Video & Transcript Research : 'professionals'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 14, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 44

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • > board-directed This is a professional board-directed This is a professional board-directed position
  • into professional education standards. into professional education standards.
  • Professional sports, that's where the big money should be.
  • Professional sports, that's where the big money should be.
  • Professional sports, that's where the big money should be.
Keywords: 910, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (04/23/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:53:30.480> societies um studies uh professional societies um studies uh professional societies
  • I urge the professional discretion.
  • and stomp the gas to get professionals and stomp the gas to get anti-trans<03:58:51.680> bills
  • So I take exception as another licensed professional that we're not, we as a citizen legislature, 425
  • individuals because we have professional individuals because we have professional people<04:04:22.920
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/14/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • and yes to the not the PAR professional and yes to the BCBA<00:38:12.240> but<00:38:12.400>
  • And then the third item just clarifies that they're adhering to the professional code of conduct and
  • <02:42:02.240> and teacher, former pair professional and teacher, former pair professional
  • Then we have a subset called professional education requirements.
  • professional have administrator professional standards<04:59:06.718> that<04:59:07.040> only
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Intergovernmental Affairs Jun 24th, 2026

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not a long-term hold, but it would allow peace officers, as well as any licensed professional who
  • We were very happy to see that. ...done by the judge under advisement from a medical professional.
  • Professionals that can prescribe medication, administer medication, or provide that level of care for
  • In many rural counties, behavioral health professionals are scarce and unavailable locally.
  • We also co-locate mental health professionals in some of the police departments.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um so, 3554 seeks to make January of every month snow professional appreciation month.
  • By designating January as a Snow Professionals Appreciation Month, this bill validates the professional
  • the professional status bill validates the professional status of<00:48:41.680> our<00:48:41.800
  • That's solely because of the thousands of snow professionals who work tirelessly.
  • ,<00:50:45.480> insert before snow professionals, insert before snow professionals, insert
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (02/09/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • The best part about that is we got to interview professional athletes, football players, who have an
  • <00:35:42.320> Um,<00:35:42.880> unbeknownst professional athletes.
  • Um, unbeknownst professional athletes.
  • Not just for professional athletes, but for people around this table.
  • Not just for professional athletes, but for people around this table.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN DEFER, CPN-HOU, CPN, CPN-EDT Public Hearings 02-03-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • SP 2036 to hold uh those professional SP 2036 to hold uh those professional solicitors solicitors
  • My landlord, who is a professional OCP.
  • Cindy Matsushita of DCCA's Professional Vocational Licensing Division.
  • professional licensing division with professional licensing division with comments. comments. comments
  • > Licensing DCCA's Professional Vocational Licensing DCCA's Professional Vocational Licensing
Bills: SB2045, SB2354
Summary: The committees first took up SB 2071 on rent-to-own housing. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and Hawaii Realtors, but Sierra Club of Hawaii and others opposed the bill unless it was amended to exclude ceded lands from the 99-year lease provision. Members discussed the scope of ceded versus non-ceded lands and whether an inventory exists. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including HHFDC’s proposal to make the fixed-price period flexible by tying it to an option period and Sierra Club’s language limiting the program to non-ceded state or county land. They then heard SB 2191 on limited profit housing associations. HHFDC supported the measure, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Office of the Auditor urged caution about tax exclusions and asked for clearer, more targeted limits and measurable outcomes. The committees adopted amendments to add a statement of purpose, include measurable metrics, apply the tax provisions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and delay the effective date to allow for administrative changes. SB 2191 was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also considered SB 2197, which would have replaced the five-year fixed-price period in rent-to-own housing with an option period set by HHFDC, but deferred it indefinitely because its issues were addressed in SB 2071. SB 2180 on deposits of public funds drew comments from the Hawaii Bankers Association questioning definitions and noting banks are already subject to Community Reinvestment Act requirements; decision-making was deferred to the next day in the CPN committee and to a later date for the housing committee. Finally, SB 2210 on housing discrimination received support from disability advocates and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, which asked for one additional investigator; the committees passed it with amendments adding a blank appropriation for one full-time position and planned to notify Ways and Means for possible re-referral.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS-AEN-EIG, HHS, HHS Public Hearings 02-02-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, we have Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses in opposition.
  • Next, we have Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses in opposition.
  • <00:51:49.760> can all health care professionals can all health care professionals can communicate
  • Professional Nurses in opposition. Professional Nurses in opposition.
  • Association of Professional Nurses? Association of Professional Nurses?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise. After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye. The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • and Health Working Group, a cross-sector coalition of public health professionals created as a result
  • speaking on behalf health professional speaking on behalf of<00:56:49.440> the<00:56:49.559><
  • created as a public health professionals created as a result<00:56:55.160> of<00:56:55.280>
  • Next, we have Hawaiʻi Association of Professional Nurses offering testimony and support via Zoom. um
  • nurses offering testimony professional nurses offering testimony and<01:19:00.679> support<01
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Education heard several Department of Education-related bills and received extensive testimony on school meals and veteran diplomas. HB 628 would restore authority for the Department of Education to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The superintendent testified in support, explaining the authority had sunset in 2020 and describing the measure as a way to recognize veterans. No opposition or questions were raised, and the bill was left without further action in the excerpt. The committee also heard HB 1074 and HB 110, both supported by the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority. HB 1074 was described as a cleanup measure to clarify land-related language and make the statute more consistent across state agencies and DOE. HB 110 concerned benchmarking and the farm-to-school/local food effort; DOE and several supporters, including county councils, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, said the bill would help align metrics and support the 30% local food goal by 2030. Members questioned DOE about progress, and DOE said it was working on menus, procurement, and coordination with distributors and farmers. A Farm to School representative said the current bottleneck was poor communication with farmers and the need to bring them into planning earlier; DOE said it was still figuring out the process and that island-based procurement and separate RFPs were being explored. HB 328, relating to school meals and local resource food and plant-based options, drew the most testimony. DOE testified with comments, and the Attorney General’s office suggested revisions to clarify that the bill would apply to both DOE and charter schools, to separate public and private funds if donations or grants are accepted, and to add standards if nonprofit or private entities receive public money. Supporters included HSTA, the Hawaii Public Health Institute/Farm to School Network, Climate Protection Hawaii, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and numerous individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized healthier school meals, student-requested plant-based options, support for local farms, and the 30% by 2030 goal. Some testimony urged more local purchasing and raised concerns about decentralization, while DOE said it was considering island-based procurement and separate contracts to better support local producers. No votes were taken in the excerpt.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, today we have the Oklahoma City Spark, a professional softball team, here.
  • I am the founder of the Oklahoma City Spark women's professional softball team.
  • The clerk will read: Whereas the Oklahoma Legislature is proud to recognize the OKC Spark professional
  • And whereas the advancement of women's professional sports is vital to the growth and diversification
  • the advancement of women's professional sports and its multiple benefits to the state.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • At no time was this bill passed as a, quote-unquote, professional courtesy.
  • We passed it out of committee, and I was very clear as a professional courtesy to Senator Bostar, with
  • 79-530 of the child for physical or mental illness and as documented by a credentialed health professional
  • 79-530, of the child for physical or mental illness and as documented by a credentialed health professional
  • 79-530 of the child for physical or mental illness and as documented by a credentialed health professional
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:05 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I will share that not one health care professional organization came and testified in support or
  • I would like to see the legislature further professionalized.
  • So many of the professionalization and formalization measures that we need to do in the legislature..
