Video & Transcript Research : 'IDEA'
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:23 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, I just wanted to get an idea so we know. Representative DeRasas...
- I wanted to get an idea so we'd know. Representative DeRasas? Here. Thank you. All right.
- So just to get an idea of who is here in the audience... Thank you, Representative.
- So just to get an idea of who is here in the audience that support the bill, can you raise your hands
- Just one more question: do you have an idea, or maybe a goal is a better word to use, in terms of how
Summary:
The House Labor, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and heard two bills from Representative Martinez. House Bill 56 would appropriate $1 million to the Department of Veterans Services to expand behavioral health and suicide prevention efforts for veterans. Supporters, including the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Veterans Services, the Disability Coalition, New Mexico Professional Firefighters, the New Mexico Veterans and Military Families Caucus, and NAMI New Mexico, said the funding would help veterans navigate a difficult system, improve outreach in rural areas, and address New Mexico’s high veteran suicide rate and related alcohol and drug deaths. Committee members asked about whether the program was new or an expansion of an existing effort, how services would be delivered, and whether outreach would reach homeless and rural veterans. The secretary explained that the bill would augment an existing Suicide Prevention Act program, use contracts with outside providers rather than direct services, and require two term employees for contract management and outreach. The committee voted 7-1 to give HB 56 a due pass and send it to the next committee.
The committee then heard House Bill 55, which would create an income tax deduction for retirement income earned by first responders, similar to an existing benefit for military retirees. Supporters argued it would help recruit and retain firefighters, law enforcement, and other first responders, and could encourage retirees to move to New Mexico and contribute economically. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal impact, the lack of a sunset, the narrow definition of first responder, and Taxation and Revenue Department concerns that the bill could reduce general fund revenue by about $6.1 million in the first year and might not attract retirees on its own. The sponsor said he had not yet met with Tax and Rev but would do so, and noted he was open to a sunset if it helped the bill move forward. Despite concerns, the committee voted 7-1 to pass HB 55 to the next committee, with members explaining their votes and emphasizing that the bill would receive further vetting in Tax and Revenue.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- SO THE IDEA IS TO SMOOTH OUT BARRIERS AND HELP THEM STAY IN TRAINING.
- THE IDEA IS TO SHIFT SOME OF THE FUNDING OVER TO THE NON-ITA SERVICES. WHAT ARE NON-ITA SERVICES?
- THE IDEA BEHIND HAVING SUCH A LOCALLY DRIVEN NETWORK IS THAT LOCAL BOARDS IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO LEVERAGE
- Weller: THE IDEA WITH THE GRADES IS ONE TO START MEASURING.
- SO IT LAUNCHED A LOT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CHANGES IN OUR POLICIES THOUGH THE IDEA IS TO CREATE
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Mar 19th, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So I guess what I was trying to do was kind of get an idea. No, they don't.
- Um, obviously a good idea because we're doing it.
- So let me, Madam Chair, members of the committee, Representative Cate, the idea was that they had made
- I think this is such a wonderful idea, so thank you for bringing it forward.
- Madam Chair and Representative, those are excellent ideas.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE IDEA HERE IS THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT BE IN THE POLITICAL MESSAGE BUSINESS.
- THE IDEA IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING IT. >> I WANTED TO TALK ABOUT THE REASONABLE FORCE PROVISION.
- AND THAT IS THE IDEA HERE?
- THE IDEA IS TO KEEP MESSAGE FLAX OUT OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS BECAUSE THEY DO SEND A MESSAGE THAT THEY
- Fine: I DON'T THINK SO BUT MAYBE THAT WOULD BE AN IDEA FOR ANOTHER BOARD. >> Sen.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the idea. We want for patients to have access at home in their home care. Absolutely.
- And that's the idea. We want for patients to have access at home, in their home communities.
- So that's the idea. We have a nursing shortage. We have a doctor shortage.
- The idea is that we want patients to have access to care at home, in their home.
- So that's the idea. We have a nursing shortage and a doctor shortage.
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 1/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, you know, where are you on that idea?
- Uh, you know, where are you on that idea?
- Can you give people an idea of the kind of work that you're doing now that you can't be doing committee
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Summary:
House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the ongoing Minnesota House standoff, saying Democrats had still not returned to the chamber and that no meaningful progress had been made toward a power-sharing deal. They rejected claims by Rep. Hortman that the sides were closer to an agreement, saying the same proposal had been offered for about 15 days and that any deal would first require Democrats to “show up to work.” Republicans also said they were open to written negotiations on a tie arrangement, but only if the terms were new and acceptable to both sides.
The discussion focused heavily on the consequences of the absent Democrats and the Republicans’ efforts to keep legislative work moving. GOP members said they were still meeting with constituents, discussing bill ideas, and preparing work on capital investment, roads, bridges, wastewater, school funding, and budget issues. They emphasized priorities such as stopping fraud, improving reading outcomes, public safety, and limiting taxes and wasteful spending, while also saying agencies had previously been told not to attend Republican-led committee hearings and that they hoped those meetings could resume.
Republicans also addressed questions about pay and per diem, saying members were still receiving legislative salary but not per diem and arguing that lawmakers who do not show up should face penalties, including loss of pay. They said such penalties would need to be authorized by the Rules Committee. On other matters, they said there was nothing new to announce on possible legal action, they had not yet fully reviewed the president’s funding freeze, and they were open to meeting again with Rep. Hortman, including at 3:30 the next day.
MN
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- forward, and I do like your ideas for vetting these people.
- I am just curious if you've put any ideas towards how you vet where you are sending them.
- I think that's the role of the church, and I think that's a great idea.
- This is not a new idea; it is an old idea from the 1950s and then under multiple iterations through different
- This idea has been around for more than half a century.
Bills:
SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201
Keywords:
voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- One, and I'll give you an idea, is vacant property, second homes, property of those that are deceased
- Give you an idea who's working on it.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's grounded in a powerful idea: if you are going to own a firearm, ...
- I definitely appreciate discussing any ideas.
- It's just an idea, consensus, or recommendation, and to see what happens.
- The idea on Wednesday is to conclude by noon so you can plan your schedules.
- IS THERE ANYTHING IS ANYTHING They proposed that you think is a good idea?
MN
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And uh we had some ideas these programs.
- down the road in because I had no idea down the road in because I had no idea what<00:36:08.320>
- And he had no idea.
- One of those ideas was to exempt supply.
- And he had no idea. against you?" And he had no idea.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that, you know, there's an idea in math that, like, we've got young scientists.
- that, you know, there's an idea in math that, like, we've got young scientists.
- This actually, the mandate that's in this, is a very good idea, and, uh, good ideas sometimes are expensive
- This actually, the mandate that's in this, is a very good idea, and, uh, good ideas sometimes are expensive
- This actually, the mandate that's in this, is a very good idea, and, uh, good ideas sometimes are expensive
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- you and to integrate those ideas into this proposal.
- We can work with you on technical assistance and listen to more of your ideas."
- We can work with you on technical assistance and listen to more of your ideas."
- on something and so yes we have ideas on something and so yes we have ideas underway<01:28:45.760
- If this committee were interested in other ideas, I know the idea that Director Gr brought up on steps
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, out of the 18 currently enrolled providers, do we have an idea of the geographical locations?
- of okay you're choosing you or the idea of okay you're choosing you know<00:09:59.360>
routing these people are like have no idea these people are like have no idea what's<00:19:32.360>going - So you decided to give a six-month delay, which is a good idea, and then if you need more delay, can
- So you decided to give a six-month delay, which is a good idea, and then if you need more delay, can
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- is that the commissioner would the idea is that the commissioner would have<00:49:13.560>
to < - uh because again like and has some ideas uh because again that<01:03:03.200>
was <01:03:03.320 - I hear the same bills over and over again, too, and they're not usually great ideas.
- I hear the same bills over and over again, too, and they're not usually great ideas.
- I hear the same bills over and over again, too, and they're not usually great ideas.
Keywords:
youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- If anybody in this body has other ideas, we welcome them.
- <00:31:54.240>
of for BG&E comes up with a genius idea of for BG&E comes up with a - genius idea of how<00:31:54.640>
to <00:31:54.799>reroute <00:31:55.679>some <00 - , frankly, every not-so-good idea deserves its due process.
- And so I'm thankful that our colleagues across the aisle have great ideas.
Summary:
The House convened with 117 members present, then 123 after a quorum call, and proceeded through routine introductions and referrals, including introductory House bills 959 through 1018, House Joint Resolution 8, House Simple Resolution 1, several Senate bills, and bond initiatives referred to Appropriations. The main floor item was House Bill 1, concerning investor-owned electric and gas utility cost recovery limitations, which was on third reading and final passage.
Debate on HB 1 focused on whether the bill would meaningfully lower utility bills and whether it was necessary given existing Public Service Commission authority. Supporters argued the bill would prevent ratepayers from bearing the cost of executive bonuses and other compensation above $250,000, saying utilities can still pay those costs from shareholder profits and that the measure would save money for customers, even if only modestly. Opponents argued the PSC already has authority to review executive compensation, warned the bill could be largely symbolic or misleading, and said it might encourage utilities to shift bonuses into base salaries or harm recruitment and service quality. Several members also argued the bill did not address other drivers of high bills, such as riders and program costs, and one member said the General Assembly itself was responsible for rising energy costs.
No final vote on HB 1 was shown in the transcript excerpt, but members on both sides stated their intended positions, with supporters urging a yes vote and opponents indicating they would vote no. The discussion ended with another member beginning remarks about taking on concentrated corporate power and standing with working people.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (11-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , to talk to me about this type of idea, to talk to me about this type of idea, they<01:16:04.719
- success the programs have, but the idea success the programs have, but the idea of<01:22:02.320>
- So, I love the idea on the program.
- So, I love the idea on the program.
- So, I love the idea on the program.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:09
State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33
The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44
Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs.
Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them.
A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C.
During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (04/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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trip <00:17:52.720>< - And that's why we really stuck with the idea of avoiding a priority. Yes.
- stuck we avoided the idea of a priority. stuck we avoided the idea of a priority.
- And I like the idea of important thing.
Summary:
The committee first took up a Senate message on HB 179, relative to hazardous waste accident fees. Members reviewed the Senate amendment, which would cap the daily non-payment penalty at no more than $1,000 per day and limit the cumulative penalty to 25% of the cost, with no additional daily penalty if the responsible party is following an agreed payment plan. Members discussed the change from the committee’s earlier version, which had allowed penalties up to 100% of the damages, and agreed the revised language was reasonable. The committee voted to concur with the Senate amendment and indicated the bill could be placed on consent.
The committee then recessed SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners, because a late request for an additional change had not yet been fully reviewed. It next voted on SB 229, relative to the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat. Supporters said the bill would expand retail access to these meats, support New Hampshire farms, and improve food security. Members also noted the Department of Agriculture did not object, that the bill would remove a sunset and keep more workable inspection rules in place, and that the animals involved are largely from closed herds. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 229 and agreed to place it on consent.
Finally, the committee considered SB 50, establishing a committee to study the regulation of private animal boarding facilities. Members described disturbing testimony about missing, injured, or dead dogs and the lack of clear oversight, licensing, or even a reliable list of kennels in the state. They discussed possible study topics including licensing, inspection authority, standards, penalties, and protections for both pet owners and boarding operators, including disclosure of medical conditions. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 50 and also agreed to place it on consent. After the executive sessions, the committee heard a presentation from the New Hampshire Food Alliance on the state’s first food and agriculture strategic plan, introduced by director Nicole Cardwell, with participation from advisory committee members including Rep. Bixby and Commissioner Sean Jasper.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/01/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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of think this just opens up the idea of think this just opens up the idea of - like this is probably a good idea—just like using propofol for colonoscopies is a good idea.
- Uh I I haven't idea worth uh pursuing.
- like this is uh probably a good idea like this is uh probably a good idea<01:33:19.760>
just < - propal for colonoscopies is a good idea. propal for colonoscopies is a good idea.