Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative amendment'
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, there's an amendment I can explain. Madam Vice, please move the amendment. Mr.
- Staff, please explain the amendment. Mr.
- And this is on the amendment, right? Yes.
- Chair, there is an amendment I can explain. Madam Vice, please move the amendment. Mr.
- Chair, there's an amendment I can explain. Madam Vice, please move the amendment. Mr.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I see that there is an amendment on this bill. Will the clerk read the amendment?
- Who's the amendment from, Chairman? Pardon? You know who that amendment is from?
- You want to put an amendment in committee, I'll take it for an amendment or on the floor.
- I withdraw my amendment. Okay.
- Are you talking about my legislation? Are you talking about my legislation? Are you...
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, science and technology, research, board appointments, emergency legislation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House tax panel hears bill to expand tax incentives for producing sustainable aviation fuel 4/8/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clayman to describe the amendment. Uh, I will move the H1669DE2 amendment. Mr. Clayman: Mr.
- Chair and members, House File 1669, as amended by the DE2 amendment, would modify the sustainable aviation
- So, basically, is the DE2 amendment the bill, or is there a lot more to the bill than just the amendment
- Earlier this year, our coalition voted to support this legislation because we feel these amendments to
- who support this legislation. who support this legislation.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 1669, adopting the DE2 amendment, which was described as the bill itself. The amended bill would expand Minnesota’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit by increasing annual allocations, extending the sunset date from 2030 to 2035, adding an extra credit for lower-carbon fuels, and adding environmental and other qualifying requirements. The chair noted the amendment aligned the bill with the governor’s proposal, and the amendment was approved on a voice vote.
Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Commissioner Tom Peterson of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture backed the bill as a way to preserve Minnesota’s leadership in SAF, attract private investment, and keep crop and timber feedstocks processed in-state. Farmers and agricultural groups, including Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Farm Bureau, said SAF could create new domestic markets for crops such as corn, soybeans, winter camelina, and pennycress while improving farm income and supporting climate-smart practices. Forestry representatives argued that wood waste and forest residue could be turned into SAF, improving forest health and reducing wildfire risk.
Environmental and clean-energy groups also supported the bill, emphasizing the added guardrails. The Minnesota Environmental Partnership, Friends of the Mississippi River, and Fresh Energy said the amendments would better protect water quality, soil health, biodiversity, and climate outcomes by favoring lower-carbon SAF and limiting harmful land-use change. University of Minnesota Forever Green representatives said winter-hardy crops could scale over time, and they pointed to ongoing commercialization work and a 1 Million Acre Scaling Study. Labor and construction groups said the bill would support major infrastructure investment and create long-term jobs, with testimony citing the first Minnesota SAF facility already announced and the potential for multiple hubs statewide.
No vote on final passage was taken in the portion provided, but the committee heard extensive supportive testimony and questions focused on scalability, infrastructure, and how the credit would accelerate SAF development in Minnesota.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any questions on the amendment? Are there any appearance forms on the amendment?
- As amended, are there questions on the bill as amended? Thank you.
- We'll take up amendment barcode 922-8776 by Amendments.
- Questions on the amendment? Any questions on the amendment? All right.
- We'll show that amendment adopted as well. Now we're back on the bill as amended.
Keywords:
firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease
Summary:
The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates.
SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably.
The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 093 Apr 17th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment amendment uh uh uh L006.
- But as amended in the early 20th century, the Constitution also puts a very strong quantum of the legislative
- have an amendment. have an amendment.
- Amendment >> Amendment L7. Amendment >> Senator<02:51:38.560>
Carson. - amendment number 11? amendment number 11?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-04-07
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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in the the similar legislation in the the similar legislation in California - amendment in A2. amendment in A2.
- amendment? Yes, thank you Madam Chair. amendment? Yes, thank you Madam Chair.
- then the larger part of the amendment then the larger part of the amendment if<00:31:57.240>
Keywords:
data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have a amendment offered and seconded. have a amendment offered and seconded. have a amendment
- amendment we'll you're adding the the amendment we'll you're adding the the amendment that we t we're
- I have the amendment at the appropriate time. the amendment at the appropriate time. the amendment at
- Any board. offer the amendment. Any questions on the amendment? questions on the amendment?
- questions on the amendment? I move to adopt the amendment. I move to adopt the amendment.
Keywords:
parental leave, state employees, local education agencies, adoption, work-life balance, family support, portable benefits, portable benefit account, independent contractor, gig worker, 1099 worker, freelancer, app-based worker, rideshare, delivery driver, worker benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, income replacement insurance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/11/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- There is an amendment that just came in. That is amendment 0667S. Oh, I'm sorry.
- That is amendment uh that just came in. That is amendment uh 0667s.
