Video & Transcript Research : 'irrevocable trust'

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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • As pharmacists, we have always been trusted healthcare professionals.
  • I couldn't trust that to them.
  • Trust me, Ryan across the street at Abbyville Pharmacy, he and I talk frequently.
  • I don't like CVS any better than anybody else does; trust me, I haven't filled a script in CVS in six
  • We trust the judgment of this committee and this body to do what you think is best.
Keywords: 923, senate, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • deterrence. countering shared security and economic concerns, but that, for now, the U.S. remains a trusted
  • partner, or the trusted partner.
  • most effective approach to countering shared security and economic concerns that enable our enduring trust
  • As a trusted partner, we must be credible, present, and engaged.
  • During my tenure at SOFCOM, I witnessed how enduring presence builds trust.
Summary: In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • much that'll show up on the audit reports if we have the engagement of employees that see that we trust
  • <00:10:59.320> trust<00:10:59.600> them<00:11:00.440> we<00:11:00.680> believe
  • <00:11:01.040> in<00:11:01.279> their Trust them.
  • I have a little bit of experience, so I trust that as being a good place if there are amendments that
  • that as being a experience so I I trust that as being a good good good place<00:26:15.399> if
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 289, authored by Representative Quam, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before moving the bill forward. Quam explained that the bill is intended to create a mechanism for frontline state employees, faculty, and management to identify waste, inefficiency, and possible savings in agency budgets, with a portion of any savings going back to the state budget and the remainder placed in a special fund for mission-related spending decided by a joint committee. He said the idea grew out of earlier faculty union discussions and that the bill had previously passed with bipartisan support, though it was underused when first enacted. Members generally praised the goal of empowering employees and improving efficiency, but several raised concerns about the bill’s practical operation and low historical use. Representative Jones asked why uptake had been limited and whether current conditions would improve participation; Quam responded that larger budgets and more employee engagement could make the program more useful now. Representative Freiberg and Representative Bonner both supported the concept but questioned whether employees would understand budget constraints and whether the structure might discourage managers from saving money intentionally. Quam argued that employee input would improve decisions, morale, and credibility, and could help justify needed investments. Representative Koznick asked how the bill interacted with the Odyssey Fund, and staff clarified that the two are separate accounts and do not directly affect each other. Representative Koznick also objected to comments he viewed as attacking the administration, and the chair reminded members not to impute motives. Representative Kosnik/Quam indicated openness to future improvements, but Representative Bonner said she was not ready to support the bill in its current form because of concerns about the approval process through MMB and the Legislative Audit Commission. Despite those reservations, the committee ultimately voted to send House File 289, as amended, to the General Register.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Jan 22nd, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We gather in this place of public trust aware that leadership is never exercised in isolation, that decisions
  • She teaches us that leadership often begins quietly, rooted in trust, moral courage, and a willingness
  • We remember Phoebe, a trusted leader and advocate, relied upon for her wisdom and competence.
  • She teaches us that leadership flourishes where collaboration, accountability, and mutual trust are honored
Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions for the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Thomas Clem of Lakeland, and a large YMCA delegation visiting for the organization’s 175th anniversary. Senators highlighted the YMCA’s youth leadership programs and community service, and the chamber entered a proclamation recognizing the YMCA’s long service and its work in community support, youth development, and public health efforts. The chamber then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session’s statute materials; Senate Bill 102 removed repealed provisions from the statutes; and Senate Bill 104, the general reviser’s bill, deleted obsolete language, updated cross-references, and corrected drafting errors. Each of those bills was advanced to third reading and passed unanimously, 36-0. Senators also passed Senate Bill 7010, which authorizes Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, also by a 36-0 vote. Senate Bill 320, relating to administrative efficiency in public schools, drew the most substantive policy discussion. Its sponsor said the bill would reduce district-level mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship pathways, create longer-term teacher contracts and certificates, streamline salary supplements and assessments, increase flexibility in district finances and Title I use, adjust facility planning requirements, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs. The sponsor emphasized reducing bureaucracy while preserving accountability and focusing resources on students; the bill passed 36-0. The Senate also withdrew Senate Bill 1720 from further consideration, waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Applying that same standard here best serves the institutional interests of the House and the public trust
  • /c><00:02:19.760> and<00:02:20.000> the<00:02:20.160> public<00:02:20.400> trust
  • <00:02:20.720> placed<00:02:21.040> in the house and the public trust placed in the
  • house and the public trust placed in these<00:02:21.440> proceedings.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met to begin work on three impeachment petitions: one against Ballard County Jailer Eric Copus, one against family court judge Stephanie Pllo, and one against Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwin. Before moving into executive session, the chair announced that John Blandon would chair any discussion of the Goodwin petition and that the chair would recuse himself from that matter. The chair then read a formal recusal letter into the record, explaining that he was stepping aside from the Goodwin petition because he had received a lawful campaign contribution from the citizen who filed it. He said the recusal was intended to avoid any appearance of impropriety and to preserve public confidence in the impeachment process, while making clear he would continue to preside over the other impeachment matters. The committee then voted to go into executive session to discuss and adopt rules of procedure. The motion was made by Mr. Blandon, seconded by Mrs. Deckard, and approved after roll call. The committee announced it would retire to executive session in room 125.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes HF2443/SF2216*, the commerce policy and finance bill 4/29/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most importantly, I could always trust that he was engaging authentically and honestly with me, and that
  • importantly,<00:04:56.080> I<00:04:56.320> could<00:04:56.479> always<00:04:56.720> trust
  • <00:04:56.960> that importantly, I could always trust that importantly, I could always trust
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • legislature, grant each leader wisdom beyond party lines and platforms, and remind them of the sacred trust
  • If we're all going to seize the opportunity, we have to be ready to show that we can be trusted with
  • If we want to earn back the trust of the American people in government, we have to be honest about the
  • fact that government hasn't always deserved that trust in the first place.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But when I ran for Congress, he became a trusted friend, a supporter, and an adviser. Mr.
  • It is a sacred trust, a not a handout.
  • In God we trust.
  • I reserve the balance of In God we trust I reserve the balance of my<04:29:14.399> time.
  • So when the time comes for these agreements, we have people we trust that can carry them out.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm also here to remind everyone the truth is often fungible, but trust is not.
  • And sadly, the University of Massachusetts Building Authority has lost our trust. Once a...
  • I'm also here to remind everyone the truth is often fungible, but trust is not.
  • And sadly, the University of Massachusetts Building Authority has lost our trust.
  • Once a The University of Massachusetts Building Authority has lost our trust.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role. The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported. Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter. The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2026 at 01:46 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number five says for trust funds, that includes the Irrigation Works Construction Fund and the Rio Grande
  • like broader context in addition to the 5.5 million that we have here for kind of stabilizing the trust
  • It's another trust fund.
  • And so I feel like I trust their planning and their ability to retire those acre-feet that's backed with
  • And trust me, as a water engineer, as a guy that lives off of infrastructure, infrastructure, I know
Keywords: 996, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am the president and executive director of the Great Florida Riverway Trust. Okay, great.
  • born and raised in Marion County and founder and executive director of the Great Florida Riverway Trust
  • update report, the Ocklawaha River Restoration Science and Economic Report, funded by Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Springs, which is near and dear to my heart. the executive director of the Great Florida Riverway Trust
  • born and raised in Marion County and founder and executive director of the Great Florida Riverway Trust
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
Transcript Highlights:
  • We trust those recommendations because we value and trust their expertise.
  • share similar stories, with similar threads of secrecy and grooming from people that they love and trust
  • . ...that have violated that love and trust.
  • Sharing my story has helped me rebuild trust and relationships in my self-worth.
  • soul and how you've been hurt so badly by those, sometimes a family member... ... that you loved and trusted
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • funds, the lion's share of that is federal funds, but we also have SIF funds in here, Community Health Trust
  • And then Section 15 is all the funding for various projects in the Community Health Trust Fund.
