Video & Transcript Research : 'compact commission'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/25/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
  • <00:09:21.600> the commission makes or the commission the commission makes or the commission
  • been one of the best utility commissions been one of the best utility commissions in<00:09:40.160
  • November and then the commission November and then the commission determined<00:25:32.960> that
  • One of the um commission.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (03/26/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If I know that what was just said was by someone who doesn't really understand compacts and that compacts
  • And I also know that compact New Hampshire has already participated in over 12 compacts, and last year
  • And that compacts are a way to for Yes.
  • And I also know that compact I'm sorry.
  • And last year, in 12 over 12 compacts.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Mar 10th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1586 by Schwertner, relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  • Senate Bill 1594 by Hancock, relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission as the Sunset Legislative
  • Initiative for Cost Efficiency Advisory Commission to economic development.
  • or attempted commission of a violent felony to criminal justice.
  • Senate Bill 1609 by Paxton, relating to the physician assistant licensure compact to business and commerce
Summary: The Senate convened, adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so committees could meet during the reading and referral of bills, and then proceeded to first reading and committee referral of a large number of measures. The bills covered a wide range of topics, including judicial qualifications, alcohol sales at racing facilities, health care provider participation programs, abandoned land receiverships, local mental health authority governance, school trustee employment eligibility, DFPS review procedures, groundwater district management plans, early voting by mail, contracts with companies from foreign adversaries, wastewater permitting, nondisclosure provisions involving child sexual abuse, child abuse reporting, veterans’ claims assistance, hotel occupancy tax collection by accommodations intermediaries, apprenticeship grants, Sunset Commission renaming, health care entity ownership reporting, firearms and school trespass offenses, water trust and water bank issues, construction contract trust funds and payments, Medicaid recoupment, colonia real estate contracts, epinephrine use in schools, forensic analyst apprenticeship training, online ticket sales disclosures, and public water system security incident reporting. The chamber also received and read several resolutions, including SCR 27 authorizing burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery, SCR 28 urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment on regulating money in campaigns and ballot measures, SCR 29 designating El Paso as the official boot capital of Texas, and multiple joint resolutions. Those included proposals on county tax exemptions for rainwater harvesting and graywater systems, creation of a Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund, authorization of sports wagering, dedication of state tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund, a statewide referendum on standard time versus daylight saving time, and clarification of impeachment-trial and removal provisions for public officers. After the readings and referrals, the Senate adjourned until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 11.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 18, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, HB 1175 is a bill that directs the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal to
  • The amendment also provides for Local government planning and zoning review and county commission review
  • Things like walkability and compact development are great descriptors, but they aren't standards.
  • be creative and come up with some solutions for how we can provide true affordable housing, have compact
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (02/17/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, Governor Sununu had a summer committee study commission that had a diverse group of people from
  • We've had a number of bills and study commissions and work sessions in the legislature the last four
  • the town but it's an interstate compact. the town but it's an interstate compact.
  • <00:54:02.240> or is generally put on commissions or is generally put on commissions or committees
  • Um, it attaches the commission administratively to the Department of Education, and the commission would
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Fiscal Policy Feb 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Department is proposing changes to the duties of the Medical Examiner Commission and the appointment
  • It specifies that governor appointees to the Medical Examiner Commission remain active until resignation
  • , and clarifies that the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must act independently on
  • Specifies that governor appointees to the Medical Examiner Commission remain active until resignation
  • , clarifies the Criminal Justice Standard and Training Commission must act independently on, Clarifies
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a large agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, limited public testimony, and roll-call votes. Early actions included CSSB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative with a recurring $2.4 million appropriation, and CS for SB 196 establishing the Uterine Fibroid Research Database. The committee also approved the companion public-records bill, CS for SB 864, to keep sensitive fibroid database information confidential. Other health and public-safety measures reported favorably included CS for SB 432, which was amended to address xylazine and restrict recreational nitrous oxide sales by tobacco-permit retailers; CS for SB 646, narrowing drug-paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, its analogs, and xylazine; and CS for SB 1684 and CS for SB 1686, creating and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry at the University of South Florida. The committee also advanced several workforce, regulatory, and local-governance bills. SB 1112 on the Florida Labor Pool Act passed with testimony emphasizing removal of placement fees, annual labor-pool registration, and stronger enforcement to help workers, including returning citizens. CS for SB 524 updated Department of Law Enforcement duties and medical examiner procedures; CS for SB 530 revised lottery operations and security rules; CS for SB 676 expanded animal-cruelty penalties and the public abuser database; CS for SB 1180 created a recall framework for community development district supervisors and updated CDD rules; and CS for SB 800 increased penalties for unlicensed engineering practice after removing a student-loan assistance provision to align with the House version. CS for SB 1404 created a memory-care specialty license for assisted living facilities, with amendments extending rulemaking deadlines and clarifying advertising and resident-choice provisions. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s office, and CS for SB 1630 modernized aging and disability services, guardianship oversight, and dementia-related policy. Two memorialization bills generated the most extended debate and public comment. SB 194 would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, and SB 174 would name a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue. Both drew strong support from some speakers who framed them as recognition of civic engagement and free expression, and strong opposition from others who criticized Kirk’s rhetoric and argued the state should instead honor broader civic values or other figures. A late-file amendment to SB 194 that would have converted it into a general day of remembrance for victims of political violence was withdrawn. Despite the controversy, both bills were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded on various bills.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Feb 24th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The department is proposing changes to the duties of the Medical Examiner Commission and the appointment
