Video & Transcript Research : 'financial instruments'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We must not allow financial. This wasn't about risk, it was about politics.
- We must not allow financial. This episode illustrates why SB 946 is needed.
- Their advice is not tied to financial performance.
- interests of shareholders and exclude non-financial considerations like ESG.
- And, of course, those financial firms take your money and they buy shares.
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 945, 946, 2044, 2819, 2403, 2337, and 312, with all bills left pending after testimony. SB 945 would restrict insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage based on oil and gas activity or ESG-related goals, and supporters argued it would protect Texas energy producers from politically motivated shareholder activism and insurance discrimination. SB 946 would bar creditors from using social credit, ESG, DEI, or religious/political affiliation as a basis for denying or limiting credit; witnesses said it would prevent viewpoint-based financial discrimination and protect access to capital for Texas businesses. SB 2337 would require proxy advisory firms to disclose when recommendations are based on non-financial factors or when they give conflicting advice to different clients; supporters said the measure would increase transparency and curb ESG-driven influence over shareholder voting. SB 312 would direct public retirement systems to focus on financial returns rather than social or political objectives, with the author saying the bill responds to activist pressure on pensions and would reinforce fiduciary duty.
The committee also took up election and ethics measures. SB 2044 would strengthen electioneering restrictions for publicly funded education institutions and personnel, prohibiting use of official resources to promote political agendas; testimony focused on alleged school district electioneering in bond and tax elections. SB 2819 would prohibit county elections administrators from holding certain officer positions appointed by elected officials, addressing potential conflicts of interest. SB 2403, the Texas Ethics Commission sunset bill, would restructure complaint handling with a three-tier violation system, risk-based complaint prioritization, longer response times, bipartisan preliminary review panels, and expanded hearing options; members discussed amendments aimed at dismissing minor complaints, clarifying categories, and adjusting lobbying and penalty provisions, but the amendments were withdrawn during committee consideration.
Across the ESG and finance bills, invited witnesses from the American Energy Institute, Heartland Impact, Consumers Research, ADF Action, Texas Civil Justice League, and related groups generally supported the measures, arguing that banks, insurers, proxy advisors, and asset managers have used ESG or reputational-risk standards to discriminate against energy, agriculture, firearms, and religious organizations. No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt, and the committee closed public testimony on each bill and left them pending.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (6-3-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Next step we have on the agenda: taxation of financial deposit institutions, and we may have Barbara
- </c> 21 2021 that um the function financial 21 2021 that um the function financial institutions<00:39
- </c> apportionment for, um, financial apportionment for, um, financial institutions<00:40:23.960><c>
- And in the old days, before it, as Barbara alluded to, financial institutions were one of those.
- institutions were one of financial institutions were one of those. those. those.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that an individual or a family without health care coverage was one accident or illness away from financial
- So the analytic capabilities that we have that are specific to our financial analysis and actuarial work
- not doing well financially.
- They should say the governor's governor's on financial bill and the reasons why I am maybe what lies
- "They mentioned the financial burden of repair expenses, and many people highlighted the rising cost
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (6-24-25)
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0:00:07 Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:47 Approval of Minutes
0:01:05 Correspondence and Information Items
0:54:15 Lease Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions
0:56:19 Project Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet
1:08:46 Lease Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet
1:13:00 Rpt from Office of Financial Mgmt - KIA
1:20:00 Office of Financial Management
1:35:50 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure.
The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation.
KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Throughout my career, I have worked to strengthen accountability, operational structure, financial stewardship
- As a trustee, I understand my responsibilities to provide oversight, safeguard the college's financial
- expand the graduate services in job placement, partnering with industry and measures of graduate financial
- “Oh, yes, mine was in the 1960s.” partnering with industry and measures of graduate financial success
- business and corporate governance, we're in a highly regulated business, so corporate governance and financial
Keywords:
missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding, genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance
Summary:
The committee heard and approved two bills before moving to a long confirmation agenda. SB 1570, by Sen. Gates, would restore Project Leo, a previously sunset program that helps locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination between CARD centers and local sheriffs; it was praised as a proven tool for families and first responders and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1376, by Sen. Burgess, would create grants to support genetic counseling education and help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors; testimony noted the state’s limited supply of licensed counselors and the need to expand clinical training, and the bill also passed favorably.
The committee then considered a block of reappointments to university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and others. No one requested separate votes on the reappointments, and the block was confirmed unanimously for recommendation to the next committee.
A series of new appointees then appeared and largely emphasized workforce training, nursing, military support, and local economic development at their institutions. Witnesses included appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, FIU, UWF, Valencia, the College of the Florida Keys, and others; several highlighted strong NCLEX pass rates, dual enrollment, and partnerships with employers or military communities. One nominee, Florida Poly reappointment Ilya Shapiro, faced pointed questioning from Sen. Bracey Davis about past comments regarding race and the Supreme Court; he said his remarks were about hiring criteria, not a specific justice, and reiterated opposition to race- or sex-based selection. The committee also briefly struggled to reach Sherry Young by phone before hearing her testimony for Chipola College, where she said she wanted to give back as an alumna and nurse practitioner. Most new appointees were recommended for confirmation in a block, while Thomas Zachary Smith of UWF was pulled for separate consideration.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 25, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:11:20.959><c> some</c><00:11:21.200><c> of</c><00:11:21.279><c> the</c><00:11:21.440><c> instruments
- </c> particularly in some of the instruments particularly in some of the instruments that<00:11:22.079
- /c><00:28:30.320><c> to</c> Thing about those three, you can go to their websites and you'll see financial
- You see the financial statements for those entities.
- </c> filings that that creates that financial filings that that creates that financial transparency.<
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 25, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, they're not connected with a financial institution.
- So, I mean, they're not connected with a financial institution.
- So, I mean, they're not connected with a financial institution.
- These are not tied to any bank or financial institution that requires... customers.
- </c> we're highly regulated financial we're highly regulated financial institutions.<00:25:53.039><c>
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways, and Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
FL
Keywords:
genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance, missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1376, which would create an education grant program to help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors by supporting students in genetics programs at state universities. Senator Burgess described genetic counselors’ roles in oncology, prenatal care, rare diseases, and other clinical settings, and noted Florida’s limited number of licensed counselors. The committee adopted an amendment requiring graduate programs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and to show sufficient clinical training capacity. Members spoke in support, and CS/SB 1376 was reported favorably by roll call vote.
After a brief recess, the committee took up SB 1570, which would revive Project Leo, a prior Florida program that helped locate missing persons with special needs who are at high risk of wandering or elopement. President Gates explained that the bill would allow participating CARD centers to work with local sheriff’s offices to provide voluntary tracking devices and included $1 million in nonrecurring funding. Senators Berman and Harrell supported the measure, citing the dangers of wandering, especially for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, and the importance of preventing drownings and other tragedies. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
No other business was raised, no senators requested to be recorded on the bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- understanding of as we're looking and evaluating this legislation, is there some... reason why now in the financial
- So you believe what I'm hearing you say, and again, I'm not a financial genius; I'm a doctor.
- we just said we're going to take five billion of the current balance in the ESF and put it into instruments
- $5 billion of it and say we have so much that we can take $5 billion and put it in less liquid instruments
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- All financial institutions are required. We've issued money... required.
- So, you know, right now we require financial institutions to report elder transactions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- By requiring financial responsibility By requiring financial responsibility for<00:05:05.600><c> the<
- </c><00:10:17.400><c> With</c> experiences a financial hardship.
- With experiences a financial hardship.
- </c> of those different methods of financial of those different methods of financial assurances, assurances
- </c><00:42:09.360><c> insurances</c> uh the the financial insurances uh the the financial insurances
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- They haven't really put the financial model together because they didn't know this money was going to
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, community development, infrastructure improvement, funding grants, long-term care, infrastructure loan, nursing facilities, financial assistance, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met to clear several remaining bills and discussed scheduling around upcoming conference committees. The chair noted that full committee meetings would likely be held after floor session, while Thursday and Friday mornings were being reserved for conference committees. Members also discussed how conference committees would be scheduled and where they would appear on their dashboards.
The committee first took up House Bill 1577, relating to wastewater facility grants. Amendments were adopted to create a loan/line-of-credit mechanism through the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Environmental Quality to keep two canceled federal BRIC-funded projects moving: a lagoon project in Fezenden and a wastewater treatment project in Lincoln. Members emphasized the language was intended to apply only to those projects and to preserve the possibility of federal reimbursement later. The amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended received a 15-1 do pass recommendation.
The committee then reconsidered House Bill 1009 and adopted an additional amendment transferring the remaining balance in the bioscience innovation grant fund to the general fund, rather than issuing another round of grants. That amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended also received a 16-0 do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1619, creating a long-term care facility loan fund and adjusting an existing medical facility loan program. After discussion, members amended the bill to reduce the long-term care fund cap to $10 million per project, set the interest rate at 2%, extend repayment to 30 years, and align the medical facility loan program to 2% with a 30-year term. The amendment passed 14-2, and the bill as amended received a 16-0 do pass recommendation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (11-1-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeR0ycSDyMA, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:00 – call to order and roll call
00:02:05 – Industry update from Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance
00:37:22 – The role of regional banks in Kentucky’s economy
00:59:34 – Department of Financial Institutions update
01:16:10 – Banking code modernization and unlawful financial trade practices, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The people of Texas didn't elect financial institutions from Wall Street or activist non-partisans.
- It sends a chilling message to conform to the political orthodoxy, or lose access to basic financial
- ESG-driven financial discrimination against entire groups, industries, companies, or individuals has
- Their advice is not tied to financial performance.
- They have to prioritize in writing that they prioritize financial returns over ideology.
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- issue one or more subpoenas to compel BlackRock Incorporated, State Street Corporation, or any other financial
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Keywords:
veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. SB 1594, by Senator Gates, would change how veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth are handled so the funds are not used to offset foster care costs, but instead are preserved for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the youth leaves foster care. The bill drew one supportive appearance from Victoria Zep of Family Support Services, had no debate, and was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. Senator Sharief later asked to be recorded as a yes vote on the bill.
The committee then considered SB 1182, by Senator Jones, which creates the Florida Veterans and Military Spouses Business Development Act to provide fee relief and tax incentives for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. The committee adopted Jones’s strike-all amendment, which added information-sharing and verification provisions, refined the tax exemptions, and broadened eligibility for fee waivers and sales tax relief. After no questions or debate, the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote.
The committee also held a confirmation hearing for three appointees—Matthew Bacchano, Tim Thomas, and Belinda Kaiser—and recommended confirmation on all three in one vote. The meeting concluded with several members offering remarks praising Chair Wright’s long service and leadership on veterans’ issues, followed by adjournment.
WY