Video & Transcript Research : 'statutory amendment'
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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a constitutional amendment. Yes, sir. And um, it's just a... ...amendment. Yes, sir.
- I would also add this is a constitutional amendment as well, for a vote of the citizens of... ...for
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the constitutional amendment together. the constitutional amendment together.
- constitutional and statutory constitutional and statutory restrictions<00:38:13.920>
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Any in as an author's amendment. Any in as an author's amendment. - <00:54:31.760>
to Minnesota Constitution be amended to Minnesota Constitution be amended to - and its agencies are working on amending and its agencies are working on amending this<01:09:16.719
Bills:
HF3900
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 102 deletes statutory provisions that were repealed by an earlier session of the legislature
Keywords:
Florida Statutes, codification, revisers bill, statutory adoption, official law, general laws, repeal by omission, statutory compilation, Florida Legislature, legal code update, session law, statute revision, F.S., codified laws, legislative services, pending civil remedies, accrued rights, reviser bill, statutory cleanup, technical corrections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and heard three housekeeping/statutory revision bills. Chair Passidomo introduced the committee’s new staff director, and the committee proceeded quickly through the agenda with no public appearance forms, questions, or debate on any of the bills.
SB 100, the Adoption Act, prospectively adopts the 2026 Florida Statutes as an official document and adopts the statute materials passed by the 2025 regular session as official state statute law. SB 102 deletes statutory provisions that were previously repealed or expired and are now without effect. SB 104 is the General Reviser's Bill, which removes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects grammatical and typographical errors in the Florida Statutes.
Each bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. After the votes, several senators asked to be recorded as voting favorably on tabs 1 and 2, and the committee adopted that request without objection. The meeting then adjourned, with members reminded that the committee would meet again on Thursday.
TX
Bills:
SJR81
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Constitution Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The evidence of my dedication to the First Amendment is the fact that I am here defending the First Amendment
- That is a violation of the First Amendment.
- That is my dedication to the First Amendment.
- But is there anything contrary to the First Amendment about?
- And that makes it a First Amendment violation.
Keywords:
censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment. Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Johnson.
- And the amendment is adopted. amendment secretary should should shall read the amendment.
- Members the following amendment secretary Wilkermson the amendment for amendment number three by Cook
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
- There is an amendment. Secretary, read the amendment. Amendment number one by Creighton.
Keywords:
legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I move to amend.
- The amendment includes three or more victims.
- the amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.
- I declare the same to have passed as amended.
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 15th, 2026 at 12:53 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- any um any amendments to this bill? any um any amendments to this bill?
- I know that there was an amendment, a few amendments, because of the different punishments.
- >> Okay, that amendment has passed. Any other amendments to this bill? Okay.
- as amended. Senator CGO. as amended. Senator CGO. >> I. >> I. >> I.
- amendments, discussion? Senator Cobb. amendments, discussion? Senator Cobb.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 13, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- with those amendments. with those amendments.
- Anybody want to second that amendment. Anybody want to second that amendment? amendment? amendment?
- Any discussion on that amendment? amendment? amendment?
- That amendment carries. Okay. That amendment carries.
- Any other<00:36:03.680>
amendments? other amendments? other amendments?
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 13, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill.
- You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill that doesn't look like.
- Vice Chair, please move the strike-everything amendment. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Mr. Vice Chair, please move the bill as amended. Mr.
- Chairman, I move that SB 1317 as amended be returned with a due pass recommendation.
Keywords:
reentry programs, criminal justice, funding, grants, recidivism, attorney general, jury duty, election worker, Arizona Revised Statutes, temporary appointment, civic duty, family court, professional personnel, parenting time, legal decision-making, evidentiary hearings, child custody, ethical standards, capital punishment, death penalty
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1655, which would have allowed qualified jurors to serve as temporary election workers instead of jury service if summoned 90 to 120 days before an election. The Arizona Association of Counties opposed the bill, saying the timing would create major planning and tracking problems for county jury commissioners and courts, and noting that jury service can already be excused in some circumstances. Members also raised concerns that jury duty and poll work are fundamentally different responsibilities. The motion for a due pass recommendation failed, 4-5, and the bill did not advance.
The committee then heard SB 1751 and the related SCR 1049, both dealing with Arizona execution methods. The bills would expand the available methods of execution to include firing squad and lethal gas, alongside lethal injection, with the SCR going to voters. Senator Payne argued the change was needed because Arizona has had problems with past execution methods and that the inmate would choose among the options. Opponents, including a death penalty attorney and a corrections chaplain, argued the methods raise constitutional, operational, staffing, and trauma concerns, and that Arizona should not revive methods with a history of botched or prolonged executions. SB 1751 received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present, and SCR 1049 also received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present.
The committee next considered SB 1317 as a strike-everything amendment appropriating $20 million in opioid settlement/remediation funds for county coordinated reentry planning services and a statewide database. Supporters from the Arizona Sheriffs Association and county sheriffs said the program has shown strong recidivism reductions, helps people transition from county jails back into the community, and should expand to more counties. Members asked about data, funding timing, and whether all counties should participate; supporters said the amount would likely be negotiated in the budget process and that the database funding was needed to track outcomes. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, and SB 1317 as amended passed 9-0 with one absent.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1656, which would change how courts appoint professional personnel in family court cases and set guidelines for those appointees. Court representatives submitted written concerns, saying the bill would duplicate existing practice, require unnecessary and costly depositions of experts before appointment, mandate recordings of all interactions, and extend the statute of limitations for lawsuits. With no sponsor present and no outside speakers, members expressed concern that the bill was unnecessary and potentially costly. SB 1656 failed to receive a due pass recommendation, with three nays, six votes not in favor, and one absent.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I move to amend the moved to amend Senate Bill 1552 as follows: on page one, lines 16 and
- That concludes the explanation of the amendment. Will there be questions on the amendment?
- No debate on the amendment. Need a motion to approve the amendment. Thank you.
- I think we're amending that to slow down, but that is an immediate tax relief and that's statutory.
- Any questions on any debate on the amendment? All in favor of the amendment, say 'aye.'
Bills:
HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a ballot proposition, as it would amend part of the Constitution.
- This federal tax credit created under H.R. 1 includes very few statutory requirements for scholarship-granting
- So this federal tax credit created under HR1 includes very few statutory requirements for scholarship
Keywords:
scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all
Summary:
The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption.
After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- pedestrian nature... of some of these questions, but the ESF is what this bill contemplates making amendments
- to via Constitutional Amendment.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I see there is an amendment. Clerk, please read the amendment.
- Representative Olsen, would you like to explain your amendment? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Members, are there questions on the amendment?
- No, without objection, the amendment will be adopted.
Bills:
HB4260, HB2981, HB3695, HB2960, HB3967, HB3968, HB4339, HB4341, HB4342, HB2940, HB4295, HB4196, HB3134, HB1016
Keywords:
workers' compensation, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, health presumption, emergency services, firefighters, peace officers, emergency medical technicians, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB3695, Oklahoma, motor vehicles, personal injury accident, traffic offense, DUI
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I bring this amendment without delivering value.
- In 1965, the Constitution was amended.
- So what you're suggesting is an amendment on the fly based on some of the public comment?
- Any objection to that amendment? No. Okay. So you have an amended bill. All right.
- You have a due pass as amended. Thank you. All right. We're on our last one.
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And we've had amendments.
- <00:04:51.120>
the <00:04:51.280>amendments And we've had amendments. the amendments - have this amendment to deal with. have this amendment to deal with.
- amendment? amendment?
- that as part of the amendment. that as part of the amendment.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we do have an amendment.
- We do have an amendment, so at this time I'll let you go to the amendment.
- And I have read this amendment. The amendment does not impact the bill.
- go over the amendment.
- It is a brief page amendment.