Video & Transcript Research : 'commanders task force'
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WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs and Senate Committee on Natural Resources Veterans and Military Affairs May 28th, 2026
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- It was about a third of our force. Thank you.
- So they're doing it against Army CID, Navy NCIS, Air Force AFOSI, versus, per se, local jurisdictions
- And Kelly might know what the details of the incident are, but she can't tell me as a commander.
- It frustrates commanders, just like you're alluding to.
- It frustrates commanders, just like you're alluding to.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Emergency Management
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- appropriate level of preparedness and information sharing between water agencies and firefighting forces
- appropriate level of preparedness and information sharing between water agencies and firefighting forces
- But, you know, in reality, what happens in these wildfires is you get to incident command and everyone
- developed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and their own public safety fireworks enforcement task
- force that's made up of local fire, police, and sheriff's agencies from all around the state.
Summary:
The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills after a delay while the Senate was in budget deliberations. The committee first approved the consent item, SB 895, on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Communications and Conveyance. The main policy discussion centered on SB 1299, which would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after prior regulations were struck on procedural grounds. Supporters said the bill would protect public safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems; opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and impacts on rural areas. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended vote to the Committee on Labor and Employment, with Assembly Members Hadwick and DeMaio voting no.
The committee then heard SB 1153 on wildfire preparedness and public water systems. The author and supporters from water agencies argued the bill would require urban retail water suppliers to include wildfire response procedures in emergency plans, clarify that water systems are not designed to suppress large wildfires, and reduce litigation costs passed on to ratepayers. Several water districts, fire-related organizations, and business groups testified in support. Members discussed transparency, backup power for pumps, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure about generator capacity; the author said he would continue working on the issue. The bill passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.
Finally, the committee considered SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion. The bill would tighten fireworks licensing and storage rules by requiring disclosure of storage locations, proof of local permits, and confirmation that licensees are not federally disqualified. Support came from local government and environmental health representatives, while one pyrotechnic operator opposed unless amended, arguing the permit-verification requirements could not be met for hobby rocketry and some jurisdictions lack a permit process. Members and the author discussed possible clarifications for model rockets and other niche uses, and the author said he would continue working with the Fire Marshal and stakeholders. SB 828 passed on a do-pass-as-amended vote to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 2nd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
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- force, or the additions to the task force.
- DHSCM is now part of that task force, working closely with state forestry, understanding, doing some
- We have convened the Fire Planning Task Force with new members, including Ms.
- Unfortunately, New Mexico gets lit up with various colors of red for the Fire Planning Task Force and
- So, let me just say that we at the Open Meetings Act are not a task force.
NH
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- , commandeering local police departments to hold people.
HI
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- Commander; Deputy United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Hawaii; Command Administrative Officer
- Defense, serving in various capacities such as Commander, 103rd Troop Command; Deputy Infantry Brigade
- Combat Team Commander; State Army Aviation Officer; Brigade Commander; Deputy United States Property
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Summary:
The Senate convened, took roll, approved the previous day’s journal, and spent much of the first portion of the meeting recognizing Education Week honorees. Senators introduced students and coaches from the LifeSmarts Consumer Education Competition, including first-place Iolani School, second-place Kahalani High School, and Oahu teams placing third and fourth. The Senate also recognized 2025 Senate Youth Delegate Wilson Chow and thanked staff and community partners for supporting Education Week 2025.
The chamber then moved to executive business, adopting standing committee reports 1210 through 1349 and confirming Governor’s Message No. 644, Steven Logan, as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense by unanimous consent. Senators spoke in support of Logan’s military and public safety experience, and he was confirmed with 23 ayes. The Senate also confirmed Governor’s Message No. 645, Mike Lambert, as Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, with senators citing his HPD background, work on homelessness, vice, agricultural crimes, and school enforcement; the confirmation passed with 22 ayes.
