Video & Transcript Research : 'foreign entity'
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Addressing Abuses of AI Nudification Technology - 02/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So these are foreign companies.
- So these are foreign companies.
- something you can just do on a closed universe of your computer, so all of this data goes away to a foreign
- server<00:18:45.679>
where <00:18:45.880>it's <00:18:46.480>made away to a foreign - server where it's made away to a foreign server where it's made and and and then<00:18:50.600>
now
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If it's a taxpayer public supported entity, that's our primary audience.
- lot with local and county governments, state agencies, public hospitals, and quasi-governmental entities
- We serve only public entities.
- And again, we serve public entities.
- years ago, the United States was importing 12.4 million barrels per day of petroleum, relying on foreign
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If it's a taxpayer, public-supported entity, that's our primary audience.
- a lot with local and county governments, state agencies, public hospitals, and quad governmental entities
- We serve only public entities. We're very proud of that fact.
- And again, we serve public entities, our focus on these loans here is just the public.
- years ago, the United States was— importing 12.4 million barrels per day of petroleum, relying on foreign
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that's currently held by TDCJ or TJJD or any of the local probation. offices, parole and custody entities
- The only entity in this state that is documenting anything out there, and like Senator Huffman said,
- much talked out, but if you have any questions or anything you want, you know, Crimestoppers is the entity
- To families or entities and never has accepted public funds in Texas.
- To forbid the entrance of foreigners with its dominions, or to admit them only in such cases and upon
Keywords:
bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking
NH
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- 10 service for deployments to a foreign 10 service for deployments to a foreign combat<01:03:04.559
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policy discussions regarding foreign policy discussions regarding foreign policy - of undeclared foreign wars has gone<01:18:09.760>
on <01:18:10.159>for <01:18:10.960>- wars, which was never the these foreign wars, which was never the original<01:18:30.159>
vision - TikTok has gone ahead and reduced that, and they are now under the Protecting Americans from Foreign
- wars, which was never the these foreign wars, which was never the original<01:18:30.159>
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- poana and 90% of that is foreign poana and 90% of that is foreign imported<01:20:29.120>
carbon - He added that if the bill goes forward, it will not prohibit the importation or sale of this foreign
- importers from mislabeling foreign product as United States origin.
- foreign importers or importers<01:21:51.880>
using <01:21:52.159>foreign <01:21:52.560> product <01:21:52.880>to importers using foreign product to importers using foreign product
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have other entities that can mediate disputes between homeowners.
- that can um mediate disputes entities that can um mediate disputes between<01:44:57.520>
homeowners - <01:49:45.760>
that for a background check by entities that for a background check by entities - <04:49:07.200>
So, another state or foreign country. - So, another state or foreign country.
Summary:
The Senate came to order, established a quorum, and approved the journal. It then took up several introductions and resolutions, including House Bill 1139 on artificial intelligence in healthcare and House Bill 1263 on requirements for conversational AI services, both referred to the Business, Labor, and Technology Committee. The chamber also moved out of order to consider resolutions and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 25, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Colorado Mining Association and its role in Colorado’s history and economy. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 1030, designating a portion of Colorado Highway 14 in Weld County as Mono and Matt Road in memory of Eduardo Mono Hernandez and Matthew Garcia. Supporters described the resolution as a tribute to the two Greeley Central High School student-athletes and to the community’s response after their 2014 deaths. The resolution passed 34-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
Later, the Senate considered a gubernatorial appointment to the Transportation Commission: Juan Marano of Aurora, to represent the Third Transportation District. The appointment was confirmed on a 19-16 vote. The chamber then took up the third-reading consent calendar and passed House Bill 1235 on medical assistance updates, House Bill 1299 on reducing regulatory burdens on local education providers, and Senate Bill 175 on workers’ compensation experience modification factors. House Bill 1235 passed 31-4, House Bill 1299 passed 35-0, and Senate Bill 175 passed without recorded opposition.
