Video & Transcript Research : 'Alderman'
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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, the bill eliminates the mayor’s civil and criminal jurisdiction because Rehoboth Beach has an alderman
- Second, the bill eliminates the mayor's civil and criminal jurisdiction because rehobith beach has an alderman
Keywords:
federal workers, government shutdown, interest-free loans, tax deferral, public transportation, Rehoboth Beach, municipal charter, city charter amendment, commissioners, mayor, local government, election qualifications, affidavit of eligibility, domestic partner, cohabitant, conflict of interest, freeholder, leaseholder, municipal court, Alderman
Summary:
The House Administration Committee met to consider a series of resolutions and bills covering arts districts, child care background checks, federal worker relief, health care reform, court transparency, school tax reassessment, municipal charter changes, constitutional amendment procedures, data center nondisclosure agreements, state employee benefits governance, and lieutenant governor vacancies. Members also noted that House Concurrent Resolution 12 had been removed from the agenda and that public comment would be limited to one minute per speaker.
The committee released SCR 167 to study arts, culture, and creative districts in Delaware; HB 438 to close a loophole in the child care service letter requirement; SB 268 to provide interest-free loans, free transit, and tax deferrals for federal workers during shutdowns; SS2 for SB 1 to expand and permanently strengthen primary care investment while also addressing hospital cost growth; HCR 147 to request a Court of Chancery report on audio recordings and automated case assignment; SB 322 to replace the current post-reassessment 10% school revenue increase authority with a 2% annual increase option under safeguards; SB 306 to amend the Rehoboth Beach charter; HB 440 to require voter approval for constitutional amendments after legislative approval; SB 312 to bar nondisclosure agreements for large data center projects; SS1 for SB 289 to change State Employee Benefits Committee governance; and SB 264 to require a special election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy.
Testimony was mixed on several measures. Arts, child care, federal worker relief, primary care, court transparency, data center transparency, and the lieutenant governor vacancy bill drew mostly supportive testimony, while SB 322 and SB 306 drew both support and opposition, especially over tax impacts and the proposed spouse/partner restriction in Rehoboth Beach. HB 440 prompted debate over whether 55% voter approval was the right threshold for constitutional amendments, and SB 312 was supported as a transparency measure by residents affected by prior data center NDAs. All of the listed measures were released from committee by roll call vote, with some members voting no on HB 440, SB 306, SB 312, SS1 for SB 289, and SB 264.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 14 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, I'd like to introduce the mayor of Farmington, Ricky Fields, Alderman Ricky Given, and
- Horn Lake, Mayor Jimmy Stokes, Alderman Horn Lake, Mayor Jimmy Stokes, Alderman Joshua<00:12:20.639
- >
Langston, Joshua Langston, Joshua Langston, Alderman<00:12:22.720>Larry <00:12:23.120 - >
McKenna, Alderman Larry McKenna, Alderman Larry McKenna, and<00:12:25.120>their <00:12 - Mayor Keedron Henderson and Alderman Mayor Keedron Henderson and Alderman Keith<00:12:34.959>
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Brother Justin Cheney of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and then adopted routine motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and the titles of bills and resolutions. Several guests were introduced and welcomed, including Dr. Brianna Herd Pinho and a student shadowing her, multiple mayors and local officials from around the state, and several groups of gifted students, teachers, and parents visiting the chamber.
The main item of business was Senate Bill 2016, which creates the Mississippi Department of Tourism. The bill transfers tourism-related powers, duties, property, contracts, staff, and obligations from the Mississippi Development Authority’s tourism division to the new department effective July 1, 2026. It also establishes an executive director, authorizes grant programs and tourism promotion efforts, creates a state treasury fund for the department, and forms a Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board. The bill’s sponsor said the change would better support an industry that brings significant revenue and goodwill to the state and requested passage by use of the morning roll call.
No objections were raised, and the bill passed. Afterward, the Senate completed its calendar and moved to announcements. Senator Frasier announced a 3:30 p.m. meeting of the community colleges and workforce subcommittee of Appropriations, and Senator Younger noted a Highways and Transportation meeting after adjournment. The presiding officer also reported that about 1,128 bills had been filed for drafting, with roughly 300 already allocated, and the Senate then agreed to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m. or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 534 (05/22/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm not even thinking about alderman or select board, but library trustee or fire commission.
- even And I'm not even And I'm not even thinking<00:09:43.840>
about <00:09:44.440>alderman - or select board, thinking about alderman or select board, but but but library<00:09:49.600>
trustee - <00:10:51.839>
or <00:10:51.920>running <00:10:52.200>for running for alderman - or running for running for alderman or running for selectman<00:10:52.880>
or <00:10:53.000>
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 534 met to reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill dealing with foreign influence in elections and related election-law provisions. The House members explained that they had spent several hours revising the bill line by line to better fit existing statute, while preserving the substance of the Senate bill. Senator Lang reported that, after meeting with the Secretary of State, his concern about a foreign entity using a lobbyist for procurement matters was resolved, and he said the House language addressed election-law and warrant article issues rather than procurement issues.
Senator Rosenwald raised concerns that the House version broadened the bill too far into local elections and could burden or discourage candidates for local offices such as select board, library trustee, or fire commission. In response, House members said the bill does not require local candidates to form committees or file new reports; instead, it prohibits foreign entities from donating to local campaigns and makes enforcement complaint-driven through the Attorney General’s public integrity unit. They said an earlier affirmation requirement had been removed and characterized the change as closing a loophole for foreign funding of local candidates and measures.
After discussion, the Senate voted to accede to the House position, with the chair calling the vote and announcing that the ayes had it. The committee then discussed placing the measure on the consent calendar, but that plan was dropped because of an anticipated objection. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/27/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In a city where the city council or the aldermanic board acts as a legislative body when adopting the
- In a city where the city council or the aldermanic board acts as a legislative body when adopting the
- In a city where the city council or the aldermanic board acts as a legislative body when adopting the
- board or the city council and aldermanic board or the city council and put<00:36:28.160>
that - And is is it of alderman, so to speak.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- But on the furthest end is former Representative Paul Clifford, an alderman in the city of Rutland.
- And on the other side of Coopley is Tom Donahue, who's an alderman in Rutland City and he's also here
- in the city of Rutland, as a alderman in the city of Rutland, as a matter<00:17:07.600>
of <00 - <00:17:17.919>
And <00:17:18.160>on alderman in the city of Rutland. - And on alderman in the city of Rutland.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal swearing-in and seating of newly appointed Representative Jack Bighgam of St. Albans Town, who was also assigned to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The chamber then introduced House bills 911 and 912 and referred them to the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee and the Judiciary Committee, respectively. Several other bills were referred to money committees under House rules, including H.558 and H.775 to Ways and Means and H.632 and H.778 to Appropriations. Members also made announcements recognizing visiting groups, including fire and rescue personnel, community action agencies, 4-H participants, and other guests, along with caucus meeting notices.
The House then took up H.907, a Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee bill to review and repeal outdated reporting requirements. The committee explained that the bill categorizes reports into those repealed, those to be reviewed again in four years, and those retained permanently, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The committee reported unanimous support, and the House ordered the bill to third reading after agreeing to the committee recommendation.
Next, the House considered H.205, dealing with agreements not to compete and stay-or-pay provisions. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee described the bill as generally prohibiting non-compete agreements, especially for lower-wage workers, while allowing narrow exceptions, and limiting stay-or-pay provisions to voluntary, reasonable, and clearly disclosed arrangements. During questioning, a member raised concern about a specific carveout for teacher contracts, arguing it could be used to restrict teacher mobility; the presenter said the language was intended to clarify that the bill did not conflict with existing teacher-contract law. The House adopted the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading.
The House then began second reading of H.639 on genetic data privacy. The committee described the bill as creating strong protections for consumers’ genetic information, requiring express opt-in consent for collection, use, disclosure, transfer, retention, and marketing uses; allowing revocation of consent; requiring deletion of data and biological samples upon request; restricting storage and transfer outside the United States; and prohibiting disclosure to insurers, employers, and most government access without a warrant. The committee also said the bill would impose security requirements and anti-discrimination protections, and the detailed presentation continued as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/10/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, in the case of a city, an alderman type or a city council.
- So again, in the case of a city, an alderman type or a city council.
- So again, in the case of a city, an alderman type or a city council.
- So again, in the case of a city, an alderman type or a city council.
- In the alderman type or a city council.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 23 March, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I was an alderman there for 8 years, 4 years under Mayor Johnson, 4 years under Mayor Ferguson.
- Transparency has been an issue for the 4 years I was an alderman.
- 4 years<00:09:24.680>
I <00:09:24.760>was <00:09:24.960>an <00:09:25.080>alderman - years I was an alderman. years I was an alderman.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, an invocation by Brother Marvin Curtis, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine business followed, including dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports, and several items on the calendar were passed and retained without debate. The chamber then moved to nominations and concurrence items.
The main debate centered on Senate Bill 2588, the “Safeguard Honesty, Integrity and Elections for Lasting Democracy Shield Act.” Senator England moved to concur with House changes, explaining the bill would require voter-registration checks against DPS records and the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship, with the House amendment triggering SAVE review when no driver’s license or DPS information is available. Senator Blount opposed concurrence and moved to invite conference, arguing the bill could wrongly flag or burden lawful voters—especially elderly or inactive voters without current DPS records—and that the SAVE database was not designed to verify all state voter rolls. Senators Sparks and Dupree questioned Blount about whether the database would help prevent illegal voting and whether the bill’s process was similar to existing voter-roll maintenance procedures. England responded that the bill was narrowly tailored, not intended to disenfranchise anyone, and that even one non-citizen vote could undermine election integrity.
The Senate rejected Blount’s motion to invite conference and then adopted England’s motion to concur, passing the bill by a recorded vote of 20-31-16 as reported in the transcript. Earlier, the Senate also considered a nomination for the Emergency Communications Authority Advisory Board, with McClendon speaking against the nominee and Williams defending the appointment before the motion to table reconsideration prevailed. In other action, Senate Bill 2477, concerning Rural Health Transformation Fund monies and competitive bidding requirements, was explained by Senator Bryan as adding guardrails and prioritizing rural providers; it passed by use of the afternoon roll call.
At the end of the session, senators made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including Judiciary, Forestry, Public Health and Welfare, and Gaming, and several members offered adjournments in memory of local residents and public figures. Senator England also thanked Elections Committee staff and noted that the committee’s work for the year was complete.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Alderman and the other testifier. Dr.
- Alderman, we want to hear from you too, not so much from Representative Nadeau. You may proceed.
- My name is Lieutenant Colonel Retired Sean Alderman. Thank you, Madam Chair, Mr.
Bills:
HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237
Keywords:
special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (04/28/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, that's what it would have to be through the alderman.
- Maybe you should have the mayor come in or the alderman come in and say why they did it that way.
- Maybe you should have the mayor come in or the alderman come in and say why they did it that way.
- Only time to squawk to our alderman. Uh, you know, could you repeat that first part?
- . alderman. alderman.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 February, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- boards, your supervisors, your<00:13:34.160>
mayors <00:13:34.480>and <00:13:34.720>alderman - <00:13:35.680>
to <00:13:36.079>have <00:13:36.240>the your mayors and alderman - to have the your mayors and alderman to have the option<00:13:36.800>
of <00:13:37.040>using
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum, dispensed with reading the journal, and welcomed several guests, including Dr. Richard Calderon and medical student Sam Buckley, along with hospital and judicial visitors in the gallery. The chamber then moved to floor action on several bills, mostly from the Workforce Committee.
House Bill 622 was brought back on reconsideration, amended to align code sections with changes made by House Bill 3, and passed 119-0. House Bill 329, a reverse-auction option for local school boards and local governments, passed 113-1. House Bills 1401 and 1588, both workforce-related measures extending repeal or exemption dates and adjusting reporting requirements, passed 121-0 and 118-0, respectively. House Bill 562 created the Mississippi Career and Technical Education tuition guarantee program for CTE students and passed 116-0. House Bill 1696 transferred apprenticeship program oversight to a state advisory structure; members questioned how it would work, whether it would affect existing programs, and how it related to specific trades, but the bill passed 113-4 after an amendment to conform to federal requirements.
House Bill 338 established a construction training assistant fund supported by a reduced designated contractor contribution rate; members asked about the funding source, whether it was state money, and how it would interact with existing training efforts such as Build Mississippi and Habitat for Humanity. After adopting a committee amendment reducing the contribution percentage, the bill passed 128-0. The House also concurred in a Senate amendment on another bill, making it effective immediately so a state health department hygienist could begin work right away; that motion passed 128-0. The session ended with memorial announcements for several individuals, a request for a rules meeting after adjournment, and adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/18/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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was <00:16:41.880>before <00:16:42.160>the <00:16:42.279>alderman - billion proposal was before the alderman billion proposal was before the alderman went<00:16:44.440
- one that's one that was approved they one that's one that was approved they the<00:16:55.040>
alderman - >
one <00:16:56.680>proposal <00:16:57.120>for <00:16:57.720>306 the alderman - heard one proposal for 306 the alderman heard one proposal for 306 uh<00:17:00.360>
and <00:17
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Alderman and um and the other testifier. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. And thank Thank you. Okay.
- Alderman and um and the other testifier. Dr. Alderman, we want to hear from you, too.
- My name is Lieutenant Colonel, retired Sean Alderman. Uh thank you, Madam Chair, Mr.
- Alderman, we want to hear from you, too. Not so much from Representative Nadau. You may proceed.
- My name is Lieutenant Colonel, retired Sean Alderman. Uh thank you, Madam Chair, Mr.
Bills:
HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237
Keywords:
special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/15/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you know I'm an alderman, I'm a public employee. Um, and if I had a radio show or a TV show.
- Um, so in your specific case, you're an alderman, uh, you're elected by a popular vote, so the statute
- <00:36:37.760>
Um <00:36:38.079>and alderman, I'm a public employee. - Um and alderman, I'm a public employee.
- , uh you're elected of you're an alderman, uh you're elected by<00:36:48.480>
a <00:36:48.640><
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/13/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Y >> So, uh, I was 13 years on a planning board as an alderman appointee on a planning board. >>
- So, uh, I was 13 years on a planning board as an alderman appointee on a planning board.
- we would approve the applicant, uh, and then six months down the road there'd be a vote from the alderman
- know about, or, for example, a planning board chair may say that's up to the board of mayor and alderman
- So at that point, would a planning member that happens to be an alderman recuse himself because of that
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- She was also a former state rep, a former Nashua alderman, and a former neighbor of mine.
