Video & Transcript Research : 'youth recognition'

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NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • During his time in office, he established in law a tuition fee waiver for homeless youth.
  • We made one minor tweak to some of the language in the homeless youth fee waiver in this amendment as
  • And again, since all of these, with the exception of the homeless youth waiver, are already in existence
  • experience with this circumstance and would have qualified for the waiver had it been in existence in my youth
  • outreach, will help to restore self-worth, will help to provide opportunities for these so often unseen youth
Bills: AB328, AB397
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 17th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hicklin for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Flores for her recognition. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
  • Campos for her recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • And so the only way to remove this egregious resolution or memorial. or recognition is that, you know
  • Howard for recognition.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:58:57.440><c> youth</c> 1879 HD1 relating to the youth youth 1879 HD1 relating to the youth youth
  • , not youth visiting resident youth, not youth visiting Hawaii.<00:59:25.359><c> Um,</c><00:59:26.720
  • And for youth accompanying aides, and for youth accompanying a youth with disabilities, we want to put
  • a disabled youth.
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Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to human services, homelessness, transit, and family supports. HB 2116 HD1, concerning grants from the Office of Community Services to nonprofits providing training and volunteerism opportunities, drew strong support from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and multiple organizations in written testimony. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable people affected by federal program changes and cuts by connecting them to reintegration and support services. HB 1879 HD1, establishing a subsidized youth transit program coordinated with counties, received extensive testimony in support from the Department of Health, Department of Taxation, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Aloha United Way, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii State Youth Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Greenpeace Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, and others. Testifiers emphasized equity, school attendance, reduced transportation costs, climate benefits, and broader access for youth. Several witnesses urged amendments to make the program universal rather than means-tested, and committee discussion noted implementation questions for neighbor islands and rural areas. HB 2214, creating a refundable diaper tax credit for low-income families with children age four and under, was supported by the Hawaii Diaper Bank, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and several other organizations. The Department of Taxation recommended making the credit non-refundable and clarifying definitions to aid administration, while supporters argued refundability was important for low-income families who may owe little or no income tax. HB 2310, an emergency appropriation to replenish DHS funds used to provide SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown, also drew broad support from DHS, Catholic Charities, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Aloha United Way, and others; witnesses praised the state’s rapid response and said the appropriation would prepare DHS for future emergencies. The committee also heard HB 2168 HD1 and HB 2427 HD1 on education for students experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied homeless youth; the Attorney General recommended technical amendments to avoid conflicts with existing law and to clarify McKinney-Vento-related definitions, while advocates stressed the need for school access, transportation, meals, and other supports for homeless and runaway youth.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Mar 11th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Enhancements don't deter it, especially the youth, and if you look at the data of the burglaries when
  • Uh, and so I think that we do need to be really mindful when it comes to choosing a consequence for youth
  • could be a learning moment for everyone in this room as far as if we want to have expectations for the youth
  • environment programs include regular background checks and educational programs to train clergy, staff, youth
  • I think that the um coddling of the youthful indiscretions.
Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Through his advocacy, it becomes clear that there is a need for broader recognition and awareness of
  • environment helped it earn a Cultural Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as well as recognition
  • This resolution would give the county statewide recognition for its economic and cultural contributions
  • Designating April as Counseling Awareness Month provides recognition for their contributions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • :41:19.760><c> as</c> funded by the Minnesota youth program as funded by the Minnesota youth program
  • Please invest in us youth this year by making this investment in the Minnesota Youth Program.
  • Please invest in us youth this year by making this investment in the Minnesota Youth Program.
  • </c> chair Pinto uh so you know 4,000 youth chair Pinto uh so you know 4,000 youth were<01:43:36.199>
  • </c> day so this program is meeting youth day so this program is meeting youth where<01:44:15.880><c>
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Mar 31st, 2025

Appropriations

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • largest integrated healthcare treatment, research, and educational organization, with national recognition
  • of the University of New Mexico service and dedication to the residents of New Mexico. in recognition
  • Act, and providing for the disposition of a serious youthful offender.
  • It provided an opportunity that I, as a youth, would have benefited greatly from.
  • offenders committed to the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department.
Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas statutes ensures that the branch... ...and its service members receive the same benefits and recognition
  • It is a symbol of our gratitude and recognition of the sacrifices made by our service members. and their
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:17 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • NDI New Mexico programs are a unique blend of performing arts, physical education, and youth development
  • We believe that an engaged youth with a healthy mind and body experience is important for education and
  • Everybody celebrate the youth.
  • Alan Martinez, an act making an appropriation to the Children, Youth, and Families Department to report
  • House Bill 189, introduced by Representative Anaya, is an appropriation to the Children, Youth and Families
Bills: HM19
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 22nd, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also supports job training for formerly incarcerated men, mentoring programs for fatherless youth,
  • But the Family Code currently, to your understanding, allows the recognition. of a parent can be persons
  • They can just walk out until there's some final recognition.
  • ensure we're striking the right balance and not creating unintended consequences for children and youth
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Office of Homeless Youth is doing... ...children, youth, and families, where that work is being done
  • Homeless Youth is administering.
  • We see youth, more youth, the data is... contacting the parents or legal guardians.
  • We see youth, more youth, the data is... ...not what we're doing here. We see youth, more youth.
  • The data is clearly pointing to more youth around the streets.
Summary: The Human Services Committee met on policy cutoff day to finish executive action on several bills and then hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 6339. In executive session, the committee advanced Senate Bill 6224, which creates a Children and Youth Behavioral Health Leadership Council and an executive coordination officer, sending it to Ways and Means. Senate Bill 6255, which updates the Lupro poverty-reduction task force and related council duties, was amended and passed to Rules. Senate Bills 5977 (near-fatality reports), 5979 (in-home dependencies), and 6249 (DOC supervision for stalking convictions) also passed, with 5977 and 6249 sent to Rules and 5979 sent to Rules as well. Senate Bill 6007, directing WSIPP to evaluate child welfare screening and risk assessment tools, was amended and sent to Ways and Means. The committee also confirmed gubernatorial appointee Angela Ramirez. The committee then waived the five-day notice rule to hear Senate Bill 6339, which would require that a less restrictive alternative placement for a sexually violent predator be owned and operated by the same person or persons providing or monitoring treatment. Supporters, including the bill sponsor, the City of Kennewick, and several residents, argued the bill would improve accountability, transparency, and community safety, especially in response to a proposed placement in Kennewick near schools and homes. Opponents, including the Department of Social and Health Services, public defense attorneys, and Disability Rights Washington, said the bill would create conflicts of interest, be difficult or impossible to implement, and could undermine the constitutional LRA process by making release to the community unrealistic. Committee members asked questions about liability, supervision, and how LRAs are currently reviewed and monitored. Agency witnesses explained that DOC investigates proposed LRA sites, that residents remain under conditions and monitoring, and that ownership and treatment are typically separate functions. The chair closed the hearing without taking action on Senate Bill 6339, saying more work and discussion were needed.