Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51, HB106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• amendment to increase the amount.
• Resolution the clerk will read the resolution HR 277 by Ashby recognizing February 18 2025 as Alabama
• The Alabama Cushata Tribe has deep roots and takes great pride in its contribution. and culture of Texas
• I'm honored today to welcome a number of prominent members of the Alabama Kshatriya tribe that are up
• legislator referred to the committee on House Administration H.R. 12 by Visut suspending the constitutional

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• amendment to Senate bill amendment amendment to Senate bill number 70 by Senator number 70 by Senator
• the amendment amendment to Senate bill amendment amendment to Senate bill number 70 by Senator Coleman
• a friendly amendment I would encourage a friendly amendment I would encourage a friendly amendment I
• and South Alabama that north Alabama and South Alabama that north Alabama and South Alabama that needs
• the people of Alabama um agree with that the people of Alabama um agree with that the people of Alabama

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

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• the state of Alabama and the district the state of Alabama and the United<02:21:00.720> States
• for amendment.
• fundamental Duty under the Constitution fundamental Duty under the Constitution to<02:37:25.960>
• the increasingly ironic Amendment the Amendment<03:04:08.880> added<03:04:09.399> mandatory
• decade it was perfectly constitutional decade it was perfectly constitutional we<05:15:16.600>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Introduction of bills and constitutional amendments. Gentleman from Marion, Mr. Morgan.
• Has worked all over Mississippi and Alabama. Good to see you, Jeff. [applause] Welcome, gentlemen.
• Has worked all over<00:10:14.079> Mississippi<00:10:14.480> and<00:10:14.720> Alabama
• <00:10:16.079> Good<00:10:16.240> to over Mississippi and Alabama.
• Good to over Mississippi and Alabama. Good to see<00:10:16.480> you,<00:10:16.720> Jeff.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 13 February, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with a guest-led prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum and dispensed with reading the journal. There were no select committee reports, and standing committee reports were noted as being on the calendar. The chamber also welcomed visitors, including Florence Middle School student council members, school administrators and teachers, and longtime sports writer Jeff Bird. On the calendar, the House considered motions to reconsider and tabled House Bills 1441 and 1442. The rules calendar then took up House Resolutions 4 through 14 in a block, and the House gave them final passage. Immediate release was requested and granted for those resolutions. During announcements, a member changed a prior vote on House Bill 1314 from nay to yea. Members also offered memorials for Jerry Montgomery and Dr. Mary Washington of Humphreys County. The Speaker thanked members for a productive week, and the House adopted a motion to adjourn until 4:00 p.m. Monday.

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• chambers of the state of Alabama. chambers of the state of Alabama.
• The Alabama Egg and Plaza Terrace.
• Whereas the Legislature of Alabama, pursuant to Section 48.02 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022,
• Whereas the Legislature of Alabama, pursuant to Section 48.02 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022,
• of Montgomery, Alabama bounded complex of Montgomery, Alabama bounded by<00:13:41.120> state<

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment
• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment
• The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment
• STATEHOOD IS CONSTITUTIONAL FROM LEADING CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS, INCLUDING LARRY TRIBE.
• STATEHOOD BILL IS CONSTITUTIONAL FROM LEADING CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS INCLUDING LARRY TRIBE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• as amended shall be considered as read. as amended shall be considered as read.
• > thereto<02:24:42.399> final any further amendment thereto final any further amendment
• The bill as amended shall be considered as read. The bill as amended shall be considered as read.
• Gentleman from Alabama is recognized. Gentleman from Alabama is recognized.
• >> Gentleman from Alabama reserves. >> Gentleman from Alabama reserves.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Are we on the amendment, right? Are we on the main bill? There is no amendment.
• There's one amendment, Amendment Barcode 695-212 by Senator Garcia.
• That is constitutional.
• There is an amendment. Thank you, sir. Let's move straight to the amendment.
• And that is the amendment. Members, are there questions on the amendment?

