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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate SessionThe Senate of the 89th Legislature, First Called Session, adjourns sine die. Aug 15th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB 2, SB 3, SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 9, SB 10, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 14, SB 15, SB 16, SB 17, SB 18, SB 34
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, redistricting, election
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, this goes beyond the boundaries of our state. 6,500 rolls of plastic grass with the tire-waste
- I'm testifying in opposition to H. 4040 and recommend an amendment that I hope you'll consider.
- welcome you to submit those additional comments about preemption in writing, and also your proposed amendments
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing with testimony on a range of environmental bills. Early testimony focused on H. 1018, which would update management of the Commonwealth’s water resources and limit new conditions on historic water registrations. Water officials from Wellesley and the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission supported the bill, arguing that drought-related restrictions on registered withdrawals are difficult to administer, create customer confusion, and can undermine utility revenue needed for infrastructure upgrades. A Massachusetts Waterworks Association representative also backed the bill, saying registered systems have long operated within their allocations and should not have those withdrawals conditioned by regulation.
A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 1040, which would ban tire-derived materials on playgrounds and playing fields. The bill’s petitioner, environmental advocates, and an environmental chemist testified that crumb rubber and other tire-derived infill can release chemicals into soil and water and may pose risks to aquatic life and public health. Committee members asked about alternatives and costs; witnesses said natural grass and some organic infills are available, though more research is needed on some substitutes. Rep. Schwartz also testified on CSO-related bills, describing combined sewer overflows as a public health and environmental problem and saying the bills set deadlines but leave implementation methods to local and regional officials. Rep. Chacolo supported H. 909, a grant program for low-noise, low-emission landscape equipment, citing worker health, noise, and emissions concerns, and Sen. Cyr testified for bills addressing coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution.
The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 4040, which would prevent discharge of radioactive materials from the Pilgrim decommissioning process. Speakers including a Sierra Club representative, a physician, and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association opposed Holtec’s plan to dispose of radioactive wastewater through evaporation or discharge, citing public health, transparency, and economic risks to fisheries and coastal communities. Another large block of testimony addressed CSO legislation, especially H. 1046 and related bills for the MWRA service area. Environmental groups, residents, and river users described sewage overflows into the Charles, Mystic, and Alewife Brook, impacts on health and recreation, and the need for a timeline to eliminate or sharply reduce overflows. Industry representatives opposed the CSO and waste bills, arguing they would be costly, duplicative, and disruptive, while waste facility operators said they already use continuous emissions monitoring and comply with existing regulations. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- already turned in your state audit, is there going to be any possibility that that will have to be amended
- There wouldn't need to be an amendment to the state audit or the local entity audit unless there was
- conflicting reports back to us as to the state fairgrounds and keeping the state fair within the city boundaries
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails and... bill as amended. So let's get these done bill as amended.
- or she moves that the DE1 amendment or she moves that amend<01:04:47.839>
DE2. - those in favor of the amendment say I. those in favor of the amendment say I.
- Motion prevails and the oral amendment is adopted. And is there one more oral amendment yet?
- strike section six of the DE2 amendment. strike section six of the DE2 amendment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- state of the juvenile justice system is already exposing kids to abuse and violating constitutional amendments
- barely missed it because it had expired before it was extended, and it would take a constitutional amendment
- the age of the student, it's, it's a felony that the teacher has the responsibility to hold that boundary
- So as I'm reading the bill, 3004D is amended to read an offense under this section is a state jail felony
NH
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the issue of violations of the 14th Amendment or 15th Amendment of the Constitution.
- or the 15th Amendment.
- The 14th Amendment or the 15th Amendment, and I'm glad you said the 15th, Senator, because I think some
- Before her amendment could go forward and be discussed on the floor.
- The 14th and 15th Amendments make clear that this right cannot be violated, denied, or diluted.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- great amendment. great amendment.
- amended. House Bill 1346 as amended. amended. House Bill 1346 as amended.
- bill 113 is amended. 1346 is amended. bill 113 is amended. 1346 is amended. 1252<03:18:21.600>
- <03:18:23.040>
1343 1252 is amended. 1010 is amended. 1343 1252 is amended. 1010 is amended- I have an amendment. amendment. amendment.
- <03:18:23.040>
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports advancing or disposing of bills. Committee actions included favorable referrals for measures such as House Bills 1336, 1069, 1227, 1314, 1132, 1342, 1196, 1224, and Senate Bill 178, while Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 1308 were postponed indefinitely. The chamber also adopted a motion allowing current Joint Budget Committee members to leave while the Senate remained in session.
On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 134, a bill concerning fees imposed by payment card networks, after a close 18-17 vote. Supporters argued it would help restaurants and other small businesses by limiting swipe fees on sales tax, while opponents warned it would not lower consumer costs and could trigger litigation and broader conflicts among financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 138 on reducing administrative burdens in the health care system, Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range passenger rail district, House Bill 105 on reducing barriers in the Labor Peace Act and eliminating Colorado’s second union-election requirement, House Bill 106 on designating higher education institutions as thriving institutions, and House Bill 1312 on peace officer participation and POST-related changes.
The Senate then moved into committee of the whole for second-reading consent calendar bills and adopted House Bills 1235 and 1299. Later, House Bill 1113 on election law modifications was taken up in committee of the whole; amendments were adopted to update terminology, extend Secretary of State review time for petitions, and exempt special districts from a recording fee. The bill’s sponsor and supporters described it as a technical and security-focused update to election administration, emphasizing voter access, anti-intimidation protections, and data safeguards. The transcript ends while debate on House Bill 1113 continues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/11/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Mr chair and members uh the Amendment Mr chair and members uh the Amendment<00:09:00.640>
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to <00:09:37.320>uh <00:09:37.519>senal amendment to uh senal amendment - <00:09:45.600>
is opposed say no the oral amendment is opposed say no the oral amendment is - Senator Mann moves the A1 amendment. Or, I'm sorry, Senator Carlson moves the A1 amendment.
- uh Senator man to your Amendment uh Senator man to your Amendment<01:42:13.760>
let <01:42:13.840
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me read it to you. proposing an amendment to the proposing an amendment to the proposing an amendment
- The following amendment to the The following amendment to the The following amendment to the Constitution
- Proposing an amendment to the amendment. Proposing an amendment to the amendment.
- So, how do we amend this bill? Well, um we amend it by amend this bill?
- Well, um we amend it by amend this bill?
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 28th, 2026
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- totaling 254, that addresses interoperable communications, coordination processes, jurisdictional boundaries
- , we identified that there are about five areas we think we could improve with some legislative amendments
- officer who could potentially end their career by putting him on a list for exercising their Fifth Amendment
- constables are allowing their appointed peace officers to work far outside their jurisdictional boundaries
- enforcement officers often conduct police escorts of oversized loads in areas outside the jurisdictional boundaries
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that because of their health history they may have a higher usage, which would fall within the boundaries
- would fall have a higher um usage which would fall within<00:23:26.120>
the <00:23:26.200>boundaries - of<00:23:26.760>
that <00:23:27.559>and <00:23:27.799>with within the boundaries - of that and with within the boundaries of that and with the<00:23:28.080>
supplement the supplement
Keywords:
Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- speak to his amendment. speak to his amendment.
- floor amendment? Thank you. floor amendment? Thank you.
- The amendments adopted. negative. The amendments adopted.
- Amending<06:28:12.958>
the <06:28:13.280>constitution Amending the constitution Amending - Now the motion is ought to pass as<07:52:25.680>
amended. as amended. as amended.
TX
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 3rd, 2025
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- as amended. as amended.
- Sub<04:32:45.040>
as <04:32:45.279>amended Sub as amended Sub as amended the<04:32:47.439 - committee amendment pending. committee amendment pending.
- "I have an amendment." "We're on committee amendment number two.
- I had my let me find my amendment. I had my amendment. amendment. amendment.
Summary:
The Senate first recognized the Montgomery Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 3A state championship, their second straight title. Senator Barfoot introduced the team and read a resolution commending the players, coaches, and school community for the 66-39 win over Southside Selma, noting standout performances by Braden Gordon, Mason Ellis, and Jarrett Friendley. Coach Jeremy Aant and school head John Williams thanked the Senate and emphasized the team’s selflessness, teamwork, academic standards, service, and leadership development. The Senate applauded the team, added all senators to the resolution, and arranged for a picture and challenge coins for the players.
After the recognition, the Senate came to order, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Committee reports followed. The Committee on State Government Affairs reported House Bill 541 favorably with one amendment; the bill would create the Safeguard Alabama Voter Engagement Act, requiring party registration for primary voting, restricting crossover voting, retaining voter history as a public record, revising voter registration forms, and requiring parties to publish candidate qualifications. The bill was ordered to a second reading and placed on the calendar.
The Committee on Local Legislation reported House Bills 630, 631, and 632 favorably, all relating to Etowah County, including changes to tax exemptions and personnel board membership. These bills were also sent to second reading and the calendar. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 117, commending Dylan Nut for winning the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, and added all members as co-sponsors. During discussion, one senator used the opportunity to speak at length about a separate concern involving alleged unlicensed real estate solicitation and the need for legislation to protect citizens from property-related scams; he also discussed the calendar process and other bills. The floor later included extended informal remarks about fishing and a separate discussion of a proposal to designate Miss America as an official state ambassador, with support expressed for a possible stipend amendment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/08/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment or something. amendment or something.
- wants you to amend RSA 165. wants you to amend RSA 165.
- adopted this amendment. adopted this amendment.
- doing an amend or changing the amendment doing an amend or changing the amendment here.<03:47:56.080
- uh amended in the Senate. uh amended in the Senate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/18/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I have an amendment in front of you, the A2 amendment.
- Madam Chair, I move that we adopt this A2 amendment. Members, Senator Her offers the A2 amendment.
- The A2 amendment is adopted.
- <01:46:59.040>
um <01:46:59.840>in amendment too I have an amendment um in amendment - A2 Amendment very adopt this amendment A2 Amendment very good<01:47:14.239>
uh <01:47:14.400><
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- LeBeau, is this property located inside the boundaries of the reservation?
- File 4678 as amended? File 4678 as amended?
- Representative Smith, I understand you have an author's amendment, A1.
- Would you like us to move the amendment? >> That's correct, Madam Chair.
- File 1041 as amended? File 1041 as amended?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As part of the 2025-26 budget, state law was amended to shift the responsibility for paying those penalties
- Since the law was amended to shift the responsibility of paying these penalties to the counties, the
- Life does not need to be dictated by regional center catchment area boundaries, which the standardized
- So, in the spirit of striking that balance, I want to offer some language for consideration for amendments
- The department proposes to amend the existing law outlining the use of the $4 million in savings generated