Video & Transcript Research : 'mobile homes'

Page 7 of 500
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • and juvenile group homes, develop and implement prescribed rules for group foster homes and juvenile
  • this group home?"
  • Are you currently still in a group home?" "Yes, I also live in Maraki Youth Homes.
  • HB 2611 raises the standard of care for youth in group homes.
  • HV 2611 raises the standard of care for youth in group homes.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services May 13th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, you know, in Texas, finding adoptive homes for sibling groups is difficult anyway.
  • And you know, in Texas, finding adoptive homes for sibling groups is difficult anyway.
  • home or skilled nursing services at each location.
  • Members, group home consultants receive referral fees for directing potential residents to group homes
  • It also mandates disclosure of complaints against a licensed home if a referral is made.
Summary: The Committee on Human Services met with a quorum and first voted out Senate Bill 1589, relating to contract requirements between a single-source continuum contractor and DFPS. The motion to report the bill favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed prevailed on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 500, which would set deadlines for providing foster care adoption records, including health, social, educational, and genetic history reports, to speed adoptions. The bill’s author and witnesses from Addie’s Hope Social Services supported it, saying delays in redacted files can take months, slow permanency for children, and increase costs to the state. Members asked about redactions and sibling/family information, and witnesses explained the bill would mainly speed the preliminary file used to decide whether to proceed with placement. SB 500 was left pending. Members also heard Senate Bill 1266, which would require regular reevaluation of the Medicaid provider support team and add written notice of provider disenrollment at least 30 days in advance. There were no witnesses, no questions, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1522, concerning continuing care retirement communities, was then laid out and supported by LeadingAge Texas and counsel, who said it updates outdated definitions, clarifies licensing and disclosure rules, and strengthens consumer protections for seniors. It was also left pending. After a brief recess, the committee heard Senate Bill 1137, which would prohibit group home consultants from referring people to unlicensed or unpermitted group homes except in limited circumstances, require disclosure of complaints, and create a Class B misdemeanor for violations. Members discussed whether consultants are regulated and noted concerns about unlicensed referral practices. The bill was left pending, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have nearly 2,400 homes in the community.
  • I represent the Home Builders Association. We're involved in this issue...
  • Home Builders Association.
  • If they bought the home, say, in the year 2000, how would they even know that when they bought the home
  • way we can sell our home.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 29th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, the proposed substitute incorporates student use of mobile devices into digital citizenship.
  • To be honest, my son has way more screen time when he's home. And I'm a busy working single mom.
  • My child's, all of my children spend way more time at home on screen time.
  • My child's, all of my children spend way more time at home on screen time.
  • She struggled with it at home and at school, but she was clever at hiding it.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education-related bills. Senate Bill 6192 would require structured literacy and numeracy programs, add math interventions similar to the existing third-grade reading “gate,” create annual STAR teacher bonuses for selected math and ELA teachers, and revise literacy endorsement standards. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to refocus schools on core academics and use research-based instruction, while OSPI and ESD representatives supported the goal but raised implementation concerns about data access and the teacher award process. Testimony was mixed: some parents and students said the bill could help struggling readers and math students, while others, including WEA and several witnesses, opposed merit pay, grade retention, and what they viewed as overreliance on standardized testing or a single reading approach. Senate Bill 6206 would create a Commerce-run pilot program to incentivize child care providers serving children of first responders, especially during nonstandard hours, on short notice, and when children are ill. The sponsor and multiple law enforcement, dispatch, and labor witnesses described child care as a major barrier to recruitment and retention, particularly for women and shift workers. Committee questions focused on how the proposal would relate to existing DCYF child care subsidies and nonstandard-hours bonuses, and whether Commerce was the right agency to administer the program. Testimony was strongly supportive overall. Senate Bill 5346 would direct OSPI to incorporate mobile device use into digital citizenship instruction and report on school phone policies and barriers, with final recommendations due in 2028. Supporters, including students, parents, educators, and researchers, said phones distract from learning, contribute to social and mental health problems, and can be addressed through bell-to-bell restrictions. Opponents argued that local school boards should decide policy, that phones can be important for safety, communication, and medical needs, and that the bill was too vague. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6125, which would stabilize school funding for districts, charter schools, and tribal compact schools if enrollment-based state revenue falls below prior-year levels; the sponsor and witnesses said it would provide short-term stability amid declining enrollment and budget uncertainty. The committee then moved into executive session on Senate Bill 5841, which would require evidence of a financial aid application in high school and beyond plans.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • You don't have to allow everyone to come into your home.