On final passage, the Senate adopted a technical third-reading amendment to House Bill 113 on election law changes, then passed the bill 23-12 after debate over election-related vulnerabilities. It also passed House Bill 1346, allowing the Department of the Treasury to sell unsold insurance premium tax credits to non-insurance entities, by 23-12; House Bill 1252, updating state entities responsible for emergency response, by 33-2; House Bill 1010, increasing support for older adults in the workforce, by 23-12; and Senate Bill 177, concerning limited access to adjoining property for repairs, after extended debate in which Senator Kirkmeyer argued the measure infringed on private property rights and should be rejected.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- foreign drug manufacturing facilities. foreign drug manufacturing facilities.
- >
and <08:56:39.680>Homeland Foreign Affairs Committee and Homeland Foreign Affairs Committee - Our bill would cut off foreign financial assistance to Russia.
- Our bill would cut off foreign financial assistance to Russia.
- both the continued dependence on foreign both the continued dependence on foreign controlled<09:
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session C Feb 13th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If you go to line 924, a state entity, local government entity, or law enforcement agency may not prohibit
- If you go to line 924, a state entity, local government entity, or law enforcement agency may not prohibit
- an or, or, or, entity, local government entity, or law enforcement agency may not prohibit or in any
- sanctuary city policies, ordinances, or rules on any books of any municipality, district, or other entity
- A child who lives in Thomasville should not pay more to go to Tallahassee State College than a foreigner
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a moment of silence honoring former Senator and Judge Thomas Gallen. The chamber then moved to special order items focused on immigration and related enforcement measures. Senate Memorial 6C, urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements, passed by voice vote.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration measure that would impose a mandatory death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies and create state crimes for illegal entry and re-entry. Senators Pizzo, Polsky, and Sharief raised concerns about constitutional issues, plea bargaining, trial and penalty-phase procedures, prosecutorial discretion, and the effect on victims’ families. Supporters, including Senators Fine and Gruters, argued the bill was a strong deterrent and a response to serious crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The bill passed 25-11.
The chamber next debated Senate Bill 2C, a broader immigration enforcement package. The bill would create a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, expand local-federal cooperation, fund detention and enforcement efforts, strengthen pretrial detention rules for unauthorized aliens, and end in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. Senators Davis and Pizzo questioned enforcement mechanics, jurisdiction, bond procedures, and whether local agencies were actually mandated to participate; supporters said the bill was designed to maximize cooperation with federal authorities and the Trump administration. A late-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo to preserve tuition waivers for current students failed 14-22, and a second amendment was withdrawn after discussion. Debate then continued on the bill, with opponents arguing it was costly, federal in nature, and harmful to Dreamers and other students, while supporters said it was necessary to crack down on illegal immigration and align state policy with federal enforcement priorities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should Minnesota mandate coverage for infertility treatment? 4/8/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are some Wall Street Journal articles in your packet reporting on Chinese foreign national males
- the United States to utilize surrogacy services, foreign nationals don't actually have United States
- the United States to utilize surrogacy services, foreign nationals don't actually have United States
- testifier's point about um foreign testifier's point about um foreign nationals<00:25:37.520>
- nationals don't actually have foreign nationals don't actually have United<00:25:43.920>
States
Summary:
The committee heard House File 4609, the Minnesota Building Families Act, and laid it over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill. The bill would require insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF-related care, and the author emphasized that it would not change Minnesota’s current surrogacy laws. She also noted the bill already contains a religious exemption and clarified that it had been referred through commerce but came to health first because of reviser delays.
Supporters testified that infertility is common and financially devastating, describing personal experiences with miscarriages, cancer-related fertility loss, and large out-of-pocket costs such as second mortgages, retirement withdrawals, and fundraising. A physician testified that infertility is a disease, that delays in care can worsen outcomes, and that insurance coverage can improve health outcomes and reduce multiple births and costs. Supporters also argued that fertility coverage is already offered by some large employers and in other states without major premium increases.
Opponents, including representatives of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and Minnesota Family Council, argued the bill would subsidize IVF and potentially surrogacy, which they said raises ethical concerns about embryos, commodification, and exploitation of women. They urged the committee to vote no and instead support restorative reproductive medicine or other approaches that address underlying causes of infertility. In member discussion, some legislators expressed sympathy for families affected by infertility and miscarriage but raised concerns about insurance costs, success rates, and the need for guardrails; others noted adoption as another way families are built. No vote was taken beyond laying the bill over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 4/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- the United States, the Soviet Union, North Vietnam, and 10 other countries agreed to prohibit all foreign
- Foreign Relations Committee determined that this was no longer just an intelligence operation.
- <00:08:34.080>
1969, <00:08:35.039>the <00:08:35.360>US <00:08:35.760>Foreign - In 1969, the US Foreign Relations CIA.
- In 1969, the US Foreign Relations Committee<00:08:37.800>
determined <00:08:38.800>that
Summary:
Minnesota lawmakers and advocates discussed House File 2444, a veterans and military affairs bill to formally recognize Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces in Laos during the secret war from 1961 to 1975. Speakers, including Rep. Ethan Cha and other veterans and family members, said the measure is long overdue and framed it as both a symbolic and practical step to restore dignity, honor, and veteran status to Hmong, Lao, and other ethnic minority veterans whose service had not been formally acknowledged.
Testimony emphasized the historical role of the SGUs, the secrecy of the war, and the heavy losses suffered by the community. Speakers described the bill as a bipartisan effort with support from House and Senate members, and noted that a similar version had already passed the Senate unanimously. They also said the bill would help Minnesota set an example for other states and improve public understanding of the secret war and the contributions of Southeast Asian communities.
Rep. Cha explained that the bill creates a new statutory definition for veterans of the secret war in Laos, establishes eligibility criteria for benefits and privileges, authorizes the commissioner of veterans affairs to verify veteran status, and creates a 12-member task force to advise that process. The bill would allow access to certain state veterans benefits and privileges, including veterans designation on IDs, grave markers, honor guard, state veterans cemeteries, and related preferences. In response to questions, speakers said the main challenge had been educating colleagues because the war was classified, and they estimated fewer than 1,000 SGU veterans are still alive. They also said the bill carries no major monetary benefit and is intended primarily to provide recognition and a framework for verification.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- is $208 billion, nearly all of which, in addition, in our state, 70% of construction workers are foreign-born
- we do not believe in the unconstitutional delegation of federal immigration enforcement to state entities
- , let alone local entities.
- Which is also a political entity. Thank you very much; I'll be happy to answer any questions.
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We bolster foreign direct investment, which is incredibly challenging now.
- the Jobs First, I think we're trying to create a model that both helps businesses to create new entities
- It's a private entity that was able to think strategically and innovatively about driving the conversation
- It's a private entity that was able to think strategically and innovatively about driving the conversation
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard presentations from Go-Biz and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on the Governor’s budget proposals. Go-Biz described California Jobs First, the state’s 10-year economic development strategy, and emphasized support for small businesses, workforce development, and targeted investment in sectors such as ag tech, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Members raised concerns about federal policy changes, tariffs, tourism, housing, child care, and whether state incentives are truly additive; Go-Biz responded that it tracks federal actions closely, works with chambers and advocates, and uses programs like California Competes to target jobs that would not otherwise come to California.
The committee then reviewed the proposal to restore the California Competes grant program with $60 million. Go-Biz said the grant would help businesses that cannot use the nonrefundable tax credit, and explained the program’s five-year contracts, milestone-based awards, and recapture provisions. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the grant could be effective but recommended stronger oversight and clearer eligibility criteria, while also noting the 30% cap in trailer bill language may be too restrictive given the smaller funding level. Public testimony supported the grant and suggested considering refundability or transferability for the tax credit to broaden access for smaller and startup businesses.
Members also heard the CHIPS-related proposal for $25 million to support Natcast’s semiconductor design and collaboration facility in Sunnyvale. Go-Biz and public witnesses argued the state investment would help secure a major federal research facility, retain engineering talent, and leverage billions in broader investment, while the LAO recommended rejecting the item because of its dependence on uncertain federal funding and the state’s budget condition. The committee also considered a $17 million continuation of CA RISE, which supports employment social enterprises; Go-Biz and several grantees cited strong job placement and workforce outcomes, while the LAO recommended rejection absent a more rigorous evaluation, noting prior LA RISE evidence did not show long-term employment gains.
Finally, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented budget requests for IT security and rent increases, and a trailer bill to raise fees across several programs. DFPI said decades-old fee schedules, inflation, and new regulatory responsibilities have created a structural deficit and warned the department could face insolvency without adjustments. The LAO recommended approving the fee increases only on a three-year limited-term basis and asked for more detailed revenue plans for programs not covered by the proposal, so the Legislature can assess actual collections and market impacts before making the changes permanent.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 5th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- everyone is trying to get away because they know if they get captured by Border Patrol or by a federal entity
- have intelligence officers, uh, on the border, uh, which are monitoring cartel activity, cartels, foreign
- whenever one of the agencies has budget funding and wants to do an upgrade to radios, but the other entity
- , the other governmental entity doesn't have the money, the 1 may move on past it, and now this one's
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this committee will examine policies related to various entities, systems, and organizations
- So what's probably happening right now in Monroe County is we have no teachers that can teach foreign
- a really great process with colleges and universities in our state, as well as informal training entities
- And another issue is a lot of our local training entities at the community college level and higher education
Summary:
The Education Administration Subcommittee held an introductory meeting focused largely on member introductions and “homework” reports about education issues in each district. Members raised a wide range of concerns and priorities, including early childhood care and VPK access, school choice and school closures, teacher recruitment and retention, conflict resolution and school safety, early literacy and preparedness, technology and AI/STEM instruction, attendance and mental health, ESE services, dual enrollment and career/technical education, caregiving youth, and real-time student enrollment/funding tracking. Several members also emphasized local challenges such as housing-driven teacher turnover, disaster-related attendance problems, and funding inequities across counties.
The committee then heard a detailed presentation on Florida’s early learning system from Chancellor Carrie Miller of the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning. She outlined the structure and funding of School Readiness, VPK, and the Gold Seal Quality Care program, the role of early learning coalitions and DCF, and the state’s quality and accountability measures. She highlighted the importance of kindergarten readiness, teacher quality, and the new School Readiness Plus program, which helps families transition off subsidy more gradually. Additional panelists from the Children’s Forum, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, and a Tallahassee child care provider discussed workforce shortages, low wages, provider turnover, the TEACH scholarship program, Help Me Grow, local coalition operations, and the need for more providers and more consistent regulation.
During questions, members asked about wait lists, special needs services, teacher retention, provider onboarding, and DCF regulation. The panel said Miami-Dade’s wait list was about 4,000 children and described priority categories for service; they also said children with disabilities are screened and referred for support, though not given a separate priority category. Panelists reported that TEACH has helped reduce turnover through education support and service commitments, but said wages and career pathways remain major issues. Members also pressed for clearer, more consistent licensing standards and more support for new providers entering the field. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- at local construction projects from being forced to litigate. at any issue arising on the job in foreign
- It protects them from being forced to litigate in foreign jurisdictions.
- Senate Bill 1975 prevents general contractors from unfairly forcing Texas contractors to litigate in foreign
Keywords:
probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- at local construction projects from being forced to litigate any issue arising on the job, uh, in foreign
- and proper back charges by the general contractor, protects them from being forced to litigate in foreign
- Texas contractors to go and litigate in foreign jurisdictions unless disputes be settled in the county
Keywords:
probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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private <01:01:55.160>entities - > to<01:01:55.640>
help <01:01:55.840>them <01:01:56.120>in uh, private entities - to help them in uh, private entities to help them in this<01:01:56.480>
effort. - promotes the reclamation, reclaiming those precious earth materials, so we are less dependent on foreign
- nations and foreign suppliers, because batteries are rarely have a reuse component.
Keywords:
natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The property owners of these entities will be required to consent to allowing...
- There may be an entity operating in the state sending money to places.
- So it's a historic day for the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
- We defended this. country and fought on foreign soil for freedom and liberty.
- You're gonna see foreign entities step in, and that's how the story ends.
Bills:
HB5
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently Texas law provides motor fuel tax exemptions for various governmental and non-profit entities
- In fact, because of the sheer number of taxing entities, destiny.
- I represent both public and private sector entities.
- Local entities? Yes, ma'am. General police and fire. Thanks. And so they have this rebate.
- and just cold call just solicited this entity? You don't know those details? I really don't.
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location