Video & Transcript Research : 'contract amendment'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Bill - 06/02/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I would move to ought to pass with Amendment..." amendment well I thank you Mr chair I amendment
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and <04:22:18.560> - It's Amendment 0336.
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amended <06:23:05.478>language bill 741 so the amend amended language
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 662, which would require discussion of abortion procedures and the viewing of certain videos in public school health education. Members argued the bill went too far by naming specific videos and involving the Attorney General in enforcement, and they said curriculum decisions should be left to educators. The committee voted ITL on HB 662 by a unanimous 18-0.
The committee then considered HCR 6, a resolution calling for the removal of the superintendent of District 67. Members said the resolution targeted an individual and that the underlying dispute was already in court, so the matter should be left to the legal process. The motion to ITL passed 18-0. Next, HR 9, urging the Department of Education to emphasize STEM education, received broad support as a nonpartisan statement of priorities, and it also passed 18-0.
HB 440, concerning educator licensing and shortages in Career and Technical Education, was amended to clarify that the bill applies to initial licensure only. After discussion about whether the amendment was necessary, the committee adopted Amendment 0188 unanimously and then voted OTPA on the bill as amended, 18-0. HB 222, which repealed the requirement for an MOU between charter schools and districts on services for students with disabilities, drew testimony that districts already provide substantial oversight through IEP processes and that the MOU requirement was burdensome and largely unenforced; the committee voted OTP 18-0.
The committee then took up HB 719, which would repeal the right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease unused district facilities. Supporters said the existing law had not generated complaints and could impede charter expansion, while opponents said the issue had not proven to be a problem and local control should be preserved. The committee voted ITL 17-1, with one member opposed and no minority report. The chair then postponed HB 184, a study committee bill on school start times, because it was scheduled for the next day, and the committee moved into a work session on bullying-related bills, discussing HB 108, HB 384, and HB 673 without taking final action in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There is one amendment. If we can take up amendment barcode 102620 by Senator Jones.
- The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
- Amendments. There is a delete-all, Senator Grall, amendment?
- It is a lengthy amendment. Are there any questions on the amendment? Okay.
- The amendment is adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and considered five bills. SB 1174, by Senator Jones, would simplify the process for transferring a family foster home license when a foster parent moves within Florida. A friendly amendment clarified that the transfer applies to the same licensed person, not a different individual, and directs DCF to prioritize amended licenses. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
SB 558, by Chair Grall, created a framework for voluntary post-adoption contact agreements between adoptive and biological parents, including contact with siblings, with court filing and enforcement procedures. A strike-all amendment changed the child’s party status age from 14 to 12, required court filing in the adoption case, set a preponderance standard, and moved the effective date to January 1, 2026. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 1626, also by Chair Grall, was substantially revised by a strike-all addressing unaccompanied alien children reporting and custody procedures, military family child protective investigations, domestic violence shelter certification, children’s services councils, criminal-background exemptions, group home rates, subcontractor indemnification, child care licensing extensions, small residential group home fire suppression rules, and missing-child jurisdiction issues. After testimony both supporting and opposing parts of the bill, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
SB 738, by Senator Burton, updated child care and early learning licensing rules, including expedited licensing for compliant providers, faster background screening and provisional licensure, online training/testing, exemptions for certain military and employer-provided child care, and removal of a residential insurance provision from the bill. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 304, by Senator Sharief, known as Patterson’s Law, addressed child abuse investigations involving rare genetic or metabolic conditions that can mimic abuse. The strike-all required more detailed medical analysis in reports, allowed second opinions, and set procedures for experienced physician review and judicial resolution. After extensive testimony from affected families, advocates, and DCF, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. At the end, Senators Harrell and Rouson asked to be recorded as voting favorably on additional bills, and the committee adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 16, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- make these amendments right now? make these amendments right now?
- So that's part of the<01:14:08.000>
amendment. the amendment. the amendment. - Uh uh amendments.
- on the amendment? on the amendment?
- the amendment. the amendment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The disciplinary process for these employees varies from contract to contract, with no statutory requirements
- These contracts... ...of outside contractors, with predictably concerning results.
- My colleague from CSCE will talk a little bit more about contracting out.
- I do want to say, so this bill does not prohibit contracting out.
- What it does do is... ...does not prohibit contracting out.
Summary:
The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons.
The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- this amendment amends the amendment this amendment amends the current<06:12:06.718>
statute <06 - In short, the amendment restores the understanding that a contract is a contract while providing a recognition
- Um, the amendment certainly improves the original bill as we heard in the public hearing, but contracts
- . amendment. amendment.
- . amendment. amendment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 21st, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- The recommendation is do pass as amended to the Committee on Local Government. Move the bill.
- It would be no mandate, but banks would be bidding for the contract. Thank you.
- What would the contract say, I guess, if that's what we're discussing? What would the contract say?
- We haven't opposed unless amended position on the bill.
- The recommendation is to do pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations. Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The A2 amendment. The A2 amendment. And you want it—is that an author's amendment?
- Um, so, somebody want to offer the A2 amendment? Senator Dibble offers the A2 amendment.
- that an author's amendment? that an author's amendment?
- <00:09:50.240>
Senator <00:09:50.480>Dibble amendment? Senator Dibble amendment? - Why don't we take care of the A1 amendment? This is an author's amendment.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 11th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, Amendment Set 527 stands adopted. Next amendment set. Mr.
- Members, any questions on Amendment Set 5327? Seeing none, I'll offer up Amendment Set 5327.
- Champaign on an amendment. Mr.
- All of these amendments were adopted in, or most of these amendments were adopted in Senate Transportation
- Seeing none, Senate Bill 72 would be reported with amendments. 72 with amendments.
Keywords:
Tickfaw River, boating safety, warning signs, parish governing authorities, Livingston Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Lake Maurepas, Natalbany River, boat collisions, vessel incidents, recreational boating, marine safety, public safety, navigation hazards, waterway signage, Louisiana House Resolution 243, HR 243, motor vehicle, licensing
Summary:
The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then took up Senate Bill 56 concerning the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District and its possible transfer into the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West. Amendment Set 5327 was adopted to add a compliance officer with specified qualifications, described as a checks-and-balances measure separating that role from the chief of police. Testimony in support emphasized the district’s limited recurring revenues, the need for professional management, and the West Bank authority’s ability to provide administrative and operational support. A witness for affected landowners raised concerns about unpaid takings claims and urged amendments to preserve liability and avoid litigation, but the committee ultimately reported SB 56 favorably with amendments.
The committee then received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Laude on the department’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing operations and maintenance, construction process improvements, faster contractor payment times, quicker change-order approvals, and improved project delivery rates. After that, the committee reported favorably Senate Bill 171, which makes cleanup changes to the new water resources authority, and Senate Bill 252, which updates driver’s license organ-donor authorization to record both yes and no choices. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic titles and vehicle registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, support electronic lien and title transactions, and set standards for secure digital titles; it was then reported with amendments.
House Bill 939, which would have created a Louisiana New and Used Motor Vehicle Commission, was converted into a substitute bill creating a Louisiana Vehicle Commission and consolidating the existing new and used vehicle commissions. After discussion of implementation, governance, funding, and employee-transition concerns, the committee adopted the substitute amendments and then deferred the bill. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate, was amended to add designated state officials for a related special plate request tied to security and parking around the Supreme Court in New Orleans, and it was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, as amended, urged safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident; the amendment shifted responsibility from DOTD to surrounding parish governing authorities, and the resolution was reported with amendments before the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- >> NO IT DOES NOT. >> Chair Anderson: I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN AMENDMENT.
- WOULD YOU LIKE TO PRESENT YOUR AMENDMENT?
- SHOULD THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION AND WE ARE BACK ON THE BILL.
- THERE ARE NO AMENDMENTS ON THE BILL. IS THERE ANY PUBLIC TESTIMONY?
- HERE'S THE CONTRACT. SAME RATE. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. WE CALL IT A SLAP CONTRACT.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- report on uh amendment 2026-1065s. report on uh amendment 2026-1065s.
- . on my amendment.
- I move the amendment. We have a motion on the amendment. I will second it.
- >> I move the amendment. >> I move the amendment.
- <00:33:55.120>
amendment Um, all in favor of amending amendment Um, all in favor of amending
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 30th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think they would need a state amendment plan.
- Am I correct that HHSC would have to... have a first state amendment plan?
- Would an amendment help with your point, with your perspective on this?
- The smaller a plan, the more you see them outsource or contract out.
- Not owning your PBM or contracting that out.
Bills:
HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136
Keywords:
Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment. We'll take up Amendment 804174 by Senator Bradley.
- Are there any questions on the amendment? Are there any appearance forms on the amendment?
- As amended, are there questions on the bill as amended? Thank you. Now back on the bill as amended.
- All right, we have a couple amendments. We'll take up amendment barcode 922-8776 by... Amendments.
- Questions on the amendment? Any questions on the amendment? All right.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 330, by Sen. Bradley, clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, including allowing a prior physical exam to count if a transferring officer is not given a new one; an amendment declaring the act an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. SB 594, by Sen. Burton, would make mobile home residents eligible for local housing assistance programs such as SHIP for lot rent and home repairs; it received supportive testimony from manufactured-home advocates and passed favorably. SB 840, by Sen. DeSigley, revised hurricane-related land-use restrictions from prior legislation by shortening the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles, ending certain temporary limits on June 30, 2026, and exempting some water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; it passed favorably after supportive comments from local-government interests and members noting the need to fix unintended consequences of prior law.
The committee also approved SB 526, by Sen. Grawe, which addresses no-damages-for-delay clauses in public construction contracts, creates a uniform commercial permit application, requires permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adds mitigation to statewide product approval categories. County representatives testified with concerns about the contracting language, unfunded mandates, and fee reductions, but the bill passed favorably. SB 504, by Sen. Burgess, creates a statewide framework for code inspector body camera use, and SB 506, its linked public-records bill, exempts certain sensitive content from disclosure; both passed favorably with support from the sponsor and no opposition in committee.
The most heavily debated measure was SB 354, by Chair McLean, which creates a “blue ribbon project” framework for very large developments that trade state preemption over local land-use regulation for reserving at least 60% of the land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses. The bill drew significant testimony from environmental groups, counties, smart-growth advocates, and local residents who argued it could weaken local control, reduce public review, and allow sprawl or inadequate infrastructure planning; supporters argued it could help address housing needs and preserve large amounts of land. The committee adopted two amendments clarifying reserve-area easements and requiring certain easements to be granted without charge, and the committee then reported the bill favorably, with some senators noting they supported it in concept but wanted further changes before later stops.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/06/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Seventy percent of OPG's current cases are paid by DHHS contracts, though those contracts only make up
- Seventy percent of OPG's current cases are paid by DHHS contracts, though those contracts only make up
- figured out throughout contract figured out throughout contract negotiations<00:36:24.280>
but - notice of changes to provider contracts notice of changes to provider contracts so<02:11:29.320>
- <02:15:56.320>
the the the outcome of the contract the the the outcome of the contract the
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 28th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment to the amendment, barcode 266. 172 by Senator Bernard: delete line 1651 and insert amendment
- Read the next amendment to the amendment: Late filed amendment barcode 953310.
- I withdraw this amendment. Show the amendment withdrawn.
- I withdraw this amendment. Show the amendment withdrawn.
- Show that amendment is not adopted. Need the next amendment. No further amendment.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee report titles. The main business was a lengthy exchange over Senate Bill 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program bill. The governor’s veto message argued that the enrolled bill had been materially altered after conference adoption, specifically over the interest-rate language, and called for an investigation. Senate leaders responded that the veto message was inaccurate, saying the word “monthly” had been removed earlier by unanimous consent to avoid an unintended 12% rate and that the bill was intended to provide disaster relief financing for local governments affected by Winter Storm Erin. Senators McCaughn and others defended the process, criticized the governor’s accusations as false and offensive, and emphasized that the legislation was meant to help struggling cities and counties with no interest until FEMA reimbursement, followed by a 1% rate.
After the veto discussion, Senator McCaughn moved to refer the bill back to the committee from which it began, and the motion carried. The Senate then moved through routine business, including introductions and recognition of guests. Visitors included the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Committee, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind, the doctor of the day, and an NCSL representative, along with a National Ag Day milking champions presentation and a large group of junior pages.
The chamber also honored the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Senate Resolutions 64 and 65 were called up to commend the Starkville High School girls and boys teams for winning the 2026 Class 7A state championships, and both coaches addressed the Senate briefly to thank members for the recognition.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not opposed to that amendment. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator Grove. ...amendment.
- I'd like to start by saying that we are accepting the committee amendments and the amendments, just for
- That said, we look forward to reviewing the proposed amendment, and after the amendment is in print,
- Again, accepting the amendments.
- But the language that I see, even in the amended mock-up for the proposed amendments, deals with peace
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- have one full-time employee working on that now, and she can use some of the 900 series funds to contract
- out with different experts to contract out with different experts to<00:02:20.400>
help <00:02 - department to hire contracted department to hire contracted specialists<00:05:02.240>
to < - Any amendments? >> Roll call. >> Roll call vote for Senate File 14.
- Any amendments? amendments? amendments? >> Roll<00:20:40.720>
call.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on SF2298 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate language allows contract alternative and tribal contract schools to qualify, and the House
- contract alternative and tribal contract contract alternative and tribal contract schools.<00:15
- language allows contract Senate language allows contract alternative<00:15:49.839>
and <00:15: - They amend the high-rise sprinkler system grant program to allow loans and also amend the definition
- They amend the high-rise sprinkler system grant program to allow loans and also amend the definition
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think with regards to the amendments, we have a question, I think, with the second amendment in there
- So for those reasons, we oppose, but we're looking at the amendments. Thank you.
- Item number three, AB 1334, the motion is due pass as amended to the floor.
- This is very doable, the chart with these contracts we know.
- So that's the contracting period that DWR tried to match for those resources.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 1026 by Assembly Member Wilson, which would require investor-owned utilities to provide clearer front-end information and follow more consistent timelines for post-entitlement energization applications tied to housing projects. The author and supporters from the Housing Action Coalition and Mission Housing said utility delays can hold up approved housing, add costs, and create uncertainty, and they argued the bill would align utility processes with recent state efforts to streamline local permitting. PG&E and Southern California Edison opposed the bill, saying existing CPUC timelines and the ongoing energization rulemaking already address the issue, that the bill could be duplicative or premature, and that some proposed timelines were too short. The committee discussed the bill’s relationship to the CPUC’s September 2024 decision, and AB 1026 was ultimately approved on a 15-0 vote, with the consent calendar also passing.
The second half of the hearing was the committee’s annual oversight hearing on electric reliability. Representatives from the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, and DWR reviewed lessons from the 2020 and 2022 heat emergencies, emphasizing that California has since added significant resources, improved planning, and created backstop programs such as the strategic reliability reserve. They said the summer 2025 outlook is cautiously optimistic, with no expected shortfalls under traditional planning conditions and a projected surplus, though wildfire and extreme heat remain risks. The agencies also described major changes in planning and operations, including more battery storage, updated resource adequacy rules, expanded transmission planning, and reforms to the interconnection queue.
Members asked about data center load, Diablo Canyon’s future, the strategic reliability reserve, demand response, wildfire mitigation costs, affordability, and regional market expansion. Witnesses said data center demand is a major variable but can be managed through better forecasting, flexible service arrangements, and siting in areas with existing capacity; they also said firm clean resources remain valuable while planning continues around Diablo Canyon’s scheduled retirement. On affordability, they said the agencies try to balance reliability with least-cost procurement, and that new resources can lower market prices even as they require upfront investment. CAISO also highlighted the value of the Western Energy Imbalance Market and the planned day-ahead market, saying regional coordination improves both reliability and cost savings.