Video & Transcript Research : 'donation'

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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Gaming, May 14, 2026 - PM

Select Committee on Gaming

Transcript Highlights:
  • uh needing to be repaid or donating uh needing to be repaid or donating donated<00:08:03.800>
  • getting donated back to the charity. getting donated back to the charity.
  • is donated.
  • is donated.
  • is donated.
Keywords: 916, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elections Jan 20th, 2026 at 11:00 am

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • As to any companies that are taking a part of the donation, we added that in there.
  • And we put in a clause at the end that says that if somebody opts in to a recurring donation, that it
  • Then they can continue to accept donations through the general. That's basically the changes.
  • If a party was asking for donations on an issue, when that issue comes on the ballot, that's where it
  • I've got a recurring donation to my local county party, right, as a member.
Keywords: 959, house, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - AM

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • donated tag program. donated tag program.
  • <01:15:25.600> tag donated tag donated tag One<01:15:27.199> must<01:15:27.520> be
  • <01:16:34.400> tags uh qualify to receive donated tags uh qualify to receive donated tags
  • likewise be able to receive a a donated likewise be able to receive a a donated tag. tag. tag.
  • File 66, donated hunting license File 66, donated hunting license amendments, amendments, amendments,
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Mon Apr 20, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 47

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So at 12:45, I invite all members, whether you donated clothing or not, to meet us in the Lieutenant
  • We'll be able to tally up all of the donations as well as give you an opportunity to meet some of the
  • women who are direct beneficiaries from your donations.
  • , whether you donated clothing or not,<00:24:11.080> to<00:24:11.240> meet<00:24:11.440
  • So 12:45 in the from your donations.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/11/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • donated donated 223,000<00:16:20.240> and<00:16:20.480> I<00:16:20.759> have<00
  • bicycle for one family the donations bicycle for one family the donations that<00:40:02.119>
  • victims of domestic violence we donate victims of domestic violence we donate to<00:40:12.640>
  • <00:45:32.800> but person for that little tiny donation but person for that little tiny donation
  • <01:01:26.720> that place to meet there's no donations that place to meet there's no donations
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 03/17/26

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, 87% of those donations went to fundraising costs.
  • $1.4 million they raised in donations.
  • donations went to fundraising costs. donations went to fundraising costs.
  • The other 97% were paid for donations.
  • donating money. They may be seniors. donating money. They may be seniors.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Ethics Board May 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Simmons is allowed to donate her excess cash, her campaign surplus.
  • She can donate it to a charity, which AEJG is a charity.
  • Because of her official work around the time that she was making this donation, that donation is intertwined
  • donated consistent with those regulations... ...were donated consistent with those regulations is not
  • We're happy to have a hearing on that with respect to the donation. Ms.
Summary: The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Representative Tara Simmons, docketed as Legislative Ethics Board case 2025-5. The hearing concerned Simmons’ motion for summary judgment in an ethics complaint alleging violations of RCW 42.52.020 (conflicts of interest) and RCW 42.52.070 (special privileges), based on her work involving an EEC proviso, her employment relationship with EEC, a campaign surplus donation connected to AEJG and Jerry Stone, her involvement in an AEJG-EEC subcontract dispute, and related text messages with Anthony Powers. No evidence was taken; the session focused on legal argument over whether the alleged facts, if accepted as true, were sufficient to establish violations as a matter of law. Simmons’ counsel argued the complaint was legally insufficient because the alleged actions benefited her employer or others, not Simmons herself, and that existing board opinions allow legislators to support employers absent a direct personal benefit. He also argued the board was effectively trying to adopt a new bright-line rule prohibiting legislators from funding employers, which he said would be an improper retroactive change. Board staff, through Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisentrout, opposed summary judgment and argued the facts were enough to show Simmons had an indirect financial or other interest in EEC’s funding, that her job duties and legislative actions created conflicts, and that her actions around the donation, subcontract dispute, and text messages could be viewed as using her position to secure special privileges. A board member asked whether the allegations themselves were sufficient and whether the standard required assuming the facts as alleged; staff responded that the motion failed because the record contained sufficient facts to proceed, and that any factual disputes should be resolved at hearing. After rebuttal, the ALJ closed the oral argument and turned the matter over to the Legislative Ethics Board for deliberation. No ruling was issued during the hearing, and the board was to decide whether to grant the summary judgment motion or set the case for an evidentiary hearing.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AEN-HOU, AEN Public Hearings 03-10-2025

