Video & Transcript Research : 'permit amendment'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails, and the A1 amendment is adopted. Okay, to the bill as amended. Thank you, Mr.
- Representative Elkins, on the A3 amendment, is a set-the-ground amendment.
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is <01:14:43.639>a Amendment yeah on the A3 amendment is a Amendment - Okay, was there someone who wanted to testify to that A3 amendment? A3 amendment.
- Chair, I'd like to withdraw the A3 amendment and offer the A4 amendment.
Keywords:
health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- pedestrian nature of some of these questions, but the ESF is what this bill contemplates making amendations
- to the, uh, a constitutional amendment.
Bills:
SJR 4
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, House File 3900 is a constitutional amendment that is working on amending our state constitution
- pre-filing requirement for amendments pre-filing requirement for amendments offered<00:03:20.360
- that is working constitutional amendment that is working on<00:04:29.240>
amending <00:04:29.800 - So your oral amendment is on 2.29?
- no oral amendment no oral amendment >> no<00:24:27.720>
oral <00:24:27.920>amendment
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
TX
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sales are only permitting online promotion and advertisement.
- This bill amends the Occupations Code to create an exception for non-profit wildlife associations to
- You have to make a choice here between surrendering your Second Amendment right or going hungry.
- I do Second Amendment law for a living, so. Thanks for your testimony. Senator Birdwell. Thank you.
- Second Amendment.
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's what this amendment does. This amendment just strengthens our SAPA bill.
- And that's what this amendment does. And that's what this amendment does.
- Second Amendment? So, with that, Mr. Second Amendment? So, with that, Mr.
- This is Senate File 101, Second Amendment Protection Act. Amendments three, page one. Page two.
- <00:36:31.599>
Amendments Amendment Protection Act. Amendments Amendment Protection Act.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment was brought up by those and it's a fantastic amendment.
- The amendment was brought up by those and it's a fantastic amendment.
- The amendment was brought up by those and it's a fantastic amendment.
- The amendment was brought up by those and it's a fantastic amendment.
- The amendment was brought up by those and it's a fantastic amendment.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (2-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And uh, there is an amendment from CHFS, and I understand they are on Zoom to briefly explain this amendment
- And then we'll need a motion to accept the agency amendment. Are they there?
- Commissioner Dennis, do you have the information on this amendment? You don't? Okay.
- Okay, please proceed in explaining this amendment. Yes.
- Any questions on the amendment?
Keywords:
00:00:00 Introductions
00:00:22 Roll Call
00:01:56 Discussion on SB 85
00:14:03 Vote on SB 85
00:16:15 Explanation of Agency Amendment
00:19:04 Voice Vote on Amendment
00:19:33 Discussion on Kentucky Foster Children Housing, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 85, sponsored by Senator Meredith, which would move the Office of the Ombudsman from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the State Auditor’s office and make related cleanup changes. Meredith said the bill grew out of a prior task force and a two-year transition from Senate Bill 48, and he argued the move would create independence, improve access to the ITWIST database, ensure complaints are not lost in the handoff, and add confidentiality protections for whistleblowers. Auditor Allison Ball and her staff said the bill would codify access and procedures after earlier disputes and a court-mediated settlement, and they described the measure as necessary to make the new structure work effectively.
Members asked how the Ombudsman would handle complaints and verify services in cases involving waiver recipients and other cabinet services. Ball and her staff said the Ombudsman would investigate complaints, make inquiries, and provide accountability outside the cabinet structure, with timelines and procedures similar to the Auditor’s office. The committee also discussed staffing and whether the office would need more personnel; Ball said the office already had about 100 people but could use more. The bill passed 10-0 with favorable expression.
The committee then approved an agency amendment to administrative regulation 922 KAR 1:001490 concerning foster parent background checks. Cabinet staff explained the amendment corrected a drafting error by removing references to civil determinations in a second section of the regulation because the system cannot search those determinations, while still allowing the required checks under state and federal law. Senator Herron asked what a civil determination meant, and staff said it could involve a court finding in a custody or abuse case, though such findings are now typically handled through the child abuse and neglect registry. The amendment was adopted.
Afterward, the committee began a discussion on Kentucky foster children housing and related issues. Ball and Ombudsman staff presented a preliminary assessment of children placed in office buildings, saying the review covered 49 children placed over a four-month period and showed a different picture than the public narrative of only older, high-acuity youth. They reported that some children had no documented behavioral or disability issues, many came directly from home, the average age was 13, the average stay was four nights, and placements were spread across several regions rather than centered only in Louisville. Members raised concerns about the lack of formal policies and procedures, staff safety, and how to ensure children are treated appropriately, and Ball said the Ombudsman was continuing a deeper review. No final action was taken on that discussion in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair moves that HB1904, without amendments, be reported to the full House with the recommendation
- HB3071 is Chairman Guerin's bill relating to the cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits
- This bill ensures that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality does not issue new permits for direct
- Current regulations allow for the possibility of new wastewater discharge permits, which could introduce
- Even one poorly placed discharge permit could permanently alter its fragile ecosystem.
Bills:
HB1730, HB1823, HB2048, HB2266, HB2440, HB3333, HB4086, HB4271, HB4413, HB4839, HB4841, HB5151
Keywords:
PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, public health study, environmental regulation, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, food packaging, chemical exposure, firefighters, chemical manufacturing workers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Railroad Commission of Texas, Department of State Health Services, University of Houston, occupational exposure, contaminants
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- be permitted. be permitted.
- paramutual and simoc casting permits. paramutual and simoc casting permits.
- Don't allow any more permits. Don't allow any more permits.
- Governments need a clear fallback to granting permitting. Permitting should not be an asset.
- . amendments. amendments.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- If the feds expand the data points being verified or amend the scope beyond immigration enforcement and
- Are you open to a way to move forward with amendments that do something to lessen the effect?
- It sounds like we might need to offer an additional amendment. Thank you for addressing that.
- You're willing to continue to work on some of these additions or amendments that might need to be added
- Intent was to address that one in this one bill as well to permit.
Keywords:
labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit
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.
- <00:52:33.119>
Any in as an author's amendment. Any in as an author's amendment. - And I want to constitutional 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
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
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments since the Civil War.
- Have a discussion about the 17th Amendment.
- Sessions about the 13th through the 28th Amendments.
- Not going back and re-evaluating, re-litigating previous amendments, but whether it's the amendments.
- They can get a permit to sell you a bottle, but they cannot get a permit to sell you a... announcing.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please consider amending House Bill 186 to lower the age to 16. Thank you.
- They have First Amendment rights, regardless of their age.
- and curtailing their First Amendment rights.
- First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
- First Amendment rights.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please consider amending House Bill 186 to lower the age to 16. Thank you.
- They have First Amendment rights, regardless of their age.
- That's a Trojan horse that would end up restricting the First Amendment.
- But I am also reminded of the fact that our teens have First Amendment rights.
- Then, this past Monday, I watched the House vote on amendments to this bill.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content.
Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.
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
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- House bill 3443 has simply raises the oversize and overweight permit fees.
- Essentially, the purpose for raising the fees is so that the oversized and overweight Permit fees would
- An oversized and overweight permit fees should pay for the Weigh stations, and so this bill helps do
- There are a number of fees being raised, permit fees being raised.
- We're estimating that it'll be about $15 million, assuming that we have the same number of permits requested
Keywords:
True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, motor vehicles, insurance, registration, verification, law enforcement, electronic credentials, Service Oklahoma, digital identification, data protection, driver's license, special license plates, Route 66