Video & Transcript Research : '2026 general election'
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
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election, months of a general election, months of a general election, which - the general election. the general election.
- , not a general election.
- Primary elections are the start of a general election process. Again, that's the general election.
- the general election. the general election.
Bills:
SB1
Keywords:
special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 1136
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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- before a general election.
- general election, F1.
- 2026 general election,<00:37:41.120>
F1. - Which, if a general election like now is to be held and relating to the conduct of the general election
- general election. general election. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm.
Bills:
SB1
Keywords:
special primary election, redistricting, State Senate districts, federal court ruling, injunction, vacated order, election calendar, 2026 general election, 2026 primary election, runoff election, party nominee, Governor proclamation, Alabama elections, district boundaries, court-ordered redistricting, special election, nomination process, Secretary of State, election law, 923
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
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- 2026 is not 1966. 2026 is not 1966.
- more than generous with your time. more than generous with your time.
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attract The law schools that generally attract The law schools that generally - . election. election.
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laws make any changes to any uh election laws make any changes to any uh election
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
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- All: Well, now our attorney general, if I recall, argued against changing district elections too close
- an election. an election.
- . election. election.
- election. Sir? election. Sir?
- on generations on generations generations.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
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- election of the county at the county level and approve the district's dissolution.
- Above or order the question of dissolution to be placed on the ballot during the general election at
- I've been in that office for almost 25 years since May of 2000, and I've been elected since 2018.
- I've been the elected district attorney for Galveston County for 14 years.
- Uh, the last term of my predecessor and, uh, elected in January.
TX
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- and upon request of the Attorney General Attorney General.
- election.
- , just this latest general election.
- This past November only 61% of registered voters cast ballots in the general election.
- Now, Bexar County has got all this extra information to then go help them in the 2026 elections.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
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- Well, so they started selling all these M1 grams. and M1 carbines to the general public.
- ban SBR. but those are also the same states that just banned any semi-automatic AR-15 type rifle. generally
- Many of you have seen me here before testifying on election integrity bills. and I'll be here for the
- them, for one thing, they teach me a lot of things. to be the canary in the cave when it comes to election
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, so they started selling all these M1 Garands and M1 carbines to the general public.
- Uh, generally, so yeah, and I can get you, Senator, I can get you the specific list because I might be
- Many of you have seen me here before testifying on election integrity bills, and I'll be here for the
- For one thing, they tend to be the canary in the cave when it comes to election integrity bills.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed.
Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety.
After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.
TX
Bills:
SB12
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It has to do with the prosecution of election crimes.
- is a paid election worker.
- That same freedom that our constituents have when they go into the ballot box to elect us or to elect
- That's one side of it, a lot of generalities.
- Taxpayer-funded lobbyists have lobbied against election integrity.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Dec 10th, 2025 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, we have our new General Counsel, Amanda Arriaga.
- class would receive in the elected class. statewide electeds, members of the legislature, and some district
- Our Deputy General Counsel, Ms.
- General Counsel, The corrected eight-day pre-election campaign finance report, the correction was submitted
- And Senate Bill 12 grants jurisdiction to the Attorney General. to prosecute criminal election offenses
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation
Summary:
In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not a fourth-generation Texan.
- I'm the one who elects you; my family members elect you, and that's what y'all are here for, not the
- And last year, 67% of general election voters also supported a ban.
- To be clear, I believe that we should address election fraud, and I believe election fraud is a serious
- Allow our Attorney General to watch over our sacred elections. It's badly needed. Thank you.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
LA
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- Today is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, House Committee on Appropriations.
- No money has been moved from our office to the Attorney General.
- So how is it that the Attorney General?
- for presidential or regularly scheduled or special congressional primary or general elections.
- I just want to compliment the folks that were working at the polls in this last election.
Keywords:
registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts
AZ
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- elections at least 14 days before an election rather than 11 days before an election in counties that
- elections at least 14 days before an election rather than 11 days before an election in counties that
- In 2024, in the general election alone, 2.8 million early votes were returned, about 85% of all votes
- election.
- election.
Keywords:
sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair
TX
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- HB 2674 seeks to protect that freedom for future generations.
- Brooks Moore, I'm the Deputy General Counsel at the A&M System, Office of General Counsel.
- I guess you guys have a general counsel. You should probably know a lot about it.
- I'm just a huge sports fan in general. We want this landscape to make sense.
- This generation is worth more than what big tech is making off of them. Thank you.
Keywords:
election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, voting integrity, education, property values, school districts, comptroller, funding formula
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to hear testimony on a full agenda of education-related bills. Several measures were laid out and left pending, including HB 322 to allow JET Grant funds to be used for subscription-based and ongoing technology costs for career and technical education; HB 3062 to require fentanyl and drug-poisoning prevention instruction for entering college students; HB 121 to update school safety laws, including TEA peace officer commissions, annual renewal of certain safety exceptions, new reporting requirements, and special education behavior threat assessment changes; HB 3627 to let the State Board of Education chair employ staff; HB 5515 to curb inflated shipping and handling charges on instructional materials; HB 2674 to prohibit new state regulation of homeschool programs; HB 2310 to require a statewide strategic plan for early learning and inclusion for young children with disabilities; HB 367 to standardize documentation for excused absences due to serious illness; HB 1178 to speed certification for out-of-state educators and military spouses; and HB 1481 to expand cell phone restrictions to the full school day.