  • It specifies that governor appointees to the Medical Examiner Commission remain active until resignation
  • , and clarifies that the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must act independently on
  • Specifies that governor appointees to the Medical Examiner Commission remain active until resignation
  • , clarifies the Criminal Justice Standard and Training Commission must act independently on, Clarifies
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered a long agenda of bills covering education, health, criminal justice, aging services, labor, and commemorative measures. Among the measures reported favorably were CS/SB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative; CS/SB 196 and CS/SB 864 establishing and protecting a Uterine Fibroid Research Database; CS/SB 432, as amended, adding restrictions on xylazine and nitrous oxide sales; CS/SB 1630 modernizing aging and disability services and guardianship oversight; SB 1112 on labor pool placement fees and registration; CS/SB 524 revising FDLE and medical examiner provisions; CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations; CS/SB 646 narrowing drug paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, analogs, and xylazine; SB 676 strengthening animal cruelty penalties and the animal abuser database; CS/SB 1180 creating a recall process for community development district board members; CS/SB 800 increasing penalties for unlicensed engineering practice; CS/SB 1404 creating a memory care specialty license for assisted living facilities; SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force; and CS/SB 1684 and CS/SB 1686 establishing and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The committee also took up several high-profile commemorative bills. CS/SB 194, designating October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and free speech and opponents criticizing Kirk’s rhetoric and the appropriateness of a state honor. The bill was reported favorably after a recorded vote. SB 174, designating Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue in Miami-Dade County, also drew significant opposition testimony on similar grounds and was reported favorably. A late-file amendment to a related remembrance measure was withdrawn after discussion. Other bills, including the speech and debate, fibroid research, aging services, labor pool, animal cruelty, engineering, memory care, anti-Semitism, and Parkinson’s registry measures, were generally supported by agency, advocacy, or stakeholder testimony and advanced without major opposition. Several bills were amended before passage, including substitute or delete-all amendments on SB 432, SB 524, SB 646, SB 676, SB 1180, SB 800, and SB 1404. The committee repeatedly adopted amendments by voice vote and then reported the bills favorably by recorded roll call. The meeting ended with members requesting to be recorded on specific bills, followed by adjournment.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-09 (1:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the Senate bill related to the expenditure of funds for the Indian Gaming Compact.
  • that will put money, dedicated money each year, gaming compact that will put money, dedicated money
  • HB 27, Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact.
  • This bill allows the state of Florida to become a compact state as part of the Social Worker Compact.
  • This compact would allow our military families to designate a compact home state, and if they get assigned
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, quorum call, and several recognitions, including guests for Education and Sharing Day, law enforcement officer of the day Detective Miata Anderson, and later FAMU Day at the Capitol and other visiting groups. The chamber adopted the special order report and then moved through a series of budget-related bills and conforming measures, with debate focused largely on recurring funding, environmental programs, housing, insurance reserves, and tax policy. Members approved HB 5011/SB 2506, which conform environmental resource funding to the proposed budget by shifting Seminole Gaming Compact-related dollars from recurring to nonrecurring funding; supporters said this preserves annual legislative review, while opponents warned it would reduce funding for the Resilient Florida program, wildlife corridor protection, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. The House then passed HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves by lowering the RAP program and repealing FORA funding, and HB 5501, which redirects documentary stamp tax revenues from housing and transportation trust funds to general revenue; Democrats argued the housing changes would reduce affordable housing support, while Republicans said the move was needed to control recurring spending. The chamber also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, HB 5201 on Florida PALM accounting conforming changes, HB 5203 on Capitol Center tenancy and utilities control, and HB 5009 creating a Florida Accountability Office and revising audit and budgeting functions. The most extended debate came on HB 7031, which permanently reduces the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lowers several related tax rates. Supporters described it as broad-based, immediate tax relief for Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more targeted and that sales tax cuts also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. The bill passed 112-0. The House then took up the main budget bill, HB 501, and subcommittee chairs outlined the proposed $112.9 billion budget, including education, health care, transportation, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and IT spending. Members began questioning the pre-K-12 budget on school funding, vouchers, proration, mental health and safety allocations, and inflation, with the discussion continuing beyond the excerpt provided.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment May 6th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's a permissive thing, not the... it doesn't touch upon the revocation compact. Correct.
  • zone areas that Wildlife Commission has said.
  • I don't think we need to send it back to the commission for ratification or amendment.
  • I just want to weigh in on the commission issue.
  • But that's how I would envision the commission action.
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The committee heard a series of natural resources and environmental measures, mostly local property transfers and Wildlife and Fisheries bills. It reported favorable on Senate Bills 229 and 71, which authorize property transfers in Bossier and Lafayette parishes, and on several department bills dealing with fishing and boating rules: SB 203 on possession of catch during multi-day trips, SB 429 on registration of lapsed or “orphan” boats, SB 204 on commercial fishing gear licenses for nonresidents, SB 205 reducing duplicate registration for federally documented boats, SB 213 on titling certain vessels and outboard motors, SB 257 removing Social Security number requirements from certain tags, and HB 662, a substitute bill setting a hierarchy for handling seized sick, injured, or orphan wildlife. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorable SB 379, a technical cleanup bill tied to the Department of Conservation and Energy reorganization, though an opposition witness warned it could reduce minimum oil and gas royalties and asked for a fiscal note. Members also advanced several measures aimed at coastal and flood-related concerns. HCR 62, by Rep. Domangue, urges FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects; members broadly supported it and discussed the burden of flood insurance in coastal parishes. SB 214 would give the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District authority to stop pumping during immediate flood risk events identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, and it was reported favorable. SB 274, as amended, requires lead hazard risk assessments and remediation for certain child care and pre-kindergarten facilities, with DEQ and LDH testimony supporting the update. HCR 78 memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026, which supporters said would help Louisiana’s seafood industry and access federal loans and grants. The committee also debated broader policy resolutions. HCR 216, by Rep. Owen, sought to repudiate the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, but after extensive discussion about its purpose, possible effects on existing projects, and whether the legislature should instead hold a hearing, the resolution was voluntarily deferred. Finally, the committee took up SCR 24 on chronic wasting disease rules, adopted amendments raising the prevalence threshold from 1.5% to 2.5% and adjusting zone and baiting provisions, and continued discussion of the bill’s reset of management rules for deer disease control.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 8th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The prayer for the invocation will be offered by Pastor Scott Wall from the Capitol Commission in Austin
  • The authority of the El Paso del Sur Pueblo to commission peace officers. The chair recognizes Ms.
  • HB number 1803 by Harless, relating to the dentist and dental hygienist compact, authorizing fees.
  • This is the dental and dental hygienist compact bill. But we passed yesterday, I move passage.
  • Quality, Railroad Commission of Texas, Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 12, 2026 - Regular Session

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill codifies the MEI Commission-approved economic development project for OVO to produce solid
  • This bill codifies the MEI Commission-approved economic development project for Jolt to build large power
  • the records were still not able to be disseminated in order for folks to get into the social work compact
  • and other folks, and it also puts a delayed enactment on that piece so that when the social work compact
  • So it'll give us a green light on the compact. Thank you. Shall the Senate substitute be adopted?
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • why the long-standing regulatory compact why the long-standing regulatory compact instructors<02
  • Then commission as a formal complaint.
  • for a process by which the commission for a process by which the commission would would would uh
  • like any other public service commission like any other public service commission proceeding<02:
  • Boswell, you had anything you wanted to say or Mr. ... commission. commission.
Keywords: 916, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • tribes have contributed more than $2.4 billion to the state and local governments under tribal-state compacts
  • generations of tribal and state leaders have accomplished together, crafting and maintaining a delicate compact
  • One is Ernesto Abeta, who nominated me for this position, and the Arizona Arts Commission, Governor Hobbs
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall. Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To summarize, Senate Bill 2 as amended authorizes the Transportation Commission to issue up to $1.5 billion
  • and Senator Maestas, an act relating to athletic competition, transferring New Mexico Athletic Commission
  • authority to the Regulation and Licensing Department, expanding the number of commission members, changing
  • commission composition, permitting the formation of committees, eliminating the medical advisory board
  • Penalties, amending the types of fees dedicated to the Athletic Commission Fund, amending and repealing
Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • …and ensure the Public Utility Commission of Texas can access federal criminal history records as needed
  • Both groups conduct criminal investigations, enforce state law, and Require a Texas Commission on Law
  • The bill says that the Public Utility Commission Commission has authority for that.
  • I am the Director of Financial Review in the Rate Regulation Division at the Public Utility Commission
  • Then the filing is made, and we have a 120-day process until the Commission has to approve.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The credit of the general revenue fund for allocation to the finance commission to support research financial
  • fees have been collected from these delinquency charges since fiscal. year 2019 and the Finance Commission
  • Department of the Banking Commissioner determines the bank is in a precarious financial position. commissions
  • committee substitute offered for your consideration at a later time, but the The Public Utility Commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • years previous to coming over to the Institute, which I joined in 2016, I was at the Texas Veterans Commission
  • First responder organizations, both EMS and fire, licensed under DISHES and the Commission on Fire Protection
  • notified and provided the opportunity to deliver feedback before the Health and Human Services Commission
  • appropriations, Texas has invested resources at four state agencies: the Health and Human Services Commission
  • Last session, the legislature commissioned an independent third-party analysis of the childhood welfare
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • deposits the collected fees to the credit of the general revenue fund for allocation to the Finance Commission
  • And the Finance Commission no longer receives appropriated funds as they are self-directed and semi-independent
  • : a committee substitute offered for your consideration at a later time, but the Public Utility Commission