Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative support'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here today to support House Bill 517. Yesterday I supported Senate Bill 542.
- So this bill should absolutely be supported. We encourage everyone to support it.
- Texas Legislative Action Committee or TELAC supports the intent and goals of this bill.
- , for your support.
- I am in support of the bill. OK, thank you. Sorry about that. Strong support of the bill.
Bills:
HB 186
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for supporting their growth and their learning.
- He hopes to be an architect when he grows up, so we need to pass housing legislation.
- Speaker, I move we go to that order of business: introduction of legislation. Objection.
- House Bill 230, introduced by Representatives Pettigrew, Mason, and Block, an act relating to legislative
- affairs, creating the interim administrative rule oversight committee, requiring legislative review
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They would come up with a resolution that all members would have to be supportive of that would talk
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would <00:06:17.840>talk <00:06:18.080>about <00:06:18.319>how supportive - of that would talk about how supportive of that would talk about how do<00:06:18.639>
they <00 - House sent us some legislation that's added to the bill that you will eventually see that said that we
Keywords:
tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo, genetic modification, bioethics, campus chaplain, chaplain, school chaplain, volunteer, public K-12 schools, public schools, public charter schools
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 11:00 am
A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
Bills:
SB1379
Keywords:
human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, 914, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The council addresses issues and recommends legislation pertaining to workers' compensation.
- Um, so I ask for your support, and I believe we're here because there may be just a couple little parts
- Uh, my name is Megan Burch, and I'm the fiscal analyst supporting the labor committee.
- to workers legislation pertaining to workers compensation.<00:01:16.240>
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support <00:01:44.079>and <00:01:44.320>I <00
Bills:
SF1832
Keywords:
economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, 1187, senate, all
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Other testimony in support of 3028?
- The North Dakota Catholic Conference strongly supports common-sense legislation to fight against the
- Any other testimony in support? The opportunity. Any other testimony in support of 1226?
- Legislative management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation.
- So I support it where it ends up.
Bills:
HCR3028
Keywords:
human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it.
The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- brief status report on the implementation of the Sunset recommendations passed during the 88th legislation
- Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees consider appropriating additional funding for FTEs to support
- The Sunset Compliance Report assessed recommendations from the previous legislative session, impacting
- We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
- We now have a large body of work to support throughout the [89th legislative session](link from function
Keywords:
Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary:
The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate your interest and participation in the legislative process.
- So this is not legislative members raising their own per diem.
- I'd ask for your support. appropriation. I'd ask for your support.
- of the legislation.
- I would appreciate your support. Thank you. >> Thank you.
Keywords:
agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm in my 30th year of practice, and I'm here to testify in support of HB 2160.
- I'm testifying in support of HB 32 on my behalf as well.
- This is an incredibly important bill, and we're here in strong support.
- We support this bill.
- We support that move. So with that, we support the bill. Any questions for me? All right.
Bills:
HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10
Keywords:
family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643
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:
- We're a nonprofit that supports rural libraries throughout the state.
- Those in support, please raise your hand.
- Those in support, please raise your hand. Those in support, would you like to give public comment?
- Thank you for the opportunity to voice my support for this bill.
- Those speaking in support, would you like to give public comment?
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025 at 09:09 am
Transcript Highlights:
- As "legislator" would be changed to "legislature." ...So who now would have to file one that didn't have
- The per diem is the property of the legislator.
- Therefore, a legislator is not required to first exhaust the per diem before using political funds to
- Our next agenda item relates to the 2025 legislative sessions, including the regular and two special
- We will discuss the status of the Texas Ethics Commission legislative recommendations.
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I've received over 20 letters of support for Mr.
- I also want to thank my family for their love and support.
- I totally support the effort with deepwater ports.
- Do you support essential air service program and if confirmed, will you support it in your role as the
- Well, I will support the Secretary.
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- support this unconditionally. support this unconditionally.
- I believe in hope and believe that this state legislative group can rise up to support the needs of our
- We support House File 4102.
- trusted support without adding cost. trusted support without adding cost.
- support of of the A1 amendment. support of of the A1 amendment.
Keywords:
suicide prevention, transportation, mental health, bridge safety, data collection, state law, bridge inspection, active transportation, truck parking, public safety, vehicle registration, fee structure, full-service providers, Capitol security, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, Minnesota State Patrol, State Patrol compensation, trooper salary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Support lines for caregivers have been cut down.
- I wouldn't be here without all their love and support.
- Do you support the administration's actions so far?
- Do you support the firing of 1,000 VA employees?
- I supported him.
Keywords:
veterans affairs, VA modernization, employee layoffs, mental health, suicide prevention, transparency, senate committee, bipartisan support, oversight
Summary:
The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:05 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 223 projects, supporting energy reliance... financial awards supporting 223 projects supporting energy
- Speaker and gentlelady, plus the employment that supports families, that supports the local businesses
- I support this amendment, and one of the reasons I support the amendment is...
- And, gentlelady, I support this amendment, and one of the reasons I support the amendment is because
- I'm afraid I cannot support your bill tonight.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Zoom in support. Zoom in support.
- Hawaii Farm Bureau in support. support. support.
- We have Pola Collaborative in support. support. support.
- . support. support.
- in support? in support?
Bills:
HB1183, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1663, HB1664, HB1859, HB2116, HB2271, HB2276, HB2335, HB2360, HB2387, HB2472, HB1805, HB2469, HB1815, HB1860, HB2117, HB2118, HB2437, HB2438, HB2604, HB1590, HB2156, HB2268
Keywords:
retirement, pension, law enforcement, public safety, Hawaii Revised Statutes, indebtedness, salary recovery, employee compensation, deductions, financial management, collective bargaining, employee relations, impasse procedures, arbitration, public employment, HB1661, cafeteria plan, Section 125, Internal Revenue Code, flexible spending account
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have a few in opposition and a few in support.
- And we have a few in opposition and a few in support.
- We stand in support of SB 264.
- Common Cause was a huge supporter of 20...
- For the same reasons, we support SB 264.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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house - OA is the only legislative office, the only office in the legislative branch, that is subject to the
- That is different than how you work with all other legislative staff in the legislative branch.
- office in the legislative branch only office in the legislative branch that<00:32:39.440>
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leadership legislative leadership legislative leadership since<01:03:40.359>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I fully support the bill; I just think we're...
- And so we support legislation that would promote a culture of life in Texas, and we believe House Bill
- Perinatal palliative care is about how we support families and how we support these babies that may not
- There is a lot more that Texas can do to support these families, to support these babies, and to treat
- We are here strongly in support of House Bill 2735.
Bills:
HB18, HB742, HB754, HB1644, HB2187, HB1887, HB 1275, HB37, HB1503, HB1699, HB1700, HB2735, HB1741, HB1731, HB1675, HB18, HB37
Keywords:
rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability, human trafficking, first responders, health care, training, reporting, protection, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting, good faith report