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

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• The gentlelady from Alabama is recognized. Ms. Sewell: I reserve.
• The gentlelady from Alabama is recognized. Ms. Sewell: Mr.
• CONSTITUTION CREATED A GOVERNMENT BILL, OF, AND FOR WE THE PEOPLE.
• It is my honor to yield to Terri Sewell of Alabama. Ms.
• BEFORE THE 14TH AMENDMENT I WAS CONSIDERED THREE-FIFTHS OF A MAN.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof
• [applause] Alabama. Alabama.
• central Alabama central Alabama from<00:31:10.240> over<00:31:10.640> there<00:31:
• Alabama to be successful in nothing. Alabama to be successful in nothing.
• SOUTH OVER THERE IN WEST ALABAMA. SOUTH OVER THERE IN WEST ALABAMA.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Moore. Mr. gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Moore. Mr.
• gentleman from Alabama is recognized. gentleman from Alabama is recognized.
• <02:51:07.680> The rules, I submitted an amendment. The rules, I submitted an amendment.
• <03:02:24.399> Madam from Alabama is recognized. Madam from Alabama is recognized.
• A bill to amend it. Third reading.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• My district, Alabama 7th nation.
• Lee Bakes back to Birmingham, Alabama. Lee Bakes back to Birmingham, Alabama.
• amend the abolition amendment abolishing amend the abolition amendment which<01:09:24.000> would<
• <04:26:36.880> My<04:26:37.120> amendment amendment to this bill.
• My amendment amendment to this bill.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:14:37.079> to as noted would require an amendment to as noted would require an amendment
• <01:02:57.559> to um and make a number of amendments to um and make a number of amendments
• <01:05:55.640> amendments<01:05:56.640> are is to pass with amend amendments are is
• the amendment part of the amendment provided in testimony by the AIA.
• part of the amendment provided amendment part of the amendment provided in<01:13:05.120> testimony

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a wide range of housing-related bills. HB 295 on Hawaiian homelands drew support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and individual testifiers who described long waits for DHHL housing, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands offered comments noting that lowering the Native Hawaiian blood quantum from 50% to 25% would require multiple legal and federal review steps. The committee also heard testimony on several Hawaii Public Housing Authority measures, including HB 99, HB 1096, HB 1097, HB 1095, HB 1093, and HB 1094, which generally received agency support and little or no public opposition during the hearing. HB 1094 prompted questions about the handling and sale or donation of seized property, and the agency said it lacked capacity to manage that work directly and would need to consult the Attorney General on liability concerns. The committee then heard HB 1056 and HB 1467, both related to a proposed Hawaii Homes or housing resiliency program. DCCA, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, the Climate Advisory Team, and Hawaii Realtors supported HB 1056, while the Attorney General requested clarification on fund language. The Insurance Commissioner said DCCA was willing to run the program and that strengthening homes would help keep insurance available in Hawaii. For HB 1467, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and Climate Advisory Team also supported the measure, with the Attorney General raising concerns about delegation, the special fund, and extension authority. Testimony on both bills emphasized hurricane retrofits, with some witnesses urging harmonization of the two similar proposals and one witness warning that the bills could conflict with efforts to reduce building-code minimum standards. Other measures included HB 1013 on important agricultural lands, which received support from HHFDC, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, DBEDT, the Agri-Business Development Corporation, and Purple Maiʻa Foundation, with some agencies offering comments. HB 1294 on agricultural workforce housing drew comments from the Attorney General, who said commissions may be established by law rather than by the department itself, along with support from OHA, a council member, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus. HB 89 on teacher housing received support from OHA and education groups, while the Attorney General said the bill may have constitutional issues and suggested amendments to set standards for voucher applications. HB 276 on condominiums and HB 528 on residential leases also drew support, with no testimony in opposition. HB 415 on public safety and fire sprinklers generated the most clear split in testimony: the State Fire Council, a fire department representative, and an individual supported the bill, arguing sprinklers improve safety and can prevent major losses, while BIA Hawaii, Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution, NAAP Hawaii, Gentry Holmes, and DR Horton Hawaii opposed it, saying the added cost would worsen housing affordability and that existing codes already address safety. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly closed each bill after testimony and questions, and the hearing moved through the agenda without recorded committee votes.

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• constitutional amendment uh restoration constitutional amendment uh restoration of<00:05:38.479>
• 00:07:53.759> hold their constitutional amendment to hold their constitutional amendment to hold
• , constitutional amendment on the ballot, constitutional amendment on the ballot, putting<00:15:58.720
• > etched constitutional amendment, that's etched constitutional amendment, that's etched in<00
• constitutional amendment, you can apply constitutional amendment, you can apply to<00:31:15.760>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:10 SB 70 Discussion: 00:58 SB 70 Vote: 04:36 SB 80 Discussion: 05:16 SB 80 Vote: 31:45 SB 127 Discussion: 32:30 SB 127 Vote: 39:38 SB 154 Discussion: 41:25 SB 154 Vote: Adjournment: 47:14, 958, all

Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 70, which would modify the Public Pension Oversight Board by adding one House member and one Senate member, automatically placing the House and Senate chairs of state and local government on the board, adding the state treasurer, broadening who the Speaker and Senate President may appoint, and reducing the governor’s board appointments from two to one. After a brief procedural correction about a committee substitute, the bill was explained and then passed by a 9-0 favorable vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 80, a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions after they complete imprisonment, probation, and parole, while excluding certain offenses such as election fraud, violent felonies, sex offenses, and crimes against children. The sponsor and Senator Herron argued that Kentucky’s current system is confusing and leaves the state as one of the few with lifetime disenfranchisement, while witnesses from the Sentencing Project, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky, and an advocacy group for people with lived experience supported restoration but urged a simpler, broader, automatic approach without offense-based carveouts. Committee members raised questions about implementation, clerk guidance, and how the proposal interacts with expungement and gubernatorial pardons; one senator specifically asked whether serious offenders, including child rapists, would regain voting rights under a broader version, and the witness answered yes. The bill passed with a favorable expression by an 8-1 vote. The transcript then began discussion of Senate Bill 127, also sponsored by Senator Hickden, but the exchange was cut off before the bill was fully explained or any vote was taken.

