Video & Transcript Research : 'First Amendment'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Did I pronounce your first name correctly? Maria. Okay.
- This is the constitutional amendment for HB 1370, and with that, I'll answer any questions.
- This bill only applies to first-time homeowners. And that is what the bill does. Very good.
- This is about getting resources to our first responders.
- This is a voter-approved funding source to get those resources to our first responders.
Bills:
HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpGg2W72Mno, 2026-06-14T02:39:10+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – March 7, 2024
9:21 Adjourn from the Late Session
9:36 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
12:11 Pledge of Allegiance
12:34 National Anthem by Louisa Sychterz
14:15 Leaves of Absence
14:54 Introduction of Guests.
15:44 Bills Removed from the Consent Calendar: HR 25
16:10 Consent Calendar Adopted
17:03 Motion to Suspend House Rules (DIV)
26:03 CACR 17
26:50 ITL (RC)
38:45 OTP
38:57 Floor Amendment 1003h (DIV)
42:42 OTP (DIV)
44:24 HB 1006-FN
45:07 Floor Amendment 0553h
46:08 OTPA
46:32 HB 1189
47:01 ITL (DIV)
1:01:12 OTP
1:01:37 HB 1263-FN
1:02:31 HB 1266-FN
1:02:50 OTP (RC)
1:11:04 HB 1308
1:11:38 ITL (RC)
1:23:51 HB 1392
1:24:21 ITL (DIV)
1:33:53 HB 1527-FN
1:34:26 ITL (DIV)
1:48:12 HB 1437
1:48:31 Amendment 0666h (DIV)
1:52:06 OTPA (RC)
2:04:48 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
2:06:35 HB 1695
2:07:10 OTPA (RC)
2:19:26 CACR 14
2:20:03 ITL (RC)
2:31:27 Motion to Print Debate on CACR 14 in Permanent Journal
2:31:41 CACR 11
2:32:39 HB 1029
2:33:23 ITL (RC)
2:44:28 HB 1100
2:44:58 Motion to Table (DIV) – TABLED
2:49:13 Motion to Reconsider HB 1695 (DIV)
2:51:53 HB 1194
2:52:43 OTPA (DIV)
3:02:07 Motion to Reconsider HB 1194 (DIV)
3:04:14 Lunch Recess until 1:20 pm
4:23:07 HB 1213
4:23:50 OTPA (RC)
4:33:19 Motion to Special Order HB 1250 to next Order of Business
4:34:45 HB 1250
4:35:13 OTP (RC)
4:46:28 ITL
4:46:44 Motion to Table (RC)
4:48:44 ITL (RC)
4:51:23 Motion to Reconsider HB 1250 (RC)
4:53:52 Motion to Reconsider HB 1213-FN (DIV)
4:56:04 Motion to Reconsider HB 1266-FN (DIV)
4:59:16 Motion to Special Order HB 1416-FN to next Order of Business (DIV)
5:04:45 HB 1416-FN
5:05:23 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
5:08:57 HB 1240
5:09:34 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
5:12:45 HB 1482
5:13:19 Motion to Table (DIV) – TABLED
5:17:36 HB 1660-FN
5:17:49 OTP
5:23:30 Motion to Table (RC)
5:27:10 OTP (RC)
5:30:41 Motion to Reconsider HB 1660-FN (DIV)
5:33:21 HB 1706-FN
5:34:16 CACR 12 (RC)
5:55:31 HB 1037
5:56:10 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (RC)
6:00:22 HB 1089
6:01:28 HB 1220-FN
6:02:31 Floor Amendment 0793h (DIV)
6:12:51 Point of Clarification by House Clerk
6:13:27 OTPA (DIV)
6:21:05 HB 1412-FN
6:21:16 Floor Amendment 0901h
6:34:48 OTPA (RC)
6:40:41 HB 1629-FN
6:40:58 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
6:43:59 HR 29
6:44:45 HB 1086
6:45:33 HB 1120
6:51:26 Motion to Reconsider HB 1120 (DIV)
6:54:31 ITL (RC)
6:58:50 HB 1125
6:59:44 Floor Amendment 0854h
7:01:06 OTPA
7:01:27 HB 1242
7:01:55 ITL (DIV)
7:10:32 HB 1297-FN
7:10:58 Motion to Table (DIV) - TABLED
7:16:41 HB 1359
7:17:10 Floor Amendment 0952h (DIV)
7:26:31 OTP (RC)
7:41:42 HB1253
7:42:16 HB 1510
7:42:56 HB 1142
7:44:10 HB 1208-FN
7:44:46 Motion to Table - TABLED
7:45:10 HB 1483
7:45:40 IS (DIV)
7:58:20 HB 1036
7:58:32 Amendment 0763h (DIV)
8:00:46 OTPA (RC)
8:12:34 HB 1623-FN
8:12:45 Amendment 0782h (DIV)
8:15:24 OTPA (RC)
8:32:20 Motion to Place Debate on HB 1623-FN in Permanent Journal
8:32:57 HB 1118
8:33:44 Amendment 0637h (RC)
8:48:40 OTPA (RC)
8:57:42 Motion to Place Remarks on HB 1118 in Permanent Journal
8:57:57 Motion to Reconsider HB 1412
8:58:54 Motion to Reconsider HB 1623-FN (DIV)
9:01:31 Motion to Reconsider HB 1118 (DIV)
9:03:59 Motion to Special Order remainder of Calendar to next Session
9:04:07 Third Reading
9:05:01 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Schmidt
9:08:18 Motion to Place Remarks of Rep. Schmidt in the Permanent Journal
9:08:32 Recess until Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
TX
Keywords:
military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records
