AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025

State Government

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Second, the sponsoring entity must assume all cost and liability, and third, instruction must take place
Second is "religious instruction." And third is the "sponsoring entity."
private school say public schools had not taught... say public schools had not taught the Bible as a second

Bills: SB13, SB278, SB13

Keywords: education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education

TX

Texas 89th Regular

AdministrationAudio only. May 23rd, 2025

Administration

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HB 1135 amends Chapter 125 by renaming the act as Terrence Solbrg Act.
Members, there's a community substitute that strikes the second half of paragraph 3 to address concerns
As I said, it just strikes the second half of paragraph 3 to address concerns raised on the House floor
You don't get amended. OK.

Bills: HCR 10, HCR 9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 26th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Rules

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As was mentioned previously, should the amendment go through, voters could also vote on bond and mill
This memorial requests that the Health Care Authority submit a state plan amendment to establish a pediatric
This memorial requests that the Health Care Authority submit a state plan amendment to add a pediatric
palliative... ...that the Health Care Authority submit a state plan amendment to add pediatric palliative
And once they put in the state plan amendment, there would be a 50-50 match—50% from the federal government

Bills: SJR1, SM2

Keywords: school elections, partisan elections, voting rights, constitutional amendment, New Mexico, elector registration, pediatric palliative care, pediatric hospice, Medicaid, state plan amendment, Health Care Authority, children with serious illness, life-limiting conditions, complex medical conditions, curative care, concurrent care, family-centered care, hospice services, managed care, pain management

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Administration May 23rd, 2025

Administration

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Members, there's a community substitute that strikes the second half of paragraph three to address concerns

Bills: HCR10, HCR9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Judiciary Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Criminal Judiciary

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Have a second. Do we pass in a second? Further discussion or debate?
OK, we will adopt that amendment. Would you present your bill as amended?
And then you've got your new amendment, which is the second method of achieving this.
I have a motion to do pass, have a second, have a due pass in a second.
I have an amendment, Mr. Chairman. We have an amendment. Please read the amendment, Mr. Chair.

Bills: SB372, SB1224, SB1232, SB1264, SB1330, SB1381, SB1441, SB1450, SB1589, SB1618, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025

Health & Human Services

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Members, do y'all need a resource witness, Chair: or we can talk to the agency, as we could be the second
Senator Hinojosa: What House Bill 2655 amends is the Health and Safety Code to distinguish between nonprofit

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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to your bill as amended. to your bill as amended.
>> As<00:30:02.159> amended. >> As amended. >> As amended.
Chair, you'll see in the DE amendment on the last page, or second to last page of the amendment.
Chair, one second here. If I >> Uh Mr. Chair, one second here.
Oral amendment passes. Chair Hansen, your bill is amended. >> Thank you. Mr.

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (9-17-24) - REUPLOAD

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrO5PjqHo0M, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, There was a technical issue with the first few minutes of this live stream. The backup copy was pulled and uploaded in it's entirety. Meeting Start - 00:00:00 Roll Call - 00:00:13 Insurance Institute of KY update - 00:04:35 Amendment 808 KAR 010:260 – 00:49:24 Amendment approval - 00:50:09 Department of Financial Institutions update – 00:50:29 Adjournment – 01:09:53, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine S.124, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Dep Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

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To the VSOs on the second panel, thank you for being here.
VA also supports with amendments and subject to the availability appropriations The aviators cancers
act of 2025 and caring survivors act of 2025 the VA looks forward to working with the committee to amend
amendment protection act subject to the availability appropriations but recommends including language
I now welcome our second panel of witnesses to the table.

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025

Health & Human Services

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We can go to the agency as we could be the second payer if we need to, if they're claiming it on insurance
House Bill 2655 amended.

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas, 1185, senate, all

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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Members, the following amendment. Secretary will read the amendment.
Floor amendment number one by Huffman. Senator Huffman, you're recognized on your amendment.
Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary read the amendment.
Floor amendment number two by Huffman. Senator Huffman, you're recognized on your amendment.
Hearing none, amendment is adopted. The following amendment, sorry, that's the last one.

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

State Government

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Second. Okay. All in favor, say "Aye." Any opposed? Okay, sir. Thank you, Bill.
We have a second by Representative Wood. All in favor say "aye." Any opposed?
Second. All in favor? Okay. Any opposed? Okay. Thank you. The bill passes. Well, thank you, sir.

Bills: SB242, SB5, HB596, SB5

Keywords: codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

TX