Video & Transcript Research : 'Senator Tim Scott'
Page 9 of 500
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Tim St.: Thank you, Chair. I'm Tim St., and it's my pleasure to be here again this year.
- Tim St.: Thank you, Chair. It's my pleasure to be here again this year.
- My name is Scott Kronquist with the Association of Metropolitan School Districts.
- <01:07:58.400>
kronquist <01:07:58.960>with <01:07:59.160>the name is Scott - you for this opportunity my name is Tim you for this opportunity my name is Tim Ben<01:30:27.920
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- the Senate and the Speaker of the House. the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
- We have appointed on the part of the Senate Senators King and Hershey.
- <01:20:34.880>
Senators <01:20:35.280>King <01:20:35.520>and part of the Senate - Senators King and part of the Senate Senators King and Hershey.<01:20:36.320>
The <01:20:36.560 - The Senate has organized by the Hershey.
Summary:
The House convened for the first day of session and first elected Delegate Luke Clippinger as Speaker Pro Tem. Members nominated and seconded him with remarks praising his leadership, work on Judiciary Committee issues, and ability to mentor colleagues. Nominations were then closed, the House voted by voice, and Clippinger was sworn in.
The chamber then opened nominations for Speaker of the House. Multiple members spoke in support of Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, highlighting her personal story, legal background, public service, and committee leadership. Speakers emphasized her work on major policy areas including education, police reform, racial and economic justice, reproductive freedom, and support for historically Black colleges and universities. One member from the minority party also seconded the nomination, saying she had been inclusive and respectful in committee work and legislative process.
After nominations were closed, the House voted by voice and elected Peña-Melnyk Speaker of the House of Delegates. She was sworn in and thanked members for their support, reflecting on the diversity in the chamber and the significance of the moment. In her remarks, she also praised outgoing Speaker Adrienne Jones and recognized family members, dignitaries, and colleagues in attendance.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Tim Schmelzer with Wine Institute in support. Thank you. Sherry Martinez, just a patient.
- Tim Matten representing the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
- With me to provide some testimony is Scott Turrell, the Director of Government Relations for the American
- My name is Scott Terrell on behalf of the American Institute of Architects, an association of over 11,000
- Chair members Scott governor behalf the Construction Employers Association the largest union building
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 25th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Arrington. Here. Senator Brodeur. Senator Grall. Here. Senator McClain. Senator Polsky.
- Senator Arrington? Yes. Senator Brodeur? Senator Grall? Yes. Senator McClain? Yes. Senator Polsky?
- Senator Arrington, yes. Senator Brodeur. Senator Grall. Senator McClain, yes. Senator Polsky.
- Senator Arrington, yes. Senator Brodeur. Senator Grall. Senator McClain. Senator Polsky.
- Senator Arrington? Yes. Senator Brodeur? Senator Grall? Senator McClain? Yes. Senator Polsky? Yes.
Summary:
The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , Senate File 5149 is Senate File 5149, Senator Gustafson.
- The next on the agenda is Senate File 4261, Senator Hotchchild, and on deck is Senate File 4755, Senator
- , uh Senate File move to Senator Limmer, uh Senate File 3575.
- Senator<01:03:33.480>
Senator <01:03:33.720>Dibble. Senator Senator Dibble. - Thanks, Senator Utke. Next, Senator Groeneweg. Senate File 3557.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- uh, the staff of Senator Huffman.
- Uh, we've been working with Representative Schofield, um, in the House and Senator Sparks in the Senate
- Chair calls up Scott Leaton.
- Chair call Scott Rubin.
- My name is Scott Rubin.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator Dibble. >> Senator Dibble.
- Senator<00:24:37.240>
Hoffman. Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman. - >> Senator<00:37:33.520>
Hoffman. >> Senator Hoffman. >> Senator Hoffman. - >> Senator<00:41:28.600>
Hoffman. >> Senator Hoffman. >> Senator Hoffman. - yesterday with with Senator Newhouse and Senator Senator Senator >> Yeah,<00:51:23.040>
that's
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Bradley here, Senator Burgess. >> Senator Calatayud here. Senator Davis, here.
- Senator Leek. Senator Smith, here. Senator Trumbull, here. A quorum is present.
- And good afternoon, senators.
- I've talked to our senators as well.
- Senator Smith. >> Thank you, chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hagen Boo asked me to carry the House Companion to this bill.
- He's got it in the Senate, and I'm happy to do it for him.
- There's a Senate companion to this being authored by Senator Zaffirini.
- Good morning Chair, members, I'm Scott Ehlers.
- House Bill 3882 as well as Senate Bill 7.
Bills:
HB1821, HB1822, HB1943, HB3882, HB4263, HB4476, HB4628, HB4631, HB4885, HB4923, HB5461, HB5483, HB5525
Keywords:
juvenile records, sealing, privacy, criminal justice, youth rehabilitation, legal procedures, juvenile court, record sealing, nondisclosure, age jurisdiction, criminal justice reform, juvenile board, compensation, Winkler County, juvenile justice, county funding, grants, career education, technical programs, workforce development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 13th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, and thank you, Representative Scott.
- Representative Scott. Thank you.
- Thank you, Representative Scott. So many people.
- Here, by Governor Tim Walz.
- So let's not mischaracterize what these senators are doing.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By Senator Jones and others, Senate Bill 418, a bill to be entitled an act relating to law enforcement
- I want to thank Senator Wright, who carried this on the Senate side.
- I want to thank Senator Wright, who carried this on the Senate side.
- Our team at District 100 works closely with Senator Scott, Senator Rubio's team, now Senator Moody's
- By Senator Avila and others.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures.
Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0.
The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bauer-Kahan. Well, thank you, Senator. A summary about you, Kenhan.
- Senator Cortese. Senator Cortese has two bills, 13 and 18.
- So we need senators. We have four more items left, so we need senators.
- Thank you, Senator.
- Senator Perez. Agenda is item 15. Senator Perez.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote.
The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces.
SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action.
Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Respond to Governor’s Comments - 02/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to turn this over to Senator Coleman for some further comments. Thank you.
- As a mother to Jewish children who has spent her entire career in the Senate calling out and fighting
- Did Scott Jensen apologize? I don't recall that he did.
- <00:04:25.520>
finance know if you heard about Senate finance know if you heard about Senate - Absolutely not. uh Senator Dames has been working very uh Senator Dames has been working very hard<00
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott painting. Thank you. Scott painting. Thank you.
- to the Senate forthwith? to the Senate forthwith?
- amendment<00:44:13.400>
proposes The Senate The Senate amendment proposes The Senate The - Members, we are going to take up next Senate Bill 202 and Senate Bill 298.
- <00:46:37.480>
202 Senate Bill 202 Senate Bill 202 and<00:46:39.600>Senate <00:46:39.920
Summary:
The House opened with routine proceedings, including a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then referred three bills to money committees under House Rule 35A: S.197 to Ways and Means, and S.193 and S.278 to Appropriations. The chamber also read and celebrated HCR 304, honoring the display of Julian Scott’s Civil War painting, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, in the State House and recognizing the people who helped locate and acquire it for Vermont. HCR 303 was also read, extending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rep. Ann Donahue; members then offered warm remarks welcoming her back to the chamber. Several members introduced guests in the gallery, and caucus announcements were made before the body moved to the calendar.
On transportation, the House took up H.944, the fiscal year 2027 transportation program. The House Transportation Committee reported major differences with the Senate version and, by straw poll, recommended a committee of conference. The House refused to concur in the Senate amendment, appointed conferees, and suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. The House then considered S.214, which would allow the NEK Choice School District to pay tuition for pre-K students to nearby New Hampshire public-school programs, with administration by Essex North Supervisory Union and possible waivers from state agencies. Education, Ways and Means, and Appropriations all recommended concurrence, citing limited fiscal impact and improved access for children in Essex County; the bill was read a third time and ordered to third reading after debate that included support for rural access and concerns about relying on out-of-state capacity.
