Video & Transcript Research : 'clock change'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Changing clocks biannually. impacts our health.
- The American people are sick. tired of changing the clocks twice a year.
- Yates started the movement to remove... the biannual chore of changing the clock.
- Locking the clock doesn't change how much daylight we have, just where it shows up on the clock.
- Almost everyone agrees that changing the clock twice a year doesn't make sense. Mr.
Keywords:
daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion
Summary:
The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- SB3055 does not change the scope.
- What does this bill do to change what you do right now? It changes nothing in my scope of practice.
- It does not change my scope.
- How is that going to change your practice? It doesn't change my practice.
- Is this a change?
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1393 is a later bill which aims to eliminate the biannual clock changes, allowing Texans to observe
- A perfect example is the actual clock that I referenced and when...
- We're all for ending time changes.
- We can... ...can opt out, and we can end time changes.
- When you turn your clock ahead an hour, your alarm clock sounds an hour earlier. ...the next morning,
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1393 is a lighter, later bill which aims to eliminate the biannual clock changes allowing Texans to
- In fact, today, if you look at our clock today, the sunrise was 6:47, sunset was 8:04.
- We're all for ending time changes.
- We can opt out and we can end time changes.
- When you turn your clock ahead an hour, uh, your alarm clock sounds an hour earlier the next morning,
Keywords:
grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Page six would include the substantive changes.
- Next, we went into the national change of address file.
- So whenever someone moves, they input their information into the national change of address file.
- Well, ERIC was the old way before we changed. The servers were somewhere off-site.
- So, the law has not changed; this is an attempt to clarify. But who's going to see this?
Keywords:
voting, elections, voter registration, voter rolls, list maintenance, address change, change of address, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, AVID, Alabama Voter Integrity Database, Secretary of State, board of registrars, inactive voter, voter purge, duplicate registration, cross-state voter matching, National Change of Address, NCOA, driver license data
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Point out just a couple of changes that are included on line 105 for the Pollution Control Agency.
- That is it for spending changes.
- And I believe that is all for the change items in the bill. Mr. Chair, thank you, Mr. Hagemeyer.
- These types of changes would decrease our attendance and our earned revenue.
- Infrastructure improvements will help communities prepare for a changing climate.
Bills:
HF2439
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- OK, thank you, uh, Judge, Members, any questions for Judge Chang? OK, thanks for your testimony.
- Uh, the substitute before you changes the makeup of the commission to be 13 total members, 6 appointed
- Changes to one Um, Ms. Lundy, uh, we'll start with you. The chair calls Jennifer Lundy.
- Um, I just appreciate you guys help in changing how things are being done there.
- We've got a clock that we're up against. Yes, it's better. Can you just visit offices today or.
Bills:
SB 53
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Bills:
HB 295
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then that is it for spending changes.
- On couple of changes that are included.
- all for the change items in the bill. all for the change items in the bill.
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attendance changes would decrease our attendance changes would decrease our - communities prepare for a changing communities prepare for a changing climate.<00:24:58.720>
Bills:
HF2439
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's also a couple other changes to the community solar program.
- There's also a couple other changes to the community solar program.
- He said the change is even more extreme for their LIHEAP customers, where they saw an 81% reduction in
- We will not change it. We will not make any adjustments to it.
- Recent changes to the Clean Water Act have removed 75,000 acres of our non-tidal wetlands from protection
Bills:
SB9
Keywords:
wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and first considered SB 321 with Senate Amendment 1, the community solar utility billing bill. The sponsor explained that it would consolidate the two-bill system for community solar subscribers into one utility bill, with the utility forwarding the subscriber fee to the solar facility through an escrow mechanism so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers. Testimony from the solar industry, the Public Advocate, and environmental advocates supported the measure, emphasizing easier enrollment, fewer barriers for low-income customers, and guaranteed savings. The committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, but after a roll call vote it was released from committee.
The committee then heard SB 9 with Senate Amendment 1, a wetlands protection bill creating a state non-tidal freshwater wetlands permitting program. The sponsor and DNREC described a framework of exemptions, general permits, and individual permits based on wetland type and value, with an advisory committee to develop regulations. Witnesses explained that “exceptional value” wetlands would include unique wetland communities and high-functioning wetlands, and that the bill was intended to preserve important habitat while allowing farming, drainage, and other exempt activities to continue. Some members raised concerns about flooding, land classification, and the balance of the advisory committee, while supporters said the bill was the product of broad stakeholder consensus and would protect wetlands without unduly harming agriculture or development.
