Video & Transcript Research : 'candidate ethics'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That way, they could be removed from the county where those candidates are acting in.
- Uh, and they're advertising their candidates that they want the public to consider.
- ' name some of the but the candidates' name some of the candidate<00:19:14.159>
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were <00:19:14.760>changed candidate names were changed candidate names were changed - Candidate, political party.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
UMN Regent Candidate Forum - 02/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- fifth congressional district candidates fifth congressional district candidates and<00:50:01.839
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especially for every region candidate especially for every region candidate - <01:04:54.599>
Ellen congressional district candidates Ellen congressional district candidates - <01:27:01.239>
Forum attending the Regent candidate Forum attending the Regent candidate Forum - <01:27:25.239>
individually the region candidates individually the region candidates individually
Summary:
The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities.
A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families.
The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation 2ND REVISED Jan 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Director of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
- She's got all of our institutional knowledge with the ethics commission. So, thank you.
- and referenda to investigate and prosecute violations of rules and interpret ethics rules through advisory
- cases and investigations, so we are staying very timely and I think that's really critical for the ethics
- That was not a choice that was made by the ethics commission.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would establish a working group to examine whether local candidate campaign finance reports
- able to provide resources to candidates able to provide resources to candidates and<00:43:52.440
- It would streamline the process for treasurers and candidates to know exactly where to go.
- It would streamline the process for treasurers and candidates to know exactly where to go.
- It would streamline the process for treasurers and candidates to know exactly where to go.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (9-9-25) Part 2 - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- So, but we've got some good candidates, and we're moving along.
- So, but we've got some good candidates, and we're moving along.
- So, but we've got some good candidates, and we're moving along.
- So, but we've got some good candidates, and we're moving along.
- So, but we've got some good candidates, and we're moving along.
Summary:
The meeting began with a procedural motion to have the record reflect that the Government Contracts Review Committee had met earlier that morning, that the chairman had attended in person, and that the committee approved a retroactive contract for enforcement counsel in the case under consideration. The motion was seconded, clarified to include any future ratification or approval if needed, and then approved unanimously. The commission then took up a motion to deny a motion to dismiss in matters 24 LEC3 and 24 LEC6; after clarifying that it was denying the motion made on August 18 and not considering a new filing, the motion passed unanimously.
Staff then reported that the commission office was busy with required forms and that the budget remained in good standing and within parameters. The commission approved the financial report by motion. It was also noted that informal advisory opinions issued since the last meeting were included in the materials for review, with any questions to be handled in closed session if needed.
The chairman updated members on the search for a new executive director, saying Denita would serve as acting executive director in the interim. He reported that several strong applications had been received, that a committee was reviewing and ranking candidates, and that the formal application period had closed on August 15. Members were told they could forward recommendations to the personnel committee, but that the full commission would make the final hiring decision. In new business, a member offered a remembrance of Representative Jeff Greer, and the commission observed a moment of silence in his honor before adjourning.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We are as aggressive as the law allows and protecting Floridians from an ethical lawyer advertising.
- We previously spoke about ensuring the bar and soil that can ensure lawyers are acting ethically when
- And we offer, as you can see, a number of diversion programs from ethics school, which is a full day
- of different ethics issues that we see as problems to lawyer to our trust accounting workshop, if you
- >> I think most lawyers will tell you that it's still a ethical conduct of attorneys.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- choice of candidates by closing our<00:18:41.679>
primaries. - <00:18:46.320>
who don't want to choose the candidates who don't want to choose the candidates - Each party should choose the candidates Each party should choose the candidates who<00:18:51.200
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and candidates to represent my values. and candidates to represent my values - <00:47:16.640>
for but hey I want the best candidate for but hey I want the best candidate
Bills:
HB541
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, 923, senate, all
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- And I ask you, is it ethical for a private attorney or business to profit off a homeless veteran?
- But thank you once again for hearing this bill. ethical for a private attorney or ethical for a private
- ethics rules. ethics rules.
- about sort of the moral and ethical about sort of the moral and ethical approach<01:36:33.199>
- <01:37:23.840>
service me like a moral and ethical service me like a moral and ethical service - <01:37:23.840>
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The qualified contractors will remain subject to state professional licensure, ethics rules, and disciplinary
- is that diversity, equity, and inclusion results in the hiring of unqualified, non-white..." "...candidates
- leave the door open for everyone to have an opportunity, you get a deeper, more qualified pool of candidates
Bills:
S0212, S0218, S0442, S0460, S0532, S0554, S0644, S0686, S0692, S1054, S1106, S1128, S1134, S1138, S1338, S1434, S1506, S1620, S1748
Keywords:
sexual offender, sexual predator, sex offender registry, child protection, residency restriction, loitering, proximity restriction, public swimming pool, school safety, child care facility, day care center, park, playground, conditional release, probation, community control, warrantless arrest, background check, registry screening, minor victims
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility criteria, including environmental and adjacency requirements, density and intensity limits, and exclusions for certain lands and military areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill then passed favorably on an 8-0 vote, with testimony both for and against from advocacy groups.
Members then heard several bills related to criminal justice, land use, and local government operations. SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators was amended to add public swimming pools and related restricted-location provisions; the committee heard extensive opposition testimony arguing the bill lacked empirical support and could worsen homelessness and burden families, while supporters said it would reduce temptation and improve safety. The amended bill passed 8-1. SB 686 on agricultural enclaves also received a strike-all amendment clarifying development allowances near interstates and protected-area non-preemption; after opposition from a county Republican committee and support from housing and business groups, it passed 10-0. SB 554 updating nonprofit corporation law, SB 1338 on charitable giving and endowment restrictions, SB 532 on court fee retention by clerks, and SB 218 on land use regulations after hurricanes all passed favorably, each with little or no opposition.
The committee also approved SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption should apply retroactively; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks, while opponents warned it could weaken local standards and create litigation issues. The bill passed 9-2. SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended to preserve local government authority while allowing licensed professionals to conduct limited pre-application reviews, and it passed 11-0. Finally, SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools passed 8-3 after extensive public testimony and debate, with supporters saying it would enshrine existing protections in the Constitution and opponents warning it would favor majority religions and increase bullying and litigation. The committee then took up SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor arguing it reflected historical truth and opponents saying it erased Palestinian identity and inserted the state into an international naming dispute; the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill before any vote is shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um I particular candidate for the PUC.
- for the candidates we most preferred. for the candidates we most preferred.
- <01:05:51.280>
election prevent candidates from seeking election prevent candidates from seeking - <01:24:36.800>
that easily identify the candidates that easily identify the candidates that - the candidates are likely to stand?
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on CACR 30, a constitutional amendment that would make Public Utilities Commission members elected rather than appointed. Representative Thomas Opel testified in support, arguing that rising energy costs and the utility rate-setting structure make the PUC too insulated from ratepayers, and that elected commissioners would be more accountable. He also said the proposal should ideally include a ban on contributions from regulated utilities to PUC campaigns, and acknowledged the draft had errors and needed work. Representative Lane questioned whether a contribution ban would be constitutional, and Opel said there may be ways to structure one to survive legal challenge. The hearing closed with five online supporters and two opponents reported, and no one else testified.
The committee then went into executive session on House Bill 1062, authorizing the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of voters’ citizenship qualifications. Representative Newsome offered an amendment to clarify how voters with no evidence either way would be treated and to require a public report on audit results, including referrals, costs, and databases used. Representative Aqua opposed the amendment, saying the bill should pass as written. The amendment failed 9-7, and after further debate over privacy and the purpose of audits, the committee voted 9-7 to recommend ought to pass on HB 1062. Representative Barry was assigned the majority report and Representative Newsome the minority report.
The committee next considered House Bill 1388, which would clarify the form of ballots for constitutional amendments. Representative Weary said the bill simply provides clarity for voters and imposes no hardship on the Secretary of State’s office. The committee unanimously voted 17-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 1125, enabling school districts to adopt partisan school district elections. Representative Weary said partisan labels would help voters understand candidate positions and address low turnout in local elections. He emphasized the bill is enabling, not mandatory. Members questioned why the change was needed if few municipalities have used existing authority, and whether it would increase divisiveness. Weary said many voters are unaware of the option and that partisan labels would give them more information. The hearing closed with five online supporters and 184 opponents. The committee then began executive session on House Bill 1187, concerning the filing deadline for special-election candidates for state representative, but discussion was still ongoing in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- This section also requires that for candidates who must prove residence in their district when filing
- who are filing for office using the absentee candidates for a period of time.
- Making it so that the two candidates can basically agree, and that would be changed.
- It would just be court costs, and so the goal there was to incentivize candidates.
- deadlines and confusion for candidates, voters, and election staff.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- So many other candidates on their ballot in November.
- Discriminate based on party or according to whether a candidate is a challenger or incumbent so it has
- I cannot see how this bill is not an attack on the opposition, because many of the candidates have run
- You know, candidates who aren't necessarily a part of the establishment, or candidates who don't have
- They actually wanted to raise taxes, this other candidate. That's what their money was going to.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Small Business and Information Technology (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The second, on four and five, is on elections, and Senate Bill 4 protects voters and candidates from
- voters and candidates from AI generated<00:04:52.240>
misinformation <00:04:53.240>notably - He said the bill would invite candidates to turn political campaigning into lawfare.
- talking about the public; we are talking about us as a candidate.
- It's not just elected officials and candidates.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:36
SB 4 Discussion 01:16
SB 4 Vote 28:30
SB 130 Discussion 31:18
SB 130 Discussion 36:02, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 4, as amended by a committee substitute, which would create a state artificial intelligence governance framework for Kentucky government agencies and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The bill’s sponsors said it is intended to regulate only state government use of AI, not the private sector, and would require oversight by the Office of Technology, agency reporting, and annual reporting to the General Assembly. They also said the elections provisions were narrowed to focus on AI-generated audio and video, remove image disclosures, eliminate prior restraint and monetary damages, and rely on disclosure requirements modeled on laws they said had survived constitutional review in Texas.
Testimony on SB 4 was mixed. Supporters emphasized transparency, human accountability, and the need to prepare state government for rapidly changing AI tools, citing possible uses such as fraud detection, inmate classification, and transportation planning. An opponent from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression argued the bill would burden core political speech, create First Amendment problems, and invite litigation and abuse, especially in the election context. Members asked about litigation, constitutional concerns, costs, and whether the bill should be expanded later to cover ordinary citizens harmed by AI-generated content. Several members expressed support but noted reservations about the election sections or the need for future amendments.
After discussion, the committee voted on SB 4 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed the measure passing with favorable expression, with some members explaining votes as supportive but cautious, and one member initially passing before later recording a yes vote. The chair then moved to Senate Bill 130, and Senator Scott Maiden and Kentucky Retail Federation representative Shannon Stiglets began presenting it as a response to gift card scams and theft of redemption information, describing recent large-scale supermarket fraud cases in Kentucky and saying the problem is tied to broader organized retail crime.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- But actually, there was another study that came out, and interestingly enough, in the Journal of Ethics
- Additionally, there's the State Ethics Commission, and the Ethics Commission receives complaints.
- And the Ethics Commission has power to enforce the Lobbyist Reporting Act, including this.
- And is the Ethics Commission, I think you might have said, I've got to ask the question, though.
- Madam Chair, Representative Hall, I know we have the Deputy Director of the Ethics Commission.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm giving you the opportunity if you all to go back in the room and hand-pick your candidate.
- I heard you mention a minute ago the 1983 case where the Democrats chose their candidates.
- I heard you mention a minute ago the 1983 case where the Democrats chose their candidates.
- You remember when I talked about handpicking candidates?
- The parties can pick their candidates any way they want to.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (10/23/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So I guess, you know, like, could someone organize a candidate forum where both or all candidates are
- So I guess, you know, like, could someone organize a candidate forum where both or all candidates are
- So I guess, you know, like, could someone organize a candidate forum where both or all candidates are
- It just looks like you, Senator Gray, are expressly advocating for this one candidate."
- advocating for this one candidate. advocating for this one candidate.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- achieve the highest levels of success. levels of leadership and management by having a great work ethic
- Some of these pet store chains are selling non-ethically sourced animals, even... their customers to
- Every breed registry under the American Kennel Club has a breeder code of ethics prohibiting breeders
- Once and for all, I urge this committee to pass the ethical pet sales bill.
- I'm here today to show my support for House Bill 3458, the ethical pet sales bill, which will stop the
Bills:
HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175
Keywords:
Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These are ones that the teacher candidates themselves apply for, so programs don't apply; teacher candidates
- She said teacher candidates apply for those grants directly, not programs.
- She said these are applied for by teacher candidates themselves, not by programs.
- It’s a cohort-based model that places candidates for the full academic...
- It’s a cohort-based model that places candidates for the full academic...
Keywords:
education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Reporting of campaign contributions from outside district required under HF1447 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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um <00:25:15.799>80% candidate um 80% candidate um 80% were<00:25:18.600
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This remains the ethical and operational foundation... ...by President Lincoln.
- This remains the ethical and operational foundation of our nation's obligations to those who served.
- CVSOs are trained by the VA, CalVet, certified, and held to high professional standards to ethically
- and competently... ...and held to high professional standards to ethically and competently guide veterans
- But AB 826 risks going too far by restricting legitimate ethical assistance, and in the process it may
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met as a subcommittee because a quorum was initially lacking, and heard six bills. AB 81 by Assemblymember Ta would require CalVet to study the mental health needs of women veterans; supporters from county veterans service officers, veterans organizations, and behavioral health groups said women veterans face higher rates of military sexual trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicide, while no opposition appeared. The bill was later passed 7-0 and re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 826 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would prohibit unaccredited individuals or businesses from charging veterans fees to file or assist with VA benefits claims, impose a civil penalty, and direct penalty revenue to veterans services and district attorneys. Supporters argued the bill would curb predatory “claim sharks” and protect veterans from exploitation, while opponents from private claims consulting firms and several veterans said the measure could restrict access to legitimate help and should be narrowed to target bad actors instead of banning paid assistance broadly. After extensive testimony and discussion about federal law, accreditation, and possible amendments, the committee passed the bill 8-0 and re-referred it to Judiciary.
AB 556 by Assemblymember Patterson would clarify that campus-level mandatory fees are covered under the CalVet fee waiver for dependents of certain veterans and Medal of Honor recipients. Supporters said the bill would fulfill the state’s promise to veterans’ families, while concerns were raised about fiscal impacts on CSU campuses and the need for more precise cost estimates. The bill was passed 6-0 and sent to Appropriations. The committee also adopted its rules 7-0 and approved the consent calendar, which included AB 264, AB 1508, and AB 1509, all re-referred to Appropriations.