Video & Transcript Research : 'accommodation'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- everybody has that opportunity, and we need to get through this agenda today in a timely fashion to accommodate
- agenda today in a timely<00:01:32.560>
fashion <00:01:33.079>to <00:01:33.520>accommodate - <00:01:34.079>
all <00:01:34.320>those timely fashion to accommodate all those timely - fashion to accommodate all those folks<00:01:36.000>
and <00:01:36.159>so <00:01:36.439 - by statute in the Outdoor Recreation Act, utilize the natural features of the park that can be accommodated
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- so consequently, to be able to look at COPEG, you have to be able to switch out the factory to accommodate
- so consequently, to be able to look at Kopeg, you have to be able to switch out the factory to accommodate
- To switch out the factory to accommodate those different parts.
- There to accommodate the Novo Fly, so it would be a switchover.
- The challenge is that that's... ...and materials can accommodate the Novo Fly.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- accountable than any state agency, and certainly today our agencies have been less effective, less accommodating
- accountable than any state agency, and certainly today our agencies have been less effective, less accommodating
- today, unfortunately, our state agencies are less accessible today than they've ever been and accommodating
- <01:47:39.040>
ever <01:47:39.280>been <01:47:39.840>and <01:47:40.040>accommodating - <01:47:40.720>
the they've ever been and accommodating the they've ever been and accommodating
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you think that the allowable uses of the special fund already accommodate that, or would there need
- <01:20:53.560>
that <01:20:53.760>or special fund already accommodate that or special - fund already accommodate that or would<01:20:54.080>
there <01:20:54.199>need <01:20:54.360 - day, the financial crisis, to somehow undermine all of those hard-fought wins by being overly accommodating
- day, the financial crisis, to somehow undermine all of those hard-fought wins by being overly accommodating
Summary:
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on.
The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress.
On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns.
The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/10/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- When you look at the original bill, we have trimmed it down and trimmed it down to accommodate the members
- <01:38:59.600>
Um <01:39:00.080>but <01:39:00.320>I accommodate the members - Um but I accommodate the members here.
- <02:12:24.400>
Thank in order to accommodate this one. - Thank in order to accommodate this one. Thank you,<02:12:24.719>
Mr. <02:12:24.960>Chair.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/01/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Wiklund has for her committee here in the Senate, would her committee here in the Senate accommodate
- Senator Wiklund has for her committee here in the Senate, would her committee here in the Senate accommodate
- Senator Wiklund has for her committee here in the Senate, would her committee here in the Senate accommodate
- Senator Wiklund has for her committee here in the Senate, would her committee here in the Senate accommodate
- Does the target that Senator Wiklund has for her committee here in the Senate accommodate the passage
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an accessibility accommodation that we're proud to provide.
Summary:
The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reopened a hearing on several bills related to public commissions, diversity on boards, and honorary or representative designations. Most of the testimony focused on bills promoting the rights and inclusion of American Muslims, including support for a Muslim commission that would recommend qualified Muslim residents for appointments, assess state programs’ effects on the community, and advise lawmakers. Witnesses described Islamophobia, discrimination in schools and public spaces, and the need for Muslim representation in government. One speaker, Ahmed Svahani, opposed the Muslim commission bill, arguing it could allow the state to define who counts as a “real Muslim,” create an official class, and silence dissenting voices.
Other testimony supported a bill to promote diversity on public boards and commissions, with Mass NOW arguing that boards should better reflect the state’s racial and gender diversity and that diverse boards make better decisions. Mass Equality testified in support of a commission on the status of transgender people, citing federal restrictions on gender-affirming care, discrimination in housing, employment, and education, and gaps in existing representation. The National Lawyers Guild’s Massachusetts chapter also supported the Muslim commission bill, citing civil-rights concerns and increased reports of discrimination and retaliation against Muslims.
No votes were taken on the bills themselves during the hearing. At the end of testimony, a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing, and the committee voted in favor of adjournment, ending the hearing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you to the chairs for accommodating all that. Thank you, Chair Kozak.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- 15th floor of the tower would become, under the jurisdiction of Legislative Council, and it would accommodate
Bills:
SB2014
Keywords:
industrial commission, economic development, housing finance, oil and gas, rail infrastructure, financial assistance, emergency funding, 908, all
Summary:
The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package.
The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support.
A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Service dog provisions and housing accommodations.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 18th, 2025
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- for rent, whether or not the major portion of its operating receipts is derived from sleeping accommodations
- out to the public by offering itself out to the public by offering sleeping<02:02:09.199>
accommodations - for rent whether sleeping accommodations for rent whether or<02:02:11.360>
not <02:02:11.520>< - <02:02:16.320>
The <02:02:16.560>term sleeping accommodations. - The term sleeping accommodations.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (03/03/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- have those problems, so that's basically to bring these together to try to see how we can best accommodate
- have those problems, so that's basically to bring these together to try to see how we can best accommodate
- have those problems, so that's basically to bring these together to try to see how we can best accommodate
- have those problems, so that's basically to bring these together to try to see how we can best accommodate
- have those problems, so that's basically to bring these together to try to see how we can best accommodate
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Any medical issues, please let me know, and we can make accommodations.