- , a former state rep, a<01:05:45.560>
former <01:05:46.400>Nashua <01:05:47.040>alderman - <01:05:47.720>
and <01:05:47.880>a <01:05:47.960>former a former Nashua alderman - , and a former a former Nashua alderman, and a former neighbor neighbor neighbor of<01:05:50.040>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So it still is about the the board of<00:46:13.920>
alderman <00:46:14.400>in <00:46:14.560 - 14.880>
of <00:46:15.119>of <00:46:15.440>Nshawa <00:46:16.240>or of alderman - in the case of of Nshawa or of alderman in the case of of Nshawa or I<00:46:16.720>
I <00:46:17.040 - /c><00:46:42.880>
the <00:46:43.280>board <00:46:43.520>of <00:46:43.599>alderman - question are the the board of alderman. question are the the board of alderman.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:37 am
Senate Health & Public Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee (06/01/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- slots in the slots in the in<00:35:32.840>
outside <00:35:33.400>of <00:35:33.640>aldermanic - <00:35:34.880>
uh <00:35:35.400>excuse <00:35:35.720>me, in outside of aldermanic - uh excuse me, in outside of aldermanic uh excuse me, outside<00:35:36.320>
of <00:35:36.520>
Summary:
The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee first approved the March 16, 2026 minutes, then took up several Department of Transportation property actions. The committee approved a Greenland access point sale for a cell tower site to Wakefield Investments for $132,800 plus a $1,100 administrative fee, and approved disposal of two Epsom parcels to the town at no cost, with the town assuming demolition of the former depot and the committee waiving the fee. It also approved a Milton access point sale to Jeremy West Champney and Cameron McDermott for $90,000 plus the fee, with conditions requiring permits and other approvals. During the DOT items, members asked about appraisals, access restrictions, and where the administrative fee goes; staff said the fee generally offsets agency administrative costs and may go to a dedicated fund or the general fund depending on the project.
The committee then considered three Department of Environmental Services requests for utility easements to bring power to dams so gates can be operated more efficiently and potentially remotely. It approved an easement with New Hampshire Electric Co-op for Pine River Dam in Wakefield, an easement with New Hampshire Electric Co-op for Sunset Lake Dam in Alton, and an easement with Eversource for Suncook Lake Dam in Barnstead. Members discussed whether to waive the $1,100 administrative fee on these items, with some questioning the fee’s purpose and where it is deposited. The committee ultimately approved the DES items as requested, including the fee waivers, while asking staff to research the fee’s history, sufficiency, and use for a future report.
Finally, the committee received informational items from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development. Members briefly discussed a property at Bloody Point in Newington and the related Sullivan Bridge demolition, and DOT staff said the property had been tabled previously and is now being worked on with Fish and Game for a possible transfer of management and future water access use. No votes were taken on the informational items.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/27/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, that's why 404 people voted for me for alderman or 45% of the vote, and they want to see this change
- <02:14:56.800>
or <02:14:57.040>45% people voted for me for alderman or 45% people - voted for me for alderman or 45% of<02:14:57.920>
the <02:14:58.079>vote <02:14:58.880>< - They want um they want the<02:15:02.800>
board <02:15:02.960>of <02:15:03.040>alderman - and the state to the board of alderman and the state to find<02:15:05.199>
ways <02:15:05.520>
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have our alderman from New Albany, Mr. Drew Horn.
- c><01:18:30.640>
also <01:18:31.120>have <01:18:31.760>our <01:18:32.080>alderman - We also have our alderman from New Horn.
- We also have our alderman from New Albony,<01:18:33.760>
Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Bruce Wells and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized a joint resolution honoring the University of Southern Mississippi Army ROTC program on its 75th anniversary, and welcomed several guests and groups in the galleries throughout the morning.
A series of special recognitions followed. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 53 honoring Katie Blunt on her retirement as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History; Blunt spoke about the success of the Two Mississippi Museums, fundraising for exhibits and public programming, and her long service to the state. The Senate also recognized the Winston Academy Patriots football team for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 2A Division 2 state championship, the Mississippi State University All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubard for his athletic and community service achievements, and the Columbus High School Falcons for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship. A South Panola High School Air Force JROTC drone team was also honored for its third consecutive grand championship, with its instructor describing the program’s statewide and national success and its role in preparing students for careers and research opportunities.
On the legislative calendar, the Senate tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588, the Safeguard Honesty, Integrity, and Elections for Lasting Democracy Shield Act. It then adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 2654, creating the State Security Operations Center within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, after members noted the changes were largely clerical and did not alter the bill’s substance. The Senate also confirmed several nominations by use of the morning roll call, including reappointments to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and an appointment to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board.