Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative amendment'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we do have an amendment.
- We do have an amendment, so at this time I'll let you go to the amendment.
- And I have read this amendment. The amendment does not impact the bill.
- go over the amendment.
- It is a brief page amendment.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- During the spring break, can you come to visit with us, see how the legislative process goes.
- Uh, Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
- Texas Legislative Action Committee or TELAC supports the intent and goals of this bill.
- We appreciate the amended language, um, as you noted, the committee substitute language it clarifies
- And with that, you know, any claims about the First Amendment or First Amendment rights of kids, I think
Bills:
HB 186
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- or actions in the next legislative session.
- Legislative management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation.
- Legislative Management will report its findings, recommendations, and needed legislation arising from
- this study to the 70th Legislative Assembly.
- So this looks like it needs some amendment. You are right.
Bills:
HCR3028
Keywords:
human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it.
The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- brief status report on the implementation of the Sunset recommendations passed during the 88th legislation
- Chairman Bell: This recommendation amends section 254.042 of the Texas Election Code to limit the late
- This amendment aims to provide clarity and ensure fair treatment for filers who may inadvertently miss
- This recommendation amends section 254.042 of the Texas Election Code to limit the late filing penalty
- The Sunset Compliance Report assessed recommendations from the previous legislative session, impacting
Keywords:
Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary:
The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate of the first called session of the 89th Legislative Assembly will come to order.
- Legislation reducing the property tax burden on Texans and legislation imposing spending limits on entities
- Legislation similar to Senate Bill No. 1278 from the 89th Legislature.
- Legislation protecting women Privacy in sex-segregated spaces, legislation proposing a constitutional
- amendment allowing the Attorney General to prosecute state election crimes, and legislation that provides
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They can even offer their own map or their own amendment proposals.
- Texas legislators just testified in El Paso to that very statement.
- The public, our legislators, and staff are familiar with this existing process.
- This ensures that the process for considering and adopting floor amendments is clear, both amendments
- If you have. have an amendment to it. I know the body will entertain that amendment.
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility
Transcript Highlights:
- He's moving a whole series of bills that deal with legislators and communications and harassing communications
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025 at 09:09 am
Transcript Highlights:
- But wouldn't you need to amend your opinion to state that, and the reason why?
- Now we'll take up Item 6, Proposal of Rule Amendments in Chapter 34.
- Okay, and does that amendment require us to republish it or anything like that?
- Okay, so no amendment to. 27, correct? So simply it's included in the materials.
- The per diem is the property of the legislator.
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Assistant Attorney General during the Bush administration and Congress passed the McCain Feinstein Amendment
- I have some legislation on that, the Amtrak Transparency Act.
- The problem is we worked very hard on behalf of the American people, passed legislation, got the funding
- talk with you for just a moment about banning federal procurement of Chinese drones, and that's legislation
- And this legislation did what it was supposed to. It got the market to respond.
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is probably the least obtrusive piece of legislation.
- This is probably the least obtrusive piece of legislation you will see before you this whole session.
- I first became aware of RTI legislation about three years ago, and some friends and I got interested
- provisions. from may legislation to shall legislation.
- We would contend that the previous legislation in 2019 mentioned is not adequate to address religious
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1135 amends Chapter 125 by renaming the act as Terrence Solbrg Act.
- You don't get amended. OK.
Keywords:
balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To amend its existing agreement with the SH-130 concession company if the amendment outlines the public
- All legislation must not have any loopholes to allow ongoing tolls on this.
- This amendment merely says transit-oriented projects.
- It's just enabling legislation.
- If anyone wanted to amend the bill for that.
Bills:
HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 2 is proposed as a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes
- This is kind of an interesting H.J.R. because it doesn't need enabling legislation because it . . .
- There's no current legislation in that you're having to alter.
- This constitutional amendment would prohibit any iteration of a capital gains tax.
- Chairman Meyer, thank you for introducing this constitutional amendment.
Keywords:
school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Butler, we have an amendment? I don't know.
- Chairman and members, yes, it's just a technical amendment.
- I make the motion to amend and approve Amendment 4490. Is there any objection?
- McLeod, Amendment 4424?
- And that's what the amendment does. Do I have any objections to amending with 4424?
Keywords:
migratory waterfowl, hunting regulations, flooded crops, wildlife management, environmental impact, hunting, Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, deer hunting, dogs, conservation, hunting heritage, federal regulations, Senator Kennedy, wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, legislative support, environment, protective measures, boating safety
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met on March 27 with a quorum present, approved prior minutes, and then took up several resolutions and one bill related to wildlife, water resources, and conservation. H.C.R. 79, as amended, urged the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to work together to allow the use of dogs for hunting in Kisatchie National Forest; supporters described it as a traditional hunting practice that has been restricted for years and could benefit local hunters and businesses. H.C.R. 104, as amended, asked the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and modernize the collection, retention, and access to subsurface data, with members emphasizing the need to avoid sharing company-specific information. H.C.R. 87 was reported favorably to support correspondence from U.S. Sen. Kennedy regarding duck flyway management, H.C.R. 54 was reported favorably to study the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl and restore an enforcement mechanism related to hunting over intentionally flooded crops, and H.C.R. 94 was reported favorably to require annual boating safety reports to legislative committees.
The committee then heard HB 1209, which would have paused new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals while allowing existing agreements to continue and be renewed through December 31, 2036. The author said the bill was intended to give the state time to develop a more comprehensive, data-driven surface water strategy and to address invasive species such as giant salvinia, which he said has severely affected waterways in his district. Members and witnesses acknowledged the seriousness of the issue, but there was concern that the bill was too complex to move quickly in the session. The committee discussed converting it into a study resolution instead, and the bill was deferred without objection. The meeting then adjourned.
LA
Keywords:
liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Using deepfake technology, the chair moves that House Bill 449 without amendments be reported favorably
- Okay, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1713 without amendments be reported favorably to
- OK, Representative Louderback moves that House Bill 1871 without amendment be reported favorably to the
- House Bill 2180 without amendments be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation that
- The chair moves that House Bill 2282, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full House with
Bills:
HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, the bill number one amends Article 45A.
- and urging the necessity of this legislation being passed.
- I love the 4th Amendment, the 5th Amendment. The 2nd Amendment is probably one of my favorites.
- it was going to require amendments.
- This legislation has allowed that testimony under 3807 since 1985.
Bills:
HB867, HB1347, HB1801, HB1820, HB2197, HB2617, HB3110, HB3166, HB3330, HB4237, HB4342, HB4629, HB4933, HJR148
Keywords:
criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I do believe that this legislation will save lives.
- It's common I've worked very hard to gather a wide bipartisan coalition in support of this legislation
- How many times have we passed this piece of legislation here in the Senate?
- And that's not the case with this piece of legislation. Not at all, no sir.
- Lacey Malone is a junior at Tarleton. and is a legislative intern in my office.
Bills:
SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords:
bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and Senator, they haven't seen this substitute amendment yet.
- And that's the amendment that you all have in front of you.
- We understood the amendment was being made.
- The League stands in strong support of SB 261 as amended.
- There's no reason for this legislation to go forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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