Video & Transcript Research : 'lawfully present'

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • You are recognized to present Senate Bill 1670. Thank you very much.
  • Presented more with 9 ay's and zero nays.
  • Representative, on page four, section 3242.2, section A, it says an individual who is not lawfully present
  • Curious as to defining 'lawfully present.' Would that include our DACA dreamers?
  • So again, they just have to be recognized to be here lawfully.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Raymond was present when he started his line of questioning.
  • That someone who is lawfully present in the United States under a visa visa category like H-1B, a T visa
  • What exactly is an individual unlawfully present in the United States?
  • , but the problem with that proposition is what is the way that we determine who is lawfully present.
  • The bill notes that the service restrictions would be for people who are not lawfully present, which
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Anna Burke, presenting from Barrow Neurological Institute.
  • Anna Burke, presenting from Barrow Neurological Institute.
  • So that concludes my presentation.
  • If you want to know people's eligibility based on lawfully present or not, there were no databases that
  • or unlawfully present in the United States or is a U.S. citizen.
Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the scope of Alzheimer’s disease, the shortage of specialists, low rates of timely diagnosis, and the need for caregiver support and early intervention. Speakers emphasized that Arizona is a leader in Alzheimer’s research and that lifestyle changes, new therapies, and research funding offer hope, but only if patients are diagnosed earlier and providers are better trained. The committee then heard House Bill 2202, which would appropriate $300,000 over three years for a dementia care telemonitoring/telementoring grant program through the Department of Health Services to help providers statewide learn best practices in dementia care. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Danny Cabral, and a patient advocate, said the bill would address major gaps in provider training and improve early diagnosis and treatment. There was no opposition, and the committee voted 11-0 to give HB 2202 a do pass recommendation. The committee next took up House Bill 2251, the “Jordan and MacTerry Act,” which would expand licensed midwives’ authority to administer certain medications, require liability insurance disclosure and reporting, and create an Arizona Midwifery Advisory Committee. Supporters said the bill would improve safety, oversight, and access to emergency medications in home births, while opponents from ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association raised concerns about the adequacy of oversight, the medication list, and whether eight hours of pharmacology training is sufficient. After testimony from midwives, physicians, and stakeholders, the bill was held for further stakeholder work and anticipated floor amendments. House Bill 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during transport if approved by medical direction, also drew support and opposition. Supporters argued it would preserve continuity of care in emergencies, while firefighters and EMS representatives objected to ambiguity and scene control concerns. That bill was likewise held for further stakeholder meetings. The committee then recessed and reconvened for later presentations on federal budget and health-related topics.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • You're making a further point that someone who is lawfully present in the United States under a visa
  • present?
  • Our laws and remain lawfully in this country.
  • But the problem with that proposition is: what is the way that we determine who is lawfully present?
  • The bill notes that the service restrictions would be for people who are not lawfully present, which
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a reminder, anyone present wishing to testify before the Committee, please register at the kiosk located
  • This debate has presented an opportunity for us to consider the interplay between our own security concerns
  • The statute defines someone as not lawfully present if they entered the country unlawfully. at any point
  • We'll show Chairman Smithy is now present. Representative Raymond. Thank you.
  • Chairman and members for the opportunity to present House Bill 4552.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • People were presenting bills in other committees, so apologize we're a little bit behind.
  • Let me move the microphone up just a little bit from the previous presenter.
  • We still have one more committee member that a noncommittee member to present.
  • Hicks, you're recognized to present the provisions of Senate Bill 1413.
  • And the way you presented, you said that it's for all SDE employees, correct?
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're here to talk about the program and the bill that you just presented.
  • present, or is unlawfully present in the United States, followed by a statement that the patient's response
  • present or is unlawfully present in the United States followed by a statement that the patient's response
  • present in the U.S. and have a valid fingerprint clearance card.
  • present in the U.S. and have a valid fingerprint clearance card.
Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard a series of bills focused on developmental disabilities oversight, behavioral health fraud, AHCCCS operations, child safety, and state hospital capacity. SB 1179 would make the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program permanent and remove the appropriations contingency; Disability Rights Arizona and program managers testified that Commit had identified systemic care problems, while the sponsor said the work should continue. The bill received a 6-1 do-pass recommendation. SB 1114 would appropriate $1 million to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for behavioral health patient brokering investigations; Native advocates described widespread recruitment and exploitation of vulnerable people, especially Native Americans, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1115 would prohibit AHCCCS from allowing remote work for Access employees; the sponsor argued in-person oversight was needed, while AHCCCS warned of space and staffing problems. It passed 4-3. SB 1051 would require hospitals to collect and report patients’ citizenship or immigration status for cost accounting; supporters called it a data-collection measure, while nurses and physicians said it would create fear and deter care. It passed 4-3. SB 1122, as amended, would replace prior authorization with 100% prepayment review for certain behavioral health services under the American Indian Health Plan, and passed 7-0 after AHCCCS said it had worked on the amendment. SB 1132, to appropriate unspecified funds for a new Arizona State Hospital wing, drew testimony from families and advocates describing severe shortages of state hospital beds and the need for more long-term treatment capacity; it passed 7-0. SB 1169, to fund graduate medical education and a new residency program, passed 6-0. SB 1171, requiring AHCCCS to check for dual enrollment in exchange plans and AHCCCS, passed 4-2-1 after AHCCCS said implementation would require system changes and costs. SB 1172, requiring more experienced DCS investigators for repeated abuse/neglect reports and court notification of hotline calls in dependency cases, passed 7-0. SB 1173, requiring behavioral health facility applicants, owners, and licensees to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present permanent residents with fingerprint clearance cards, passed 4-3 after an amendment clarifying the lawful-presence requirement.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 21st, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • All caught here Pearson Schofield Shopner Simmons Quorum is present I want to welcome you to today's
  • When we say lawfully present, does that include, like, women that- that are here under the Violence Against
  • present," unquote.
  • There are many categories of people who are lawfully present under federal immigration law, but are not
  • present under this definition to fail the definition.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill, I'm glad that it was presented this year.
  • It has been some of the similar language has been presented before.
  • I thought I heard in the presentation that this is related to the practice of pediatrics, but it could
  • And Senator Jett, you're allowed to present your motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, the language says "lawfully present," so would that include our asylum claimants and those individuals
  • Because taking out the language about presenting information about citizenship applications makes me
  • Process, even if they are lawfully present, would not count.
  • What I am doing is presenting legislation to clarify in-state tuition.
  • Members, I present to you Class 39 of Ponca City leadership.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 10th, 2026 at 11:16 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I wasn't present.
  • Did lawfully.
  • what the gentlelady has presented as an amendment, because the amendment discusses the term 'lawfully
  • present that ...job within the state of New Mexico, that you can lawfully present that paperwork because
  • So 'lawfully,' to me, is the absolute perfect word that we're trying to present there.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 29, 2026 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • McCormick's present. Thank you, Enola.
  • Representative Oliver, you are recognized to present your bill. Thank you, Mr.
  • They're lawfully present. Why make them wait for five years before they can get health care?
  • To continue covering lawfully residing children and pregnant women.
