Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 119'
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-14-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwSJLVwgi4o, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:11
SB 119 DISCUSSION 11:30
SB 119 VOTE 21:47
SB 179 DISCUSSION 23:21
SB 179 VOTE 26:34
SB 101 DISCUSSION 28:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (3-15-22)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt6BMBMWubM, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:05
HB 566 Discussion 02:02
HB 566 Vote 02:37
SB 114 Discussion 04:22
SB 114 Vote 10:50
SB 119 Discussion 12:18
SB 119 Vote 19:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator Boswell. >> Here. >> Senator Funky From. >> Senator Given. >> Senator Maiden. >> Here. >>
- Senator Mace Bledsoe. >> Here. >> Senator Neil, >> Senator Nunn. >> Here. >> Senator Rawlings. >> Here
- . >> Senator Richardson. >> Here. >> Senator Webb. >> Representative Bant. >> Present. >> Representative
- >> Senator Gibbons. >> Senator Gibbons.
- Um, Senator Nun, All right.
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Major Tax Provisions in H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) 00:02:45
Kentucky’s Workforce 00:33:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time.
The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending.
After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I move adoption of the Senate resolution. 389.
- The next item is the resolution on the committee's substitute for Senate joint resolution 40.
- Senator Birdwell moves final passage of committee substitute for Senate joint resolution 40.
- At this time, the committee substitutes Senate Joint Resolution 4.
- House Concurrent Resolution 119.
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legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Dquit. >> I. >> Senator Richards. >> Hi. >> Senator Favlla. >> I. >> Recommendation is adopted
- Senator F.
- Senator Chang, I vote yes. Senator Chang, I vote yes.
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Richards. >> Senator Richards. - >> Senator<00:16:24.399>
Favlla. >> Senator Favlla. >> Senator Favlla.
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permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process.
SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems.
After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference - LOB 301/303 (06/21/2023)
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Griffin, can you just put that computer down for a second?
- Senator? Representative? Chairman? Any one of those work, I'm sure.
- It's, you know, for the last, I don't know, probably 20 years, different representatives and senators
- The House-Senate bill that was approved last week, but was vetoed, has a very similar cost.
- As Senator Gutierrez mentioned, if Ben were standing here, he might have some other rationale.
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stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 2116, which would appropriate $1 million in fiscal year 2027 from the State General Fund to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The sponsor said it was a repeat of last year’s request and was intended as a backup if the seven Colorado River basin states cannot reach a new agreement. Arizona Department of Water Resources staff testified in support, explaining the state’s role in ongoing Colorado River negotiations and distinguishing the litigation fund from the executive’s separate Colorado River Protection Fund. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 17-1 vote.
The committee then took up House Bill 2053, which appropriates $100,000 to ADWR for updated stormwater recharge mapping and expands the mapping effort beyond state trust lands to private lands. The committee adopted Chairman Livingston’s amendment, which extended the coordination timeline to one year, broadened the agencies involved, and revised language on site eligibility and the definition of stormwater. The sponsor said the bill would help identify more places to capture stormwater for recharge, while ADWR testified neutral, supporting the mapping work but raising a concern about language tied to appropriable surface water because that is a legal determination for the courts. The amended bill passed 11-7.
House Bill 2148 was then heard, proposing to give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal monies, with requirements for specifying purposes and allowing agencies to spend such funds if the legislature does not act. An amendment excluded university and Board of Regents research grants from the bill’s scope, which the chair said was intended to avoid implementation problems. The sponsor framed the bill as a transparency measure, and members discussed the large amount of federal pass-through funding Arizona receives. The amended bill passed 11-7.
After the bills, the committee received a lengthy JLBC presentation comparing the executive budget with the JLBC baseline. Discussion focused on revenue forecasts, the impact of federal tax conformity, state employee health insurance costs, SNAP administrative and error-rate costs under H.R. 1, developmental disabilities and AHCCCS growth, and K-12/ESA funding trends. Members repeatedly criticized the executive budget for funding some ongoing costs on a one-year basis and expressed concern about rising caseloads and supplemental needs. No formal action was taken on the presentation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays out H.C.R. 59 and recognizes the Senator. ...to explain the resolution.
- The chair lays out H.C.R. 9 and recognizes the sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the resolution.
- Senator Cook? Aye. Senator Eckhart? Aye.
- Senator Cook? Aye. Senator Eckhart? Aye. Senator Adam Hinojosa? Aye. Senator Hall? Aye.
- Senator Kolkhorst? Aye. Senator Menendez? Okay, all right.
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balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Smith? Thank you, Senator Gruters.
- Senator Smith? Senator Gruters, I want to ask you about...
- Senator Fine.
- Senator Gruters. Thank you, Senator Osgood.
- Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted?
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accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Menendez: ...today. I rise to thank Senator King for Senate Resolution 15.
- Senator Perry: Thank you, Senator Betancourt. Chair recognizes Senator Perry on the resolution. Mr.
- I, too, rise to support Senator King and Senate Resolution 15.
- Senator Parker: ...this resolution. Thank you, Senator West.
- I, too, rise to support Senator Parker's Senate Resolution 17.
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accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As of today, we have secured a resolution of support from Maverick County, and we've also had resolutions
- Previous resolutions to move forward this project.
- The Chair lays Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 and recognizes Chairman Lujan to explain the bill.
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 aims to promote economic development in Texas and ensure the continued
- On for or against Senate Concurrent Resolution 37?
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transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Higinbotham, speak on the resolution. Thank you, Mr.
- Will the secretary read the resolution? Senate Resolution 105 by Birdwell, recognizing.
- President and thank you to Senator Middleton for offering the resolution.
- Senate resolution 121 by Middleton in memory of Pedro Cuellar Alfaro The chair recognizes Senator Middleton
- Thank you, Senator. Would all those in favor of the resolution please rise.
Bills:
SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords:
bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Wed Mar 20, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
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HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqPmMhMkguI, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LMG_03-20-24_.PDF
13:33 - Introduction
14:37 - HR 119 / HCR 138
16:07 - HCR 201
16:24 - HCR 222 / HR 202
23:36 - HCR 45 / HR 34
31:51 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL, WTL-HOU Public Hearings 3-25-2024
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HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uecKrO7B9Vg, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start
01:01 - SCR 73 / SR 61
02:23 - SCR 117 / SR 100
03:16 - SCR 119 / SR 102
04:30 - SCR 122 / SR 104
06:31 - SCR 176 / SR 152
10:33 - DM WTL 1:00 PM
15:19 - SCR 55 / SR 44
29:09 - DM WTL-HOU 1:30 PM
Hearing Notices:
WTL 1:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-25-24_.PDF
WTL-HOU 1:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HOU_03-25-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Feb 12th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Huffman has passed this package of bills for how many years?
- Almost unanimously among the Democrats in the Senate.
- Thank you, Senator Huffman. My name is Andy Kahn.
- The Senate, thankfully and gratefully, has passed this out repeatedly.
- We will pass all of these bills next week off the Senate floor.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Creighton on the resolution. Chambers County to the state capitol today.
- Senator Crayton to close on the resolution. Excuse me. Senator Middleton. All right. Thank you.
- The chair recognizes Senator Blanco on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Chair recognizes Senator Eckhardt. on the resolution. Thank you so much.
- Chair recognizes Senator Hughes to close on on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Resolution 47 by Betancourt.
- Thank you Senator. Senator West. On the resolution. Thank you very much Mr.
- Secretary, read the resolution. Senate Resolution 70 by Birdwell et al.
- Senate Resolution 46 by Hinojosa of Nueces, Senate Resolution 64 by Huffman, Senate Resolution 65 by
- Schwartner, Senate Resolution 68 by Zaffirini, Senate Resolution 71 by Alvarado.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Great to be with all of you and welcome here to the. and the Senate media room in particular.
- , as well as our colleagues in the Senate.
- We love Senator Parker and his leadership in every, I mean.
- Anyone can get it done; it's the Senator, so we're truly grateful for you.
- Senator Parker, Representative Ordaz, senators, representatives.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session C Feb 11th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate President Albritton: THE SENATE WILL BE IN ORDER.
- SENATE MEMORIAL 60 BY SENATOR GRUTERS.
- SENATOR PIZZO, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. Senator Pizzo: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.
- Senate President Albritton: THANK YOU, SENATOR PIZZO.
- SENATOR BURGESS, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. Senator Burgess: THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolution, Senate Joint Resolution number 26 by Senator Carley and others, commending legendary Troy
- Senate Joint Resolution number 27 is referred to the Rules.
- Senate Joint Resolution number 27 is referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Stewart, Mr.
- Senate, all right. Any other motions or resolutions?
- Senate Resolution number 29, special order.
Bills:
SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords:
bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution