Video & Transcript Research : 'Second Amendment'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to be amended in order to the second reading file one legislative day prior to the day required under
- , 40 with amendments, 25 with amendments, 402 with amendments, 35 with amendments, 507 with amendments
- amendments, 27 with amendments, 26 with amendments, 27 with amendments, 227 with amendments, 27 with
- amendments, 227 with amendments, 7.5,000 with amendments, 7.0 with amendments, 812 with amendments,
- SB 251, similar to the bill I just presented a second ago, would, as amended, appropriate around $1.2
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved procedural motions including suspension of rules for same-day action on certain bills and removal of several measures from the consent calendar. Members also introduced guests and interns from their districts and offices. The chamber then moved through a large number of second- and third-reading items, with many bills deemed read and amendments deemed adopted, and several items passed or retained on file without debate.
On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 104, a budget measure making technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and extending loan repayment terms for two Imperial County hospitals, and to AB 138, which ratified additional collective bargaining agreements and related addenda. Members also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1114 on private ambulance toll fee waivers, AB 642 on emergencies, AB 1051 on state highways, AB 1533 appropriating funds for state claims, SB 611 on housing and land-use litigation delays, SB 251 appropriating funds to pay claims against the state, and AB 1459 on hazardous materials regulatory programs. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 611 and the claims bills were presented as urgency measures and passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The consent calendar was adopted after ABs and SBs on the remaining list were approved, and the Assembly also re-referred SB 104 and SB 138 to the Budget Committee and moved SB 773 to the inactive file. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for James Raymond Bell, a juvenile justice reform advocate, and Gail Yolanda McGowan, followed by notice of committee meetings and an announcement that the House would stand in summer recess and reconvene on August 18, 2025, at 1 p.m.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Second? We have a motion and a second. Madam Secretary, please call the roll. File item 6.
- With a motion and a second. Please call the roll. Oh, we need a motion? With a motion and a second.
- And that is it—it's a lot of amendments.
- We look forward to seeing the amendments.
- We look forward to seeing the amendments.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, seeing no other questions, we need a motion to adopt the amendment. Motion and a second.
- Seeing no questions, I need a motion to adopt the amendment. Motion and a second. Any discussion?
- I need a motion to adopt the amendment. Motion in a second. Any discussion?
- Seeing no questions, I need a motion to adopt the amendment. Motion and a second. Any discussion?
- Okay, members, any questions on this amendment? Seeing none, we've got a motion and a second.
Summary:
The Special Language subcommittee met with a quorum and reviewed several governor’s letters containing special language for appropriations bills. Members heard housekeeping about the subcommittee’s call-based schedule and its role in reviewing only special language, not appropriations or personnel items. The committee then considered amendments affecting the Department of Finance and Administration, Department of Correction, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Safety, shared administrative services, Commerce/Workforce Services, and Environment and Quality.
Key items included language directing DFA to limit administrative costs for pregnancy help organizations to 25% of awards; removing conflicting language so county jail reimbursement funds can only receive transfers in, not out; updating code to assign child nutrition responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture; implementing Act 909 of 2025 changes for school district EBD employer contributions and teacher equalization funds; and allowing the state CFO to waive a 3% central services fee for agricultural promotion boards to keep more funds in the industry. Members also discussed using Camp Robinson facility revenues for maintenance, allowing shared services billing under the Arkansas Forward Initiative, designating Arkansas Rehabilitation Services as the state unit for vocational rehab grants, and capping used tire program reimbursement rates at $2.31 starting July 1, 2026.
There was brief discussion on the agriculture fee waiver, with questions about its purpose, duration, and possible precedent; agency officials said it was a discretionary, point-in-time waiver meant to help the farm sector during a crisis. Another question addressed reporting on crisis pregnancy center grants, with DFA noting no grant funds had yet been distributed this fiscal year. Each amendment was adopted by voice vote, item 9 was skipped because it was superseded by item 10, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill's on second reading and open to further amendment.
- Bill's on second reading, open to further amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. It was on second reading, open to further amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. Bill's on second reading and open to further amendment.
- The bill is on second reading, open to further amendment.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (2-24-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- The second thing I want to say is we always talk, good Second Amendment supporters like us always say
- Second Amendment. I'm actually a staunch Second Amendment.
- >
claims <00:09:17.400>by We analyze Second Amendment claims by We analyze Second Amendment - Uh, one reason would be, is this a beginning on our Second Amendment right or against our Second Amendment
- I would always stand for our second I would always stand for our second amendment<00:11:07.839><
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum and considered one bill, House Bill 299. The bill, introduced by Rep. Jason Nemes with support from several law enforcement officials, would mirror federal law on machine gun conversion devices and make knowing possession of such devices a state offense so local law enforcement can enforce it without waiting for federal agents. Supporters said the measure would not criminalize conduct that is currently legal, would give police a practical tool to remove dangerous devices from the streets, and was backed by law enforcement groups and other organizations; the NRA was noted as neutral.
Chief Paul Humphrey and other police chiefs testified in support, describing the devices as a growing public safety problem and saying local officers currently lack authority to act unless federal authorities take the case. They argued the bill would help keep officers and communities safe and prevent weapons from being returned to the street. Rep. Roberts opposed the bill, questioning its constitutionality under Second Amendment precedent and arguing that criminals would likely shift to other devices. Rep. Wesley also voted no, citing Second Amendment concerns and his commitment to constituents, while several members explained yes votes as support for law enforcement and public safety.
The committee adopted a committee substitute and then voted on the bill. House Bill 299, as amended by the committee substitute, passed the committee with favorable expression and was reported to the House floor.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Do I hear a second? Um, the second is Amendment V28, rpl-1. I have no idea...
- Motion by Call, second by Sellers. Is there any discussion about that amendment being proposed?
- The amendment has been adopted. The first amendment has been adopted.
- The second amendment is another kind of technical amendment that just clarifies the provisions of this
- The amendment has been adopted. Now we're on... The amendment has been adopted.
Keywords:
salvage title, salvage certificate of title, rebuilt title, flood vehicle, junk vehicle, total loss, motor vehicle title, vehicle branding, insurance claim, insurance company, Department of Revenue, vehicle inspection, rebuilder, automotive dismantler, parts recycler, secondary metals recycler, junkyard, vehicle identification number, VIN, stolen vehicle
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a motion for the 2003 amendment by Senator Wallin. Second.
- Do you pass as amended by Senator Braunberger. Do we have a second? Second.
- We have an amendment. The 2001 by Senator Wallin. Do we have a second? Second by Senator Barter.
- We have a do pass as amended by Senator Wallin. Do we have a second? Second.
- We have a do pass as amended on 1469 by Senator Barta. Do we have a second?
Bills:
HB1162
Keywords:
Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change.
House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0.
The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ammon moves ought to pass on Amendment 0943, and seconded by Representative Pusc.
- So I move Amendment 943H all to pass. Second. Okay, any discussion on the motion?
- So I move Amendment 943H all to pass. Second. Okay, any discussion on the motion?
- amendment amendment number 1084 1084 1084 uh Seconded by Representative Burrows.
- Representative Ammon, seconded by Representative Burrows, moved the amendment.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure expanding the state’s restrictions to include ski wax and related fluorocarbons. The sponsor said the bill was a follow-up to last year’s PFAS law and largely targeted products already off the market, describing it as a reaffirmation of the state’s intent to keep PFAS out of water. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill ought to pass and then placed it on the consent calendar.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 275 on health career credentialing requirements. The discussion centered on a proposal that would have required insurance companies to pay for training mandated by federal requirements. Members concluded that approach was not appropriate and voted unanimously to make the bill inexpedient to legislate, then placed it on the consent calendar. House Bill 276, dealing with on-premise beverage license requirements, was then reconsidered after an initial ITL vote. The committee adopted an amendment creating a tavern license for establishments limited to patrons over 21, with a higher fee and no food requirement, and then voted 15-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended; it was also placed on the consent calendar.
The committee then took up House Bill 310, which would establish a commission to study a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenization of real-world assets. The sponsor said the amendment added blockchain-based trusts and discussion of privacy and environmental concerns. The committee approved the amendment 16-0 and then voted 16-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended, placing it on the consent calendar. House Bill 312, concerning intercollegiate student athletes’ right to earn compensation from name, image, and likeness, was retained because members said the issue was not ready and the NCAA had not resolved how to handle it. Finally, the committee began discussion of House Bill 316 on ground ambulance reimbursement, with an amendment that would replace the bill’s reimbursement provisions with a study commission; members debated how it related to another bill, HB 725, and whether the amendment would delay immediate relief for ambulance providers.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we've had amendments go in the paint... ...we've had amendments go in the paint.
- But I do not have that amendment. ...have that amendment.
- Have a second? Representative Pmore. ...it. Have a second? Representative Pmore.
- Amendment passes. Uh, Representative Hall, you have an amendment?
- Um, this is a friendly amendment. I Um, this is a friendly amendment.
Keywords:
emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a second amendment that was brought to us.
- We have a second amendment that was We have a second amendment that was brought<00:18:09.840>
to - So, Senator Waters, I'm sure, wants to still move Amendment 1965, and Senator Carson wants to second
- I'll second. May I... You want to adopt Amendment 1872? I didn't name it by number. Oh, 18...
- And now you want to do the final move to adopt as amended. Yes. Second. Any discussion?
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1086, a bill to amend the Nonprofit Corporation Act. Second reading of the bill.
- Senate Bill 1088, a bill to amend the Social Welfare Act. Second reading of the bill.
- Senate Bill 1090, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure. Second reading of the bill.
- Senate Bill 1091, a bill to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code. Second reading of the bill.
- House Bill 4833, a bill to amend the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. Second reading of the bill.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, attendance, and a series of recesses and caucus calls. The chamber also recognized the retirement of Larry Horn of the Michigan Senate Police Department and later honored departing staff members Macy Maine, Maddie Cutler, and Julia Schmidt. Senator Geiss delivered a statement marking the 62nd anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, emphasizing its legacy and the need to protect and strengthen civil rights protections.
The Senate received House messages on Senate Bills 870 and 878, with SB 878 sent to conference. It also introduced several new measures, including Senate Joint Resolution L and Senate Bills 1085 through 1091, plus House Bills 4833, 5152, 5153, and 5727, referring them to the appropriate committees. The chamber discharged multiple committees from further consideration of bills and suspended rules several times to move legislation onto the General Orders calendar and to allow committee meetings during session.
On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 4072 and Senate Bills 792, 793, 1013, and 947. SB 1013, dealing with the Insurance Code and price optimization, included a failed Tice amendment and passed 34-3. SB 947, concerning dam safety under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, drew supportive remarks from Senator McMorrow and a strong no-vote explanation from Senator McBroom before passing 22-15. The Senate also adopted a McMorrow substitute for SB 947 and later considered a large group of bills in Committee of the Whole, reporting many with amendments and others without amendment for third reading. The session ended with the Senate adjourning until Friday, July 3rd at 12:15 a.m.
NH
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh Senator Weaver, second. >> Any further questions on the amendment?
- So, uh Senator Weaver, second. >> Any further questions on the amendment?
- Chairman, I move a favorable report as amended. >> Second. >> All right.
- Chairman, I move a favorable report as amended. >> Second. >> All right.
- So, we got a motion and a second of the amendment.
Keywords:
SB341, Alabama, veteran license plate, veteran tag, distinctive license tag, specialty plate, radiation exposure, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, Cold War veterans, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Department of Veterans Affairs, probate judge
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Question on the amendment: Is there objection to adopting the amendment?
- There's a second. Right, we heard a motion. A second.
- Is there a second? We heard a motion. Is there a second? Will there be debate?
- Is there a second? Have you heard a motion? A second will there be debate?
- Amendment submitted.
Bills:
HB3765, HB4324, HB3678, HB4170, HB3495, HB3040, HB3062, HB4140, HB4106, HB4109, HB4104, HB3581
Keywords:
property rights, forfeiture, noncitizen, land ownership, felony, public safety, criminal procedure, sentence modification, resentencing, judicial review, postconviction relief, district attorney, prosecutor, victim rights, victim notification, Department of Corrections, inmate rehabilitation, sentencing reform, life without parole, nonviolent offense
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading amendment. This will be brought by Representative Brady.
- May I speak on the amendment? Seeing no one, second time on the amendment.
- one, second time on the amendment.
- Given all this comment, do you believe that this bill could reasonably be amended on second or third
- reasonably be amended on second or third reasonably be amended on second or third to<03:34:11.240
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, on the second page of the HB 2 amendments, I see a new 1392.
- So, on the second page of the HB 2 amendments, I see a new 1392.
- So, so on the second page of the HB2<01:26:25.760>
amendments, HB2 amendments, HB2 amendments, - Second. Uh all in HB2 amendment 1412. Second.
- Wait a second. Give my eyes a second. I'm not in the amendment. I don't see a 300,000.
Summary:
The Division 3 work session focused largely on amendment 1176 to HB 2, which would have incorporated the substance of HB 548FN, a House-passed bill creating a direct-pay or membership-based model for health care facilities. Representative Mlan described the proposal as a way to increase competition in health care by extending the direct-care model used in primary care to facilities, arguing it could encourage innovation and that concerns about widespread harm to critical access hospitals were overstated. He pointed to Oklahoma’s long-standing Surgical Center model as evidence that the approach had not spread broadly or displaced hospitals there.
Several members and witnesses raised concerns. Representative Stringham questioned whether the model would shift profitable services and patients away from existing hospitals, potentially worsening their finances and affecting Medicaid-related funding. David Ross, speaking for county nursing homes, opposed the language because it also removed moratoriums on nursing home, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and self-pay beds, warning that it could increase pressure on Medicaid rates and undermine community-based care. Ben Bradley of the New Hampshire Hospital Association said the proposal appeared to create a separate regulatory framework for direct-pay facilities and raised concerns about patient safety, CMS participation rules, and a separate patient bill of rights.
The chair concluded that, because HB 548 was already moving through the Senate, the HB 2 process was not the best vehicle for the policy and that the issue should be left to the Senate’s more deliberative committee process. Representative Ferski moved to not accept or remove amendment 1176 from the agenda, and the committee approved the motion by roll call, 9-0, withdrawing the item from HB 2.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. And you have an amendment. Yes, Mr. Chair. I'm going to offer amendment number 1193S.
- Senator Lang moves, and I'll second. Any further discussion on the amendment 1193S?
- Uh, I will offer amendment 1193S. Second that. 91S. Yes. Right.
- Second on 348. And I will move amendment 1070S. I’ll second that. 1070S.
- And I will move amendment 1070S. I’ll second that. 1070S. Yep, I believe that’s the right one.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that sufficiently seconded? seconded? seconded?
- The ayes have it, and the majority amendment is adopted. Bills on second reading.
- Open to further amendment. The minority amendment is 1762H.
- amendment? amendment?
- Voting stations are open for 30 seconds. The motion before us is the minority amendment 1762H.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment number nine be adopted. amendment number nine be adopted.
- I second the motion. It's President. I second the motion.
- It's been moved and seconded. Is motion. It's been moved and seconded.
- Floor amendment number seven amendment.
- President, I second the motion. It has been moved and seconded.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- I like to move a do pass on the amendment to 25 as presented. Okay. Is there a second?
- Is there a second? Bill. Okay, do pass as amended. Is there a second? Representative O'Brien.
- Chairman, I would move the amendment. Second.
- Is there a second? Second by Representative Munson. Discussion on the amendment?
- As amended. Second from Representative Fisher. Okay. Any questions? Discussion?
Summary:
The committee met to work on three remaining policy bills. On HB 2225, members discussed an amendment reducing the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund housing grant program from $50 million to $30 million, lowering the maximum grant amount, and clarifying that existing lots can qualify after a certificate of occupancy is issued so the program can help communities like Watford City and Williston use prepared lots. Members also discussed the matching requirements, tribal eligibility, and how Commerce would score applications to ensure the money lowers lot costs rather than being absorbed by political subdivisions. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Murphy was assigned to carry the bill.
The committee then took up SB 2200, which funds the 988 crisis hotline. After discussion, members agreed to strip out the proposed phone-line charge approach and instead provide a $500,000 appropriation from the Community Health Care Trust Fund, consistent with the Senate version, to supplement existing funding for increased staffing and texting-related demand. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Nelson will carry the bill.
Finally, the committee considered SB 2342, which creates a value-added milk processing facility incentive program. The amendment reduced the proposed line of credit from $10 million to $5 million, with the program intended to support dairy-related processing infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water, wastewater, and rail access. Members noted the program would be administered through the Agriculture Diversification and Development Committee, could potentially support one or multiple facilities, and sunsets June 30, 2027. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Brandenburg will carry the bill. The committee then adjourned, planning to reconvene the next morning to take up additional bills and budget adjustments.