  • So you are recognized to present HB 695. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session May 8th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this amendment makes it clear that an individual not lawfully present in the United States,
  • Not lawfully present in, residing in, the United States at the time the individual purchases, acquires
  • Yeah, a person who is not lawfully present and residing in the United States is not allowed to purchase
  • Is a person who is lawfully present and residing in the United States able to purchase, acquire, and
  • , you are lawfully present and residing, then you may purchase, acquire, and hold the interest.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and received several announcements and recognitions before moving to legislation. Members honored the UTRGV chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, educator Jessica Lopez, the late Jennifer Maddenly, Jeanette Valdez Duran and Mobile Blessings from the Heart, TAMAC’s 50th anniversary, and journalist Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement. The chamber also adopted motions allowing committees to meet, setting a local and consent calendar, and suspending posting rules for a Public Health hearing on SB 2721. The House then considered a long series of Senate and House bills on third reading, with many passing by wide margins. Measures included SB 906 on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo peace officers; SB 1229 designating Veterans Memorial Highway; SB 855 on foster care medical costs; SB 703 on massage therapy licensing and trafficking protections; SB 1025 on tax-increase ballot language; SB 1119 on water park liability; SB 1080 on provisional occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions; SB 929 on lien deadlines; SB 1355 on liquor sales credit disputes; SB 2231 on fee waivers for college applications; SB 1877 on Public Utility Commission data access; SB 1998 on pediatric preceptorships; and several House bills on topics such as bond forfeiture notice, health workforce planning, civil commitment counsel, expunction of contempt records, consumer transactions, nuisance birds, theft venue, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, military-related tuition, utility recovery mechanisms, psychedelic therapy studies, teacher retirement funding transparency, election procedures, juvenile parole eligibility, and more. Some bills drew notable debate or amendments. HB 200, creating a “second look” parole process for certain juvenile offenders after 20 years, prompted extended discussion about serious offenses and juvenile rehabilitation before passing 102-4. HB 2298 on AI-assisted cancer detection passed 85-62 after the sponsor emphasized “augmented intelligence” and physician oversight. HB 5247 on utility capital recovery saw a failed amendment to require ratepayer credits, then passed. HB 3045, a franchise tax exemption for spaceport operators, initially failed 73-74 but later passed after verification showed a 70-69 result. SB 2420, regulating app stores and mobile software distribution, was postponed for later consideration after substantial debate over age verification responsibilities. Several other measures were postponed, including SB 888, SB 552, SB 17, and SB 2420, while HB 1128 on election judges carrying concealed handguns passed 85-57 after a withdrawn point of order.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 9th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If that fits the definition of lawfully present, then yes. If that's lawfully present, yes.
  • The acquisition, the purchase of property, is where the lawfully present...
  • If you're lawfully present, yes. If I'm lawfully present. Okay.
  • What else do I need to do to remain lawfully present, I guess?
  • If you're lawfully present, you're fine.
Bills: HJR175, HJR88, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR9, HCR40, HB5138, SB17, HB4944, HB2284, HB3421, SB1569, SB2420, SB1968, SB2351, SB2544, SB1490, SB1349, SB1568, SB2776, HB3531, HB2149, HB4327, HB3158, HB3717, HB4520, SB888, SB552, HB3138, HB3704, HB2921, HB4853, HB4506, HB3892, HJR161, HJR175, HJR88, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HB21, HB49, HB216, HB346, HB573, HB565, HB954, HB1953, HB2686, HB1441, HB2734, HB1650, HB3161, HB2876, HB3185, HB3388, HB2761, HB3233, HB 1186, HB1534, HB5506, HB5129, HB3619, HB778, HB2867, HB3221, HB3672, HB2434, HB4903, HB3687, HB3675, HB4609, HB4582, HB4921, HB3866, HB3901, HB4534, HB2446, HB3984, HB700, HB4012, HB4491, HB4088, HB229, HB4234, HB722, HB4136, HB4105, HB4413, HB170, HB551, HB2858, HB3053, HB3142, HB3180, HB3722, HB2200, HB1794, HB1784, HB1581, HB2530, HB4308, HB1896, HB2974, HB3359, HB4580, HB2458, HB2215, HB3332, HB2278, HB3015, HB3151, HB1368, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:20:31.760> present individuals who are not lawfully present individuals who are not lawfully
  • <00:35:37.599> to<00:35:37.839> tell lawfully present, I want someone to tell lawfully
  • someone who is lawfully present. someone who is lawfully present.
  • And you said they're lawfully present?
  • undocumented or otherwise not lawfully undocumented or otherwise not lawfully present<01:10:28.960
Bills: HF1323, HF3500
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, March 2, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:10:44.640> So citizens or not lawfully present. So citizens or not lawfully present.
  • present in the United States was not a citizen or not lawfully present or declined to answer, we'd like
  • present in the United States was not a citizen or not lawfully present or declined to answer.
  • So under section three, striking was a citizen of the United States or lawfully present in the United
  • States or lawfully present in the United States or lawfully present in the United States States