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we <00:47:44.079>can <00:47:44.240>make <00:47:44.760>accommodations - <00:47:45.760>
I and uh and we can make accommodations I and uh and we can make accommodations - 15:14.720>
committee <03:15:15.439>for <03:15:15.800>the <03:15:16.040>accommodation - of committee for the accommodation of committee for the accommodation um<03:15:19.720>
it
Summary:
The meeting was an introductory organizational session for the House Legislative Administration Committee. Chair Greg Hill and Vice Chair Vanessa Sheen welcomed members, introduced the new clerk and committee staff, and described the committee as generally nonpartisan and focused on bills on their merits. They also noted that many bills are handled on a consent calendar after discussion, and that the committee often works closely with staff, House counsel, and the House clerk on procedural matters.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on committee operations and expectations: how committee reports should be prepared and submitted, the use of electronic submissions, scheduling hearings, and the need for clear bill placards at the witness table for livestream viewers. Members discussed the committee’s calendar, including a proposed conflict with the governor’s budget address, and ultimately settled on moving the remaining hearings to February 19. The chair also emphasized advance notice for absences or amendments, and said executive sessions can be scheduled as time allows under current rules.
House Clerk Paul Smith testified about his role as a nonpartisan officer and said he would be providing informational testimony on a bill affecting a law he sponsored years ago, as well as on a forthcoming PSLF-related bill for legislators. He also spoke about legislative customs, precedents, and the value of parliamentary procedure. The chair concluded with guidance on decorum: arrive on time, avoid interruptions during testimony, keep food out of the room, use electronic devices discreetly, and route questions through the chair for clarification rather than debate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- If you do require a reasonable accommodation, please speak with our sergeant staff.
- If you do require<00:02:16.720>
a <00:02:16.879>reasonable <00:02:17.280>accommodation - , require a reasonable accommodation, require a reasonable accommodation, please<00:02:18.239>
- We can't always accommodate everyone because sometimes there are a lot of people that wish to do so.
- c> sometimes accommodate everyone because sometimes accommodate everyone because sometimes there<
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (11/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- No, I think what I'm saying is I think there needs to be an effort to accommodate parents' schedules,
- No, I think what I'm saying is I think there needs to be an effort to accommodate parents' schedules,
- <02:50:13.600>
Is setting portal to accommodate this. - Is setting portal to accommodate this. Is that<02:50:14.080>
correct <02:50:14.399>Mr. - He said he believes that accommodates both concerns.
Summary:
The House Education Policy and Administration Committee met to hear a non-germane amendment to House Bill 131, which concerns bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the prime sponsor, said the amendment was intended to revise and improve language from last year’s SB 210 and to incorporate measures from a cyberbullying bill previously passed by the House. He described changes to school communication requirements, mandatory reporting of bullying and retaliation, stronger investigation and collaboration requirements for cross-district cases, added safety and remediation language, a required conference with the alleged perpetrator and parents if available, updated reporting deadlines, and disciplinary consequences for harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and false reports. He also noted a later amendment would be needed to insert the words “the perpetrator” in one section, and he explained that some changes were meant to align with prior legislation and legislative drafting suggestions.
Committee members raised several concerns. Representative Murray questioned the treatment of private and parochial schools, the change from gross negligence to negligence, and the removal of a definition of bullying based on imbalance of power and perceived characteristics. Representative Damon also objected to deleting that definition, arguing it would narrow the scope of bullying too much. Representative Han spoke in opposition, saying the amendment was too broad, unnecessary in parts, and not ready for final action; he criticized the removal of the imbalance-of-power language, the conference requirement when parents may not participate, and the reporting obligations for bus drivers and others. Cordelli responded that some issues were already addressed in prior law or SB 210 and that private schools have their own policies.
Michelle Wongran of New Hampshire Legal Assistance testified in opposition, saying the bill was being heard without enough notice and that it does far more than the committee analysis suggests. She said the amendment adds undefined retaliation language, imposes reporting duties on school vendors and contractors, may conflict with FERPA and other federal privacy rules, and includes provisions that could have serious implications for schools and students. She said she supports parental involvement and some conference provisions in concept, but urged the committee to reject the amendment or at least send it through the normal legislative process for fuller review. No vote was taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- you know because again accommodate you know because again through<00:24:49.480>
the <00:24:49.679 - We have wastewater infrastructure that is built to accommodate those 40,000 people, so this is a big
- <01:20:47.719>
those <01:20:47.960>40,000 built to accommodate those 40,000 built to - accommodate those 40,000 people<01:20:50.719>
so <01:20:50.960>this <01:20:51.080>is - <01:37:25.960>
that tried to craft this to accommodate that tried to craft this to accommodate
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/03/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- at least some of his input accommodate at least some of his input here<00:16:05.120>
as <00:16 - There was an effort to, uh, accommodate those concerns. >> Thank you, sir.
- in their trucks, a lot of other accommodations.
- to provide though were accommodations to provide though were accommodations for<01:02:18.240>
- The Amazon workers other accommodations.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- . accommodations. accommodations.
- can bring proof that they need that special accommodation and the board should be able to use that.
- for test taking uh have accommodations for test taking uh have the<00:45:51.839>
ability <00:45 - can bring proof special accommodation can bring proof that<00:47:11.280>
they <00:47:11.440>- Um, with this idea that so say I am going to request special testing accommodations, I do that through
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (4-15-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- 500 in the budget system, there might have been additional items or language added in the 900 to accommodate