TX
Keywords:
military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education, mandatory fees, scholarship, Texas Armed Services, student access, academic records
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Representative Hill, you're last on the list, but we'll pull you up first. Okay, I...
- We'll pull you up first. Okay, I appreciate it. Good morning, sir. Good morning, Senator.
- This amendment supports the functions of the office of the sheriff for law enforcement purposes.
- This is proposing a Constitutional Amendment, wherein frankly Montgomery...
- I'm reading through the proposed amendment, and let's see...
Keywords:
Montgomery, retirement system, employees, constitutional amendment, city council, retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, 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
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:44:20.960>
it is I'm open to suggestions to amend it is I'm open to suggestions to amend - . amendments. amendments.
- Voting on SB 2342 SD 2, the recommendation is to pass with amendments. Amendments.
- period on page 6. and with some amendments. and with some amendments.
- <01:23:06.840>
Morikawa's amendments. Voting Rep. Morikawa's amendments. Voting Rep.
Keywords:
SB2069, Hawaii housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, equity pilot program, housing affordability, homeownership, first-time homebuyer, for-sale housing, transit-oriented development, TOD, transit-oriented development zone, bus route, bus stop, critical workforce housing, health care workers, educators, law enforcement, correctional officers
Summary:
The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room.
On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval.
The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer.
For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill amends the tax code to allow a surviving spouse, surviving child, executor of the estate, or
- It shows a pretty hefty fiscal note of $32 million in the first year, nearly $50 million in 2027.
- Reappraisal made it three years the first time, and then every other year after that, correct?
- And this is the first time I'm thinking about that.
- First, the taxpayer.
Keywords:
appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I do have an amendment. Amendment first. Mr. Vidal for a purpose.
- The intent of this amendment is that this first one's a freebie. Sorry, no. So, the, the, the.
- The following amendment to the amendment, the clerk will read the amendment. To the amendment. Mr.
- Speech like that was protected under the First Amendment.
- A law infringing on First Amendment rights.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Mar 3rd, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- on the bill as amended? on the bill as amended?
- So I entertain a motion to table the first amendment.
Drummond, amendment from Representative Drummond, amendment from Representative Drummond, amendment- Amendments adopted. >> All opposed. Amendments adopted.
- with as amended. with as amended.
Keywords:
underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It came up because of our ongoing concern and interest in First Amendment rights for everybody.
- Amendment and how to make sure that you respect those rights in The classroom.
- So in my first year, we passed a three-year pilot program for literacy coaches.
- I missed the first part of your question.
- Will there be questions on the amended bill? Seeing none, will there be debate?
Bills:
SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617
Keywords:
higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of my complaints—well, first, let me just agree with you.
- I don't have a suggestion on amendments to your bill.
- You heard that here first. Any other questions?
- We first found out that this was such a widespread issue.
- Is this your first bill to present? It's not.
Keywords:
animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- I have an amendment to the memory. >> Um, at a funeral. >> Oh, okay. Good.
- Uh, the first bill up is... Thank you. Uh, the first bill up is Chairman Cells.
- I mean, excuse me, amendment.
- All in favor of the amendment say I. >> All opposed. >> Ayes have it.
