Video & Transcript Research : 'state representative objection'
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (8-29-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Blandon, Representative Burke, Representative Camu, Representative Lockett, Representative Smith, Representative
- Representative Smith, Representative Riley, Representative Williams, Senator How, Co-chair Elkins present
- that we have towers all over the state. that we have towers all over the state.
- Representative Sharp. Representative Sharp.
- Representative Smith. Uh Senator Reid. Representative Smith. Uh Senator Reid.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:03
Approve Minutes from July 10, 2025- 00:02:41
Statewide Emergency Responder Voice System Testimony- 00:03:38
Investment of State Funds- 00:46:13
Department of Juvenile Justice Update- 1:11:34
Adjournment- 1:54:08, 958, all
Summary:
The committee opened with roll call, welcomed a new member, approved the July meeting minutes, and then took up testimony on the statewide emergency responder voice system, also described as the state police radio system replacement project. John Hicks, secretary of the governor’s executive cabinet and state budget director, testified that the project is unusually complex because it combines multiple IT replacements, land acquisition, and tower construction. He said the existing system dates to the early 1970s and that the administration is treating the project as a priority, with work proceeding in phases and weekly coordination among the Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, and Finance and Administration Cabinet.
Hicks said the project has already spent about $110 million, with nearly 1,900 portable radios acquired, microwave replacement completed at 56 sites and underway at 76 more, and routers, switches, and network upgrades addressed. He explained that because the State Police are not set up to handle real property work, the administration brought in outside real property consulting vendors through an RFP, and three vendors are now qualified to help identify and negotiate sites. He said the goal is to speed up land acquisition and tower construction while the State Police continue the technology work, and he emphasized that the project is intended to close coverage gaps for state police first and later benefit local governments and other first responders.
Members of the committee expressed concern about the project’s cost and pace. Representative Petri noted that about $218.8 million has been authorized since 2018 and questioned whether the project could stretch into 2030 or later, asking what more the General Assembly could do to help. Representative Blandon also raised concerns about the long timeline and the risk of the project becoming another costly, delayed infrastructure effort, while asking when the vendor RFP was completed and whether any sites had been acquired since then. Representative Sharp asked whether there was a detailed plan and timeline, and Hicks responded that the technology side is well defined but the property acquisition side must proceed site by site because each location depends on ownership, access, power, and other factors. Hicks said the west-to-east phasing has been a smart approach and that the executive branch should improve performance to beat the current timeline expectations.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the honor of representing AD 27, which the chair...
- The honor of representing AD 27, which the chair preceded me in representing.
- When is the State Board going to choose the test?
- for at the state level.
- So the State Board is going to revisit it.
Bills:
AB386
Keywords:
AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education (7-19-23)
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-9-21)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4zPofSYzbQ, 2026-06-21T07:16:57+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call 00:37
Testimony from Acting Commissioner of Kentucky State Police 01:34
Testimony from KY Association of Court Clerks 28:08, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- To which Representative Larvedane has objected.
- To which Representative Larvadine has objected.
- Do I hear any objections? Representative Millering objected. Will you please call the roll?
- Objection. Thank you, Representative Mallorine, objection noted. Ma'am, call the roll.
- Thank you, Representative Mena. Any objections? Hearing none. We'll get to the next bill.
Keywords:
employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in our great state. in our great state.
- the state. the state.
- Representative Representative Representative Representative<00:41:41.720>
Steer. - Representative Frazier. Representative Frazier.
- Representative<01:23:14.880>
Pinto. Representative Pinto. Representative Pinto.
Keywords:
public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability
HI
Keywords:
HB2271, Hawaii budget, emergency appropriation, public employment cost items, collective bargaining, labor grievances, temporary hazard pay, state employees, bargaining unit 1, bargaining unit 10, BU-1, BU-10, Department of Education, University of Hawaii, general fund, revolving funds, interdepartmental transfers, settlement agreement, arbitration award, court order
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Representative. Any questions for the representative? Mr. Chair. Please. I'm sorry.
- Representative, yeah. Mr. Chair, Representative Carter, yes, it is a protection. Okay, Mr.
- Representative Lewis. Representative Carter. Representative Contreras. Mr.
- Representative Contreras, then I'm going to Representative Carter. Thank you.
- Representative Carter. Mr.