  • HB 213 authorizes optometrists who are skilled professionals, but are not medical doctors and are not
  • And the rates are equal between the 14... ...of any health care professional, and the rates are equal
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/2/2026 #2

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, on the amendment, the first problem is as a corrections professional, I started my career as chief
  • , I started my career as professional, I started my career as chief<00:16:10.720> of<00:16:10.800
  • That is the professional courtesy that takes place in corrections facilities by corrections professionals
  • That is the professional courtesy that takes place in corrections facilities by corrections professionals
  • And more importantly, I trust our correction professionals in this state, whether they're state professionals
Summary: The House took up House Bill 444, Public Safety, Immigration Enforcement Agreements Prohibition, which would end 287(g) agreements and related formal understandings with federal immigration authorities. The main debate centered on whether the bill would interfere with the transfer of detainees to ICE and whether counties should be required to give advance notice before release. The sponsor argued the bill should be amended to require 48-hour notice and transfer of convicted detainees, saying it would protect public safety while respecting detainee rights. Opponents said the amendment was unnecessary because notice is already given in practice and that the bill would not allow holding anyone beyond a court-ordered release time. Members discussed a recent news story about a Prince George’s County detainee who was released after serving time and later picked up by ICE, using it as an example of why clearer procedures were needed. The floor leader and other opponents responded that the person had been released by court order and that the proposed amendment would not have changed that outcome. A delegate from Prince George’s County said the county followed standard correctional procedures, checked for detainers, notified ICE, and could not lawfully hold the person once the judge ordered release. A delegate from Baltimore County argued that formal agreements and MOUs with ICE are necessary because informal arrangements are inconsistent and detainers are often ignored; another member cited Baltimore County detainer statistics to support that point. The first amendment to HB 444 was put to a roll call vote and failed, with 36 votes in the negative. After that, a second amendment was offered that would ban arrest quotas, drone use in law enforcement, warrantless unmanned aerial surveillance, and no-knock warrants. The sponsor described it as a civil-liberties measure aimed at preventing quota-driven policing and intrusive surveillance. The transcript ends while that second amendment is being introduced and explained, before any final action on it is shown.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

House Floor Session Jan 23rd, 2026 at 09:00 am

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is not a failure of our health care professionals. It is a failure of access.
  • Pharmacists are among the most accessible health care professionals in rural communities and yet underutilized
  • In many rural towns, the pharmacists may be the only health care professional available without an appointment
  • Pharmacists are among the most accessible health care professionals in rural communities and yet underutilized
  • When minutes matter, there is no substitute for a nearby staffed facility of professionals who know their
Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several rural health-related bills. Senate Bill 2401, as amended, required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and also added language allowing criminal history background checks for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Supporters emphasized the role of nutrition in reducing chronic disease, and the bill passed 92-0. The House then considered Senate Bill 2402, which expanded pharmacists’ limited prescriptive and therapeutic substitution authority for certain low-acuity conditions and clarified related lab-test and communication requirements. Members discussed examples such as motion sickness, cold sores, lice, hypoglycemia, COVID and flu testing, emergency access to medications and supplies, and limits excluding certain drug classes; the bill passed 91-1. Senate Bill 2403 created a temporary medical facility emergency operating loan option through the Bank of North Dakota for qualifying rural hospitals facing severe financial distress, with extensive debate over the targeted nature of the aid, anti-gifting concerns, repayment terms, and the hospital’s turnaround plan; it passed 80-12. Senate Bill 2404 appropriated funds for NDIT to address federal digital accessibility requirements and for the Public Service Commission’s litigation efforts related to transmission costs, with a backup loan authorization available if needed; it passed 92-0. At the close of the session, leaders thanked members and staff for their work on the rural health transformation package, a committee notified the Governor and the Senate that the House had completed its business, absent members were excused, and the House adjourned sine die.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And despite the medical professionals performing the SANE exam, the hospital was unwilling to provide
  • I'm a licensed professional counselor and a 20-year advocate. For survivors of sexual violence.
