Video & Transcript Research : 'Compensation Commission'

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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 13th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Raymond Contreras with Lighthouse Public Affairs on behalf of the San Diego Housing Commission, SPUR,
  • The other thing that it requires is looking at how we ensure that victims are compensated.
  • They end up fully compensating that last 30%. So these things are, you know, not too hard to ask.
  • Those people are still waiting for fair and just compensation.
  • Abundant Housing Los Angeles, Fieldstead, and San Diego Housing Commission support. Thank you.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:21:53.760> that part of the governor's commission that part of the governor's commission
  • the definition of earnable compensation the definition of earnable compensation to<03:35:44.960>
  • average final compensation because they average final compensation because they worked<03:42:59.760><
  • > to<04:08:40.640> the lottery commission relative to the lottery commission relative to the
  • No change Hampton Beach Commission.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 met to review revenue estimates and begin working through a side-by-side of the budget. New Hampshire Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre testified that lottery revenues are outperforming prior estimates, projecting a $27 million return to the state this year, up $7 million, and $200 million per year in the next biennium, up $6.5 million per year. He attributed the increase to stronger scratch ticket sales, no negative impact from Massachusetts sports betting, and overall better performance. Members questioned the assumptions behind the higher numbers, including the proposed $50 scratch tickets, the effect of inflation, and whether the projections were conservative enough. McIntyre said the $50 ticket could produce modest growth and that the estimates were intentionally cautious. The discussion also covered gaming revenue assumptions for historical horse racing and video lottery terminals, with McIntyre saying the state market is not yet saturated and that future conversions from HHR to VLTs should be net positive for the state. Members also discussed differences between House and Senate revenue numbers for gaming, including machine counts, daily revenue assumptions, and the tax split. The Senate version used higher machine counts and a 31.25% tax rate, with a quarter-point reserved for responsible gaming and the remainder split between charities and the state. The House had used a 30% rate with a different distribution. McIntyre and committee members also reviewed House Bill 2 items affecting Kino hours and local option games of chance, with McIntyre explaining that the bill would expand playing hours and shift towns to an opt-out model. No votes were taken during the lottery discussion, but the committee indicated it would continue refining the revenue model and circulate the spreadsheet used for the estimates. The committee then moved through the HB 1 detail change sheet, accepting several Senate positions and holding others for later. It agreed to a zero-cost realignment in the Department of Safety moving the international fuel tax agreement function from administration to motor vehicles, and it restored eight passenger motor vehicle inspection positions for later discussion in HB 2. The Department of Corrections reorganization was set aside for a later, more detailed discussion. The committee also accepted no-change positions for the Department of Employment Security and agreed to a technical footnote fix in the Judicial Council section. It discussed a new HB 2 item moving contract counsel for involuntary mental health admissions from the judicial branch to the Judicial Council, funded at $100,000 per year, and noted that the public defender funding issue would be revisited when the overall budget picture is clearer. The meeting ended with the committee continuing its review of the remaining pages of the detail change sheet.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/23/2025)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • position in the liquor commission. position in the liquor commission. adds<00:24:01.919> the<
  • They can it it won't commission money.
  • are covered by workers' compensation.
  • <01:03:25.760> Um worth of their compensation rate. Um worth of their compensation rate.
  • weekly compensation rate, their weekly<01:03:50.160> workers<01:03:50.559> compensation
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Conference Committee on SF3045 5/12/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • House language designating the state constellation, House language on Legislative Coordinating Commission
  • The next item is the compensation council um sections, a few sections also House-only.
  • The next item is the compensation council um sections, a few sections also House-only.
  • Uh finally, the racing commission ADW fee increase is the same between the two bodies.
  • legislative coordinating commission legislative coordinating commission technical<00:01:33.320><
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Regulated Industries Dec 9th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so in that sense, we would ask the Commission to consider any excessive compensation of utility company
  • Again, that's the leadership at the Public Service Commission control.
  • I just think that we need to advise the commission and ask the commission and direct the commission to
  • the commission staff.
  • the commission staff.
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated glitch bill to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to special-interest litigation, while preserving consumer protections. A representative from the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 364 on public accountancy, which was described as a modernization and efficiency measure to expand CPA licensure pathways without lowering standards. An amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection. Jason Harrell of FICPA waived in support, while one speaker appeared to discuss a utility issue unrelated to the bill. CS for SB 364 was reported favorably. Chair Bradley’s SB 200 on utilities addressed utility-scale solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. The bill would authorize counties to adopt solar decommissioning ordinances, direct DEP to develop best practices, and require the PSC to consider whether storm protection plan benefits exceed costs. County and AARP representatives waived in support, and the Small County Coalition spoke favorably, saying the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development. SB 200 was considered favorably. The committee also heard SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, a strike-all bill focused on PSC reform and utility affordability. The amendment would add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order support, tighten intervention standards, set return-on-equity and review criteria, require consideration of executive compensation and affordability, and direct the PSC to weigh risk from storm and cost-recovery mechanisms. PSC staff answered extensive questions about utility hardening, storm recovery, and rate-setting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and affordability, while others urged stronger enforceable affordability standards and restoration of the return-on-equity cap. Despite concerns, the bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 126.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 26, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two, it repeals the cap on arbitrator compensation.
  • C.S. for H.B. 59, compensation of victims of wrongful, incarceration.
  • CS for HB 59, compensation of victims of wrongful incarceration, you are recognized.
  • The bill also eliminates the clean hands provision in our compensation statute.
  • The bill also eliminates the clean hands provision in our compensation statute.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 20th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is dealing with the judicial compensation. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Members, this is dealing with the Judicial Compensation Fund.
  • and advisory board to authorize the commission to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements.
  • Members, this bill just authorizes the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission to enter into a cooperative
  • Members, the Bond Commission will meet tomorrow at 8 a.m. in Room A.B. Senator Talbot. Thank you.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAM-LBT, WAM-TCA, WAM-HHS Informational Briefings 01-16-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Compensation branch is—um, Joy here, in the back, she does all the compensation work.
  • , um, the LGBTQ commission and the, um, fatherhood commission attached to our department.
  • , um, the LGBTQ commission and the, um, fatherhood commission attached to our department.
  • , um, the LGBTQ commission and the, um, fatherhood commission attached to our department.
  • , um, the LGBTQ commission and the, um, fatherhood commission attached to our department.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Nov 19th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wonderful addition to the commission.
  • Wonderful addition to the commission.
  • Crime Commission and where do they spend their money?
  • And then your question about commission members. We have seven commission members.
  • Sometimes I don't understand the crime commission.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Council Jun 23rd, 2025

Legislative Council

Transcript Highlights:
  • , as well as hopefully a study of the redraft of the criminal code by the New Mexico Sentencing Commission
  • land-grant Mercedes and water rights - Reports from individual land-grant Mercedes - The Ecequia Commission
  • If he's actually going to attend commission meetings or community meetings, his office will be empty.
  • Madam Chair, Representative, under the current class and compensation policy, new hires, the maximum
  • The class and compensation policy is a general policy that applies to all legislative staffers.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) May 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, there's a provision there that says you can't do it for compensation.
  • It doesn't say you can't do it not for compensation.
  • We as legislators, for compensation, now we'll be represent— Anybody before a state agency.
  • First, it changes each reference of commission official or employee to member of the commission.
  • First, it changes each reference of commission official or employee to member of the commission.
Summary: The Senate first adopted a motion to suspend Rule 5.14 and move the intent calendar deadline to 6 p.m. that day. It then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order of business and the constitutional three-day rule. HB 1866 gave limited Texas peace officer authority to National Park Service law enforcement officers within the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park; HB 4996 increased the penalty for refusing to release a fraudulent lien when the victim is a public servant; and HB 5033 created a trigger mechanism for ending vehicle emissions inspections if federal law changes. HB 1533 made a range of appraisal and property tax procedure changes, HB 2282 raised the arrest warrant reimbursement fee from $50 to $75, HB 3421 updated probate and estates procedures, and HB 4263 revised Texas Juvenile Justice Department grievance procedures. Each of these measures advanced through second reading, third reading, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few bills. The chamber also considered major policy bills. HB 2, the large public education and school finance package, drew extensive floor discussion and multiple amendments. Senators emphasized its $8.5 billion investment, including teacher and staff pay, school safety funding, special education, charter and traditional school funding changes, and other allotment adjustments. Several senators praised the bill as historic and collaborative, while also noting the need to monitor implementation and future effects. After adopting amendments and hearing supportive remarks from multiple members, the Senate passed HB 2 on final vote, 31-0. Other debated measures included HB 143, which codified cooperation between the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission to address electrical safety hazards at well sites and related facilities, and CS SB 3074/3070, which allowed limited written communications from the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to TCEQ commissioners about permit applications, with disclosure and response requirements. Senator Johnson raised concerns that the TCEQ bill could politicize an apolitical permitting process and potentially affect federal delegation, but the bill was amended and passed 28-3. The Senate also passed HB 4426 on Railroad Commission permits for commercial surface disposal facilities, HB 3161 giving TMRS cities more flexibility on employee contribution rates, and HB 2712 allowing future test years for certain water and sewer utility rate-making, with an amendment to protect ratepayers if projections overcharge them. At the end of the session, the Senate handled several procedural motions, including re-referring HB 1904 from Criminal Justice to State Affairs and suspending posting rules so committees could meet later that day. The chamber then recessed until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, for a local and uncontested calendar, and planned to adjourn until 5:00 p.m. that same day after that calendar concluded.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Those technical updates include changing references from the commission and board of managers to the
  • It eliminates the quarterly reporting requirement of the commission.
  • We had a state-run workers' compensation system that was a complete failure. It failed everybody.
  • But I want to just point out that 20 years ago, we had a state-run workers' compensation system with
  • Today, over 100 companies offer workers' compensation insurance to our West Virginia businesses.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and approved the March 4, 2026 minutes by voice vote. The committee first considered House Bill 55, which updates and modernizes workers’ compensation statutes to reflect the privatized system, remove obsolete provisions, and adjust the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review from five members to three. The Insurance Commissioner testified that the bill is part of the cleanup from privatization and would give the governor more flexibility in appointments. After adopting a strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment, the committee reported HB 55 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee then took up House Bill 5463, which would reduce BRIM’s required liability coverage for county boards of education from $1.25 million to $1 million per occurrence and eliminate the separate $5 million excess coverage requirement. BRIM’s director testified that the excess market was difficult to access and costly, but several senators raised concerns that lowering coverage could reduce protection for victims and school-related claims. After a divided vote, the motion to report the bill failed, and HB 5463 was not passed by the committee. Next, the committee considered House Bill 4869, creating guaranteed issue rights for Medicare supplement policies, including annual birthday replacement rights and a special right for certain Medicaid recipients losing eligibility. Counsel said the bill would prohibit underwriting barriers during the guaranteed issue periods and require an annual report on premium trends. With no amendments offered, the committee reported HB 4869 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance. The bill would allow the mine subsidence fund to offset payments by amounts received from other sources and limit lawsuits over claims reported to BRIM. Members debated a proposed strike-and-insert amendment that would have softened the litigation limits and added notice and remedy provisions, but the amendment was rejected. The committee then reported HB 5462 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that combination of characteristics in somebody on the Energy Commission or on any of our really
  • important state commissions is something that really should be recognized.
  • important state commissions is something that really should be recognized.
  • He most recently served as staff counsel for the State Compensation Insurance Fund.
  • It's about information and not about restricting compensation. Thank you, Senator.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So what is actually before the commission right now and what we. will make a decision on before May 1st
  • They can have that program and that compensation available. to them if they want to participate in EEA
  • As we go into the next phase here, I would hope that we would be able to get a commission. to draft it
  • Public Utility Commission, and I'm testifying on the bill. that the way you have described the bill in
  • It speaks directly to how the commission addresses public interest in all of its proceedings. trying
Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 1 further defines daily compensation and mileage reimbursement, according to section 54-03-20
  • and specifies that the commission will meet quarterly.
  • Section 4 is an appropriation for the operation of the Gaming Commission of $25,000.
  • you look at the total compensation.
  • It allows you to put more into compensation for employees.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition. House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1. The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1. The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-AEN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:01:20.320> administrator um Oversight Commission administrator um Oversight Commission
  • Um, so, the commission can definitely go back further, but the commission has been tracking at least
  • Oversight Commission is pursuing in Oversight Commission is pursuing in order<00:40:49.600> to
  • Um the Commission has serious issues.
  • , department and the oversight commission, department and the oversight commission, as<00:46:47.760
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and on the floor for the invocation to be delivered by State Minister Scott Wall of the Capitol Commission
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and Workers' Compensation Insurance, or for the Subcommittee on Workforce.
  • HB 4497 by Schaffner relating to the compensation reimbursement of expenses. and retirement benefits
  • HB 4793 by softener relating to the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.
  • HB 4889 by Moody, ruling the appointment of the attorneys in the ad libium and the compensation of the
  • H.B. 5044 by Reynolds, ruling to require the Texas Commission of Environmental Qualities to and report
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392