Video & Transcript Research : 'Senator Tim Scott'

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Session Daily Update: Review of November 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast Dec 11th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders reacted to the numbers following the forecast release today
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair calls Scott Kibbe. Thank you. Morning, sir. Hey, good morning.
  • My name is Scott Kibbe.
  • Scott, maybe you could go... through the steps of how you think this would work.
  • That's why Babe had to create TWIA all those years ago, Senator Schwartz.
  • The chair calls Scott Seamster.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • it out of the House and get it over in the Senate.
  • it out of the House and get it over in the Senate.
  • My name is Scott West.
  • My name is Scott West.
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Summary: The committee began with roll call and introductory remarks, including recognition of new members and guests. It then took up House Bill 38, sponsored by Representative Tipton, which would increase penalties for repeated violations of an order of protection. Under the committee substitute, a third violation involving the same order and same individual could be elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. Tipton and domestic violence survivor Maryanne Pratt testified in support, with Pratt describing repeated abuse, protective-order violations, and ongoing fear despite arrests and jail time. Several members spoke in favor of the bill and praised Pratt’s testimony. Members and outside witnesses raised concerns about the substitute’s language, especially the requirement that the same victim be involved and whether the bill could leave gaps for repeat abusers with different victims. Representative Burke and others questioned whether the conduct was already covered by stalking or assault statutes. Scott West, speaking for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argued that the bill could allow technical contempt findings to be used as predicate offenses and noted that existing assault and stalking laws already address much of the conduct. Sponsor Tipton said the language was not final and that further changes might be considered in the Senate. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 38 with favorable expression by a 19-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 206, sponsored by Representative Nemes, on wrongful conviction compensation. Nemes introduced exonerees and representatives from the Kentucky Innocence Project, and the substitute was adopted without objection. Testimony came from Paul Herd, who spent 20 years wrongfully convicted and described the difficulty of reentry, and Jon Acar, who said he was wrongly convicted as a teenager and spent years in custody and on parole. Both urged passage of the bill as overdue support for people exonerated after wrongful convictions.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Cohen, do you have anything you'd like to say? Good morning, Vice Chair and members.
  • Good morning Madam Chair and members, Tim Cromartie, Deputy Secretary of State for Legislation.
Keywords: 988, house, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-19-26)

Health Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, Senate Bill 116, we have Senator Scott Maiden with us, and introduce yourself for the record and
  • I'm State Senator Scott Maiden, Senate District 29. Hi, Andrew Rutherford.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-11-26)

Banking & Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • call Senate Bill 15 or Senate Bill 183. call Senate Bill 15 or Senate Bill 183.
  • Senate Bill 158? Senate Bill 158?
  • Probably the without a doubt the best senator from Scott I've ever served.
  • Probably the without a doubt the best senator from Scott I've ever served. Wow. Thank you, Leader.
  • senator from Scott I've ever the best senator from Scott I've ever served. served. served.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce May 13th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Schwertner, Senator King, Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell, Senator Creighton, Senator Johnson
  • , Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Menendez, Senator Middleton, Senator Nichols, Senator Zaffirini, Good morning
  • Sponsored by Senator Hughes, Senate Bill 1... sorry, House Bill 132.
  • Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell: The gentleman, the first gentleman, Fred.
  • Senator Coler: Thank you, Senator Johnson.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 18th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • First bill up is Senate Bill 143 by Senator Edmonds. Ms. Little. Yes, sir.
  • Good morning, Senator, Mr. Chairman.
  • Next is Senate Bill 367 by Senator Edmonds. Ms. Little.
  • Next we have Senate Bill 388 by Senator Hodges. I still remember her as Representative Hodges.
  • the senator for bringing it.
Summary: The House Committee on Appropriations met on May 18, 2026, and considered four Senate bills. Senate Bill 143 would create a Special Protective Equipment Fund to finance bulletproof vests for peace officers, with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to regulate distribution; an amendment standardizing fund language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Testimony and cards in support came from law enforcement groups and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. Senate Bill 367 would create the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund, depositing remaining severance tax revenues from sand and stone mining after constitutional allocations; an amendment was adopted to align it with House Bill 802 by adding reporting and appropriation language, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Support was noted from the Louisiana Concrete Association and Chiefs of Police, and members discussed flood-related concerns and broader watershed restoration goals. Senate Bill 388 would authorize review of state contracts involving foreign adversary nations or terrorist organizations and remove a trigger clause from a prior 2023 law. The sponsor said the review could be done at no cost, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 398 would reorganize manufactured housing regulation by moving oversight from the fire marshal’s office to the Board of Contractors, consolidating residential housing oversight, moving licensees to Title 37, and changing inspection procedures; an amendment to conform fund language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then adjourned.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bihowsky of Chittenden Central as chief teller. Senator Watson of Washington District.
  • >> [clears throat] >> Seeing none, the chair now recognizes the Senator from Addison District, Senator
  • from Addison District, the Senator from Addison District, Senator<00:18:14.280> Hardy,<00:18:
  • Scott in December 2023. Scott in December 2023.
  • She was offered a Governor Scott.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome back, Senator Scott. Good to see you.
  • Senator Scott, welcome back to the Commerce Committee.
  • My name is Scott Yates.
  • Senator Cliff Purtill, State Senator Cliff Purtill worked on this.
  • Senator Cruz, thank you for that.
Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have Representative Scott.
  • Representative Scott, to your bill.
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  • Thank you, Representative Scott.
  • Thank you, Representative Scott. Are there any initial questions for Representative Scott?
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 10th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bradley: Here. Senator Calatayud? Senator Gaetz: Here. Senator Jones. Senator Osgood: Here.
  • Senator Bradley: Yes. Senator Calatayud? Senator Gaetz? Senator Jones? Senator Osgood?
  • Senator Bradley? Senator Calatayud? Senator Gaetz? Senator Jones? Senator Osgood: Yes.
  • Senator Bradley. Senator Calatayud. Senator Gaetz. Senator Jones. Senator Osgood. Senator Simon.
  • Senator Bradley. Senator Calatayud. Senator Gaetz. Senator Jones. Senator Osgood. Senator Simon.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and considered a wide range of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved CS/SB 754 on International Baccalaureate bonus funding, CS/SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School updates, and CS/SB 430 requiring public schools to adopt cardiac emergency response plans, train students and staff in CPR/AED use, and maintain accessible AEDs. Testimony on the cardiac bill came from the American Heart Association and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology in support, and the chair noted a survey suggesting many districts already have AEDs in schools. The committee also approved CS/SB 1528 on educational opportunities for military children, which expands coordination and training under the interstate compact, and CS/SB 364, which would move the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys from the Department of Legal Affairs to Florida Memorial University for research and administrative support. The committee then adopted amendments and favorably reported CS/SB 1590 on educator preparation, which modernizes teacher standards and certification pathways, including updates to FEAPs, a revised teacher exam, and an alternative certification program. The SPLC testified in opposition to part of the bill, arguing that language on historical instruction and systemic racism was contradictory and could limit accurate teaching of history. The committee also approved CS/SB 1702 on education, incorporating a wireless-device-in-schools pilot and other education provisions, with support from the Florida Charter School Alliance and others. CS/SB 444 on human trafficking awareness was amended to require no-cost training for school employees and charter schools; FSU law students testified in support, emphasizing the need for school personnel to recognize trafficking indicators. The committee also approved CS/SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions, expanding transportation eligibility for students walking near limited-access facilities, though members noted the bill carried an indeterminate fiscal impact and no dedicated funding. Later, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1102 on school readiness, which expands how disabilities can be identified for early learning services and ties additional funding to training on early identification of delays. It also approved SB 1382 on access to school readiness programs for economically disadvantaged households, revising eligibility and priority tiers to use state median income rather than federal poverty level and refining the waitlist and forecasting process. Several members recorded votes on bills they had missed during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after reporting all of the above measures favorably.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-23-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • here. >> Senator Dela Cruz here. >> Senator Elefante here. >> Senator Fevella?
  • excused. >> Senator Fukunaga. >> Senator Gabbard. >> Senator Hashimoto. >> Senator Ihara present. >>
  • excused. >> Senator Fukunaga. >> Senator Gabbard. >> Senator Hashimoto. >> Senator Ihara present. >>
  • here. >> Senator Kim here. >> Senator Lamosa? here. >> Senator Lee here. >> Senator McKelie?
  • President, colleagues, staff, and guests, I would like to take this opportunity to wish Senator Tim Richards
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bracey Davis. Senator Burgess. Senator Collaudiud. Senator Davis. Senator Leak.
  • I also want to thank Vice Chair Bradley and Senator Leak, who are the senators for St.
  • Thank you, Senator Burgess. Yes. Thank you, Senator Burgess. Yes.
  • Senator Bracey Davis: Yes. Senator Burgess: Yes. Senator Caladioid? Senator Davis: Yes.
  • Senator Bracey Davis. Yes. Senator Burgess. Yes. Senator Caladioid. Senator Davis? Yes.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed education budget, which totals $32.5 billion overall and includes no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents. Officials highlighted major funding for financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, veteran-related scholarships, EASE, Open Door, law enforcement/first responder programs, and workforce initiatives. They also emphasized increases for workforce education, Florida College System operations, nursing pipeline and line funds, and university operations, performance funding, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed post-secondary Guardian program, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, the Guardian program would offer flexible campus safety options, and the university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives. The committee then heard from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Testimony consistently focused on affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and allied health programs, dual enrollment, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several trustees highlighted strong nursing NCLEX pass rates, expansion of campuses or programs, and efforts to tailor education to regional workforce demands such as health care, construction, law enforcement, aviation, and hospitality. One appointee from Miami-Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by easing credit transfer and admissions barriers. After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the full slate of confirmations as a block. A motion was made and the roll was called; the confirmations were approved favorably, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Berman, Senator Harrell, Senator Jones, Senator Rodriguez. A quorum is present.
  • Senator Berman, Senator Harrell, Senator Jones, Senator Rodriguez, Chair Simon, yes.
  • Senator Harrell? Senator Jones? Yes. Senator Rodriguez? No. Senator Claudio...
  • Senator Berman? Senator Berman. Senator Berman.
  • Senate Bill 194. Senator Berman: Absolutely, no. Senator Harold: Senator Jones: No.
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests. Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on SF4282 5/14/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm State Senator Mary Kunesh.
  • Tessa Yeager, CLA for Senator Kunesh. Steve Swiggum, Senator Eden Prairie Minnetonka.
  • Senate Education Committees. Senate Education Committees.
  • Senator Swedzinski. I. Senator Clark. I. Senator Rarick. I. Representative Youakim. I.
  • Senator Swedzinski. I. Senator Clark. I. Senator Rarick. Pass. Representative Youakim. Yes.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The conference committee on Senate File 4282 met with a quorum present and heard a walkthrough of the bill, which contains forecast adjustments for several agencies. Senate staff explained that Article 1 makes education forecast adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Article 2 adjusts appropriations for the Department of Human Services, Article 3 does the same for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and Article 4 increases special transportation services funding for Metropolitan Council programs including Metro Mobility and Metro Move by $8.9 million in FY 2026 and $10.9 million in FY 2027 to match the February forecast. House staff noted that the House language matched Article 1 but did not include Articles 2 through 4. Representative Youakim presented amendment A26-0180, describing six sections that add provisions on paraprofessional qualifications, aid for tribal contract schools tied to revised permanent school fund distributions, expanded allowable uses of school operating capital revenue to include certain utility costs, an extension of an existing appropriation for gender-neutral single-use restrooms, and two school district fund transfer provisions for West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan and Maple Lake. Members discussed that several items were no-cost and that some fund transfer language had been previously discussed in committee. The amendment was adopted on an 8-0 roll call vote. After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The conference committee agreement for Senate File 4282 passed on an 8-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Mar 26th, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair Passidomo, Vice Chair Jones, Senator Avila, Senator Berman, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator
  • Brodeur, Senator Burgess, Senator Burton, Senator Davis, Senator DiCeglie, Senator Gaetz, Senator Garcia
  • , Senator Gruters, Senator Harrell, Senator Hooper, Senator Martin, Senator Osgood, Senator Pizzo, Senator
  • Rodriguez, Senator Rouson, Senator Simon, Senator Trumbull, Senator Wright.
  • Senator Avila, Senator Berman, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Brodeur, Senator Burgess, Senator
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and heard extensive debate on SB 734, which would repeal Florida’s wrongful-death medical malpractice exception that bars certain adult children and parents from recovering noneconomic damages. Senator Yarborough presented the bill as a fairness and accountability measure, while many family members testified in support, describing deaths they believed were caused by medical negligence and arguing the current law denies equal justice. Opponents, including physician and insurer representatives, warned the bill could increase malpractice exposure, premiums, defensive medicine, and physician shortages. The committee also considered two late-filed amendments: Senator Burton’s amendment would make Department of Health investigative findings admissible in court, and Senator Martin’s amendment to that amendment would broaden admissibility/discoverability to additional disciplinary and prior-adverse-incident records and insurance coverage facts. After debate, the Martin amendment was adopted, but the Burton amendment as amended failed on a roll call vote. The committee then reported SB 734 favorably without the amendment. The committee next unanimously reported CS for SB 86 favorably. That bill, by Senator Burgess, expands peer support protections for first responders to include support personnel; there was little debate and several law-enforcement-related organizations indicated support. The committee also took up SB 316 on series limited liability companies. Senator Berman explained that the bill creates rules for series LLCs in Florida, and a late-filed amendment, requested by the Secretary of State, delayed implementation by one year. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for CS for SB 384, which requires municipalities seeking to annex state-owned land to notify the relevant county legislative delegation when the first public hearing is advertised. Senator Burton presented the bill briefly, there was no opposition or debate, and the committee proceeded to vote on the measure.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/27/25

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I want to recognize Senator John Keenan, who's here, and I know Senator Kelly Dooner is here as well
  • I'm here to testify in support of two bills: Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787,
  • Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787, filed by Representative Chan.
  • In support of Senate Bill 1802, filed by Senator Nick Collins.
  • Bill 1802 filed by Senator Collins.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a range of retirement-related bills, with several witnesses and advocates focusing on pension equity, veteran benefits, and recognition for public safety workers. Representative Dennis Gallagher and Mass Retirees supported legislation to increase the long-standing veterans’ bonus from $15 to $50 per year of service, up to $1,000 annually, and described it as a modest, overdue adjustment with minimal fiscal impact. Mass Retirees also backed bills to raise the minimum survivor allowance for public retirees and to address inequities in Option B and Option C survivor benefits for retirees whose pensions were calculated under older mortality tables. The committee also heard a personal bill from Representative Jim Arceiro and Nathan McKinnon seeking creditable service for McKinnon’s years in the Nevada higher education system, which he said should count toward his Massachusetts retirement. Another individual bill was presented by Roberta Wollins, supported by Senator Keenan, to remedy what she described as misleading retirement advice from UMass Boston that affected her ability to buy back prior service and made her retirement planning inaccurate. Senator Keenan and others framed both cases as unique fairness issues rather than broad policy changes. A large panel from police, fire, corrections, EMS, and related organizations testified in favor of a COVID-19 retirement credit proposal and a study bill, arguing that essential workers who reported in person throughout the pandemic should receive recognition and a time-based retirement credit. Witnesses described exposure risks, illness, deaths, staffing strain, and long-term effects from COVID-19, and several committee members voiced support and appreciation for their service. The hearing concluded with no votes taken on the bills and a motion to adjourn, which was approved.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Local and Municipal Affairs May 21st, 2026

Local & Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Luneau. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux. Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Boudreaux.
  • Senator Bass. Here. Here. Senator Cathey. Senator Foil. Senator Miller. Here. Senator Morris.
  • And Senate Bill 230, I want to thank Senator Barrow for bringing this.
  • Senator Luneau? Yes. Senator Boudreaux? Yes. Senator Bass? No. Senator Cathey? No. Senator Foil?
  • Senator Miller? No. Senator Morris? We have two yeas and three nays.
Keywords: 974, senate, all