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
  • , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
  • , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
  • , um, farms that have donated and ranches that have donated.
  • <00:26:55.720> funds you know people wanted to donate funds you know people wanted to donate
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1294 HD2, which would create a workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural workforce housing shortages. The Department of Agriculture supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the first step should be a study to determine actual housing demand, noting many farmers have very low incomes and may not be able to support housing costs. A DHHL representative said the department supports the measure as a first step but does not currently plan to expand housing on its agricultural lands; members also discussed the distinction between agricultural and pastoral leases and asked for follow-up information on lease numbers and ranchers growing feed. Testimony on HB 1294 was overwhelmingly supportive, with farm and farmers’ organizations saying housing is critical to sustaining agriculture and should be located near farm operations when possible. Members questioned how housing eligibility would be enforced and whether federal housing funds could be used. The committee reported 38 testimonies in support, none opposed, and two comments, then voted to pass HB 1294 HD2 with amendments, including a date defect to July 1, 2050; the motion carried with five in favor and the recommendations were adopted. The committee then took up HB 428 HD1, establishing the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to address food shortages and requiring reports before the 2026 regular session. The Department of Agriculture urged the bill’s continuation and appropriations, citing rescinded federal grant programs and a planned $1.1 million application to support food banks and kalo production. Food banks, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and other groups strongly supported the measure, describing rising demand for charitable food assistance, especially for fresh produce and protein, and noting that many families are struggling despite working multiple jobs. Witnesses also described school pantry and backpack programs, food rescue partnerships with retailers, and the need for more stable state support; one witness asked for at least $5 million in funding for farm families. Committee members asked about food insecurity levels, food safety, abuse of food assistance, and how the program would connect farmers with schools and food banks. Food bank representatives said they already work with DOE school pantry programs and inspect all donated food for safety, and they suggested a grant or escrow-style payment model could help farmers by reducing reimbursement delays. The transcript does not show a final vote on HB 428 before the excerpt ends.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 48

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We collected 100 bags of women's clothes and accessories for donation to the YWCA.
  • So, on behalf of the YWCA, thank you, everyone, for your generous donations. 1, requesting the Hawaii
  • bags that were donated to the YWCA.
  • accessories for donation to the YWCA. accessories for donation to the YWCA.
  • everyone, for your generous donations. everyone, for your generous donations.
Keywords: 910, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • $1.4 million they raised in donations.
  • <00:17:20.160> The million they raised in donations.
  • The million they raised in donations.
  • that reroute your political donations that reroute your political donations and<00:17:35.080>
  • If you PAC's website before donating.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The program focused heavily on election policy and campaign finance. Senator Liz Boldon discussed the federal SAVE Act, saying it would require in-person proof of citizenship to register, limit online and mail registration, and require qualifying photo ID to vote. She argued the measure would create barriers for eligible voters, especially people without passports, women who have changed names, and mail voters, and said there is little evidence of non-citizen voting to justify the bill. The segment also noted Minnesota’s high turnout in 2024 and framed the issue as one of access and disenfranchisement. Boldon also outlined her Minnesota bill, Senate File 4147, aimed at reducing dark money in elections by limiting corporate spending and increasing transparency. She cited the growth in outside spending since Citizens United, said Minnesotans want to know who is influencing elections, and described the bill as a novel approach that could face constitutional challenges. She said the measure had already moved through three committees and might not affect the upcoming election season even if enacted. The program then highlighted Senate File 5050, the Republican-backed Save Minnesota Act, which would require qualifying photo ID at the polls and during early and absentee voting, allow provisional ballots when voters cannot prove identity, citizenship, or residence, create free state-issued voter ID cards, and direct officials to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. It also covered Senate File 1851, a bipartisan bill by Senator Bonnie Westlin to ban scam PACs and allow victims, the Attorney General, and others to sue fraudsters; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill and could take effect in August if passed. The final portion introduced newly seated Senator Michael Holmstrom, who won a special election after the death of Senator Bruce Anderson. Holmstrom described his long involvement in Republican and pro-life politics, his work on campaigns and door-knocking, his small-business background, and the personal experiences that shaped his views. The segment also noted that all state Senate seats will be on the ballot in November, listed several senators not seeking reelection, and gave the candidate filing window as May 19 through June 2.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Simmons is allowed to donate her excess cash, her campaign surplus.
  • She can donate it to a charity, which AEG is a charity.
  • Because of her official work around the time that she was making this donation, that donation is intertwined
  • donated consistent with those regulations... ...were donated consistent with those regulations is not
  • We're happy to have a hearing on that with respect to the donation. Ms.
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings held oral argument before the Legislative Ethics Board in the matter of Tara Simmons, docket 401-645, on a respondent-filed motion for summary judgment. Judge T.J. Martin identified the issues as whether Simmons violated the Ethics Act by using her legislative position for the benefit of others and by holding outside employment that conflicted with her official duties, under RCW 42.52.070 and RCW 42.52.020, and, if violations were found, what penalties or sanctions would be appropriate. The judge clarified that board staff had not filed its own summary judgment motion, only a response to Simmons’ motion. Attorney Doug McKinney argued that the complaint and board staff’s allegations were legally insufficient because they did not allege a personal benefit to Simmons, only benefits to her employer, EEC, or to others. He contended that the Ethics Act has historically required a benefit to the legislator herself, that employees do not automatically have a disqualifying interest in their employers, and that the board’s position would create a new bright-line rule and unfairly change the law as applied to Simmons. He also addressed allegations involving a contract provision, a campaign surplus donation to AEG, a subcontract dispute involving AEG and EEC, and text messages with Anthony Powers, arguing none showed a special privilege or conflict of interest for Simmons. Assistant Attorney General Julia Eisenhower, for board staff, argued the motion should be denied because the record sufficiently alleged violations of both statutes. She said Simmons’ involvement in securing funding for EEC, her employment duties involving stakeholder and legislator connections, her donation of campaign surplus funds to AEG to help secure a job for someone she knew, her role in the AEG-EEC subcontract dispute, and her text messages referencing her official capacity all supported the allegations. A board member asked whether the allegations were sufficient to show a special benefit, and Eisenhower responded that the facts were enough at the summary judgment stage. After rebuttal by McKinney, the ALJ closed the hearing and the board went into deliberations; no ruling was announced during the transcript.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
  • If they donate meals, that would be excess food that would end up in a landfill.
  • If they donate that to community partners, they are able to collect a tax incentive up to $10,000.
  • If they donate meals, that would be excess food that would end up in a landfill.
  • If they donate that to community partners, they are able to collect a tax incentive up to $10,000.
  • If they donate that to community partners, they are able to collect a tax incentive up to $10,000.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The joint Economic Development budget subcommittee meeting opened with introductions, review of subcommittee rules, and identification of the agencies to be discussed, including the Department of Economic Development, Urban Development Corporation, Alcohol and Beverage Control, Cannabis Management, and the Gaming Commission. The chairs also outlined broad budget priorities, including support for innovation hotspots, incubators, minority- and women-owned businesses, biomedical research, centers of excellence, advanced technology, workforce development, and grants tied to tourism, cultural institutions, public safety equipment, and food retail subsidies. Most member comments focused on small business conditions and economic development policy. Senators Borrello and Chan emphasized that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and argued for reducing taxes, utility costs, fines, permits, and regulations; Chan suggested a possible one-year utility tax holiday. Assembly Member Slater similarly criticized New York’s tax and regulatory climate and promoted legislation to create a Department of Regulatory Review and Economic Growth. Assembly Member Buttenschon discussed one-house proposals such as changes to small business stock ownership rules and a hardship savings account, while Assembly Member Bendett said county infrastructure funding should be increased substantially. Several members highlighted sector-specific investments. Senator Addabbo and Assembly Member Woerner stressed the importance of racing and gaming, including addiction treatment and recovery, integrity in racing, and stronger drug testing. Assembly Member Otis pointed to science and technology initiatives such as Micron, Empire AI, quantum research at Stony Brook, and broadband/digital inclusion through ConnectALL. Assembly Member Cashman supported investment in the Cornell Center for Food and Agriculture, and Senator Hinchey praised tourism matching grants, restaurant and farm food donation tax credits, and incentives for heat pumps and clean energy retrofits. No formal votes were taken. The meeting ended with staff continuing consultations with members and the chairs concluding the session.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE CONVENES Apr 29th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think it's a way to incentivize private donations.
  • And there's nothing tying these private donations to any purpose.
  • And I think it's a way to incentivize private donations.
  • And I think it's a way to incentivize private donations.
  • In case they're able to get donations... appropriation in case they're able to get donations that they
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests in the galleries, including state officers, medical personnel, student groups, and former first ladies. Members adopted consent-calendar resolutions, and House Resolution 1052 concerning Arkansas Girl State was withdrawn after Rep. DeAnn Vaught explained that 150 girls had missed a registration deadline and that the House would instead host an alternative Girls State experience this summer. The chamber then took up several fiscal-session appropriation bills. Senate Bills 3, 4, 7, 15, 21, and 31, covering appropriations for Shared Services, Health licensing and regulation, Commerce/Insurance, Parks and Tourism, Human Services adult-aging-behavioral health, and administrative courts, all passed with large bipartisan margins. Senate Bill 75, an economic development appropriation for West Memphis, also passed after brief discussion. Senate Bill 77, an unfunded appropriation related to Arkansas Television Network/PBS matching funds, drew extended debate over whether it should support PBS programming, infrastructure, or private-donation matching; it failed on the first vote, was brought back for reconsideration because some members had not voted, and then failed again 73-24. After the fiscal work concluded, Rep. Meeks moved to adjourn sine die, ending the House’s fiscal session. The House then convened as a caucus to elect the Speaker-designate for the 96th General Assembly. The body suspended the formal election process and unanimously elected Speaker Brian S. Evans as Speaker-designate. Evans thanked members, reflected on the prior session, and pledged continued leadership and accountability before the House adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • So what we did was we created basically a donation account and funded it with a dollar to allow donations
  • was we created basically a donation was we created basically a donation account<01:45:04.480>
  • So if if allow um donations to come in.
  • of the donation, which is to expand access in state parks for our disabled citizens. donations account
  • > be<01:53:25.599> used gifts and donations account to be used gifts and donations account
Summary: The committee of conference first discussed House Bill 557, which concerns information on the school budget ballot. The main issue was how to define and calculate the “average cost per pupil.” House members favored a simple calculation dividing the operating budget by enrollment, arguing that it is clearer to the public and matches how taxpayers think about school costs. Senate members preferred the existing RSA-based definition for consistency across statutes and noted that the current definition was about to take effect. Members also debated whether the ballot language should specify the figure as being for the “preceding year,” and some House members ultimately agreed to that clarification while one member did not. After discussion, the Senate declined to move off its position on the calculation method, but agreed to a compromise amendment adding “for the preceding year” to the Senate language so it would align with the rest of the ballot information. The committee then agreed to draft the report with that amendment. The committee then turned to House Bill 71, dealing with restrictions on using public school and higher education facilities to shelter certain migrants, along with a Senate-added provision requiring DHHS contracts to comply with the patient bill of rights. Members generally said they supported the base policy of the bill, but Representative Noble raised a drafting concern about a repeal section that appeared to undo the new contract requirement; the group discussed removing that repeal language and adjusting effective dates. The committee also reviewed Senate-added language creating a donation fund for a proposed accessible pier at Hampton Beach. Supporters said the project would be privately funded through donations, with the state park division managing the fund and any remaining balance eventually transferring to an existing state park donations account if the pier is not built. Members questioned maintenance costs, fundraising responsibility, and whether the account was necessary, but the Senate explained the fund was intended to provide a mechanism for private fundraising and future maintenance support.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Education. (2-26-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, the donations to these SGOs.