  • numbers are just designating that what we talked about elsewhere is coming from the Community Health Trust
  • The Community Health Trust Fund is monies that come from the tobacco settlement from quite a number of
  • Then Section 50 is appropriated out of any money in the Community Health Trust Fund $150,000 to cover
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1012, the Department of Health and Human Services budget. Senator Dever walked through the amended budget, highlighting a roughly $5.85 billion all-funds total, major one-time items for IT, child care, housing, behavioral health, juvenile justice, rural EMS, and supportive housing, along with funding for Medicaid expansion, CCBHCs, opioid settlement uses, and several studies and reporting requirements. Members discussed the provider inflation increase, with Senator Mathern urging a 2%/2% rate instead of 2%/1.5%, but the committee adopted the subcommittee amendment and then passed the amended bill 15-0 with a do-pass recommendation. Senator Dever was named as carrier. The committee then considered House Bill 1540, a school choice/education savings account-style bill. Senator Shibley explained the subcommittee amendments, including clarifying the Bank of North Dakota as administrator, adding a means test at 400% of the federal poverty guideline, and adjusting the fiscal note to about $21.7 million for the second year. In debate, members raised concerns about the bank being assigned duties outside its normal role, the lack of DPI involvement, and whether the means test should be tiered rather than a hard cutoff. The committee rejected a do-not-pass motion 5-10-1, then approved a do-pass motion on the amended bill 9-6-1, with Senator Wobama noted as the likely carrier. The meeting ended with the chair announcing the committee would adjourn and reconvene the next morning.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 25th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • to law enforcement, other systems, but they would speak, um, with a friend or a family member or a trusted
  • Um, barbers and cosmetologists often form those unique bonds of trust with their clients, um, serving
  • Disclosing about abuse is within these chairs is within these places and where they have trust and built
  • trust over time with people like their hairstylists.
  • Instead, they confide in trusted individuals they interact with regularly hairstylists, nail technicians
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I trust the great minds here in your leadership and us working together to ensure that we don't lose
  • I think that's probably just us, trust but verify. Additional questions.
  • Can you trust the committee? That would be helpful. Thank you, Kelly.
  • As the nemesis of the up, Tom, a trust.
  • Without licensed opticians, offices lose money, productivity, and patient trust.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) trust, and our trust charter is... ...a 501(c)(3) trust.
  • And our trust charter is overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Our trust requires us to train approximately 3,000 men and women of American Maritime Officers, which
  • Those sailing members of AMO are the participants of the trust, and we're structured to provide the training
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard a presentation on Florida’s maritime and ocean economy from Florida Atlantic University, the College of the Florida Keys, and Star Center. Speakers emphasized the importance of maritime industries such as aquaculture, marine engineering, shipbuilding, transportation, coastal resilience, and offshore renewable energy, and described workforce programs, certifications, and partnerships designed to train students and workers for these fields. They also highlighted federal and state initiatives supporting ocean economy research and commercialization, including tech hubs and innovation programs. The committee then considered SB 312 relating to the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition. Senator Gates explained that the bill would allow IHMC to create a subsidiary to commercialize research, similar to Moffitt Cancer Center. Senator Fine offered and the committee adopted a friendly amendment addressing board membership concerns tied to a University of West Florida trustee. However, after questions arose about whether the bill and analysis aligned on whether subsidiaries would be for-profit or not-for-profit, the bill was tabled. Finally, the committee took up SB 270 on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The bill would extend eligibility for students in certain military/public-service family situations, giving families more time to establish Florida residency after returning to the state. Senator Fine’s amendment was adopted to add AP Capstone Diploma students to the automatic Bright Futures eligibility provisions, alongside IB and Cambridge AICE students. The committee then reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 7-0, and adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Feb 18th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we also serve as a trusted community partner to support.
  • We also serve as a trusted community partner to support statewide land conservation.
  • That means engaging with other land trusts, land conservancies across the state.
  • Breaking that down a bit, we as a nonprofit land conservancy and as all of our land trusts across the
  • Land trusts serve our landowners in many ways.
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard two informational presentations before taking up legislation. Tracy Dean of Conservation Florida described the organization’s work protecting wild and working lands, especially ranch and timber lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and argued that agricultural conservation easements are essential to preserving habitat, water resources, family farms, and the corridor itself. Senators discussed how conservation easements can help family operations remain viable across generations, and Dean emphasized strong demand for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and Florida Forever funding. Dr. Jamie Ellis of the University of Florida then gave a detailed presentation on honeybees, their role in pollination and Florida agriculture, and major threats such as Varroa mites, queen quality, nutrition issues, hurricanes, and the yellow-legged hornet; senators asked about colony losses, pollination alternatives, and the economic importance of beekeeping in Florida. The committee then considered SB 210 on animal cremation, sponsored by Senator Harrell. The bill was described as a response to a case involving mishandled pet cremation and would require crematories to provide clear disclosures about services, prohibit false or misleading information, and authorize civil penalties enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. Next, the committee took up SJR 318, a joint resolution by Chair Truenow creating a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism on agricultural land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. Several industry and agency representatives appeared in support, and the resolution was also reported favorably by unanimous vote. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment motioned by Senator Rouson.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is our education trust fund situation. These represent our revenues.
  • With that, I'll move to the Education Trust Fund and again, I'll begin with the FY25 before we talk..
  • Currently, the Education Trust Fund (ETF) supplemental, as Kirk has alluded to, shows that we do have
  • That has been the objective as it relates to the allocations for K-12 in the Education Trust Fund (ETF
  • Just a reminder for the Education Trust Fund members, we'll have Chancellor Jimmy Baker at 1:30, followed
Keywords: 924, joint, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 24, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 33

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • smoke-free air laws passed, protecting our keiki from the harms of tobacco, and protecting our tobacco trust
  • of tobacco, and protecting our um harms of tobacco, and protecting our um tobacco<00:23:35.320> trust
  • 35.800> Thank<00:23:36.000> you<00:23:36.080> guys<00:23:36.280> so tobacco trust
  • Thank you guys so tobacco trust fund.
  • evident in his leadership on important public health issues where thoughtful and informed discussion and trust
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think late Justice Scalia was very clear that he didn't trust Article 5, and there's good reason for
  • I just do not trust it.
  • While language in this bill mentions limiting the convention to term limits, I do not trust this would
  • Place; Transportation and Infrastructure; HCM 2011, Mexing Woolen Rule Affairs; HCR 2046, State Land Trust
  • special place transportation and infrastructure HCM 2011 mexing woolen rule affairs HCR 2046 state land trust
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kelly Arwari. Members then used points of personal privilege to introduce a range of guests and groups, including clergy, healthcare advocates, short-term rental representatives, firefighters, and a Guatemalan ambassador, and the chamber also heard a proclamation recognizing the bilateral relationship between Arizona and Guatemala. Additional announcements highlighted School Counselors Week and Black History Month, along with committee meeting notices and other procedural items. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered several bills. HB 2029, relating to groundwater grant funds and water-use identification, was recommended do pass; HB 2045, addressing drive-by shootings, was recommended do pass; HB 2062, creating a Buffalo Soldiers territorial monument, was recommended do pass; HB 2126 was amended on the floor and then recommended do pass as amended after friendly amendments were described as tightening the language; and HB 2131 was recommended do pass. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and those measures were referred to engrossing. The chamber next took up HB 2792, an emergency measure concerning property tax exemptions for veterans, and passed it 57-0, with several members speaking in support and describing it as a cleanup measure tied to prior budget action and veteran tax relief. Members then debated HCR 2043, which calls on Congress to convene an Article V convention to propose a federal term-limits amendment; supporters argued term limits are needed and that the resolution is a way to pressure Congress, while opponents warned about the risks of a constitutional convention and questioned the process. The resolution passed 33-24 and was conveyed to the Senate. The House then recessed, returned briefly for additional committee and bill-routing announcements, and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026.