Video & Transcript Research : 'legislative amendment'
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There is an amendment. Secretary will read the amendment. Floor amendment number one by Johnson.
- And as a legislature, we still have authority through the legislative. process or the amending of the
- And the amendment is adopted. amendment secretary should should shall read the amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary will read the amendment.
- There is an amendment. Secretary, read the amendment. Amendment number one by Creighton.
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.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
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We're Legislative Reference Bureau. We're Legislative Reference Bureau. - amendments. Noting all members present. amendments. Noting all members present.
- Spirit address. amendments. Noting all members present. amendments. Noting all members present.
Keywords:
child welfare, advocacy, oversight, independent office, foster care, child advocate, child safety, nepotism, ethics, government transparency, accountability, legislative standards, electronic voting, legislative transparency, Hawaii House, voting system, appropriation, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality
Summary:
The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments.
HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments.
HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- specifies that the legislature's exemption from the two-thirds vote requirement only applies to legislative
- This is a ballot proposition, as it would amend part of the Constitution.
- Requiring a two-thirds legislative vote every time these adjustments are needed would add unnecessary
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:
- Senator Hinojosa: What House Bill 2655 amends is the Health and Safety Code to distinguish between nonprofit
- In 2021, legislation was passed that requires the court to send a child home unless the court finds there
- time-limited focused work group that can and will produce concrete recommendations for agency and legislative
- We're grateful to all of the legislators, state agency staff, and stakeholders that have contributed
Bills:
HB50
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HJR2 amends the Texas Constitution to prohibit the state from enacting a death tax. a death, estate,
- That would be done outside the legislative process.
- And certainly, if we're purchasing water from another state, that is a legislative-to-legislative conversation
- We just did 16 to align it with legislators' years.
- And so we're talking about the legislature, and legislative oversight is important.
Keywords:
alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2655 amended.
- In 2021, legislation was passed that requires a court to send a child home unless the court finds there
- limit and focus work on a group that can and will produce concrete recommendations for agency and legislative
- We're grateful to all of the legislators, state agencies, staff, and stakeholders that have contributed
Bills:
HB50
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the bill that the chairs of the legislative council bring each year.
- And I will tell y'all, this is not the first year I've filed this piece of legislation.
- Um, but as is usual with legislation, you know the good spot's somewhere in the middle, and I think that's
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee substitute to Senate Bill 5 is contingent upon the constitutional amendment being approved
- In 2019, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to continue this work.
- It was one of, if not the most important pieces of legislation that I... I ever created.
- I look forward to working with you as you move this important legislation forward. Thank you.
- Thank you so much for the opportunity to testify today on this critical piece of legislation, Senate
Keywords:
dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a legislative decision. Is that correct?
- This legislation here does nothing to shrink the Medicaid expansion.
- We have an amendment at the desk. Senator Murdock moved the table.
- 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
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
court reporter, official court reporter, courts, judicial system, ethics, post-employment restrictions, cooling-off period, two-year waiting period, rehiring, reemployment, contractual services, former public employee, public employer, Louisiana ethics law, R.S. 42:1121, Act 532, lobbying, public service, statewide officials, compensation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- rules, and federal laws are issued that chip away at sovereignty granted to the states by the 10th Amendment
- The state of Utah has also done something similar, passed similar legislation that allows the legislature
- Uh, it seems like there's no question over the last few years, more and more legislation along these
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 46 Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These seniors are here with us today to learn more about the legislative process.
Keywords:
4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just to remind, in celebration of Earth Day, which is today, it is Legislator Night at the Oklahoma City
- Good afternoon, distinguished legislators, ladies and gentlemen.
- and help them achieve success with their bills and legislation.
- An outstanding legislative assistant that I had. You all know who it is. You all love her.
- To my fellow legislators and leadership, it has been a real privilege to serve with each and every one
Keywords:
4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, the following amendment. Secretary will read the amendment.
- Floor amendment number one by Huffman. Senator Huffman, you're recognized on your amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. Following amendment, Secretary read the amendment.
- Floor amendment number two by Huffman. Senator Huffman, you're recognized on your amendment.
- Hearing none, amendment is adopted. The following amendment, sorry, that's the last one.
Bills:
SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314
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, El Paso, economic development
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- What this does is in Covington County, it would allow them to vote in November for a constitutional amendment
- Thank you, members. amendment to either be for uh allowing amendment to either be for uh allowing class
Keywords:
contract review, legislative oversight, state agencies, funding transparency, professional services, Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, Covington County, Alabama constitutional amendment, local amendment, carbon dioxide sequestration, carbon capture and storage, CCS, Class VI well, underground injection well, Underground Injection Control Program
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 8th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
local law, special bill, legislative process, transparency, election amendment, Medicaid, SNAP, fraud detection, income tax, legislative auditor, data sharing, state revenue, lobbying, public service, ethics, statewide officials, compensation, disclosure requirements, government employment, financial disclosure
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this constitutional amendment would just go in and say, "Hey, if that vacancy happens in the first
- And so this uh constitutional<00:22:44.720>
amendment <00:22:45.120>would <00:22:45.360> just <00:22:45.520>go constitutional amendment would just go constitutional amendment
Keywords:
expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed legislation before us represents a direct threat to these freedoms.
- A lot of his legislation as well.
- So I encourage you to pass this legislation. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. George.
- amendment, it was only the treasurer's office in Galveston County.
- of affect, we see legislation would effectively curb the voice of my community.
Keywords:
Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- rules and federal laws are issued that chip away at sovereignty granted to the states by the Tenth Amendment
- It seems like there's no question, over the last few years, more and more legislation along these lines
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a friendly amendment. Yes, ma'am. I believe is bringing that amendment.
- receive the amendment? receive the amendment?
- Madam chair, amendment.
- It's friendly amendment. Yes, ma'am. It's friendly amendment. Yes, ma'am.
- amendment? amendment?
Keywords:
elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy, right of survivorship, joint bank account, beneficiary designation, life insurance proceeds, estate law, Alabama probate law, vulnerable adults, senior advocacy, forfeiture of benefits