Video & Transcript Research : 'Title 14'
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy 3-1-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnVlQw0NR1A, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:40
Intro 01:14
SB 277 Discussion 02:17
SB 277 Roll Call Vote 06:20
SB 226 Discussion 07:10
SB 226 Roll Call Vote 13:53
SB 192 Discussion 14:29
SB 192 Roll Call Vote 17:28
SR 46 Discussion 17:57
SR 46 Roll Call Vote 24:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations & Revenue - UPON HOUSE ADJOURNMENT (3-17-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkxcYS9iGO0, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:56
HB 573 Discussion 02:14
HB 573 Vote 03:49
HB 591 Discussion 06:02
HB 591 Vote 07:54
HB 315 Discussion 09:44
HB 315 Vote 11:49
HB 499 Discussion 14:02
HB 499 Vote 23:37
HB 781 Discussion 26:38
HB 781 Vote 28:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (3-10-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPGYuYCPJgM, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:14
SR 163 Discussion 02:06
SR 163 Vote 03:30
SB 241 Discussion 05:09
SB 241 Vote 06:54
HB 79 Discussion 08:09
HB 79 Vote 14:24
HB 442 Discussion 15:17
HB 442 Vote 26:03
SB 176 Discussion 27:04
SB 176 Vote 28:11, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee May 6th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Bills:
HB435
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-LBT, AEN-GVO, GVO-EET Public Hearings 3-14-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdegsAOQRQE, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
1:00 - HB 2070 HD1
2:15 - HB 2496 HD1
3:20 - HB 2238 HD1
4:30 - HB 1946 HD2
5:00 - HB 2482 HD1
9:55 - HB 1598 HD1
11:50 - HB 1600 HD1
13:00 - HB 1599 HD1
15:43 - HB 2339 HD1
18:30 - HB 2480 HD1
19:15 - HB 2524 HD1
34:30 - HB 1832 HD1
53:30 - HB 2696 HD1
54:00 - HB 1645 HD1
55:06 - DM GVO-LBT 3:20 PM
59:25 - HB 2654 HD1
1:02:02 - DM AEN-GVO 3:30 PM
1:02:50 - HB 2517 HD2
1:04:40 - HB 2738 HD2
1:08:20 - HB 2614 HD1
1:31:55 - DM GVO-EET 3:45 PM
Hearing Notices:
GVO 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_03-14-24_.PDF
GVO-LBT 3:20 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-LBT_03-14-24_.PDF
AEN-GVO 3:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-GVO_03-14-24_.PDF
GVO-EET 3:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (2-5-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
Transcript Highlights:
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Economic Development, Pub. Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-3-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:32 Approval of Minutes
01:46 Public Protection Cabinet
19:05 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
33:14 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Subcommittee met without a quorum at first, then approved the minutes once a quorum was reached. The first presentation was from the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction within the Public Protection Cabinet. Commissioner Max Fuller and Deputy Commissioner David Moore reviewed the department’s licensing structure, noting about 50 license types and roughly 42,000 active licenses, with most tied to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. They compared Kentucky’s fees and requirements with neighboring states and said Kentucky is generally in line or slightly below surrounding states when local and contractor licensing requirements elsewhere are considered.
The department also described staffing and inspection pressures. Officials said boiler inspections have a measurable backlog, with about 18% of state-jurisdiction boilers and pressure vessels past due statewide and a higher percentage in Jefferson County. They said building code plan review turnaround has risen from about 30 days to roughly 33–35 days, and that some areas are struggling to maintain same-day plumbing inspections and three-day HVAC inspections. Members asked whether the agency could handle increased housing construction, especially in rural areas; the department said it had requested additional plumbing staff and a plan reviewer, particularly for the Bowling Green/Warren County area, and noted that electrical inspectors are stretched across the state and are also pulled into disaster response work.
