Video & Transcript Research : 'Alabama constitutional amendment'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE AMENDMENT SIMPLY AMENDS, CORRECTS A CROSS REFERENCE THAT ASSURES COMPANIES SELECTING THE 100 MILLION
- HAVING EXPLAINED THE AMENDMENT, ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT?
- SENATORS, ANY QUESTIONS OF THIS AMENDMENT?
- SHOWING NONE, YOU'VE TWO AMENDMENTS.
- ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT?
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 1st, 2026 at 01:15 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any arguments or anything in the courts now regarding the Sixth Amendment for some of those
- We also know that Senate Bill 41 preserves all constitutional safeguards.
- You can see that patients have traveled from as far as Florida and Alabama.
- I guaranteed it's constitutional, but it's fiction, so it's not. So with that, I'll yield.
- I get that, and I also agree with you there's a constitutional argument.
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Feb 19th, 2026
Shelby County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the one that would authorize entertainment districts in the city of Alabama. >> In Alabama, anybody
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- And we made those amendments. Are those amendments something that you're willing to work with?
- . amendments. amendments.
- with amendments. Any opposition? with amendments. Any opposition?
- pass with amendments. pass with amendments. Any<01:32:31.080>
opposition? - Recommendation to pass with amendments. Recommendation to pass with amendments.
Bills:
SB2580, SB2578, SB2259, SB3084, SB2816, SB2928, SB2075, SB3322, SB2377, SB2436, SB2835, SB3248
Keywords:
SB2580, Hawaii film tax credit, motion picture tax credit, digital media credit, film production incentive, income tax credit, general excise tax exemption, DBEDT, DOTAX, local hires, local workforce, film industry, movie production, television production, streaming platform, streaming series, loan-out companies, motion picture project employer, qualified production, qualified production costs
Summary:
The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing.
The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown.
The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/13/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama Senate will now come to order.
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y'all <00:08:19.640>could <00:08:19.800>please Welcome to the Alabama
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Senator Chris Elliott, followed by the pledge and a roll call establishing a quorum with 29 senators present. The Senate approved a motion to excuse absent senators and another to dispense with reading the previous day’s journal.
In committee reports, Senate Bill 1 from the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development received a favorable report by an 11-3 vote and was placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. No other bills were introduced or discussed in detail during the session.
The presiding officer also recognized several guests in the gallery, including Jesse Godbey, Miss Debbie, and Heather Gudgear, described as the 1999 Strawberry Current Queen. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, and adjourned without objection.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment on it, uh, that, uh, a fairly substantial one.
- on it, uh, that, uh, a fairly amendment on it, uh, that, uh, a fairly substantial<00:06:49.600>
one - Uh, now I can explain the amendment as well if you'd like. >> The Medical Association of Alabama is seeking
- Thank you. >> Motion to approve the amendment. >> Okay, have a motion and a second.
- Thank you. >> Motion to approve the amendment. >> Okay, have a motion and a second.
Keywords:
court costs, Choctaw County, jail funding, municipal court, criminal proceedings, education funding, student outcomes, K-12 education, RAISE Act, accountability, special education, English language learners, local education agency, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapist, respiratory care, licensure, licensing board, advanced practice provider, nurse practitioner
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 71% of his amendments have been blocked. 71% of his amendments have been blocked.
- Following the Constitution, respecting the First, Fourth, and 14th Amendment should not be optional.
- No funds if DHS violates the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment.
- And there is agreement on our... fifth amendment. No funds for dep fifth amendment.
- Yeah, the whole amendment. I just let her start reading. Start reading the amendment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Back to Whip Willoughby for the amendment, the committee amendment as amended. Thank you, Mr.
- amended, as amended.
- Marshall to move the committee amendment as amended. Mr.
- Pass as amended: HB 244, do pass as amended; HB 2615, do pass as amended; HB 2726, do pass as amended
- amendment...
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 14th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- the saturation that we as a state incurred due to all the storms and our neighbors to the north in Alabama
- saturation that we as a state encumbered due to all the storms and our neighbors to the north in Alabama
- and Georgia and some of the and our neighbors to the north in Alabama and Georgia and some of the water
- We have an engine production facility in Alabama.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications.
Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed.
The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you have an amendment, Notice on that so they can be distributed.
- And if you have an amendment, you can bring that amendment to the committee.
- And with that, I would like to personally see that amendment before you bring it.
- States like Alabama, Mississippi.
- I would ask an amendment to move the presidential primary up into January or February.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary, Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representati Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Our people, our borders, our Constitution, and our laws.
- Our duty is to the people of the United States and to the Constitution of the United States.
- The linguistic skills of our Foreign Service officers, the skills required by Constitutional law, consular
- What the Mexican government has done is come in and taken this property from Vulcan Materials in Alabama
- your question about the law, obviously, if I am confirmed, I will take an oath to support the Constitution
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We talked a lot about how the maps in 2021 were racially blind, VRA compliant, and constitutional.
- It is about the soul of our nation and the parameters of the Constitution, because there is no sudden
- For instance, you could advance SJR3, the Senate Joint Resolution that proposes an amendment to establish
- Trump is afraid that a Democratic Congress will fulfill its constitutional duty of checking... executive
- Finally, as a young Black woman from Alabama, young enough to learn about the voting rights struggles
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- interested in holding people accountable who don't follow the law and who don't honor their oath to the Constitution
- MISSEC, which is a component of DIA and located in my state of Huntsville, Alabama.
- or not people are acting ethically and legally, upholding their oath to defend and support the Constitution
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In Alabama, we've got a lot of good ones. We've got a lot of bad ones.
- want to know if you're gonna you know if you're gonna stand and pledge to protect and defend the Constitution
- Not a president, not a king, but the Constitution that you're gonna stand in the breach and push back
Keywords:
veterans affairs, VA modernization, employee layoffs, mental health, suicide prevention, transparency, senate committee, bipartisan support, oversight
Summary:
The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you believe that the Constitution excludes the grand jury, or you should have that constitutional
- Jack Rohde: The Constitution does grant rights, yes. Ms.
- constitutional rights?
- We've got to make the government follow the Constitution.
- I'm just struggling with putting something that's not a constitutional right more important than a constitutional
Bills:
HB200
Keywords:
HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- What this amendment does, it talks about the parents having access to copies.
- This amendment is just to clarify that the judge has had a question to clean up some language and make
- And then the second part of the amendment goes to replace line 108 through...
- I want that guardian, just like the legal counsel that's in your amendment, to have those same rights
- Well, that's good to add that to the amendment. I think...
Bills:
HB340
Keywords:
child protection, due process, family preservation, child custody, human resources, 1136, house, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Those as amended? Those in favor say I. Those as amended? - <03:06:59.040>
Those as amended? Those in favor say I. Those as amended? - and pass the bill HR 4285 as amended. and pass the bill HR 4285 as amended.
- Maybe, just maybe, by constitution.
- pass the bill HR 38 3857 as amended? pass the bill HR 38 3857 as amended?
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M.
Government Structure
Transcript Highlights:
- I think Senator Sparks has a discussion or amendment on that here in a moment.
- Uh, a 1973 interstate compact with Alabama. Uh, no recorded meetings.
- <00:48:28.400>
Uh <00:48:28.720>no interstate compact with Alabama. - Uh no interstate compact with Alabama. Uh no recorded<00:48:29.520>
meetings. - amendment there. Are you good with that? amendment there. Are you good with that?
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting under its new Government Structure Committee name and began by electing Senator Chris Johnson as secretary. The chair explained the committee’s purpose as improving efficiency, effectiveness, and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and said members had asked statewide officials and agencies for ideas on streamlining government and reducing costs.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gibson testified at length about ways his agency has found efficiencies, especially after the COVID-era consolidation of three agencies into one. He said state procurement and construction rules can add major time and cost to projects, citing a proposed $300,000 building that grew to about $1 million through the state process. He recommended raising repair and quote thresholds, streamlining construction procedures, reconsidering restrictions on payments between state agencies, and allowing more flexibility for agencies to help one another when authorized.
Members questioned Gibson about the repair caps, the construction cost increase, Ticketmaster and other technology/vendor arrangements, and whether agencies should have more decentralized control over contracts. The chair and several senators agreed the committee should examine red tape, vendor relationships, and procurement rules, and Gibson said he would provide more information and work with the committee. No formal legislation was acted on in the portion provided.
The transcript then shifted to testimony from the Insurance Commissioner, who said his department is heavily affected by IT and board structure issues and oversees 17 boards. He urged consolidation of some boards, criticized the effects of SB 2362 on special-fund agencies, and said the State Fire Academy and other operations have been constrained by general-fund treatment and limited authority. He also discussed insurance-rate pressures, including projected premium increases, wind pool rate concerns on the Gulf Coast, and the need for mitigation to stabilize costs.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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to stakeholders and present an amendment to stakeholders and present an amendment - privacy in terms of the constitutional privacy in terms of the constitutional privacy<00:18:58.160
- Any other discussions on amendments we can have when that amendment shows up?
- Alabama is under...
- the amendment, sir? the amendment, sir?