  • here in Texas, meaning I worked with all the health care... ...community and criminal justice professionals
  • This incident and the... ...fallout that created in our community was devastating for professionals,
  • You'd mentioned that the medical professionals administering the emergency contraceptive pills generally
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • their academic performance; it also encourages teachers to have leadership and continued growth as professionals
  • expertise and experiences I strive to share with them have made an immeasurable impact on their professional
  • a teacher's journey, help attract and retain dedicated educators while sustaining support for professional
  • From the first day to the last, they participate in professional learning communities and professional
  • what has been suggested, we're going to pull money out of our own pocket and make sure every non-professional
Bills: HB2
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:
  • duty service as a naval cryptologic officer, I had the privilege to serve with dedicated military professionals
  • As a military acquisition professional, I served as major program manager for life cycle sustainment.
  • I'm stunned at the lack of professionalism that this tweet demonstrates.
  • accomplish this mission, the agency employs nuclear fissile energy. and other highly technical professionals
  • These professionals cannot be mass-produced and are incredibly difficult to coax into federal service
Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rules of professional conduct. Okay.
  • Maybe it would be a good idea to substitute ethical standards with rules of professional conduct.
  • Chair Larson, there's also, so rules of professional conduct guide the attorneys, Chair Larson, there's
  • also, so rules of professional conduct guide the attorneys.
  • I had been clean almost a decade as of this day, and I had shown professional growth.
Bills: HB1455
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first heard House Bill 1455, which would require the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission to review introduced legislation for tribal implications and conduct consultation with affected tribes. Rep. Collette Brown said the bill was intended to formalize and strengthen tribal consultation, and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe representative Ross Bell testified in support. Brad Hawk, executive director of the Indian Affairs Commission, testified neutrally, saying the office already does much of this work but that the bill would add structure; several senators raised concerns about duplication, possible future staffing costs, and whether the bill was necessary. The committee amended the bill to replace “each measure” with “all legislation,” then passed a do-not-pass recommendation on HB 1455 by recorded vote, with Sen. Luick designated as carrier. The committee then took up House Bill 1032, dealing with municipal courts, appeals, and judge qualifications. Legislative Council and court staff walked through proposed amendments, including making municipal courts courts of record on a delayed effective date, clarifying appeal procedures, and adding standards for municipal judges. Members discussed whether to use the term “ethical standards” or “judicial conduct”; after questions about definitions and enforcement, the committee settled on replacing the language with “judicial conduct” in the amended bill. The committee adopted the amendments and then passed HB 1032 as amended on a do-pass vote, with Sen. Cory to carry. Later, the committee heard House Bill 1263, which would make it easier for people with criminal records to seek sealing after a denial by allowing an appeal and reducing the waiting period for a new petition from three years to one year. Rep. Nels Christensen, Christopher Davis, Travis Fink, and Brad Peterson all supported the bill’s goal of giving people a better path to rehabilitation and employment. The main point of disagreement was whether to keep the statutory presumption that the benefit to the petitioner must outweigh the presumption of openness of criminal records; several witnesses urged removing that language, while others said it was part of the compromise that created the current law. The committee closed the hearing without taking final action and said it would review the House discussion before deciding later.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is in recognition and honor of the tremendous contributions made by professional counselors across
  • providers in our state, with more than 13,000 certified school counselors and 34,000 licensed professional
  • To become a licensed professional counselor... ...counselor in Texas, you must earn an accredited master's
  • their personal challenges in life, overcome mental health obstacles, and achieve personal and professional
  • Our organization represents nearly 8,000 licensed professional counselors, certified school counselors
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 04/30/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today, we will be taking up confirmations of the School Trust Lands Director and the Professional Educator
  • do the right thing and listen to the people that have been nominated and confirm them with the professionalism
  • My desire to serve on the Professional My desire to serve on the Professional Educator<00:35:40.000
  • I bring both personal and professional I bring both personal and professional perspective<01:07:23.840
  • Um<01:09:08.600> professionally, Um professionally, Um professionally, I<01:09:10.400> see<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all