Video & Transcript Research : 'local amendment'

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Transcript Highlights:
  • It is favorably reported to the local and contested calendar.
  • Senate Bill 705, this act will be reported to the local contested calendar.
  • We have no objection since it is a local contested bill. Thank you, Senator. Thank you.
  • Without objection, it is sent to the local and contested calendar. Thank you, Senator.
  • This bill allows choice from local breed clubs in 2020.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the 24-25 school year, Port Aransas ISD assessed $39 million in local M&A, no property taxes, and
  • is sending about $30 million of those local taxpayer dollars to the state of Texas.
  • In addition to the benefit of keeping more of the local Plano ISD taxpayer funds local, the early credit
  • That policy encouraged timely payments and kept more local funds circulating locally.
  • I mean, and all that, I guess that timeline fits the payment through local collections? Yes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The substitute amends Section 11059E of the Education Code.
  • the amendment.
  • That's the purpose of the amendment.
  • When did you file this, or when did you share this amendment with us?
  • Has the author of the bill seen this amendment? No, he has not seen it.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It looks like you do have a DE1 amendment.
  • Representative Mueller, to your bill as amended. Thanks for joining us.
  • Local family-owned businesses have been contacting my offices in St.
  • The A5 amendment, which I am going to spoiler alert, also has to remove this section.
  • So I would move to adopt the A5 amendment, please. Right.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair Hansen, to your bill as amended. Thank you, Chair and members.
  • Amendment members any discussion to that Amendment members any discussion to that motion<01:32:37.600
  • Representative Hansen moved the A5 amendment.
  • The A5 amendment was adopted.
  • <01:34:56.600> please<01:34:57.159> right the A5 Amendment please right the A5 Amendment
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you wish to go to local with this? Senator Hinojosa.
  • So I'm just thinking maybe a friendly amendment.
  • Senator Malazzi, wish to go to local.
  • Senator Corsi was local.
  • Or would you like to refer to local? I think you can go to local.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Miles wishes to go to local? Yes.
  • Senator King, do you wish this to go to local?
  • Would you like to send that to local, sir?
  • Would you like to send that to local, sir?
  • I think you can go to local and then contested.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • statute, the legislature, it says that in the actual state question, it's very clear the legislature can amend
  • So when this bill says the question would be, and it states the statutes could be amended Repealed or
  • vote in order to order a special election for the purpose of submitting the proposed constitutional amendment
  • Members of the Senate Local and County Government Committee will meet this afternoon at the call of the
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amendment submitted by Hayes. Would you like to explain your amendment? It just exempts DOC.
  • We're just trying not to amend both versions right now.
  • And I would ask for you to consider an amendment.
  • Can you put that in an amendment? Can you work?
  • Chairman, there's an amendment. I'd like to take up.
OK
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  • She works with veterans through her local American Legion and auxiliary.
  • I move to reject the Senate amendments to House Bill 1728.
  • Speaker, I move to reject the Senate amendments on House Bill 3021 and request conference.
  • You want to accept Senate amendments? Okay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Please recognize Representative Road to present the Senate amendments to House Bill 1687.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized Eileen Cooper Grubbs as Nurse of the Day. The chamber then took up several procedural items, including second-reading referrals of Senate Joint Resolutions 50, 52, and 53 to Administrative Rules. Speaker Hilbert also announced the House would continue working despite uncertainty about action in the other chamber, and members were told dinner had been ordered for a long day of floor work. On legislation, the House rejected Senate amendments to House Bill 1728 and House Bill 3021 and requested conference on both. It adopted Senate amendments to House Bill 2137, a criminal procedure bill, and then passed the bill. The House also approved a motion by Speaker Hilbert to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 4432, with a recorded vote of 68-15, allowing the bill to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The House then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1028, which authorizes the House or Senate to modify legislative deadlines for the remainder of the 60th Legislature. Members discussed that the change was intended to keep legislation moving while the Senate was not meeting and to preserve the ability to hear bills and return them between chambers. The resolution passed after a recorded vote of 77-4. Finally, the House suspended certain rules for the rest of the session by a 68-15 vote and recessed until 1 p.m., with a reminder that the rural caucus would meet in Room 206.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I move the Alonzo amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move the Alonzo amendment.
  • Members, this amendment removes the emergency amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • I recognize you to explain your amendment. The amendment is just some...
  • Back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
  • On the bill as amended, are there questions on the bill as amended?
Summary: The House recognized several visitors and groups during the day, including the Norman North High School Cheer and Stunt Team, a student page, Bartlesville Day at the Capitol, and Leadership Elk City. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on a wide range of measures, with most amendments adopted without objection and many bills passing by wide margins. Topics included advanced health care directives, the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, motor vehicle and insurance changes, food truck fire suppression, foreign adversary land ownership restrictions, plumbing licensing reform, probate procedure, financial institutions, riots, Medicaid, court reporters, public finance, district attorney recruitment incentives, child care, the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, adjunct teachers, workers’ compensation, and other technical or policy updates. Several bills drew substantive debate. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act prompted questions about the additional $15 million funding tranche, return on investment, and the use of out-of-state fund managers; supporters said the program had created thousands of jobs and generated strong tax revenue, while opponents criticized the lack of independent ROI data and transparency. House Bill 3500 on probate procedure also drew questions about a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits, with the author saying the change would prevent a “gotcha” that could defeat a decedent’s wishes. House Bill 3660 on natural organic reduction was the subject of extended debate, with supporters arguing for personal freedom and rejecting claims about misuse of the resulting material, while opponents raised concerns about the practice and its regulation. The House passed most measures by comfortable margins, including bills on advanced health care directives, professions and occupations, motor vehicles, Medicaid, insurance, child care, court reporters, public finance, and criminal law. A few measures failed or were reconsidered: Senate Bill 1916 initially failed on a 46-39 vote, but the House later voted to reconsider and then passed it on reconsideration. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, which were adopted where required by two-thirds votes. The session ended with the House still considering debate on House Bill 3660 after the chamber had recessed and returned to order.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Will there be questions on the amendment?
  • The amendment is adopted. Members, we are back on the explanation of House Bill 3941 as amended.
  • One of the questions on the amendment. Will there be debate on the amendment?
  • Clerk, will read. for amendment one, Mr.
  • The amendment is adopted. Members, will there be questions on House Bill 4268 as amended?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That concludes the explanation of the amendment, whether it be questions on the amendment.
  • The amendment is adopted. Members, we are now back on House bill 3413 as amended.
  • There is an amendment to restore the title. Amendment clerk will read amendment one.
  • That concludes the explanation of the amendment. Will there be questions on the amendment?
  • Further questions on the amendment. Seeing none, will there be debate on the amendment?
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For Amendment 1, Mr.
  • The amendment is adopted. Members, we are back on the explanation of House Bill 3941 as amended.
  • Will there be questions on the amendment? Will there be debate on the amendment?
  • For Amendment 1, Mr. President, I move to amend House Bill 4268. Floor Amendment 1. Mr.
  • The amendment has adopted. Members, will there be questions on House Bill 4268 as amended?
Summary: The Senate began with ceremonial recognitions for several student groups and community visitors, including Carl Albert High School’s boys and girls swim teams, the Lady Titans basketball team, and the Choctaw High School speech and debate team. Senators and coaches highlighted the teams’ state championships, academic achievements, and perseverance, and the chamber also welcomed visiting groups from Aline, Owasso, and Tulsa County. After the presentations, the Senate returned to general order and took up a series of House bills. Among the measures considered, House Bill 3720 expanded the Local Food Freedom Act by raising the gross annual sales threshold for local food establishments from under $75,000 to $250,000; it passed 39-4. House Bill 3849 updated the Oklahoma mentoring children of incarcerated parents program and passed 42-1. House Bill 3882 created a revolving fund for industrial and lake access improvement projects and passed 33-9, then also passed the emergency clause 39-4. House Bill 3919 reduced county free fair association boards from nine members to five to address quorum problems and passed 45-0. House Bill 3941 codified a pay raise for a court secretary and passed 45-0, including its emergency clause. House Bill 4118 updated the family caregiver tax credit and passed 44-1. House Bill 4141 removed the sunset on the statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator position and passed 45-0. The chamber also debated several policy bills more extensively. House Bill 4268 created a growth-based teacher compensation program using Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Funds and restored a $5,000 stipend for national board-certified teachers; it passed 45-0 and its emergency clause also passed 45-0. House Bill 4342 allowed prior instances of domestic violence or abuse to be admitted as propensity evidence in court, with supporters saying it would help interrupt the cycle of abuse and opponents raising due process concerns; it passed after debate. House Bill 4428 required public pension plans to base proxy voting decisions solely on financial considerations, and House Bill 4429 required proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations were not based on financial analysis; both passed after debate, 35-8 and 37-7 respectively. Two Rule 7-9 motions to pull House Bills 4422 and 4423 from committee and place them on general order failed by recorded vote. The Senate then announced Denim Day for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, noted a few final reminders, and adjourned until April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clerk, will read the amendment. Amendment one.
  • The amendment is adopted. Members, we are back on the bill as amended.
  • That concludes the explanation of the amendment. Will there be questions on the amendment?
  • There is a second amendment on the floor. It's an untimely amendment.
  • that was classified as an unfriendly amendment, but it was a friendly amendment.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

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

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Question: We are amending the law to prohibit those who are in the state illegally from getting in-state
  • It streamlines the process by requiring upfront publication in a local paper once a week for two consecutive
  • the people that are in Oklahoma, that ride to school with our kids on the school bus, that pay our local
  • I guess my question is: Is that a choice of local rural communities who possibly don't raise money in
  • a way that would actually meet the obligation of its residents at that local level?
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 42

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • through 41, and that the accompanying House Resolutions and House Concurrent Resolutions as may be amended
  • and House Concurrent Resolutions as may and House Concurrent Resolutions as may be<00:41:24.800> amended
  • <00:41:26.160> Representative be amended be adopted.
  • Representative be amended be adopted.
  • 1967-26 through 1989-26 as listed on pages 42 through 48, and that the accompanied Senate bills as amended
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 43

Hawaii House Floor Meeting