The House also concurred in Senate amendments to H.171, adding “the role of victim advocates” to officer-involved shooting investigation protocols, and to H.577, the Vermont prescription drug discount card program, which added annual reporting requirements and a terminology fix. The House likewise concurred in Senate amendments to H.588, the annual Office of Professional Regulation bill, including changes on rescission authority, substance-use treatment alternatives, CPA language, pharmacy technician authority, fee placement, and background checks. It then concurred in Senate amendments to H.611, a DVHA housekeeping bill, including 340B protections, a one-year delay for the community-based doula certification program, and codification of current HIV-prevention coverage practice. H.921 was postponed for two legislative days. Finally, the House took up S.227 on immigration protocols in Vermont schools, with the member from Williston describing it as a school safety measure that limits collection and sharing of immigration-status information, provides trusted resources to families, and requires a judicial warrant before law enforcement enters non-public school areas for immigration matters.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (1-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Douglas, present. Senator Richardson. Senator Thomas, here. Representative Balman.
- I'd like to nominate Senator Douglas. Senator Meredith nominated Senator Douglas.
- Douglas Senator Meredith nominated Douglas Senator Meredith nominated Senator Senator Senator Douglas
- that Senator Douglas be elected Senate that Senator Douglas be elected Senate co-chair<00:02:24.480
- c> Richardson RO Senator Douglas hi Senator Richardson RO Senator Douglas hi Senator Richardson Senator
Summary:
The committee first reorganized by electing Representative Hart as House co-chair and Senator Douglas as Senate co-chair by acclamation, then approved the December 10 minutes. It then took up deferred and routine contract items, beginning with a Council on Postsecondary Education item that was withdrawn after staff explained the contract had been canceled and should not have come before the committee because the granting authority, not CPE, was issuing it.
The committee next reviewed a Department for Local Government contract tied to an Eastern Kentucky flood recovery housing project in Jackson. Members questioned the high per-unit cost and whether renovation was more expensive than new construction. Staff explained the cost included acquisition of an existing downtown building and needed water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, and said developable land was limited in the area. With no motion to object, the contract was allowed to move forward.
The committee then considered Kentucky Transportation Cabinet professional services contracts for highway design work. Members asked about the size of the contracts and how much of the available funding is typically used; staff said the contracts are two-year agreements, that the prior cycle reached close to $2 million per contract, and that this year’s limits were reduced because less money is available in the Highway Plan. The committee also approved a PSC amendment contract for the Bridging Kentucky program after staff explained the $150 hourly loaded rate was within the normal range for consultants. Both Transportation Cabinet items were approved without objection.
Finally, the committee heard a Kentucky Communications Network Authority contract for an $85,000 study of the dark fiber market. Members asked what dark fiber is, why the study was needed, whether there was coordination with the Office of Broadband Development, and whether existing service meant there was already a market. KCNA said dark fiber is unused fiber that local providers can light to deliver service, that the study was needed because the contractor said no market existed while ISPs said demand exists, and that the report would help both KCNA oversight and broadband development planning. The contract was reviewed without objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, CEO Baker, we'll have you come up and then go to State Lee Scott Marquardt, if you can be ready to
- Joanne State Lee, you're up next and then Scott Marquardt.
- Scott Marquardt, you're up next, and then we'll have Carl Swanson.
- My name is Scott Marquardt. I'm president of Southwest Initiative Foundation.
- why I'm grateful that this committee is hearing this bill in addition to the counterparts in the Senate
Bills:
HF4477
Keywords:
Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 10th, 2026 at 12:22 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Pinto. Senator Pope. Senator Ramos. Senator Sanchez. Senator Scott. Senator Sidiya Lopez.
- Senator Scott. So, Mr.
- Senator Scott. So, Mr.
- Senator Scott. Mr. President and Senator. Senator, Mr.
- Senator Brant voting no. Senator Scott voting no. Senator Townsend voting no.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh Senate File 3045 is the Thank you.
- Sexton moves to amend Senate file number Sexton moves to amend Senate file number 3045,<00:13:13.279>
- Representative Scott.
- Representative Scott. Thank Mr. Speaker. Representative Scott. Thank you,<01:37:47.920>
Mr. - Senate file number 3045 as reading. Senate file number 3045 as amended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I have a messenger from the Senate at the door of the House. Admit the messenger. Mr.
- Speaker, I'm directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following— them
- The Mayor Tim Short.
- mayor of New York City Council, City Council, and Mayor Ray, and then we have County Judge Connie Scott
- We have in the gallery the board chairman Pete Carey and CEO Tim Martin with us today, as well as staff