Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative study'

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WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (11-1-23)

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

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
  • Do you know, I have an LLM in taxation and tax policy, and study after study after study shows definitively
Bills: SB1142, SCR1028
Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption. After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.
NM
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
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
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

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:
  • 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
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.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/3/25 - Part 1

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF11
Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/3/25 - Part 2

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • They changed that all of a sudden and went to an actuarial study, so it depends on the version of the
  • He said they changed that all of a sudden and went to an actuarial study, so it depends on the version
  • Why can we not just, as you say, pause to allow legislation to do its work?
  • Why can we not just, as you say, pause to allow legislation to do its work?
  • time is several eternities I legislative time is several eternities I mean<00:32:41.080> I<00
Bills: HF11
Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (01/29/2024)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (12/04/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (10/17/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)

TX
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
  • in case In this case, the DPS in Texas wants to go off on a hair with people with ADD from some new study
Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298
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
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 4th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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
Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11
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
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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
  • Texas students, legislation creating the Texas Cyber Command, legislation reforming the bail system in
  • Kunju Menon, and Medha Sundar Rajan and I just want to congratulate you on your studies.
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11
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