Public comment on SB 9 was strongly supportive from environmental groups, the Delaware Native Species Commission, the Home Builders Association, the Farm Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, and affordable housing advocates, who said the bill balanced conservation with practical land use concerns. After remote testimony, the committee took a roll call vote and SB 9 was released from committee. The meeting concluded with remarks thanking the chair for her service and instructions for members to sign the backers before adjournment.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's also a couple other changes to the community solar program.
- There's also a couple other changes to the community solar program.
- And that change is even more extreme for our LIHEAP customers there, where we saw an 81% reduction in
- We will not change it. We will not, you know, make any adjustments to it.
- Recent changes to the Clean Water Act have removed 75,000 acres...
Bills:
SB9
Keywords:
wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met to consider two Senate bills. SB 321, with Senate Amendment 1, would change community solar billing so subscribers receive one consolidated utility bill instead of separate bills from the utility and the solar provider. Supporters said the bill would simplify enrollment and payment, improve customer retention—especially for low-income customers—and include safeguards such as guaranteed savings and an escrow mechanism to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers. After public testimony from solar developers, the Public Advocate, the Sierra Club, and others, the committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, so the vote was circulated to absent members and the bill was later reported out for floor action.
The committee then heard SB 9, with Senate Amendment 1, a long-negotiated wetlands protection bill. The sponsor and DNREC explained that it would create a state non-tidal wetlands program with exemptions for certain agricultural, conservation, and routine activities, general permits for some lower-impact projects, and individual permits for higher-value wetlands. Witnesses described the bill as a compromise among environmental, agricultural, development, and local government stakeholders, while some members raised questions about flooding, landowner impacts, wetland delineation, and the role of the regulatory advisory committee. Public testimony was broadly supportive from environmental groups, the Farm Bureau, builders, engineers, and affordable housing advocates. The committee then voted to release SB 9 from committee.
At the end of the meeting, members offered thanks and remarks recognizing the chair’s service and leadership on environmental and energy issues. Both bills were ultimately released from committee and reported out.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine insurance markets and the role of mitigation policies. May 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you add to that climate change.
- State funds are catalyzing change. I did. Thank you.
- We do see some warming, but we're not seeing any significant changes.
- It's just, you can have mild change, that's just not that discernible.
- Pica, are there changes that are affecting your work on the ground?
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions
Summary:
The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Through our collective efforts, we strive to inspire positive change for all Texans across the state.
- By extreme weather such as heat and wind and the changing usage trends such as sky rocketing demands.
- To focus on energy we made a content change report adding energy generation infrastructure to the report
- lines, designed before a modern... of more extreme participation events have resulted in climate change
Keywords:
Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards
Summary:
The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Keywords:
SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter, voter notification, forwardable mail, postage prepaid card, statewide voter registration database, county commission
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, the antiquated practice of springing forward and falling back and changing our clocks twice
- You could pass Permanent Standard Time, and the clock change this year and be done with it.
- of sleep, but, but it is a change in your biological clock and then in the spring, you lose an hour
- It is preferable to have one time, you know, to avoid the clock changes.
- Oh, even worse than changing clocks twice a year.
Bills:
HB 14, HB 106, HB 146, HB 267, HB 274, HB 1127, HB 1359, HB 1393, HB 1584, HB 1640, HB 1710, HB 2152, HCR 101, HJR 8, HR 51
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have your permission to change that in the record? Yes.
- We got to change it. OK. OK. It is changed. You have three. minutes. Okay, thank you so much.
- So this is serious to change the penal code. in my view.
- With that growth comes fluidity and a changing landscape. landscape.
- There are some possible changes that we are looking at.
Bills:
HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 30th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 30th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- the fact that it would affect our state's coffers minimally, and so I do have the opportunity to change
- I have the opportunity to change my vote, and I'd like to call for that vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- amended to the general register with the instruction for nonpartisan staff to make any technical changes