Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative conduct'

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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have legislation to address this problem.
  • You'll take a look at the legislation.
  • In other words, contracts may be entered into within the legislative branch for the legislative branch
  • We've got this legislation, again, strong bipartisan support.
  • Sir, conducting lease sales is a requirement of the law.
Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the STOP CSAM Act. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're protected by congressional legislation. It's time to change that.
  • We are here to support legislative solutions that are desperately needed.
  • They desperately need your help and a crucial legislation be passed.
  • at all, leaving our children at risk, if they cannot get the exact legislation they want.
  • We didn't know exactly what we were supposed to do and this legislation gives us that direction.
Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony
Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • As you are all well aware, the global reinsurance industry is based in London, and several legislators
  • The global reinsurance industry is based in London, and several legislators have made trips to London
Bills: HCR74, HCR95, HB705, HB1048, SCR23, SCR31, SCR38, SB49, SB233, SB307, SB326, SB387, SB401, SB435, SB495
Keywords: trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege
Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first heard HCR 74, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission modeled after the existing Louisiana-Ireland commission. The author said the commission would serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, economic development, and the arts, with no compensation for members. After brief questions and supportive testimony from a member familiar with the Ireland commission, the committee reported HCR 74 favorably. The committee then considered SCR 38, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 related to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. The author explained that the repeal was tied to a separate study commission on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, aimed at addressing sediment buildup, stagnant hypoxia, and harm to the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment management and water quality concerns, and the committee adopted a technical amendment to the title before reporting the resolution favorably, as amended. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 495 on campaign finance disclosures. The author described a series of changes, including raising the threshold for unitemized individual contributions to $200, adjusting when a PAC is considered to be participating in an election, extending the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, and allowing leadership PAC funds to cover replacement or repair of items damaged in connection with public office. The transcript cuts off during the bill presentation, so no final action on SB 495 is shown.
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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • simple request for a legislative management study of state laws relating to criminal conduct against
  • or actions in the next legislative session.
  • Legislative management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation.
  • Legislative Management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation arising from
  • this study to the 70th Legislative Assembly.
Bills: HCR3028
Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • brief status report on the implementation of the Sunset recommendations passed during the 88th legislation
  • Sunset staff conducts compliance checks on statutory changes, while the state auditor's office is tasked
  • The Sunset Compliance Report assessed recommendations from the previous legislative session, impacting
  • We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
  • We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
Keywords: Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary: The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed Nov 2, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed October 26, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed October 19, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed October 5, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed August 24, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed August 17, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed July 27, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed July 13, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed June 29, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed June 15, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed June 1, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025 at 09:09 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first one relates to the rewrite and reorganization project we've conducted for Chapter 22 of the
  • The next agenda item relates, again, to the rewrite and reorganization that we conducted for Chapter
  • The per diem is the property of the legislator.
  • Therefore, a legislator is not required to first exhaust the per diem before using political funds to
  • We will discuss the status of the Texas Ethics Commission legislative recommendations.
Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments
Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have some legislation on that, the Amtrak Transparency Act.
  • The problem is we worked very hard on behalf of the American people, passed legislation, got the funding
  • are numerous public reports detailing your role in obstructing the Boeing 737 MAX investigation conducted
  • And this legislation did what it was supposed to. It got the market to respond.
  • So there's just no way that the administration is conducting a careful review of the cuts and its impact
Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules May 4th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Bills: HJR1096, HJR1097, HJR1098, HJR1099, HJR1100
Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, major rule changes, joint resolution, legislative rule approval, Title 75, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC, licensing, compliance, enforcement, dispensary, grower, processor, patient access, health care authority
Summary: The committee considered three resolutions, all presented by Chairman Kendrick with full PCS substitutes. H.J.R. 1096 approved a medical marijuana rule that had originally been treated as a major rule but was later determined not to be one; members asked no questions and the resolution was adopted unanimously. H.J.R. 1099 was described as a direct result of H.B. 1576 from the prior session concerning Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules; it also drew no questions and passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1100 addressed a rule from the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services that was discovered late to be a major rule; after brief discussion and no substantive questions, it too passed unanimously. During the meeting, members voted on each resolution after motions for adoption and do pass. The recorded votes were unanimous in favor on all three measures, with no nay votes. After H.J.R. 1100 passed, Chairman Kendrick noted there would be one more committee meeting the next morning at 9 a.m. to address a late-arriving resolution, and he offered to discuss the late major-rule issue with Representative Chapman after adjournment.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct (CISC) - Wed Nov 9, 2022

Hawaii House Floor Meeting