Video & Transcript Research : 'state senators'
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator... All right, thank you, Senator Orr. All right, thank you, Senator Orr.
- In 1994, he was elected to the Alabama State Senate. Whereas together... Alabama State Senate.
- Senate Bill 36 passes. Thank you, Senator Kitchens.
- Senate Bill 94 passes. Thank you, Senator Orr. Senator Beasley, Mr.
- Ladies and gentlemen of the Alabama State Senate, I think we've had a great day.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Feb 12th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Huffman has passed this package of bills for how many years?
- Almost unanimously among the Democrats in the Senate.
- They travel the state, and so no, No one is safe in Texas.
- Thank you, Senator Huffman. My name is Andy Kahn.
- We will pass all of these bills next week off the Senate floor.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Dean of the Senate moves to excuse Senator Campbell on account of illness. Is there an objection?
- Members County Day at the State Capitol. Senator Creighton on the resolution.
- Senator Crayton to close on the resolution. Excuse me. Senator Middleton. All right. Thank you.
- Senator Alvarado. Chair recognizes Senator Alvarado. Thank you, Mr.
- Senator Flores. Thank you. Mr.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (9-21-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3kxLrI4cvQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting start – 00:00:00
Attendance roll call – 00:00:14
Financial Aid Programs in the Southeast Region, Dr. Pruitt, Southern Regional Education Board – 00:00:57
Approval of the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting – 00:46:39
National Perspective of State Financial Aid Programs, Frank Ballmann, National Association of State Student Grand and Aid Programs – 00:47:00
Next meeting announcement: Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 3 p.m. – 01:00:38, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . state. state.
- There is also a Senate bill from Senator Nelson, Senate File 3978.
- Senator Nelson Senator Nelson Senate<00:44:55.680>
File <00:44:55.960>3978. - Senate File 3978. Senate File 3978.
- . state. state.
Bills:
HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400
Keywords:
capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
Department of State, statutory entities, re-creation, termination, Louisiana laws, Department of State Civil Service, Louisiana legislation, government re-creation, authority termination, financial disclosure, public servants, ethics, immediate family, transparency, legislators, transportation, foreign travel, cultural exchange, public service, HB393
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Albritton. >> Here. >> Senator Carley. >> Here. >> Senator Chambliss. >> Senator Coleman
- . >> Here. >> Senator Gudger. >> Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Kelley. >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator
- Senator Hatcher, Senator >> Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher, Senator Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, Senator
- . >> Senator Carley. >> Hi. >> Senator Chambliss. >> Senator Coleman. >> Senator Gudger. >> Senator Hatcher
- > Hi. >> Senator Carley. >> Hi. >> Senator Chambliss. >> Senator Coleman. >> Senator Gudger. >> Senator
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rosino, you are recognized to explain the provisions of Senate Bill 1344.
- We do pass by Senator Ye, seconded by Senator Heaton.
- I declare Senate Bill 1332 to have passed. Thank you, Senator Yak.
- We have a do pass by Senator Hicks, seconded by Senator Goodwin.
- Members, Senate Bill 1341 creates the Career Counseling Revolving Fund for the State Department of Education
Bills:
SB1189, SB1295, SB1297, SB1330, SB1333, SB1338, SB1341, SB1344, SB1355, SB1377, SB1378, SB1546, SB1859, SB1946, SB1990, SB1998
Keywords:
school security, funding, public schools, security enhancements, resource officers, domestic violence, fatality review, revolving fund, database, public safety, Oklahoma, census accuracy, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, federal census, grassroots outreach, marketing campaign, water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, grants, environmental compliance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Leach: Where do you practice here in the state? Dr. Chestnut: I'm licensed.
- Senator McHughan? Yes. Senator Greene? Yes. Senator H.? Aye. Senator Paine? Aye. Senator Carroll?
- Senator Fernandez, Senator Leach. Aye. Senator Ortiz. Aye. Senator Payne. Aye. Senator Carroll.
- Senator Bernas? Senator Leach? Aye. Senator Ortiz? Nay. Senator Payne? Aye. Senator Carroll?
- Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1458 prohibits the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy from issuing
Bills:
SB1176, SB1186, SB1235, SB1286, SB1446, SB1458, SB1515, SB1616, SB1641, SB1668, SB1670, SB1678, SB1747, SB1787
Keywords:
stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, disclosure, state contracts, procurement records, donations, transparency, EMS, reciprocity, interstate compact, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, licensure, public safety, military personnel, veterinary telemedicine
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1668, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible persons to submit required documentation from seven calendar days to 14 business days and make related changes involving disposition of unborn or stillborn children, minors, and abortion clinic forms. Funeral industry testimony said the current timelines are difficult to meet and create stress for grieving families, while a mother described problems caused by requiring an ex-spouse’s signature after her child’s death. The bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with some members supporting the timing and family-law fixes and others objecting to the abortion-clinic provisions.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1286, on veterinary telemedicine prescriptions. An amendment shortened the telemedicine prescription period for non-antimicrobial drugs from 60 days to 30 days, allowed antimicrobial prescriptions for up to 14 days based on an electronic exam, and barred further antimicrobial prescriptions without an in-person exam. Veterinarians and the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association moved to neutral on the amended bill but warned about safety, overprescribing, and the limits of telemedicine; supporters argued it would improve access for rural, elderly, and low-income pet owners. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended on a 4-3 vote.
Senate Bill 1235, creating the emergency services personnel licensure interstate compact, passed unanimously after sponsor testimony that it would improve reciprocity for EMTs and paramedics and help military personnel. Senate Bill 1446, which would change dialysis-center social worker documentation from monthly to quarterly, also passed unanimously, with DeVita Dialysis Services saying the change would reduce paperwork and align Arizona with federal and most-state practice. Senate Bill 1515, a cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona that renames positions, removes outdated duties, and changes publication of fee schedules, passed after an amendment and supportive agency testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1678, which would require direct-care staff in certain facilities to complete patient information forms and reestablish the Vulnerable Adult Systems Study Committee. An amendment removed the form requirement and instead required DHS to investigate complaints from EMS personnel about missing DNR orders; first responders and provider groups supported the revised approach, though some members wanted minority-party appointments added to the study committee. The bill passed as amended on a 6-0-1 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1747 on social media protections for minors, with the sponsor framing it as a child-safety measure and opponents from NetChoice, TechNet, and Meta warning about privacy risks, age-verification problems, constitutional concerns, and the possibility that teens would evade restrictions; supporters argued parents need stronger controls and pointed to app-store-based alternatives, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: 11:15 a.m. - New Start Time
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- When it comes to the state guard, which has been around, we just don't use them.
- If we were to bring up the state guard, which was impressed by the governor, that this just says that
- the TAG would have control over oversight over the state Guard page 12 that deals with misconduct and
- They're not paid for that two-star until they go through Senate confirmation.
- So, this says why they're awaiting Senate confirmation. They would be paid for a two-star general.
Keywords:
HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, temporary workers, veterans affairs, Title 72, Oklahoma Personnel Act, budget reporting
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Chesteen, >> Senator Chesteen, >> Senator Chesteen, >> Senator Jones, >> Senator Jones,
- >> Senator Jones, >> Senator Kitchens, >> Senator Kitchens, >> Senator Kitchens, >> here, >> here, >>
- here, >> Senator Nelson here, >> Senator Nelson here, >> Senator Price, >> Senator Price, >> Senator
- Stewart, Senator STS, Senator STS, Senator STS, >> Senator Williams. >> Senator Williams, >> Senator
- I just didn't want it affecting like Senator Jones the way we, you know, if this is going to be state
Keywords:
vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Albritton, here. >> Senator Allen, here. >> Senator Bell, here. >> Senator Carnley, here
- . >> Senator Coleman, here. >> Senator Coleman-Madison, here. >> Senator Elliott, here. >> Senator Kelley
- , here. >> Senator Orr, here. >> Senator Roberts, here. >> Senator Stewart, here. >> Senator Butler,
- . >> Senator Kelley here. >> Senator Orr here. >> Senator Roberts here. >> Senator Stewart here. >> Senator
- >> Senator Orur, Senator Roberts, >> Senator Orur, Senator Roberts, >> Senator<00:
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Butler. >> Here. >> Senator Figures. >> Here. >> Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Hovy. >> Here
- . >> Senator Kitchens. >> Senator Price. >> Here. >> Senator Shelnut. >> Senator Smitherman. >> Here.
- . >> Hi. >> Senator Figures. >> Hi. >> Senator Hatcher. >> Hi. >> Senator Hovy. >> Hi. >> Senator Kitchens
- . >> Hi. >> Senator Price. >> Hi. >> Senator Shelnut. >> Senator Smitherman. >> Hi. >> Senator Stutz.
- Senator Woods said the temporary certificate would help veterans continue to serve the state by bringing
Keywords:
University of Montevallo, trustees, board governance, terms of office, quorum, education, teacher support, loan assistance, acute shortage, Alabama teachers, higher education, adult learners, grant program, education funding, eligibility requirements, teacher certification, military veterans, temporary teaching certificate, workforce development, K-12 education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- way it's written now in state law and not. ...have someone come on the board and try to destroy the state
- The Senate companion by Senator Zaffirini passed unanimously and is on its way over.
