Video & Transcript Research : 'Department of the Lottery'
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is on state lotteries, revising the powers and duties of the Department of Lottery, revising
- explain the provision of the bill.
- According to the Department of Health, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1
- The owner or operator must furnish the Department of Revenue with an affidavit stating that such electricity
- The Department of Revenue must adopt rules governing the form for the affidavit and is authorized to
Keywords:
Florida lottery, state lottery, lottery tickets, lottery retailer, Department of the Lottery, Division of Security, ball machine, lottery vending machine, instant tickets, online lottery tickets, major procurement, vendor disclosure, performance bond, retailer bond, security report, counterfeit ticket, altered ticket, false claim, ticket theft, fraud
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries considered and reported several bills. SB 530 on state lotteries was presented with two technical amendments adopted, including changes to lottery department contracting language and machine-purchase flexibility; the committee then reported the bill favorably. SB 204, which increases penalties for illegal slot machine operations to a third-degree felony and creates a declaratory-statement process for veteran service organizations to confirm machine legality, drew support from gaming interests and some soft opposition from a veterans group concerned about implementation; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up a proposed committee substitute combining SB 658 and SB 608 on water safety requirements for rental and vacation properties. The combined bill would require certain rental properties near water bodies or with pools to install specified alarms, locks, fences, covers, or similar safety devices, with enforcement through DBPR and a grace period for correcting some violations. Senators emphasized the bill as a response to child drowning deaths, including those involving autistic children, and the PCS was reported favorably. SB 980, as a delete-everything amendment, would create the Florida Agegate Act to restrict advertising, promotion, and display of non-FDA-approved nicotine devices in areas accessible to those under 21, with penalties and inspection authority; after questions about counterfeit products and enforcement, it was reported favorably.
The committee also approved SB 1708, which removes a three-year out-of-state practice requirement for veterinary licensure by endorsement while keeping other competency requirements, and SB 680, as amended, which creates a sales tax exemption for electricity sold to EV charging station operators and transferred to consumers, subject to metering and affidavit requirements. Several members recorded votes after the roll calls, and the meeting ended with an invitation to return later for another bill before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- course, upload into the Department of Highway Safety.
- The Department of Management Services must provide the governor-elect, the transition staff, and the
- The Department of Management Services is required to provide the governor-elect and designated members
- The Department of Management Services must provide the governor-elect, the transition staff, and the
- CS for SB 530 amends Chapter 24 of Florida Statutes relating to the Department of Lottery by making updates
Keywords:
payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, Florida lottery, state lottery, lottery tickets, lottery retailer, Department of the Lottery, Division of Security, ball machine, lottery vending machine, instant tickets, online lottery tickets, major procurement, vendor disclosure, performance bond, retailer bond
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills related to engineering regulation, cybersecurity, financial services, and state administration. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; it was reported favorably after questions about whether it would reimburse victims of unlicensed practitioners, with the sponsor noting it would not and that affected individuals would need to pursue complaints and private legal action. CS/SB 576 created a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing of cybersecurity services and priority for fiscally constrained counties; it received support from local government and industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1078 set transition requirements for gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and controlled access to agency records under a memorandum of understanding, and it also passed favorably.
The committee also approved CS/SB 314, which creates a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers in Florida, and CS/SB 530, which updates lottery operations, security, retailer rules, and bonding requirements. CS/SB 1614, after adoption of a technical substitute amendment, would limit local governments’ eligibility for certain state funding if they have excess funds, have recently been audited by the legislative audit committee, or fail to affirm expenditure of prior funds; the sponsor said it would give the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee more enforcement leverage, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 990 authorizes protective cell captive insurance companies to expand insurance market capacity and potentially lower premiums, while CS/SB 1588 is a step toward implementing last session’s gold and silver legal tender law; both were reported favorably.
Additional bills passed included CS/SB 1440, which adds cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, loan originators, and money service businesses, and CS/SB 1568, which creates a Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program allowing DFS fees to be paid with approved stablecoins. The stablecoin bill was amended to add guardrails, including fee limits, website notice requirements, and restrictions if no approved issuers are available. The committee also received a brief budget overview highlighting major funding items such as Florida Forever, Everglades restoration, water quality, Farmers Feeding Florida, citrus recovery, school lunches, state parks, and law enforcement and staffing items, and members later recorded additional votes before the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- course, upload into the Department of Highway Safety.
- The Department of Management Services is required to provide the governor-elect and designated members
- The Department of Management Services is required to provide the governor-elect and designated members
- CS for SB 530 amends Chapter 24 of Florida Statutes relating to the Department of Lottery by making updates
- Senate Bill 1568 establishes the Florida Stable Coin Pilot Program within the Department of Financial
Keywords:
payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, Florida lottery, state lottery, lottery tickets, lottery retailer, Department of the Lottery, Division of Security, ball machine, lottery vending machine, instant tickets, online lottery tickets, major procurement, vendor disclosure, performance bond, retailer bond
TX
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- weekend how one police department completely disbanded because of corruption within the police department
- weekend how one police department completely disbanded because of corruption within the police department
- weekend how one police department completely disbanded because of corruption within the police department
- </c> with the chief of police of the city, with the chief of police of the city, and<00:52:58.079><c>
- > police</c> because of corruption within the police because of corruption within the police department
Keywords:
lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - April 3, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrKctj7bGQM, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Friday, April 3, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 AM
Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff
11:30 AM
Department of Human Resources and Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
12:00 PM
Department of Agriculture
Ms. Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, Chair
12:30 PM
Department of Education
Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (3-14-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyYU_aYiXtA, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:19
DISCUSSION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, JAY RITTER, & ROBYN KENNY CONCERNING OVERVIEW OF THE FACILITIES BRANCH, KDE INVENTORY & CLASSIFICATIONS,
AND THE EFFECTS OF HB 33 AND HB 678. 01:32
DISCUSSION WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S SCHOOL FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE, CHELSEA COUCH & CHRISTY RUSSELL WITH AN UPDATE ON FUNDING & APPROPRIATIONS, SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE STATE, AND RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ALONG WITH THE COST. 36:49, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel and Public Retirement (7-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Department of Agriculture."
- Office of Economic Development at the Department of Agriculture.
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- ><c> of</c><00:29:39.360><c> having</c> the Department of Agriculture of having the Department of Agriculture
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:15
Office of the Secretary of State 00:01:59
Office of the Attorney General 00:12:40
Department of Agriculture 00:22:44, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process.
Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work.
Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 27, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYEehoj9WA, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 55 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5588?view_id=13 Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Friday, March 27, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Federal Stimulus Package
Senator Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate
11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff
12:00 p.m. Department of Transportation
Deputy Director Derek Chow, Harbors Division
Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Airports Division
12:45 p.m. Department of the Attorney General
Attorney General Clare E. Connors
Department of Public Safety
Director Nolan Espinda
2:00 p.m. Healthcare Industry
Dr. Jim Ireland, Medical Director for Department of Transportation
Dr. Elizabeth E. Char, Medical Physician
2:30 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director
Dr. Sarah Park
Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator
4:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (6-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- program notify the board of a site visit within 90 days of the close of the visit and require the program
- Any questions for the Department of EMS?
- <00:07:04.480><c> Department</c><00:07:05.000><c> of</c><00:07:05.120><c> Professional</c> the Department
- of Professional the Department of Professional Licensing.
- </c> for the Department of EMS? for the Department of EMS?
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0:06 - Roll Call
0:30 - Approval of Minutes
0:45 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
2:08 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER
2:55 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY
5:30 - BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS
7:30 - BOARD OF NURSING
8:32 - BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
9:30 - EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES
15:35 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
18:44 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES
23:39 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES
1:01:46 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
1:03:46 - Next meeting/adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then took up a series of administrative regulations from several agencies. Early items included Attorney General consumer protection rules on removal sales, health spas, liquidation sales, and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses; Finance and Administration Controller rules on clearinghouse validation and fraud prevention; and Board of Dentistry rules updating exam requirements, controlled substance prescribing, training for neuromodulators and dermal fillers, infection control, sedation/anesthesia continuing education, and required education on pediatric abusive head trauma and controlled substance ingestion prevention. The committee also approved staff amendments on these items, generally to conform to KRS Chapter 13A, and members asked a brief question about the dentistry controlled-substances changes, which was answered as an alignment with statute.
The committee next approved regulations for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Board of Nursing, and Board of Emergency Medical Services. The ophthalmic dispensers package would revise meeting and recordkeeping language, raise renewal fees, set reinstatement and apprentice-license rules, add complaint and hearing procedures, and repeal a duplicative regulation. The nursing regulations would streamline approval of training programs and require notice and documentation of site visits and deficiencies. EMS rules would create five EMS medical director certifications, set expiration and renewal requirements, require publication of disciplinary sanctions, and exempt currently approved directors before October 1, 2026. Staff amendments were adopted without objection on each set.
