Video & Transcript Research : 'liability'
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- liability not for current current current employees<00:41:55.680>
as <00:41:55.839>I <00 - But this bill imposes strict liability, an easier standard to meet than previously in the law.
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law particularly the strict liability law particularly the strict liability - Um, so as I understand, we already have strict liability for death resulting cases, right?
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for risking litigation and liability for risking litigation and liability for
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 7 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The liability was $20 billion in 2020.
- And PERS liability is about $26 billion.
- $20<00:11:07.280>
billion The the liability was $20 billion The the liability was $20 billion - percentage of the net pension liability percentage of the net pension liability and<00:15:37.720
- the unfunded liability system. the unfunded liability system.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Reverend Chip Stevens of First Baptist Church in Jackson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and received several guest introductions, including the president of Mississippi University for Women, the physician of the day, and the session’s pages.
The main item of business was Senate Bill 2004, the Mississippi PERS Stability Act. Senator Sparks explained that the bill would provide a $500 million infusion to the PERS accumulated employers account on July 1, 2026, followed by $50 million annually for 10 years, with backup funding from unobligated general funds if needed. He said the measure was intended to help address the system’s roughly $26 billion liability and to support both state employees and local government employers, noting that the state had already taken other steps to strengthen PERS. The bill was advanced to engrossed status, read for the third time, and placed on the calendar for final passage.
Senator Norwood asked whether the funding would help local governments, and Senator Sparks said it would, because the liability is shared by all employers in the system and affects local balance sheets and bond ratings. Senator Bryan then spoke at length in opposition to the broader direction of retirement policy, criticizing the committee process, the fragmentation of retirement legislation, and what he described as incentives for privatization and unfair treatment of new hires. He said he would still vote for the bill because it sends money into the system, but argued that the state should focus retirement benefits on older retirees and avoid further benefit expansions. Senator Sparks responded that the bill was a necessary cash infusion to honor commitments to employees, stabilize the system, and avoid insolvency, and said more PERS legislation would follow.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- The $1 million in liability insurance, $1 million in occupational accident insurance to protect drivers
- This bill does not alter our $1 million liability coverage, which addresses accidents where a driver
- you'll see that the largest percentage of what you pay to insurance for your automobile is for your liability
- In that situation, tragic as it was, of course, that's auto liability.
- And we carry $1 million in auto liability nationwide. It doesn't matter to the state.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the amendments in order where it is on page 26, any person filing a complaint shall be immune from liability
- effect on people actually bringing a complaint because now they're not, uh, they don't have any liability
- So gentle lady in reading the bill right quick, I look at it and I see that there's hardly any liabilities
- Speaker and gentlemen, um, the liabilities are minimal because they are, um, donated prescription drugs
- Prescription drugs pursuant to this section shall be immune from civil or criminal, criminal liabilities
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- may have answered some of the questions, but I guess my biggest concern is let's talk about the liability
- I didn't get a chance to talk about the liability issue of this and then the bill summer, it does talk
- about the school district, then employees being released from liability.
- And so in your close cents out, like you to talk about liability issue.
- But please talk about the liability issue in your close any other debate. >> Senator Calatayud, you're
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We talk about strict liability in terms of civil litigation, but in this case, it would be strict liability
- that if you... ... would be strict liability that if you had those pieces or parts of pieces to create
- first aid or help to individuals affected by an emergency or disaster, they are shielded from civil liability
- individuals who are part of a Community Emergency Response Team previously had protection from civil liability
Bills:
SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the only industry I can think of that can cause foreseeable harm and have no liability for it
- Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, which can face significant liability for those foreseeable harms
- Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, which can face significant liability for those foreseeable harms
- And the response those parents received was, 'We have no liability here because of Section 230.'
- And the response to those parents received was, we have no liability here because of Section 230.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Then there's a number of other potential liabilities that exist out there.
- liabilities for healthcare coverage for immigrants and Those individuals above 400 on the exchange for
- And if we can't get the error rate down in a very fast way, we've got a big liability of At least 173
- And just going back to Charles's slide with his liabilities and then the total gap at the bottom.
- Is that like it's creating a liability. Absolutely right, Madam Chair. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debates moving bill to allow legal remedies for civil rights violations 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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a is create an whole new uh liability, a is create an whole new uh liability - I think it's worth discussing in the public safety committee to understand how this changes the liability
- I think it's worth discussing in the public safety committee to understand how this changes the liability
- I think it's worth discussing in the public safety committee to understand how this changes the liability
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (7-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The bonds are a liability of the developer and are not a liability of the housing corporation or the
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- The bonds are a liability of<00:44:52.880>
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00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call
00:49 Approval of Minutes
01:05 Information Items
02:39 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet
23:40 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet
26:30 OFM Rpt – KY Infrastructure Authority
36:07 OFM Rpt – Econ Dev Cabinet
43:40 Office of Financial Mgmt
50:18 Remaining 2025 Mtg Dates
50:50 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, including approval of the June meeting minutes and receipt of several correspondence and information reports. Those reports covered quarterly capital project status updates from state agencies and postsecondary institutions, lease modifications, asset preservation projects, school district debt issuances, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority budget history materials. Members also raised questions about a long-open stream mitigation account and were told the funds are fee-in-lieu stream mitigation monies administered through Fish and Wildlife, with staff promising to follow up on the specific project.
The committee then reviewed and approved several capital project actions. These included a new Camp Oralis dining hall project for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, explained as a reauthorization because the funding split changed to 64% federal and 36% agency funds; an appropriation increase for the Shelbyville armory addition due to higher construction costs and security requirements; and emergency repair projects for Fort Boonesboro flood remediation and the Kentucky State Police Supply Branch fire damage. Members also approved a tenant improvement fund request for parking garage safety improvements at the Mayo Underwood Building.
The Office of Financial Management presented three Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items and one Cleaner Water Program reallocation. The loans included a Shepherdsville sewer/drainage project and two Auburn water and lead service line projects; the grant reallocation involved unused Cleaner Water Program funds, with staff emphasizing that all ARPA-funded cleaner water dollars must be spent by December 31, 2026 or returned. After discussion, the committee approved the package. The committee also approved six Economic Development Fund grants, and the Cabinet for Economic Development began presenting the first six KPDI projects, though the transcript cuts off before those project details were completed.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 8th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- that buyers aren't mandated to sign agreements sooner than they need to and to clarify the flow of liability
- Their license, their license, I mean liability, clearly, so liability, their license.
- Then clearly they'd be subject to civil civil liability. OK.
- You have all the liability. They have zero liability.
- For the amount that we're asking, we basically take on all liability.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/28/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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Um liability aspect. Um liability aspect. - Um, so I think that having less liability would be critical.
- So the liability that is waived would be liability for, for instance, deviating from the standard of
- care, which can ordinarily result in liability, but it does not make sense to impose liability in those
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when to impose liability in those cases when to impose liability in those cases
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Government Finance Committee Jun 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Government Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- issued by the building or fire code official in order to ensure the architect would have future liability
- You've made a reference that in the discussion with the lab, he had a comment about the liability of
- the Arkansas In the discussion with the lab, made a comment about the liability of the architecture and
- So how much of this, is this a question of reducing their liability or transferring their liability with
- “To ensure the architect would have future liability. There you go.”
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And due to insurance and liability because of accidents that have happened, we now have to prove that
- And due to insurance and liability<00:16:23.360>
because <00:16:23.600>of <00:16:23.839> accidents <00:16:24.320>that <00:16:24.560>have liability because of accidents- It does not expand criminal liability. It doesn't remove due process.
- It doesn't remove due liability.
Keywords:
cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- These arguments are nothing more than a red herring by industry seeking to ensure their liability remains
- So I want to just finally reiterate: it's not clear entirely how a company would limit that liability
- I think that a lot of the arguments as to changing the standard on liability are just not founded in
- I think that a lot of the arguments as to changing the standard on liability are just not founded in
- And the third is in subdivision D, which would result in joint and several liability.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion.
AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes.
The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (04/14/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- They derive a benefit on their liability insurance by combining it with workers' comp.
- They derive a benefit on their liability insurance by combining it with workers' comp.
- They derive a benefit on their liability insurance by combining it with workers' comp.
- They derive a benefit on their liability insurance by combining it with workers' comp.
- They derive a benefit on their liability insurance by combining it with workers' comp.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- Liquor liability insurance was extremely difficult to buy and was very expensive.
- Many providers of liquor liability insurance stopped selling in the Massachusetts market, and the industry
- sought legislative help forming the Liquor Liability Joint Underwriters Association as a provider of
- These days, liquor liability insurance is relatively manageable to purchase.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on alcohol licensing, sales, and consumption issues affecting bars, restaurants, package stores, and local communities. The chair outlined hybrid hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits and instructions for written testimony. The committee heard a local bill for Milford, H. 4169, authorizing an additional off-premises all-alcohol license for Charlie’s Mini Mart, with the understanding that the existing wine and malt license would be surrendered if the new license is granted.
A major topic was the long-running debate over happy hour. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association opposed bills such as S. 217, H. 349, and H. 443, arguing that discounted alcohol would intensify competition, create pressure on restaurants to participate, and potentially raise liquor liability and insurance costs. In contrast, Senator Julian Cyr testified in support of repealing the happy hour ban through a local-option framework, saying the bill includes safeguards such as no discounts after 10 p.m., fixed pricing during promotions, and advance posting requirements, and that it could help downtowns and seasonal businesses without creating a public health risk.
The Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified on a broad package of bills, opposing measures to reinstate happy hour, allow supplier control over retail shelf space (H. 350), impose a transfer fee on licenses (H. 351), authorize alcohol coupons or discounts (H. 381 and S. 219), and permit Thanksgiving alcohol sales (H. 428). It supported bills requiring beverage alcohol training for off-premise licensees (H. 344), restricting self-checkout for alcohol (H. 366), changing Section 15 grocery-store license rules (S. 213), and several other regulatory changes. The Distilled Spirits Council supported H. 350 on private label spirits, while acknowledging concerns about disclosure and preferential treatment; package store witnesses defended private labels as lawful products they create with manufacturers, and the council argued the bill should address consumer confusion and unfair competitive advantages. The hearing concluded with Chair Chan announcing committee poll results on other bills, including a number of favorable reports and study orders, and the committee then voted to close the hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (4-15-26) - Upon Recess
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Transcript Highlights:
- It also defines who the liabilities are and who is responsible for it if it becomes much like in our
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OK
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- I guess that depends on somebody's tax liability.
- Expenses, and so if that's on top of that, I imagine it would depend on what their tax liability is.
- Would depend on what their liabilities are, whether there's any double dipping in that.
- come up with some of the suggestions that were made here put in a day certain hold that open ended liability
Keywords:
veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It goes back to 1996 medical liability act, almost if you will, a good Samaritan.
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Keywords:
rural health, healthcare access, state funding, health transformation, appropriations, fiscal policy, healthcare funding, economic development, mental health, maternal health, antitrust, competition, market regulation, business practices, consumer protection, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, auto-injector, public health, school safety