Video & Transcript Research : 'elections'
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , so... ...Education that is elected.
- What it says on there is that if they’re elected, they can choose not to be on the board.
- I thought, how intimidating would that be, whether you're an elected person or unelected.
- Because like for me, I signed up to be an elected official, but my ...up to be an elected official, but
- Well, that election came along with protests. ...protest.
Keywords:
county tax, education funding, capital projects, local government, sales tax, food trucks, mobile vendors, business license, health inspection, statewide regulation, zoning ordinances, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, municipal zoning, zoning board, appeals process, circuit court
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Transportation committee approves HF566 3/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We'd like to get ready for the send of the bill to Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee
- The bill passes and is referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee. referred
- to the elections financing referred to the elections financing government<00:12:07.560>
operating - <00:12:20.720>
finance <00:12:21.079>and <00:12:21.279>government the elections - finance and government the elections finance and government operations<00:12:22.199>
committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- has been raised with regard to his election. general election held on December 2nd, general election
- You're now a member of the 119th Congress. to his election. to his election.
- He tried to steal the last election. election. election.
- the election prior to September of 2024. the election prior to September of 2024.
- the last election the last election using<03:01:47.120>
lies <03:01:47.600>and <03:
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session A Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas, on November 5, 2024, the American people elected Donald J.
- And whereas, President-elect Trump has been inaugurated, will be inaugurated...
- And whereas, the integrity of the election process is of critical importance.
- citizens initiative petition process... needs to be strengthened to ensure the integrity of our election
- President Trump received resounding support in both the primary and general elections of 2024.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House panel hears bill proposing constitutional amendment to return surpluses to taxpayers 2/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It circumvents meaningful public debate and it makes it more difficult for the public to hold elected
- It circumvents meaningful public debate and it makes it more difficult for the public to hold elected
- It circumvents meaningful public debate and it makes it more difficult for the public to hold elected
- Maybe if you send it to Elections... yeah, if you send it to Elections, it'll have that time and you
- said if you send it to elections said if you send it to elections Anderson<00:19:51.320>
yeah
Summary:
House File 4, as amended, was heard in committee. The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a Minnesota tax relief account that would capture projected general fund revenues exceeding 105% of projected expenditures and return those funds to taxpayers, primarily through property tax relief or income tax relief. The committee adopted an amendment to put the bill in the author’s preferred shape, and later adopted a technical amendment from Representative Smith to insert the word “projected” before “expenditures” on line 2.2.
Representative Johnson presented the bill as an affordability measure meant to return surplus money to the people rather than create new spending, arguing it would help homeowners and taxpayers if a surplus occurs. Ranna Lee of Americans for Prosperity supported the concept of returning surplus funds to taxpayers but also urged broader tax and budget reforms, including triggers for rate reductions and changes to budgeting practices. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota opposed the proposal, warning that embedding budget and tax rules in the Constitution would reduce legislative flexibility, weaken public investment, shift costs to local governments, and make it harder to respond to recessions or emergencies.
Members raised questions about how the formula would work, who would qualify for refunds, whether corporations with property tax liability could benefit, and how the proposal would handle forecast-based calculations and unexpected events such as pandemics or federal policy changes. House research and committee staff clarified that the bill would need to go to Ways and Means and then Rules to satisfy House requirements for constitutional amendments, and that a fiscal note had been requested and was in process. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the transcript provided, but the motion before it was to recommend passage and send House File 4 to Ways and Means.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it doesn't start counting until the election of 2026. Okay. Thank you.
- previously been elected as governors. previously been elected as governors.
- start counting until until the election start counting until until the election of<00:29:57.040>
- for is 2.5 to and 2.6 that elections for is 2.5 to and 2.6 that elections prior<00:30:29.960>
- economic times and then won election economic times and then won election handily.<01:23:50.480>
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- After the election, there were property owners who contacted me.
- And for any school district levy or bond election, that language would no longer be required.
- <00:20:09.640>
Committee, <00:20:10.040>so Elections Committee, so Elections Committee, - McQuay: And then the same with the bond election question.
- going to happen if Harris gets elected. going to happen if Harris gets elected.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- :57.120>
law, >> House Bill 156, election law, >> House Bill 156, election law, affiliating - 2028 statewide elections.
- days prior to the primary or election days prior to the primary or election day,<00:59:50.000>
- A government leader in elections.
- >> Government, labor, and elections. >> Government, labor, and elections.
Summary:
The House convened with 124 members present, offered a prayer, and recognized foster youth visiting the chamber. Members then adopted two House resolutions honoring Dr. Sonja Santelises for 10 years as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and recognizing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for 104 years of service, scholarship, and sisterhood. The House also received Senate bills and began taking up committee reports.
Several bills were reported favorably and advanced to third reading, including measures on higher education grants, public safety pay restrictions, retirement and pension system work group extensions and cost-of-living adjustments, synthetic turf and aquaculture studies, rail crew requirements, Howard County speed limits, election address confidentiality, IT investment fund uses, ethics financial disclosures, Public Information Act divorce records, aging-in-place grants, judicial assignments, clerk and register salaries, and firearm literature distribution. House Bill 428, concerning temporary assignment of former judges, was special ordered until the next day after the minority whip requested time for an amendment.
The chamber also considered and adopted amendments on several bills. House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026, was amended to exempt the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project and then special ordered after questions about greenhouse gas impacts on major highway expansion projects. House Bill 457 on menstrual hygiene products at higher education institutions, House Bill 538 on student enrollment disclosures, House Bill 561 on child care credential funding, House Bill 720 on a veterans scholarship, and House Bill 212 on out-of-state vehicle registration all received amendments and favorable reports as amended. HB 212 drew extended debate about Maryland residents using out-of-state tags, with supporters saying it would help enforce registration laws and opponents raising concerns about legislative вмешательство in vehicle regulation and enforcement discretion.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 51 (3-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The elected Listen closely to that.
- Judges are elected in Kentucky just like we're elected. We're elected to make laws.
- . elections. elections.
- Does the amendment stipulate that only publicly elected members can be elected chair or vice chair of
- Does the amendment stipulate that only publicly elected members can be elected chair or vice chair of
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- she said was probably the President of the United States, legal advice on the 2020 presidential election
- She then said that all of the surrounding 2020 election issues were very political, and that the conduct
- So all of that surrounding the 2020 elections was very political, and so it was only non-factual or not
- Some things, not everything, and I want to be very clear: I'm not a 2020 election conspiracy theorist
- on all of that. 2020 election conspiracy theorist on all of that.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules first took up several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, with roll calls on each item showing unanimous support from members present and the items left open for additional votes before final tallying.
The main public business was the confirmation hearing for George Cardona, J.D., for a second term as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California. Cardona described reforms made since taking office, including new conflict-of-interest and gift rules, stronger investigative requirements, efforts to reduce backlog and improve efficiency, and monitoring of discipline disparities identified in prior studies. Senators questioned him about safeguards after the Girardi matter, the John Eastman discipline case, racial and ethnic disparities in attorney discipline, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, staffing shortages, and the use of AI in filings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others spoke in support. The committee voted 3-0 to advance Cardona’s appointment to the full Senate.
The committee then heard Laura Enderton Speed, J.D., for Executive Director of the State Bar. She said her priorities would be restoring public trust, improving the discipline system, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening fiscal stability and internal controls. Members asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the remote administration failures in the February exam, safeguards against undisclosed gifts and conflicts, and the status of audits and investigations. Supporters from the State Bar, the civil defense bar, SEIU Local 1000, and a longtime colleague testified in favor. The committee approved her appointment 5-0 to move to the full Senate. At the end of the meeting, members also approved the remaining governor’s appointments and procedural items, and the chair thanked Senator Jones for his service on the committee before adjourning the public portion.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 09:19 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- More than two-thirds of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
- More than two-thirds of those elected voted in the affirmative.
- If I elect, with your amendment, so we elect to use E-Verify because we got to a point where I felt like
- More than two-thirds of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
- More than two-thirds of those elected to the Senate voted affirmative.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Fraud with Employee Training – Senator Mark Koran Feb 28th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, when two weeks after he was elected, my office reached out to him.
- Um, when two weeks after he was elected, my office reached out to him.
- Um, when two weeks after he was elected, my office reached out to him.
- Um, when two weeks after he was elected, my office reached out to him.
- Elected, and we continued to send that message for weeks and months.
Summary:
The discussion focused on fraud in Minnesota public assistance and human services programs, with an emphasis on the harm done to vulnerable recipients rather than just the dollar amounts. The senator described cases involving childcare, PCA, adult daycare, autism, housing support, and food programs, arguing that fraud and poor oversight leave children, disabled people, nursing home residents, and others in neglect or unsafe conditions. He said many of the programs are Medicaid-related or state-funded entitlements intended to address social needs, and that stolen funds directly worsen outcomes for those they are meant to help.
He traced the problem to weak state oversight and agency inaction, citing the creation of the DHS Office of Inspector General after earlier childcare fraud concerns, whistleblower reports, and alleged failures by agency leadership to pursue larger, organized schemes. He pointed to the Feeding Our Future case as a major example, saying federal investigators uncovered broader fraud patterns across multiple programs and that state agencies failed to act despite warning signs. He also said recent audits, including one involving DHS Behavioral Health Administration, showed inadequate site visits and other serious deficiencies.
The senator said he recently met with federal officials in Washington, D.C., because a large share of Minnesota spending includes federal dollars and federal partners have a stake in preventing misuse. He argued that federal action is necessary but not sufficient, and that Minnesota also needs stronger internal controls, standardized eligibility verification, identity and residency checks, site visits, and better use of data tools. He supported creating an independent Office of Inspector General passed last session, but said it is only a partial solution and that agencies themselves must be retrained and held accountable. No formal votes were taken in the exchange, but the senator described ongoing legislative efforts and said he was pessimistic about the governor’s willingness to act.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks
- , or election coordinators. to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the formation and control
- , or election coordinators, earned.
- Earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators while working in relation to a general
- , primary, runoff primary, or special election, to the extent includable in gross income for federal
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired for the day by Senator John Liu, took up a long agenda of bills covering labor and benefits, corrections, health, taxation, government transparency, and public services. Early measures included increasing short-term disability benefits, adjusting a poverty-level-related earned income disregard, expanding correctional health staffing review, and authorizing the Inspector General to investigate sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities; each of these advanced to the floor. The committee also advanced bills on ovarian cancer screening access, retirement system membership changes, a trail stewardship program, live agency representative access, FOIL/open meetings fee awards, a Harriman campus development plan, court data reporting, educator conventions, park water testing, an energy storage tax abatement, a Native American Affairs office, adult changing tables in public facilities, Medicaid Inspector General audit standards, remote training certification for agency personnel, newborn Gaucher disease testing, electronic self-exclusion requests for gambling, and child daycare inspections and opioid antagonist requirements.
Several bills drew discussion. The prescription drug transparency bill (Print 488A) prompted questions about possible overlap with federal Hatch-Waxman/FTC oversight and whether a New York notice requirement could slow generic-drug settlements; sponsors and staff said it was intended as a supplemental transparency measure for consumers. The court reporting bill (Print 1849A) raised concerns about mandates on local governments, but supporters said it mainly required OCA to compile data in one format. The Medicaid local-share phaseout bill (Print 5519) generated the most debate, with supporters arguing it would provide major property tax relief and should be addressed in the budget, while opponents emphasized the need to curb Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse first.
Two major fiscal oversight proposals were defeated. Print 8661, which would have required the Comptroller to hire an independent private auditing firm to review state-funded programs for fraud and abuse, was opposed despite support from some members who argued outside auditing was overdue; it failed by one vote. Print 5519 was also ultimately defeated after a recount confirmed it lacked the required majority of the full 22-member committee. Most other bills were approved and sent either to the floor or, in the case of the drug transparency bill, to the Rules Committee.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 23 is an act relating to the use of synthetic media and elections.
- Member from Virgin. and elections. The bill was referred to and elections.
- , influence the outcome of an election, [clears throat]<00:35:50.640>
including <00:35:51.200>< - <00:37:21.435>
[clears throat] days of the election. - [clears throat] days of the election.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional performance, then introduced several bills. H.896 would create a New England Oregon bank specialty license plate and was referred to Transportation. H.897 would prohibit social media use by children and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. H.898, a committee bill on transitions from copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications networks and consumer protections, was read and placed on the notice calendar. H.899 would finance multi-unit housing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. The chamber also referred H.635, eliminating Department of Corrections supervisory fees, to Ways and Means because it affects state revenue.
The House adopted JRS 40, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment for February 13, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 17, 2026. It also concurred in HCR 181 congratulating the 2025 Spirit of the ADA award winners and HCR 189 designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House. HCR 181 recognized a long list of employers for inclusive hiring and accommodations, while HCR 189 highlighted disability rights history, the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights, and ongoing barriers faced by Vermonters with disabilities.
The House then took up HCR 192, recognizing February 11, 2026, as National 211 Day in Vermont and celebrating Vermont 211’s statewide referral and crisis-support role. The resolution noted more than 61,000 contacts and over 22,000 referrals in 2025, along with its emergency and after-hours support functions. Members also made announcements recognizing Recovery Day, the Spirit of the ADA award recipients, Disability Advocacy Day, National 211 Day, and other guests and events in the chamber.
On the action calendar, the House considered the conference committee report on S.23, concerning the use of synthetic media in elections. The committee reported a strike-all compromise on definitions, disclosure requirements, exemptions, and penalties. The report defined deceptive synthetic media, required a disclosure for certain synthetic media distributed within 90 days of an election, provided exemptions for some broadcasters and parody, and set civil penalties for violations. The House was asked to adopt the conference report.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- caseloads, led comprehensive training programs, and worked closely with both the public and with elected
- Lori McDonald's leadership has strengthened the Department of Human Services' relationships with elected
- McDonald quite a few years ago, I was a young, brand-new staffer for Congressman-elect Westerman at the
- McDonald, quite a few years ago, I was a young, brand-new staffer for a congressman-elect Westerman at
- We do our best to be able to serve the individuals, the Arkansans that elected us to serve, that expect
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We come before you also specifically recognizing today the many elected leaders who are moving toward
- every matter under heaven, and I imagine that this has never felt truer than this year for these elected
- recognizing today the many elected recognizing today the many elected leaders<00:01:10.920>
who - <00:01:47.840>
So, <00:01:48.080>we year for these elected leaders. - So, we year for these elected leaders.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call that established a quorum. The journal from the previous day was approved as corrected, standing committee and division reports were adopted without objection, and several bills received second readings, including House Files 719, 2484, 2486, and 4808, and Senate Files 334, 1943, and 5200. The House also received House Files 5150 through 5155 for first reading, and Senate File 3236 was introduced and referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee; it relates to requiring helmets for operators of electric-assisted bicycles under age 18.
The main substantive action was on House File 3489, the education bill establishing a field trip policy and the criminal offense of grooming. Representative Bennett explained that the Senate amendments removed the field trip component, added training for mandated reporters to identify sensitive situations such as field trips, and tightened the grooming definition to avoid unintended coverage. Representative Jordan supported the amended bill, and the House voted to concur in the Senate amendments. The bill then passed third reading as amended by the Senate by a vote of 133 ayes and 0 nays, with its title agreed to.
The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration also designated House File 2354 for the supplemental calendar for Saturday, May 16. Representative Niska’s motion to adjourn until Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. prevailed, and later the House recessed to the call of the Speaker after discussion of a future Rules Committee meeting and a planned recognition of a foreign dignitary.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in Section 7, it calls for a special election.
- Eligible voters are invited to and encouraged to participate in every election.
- Do we have any historical data on a ballot measure being on a special election in August that would allow
- There are many instances through the history of this state where there have been special elections called
- Earlier, when we you were asked questions about the date of the Special election, and the reasoning for
Keywords:
Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (1-28-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- statute that permits city governments to adopt training incentive programs to encourage appointed and elected
- <00:06:44.960>
officials <00:06:45.360>to appointed and elected officials to appointed - and elected officials to receive<00:06:46.000>
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appointed <00:07:20.880>officials, <00:07:22.240>elected - <00:07:22.720>
city for appointed officials, elected city for appointed officials, elected
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:07
Attendance Roll Call: 00:14
SB 68 Discussion 01:21
SB 68 Vote 04:40
SB 20 Discussion 05:34
SB 20 Vote 08:12
Adjournment: 09:15, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 68, sponsored by Senator Maize Bledsoe. The bill would give the Kentucky Horse Park authority to bar or restrict participation by individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, with supporters saying it would help protect young athletes, adult athletes, and visitors at the multi-use state facility. Testimony from the Horse Park and the U.S. Equestrian Federation emphasized that the measure would have no fiscal impact and would be implemented through existing horse mounted police operations, without actively checking every visitor against the sanction list.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Maiden and presented with the Kentucky League of Cities. The bill would amend the city training incentive program statute to let cities set different incentive amounts for appointed and elected officials and remove the current statutory minimum and maximum amounts, giving local governments more discretion by ordinance. Senator Maiden said the measure is intended to encourage training for city officials and improve local government operations, and noted it had passed the Senate unanimously the previous year in similar form.
Both bills were approved by the committee without opposition. Senate Bill 68 passed 10-0 with favorable expression, and Senate Bill 20 passed 9-0 with favorable expression. During the vote on Senate Bill 20, Senator Elkins explained his aye vote, saying he appreciated that the bill used permissive language and did not create an unfunded mandate. The committee then moved toward adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please continue to guide our elected officials. their staff members and families.
- He almost got elected district attorney, lost by 50 votes, and then a couple years later he got elected
- County Court of Law, and then later would it be the first African-American election elected statewide
- in the state of Texas when he was elected to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, section three applies to certain elected officials and adds the 30-day election period to opt out
- /c> adds the uh 30-day election period to adds the uh 30-day election period to opt<00:42:51.760>
- <00:42:55.920>
should and prescribes how the election should and prescribes how the election - positions and once elected five elected positions and once elected a<01:42:38.080>
member <01: - We have had a correctional member apply for the elected retiree position.