Video & Transcript Research : 'state holidays'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
homestead exemption, disabled veterans, tax relief, annual verification, property tax, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Mar 18th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- I think you've got the gas over on the west side of the state.
- I think you've got the gas over on the west side of the state.
- disabled veterans of the United States disabled veterans of the United States Armed<00:37:09.040
- Which toxins, but there's several states have moved this way.
- uh toxins, but there's several states uh toxins, but there's several states have<00:49:20.319>
Bills:
SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466, SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466
Keywords:
controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- difference being that we have removed language about a person in the guard that's also a civilian of the state
- This bill would allow all state Agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or any entity within the
- concerned about increasing temporary employees and increasing folks who aren't getting benefits on the state
- make sure that we're fully staffed and that we can provide them the best service possible for the state
Keywords:
Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- However, this amendment would actually make Juneteenth a standalone state holiday. So, um... on...
- ... ...1975 to add Juneteenth as a state holiday.
- Al is to make Juneteenth a state holiday in my district.
- I think we should make it a state holiday. ...
- I think we should make it a state holiday, and I'll reserve any questions until later.
Keywords:
board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veteran and Military Affairs REVISED: Links added Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Veteran and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chief Oklahoma state level benefits yield for questions and move for adoption. Thank you, Mr.
- That mirrors compensation of the active duty paying benefits for state employees.
- When it comes to the state guard, which the state guard's been around, we just don't use them that often
- over the state guard.
- So that was, well, we talked about State Guard's always been around.
Keywords:
veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, veterans benefits, workplace poster, human resources, employment law, mental health resources, educational resources, HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits
TX
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements
TX
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements
TX
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements
TX
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements
TX
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, fireworks, retail sales, regulation, public safety, holidays, municipal management, continuation elections, districts, debt management, voter approval, charter amendment, home-rule municipality, local government, petition requirements
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- That's all covered in current state law.
- That's all covered in current state law.
- State certified.
- or 20% reduction of federal or state or 20% reduction of federal or state receipts.<00:15:24.000
- Other states do this. By consolidate. Other states do this.
Keywords:
illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , Christmas holidays, other holidays. school employees, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and office aid
- workers cannot stretch their checks across the unpaid state and federal holidays, leaving them without
- They're accrued personally on predetermined state and federal holidays.
- certificate to qualified out-of-state teachers.
- It's a smart It's a smart strategic move in our state.
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- in terms of the estimates... are that we're talking about probably close to 200,000 students in the state
- More than 76. 76% of our students are considered economically disadvantaged compared to the state average
- The establishment of a grant program declares that our state believes no child should have to sacrifice
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 165 adds Juneteenth as a state holiday.
- , and Houston County, it's a county holiday, and it's a federal holiday that was voted on by all of our
- Um ... ...sense that we add this as a holiday.
- Um, keep in mind the governor has declared this a state holiday the last four years in a row.
- I think it's a good look for the state.
Keywords:
liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, building codes, standardization
LA
Bills:
HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594
Keywords:
HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- states that does not already have one. states that does not already have one.
- Plus<01:19:07.440>
holidays. Plus holidays. Plus holidays. Plus<01:19:08.600>holidays. - Plus holidays. Plus holidays.
- in the state. in the state.
- families and children across the state. families and children across the state.
Keywords:
youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: 11:15 a.m. - New Start Time
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- When it comes to the state guard, which has been around, we just don't use them.
- If we were to bring up the state guard, which was impressed by the governor, that this just says that
- the TAG would have control over oversight over the state Guard page 12 that deals with misconduct and
- And I think if you're writing opioids in the state of Oklahoma, think this would be a good bill where
- I think it would be at the state department of health going to hire someone who knows how to do this.
Keywords:
HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, temporary workers, veterans affairs, Title 72, Oklahoma Personnel Act, budget reporting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 8 Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bless each and through them, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home. In Jesus' name. Amen.
- I would like to introduce to the floor today again and again the state championship fast pitch softball
- This is back to back wins, a state runner up three years ago, and champions the year before that.
- They have played in the state tournament or the state championship game for six consecutive years.
- This year, they did not allow one run in the state tournament against them.
Bills:
HB3880, HB3263, HB2970, HB3043, HB3044, HB3078, HB3940, HB4117, HB3428, HB4275, HB3257, HB3901, HB4298, HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016
Keywords:
Oklahoma Today Magazine, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism promotion, advertising sales, commission pay, employee bonus, sales commission, digital publication, print publication, sponsorships, bulk subscriptions, newsstand sales, ancillary products, public records, procurement exemption, administrative procedures exemption, tourism magazine, revenue sharing, executive director, state agency compensation
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Public Pension Oversight Board (12-12-25) - Part 2 Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- state police retirees. state police retirees.
- Um we would add the state treasurer.
- for a you know a rel religious holiday for a you know a rel religious holiday um<00:47:56.720>
- Um currently state the state treasurer.
- government uh uh chairman of um state government uh uh chairman of the<00:48:39.520>
state <00
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Reuploaded to restore a few minutes lost at the end of the meeting
Representative Tackett-Lafferty: 00:22
• Line of Duty Disability Benefits
Representative Grossberg: 26:32
• Loss of TRS Credit Due to Religious Holiday Observance
Representative Blanton: 32:01
• Educational Contracts and Membership Dates in KERS
Representative Tipton and Representative Blanton: 40:55
• Apply SB 10 Changes from 2025 to KERS/SPRS
Senator Higdon: 46:08
• PPOB Reporting on Line of Duty Benefits
• TRS Annual Leave Impact on TRS
• PPOB Membership
• Use of Sick Leave for Religious Holidays
Adjournment: 56:03, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty on a bill to extend minimum line-of-duty hazardous duty retirement benefits to certain CERS and KERS non-hazardous members who are injured in the line of duty and cannot return to that work. She used a video and examples from Eastern Kentucky first responders, including a deputy who lost a leg and an emergency management director who lost an eye, to argue that some injured officers and responders fall through the cracks because their employers did not elect hazardous-duty coverage. She said the proposal would provide 25% of pay to the disabled officer, plus 10% for dependent children and minimal health benefits, and noted estimated actuarial costs of about $2.9 million for CERS and $0.542 million for KERS, funded through small employer-rate increases.
Members asked how far back the bill would reach, how many people might qualify, and whether the benefit would apply only to active employees or also to past injuries. Laferty said the bill would include a five-year window for recent situations and could potentially cover a total of 3,333 positions statewide that could be certified as hazardous, though benefits would only apply if the person was injured in the line of duty and disabled from returning to that work. Questions also focused on whether a non-hazardous employee could qualify if injured in a hazardous situation; Laferty said yes, if the position could be certified as hazardous, but only for the bill’s minimum benefits. Rep. Josh Calloway and others noted that local governments choose whether to pay the higher hazardous-duty contribution rates, which they said often drives the coverage decision.
The committee then heard Rep. Daniel Gberg present a separate bill revising school leave rules so teachers and school employees may use accumulated sick leave to observe religious holidays not on the school calendar, with a required personal statement and advance notice. He said the change would address a longstanding inconsistency for teachers who observe non-Christian holidays and currently may have to choose between unpaid leave or improperly using sick days, and he said prior concerns about retirement service credit and maternity leave were reduced by other policy changes. The discussion ended without a vote, with members indicating they had the relevant materials and that the bill would be revisited later.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- practice of land banking, making sure that those kinds of transactions are happening more between state
- This version, working with district judges, just exempts weekends and holidays from that timeline.
- There's a group of southern states that Are actively exploring different accreditors.
- TV states that have passed similar legislation so far are Utah, Illinois, California, and Minnesota.
- There are several other states that are looking at it either last year or this year.
Bills:
HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016
Keywords:
workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI