Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative amendment'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Without amendment, this bill rewards violation of our law, giving special privileges and special valuation
- written to grant special permission to Buzzballs and Sazerac, and this bill and the statute that it amends
- written to grant special permission to buzzballs and SASRA, and this bill and the statute that it amends
- before us, is the fact that this is a very targeted specific situation and without action from this legislative
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thus, searching a skimmer without a. warrant isn't a Fourth Amendment issue.
- Yet, without this amendment, law enforcement risk. delays or legal challenges when seizing skimmers.
- Legislation will help protect Texans from emergency from emerging financial threats and it's Here the
- We caution against basing any legislation on data that has been proven false. Thank you.
- But if we're going to be making legislation, it needs to be based on...
Keywords:
mail theft, postal theft, package theft, identity theft, negotiable instrument, check theft, mail receptacle key, mailbox lock, postal key, delivery service, courier, USPS, United States Postal Service, fraud, property crime, elderly victims, disabled victims, identity information, rebuttable presumption, felony enhancement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So the amendment, there was an amendment last year. Act 495...
- So the amendment, there was an amendment last year.
- Chairman, is there an amendment on this bill? Was that an amendment?
- You're offering an amendment. You're making a motion to approve the amendment. On the amendment.
- That’s Amendment 8.
Keywords:
HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, court reporter, official court reporter
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Keywords:
natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
LA
Bills:
HB611, HB897, HB902, HB931, HB1030, HB1092, HB1100, HB1118, HB1138, HB1143, HB1160, HB1185, HB1216
Keywords:
pregnancy help centers, healthcare services, licensure, Department of Health, medical services, counseling, regulatory compliance, public health, healthcare data, privacy, pregnancy services, confidentiality, client rights, Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, trauma-informed, child education, mental health, training program, adverse childhood events, religious instruction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Afternoon Meeting
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- So the A1 is amended with the A3. >> Um and now we are back on the A1 as amended.
- Um, so House File 4241 is amended with the A1 as amended by the A3.
- amendment to the A1 amendment. amendment to the A1 amendment.
- amended by the A3. amended by the A3.
- I will move the A1 amendment. >> Yep. I will move the A1 amendment.
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, campaign finance, elections, political contributions, disclosure, reporting thresholds, economic interest statements, financial disclosure, ethics, public officials, local officials, metropolitan governmental unit, metropolitan area, candidate filings, principal campaign committee, political committee
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I have an amendment to offer for the sponsor.
- campaign, and the speaker asked to offer the amendment to the body.
- The chair acknowledged the amendment and asked for a copy.
- The discussion then turned to clarifying that the amendment was intended to do the bill.
- The chair then stated that the amendment had been adopted and moved to the bill as amended.
Keywords:
HB213, Calhoun County, board of registrars, registrar compensation, county commission, local legislation, election administration, county general fund, expense allowance, officeholder compensation, public officials pay, county election officials, Alabama Code 45-8-110, Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- There's an amendment on the bill. There's an amendment on the bill, correct?
- Yes, we'd like to take up the amendment. Staff, could you read that amendment, please? Mr.
- Amendment submitted by Tedford. Thank you, sir. Without objection, we'll adopt the amendment.
- There is an amendment on the bill. There is an amendment on the bill.
- Amendment submitted by Sterling. Without objection, we will adopt that amendment.
Keywords:
transportation, oversize permit, overweight permit, permit fees, motor carrier, commercial trucking, heavy haul, wide load, special combination vehicle, manufactured home transport, portable building transport, utility poles, rural electric cooperative, farm equipment, agricultural hauling, bridge formula, load limits, weight limits, road funding, highway construction
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments. No votes. amendments. No votes. Reservations. Reservations. Reservations.
- Recommendation is to pass with amendments.<00:57:26.960>
No <00:57:27.200>votes amendments - > to<00:57:40.319>
delete adopting AG's amendments to delete adopting AG's amendments to delete - Uh we'll SPO's recommended amendments.
- , amendments needed for clarity, amendments needed for clarity, consistency,<00:59:11.280>
and
Keywords:
reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We are opposed to this legislation.
- This This legislation is just a date change.
- Chair, there is an amendment. I'm happy to explain.
- Chair, you have an amendment to move, so let's move the bill and amendment.
- Dunn, the bill is amended. Mr.
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use
Summary:
The committee took up several appropriations and policy bills, beginning with SB 1488, which would provide $600,000 for a workforce development study on coal-impacted communities in northern Arizona, including areas affected by the closure of the Navajo Generating Station. The sponsor and supporters said the study is intended to help communities transition economically, diversify, and support new jobs; the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1523, appropriating $340,000 to the Navajo Nation for the Ganado waterline pipeline project, was also advanced after testimony that the project would bring clean drinking water to about 235 homes and that the remaining funding gap had been reduced to the requested amount; it passed 7-0 with one member not voting.
The committee then approved SB 1041, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund. Supporters described the Arizona Trail as a statewide recreational and cultural asset that needs maintenance and continued support, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1445, which would allow smaller cities and towns to use approved on-site bacteriological testing equipment and limit how often ADEQ may require sampling, drew concern from one member about whether the language could be read as restricting sampling during discharge events, but supporters said it would save small towns money; it passed 5-3.
Members also advanced SB 1580, a $2.545 million appropriation for fire incident management software and hardware for fire and law enforcement agencies. Fire officials said the platform would improve accountability, information sharing, drone integration, and interoperability during incidents; the bill passed 5-3. SB 1363, which would create additional rural dispensary licensing opportunities for underserved areas, drew support from rural advocates and opposition from the dispensary industry over the number of licenses and transferability language; it passed 8-0. SB 1418, which would streamline siting for small modular nuclear reactors in certain counties, was supported by proponents who argued it would help Arizona meet future energy demand and opposed by counties and environmental groups concerned about local zoning, public review, and waste; it passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1419, a rooftop solar consumer-protection bill requiring added disclosures and inspections, was supported by county officials and some consumer advocates but opposed by solar industry representatives and environmental groups who said it could discourage rooftop solar and restrict speech; it passed 6-2. The committee then began hearing SB 1447, which would extend the groundwater withdrawal fee moratorium and related fund deadlines for Pinal County water projects, with supporters saying the extension is needed to continue well rehabilitation and infrastructure work after Colorado River and CAP-related cuts.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
- And the amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. Please move the bill as amended.
- counsel to prepare additional conforming legislation for consideration in the next legislative session
- I think this is legislative inclusive...
Bills:
SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283
Keywords:
gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice
Summary:
The committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and held SB 1208. It then heard SB 1211, which would allow victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence to seek a lifetime injunction against the convicted defendant. The sponsor said the bill came from fellowship participants, and supporters from the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Amberle’s Place, and survivor advocates testified that repeated harassment and re-traumatization justify permanent protection. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1211 a do pass recommendation.
Next, the committee considered SB 1239, which removes the statute of limitations for failing to register as a sex offender. The sponsor said DPS requested the change to close a loophole and hold offenders accountable even years later. Opponents from Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice argued existing warrant and registration processes already address the problem and that eliminating the time limit raises due process concerns and risks stale prosecutions. After discussion, the committee approved SB 1239 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee also heard SB 1240, which excludes probationers convicted of dangerous crimes against children from the probation incentive payment formula. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said the incentive system should not count these offenders. Opponents warned it could push probation departments to send more people to prison instead of treatment and that the bill’s language is broad. The committee passed SB 1240 on a 4-3 vote. It then took up SB 1095, as amended, which bans gender transition procedures and referrals for minors and limits public funding and use of public facilities for such care; supporters framed it as protecting children and parental rights, while opponents called it discriminatory and medically unsound. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a 4-3 do pass as amended recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1243 and SB 1244, both dealing with court-ordered mental health treatment. SB 1243 requires notice to guardians when a patient may be released early or when treatment may not be renewed, and allows guardians to seek an independent evaluation and petition for continued treatment; supporters said it helps families prevent dangerous gaps in care, while opponents raised due process concerns about non-medical guardians initiating petitions. The committee passed SB 1243 unanimously. SB 1244 creates a continuing court-ordered treatment process after a second consecutive annual review, reducing repeated renewal hearings while preserving annual reporting and objections; supporters said it prevents dangerous lapses in treatment for the sickest patients, while opponents warned it could weaken due process and allow indefinite confinement. The committee adopted an amendment and passed SB 1244 on a 6-1 vote.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 29th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation reinforces, will re-force, I should say, Texas's commitment to safeguarding the well-being
- volunteers across the state, and something that we have tried to remedy for the last couple of legislative
- Justice Johnson said, well, you can't waive subject matter jurisdiction, so they must not amend it to
- Consider a floor amendment.
- Chairman and members, this is simply a Legislative Council version of the same bill. Thank you.
Keywords:
disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, Texas Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child welfare, foster care, substitute care, missing child, missing from placement, permanency hearing, parent-child relationship, SAPCR, conservatorship
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I'm here with legislation that offers a private sector-driven approach to improving access to
- But as he mentioned, this legislation is not just hoping to ...copy the success of other states.
- With this legislation, we aim to ensure that no other family has to experience such a loss.
- There's no need to legislate us on."
- I urge you to pass this common sense legislation. Thank you so much. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We will begin with the A4 amendment, and I will move the A4 amendment.
- The A4 Amendment is adopted. Next, I'll move the A3 Amendment.
- There's an amendment for this bill too. Yes, uh, we have the A2 amendment.
- Just to the amendment, or should I introduce the bill with as amended?
- <01:16:14.440>
to amendment we'll adopt the amendment to amendment we'll adopt the amendment
Keywords:
PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there an amendment? No amendment. Chair, could you please present your bill, sir? Thank you, Mr.
- 1106 uh please are there any amendments 1106 uh please are there any amendments yeah<00:41:10.119
- <00:41:54.119>
amended um okay the bill as Amendment amended um okay the bill as Amendment - so as not to make the legislation so as not to make the legislation<00:47:24.880>
more <00:47: - This is on— okay there are no amendments okay so I okay there are no amendments okay so I move<00:50:
Keywords:
sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion to the amendment? The A1 amendment is adopted to the A2 amendment.
- The motion prevails, and the A2 amendment is adopted. Representative Elkins, your bill is amended.
- Could you discuss the amendment before we take action? The A1 amendment simply corrects typos.
- The motion prevails, and the A1 amendment is adopted. Representative, your bill is amended.
- The motion prevails, and the A1 amendment is adopted. Representative Holland, your bill is amended.
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, property insurance, commercial property insurance, insurance affordability, insurance market stabilization, reinsurance, catastrophic reinsurance fund, self-insured pool, premium costs, coverage notice, liability reform, climate risk, climate change, housing affordability, multifamily housing, rental housing, common interest communities, cooperatives, small business insurance, Minnesota Commerce Department
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:02:55.400>
and the vice president of legislative and the vice president of legislative - Chair Quam, if you want to speak to your bill and the DE1 amendment... DE1 amendment. Thank you.
- a few amendments to offer as well.
- <00:42:39.400>
boundary midblock um legislative boundary midblock um legislative boundary - The A2 amendment was adopted.
Keywords:
natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health & Welfare (3-23-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qUIsD3cxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:17
Legislative Hearing on the 2022 Social Services Block Grant: 00:00:51
HB 777 Discussion: 00:05:11
HB 777 Roll Call Vote: 00:09:41
HB 512 Discussion: 00:10:45
HB 512 Roll Call Vote: 00:13:34
HB 362 Discussion: 00:14:08
HB 362 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:07
HB 529 Discussion: 00:21:12
HB 529 Roll Call Vote: 00:25:41
HB 502 Discussion: 00:26:15
HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 00:28:57
HB 364 Discussion: 00:29:34
HB 364 Roll Call Vote: 00:37:01
HB 174 Discussion: 00:37:35
HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:47:19
HB 3 Discussion: 00:50:31
HB 3 Roll Call Vote: 01:35:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47