Video & Transcript Research : 'constitution amendment'
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 105 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An act amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth, House Bill 4501.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then concurred with a Senate referral of a petition by Joan B. Lovely to study discrimination in public accommodations for individuals with service animals, sending it to the Committee on Consumer, Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 for two petitions by Adam J. Scanlon: one asking CHIA to analyze eliminating or capping copays for mental and behavioral health services, and another concerning no-cost calls for incarcerated individuals, referring them to the appropriate committees.
The House then took up a slate of bills recommended by the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee and, after suspending Rule 7A, ordered several to third reading. These included Marnie’s Law on inflammatory breast cancer awareness in nursing education, Haverhill election bills, a New Salem election validation bill, Plymouth charter and digital legal notice bills, a Nantucket charter gender-neutrality bill, and a Nantucket land conveyance bill. The House also separately suspended Rule 7A for House Bill 2614 on medical parole and ordered it to third reading.
On final passage, the House passed House Bill 4249 on vital statistics to be reenacted, adopted emergency preambles for House Bill 3388 designating September 22 as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day and for House Bill 1024 concerning sewer service in Sharon, and passed House Bill 23/Senate Bill 23 on alternate members to the Squabskine Conservation Commission. The House also engrossed Senate Bill 1830 on continued employment for Herbert A. Chafee II in Brookfield, House Bill 4109 on harbor line changes in New Bedford Harbor, and House Bill 4524 renaming Williamsburg’s Board of Selectmen as the Select Board. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn and the House standing adjourned to meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Trissa, on the amendment. Mr. Chairman and members, this is amendment set 4451.
- There are three amendments in this set. Amendments 1 and 2 are technical and title changes.
- Any questions on the amendments? Seeing none, you make the motion to adopt the amendments.
- There is a technical amendment to this instrument. It's Amendment Set 2115.
- As stated, the amendment is technical in nature. Members, I'll offer up that amendment.
Keywords:
employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 9/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think it was established that uh we'd have to have a constitutional amendment to dedicate that
- And I think the answer to that is, as Margaret is saying, is it not without a constitutional amendment
- <01:10:39.600>
amendment have to have a constitutional amendment have to have a constitutional - is it not without a constitutional is it not without a constitutional amendment.<01:11:22.800>
- So there's nothing amendment.
Summary:
The meeting was the first session of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel Working Group. Commissioner Nancy Doenberger opened with introductions from members representing state agencies, legislators, utilities, local governments, industry groups, advocacy organizations, and others. The group then elected its leadership: Senator Anne Johnson Stewart was nominated and unanimously elected chair, and Representative Steve Elkins was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair. Senator Johnson Stewart said she would ensure all viewpoints are heard and asked MnDOT to continue running the meeting for practical reasons.
Austin Turman of the Legislative Coordinating Commission reviewed the authorizing legislation. He explained that the working group must analyze electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, develop a roadmap with policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding consistent with the Minnesota Constitution, and study other states’ approaches to equitable fuel assessment methods for electric vehicles. The group’s report is due February 13 and will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. Turman also briefly reviewed open meeting law requirements, noting the group must operate publicly when a quorum discusses official business, though public comment is not required.
Members then discussed the purpose of the group and the need to find a fair replacement or supplement for declining gas tax revenue as EVs increase. Senator Johnson Stewart emphasized balancing system funding needs with user-based fairness, including differences in vehicle weight and road use. Representative Murphy stressed the need to consider rural Minnesota, taxpayer impacts, and current science, including climate and CO2 issues. Drive Electric Minnesota said EV drivers should pay their fair share and not be overburdened, while the Department of Revenue said it wants to administer the new EV charging-station tax fairly. A trucking representative highlighted that passenger vehicles and freight vehicles have very different operating and charging needs, suggesting the group consider those differences in any fee structure.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Session (Part II): Joint Session Feb 26th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our constitution required Chief Justice Nathan and Hecht to retire at the age of 75.
- And men like that aren't stopped by the Constitution.
- There's a competing way. to read our Constitution. It's called the Living Constitution.
- the people, in charge of whether the Constitution will change.
- Constitutionalism is the right way to interpret our Constitution.
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But I did mention after he was finished that if 16 of us say it's constitutional, it's constitutional
- <00:53:09.440>
And constitutional, it's constitutional. - And constitutional, it's constitutional.
- amendments, sponsored by Senator French. amendments, sponsored by Senator French.
- 17 good neighbor authority amendments. 17 good neighbor authority amendments.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4523 amends Section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding Subsection C, which makes
- Members, House Bill 4524 amends Chapter 21 of the Transportation Code by adding Sub-chapter C-1, which
- House Bill 4523 amends section 21.105 of the Transportation Code by adding subsection C, which makes
- Members, House Bill 4524 amends Chapter 21 of the Transportation Code by adding Sub-chapter C-1, which
- I think, as I understand it, this would go against our Constitution.
Keywords:
high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- That would be a friendly amendment, Madam Chair. Any opposition to that proposed amendment? No.
- So you have an amended... Any opposition to that proposed amendment? No.
- Committee substitute for House Bill 195 as amended.
- We have a motion to amend. We have a motion to amend by striking...
- So that would be a friendly amendment.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- >> Okay, I I can withdraw my amendment. >> Okay, I I can withdraw my amendment.
- amendment say I. amendment say I. >> I. >> All<00:13:25.279>
oppose. - Any other discussion on that amendment?
Keywords:
data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM 2
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading amendment. >> Go ahead. Second reading amendment.
- Next amendment for consideration: Amendment 58. You're kidding.
- Any members second time on the amendment Any members second time on the amendment amendment<00:27
- amendment.
- amendment for consideration, amendment amendment for consideration, amendment number<01:03:32.720
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/05/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a constitutional amendment that received overwhelming support from 77% of Minnesota voters to
- The fund was created through a constitutional amendment in 1988 and has Minnesota's air, water, land,
- <00:16:54.959>
has The fund was created through a constitutional amendment in 1988 and has - Following that constitutional amendment in November 2024, an additional 1.5% is also now drawn down,
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and as an amendment, as an A2 amendment, and as an amendment, as an A2 amendment
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/27/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Constitution.
- of the Constitution.
- of the Constitution.
- of the Constitution.
- of the Constitution.
Summary:
The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time.
The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168.
Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment that we're looking at the amendment to the amendment or even the amendment.
- amendment to the amendment and presumably the amendment as amended would apply to all medical malpractice
- So you know, the amendment to the amendment is on the amendments.
- But getting to here getting to this amendment, both amendments, whether it's amended or the amendment
- I think it's a good amendment. I support it as where the amendment to the amendment.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 5:15 P.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- Constitution. It was put there, the Bill of Rights, the Eighth Amendment was put there to protect.
- Constitution. It was put there, the Bill of Rights, the Eighth Amendment was put there to protect.
- Constitution. It was put there, the Bill of Rights, the Eighth Amendment was put there to protect.
- Constitution. It was put there, the Bill of Rights, the Eighth Amendment was put there to protect.
- the amendments to the of Rights, the amendments to the Constitution,<00:43:29.760>
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Summary:
The committee took up Bill 2802, which would address falsifying residency or enrollment documents to place a child in a different school district. Senator Rhodes explained that the current penalty is a felony with a large fine and possible prison time, but that prosecutors rarely use it; the bill would add a misdemeanor-level penalty to create a more realistic enforcement option. He also proposed an amendment changing language that would have required expulsion of the child, replacing it with language making the child ineligible for enrollment in that district so the child would not have an expulsion on record. The committee adopted that amendment by voice vote.
Members then debated the bill’s broader policy effects. Supporters argued the measure is needed because districts have reported problems with parents using false addresses or other fraudulent documents, and they said the bill simply creates a lesser penalty while preserving enforcement. Opponents said the bill punishes parents who are trying to secure a better education for their children, may not increase prosecutions, and could harm families and children who did nothing wrong. One senator compared the issue to other criminalized conduct involving rule violations, while another questioned whether the state should be creating a misdemeanor for conduct that is already a felony.
The committee also discussed a proposed amendment to remove the felony component entirely and make the offense only a misdemeanor. That amendment was debated at length, with concerns raised that the broader statute covers more than school enrollment fraud and could affect other forms of false statements to government entities. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final recorded disposition on the bill itself in the excerpt provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ought to pass as amended. ought to pass as amended.
- So we actually have Amendment 0462S as amended.
- amendment to the bill? amendment to the bill?
- On the amendment 0462S as amended by the committee to change legislative committee amendment.
- amendment amendment O<00:58:50.160>
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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 101 Apr 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I move amendment L11 to the amendment.
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page >> Amendment L11 amendous bill page >> Amendment L11 amendous bill - I move uh amendment<01:33:59.280>
L. amendment L. amendment L. - Amendment<04:05:29.439>
L17. Amendment L17. Amendment L17. - Amend the Senate >> Amendment L 21.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and received committee and conference reports. Committee actions included favorable reports on several appropriations and local government bills, postponement of some measures indefinitely, and a conference committee report on House Bill 1357 concerning the teacher recruitment, education, and preparation program and related appropriations. The chamber also received a House message indicating House Bill 140 had been postponed indefinitely.
The main floor action was consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 24, designating May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Supporters described motorcycle riding as part of Colorado culture and emphasized safety, rider education, and sharing the road. The resolution was adopted 33-0, and ABATE of Colorado was recognized in connection with the measure.
The Senate then moved into special orders and took up Senate Bill 116, which as amended focused on property tax changes, including setting the business personal property exemption ceiling at $58,000 without future inflation adjustment and aligning dates for the portable senior property tax exemption pilot. Senator Weissman argued the changes simplified administration and were fiscally prudent, while Senators Pelton and Frizell opposed the bill, saying the business property tax cap would hurt small businesses and that the portable senior exemption’s sunset would raise taxes for affected seniors. The debate continued as the bill was considered in committee of the whole.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas Constitution and Statute.
- It may violate the First Amendment.
- Constitution, or to endorse the 13th Amendment and legislation enforcing its bar on slavery.
- require a constitution test.
- When I went to grade school, you had a seventh grade constitution test. I mentioned this.
Keywords:
higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law
Federalism and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Please move the bill as amended. I move HB 2239 as amended receive a do pass recommendation.
- And then, as I'm looking at the amendment, I do question whether the amendment is relevant or germane
- The bill is amended, please. I move HB 2661 as amended receive a do pass recommendation.
- The bill is amended. I move HB 2995, as amended, receive a do pass recommendation.
- Constitution.
Keywords:
child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 2793, which would let cities and towns expedite annexations when 100% of the property owners request it, waive the 30-day waiting period and public hearing in those cases, and allow electronic newspaper notice and a single on-site posting for small single-parcel annexations. Buckeye testified in support, saying the bill would streamline uncontested annexations and reduce delay and cost, while a Tucson-area senator raised concerns that faster annexation can limit public awareness and input. The bill passed 4-3 for a due pass recommendation.
HB 2041, which would prohibit a parent, guardian, or custodian from being treated as abusing or neglecting a child solely because poverty prevents them from providing supervision, clothing, food, shelter, or medical care, drew strong support from child welfare and anti-poverty advocates. Opponents argued the bill still leaves room for investigations based on poverty and should more fully remove poverty from the neglect definition. The committee also heard HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund at DES; witnesses from northern Arizona and child care providers described shortages, workforce challenges, and the need for facilities and support. An amendment adding tax-credit language and opening eligibility to entities seeking to open child care facilities was adopted, and the amended bill passed 6-0 with one not voting.
The committee then approved HB 2321, requiring DCS to place a credit freeze on a child’s credit report when the child enters care, by a 7-0 vote. HB 2371, allowing consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration and adding a separate amendment on therapeutic interventions in parenting cases, prompted questions about whether AI arbitration is currently used and whether the amendment was germane; it passed 4-3. HB 2594, concerning the Address Confidentiality Program in family court and making attempts to obtain protected address information a felony, passed unanimously after testimony from a survivor and advocates. HB 2661, which requires DCS to inform parents under investigation that they may delegate temporary guardianship and seek court relief, passed 4-3 after amendment removed attestation and documentation requirements.
Finally, HB 2995, a major domestic-violence custody bill, was heard with extensive testimony from survivors, attorneys, and legal aid advocates. The bill removes the “significant” domestic violence threshold, adds coercive control to the analysis, requires domestic violence to be treated as contrary to the child’s best interests, and mandates detailed court findings; supporters said it addresses cases where abuse was minimized in custody decisions, while members raised concerns about evidentiary standards, implementation, and the risk of false allegations. The committee adopted a 13-page amendment and then gave the amended bill a due pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL-HWN-HOU Public Hearing 01-29-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- OHA was created in 1978 via constitutional amendment ratified by the people of Hawaiʻi, Article XII,
- Hawaiians that is a constitutional Hawaiians that is a constitutional mandate<00:24:03.840>
that - that the Constitutional power mandate that the Constitutional power that<00:24:05.799>
the <00: - OHA has a proposed amendment for that.
- <02:36:35.560>
section 201h SP 379 proposes to amend section 201h SP 379 proposes to amend
Summary:
The joint hearing of the Water and Land, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing committees on January 29, 2025 focused on SB 534, with the chairs outlining hearing procedures, public testimony limits, and plans to allow extended presentations from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) before moving to other testifiers. The hearing was presented as a public, transparent discussion of OHA’s plans for Kakaʻako Makai, with committee members noting that decision-making would follow if time permitted.
OHA testified in strong support of SB 534. The chair of OHA’s Board of Trustees said the bill was a novel proposal for the legislature and emphasized that OHA was bringing together a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders, including representatives from construction, hospitality, education, law enforcement, civil service, and schools, as well as longtime community advocates who have opposed development in Kakaʻako Makai. OHA’s presentation reviewed the history of the area, the creation and role of HCDA, prior master plans, the 2012 land conveyance to OHA, and the argument that OHA has not been able to realize the full economic value of the lands because desired entitlements were not secured. OHA linked the bill to its constitutional mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians and argued that the state’s housing crisis makes additional development, including residential use, especially important.
A major theme of the testimony was housing. OHA argued that Hawaiʻi faces severe affordability pressures, out-migration, and workforce shortages, and said that residential development in Kakaʻako Makai would help address those needs while also supporting the value of the trust lands. The presentation described HCDA’s authority over zoning and development in Kakaʻako, the existing reserved housing requirements, and the need for a master plan that could move forward if SB 534 becomes law. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the discussion remained in the presentation and testimony phase.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- That's why it's a constitutional amendment.
- <00:21:29.919>
But why it's a constitutional amendment. - But why it's a constitutional amendment.
- And it is a constitutional amendment.
- The constitutional amendment would just simply allow us to try it if counties want to.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- No, I, you know, I think I would be amendable to this happening in caucuses.
- This is constitutional authority in Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, Article 1, Section 2 of
- the Constitution.
- In Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution, Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution, and the 14th Amendment
- We've established the constitutional authority. Let's talk about the benefits.
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