Keywords:
special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement, safety fund, state funding, Arizona Revised Statutes, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure heard several bills, beginning with HB 2957, which would require physical driver licenses to be accepted for identification purposes and prohibit cities, towns, counties, and districts from requiring digital mobile IDs for government services. The sponsor framed the bill as a privacy and choice measure tied to concerns about Real ID, biometric data, and federal overreach. Supporters said it preserves a non-Real ID option and protects privacy, while opponents raised concerns about travel requirements and whether the bill could affect proof of legal status. The committee approved HB 2957 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered HB 2941, which would make certain motorcycle lane-splitting or passing behavior subject to reckless driving penalties. The sponsor and a motorcycle rights representative explained the difference between lawful lane filtering and unlawful lane splitting, saying the bill would add enforcement teeth for unsafe conduct and improve safety. Members discussed the distinction between filtering and splitting, and several related personal safety concerns. The committee passed HB 2941 unanimously, 7-0.
HB 2305, dealing with private towing carriers, would establish statewide rules for private-property towing, including rate standards tied to DPS agreements, documentation and photo requirements, notice to law enforcement, and penalties for unlawful towing. Supporters said the bill would create uniformity and curb predatory towing, while the Arizona Trucking Association raised concerns about the DPS rate structure and the need for further stakeholder work. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the bill applies only to motor vehicles towed from private property and then passed the bill 7-0. HB 2257, a strike-everything amendment changing the distribution of watercraft fee revenues and requiring an annual expenditure report, also passed after Game and Fish warned of a significant fiscal impact and committee members discussed Mohave County’s water patrol needs; the vote was 4-3.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2573, which as amended was narrowed to address a 45-day gap before repeat DUI offenders can install ignition interlock devices. Supporters said the change would improve public safety by allowing earlier use of the technology, while members discussed whether it would weaken DUI laws and how the interlock system works. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2573, so no committee action is shown for that bill in the provided text.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Baca, Representative Brown, Representative Chatfield Representative Dow, Representative
- Duncan, Representative Garrett Representative Hernandez, Representative Herndon, Representative Herrera
- Representative Little, Representative Lujan, Representative Pettigrew Representative Sanchez, Representative
- Representative Chatfield. Yes. Representative Dow. No. Representative Duncan.
- Representative Herrera. Yes. Representative Little, yes. Representative Lujan, yes.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Lamb. Thank you, Mr.
- I'll second motion for favorable report by Representative Bolton. Second by Representative Port.
- Second by by representative Bolton. Second by representative<00:03:10.400>
port. - representative port. Any discussion. representative port. Any discussion.
- Thank you all. amendment elections in the state of amendment elections in the state of Alabama.
Keywords:
law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That one has, I think, just over 20 states.
- And if you're one of the states, because it takes 34 states to...
- Answer to you. was the 11th state, but there are 19 states that have used this exact language.
- , you called for A, B, and C; this next state calls for A and C; another state calls for A and D."
- So when each state joins the union after the original 13, each state that joins the union becomes an
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll? Bettencourt.
- I move that the State I move that the State Affairs Committee of the Senate of the State of Texas, under
- in accordance with Senate Rule 11.20, issue one or more subpoenas to compel BlackRock Incorporated, State
- It's not lightly used, but when the state But when the state of Texas needs testimony from entities,
- and the state of Texas in this case is the client, those entities cannot lightly refuse testifying before
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs was called to order and a roll call showed most members present, with one absent. The chair explained that the committee had arranged witnesses for a later meeting but had received responses from some parties declining to testify, prompting Senator Bettencourt to offer a written motion for subpoenas.
The motion authorized the committee chair, under Senate Rule 11.20, to issue subpoenas to BlackRock, State Street, or other financial services companies affecting Texas public pension investments, along with their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, or representatives. The subpoenas would require testimony and production of records concerning investment practices, the impact on Texas public pension funds, and any investments intended to further political or social causes.
Members discussed the importance of obtaining testimony and the limited but necessary use of subpoena power. The committee then voted, with 10 ayes, no nays, and one absent, to adopt the motion. With no further business, the committee recessed until the call of the chair, planning to return after the local calendar.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name and position.
- or an association that primarily represents political subdivisions of the state.
- And to State Street.
- Fink and to State Street.
- APCI represents...
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 945, 946, 2044, 2819, 2403, 2337, and 312, with all bills left pending after testimony. SB 945 would restrict insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage based on oil and gas activity or ESG-related goals, and supporters argued it would protect Texas energy producers from politically motivated shareholder activism and insurance discrimination. SB 946 would bar creditors from using social credit, ESG, DEI, or religious/political affiliation as a basis for denying or limiting credit; witnesses said it would prevent viewpoint-based financial discrimination and protect access to capital for Texas businesses. SB 2337 would require proxy advisory firms to disclose when recommendations are based on non-financial factors or when they give conflicting advice to different clients; supporters said the measure would increase transparency and curb ESG-driven influence over shareholder voting. SB 312 would direct public retirement systems to focus on financial returns rather than social or political objectives, with the author saying the bill responds to activist pressure on pensions and would reinforce fiduciary duty.
The committee also took up election and ethics measures. SB 2044 would strengthen electioneering restrictions for publicly funded education institutions and personnel, prohibiting use of official resources to promote political agendas; testimony focused on alleged school district electioneering in bond and tax elections. SB 2819 would prohibit county elections administrators from holding certain officer positions appointed by elected officials, addressing potential conflicts of interest. SB 2403, the Texas Ethics Commission sunset bill, would restructure complaint handling with a three-tier violation system, risk-based complaint prioritization, longer response times, bipartisan preliminary review panels, and expanded hearing options; members discussed amendments aimed at dismissing minor complaints, clarifying categories, and adjusting lobbying and penalty provisions, but the amendments were withdrawn during committee consideration.
Across the ESG and finance bills, invited witnesses from the American Energy Institute, Heartland Impact, Consumers Research, ADF Action, Texas Civil Justice League, and related groups generally supported the measures, arguing that banks, insurers, proxy advisors, and asset managers have used ESG or reputational-risk standards to discriminate against energy, agriculture, firearms, and religious organizations. No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt, and the committee closed public testimony on each bill and left them pending.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Jacobs, have the minutes.
- <00:54:38.040>
burkel and so Representatives burkel and so Representatives burkel representative - Representative Hansen. Representative Hansen, thank you, Mr. Chair and Mr. Hugan.
- Representative Hansen: "Yes, it is, Representative Hansen.
- Representative Anderson: "Madam Chair, and Representative Anderson, you and I agree on that.
Keywords:
HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- , especially in the House of Representatives.
- Population across the state. Yes, sir. Got a favorable report from Representative... A second?
- Right, Representative? Yeah, I'm in... ...right, Representative?
- Absolutely, Representative.
- Chairman Whit, Representative Lance, thank you... ...Chairman Whit, Representative Lance, thank you for
Keywords:
elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- But this bill would be state-funded if the soldiers are. Thank you.
- I would think that if it's a valid tax exempt card from the state of Texas or Kansas or surrounding state
- Thanks to Jacob, last month the Oklahoma State House of Representatives passed Leo's Law and honored
- It contains cleanup and modernization language for the State Finance Act.
- There is no fiscal impact to the state.
Bills:
HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB3834, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB4003, HB4118, HB4326, HB4346, HB4421
Keywords:
behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Nelson, you're up with Pine City, followed by Representative Warwas and then Representative
- Representative Olson and then Representative Robbins.
- After Representative Robbins, we'll have Representative Steer, and then Representative Skraba.
- Please state your name for the committee and you may proceed. Representative Skraba, District 3.
- Representative Skraba, thank you. All right, you may state your name.
Bills:
HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207
Keywords:
capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Mc uh Representative then Representative Mc uh Representative Gilman<00:40:51.839>
presenting - Following Representative Gilman, we have Representative Olsen, and then Representative Robbins.
- After Representative Robbins, we'll have Representative Steer and then Representative ...
- Uh, yes, Representative<01:14:05.600>
Allen. Representative Allen. Representative Allen. - Representative Allen he representative?
Bills:
HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207
Keywords:
capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- all right previous role that objection all right previous role that objection all right any objection
- using previous role without objection using previous role without objection any objection here so any
- it's going to be representative of state it's going to be representative of state it's going to be representative
- all right any objection ER n objection all right any objection ER n objection all right any objection
- all the through this and represent all the through this and represent all the people of the state of
Bills:
SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there an objection?
- Any objection?
- Welcome to your state capitol.
- I rise to welcome our special guest from Texas State Technical College. to their state capitol.
- The Texas State Technical College has been an instrumental institution to our state.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means