Video & Transcript Research : 'statutory interpretation'

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OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3322 codifies well-known practices on how to interpret the law when there are multiple versions
  • House Bill 3345 deals with diversion screening and the purpose of major clarifies statutory language
Bills: HB1322, HB2015, HB2933, HB2941, HB2959, HB2977, HB2981, HB3040, HB3055, HB3062, HB3087, HB3115, HB3134, HB3244, HB3297, HB3298, HB3299, HB3304, HB3319, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB3345, HB3407, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3544, HB3581, HB3648, HB3755, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3906, HB3974, HB3982, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB4126, HB4130, HB4139, HB4144, HB4170, HB4202, HB4226, HB4227, HB4236, HB4260, HB4343
Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

General Government Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation updates and modernizes the statutory language governing the promotional fund, ensuring
  • expenditures made for the purpose of workforce development or performance data. 1771 expands the statutory
Bills: SB2063, SB1877, SB1884, SB2174, SB1525, SB1771, SB1805, SB1916, SB1365, SB1810
Keywords: unclaimed property, abandoned property, state treasurer, unclaimed property fund, public website, claimant, hearing, administrative procedures act, sales tax exemption, income tax subtraction, youth entrepreneurs, teen business, minor-owned business, sole proprietorship, business license exemption, entrepreneurship, youth vendor, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Title 60, Title 68
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Mar 25th, 2026

Health and Welfare

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice May 6th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill previously. daycare locations and loiterers who are abusing the fact that we do not have any statutory
  • hubs for operations critical to national security. defense-based developments lack the explicit statutory
Bills: HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166
Keywords: child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (01/29/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Instead of statutes guiding rules, rules now drive statutory interpretation.
  • <03:34:27.200> Agencies drive statutory interpretation.
  • Agencies drive statutory interpretation.
  • But there are instances, and certainly in questions of statutory interpretation, they can come up where
  • But there are instances, and certainly in questions of statutory interpretation, they can come up where
Keywords: 1189, house, all
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

JLCAR Administrative Rules (09/18/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • do a statutory amendment on those two. do a statutory amendment on those two.
  • Uh, so than what my interpretation was.
  • And with that running list of statutory changes, I was intending to file that collection of statutory
  • statutory changes. We'll put it on that. statutory changes. We'll put it on that.
  • file that that collection of statutory file that that collection of statutory changes<00:18:21.200
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee opened its September meeting, seated alternates to establish a quorum, approved the prior minutes and consent agenda, and then moved to the regular calendar. The main substantive item was the kinship care home licensing standards rule (2025-130), which had a conditional approval request with three comments. Committee discussion focused on whether the rule and statute aligned on temporary permits, renewal, and whether a statutory amendment might be needed. Department of Health and Human Services and DCF staff explained that kinship care licenses are issued for two years and may be renewed, while the temporary six-month permit is meant to bridge applicants until licensure. They also said the rule was amended to reflect statutory language, and members suggested adding clearer language to avoid confusion. The committee then approved the conditional request, including oral amendments for clarity, and noted that any needed statutory cleanup would be added to a running list of possible changes for future filing. The committee next took up an emergency rule from the Lottery Commission concerning games of chance and video lottery terminals. Staff said the emergency rule was needed to avoid substantial fiscal harm to the state and loss of expected revenue, and that it largely builds on existing charitable gaming infrastructure. Members questioned the emergency basis and asked about precedent for using fiscal harm as justification, but staff said they did not have precedent information immediately available. The commission representative said regular rulemaking was already underway and would be brought to the commission at its October meeting. The committee did not take adverse action on the emergency rule during the discussion. Finally, the committee reviewed Department of Safety Commissioner Emergency Rule 14357 on school bus transportation qualifications. The rule creates an exception for applicants whose driver’s license validity had a gap of no more than 30 days due to suspension or non-renewal, which staff said would help address a school bus driver shortage and reduce transportation problems for students. Members raised the possibility of a legislative fix to distinguish administrative lapses from safety-related suspensions, and staff said that could be considered. The committee noted the emergency rule is only effective for 180 days and will return through regular rulemaking for fuller review. The meeting ended with scheduling for the next regular meeting on October 17 and adjournment.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/02/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under this new statutory interpretation, we are no longer allowed to house both of those individuals,
  • And so, again, it's simply meant to clarify the statutory interpretation.
  • This is actually just a recent statutory interpretation that is causing this, so all of those scenarios
  • I don't believe that the statutory interpretation was as a result of any sort of health, safety, or any
  • But again, the scenarios that you described, I don't believe that the statutory interpretation was as
Bills: SB1023, SB1145, SB1242, SB1247
Keywords: optometrists, eye exams, eyeglass prescriptions, healthcare, vision care, behavior analysis, licensing, psychologist examiners, state regulations, committee authority, mental health, court-ordered treatment, outpatient treatment, audiovisual technology, secure facilities, evaluations, guardian powers, patient rights, assisted living, occupants
Summary: The House Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced four Senate bills. SB 1242 would allow courts to conduct mental health evaluation and treatment hearings, or specified testimony in those hearings, virtually by telephone or video if the court finds no unfair prejudice; a speaker said it would codify existing practice and help avoid dismissals caused by technical issues. SB 1145 would transfer licensure and regulation of behavior analysts from the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to the existing Behavior Analyst Committee, with supporters saying it would improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary board ratification delays. Both bills received due pass recommendations on 11-0 votes, with one member absent. The committee also considered SB 1247, an emergency measure allowing a person who does not receive care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center or home if the facility permits it. Supporters said the bill would clarify a recent statutory interpretation and preserve longstanding arrangements, such as spouses or other companions living together; one member raised concerns about the bill’s broad wording and potential fraud or safety issues, while another noted facilities could still impose background checks or other conditions. SB 1247 passed with a 10-0 recommendation, with one member voting present and one absent. Finally, SB 1023 would set standards for optometrists’ eye examinations, including a recommended one-year exam interval and authority to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years depending on patient factors. The Arizona Optometric Association supported the bill as codifying best practices, and one member said a constituent from the blind community had helped bring the issue forward. The committee gave SB 1023 a due pass recommendation on an 11-0 vote, then adjourned.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Expanding exceptions to gift-giving ban 2/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As someone who statutory clarity.
  • Later, the interpretation statute.
  • It simply draws a clear statutory boundary so city attorneys and departments no longer have to interpret
  • :31.440> so<00:07:31.599> that consistent statutory clarity so that consistent statutory
  • Statutory<00:09:45.839> ambiguity Statutory ambiguity Statutory ambiguity can<00:09:48.160>
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

