Video & Transcript Research : 'priority'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Resuming the Fight Against Fraud – Senator Heather Gustafson Mar 13th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- This has been one of my top priorities for a long time, but now you see that all of us are working together
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Time changed to 2:30 p.m. for Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- college access and increasing degree completion to meet our state's workforce needs are important priorities
- efforts reflect the direction we are headed: more accountability, stronger alignment with workforce priorities
- order to maintain quality, affordable education aligned with system and institutional strategic priorities
- $56.3 million for the next phase in that remediation effort, allowing us to continue addressing high priority
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (1-21-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- He also said the Jewish Federation told him this was their number one priority this year, and he wanted
- He said the Jewish Federation told him this was their number one priority this year.
- He also said the Jewish Federation told him this was their number one priority this year.
- He said the Jewish Federation told him this was their number one priority this year.
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Meeting Start: 00:03
Attendance Roll Call: 00:08
SB 27 Discussion 01:36
SB 27 Vote 07:06
SB 40 Discussion 08:11
SB 40 Vote 12:38
Adjournment: 13:31, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 27, sponsored by Senator Greg Elkins. SB 27 would let fiscal courts or local governments responsible for indigent remains choose cremation instead of burial, after consulting the coroner and after a 30-day effort to locate next of kin. The bill also preserves the ability of a religious community to assume responsibility if it has expressed that intent in writing. Jason Hall of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky said his only concern was ensuring cremated remains are interred, not disposed of otherwise, and Rabbi Schlommo Litman of the Kentucky Jewish Council thanked the sponsor for accommodating religious communities and said the bill was a good compromise.
After discussion, the committee voted 10-0 to report SB 27 favorably as amended by committee substitute, with members indicating they expected it to pass on the floor. The sponsor thanked the committee for its work and noted the bill’s importance to religious communities.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Senator Gary Boswell, and adopted its committee substitute. SB 40 changes the process for library board appointments, returning appointments to local judge executives and local boards and modifying the alternate appointment process created by prior law. Testimony from the County Judges Association and the Kentucky Public Library Association indicated the parties had worked together and were in agreement on the compromise. After questions about how the regular and alternate processes would work, the committee voted 10-0 to report SB 40 favorably as amended by committee substitute, also with favorable expression for floor passage. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Sep 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THEN WE TAKE A NEXT STEP OF ADDING IN WHAT WE CALL OTHER HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS.
- YOU CAN SEE THAT IN ALL THREE YEARS THE OTHER HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS ARE RUNNING ABOUT 61% OF OUR TOTAL
- BETWEEN CRITICAL NEEDS AND OTHER HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS WHICH IS GOOD BECAUSE THERE IS MORE FLEXIBILITY
- IN THE OTHER HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: House Speaker Demuth Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 06/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the governor had said all along that SAF, the sustainable aviation fuel, was a priority.
- aviation<00:07:11.199>
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Um <00:07:12.880>that aviation fuel was a priority. - Um that aviation fuel was a priority.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also requires that if a state college or university implements a priority system for assigning
- students to housing or a work-study program, it must give first priority to students who are eligible
- to make a difference in life, where I would be in a position to change things, they would be my priority
- And since day one, when I came into this House, I made them my priority.
Summary:
The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. First, PCS for HB 879 by Representatives Rizo and Woodson would require state colleges and universities to prioritize housing placement for students who are homeless, were in foster care, or are at risk of homelessness, and to give first priority in housing or work-study priority systems to students eligible for child-welfare-related tuition and fee exemptions. Members heard extensive supportive testimony from Florida Youth Shine participants and other advocates describing housing instability after foster care and the importance of campus housing and vouchers for student success. The bill was reported favorably by a 16-0 vote.
The committee then heard CS for HB 1113 by Representative Valdes, which would standardize minimum math-content requirements for elementary teacher preparation programs and increase math content in competency-based certification programs. The sponsor cited stagnant Florida math outcomes and a state report finding limited math preparation for elementary teacher candidates. The bill drew support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote.
Finally, the committee considered HB 827 by Representative Spencer, directing the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research to conduct a recurring statewide study on the effects of automation and artificial intelligence on Florida’s workforce, including affected industries, at-risk workers, and training needs. Members discussed whether similar data exists in the private sector, the bill’s fiscal impact, and the sponsor’s use of AI tools in preparing remarks. The bill received supportive debate and was reported favorably without opposition.
HI
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- We stand on our testimony in support of the intent provided it does not adversely impact the priorities
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Summary:
The Library and Technology Committee met on March 14, 2025, to hear House Bill 430, House Draft 2, which would create an internship/on-the-job training program administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with the state serving as the responsible employer for workers’ compensation coverage and appropriations included. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Department of Education. Supporters emphasized the value of internships as a high-impact educational and career pathway opportunity.
The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill’s intent but raised a concern about the criminal history background check language, recommending that the bill be revised so DLIR may conduct checks “as appropriate” rather than requiring a mandatory check for all interns. The AG noted that juvenile records would remain confidential for 16- and 17-year-old interns under existing law and suggested deleting the more specific background-check language or replacing it with the more flexible wording.
Several organizations submitted support, including business, health care, tourism, and industry groups. During decision-making, the committee discussed amendments incorporating the Attorney General’s recommendation, adding a 2.5 GPA minimum reference, and clarifying language about private or public sector organizations and placement of interns in state executive branch departments, agencies, or programs. The committee adopted the recommendation to pass the bill with amendments, and the meeting adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (3-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- didn't get very early notice of the work we did with your road, House Joint Resolution 46, County Priority
- heels of 2024, where the two chambers worked together to create a program for local assistance on priority
- $47 million from the state-supported construction program back to the priority projects.
- committee substitute moves the $47 million from the state-supported construction program back to the priority
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Roll Call 00:15
HJR 46 Discussion 00:43
HJR 46 Vote 2:58
HB 546 Discussion 04:10
HB 546 Vote 06:00
HB 443 Discussion 07:30
HB 443 Vote 09:35
HB 783 Discussion 10:29
HB 783 Vote 15:29, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Joint Resolution 46, a county priority projects resolution. Members approved a committee substitute that added $1.47 million and included Butler, Carroll, Casey, Cumberland, McGoffin, Monroe, and Nicholas counties. The resolution was then reported favorably with a title amendment and an expression of opinion that it should pass.
The committee next took up House Bill 546, which creates the local assistance road program and related rules. The committee substitute moved $47 million from the state-supported construction program back to priority projects and amended the Transportation Cabinet budget to unlock I-69 funding tied to Garvey bonds. After discussion about continuing to refine the program, the committee approved the substitute, adopted a title amendment, and reported the bill favorably with an expression of opinion that it should pass.
House Bill 443 was then heard, extending the Hal Rogers Parkway from Hazard along Kentucky Route 80 to Perry and Floyd to support future federal funding and four-laning of the corridor. The committee reported it favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass. Finally, House Bill 783 was presented as a response to temporary tag fraud in auto sales, with testimony from Representative Jackson, Warren County Sheriff Brad Hightower, and the Kentucky Auto Dealers Association. Supporters said the bill adds enforcement tools, including felony penalties for serious violations and discretion for the Motor Vehicle Commission so mistakes are not treated the same as deliberate fraud. The committee voted to report the bill favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- How do you determine the priority projects?
- Like how do you determine which priority projects take precedence?
- on state, federal program, federal formulaic dollars, or other state funds to get some of their priorities
- Page number seven for our proposed major investment projects, the priority number one, which is I-40
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- work that you've done there and then transitioning to a board seat, what are maybe your top three priorities
- work that you've done there and then transitioning to a board seat, what are maybe your top three priorities
- What are maybe your top three priorities outside of learning from a legislative point of view that you
- So I think that that's really a priority: how do we get more veterinarians to practice large animal medicine
- It would be more around enforcing that, but from my rancher perspective, that's what would be a priority
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/19/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- work that you've done there and then transitioning to a board seat, what are maybe your top three priorities
- So I think that that's really a priority: how do we get more veterinarians to practice large animal medicine
- It would be more around enforcing that, but from my rancher perspective, that's what would be a priority
- So I think that that's really a priority: how do we get more veterinarians to practice large animal medicine
- It would be more around enforcing that, but from my rancher perspective, that's what would be a priority
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met to consider several board nominations, beginning with four nominees to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Michael Cravens, Jared Lyman, Nathan Reese (who submitted a written statement and did not attend), and Richard Williams each described their backgrounds in wildlife management, ranching, public lands, or conservation, and emphasized balance, pragmatism, and public service in selecting commission candidates. Members asked about their experience, perspectives on candidate evaluation, and the role of the board. Each nominee was advanced to the full Senate by separate motions, all approved on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
The committee then heard Darren Rasmussen’s nomination to the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals. Rasmussen discussed his long career in property appraisal at the private, county, and state levels, including work with county assessors and valuation training. Senators focused on his ability to bring transparency, statutory compliance, and consistency to state land appraisals and appeals. His nomination was also forwarded to the full Senate on a 7-0 vote with one not voting.
Next, the committee considered the Arizona Livestock Loss Board nominees, Stephen Clark and Randy Dahl. Clark, who chairs the board, explained the board’s process for compensating ranchers for wolf depredation and described the distinction between confirmed losses and “probables.” Senators asked about reimbursement procedures, the range of Mexican gray wolves, and whether wolves had attacked humans in Arizona; Clark said there had been no human attacks in the state and that livestock losses had been compensated. Dahl was unable to attend but submitted a statement citing his farming background and business and engineering experience. Both nominees were confirmed by 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
Finally, the committee heard from Carolyn Radajack and Stephanie Teske for the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Radajack highlighted her prior service on the board’s investigative committee and her experience with disciplinary rules, while Teske emphasized her background as a sixth-generation rancher, veterinary assistant, and agriculture regulator, with a focus on rural livestock care and access to veterinarians. Senators discussed rural veterinary shortages, telemedicine, and the changing structure of veterinary practice. Both nominees were advanced to the full Senate on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability - 04/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- since the middle of February in committee, committee, committee, um, and we are giving a lot of priority
- glimpse into—I know the Senate and House GOP caucuses obviously have their own wants and needs and priorities
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and <00:07:18.680>needs <00:07:18.880>and <00:07:18.960>priorities - own wants and needs and priorities. own wants and needs and priorities.
Summary:
Senate leaders said they were in the final weeks of session, moving long days of floor and finance work focused on priorities they described as affecting Minnesotans’ cost of living, safety, and security. They said next week would bring major packages to the floor, including public safety, health and human services, Metro Surge, and a gun violence package, while negotiations continued with House leaders and the administration. They also highlighted a human services bill from Sen. John Hoffman as the final item completed that day.
A major topic was the Senate’s response to H.R. 1, which leaders said would require about $1 billion in state budget adjustments to avoid federal penalties and Medicaid losses. They said the proposal would address federal compliance issues, support hospitals such as HCMC and other distressed providers through uncompensated care funding, and include food support for SNAP-related needs, food shelves, food grants, and prepared food. They also emphasized system modernization, especially IT upgrades, as both an implementation and anti-fraud measure.
Leaders said several items appeared to have bipartisan support, including HCMC relief, the Office of the Inspector General, bonding, and IT modernization. They said they were arranging a meeting with House and Senate leaders and the governor to work through bonding differences, but noted that IT modernization and HCMC were unlikely to be financed through general obligation bonds this year. They also said the Senate would take up a bill on prediction markets after Sen. Klein’s recent platform suspension, describing the issue as a violation of platform rules and saying the chamber may need updated rules or statutes. In response to a question about an elections bill provision, they said the measure reaffirmed that a president should serve only two terms and that the language had moved through the normal committee process.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security 4/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- and feel safe, not just the members and the staff but also members of the public, is really a top priority
- and feel safe, not just the members and the staff but also members of the public, is really a top priority
- also members of the public is really a also members of the public is really a top<00:14:42.959>
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Summary:
The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met on April 20, 2026, with a quorum present and adopted the January 13, 2026 minutes. The chair thanked the State Patrol, sergeants-at-arms, and capital security officers for their work during the session, and noted that the committee’s earlier recommendations were reflected in Governor’s Executive Order 2602, including weapon screening at the State Capitol. The chair also said the committee’s annual report included recommendations for bonding, policy, and budget changes, and expressed hope the legislature would act on them.
Department of Public Safety and State Patrol officials reported that implementation of weapon screening had gone well overall and said they were continuing to gather feedback for improvements. Colonel Bogayevich said that since the start of session, 121,598 people had been screened at the Capitol’s entrances, 548 permits were verified, and 52 prohibited items were turned away. Examples of prohibited items included knives, a camping/marshmallow skewer, and a screwdriver; no firearms were found in the Capitol building. She also said the busiest day produced a wait of about 15 to 17 minutes, and that staffing was adjusted to handle larger groups such as school tours.
