Video & Transcript Research : 'dedication'
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This session, Governor Abbott... made a dedicated revenue stream of a billion dollars a year to the water
- meet some of the state's other water needs, it authorizes the use of Texas water development funds, dedicated
- The Texas-sized solution to this funding gap involves the constitutional dedication of state revenues
- 7 contemplates, as it serves as the enabling legislation for a separate measure proposing this dedication
- But it's going to take more than just dedicating taxpayer money for...
Bills:
SB7
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He dedicated his life to public service, and I know he is greatly missed in his community.
- I would see him every Sunday dedicated to Uh, serving the Lord and, and he really lived a, a life of,
- He dedicated his whole life to service to keep us safe and thriving. 43 years of selfless public service
- Their assistance and dedication to civic leadership does not go unnoticed.
- The Taylor Chamber of Commerce not only is celebrating 100 years of dedication, leadership, and service
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/18/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
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to open, uh, veterans museum dedicated to open, uh, veterans museum dedicated - Our museum is dedicated to telling stories from veterans of all 87 counties and all service branches.
- Again, galleries<00:37:37.440>
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all galleries dedicate dedicated to all galleries dedicate dedicated to all those - And again, I dedicated to doing this.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Economic Development, Pub. Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-10-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- . $12 million is dedicated to upgrade Kentucky State Park pools.
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to Um, and nearly 347,000 was dedicated to Um, and nearly 347,000 was dedicated - [Clears throat] Golf course improvements: $8.5 million has been dedicated to golf course improvements
- Of the approximately 1,335 projects managed statewide, 149 currently are dedicated to the Department
- statewide, 149 currently are dedicated statewide, 149 currently are dedicated Department<00:31:27.600
Keywords:
00:02 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:44 Approval of Minutes
01:56 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
54:59 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy received an update from Kentucky State Parks and the Finance Cabinet on the status of major capital projects funded through recent legislative appropriations. Commissioner Mark Keelin, Deputy Commissioner Chris Perry, and Finance Cabinet/DECA representatives described progress on campground upgrades, utility and broadband improvements, building systems repairs, life-safety work, accommodations and hospitality renovations, pool and beach projects, playgrounds, golf course improvements, marina work, and wastewater upgrades across the state park system. They emphasized that Kentucky has 44 state parks and that the funding has supported completed work and projects still under construction or in design.
The presentation highlighted funding tied to House Joint Resolution 76, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. Parks reported roughly $72 million invested to date, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, including campground renovations at sites such as My Old Kentucky Home, Kin Lake, Carter Caves, Cumberland Falls, and others; broadband projects at several campgrounds; electrical grid resilience work at parks including Kentucky Dam Village and Kin Lake; and completed life-safety upgrades such as lock systems. Officials also noted pool and beach work, ADA improvements, lodge and guest room renovations, marina replacements, and wastewater plant upgrades. DECA said it currently manages 1,335 active capital projects statewide, including 149 for Parks, and credited additional project management capacity and regular coordination meetings for accelerating delivery.
Committee members asked for a copy of the presentation and pressed the department for more detailed accounting of House Joint Resolution 56, including how much money remains, which projects are complete, and whether current appropriations are sufficient to finish the listed work. The department also requested a larger maintenance pool appropriation of $40 million for the next budget, arguing that routine and emergency maintenance needs across 44 parks exceed current resources and that preventative maintenance would reduce long-term costs. No votes were taken during the meeting.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force Jun 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- funding, and a mandate to coordinate permitting and grid interconnection. ...dedicated funding, mandate
- By the way, there's another one here: a dedicated nuclear advanced energy coordinator.
- A dedicated nuclear or advanced energy coordinator, someone to play a dedicated, very specific role.
- So we have a secretary or something like that; we have a dedicated nuclear or advanced energy coordinator
- opportunity for... ...which really needed this dedicated opportunity for a deeper dive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Their dedication to public safety and selfless service to the people of California is exemplary.
- Larry Vane dedicated his life to serving others.
- Larry Vane dedicated his life to serving others and uplifting his community.
- Glover, a dedicated small business owner, of Colonel Alfred P.
- Glover, a dedicated small business owner, loving father and husband, friend, and dedicated member of
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season.
The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause.
Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0.
A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Their dedication to make Oklahoma is a direct reflection of the policies you have enacted today.
- On behalf of the veterans of Oklahoma, thank you for your dedication and your leadership.
- The Oklahoma Veterans Council was proud to recognize two outstanding legislators for their dedication
- Without these dedicated volunteers, many veterans and their families would never become aware of the
- Aaron has dedicated himself to supporting surviving military families across Oklahoma and beyond.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/03/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- A dedicated source of funding Minnesota.
- A dedicated and preserve housing supply.
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predictable without a dedicated and predictable without a dedicated and - today and look forward to a dedicated today and look forward to a dedicated source<01:46:31.360>
- But and dedicates that money to housing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Its continued success reflects the dedication of generations of residents, dedication of generations
- Spencer dedicated his Spencer dedicated his life to serving the people of Chicago, the Chicagoland area
- Anony's Catholic Church, Rosemary dedicated her life to serving others.
- As we dedicate this remarkable library in we dedicate this remarkable library in my beautiful state of
- Also, we mostly remember his dedication to serving remember his dedication to serving others, which is
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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stream <00:25:13.600>for By having a dedicated revenue stream - for By having a dedicated revenue stream for these<00:25:14.080>
type <00:25:14.240>of - I don't know that necessarily it's having its own special fund, but having a dedicated revenue stream
- If we need to dedicate a described.
Bills:
SB2816
Keywords:
enterprise zones, economic development, innovation enterprise, job creation, Hawaii, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background.
Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT.
In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And through their dedication and efficiency, they helped to save the morale of American troops during
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and their service, their dedication, and their service, their dedication,
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. The main formal action was the reading and adoption of a House resolution honoring the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their World War II service, with remarks emphasizing their role in clearing a massive mail backlog, supporting troop morale, and breaking barriers for African American women in the military. The resolution was read in full and presented on March 9, 2026.
The chamber then handled introductory legislation and Senate messages on consent calendars. House Bills 1632 through 1642 were read the first time and referred to the appropriate committees, and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 62 through 65 were referred to Appropriations. Senate Bill 439 was introduced in the House and referred to Economic Matters, and Senate Bill 69 was introduced and referred to Government, Labor, and Elections. No objections or recorded votes were noted on these referrals.
The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of caucus and guest announcements. Members announced upcoming caucus meetings, a high school shadow day, an Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim and Women’s Caucuses, a Women’s Caucus election with in-person and remote voting times, and other constituent and guest recognitions, including District nights and visits from AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the Junior League of Annapolis, foster youth participants, and student pages. The House then adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader until Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 31, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 42
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Winning state competitions takes time and dedication, and these athletes and band members have committed
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these <00:21:12.559>athletes <00:21:13.279>and and dedication - and these athletes and and dedication and these athletes and band<00:21:13.760>
members <00:21 - as members of the talent and dedication as members of the Milani<00:23:07.120>
High <00:23:07.240 - But they have had such unwavering dedication to the Mililani High School students.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- His dedication Michael has flourished.
- It is dedication never faltered.
- Officers Association, dedicated Officers Association, dedicated community<00:52:40.800>
stakeholders - his impact and dedication be remembered. his impact and dedication be remembered.
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will courage, heroism, and dedication will courage, heroism, and dedication will
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Anniversary, signifying exceptional dedication and service to Kentucky communities.
- Today, I salute Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris and his unwavering dedication to duty.
- Today, I salute Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris and his unwavering dedication to duty.
- Allan Holmes Stall, a man of service, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.
- Allan Holmes Stall, a man of service, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we have, and we celebrate Arizona Nurses Day at the Capitol, recognizing the dedication and impact
- Today we have, and we celebrate Arizona Nurses Day at the Capitol, recognizing the dedication and impact
- workforce that can support the influx of tech industries in our state, and ensuring specific and dedicated
- workforce that can support the influx of tech industries in our state, and ensuring specific and dedicated
- He's a founding member of Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, and that is an organization dedicated to
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a journal approval, and a series of guest introductions recognizing groups at the Capitol for Environmental Day, Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, Arizona Nurses Day, Aerospace Day, and International Mother Language Day, along with a Doctor of the Day and a judicial proclamation honoring Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also made temporary committee appointments and referred several bills between committees before moving into Committee of the Whole and later third reading votes.
The main floor action centered on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, dealing with public assistance verification, passed the Committee of the Whole after a Kavanagh floor amendment and then passed third reading 17-9-13, with supporters saying it targets fraud and lowers error rates and opponents arguing it duplicates existing checks, adds bureaucracy, and could harm eligible families. SB 1331, on SNAP military employment and training, SB 1333, on SNAP error-rate audit and penalties, SB 1334, on SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, and SB 1368, on SNAP purchase restrictions, all advanced from Committee of the Whole and then passed third reading by the same 17-13 margin, with Democrats and some others warning they would increase hunger, burden rural and tribal communities, and restrict access, while supporters said they promote work, accountability, and healthier choices.
The Senate also considered SB 1638, a tax conformity bill. A Sundareshan floor amendment to narrow the bill to standard deduction conformity was debated at length, with supporters saying it would protect most taxpayers from filing confusion and limit revenue loss, and opponents arguing it removed other agreed-upon tax provisions and still left uncertainty. The amendment failed 17-13, the Finance Committee amendment was adopted, and SB 1638 then passed as amended. Finally, SCR 1011, a concurrent resolution calling for a federal constitutional convention on congressional term limits, received a do pass recommendation and passed the Committee of the Whole.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a pleasure to tour these facilities at both campuses and meet with their dedicated staff and the
- Dave Heaton's legacy, dedication, kindness, service defines what public life should be.
- For a century, they provided unwavering, dedicated service to the community.
- I learned about service, dedication to country.
- The dedicated folks in NASA are moving forward with these new technologies.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, we operate dedicated shuttle service for the University of North Dakota campus Monday through
- On November 5, 2024, Bismarck residents approved a similar measure that also dedicated two-tenths of
- On November 5th, 2024 Bismarck residents approved a similar measure that also dedicated two-tenths of
- Two-tenths of a cent is dedicated to public transit. In both Mandan and Bismarck? Correct.
- What does your K-12 student ridership look like in Bismarck and Mandan, both running dedicated school
Summary:
The committee met as a study subcommittee on fixed-route public transportation and first approved the December 11 minutes. It then heard detailed presentations from transit leaders in Grand Forks, Bismarck/Mandan, and Fargo about their systems, including route structures, paratransit service, ridership trends, fare changes, funding sources, fleet replacement needs, and operational challenges. Grand Forks described Cities Area Transit’s 17 routes, university shuttle service, expanded paratransit coverage, a 2025 fare increase, and rising costs for labor, fuel, parts, and new buses. Bismarck/Mandan’s Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions approved for April 1, fare structure, ridership recovery since COVID, and major funding streams including mill levies, federal grants, and new local sales tax revenue. Fargo’s MATBUS representative emphasized the importance of continued state support for urban fixed-route transit.
Members asked extensive questions about cost per ride, fare increases, school transportation, veteran service partnerships, app-based ticketing, local funding formulas, and whether ride-share or microtransit could replace fixed routes. Transit officials said fixed-route service remains essential because it provides reliable capacity, supports jobs and access to services, and preserves federal funding tied to public transit operations. They also said paratransit is costly but necessary for riders with disabilities, and that vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Minot’s transit superintendent added context on the state’s existing transit aid formula, explaining that it is weighted more toward rural and paratransit providers and that urban fixed-route systems are seeking a separate, dedicated funding source rather than changes to the current formula.
The committee also heard public testimony from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy supporting both fixed-route and paratransit service for disabled riders, and from Minot staff on refurbished buses, CDL driver recruitment, and why the agency is not pursuing full electric buses. Near the end, members discussed whether to recommend additional state funding for the four urban fixed-route systems. A motion passed to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of the subcommittee’s activities for inclusion in the Government Finance Committee’s report to Legislative Management. Members then continued discussing possible recommendations, including a separate funding source for urban fixed-route transit and whether the four urban systems should meet to develop a proposed amount.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families and Children. (3-5-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll be dedicated funding not only for this program but other positive youth development programs in
- And I said I just think that it's appropriate that we set up a fund that is designated and dedicated
- It'll be dedicated funding not only for this program but other positive youth development programs in
- And I said I just think that it's appropriate that we set up a fund that is designated and dedicated
- It'll be dedicated funding not only for this program but other positive youth development programs in
Keywords:
00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call
01:10 - Discussion of 26RS HB 669
08:25 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 669
09:25 - Discussion of 26RS HCR 36
13:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HCR 36
14:05 - Discussion of 26RS HB 686
29:20 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 686
30:10 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and first adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 669, which would protect federal benefits belonging to children in out-of-home care. The sponsor explained the bill is intended to prevent the state from using a child’s Social Security survivor, disability, or death benefits to offset care costs, instead requiring those funds to be preserved in an account for the child and made available at certain milestones or when the child leaves care. Members asked about who would oversee the funds, how annual eligibility reviews would work, and when the child could access the money; the sponsor said the cabinet would set the review process by rule and that the funds would remain available for the child. The committee approved HB 669 15-0 with favorable expression.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 36, as amended by committee substitute, which creates a child welfare and family court reform task force. The substitute changed the reporting structure to send the task force’s report to the interim joint committee on families and children and the judiciary committee, rather than a now-defunct Health and Human Services committee. Supporters said the task force should review child abuse and neglect, foster care, and family court processes, and gather input from experts and people with lived experience. Members discussed whether the work should be divided into separate family court and child welfare task forces, but the resolution moved forward and passed 15-0 with favorable expression.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 686, which would establish a Kentucky Positive Youth Development Commission and a dedicated trust and agency account to support community-based youth programming up to age 25. The sponsor and witnesses said the bill responds to rising youth mental health concerns, self-harm, and suicide, and would coordinate statewide efforts, support evidence-based out-of-school programming, and provide technical assistance to local partners. Testimony emphasized the importance of connectedness, trusted adults, community-based responses, and using settlement funds from social media-related harms to youth to support the trust. Members asked about how the bill compares with other states and how the “dose-response” language relates to adverse and positive childhood experiences. HB 686 also passed 15-0 with favorable expression. The committee announced its next meeting for Thursday, March 12 at 9:00 a.m. and then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- dedicated business leadership in dedicated business leadership in Riverside,<06:18:04.958>
California
NH
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- However, in class a dedicated account.
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