- During the hearing last week for the Senate companion bill SB 2080 by Senator Alvarado, the City of Corpus
- additional changes on the Senate floor.
- The state of Texas.
Bills:
HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Birdwell? Present. Senator Flores? Present. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo? Present.
- Senator Eckhardt? Here. Senator Hinojosa of Nueces? Present. Quorum is established.
- Thank you, Senator.
- You've got unsafe activities that are occurring in the United States in both Senator Hinojosa's district
- The Chair lays out Senate Bill 2199 by Senator Birdwell.
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2332, the substitute, also... ...also aligns state law with FAA federal regulation, specifically
- Committee substitute Senate Bill 2201 mandates a state-specific. minimum database training course developed
- Yes, Senator. Always a pleasure. Thank you. Can you state your name?
- Senator Birdwell. Aye. Senator Flores. Aye. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo? Senator Eckhardt? No.
- Senator Birdwell. Senator Flores. Aye. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo. Aye. Senator Eckhardt. Yes.
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2332, the substitute, also aligns state law with FAA federal regulation, specifically FAA
- Senator Birdwell? Aye. Senator Flores? Senator Birdwell? Aye. Senator Flores? Aye.
- Senator Birdwell, aye. Senator Flores, aye. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo, aye.
- Senator Birdwell, aye. Senator Flores, aye. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo, aye. Senator Eckhardt, no.
- Senator Birdwell, aye. Senator Flores? Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo? Senator Eckhardt?
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security heard several bills related to border security, law enforcement databases, DPS aviation maintenance, and transportation motor fuels. SB 2199, after brief invited testimony from the Texas Trucking Association and DPS, was left pending at first and later reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote. SB 2332, relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety, was laid out by Senator Parker, with DPS and TechSOT witnesses explaining that it would centralize DPS aircraft maintenance under DPS, align state law with FAA responsibility rules, and potentially reduce costs and downtime; it was later reported favorably on a 5-0 vote and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 2949, relating to the regulation of transportation motor fuels, was also adopted as a committee substitute and reported favorably on a 4-1 vote, with a member noting continued interest in refining port-of-entry transloading issues.
The committee spent the most time on SB 2201, which would revise Texas intelligence database criteria for criminal street gangs and foreign terrorist organizations. Senator Birdwell described the bill as adding safeguards such as requiring officer identification on submissions, setting retention and validation rules, and updating criteria to reflect technology and social media use. Invited witnesses from the district attorney’s office, DPS, and the Texas Anti-Gang Center generally supported the bill and said it would improve reliability and accountability. Public testimony included support from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and opposition from the Texas Civil Rights Project and the ACLU of Texas, which argued the bill’s language on implied or demonstrated self-admission and other criteria was vague, overly broad, and could lead to erroneous inclusion in the database and downstream consequences. After debate, SB 2201 was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Eckhardt voting no.
During questioning on SB 2201, members discussed how gang-database entries are used in investigations and prosecutions, the meaning of “family member,” the scope of self-admission, and how “previously documented areas” would be identified in practice. Opponents raised concerns about due process, First and Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and possible federal consequences if state database information is shared. Supporters emphasized that the database is a law-enforcement tool for identifying organized criminal activity and that the committee substitute adds training, audits, and accountability measures. The committee then completed its business and recessed subject to the call of the chair.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We have projects in various states.
- Some are in bids various states.
- lot of the other states right now.
- lot of the other states right now.
- and the state. and the state.
Bills:
HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078
Keywords:
HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas State Cemetery, pending approval by the State Cemetery Committee as required by Section 2160 of
- and the good he's done for Travis County and the state.
- read from General Order Number Three stating.
- Dallas Collins here in the great state of Texas.
- Austin State University.
Bills:
HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6
Keywords:
Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Al Britton, here. Senator Carley. Senator Coleman, here. Senator Hatcher.
- Senator Hovi, here. Senator Kelly, here. Senator Chambliss. Senator Coleman, Madison.
- Senator Al Britton. Senator Carley, aye. Senator Coleman, aye. Senator Hatcher. Senator Hovi, aye.
- Senator Kelly, aye. Senator Hovi, aye. Senator Kelly, aye. Senator Coleman, Madison.
- Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovi, Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman, Madison, Senator Chamblas, Senator Elliot—I
Keywords:
competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner