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• This is a constitutional amendment. Yes, sir. The Constitutional Amendment does...
• So that's the amendment, and I shall move for adoption of those amendments.
• We do have an amendment as well. Do you have the amendment? I do have...
• Are there any amendments to this? Are there any amendments to this bill?
• I have an amendment to it. Part of this amendment that...

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, aggravated theft, employee benefits, retirement funds, criminal penalty, state law, overdose, failure to render aid, public health, Alabama Athletic Commission

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• > the This amendment would amend the This amendment would amend the resolution<00:55:44.319>
• This is the A29<01:16:52.000> amendment. A29 amendment. A29 amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And furthermore, specifically on the amendments, there will be amendments before it gets to the final
• So there'll be amendments done before it becomes officially a proposed law, and those amendments will
• Constitution.
• And to just furthermore on the, specifically on the amendments, it will be amendments before it gets
• Constitution.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's an act to amend the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to extreme risk protection orders.
• It's an act to amend the Executive Law in relation to designating April 20th as a day of commemoration
• to be known as New York State Constitution Day.
• Commemoration to be known as New York State Constitution Day. Any discussion?
• It's an act to amend the Judiciary Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to the purchase

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor. The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor. Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.

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• On page 47 of the calendar, Senate Bill No. 266 by Senator Carnley, a proposed constitutional amendment
• <00:57:16.440> amendment<00:57:17.200> regarding constitutional amendment regarding constitutional
• Page 47 of the calendar, Senate Bill No. 266 by Senator Carnley, a proposed constitutional amendment
• <00:57:55.840> amendment proposed constitutional amendment proposed constitutional amendment
• Proposed constitutional amendment regarding the Lieutenant Governor. Senator Givan. Mr.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson. Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar. In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.

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• So the amendment is resources.
• amendments. Noting all members present. amendments. Noting all members present.
• amendments. Noting all members present. amendments. Noting all members present.
• <01:44:59.199> Any amendments. Any members voting? No. Any amendments.
• amendments, noting all members present. amendments, noting all members present.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• <00:15:50.639> this list or say that if a bill amends this list or say that if a bill amends
• I think, if I'm not mistaken, you find that formula in the Constitution.
• Yeah, that's a long-standing constitutional formula that has not changed since its enactment.
• that's a long-standing constitutional that's a long-standing constitutional formula<00:27:57.799
• Gas tax, the registration tax, and the other non-constitutional sources.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's just my opinion. found was uh constitutional Hampshire found was uh constitutional Hampshire Constitution
• amendment.
• you would pass the amendment.
• you would pass the amendment.
• <05:05:30.920> to<05:05:31.080> the amendment the amendment speaks to the amendment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > col4 would amend RSA 169-B col4 would amend RSA 169-B col4 I<00:32:34.399> section<00
• If this amendment, if this bill is amended by the Senate, did not pass, and we were back to the original
• has never said there's a constitutional has never said there's a constitutional right<01:46:35.440
• We do not support an amendment and strongly oppose an amendment that would make that carveout permanent
• >> We have that amendment. >> We have that amendment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senate Joint Resolution 1908 by Senator Hooper, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section
• 19 of Article Three of the State Constitution to.
• THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3D, ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
• THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
• THREE D, ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The language of the bill is vague to the extent that it may constitute a violation of the 14th Amendment
• <00:22:45.840> a extent that it may constitute a extent that it may constitute a violation
• Um, I move adoption of Amendment 2029 on HB 778. Uh, HB 778 amends disability retirement benefits.
• Um, I move adoption of Amendment 2029 on HB 778. HB 778 amends disability retirement benefits.
• And when we recess, we amendments.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Constitution, or even a grandparent's handwritten letter. The U.S.
• Constitution, or even a grandparent's handwritten letter.
• There are no amendments. Is there any public testimony on the bill? Yes, that's fine.
• I'm on a mission to make sure all of you understand what happens when you amend the required instruction
• We'll work together, hopefully, on an amendment. Thank you.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and passed HB 921, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5 and requires students to demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The bill sponsor argued cursive is important for historical literacy, everyday signatures, and possible early identification of learning differences. Opponents and several members supported teaching cursive but objected to the testing/proficiency requirement, saying students and teachers are already overburdened and that reading cursive is not currently part of the standards. Some members also raised concerns about fairness to charter schools and the bill’s application only to public schools. Despite those concerns, the bill passed 21-0 and was reported favorable. The committee then took up PCS for HB 1405, a major rewrite of Florida’s juvenile prevention and truancy statutes in Chapter 984, covering children in need of services/families in need of services. The bill updates definitions and procedures, strengthens truancy intervention, requires earlier and more detailed school reporting, adds parent involvement through child study teams, allows virtual participation, and sets review timelines for shelter placement. Sponsors said the goal is prevention and family support rather than punishment, with court involvement only after school-based intervention. Members asked about school compliance, court capacity, parent accountability, and whether all counties have child study teams; the sponsors said the bill expects CSTs in every school and can escalate cases to court and, if needed, to prosecutors for noncompliant parents. Public testimony on the juvenile justice bill was supportive, including from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth services groups, and juvenile justice advocates. In debate, members praised the modernization effort and the emphasis on early intervention and family participation, while also noting the bill’s size and suggesting further attention to attendance thresholds. The PCS for HB 1405 was then approved unanimously and reported favorable. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• Claimant did not amend his complaint.
• Claimant did not amend his complaint.
• The refusal constitutes administrative noncompliance with a superior court mandate.
• Right to the Constitution.
• Right to the Constitution. Well, I get that, but. "Right, right to the Constitution.

Summary: The committee first reviewed litigation reports from the Department of Labor and Licensing involving wage claims brought under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act. Members questioned the department’s authority, jurisdiction, use of attorney fees and costs, and whether defendants had to be licensed. The department explained it has long enforced wage and overtime laws, that the claims were small-dollar cases handled by investigators and counsel, and that one case had been paid and dismissed while others were unresolved or had service issues. The committee voted to review or batch-file the labor cases after discussion. The University of Arkansas System then reported three pending lawsuits: an age- and race-discrimination claim by a tenured professor that was resolved early; an ADA/FMLA retaliation claim by a former employee that survived in part on a motion to dismiss and was moving into discovery; and a Section 1983 claim against a UAMS sergeant arising from a parking-ticket dispute, with the university explaining that only punitive damages could create personal exposure for the officer. The committee reviewed each report and voted to accept them. The Department of Finance and Administration presented a proposed tax settlement reducing a sales-and-use tax assessment from about $48,000 to $20,000 and waiving interest and penalties, which the committee approved for review. The Claims Commission then presented several claims: an unpaid salary differential for a Department of Health employee, reissued warrants, unpaid DHS bills, and multiple negotiated settlements involving ATRS, UAMS, Arkansas State Police, and ARDOT. Members approved or affirmed most of these items, including a $65,000 settlement in the Tetronics/ATRS matter, a $150,000 medical-negligence settlement, and several vehicle-accident settlements. The most extended debate involved a tax-delinquent property sale claim by Sharon Greer and relatives. The claimant argued they were not properly notified and sought the $4,200 excess from the 2009 sale. Land Commissioner counsel explained the excess had escheated to the county after the statutory claim period expired, while members debated sovereign immunity, standing, heirs, and whether the committee could or should award money anyway. The committee ultimately chose to hold the matter over for further review in a future joint session rather than decide it immediately. The committee also heard appeals from dismissed claims, including a UAMS medical-negligence claim, a land-sale notice claim, a pothole claim against ARDOT, and a judicial-immunity claim against the Court of Appeals; most dismissals were affirmed, and the Simpson matter was held over for additional review after the claimant testified.

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• Until the bill is amended to accomplish this, along with our other suggested amendments, we respectfully
• Until the bill is amended to accomplish this along with our other suggested amendments, we respectfully
• So what the amendments will do is that 60 days...
• So that is in this bill in the amendment.
• issue that got addressed in the accepted amendments.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1312 by Senator Richardson on abandoned endowed-care cemeteries. Richardson described vandalism, theft, and neglect at abandoned cemeteries and said the bill would define abandonment, create a process for local governments to declare a cemetery abandoned, and allow the Bureau to act as conservator of endowment funds. Support came from Marin County, while county and special district groups opposed or had concerns, arguing the bill could shift burdens to local governments or public cemetery districts without enough safeguards. Members expressed general support but noted the need for further work; the bill was discussed but no final vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 758 by Senator Umberg, which would restrict retail sales of nitrous oxide to curb misuse. Supporters, including the League of California Cities, narcotic officers, counties, pediatricians, and other local governments and health groups, said easy access at smoke shops and convenience stores has fueled recreational abuse and health harms. There was no opposition testimony, and members voiced strong support for a statewide approach over city-by-city bans. The bill was well received, with the author closing in support. Dr. Weber-Pierson presented SB 1094, a health care affordability bill on biosimilars and biologic substitution. The bill would allow pharmacists to substitute biosimilars under certain conditions, require advance notice to providers and patients, and add reporting on savings; the author said amendments would strengthen provider notice and preserve the ability to mark prescriptions “do not substitute.” Supporters from health plans, insurers, pharmacies, labor, business, and some provider groups argued the bill would lower costs and expand access. Opponents, including dermatology and rheumatology groups and biotech interests, warned about non-medical switching, prior authorization delays, and patient harm. After extensive discussion, the committee voted 13-0 to pass SB 1094 to the Committee on Health. The committee also passed SB 849 by Dr. Weber-Pierson, which would bar reinstatement of physicians who surrendered their licenses while a sexual misconduct accusation was pending. The Medical Board and California Medical Association were generally supportive or neutral, and members praised the bill’s patient-protection focus. SB 993 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, which limits routine disclosure of identifying information for mental health professionals in correctional and psychiatric settings while preserving complaint processes, also passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 1002 by Senator Niello, extending the David Hall Act to allow certain patients in remission to continue telehealth care with out-of-state specialists, drew strong patient support but opposition from the Medical Board and CMA over licensure and oversight concerns; the committee voted it out on a split roll with some members not voting. Finally, SB 1263 by Senator McGuire, aimed at protecting wildfire survivors and workers by requiring licensed, trained contractors for post-disaster residential debris removal, received support from labor and the Contractors State License Board, with contractors raising a narrower amendment concern about scope.

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• I have an A1 author's amendment to your bill. Great, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• So I would encourage a yes vote on the author's amendment.
• The amendment is adopted. Chair Robbins, to your bill as amended. Thank you for hearing this bill.
• legislative auditor or a constitutional legislative auditor or a constitutional officer<00:03:38.000
• And I will say that as chair, I'm not really much for oral amendments on the fly.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 23, authored by Representative Robbins, was heard on a motion to advance it to the next committee. The bill, as amended by the A1 author’s amendment, would clarify the statutory definition of abuse, fraud, and waste and expand whistleblower protections for state employees who report those issues to legislators, the legislative auditor, or constitutional officers. Robbins said the measure is intended to protect state workers and align whistleblower language with existing Inspector General definitions; he also cited recent fraud investigations as the backdrop for the bill and noted a Senate companion, SF 475, with bipartisan support. Devon Bruce of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees testified in support of the bill’s protective intent but raised concerns that it only covers classified state employees, creating uneven treatment between classified and unclassified workers and between state and local public employees. Bruce also warned that the bill does not fully address data practices issues, including the handling of nonpublic, private, or proprietary information, and suggested broader privacy protections for whistleblowers’ identities. In response to questions, Robbins said the bill was not meant to change data practices law and that those issues should be addressed separately. Members debated whether the bill was ready for further consideration and whether it should also go to the fraud oversight committee or Judiciary. Motions to lay the bill over and to re-refer it to the fraud prevention and state oversight committee both failed. After a roll call vote, the committee approved the bill 7-6 and sent House File 23 to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development.

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• . amendment. amendment.
• . amendment. amendment.
• Constitution. This amendment ensures transparency for policymakers.
• Constitution applies to all Kentuckians, then this is an easy vote. It's a friendly amendment.
• Constitution applies to all Kentuckians, then this is an easy vote. It's a friendly amendment.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 26, 2026. The clerk then reported several bills on second reading, including measures on state personnel, domestic violence, fish and wildlife resources, open records, workforce investment, data centers, guardians ad litem and domestic relations, along with Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 on a Medicaid pilot feasibility study and Senate Joint Resolution 23 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. The main floor business was House Bill 2, the Medicaid reform and appropriation bill. The sponsor described it as a response to rising Medicaid costs and federal changes, saying it would improve transparency, oversight, fraud prevention, and program operations. He said the bill would apply mainly to the Medicaid expansion population and include community engagement, cost-sharing, eligibility safeguards, stronger managed care oversight, transportation and dental delivery changes, waiver program prioritization, greater legislative access to CHFS data, a transparency dashboard, periodic auditor review, and limits on certain weight-management drug coverage. A House committee substitute was adopted, and a floor amendment on phasing in a marginal medical loss ratio requirement over four years was offered as a friendly amendment and adopted. The House then debated House Floor Amendment 1, which would have removed state-mandated co-payments and limited cost sharing to the federal minimum, while also prohibiting reporting medical debt to credit agencies. Supporters argued the amendment would protect low-income Kentuckians from barriers to care and prevent medical debt from worsening poverty. Opponents said the bill’s co-pays were intended to encourage appropriate use of care, especially to reduce non-emergency emergency room visits, and noted that providers and MCOs could waive or work around some charges. After a roll call vote, the amendment failed 20-39. After the amendment vote, the House continued discussion of the bill, with the sponsor defending the co-payment structure as a way to promote personal responsibility and sustainability while preserving access to primary care. The transcript ends during further debate on House Bill 2, and no final passage vote is shown in the provided excerpt.

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• The bill sponsor will propose the amendment and close on the amendment.
• Read the first amendment.
• Other amendments? On the desk, Mr. Speaker. Read the first amendment.
• Are there amendments? On the desk, Mr. Speaker. Read the first amendment.
• Other amendments? On the desk, Mr. Speaker. Read the first amendment.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Senate floor amendment number three. All it does is it's a cleanup amendment.
• Bill 75, constitutional carry. It easily Bill 75, constitutional carry.
• one time amendment. one time amendment.
• are amended. are amended.
• floor amendments, Mr. Clerk? floor amendments, Mr. Clerk?

Keywords: 958, all

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• . amendment. amendment.
• . amended. amended.
• And just to give a little background, Colorado passed the Victim Rights Act as a constitutional amendment
• spirit of our 1992 constitutional spirit of our 1992 constitutional amendment. amendment. amendment
• , 1052 as amended, 1143 as amended, 1226 as amended, 1283 as amended, 1342 as amended, 1343 as amended

Keywords: 981, all

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• Kreid Amendment one. I move to Amend Bill 1047 by restoring the title and enacting clause. Mr.
• Questions on the amendment? None. Debate on the amendment? Seeing none.
• Amendment is adopted. Will there be further questions on House Bill 1047 as amended?
• Will there be questions on the amendment? Will there be debate on the amendment?
• House Bill 3996 has a simple amendment on page two.

Bills: HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339

Keywords: HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing