Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative consent'
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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The TCUT program, and I know I can't reference other legislation, but there is other legislation. that
- Unfortunately, very few people pay attention to the Texas legislative process.
- Nobody is going to stop using cannabis regardless of the legislation that you guys pass.
- Let's be clear about the health benefits this legislation provides.
- I urge you to vote against this and to find a more common sense legislation.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
Summary:
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 6th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- This is our first meeting of this legislative session.
- This is our first meeting of this legislative session, and I just want to thank you for your support
Bills:
SB94
Keywords:
adoption, adoptive parent, adoptee, minor adoption, adult adoption, Alabama Minor Adoption Code, Alabama Adult Adoption Code, Department of Human Resources, DHR, county department of human resources, putative father registry, paternity, consent, relinquishment, implied consent, notice of adoption, contested adoption, home study, pre-placement investigation, post-placement investigation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- specifies that the legislature's exemption from the two-thirds vote requirement only applies to legislative
- Requiring a two-thirds legislative vote every time these adjustments are needed would add unnecessary
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:46 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Subjecting the appointment to the advice and consent of the Senate.
- the manner in which power is being used on the executive branch. is a threat to the power of the legislative
- But some of the things that he was talking about, the tug and pull of the executive and the legislative
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Texas State Employees Pay Raise Jan 27th, 2025 at 11:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- this crisis, so I'm just so thankful to have them here with us today to highlight our important legislation
- We have an opportunity to do what's right; to pass legislation that raises pay for our current state
- This is important legislation. We appreciate y'all covering it. Thank you.
Keywords:
Texas state employees, retirees, compensation, House Bill 343, House Bill 247, Senator Sarah Eckhardt, Representative John Busey, cost of living, workforce, legislative session
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on critical issues facing Texas state employees and retirees, highlighting the need for increased compensation and improved benefits. Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Representative John Busey presented new legislation aimed at addressing these longstanding problems, including proposed House Bills 343 and 247, which seek a $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for state employees. Senator Eckhardt emphasized the growing wage gap between public sector jobs and private sector offerings, which has led to high turnover rates and the loss of institutional knowledge. Public testimonies underscored the urgency of the issue as retirees shared their struggles with stagnant pensions amidst rising living costs.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- under the Arizona Medical Board if the individual administering aid obtains the injured person's consent
- that if the injured person is under 15 years old, the person providing basic first aid must obtain consent
- Informed consent is, of course, a very common standard of care.
- What qualifies as sufficient informed consent for this bill is just not really defined.
- Informed consent is already defined.
Bills:
HB2408, HB2434, HB2725, HB2728, HB2729, HB2730, HB2731, HB2732, HB2733, SB1192, SB1398, SB1399, SB1494, SB1557, SB1813, SB1821
Keywords:
nursing board, regulatory actions, disciplinary actions, expungement, healthcare professionalism, controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It was passed out of the House 136 to 8 in the 87th legislative session. With that, Mr.
- And what I'm not sure is whether we can legislate leadership.
- We do national incident management system training, as outlined by this The legislative body is our job
- the Sheriff Association says in their letter they sent to the Still, additional trading-related legislation
- I request that the bill be sent to local. and consent calendars. Mr. Chairman, I close.
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- collaborated with state and national leaders, notably Senator Jabo Waggoner, to advance cystic fibrosis legislation
- His legislative prowess was indisputable, evidenced by his selection as Chair of the Senate Health Committee
- and, at the start of the new legislative term in 2015, by his Republican colleagues as the Majority
- Whereas Senator Reed's legislative accomplishments are many, with a keen eye for business and a passion
- and our own Joe Fine stood tall before me, and I will seek to emulate the examples that those two legislative
Keywords:
Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation reforming the property tax system and providing relief for Texas property taxpayers.
- Legislation providing a method of funding new water supplies and water and wastewater infrastructure,
- legislation providing for a universal education. savings account program, legislation to provide salary
- increases for teachers including through merit-based compensation programs, legislation expanding career
- Texas students, legislation creating the Texas Cyber Command, legislation reforming the bail system in
Keywords:
Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- With this legislation, Minnesota has an opportunity to lead the nation and join much of the world by
- It's my understanding it's at the Legislative Budget Office and you'll have it soon.
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any <01:42:11.040>legislative <01:42:11.760>recommendations - legisl any legislative recommendations legisl any legislative recommendations that<01:42:12.639>
Keywords:
pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
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to it's crucial for advising legislation to it's crucial for advising legislation
Keywords:
economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state.
On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislature last year passed some legislation, and we won't get into that today, but it basically
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKZjSMGYKo, 2026-06-14T02:39:02+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – April 21, 2022
4:56 Adjourn from the Session of April 21,2022
5:10 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
8:07 Pledge of Allegiance
8:31 National Anthem – Piccola Opera Youth Chorus of Manchester
10:54 Leaves of Absence
11:43 Introduction of Guests
12:57 Memorial Resolution – Rep. Katherine Rogers
26:15 House Resolution #23
27:28 Tartan Day Program
42:36 Bill removed from Consent Calendar: SB 376-FN, SB 394-FN
43:01 Consent Calendar Adopted
44:34 SB 458-FN
1:21:27 SB 291
1:33:26 SB 306-FN
1:46:54 SB 401-FN
2:02:34 SB 456-FN-A
2:03:31 SB 381-FN-A
2:04:29 SB 420-FN-A-L
2:08:51 Motion to remove HB 172 from the Table
2:14:07 Motion to remove HB 1506-FN from the Table
2:18:53 SB 242
2:29:13 SB 365
2:32:56 SB 418-FN
2:54:45 SB 425-FN
2:55:45 SB 427-FN
2:59:28 Announcements
2:59:47 Lunch Recess until 1:00 pm
4:06:56 SB 267-FN-A
4:08:28 SB 438-FN-L
4:33:38 SB 403-FN-A
4:50:38 SB 407-FN
4:58:37 SB 416-FN
5:02:55 SB 430-FN-A
5:16:11 SB 444-FN
5:17:06 SB 459-FN
5:38:12 SB 278-FN
5:39:06 SB 346-FN-A
5:42:25 SB 240
5:58:09 SB 241
6:11:29 SB 442-FN
6:26:32 Motion to Print Debate on SB 240 in the Permanent Journal
6:26:45 Motion to Print Debate on SB 241 in the Permanent Journal
6:27:20 SB 376-FN
6:36:22 SB 394-FN
6:37:11 Third Reading Motion
6:37:54 Announcements
6:39:21 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Espitia
6:40:12 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Belanger
6:41:40 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Ammon
6:52:00 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Perez
6:56:20 House in Recess until the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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mentoring - will<00:54:17.400>
help legislate or legislation that will help legislate or legislation that
LA
Keywords:
state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, budget, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year, economic development, state treasury, emergency response, education, voting technology, sustainability, revenue sharing, fund distribution
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
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entities
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud