Video & Transcript Research : 'Second Amendment'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have a second? A second has been moved. Will there be discussion or debate?
- Do I have a do pass and do I have a Second? Thank you so much. Having a do pass and a second.
- Is there another amendment on that bill?
- I thought I had filed an amendment to get rid of Texas A&M on this. I am not seeing an amendment.
- Having a due pass, do have a second? And a second, would there be discussion or debate?
Bills:
HB2445, HB2123, HB3048, HB3176, HB3239, HB3263, HB3794, HB3796, HB4265, HB4266, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3673
Keywords:
HB2445, Route 66, Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Forward Commission, centennial, historic highway, preservation, tourism, historical society, scenic byway, National Historic Trail, Route 66 Alliance, Route 66 Association, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public-private partnership, sunset extension, commission extension
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the amendment. Other questions on the amendment?
- There are no appearance forms on the amendment. Any debate? Amendment.
- On favor of the amendment say yay. Yay. No, say nay. The amendment is adopted.
- We're back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
- There is one appearance form on the amendment. questions on the amendment.
Summary:
The Committee on Rules took up a long agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included CS for SB 678, allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital, and SB 466, which designates St. Johns County as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History and creates a board to work with the supporting foundation and county officials. Senators and public speakers largely supported the museum bill, though some members asked about feasibility studies and long-term planning. The committee also approved CS for SB 578 on wine containers, SB 582 on penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, CS for SB 1168 creating an aggravated offense for unlawful tracking-device use in furtherance of crimes, CS for SB 806 clarifying that only the Florida Attorney General may represent beneficiaries of Florida charitable trusts as a public official, and SB 1228 to support spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee and Santa Fe springs.
The committee then heard and favorably reported CS for CS for SB 304, which addresses child protective investigations involving infants and young children with genetic or other pre-existing medical conditions. The bill requires a qualified medical opinion before permanent removal in cases where injuries may be explained by an underlying condition, and it drew strong support from the sponsor and several speakers. Members also approved SB 1286 clarifying that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities, such as biking or playing outside, do not by themselves constitute neglect unless reckless, and SB 1318, a hands-free driving bill that renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the handheld-device prohibition, and adds penalties for handheld use in work and school zones and for certain serious crashes. The hands-free bill prompted the most debate, with supporters citing crash and fatality data and families sharing personal losses, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, and potential disparate impacts on lower-income and minority drivers; the bill was still reported favorably after amendments.
Additional measures reported favorably included SB 14 and SB 20, two claims bills for injuries and deaths involving local governments, and CS for SB 68, which updates health facilities authority financing rules to reflect modern hospital structures. The committee also approved CS for SB 172 on health care practitioner specialty titles and designations after adopting an amendment protecting CRNA titles; the bill generated questions about whether licensed practitioners with doctoral degrees may still use the title doctor under their practice acts. Throughout the meeting, most bills were adopted without opposition, and the committee repeatedly voted to report them favorably.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. Second to the motion. Second. Okay. All right, we're in discussion phase now.
- We've got a motion to do pass as amended. We've got a second. Representative Lentner, I'm sorry.
- We've got a motion to do pass as amended. We've got a second. Representative Lentner, I'm sorry.
- We've got a motion to do pass as amended. We've got a second. Any discussion on the motion?
- We've got a motion to do pass as amended. We have a second. We've got a second.
Summary:
The committee first reviewed a list of bills already ready for “do pass,” including several House bills (HB 1010, 1018, 1020, 1023, 1041, 1055, 1077) and Senate bills (SB 4, 16, 23, 24, 55, 59). It then took up the JBC Personnel Subcommittee report (B1), where a substitute motion to separate out the governor’s staff-related item for a separate vote was debated at length. Members raised concerns about transparency, a requested appearance by a governor’s staff member, and whether the administration should be compelled to testify. The substitute motion failed on a roll-call division vote, and the committee then adopted the subcommittee report as presented.
The committee next questioned Treasurer John Thurston on House Bill 1034 and his office’s budget request, focusing on salary increases for his executive team, the size of raises under the new pay plan, office hours, and whether the increases were justified. Thurston said the request was to fully fund the approved pay plan, later reduced to a 10% increase after discussion with legislative leaders, and explained that salaries were set within the approved plan. Several members criticized the raises as too large or unfair, while others noted the compromise and thanked him for cooperating. The committee then adopted the HB 1034 letter.
After that, the committee reviewed Schedule C and several special-language items, including amendments to SB 4, SB 58, HB 1052, and SB 77. It discussed a new item allowing DFA to establish a GAMP program for agricultural extension office improvements, with no funding attached, and adopted it. The committee then passed or adopted a series of measures, including SB 29, SB 51, HB 1034, and the remaining ready bills listed at the start of the meeting. SB 4 was set aside as not ready. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would reconvene in 15 minutes in another room to handle special language.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , SB 1381 with amendments, SB 1412 with amendments, SB 1412 with amendments.
- SB 1381 with amendments, SB 1412 with amendments, SB 1443, and what that means is next hearing will be
- We have a motion and a second.
- Amendments, our proposed amendments, and for keeping this policy moving forward.
- Is there a second?
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee.
SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations.
SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have a second? Do we have a second of amendment? >> No. >> All in favor of the amendment.
- Do we have a second?
- Do we have a second of second? Do we have a second of amendment?<00:08:08.560>
No. - amendment? No. Okay. amendment? No. Okay.
- Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Underwood seconds. All in favor? >> Aye. Any oppose?
Keywords:
early voting, electoral participation, voting centers, Alabama elections, absentee ballot, HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (1-12-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- This package amends amendments.
- There are staff amendments. Is there a motion to approve the staff amendments?"
- approve the staff amendments? approve the staff amendments?
- >
version The amended after comments version The amended after comments version amends<00:18:04.400 - Uh, there are staff amendments. Is there a motion for approval?" "There second."
Keywords:
0:00– Meeting start/roll call
0:39 – Approval of minutes
1:11 – Council on Postsecondary Education
3:06 - State Board of Elections
5:33 - Office of the Attorney General; Office of Regulatory Relief
7:02 - Board of Examiners of Psychology
16:38 - Energy and Environment Cabinet; Department for Environmental Protection
17:37 - Education and Labor Cabinet - Department of Education
19:14 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met for its January meeting, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and welcomed the new regulations compiler. The first item was a repealer from the Council on Postsecondary Education, 13 KAR 2:111, which was explained as necessary because Senate Bill 77 from the 2025 session removed the regulatory authority for advanced practice doctoral degree programs at comprehensive universities. No questions were raised, and the repealer moved forward without objection.
The subcommittee then reviewed a large package of State Board of Elections regulations with staff-suggested amendments. The package would update definitions and election procedures, require e-poll books to be ready before polls open, change the standard and timeline for removing an election officer, add oversight by a State Board appointee on election days, recognize the Kentucky party, require voter registration records to be added to electronic voter records, require ballots to fit all races and questions on a single sheet, adjust precinct consolidation petition deadlines, and update incorporated forms and identification references. The package was approved without objection.
The Office of the Attorney General’s Office of Regulatory Relief also presented multiple regulations with staff amendments, covering funeral planning declarations, cemetery companies, pre-need cemetery merchandise and funeral/burial contract sellers, and crematory contract sellers. These changes were described as adding specificity, streamlining forms and reporting, and bringing the regulations into compliance with KRS Chapter 13A; they were approved without objection.
The Board of Examiners of Psychology presented several regulations, including compact rules, grace-period extensions, and significant fee increases for applications, renewals, reinstatements, exam retakes, and reciprocity. Board representatives said the increases were needed because many fees had not been raised since 2002, the board was operating at a deficit, and legal and administrative costs had risen sharply after the termination of state legal services. Members expressed concern about the size of the increases, but the chair said he would not hold the matter up and would raise the issue with the committee of jurisdiction. The subcommittee also approved staff amendments for the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s air quality regulations and the Education and Labor Cabinet’s education regulations, which updated nontraditional instruction procedures, waiver requests, instruction topics, superintendent assessment requirements, and academic standards. The meeting ended with the next meeting scheduled for February 9 at 1 p.m., and the agenda was adjourned without further objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 7
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will report the amendment. >> Lee F moves to amend House File 719 as amended.
- The amendment is coded A4.
- The amendment is adopted. The clerk will give the bill its third reading as amended. amendment.
- support the amendment. Thank you. support the amendment. Thank you.
- Oh, are we on the amendment, say I. Oh, are we on the amendment amendment amendment >> still?
Summary:
The House first took House File 719, the capital investment or bonding bill, from the table and reconsidered its third reading so a technical correction could be made. An amendment to fix the project scope was adopted, and the bill was then read and debated as amended. Supporters described it as a good bonding bill and urged a yes vote, while the final roll call passed the bill overwhelmingly, 122 ayes to 11 nays, with its title agreed to.
The chamber then considered a motion to suspend the rules and bring up House File 5149, described as a clone of a Senate-passed comprehensive ICE response package. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect immigrant communities and sensitive spaces such as schools, hospitals, child care centers, and courthouses, and to require accountability and limit masked federal agents. Opponents said the bill misdiagnosed the problem, would create no-go zones, burden public employees, and improperly interfere with federal law enforcement. The motion failed on a roll call, 67 ayes to 63 nays.
Next, the House considered an urgency motion for House File 1849, a proposed constitutional amendment to impose a two-term limit on the offices of governor and lieutenant governor beginning with candidates elected in 2026. Supporters said it had moved through committee and should be a free vote; opponents said it was not urgent and would not take effect until 2030. The motion to suspend the rules and advance the amendment failed, 64 ayes to 69 nays. The House then adjourned until the following Monday morning.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:09:56.959>
Second. - Second. All those in Moody favor report. Second.
- amendment if you're okay with that. amendment if you're okay with that. >> Absolutely.
- I need a motion for the amendment by Representative Rigsby and Hope Jones second.
- The amendment passes. >> Those against nay. The amendment passes.
Keywords:
business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, SB84, agricultural nonprofit, farm bureau, nonprofit agricultural organization, health benefits, member benefits, family coverage, health insurance exemption, insurance regulation, Title 27, Alabama insurance code, risk transfer
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Y'all heard the explanation of the amendments. Any questions on the amendments?
- I now the bill is before us as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
- Uh, we were waiting on some amendments on the second bill. Teresa, do we receive them yet?
- All right, you've heard the explanation of the amendment. Is there any questions on the amendment?
- Motion with Pettis, second by Bolton.
Keywords:
HB411, Alabama, civil practice, affirmative defense, traffic obstruction, roadway obstruction, blocking traffic, protest, demonstration, street blockade, highway, bridge, road, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, tort liability, civil lawsuit, stay of proceedings, parallel criminal case
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Have a second. A do pass in the second. Will there be debate? Seeing no debate.
- Amendments submitted by Representative Hayes. Are there questions on the amendment?
- Just a second. I think policy recommendations.
- Have a second. Do pass in the second. Saying no questions. Will there be debate?
- 3471, there were some amendments.
Bills:
HB1322, HB2015, HB2933, HB2941, HB2959, HB2977, HB2981, HB3040, HB3055, HB3062, HB3087, HB3115, HB3134, HB3244, HB3297, HB3298, HB3299, HB3304, HB3319, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB3345, HB3407, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3544, HB3581, HB3648, HB3755, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3906, HB3974, HB3982, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB4126, HB4130, HB4139, HB4144, HB4170, HB4202, HB4226, HB4227, HB4236, HB4260, HB4343
Keywords:
domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State official protective services 3/2/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Green, any final comments on the amendment, the A1 amendment?
- amendment to use existing funds. amendment to use existing funds.
- <00:29:27.160>
I amendment. I don't know the answer. I amendment. - . amendment. amendment.
- members vote no on the amendment. members vote no on the amendment.
Summary:
House File 3791 was laid over for possible inclusion later, with Rep. Green and Rep. Noor presenting it as a response to rising threats against Minnesota elected officials and public officers. They cited increased threat reports, the June 2025 killings of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband, the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, and other recent threats as evidence that current protective resources are insufficient. The bill would create a state officials protective services unit within the State Patrol, provide security and threat-assessment services for principal state officials, and require reporting on credible threats. Rep. Noor said the proposal would be triggered by leadership when there is a credible threat, would include legislators and constitutional officers, and would be funded at about $3.98 million in FY 2027 with an ongoing base of $3.25 million, with some ability to contract with local law enforcement for support in official-capacity situations.
Members raised concerns about scope, jurisdiction, and cost. Rep. Olsen argued the bill was not narrow enough and worried it could allow Capitol Security to provide home or event security too broadly, rather than limiting the work to the Capitol and catastrophic incidents. Rep. Joy offered an A1 amendment to use existing funds instead of adding new spending, saying local sheriffs and police already handle many situations. That amendment failed on a voice vote. Rep. Olson then moved an A2 amendment focused on clarifying who should be in charge of protection at home and how local law enforcement would be involved; discussion centered on whether Capitol Security, State Patrol, or local agencies should lead response and how credible threats would be determined.
Supporters of the bill, including Rep. Green and Rep. Muir, said the events of June 14 showed the need for a dedicated, coordinated protective service and that local responses were uneven across jurisdictions. Rep. Muir described delayed or inconsistent police responses after the attacks and said lawmakers need a more reliable system to keep members and their families safe. Rep. Keagle also testified about personal threats and harassment at home, including a prank pizza delivery that made her fear someone knew when she was home. The committee did not take final action on the bill beyond laying it over, and the A1 amendment failed; discussion on the A2 amendment and the bill’s details continued.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- on the amendment?
- Seeing now will be debate on the amendments. The second from the Chair.
- Back on the bill as amended. You're recognized, Paxton. Thank you, Mr.
- Got to do pass from Senator Weber and a second from the Chair.
- A do pass from the vice chair and a second from the chair.
Bills:
HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
GVO DEFER, GVO-WTL, GVO-AEN Public Hearings 02-11-2025
Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- with amendments yes yes with amendments with amendments yes yes with amendments correct<00:31:00.799
- This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
- This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
- This we could do by amending the rules; it doesn't have to require a statutory amendment.
- Wait a second, wait a second — we need sheets. You have sheets for... yeah, that's right, yes.
Summary:
The committee reconvened for decision-making on measures previously heard on February 6, 2025. Senate Bill 1513 was deferred indefinitely based on the testimony and issues raised. Senate Bill 786 was also deferred indefinitely and set aside for interim work on a proposed SD1 that could address the concerns discussed and incorporate ongoing federal changes. Senate Bill 1031 was amended and advanced as a Senate WAP 1; the amended version would allow the legislature to adopt non-binding advisory referendum questions only for general obligation bond proposals, require 30 days’ notice, require the legislature to consider the results, and require a written explanation if the final legislative action opposes the majority vote. The committee also set a far-future effective date and noted that any further review should examine opposition concerns and the fiscal, administrative, and legal implications of the proposal. The measure passed on a yes vote from the vice chair and supporting members, with one member excused.
In the joint Government Operations and Water and Land hearing, Senate Bill 411, relating to capital improvement projects for boating and ocean recreation, drew support from the Department of Boating and Ocean Recreation and several written supporters, while Budget and Finance opposed it and the Deputy Attorney General warned it could be challenged because it implied funding without an appropriation. The chair recommended moving the bill with amendments and a defective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation to pass SB 411 with amendments. Senate Bill 1103, relating to community districts, generated substantial discussion and was ultimately recommended for deferral. Testimony raised constitutional and special fund concerns, while the Hawaii Community Development Authority supported the concept but suggested major changes, including clearer governance language, a dedicated staff position, and funding. Members debated whether elected boards would undermine county planning authority and whether the concept was more suitable for Oahu or the Neighbor Islands.
Senate Bill 1308, relating to plans, was presented as an administration bill and supported by DAGS. The bill would remove outdated filing requirements, update fee schedules, give DAGS more discretion over plan format, and update drawing scales. A member asked whether it could help replace survey monuments lost in the Lahaina wildfire cleanup; DAGS said it would not directly replace monuments but could help with future mapping and surveying. The chair indicated the committee would note the monument issue in the report and work on technical cleanup language, with the measure moving forward subject to those amendments.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:34 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I have an amendment. Yeah. Great. So we're having an amendment palooza today.
- A second? Second, second.
- on this amendment.
- We have an amended bill with an unfriendly amendment, and that's not okay.
- Oh, and the second from Representative Anaya for a due pass on House Bill 99 as thrice amended.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 42 (3-9-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment 1, please? Amendment 1, please?
- Floor Amendment 1. Floor Amendment 1.
- floor amendment. floor amendment.
- under the First Amendment. under the First Amendment.
- Amendment 1, and House Floor Amendment Amendment 1, and House Floor Amendment 6.<00:48:27.840>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House bill aims to align transit, road projects and housing development 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to offer your A4 author's amendment? I'm moving my amendment.
- Do you want to withdraw the amendment, or do you want to roll call on the amendment?
- A3 amendment motion does not prevail. A3 amendment Chair<00:12:59.880>
Kosnik. - . amendment. amendment.
- amendment for this bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- or due pass as amended to the Appropriations Committee to be amended and ordered to the second reading
- , 1129, 58, 61 with amendments, 942 with amendments, 947 with amendments, 995 with amendments, 10, 93
- , 61 with amendments, 947 with amendments, 9.95 with amendments, 10, 93 with amendments, 8, 83 with amendments
- amendments, 2, 39-6 with amendments, 496 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49
- with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 456
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/21/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- as amended. as amended.
- The amendment is a delete-everything amendment.
- I'd move the 1A amendment as an author's amendment. Senator Rasmusson moves the 1A amendment.
- The amendment is adopted, and the bill as amended is before the commission.
- The amendment is adopted, and the bill as amended is before us.
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes without objection. It then took up Senate File 4860 / House File 4812, the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association bill, which would reduce the employee contribution rate for coordinated members from 9% to 8% starting after June 30, 2026, raise the retiree COLA from 1% to 1.5% beginning January 1, 2027, and increase the state-funded employer contribution by 2.7%. Staff said the bill’s cost is just over $12 million per year over 15 years. Representative Lilly said the bill was intended to bring parity to St. Paul teachers after prior work in this area left some behind.
Several St. Paul teachers testified in support, describing financial strain, burnout, and the difficulty of balancing teaching with family responsibilities. Hannah Geimer said the 1% contribution change would make a meaningful difference in her budget as a single parent. Eric Erickson said he and his wife have spent decades working extra hours and coaching, and argued that St. Paul educators pay more and receive less in retirement than other teachers. Arzoo Faroozan Yazdani, a Central High teacher, said the higher contribution rate and lower COLA make it hard to stay in the district and raise a family. Lisa Hodek said teachers are undercompensated for the demands of the job and that the pension disparity has created frustration and a sense of betrayal. Phil Tensic, the SPTRFA director, summarized the request as seeking an 8% contribution and 1.5% COLA to match TRA, and noted that the plan’s members are spread across legislative districts, not just in St. Paul.
Members discussed the history behind the pension disparity. Senator Nelson questioned whether “parity” was the right term given the plan’s funding problems and the legacy of the “big red box,” referring to past underfunding. Tensic and Senator Pappas explained that the state had previously allowed St. Paul schools not to contribute for a period of years, that supplemental district and state aid began in 2018, and that the plan is projected to be amortized by 2039 and must be paid off by 2048. Members also noted that the bill and related pension proposals depend on available funding; Representative O’Driscoll and others said no final financing agreement had been reached, though leadership was continuing discussions. The committee received letters of support from Education Minnesota, the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and 40 individual supporters. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we had Senator Roberts moved and Senator Smith seconded on the sunset amendment.
- That first amendment is adopted. Then we have an amendment.
- Is there a second? >> Senator Sessions seconds. Any other discussion?
- Is there a second? >> Senator Sessions seconds. Any other discussion?
- Is there a second? moved favorable. Is there a second?
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pump, breast milk pumping equipment, lactation, nursing bra, nursing pads, maternity wear, pregnancy clothing, postpartum clothing, menstrual products, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 01/20/2026
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- The second bill on our agenda is Senate Bill 1336 by Senator Parker.
- Senator Martins, second by Senator Mattera. Any opposed?
- Moved and seconded by Mattera and Martins. Any opposed? Any without rec?
- Seconded by Senator McCartner. Any without rec? Yes.
- Seconded by Senator McCartner. Any without rec, law, nice.
Summary:
The Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions met for its first convening of the 2026 session and confirmed quorum. The chair emphasized transparency in state agencies and utilities, particularly the Public Service Commission, and referenced prior work on utility affordability, nominations, and chaptered bills from the previous session.
The committee considered eight bills. It advanced S.373, which would bar confidentiality and nondisclosure provisions in certain state and municipal contracts; S.1336, creating a New York State Digital Equity Plan and ConnectAll Digital Equity Grant Program; and S.2324, requiring Attorney General and Comptroller review of certain state or public authority real property sales over $250,000. It also moved S.2459 to restore earlier Public Authorities Control Board oversight provisions, and S.3736 to increase information provided to PACB members before project funding votes.
Additional bills reported to the floor included S.4071A, clarifying that stormwater is included in the definition of sewage for certain water and sewer authorities; S.4576A, establishing a procedure for appointing a president or chairperson upon vacancy and correcting gendered language; and S.5551, requiring recording and public posting of certain Empire State Development public hearings. The bills were moved, seconded, and reported out, with several passing unanimously and at least one receiving a negative vote or abstention noted in the record.