- again on the amendment, page three. again on the amendment, page three. >> Comfort.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, there's an amendment I can explain. Please explain my amendment.
- Thank you, the amendment is adopted. Let's move the bill as amended. Mr.
- Thank you, the amendment is adopted. Let's move the bill as amended. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Let's please move the bill as amended. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Let's move the bill as amended, please. Mr.
Keywords:
corrections oversight, appropriation, independent office, public safety, funding, firefighters, insurance rates, workers' compensation, firefighter cancer reimbursement, rate deviations, cost analysis, premiums, border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, immigration, education reform, K-12
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this is our first instance of amendment, with five or fewer dwellings.
- The fourth instance of amendment is related to the legislative oversight committee.
- The seventh instance of amendment was clarifying language in the floor amendment to the smart growth
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is And the 10th instance of amendment is And the 10th instance of amendment
Summary:
The House opened with a moment of silence, then reported favorable on House Bill 954, relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the town of Stowe, and referred it to Ways and Means. Members then adopted JRS 54, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment so the two houses would reconvene no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Several announcements followed, including a Memorial Day remembrance, which was journalized, an art project in the card room, and a recognition of Harwood Union High School athletes and one individual champion. The House also heard a farewell and birthday acknowledgment for a departing member from Bennington. The calendar was then announced, with House Bill 932, Senate Bill 325, and Senate Bill 323 slated for consideration.
The House suspended rules to take up House Bill 932 immediately and concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment. The bill concerns regulation of forestry under Act 250, and the Stowe member explained the amendment was a narrow technical revision developed with the Land Use Review Board and the Agency of Natural Resources. The House then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 325, heard a 6-0 committee of conference report on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, and adopted the report after brief questioning about noise limits. The House also suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. Senate Bill 323 was postponed to the afternoon session, and the House recessed until 1:00 p.m.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an amendment. Mr.
- I move to adopt the amendment. ...I move to adopt the amendment. Second by Senator Butler.
- In favor of the amendment, second by Senator Hatcher. Okay, now we're back on the bill as amended.
- . get to legislate morality.
- But I am not leaning on as a legislator myself the legislative body to do that work.
Keywords:
computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- role on amendment 04 2026410H. role on amendment 04 2026410H.
- your amendment. your amendment.
- on amendment uh on this amendment? on amendment uh on this amendment?
- body legislates today. ...how this legislative body legislates today.
- of pending legislation. of pending legislation. Thank<04:50:58.400>
you.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I will be accepting the committee amendments.
- Proposed legislation is unnecessary.
- Courts are going to interpret, if this amendment is passed, that the legislation is saying something
- Mending and I is amended.
- also Georgia passed the same legislation.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call.
The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call.
AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar.
Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an amendment. >> Chair: We have Amendment Barcode 382999.
- The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
- THOSE OPPOSED TO THIS AMENDMENT? 299 THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. WE ARE BACK ON THE BILL AS AMENDED.
- Why don't we need the amendment? Chair: You may explain the amendment. Rep.
- 639 The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.
Summary:
The House Education Employment Committee heard seven bills and reported each favorably. HB 129 on Florida Virtual School would remove a priority system, confirm access for all Florida students and eligible military dependents overseas, clarify teacher retirement status, allow local schools to administer required exams, and authorize direct-support organizations; it passed unanimously after brief questions about audit-related updates and waitlists. HB 423 on student elopement, sponsored by Rep. Eskamani and Rep. Tramont, would require schools to establish safety teams and prevention plans for students who may leave supervised areas; testimony from autism advocates emphasized drowning and other safety risks, and the bill passed 16-0 with strong bipartisan support.
The committee also approved CS for CS HB 753 on school counselors, which removes certain certification barriers while keeping the master’s degree requirement and sets evaluation criteria based on state counseling standards. Supporters said the bill would help address counselor shortages and align evaluations with the profession’s actual duties. CS HB 1253 on coach support for student-athletes, as amended, allows coaches to use personal funds up to a capped amount for student needs with written parental consent; members raised concerns about liability, fairness, and the need for clear guardrails, but the bill passed 15-0.
CS HB 833 on private school facilities would make small private schools of 100 students or fewer a permitted use in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts and allow use of existing buildings if fire and code standards are met; supporters said it would reduce local barriers while preserving safety, and it passed 15-0. PCS for CS HB 1325 would update the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund by clarifying matching contributions, allowing expansion or modernization of existing space but not new construction, and streamlining awards; it passed unanimously with broad college and health system support. Finally, CS HB 1437 on conversion charter schools would create clearer dispute-resolution options for facility maintenance issues and, via amendment, allow capital outlay funds for repairs if the charter assumes full responsibility; after debate over whether the amendment was premature, the bill passed 13-3. The meeting then adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're amending 8 and is amended to read.
