Video & Transcript Research : 'emergency legislation'
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to welcome the visitors in the gallery for Texas Nuclear Legislative Day.
- The legislature was left with no role in a prolonged emergency.
- Responding to emergencies together like what happened in Uvalde.
- From the lessons I've learned at the bedside in the emergency room...
- Question the author of the legislation. Of course I'll yield.
Keywords:
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.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 16, 2026 - PM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I would go so far as to say legislating non-consensual acts against women's bodies.
- But we do not see parallel legislation holding men to the same level of scrutiny or accountability, where
- There's already language on page six if there is an emergency medical emergency existing.
- So this would just expand the definition of the medical emergency, or another option, excuse me, another
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- and then we have the legislative and then we have the legislative recommendations<00:59:00.880><
- However, in in emergency situations.
- you<01:05:19.599>
have non-emergency situations where you have non-emergency situations where - We've had two weekly calls and we've talked about this upcoming legislation.
- <01:33:21.520>
care doors open for critical emergency care doors open for critical emergency
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- legislators, not just the legislature. legislators, not just the legislature.
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and findings of this uh legislation. and findings of this uh legislation. and - giving um a select group of legislators giving um a select group of legislators to<01:26:50.800>
- based on their own legislative judgment. based on their own legislative judgment.
- , this particular piece of legislation, this particular piece of legislation, House<01:36:00.800>
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Urban and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- of what happens over... know, irrespective of what happens over the next handful of days in the legislative
- I mean, I tend to think, you know, kind of as a legislative power purist that, you know, we pass laws
- What would we do if you did have legislation that tried to just harass you?
- professional staff organizations in the legislature existed, and in 2017 we combined those three into the Legislative
- So the structure that exists is the Legislative Council, which is the 20 members—10 members from the
Keywords:
rural impact, legislation, agriculture, school funding, transparency, data assessment, rural communities, land bank authority, property acquisition, tax-delinquent properties, real estate management, local government revenue, floodplain management, stormwater drainage, emergency powers, 1136, house, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So in<00:23:46.640>
the <00:23:46.960>legislation <00:23:47.679>in <00:23:47.919> - Um, in approximately 2005, we changed from the Wyoming Emergency Management Agency under, um, actually
- Um, in approximately 2005, we changed from the Wyoming Emergency Management Agency under, um, actually
- Um, in approximately 2005, we changed from the Wyoming Emergency Management Agency under, um, actually
- However, I believe that any legislation on this would be a step forward from where we are now.
Keywords:
homeland security, search and rescue, grants, emergency response, Wyoming, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, public safety, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, 916, all
WY
Keywords:
homeland security, search and rescue, grants, emergency response, Wyoming, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, public safety, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, 916, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 2 Apr 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members in your offices, we want to hear some legislation today.
- We consider the vote in the emergency without objection.
- Declare the emergency to pass. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- I declare the emergency to have passed. 0 L. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- There's an emergency on the bill.
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 1 Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, one of the blessings of being a central Oklahoma legislator is that we get to go home and sleep in
- In the most granular sense, for 10 years, I have been blessed to have the two absolute best legislative
- But seriously, thank you both for keeping my legislative life together over the last 10 years.
- Even though I will no longer be a legislator, I would appreciate it very much if you would still buy
- And I'm talking to policymakers on both the public and private sides, and that means the legislative
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revised Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Have that vote and so we need 2/3 of this body as opposed to the legislative body on the floor.
- This is the last time I could see this happen was during the right to work legislation.
- Is there any reason why I don't see an amount of money in this particular piece of Legislation.
- Emergency response and relief grant programs to address gaps. Move to pass. You'll be requested.
- It removes the July 1st date, which makes it an automatic emergency. So, which one did we adopt?
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe there's a committee substitute on the legislation without objection. It's adopted.
- So, 4440 didn't the emergency fail in the Senate twice? Is this correct?
- So, would you agree that we have to, as a legislator, feel like there should be more time to educate
- SB1134 is a piece of legislation.
- Management for the emergency response and relief grant program to address gaps.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB4028, HB4029, HB4059, HB4063, HB4073, HB4074, HB4075, HB4076, HB4077, HB4078, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, vaccine, public health, emergency response, vaccine distribution, healthcare legislation, state coordination, veterans, disability, employment preference, state agency hiring, supplemental security income, PTSD, mental health, grants, treatment protocols, pilot program, personalized treatment, neuroinflammation
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this bill simply says that the state agencies cannot self-declare emergencies at the governor. >>
- serving on a contract with you and and Sunset Committee where I see these agencies self-declaring emergencies
- emergencies at the governor. governor. governor.
- Sunset Committee where I see these agencies<00:08:32.399>
self-declaring <00:08:33.120>emergencies - <00:08:34.159>
so agencies self-declaring emergencies so agencies self-declaring emergencies
Keywords:
HB213, Calhoun County, board of registrars, registrar compensation, county commission, local legislation, election administration, county general fund, expense allowance, officeholder compensation, public officials pay, county election officials, Alabama Code 45-8-110, Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Insurance Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We were taking one of our non-emergency patients to DCH for chronic back pain, which is about 50 miles
- We were taking one of our non-emergency patients to DCH for chronic back pain, which is about 50 miles
- to keep our emergency people over in<00:27:43.600>
our <00:27:43.919>areas. - I think we were the only two legislators in the building at 5:00 Thursday, Senator Lee.
- 00 legislators in the building at 5:00 Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Senator<00:40:19.599>
Lee.
Keywords:
HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Would be included in the they would be covered by this legislation right now.
- They would be included in the they would be covered by this legislation.
- Speaker, that's a pretty good definition of the changes in this legislation.
- And I think there was a lot more thought put into those pieces of legislation.
- Have I had anyone from my district call me today about this legislation? No.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to veterans, community service, and support of legislation impacting Oklahoma.
- Lack a machine for a quorum call, and then we will take up the legislation. Jersey's warm, Mr.
- I declare the emergency to have passed.
- We'll give a round of applause for our legislative assistance.
- Until further notice, we may be coming back as we receive legislation.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 57 May 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Not in my personal discussions, but if you're referring to the call itself, it does say legislation that
- Texas legislators just testified in El Paso to that very statement.
- The public, our legislators, and staff are familiar with this existing process.
- Well, what it says is specifically, legislation...
- Let's stand up for ourselves and legislate the things we're supposed to, not this garbage.
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
Summary:
The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during
- Legislation to authorize a water conservation districts.
- Additionally, SB2 creates an emergency manager's position.
- specialized emergency response services such as emergency medical transport and swift water rescue.
- This legislation expands the allowable uses. of the Broadband Infrastructure Fund do include emergency
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We're gonna meet again and see what we can do to get everybody on board with a piece of legislation that
- And so it's it's hard to sell a product which is for Me, it's this piece of legislation when I don't
- On time, though, we asked the citizens and our legislative members of the committee did a great job.
- This is legislation that if you're looking for Setbacks and all that, that's not it.
- So now, for that one megawatt to the one megawatt legislation to work, there has to be actual load. to
Keywords:
electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors