Video & Transcript Research : 'communication technology'
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- What's key of this is we do support the science and technology.
- Secondly, we Technology for the benefit of New Mexico and frankly, the nation.
- The most consequential and disruptive technology of the 21st century. And Mr.
- , for other states, and that they become the bedroom community for New Mexico.
- The communities are the first to go, "Why didn't you protect us?"
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
NM
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is going to help support local news journalists with the Gallup paper closing those communities,
- And we are now penalizing businesses who are trying to grow to provide for our communities around our
- Chair and Senator, because, you know, we're all tasked with trying to solve issues that our communities
- There's the Sea Valley Community of Hope that is building a 50-unit complex.
- I'm the executive director for the New Mexico Independent Community Colleges.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not near the extent of what, of the different lists that you would see on with a community. community
- Authority that I've got to, I've got to exhaust this community option.
- The failure of the mainstream community advocates to acknowledge that's.
- Assistive technology and software are vital for students with these disabilities.
- Come back, the next bill's on communism.
Keywords:
special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame
TX
Keywords:
special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, officers and employees from Washington Technology Solutions, also known as WOTEC, that perform
- We want all communities to have access to the services that they are entitled to.
- I'm the policy director at Latino Community Fund of Washington State and pleased to be here in support
- I'm the policy director at Latino Community Fund of Washington State and pleased to be here in support
- You can't communicate allergies or your blood type or any of your vital information.
Keywords:
conflict of interest, transparency, state employees, municipal officers, ethics, fire safety, state fire marshals, regulation, public safety, emergency services, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:16 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But what it missed, what it lacked, was that community input.
- You want to have a strong FFL and an FFL community in your state.
- This is why so many of our community carry.
- New Mexico has a strong competitive shooting community on behalf of that community and firearms trainers
- Okay, staying on the technology side.
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- that they live in, the geology that they live in... live in, the geology that they live in, the communities
- They understand their jurisdiction and they are a nominated official who serves their community.
- This bill aims to limit the ability of local authorities to issue requirements for their communities.
- It should be the local authorities who know their communities on a more granular level that can make
- Without approval, fly-by-night operators can come in to communities and take advantage of this system
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, real estate, licensing, brokerage agreements, team structure, penalties, consumer protection, residential construction, architect approval, building regulations, engineering, single family homes, invisible disability, distinctive license plate, specialty plate, motor vehicle registration
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For Virginia Naylor, who loved the outdoors, loved her God, and loved her community.
- The 2013 Halloween flood here in Austin where five died in my community.
- First responders have to have a better way to communicate.
- I can't even communicate with the guy down the street from me.
- . ...on the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems.
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For Virginia Naylor, who loved the outdoors, loved her God and loved her community.
- The 2013 Halloween flood here in Austin, where five died in my community.
- A statewide plan for interoperability emergency communications.
- I can't even communicate with the guy down the street from me.'
- communications and interoperable programs.
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The House convened in special session with a gubernatorial proclamation adding subjects related to penalties for legislators who absent themselves, ivermectin access, and groundwater study authority. The chamber also handled routine motions, committee scheduling, and first-reading referrals before moving to the main floor calendar focused largely on disaster response and public safety legislation. The central theme throughout the day was the July 4 flooding and related tragedies, with repeated references to families of victims and the need for stronger preparedness and prevention measures.
House Bill 1, on youth camp emergency plans and preparedness, was the most emotional and heavily amended measure. Members adopted changes requiring annual emergency plans for resident youth camps, staff training, parent notification, evacuation maps, floodplain-related disclosures, restrictions on sleeping quarters in flood-prone areas, and funding for enforcement. One proposed amendment to require air conditioning or heat in sleeping quarters failed, while another amendment on floodplain restrictions passed after debate over floodplain versus floodway language. HB 1 ultimately passed the House 136-1 on second reading and later 135-1 on final passage.
Senate Bill 2 / House Bill 2 on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery also advanced after extensive discussion. The bill creates training for justices of the peace in mass-fatality events, establishes an emergency manager licensing system, sets local succession procedures, creates a statewide volunteer management system, authorizes drone interdiction in disaster zones, expands disaster loan eligibility, and adds review and planning provisions for certain infrastructure and weather-related issues. Members debated the scope of the training, drone impacts on press coverage, volunteer registration, and infrastructure-related amendments; some proposals were adopted and others tabled or withdrawn. SB 2 passed the House 130-4 on third reading and later 132-4 on final passage.
The House also passed House Bill 3 creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program for emergency communications equipment, House Bill 20 addressing disaster-related scams and fraudulent charitable solicitations, House Bill 22 expanding allowable uses of the broadband infrastructure fund for emergency communications, and Senate Bill 5 providing supplemental appropriations for disaster relief, including funds for local warning systems and weather monitoring. Each of these bills passed overwhelmingly, with only one or a few dissenting votes, and members repeatedly emphasized the need to improve coordination, communications, funding, and fraud prevention in the wake of recent disasters.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And uh and community building settings.
- , the entire community, and HHSC.
- ,</c> including our governor Kona community, including our governor Kona community, the<00:39:43.280>
- </c><00:39:45.200><c> Thank</c> the entire community and HHSC. Thank the entire community and HHSC.
- 00:41:47.359><c> depend</c> community, workforce, and economy depend community, workforce, and economy
Keywords:
Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver
Summary:
The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues.
The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments.
HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that public hospital districts play a critical role in our communities.
- And PEMCO's mission is to free our communities to worry less and live more.
- Rural communities face similar financial crossroads.
- We now have Senate Bill 5915 before us concerning the Health Technology Assessment Program.
- We have Senate Bill 5915 before us concerning the Health Technology Assessment Program.
Keywords:
health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- electronically unless the communication is required to be served by certified mail.
- It's a very simple bill that modernizes communication between taxpayers and the county assessors.
- This is going to accelerate response times for taxpayers who opt into communication through email.
- This is going to accelerate response times for taxpayers who opt into communication through email, and
- This bill will help provide the ability for individuals that want to opt into receiving communication
Keywords:
retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- can be part of a solution to reverse these troubling statistics and lead to safer streets in our communities
- The community has a right to be protected from individuals who continue to pose a danger despite being
- through, and if it's treatment, if it's education, if it's additional resources, if it's unique technologies
- A week later, our community mourned 23-year-old Jory O'Dabe, also killed by a drunk driver.
- They're putting at risk and killing the lives of the people whose job it is to protect our community.
Keywords:
elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (6-19-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UInmrXeVPlE, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:35 – Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
00:02:40 – Roll Call Attendance
00:03:50 – Juneteenth
00:08:20 – Recognition of Distinguished Soldier
00:17:55 – Kentucky Community and Technical College System Veterans’ Programs
00:36:42 – Boyd County Sheriff’s Office: Emergency Communication Capabilities, Challenges, and the Compass Program
01:00:20 – First Responder Workman’s Compensation Eligibility for Psychological Injuries, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Proj. Oversight Board (12-11-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRcDOc9U-Bk, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:21
Discussion on Governance Structures in Other States 00:01:27
Discussion with Property Valuation Administrators 00:21:04
Broadband Deployment 00:34:47
Infrastructure Construction 00:52:15
Charter Communication 01:04:55
LG&E/KU 01:20:50
Rural Electric Cooperatives 01:54:36
Public Service Commission 02:01:50, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um our schools and community partners.
- Um, it seems to be working very well in my community.
- Um, it seems to be working very well in my community.
- So, working very well in my community.
- House Bill 2012 relating to community House Bill 2012 relating to community literacy<01:52:16.719><c>
Keywords:
telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think the other concern was, for a lot of communities, we already have an over-pet population.
- Do we allow communities to say you can only buy... Do we, thank you for the question.
- Do we allow communities to say you can only buy used vehicles? You're recognized to respond?
- I just, it's preemptive language if that's what the community doesn't want.
- It's actually a community that's in or near your district that already has some language in place, and
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation