Video & Transcript Research : 'concurrent receipt'
Page 52 of 243
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 30th, 2026 at 07:51 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We support this bill as the technology readiness gross receipts tax credit will help businesses in New
- I stand in strong support of the technology readiness gross receipts expansion.
- It's this three-legged stool model of the opportunity for the state to provide a small gross receipts
- HB 82 supports that goal by extending the technology readiness gross receipts tax credit, which helps
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- I feel like every time I take a trip, the receipt has gotten much longer.
- And those are kind of the two only legislatively mandated fees that are assessed on the receipt.
- additional per-trip fees that are levied on TNC customers, as just noted, and riders can see in their receipts
- That being said, the booking fee on UberTrips, which you can see on your receipt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The ruling held that federal election statutes preempt state laws which permitted the receipt... which
- Representative Hayes: permitted the receipt of ballots after Federal Election Day.
- Early post-Civil War iterations of absentee voting universally required receipt by Election Day.
- balancing voter access and election administration Representative Hayes: needs by setting the ballot receipt
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Then moving on to page five, Item four discusses the **OAG's Writer Seven**, appropriation of receipts
- Shown are the agency's estimated amounts for those receipts along with their anticipated unexpended balance
- This pertains to an increase in appropriated receipts.
- then **Rider 19** is a change to the amount of expected unexpended balances for the appropriated receipts
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 49 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- improvements, comes from the Senate with the endorsement that it has been passed to be engrossed in concurrence
- The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
- Bill 4001 comes from the Senate with the endorsement that it has been passed to be engrossed in concurrence
- The question now is on concurrence. All those in favor say aye; all those opposed, nay.
- Report of the Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters from the Committee on Rules, including ceremonial resolutions recognizing the Concord-Nenezi sister city relationship, the 35th anniversary of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, and congratulating Rachel Cohen on earning Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted those resolutions. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 on a number of petitions, including proposals involving neuropsychology evaluations for persons with intellectual disabilities, pharmacists’ participation as preferred providers, a sick leave bank for a Department of Transportation employee, and land/easement authority for the City of Lowell.
The main substantive issue was House Bill 4001, the fiscal year 2026 state budget, which came from the Senate with a full substitute amendment. The House suspended the rules but voted not to concur with the Senate amendment. The chamber then agreed to reappoint a conference committee, naming Representatives Michlewitz, Ferrante, and Smola to negotiate with the Senate. The House also considered and advanced several Public Service Committee bills establishing sick leave banks for state and local employees, including Kendra Winner, Dana Johnson, Stephen Forget, Daniel Yender, and Martin Kratman; each was ordered to a third reading after suspension of the rules.
Later, the House took up Senate No. 2521, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. After suspension of the rules, the bill was read a second time, ordered to a third reading, passed to be engrossed, and then enacted. The emergency preamble was separately adopted by a recorded vote, and the bill was finally passed. The House also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m., then adjourned.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 162 is a House Concurrent Resolution congratulating the 2025 Colchester High School Lakers Division
- <00:03:48.239>
Resolution <00:03:48.959>that read a House Concurrent Resolution that - read a House Concurrent Resolution that the<00:03:49.440>
House <00:03:49.760>and <00:03 - HCR 162 is a House Concurrent<00:03:56.720>
Resolution <00:03:57.439>congratulating <00: - 03:58.159>
the Concurrent Resolution congratulating the Concurrent Resolution congratulating the
Summary:
The House opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then suspended rules to introduce 16 House bills by number only. The bills were referred to committees, and H.790, the House Committee on Appropriations Budget Adjustment Act, was placed on the calendar for notice the next legislative day. The chamber also read JRH7, a joint resolution supporting the existing U.S.-Denmark treaty relating to Greenland and opposing American efforts to secure sovereignty over the island; it was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. HCR 162, congratulating the 2025 Colchester High School Lakers Division 2 championship football team, was read and celebrated, with the team and coaches recognized in the chamber. Members also marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with remarks tied to HCR 174 and a moment of silence.
On the action calendar, the House passed H.508, approving amendments to the Burlington city charter. It then took up H.532, which removes a Vermont statutory provision allowing mandatory retirement of college professors at age 70 so state law aligns with federal age-discrimination law; the committee reported it ought to pass by a 10-1 vote, and the House ordered third reading. The final action item, S.23 on the use of synthetic media in elections, was postponed for one legislative day at the request of the House Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee.
The meeting also included several announcements: the Rural Caucus and Older Vermonters Caucus scheduled upcoming meetings, House Democrats noted a caucus and a visit from Congresswoman Becca Balint, House Republicans announced a caucus after adjournment, and House Progressives said they were not caucusing that week. The House then adjourned until Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 138 by Assembly Member Hadwick relative to agriculture.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 136 by Assembly Member Harabedian, relative to...
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 136 by Assembly Member Harabedian, relative to Engineers Week.
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 109. Aye, 70, no, zero. Senate Concurrent Resolution 112.
- And Senate Concurrent Resolution 115. Aye, 70, no, zero.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions.
The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Then there would have been receipts on both sides.
- Then there would have been receipts on both sides, on my side and on their side, and all of this matter
- Then there would have been receipts on both sides. elections if I couldn't remedy this.
- All the time, the certified receipt mail would cost about $10.50 a piece, which would be a significant
- The actual cost for certified mail with return receipt is roughly $9 per mailing per lot.
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 1725, which would require disclosure of oil wells and methane monitoring issues near homes and sensitive sites. The author and community advocates described health and safety risks in neighborhoods like Vista Hermosa Heights, while opponents including apartment, building, and chamber groups argued the bill targeted the wrong industry and that the state should instead ensure abandoned wells are properly capped. No vote was taken because quorum had not yet been established.
Members then discussed AB 2110, authorizing local tax increment financing districts for workforce housing, and AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and college housing projects. AB 1771 was also heard as a study bill on the on-site resident manager requirement for larger apartment buildings, with supporters saying the 1960s-era rule is outdated and opponents warning about tenant safety and employment impacts. AB 2185 drew broad support for directing state affordable housing programs to update guidelines to better accommodate factory-built housing, while AB 2748 split witnesses over whether to delay new EV-readiness requirements for 100% affordable housing; supporters cited project costs and opponents argued the code is important for resident access to clean transportation.
The committee then took up SB 417, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the November ballot. Supporters from housing, local government, labor, and advocacy groups said the bond is needed to keep more than 40,000 shovel-ready units moving and to preserve existing affordable housing, while opponents sought specific allocations for CalHome and interim housing. After discussion about student housing, social housing, and budget funding, the committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 417 to Appropriations, keeping the roll open for absent members.
Finally, AB 1740 was heard, proposing a limited coastal permitting streamlining framework for Santa Monica’s urban, multimodal areas. The author and supporters said the bill would reduce delays for housing, adaptive reuse, and low-impact projects while preserving coastal protections, but the Coastal Commission and environmental groups opposed it as an unprecedented carve-out from the Coastal Act and urged Santa Monica to complete its local coastal program instead. Members asked questions about the length of Coastal Commission delays, and the bill remained under consideration without a recorded vote in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
2026 Budget Conference Committee (3-20-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- exams for students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, and includes $2.6 million from lottery receipts
- to pay for million from lottery receipts to pay for AP<00:28:14.040>
exams. - <01:05:12.800>
for <01:05:12.960>the um added from lottery receipts for the um added - from lottery receipts for the innovative<01:05:13.520>
scholarship <01:05:14.000>pilot - The House limited the expenditure of excess receipts to only federal funds.
Summary:
The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget.
The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed.
There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 42 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Question now on concurrence. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay. The ayes have it.
- Question now is on adoption and concurrence. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, nay.
- House concurrence. Mr.
- Question now is on adoption and concurrence. All those in favor say aye.
- House concurrence. Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed student guests from Chelsea High School’s AVID program and from Espiritu Santo School in Fall River. The chamber then took up several noncontroversial matters, including congratulatory resolutions honoring Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading and recognizing Thomas Brough and Michael Mosher for achieving Eagle Scout rank. The rules were suspended and the resolutions were adopted.
The House also concurred in a Senate petition to extend MBTA service to Foxborough, which had been referred to the Committee on Transportation under suspension of Joint Rule 12. In addition, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 for three petitions: one authorizing the Dracut Water Supply District to sell water to certain communities, one establishing a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office employee, and one concerning the distribution of certain gaming revenue. The House then concurred in a Senate order calling a joint session of the two branches to consider constitutional amendment proposals.
Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned to that time in informal session. No recorded roll call votes or substantive debate occurred in the transcript.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Now what it does is it doesn't say, because you no longer need the concurrence of the Commonwealth.
- It says you don't need the concurrence of the Commonwealth unless it is an offense that's not eligible
- Now what it does is it doesn't say, you no longer need the concurrence of the Commonwealth in all cases
- It says you don't need the concurrence of the Commonwealth unless it is an offense that's not eligible
- So by excluding or requiring the Commonwealth's concurrence for offenses that are on the sealing list
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- House Communication Nos. 396 to 408 transmit various House concurrent resolutions, which were adopted
- transmit various house concurrent transmit various house concurrent resolutions<00:09:55.800>
- referral for Senate concurrent referral for Senate concurrent resolutions<00:11:39.839>
number - The waiver is granted; one-day notice is hereby given for the adoption of said concurrent resolutions
- and/or for said Senate concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 24 members present and one excused, approved the previous day’s Journal, and heard several introductions. Senator Hashimoto welcomed a visiting Kukui Fellowship Program cohort from Maui, and Senator Chang delivered a tribute honoring the late University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Kwak, highlighting his scholarship in Asian studies, his teaching career, and the journalism fellowship and China seminar he founded. A late introduction also recognized retired UH communications professor Gerald Kato for his work in journalism policy.
The chamber then processed messages and communications, including Governor’s nominations to boards and commissions, House communications returning Senate bills, and a Judiciary communication transmitting the nomination of Sonia H. Toma to the Family Court of the Second Circuit. The Senate adopted Standing Committee Reports Nos. 1369 and 1370, agreed to disagree with House amendments to Senate Bill 108, and received notice that conferees would be named later. House concurrent resolutions transmitted from the House were referred to committee.
On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 994, HD1, relating to promoting pornography to minors, and House Bill 1175, relating to tax appeal procedures, both by unanimous consent with 24 ayes and no reservations. The Senate also granted a waiver of referral for a list of Senate concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions so they could meet an upcoming deadline. The President thanked staff for the job fair and noted its value for employees whose service would end at adjournment. The Senate then adjourned until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31st.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2024-11-19 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0 twice by title.
- By Senator Pasadomo, Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0, a concurrent resolution establishing the joint
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0, a concurrent resolution establishing the joint rules of the Florida
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0, a concurrent resolution establishing the joint rules of the Florida
- Speaker, I move Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0 be adopted.
Summary:
The House convened for its organization session with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by introductions of guests including state officials, former House leaders and members, and members of the judiciary. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence of the members-elect’s election, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The House then formally declared the members duly elected and qualified to serve in the 92nd Florida House.
The chamber proceeded to the election of Speaker. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated and seconded, and she delivered remarks emphasizing the role of the minority caucus, the need to address issues such as hurricanes, insurance and condo costs, gun violence, education, poverty, and protecting rights. Representative Daniel Perez was then nominated and seconded; after speeches highlighting his leadership and style, the House adopted a motion to dispense with the roll call and record a unanimous vote for him. Perez was sworn in as Speaker and said his priority would be serving the people of Florida, focusing on practical action, fiscal discipline, competition, and reducing barriers for residents and businesses.
After the Speaker’s remarks, the House adopted House Resolution 1-0 establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, despite opposition from Representative Gottlieb, who argued the rules continued to restrict debate and limit the opposition’s voice. The House also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0 establishing joint legislative rules. The chamber then appointed a committee to inform the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced party leadership and administrative appointments. The session concluded with motions to authorize technical corrections to the rules, spread the organization session remarks upon the journal, and adjourn sine die.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction - 02/25/2026
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Transcript Highlights:
- the Executive Law in relation to providing priority status to victims of human trafficking for the receipt
- the executive law in relation to providing priority status to victims of human trafficking for the receipt
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, chaired by Senator Salazar, met with Senators Harckham, Murray, and Bailey present, and considered 10 bills related to correctional policy, reentry, victim services, and public health in facilities. Measures discussed included educational access for incarcerated individuals, a phone call before transfer, expanded substance abuse programming for non-English speakers, commissary/canteen issues, a reentry pilot program, SNAP screening before release, discharge planning for wrongfully convicted individuals, public water testing transparency in correctional facilities, evidentiary standards in disciplinary hearings, and notification to victims about the address confidentiality program. The committee also corrected the record on one bill title during the meeting, clarifying that S. 1645 was actually a human trafficking assistance priority bill.
Members generally expressed support for the bills, with brief comments highlighting the importance of reentry services, public health, and victim protections. Senator Harckham spoke in support of the water testing bill, citing PFAS and other contaminants, and Senator Murray praised the address confidentiality program bill. Most bills were moved by motion and seconded without substantive debate.
All bills were reported out of committee, with several specifically reported to Finance. Senator Murray cast negative votes on some measures, while the rest were approved by the committee.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 17 February, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Go to the calendar for concurrence. Non-concurrence. He passes. Rules. He passes.
- <00:11:37.440>
for <00:11:37.680>concurrence. - Go to the calendar. for concurrence. Go to the calendar. for concurrence. Non-concurrence.
- Non-concurrence. Non-concurrence. >> He<00:11:41.600>
passes. <00:11:42.880>Rules.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members dispensed with the reading of the journal, and there were no reports from select committees, no resolutions or memorials, and introductions of bills and constitutional amendments were handled without reading. The chamber also recognized several guests and pages, including a large group of nursing students from Alcorn State University, along with other visitors and constituents in the galleries.
A number of members used the announcements period to highlight events and personal matters. Representative Powell asked that the House adjourn in memory of Pat Husler, the mother of a committee assistant, and the request was accepted. Representative Bell also asked to adjourn in memory of the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, describing him as an inspiration. Representative Fondren announced a Mississippi Association for Justice event later that evening, and Representative Wallace gave an update on the Sale of Champions, noting scholarships awarded, animals sold, and funds raised.
The only formal committee action mentioned was an announcement that Appropriations A would meet at 10:00 a.m. the next day in room 2011A, and that the appropriations committee would also meet five minutes after adjournment to consider a bill that had been omitted earlier. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 2 p.m. the following day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 93 by Assembly Member Dixon, relative to Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase
- Deficiency Awareness Day, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95 by Assembly Member Dixon.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95 by Assembly Member Caloza, relative to the 2025 International Day of
- Clerk will read the remaining item on the consent calendar: Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 95. Ayes 64, noes 0. Members, quorum call is in place.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer focused on self-reflection and leadership, and observed the Pledge of Allegiance led by Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins, who also marked the day as Juneteenth. The body approved the previous day’s journal and handled several procedural motions, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest seating, re-referrals of multiple Senate bills to different committees, and the removal of AJR 9 from the consent calendar. The Assembly also re-referred AB 470 to the Communications and Conveyance Committee and, by roll call, suspended Joint Rule 62A to allow that committee to hear the bill on June 23; the motion passed 46-8.
On the daily file, the clerk read a series of Senate bills on second reading, and the Assembly passed and retained all items on both the Assembly and Senate third-reading files. The second-day consent calendar included ACR 93, recognizing Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day, and ACR 95, recognizing the 2025 International Day of Yoga. Sixty-one coauthors were added to the resolutions, and both items were adopted by unanimous 64-0 votes.
The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes from Assembly Members Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez for Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who was killed in the line of duty. Both members praised his bravery, service, and dedication, and the Assembly observed a moment of silence. The session concluded with announcements that there would be no floor or check-in session on Friday, June 19, and that the Assembly would reconvene Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m., before adjourning on motion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 24th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolution herewith transmitted: Senate Concurrent Resolution Number Five, a Senate Concurrent Resolution
- Representative Nisga'a moves that the rules be so far suspended so that Senate Concurrent Resolution
- That is my motion; we need to suspend the rules in order to adopt the concurrent resolution as it relates
- Senator Nisga'a moves that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5 be now adopted.
- The concurrent resolution should be on your desk.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Essentially, SB 700—I'm sorry, House Bill 7—would authorize the legislature to pass a concurrent resolution
- The concurrent resolution would have to identify the federal directive the legislature determines to
- And then the legislature could take up a concurrent resolution and determine in that resolution that
- It might deal with fracking, who knows what, but the concurrent resolution would then proceed to the
- Because it would be like any Senate concurrent resolution. Thank you.
HI
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, essentially SB 70—I'm sorry—uh, House Bill 796 would Authorize the legislature to pass a concurrent
- The concurrent resolution would have to identify the federal directive the legislature determines to
- and specify which actions are prohibited from being enforced and which government officers the concurrent
- certain other activities that are legal in this state, and then the legislature could take up a concurrent
- It might deal with fracking, who knows what, but the concurrent resolution would then proceed to the
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 796, which had previously been heard and was before the committee with a new substitute. Senator King explained that the bill would allow the Legislature, by concurrent resolution and a two-thirds vote of each chamber, to determine that a federal directive is unconstitutional and to prohibit state or local officers from assisting in its enforcement. He said the measure would not nullify federal law, but would bar state and local cooperation with federal actions the Legislature found unconstitutional, such as directives affecting churches, gun rights, or other state interests.
Members asked questions about when the process could be used and whether it would only apply during a regular or special session. Senator King responded that it would require the Legislature to be in session, like any concurrent resolution. Senator Hall expressed support for state sovereignty but worried the bill was too limited and did not go far enough to assert Texas independence from federal overreach. King replied that the bill would still let the Legislature direct state and local officials not to assist in carrying out unconstitutional federal actions.
The committee adopted the substitute without objection. Senator Bettencourt then moved to report House Bill 796, as substituted, to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on an 8-2 vote, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.