After the confirmations, the Senate recognized the newly appointed officials and their families and guests. The body then passed House Bill 991, Senate Draft 1, relating to criminal history record checks, on third reading by unanimous consent with 22 ayes. The session concluded with announcements, including a YWCA clothing drive, a personal letter from Representative Gene Ward announcing his resignation from the House effective at the end of the month due to health issues, and a motion to adjourn until Monday, March 24th at 11:30 a.m., which was adopted without objection.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 09:32 am
House Appropriations & Finance
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- I mean, we're not Q Clearance, we're not San Diego, we're not the Colonel and Air Force Base, but we
- We've tasked ourselves to collaborate on this to work on the BEA, the tenets of it, getting what's already
- Air Force Thunderbirds back, so they're down at the Spaceport right now testing.
- This particular project is supported by the Space Missile Defense Command and Huntsville, again a very
- Oklahoma is an old SAC base, a strategic air command base, and they've not had as much success as we've
WY
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- about 1,500, at the time the biggest single command on the island of Guam.
- about 1,500, at the time the biggest single command on the island of Guam.
- about 1,500, at the time the biggest single command on the island of Guam.
- about 1,500, at the time the biggest single command on the island of Guam.
- about 1,500, at the time the biggest single command on the island of Guam.
Keywords:
education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- appropriate level of preparedness and information sharing between water agencies and firefighting forces
- But, you know, in reality, what happens in these wildfires is you get to incident command and everyone
- developed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and their own public safety fireworks enforcement task
- force that's made up of local fire, police, and sheriff's agencies from all around the state.
Summary:
The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills related to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and fireworks regulation. SB 1299, by Senator Arreguín, would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after a court decision disrupted prior State Fire Marshal regulations. Supporters said the bill would protect life safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, while opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and labor-related effects. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Labor and Employment on a roll call vote, with DeMaio and Hadwick voting no.
SB 1153, by Senator Caballero, would require urban retail water suppliers to incorporate wildfire-specific procedures into emergency plans and clarify that water systems are not designed to serve as wildfire defense systems. Supporters from water agencies and fire organizations said the bill would improve coordination, planning, and ratepayer protection while acknowledging infrastructure limits. Members discussed transparency, backup generators, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure; the author said he would continue working on possible amendments. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.
SB 828, by Senator Cabaldon, responds to the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion by requiring fireworks licensees to disclose storage locations, verify local permits, and meet other compliance conditions. The author said the bill was developed with the State Fire Marshal and local public safety partners to close information gaps and improve enforcement. An opposition witness argued the permit-verification requirements could not be met in all jurisdictions, especially for hobby rocketry and small-scale uses, prompting discussion about clarifying different rocket categories and administrative implementation. The committee passed SB 828 as amended to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned after all bills were reported out.
TX
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- Hospitals would be forced to disregard SB8 segregation requirements to comply.
- The young girl was forced to accept it or go home to change each day.
- Don't force me to accept it.
- For some malevolent forces, the harassment is the point.
- This is not the standard of care Texas women should be forced to accept.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 1st, 2026 at 01:15 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
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- Kathleen Burke, I'm a member of the New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force and a registered lobbyist
- And in the Air Force, I have seen, as a commander over 20 years doing that, I have seen...
- My name is Kathleen Burke, New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force.
- Having sat on the MMIWR and MMIWP task force along with Senator Pinto over these years, it's a concern
- Over by those who participate and are members of the task force.
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting
MN
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- And this is the task force provision of that proposal. Mr.
- And this is the task force provision of that proposal. Mr.
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agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairwoman Street, I remember when I had the MMIP, Murder and Missing Indigenous Task Force bill that
- And you also being on the MMIP task force, it's very, very, I would like to say, an honor.
- On the MMIP task force.
- And we have the MMIP task force, but they only meet every quarter.
- But I would just say that’s the reason why, because it would match the task force itself.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS LEGISLATION WOULD CLOSE, CLOSE THE LOOPHOLE AND PREVENT VA BUREAUCRACY FROM BEING FORCED TO TAKE
- a lawless force that will brutalize Americans.
- A LAWLESS FORCE THAT WILL BRUTALIZE AMERICANS.
- The deaths that have been caused, in my view, by police excessive force, ICE agents using excessive force
- The deaths that have been caused, in my view, by police excessive force, ICE agents using excessive force
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Republican former commander-in-chief Republican former commander-in-chief that<05:54:15.680>
- And now they’re forcing us to go at it alone.
- They're even willing to force Americans to stand in long TSA lines simply as leverage to force their
- During the last reauthorization in 2024, I and many other members led the committee's task force on FISA
- <07:39:02.160>
abroad, protect US military forces abroad, protect US military forces abroad
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairwoman Street, I remember when I had the MMIP, Murder and Missing Indigenous Persons, task force
- And you also being on the MMIP task force, it's very, very—I would like to say—an honor.
- On the MMIP task force.
- And we have the MMIP task force, but they only meet every quarter.
- But I would just say that's the reason why, because it would match the task force itself.
Summary:
The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff.
A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial.
The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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- It's no laughing matter to imagine the commander in chief who paid his way to the top.
- In 2013, the Postpartum Psychosis Task Force was created, bringing together folks with both lived experience
- I just started getting involved in advocating for the PSI Postpartum Psychosis Task Force.
- For the PSI Postpartum Psychosis Task Force, I recently had postpartum psychosis where I had delusions
- force.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with much of the discussion focused on housing stability and maternal mental health. On H. 1924/S. 1171, supporters including Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Jim O’Day, physicians, advocates, and people with lived experience urged the committee to create legal protections and treatment pathways for defendants who experienced postpartum psychosis or other perinatal mood disorders within 12 months of giving birth. Testimony emphasized that these conditions are rare but severe, often treatable, and can lead to tragic outcomes if criminalized rather than addressed through screening, expert evaluation, treatment, and, in some cases, resentencing or mitigation. Committee members asked about diagnosis years after the fact and how the Illinois law has worked; witnesses said retrospective diagnosis is possible and that the Illinois model has led to some successful resentencing petitions and broader awareness.
Housing-related bills drew substantial testimony. On H. 1983/S. 1071, witnesses described “zombie” subordinate mortgages that were sold years after borrowers believed they had been resolved, then resurfaced with large balances and foreclosure threats. Supporters said the bill would require disclosures and court review to prevent unlawful servicing and foreclosure practices. On H. 1952, advocates from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tenants, and legal services providers backed a permanent statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, citing data showing strong tenant outcomes and the importance of quality control, multilingual outreach, and full representation. On H. 1895/S. 1184, testimony supported codifying a two-tier summary process in eviction court and prohibiting defaults at the initial case-management stage. On H. 1883, a small property owner supported rent escrow as a way to protect landlords from bad-faith nonpayment while preserving tenant rights.
The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing discriminatory housing covenants, tenant oversight, and homelessness. On H. 1762/S. 1080, a housing advocate supported removing void restrictive covenants from deeds, describing the Dirty Deeds Project and the lingering harm of racist language in property records. On H. 1814, tenants and advocates described harassment, retaliation, security problems, and lack of accountability in subsidized housing, arguing for an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office. On S. 1120, multiple witnesses supported a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, saying it would affirm the right to rest and seek shelter, reduce criminalization, and extend anti-discrimination protections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE Jan 21st, 2026
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE
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- local law enforcement, local being State law or police sheriff's departments, to engage in 287(g) task
- force model.
- So specifically to the immigration enforcement issue, again, that's not our primary task, and it is a
- they do not have the authority to engage in those operations without running that up the chain of command
- They are tasked with a responsibility here in the state of Arkansas to keep up with all the training
Summary:
The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police leadership about the agency’s role in federal immigration enforcement. Colonel Mike Hager said State Police has completed 287(g) training for all but 12 officers and is authorized to assist ICE in limited circumstances, but is not an immigration enforcement agency. He emphasized that troopers only make immigration-related notifications after lawful stops or arrests for other offenses, and that the agency uses discretion and chain-of-command approval for any planned operation. Members asked about how immigration status is determined, whether stops are tracked, whether local agencies are participating, and whether there are costs or reimbursement mechanisms; Hager said the agency began tracking encounters in September and had 48 detentions since then, most tied to other criminal violations such as DWIs or domestic violence. He also said there were no current planned immigration operations beyond assisting federal partners.
The committee then received an update from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock on wildlife management areas, waterfowl habitat, and related infrastructure. He reported that most moist-soil units and green tree reservoirs were flooded or near normal, with one new pump not yet operational and a vandalized Ed Gordon/Point Remove pump back in service since December. He also said the Lake Conway dam and water-control work were progressing, with a public meeting scheduled at Mayflower High School. Questions followed about dock removal notices, maintenance on other water-control structures, and a recent fatal boating accident at Baumito WMA, which Schoenrock described as a high-speed collision in flooded timber and said the agency was working on a safety memorial effort with the victim’s widow.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on duck season, drought conditions, and criticism of the Flyway Federation’s push to restrict hunting over standing corn. Schoenrock said Arkansas remains the nation’s top duck-hunting destination, but drought and warm weather have reduced water availability and caused ducks to move north; he cited survey numbers showing 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December but a much lower January count. He argued that standing corn is legal and that federal habitat and water policy, not Arkansas law, drives long-term duck populations. Members raised concerns about changing migration patterns, the role of private clubs, federal regulation, and the possible effects of wind turbines and solar panels on waterfowl; Schoenrock and Commissioner Chris Caldwell said the commission is studying those issues, including a University of Arkansas at Monticello project on avoidance behavior, and that no immediate regulatory changes were announced. The committee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
TX
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- Academic buildings across the country were commandeered, where flags were lowered, and janitorial staff
- engaged in the Legislature throughout my time in law school to shape the laws that I will one day be tasked
- with interpreting and tasked with litigating.
- Recently serving as a chair for the Texas Board of Nursing Education Task Force, I've enjoyed working
Summary:
The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard several bills before recessing to the floor, with most measures left pending subject to the call of the chair. SB 2986 would allow public schools and universities to permit after-hours facility use by religious groups on the same terms as other nonprofits, and SB 1032 would open the Governor’s University Research Initiative to private and independent universities; both had committee substitutes adopted and were left pending after brief testimony. Supporters of SB 1032 from Rice and Baylor said the change would help Texas recruit top researchers and strengthen the state’s research economy. The committee also heard SB 2058, which would require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish annual data on nursing clinical training sites to improve placement coordination, and SB 2683, which would bar public colleges from giving benefits or recognition to student organizations that receive support from foreign entities of concern; both were left pending after testimony.
A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 2233, which would require public institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting students or employees on nonimmigrant visas from publicly supporting terrorist activity or organizations, with enforcement through investigations, reporting to Homeland Security, and possible Attorney General action and fines. The author said the bill was intended to reinforce existing federal definitions and campus safety, while senators questioned the bill’s scope, the definition of terrorist activity, and the clause tied to U.S. policy or practice. Public witnesses, including civil rights advocates, law students, and others, argued the bill was vague, overbroad, unconstitutional, and likely to chill protected speech and increase surveillance of international students and Black and brown communities; several Jewish witnesses also said the bill misused Jewish safety concerns and could be used for viewpoint discrimination. SB 2233 was left pending after public testimony.
The committee then took up SB 735, which builds on prior Holocaust education legislation by funding optional age-appropriate and bilingual curriculum, museum field trips, teacher preparation partnerships, annual reporting, and regional collaboration with Holocaust museums and education service centers. The author and invited witnesses said the bill responds to survey findings showing uneven Holocaust instruction and a need for better teacher training and accountability. A fifth-grade teacher and the director of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio testified in support, emphasizing the need for accurate, age-appropriate instruction and professional development. The committee recessed before finishing the agenda, and SB 735 was set to resume after the floor session.
TX
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- And there's no one, no one that I've served with, and it's not even close, who commanded that respect
- Commission on Judicial Conduct is an independent state agency that was created in 1965, um, and we are tasked
- Um, we are tasked again with regulating the ethical conduct of judges here in the state of Texas, and
- The ombudsman is tasked with answering questions from the public on the grievance system's operation,
- Um, TDCJ is honestly has, has not consulted with us much about maybe combining forces about providing
TX
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- Ramirez also served as the deputy division commander for the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of
- Korea and the deputy director for the US European Command in Germany.
- As the commandant, General Ramirez oversaw the largest collegiate corps of cadets outside of the three
- Under his tenure, the Corps welcomed the first African American Corps of commander.
- Together we can create a world where bonds of humanity are stronger than the forces of division, where