Video & Transcript Research : 'law amendment'
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 2nd, 2026 at 06:40 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 2nd, 2026 at 03:24 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement, training requirements, mental health, domestic abuse, child abuse, public safety, crisis intervention, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, pediatric palliative care
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 19th, 2025
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Second amendment with the law enforcement DA's office.
- Second amendment with the law enforcement DA's office.
- Second amendment with the law enforcement DA's office.
- Second amendment with the law enforcement DA's office.
- Second amendment with the law enforcement DA's office.
Keywords:
sewer, wastewater, public service commission, PSC, utility regulation, private utility, regulated utility, affiliated system, consolidation, rate jurisdiction, rate setting, wastewater management entity, common ownership, control, Jefferson County Board of Health, local constitutional amendment, public utilities, Alabama Code Title 37, Alabama Code Title 22, certification
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment. Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Johnson.
- provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law.
- And the amendment is adopted. amendment secretary should should shall read the amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
- There is an amendment. Secretary, read the amendment. Amendment number one by Creighton.
Keywords:
legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- not to enforce our state's drug laws.
- Comply with state drug laws, and it removes the requirement to comply with federal drug laws.
- Members, it's of vital importance that the laws of the state, the laws that this legislature considers
- Of course, right now under current law, Mr.
- The Roe ban, that's the 1925 law, in the list of enforceable criminal abortion laws.
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that law?
- HB5510, even with amendments, supersedes the Texas law and is a direct threat to the constitutional right
- Amendment rights.
- This law, if it becomes a law, to enforce what you want to have enforced.
- is now state law.
Keywords:
HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- But it's a rule; it's not the law. So this would make it the law. All right. Any questions?
- amendment.
- That's what the purpose of the amendment is. Mr. President, I move that we adopt the amendment.
- In that case, I'll second the motion on the amendment. I'll second the motion on the amendment.
- Approve the amendment, say "aye." Any opposed? All right, we'll have the amendment now.
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs
TX
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 15, relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- One of them was the Don McLaughlin amendment. Are you familiar with that amendment? Yes, I am.
- What did that amendment do?
- What his amendment did.
- A correction had to be made on the amendment. Members, the following amendment.
- Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Nichols-Perry.
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And this would be a constitutional amendment that would be... ...a constitutional amendment that would
- I don't care; we make the law. We don't have to make law and money.
- The first amendment was from the IVF The first amendment was from the IVF community, and it actually
- amendment.
- So, members, you've got the amendment now in front of you. I'll offer that amendment.
Keywords:
parole, pardons, paroles board, board of pardons and paroles, Alabama criminal justice, sentencing reform, prison reform, reentry, recidivism, risk assessment, validated risk and needs assessment, supervision, probation, parole denial, parole reconsideration, medical parole, violent offense, nonviolent offense, law enforcement member, board appointments
TX
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- So this amendment just, you know, makes it so that there's no first Amendment problems.
- This is a good amendment.
- So all in favor of the amendment say aye. Opposed nay. The amendment passes.
- So all in favor of the to amendment say aye opposed nay. The amendment passes.
- There is and 3 amendment Would someone wish to move the A3 amendment?
Keywords:
flag display, residential property rights, homeowners association, HOA, covenants, restrictive covenant, deed restriction, subdivision regulation, local ordinance, rental agreement, property rights, patriotic display, United States flag, Minnesota flag, POW/MIA flag, military flags, armed forces flag, Blue Star flag, Gold Star flag, common interest community
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to introduce Jason McGee, who recently earned her law degree from Thurgood Marshall.
- I'm Bernie, partner in the law firm of Pop Hutchison, and I am for the bill. Thank you.
- And the third sheet shows the impact of House Bill 3 that was signed into law in 2019, as well as voting
- third spreadsheet in red highlights what the school tax burden would have been without any change in law
- In current law, the average homeowner paid $4,800 in taxes versus $7,600 under the old law.
Keywords:
property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, 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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . amended. amended.
- You know, as legislators we can change a lot of laws and write laws, but we can't change the laws of
- You know, as legislators we can change a lot of laws and write laws, but we can't change the laws of
- You know, as legislators we can change a lot of laws and write laws, but we can't change the laws of
- laws of thermodynamics. laws of thermodynamics.
Keywords:
pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill.
- You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill that doesn't look like.
- You know, oftentimes people wonder, is law enforcement all about just enforcement?
- Vice Chair, please move the strike-everything amendment. Mr.
- The amendment is adopted. Mr. Vice Chair, please move the bill as amended. Mr.
Keywords:
reentry programs, criminal justice, funding, grants, recidivism, attorney general, jury duty, election worker, Arizona Revised Statutes, temporary appointment, civic duty, family court, professional personnel, parenting time, legal decision-making, evidentiary hearings, child custody, ethical standards, capital punishment, death penalty
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1655, which would have allowed qualified jurors to serve as temporary election workers instead of jury service if summoned 90 to 120 days before an election. The Arizona Association of Counties opposed the bill, saying the timing would create major planning and tracking problems for county jury commissioners and courts, and noting that jury service can already be excused in some circumstances. Members also raised concerns that jury duty and poll work are fundamentally different responsibilities. The motion for a due pass recommendation failed, 4-5, and the bill did not advance.
The committee then heard SB 1751 and the related SCR 1049, both dealing with Arizona execution methods. The bills would expand the available methods of execution to include firing squad and lethal gas, alongside lethal injection, with the SCR going to voters. Senator Payne argued the change was needed because Arizona has had problems with past execution methods and that the inmate would choose among the options. Opponents, including a death penalty attorney and a corrections chaplain, argued the methods raise constitutional, operational, staffing, and trauma concerns, and that Arizona should not revive methods with a history of botched or prolonged executions. SB 1751 received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present, and SCR 1049 also received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present.
The committee next considered SB 1317 as a strike-everything amendment appropriating $20 million in opioid settlement/remediation funds for county coordinated reentry planning services and a statewide database. Supporters from the Arizona Sheriffs Association and county sheriffs said the program has shown strong recidivism reductions, helps people transition from county jails back into the community, and should expand to more counties. Members asked about data, funding timing, and whether all counties should participate; supporters said the amount would likely be negotiated in the budget process and that the database funding was needed to track outcomes. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, and SB 1317 as amended passed 9-0 with one absent.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1656, which would change how courts appoint professional personnel in family court cases and set guidelines for those appointees. Court representatives submitted written concerns, saying the bill would duplicate existing practice, require unnecessary and costly depositions of experts before appointment, mandate recordings of all interactions, and extend the statute of limitations for lawsuits. With no sponsor present and no outside speakers, members expressed concern that the bill was unnecessary and potentially costly. SB 1656 failed to receive a due pass recommendation, with three nays, six votes not in favor, and one absent.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- directly conflicted with Texas law, Texas law.
- charter amendments that they're putting up, uh, don't run afoul of already existing state law.
- That they passed already that were in conflict with state laws.
- I'm all in on the amendment idea.
- at the time, um, uh, does that have First Amendment implications?
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- directly conflicted with Texas law.
- the charter amendments they are proposing don't run afoul of our state laws. already existing state
- law.
- I’m in on the amendment idea. I know you like amendments. I know. We’ll work on it.
- With state law at the time, does that have First Amendment implications?
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start