JLCAR Administrative Rules (07/17/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we did look through the statutory scheme as a whole, and there did not appear to be any statute that
  • could be used by the board to implement, interpret, or make specific the statute of the agency.
  • So, we did look through the statutory<00:06:34.720> scheme<00:06:35.039> as<00:06:35.199
  • as a whole and there statutory scheme as a whole and there did<00:06:36.479> not<00:06:36.639
  • <00:12:07.680> and<00:12:08.000> also due to statutory authority and also due to statutory
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: JCAR convened with a quorum, approved the minutes, and approved the consent agenda after removing two items for separate review: Board of Podiatry rule 2025-25 and Guardian ad Litem Board rule 2025-36. The Podiatry item concerned organizational rules deleting language on subcommittees. Committee members and OPLC counsel discussed whether the board still had statutory authority to create investigative or other subcommittees. OPLC said the prior authority had been repealed and no current statute appeared to support subcommittees for that board; members noted the issue may require a broader legislative fix. The committee then approved the Podiatry rule. The committee next considered rule 2025-36 involving CASA advocate training. Staff said the rule requires CASA individuals to follow certification, continued-status, and ethics provisions, and noted a dispute between CASA and the board over applicability. OPLC explained the rulemaking had been delayed for years due to quorum issues and substantive discussions, and acknowledged it should have been done sooner. The committee approved the rule after brief discussion. Finally, the committee reviewed Department of Health and Human Services rule 2560 on home visits for postpartum and newborn assessment. Staff noted the rules had expired in 2023 but the department continued reimbursement under statutory authority and the Medicaid state plan. Concerns about broad language were addressed through a conditional approval and revisions, and DHHS said it had no further comments. The committee expressed appreciation for the changes and approved the item before the meeting ended.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-HWN, EDU Public Hearings 04-20-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • AG, we are following the statutory AG, we are following the statutory requirements. requirements
  • Now, if in fact you are interpreting it as an whether the AG is interpreting it and so there's a difference
  • Now, if in fact you are interpreting it as an whether the AG is interpreting it and so there's a difference
  • Now, if in fact you are interpreting it as an whether the AG is interpreting it and so there's a difference
  • The AG is interpreting it, and so there's a difference in legal interpretation that means that as long
Bills: HCR122
Keywords: Olelo Hawaii, micro-credentials, Hawaiian language, Niihau dialect, language revitalization, 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Education and Committee on Hawaiian Affairs first took up HCR 122, which requests the University of Hawaii to allow an ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi E Pathway under the Niʻihau dialect. Testimony was generally supportive, and the chair noted agreement with the House author to mirror amendments already made in the Senate version, including technical, non-substantive changes and a micro-credential reference. Both committees voted to pass HCR 122 with amendments. The committee then heard HCR 181, affirming the legislative intent of HRS 302A-1116 regarding the Department of Education’s authority to create temporary positions. DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi testified that the department follows statutory requirements and consults with the Attorney General, while several members expressed concern that the department’s interpretation could allow repeated annual renewals and undermine the budget process. Members discussed the need to make the bill more explicit that temporary positions may not exceed one year. The committee ultimately adopted the proposed SD1 and passed HCR 181 with amendments. The committee also considered HCR 42 on recognizing cheerleading as a title sport, HCR 53 on a UH associate degree completion audit, HCR 110 on refining campus roles within the UH system, HCR 111 on clarifying UH system and campus responsibilities, and HCR 118 HD1 on strengthening menstrual health education and adopting a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. HCR 42 and HCR 53 were passed with technical/non-substantive amendments, HCR 110 and HCR 111 were passed unamended, and HCR 118 HD1 was passed with amendments reflecting the Senate version. Testimony on HCR 118 strongly supported standardized menstrual health education, with speakers emphasizing student demand and existing school infrastructure.
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Nov 6th, 2025

Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chavez-Cook alluded to in terms of statutory construction, when it comes to statutory construction, the
  • So that's statutory history.
  • If we interpret it this way, does it make sense?
  • If we interpret it this way, is it constitutional?
  • There are statutory rules on how venue can be established, and then there are statutory rules on how
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 03-20-2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • what the statutory language meant and how it was to be interpreted and applied. >> Yes.
  • And they interpreted it in the way that we always meant for it to be interpreted.
  • what the statutory language meant and what the statutory language meant and how<00:19:51.200>
  • <00:19:52.160> and how it was to be interpreted and how it was to be interpreted and applied
  • And they interpreted in the way >> Yes.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first considered Governor’s Message 574, confirming Michael Tenoi to continue serving on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation through June 30, 2028. Several supporters testified, and Tenoi said he valued working with Hawaii and national commissioners and hoped to focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security. The committee recommended advise and consent and adopted the measure, with a photo taken afterward. The committee then heard HB 1519 on campaign contributions, which would require disclosure of compensated officers and immediate family members of certain state contractors and grantees. The Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office supported the bill but asked for clarifying amendments; several advocacy groups supported the measure but urged stronger language, including removing branch-of-government limits and narrowing loopholes. The chair proposed amendments to remove monetary thresholds, limit the bill to paid officers, add appropriations for the Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office, define “officer” more broadly, and note that false-name contributions are already felonies. The committee voted to pass HB 1519 with amendments. HB 2250, the claims against the state bill, drew testimony from the Attorney General and multiple departments in support, but members raised extensive questions about why many claims would be paid from the general fund, how corrective action is being pursued, and the handling of several specific claims, including wrongful imprisonment, a cesspool citation, Department of Corrections deaths, a large special education settlement, a charter school lease dispute, and an outdated check. Because of those outstanding questions, the committee postponed decision-making on HB 2250 until Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 016. Later, the committee also considered Governor’s Message 725, confirming Daniel M. Gluck as an associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; the committee recommended consent and adopted the measure.
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THOSE ARE FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE STATUTORY LIMIT.
  • WHAT IS YOUR DETERMINATION OF WHAT THE STATUTORY LANGUAGE IS?
  • AND BASED UPON YOUR INTERPRETATION YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RETURN THE EXCESS.
  • WHEN THE ACCOUNTS ENDED UP IN EXCESS OF THE STATUTORY LIMIT?
  • DO YOU TO KNOW HOW MANY ACCOUNT BALANCES CURRENTLY EXCEED THE STATUTORY LIMIT?
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (3-5-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:18:25.400> of difference to agency interpretations of difference to agency interpretations
  • difference to an agency interpretation difference to an agency interpretation of<00:20:11.000>
  • regulations in matters of statutory regulations in matters of statutory construction<00:20:24.080
  • I think that interpretation of law is not just reasonable; it's the best interpretation of the law.
  • > the<00:31:06.799> interpretation<00:31:07.440> is expectation that the interpretation
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 90 / Senate Bill 17, a birth-related measure backed by the Kentucky Birth Coalition. Sponsors said the bill had been worked on for several years and described changes including a transfer agreement, insurance requirements, proximity to a hospital, informed consent, and accreditation/medical director standards that helped win neutral or non-opposition from the Hospital Association. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote with unanimous support. The committee then heard Senate Bill 65, presented by Senator Steve West and Representative Derrick Lewis. They said the bill would make regulations found deficient through the committee review process null and void by statute, and would bar agencies from reissuing the same or similar language for up to a year. Supporters argued this was needed to hold agencies accountable because deficiency findings alone had not led to action. After questions about specific Medicaid behavioral health regulations and concerns about legislative overreach, the bill passed the committee on a roll call vote, with some members passing or explaining reservations. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 84, with a House committee substitute. Sponsors said the substitute was intended to strengthen the bill and reflect the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision by ending Chevron deference and requiring courts, not agencies, to interpret law. Opponents, including Audrey Ernsberger and Katherine Hargraves, argued the bill would intrude on the judiciary, violate separation of powers, and could harm public health, environmental, and workplace protections. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the bill told courts what standard to use; sponsors responded that agencies could still present persuasive arguments, but courts should not defer to them. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill then passed the committee on a roll call vote, with several members passing or expressing constitutional concerns.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, the chair recognizes Judge Guy Herman, statutory on behalf of the statutory probate judges of Texas
  • in the 24 statutory.
  • an in-person interpreter.
  • Because they can interpret for grandma, and they're not certified interpreters, but they can, they can
  • interpreter.
Bills: HB113
Keywords: HB 113, Texas, Government Code Chapter 1253, general obligation bonds, bond election, voter approval, political subdivision, local government, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds, capital projects, public finance, bond referendum, ballot measure, five-year waiting period, rejected proposition, election law, municipal finance
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/13/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first is to correct what I believe is a statutory interpretation error that was made by the Minnesota
  • interpretation error.
  • <00:02:46.440> interpretation correct that uh statutory interpretation correct that uh statutory
  • we need to correct this interpretation we need to correct this interpretation of<00:04:24.280>
  • had um I think the the interpretive had um I think the the interpretive question<01:36:53.639>
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House judiciary committee approves HF20 2/13/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first is to correct what I believe is a statutory interpretation error uh that was made by the Minnesota
  • interpretation error.
  • correct what I believe is a statutory correct what I believe is a statutory interpretation<00:01
  • <00:01:48.840> interpretation correct that uh statutory interpretation correct that uh statutory
  • we need to correct this interpretation we need to correct this interpretation of<00:03:26.760>
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/08/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what's your interpretation of this?
  • So what's your interpretation of this?
  • <00:36:11.520> All that interpretation. All right. All that interpretation. All right.
  • it that is looking in my interpretation it that is looking in my interpretation at<01:22:09.679>
  • <01:22:17.600> goal allow us to better do our statutory goal allow us to better do our statutory
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/23/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about mental health access and statutory clarity.
  • As someone who statutory clarity.
  • Later, the interpretation shifted and participation was allowed.
  • It simply draws a clear statutory boundary so city attorneys and departments no longer have to interpret
  • Clear statutory language protects Clear statutory language protects agencies,<00:27:26.080> officers
Bills: HF1667, HF2526, HF68
Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house