  • lot within a manufactured mobile home community.
  • Under the MHLTA, these duties include maintaining all utilities provided to the manufactured mobile home
  • I am also a former owner of an adult family home and the current owner of an in-home care agency serving
  • We've talked a lot about our housing shortage and the impact on people buying homes and renting homes
Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several housing bills. SB 6091 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential property to a limited or exclusive group unless it is also marketed to the general public. The sponsor and supporters, including Washington Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, Zillow, the Fair Housing Center, and several brokers, said the bill promotes transparency, competition, and fair housing by preventing “pocket listings” and hidden inventory that can exclude buyers and reinforce segregation. Opponents, including Compass representatives and some brokers, argued the bill would restrict homeowner choice, harm privacy, and create legal risk for brokers; the Attorney General’s office said it supported the competitive goal but had concerns about using the Washington Law Against Discrimination as the enforcement mechanism. The committee then closed testimony on SB 6091 without taking final action. SB 6200 would protect renters and manufactured home residents from landlord restrictions on portable cooling devices, with limits for safety, building code compliance, electrical capacity, and liability protections for landlords. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as a public health response to deadly extreme heat, citing the 2021 heat dome and testimony from physicians, tenant advocates, and nonprofits that cooling can save lives and is often the only realistic option for renters. Multifamily housing and property management groups supported the concept but raised concerns about window-mounted units in high-rise buildings, insurance, property damage, and neighboring-unit impacts, asking for narrower language or exemptions. Testimony on SB 6200 then closed. The committee also heard SB 6096, which would require cities and towns to offer deferred collection of water and sewer connection charges for qualifying residential construction until final inspection or occupancy. The sponsor said the bill would ease upfront financing burdens for builders without reducing what local governments receive. Builders and business groups supported the measure as a way to lower development costs, while water and sewer districts and city officials opposed it, arguing it shifts financial risk to utilities and ratepayers and could complicate infrastructure planning. After testimony, the committee closed the hearing on SB 6096. Finally, the committee heard SB 6153, which would create a senior independent housing ombuds program, require registration of senior independent housing facilities, and make certain landlord violations subject to the Consumer Protection Act. The sponsor said seniors in independent living settings often lack meaningful protections and need an ombuds similar to those available in licensed care settings. Supporters, including residents and advocacy groups, said the bill would provide oversight, complaint resolution, and dignity for older adults living in 55-plus communities and CCRCs. Testimony on SB 6153 was underway at the end of the transcript.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 13th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • that I had here in this committee last year passed unanimously related to power wheelchairs and mobility
  • that I had here in this committee last year passed unanimously related to power wheelchairs and mobility
Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 386, relating to farm equipment repair rights, was briefly explained by the sponsor as a lemon-law style measure for farm equipment; it passed without questions or debate. SB 528, aimed at strengthening Florida’s manufacturing sector by expanding Department of Commerce responsibilities, codifying the chief manufacturing officer role, creating a workforce development grant program, and requiring reporting, drew support from several appearance forms and was reported favorably. SB 806, a broader right-to-repair bill covering portable wireless devices and agricultural equipment, drew the most discussion: dealership and industry representatives opposed it, arguing existing manufacturer agreements already provide access to repair information and that the bill could force manufacturers into competition with dealers, while supporters framed it as pro-consumer and pro-repair access; it was still reported favorably. SB 696 on trademark registration modernization and SB 930 creating a Florida Retirement Savings Task Force were both explained as administrative/policy measures and passed without opposition. SB 874, which creates a professional licensure reciprocity path for out-of-state surveyors and mappers to address workforce shortages, also passed favorably. The committee then took up SB 826 on gift certificates, which the sponsor said is intended to target bank-branded “reward cards” that function like gift cards but expire, while not affecting loyalty programs. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expressed concern about unintended consequences and asked to work on tighter definitions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said clarifying language would be added later. The committee also heard SB 838, as amended, on electronic payments for retail installment contracts; the sponsor said it would clarify that reasonable convenience fees for optional electronic payments are permissible, require disclosure, and preserve a fee-free option. Members raised concerns about what counts as a “reasonable” fee and whether the bill could authorize junk fees, but the committee substitute was reported favorably. Several votes were taken by roll call, with the bills above reported favorably and SB 898 temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. Members later asked to be recorded as voting affirmatively on bills they had missed. The meeting concluded after the final vote on SB 838 and a motion to adjourn.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 31st, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Suddenly, you didn't break anything, and you'd go home. But why didn't you have a home?