The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms reported that 49,277 people had come through Senate screening as of the previous Friday, including 196 concealed carry permits, and that 2,359 people had entered the West Gallery to observe Senate proceedings. He also said some Senate building access doors had been reduced to direct traffic and that an audit of key card access had begun. The House Deputy Chief Sergeant-at-Arms reported about 1,400 people had been screened for the House gallery, and noted that an NCSL visitor from Oregon would shadow House security staff to learn from Minnesota’s approach. Members from both bodies praised the professionalism of security staff and said the added trooper presence made members and the public feel safer.
No members of the public signed up to testify, so the public comment period closed without testimony. The meeting adjourned after the chair reiterated that the goal of the security measures was to allow visitors, members, and public servants to participate safely.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is the intent of this bill to make this a priority for the court to hear, or do they throw it into, you
- Association has an annual conference every December, and the membership votes on different legislative priorities
- The association currently has over 70 priorities. This is one of them.
- the Department of Education rather than the Governor and the Secretary of Education on education priorities
- Department of Education rather than the Governor and the Secretary of Education on education priorities
Keywords:
wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 016 Jan 30th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor's Office on forest health needs and resources and priorities
- Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor's Office on forest health needs and resources and priorities
- Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor's Office on forest health needs and resources and priorities
- Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor's Office on forest health needs and resources and priorities
- Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor's Office on forest health needs and resources and priorities
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 28, 2026 journal, and received routine Senate Services reports on printed and enrolled measures. Committee reports were read, including Agriculture and Natural Resources recommending Senate Bill 10 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and consent-calendar placement, and Senate Joint Resolution 1 for final action by the Senate. The chamber also received a reappointment report for two members of the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority.
Senate Joint Resolution 006, concerning support for Coloradans navigating the U.S. immigration system and transparency in federal enforcement, was introduced and then laid over until Monday, February 2, 2026, on motion of the Majority Leader. The Senate also heard a tribute recognizing Rockmount Ranchwear Manufacturing Company for its 80th anniversary and legacy in Colorado, including remarks about its history, cultural influence, and family leadership, followed by applause and recognition of company representatives.
Additional floor recognitions highlighted University Prep's Arapahoe Street campus, the Colorado Forest Health Council, and visiting students from Samberg Elementary and Littleton Public Schools. Announcements covered upcoming committee hearings, a legislative reception at the Buckhorn Exchange, and a Carter Science and Technology Policy Program breakfast event. The Senate then adjourned on motion until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Nov 14th, 2025
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Venting Tobacco Addiction Foundation, Tobacco 21, decided to change their priorities in terms of
- We have yet to engage those youth in working at the legislative level on priorities determined by those
- that's what NUPEC's program is from the August meeting last year to develop state and legislative priorities
- You're looking at priority populations that include rural communities and those that are impoverished
- So it would be interesting to coordinate that with Nicotine-Free New Mexico's policy priorities, and
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This engagement provided a valuable opportunity to directly communicate White Sands Missile Range priorities
- Just so you all are aware, this is one of the priorities for the White Sands School, and I know we have
- Our priority is ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for the children of our students.
- being listed as number 81 on the Secretary of Defense's public schools or military installations priority
- You know, we have a new senior commander; they all kind of start their own priorities, so this is fairly
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Through our discussions and relationship with Native Hawaiians, we also found that we share similar priorities
- I think that with most Indian education programs, priorities are set before us and these challenges such
- career readiness, and these are already objectives in our grants and what we have, and then our priority
- And it's just, we have not been a high priority in, with the state of Alaska, unfortunately.
- So, as it is, I just don't think native education is a high priority there.
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The priority in San Antonio and the bases that I'm talking about provide support for both civilian and
- In 2015, it was a big priority for JBSA to bring back up water supply to the bases.
- grants would be done in conjunction with a community-wide effort, where water and wastewater are the priority
- community and faith-based partnerships, our suicide prevention efforts, which is our number one priority
- The transition process off of active duty is a national priority for the TAP Promotion Act.
Keywords:
Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- supporting this resolution, Leader Johnson, because I think it is that important and it should be a priority
- supporting this resolution, Leader Johnson, because I think it is that important and it should be a priority
- supporting this resolution, Leader Johnson, because I think it is that important and it should be a priority
- supporting this resolution, Leader Johnson, because I think it is that important and it should be a priority
- supporting this resolution, Leader Johnson, because I think it is that important and it should be a priority