Video & Transcript Research : 'local amendment'
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- So your local teachers, your local school board members, local parents should be getting together in
- So you your local u involvement.
- teachers, your local schoolboard teachers, your local schoolboard members,<01:27:07.920>
local - just local communities control and local just local communities control and local communities<01
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Berg moves for the amendment. Is there any discussion on the amendment? Mr.
- <00:03:05.560>
is motion carried the amendment is motion carried the amendment is adopted< - as amended with the D1.
- I also see there's an amendment to the D1 amendment, coded A2. Who'll be offering that amendment?
- Now back to the underlying D1 amendment. Underlying D1 amendment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1099, which clarifies California local government's authority to provide state or local public benefits
- , at their discretion, to provide state and local public benefits. ...allows local governments, at their
- We have listened to concerns and made significant amendments, including accepting all the amendments
- I would urge the committee to amend the bill to adopt the, uh, I would urge the committee to amend the
- I represent UDW, AFSCME Local 3930.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (02/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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for and you know finalize an amendment for and you know finalize an amendment - We can just work this amendment up, bring the amendment back, and act on that in March 4.
- opportunity to work with that local opportunity to work with that local Revenue Revenue Revenue
- So we're not going to have an amendment today. No, no, no—we're not going to have an amendment.
- That's all going to be amended out.
Summary:
The Education Funding Committee met to review a large package of bills, with the first four—HB 717, 742, 773, and 603—focused on special education aid, formerly called catastrophic aid. Chair Ladin explained that the committee needed to move a special education bill forward by March 4 and was trying to determine which bill would serve as the vehicle. He described the current formula and the difficulty of estimating the fiscal impact of lowering the threshold from 3.5 times the statewide average cost per pupil to a lower level, noting that DOE did not have reliable data on how many students would fall into the lower-cost bands. The committee also noted that several other bills in the package addressed SWEP and adequacy issues, and that HB 510 dealt with due process rather than funding.
Mark Mello of the Bureau of School Finance testified that the department only has reliable data for special education expenditures above $70,000 per student, since claims are submitted for reimbursement at that point. He said the bureau was trying to estimate how many students might fall between 2.5x and 3.5x or 3x and 3.5x the average cost, but that the basic answer was they did not know and that any estimate would be difficult. He explained that moving the threshold from 3.5x to 2.5x would create a minimum additional cost of about $13.6 million based on existing claims, not counting new students who would enter the range. Members discussed whether districts already had the underlying data, whether a survey should be required, and how districts know when to begin tracking costs for reimbursement.
The committee also discussed proration and the state’s share of special education aid. Mello explained that the current 80% state share is modeled in the formula, but the actual payment has been prorated because appropriations have not matched the statutory liability; he said the state liability was about $50 million, while the budget had provided $34 million, resulting in a 68% payment rate. HB 742 was described as a bill that would eliminate proration by paying the liability directly from the education trust fund with an overflow mechanism. Members also discussed possible alternatives such as changing the state share, using a lower threshold in a transition period, or requiring districts to submit data. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the committee was still in discussion and considering which bills to advance.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a local bill. So we try to fix some of— The explanation.
- This is not purely a local issue.
- This is a local bill for the Rio Grande Valley.
- Local. Senator Nichols moves that the bill be referred to local. Is there any objection?
- House Bill 3966 does not go to local.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of mostly local transportation and memorial designation bills. Several measures would rename highway segments in honor of fallen service members or public servants, including HB 2026 (Gary C. Johnston memorial highways in Archer County), HB 4429 (McIlroy Family Memorial Highway in Blanco and Burnet counties), SB 3062 (Hamby-Webb Memorial Highway in Panola County), HB 3510 (Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway in Brazos County), and HB 3986 (Corporal Speedy Espiriueta Memorial Highway in Mission). The committee also heard HB 2560, which would create an optional county-road “adopt-a-road” style program allowing donations for county road repair and maintenance.