  • I sit at home most of the time.
  • I had people that were watching from home.
  • I build custom homes. And not to brag, but I was sought after. I don't have a custom home.
  • He's not coming home again.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 20th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The fact that in our home county 161 people have died.
  • President, I would go home to my home district, and people would literally look at me and say, now that's
  • relating to a lottery game. played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an internet or mobile
  • And Baytown is also home to Lee.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 19th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we head home, may we rest well and be renewed. Please bless and keep all of our families safe.
  • You remind me of my tíos and my family back home. So thank you all so much. Thank you, gentlelady.
  • May God bless us, and I hope everyone travels home safely. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • haven't said thank you to them, please thank them, because truly your guests were made to feel at home
  • She's a stay-at-home mom right now with six children, six of my 16 grandchildren. Mr.
Summary: The House met on the final day of session with quorum present and spent much of the morning and afternoon on announcements, expressions of gratitude, and ceremonial business. Members repeatedly thanked committee staff, leadership, clerks, security, sergeants-at-arms, analysts, and family members for their work during the session. The Speaker also recognized committee chairs, vice chairs, and ranking members, and reflected on the importance of committee leadership and the personal perspective gained during the session. The chamber took up several memorials. House Memorial 4, requesting an LFC study on expanding health insurance access for public higher education educators and graduate student employees, passed 36-23 after debate over whether the study should focus on expansion and affordability. House Memorial 30, directing a study of public education governance and the possibility of a statewide education commission, passed 57-0. House Memorial 24, calling for a study of the possible consequences of restructuring the Las Vegas land grant, passed 60-0. House Memorial 26, a Wild Friends memorial about insects and an interagency workshop on insect identification, ecology, and habitat protection, passed after extensive supportive debate from members who emphasized science education, pollinators, and ecological balance. The House also approved a large consent calendar of memorials by a 55-0 vote, then cleared additional ceremonial memorials from the Speaker’s table, including New Mexico Food and Farms Day, International Year of the Woman Farmer, Lincoln County Day, New Mexico TRIO programs, and New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day, which also passed 55-0. The chamber received a Senate message concurring in House amendments to Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 273, as amended. The House then stood in recess subject to the call of the Chair while awaiting any further Senate messages and final adjournment business.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Recently, I'm currently building a single-family home. My brother is building a single-family home.
  • building their home on their lot and whatever they need... ...for their home on their lot.
  • To the home builder?
  • These standards apply to a million-dollar home and a $200,000 home.
  • new home price, roughly.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • City of >> Mobile. >> Mobile. >> Mobile.
  • </c><01:06:02.559><c> home</c><01:06:02.799><c> city</c> codified to reduce the home home city codified
  • to reduce the home home city costs.<01:06:03.760><c> Um,</c><01:06:04.160><c> and</c><01:06:04.319><
  • So the you're paying gross at home.
  • </c><01:08:16.719><c> The</c> gross should be at home only. The gross should be at home only.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services May 13th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It gets them out of the foster care system and into a forever home where they're not going to have to
  • As you know, in Texas, finding adoptive homes for sibling groups is difficult anyway.
  • nursing home or skilled nursing services at each location.
  • Members, Group Home Consultants receive referral fees for directing potential residents to group homes
  • , I mean any type of group home that it is an actual licensed facility.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 24th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a small builder in Houston, we only build a handful of homes every year.
  • I'm a huge advocate of smaller lot sizes, which equates to smaller homes and more affordable homes.
  • And every $2,500 more that a lot goes up, 10,000 more people cannot afford a new home or a home by doing
  • They can't afford a $300,000 or $400,000 home.
  • At Lenar, we've built over 20,000 single-family homes in Texas in 2024.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Apr 24th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • I reached out to home builders.
  • or being near homes, etc., just in the general vicinity.
  • When we receive plans for a new home, we require a drainage mitigation plan.
  • You know, because if you don't have water, people are gonna move and sell their homes.
  • So long, in fact, that ash juniper is home to an entire species.