Video & Transcript Research : 'local amendment'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair moves that HB 388 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House of recommendation that
- In my local community in the panhandle of Texas, that excludes a lot of my hardworking patients who have
- senior fellow for healthcare at Texas Public Policy Foundation, who I'm representing and myself, I'm a local
- So we work very closely with the, with the, um, with the local, uh, healthcare providers as we try to
Bills:
HB139
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Local and Private - Room 210; 26 March, 2025: 9:00 AM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Local and Private - Room 409, 18 March, 2025; 9:30 A.M.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 12th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The council also reviews state. agency and local workforce plans that require the governor's approval
- Expense for local government.
- So an important resource for these businesses is their local workforce development boards.
- County to notify their local Workforce Development Board about signing, amending, or renewing a Chapter
- But local development boards coordinate with local stakeholders on Chapter 380 and 381 agreements.
Bills:
HB406
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Local and Private - Room 409, 11 March, 2025; 12:30 PM.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and safe time and any other amendments and safe time and any other amendments these<00:05:28.440
- It would respect local control and decision-making.
- I am also the president of the local PA professional union.
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optional and with that also a local optional and with that also a local optional - of moving money and keeping local of moving money and keeping local control<01:19:49.920>
does
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- She committed to empowering parents and returning powers to states and local communities, which, by the
- across the country, when in fact the vast majority of decisions around public education are made by local
- decisions, licensure standards, hiring decisions, and so many other factors are in the hands of our local
- civil rights. rights protections, provides Title I and IDEA investments that help make it possible for local
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Don't get me wrong, we have our issues with local government too, but this is a truly wonderful local
- House Bill 1998 proposes amendments to various sections of the Education Code and the Local Government
- I mean, that also prevents them or limits them from buying local.
- So we like that flexibility at the local level.
- Local dollars and philanthropic dollars that you get locally are very familiar with this as well in his
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It ensures that local government stays focused on the primary issues of local government and doesn't
- They talk about environmental projects, but locally...
- This bill is about smart local investment.
- The spirit of it is, who do I know is local?
- They were brought up as local...
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Has there been an amendment to this bill? Mr. Chair, Senator Ezzell, no. There's no amendment.
- We’re going to have a sector that has been targeted already, and hopefully we can make amends there as
- We did change it so that school board members could be elected in the local election.
- with other local public bodies that already are part of the regular local election and also have the
- The local election law has school boards under local election, which is nonpartisan.
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Gloria Dordy, and I am introducing House Bill 34 as amended.
- Is there opposition in the audience to House Bill 34 as amended? Online.
- Chair, I move to do pass House Bill 34 as amended. Right.
- You have a due pass on House Bill 34 as amended. Thank you.
- You have a due pass on House Bill 34 as amended. Thank you, Vice Chair.
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, this bill just funds localities again.
- And as you heard, the amendment removes CBP... or local level.
- Secretary—oh, move the amendment first. Sorry.
- Do you want me to start from the beginning or just the amendment?
- Yes, the 14th Amendment protects against discrimination.
Keywords:
immigration, public benefits, asylum, verification, Arizona Revised Statutes, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, immigration enforcement, probation, law enforcement, court notification, civil rights
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met and approved the January 26, 2026 minutes, then took up several bills related to veterans, immigration, and border security. SB 1268 was described as an emergency cleanup measure clarifying that a 100% service-connected disabled veteran’s primary residence is fully exempt from property tax, including when jointly owned with a spouse; county assessors supported it as needed to fix ambiguous language before the 2026 tax year, and it passed 7-0. SB 1152 would make people with pending asylum applications eligible for state or local public benefits until asylum is granted; supporters framed it as limiting state spending on pending cases, while opponents argued it was redundant, could encourage racial profiling, and conflicted with humanitarian and economic considerations. It passed 4-3. SB 1156 would appropriate $20 million to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention costs involving unauthorized persons; supporters said local governments were bearing an unfair burden, while opponents said the money should go elsewhere and that the state was already spending heavily on border issues. It passed 4-3.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, the Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.
- You have to add the local share for two more points.
- And so then to walk in this morning and talk about hamstringing our localities, when our localities have
- And, you know, local governments pay for public services that local governments can best provide—on-the-ground
- But in this case, a fixed statewide cap doesn't take certain local needs, local conditions into account
Bills:
SB9
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear Senate Bill 9, which would lower the voter-approval tax rate for certain local taxing units from 3.5% to 2.5%. Sen. Bettencourt, the bill author, argued the change would continue the state’s property tax reforms begun in 2019, slow local levy growth, and give voters more say over larger tax increases. He and supporters cited data showing property tax levies have grown faster than population plus inflation, and said the bill would help protect taxpayers while preserving the state’s broader investments in school tax relief, water, rural law enforcement, and ambulance funding.
Supporters included the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Texas Association of Manufacturers. They said the bill would improve transparency, encourage more disciplined budgeting, and create certainty for homeowners and businesses. They argued that lower tax-rate growth would help attract and retain employers and investment, and that voters would still be able to approve higher rates when needed.
Local officials and other opponents said the bill would constrain cities and counties facing rapid growth, inflation, infrastructure needs, and public safety costs. Testimony from county judges, city finance officials, firefighters, and urban county representatives emphasized pressures from jail operations, roads, water, EMS, police and fire staffing, and unfunded mandates. Several witnesses asked for carve-outs or exemptions for public safety and disaster-related costs, warning that a one-size-fits-all cap could force service cuts or shift costs elsewhere. The committee heard extensive questioning but no final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas's unique geography and shifting demographics demand localized data to inform effective region-specific
Bills:
HB231
Keywords:
HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 19th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that's a friendly amendment that would do some good.
- So we have a lot of debt at the local level, including at the school district level.
- Local government impact is projected to be no significant fiscal implication to units. ...of local government
- Standing, we are at $500 billion in total local debt. I would suggest that I'll ask.
- Only California and New York have a higher level of local debt per capita. ...than Texas.
Keywords:
bond election, ballot proposition, debt obligation, municipal bonds, local government finance, property tax, ad valorem tax, school district bonds, county bonds, special taxing district, voter information document, public debt, municipal finance, tax-supported debt, election ballot language, bond transparency, homestead tax impact, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, public bank
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Shelby County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Shelby County Local Legislation Committee is called to order.
Bills:
SB319
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Mobile County Legislation Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Mobile County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Because current law, which is existing law, we're just doing one amendment on page six.
Bills:
HB567
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that do pass be printed and sent to the local
- You don't want to send for local girl does not.
- Uh, this is the, the bill relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement
- It's not going to get done without the help of the local utilities, the roads, the local municipalities
Bills:
HB 2007, HB 2462, HB 2621, HB 2921, HB 3187, HB 3331, HB 3332, HJR 144, HB 3514, HB 3528, HB 3539, HB 3563, HB 3720, HB 3726, HB 3751, HB 3859, HB 3947, HB 4148, HB 4164, HB 4337, HB 4346, HB 4368, HB 4706, HB 4916, HB 4950, HB 4967, HB 5177, HB 5603
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- With the recommendation that it do pass, may print and sent to the local consent calendar.
- This is the bill relating to... to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for
- Get done without the help of the local utilities, the roads, and the local municipalities.
Bills:
HB2007, HB2462, HB2621, HB2921, HB3187, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3539, HB3563, HB3720, HB3726, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4164, HB4337, HB4346, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB5603
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- mentioned and I'll try to get amendments mentioned and I'll try to get amendments for<00:25:46.640
- >> Maybe we could all join in an amendment >> Maybe we could all join in an amendment
- It treats locally elected problem.
- All those in favor of Senator Case's amendment say aye. I opposed. No. That amendment does pass.
- amendment say I. amendment say I. >> I<01:38:56.560>
opposed. <01:38:57.440>No.
Keywords:
property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201