Video & Transcript Research : 'community recognition'

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025 at 10:30 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The school closures, and I know every community is different. I have an older community.
  • and the goal of the plan is to support the Texas community. communities and Texas economy.
  • up to 1,000, communities up to 10,000, and communities up to 150,000.
  • We were also able to identify some high-risk and high-need communities. members these are communities
  • And so those communities...
Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:25 pm

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is to ensure continued community involvement.
  • perspectives, and community voice.
  • The first is a recognition and an appreciation for how SB 165 emphasizes community-based alternatives
  • Deserving Life, Community Engagement Center, N.M.
  • YADC…” “Whether it’s in the community or at a facility like YADC, we in the community get to suffer
Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Conference Committee on Rules Apr 22nd, 2026

Conference Committee on Rules

Bills: HB2115
Summary: The committee considered House Bill 2115, which was described as a measure to move certain programs from one agency to another. Chairman Osborne presented the bill and moved adoption, then yielded for questions. No substantive questions or debate were recorded. A motion for a due pass recommendation was made and seconded, and the committee proceeded without further discussion. The chair then indicated the bill would be opened for signatures. With no additional business, the meeting adjourned. Before adjournment, the chair offered brief personal remarks thanking Mike and noting it was his first, last, and only opportunity to chair the committee.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • This community, this state needs more access to care.
  • community.
  • Similar to the Governor's STEM Recognition Program, the Civic School of Excellence Recognition Program
  • Similar to the Governor's STEM Recognition Program, the Civic School of Excellence Recognition Program
  • were a white affluent community.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • the ground with staff to ask them about the types of programming and things that they do for their community
  • and also I've asked them about the types of programming and things that they do for their community,
  • We use the community library there for copying, internet, faxing, and all the materials they have, as
  • We use the community library there for copying, internet, faxing, and all the materials they have, as
  • The library also acts as a community center.
Bills: SB61, SB62, SB99
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2025-05-07

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Instead, I had to learn to manage my illness the hard way, without medical guidance, community, or recognition
  • We are also an essential community provider during Executive Order 2020.
  • Our youngest, It's very common for kids to get excited about anything and have community.
  • The pharmacy adjustments were huge to allow our freestanding community pharmacies to serve our communities
  • We need to have healthy communities, and that means everybody.
Bills: HF2435
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • This SBA community...
  • Banks, community banks and community loan funds get to know their borrowers and that enables them to
  • This community advantage program of expanding access. to capital for underserved communities, I mean,
  • communities?
  • It's a huge impact on the community.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration Apr 22nd, 2025

Administration

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  • It comes from community clubs, veterans associations, and volunteers.
  • This resolution honors the people of Trophy Club for their enduring commitment to community, country,
  • I respectfully urge the committee to support this designation as a meaningful, well-deserved recognition
Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate. The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025. Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 4th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The NLRB, the NLRA, allows recognition of a union by either secret ballot or card.
  • We represent community banks, state-chartered and national banks.
  • We've definitely gotten complaints from the community. ...bill.
  • And this is something that has been happening in our communities.
  • You know, having access to those communities, even through apps, can be really helpful.
Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clerk of the House is here to communicate with our Senate. Madam Clerk, please communicate.
  • No one seeking recognition.
  • No one seeking recognition.
  • No one seeking recognition. No one seeking recognition.
  • No one else seeking recognition. No one else seeking recognition.
Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We made so much progress with creating the trust with our communities.
  • You have to take it because you have to move your community forward.
  • It is conflicting not only for my district committee in my community...
  • And then we have to deal with the people who are in our communities.
  • Not opt out because they don't want to protect our communities, to protect our communities, but opt out
Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I think the continued recognition of...
  • Senator Parker: ...Our communities.
  • Senator Middleton: ...he dedicated his life to protecting and serving his community.
  • We have a memorial recognition upon adjournment.
  • Before we adjourn, I yield to Senator Kochorst for a memorial recognition.
Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Nominations Feb 24th, 2025

Nominations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bar, Bexar County Women's Bar Association, deeply involved in her community.
  • Basin, and different community keys is, just can't replace it.
  • Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication from Texas Tech University.
  • community college. and technical levels.
  • and in the civil rights community.
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 22nd, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so because we are across the state, we do serve a lot of rural communities.
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on April 22, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several transportation-related bills, many involving license plates, toll exemptions, and administrative changes. The committee first advanced HB 988 by Rep. Bagley, which changes the fee distribution for current and retired legislators’ special prestige license plates so the proceeds support repairs at the Pentagon/first LSU building rather than going to the state. It then heard HB 1001 by Rep. Marcel, designating a portion of U.S. Highway 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway; the bill was supported with remarks honoring Jackson’s civil rights legacy, and the committee observed a moment of silence before reporting it favorably without objection. The committee next considered HB 989 by Rep. Boyer, which updates and clarifies fees charged by public license tag agents. Rep. Phelps offered an amendment to exempt Shreveport from the fee increase, but it failed on a roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably by a 13-2 vote. HB 1192, also by Rep. Boyer, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association specialty license plate, was amended to remove a restriction limiting issuance to association members and then passed favorably without objection. HB 1032 by Rep. Wiley, which clarifies the substances referenced in DUI-related motor vehicle statutes, received technical amendments and was reported favorably without objection. The committee also advanced HB 748 by Rep. Brough, exempting Louisiana school board-owned and leased vehicles from tolls on bridges and highways, including the Bell Chasse toll bridge area, after testimony from Plaquemines Parish school officials and the district attorney describing toll costs and operational burdens; the bill was amended to include leased vehicles and then reported favorably without objection. HB 1108 by Rep. Omade creating a homeschool pride specialty plate was also reported favorably without objection after discussion of the plate design and proceeds going to Homeschool Louisiana. Finally, HB 1081 by Chairman Wright, restructuring the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce and DOTD for administrative support, was amended at the request of the Governor’s Office and reported favorably without objection. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.