Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative ethics'

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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, Trinity River Authority of Texas, and the Texas Ethics
  • River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, Trinity River Authority of Texas, and the Texas Ethics
  • The next agency we're voting on is the Texas Ethics Commission.
  • There were no modifications or new recommendations offered for the Texas Ethics Commission.
  • Chairman, members, I would like to present this modification to Recommendation 1.2 for the Texas Ethics
Keywords: Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary: The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025 at 09:09 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • There being no objections, if he does not object, the Ethics Commission will then issue a final order
  • Johnson, left the Ethics Commission to return to practice.
  • The adjusted thresholds are codified in the Texas Ethics Commission rules.
  • The per diem is the property of the legislator.
  • We will discuss the status of the Texas Ethics Commission legislative recommendations.
Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments
Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Bordlawn, Ethics Administrator on behalf of the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Thank you, Mr.
  • You've got legislative continuance.
  • not opposed to the body of the legislation, but we're opposed to the part of the legislation.
  • To the body of the legislation, but we're opposed to the part of the legislation that eliminates the
  • That legislation.
Bills: HB177, HB210, HB238, HB258, HB307, HB359, HB398, HB661, HB705, HB752, HB858
Keywords: court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Sep 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the past, legislators have used quorum breaks to raise political funds, creating concerns that members
  • This proposed legislation will help discourage financial gain from unexcused absences.
  • House Bill 18 strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation
  • No contributions or expenditures beyond the amount of a single day's legislative per diem.
  • Senator, we could ask, uh, legislative counsel.
Bills: HB18
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Aug 25th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I would look at this along the lines of you have legislators that are.
  • that are during the legislative session, it's all of us.
  • What do you, why, why do you say it's bypassing the ethics commissions.
  • So that's the legislative continuance.
  • The intent of this legislation is to prohibit legislators from financially benefiting from breaking quorum
Bills: HB18
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Aug 25th, 2025 at 11:08 am

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, the courts in legislative matters?
  • Why do you say it's bypassing the Ethics Commission?
  • But the Texas Ethics Commission is still involved.
  • So that's the legislative continuance.
  • And legislators here weren't making their commitments.
Bills: HB18
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs Sep 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation and the
  • Those funds could not be spent by that quorum-breaking legislator on...
  • But I, as a legislator, still believe in incrementalism.
  • It makes clear that when a legislator abandons.
  • Senator, we could ask legislative council.
Bills: HB18
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Aug 25th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Actually, in 2023... inviting the courts into legislative.
  • What do you, why do you say it's bypassing the Ethics Commission?
  • So that's the legislative continuance.
  • Legislation is to prohibit legislators from financially benefiting from breaking quorum.
  • Legislative sessions are legislative sessions.
Bills: HB18
Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LMG Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST

Legislative Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Director Hawaii State Ethics Commission.
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  • The Legislative Reference Bureau with comments.
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Bills: HB1805, HB2110, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469
Keywords: child welfare, advocacy, oversight, independent office, foster care, child advocate, child safety, nepotism, ethics, government transparency, accountability, legislative standards, electronic voting, legislative transparency, Hawaii House, voting system, appropriation, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality
Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The governor initiates the legislation before the legislative violation...
  • So the governor initiates the legislation before the legislative bodies to remove this judge?
  • And the legislative auditor has the same ability.
  • I will get with a legislative auditor because generally we don't duplicate what the legislative auditor
  • With a legislative auditor, because generally we don't duplicate what the legislative auditor does.
Bills: HB1011, SCR11, SB41, SB49, SB107, SB123, SB224, SB292, SB425, SB479
Keywords: tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Bordelon, Ethics Administrator on behalf of the Board of Ethics.
  • Representative, excuse me, David Bordelon, Ethics Administrator for the Board of Ethics, to answer your
  • So even people who were under ethics investigation or had violated the ethics rules as they existed before
  • I can't find out about it, even as a legislator.
  • , and the legislator has no information.
Bills: HB88, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB486, HB529, HB544, HB639, HB996, HB1036, HB1071, HB1113
Keywords: local law, special bill, legislative process, transparency, election amendment, Medicaid, SNAP, fraud detection, income tax, legislative auditor, data sharing, state revenue, lobbying, public service, ethics, statewide officials, compensation, disclosure requirements, government employment, financial disclosure
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We all had to have a statement of economic interest on file with the Ethics Commission.
  • Well, I knew I had one or I would have heard from the Ethics Director, right? You hadn't filed one.
  • Well, I knew I had one or I would have heard from the Ethics Director, right? You hadn't filed one.
  • Well, I knew I had one or I would have heard from the Ethics Director, right? You hadn't filed one.
  • Well, I knew I had one or I would have heard from the Ethics Director, right? You hadn't filed one.
Bills: HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230, HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230
Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (1-4-23) Part 2

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:16 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Professional legislators representing their interests.
  • Hatch, New Mexico, is wagon-wheeled out with about five legislators.
  • history related legislation.
  • On the legislative history-related legislation, apparently there's a bill in Congress that contains a
  • Is this Senate Memorial 1 supporting that particular piece of legislation?
Bills: SR1, SM1, SM6
Keywords: alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (11-15-22) Part 2

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (11-15-22) Part 3

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (10-11-22) Part 2

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Feb 27th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state of Utah has also done something similar, passed similar legislation that allows the legislature
  • Uh, it seems like there's no question over the last few years, more and more legislation along these
Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888
Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
OK
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.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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
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.
  • Members, at this time, that is the only legislation we have received from the honorable Senate.
  • We'll give a round of applause for our legislative assistance.
  • Until further notice, we may be coming back as we receive legislation.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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