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• House Bill 744 by Representative Wright is a constitutional amendment.
• When I first started thinking through this bill idea, this constitutional amendment idea, and decided
• The reason why it's a constitutional amendment is this basically started out in the late 1900s...
• The reason why it's a constitutional amendment is this basically started out in the late 1900s and it
• I mean, but this constitutional amendment, this will be a constitutional amendment just basically to

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills, a resolution, and one House bill. The committee reported favorably Senate Bill 79 to recreate Louisiana Economic Development, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, Senate Bill 375 on firefighting foam with amendments clarifying use in declared emergencies, Senate Bill 398 moving manufactured and modular housing oversight under the Contractors Licensing Board with technical and substantive amendments, Senate Bill 163 on virtual currency business licensing with an amendment providing for federal preemption if Congress enacts a national licensing regime, and Senate Bill 287 on virtual currency kiosks with consumer-protection provisions and technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably House Resolution 197, as amended, urging the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage resources with LSU involvement, and Senate Bill 54, which would allow estheticians to blow-dry hair after certain services; that bill drew extensive testimony from supporters and opponents in the cosmetology and aesthetics industries before being reported favorably. Several bills prompted detailed discussion and testimony. On Senate Bill 398, the sponsor and Contractors Licensing Board representatives said the change would improve enforcement and consumer safety for manufactured-home installation, especially tie-downs, leveling, and foundation blocking, while not affecting HUD-regulated construction. On the virtual currency bills, OFI said it currently licenses 37 virtual currency businesses with 33 pending applications, and supporters described the kiosk bill as a response to fraud complaints by requiring clearer disclosures, refund procedures, live customer support, and reporting to OFI. For House Resolution 197, the sponsor, PSC officials, and energy stakeholders said the study would examine the value of distributed energy resources, including rooftop solar and battery storage, in light of rising demand and grid reliability concerns; PSC staff and LSU energy experts described the study as focused on market value and avoided-cost benefits. House Bill 744, which would have shifted regulation of certain New Orleans utilities from the city council to the PSC, generated discussion about constitutional history, rate impacts, and utility consolidation. PSC officials and the sponsor said the current city-council regulation is a constitutional exception dating back to 1921, and they argued that PSC regulation could reduce costs and simplify oversight, but the sponsor ultimately moved to defer the bill rather than force a floor fight, and the committee agreed. The committee then began consideration of Senate Bill 386, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, adopting technical amendments and then a larger amendment package that revised definitions and compliance provisions; the transcript ends while that bill’s amendment process is still underway, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• . amendment. amendment.
• Chairman, we can uh adopt the amendment. amendment. amendment.
• So, yeah, Senator the amendment.
• So, do we already have a second on the amendment? >> We already have a second on the amendment.
• So, do we already have a second on the amendment? >> We already have a second on the amendment.

Bills: SB298, SB91

Keywords: Florence, Lauderdale County, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, land annexation, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, aeronautics, Department of Defense, 923, senate, all

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• Your commitment to the Constitution...
• And so when we look at that, obviously, Huntsville, Alabama. Alabama, to me, is a Redstone.
• FBI headquarters to Alabama.
• ...is protected by the Second Amendment.
• Whatever the court's ruling in regards to the Second Amendment is what is protected by the Second Amendment

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• recognizes a gentle woman from Alabama recognizes a gentle woman from Alabama Miss<00:13:20.519>
• children of Jefferson County Alabama children of Jefferson County Alabama including<00:14:54.000
• before being elected to the Alabama before being elected to the Alabama State<00:16:03.560> Senate
• no I'm not I'm for a balanced amendment no I'm not I'm for a balanced budget budget budget amendment
• that<08:12:39.878> says amendment in the Constitution that says amendment in the Constitution

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The considered amendments to the bill would strengthen this protection.
• So they pass constitutional muster.
• Well, in this chamber, we have an amendment to remove that portion.
• Then Madam Chair, I would move HB 1226 as amended. Due pass.
• So this looks like it needs some amendment. You are right.

Bills: HCR3028

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.