Video & Transcript Research : 'constitutional amendment'

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AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

JBC-PERSONNEL Apr 21st, 2026

JBC-PERSONNEL

Transcript Highlights:
  • Item C, beginning on page 9, is a revised letter and amendment for the Auditor's Office after the previous
  • letter and amendment was re-referred from JBC.
  • Item B, beginning on page 3, is a member amendment from Senator Rice that will amend Senate Bill 30 for
  • I brought this amendment to SB 30 to the Joint Budget Committee, which is the process available.
  • from senator rice that will amend senate bill 30 for the governor's office the amendment will remove
Summary: The committee took up several budget and personnel items, first approving revised requests from the Auditor’s Office and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The Auditor’s request lowered its salary-and-match increases to 10 percent, with operations and UCP amounts reduced to $245,490 and $109,711. The Lieutenant Governor’s revised request kept positions at line-item maximums and sought $99,876 in regular salary and match appropriations, or 17.43 percent. Both items were approved without objection. The main discussion centered on a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one senior advisor position, reduce authorized positions from 59 to 58, and cut salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the reduction was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s handling of corrections-related matters, including the Franklin County land purchase, transparency issues, and his refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Several members questioned the relevance of the testimony and noted the Governor could still hire him in another role if she chose. After discussion, a roll call vote was taken and the amendment failed. The committee then approved two routine items: OPM’s request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can offer up to $300,000 to recruit two medical examiners, and Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school. Both requests were approved, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC Informational Briefing 09-24-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number two, Constitution. Number one.
  • president are following the Constitution president are following the Constitution and<00:23:10.480
  • I don't think we need to amend our constitution to make sure this doesn't happen.
  • make<00:51:30.960> sure<00:51:31.359> this amend our constitution to make sure this
  • amend our constitution to make sure this doesn't<00:51:31.920> happen.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Mar 5, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 23

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that specifically, um, states amendment that specifically, um, states that<00:31:17.840> our<
  • circumvent constitutional protections of open<00:41:56.160> meetings<00:41:56.720> as<
  • , I'm not sure, but I didn't see that the conflict with the Constitution was apparent.
  • , I'm not sure, but I didn't see that the conflict with the Constitution was apparent.
  • that the conflict with the Constitution that the conflict with the Constitution um<00:43:19.280>
Bills: HB2246, HB2119, HB1929, HB1953, HB1572, HB2549, HB2594, HB2551, HB2595, HB2548, HB2459, HB1931, HB1604, HB1616, HB1736, HB2233, HB2241, HB1891, HB1803, HB2567, HB2534, HB2399, HB2172, HB1595, HB1811, HB2168, HB1780, HB1781, HB1785, HB2122, HB2012, HB2398, HB1779, HB2296, HB1894, HB1925, HB2019, HB1896, HB2294, HB2298, HB2300, HB2344, HB2345, HB2391, HB2037, HB2201, HB1941, HB1635, HB1943, HB2325, HB1926, HB2490, HB1710, HB2545, HB1976, HB2173, HB1804, HB1563, HB2015, HB1619, HB2475, HB1889, HB2367, HB2187, HB1765, HB1452, HB2231, HB1700, HB1705, HB1626, HB1897, HB1642, HB1523, HB2593, HB815, HB1655, HB1596, HB1732, HB1842, HB2476, HB2478, HB2022, HB1588, HB2575, HB1163, HB2153, HB772, HB1519, HB2050, HB2309, HB2147, HB2329, HB2274, HB2280, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2306, HB2148, HB2088, HB1764, HB2438, HB2117, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2155, HB1832, HB2216, HB1601, HB1934, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2454, HB2004, HB2427, HB2207, HB1810, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB2323, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB1691, HB2386, HB2423, HB2121, HB1984, HB1593, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB1643, HB2558, HB1864, HB1898, HB2214, HB2167, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB322, HB1964, HB2218, HB2616, HB1535, HB1574, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2250, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1740, HB1724, HB1733, HB1799, HB1725, HB2049, HB2161, HB1970, HB2519, HB1790, HB2416, HB1873, HB2001, HB2151, HB1603, HB1880, HB1753, HB2198, HB1511, HB1991, HB2546, HB1615, HB1939, HB2140, HB2429, HB1870, HB1850, HB1782, HB2137
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE CONVENES May 4th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, do hereby call an extraordinary session of the General
  • brackets and rates to a top tax rate of 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and following tax years; to amend
  • the income tax brackets and rates for domestic tax... ...1, 2026, and following tax years to amend the
  • This call is subject to amendment prior to the date and time at which the General Assembly shall convene
  • Members, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, no
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 96 members present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized guests, including Arkansas State Troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session. The governor’s call said the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, specifically lowering the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the top corporate income tax rate to 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of House and Senate expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only matters within the governor’s call could be considered. The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, titled “Revenue and tax,” was read twice. The House then notified the Senate and governor that it was ready for business and adjourned until 9:30 the next morning, with the Revenue and Tax Committee scheduled to meet later that day.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Mar 27th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • I strongly recommend that y'all consider amending or changing this.
  • Thank you. the constitutional amendment here, and obviously, if it passes, we send it out to the voters
  • We would read those constitutional amendments to senior citizens in the nursing home and we would get
  • amendments, but the principle is the same.
  • amendments, but the principle is the same.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll be passing this measure with amendments, amending page 2, line 1 through 2, to clarify payment
  • My intention is to pass this measure with amendments, adding the suggested amendments from DLR testimony
  • The recommendation is adopted. measure with amendments um we'll just be measure with amendments um we'll
  • <00:59:01.680> 1 amendments amending page two line 1 amendments amending page two line 1 through
  • intentions to pass this with amendments intentions to pass this with amendments we'll<01:01:13.680
Keywords: 910, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (01/20/2026)

Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also amends RSA 6393, Roman 1.
  • It also amends a child or incompetent.
  • Would that be amendable to the chair?
  • against uh against our constitutional against uh against our constitutional rights.<02:00:44.239
  • So constitution.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair's recommendation is to pass with amendments. Chair and Vice Chair vote aye.
  • amendments. Chair and vice chair vote I. amendments. Chair and vice chair vote I.
  • So um just the deleted amendments.
  • Thank you very much. amendments for clarity, consistency, and amendments for clarity, consistency, and
  • Chair's recommendation is to pass<01:47:38.159> with<01:47:38.440> amendments.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 281 SD1, which would define and prohibit torture as a Class A felony. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, HPD investigators, and other supporters said the bill is needed because existing laws do not adequately capture torture, especially cases involving children and vulnerable persons. Several testifiers emphasized that starvation is a common method of torture that often leaves little visible evidence, and they urged the committee to restore the original starvation language removed from the measure. The Office of the Public Defender said it did not oppose the bill’s purpose but raised concerns that the language was too broad and could create trial issues, particularly around minors and vulnerable people, and suggested narrowing amendments. The chair indicated the testimony had made a strong impression and said the committee would try to move the bill forward. The committee then heard SB 292 SD1, relating to sexual exploitation and safe harbor protections for survivors seeking medical or law enforcement help. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the measure, noting that a prior version raised equal protection concerns that were no longer present, and said survivors should be able to seek help without fear of prosecution. Written support was also noted from several advocacy and state groups. Testimony in support focused on retaliation fears, trafficking, and the need for manpower and resources to address exploitation and related crimes. Finally, the committee took up SB 295 SD1, which would increase penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and treat a violation of one as a second offense for the other. The Public Defender’s Office objected to the mandatory jail component, arguing judges should retain discretion and that there was no clear evidence mandatory jail deters violations. The transcript cuts off before any final committee action or vote on SB 295 was recorded.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/3/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • discussion to the amendment? discussion to the amendment?
  • amendment, please say I. I. amendment, please say I. I.
  • , which mirrors the Fourth Amendment that we all have a constitutional right against unreasonable searches
  • The amendment is adopted. So any other comment to the bill as amended?
  • amendment is adopted. amendment is adopted.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have to read amendments. Yeah, DDS facilities. Amendment number six by Ms.
  • Amendment number 11, 5.
  • The nays have it; the amendment is not adopted. Amendment 1320 on hold.
  • Amendment 20.
  • The ayes have it, and the amendment as amended is adopted.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate considered a comprehensive immigration-related bill, the Protect Act (House No. 5316), with extensive debate focused on limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations and protecting immigrants, victims, workers, and public institutions. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fear in schools, hospitals, courts, child care settings, and other community spaces, while preserving criminal law enforcement and public safety cooperation. Several senators also emphasized the economic and community contributions of immigrants, and some spoke from personal or district experience about fear, school enrollment declines, and impacts on health care and daily life. A number of amendments were debated. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Kennedy, was adopted to extend protections to DDS facilities and disability-related care settings, with supporters stressing the importance of protecting immigrant caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other adopted amendments included Amendment 7 on effective dates, Amendment 34 adding residential schools/programs as safe spaces, Amendment 10 on courthouse curtilage, Amendment 13 protecting health care workers from retaliation, Amendment 20 establishing an immigration commission with minority-party representation, and Amendment 69 as a corrective/technical amendment. Many other amendments, largely offered by Senator Tarr and others, were rejected, including proposals concerning 287G agreements, detainers, civil arrests, court authority, and legal defense funding; several amendments were also withdrawn. The chamber took multiple roll-call votes on contested amendments. Amendment 59 on 287G funds was defeated 5-34, Amendment 63 on status information tied to criminal offenses was defeated 7-32, Amendment 67 on felony detainers was defeated 10-29, and Amendment 75 on state-funded legal defense programs was defeated 5-34. After amendments were completed, the Senate adopted the Ways and Means recommendation, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a 37-3 vote. The Senate later rejected a House amendment, appointed a conference committee, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 10th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • any amendments coming at this time? any amendments coming at this time?
  • What is his amendment? You want to discuss your amendment? Yes, sir.
  • We accept that as a friendly amendment. amendment. amendment. >> All<00:28:57.679> right.
  • on the amendment if there the amended on the amendment if there are<00:30:24.320> no<00:30:24.480
  • on the bill as amended? on the bill as amended?
Bills: SB249, SB259, HB67, HB214
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/16/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • <02:26:40.720> in<02:26:40.880> our<02:26:41.120> constitution that Blain amendment
  • in our constitution that Blain amendment in our constitution as<02:26:42.080> a<02:26:42.240>
  • taxpayer oversight this constitutes taxpayer oversight this constitutes taxation<03:20:31.479>
  • That's why we have a constitutional duty to fund them, and there is no constitutional duty to fund the
  • That's why we have a constitutional duty to fund them, and there is no constitutional duty to fund the
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 115-FN, which would remove the income cap from New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account eligibility rules. Representative Valerie McDonnell, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure is intended to fund students rather than systems and to expand educational choice regardless of income or zip code. She described the change as a small statutory edit but argued it would have significant benefits, including helping families afford alternative education settings and testing costs such as AP exams. She also cited testimony from families who said EFAs helped children with special needs or difficult circumstances, and she argued the program is popular and cost-effective. Committee members questioned McDonnell about the bill’s fiscal impact and administration. One member asked whether removing the income cap would extend vouchers to families above the statewide median income and whether the change could cost more than $100 million annually; McDonnell said she did not agree with that estimate and pointed to Arizona as a comparison. Representative Wendy Thomas asked whether the bill should require stronger data-sharing from the Children’s Scholarship Fund, which administers the program, so the Department of Education and taxpayers could better track spending; McDonnell said the program already uses ClassWallet and regulated expenditures, and that the question was better directed to the administrator. Several members testified in opposition. Representative Wendy Thomas said the bill would increase costs for public schools, raise local property taxes, and worsen oversight problems. Representative Heath Howard argued the proposal would function as a subsidy for wealthy families already paying private tuition and said public education and special education should be funded first. Representative Megan Murray also opposed the bill, emphasizing the lack of a legal reporting requirement for EFA spending and the need for transparency, accountability, and attention to special education needs. Representative Sam Farrington supported expansion, sharing a constituent story about a student who left public school after harassment and benefited from private school placement. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 23

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:34:21.119> rights believe there are constitutional rights believe there are constitutional
  • I'm the biggest, um, proponent of the Second Amendment, um, hard-carrying NRA member, and at the same
  • time, this, um, is definitely not, um, trying to secure, um, or going against, uh, Second Amendment
  • He added that he is the biggest, um, proponent of the Second Amendment, um, a hard-carrying NRA member
  • is that it precludes the constitution is that it precludes the legislature<00:50:13.240> from
Keywords: 910, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Republican Press Conference 3/10/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • Originally we had it as waste, fraud, and abuse, but we'll be offering an amendment today that will define
  • Then currently they can find protection when they report to a constitutional officer, a legislator, or
  • Then currently they can find protection when they report to a constitutional officer, a legislator, or
  • officer now in general constitutional officer now in into<00:10:29.560> this<00:10:29.720>
  • we're offering today so I hope amendment we're offering today so I hope we<00:14:42.920> get<
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: State Representative Jim Nash and Representative Kristin Robbins discussed a package of fraud-prevention bills, centered on House File 3 and a separate whistleblower-protection measure. HF 3 would require annual reports based on Office of the Auditor (OA/OLA) findings to be sent to ranking members of relevant committees, with the goal of giving appropriators more information about internal controls and follow-up on audit recommendations. Nash said the bill is intended to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, cited the Feeding Our Future case as an example of weak controls, and noted that the OA helped draft the proposal and supports it. He also said the bill’s language is modeled in part on Colorado and on earlier recommendations for more information to be shared with decision-makers. Robbins said her bill would expand whistleblower protections for state employees, including unclassified employees, and add new protected reporting channels and definitions. She said employees are often afraid to come forward because of job and career concerns, and that the bill would better protect reports made to legislators, the OA, governmental bodies, and law enforcement. She and Nash said they were working with DFL members and committee chairs on bipartisan amendments to define “fraud” and “misuse,” and to align the language with the Inspector General bill and prior law. In questions, Robbins explained that current law protects only certain employees and that her bill would broaden coverage and make it easier for employees to report concerns without fear. She said the OA supports the effort and that the added reporting pathways would help with follow-up on agency recommendations. Nash and Robbins both emphasized that the measures are part of a broader fraud-fighting package and expressed hope for bipartisan support, though Nash criticized DFL leadership for not backing the bills more openly. No votes or final actions were taken in the exchange shown.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 17, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:09:42.880> substantial committee amendment uh made substantial committee amendment uh
  • :17.199> insert committee amendment, we insert committee amendment, we insert subsection<00:15
  • committee amendment standing committee amendment appropriates<00:16:51.440> up<00:16:51.600><
  • Uh, the next amendment from the standing committee amendment is on page 103. Uh, section 11.
  • No amendments.
Bills: HB0150
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And it can adopt them with amendments.
  • We don't use Europe for free speech reasons or Second Amendment reasons or any other amendments, so you're
  • And in regulation to an expression, that's my First Amendment right.
  • This bill, um, is not about the First Amendment.
  • Of course, the First Amendment takes priority over anything we do.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clearance rates rose in 2024 for the Supreme Court, Constitutional County, and Municipal Courts.
  • is that we don't have an inherent grant of power under the Constitution.
  • HGR 165 was introduced and that was amendment to Article V of the Texas Constitution, which creates the
  • Within the confines of our constitutional and statutory confidentiality rules.
  • Yes, we so we the legislature Extended our authority and it's there's been a constitutional amendment
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/08/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • My understanding is this constitutional amendment was, I think, in the 1700s, and I think we would all
  • My understanding is this constitutional amendment was, I think, in the 1700s, and I think we would all
  • My understanding is this constitutional amendment was, I think, in the 1700s, and I think we would all
  • In fact, given a broad definition of the constitution amendment, our constitution has been amended 149
  • In fact, given a broad definition of the constitutional amendment, our constitution has been amended
Keywords: 1189, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • In South Dakota, it's still in the Constitution. In South Dakota, it's still in the Constitution.
  • I would move that amendment. Representative... I'm sorry, Tim. There was a motion.
  • we need more... ...just clarification was for the amendment.
  • Chairman, can you repeat the amendment again? Okay, I will try my best.
  • So it was, I'm calling it the Mathern amendment.
Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff. A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial. The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the Constitution, but Congress must. for the Constitution, but Congress must.
  • The question is on as amended.
  • He took an oath to constitution.
  • . constitution. constitution.
  • You have the wrong person to say to the authorities by way of the fifth amendment to the Constitution