Video & Transcript Research : 'Tenth Amendment'
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, the bill is going to be different after the amendment. Okay, so the amendment...
- So, um... on page, I would like to offer this amendment.
- Okay, thank you for the amendment.
- Okay, do we have a motion on the amendment? ...on the amendment? Okay, Chairman, you have a second?
- Okay, we... as amended. Yes, sir, back to you, so the... ...as amended. Yes, sir, back to you.
Keywords:
board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So explain to me why we have to have a constitutional amendment for this.
- They're both amending the same... ...We're just amending the same part of the Constitution.
- Substantively, no, but there's a conflict because you're amending the same.
- Let's see, Senate Bill 228 is reported without amendments. Thank you, committee.
- Let's see, Senate Bill 228 is reported without amendments. Thank you, committee.
Summary:
The Civil Law and Procedure Committee met at 10:15 a.m. on May 26 and established a quorum. The first item was House Resolution 307 by Representative Dana Henry, which would create a task force to study expropriation, acquisition, and related issues tied to economic development in New Orleans East and the Louisiana International Terminal project. The resolution was described as focused on identifying underdeveloped parcels, clarifying ownership, and ensuring due process and safeguards against illegal takings. The chair moved to report H.R. 307 favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 228 by Senator Duplessis, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace drinking water utility service lines on private property, specifically to enable use of federal funds for lead pipe replacement on both sides of the water meter. Testimony from the sponsor and Paul Rainwater emphasized that the measure is narrowly tailored, intended to avoid the Constitution’s donation prohibition, and needed to access already-granted federal money. Members discussed why a constitutional amendment was necessary, whether the wording should specify federal funds, and whether the proposal could confuse voters.
A draft 6.8A report recommended reporting SB 228 without amendments and noted a possible conflict with House Bill 603 because both measures amend the same constitutional section. The committee adopted the 6.8A report without objection, then approved a motion to report SB 228 without amendments. The meeting adjourned without further action.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, we do need to vote on the amendment. amendment. amendment.
- We can just vote on the amendment. I'm about to pass on the amendment. It's your amendment.
- your amendment. I'll sec. Do we have a your amendment. I'll sec.
- amendment number. amendment number.
- an amendment. And we have an amendment. an amendment. And we have an amendment.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment. Would you like to take up the amendment? Yes, I would. Thank you.
- That is the amendment. Are there any questions on the amendment? Nope.
- Are there any appearance forms on the amendment? No. Is there any debate on the amendment?
- Back on the bill as amended, are there any questions on the bill as amended?
- We're back on the bill as amended. Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Pre-K-12 Appropriations met with a quorum present, but the chair announced that the committee would not be presenting its budget that day due to a Senate memorandum. The only bill heard was SB 7036 by Senator Corey Simon, which was described as a broad education package strengthening school turnaround tools, early literacy supports, early learning policies, academic interventions, and educator pipeline provisions. Simon explained that the bill would expand educational emergency authority, clarify use of Title I funds for STEM, align charter renewal and dismissal rules, update epinephrine policy, protect gold seal provider status in certain cases, expand VPK summer bridge eligibility, support math and reading interventions, expand agriculture and Algebra I career-based instruction, re-engage students through GATE, and update teacher certification pathways, including computer science.
The committee adopted an amendment offered by Simon that removed provisions on temporary door locks and DOE-developed instructional materials and added a GATE startup grant update to expand rule eligibility and allowable implementation costs. The bill drew many appearance forms, with several individuals and the Florida Education Association waving against, while one speaker, Ella Latimore, appeared in support/for the bill. Simon said concerns from the prior stop had been addressed by removing the contested language and noted discussions with the CFO’s office and law enforcement regarding the door lock provisions.
After closing debate, the committee approved the bill on a roll call vote and reported CS for SB 7036 favorably. The remainder of the meeting included brief remarks recognizing visiting students from Childs High School and the Rack Pack, comments about community member Misty Cash, and a discussion by Senator Osgood about declining immigrant student enrollment and its budget impact on school districts. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-05-13 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In a minute, we'll be taking up an amendment that is a blank amendment to replace the Senate bill with
- a blank amendment to put us in the proper posture.
- Are there amendments? On the desk, Mr. Speaker. Read the first amendment.
- Representative Persons-Mulicka offered the following strike-all amendment, the title amendment.
- All in favor of the amendment say aye. Opposed, no. Show the amendment passes.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The chamber received a Senate message regarding SB 2510, the pre-K through grade 12 education conforming bill. Representative Persons-Mulicka explained that the bill was a Senate conforming measure tied to budget policy, including changes affecting acceleration course weighting and the CAPE program. The House adopted a strike-all amendment to place the bill in the proper posture for conference, then advanced and passed SB 2510 on final passage by a vote of 88 yeas to 10 nays.
After SB 2510 passed, the House agreed to accede to the Senate’s request for a budget conference. Speaker Perez then delivered extended remarks criticizing the Senate for breaking the budget framework agreement and arguing that the state budget has grown too large. He said the House remained committed to reducing state spending and revenue, discussed possible budget and tax-cut alternatives, and emphasized that property tax reform and state revenue reduction were separate issues. He also noted the House’s work on property tax relief and said the chamber would continue negotiating.
The House then took up HCR 1633, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 regular session until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2025. Representative Garrison explained that it was identical to an earlier extension resolution except for the new end date. The resolution was adopted, and the House then approved a motion to adjourn for committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business, to reconvene upon call of the chair.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2133 Conference Committee Apr 3rd, 2025 at 05:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate sent it over to you got to the House and then the House amended it.
- We amended that out of the bill, and we changed the additional fee of $25 to $10.
- I would say, Senator Klein. explain what they amended and kind of the reasoning for that?
- amended that we amended that we amended that out of, The fee, the initial fee of $15, we amended that
- So, I haven't seen the amendment, so I'm not exactly sure.
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate Bill 2133 met to discuss the blackout license plate bill after House amendments changed the fee structure. The House explained it had removed the initial $15 fee and reduced the additional fee from $25 to $10, saying that better matched the cost of producing the plates. Senators and representatives debated whether the fee should remain at $25 annually, be set at $15, or keep the House’s lower amount, with members citing production and shipping costs, comparisons to other specialty plates, and how the bill should align with existing plate fees and personalization charges.
The committee also discussed an amendment to allow blackout versions of collector, antique, and pioneer plates. DOT staff said the proposal would affect separate code sections for antique and collector plates and raised questions about printing, costs, and whether owners would need to turn in existing plates or pay duplicate-type fees. Some members supported making the blackout option available consistently across plate types, while others objected to the bill entirely, saying black plates reduce the state’s identity and are unnecessary.
No final agreement was reached on the fee or the collector/antique plate amendment. The committee decided more drafting and cost review were needed and planned to reschedule another meeting. The meeting adjourned without taking a final vote on the conference committee changes.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Apr 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion on Senator Paulson's amendment?
- Probably not on his amendment.
- I think that's a good amendment.
- Would we develop another amendment in addition to the original Rummel amendment? Mr.
- So you could have it all in one amendment if you wanted to have the whole thing. ...one amendment if
Bills:
HB1053
Keywords:
North Dakota highway system, state roads, road mileage cap, transportation code, Department of Transportation, DOT, highway mileage limit, road classification, county roads, township roads, state highway network, Century Code section 24-01-01.2, infrastructure, public roads, transportation policy, 908, all
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 1298 and first discussed an amendment from Senator Paulson that would add variable electronic speed limit signs to the bill while leaving the 80-mile-an-hour provision unchanged. Members said the signs would be used on interstates I-29 and I-94 in selected problem areas, based on weather or accident conditions, and that the proposal would not require a fiscal note.
The discussion then broadened to Senator Rummel’s concerns about related bills, especially 2243, 1250, and 1229. He argued that the House changes were removing municipal authority to double fines, lowering or eliminating points for serious traffic violations, and undoing prior Senate positions. Several members said they were willing to use HB 1298 as the vehicle to restore the earlier fine and point provisions, including the 29 violations previously assigned three points, and to avoid concurring with the House versions.
Members did not take final action on the amendments or the bill. Instead, they agreed more work was needed and asked Legislative Council to prepare a combined amendment and options for the next meeting. The committee recessed and scheduled further discussion for the next morning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the bill as amended? the bill as amended?
- . amended. amended.
- The amendment is actually amendment.
- Is the H0526A1 amendment an author's amendment, sir? Is the amendment yours? Yes, sir. Okay.
- bill as amended, sir. bill as amended, sir.
Keywords:
local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- That’s one of the two amendments.
- why I um humbly request an amendment why I um humbly request an amendment just<01:00:38.720>
- the friendly Amendment the friendly Amendment um<01:00:57.200>
because <01:00:57.440>I'm - <01:26:56.440>
um comment and my suggested Amendment um comment and my suggested Amendment - with a defected date um to amend with a defected date um to amend subsection<01:49:00.159>
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Summary:
The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi.
HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date.
HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT?
- CHAIR IN FAVOR OF THE AMENDMENT THOSE OPPOSED LET'S GO BACK TO THE BILL AS AMENDED.
- CHAIRMAN FOZ ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT? OKAY APPEARANCE FORMS ON THE AMENDMENT?
- THIS AMENDMENT IS APPROVED. LET'S GO BACK TO THE BILL AS AMENDED.
- IS THERE DEBATE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED? AS AMENDED?
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Jonah Wheeler, come on down. duty I mean if we wanted to amend it to duty I mean if we wanted to amend
- Okay, on discussion, I'd offer my Amendment B. Right, so I am going to offer Amendment 1382.
- Thank you for your understanding. amendment am I okay with putting that a amendment am I okay with putting
- did make some amendments to it.
- did make some amendments to it.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #28
Transcript Highlights:
- , as passed the House, House Concurrent Resolution 2001 is a measure that, if approved by voters, amends
- The Senate amended the bill by removing a provision that would require the state to provide valid ID
- Okay, housekeeping: you concur with the amendments? Yes, thank you very much.
- Chair, Representative Grass concurs with the Senate amendments. Perfect.
- The Senate amendments added provisions that facilitate the sale of...
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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and of disagreement to House Amendments and of disagreement to House Amendments - to Senate Bill 3022 SD1 and agree to said amendments.
- to Senate Bill 3102 SD2 and agree to said amendments.
- to Senate Bill 3144 SD1 and agree to said amendments.
- to said amendments. to said amendments.
Bills:
SCR47, SCR21, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170, SCR50, SCR75, SCR149, HCR83, HCR111, HCR110, HCR122, HCR118, HCR61, HCR162, HCR36, HCR19, HCR106, HCR14, HCR178, SB3022, SB3102, SB3144
Keywords:
sister-state, Hawaii, Okayama, Japan, cultural exchange, economic partnership, tourism, agriculture, international relations, healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Legislative Cooperation
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Shall the Senate amendment be adopted? Shall the Senate amendment be adopted? No.
- The Senate amendment is rejected.
- Senate amendments to House Bill 932 are before you.
- We made some amendments here in the House.
- Speaker, I move that the House insist on its amendments.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, could we work on the amendment? Yes.
- There are 10 amendments in this set.
- When did these amendments release online? Can you explain the amendments, please? I believe so.
- And if I could, could I get a copy of the amendments? Oh, you didn't see that amendment, Jay?
- And if I could, could I get a copy of the amendments? Oh, you didn't see that amendment, Jay?
Keywords:
gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Commerce and Tourism Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment, Mr.
- So are there questions on the amendment?
- All in favor of the amendment, signify by saying aye. Aye. The amendment is adopted.
- Now, members, are there any questions on the bill as amended?
- I ask you to support these amendments. Thank you for the law.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338, by Senator Burton, would strengthen protections for charitable endowment gifts by creating a legal pathway to enforce written donor agreements and by requiring legislative approval for certain charity reporting requirements. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable supported the measure as a way to honor donor intent while protecting nonprofits, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1080, by Senator DeSigley, would require FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in certain circumstances; transportation industry testimony supported it as a rare but needed statutory remedy, and it also passed favorably.
The committee also adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1582, by Senator Yarbrough, which would require secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX. The sponsor said the bill was developed with law enforcement to improve theft and fraud investigations, while a recycler representative spoke against it. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 1672, by Senator McLean, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees make a first-time Florida home purchase, drew support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was also reported favorably.
A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 1112, by Senator Garcia, which would amend the Florida Labor Pool Act by prohibiting placement fees when a temporary worker is hired permanently by a client employer and by requiring annual registration of labor pools with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and many speakers from Beyond the Bars, labor advocacy, and reentry communities argued the bill would improve worker protections, transparency, and pathways to stable employment, especially for formerly incarcerated workers. A few cards were filed against, but the bill received broad supportive testimony and was reported favorably. SB 1324 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording members who wished to be noted as voting in the affirmative on the day’s bills.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is the amendment, Mr. Chair. Thank you. Are there questions on the amendment?
- And that is the amendment, Mr. Chair. Thank you. Are there questions on the amendment?
- Senator Browell, you're recognized to close any amendment. Do you want to close on the amendment?
- All in favor of the amendment say yay. All opposed say nay. The amendment is adopted.
- We're back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended from members?
Keywords:
heated tobacco products, tobacco regulation, vaping, definition changes, Florida statutes, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 754 on heated tobacco products. The bill would statutorily define heated tobacco products and exempt them from the cigarette tax. Senator Davis questioned why the exemption was needed, and Senator Bernard asked about youth access; the sponsor said the bill was limited to taxation and would look into age and regulatory issues. A Florida Retail Federation representative appeared in support. The committee voted the bill favorably, and Senator Bracey Davis later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab 1.
The committee then considered SB 796 on veterinary medicine, after adopting a delete-everything amendment. The amended bill would create a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role for individuals with a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care to perform delegated tasks under a licensed veterinarian’s responsible supervision. It also would extend the time period for telehealth prescriptions for flea and tick products from one month to six months and for other medications from 14 days to 30 days. Senator Boyd raised liability concerns, and the sponsor said existing statute already places liability on the supervising veterinarian.
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association testified against the bill, arguing Florida should expand and better utilize existing veterinary technicians rather than create a new mid-level role, and warning about federal prescribing restrictions and animal safety. Supporters, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Dr. Wayne Jensen, argued the bill would expand access to care, reduce costs, and provide a well-trained supervised workforce. Several senators said the bill balanced access and safety, and the committee reported SB 796 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/03/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- constitutional amendment. Thank you. constitutional amendment. Thank you.
- not to vote for this amendment. not to vote for this amendment.
- . amendment. amendment.
- that as a like an easy oral amendment. that as a like an easy oral amendment.
- It's a constitutional amendment. amendment. amendment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an opposed-unless-amended position. Let me be clear.
- We're opposed to AB 2026 unless amended.
- Matthew Baker with Planning Conservation League, opposed and less amended.
- You took eight amendments from the committee. Farm it out.
- You took eight amendments from the committee. It didn't seem to remove opposition.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health & Human Development Committee Meeting Jun 18th, 2026
Health & Human Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So the floor is yours to speak upon Senate Bill 313 with Senate Amendment 1, an act to amend Title 16
- Senate Amendment 1 Let me go to the amendment, and then I'm going to circle back, like I told you guys
- Senate Amendment 1 is a simple amendment that came from the Department of Justice.
- Senate Amendment 1 makes one clarification.
- amend Senate Bill 257, an act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to animal shelter operation
Keywords:
Delaware Health Fund, healthcare access, preventive care, tobacco settlement, public health initiatives, grant program
Summary:
The House Health and Human Development Committee met and considered a series of health, human services, and related bills. The committee heard and advanced House Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13, which standardizes hospital charity care and financial assistance statewide, and Senate Bill 296 with Senate Amendment 1, which restructures the Delaware Health Fund grant process with a more formal, transparent competitive rubric. Both measures received supportive testimony from DHSS, the Delaware Healthcare Association, and the Delaware Nurses Association, and both were released by committee on roll-call votes.
The committee also released Senate Bill 313 with Senate Amendment 1, which places a temporary moratorium on acquisitions of nonprofit acute care hospitals by for-profit entities and expands notice/review requirements for sales of hospital real estate; Senate Bill 340 with Senate Amendment 1, which requires long-term care facilities to carry specified liability insurance, with questions raised about the exemption for state-owned facilities; Senate Joint Resolution 20, which directs DHSS to study independent assessment tools for Medicaid home- and community-based services; and Senate Bill 341, which updates Delaware Health Information Network law and formally recognizes DIN as the state’s health data utility. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with some discussion on constitutional concerns, insurance coverage, and the rationale for the state exemption in SB 340.
Later, the committee advanced Senate Bill 257, which requires new animal shelters to be licensed and inspected before operating and removes a prior exception for certain rescue organizations; and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 278 with House Amendment 1, which allows earlier pre-authorization for summer child care enrollment and lowers copays for half-day care. Public testimony on these measures came from animal welfare advocates, YMCA representatives, and other stakeholders, all largely in support. Each bill was released by committee, with several votes walked for absent members, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were addressed.