Testimony was generally supportive on most bills, with some concerns raised on HB 121 about school district police departments investigating misconduct and on HB 2674 about how it would interact with the new ESA program in SB 2. HB 5515 drew support from instructional materials coordinators who described extreme shipping invoices and argued the bill would restore transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2310 was supported by disability advocates and early learning groups, who said a coordinated state plan would improve access and inclusion for children with disabilities. HB 367 was presented as a simple clarification to reduce confusion for medically vulnerable students and families, and HB 1178 was described by TEA as a modest pathway that would help bring experienced out-of-state teachers into Texas schools more quickly.
HB 126, updating Texas’ NIL law to align with the pending House settlement and allow direct payments and pre-enrollment NIL agreements, received extensive testimony from university counsel and committee questioning about the settlement, recruiting, and future college athletics rules. HB 1481, expanding school cell phone restrictions from instructional time to the entire school day, drew strong support from parents, students, educators, and advocates who linked phones to distraction, cyberbullying, and mental health harms; one teacher asked for flexibility so phones could still be used for limited academic tasks. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee then recessed to attend the floor session.
TX
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- If they didn't respond, it would put them in suspense for two general elections. Got it.
- In the 2024 general election, the governor announced that since 2021 Texas has removed over 6,500 non-citizens
- The bill requires a report from the Attorney General by March 31, 2026, detailing all findings related
- requires the Attorney General to sue if denied. been doing this for several election cycles, and it has
- Does this bill fundamentally change the role of the Attorney General when it comes to elections in the
Keywords:
HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements
TX
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- We're gonna send this to the general calendar.
- And set to the general calendar. The clerk will call the roll. Leach Johnson.
- In some cases these properties have been handed down for generations, and they were not under notice
- , generations.
- The decision remains entirely local and in the hands of each city elected officials.
Bills:
HB113
Keywords:
HB 113, Texas, Government Code Chapter 1253, general obligation bonds, bond election, voter approval, political subdivision, local government, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds, capital projects, public finance, bond referendum, ballot measure, five-year waiting period, rejected proposition, election law, municipal finance
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 23rd, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
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- It's three commissioners and one commissioner in charge generally for the spring elections.
- Commissioner in charge generally for the spring elections, and then proposition elections, you can drop
- Senate Bill 210 clarifies the number of election commissioners that may serve for the primary and general
- elections for the party primary offices and the fall general election in congressional election years
- Everybody has the right to participate in all the general elections. Thank you. Thank you.
Keywords:
travel expenses, reimbursement, state officials, US General Services Administration, disaster management, nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills related to judicial appointments, travel reimbursement, elections, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection after discussion clarifying that it would allow retired or resigned judges to be reappointed ad hoc to finish cases or provide temporary coverage, without changing existing limits on returning to the vacated seat. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was amended to remove lodging from the reimbursement cap and instead tie meal reimbursements for state officials and employees to the federal General Services Administration rate; it was then reported as amended. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk, which would create per diem for legislative business outside session and adjust salaries for statewide elected officials using a formula tied to university president pay, was also reported favorably without objection.
Senate Bill 41 by Senator Allen, which would have extended the deadline for local public bodies to publish meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, drew concerns about delayed public access and was voluntarily deferred in committee for further work. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, proposing confidentiality exceptions for university presidential searches, research records, and certain donor information, was heavily debated; opponents argued the donor provisions were unnecessary and could reduce transparency, and the bill was held in committee for further work. Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller, allowing precincts with fewer than 20 voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place and same ballot, was supported by the Secretary of State as a privacy and efficiency measure and was reported favorably as amended.
The committee also reported favorably Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, requiring public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including email and phone access, for members and designated contacts. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter, increasing the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries, was reported favorably. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, restricting public release of certain crime scene photos, audio, video, and digital images except by court order or clerk of court, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. Finally, House Bill 906 by Representative Billings, revising presidential nominating petitions and rules for unaffiliated voters in party primaries, was amended and reported favorably; the committee then deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week and adjourned.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
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- that elections are fair and accurate.
- Elections are fair and accurate.
- And so I just stand before you today to fight for election accuracy and transparency in our elections
- We want to make sure that the elections... ...the elections, we want to make sure that the votes are
- In a general election, I didn't think it was going to go that way; every one of them's going the way
Keywords:
SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
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- So, it doesn't start counting until the election of 2026. Okay. Thank you.
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the <00:30:30.200>2026 <00:30:30.880>election <00:30:31.680 - election are not to be prior to the 2026 election are not to be counted. counted. counted.
- In February 2026, when confronted under oath by US Senator Josh Hawley, Attorney General Keith Ellison
- In February 2026, when confronted under oath by US Senator Josh Hawley, Attorney General Keith Ellison
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund