Video & Transcript Research : 'local amendment'
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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.
- elected officials and local authorities.
- Districts, local entities still trying to redefine sex.
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.
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.
- of the periods, uh, and I remember that because during that time I was, uh, pretty involved with my local
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
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.
- against local law enforcement. So, against local law enforcement.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I'd like to offer an amendment. All right, I'd like to offer an amendment.
- I'd like to offer an amendment. All right, Secretary, please receive the amendment.
- President, what this amendment does is in the compass of this bill.
- The Senator Kelly amendments are adopted. Senator Kelly, thank you, Mr. President.
- With that explanation, I move for adoption as amended. All right, any objection?
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Feb 12th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, since 19, we started this, and then the constitutional amendment says 21.
- Most importantly, we are going to have two major constitutional amendments.
- We also want the constitutional amendment to pass that would allow judges, after a hearing, to deny bail
- One of the things that we noticed in this long journey that We've come here is on a constitutional amendment
- My best guess, perhaps, if the judge had a choice, which is what the Constitutional Amendment would be
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The locals rose up and blood was shed to free him. Chambers County became a...
- Separate County in 1858, named in honor of a prominent local resident.
- entities to be withdrawn from the Committee on Business and Commerce and re-referred to the Committee on Local
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
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.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- amending it on the floor.
- And I will give a short synopsis. got an amendment or something that you got an amendment or something
- we'll consider amending it on the floor. we'll consider amending it on the floor.
- you're trying to handle a local you're trying to handle a local situation. situation. situation.
- But this isn't a local problem.
Keywords:
vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I move to amend the moved to amend Senate Bill 1552 as follows: on page one, lines 16 and
- That concludes the explanation of the amendment. Will there be questions on the amendment?
- No debate on the amendment. Need a motion to approve the amendment. Thank you.
- I declare The same to pass as a committee sub as amended.
- Any questions on any debate on the amendment? All in favor of the amendment, say 'aye.'
Bills:
HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- and this amendment deals with amendment and this amendment deals with amendment and this amendment deals
- amendment to Senate bill amendment amendment to Senate bill amendment amendment to Senate bill number
- friendly Amendment with Amendment friendly Amendment with Amendment friendly Amendment with previous
- talk on the amendment yeah and amendment talk on the amendment yeah and amendment talk on the amendment
- Amendment amendment to Senate amendment Amendment amendment to Senate bill number 86 by Senator or replace
Bills:
SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We can add to the resolution if we could just get another amendment. Just continue. Just continue.
- The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is 960 members strong right now. representing over 18,000 local
- Citizens of Rockwall come to Austin every year supporting local businesses, economic growth, and education
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session C Feb 11th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ESTABLISH A BOARD TO SERVE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.
- REFLECTING A SOLID PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERS OF OUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
- FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, WITH AN AMENDMENT DEADLINE OF 2 HOURS AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS
- WE WANT TO SERVE THOSE TO FILE AMENDMENTS TO SB 2C AND SB 4C.
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
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:
- House Bill 4060 gives local taxing entities a powerful optional tool.
- Members, this bill respects local control, protects bondholders, and school finance.
- Schools are at risk, and local businesses are staggering for customers.
- Importantly, House Bill 4270 is a local option and targeted.
- However, they come at a significant cost to local communities.
Bills:
HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code
LA
Keywords:
severance tax, parish revenue, constitutional amendment, natural resources, local government funding, HB 474, Act 400, Louisiana income tax, tax refund checkoff, refund donation, alumni association, Grambling University National Alumni Association, Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Department of Revenue, Title 47, voluntary contribution, tax return designation, state tax refund, nonprofit donation, higher education