Video & Transcript Research : 'statutory amendment'

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Lawson, I believe there is an amendment one that will adopt without objection.
  • You're now recognized to present your bill as amended. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Members, the amendment is now the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
  • Members, the amendment is now the bill. We took out direct appropriation language.
  • You're now recognized to present your bill as amended. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • So one of my first two amendments is that we ask that you either remove entirely that statutory limit
  • out un amended. out un amended.
  • . amendments. amendments.
  • Recommendation to pass with amendments. With amendments, extensive amendments.
  • >> With amendments extensive amendments. >> With amendments extensive amendments.
Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 19, 2026, and the chair opened by emphasizing strict time limits and that all bills would be deferred if the agenda was not completed before the noon session. The first major measure discussed was HB 1739 HD1, which would preempt county land-use authority in transit-oriented development areas. The Department of Planning supported the bill, saying it could promote state-funded TOD and infrastructure, while the city and county’s position was raised in questioning. Unite Here Local 5 opposed the bill, arguing it would strip counties of self-determination, disrupt state-county policy collaboration, and remove a check on unrestrained development. Committee members pressed the supporters on whether the bill was really about higher density and whether it would override local zoning and sustainability concerns. The committee then heard testimony on HB 1741 HD1, a housing bill described by supporters as reducing inclusionary housing mandates and increasing supply. Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued affordability mandates reduce overall housing production and raise market-rate prices, while a Zoom testifier said the bill would improve housing stability, health, and community outcomes for working families, kupuna, and young residents. Members asked about the bill’s needs assessment and who would conduct it, with a witness saying the counties would likely contract it out but that the bill did not clearly specify the reviewer. HB 2668 HD1, dealing with water heating systems, drew testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office and industry representatives. Supporters generally backed adding heat pumps to the law, but one solar-water-heater industry witness asked for amendments to remove or extend the current 15-year statutory life limit for solar water heaters and to update outdated standards and variance rules. A Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition witness opposed the existing solar-only structure, arguing heat pump water heaters are cheaper, align with climate goals, and should be allowed without a variance. The Energy Office said the current law already allows variances in some cases, suggested adding high-efficiency heat pump water heaters to the exemption, and said the 15-year figure may be too short, with 18 years mentioned as a possible alternative. The committee also briefly moved through several other bills, including HB 2606 HD1 on off-site construction and HB 2362 HD1 on housing, with no notable testimony or action recorded in the excerpt.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • > the<00:07:19.840> language amendment to incorporate the language amendment to incorporate
  • Yeah, just the one amendment, Chair.
  • Yeah, just the one amendment, Chair.
  • > 30007<00:36:49.440> will amending beats Senate Bill 30007 will amending beats Senate
  • I'd like to move this forward with amendments, adopting the DNR and OPSD amendments.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an amendment.
  • You were the amendment. >> I would offer the amendment. >> I would offer the amendment. >> Yeah.
  • adopt this amendment. adopt this amendment.
  • >> Bill as amended. >> Bill as amended. >> As<00:11:23.360> amended.
  • amendment. Do we have a second? amendment. Do we have a second?
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair moves that House Bill 229 without amendment be reported favorably.
  • Uh, Chair moves that House Bill 5520 without amendments.
  • Among these rights, the Second Amendment stands out for its clarity and brevity.
  • Texas has long been a national leader in defending the Second Amendment.
  • Uh, uh, the Second Amendment issues have been addressed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today I'm presenting House Bill 2881, a bill to protect Texans' Second Amendment rights by preventing
  • I'm hopeful that with floor amendments we can narrow the scope of this because I think his intention
  • I'm here today to respectfully ask for an amendment to House Bill 4726 that would exempt state-funded
  • If the bill moves forward without an amendment, it would force essential treatment centers like ours
  • Please support our amendment that protects the state-funded programs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 30th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair moves that House Bill 229, without amendment, be reported favorably to the full House with
  • Texas has long been a national leader in defending the Second Amendment.
  • Amendment, but it should be the leading state in protecting that right.
  • The Second Amendment issues have been addressed.
  • If we need to amend it to get the right balance...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment is not just necessary; it is urgent.
  • First, there are First Amendment concerns raised by this bill.
  • I believe that if you look at this from a statutory interpretation...
  • First, there are First Amendment concerns raised by this bill.
  • We know the 14th Amendment. We recognize it as the amendment to the Constitution.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill gives express statutory authority for OPUC to request and receive market data from the PUC,
  • Senate Bill 1341 will amend the current definition of manufactured home and HUD code manufactured home
  • Senate Bill 1239 seeks to address sovereign debt cases by amending the Business and Commerce Code to
  • Along the theme of ratepayers and saving them money, Senate Bill 1977 amends the Utilities and Water
  • Senate Bill 1762, amended. Chair Menéndez, Chair Lee's out.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1453 seeks to amend the definition of current debt for purposes of calculating an interest
  • 1883 increases the public notice requirements for political subdivisions considering updates and amendments
  • Sounds like another friendly amendment. Well, yeah, but I'll know Robert. We'll do this one.
  • , but I mean, I'm fine if you get to the point where you want to vote it out and you do your own amendment
  • It's really rarely been amended over the years. Very rarely.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Against small narrowly focused groups enacting major changes and ensure any proposed amendments to a
  • Unlike the rules in the charter, city code can be amended more easily.
  • I've personally been a part of a ballot amendment, a charter amendment campaign, and we did it as grassroots
  • We're just recognizing the challenges presented by a charter amendment.
  • Maybe a friendly amendment might be in order. Never mind. OK, um, any more questions?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I I know the amendment was dropped late.
  • And then, there's an amendment on the bill. Would you like to explain the amendment?
  • Members, any questions on the amendment? Ok, any questions on the amendment?
  • We're gonna adopt the amendment without objection. We'll adopt the amendment. Say no objection.
  • Represented, now you're Back on the bill as amended. Could you explain the bill as amended?
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • A amendment passes. Second amendment. Representative Collins.
  • A amendment passes. >> Oppos say no. A amendment passes. Second<00:09:35.519> amendment.
  • >> As amended. as amended. >> As amended. as amended. >> Second.
  • passes as amended. Thank you. passes as amended. Thank you.
  • Uh, amendment passes and the second amendment— >> Three pages long. >> Um, the second amendment is to
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I would also like to amend that. I also am representing the Texas EU Justice Ministry.
  • Vote no on HB 4503, or at least amend it so that you're not causing harm to this community.
  • I would also like to amend it. This also again that I represent.
  • In addition, I have heard there's an alleged First Amendment argument.
  • Um, again, this simply provides statutory clarity.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Darby moves that House Bill 346 without amendment be reported favorable.
  • This mission line before needing a CCN amendment.
  • Specifically, House Bill 4247 amends section.
  • But that would allow for amendments at the state level.
  • First, the state energy The office cannot amend our values.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That cannot be done without an amendment of the Texas State Constitution.
  • Vote no on HB4503, or at least amend it.
  • Of our concerns about First Amendment violations.
  • I have heard there's an alleged First Amendment argument.
  • For us, this looks like a big First Amendment violation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment is adopted. Move the bill as amended.
  • The amendment passes. I'll move the bill as amended.
  • The amendment to our amendment to our committee...
  • Fourteenth Amendments.
  • Fourteenth Amendments.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up a long agenda of election, criminal justice, corrections, and county-government bills. Early election measures included SB 1436, requiring ballot language for certain school override and bond elections to estimate the secondary property tax impact; SB 1568, requiring election systems’ internal clocks to stay within 60 seconds of official time and making violations a misdemeanor; SB 1569, limiting special election board members from collecting or processing voter registration while assisting confined voters; and SB 1746, requiring voting centers to supplement rather than replace precinct polling places, requiring public offices and schools to provide polling space, and closing schools on primary and general election days for in-service training. SB 1436 and SB 1568 were eventually given do-pass recommendations, SB 1569 also passed committee, and SB 1746 passed despite concerns raised about school safety and access. Some bills were held earlier in the meeting and voted on later after testimony concluded. The committee also heard SB 1295, which would allow the Department of Corrections to release certain seriously ill inmates to contracted medical institutions if they qualify for ALTCS, with an amendment replacing disability language with illness-based criteria; the sponsor described it as a cost-saving measure that could shift care costs to federal programs. SB 1067, the so-called Gila County blight bill, would let counties place abatement costs for rubbish, debris, and dilapidated buildings on property tax bills and liens; county officials testified that it would help recover cleanup costs for blighted properties and heirs’ property, and it passed unanimously. SB 1413 would remove the $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations and passed after the sponsor said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1476 would make child neglect a class six felony when a custodian exposes a newborn to dangerous or narcotic drugs or causes fetal alcohol syndrome; supporters framed it as accountability and child protection, while opponents warned it could deter treatment and worsen family separation. The bill passed on a split vote. Later, the committee considered several criminal-justice and public-safety bills. SB 1512 would expand the definition of vulnerable adult and broaden “position of trust and confidence” for theft cases involving seniors and other vulnerable adults; testimony highlighted scams and exploitation of grieving or isolated elders, and the bill passed. SB 1585 would regulate sex-offender-specific evaluations, treatment, and polygraph services through the Sex Offender Management Board, add a surcharge fund and assessment on sexual-offense convictions, and appropriate funds to DPS; supporters said it would create uniform standards, while opponents questioned the need for additional fees, and it passed. SB 1662 would require probation conditions to be the least restrictive necessary and tailored to a defendant’s risk and needs; supporters from the Justice Action Network and criminal-defense advocates said it would improve rehabilitation and public safety, and it passed. The committee also began SB 1664, which would change constable petition-signature requirements in Maricopa and Pima counties, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and vote on that bill.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 19th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Adoption of the above proposed executive amendment will remove my objection to this bill.
  • President, I move to concur with the executive amendment. All right, using the long roll.
  • Waggoner Miss Weaver Williams: All right, the Senate concurs on the executive amendment.
  • Okay, all right, Secretary, read and receive the amendment.
  • My local bill doesn't require 21 votes; it's not a constitutional amendment.
Bills: SCR 5, SCR 13, SB 3, SB 6, SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 18, SB 19, SB 24, SB 35, SB 57, SB 65, SB 112, SB 284, SB 290, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 412, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 621, SB 706, SB 740, SB 815, SB 842, SB 854, SB 875, SB 893, SB 917, SB 974, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1268, SB 1281, SB 1300, SB 1362, SB 1379, SB 1447, SB 1451, SB 1555, SB 1902, SJR 36, SJR 12, SCR 13, SCR 25, SCR 5, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 24, SB 495, SB 412, SB 10, SB 18, SB 565, SB 372, SB 842, SB 765, SB 62, SB 19, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 290, SB 13, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 917, SB 925, SB 388, SB 1902, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 35, SB 6, SB 815, SB 3, SB 1281, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1451, SB 1061, SB 15, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 17, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 12, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SJR 57, SCR 8, SB 213, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 958, SB 535, SB 761, SB 1, SB 541, SB 315, SB 379, SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 3, SB 6, SB 15, SB 35, SB 290, SB 706, SB 842, SB 917, SB 1281, SB 1451, SB 1902, SB 12, SB 13, SB 17, SB 19, SB 388, SR 261, SR 265, SR 276, SR 277, SR 281, SR 286, SR 293, SCR 5, SCR 13, SB 2425, SB 2880, SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, SB 17, SB 18, SB 19, SB 388, SB 412, SB 495, SB 2425, SB 2880
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Mar 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members there is an amendment. Secretary will read the amendment.
  • Secretary will read the amendment. floor amendment number one by King.
  • There is an amendment. Secretary will read the amendment. Or amendment number one by Parker.
  • Secretary will read the amendment. floor amendment number three by Eckhardt Eckhardt on the amendment
  • amendment, the Secretary will read the amendment.
Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB3, SB6, SB15, SB35, SB290, SB706, SB842, SB917, SB1281, SB1451, SB1902, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB19, SB388, SR261, SR265, SR276, SR277, SR281, SR286, SR293, SCR5, SCR13, SB2425, SB2880, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB388, SB412, SB495, SB2425, SB2880