Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative services'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Health Finance and Policy

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  • services is terrible.
  • These are services that are meant off.
  • So, I I really services is terrible.
  • > the<01:14:56.960> Minnesota legislative director for the Minnesota legislative director
  • This unnecessary services to motans.
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  • do what, I'm not a funeral director either, but what they do there is basically just handle the services
  • They do there is basically just handle the services and those types of activities. Recognize.
  • All they are doing is handling the funeral services, the administration, and those, you know, making
  • director in charge, they need to be aware of all the aspects of handling the body and of doing the services
  • And so this legislation has some requirements for larger retail grocers and drugstores, having more employees
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 19th, 2026

Education

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  • aligned with some legislation in 2023 that gave the Department of Children and Family Services more
  • Whatever we can do to improve these services, we need to.
  • We are in support of this legislation.
  • So we're already having them to identify these services.
  • But I do believe that what the legislation says is that a school can require a parent... ...the legislation
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  • Medal for his military service.
  • And whereas, following his service to our country, Staff Sergeant Bobby Joe Floyd dedicated more than
  • 40 years of law enforcement service to the state of Oklahoma.
  • Thank you for your service, Mr. Floyd. Mr. Floyd, later, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Accepted several awards for his service to patients in Oklahoma.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

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  • , addiction services.
  • Additional resources for health services, addiction services, and all, so the program's going to be quite
  • , addiction services.
  • This is. additional resources for health services, addiction services, and all, so the program's going
  • This legislation came to me from a constituent.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • I present this important legislation.
  • So thank you for your service, too.
  • Thank you for your service.
  • I took this job at the Legal Services Center last year.
  • We also cover more legal services than contemplated by this bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Public Health

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  • But if we pass this legislation and conduct these trials...
  • Thank you for being here and thank you for your service. Mr.
  • From the 13 of our 28 years together, we spent in service to this nation.
  • Thank you all so much for your service, and including you for your service with your husband, because
  • Seven states have already passed similar legislation.
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
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  • This is a critical piece of legislation designed to enhance access to essential health care services
  • that will improve our service to our veterans, service members, and their families.
  • people to help provide new services.
  • Program for Survivors. app, and Patrick Murray, the Director of National Legislative Service for the
  • We thank you for your service on the VFW.
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM Public Hearing 02-19-2026

Ways and Means

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  • Um we also department of human services.
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Summary: The Committee on Ways and Means met for decision-making only and adopted recommendations on a long list of Senate bills, with no oral testimony taken. Early actions included SB 99 to pass unamended, SB 585 to pass with a date correction to 2015, SB 2060 to pass with amendments involving public project lists, legislative approval for fund transfers, and removal of certain appropriations, and SB 2069 to pass with amendments extending a sunset date and requiring transit-oriented development zoning. The committee also advanced several other measures, including SB 2110, SB 215, SB 2259, SB 2382, SB 2442, and SB 2485 unamended, while SB 2152, SB 2315, SB 2446, SB 2919, SB 2577, SB 2580, and SB 2861 were moved with various amendments, mostly date changes, appropriation blanks, or technical clarifications. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on SB 2211, where Department of Human Services officials explained how the department was covering costs by using restricted funds and shifting Med-QUEST funding, and noted a need for $14 million plus support for $16.5 million in ACA enhanced tax credit subsidies. The chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including blanking the appropriation pending more information on lapses, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2544 was also amended to remove a specific appropriation and replace it with a blank cap on funds from DUR, and SB 2342 was amended to require projects to be in transit-oriented development zones and to reflect prior committee concurrence. The most extended debate was on SB 3326, which would address utility restructuring. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it could raise rates, worsen reliability issues, and disrupt an existing utility without a clear plan, especially given island-specific conditions. Supporters argued the bill would separate generation from transmission and distribution, create competition, protect union jobs, and respond to aging infrastructure and financial weakness in the utility sector. After recesses and discussion of the Public Utilities Commission’s role, the chair changed the recommendation from pass unamended to pass with amendments requiring the PUC to conduct a study, provide an interim report before the next session, and a final report the following session. That amended recommendation was adopted, and the meeting then adjourned with no further business.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

Local Government

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  • area median family income, eligible professionals are corrections officers, firefighters, emergency service
  • So the actually the Texas legislature, um, in 2003, um, through legislation came up with our program,
  • bill sets a consistent baseline for eligibility across the municipalities that operate under civil service
  • In accordance with our city legislative program, I'm here to testify in favor of Johnson's Senate Bill
  • and service delivery.
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  • He had a career dedicated to service to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and sheriff for Ryan County.
  • Justice Brandeis once described state legislators as the laboratories of democracy.
  • And what can I say, the Navy is a great Uber service for marines.
  • Thank you both for showing me how important public services are to my mom.
  • So, Monday afternoon, we had a small little burial service.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • <00:03:00.920> specialist,<00:03:01.560> integration services specialist, integration services
  • Bill 2443 relating to disaster services. Bill 2443 relating to disaster services.
  • House Bill 2443 relating to disaster services. Still no Fin or WAM release.
  • Let's take up relating to disaster services.
  • For House Bill 2443, relating to disaster services.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-01-2026 06:30pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Nakamura, Speaker of the House of Representatives, dated April 30, 2026, transmitting a legislative communication
  • You know, as a legislator, sometimes we make sacrifices being away from our families.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference PM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • as well as affordable, without gouging those individuals that will bear the burden of goods and services
  • That's applicable to committee report, goods and services received on those goods and services received
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 224 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 05-01-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • just to recap this bill, this requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service
  • annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service
  • just to recap this bill, this requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service
  • annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service
  • This is the effective date service code.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference AM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • We removed the appropriation for the temporary positions and the legislative coordinator.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Room 229 Conference PM - 04-30-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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