- <01:42:42.719>
to that was amended in 2025 is amended to that was amended in 2025 is amended - We're going to be in section 318, which amends prior legislation for the energy matching funds and the
- Section 318 amends prior legislation for the energy matching funds and the federal infrastructure grants
- legislation? One minute. legislation? One minute.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If this is a legislative directive, we want information given to Legislative Management, it should come
- from Legislative Council and not from OMB.
- approve those amendments.
- we can do that at next meeting and approve those amendments. sponsored piece of legislation.
- Of legislation.
Summary:
The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund.
OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification.
The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They are AB 230, AB 2324, sorry, with amendments, and AB 2429.
- We remain opposed to AB 2651 unless further amended.
- pass as amended to Appropriations.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations, Item 8, AB 2429.
- We have a support of amended position.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused on school health, funding, expanded learning, special education, bilingual teacher pipelines, regional representation, and student mental health. AB 2651, by Assembly Member Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd immunity thresholds; supporters said it would give families timely, school-specific information, while opponents raised privacy, stigma, and administrative burden concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 7-1 vote after amendments. AB 2509 would add a five-year rolling average option for calculating funded average daily attendance; the author said it would stabilize school funding amid attendance declines, and the bill passed 7-2. AB 2430 would expand after-school and expanded learning access, especially for high school students, and passed 9-0 after testimony about youth mentorship and program gaps. AB 2526 would expand the low-incidence special education funding category to include students eligible for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, and it passed 9-0.
The committee also approved AB 2325, a bilingual teacher pipeline bill creating competitive grants for local partnerships among school districts, community colleges, and universities to recruit and train bilingual teachers. Supporters emphasized the shortage of bilingual educators and the value of multilingual instruction; the bill passed 9-0 after a vote change. AB 2460, presented by Assembly Member Pellerin for Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez, would update school referral protocols to address student mental health needs related to immigration enforcement and family deportation trauma; the bill passed 9-0. The consent calendar, including AB 2324 and AB 2429, also passed unanimously.
AB 2404, which would have required at least one Central Valley representative on several governor-appointed bodies including the State Board of Education, drew the most debate. Supporters argued the Central Valley is underrepresented on statewide boards and deserves a voice; opponents said the bill could create geographic quota problems and that board appointments should balance expertise and statewide representation. The committee did not advance the bill, and it failed on a 2-5 vote. Several bills were pulled or not heard, including AB 1644, AB 2362, and AB 2197.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- My personal legislative aide is Julia Valdez.
- Let me just mention that I have given you technical amendments, very short amendments.
- Madam Chair, I move the amendment. Okay, is there opposition to the amendment?
- Seeing no opposition to the amendment, the amendment is adopted. Okay, wake up, everybody.
- I am so impressed with this legislation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , A1 amendment.
- could speak to the proposed amendment. could speak to the proposed amendment.
- the federal legislation legislation, the federal legislation that<01:15:16.480>
is <01:15:16.719 - same amendment being considered there. same amendment being considered there.
- 3236 as amended is laid over. 3236 as amended is laid over.
Keywords:
boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 6 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An act amending the town charter of the town of Plainville. House No. 4805.
- An act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich, Senate No. 2859.
- An act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich, Senate No. 2859.
- Walsh of Peabody offers an amendment to the hands of the clerk. The clerk will read the amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. Question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.
Summary:
The House opened with routine proceedings, including the adoption of a resolution congratulating Anna Karaza on her 100th birthday after the rules were suspended. The chamber also received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation to address federal tax changes in Massachusetts, which was referred to the Committee on Revenue. In addition, the House concurred in Senate petitions concerning student access to food and nutritional information and a celiac disease screening pilot program, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 for petitions including another celiac screening pilot program and a sick leave bank for a Department of Transitional Assistance employee.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for consideration, including measures involving Boston police age requirements, a bridge designation in New Bedford, tax deferrals in Wellesley, and a Westwood charter change. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave second readings and ordered several bills to a third reading, including Boston police age-waiver bills, the New Bedford bridge designation, and local bills for Wellesley and Westwood. The House then passed to be enacted two engrossed bills amending the Provincetown charter and establishing an appointed town clerk in Avon, and it also passed a Westwood alcohol license bill to be enacted.
The House observed a moment of silent tribute for Joseph Crowley Jr. of Woburn, honoring his long service to the community and school committee. Later, the chamber passed several bills to be engrossed, including Boston police age-waiver bills for Pierre Charles Darius and Kenny Gatow and a Plainville charter amendment. A Senate bill amending the Sandwich charter was also engrossed after the House adopted an amendment offered by Representative Walsh. The House then recessed and later adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.