Video & Transcript Research : 'state representative objection'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- [clears throat] Representative H. [clears throat] Representative H.
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Representative <00:52:55.760>Norris Uh Representative Norris Uh Representative - >> Representative. >> Representative. >> Representative.
- >> Thank you represent M. >> Thank you represent M.
- And the reason why is that representatives and senators in years gone by wrote the statutes of the state
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'll go ahead and call Representative Holliver up to talk about that.
- >> Hopefully, uh, Representative Simpson >> Hopefully, uh, Representative Simpson will
- That is their influence, and there are several in the state and they are represented in industry today
- >> Is this going to be a state deal? >> Is this going to be a state deal?
- us as legislators that that uh represent us as legislators that that uh represent our<00:07:52.880
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We use a lot of those around the state. We use a lot of those around the state.
- distribution formula so that the states distribution formula so that the states with<00:30:13.120
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heavier with states the counties with heavier with states the counties with heavier lottery - They come up here, from out of state.
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Liquor Mike Moer, Wyoming State Liquor Mike Moer, Wyoming State Liquor Association
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Representative Campbell — here. >> Representative Connelly — here. >> Representative Harshman —
- here. >> Representative Jarvis — here. >> Representative Provenza — here. >> Representative Storer —
- Um representative. representative. representative. >> So<00:21:46.799>
Mr. - We're a small organization that represents small farmers and ranchers across the tri-state area of Wyoming
- . state. state.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those 38 states, both blue states and red states, have a statute where they could do that.
- Everybody knows I've been opposed to that state question. I voted against the state question.
- They're red states, they're blue states, and they're able to manage their system and they haven't repealed
- This is what 38 other states do. Blue states, red states. This is not something new.
- The state question, the part you just read, would be repealed with this state question.
Bills:
HB3312, HB3700, HB2981, HB2961, HB3016, HB4478, HB4326, HB3025, HB3710, HB4125, HB2951, HB3082, HB4142, HB4106, HB1752, HB3268, HB4440, HJR1067, SB1144, SB1145, SB1146, SB1147, SB1148, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1149, SB1167, HJR1024, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, HB3419, HB3748, HB4335, HB3057, HB3279, HB4428, HB3420, HB3040, HB4140, HB1638, HB3298, HB4113, HB1082, HB4301, HB3269, HB3587, HB4226, HB4324, HB4339, HB4342, HB3278, HB3996, HB4236, HB4352
Keywords:
firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And as we thank as we do the business of this state, we pray that we will also be diligent in our service
- maybe we'd be mindful of the many things that we have to consider that affect so many lives in this state
- It is the state championship of journalism.
- President, by order of the House of Representatives of the state of Oklahoma, this message is sent advising
- the honorable Senate that the House of Representatives is ready to convene in joint session.
Bills:
HB3312, HB3700, HB2981, HB2961, HB3016, HB4478, HB4326, HB3025, HB3710, HB4125, HB2951, HB3082, HB4142, HB4106, HB1752, HB3268, HB4440, HJR1067, SB1144, SB1145, SB1146, SB1147, SB1148, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1149, SB1167, HJR1024, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, HB3419, HB3748, HB4335, HB3057, HB3279, HB4428, HB3420, HB3040, HB4140, HB1638, HB3298, HB4113, HB1082, HB4301, HB3269, HB3587, HB4226, HB4324, HB4339, HB4342, HB3278, HB3996, HB4236, HB4352
Keywords:
firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
State Government Finance and Policy
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states, This petition represents 38 states, This petition represents 38 states, Washington,< - Representative Representative Cosnick. Representative Quam. Quam. Quam.
- Representative Nash? No. Representative Bonner? Aye. Representative Davis? No.
- Representative Jones? Aye. Representative Joy? No. Representative Koznick? No.
- Representative Representative Joy, no. Representative Koznick?
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Hey, where do I get those little books that talk about the state of Alabama?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we are, I think, one of the most affordable states when it comes to that process. >> Representative
- We represent 84,000 educators across the state.
- Article Six simply states that member... that map um some states where it's kind that map um some states
- and out of state teacher prep, the state and out of state teacher prep, the state should<01:35:24.880
- . state. state.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- state now. state now.
- Representative<00:48:18.720>
Anderson. Representative Anderson. Representative Anderson. - But I would state I want to go back to Representative Vang that, you know, when it was originated, it
- Uh, Representative<01:30:58.000>
Hansen. Representative Hansen. Representative Hansen. - Not representative<01:42:47.119>
Hansen. representative Hansen. representative Hansen.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Villegas. Mr. Chair. Yes, please.
- Chairman, Representative Cooper, that's exactly right.
- Representative Travers? Mr. Chair. Yes, please.
- Representative V.A. Hops. I'm sorry. Mr. Chair. Yes, please. Go ahead.
- Representative V.A. Hops. I'm sorry. Mr. Chair. Yes, please. Go ahead.
Keywords:
comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all
Summary:
The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee heard a presentation from Steven Garrison of the Cicero Institute on how Arizona state government could use AI to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline procurement. He argued that AI should be treated as software deployed across many use cases, not just chatbots, and urged the state to identify opportunities proactively, avoid unnecessary agency-level AI rules, use existing procurement structures, and measure outcomes. Members asked about workforce impacts, agency involvement, privacy, and the balance between innovation and regulation; Garrison said AI would likely augment workers first, create new jobs over time, and should be guided by the legislature rather than broad agency rulemaking. The committee then considered HB 2592, which directs the Department of Administration to have budget units identify AI opportunities and streamline implementation, and an amendment adding reporting requirements to state leaders and the Secretary of State. After limited public testimony, the amendment was adopted and the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote, with one member absent.
The committee next took up HB 2452, which would add data centers and small modular reactors to county comprehensive planning and adjust county land-use planning requirements, including changes related to renewable energy planning in larger counties. Supporters said the bill would help counties plan ahead for data center growth and future energy needs, including SMRs and other emerging technologies. County representatives opposed the measure, arguing it improperly singled out specific uses, blurred the line between comprehensive planning and zoning, and reduced local control by altering established public planning processes; they also raised concerns about vague standards and the bill’s treatment of renewable energy. After debate, the committee approved HB 2452 on a 4-3 vote for a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So if there's no objection, I'd like to take up amendment barcode 451-338.
- Okay, we're going to, without objection, go to amendment barcode 528986.
- SB 694 represents the final step. This bill provides... SB 694 represents the final step.
- But compensation is the remedy the law provides, and it is the remedy the state owes.
- Is there objection? Seeing none, show that motion adopted. We are adjourned.
Keywords:
special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government (1-22-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Gentry, Representative Bowling, Representative Bray, Representative Petrie, Representative
- Flannery, Representative Hale, Representative Hart, and Representative Freeland presiding. >> Present
- Let me walk you within the state.
- in the 2028–2030 state fund hardware budget.
these <00:06:39.360>maintenance state would absorb these maintenance state would absorb
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:14
Approval of Minutes 00:00:40
State Board of Elections 00:00:56, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met to hear an update from the State Board of Elections on its Bluegrass Books electronic poll book system. Rachel Pointer and Richard House described the project as an in-house modernization effort intended to improve security, customization, integration with the voter registration system, reduce voter wait times, streamline supplemental and provisional ballot processing, and provide year-round local support to county clerks and poll workers. They emphasized that the system is already a working product, not just a concept, and showed a workflow demonstration of voter lookup, signature capture, ballot issuance, manual lookup, and handling voters who have already voted.
The agency also outlined the financial rationale for the project, saying the state currently lacks dedicated funding for replacing the iPads used for election-day poll books and that counties now bear vendor maintenance and support costs. Under Bluegrass Books, the state would seek to cover hardware replacement, maintenance, and on-site support through future appropriations, potentially using bulk purchasing to lower costs. When asked about the size of the appropriation request, the presenters said it was not yet finalized but noted roughly 7,000 devices are deployed statewide and replacement would likely be phased rather than done all at once.
Members asked about security and whether the e-poll book could affect vote totals. The Board explained that the e-poll book is separate from ballot casting, that voting machines themselves are not connected to the internet, and that the poll book is networked only to update check-ins and prevent double voting. They said the device is locked down to the poll book application and can operate offline until connectivity returns. A member also asked how to recruit more poll workers; the response suggested higher pay is the main incentive, along with outreach to schools, community colleges, and possible pilot programs involving professionals. The meeting concluded without any votes or formal action beyond approval of minutes, and the next meeting was announced for January 29, weather permitting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Howard and Representative Gonzales are on the dais.
- I'm currently a candidate to be the next State Representative for House District 8; however, today I
- Thank you, State Affairs Committee, and Representative Leach for this bill and this hearing today.
- We love the state. Protect the citizens in this state, and we respect the laws of this state.
- I'm currently a candidate to be the next State Representative.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Cain. Here. Representative Hopper. Here. Representative Kitzman. Here.
- Representative Lopez. Here. Representative McLaughlin. Here. Representative Money.
- Representative Munoz.
- The state of the United States is a third busiest land port of U.S.
- So-and-so for state representative, you know, we're not allowed to remove them, but yet the city can
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no objections, those minutes are approved.
- Brian Adams, the State Fire Marshal.
- So we have state general fund direct.
- Right now, the bill, if you divide up the state projects and local projects, obviously the non-state
- Any objections? No objections. That motion is granted.
Keywords:
capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, boiler safety, inspection, licensing, state fire marshal, operating certificate, regulations, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Griffin: Aye. Representative Martinez: ... Representative Keshel: Nay.
- Representative Stephanie Hamilton? Nay. Representative, Vice Chair Peña? And Chairman Diaz. Aye.
- Do you happen to know how much—you may not know—but how much state... ...how much state funding is used
- Chair, Representative Martinez, Mr. Chair, Representative Martinez, yes to animals.
- Representative Martinez? Aye. Representative Eshlaffield? Could I explain my vote? Yes.
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land sales, review commission, national security, property rights, veterinary technicians, certification, education alternative, Arizona Revised Statutes, veterinary education, Mexican gray wolf, Mexican wolf, Mexican gray wolf puppies, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, endangered species, wolf reintroduction, wolf translocation, cross-fostering, wildlife management
Summary:
The Committee on Land and Agriculture heard two bills, SB 1075 and SB 1280, with public testimony limited and several speakers appearing on each measure. SB 1075 would create a Foreign Entity Review Commission and prohibit the conveyance, sale, lease, or sublease of state land to hostile foreign entities without commission approval. Supporters said it was needed to protect land near critical infrastructure and military sites, while opponents argued it created unnecessary bureaucracy and duplicated existing safeguards. The committee voted 5-4 to give SB 1075 a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up SB 1280, which would bar the Arizona Game and Fish Commission from transporting Mexican gray wolf pups into the state or using public funds or resources for that purpose. Supporters said the bill would stop state involvement in importing wolves and argued the population had already reached sufficient numbers. Opponents, including representatives from Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter and Humane World for Animals, said the measure would undermine science-based recovery efforts, reduce genetic diversity, and harm a still-endangered species. Members debated the wolf population, recovery goals, and whether the bill would affect federal conservation efforts.
After testimony and member discussion, the committee voted 4-3, with one absent, to give SB 1280 a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- bills are Representative Green. So, I'll bills are Representative Green.
- Representative Green. With >> Thank you, U. Representative Green.
- in the state.
- Represent the the table for questions. Represent the Okay. Okay. Okay.
- The state would then pick up the rest, and the state share would increase.
Keywords:
education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Represent Hansen. >> Okay. Represent Hansen.
- But that being said, we have cities from all over the state represented here, and the decisions made
- cities from all over the state cities from all over the state represented<00:47:59.839>
here< - have represent Burkel. have represent Burkel.
- represent Hansen. represent Hansen.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 18, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Keywords:
elections, Wyoming House of Representatives, state representatives, multi-member districts, county-based districts, party list voting, list voting, proportional representation, Jefferson method, greatest divisors method, ranked choice voting, RCV, primary elections, party conventions, minor parties, major parties, ballot design, apportionment, redistricting, nomination procedures