Video & Transcript Research : 'constitutional amendment'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- some concerns and we wanna address those concerns, but we'll handle that, uh, we believe in a floor amendment
- So they are the protectors of the fund, and it actually says in our Texas Constitution that they are
- In the Texas Constitution, it requires that a home equity loan must be closed at the office of the lender
- If this provision were not in the Texas Constitution related to home equity loan, those retail installment
- amendment, and that we can look to that and see that because that was done in such a thoughtful way
Bills:
HJR40
TX
TX
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- Members, SJR 4 would raise the constitutional cap on the maximum balance of the Economic stabilization
- pedestrian nature of some of these questions, but the ESF is what this bill contemplates making amendations
- to the, uh, a constitutional amendment.
- But the, the, there would be, it would, the, the constitutional, uh, ramifications of how we can appropriate
Bills:
SJR 4
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
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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>
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
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Anytime you get people to participate in their process, this is a constitutional process.
- This is a constitutional amendment. Yes, sir. And um, it's just a... ...amendment. Yes, sir.
- I would also add this is a constitutional amendment as well, for a vote of the citizens of... ...for
MN
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- the constitutional amendment together. the constitutional amendment together.
- amendment was proposed constitutional amendment was proposed and<00:16:34.079>
if <00:16:34.800 - And I want to constitutional amendment.
- be amended to Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase<00:54:32.240>
the <00:54:32.400>- amendment is separate constitutional amendment is separate than<01:15:27.280>
where <01:15:27.520 - amendment is separate constitutional amendment is separate than<01:15:27.280>
Bills:
HF3900
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
TX
Bills:
SJR81
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Constitution, was that originally written as that way, or was that an amendment to the Constitution
- Senate joint resolution 40 proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor,
- Committee substitute Senate joint resolution 40, proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers
- Members, this is a constitutional amendment. amendment, proposes to raise the cap on the maximum ESL
- This constitutional amendment will change the cap from 10 to 15 percent as to constitutional amendment
Keywords:
legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Mobile County Legislation
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a ballot proposition, as it would amend part of the Constitution.
- That part of the Constitution was created by the voters some time ago and was meant to make it harder
- I don't think this body was meant by the Arizona Constitution to be the arbiter of the Constitution.
Keywords:
scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all
Summary:
The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption.
After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, SJR 4 would raise the constitutional cap. of the Economic Stabilization Fund from 10 percent
- pedestrian nature... of some of these questions, but the ESF is what this bill contemplates making amendments
- to via Constitutional Amendment.
- Constitutional ramifications of how we can appropriate things would be in play.
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.
OK
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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.
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hinojosa: What House Bill 2655 amends is the Health and Safety Code to distinguish between nonprofit
Bills:
HB50
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2655 amended.
Bills:
HB50
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee substitute SJR 1, proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail.
- Number one, proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged
- Members, the following amendment. Secretary will read the amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary read the amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. The following amendment, sorry, that's the last one.
Keywords:
bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform
WY
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- Any amendments?
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amendments? Any amendments? Any amendments? - Amendment one.
- they're all This is amendment they're all This is amendment Amendment<00:40:05.800>
two. - <00:40:07.200>
Amendment Amendment two. Yeah. Okay. Amendment Amendment two. Yeah. Okay.
Keywords:
gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Education Policy
Keywords:
Fayette County, revenue commissioner, tax assessor, tax collector, consolidation, salary adjustments, public convenience, education, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in schools, K-12 education, constitutional amendment, violence prevention, conflict resolution, education policy, mediation, high school curriculum, 923, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is another constitutional amendment that addresses the critical bail issue that we have throughout
- So what this joint resolution does, if approved by Texas voters, it amends the Constitution to require
- the denial of bail If approved by Texas voters, it amends the Constitution to require the denial of
- I mean, and so this bill, this constitutional amendment, is meant to address those very specific instances
- This constitutional amendment adds insult to injury, and with that, we oppose this SJR. Thank you.
Keywords:
Texas criminal procedure, magistrate, probable cause, written findings, arrest review, criminal justice, Article 15.17, pretrial release, judicial recordkeeping, court transparency, law enforcement, defendant rights, criminal proceedings, no probable cause, magistrate findings, bail reform, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, public safety
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice met with a quorum present and took up three bills tied to bail reform and law enforcement records. Senator Huffman presented SJR 87, a proposed constitutional amendment that would require denial of bail for people accused of certain serious felony offenses if they have a prior conviction for, or are already on bond for, one of those offenses and there is probable cause to believe they committed another listed offense. Supporters said it would give judges a needed tool to detain repeat violent offenders; opponents from the ACLU of Texas and Texas Civil Rights Project argued it would mandate detention without individualized due process and weaken the presumption of innocence. The committee voted 7-1 to report SJR 87 favorably, with Senator Miles voting no.
The committee then heard SB 3073, which would require magistrates who find no probable cause after an arrest to enter written findings supporting that determination. Senator Huffman said the bill was a narrow cleanup measure to improve transparency and provide guidance to law enforcement and prosecutors without limiting judicial discretion. With no invited or public testimony, the committee voted 6-1 to report SB 3073 favorably, again with Senator Miles dissenting.
Finally, the committee considered SB 781, a committee substitute dealing with law enforcement file management and personnel records. Senator King explained that the bill would standardize policies already used in many Texas cities and under civil service rules, separating public and sealed personnel information while preserving access for criminal defense discovery. Senator Miles raised concerns that sealing exonerated allegations could hide patterns of misconduct and allow problematic officers to move between agencies. The committee adopted the committee substitute and voted 6-1 to report SB 781 favorably, with Senator Miles voting no. The committee then recessed subject to the chair’s call.