Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Committee'

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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (1-12-22) - UPON RECESS

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 18, 2021 @ 10 AM

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education & Technology (HET) Dec 18th, 2020

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, committee. Good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
  • Chair and committee. I'm Dr.
  • Chair, members of the committee.
  • Or maybe if you feel more at home, Senator, we can roll this indefinitely, like in Senate Finance.
  • How are you foreseeing that the nominating committee... Senators, Madam Chair, Senator.
Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83
Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Estee, here. Senator Leach, here. Senator Receive, present. Senator Payne.
  • Senator Leach? Aye. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Payne? Aye. Senator Carroll? Aye. Senator Bolick?
  • Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1128 establishes a study committee on scrap metal theft and outlines
  • Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1128 establishes a study committee on scrap metal theft and outlines
  • Senator Breach? Yes. Senator Beach. Aye. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Payne? Aye. Senator Carroll?
Bills: SB1128, SB1137, SB1144, SB1145, SB1186, SB1235, SB1238
Keywords: scrap metal theft, study committee, Arizona, regulated industries, public safety, underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire
Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency heard several bills and took action on three of them. Senate Bill 1137 would update underground facility excavation rules by requiring white lining before notice, creating coordination meeting requirements for large projects, adding an interactive response system, and directing the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt rules. Supporters from SSC Underground, Arizona 811, and the Associated General Contractors said the bill would improve communication, reduce delays, and modernize the 811 system; the League of Arizona Cities and Towns raised concerns about staffing, project scope, meeting requirements, and liability, but said it was working on amendments. The committee passed SB 1137 on a 7-0 vote. Senate Bill 1145 would shift licensing and regulation of behavior analysts to the Committee of Behavior Analysts under the Psychology Board, reduce the board from 10 to 8 members, and remove the requirement for two behavior analysts on the board. Supporters said the current structure creates delays and that the change would let the board focus on psychology issues while the committee handles behavior analyst matters. A self-advocate also supported the bill, citing long waitlists and the importance of behavior analysts for people on the autism spectrum. The committee passed SB 1145 on a 7-0 vote. Senate Bill 1128 would create a study committee on scrap metal theft to review current laws, industry compliance costs, and penalties, and report recommendations by December 1, 2026. The Arizona Scrap Recyclers Association supported the bill as a way to evaluate whether current reforms remain effective, while members discussed the difficulty of tracing stolen metal and the need to keep the process bipartisan. The committee passed SB 1128 on a 7-0 vote. Senate Bill 1238, which adopts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to allow multistate licensure privileges, also received support from the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants, who said it would improve workforce mobility, help military families, and expand access to care; the committee passed it on a 7-0 vote. The committee then held SB 1235 at the sponsor’s request and adjourned.
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 19th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to welcome everyone to the state government committee meeting.
  • What this bill does in... committee.
  • of a probate judge on the executive committee. probate judge on the executive committee and a sheriff
  • or their designate on the committee.
  • Uh, last year we set up an Alabama Advisory Committee.
Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426
Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF484, HF483, HF1447, HF1496, HF554
Keywords: natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs May 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator Birdwell.
  • Thank you, Senator Hall. Members, any questions for Senator Hall on Senate Bill 3070?
  • Thank you, Senator.
  • We appreciate Senator Hall's support, Senator Hughes, all the senators, and especially the Lieutenant
  • I want to thank your staff, our excellent committee staff, and the people at the Senate that keep us
Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070
Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/15/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Welcome to the committee. >> Welcome to the committee.
  • Welcome to the<00:39:21.160> committee. the committee. the committee.
  • from the tax committee. from the tax committee.
  • Why are you in tax committee? Services. Why are you in tax committee?
  • decision by this committee. decision by this committee.
Bills: HF4234, HF3697, HF1183, HF4738
Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation
Summary: The committee first adopted the April 14, 2026 minutes as amended, correcting a misspelling in the reference to Chair Davids. It then heard House File 4234, a tax-exempt bonding/affordable housing bill from Representative Rey Rower, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before laying the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. The bill would conform Minnesota law to recent federal changes to low-income housing tax credit rules by lowering the amount of tax-exempt bonds needed for projects to qualify, with the stated goal of spreading bond allocations across more projects and increasing affordable housing production without additional state funds. Testimony in support came from the bill author, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Mary Tingerthal, who said the change would increase efficiency in the use of federal bond authority and could raise the number of funded housing projects from about 16 to 25 per year, bringing in roughly $120 million more annually for housing. Members discussed where the benefits would be felt statewide, including greater Minnesota and larger metro areas, and the author said the bill would help address shortages in affordable and senior housing. The committee took no final vote on the bill, instead laying it over. The committee next heard House File 3697 from Vice Chair Norris, which would change Minnesota’s tax refund claim timelines to better align with federal law and most other states. The author and a tax attorney testifier said the bill would reduce confusion and help taxpayers, especially vulnerable individuals who may overpay or be overassessed and then miss the current deadline to seek refunds. The Department of Revenue said it had no concerns with the language and did not oppose the bill, and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Finally, the committee began hearing House File 4738 from Representative Keeler, a Safe Harbor funding proposal for victims of sex trafficking and sexually exploited youth. The author described Safe Harbor as a statewide program serving youth across Minnesota and said the committee should consider creative funding options, but Chair Davids stated the proposed funding source would not work because it would take money from women’s sports scholarships. Testifiers from Lake House in Duluth and a former Safe Harbor youth described the program’s impact on homeless and trafficked youth, including shelter, mental health services, education, and transition to adulthood. The hearing continued with testimony, but no action was taken in the portion provided.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House Appropriations Committee will come to order.
  • A committee set up in here.
  • Uh, good morning, members of the committee.
  • The committee, along with your colleagues in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • The chair lays out Senate Bill 1901 by Senator Huffman.
Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35
Keywords: emergency preparedness, flood-prone communities, Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund, disaster relief, funding, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (6-6-24)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (6-22-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Postsecondary Education (2-17-22)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 2

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 24th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Business Commerce come to order the clerk call the roll. Senator Shortner.
  • Senate Bill 1856 by Senator Creighton. There is a new committee substitute.
  • There is a new committee substitute on Senate Bill 2610 by Senator Blanco.
  • Senator Crayton moves that the committee.
  • There is a committee Senator Campbell sends up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2340 and Senator
Bills: SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1206, SB 1460, SB 1802, SB 1906, SB 1917, SB 2340, SB 2455, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 705, SB 748
Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Government is called to order. Let's fix our microphones.
  • Okay, Senate Committee on Government's called to order. Secretary, please call the roll.
  • Senator Robert? Here. Senator Diaz [member_1838]? Present. Senator Cuban? Here. Here. Here. Here.
  • Senator Diaz? No. Senator Feinbrough? Aye. Senator Governor? Aye. Senator Feinbrough?
  • Senator Rogers? Aye. Senator Alford.
Bills: HB2035, HB2041, HB2611, HB2860, HB4004, HB4049, SCR1032
Keywords: kinship care, child welfare, foster care, relative placement, child protection, child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, group homes, children's rights, safety protocols, employee training, mental health, child safety, oversight, independent committee, transparency, accountability
Summary: The Senate Committee on Government considered only SCR 1032, along with a strike-everything amendment. The amendment would require school districts, subject to voter approval, to dedicate at least 60% of operational spending to teacher pay, with a phased-in increase starting in FY 2028 for districts below that threshold. It also would penalize noncompliant districts by requiring unexpended Classroom Site Fund monies to revert, making districts ineligible for those funds until back in compliance, and directing JLBC to exclude those districts from per-pupil calculations. The Superintendent of Public Instruction could grant limited waivers of the forfeiture provisions for up to one year, not more than two consecutive years for the same district. Supporters, including representatives of Heritage Action, the Goldwater Institute, and the Center for Arizona Policy, argued that Arizona has increased school funding substantially while teacher pay has remained flat in real terms, and said the measure would improve accountability and ensure more money reaches teachers rather than district administration. They cited Auditor General findings and prior voter-approved efforts such as the Classroom Site Fund and teacher pay initiatives as evidence that districts have not prioritized classroom spending as intended. A rural school coalition testified in opposition, saying the proposal would be difficult for small districts to meet because it could force cuts to other essential costs such as fuel, insurance, facilities, and other operating needs, and that the Auditor General’s classroom-spending categories may not accurately reflect actual teacher pay. One committee member also raised concerns that the measure could harm special education and other legally required student services. During discussion, the sponsor said charter schools were excluded because they are private businesses under the state’s framework, despite receiving public funds. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted 4-3 to give SCR 1032, as amended, a do pass recommendation.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Elections and Ethics Feb 9th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Elections and Ethics

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Stairs, if you will, to open our committee meeting in prayer.
  • Everyone voting 60 to build does pass out of committee and moves on to oversight.
  • Thank you, committee. At this time, we'd like to hear House Bill 3722. There is a PCS.
  • Just let the committee know, but we're going to lay over House Bill 3852.
  • Thank you, committee.
Bills: HB2938, HB2939, HB3306, HB3722, HB4113, HB4123
Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:11 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I will move a do not pass on Senate Bill 238, and a do pass on the Senate Rules Committee substitute
  • And a do pass on the Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 238 for the purposes of discussion
  • Thank you, Senator Worth. Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
  • Move a due pass on the Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 238.
  • So I do not pass on Senate Bill 238, but it do pass on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 238.
Bills: SB238, HJR1, SM21, SM22
Keywords: Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Workforce Development Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Wobbema? Present. Senator Axtman? Senator Larson? Here. Senator Beauchay? Senator Powers?
  • Senator Larson: Mr.
  • Senator Wobbema? And take the roll. Thank you, Chairman. Senator Wobbema? Yes. Senator Larson? Yes.
  • Senator Wobbema? Yes. Senator Larson? Yes. Senator Beauchay? Yes. Senator Powers? Yes. Carried?
  • Senator Powers. Okay. Senator Powers. All right.
Bills: HB1119
Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, early childhood education, child care licensing, provider licensing, child care regulations, administrative rules, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, licensing advisory committee, child care providers, group child care, preschool programs, child to provider ratios, square footage requirements, staff training, certification requirements, child care funding
Summary: The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body. Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment. Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/13/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Chair, and thank you, committee.
  • Chair, and um thank you committee.
Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959
Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district