  • Um, the donation is capped at $1,700.
  • So it's donation is capped at $1,700.
  • <00:31:58.399> a not as though someone can donate a not as though someone can donate a million
  • You know, you can donate up to $1,700.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 1, which would have Kentucky opt into a federal education freedom tax credit program allowing donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) for K-12 educational expenses. The bill sponsors said it would not use Kentucky general funds, would be administered through the Secretary of State, and would let donors claim up to a $1,700 federal tax credit for contributions to SGOs. They argued the program could support public, private, religious, and homeschool-related educational needs, including tutoring, transportation, technology, special needs services, and other school expenses. Several senators raised concerns about whether the bill would favor larger districts with more school-choice options over rural counties with only one public school, creating a two-tier system. The sponsors responded that public school districts could also create SGOs and that the federal rules limit eligibility to families at or below 300% of area median gross income. They also said the program would not reduce existing state or federal school funding, but would instead redirect federal tax credit dollars that Kentucky donors might otherwise send to other states or back to the federal government. Members asked about the structure and oversight of SGOs, including whether they must be nonprofits, how broad their missions could be, and whether funds could be earmarked for specific purposes. The sponsors said SGOs must be certified, serve at least two schools and 10 students, spend at least 90% of receipts on scholarships, and cannot be directed to a specific student, though they can be targeted to categories such as elementary students or special needs services. They also said homeschool families would need to organize through a co-op or existing approved SGO. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Whether it is around fencing donations or hay donations or other things, farmers are always ready at
  • a moment’s notice in order to donate so that farmers who are impacted by this can get back to work quicker
  • flood in and this m magnitude donations flood in and whether<00:09:32.040> it's<00:09:32.200>
  • it's around uh fencing donations whether it's around uh fencing donations or<00:09:34.200> whether
  • <00:09:35.880> or or whether it's around hay donations or or whether it's around hay donations
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met with Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to discuss the Department of Agriculture’s current budget priorities and the impact of recent legislative investments. Shell praised funding for the Farms to Food Bank program, saying it helps food banks serve Kentuckians, especially seniors, while also supporting farmers. He also highlighted County Fair Grant funding, noting a $250,000 increase helped finance a record nine county fair projects, and he described the Raising Hope rural mental health, suicide prevention, and farm safety program as life-saving, citing one event in Owensboro where 14 people were sent to the hospital after health screenings. Shell also addressed emergency preparedness and bird flu response, saying the department’s Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response is working effectively and that Kentucky has not had affected commercial or backyard flocks, only some wild geese cases. He discussed federal efforts to address egg prices and avian influenza, including biosecurity, farmer relief, and research funding, and said he expects those actions to affect prices in the coming months. He also urged the committee to codify Senate Bill 28 and referenced House Joint Resolution 371, which he said would allow the department to retain $5 million for rural economic development efforts aimed at attracting processors and other large-scale operations. In response to questions from Representative Hart, Shell said the department’s disaster role is mainly to coordinate response plans and identify agricultural needs for state and federal relief, rather than provide direct relief funding itself. He said recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky has mainly affected hay supplies for livestock producers, and that the department is working with the Cattlemen’s Association and UK Extension to locate affected farmers and secure hay donations. Shell closed by asking for continued support for agriculture economic development and for improved staff recruitment and retention, saying the department struggles to compete with other state agencies for employees. The meeting ended with thanks and adjournment, with the next meeting announced for the following Thursday.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • DO YOU BELIEVE THAT DONATING THE MONEY TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA AND DONATING IT TO THE GOVERNORS
  • DONATED $500,000 TO PUBLIC CHARITIES?
  • >> IT'S COMING FROM THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS.
  • >> ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. >>Rep.
  • >> IT HAS. >> HAVE YOU PERSONALLY DONATED MONEY?
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've gotten some private donations—large, multi-million-dollar private donations on Maui—specifically
  • HB 1334, relating to meat donation, exempts the donation of wild game meat, including axis deer, to a
  • This minimizes the amount of meat that gets donated while maximizing food waste.
  • Vice Chair: Moving on to HB 1334 relating to meat donations.
  • Vice Chair: Moving on to HB 1334 relating to meat donations.
Keywords: 910, house, all