- So, we got it narrowed down to just that. bill amends the act to establish clear bill amends the act
Keywords:
state bank, public bank, government funds, financial services, constitutional amendment, tax abatements, international headquarters, publicly traded companies, economic incentives, Alabama tax reform, social-emotional learning, education policy, parental consent, K-12 education, teacher training, student surveys, disciplinary action, automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year we had 16 student athletes receive all-region team recognition, which is the first time in
- As is our custom, first we'll go out those in support of the audience.
- We want New Mexico kids to come to us first.
- Out to the audience, just, First to show our hands, those in support. Me in opposition.
- Ramos up first, Mr. Chairman. I move we do pass. We have a do pass from Senator Ramos.
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There's many points in the actual amendment because families and educators are concerned.
- So that is the amendment. And I stand for questions. All right. So we'll go to our audience.
- First, Dr. Svedosky. Thank you, Mr.
- Like, we don't have 11th graders recording, you know, first grade reading voices.
- Reminder, folks, that House Bill 161 we're rolling over pending some amendments from the.
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
TX
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the only fair thing to do with this amendment is not to vote this amendment in and take that
- Our biggest concern with this bill is we have Fifth Amendment concerns, and we have Second Amendment
- Amendment concerns, our Fifth Amendment concerns are self-incrimination concerns.
- I had a question based upon what you said about the Fifth Amendment and the Second Amendment.
- But what I don't understand is how that incites a Fifth Amendment issue. fifth amendment concern.
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Without establishing a state religion, which is meant by the first amendment and that also provides more
- I think my concern, going back to the First Amendment and the Establishment Clause, is that� �the state
- and the development of the First Amendment.
- If you don't believe me, Hey, take a look at the first amendment.
- Thank you, Chair Buckley, members of the committee. clearly violates the First Amendment, and I'm gonna
Bills:
HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I'd just like to thank you guys for listening to us about this bill, HB 5089.
- How come you were talking about splitting the district up in the first place?
- First, let's be clear.
- No, the first witness. No, I didn't.
- And I guess from the first witness's testimony, it sounds like.
Bills:
HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369, HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24
Keywords:
non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It is amazing how the First Amendment seems to tick off so many people, right?
- It's not up to the government to chill the First Amendment.
- So I believe that librarians are the bastion of First Amendment principles and practices.
- I believe that Arizona voters actually want to preserve First Amendment rights and privacy rights and
- Turning librarians into felons doesn't protect children or restrict their First Amendment rights and
Bills:
SB1433, SB1434, SB1435, SB1567, SB1571, SB1686, SB1745, SCR1024, SCR1025, HB2671, HB2676, HCR2044
Keywords:
county boundaries, Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, La Paz, local governance, Arizona Revised Statutes, Maricopa county, county division, new counties, intergovernmental agreements, special election, shared use agreements, education, explicit material, parental consent, student protection, library access
Summary:
The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and held SB 1571 until the following week. It then heard and advanced several measures, beginning with SB 1745, which would cap transaction privilege/excise tax rates in the state’s largest cities at 2.5% per classification unless approved by voters, and would allow enforcement through the attorney general and state-shared revenue withholding. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayers and restrain municipal tax increases; the bill received a technical amendment and a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced SB 1686, renaming Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza as the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza and authorizing memorial placements for Don Bowles and Charlie Kirk, after brief supportive discussion and no substantive opposition testimony.
The committee spent substantial time on SB 1567 and SB 1435, both aimed at restricting public entities, schools, and libraries from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials and from using public facilities for sexually explicit filming or access. Supporters framed the bills as child-protection measures and cited examples of explicit books and materials in libraries and schools; opponents, including the ACLU, warned the definitions were broad, could chill speech, and could criminalize librarians and educators for handling constitutionally protected literature or sex-education materials. Both bills were amended and passed on 4-3 votes, with supporters emphasizing existing obscenity standards and opponents stressing First Amendment concerns and implementation problems.
The committee also advanced SB 1433 and SB 1434, which would redraw Maricopa County boundaries and, in the latter bill, create three new counties with a transition board and staggered elections. The sponsor argued Maricopa County had become too large and politically dominant, making government less representative and less responsive; opponents called the proposals expensive, disruptive, and politically motivated, citing concerns about debt division, duplicated county systems, and fiscal impacts. Both bills received due pass recommendations on 4-3 votes. Finally, the committee approved SCR 1024, requiring legislators to live in their district for one year before election, and SCR 1025, moving the legislative session start date from the second Monday to the fourth Monday in January; both resolutions passed unanimously or near-unanimously after sponsor testimony that they would modernize outdated rules and improve use of time.