The committee then heard from Kentucky Venues and the Kentucky State Fair Board on the Kentucky Exposition Center renovation and related operations. David Beck, board chairman David Williams, CFO Tony Shrek, and others said the project is progressing ahead of schedule, with keys to the new building expected in December and the facility already booked for future events. They reported strong tourism and economic impact, including record activity at the Exposition Center and downtown convention center, and said the Farm Machinery Show and other events continue to drive demand. Members asked about budget status, and the presenters said inflation, delayed access to funds due to the RFP/design process, and added costs have left them short of money to finish all planned work. They identified phase three funding needs, including food and beverage service improvements and completion of Freedom Hall seating, and said they are considering bringing food and beverage operations back under their control to improve efficiency and revenue. The meeting ended with no formal votes on the presentations and an announcement that the committee would meet again the following Tuesday.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-3-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:42 Department of Corrections
04:14 Department of Juvenile Justice
16:22 Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
28:01 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard budget-related testimony from the Department of Corrections on a request for additional funding to take over operations of the Lee Adjustment Center, including $2.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $5.2 million in fiscal year 2028. The witness said the governor’s budget did not recommend the request. Members asked about the cost savings of private operation versus state operation, the facility’s role in the department’s long-term goals, and whether the state intends to move toward operating all adult correctional facilities directly.
The Department of Juvenile Justice then presented on staffing, recruitment, retention, and facility planning. Officials described recent pay increases and other investments, including a 10% security pay raise in 2021, an 8% state employee raise in 2022, higher youth worker starting salaries, and $4.8 million in 2023 funding to sustain salary increases. They said DJJ has also expanded mental health and medical staffing, improved recruitment efforts, and seen an upward trend in hiring. In response to questions, the commissioner said barriers to recruitment and retention include the Tier 3 retirement system, the structured and restrictive nature of detention work, and competition from other employers. He also said the department wants to move toward a regional model for female facilities under SB 162 and believes those facilities can be staffed.
DJJ provided staffing figures showing 1,339 funded positions, with 157 filled and 182 vacant at a January benchmark, and 524 detention positions with 450 filled and 74 vacant. Officials said 30 correctional officers were in basic training and expected to join posts soon. Members also asked about the feasibility of staffing additional facilities and the department’s vacancy trends.
Finally, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council testified on a funding request for one attorney, one paralegal, one additional monitor, higher costs for existing monitor positions, and Lexington office rent. Officials said the request is needed to handle a growing decertification caseload and expanded oversight responsibilities as the number of academies has increased to about eight, with more than 2,100 instructors requiring biennial review. They said KLEC currently has one attorney and about 15 total staff, with roughly 180 cases pending, more than 50 complaints left to file, and another 30 cases expected soon. Members asked about current staffing, attorney salary, the number of academies, and the move to a separate Lexington office. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned without a quorum for approving minutes.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (10/29/2025)
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/10/2024)
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO, GVO-AEN, GVO-TCA Public Hearings 3-28-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2fBrmUOO2g, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start
00:53 - SCR 46 / SR 34
04:36 - SCR 51 / SR 39
4:59 - SCR 174 / SR 150
10:14 - SCR 228 / SR 204
14:00 - SCR 112 / SR 94
14:54 - SCR 131 / SR 113
18:48 - SCR 152 / SR 130
19:27 - DM GVO-AEN 3:30 PM
24:50 - DM GVO 3:00 PM
31:10 - SCR 110 / SR 92
31:54 - DM GVO-TCA 3:35 PM
Hearing Notices:
GVO 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_03-28-24_.PDF
GVO-AEN 3:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-AEN_03-28-24_.pdf
GVO-TCA 3:35 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-TCA_03-28-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TCA Public Hearing 3-14-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvirLh9q0mg, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
0:50 - HB 2112 HD2
9:00 - HB 1932 HD2
10:50 - HB 1934 HD2
14:56 - HB 1991 HD1
18:00 - HB 1539 HD1
44:34 - HB 1577 HD1
48:27 - HB 2376 HD1
49:00 - HB 2380 HD2
53:20 - HB 2490 HD2
57:00 - HB 2526 HD2
Hearing Notice:
TCA 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-14-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM Public Hearing 03-15-2023 3:00pm
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHIPsZozm8, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:46 - HB 418, HD1
01:39 - HB 451, HD1
07:18 - HB 593, HD1
14:32 - HB 823, HD2
20:55 - HB 824, HD2
27:28 - HB 1033, HD1
29:14 - HB 1035, HD1
35:38 - HB 1036, HD1
36:24 - HB 1132, HD1
42:06 - DM
Hearing Notice:
PSM 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-15-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HUS Public Hearing - Thu Feb 2, 2023 @ 9:00AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g4rE_ZQfYI, 2026-07-02T01:22:42+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_02-02-23_.PDF
16:42 - Introduction
17:15 - HB879
27:37 - HB1181
32:28 - HB1416
36:30 - HB775
38:05 - HB777
39:59 - HB261
55:53 - HB391
1:04:14 - HB502
1:07:55 - HB504
1:14:28 - HB547
1:21:40 - HB961
1:36:46 - HB781
1:55:54 - HB450
2:41:59 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4272 is the Certificate of Titling of Vessels Act.
- a formal certificate of title for vessels and boats, like motor vehicles.
- President, we'll report that bill as due pass, 14-0. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Representative will report that as the due pass 14-0.
- Report your bill out as a due pass, 14-0.
Bills:
HB2936, HB2937, HB2951, HB2960, HB2979, HB2980, HB3062, HB3082, HB3087, HB3148, HB3152, HB3262, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB3269, HB3278, HB3299, HB3544, HB3606, HB3678, HB3790, HB3903, HB3996, HB4139, HB4140, HB4142, HB4143, HB4144, HB4260, HB4272, HB4296, HB4324, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyone may do interior design work, and anyone may use the title of interior designer.
- The State Board of Architects— Design work, and anyone may use the title of interior designer.
- And I will say there are 14 people signed in on this bill, 13 are pro. So let's not— Is regulated.
- And I will say there are 14 people signed in on this bill, 13 or pro. So let's not.
- I've been practicing for over 14 years, and I have primarily been focusing on health care projects, which
Keywords:
commercial interior designer, interior design licensure, registered interior designer, NCIDQ, Washington State Board for Architects, professional regulation, title protection, firm registration, seal and signature, continuing education, building code, nonstructural interior design, space planning, interior architecture, design profession, public safety, occupational licensing, architects, engineering scope, permit review
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC-JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:01 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
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Bills:
HB2384
Keywords:
student-athletes, compensation, name image likeness, NCAA, Title IX, transparency, education, Hawaii, athletic programs, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard HB 2384, relating to student athlete compensation, with testimony largely in support from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics, and several other supporters. UH Mānoa said the bill would create a framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, including education, financial literacy, agent regulation, transparency, and reporting. Supporters argued NIL is now a necessary part of college athletics to recruit and retain athletes, keep Hawaiʻi talent in-state, and remain competitive, while also helping student athletes develop as future leaders. One supporter also emphasized the need for financial guidance so young athletes do not mishandle NIL income.
Committee members questioned why the bill would direct public funds to NIL payments rather than broader athletic operations or other student groups, whether other states are funding NIL directly, and whether the approach could create a bidding war. UH representatives said the university already has NIL contracts in place, but the bill would strengthen and formalize policies. They said the requested funding model includes about $5 million for NIL and $10 million for athletics operations, with the NIL amount intended to supplement private fundraising; they also noted UH has raised roughly $1.5 million to $2 million for NIL since July 1 and is targeting $3 million this fiscal year. Members also raised concerns about fairness, public spending priorities, and whether the university’s policies adequately protect student athletes.
The committees voted to pass HB 2384 HD1 with amendments. The chair said the bill should be amended to explicitly state that allocated funds may be used by UH for NIL payments to student athletes, and asked the next committee to examine whether a different payment scheme, similar to those used elsewhere, might be more appropriate for public funds. One member announced a no vote, citing concerns about direct public funding of NIL and unequal treatment of student athletes versus other students. The JHA committee adopted the same recommendation, with some members voting with reservations. Afterward, the meeting moved on to HB 644 HD1 on single-use plastics, where the first testimony was in opposition from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Biodegradable Products Institute, both arguing the bill as drafted would improperly exclude certified compostable products and should better align with composting and certification standards.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 17th, 2026
House Appropriations & Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15
Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14
Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion.
Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that.
Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15
Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14
Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities.
Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf.
Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.