The Education and Labor Cabinet’s school transportation regulation drew extended discussion. The agency explained the changes were intended to implement Senate Bill 46 and update references affected by later legislation, including an oral amendment to delete a subsection reference tied to KRS 160.380. The committee adopted both the agency and oral amendments without objection after brief questions about the scope of the bill changes and van transportation for students.
The committee then heard a lengthy package from the Department for Public Health on WIC and related nutrition program regulations, including updates to infant and child certification periods, documentation requirements, vendor criteria, sanctions, hearing procedures, and high-risk vendor standards. Staff amendments were adopted without objection. Finally, the committee considered the Inspector General’s regulation for freestanding birthing centers, which included both staff and agency amendments. The agency changes would require two neonatal resuscitation program-certified staff, set rules for medical director vacancies and appeals, revise facility and staffing terminology, adjust transfer-agreement requirements, and allow waivers when agreements cannot be secured. Mary Katherine DeLodder of the Kentucky Birth Coalition testified in support, saying the parties had worked through concerns and were ready to move forward. The committee then moved on to Medicaid’s 1915C child waiver regulations, where staff amendments were adopted, but Lucy Heskins of Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified against the package because it did not include person-directed services, which she said are required by Kentucky law and important for families using the waiver.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 30, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFg9jQehW8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 49 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5589?view_id=13
Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, March 30, 2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
1:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff
1:30 p.m.
Department of Budget and Finance
Director Craig Hirai
2:00 p.m.
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Director Scott Murakami
2:30 p.m.
Department of Human Services
Director Pankaj Bhanot, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-10-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- We with the department of corrections.
- to the department of corrections is cost to the department of corrections is 3733<00:14:32.160><c> to
- </c><00:14:36.720><c> of</c> that includes the department of that includes the department of corrections
- </c> the Department of Corrections requires. the Department of Corrections requires.
- ><c> of</c><00:46:12.000><c> Criminal</c> division at the Department of Criminal division at the Department
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:17
Department of Corrections 01:35
Community Transitional Services 06:47
Administrative Office of the Courts 23:06
Department of Criminal Justice Training/ KSP 45:49
Adjournment 59:14, 958, all
Summary:
The Public Safety and Judiciary Committee met without a quorum, so approval of the January 3, January 20, and February 3 minutes was postponed. The committee then heard an update from the Department of Corrections on halfway house and Recovery Kentucky funding and operations. Deputy Commissioner Hillary Daily said DOC contracts for up to 1,752 halfway house beds and 780 Recovery Kentucky beds, with 16 halfway houses and 13 Recovery Kentucky centers statewide. She reported 6,329 admissions in fiscal year 2025, average daily populations of 1,041 in halfway houses and 494 in Recovery Kentucky, and explained that Recovery Kentucky placements are more restrictive, generally excluding violent and sex offenders, while halfway houses serve probationers, parolees, and sex offenders who need treatment. She also described programming such as MRT, parenting, adult basic education, and trauma-focused services, and said some facilities offer supervised visitation. Daily said no new funding request was included in the current budget, though DOC has sought rate increases in prior cycles.
Community Transitional Services director Barbara Stum also testified in support of halfway houses as re-entry and substance abuse treatment centers. She said CTS primarily serves men coming out of prison or returning to prison who need treatment, and that halfway houses provide security, accountability, treatment, employment support, and help with home placement. Stum said the state moved substance abuse treatment into the community in 2010 to avoid sending people back to prison for treatment, and argued halfway houses are the least expensive form of incarceration. She cited daily rates of $33.61 for CTS beds and DOC figures of $37.33 to $44.33 per day, compared with higher prison and jail costs, and said reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation since the last increase in 2019. She said staffing and supplies are the main pressure points, with counselor pay below market rates, and noted two counselor vacancies. A former resident, Michael Bird, testified that CTS helped him recover and re-enter the community successfully.
The committee also received an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on implementation of the video arraignment/video conferencing system. AOC officials Zach Ramsey and Charles Buyers said the system is now fully implemented in all courtrooms and is used for video arraignments and other Zoom-based court proceedings. Buyers described the pandemic-era transition from older, inconsistent equipment to improvised laptop/webcam setups, then to a more integrated vendor-supported system with touchscreen controls and a judicial support specialist position for training and operation. He said 324 courtrooms are already up to the current standard, with 128 remaining on an older bundle, and that there are no technical barriers to continued use. AOC said it is seeking $3.8 million in recurring annual funding to keep the systems upgraded and current, and plans to upgrade 46 systems in fiscal year 2026 across 15 counties.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPUShzPUs6Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Agenda:
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
12:30 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director
1:30 p.m. Department of Defense
General Kenneth Hara, Adjutant General, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (7-14-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdHL8sZ6vw, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting start 00:00:00
Roll call 00:00:46
Approve minutes from June 15th, 2023 00:01:24
Staff Presentation of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Report 00:02:28
Response from The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 00:45:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The high-income areas of the state barely play the lottery.
- the next best thing: moving oversight of the lottery operation to TDLR and dissolving the lottery commission
- the next best thing: moving oversight of the lottery operation to TDLR and dissolving the Lottery Commission
- As for the dissolution of the Lottery Commission, the dissolution will occur on December 1, 2025.
- to manage the lottery department.
Keywords:
HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code
Summary:
The committee met to hear several bills, beginning with House Bill 766, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both on their applications while keeping that contact information confidential. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 677, a companion to a previously approved Senate bill, would bar county election administrators from simultaneously holding another office or position appointed by an elected official; it also drew no public testimony and was left pending.
Members then heard House Bill 3133, which would add explicit deepfake material to the list of content social media platforms must handle through complaint systems, including prompt acknowledgment, investigation, and status updates. Senators discussed concerns about how platforms would verify whether reported content was actually a deepfake, and the sponsor indicated the bill may be held pending while federal law on the subject is reviewed. House Bill 668 would create a one-year grace period for renewing an expired Texas handgun license to carry, codifying an existing DPS practice; it also received no testimony and was left pending.
The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 3070, a major overhaul of the Texas Lottery system. The bill would move oversight from the Lottery Commission to TDLR, dissolve the commission, impose new restrictions on ticket sales and internet play, create a lottery advisory committee, increase transparency and audit requirements, and include a sunset review that could lead to abolishing the lottery if not continued by 2027. The author described the bill as a response to alleged misconduct and illegal practices by the commission, while a witness from the Christian Life Commission testified in favor, supporting changes to prize anonymity and other lottery restrictions. After testimony, the bill was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- lottery, while the high-income areas of the state barely play the lottery, so...
- the next best thing. ...of the lottery operation to TDLR and dissolving the Lottery Commission.
- As for the dissolution of the Lottery Commission, it will occur on December 1st, 2025.
- As for the Lottery Commission employees, the introduced version of the bill includes a provision that
- to manage the Lottery Department.
Keywords:
HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 April 13, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tKnr5jEGCc, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020
You can view department plans, documents, committee reports, meeting agendas, links, resources, and agendas here at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:30 a.m. Office of the Governor
Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff
12:00 p.m. Office of Enterprise Technology
Mr. Douglas Murdock, Chief Information Officer
12:45 p.m. Department of Taxation
Ms. Rona Suzuki, Director
1:30 p.m. Department of Human Resources Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely
via video or teleconference.
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 53 on Oahu and will go out
live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels.
No public testimony will be accepted.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Monday, April 13, 2020
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to
waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
-End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Lottery Trust Fund Task Force (7-20-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSfsKhUHFSI, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start – 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call – 00:00:16
Approval of the Minutes – 00:00:43
Introduction of special guests – 00:00:58
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education – 00:01:57
Kentucky Lottery Corporation – 00:52:50
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority – 01:20:42, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIdBG_2FU8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This recording was previously aired on "Olelo on April 14, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Office of the Attorney General
Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General
11:45 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Mr. Scott Murakami, Director
12:30 p.m. Department of Transportation – Airports Division
Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director
1:15 p.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director
Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely
via video or teleconference.
The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out
live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels.
No public testimony will be accepted.
Meeting of the Special Committee
Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to
waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 8, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srw_IhziSDw, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This hearing has already aired on Olelo channel 49 on April 8th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media.
Committee on COVID-19 information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020
Agenda
The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of
Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to:
1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures;
2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures;
3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and
timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and
4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom.
The special committee will be meeting with the following:
11:00 a.m. Office of the Lt. Governor
Lt. Governor Josh Green
11:30 a.m. Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Chair
Department of Human Resources and Development
Mr. Ryker Wada, Director
12:30 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47