Video & Transcript Research : 'Second Amendment'
Page 81 of 500
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:49:11.119>
Amendment strong support of the Second Amendment strong support of the Second - bill is another attempt to erode second bill is another attempt to erode second amendment<00:52:
- <01:06:33.079>
Amendment deemed the heart of the Second Amendment deemed the heart of the - have safe storage and respect the Second have safe storage and respect the Second Amendment<01:22
- >
but <01:52:59.920>to second amendment um practitioners but to second amendment um practitioners
Summary:
The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment.
The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I second the motion. It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
- President, I second the motion. It's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
- <00:04:22.479>
Any seconded. Is there any discussion? Any seconded. - It's been moved and seconded. Is motion. It's been moved and seconded.
- Senator Decort, I second the motion. It's been moved and seconded.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- On title amendment? Second. All in favor of title amendment say aye. Opposed?
- /c><00:05:03.759>
title Amendment second all in favor title Amendment second all in favor title - Uh, there's a motion and a second on House Bill 45 as amended by the committee sub. Mr.
- Uh, there's a motion and a second on House Bill 45 as amended by the committee sub. Mr.
- Uh, there's a motion and a second on House Bill 45 as amended by the committee sub. Mr.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:05
Attendance Roll Call: 00:17
HB 30 (Rep. Blanton): 01:12
HB 27 (Rep. Osborne: 05:22
HB 45 (Rep. Hodgson): 08:29
HB 211 (Rep. C. Lewis): 15:54
HB 441 (Rep. Tipton): 36:38
Adjournment: 41:20, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 30, which addresses pension spiking and retired state troopers returning to work. The sponsor and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority staff said the bill would codify court language clarifying that across-the-board raises from the General Assembly do not count as pension spiking, and the committee substitute would also give retired troopers rehired on a year-to-year basis the same vacation, sick leave, and bereavement benefits as new troopers. The committee adopted the substitute and a title amendment, and HB 30 passed 9-0.
The committee then considered House Bill 27, which removes an arbitrary 2023 date from the Planned Communities Act that had created confusion over political signage rules in HOA and planned community phases. The sponsor said the change would preserve HOA authority to regulate sign size, duration, and placement while eliminating inconsistent treatment of neighboring properties. The bill passed 10-0.
House Bill 45 followed, proposing to ban foreign funding in Kentucky elections and ballot measures and to require disclosure for express advocacy ads related to ballot measures. Supporters said the bill would put ballot measures on the same footing as candidate and PAC restrictions and prevent foreign nationals from influencing Kentucky elections; one senator raised concerns that the language could unintentionally chill participation by noncitizens, especially in one-on-one discussions, and the sponsor said he would work on that issue. The committee adopted the bill as amended, and it passed 8-1.
The final major item was House Bill 211, which would create a narrow exemption allowing cigar bars under defined conditions, including a revenue threshold, age restrictions, ventilation requirements, and local permitting options. The sponsor said the bill would not roll back general smoke-free laws but would allow tightly regulated cigar bars and grandfather existing ones from some requirements. Public health witnesses, including a nurse, a physician, and a thoracic surgeon, opposed the bill, warning it would weaken strong smoke-free protections, harm workers and patrons, and reverse progress against tobacco-related disease. The transcript provided did not include a final vote on HB 211.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 101, Second Amendment Protection Act amendments, ayes 40, nos 21, excused one; Wyoming Pharmacy
- or through the second reading amendment.
- There was a second reading amendment adopted, Mr.
- The second division. appropriate amendment left. And and in appropriate amendment left.
- Message number 300, Senate File 101, Second Amendment Protection Act amendments.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The second part that I had in the original LSR but was not included in the constitutional amendment was
- Is there a second? >> Second. There's a second. Are there any amendments?
- There's a second. Are there any >> Second. There's a second. Are there any amendments?
- . amendment. amendment.
- Representative Gazowski seconds the motion on the amendment.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- can we hear an amendment we'll get it fixed in just a second.
- second from the vice chair on the amendment members will there be question on the amendment on page
- You pass on the amendment. Second from the Vice Chair.
- Amendment is adopted. We are back on 3880 as amended.
- Do pass from the Chair on the bill as amended. Second from Senator Kirt.
Keywords:
housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, Class K extinguisher, NFPA 10, State Fire Marshal, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, liquefied petroleum gas
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. I'm confused. Just the word by Senator Gallivan, second by Senator Stec.
- Senator May seconds. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Without rec. Thank you. Senator May seconds.
- Second. All right. Senator Webb moved the bill. Senator Webb seconded. All those in favor? Aye.
- The speaker then moved the bill, and another member seconded it.
- The motion to move the bill was seconded. Additional members chimed in to second or support it.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Health considered a series of health-related bills, many of which were reported favorably. Among the measures approved were SB 999, which would restructure Medicaid reimbursement for early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment services for children with IEPs or disabilities; SB 1816, lowering the state definition of elevated blood lead levels to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter; SB 1911A, extending due process protections for health care professionals when insurers terminate or fail to renew them; and SB 3105, allowing reciprocity for out-of-state medical cannabis patients. The committee also advanced SB 4589 on federally qualified health center rate adequacy, SB 4955B on Medicaid Inspector General audit procedures, SB 9196 to ban new for-profit hospices, SB 9237 expanding the definition of family for certain foster care health facility services, and SB 9275 requiring Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care and prohibiting related discrimination. Several of these bills were sent to Finance, while others were sent to First Reading or Higher Education as noted.
The committee also discussed SB 2625, which would expand pharmacists’ authority to prescribe, administer, and dispense medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. One member raised concerns about expanding scope of practice without coordination with primary care or a holistic review of patient conditions, and indicated opposition; the bill was nevertheless referred to Higher Education. SB 5056B, requiring the Department of Health to examine heat vulnerability and heat-related deaths, prompted discussion about whether the bill should explicitly require recommendations for prevention; the sponsor said the idea was to gather data and that recommendations could be added, and the bill advanced with some reservations.
Other measures included SB 7460, reauthorizing a maternal infant care centers pilot program using an existing $350,000 appropriation, and SB 9388, requiring public notice and engagement when a general hospital closes or shuts down a psychiatric, mental health, or substance use unit. The hospital closure bill drew discussion about relocations and whether moves that shift services to a new site would trigger the community engagement process; the sponsor said they would. Most bills were approved by voice vote, with some members voting no or without recommendation on certain measures, and the committee adjourned after reporting the bills onward.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Seconded by Senator Myrie. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Without rec.
- Senator Jackson second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Without rec.
- Senator Myrie seconds. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Without rec.
- certain tests, and to amend Part C of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2022 amending the Public Health Law
- Second by Senator Jackson. All those in favor? Aye. The bill. Second by Senator Jackson.
Summary:
The Health Committee met to consider a series of bills, many of them repeat proposals from prior sessions. Early measures included S.11 on disclosure for non-invasive prenatal screening, S.92 allowing redaction of certain physician names from birth certificates, S.135 creating practical support grants for abortion care, S.428A requiring chain restaurants to label high-sodium menu items, S.555 prohibiting visual images of people undergoing medical treatment without consent, and S.1614A establishing presumptive Medicaid eligibility for people leaving incarceration. The committee also advanced S.1438A to create an abortion clinical training program, S.1468 on access to medical records and limiting copy charges to actual cost, S.1619 expanding pharmacists’ authority to order and administer certain tests, and S.1714 banning the use of “excited delirium” as a diagnosis or cause of death.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.1633A, which would add protections for sensitive health information and allow patients to restrict disclosure of specified categories of data. One senator argued the bill could hinder care by limiting access to complete records, especially in emergencies, while supporters said the measure was needed to protect patients and providers from legal action by other states or the federal government, particularly in reproductive health cases. Staff clarified that the bill would allow segregation of specific sensitive data rather than locking an entire record. The committee also discussed S.1913, a 340B prescription drug anti-discrimination bill; supporters said it would protect safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers from pharmaceutical company practices, while one senator raised concerns about broad state intervention in a federal program.
Additional bills advanced included S.5981 establishing a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program, S.6178 directing a sickle cell disparity study, S.7457 permitting cremation or natural organic reduction for certain unclaimed decedents, S.7541 moving up reporting timelines for licensed home care services agencies, and S.8257A directing an alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers to support fertility care. Most bills were moved by committee vote, generally with some opposition or without recommendation, and were referred to first reading, rules, or finance as appropriate.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-07 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments prior to third reading? amendments prior to third reading?
- Now, full disclosure, I am a proponent of the Second Amendment. I have a firearm.
- The ayes have it, and you've amended the proposal of amendment.
- <01:19:29.360>
of you've amended the proposal of you've amended the proposal of amendment. - proposal of amendment H92. proposal of amendment H92.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, amended bill is motioned. Second on the motion to amend the report Assembly Bill 1516.
- Second on the motion to amend the report Assembly Bill 1516. Mr. Off? No. Mr.
- Second. Thanks. Roll call, please. On the motion to amend and report Assembly Bill 4947, Mr. Off?
- Both bills will be amended. ...going to be amended. Yes.
- Is there a second? Second. Thank you.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Second from Senator Thomas. Second from Senator Thomas.
- Uh there's also a title amendment. Uh there's also a title amendment.
- adopting title amendment say I. I. adopting title amendment say I. I.
- Second<00:08:23.040>
from <00:08:24.080>Second. Second from Second. - Second from Second. Senator<00:08:25.960>
Carroll.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Following an amendment, the Secretary read the amendment: Amendment No. 1 by Campbell.
- Specifically, this amendment adds individuals within the third degree of consanguinity, a second degree
- Hearing none, amendment adopted. Following amendment, Secretary read the amendment.
- Are we on the amendment? No, not on the amendment. Okay. Are we on the amendment?
- about for reward in a second, ...reward, and I have an amendment that we're going to talk about for
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, received a House message announcing passage of H.B. 500, and a gubernatorial nomination for the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including SR 409 recognizing Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, SR 402 honoring the discovery of the woolly devil plant at Big Bend National Park, and recognitions for Operation Christmas RGV and Wilson County Day. The Senate also heard an announcement that the Committee on Senate Nominations action report had been placed on members’ desks.
The body then took up and passed several bills. SB 2365 was passed to prohibit personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time, with exceptions for health, special education, and safety needs. SB 1869 was passed to reaffirm the DSHS commissioner’s authority over controlled-substance schedule changes without rulemaking or judicial review. SB 1124 was passed to revise criminal discovery procedures in response to the Heath decision, with supporters saying it preserves exculpatory evidence protections while limiting suppression of inculpatory evidence when the defense already knew of it. SB 1758 was passed to create a Grayson County pilot study and temporary permitting hold concerning a cement kiln/quarry near a semiconductor wafer facility, and SB 2078 was passed to regulate composting in certain counties, after a clarifying amendment.
The Senate also passed SB 33, barring governmental entities from transactions that support abortion assistance or out-of-state abortion procurement; SB 34, expanding wildfire preparedness measures, studies, equipment databases, and rural fire department funding; SB 1208, increasing the penalty for interference with public duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a state jail felony; SB 1030, removing the maintenance, repair, and overhaul tax for general aviation; SB 505, creating processes to address election irregularities; SB 2411, updating the Business Organizations Code and changing filing-method requirements; and SB 1333, addressing unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, or conveyance of real property. Most measures advanced on voice vote or recorded roll call after motions to suspend the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule, with several members raising questions or objections, especially on the criminal justice, abortion, and public duties bills.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we have the amendment itself, 725S. I'll go ahead and move that. >> I'll second it.
- So, we have a motion and a second on the amendment. Any discussion? All right.
- Chairman. >> Okay. >> I'll second. All right. And I will move Amendment 742. Do we have a second?
- We need a second. >> I'll second it. All right. So, first vote will be on the committee amendment.
- We have a motion and a second. >> No, we don't. >> Move ought to pass amended. >> All right.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-29 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there amendments? On the desk, Mr. President. Please read the first amendment.
- The amendment is withdrawn. Please read the next amendment.
- President, I respectfully withdraw this amendment. Amendment withdrawn.
- And we said, well, we would have preferred that you had found second, attempted second.
- , then second with an enhancement, By indictment, then first-degree murder, then second, then second
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and visiting groups, including Challenger Learning Center representatives, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, local officials, students, and members of the Florida School Board Association. Senators also noted President Albritton’s recovery and offered remarks honoring the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster.
The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which revises criminal penalties involving law enforcement officers and other personnel. Sponsor Senator Leek said the bill responds to the Officer Jason Rainer case by clarifying resistance to officers, shifting fault determinations to the courts, changing “lawful performance” to “official duties,” and imposing mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Senators Rouson and Bracy Davis offered amendments that were withdrawn. Senators Pizzo, Berman, Smith, Polsky, and others questioned the bill’s effect on self-defense, off-duty conduct, prosecutorial discretion, and the removal of language limiting unlawful force by officers. Supporters argued the bill corrects confusion and honors Officer Rainer; opponents said it removes civilian protections and imposes disproportionate mandatory sentencing. The bill passed 31-4.
The Senate then passed SB 168 on public nuisances, expanding nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increasing penalties; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, narrowing statutory ambiguity while preserving consumer protections; SB 292 creating a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and their families; SB 296 and SB 298 addressing domestic violence and dating violence, including a feasibility study for a secure alert system and expanded address confidentiality protections; SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure pathways; SB 386 creating protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and meeting exemptions (SB 7000, 7002, 7006, 7008, 7012, 7014, and 7016). Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though some sunset-review measures drew a few dissenting votes.
At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and the motion was adopted. The Senate also heard announcements about upcoming executive appointments, State of Black Florida Week events, and a motion to adjourn until the next meeting on February 4.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. Okay, we have a motion and a second. All in favor say aye. Any opposed?
- second. All in favor say aye. second. All in favor say aye. Any<00:10:58.880>
opposed? - Looking for a second. Okay, we have a second. All in favor say aye to adopt the substitute.
- 30.320>
amendments. - Just a 60-second prayer. Just a 60-second prayer.
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So the second half of this amendment requires that all individuals on the dive team are completed with
- So the second half of this amendment requires that all individuals on the dive team are completed with
- So the second half of this amendment requires that all individuals on the dive team are completed with
- So the second half of this amendment requires that all individuals on the dive team are completed with
- So the second half of this amendment requires that all individuals on the dive team are completed with
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I would move amendment 30002. Is there a second? Second.
- It's been moved by Senator Cory, seconded by Senator Luick, to move the amendments on 3002.
- Senator Cory, help us with your amendments here. Why? I'm reading. Just give me two seconds.
- Madam Chair, I move do pass House Bill 1032 as amended. Second. And who was the second?
- It's been moved by Senator Myrdal, seconded by Senator Castaneda for a do pass as amended on 1032.
Bills:
HB1455
Keywords:
tribal consultation, Indian Affairs Commission, tribal governments, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations, Native American, tribal nations, consultation requirement, legislative process, jurisdiction, sovereignty, North Dakota tribes, government-to-government consultation, tribal chairpersons, 908, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first heard House Bill 1455, which would require the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission to review introduced legislation for tribal implications and conduct consultation with affected tribes. Rep. Collette Brown said the bill was intended to formalize and strengthen tribal consultation, and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe representative Ross Bell testified in support. Brad Hawk, executive director of the Indian Affairs Commission, testified neutrally, saying the office already does much of this work but that the bill would add structure; several senators raised concerns about duplication, possible future staffing costs, and whether the bill was necessary. The committee amended the bill to replace “each measure” with “all legislation,” then passed a do-not-pass recommendation on HB 1455 by recorded vote, with Sen. Luick designated as carrier.
The committee then took up House Bill 1032, dealing with municipal courts, appeals, and judge qualifications. Legislative Council and court staff walked through proposed amendments, including making municipal courts courts of record on a delayed effective date, clarifying appeal procedures, and adding standards for municipal judges. Members discussed whether to use the term “ethical standards” or “judicial conduct”; after questions about definitions and enforcement, the committee settled on replacing the language with “judicial conduct” in the amended bill. The committee adopted the amendments and then passed HB 1032 as amended on a do-pass vote, with Sen. Cory to carry.
Later, the committee heard House Bill 1263, which would make it easier for people with criminal records to seek sealing after a denial by allowing an appeal and reducing the waiting period for a new petition from three years to one year. Rep. Nels Christensen, Christopher Davis, Travis Fink, and Brad Peterson all supported the bill’s goal of giving people a better path to rehabilitation and employment. The main point of disagreement was whether to keep the statutory presumption that the benefit to the petitioner must outweigh the presumption of openness of criminal records; several witnesses urged removing that language, while others said it was part of the compromise that created the current law. The committee closed the hearing without taking final action and said it would review the House discussion before deciding later.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion on the amendment is to accept it. Right? Second. Second, Representative Sal.
- All right, do I have a second? Yes. All right, all those in favor... Second.
- Got a motion on the amendment. The motion is seconded on the amendment.
- Do I have a motion on giving HB82 as amended a favorable report? Motion second. All those in favor?
- Second. All those in favor of giving SB... Second.
Keywords:
judicial compensation, salary increase, court system, Alabama legislation, judges, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. What’s the amendment number? I’m sorry, it’s 0422.
- Second. Any discussion on the amendment? So I move the amendment first.
- Chair, I'd like to move amendment number 0582 and make a motion to pass as amended. Second.
- "Second." "And we have an amendment, amendment 069?" "Okay, so any discussion?" "No.
- "All in favor, and motion to pass as amended." "Second."
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Second<00:14:24.160>
reading. Second reading. Second reading. - And the second amendment was to lower that higher threshold for the larger elevators for a full audit
- And the second<00:48:23.160>
amendment <00:48:24.040>was <00:48:24.280>to <00:48: - 24.480>
lower <00:48:24.880>that <00:48:25.520>uh second amendment was to lower - that uh second amendment was to lower that uh higher<00:48:26.160>
threshold <00:48:27.360>