Video & Transcript Research : 'Alabama Retirement Savings Program'

Page 81 of 500
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law

Federalism and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • and outline infrastructure for the program.
  • Currently, our child care programs are at capacity.
  • We serve 53 kids in our preschool program and 126 kids in our after-school and out-of-school programs
  • My dear friend is a participant in Arizona's Address Confidentiality Program.
  • This program exists because the state has recognized credible threats to safety.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • um and establishes the Community and Cultural<00:23:34.240> Partnerships<00:23:34.800> Program
  • <00:23:35.840> Um Cultural Partnerships Program. Um Cultural Partnerships Program.
  • duplication, unclear roles, and whether new resources would be added to or diverted from existing programs
  • 52.640> time<00:37:52.960> when<00:37:53.080> many<00:37:53.320> arts programs
  • Um at a time when many arts programs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2603 SD1, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state symphony orchestra, require annual reports to the legislature, and appropriate funds. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the orchestra, the Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, business and arts groups, and many individuals. Supporters emphasized the orchestra’s cultural value, its role in inspiring youth and supporting arts education, and its broader community impact. No opposition or questions were raised, and the chair offered praise for the level of public engagement around the measure. The committee then took up SB 3007 SD2, relating to culture and the arts, which would create an Office of Community Culture and Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, require annual reporting, appropriate funds, and establish a Community and Cultural Partnerships Program. The Attorney General’s office warned that section four, which separately funds preservation and relocation of artwork from Aloha Stadium, may be non-germane and should be moved to a separate bill; it also suggested the office would be more properly placed under DAGS rather than SFCA. SFCA Director Karen Ewald testified with concerns about added costs, staffing burdens, and the need for earlier communication, while also saying the agency could support the work if properly coordinated. Opposition testimony argued the bill was duplicative or unnecessary, while supporters, including Governor Abercrombie and Dean Sakamoto, said it would help communities, especially Chinatown, and could support planning and cultural revitalization. The chair noted roughly eight opposition testimonies and five in support, and questioned witnesses about coordination and the cost of relocating the Aloha Stadium artwork, which Ewald estimated could cost at least $1.2 million. The AG’s office said removing section four would substantially reduce legal risk. Finally, the committee heard SB 3019 SD2, a consumer protection measure that would cap ticket resale prices at no more than $3 above the original price for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to adopt enforcement rules and fines. The Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill, arguing it would strain limited enforcement resources, push sales to less regulated channels, and likely eliminate the protections offered by established secondary platforms. Chamber of Progress also opposed the bill, saying price caps would encourage black-market sales, scams, and fraud, and that resale markets serve legitimate consumer needs. In support, the National Independent Venue Association backed the measure, though the remainder of its testimony was not fully captured in the transcript excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/2/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • and the Active Transportation program.
  • Um, but we have programs in place.
  • Uh my question was couple programs.
  • We'll continue have programs in place.
  • precious time that can save lives. precious time that can save lives.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and the chair noted the absence of Representative Katie Jones due to the birth of her baby. The chair also acknowledged that the committee would be discussing difficult topics related to the June 14 killing of Mark and Melissa Hortman and Gilbert. The main business began with House File 3418, which Chair Tabke moved for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment. The bill was described as a pedestrian safety measure prompted by a fatal Moorhead crash involving a young boy; it would create an opt-in program for communities to use pre-made traffic safety templates, with the state covering 80% of project costs to speed implementation of measures like lane narrowing, rumble strips, and bollards. A Moorhead testifier said the city could have acted faster with such funding, and members generally supported the goal while raising concerns about overlap with existing Safe Routes to School and active transportation programs, the bill’s fiscal note, and how communities would be selected. MDOT testified that it already supports similar community demonstration projects and has funded about 30 such projects since 2019. HF 3418 was laid over. The committee then took up House File 3739, a memorial highway bill for Mark and Melissa Hortman. An A1 amendment to shift funding away from trunk highway funds and toward legislative budgets was moved but not adopted after members argued memorial signage should continue to be paid for with private funds, as in prior memorial highway designations. The bill author explained the memorial was intended to honor Melissa Hortman’s service and connection to Highway 610, and members discussed the length of the proposed memorial stretch and whether it should be narrowed to the area she represented. Several members supported the tribute but expressed concern about using public funds and about setting a precedent for future memorial highways. The committee indicated the bill would move on to Ways and Means with other issues still to be worked out.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I won't the safe at home program is.
  • <00:07:19.599> program definition of program program definition of program program participant
  • It would require judges to receive training on the Safe at Home program.
  • I believe Chair Scott, you've done things at the Safe at Home program.
  • It's a really wonderful program.
Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The P3 program is not an appropriated program. It's basically set up as a revolving fund.
  • Once again, it's not an appropriated program.
  • But as communities find out the benefits that the program can provide.
  • We're just asking for a little bit more time to continue the program.
  • Representative, this pilot program seems to be structured as more of a voluntary program.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • This establishes a mattress stewardship program.
  • I'm the program manager for the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii, which is a program of the Hawaii Public
  • And we urge the committee to program.
  • program as outlined in the bill. program as outlined in the bill.