Two bills drew more substantive policy discussion. HB 2427 and HB 2455 concerned oversized/overweight freight corridors and permit authority in Hidalgo County tied to cross-border trade near the FARR International Bridge. Supporters, including the bridge director, said the measures would correct prior road descriptions, put existing TxDOT actions into statute, improve truck routing, and support trade and bridge expansion. The committee substitute for HB 2427 also removed Roma permit language, barred certain hazardous-material permits, raised permit fees, required local cost responsibility for road maintenance, and made the bill contingent on SB 2949. HB 5436 would allow licensed automotive recyclers to buy certain older, long-unregistered vehicles for dismantling or scrap without a title, with reporting, lienholder notice, and anti-theft safeguards; recyclers and dealers supported it as a way to curb illegal untitled-vehicle sales and VIN cloning.
HB 3966, authored by Sen. Alvarado, was the most contested bill. It would require commercial passenger bus companies to mail advance notice to residents within one mile before opening a new stop or terminal. Alvarado said the bill responded to the relocation of a Greyhound terminal into a Houston neighborhood without notice and to resulting crime and nuisance concerns. Greyhound opposed the bill, arguing the notice requirement would be burdensome and could delay emergency relocations during hurricanes, flooding, or lease changes. After testimony, the committee voted to report most bills favorably, with HB 3966 passing on a 5-2 vote; the other reported bills passed unanimously. Several bills were also placed on the local and uncontested calendar, and the committee recessed to the call of the chair.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation and case studies. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Department of Transportation also plans to unilaterally amend the general terms and conditions of
- And both state DOTs and local governments have been challenged.
- with what is needed. locally.
- This is a process for TIP amendments, for STIP amendments, and we think it should move forward as it
- So in Georgia we actually have a TIP amendment for the Atlanta MPO that's moving forward now.
Keywords:
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development.
The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Chair, I don't have the amendment in front of me, but yes, it is an author's amendment.
- file 1854 as amend no it's not amended file 1854 as amend no it's not amended Senator<00:08:11.479
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Calendar 4798, Senate Print 1982A, Senator Harckham, an act to amend the General Municipal Law.
- Calendar 640, Senate Print 6494, Senator Cleare, an act to amend the Insurance Law.
- CLEARE, AN ACT TO AMEND THE INSURANCE LAW. >> READ THE LAST SECTION.
- This late budget is putting pressure on local budgets in the decisions that impact taxpayers.
- Local governments and school districts are making decisions...
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and discharged several identical Assembly/Senate bills from committee so they could be substituted on the calendar. The chamber then took up and previously adopted two commemorative resolutions: one designating April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month and another honoring Korean War veterans. Senators from both parties spoke in support of the Sikh resolution, emphasizing the community’s contributions, service, and the need for recognition and inclusion; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and the Sikh guests in the gallery were recognized. The Korean War resolution drew remarks from members recalling family service and the sacrifices of veterans, with repeated calls to preserve their stories and honor their legacy.
The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills. Among them were measures related to charter bus safety and seat belt awareness, coverage for doula services under insurance, social services/EBT-related changes, education, navigation, highway, public service, and hospital-closure reporting. Several bills passed unanimously or with only one dissenting vote; the social services bill drew the most opposition, with Senator Murray objecting that New York should first address EBT chip technology and skimming before adding new vendor requirements. One bill on the calendar was laid aside for the day.
The chamber also adopted a supplemental bill authorizing the South Country Central School District to finance certain deficits, described by Senator Murray as a necessary rescue to keep the district operating and pay staff. Senators discussed the state budget impasse during debate on an extender bill, with the sponsor explaining it was a “clean extender” to keep government running through May 4 and cover payroll, health, education, and other essential payments. Senator Helming raised concerns about the lack of rural health transformation funding and the consequences of the delayed budget for schools, local governments, and hospitals. The extender passed, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, May 4, 2026.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 7th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- be amended as follows and so amended be be amended as follows and so amended be referred<01:23:27.920
- And I ask for a yes vote on amendment<02:05:31.199>
L. amendment L. amendment L. - Senate Bill 191 as amended. Senate Bill 125 as amended. Senate Bill 187 as amended.
- Senate Bill 125 as amended. Senate Bill 187 as amended. Senate Bill 189 as amended.
- Senate Bill 181 is amended. Senate Bill 125 is amended. Senate Bill 187 is amended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/10/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Dziedzic moves to amend Senate File 3749. amend. We have a state bird, a state amend.
- against the amendment. against the amendment.
- With that, Senator McQueen moves the A1 amendment, and then we would amend the amendment.
- The A1 amendment as orally amended is adopted. the A1 amendment as orally amended.
- Uh the A1 amendment as orally amended.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- with the following amendments: Senate Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 381
- , Finance, amended; Senate oil and property gas property tax municipal tax AGDC title change; SCR 203
- Speaker, I move that the House concur in the Senate amendments to committee substitute for House Bill
- 381, finance amended, thus adopting Senate committee substitute for House Bill 381, finance amended,
- , thus adopting Senate committee substitute for House Bill 381, finance amended?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 35 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Walsh of Peabody has an amendment in the hands of the Clerk. Clerk, on the amendment. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Question now is on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.
- Walsh of Peebity Office and Amendment in the hands of the Clerk. Clerk on the amendment.
- Thank you. the office and amendment in the hands of the clerk. Clerk of the amendment. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Question now is on passing the bill to be engrossed as amended.
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules recommendations. It adopted two commemorative resolutions: one honoring the Norton Public Library during 2026 National Library Week and another commemorating Middleton’s new Municipal Complex. The House also adopted an order extending until May 22, 2026, the reporting deadline for the Committee on Education on House Order C 5367, and concurred in a Senate petition concerning the Franklin Regional Council of Governments. In addition, Joint Rule 12 was suspended for a petition on assisted living residences, referred to the Committee on Aging and Independence.
The Committee on Steering and Policy recommended several bills for House consideration, including a Tewksbury charter change on the town manager residency requirement, a bill reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren, a bill on fraternal organizations conducting bazaars, a Boston land/easements bill, and a Bourne alcohol license bill. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave these bills second readings, and ordered them to a third reading. It then passed House Bill 4621, changing the Boylston Board of Selectmen to Select Board, to be enacted.
Under orders of the day, the House passed to be engrossed House Bills 4702 (exempting certain Leominster police positions from civil service), 5053 (establishing a charter for Orange), and 5097 (allowing Salem to convert seasonal alcohol licenses to annual licenses). House Bill 4201, changing Chicopee’s mayoral term from two years to four years, was amended to specify that the change would be held in 2027, and then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House also adopted an order to meet again the following Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- And sort of my view and my local board chairman's view are that the local boards really set the policy
- look that's why I would like my local look that's why I would like my local board<00:51:10.720><
- ><00:51:36.720>
the that the local boards really set the that the local boards really set the - I listen to my local what is best.
- for working and I will get with my local for working and I will get with my local and<00:58:28.880
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met with a quorum and opened the session by recognizing staff and an intern before taking up SB 22, relating to the dual credit scholarship program. Senator Jimmy Higdon presented the bill with Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools, explaining that it is a narrower version of a prior proposal that had been too broad and had drawn an unfavorable fiscal note. The bill would create a Grow Your Own teacher apprenticeship scholarship for students in registered teacher apprenticeship programs, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, allowing up to 20 dual credit courses total and no more than eight per year. It requires a district-approved commitment form, annual completion of at least one teaching-and-learning pathway course, and maintenance of a 2.75 GPA on scholarship-funded coursework. Students who withdraw or fail to meet academic requirements would lose eligibility and could be required to repay scholarship funds, though waivers for cause are included. The sponsor said the estimated costs were relatively modest at first and could grow over time, and described the program as a way to address the teacher shortage and help students earn an associate degree in high school and then complete teacher certification with less debt.
Testimony from Nelson County Schools described the Lead Nelson model as a partnership among the district, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and Western Kentucky University, with students beginning education coursework in high school, earning dual credit, and receiving clinical hours in classrooms earlier than in traditional preparation programs. Witnesses said the model includes key assessments, university oversight, and collaboration on curriculum and outcomes, and that it has already produced at least one teacher who returned to Nelson County. Members asked about the GPA cutoff, possible reinstatement after academic recovery, federal funding opportunities, the amount and structure of apprentice pay, and the role of postsecondary partners. Mary Taylor of the Kentucky Department of Education said there appears to be federal support for similar apprenticeship efforts and noted a possible U.S. grant opportunity, while the presenters said high school apprentices are paid hourly and adult apprentices average about $24,000 annually. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- it do pass and printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent calendar.
- it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and the consent calendars.
- be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Canada calendar.
- At the expense of local populations.
- We appreciate that for transparency in your local community. We heard about that.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Got an amendment you talked about that's already engrossed in the bill?
- or state local or state vote for local or state local or state executive<00:02:23.160>
committee< - the local the local and >> For also for the local the local and state<00:02:35.200>
executive - state executive their local and state executive committee<00:04:43.760>
members. - state and local state and local that<00:11:49.760>
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Keywords:
hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/25/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- to local and tribal health departments. to local and tribal health departments.
- DHS and at the local agencies. DHS and at the local agencies.
- And you said as amended, correct? Correct. Okay. Great. As amended. Thank you.
- And you said as amended, correct? And you said as amended, correct?
- As amended. >> it again. Yeah, okay. As amended. Thank<01:38:50.520>
you.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Fiscal May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- comments, and then some of the amendments are amendments that were actually proposed by the division
- I don’t have a summary of the exact amendments you brought to me, but I think a good portion of the amendments
- Yeah, and the amendments that the division put in, or in my set of amendments, I did review them, and
- Okay, any further questions on the amendments, members?
- Seeing no objections, that bill is reported as amended.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 19, 2026, established a quorum, approved the May 11 minutes, and then took up several House bills. House Bill 1039, presented by Rep. DeSotel, would add taxpayer protections in local sales tax audits by requiring clear notice that waiving prescription is voluntary, requiring a written request identifying records sought before an estimated assessment, and allowing mutual agreements to suspend interest and penalties during an audit. The committee had no opposition and reported the bill favorably. House Bill 799, handled by the State Fire Marshal’s office, would move boiler inspections into the Fire Marshal’s office and allow licensed industry inspectors to perform them, with the stated goal of improving efficiency because current staffing only covers about 20% of inspections; it was also reported favorably without objection.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on House Bill 2, the capital outlay bill, with Chairman Bacala explaining that the House had worked with the Division of Administration and Facility Planning and Control to find about $50 million in savings through cash-flow adjustments, under-budget bids, over-appropriations, and bundled-project savings. He argued the bill has grown beyond a true five-year plan and that some prior funding is not transparent because money placed in projects in earlier years no longer appears in later versions of the bill. Division officials said the savings would help address deferred maintenance, especially in higher education, and that Priority 2 projects are used to absorb additional funds if more savings are found later in the year. Senator Luneau asked about dormant projects and the process for removing or reallocating funds from projects with no recent expenditures; officials said such removals must go through the Bond Commission and that they are considering ways to improve the process.
Bacala then offered amendments to HB 2, saying they kept Priority 1 fully funded, added about $54 million in Priority 2 projects, and included a large Priority 5 list of member requests. The committee adopted the amendment set without objection and then reported HB 2 as amended favorably. The committee also reported House Bill 3 favorably; Bacala described it as a housekeeping measure that provides bonding capacity to move HB 2 forward. Finally, the committee granted staff authority to make technical changes to the reported bills and adjourned on Senator Lambert’s motion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And members, as you can see, we have the A1 amendment. The A1 amendment just deletes the Mary C.
- And so can I get so I move the A1 amendment any discussion? deletes the Mary C.
- So, I move the A1 amendment. All those in favor say aye. This is supposed to be nay.
- So, I move the A1 amendment. All those in favor say aye. This is supposed to be nay.
- The A1 amendment is adopted. I see no other questions. Members, I renew my chair Hansen.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments will come to order.
- So thank you for agreeing to make that amendment as well.
- So thank you for agreeing to make that amendment as well.
- Okay, a motion to move as amended. Great.
- Okay, a motion to move as amended to Appropriations, right.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session - part 2 Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an amendment at the desk; the clerk will report... The amendment.
- Representative Niska (member_12097) moves to amend House File Number 14. The amendment is coded A2.
- Members, vote yes on the Niska amendment.
- The local control pieces, the innovation—our local school districts, our local school boards, to be blunt
- Go back to your local schools. Go back to the teachers.