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• This bill amends the language on these forms to add clarity and make these forms more applicable to all
• coupled with the federal law and, and, and the Fifth Circuit deemed it, uh, violative of the Second Amendment
• And it said, You know, it, it even opined that potentially it might be violative of the Constitution
• Once again, we're trying to stay on this side of the Constitution.
• fixed, but there may be a better way to fix it than to get involved in a determination as to what constitutes

Bills: HCR 10

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

Bills: SB242, SB5, HB596, SB5

Keywords: codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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• So, House File 3900 is a constitutional amendment that is working on amending our state constitution
• > 30 constitutional amendment, House file 30 constitutional amendment, House file 30 900.<00:03:50.400
• constitutional amendment that is working constitutional amendment that is working on<00:04:29.240
• c><00:04:31.000> in on amending our state constitution in on amending our state constitution in
• , 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, and<00:30:12.320>

Bills: HF3900, HF1849

Keywords: permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund

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• You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill.
• You know, I was hoping to be able to amend the bill that doesn't look like.
• Vice Chair, please move the strike-everything amendment. Mr.
• The amendment is adopted. Mr. Vice Chair, please move the bill as amended. Mr.
• Chairman, I move that SB 1317 as amended be returned with a due pass recommendation.

Bills: SB1317, SB1655, SB1656, SB1751, SCR1049

Keywords: reentry programs, criminal justice, funding, grants, recidivism, attorney general, jury duty, election worker, Arizona Revised Statutes, temporary appointment, civic duty, family court, professional personnel, parenting time, legal decision-making, evidentiary hearings, child custody, ethical standards, capital punishment, death penalty

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1655, which would have allowed qualified jurors to serve as temporary election workers instead of jury service if summoned 90 to 120 days before an election. The Arizona Association of Counties opposed the bill, saying the timing would create major planning and tracking problems for county jury commissioners and courts, and noting that jury service can already be excused in some circumstances. Members also raised concerns that jury duty and poll work are fundamentally different responsibilities. The motion for a due pass recommendation failed, 4-5, and the bill did not advance. The committee then heard SB 1751 and the related SCR 1049, both dealing with Arizona execution methods. The bills would expand the available methods of execution to include firing squad and lethal gas, alongside lethal injection, with the SCR going to voters. Senator Payne argued the change was needed because Arizona has had problems with past execution methods and that the inmate would choose among the options. Opponents, including a death penalty attorney and a corrections chaplain, argued the methods raise constitutional, operational, staffing, and trauma concerns, and that Arizona should not revive methods with a history of botched or prolonged executions. SB 1751 received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present, and SCR 1049 also received a due pass recommendation, 6-2 with one absent and one present. The committee next considered SB 1317 as a strike-everything amendment appropriating $20 million in opioid settlement/remediation funds for county coordinated reentry planning services and a statewide database. Supporters from the Arizona Sheriffs Association and county sheriffs said the program has shown strong recidivism reductions, helps people transition from county jails back into the community, and should expand to more counties. Members asked about data, funding timing, and whether all counties should participate; supporters said the amount would likely be negotiated in the budget process and that the database funding was needed to track outcomes. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, and SB 1317 as amended passed 9-0 with one absent. Finally, the committee heard SB 1656, which would change how courts appoint professional personnel in family court cases and set guidelines for those appointees. Court representatives submitted written concerns, saying the bill would duplicate existing practice, require unnecessary and costly depositions of experts before appointment, mandate recordings of all interactions, and extend the statute of limitations for lawsuits. With no sponsor present and no outside speakers, members expressed concern that the bill was unnecessary and potentially costly. SB 1656 failed to receive a due pass recommendation, with three nays, six votes not in favor, and one absent.

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• HB 1135 amends Chapter 125 by renaming the act as Terrence Solbrg Act.
• You don't get amended. OK.

Bills: HCR 10, HCR 9

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

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• Follow up, but because this is statutory Not constitutional.
• The ability to move this in the constitution the way it's in the constitution is rigid, and we have no
• And that program also been put in the constitution.
• If you favor the amendment, vote ai. If you favor tabling the amendment, thank you.
• will now The amendment will be tabled.

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HJR1089

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

Bills: HCR10, HCR9

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

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• <00:06:17.840> the believe we're here to amend the believe we're here to amend the Bill<00
• <01:09:12.440> Amendment<01:09:12.759> would<01:09:12.920> do the Constitutional
• Amendment would do the Constitutional Amendment would do repr<01:09:14.080> Johnson<01:09:15.080
• Chair asked whether this was relating to the constitutional amendment before the committee today.
• amendment.

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

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• And so we have both the statute as well as the constitutional provision.
• In the past six years, the first sheet shows both the percentage that school taxes constitute, as well
• You will see that the percentage that constitutes school taxes... ...has declined from two-thirds in
• to the date section where it's amended.
• So that has never actually become part of the constitution.

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• >> Yes, a constitutional amendment. >> Okay.
• so a constitutional amendment and uh so a constitutional amendment and uh so it's<00:17:57.840><
• talking about a constitutional talking about a constitutional amendment. amendment. amendment.
• As a constitution amendment, >> No.
• statute rather than a constitutional a statute rather than a constitutional amendment?

Bills: HB329, SB5, HB329, SB5, HB43, HB75, HB396

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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• The catch, since there is a constitutional amendment involved in House File 4, this does need to go to
• We wanted to get the Rules part out because the Constitutional Amendment part, Representative Freiberg
• <00:09:17.920> amendment set in place a constitutional amendment set in place a constitutional
• Constitutional amendments don't have a lot of room for amendments, so setting this up and not having
• I just also want to share, I mean, this is a constitutional amendment, and so if the intention is to

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• Now, in our current state code, it amends the electronic registration information center, which is a
• I guess, is this an amendment to our constitution in terms of navigable ways? No, no, no.

Bills: SB5, SB142, SB158, SB171, SB5

Keywords: archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, SB142, Alabama, voting, voter registration, election law, Secretary of State, board of registrars, ERIC, Electronic Registration Information Center, National Change of Address, NCOA, voter roll maintenance, address change, voter list cleanup, inactive voter

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• amendment by constitutional amendment by constitutional amendment by representative Collins relating
• On final passage, we've this is a constitutional amendment requiring 63 constitutional amendment requiring
• 63 constitutional amendment requiring 63 votes.
• amendment which the next constitutional amendment which the next constitutional amendment which the
• amendment by 354, a constitutional amendment by 354, a constitutional amendment by Representative Hill

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• H.J.R. 4 by Meyer, proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an
• Members, House Joint Resolution 4 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution to prohibit
• This amendment ensures we are not using the state constitution to protect.
• This amendment ensures we are not using this resolution to create a permanent constitutional pool for
• I urge you to support this amendment to make sure H.J.R. 4 doesn't become a constitutional shield for

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• ... ...preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state
• One is the oath that you just took, to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitutions of the United
• . of what must be done to ensure that we adhere to our Constitution and to the laws of the state of Texas
• And we'll do to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of
• Protecting Texas sovereignty and independent authority under the Constitution makes our state and our

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority

Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session. The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty. After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.

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• President, I'd like to offer an amendment. All right, I'd like to offer an amendment.
• I'd like to offer an amendment. All right, Secretary, please receive the amendment.
• President, what this amendment does is in the compass of this bill.
• The Senator Kelly amendments are adopted. Senator Kelly, thank you, Mr. President.
• With that explanation, I move for adoption as amended. All right, any objection?

Bills: SJR 2, SB 4, SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 42, SR 74, SR 76, HCR 5, SB 710, SB 710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• Well, since 19, we started this, and then the constitutional amendment says 21.
• Most importantly, we are going to have two major constitutional amendments.
• We also want the constitutional amendment to pass that would allow judges, after a hearing, to deny bail
• One of the things that we noticed in this long journey that We've come here is on a constitutional amendment
• My best guess, perhaps, if the judge had a choice, which is what the Constitutional Amendment would be

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• has constitutional amendment this bill has constitutional amendment this bill has passed<00:14:01.720
• amendment to the Minnesota Constitution amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to<00:26:41.919>
• In drafting this as a constitutional amendment, the amendment only allows for the two parties that have
• um the constitutional amendment um the amendment<00:32:06.919> uh<00:32:07.039> only<00
• constitutional amendment but the the constitutional amendment but the the first<00:36:35.440>

Bills: HF550

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• function call): of Texas and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution
• To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitutions of the United States and of this state.
• The reality is there is a failure across this state to follow the Constitution and laws of the United
• And that amendment set up a very important thing for the rest of our country.
• Senator [Betancourt](link from function call): And that amendment set up a very important thing for the

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all