Video & Transcript Research : 'sunset legislation'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Dec 10th, 2025 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- In the last legislative session, the General Appropriations Act gave the Ethics Commission the authority
- So, theoretically, during a legislative session, somebody could... and spend two grand to lobby people
- agenda item relates to the implement implementation of a portion of Senate Bill 239 from the 89th legislative
- Yeah, and the legislation didn't put a cap, so I don't...
- Our last agenda item relates to the two special sessions. of the 2025 legislative session would the general
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation
Summary:
In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Legislative Update May 1st, 2025 at 09:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is day 107 of our 140-day legislative session.
- and to pass strong border security legislation.
- She's going to talk about medical liberty legislation. Thank you.
- I hope the Texas House moves swiftly on this legislation.
- We’ve got to pass this legislation, House Bill 2258.
Keywords:
immigration, children's rights, E-Verify, social transitioning, election integrity, Texas GOP, legislative session, urgent legislation
Summary:
The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to welcome the visitors in the gallery for Texas Nuclear Legislative Day.
- Members please help me join our visitors for Texas Nuclear Legislative Day. Thank you, Mr.
- SGR 40 establishes appropriate thresholds for when legislative involvement is required.
- Question the author of the legislation. Of course I'll yield.
- Members, we have one bill left. and then we will start a new legislative day.
Keywords:
legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Apr 17th, 2025
Baldwin County Legislation
Bills:
HB575
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
economic development, industrial authority, Yazoo County, trustees, grants and loans, local government, taxation, tourism, parks and recreation, Ackerman, restaurant sales tax, local funding, suffrage, voting rights, restoration of rights, felony conviction, Mississippi legislation, restoration, criminal record, legislation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we're trying to legislatively change... That's all I'm saying.
- The court's decision actually said that we should not legislatively change this.
- Expectation that their legislative delegation would update the statute.
- Those are numbers determined by our legislative fiscal office in order to be...
- Y'all should have had a local piece of legislation, not a statewide piece of legislation that impacts
Keywords:
county tax, education funding, capital projects, local government, sales tax, food trucks, mobile vendors, business license, health inspection, statewide regulation, zoning ordinances, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, municipal zoning, zoning board, appeals process, circuit court
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation does not eliminate accountability.
- One is the absence of a meaningful cap in this legislation.
- It's not a bad piece of legislation.
- I do want to point out one piece of the legislation.
- I'm here to ask you to support this piece of legislation.
Keywords:
massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Last session, I passed legislation which... ...created a similar program for Texas game wardens.
- This legislative leave pool program will provide much-needed support for correctional officers, allowing
- them to participate in the legislative process while maintaining their commitment to duty.
- Thank you for considering our perspectives as we move forward with this important legislation. keep the
- In closing, I will say that in our sunset evaluation self-evaluation report that we submitted about two
Bills:
HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153
Keywords:
education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Sears, Legislative District 9.
- This is my first legislative session.
- This is my first legislative session, and I attend Arizona State University. Thank you.
- This is my first legislative session and I attend Arizona State University. Thank you. Mr.
- This is my fifth legislative session at the Senate. Happy to serve everybody. Absolutely.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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body, members of this legislative body, members of this legislative body, nothing - <00:43:08.880>
was initial vote as this legislation was initial vote as this legislation was - trying to combat unnecessary legislation trying to combat unnecessary legislation or<01:28:02.159
- So we already have this legislation.
- So we already have this legislation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:34 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
TX
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Ethics and Campaign Finance
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 70, Representative Travis, it says the Legislative Services Agency shall endeavor to complete
- already said, but if we see one, even 30 days, even if we see one, you know, trying to get to the legislative
- already said, but if we see one, even 30 days, even if we see one, you know, trying to get to the legislative
- <00:11:56.399>
And <00:11:56.560>so <00:11:57.200>at had to pass legislatively - And so at had to pass legislatively.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If this legislation is focused on strong fiscal responsibility and meaningful oversight for MA providers
- If this legislation is focused on strong fiscal responsibility and meaningful oversight for MA providers
- <00:26:46.960>
anytime <00:26:47.679>additional <00:26:48.559>oversight legislator - anytime additional oversight legislator anytime additional oversight or<00:26:49.760>
concerns - hear that and want to legislators hear that and want to respond<00:27:02.640>
and <00:27:02.960 - hear that and want to legislators hear that and want to respond<00:27:02.640>
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- It just changes the 811 bill, uh, excuse me, 811 sunset from January...
- Excuse me, 811 sunset from January 1st of 2027 to January 1st of 2035. Okay.
Bills:
HB443
Keywords:
HB443, Underground Damage Prevention Program, One-Call Notification System, 811, utility locate, dig law, excavation safety, damage prevention, underground utilities, pipeline safety, public utilities, buried facilities, excavation notice, demolition notice, Alabama Public Service Commission, sunset extension, utility protection, locate request, call before you dig, gas pipeline
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this morning we have with us the Office of the Legislative Auditor, who will be doing a walkthrough
- I'm the Deputy Legislative Auditor for the Financial Audit Division at the Office of the Legislative
- auditor to double with the legislative auditor to double check<00:27:12.840>
but <00:27:13.120 - He said it is interesting that legislators sit here in this job and want to come down on reports.
- Nash's on that um is and the legislative Nash's on that um is and the legislative Commission<01:
Keywords:
sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 16, 2026 - PM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I would go so far as to say legislating non-consensual acts against women's bodies.
- But we do not see parallel legislation holding men to the same level of scrutiny or accountability, where
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- legislators, not just the legislature. legislators, not just the legislature.
- <01:01:39.599>
and findings of this uh legislation. and findings of this uh legislation. and - giving um a select group of legislators giving um a select group of legislators to<01:26:50.800>
- based on their own legislative judgment. based on their own legislative judgment.
- , this particular piece of legislation, this particular piece of legislation, House<01:36:00.800>