Video & Transcript Research : 'intergovernmental cooperation'

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FL
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM

Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up next, we'll hear HB 379 by Representative Shoaf Rural Electric Cooperative Representative Shoaf.
  • Chair members this bill simply clarifies that are rural electric cooperative may government self as to
  • True love with Florida electric cooperatives waiving in support any further public testimony members.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Trevor Brazil as well as Tuff Cooper and the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame.
  • Famer Roy Cooper, both of the famed Cooper family.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan 23rd, 2025

Senate Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • the most difficult questions, he made his point in a way that I found non-offensive, indicating cooperation
  • Thank you very much for your cooperation.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (01/14/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • He said there are contracts, but sometimes Cooperative Extension simply says, “Hey, you need help, we
  • He gave the example of the pandemic, when Cooperative Extension helped with federal money issues and
  • <02:39:51.160> with that we we do a lot of cooperation with that we we do a lot of cooperation
  • you will is really coopera Cooperative you will is really coopera Cooperative Extension<02:39:58.399
  • coordination with a Cooperative coordination with a Cooperative Extension<03:44:17.319> field
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work. The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain. The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-27-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 04-27-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-04-16 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • services regions called cooperative services regions called cooperative education<00:35:23.480><
  • But at that time we called them boards of cooperative education services, or BOCES.
  • education services or of cooperative education services or BOCES.
  • That is the new second home tax category. limited equity cooperative.
  • If folks limited equity cooperative.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery. The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 31 (2-20-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There'll be companies from X Energy and also companies from Chyros that does major cooperations in nuclear
  • <00:18:53.760> does<00:18:54.080> major<00:18:54.960> uh<00:18:55.520> cooperations
  • Chyros that does major uh cooperations Chyros that does major uh cooperations in<00:18:56.320>
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House convened with 92 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and received Senate messages announcing passage of Senate Bills 104 and 152 and Senate Joint Resolution 74. The chamber then moved through second reading of several bills, including measures on pension spiking, real property, organ donation safety, probationary retirement benefits, elections, and retired emergency personnel. Later, the Committee on Committees and Rules reported new referrals and posted bills for Monday’s regular orders, and the House also introduced several floor amendments. Two bills were taken up and passed. House Bill 527, relating to insurance regulatory requirements, was amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The substitute removed language repealing the workers’ compensation deductible range, revised the strengthened Kentucky Homes program to provide one-time grants of up to $15,000 to approved contractors for certification costs, and added an emergency clause for that grant provision. Supporters described the bill as a broad technical modernization of insurance law, including updates to licensing and responsibility requirements; it passed 92-0. House Bill 111, relating to on-farm animal health, was also amended by House Committee Substitute 1 after the sponsor said the bill had been negotiated with agriculture and animal-industry groups. The substitute clarified that farmers may seek guidance from professionals, exempted equine operations, and preserved state and federal authority in disease or abuse cases; the bill passed 94-0. During motions, petitions, communications, and announcements, members recognized Black History Month with a tribute to Georgia Davis Powers, highlighting her civil rights leadership and legislative achievements. The House also heard announcements about an upcoming Kentucky Nuclear Energy Authority/NITA board meeting and a Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board meeting. House Bill 495 was withdrawn by its sponsor, and House Bill 1 was briefly read and returned to committee as part of procedural handling. The House adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (12/03/2025)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • But too often we hear about houses that do not meet these standards and do not work cooperatively or
  • c><00:17:04.720> do<00:17:04.959> not<00:17:05.120> work<00:17:05.360> cooperatively
  • standards and do not work cooperatively standards and do not work cooperatively or<00:17:06.319>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • appropriation of seven million dollars that was made to us for grants to agricultural rural electric cooperatives
  • available until 2032, and the $3 million reduction leaves about $4 million available for grants to cooperatives
  • financing through local lenders to farmers, ag supply businesses, rural landowners, and water quality cooperatives
  • members who will see their license and inspection fees jump $2,000 more in a single year, and larger cooperative
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine S.222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • farmers by eliminating the local food and schools program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative
  • , the USDA terminated the local food and schools program and the local food purchase assistance cooperative
  • One of his many accomplishments was the Patrick Leahy Farm to School and Local Food for Schools Cooperative
  • All of that started with that farm to school grant that we got 10 years ago as a cooperative to start
Bills: SB222
Keywords: whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction
Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Let's let's see if Senator Yarborough is example might be able to help us with his with a cooperate
  • If I were one of the parents utilizing that cooperative.
  • And I noticed that we had 3 people who've been hired now to do something within our cooperative.
  • not allowing somebody who's failed a background check to perform any kind of services within that cooperative
Keywords: 999, senate, all
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • meaningfully engaging with the committee on this investigation and the report concluded that the FAA DOT's cooperation
  • With Amtrak, that's not always been fiscally responsible, I believe, nor have they been cooperative.
  • And certainly they need to cooperate closely with states and local interests on their passenger service
  • Chair workers staff report concluded that the level of cooperation by FAA and DOT was unacceptable and
Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
DE
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and others, an act to amend Titles 10 and 11 of the Delaware Code relating to law enforcement cooperation
  • Of the Delaware Code relating to law enforcement cooperation in federal immigration enforcement.
  • and others, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to immigration enforcement and cooperation
  • and others, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to immigration enforcement and cooperation
  • We have the authority to decide when that cooperation should occur, and that is what HS1 for HB 368 does
Summary: The Senate reconvened, received House communications and committee reports, and then took up several bills and a resolution. Committee reports covered measures on composting, volunteer background checks, campaign finance, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, publication of Public Integrity Commission reports, Cheswold’s territorial limits, child support, alcohol and marijuana, salary supplements, certified registered nurse anesthetists, land use, school taxes, and a constitutional elections amendment. House Bill 344 and House Bill 444 were referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Christy N. Vitola as Commissioner of the Family Court by a 21-0 vote. The chamber then recognized several fellows and Girls’ State delegates, with tributes to the Legislative Fellows Program and the Communications Fellowship, followed by House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the 2026 Delaware Girls’ State participants. The resolution passed unanimously. Senators and guests spoke about the civic value of the program and introduced the Girls’ State leadership team and delegates. On legislation, the Senate passed House Bill 89, creating a dispute-resolution process for home improvement fraud and strengthening consumer protection enforcement; House Bill 381, requiring notice to the Attorney General of computer security breaches; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407, making technical and penalty updates to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150, limiting civil arrests at courthouses and Industrial Accident Board offices; and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 94, restricting state and local participation in civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations such as schools, houses of worship, and health care facilities, with emergency exceptions and reporting requirements. The Senate also began consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, which would limit use of state and local resources for federal civil immigration enforcement while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and judicial warrants, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Business, Professions and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Melissa Aguirre, and for technical assistance, Gary Cooper with the Union of American Physicians and
  • Madam Chair, Gary Cooper. Thank you. Madam Chair, Gary Cooper, representing UAPD.
  • Cooper for sharing his work at UAPD.
  • Cooper for sharing his work at UAPD.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The committee began with announcements about consent items and then heard AB 72, which would create an electric vehicle economic opportunity zone in Riverside County. Supporters said the bill would help bring EV manufacturing jobs and training to the Inland Empire, while some senators questioned whether the state should favor one region over others and whether local economic development groups should handle the effort. The bill was passed on a roll call vote and sent to Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. Members then took up AB 685, which would establish the Small Business Resiliency and Innovation Fund to support technical assistance and capital infusion programs for small businesses. The author and supporters emphasized the importance of TAP and related programs for women-owned, minority-owned, immigrant-owned, veteran-owned, and rural businesses, while some chambers of commerce raised concerns about amended eligibility language and whether the funding would be truly supplemental. After discussion, the bill was passed and sent to Senate Appropriations. The committee also approved ACR 173 on a 7-0 vote, and consent items AB 375 and AB 1587 were adopted 10-0. Later, AB 1760, a Dental Practice Act cleanup bill, and AB 1637, which would limit who may alter physician-authored medical records, both passed unanimously. AB 1785, allowing online sales of pseudoephedrine products with existing safeguards, also passed 10-0. AB 1973, expanding abortion-care authority for advanced practice clinicians, drew strong support and opposition and passed 7-3 after senators raised safety and training questions. AB 2025, requiring disclosures for digitally altered rental listings, passed 8-1, and AB 2697, allowing locally approved drive-through cannabis sales with security requirements, passed 7-3. The committee then heard AB 2249, which would tighten cannabis packaging rules to reduce child appeal, and the author described it as a response to poison-control calls and an audit finding that current law is too vague.