor.
  • Is there a separation there?
  • Chairman: Are you aware of the funds that are on line item 3738, or 3730, excuse me, the purchase of
  • Madam Chair, do you know the amount of the purchase?
Bills: SB240
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:43 am

House Taxation & Revenue

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  • And lastly, given the closure of a couple of weeks ago of the Gallup newspaper, including the local news
  • it, of course, and about the loss of revenue.
  • We had a bunch of surplus of cash we could have given.
  • And part of that is because of pay.
  • of it.
Bills: SB240
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

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  • with copies of all agreements.
  • concern if some of its software developers are located in a country of concern?
  • piece of legislation here in the state of Florida.
  • acting on behalf of.
  • it's enforced by the full power of the state.
Bills: S1622, S1178
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Ways & Means May 5th, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • the Erath County area where a lot of dairy farmers have settled because of the amount of rainfall, and
  • It's been a longgoing issue of, of, uh, work in this watershed by the dairy industry, and a lot of technologies
  • Um, I'm the chief of staff for the city of Waco. I'm here in in support of the bill.
  • construction or filing of a final plan at the time of commencement of construction.
  • Tax exemption will be equal to the lesser of $3000 or one half of the tax burden of the property.
Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections May 5th, 2025

Corrections

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  • of Senate Bill 966.
  • a victim of trafficking.
  • I think 60 of the CSCDs were in favor of leaving things the way they were.
  • Those sorts of things involve the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
  • the presiding judge of the... ...Criminal Court of Appeals.
Bills: SB663, SB958
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary

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  • But we're glad to have both of them here and we're glad to have all of y'all here.
  • So that's sort of the premise or origination of this bill.
  • of the Supreme Court.
  • Uh, well, of course.
  • of stolen property.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, clarity to candidate filings of statements of economic interest.
  • But it's a separate issue, and it kind of plays into what the question is: When do you actually qualify
  • This is a separate discussion, but looking...
  • I don't think you were out of order.
  • Other states do—kind of a national survey.
Bills: HB250
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 14th, 2026

Natural Resources

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  • Let me give an example of that. In the state of Washington, Juliana Leon died of a heat stroke.
  • This bill goes out of its way to not impact any of this.
  • And it becomes effective date of the signature of the governor.
  • of the bill is.
  • bodies of water.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources May 14th, 2026

Natural Resources

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  • In the state of Washington, Juliana Leon died of a heat stroke.
  • This went out of its way to not impact any of the ongoing litigation, any of the cases that you're referencing
  • This bill goes out of its way to not impact any of this.
  • of the bill is.
  • of or relate to or seek relief of any kind arising out of or relating to climate change.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim. The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Feb 10th, 2026

Regulated Industries

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  • I also carry two of those designations that we speak of.
  • a separate vote on an individual appointee, we're going to take one vote at the end of the presentation
  • out of.
  • out of.
  • I have been a commissioner exercising regulatory powers regarding gambling activities in the state of
Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources May 12th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • Of course, we'd take them in, and we'd weigh them there at the port of entry.
  • All of these depots, the source of fuel is the ports: Port of Brownsville, Port of Harlingen, and even
  • A lot of them are responsible. ...He's just a part of the game.
  • I'm totally supportive of what... But the intent of the bill; there's a lot of good in it.
  • And as of last Friday, as a matter of fact, we just hosted a phone call with a number of our legitimate
Bills: SB290, SB2949
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 12th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • of what they say their terms of service are.
  • their terms of service.
  • separate things.
  • And it's kind of... ...one of the tools you want us to use instead of using long-term debt.
  • We show you registered as Adam Haynes on behalf of the Conference of Urban Counties.
Bills: SB512, SB1024