  • Um, so we definitely support programs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 26th, 2026 at 08:38 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • shared with me that this would determine whether they're going to stay because they're eligible to retire
  • kinds of things that, to be able to retain a lot of these amazing teachers who are on the brink of retiring
  • So that will be a direct benefit from this program. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • So that will be a direct benefit from this program. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • complexes, drawing water out of the San Juan aquifer, cleaning that water up for use so that we can save
Bills: SB29, SB64
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 26th, 2026 at 08:32 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also sets up a framework within the department on how to administer those programs.
  • There are traditional bachelor's programs, which take four years.
  • teachers, whether in traditional or alternative licensure programs.
  • The first piece of this amendment deals with the timeline for the teacher prep program.
  • their program, and I think it's a friendly amendment.
Bills: SB29, SB64
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johns River Water Management District for 30 years, retiring as chief science officer.
  • opportunity to tape a segment with retired scientist Ed Lowe, a science leader at St.
  • My mother is retired director of secondary education.
  • and cost savings program to our counties as they transition, as our firefighters and our fire districts
  • and cost savings program to our counties as they transition, as our firefighters and our fire districts
Bills: S0698, S0958, S1066, S1230, S1288
Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition. The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 21st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • don't know off the top of my head how many have been against the Department of Justice, the State of Alabama
  • 3.3 billion dollars under the BEAD, which is the Broadband Equity and Access Development Act, or program
  • Senate Bill 26 by Alvarado, relating to a disaster recovery loan program for small and micro businesses
Summary: The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this bill relates to prohibiting the regulation of homeschool programs.
  • relates to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans. known as the JET grant program
  • representation of prospective student-athletes and student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know nothing about this program. Could you summarize it for me? I can.
  • It's really a clear directive that the program is highly monitored, that's for sure.
  • So, I can assure you that the program is good. It is much needed.
  • But they have guarded that program and grown that program to the largest public education fund.
  • When you have savings accounts of about $2 million, you can run on that real quick.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Texas Forensic Science Commission, along with OCA, will administer the program.
  • Well, I'm pretty confident that we have the right people working together to administer the program.
  • Awareness Program.
  • We want to run that as one program, rather than a bunch of individual units under.
  • I'm advocating for officers that have 20 years of service, then they retire, and they...
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services Apr 22nd, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We keep on hearing about public safety and save God's children and ending cartels and traffickers, and
  • They have access to those programs, but whenever they are in a facility and they age out, they do not
  • Um, programs as they would if they were in a foster home.
  • So just save your place.
  • I used to work directly with queer and trans teens in an after school program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 17th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fleet Program.
  • We did not want the dredge and seaport program put within this because that's a very specific program
  • that continues in those programs.
  • That program has since been a tremendous success and we have saved time in opening the one program instead
  • equipment program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Veteran Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Veteran Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under current law, the Health and Human Services Commission oversees Texas mental health programs for
  • Generally, SB 2926 would transfer administration of the state's Veterans Mental Health Program from the
  • Second, it establishes a TVC grant program for community-based mental health services for veterans and
  • requires TVC to submit an annual report to the legislature and the governor regarding mental health programs
  • I'm completely in favor of a grant program that assists in the purchase of a mobile on dirt owned by
Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills focused on veterans’ mental health, criminal justice coordination, cemetery expansion, housing, vehicle registration, and anti-discrimination protections. SB 2926 would transfer administration of veterans’ mental health initiatives from HHSC to the Texas Veterans Commission, create a community-based mental health grant program, require a statewide veteran suicide prevention action plan, and add annual reporting requirements. SB 2938 would require county jails to verify and report veteran status at intake, help veteran inmates apply for federal benefits, and provide access to county veteran services and free visitation with service coordinators. Both bills were described as joint or practical efforts to improve coordination and service delivery for veterans, and both were left pending after no public testimony was offered. The committee also heard SB 2543, which would give more flexibility to expand the Texas veterans cemetery system, and SB 2545, which would explore using manufactured homes as another affordable housing option for veterans through the Veterans Land Board. SB 2545 drew questions about how manufactured-home loans would work; a Texas Veterans Land Board witness said implementation would likely require closing at a title company rather than through a retail bill of sale, and the Texas Manufactured Housing Association testified in support. Both cemetery and housing bills were left pending. Members then heard SB 2007, which would let vehicle registration applicants voluntarily designate military status so the DMV could record it and help with benefits and towing/impound issues involving deployed service members. Witnesses from the towing industry and DMV supported the bill, saying the current system lacks enough identifying information to run military-status checks and that the indicator could help prevent vehicles from being sold while owners are deployed. SB 2104 would add military status as a protected class under state anti-discrimination laws for employment, housing, and utilities; the author said it would address ongoing discrimination against service members, veterans, and military families. The Texas VFW supported the bill, citing the Leroy Torres case as an example of why additional state protections are needed. After discussion about overlap with federal law and existing state protections, SB 2104 was also left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 2nd, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Over the years, The legislature has entrusted us with many programs and additional programs, and the
  • program.
  • How much did we spend last year on this program? So last year on this program.
  • grant programs.
  • Do you run this program? No, sir, I don't run the program, no. Who runs the program?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Mar 31st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a grant program. Representative Frank.
  • So it's a good program, and we thought this was a great way to model this program after a couple of things
  • So, if I had to do it all over again, I'd blow up my entire savings to save my son's foot, because he's
  • Yeah, there's clear dollar savings.
  • at the University of Alabama.