Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative branch'

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NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 27th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 23rd, 2025

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 21st, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill appropriates $94.5 million in State General Fund for the expenses of the legislative branch
  • The legislative expenses bill provides for the expenses of the House of Representatives, the Senate,
  • legislative order, the Legislative Fiscal Office, the Legislative State Institute, and the Legislative
  • The bill includes $94.5 million from the State General Fund for the legislative branch.
  • the Legislative Auditor Ancillary Enterprise Fund, which is an agency working capital fund authorized
Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3
Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It corrects an error in the drafting of the 2823 legislation.
  • There are anti-fraud and legislative oversight provisions.
  • <00:09:21.519> task work product of the legislative task work product of the legislative task
  • <00:10:09.760> And unfilled executive branch positions.
  • And unfilled executive branch positions.
Bills: HF2783
Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section five is the monitoring office of the Legislative Auditor.
  • This would provide an important tool to help manage cost pressures and would align the executive branch
  • This would provide an important tool to help manage cost pressures and would align the executive branch
  • These include Capitol grounds, legislative facilities, and space for veteran service organizations.
  • I am the director of legislative and political affairs for the Minnesota Association of Professional
Bills: HF2783
Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Feb 27th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state of Utah has also done something similar, passed similar legislation that allows the legislature
  • Of course, the federal government power is spread over the three branches, but it's also the concept
  • Said that uh pushing, uh, allowing the one branch of the federal government to define the limits of the
  • Uh, it seems like there's no question over the last few years, more and more legislation along these
Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888
Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Local Government (11-6-23)

LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, one of legislation to keep moving.
  • <00:26:56.880> Audit the chair of the Legislative Audit the chair of the Legislative Audit
  • privilege of working with legislators privilege of working with legislators who<01:03:05.160>
  • going to give up our legislative going to give up our legislative authority<01:10:18.480> to<
  • <01:22:41.480> Well, with this legislation? Mr. Owens. Well, with this legislation? Mr.
Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936
Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're looking at, my name is Victoria Christian for the record from Legislative Council.
  • Members of the committee, we're looking at, my name is Victoria Christian for the record from Legislative
Bills: HB1455
Keywords: tribal consultation, Indian Affairs Commission, tribal governments, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations, Native American, tribal nations, consultation requirement, legislative process, jurisdiction, sovereignty, North Dakota tribes, government-to-government consultation, tribal chairpersons, 908, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up House Bill 1489, and Victoria Christian from Legislative Council reviewed the latest 3003 version. She explained that the bill was revised to clarify language about individuals who are or were in a dating relationship, to incorporate provisions from related Senate bills, and to narrow confidentiality and hearing provisions to domestic violence and sexual assault protection order cases. She also noted a clarification on page 12 regarding certification of certain individuals under Supreme Court rules rather than by the Supreme Court itself. Members discussed the consolidation of multiple related bills into one measure. Senator Myrdal moved Amendment 3.03 to engross House Bill 1489, and the motion passed. Senator Myrdal then moved a do pass recommendation on House Bill 1489 as amended, seconded by Senator Luick. The committee voted in favor of the amended bill by roll call, with all members present voting yes, and the motion carried. Chair Larson then asked for a member to carry the bill to the floor, and it was agreed that the bill would be carried. The committee also discussed its remaining workload and planned to clear the rest of its calendar the following week.
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, this says review of legislative measures.
  • But I do think, on a legislative side, that's one piece.
  • body is trying to gather for any kind of legislation.
  • Where says each legislative...
  • Dakota Indian Affairs Commission shall review all legislation.
Bills: HB1455
Keywords: tribal consultation, Indian Affairs Commission, tribal governments, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations, Native American, tribal nations, consultation requirement, legislative process, jurisdiction, sovereignty, North Dakota tribes, government-to-government consultation, tribal chairpersons, 908, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first heard House Bill 1455, which would require the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission to review introduced legislation for tribal implications and conduct consultation with affected tribes. Rep. Collette Brown said the bill was intended to formalize and strengthen tribal consultation, and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe representative Ross Bell testified in support. Brad Hawk, executive director of the Indian Affairs Commission, testified neutrally, saying the office already does much of this work but that the bill would add structure; several senators raised concerns about duplication, possible future staffing costs, and whether the bill was necessary. The committee amended the bill to replace “each measure” with “all legislation,” then passed a do-not-pass recommendation on HB 1455 by recorded vote, with Sen. Luick designated as carrier. The committee then took up House Bill 1032, dealing with municipal courts, appeals, and judge qualifications. Legislative Council and court staff walked through proposed amendments, including making municipal courts courts of record on a delayed effective date, clarifying appeal procedures, and adding standards for municipal judges. Members discussed whether to use the term “ethical standards” or “judicial conduct”; after questions about definitions and enforcement, the committee settled on replacing the language with “judicial conduct” in the amended bill. The committee adopted the amendments and then passed HB 1032 as amended on a do-pass vote, with Sen. Cory to carry. Later, the committee heard House Bill 1263, which would make it easier for people with criminal records to seek sealing after a denial by allowing an appeal and reducing the waiting period for a new petition from three years to one year. Rep. Nels Christensen, Christopher Davis, Travis Fink, and Brad Peterson all supported the bill’s goal of giving people a better path to rehabilitation and employment. The main point of disagreement was whether to keep the statutory presumption that the benefit to the petitioner must outweigh the presumption of openness of criminal records; several witnesses urged removing that language, while others said it was part of the compromise that created the current law. The committee closed the hearing without taking final action and said it would review the House discussion before deciding later.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislation should focus on real threats to women.
  • Legislation should focus on real threats to women.
  • This bill is a very dangerous piece of anti-trans legislation.
  • Legislation to reasonable regulation.
  • Thank you, Senator Parker, for championing this legislation.
Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17
Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 8, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, and heard extensive public testimony both for and against the measure. Supporters, including representatives of Texas Values and Texas Values Action, argued the bill was needed to protect women’s privacy and safety in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and other government-controlled spaces, and said it would provide clear, sex-based rules. Opponents, including many transgender Texans, civil rights advocates, clergy, business and public safety voices, and others, argued the bill would invite harassment, gender policing, lawsuits, and invasive inspections, while harming trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people as well as cisgender women who do not fit stereotypes. Several witnesses said the bill would conflict with federal law or prison standards, worsen safety in shelters and prisons, and hurt Texas’s reputation and economy. The chair repeatedly noted the compressed special-session schedule and said flood relief remained the session’s top priority. Public testimony on SB 8 was eventually closed, and the bill was left pending. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 6, dealing with consumable hemp product restrictions. Testimony on SB 6 focused on whether the bill went too far in restricting hemp-derived THC products. Opponents argued hemp and THC have medical and economic value, that the bill would criminalize conduct and burden courts, and that regulation—not prohibition—was the better approach. Some witnesses supported tighter rules such as testing, child-resistant packaging, and limits on marketing to children, but still opposed the bill’s broad THC ban, higher fees, and age restrictions. Several speakers emphasized benefits for veterans, chronic pain patients, and small businesses, and warned that prohibition would push consumers toward the illicit market. The committee heard the testimony and then continued with additional witnesses, with no final vote or disposition reported in the excerpt.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2021, legislation was passed that requires a court to send a child home unless the court finds there
  • limit and focus work on a group that can and will produce concrete recommendations for agency and legislative
  • We're grateful to all of the legislators, state agencies, staff, and stakeholders that have contributed
Bills: HB50
Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas, 1185, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 15th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Bills: HB4, HB1, HB2, HB20, HB19, HB18
Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 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
Summary: The House convened with a strict roll-call enforcement request, but only 95 members were present, so a quorum was not present. The chamber heard an invocation from Furman Carpenter, DPS chaplain, followed by the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. A member raised a parliamentary inquiry asking whether members must be present to make a motion and whether all members who requested strict enforcement were present; the Speaker said he would need to check the journal. The Speaker then announced that the House was about to receive a motion to adjourn sine die and noted that the governor might call another special session soon. Representative Garin moved that the House of Representatives of the First Called Session of the Eighty-Ninth Legislature adjourn sine die. There was no objection, and the motion carried, ending the session.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 5th, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • I believe this legislation takes a balanced approach to campground safety.
  • I think that would be permissible under this legislation.
  • And that's one of the things that's addressed in this legislation.
  • Maybe that layer is made up by legislators as well.
  • We will continue to craft commonsense legislation. And when our colleagues come back.
Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20
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
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part II) Feb 27th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The proposed legislation before us represents a direct threat to these freedoms.
  • Thus, this legislation could be used to harass an unambiguous public good that provides many services
  • A lot of his legislation as well.
  • So I encourage you to pass this legislation. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. George.
  • of affect, we see legislation would effectively curb the voice of my community.
Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888
Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part I) Feb 27th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, Jefferson said that pushing, allowing that one branch of the federal government to define the
  • It seems like there's no question, over the last few years, more and more legislation along these lines
Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19
Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (10-12-23)