Video & Transcript Research : 'local constitutional amendment'
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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
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Madison County Legislation Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Madison County Legislation
Bills:
SB371
Keywords:
SB371, Madison County, Alabama constitutional amendment, senior property tax exemption, property tax freeze, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, age 65 and older, owner-occupied housing, principal residence, residential property tax, local tax relief, property tax assessment, county tax exemption, 923, senate, all
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Montgomery County Legislation Committee Apr 15th, 2025
Montgomery County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Montgomery County City Council is authorized to join the state retirement system, and it is also a constitutional
- amendment.
- this bill, but is there any language in here that they have to approve it before it goes to a constitutional
- amendment?
- Well, if it's not or if it is, we're actually giving the public... because it's a constitutional amendment
Keywords:
HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, retirement system, Montgomery City Council, constitutional amendment, employees, service credit
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Urban and Rural Development
Bills:
SB137
Keywords:
sewer, wastewater, public service commission, PSC, utility regulation, private utility, regulated utility, affiliated system, consolidation, rate jurisdiction, rate setting, wastewater management entity, common ownership, control, Jefferson County Board of Health, local constitutional amendment, public utilities, Alabama Code Title 37, Alabama Code Title 22, certification
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
- So they're trying to find local offices that will let us in. To conduct the closings.
- amendment, and that we can look to that and see that because that was done in such a thoughtful way
- Ah, we thought that we come through the local initiative, which was something quicker just because we
Bills:
HJR40
TX
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The details of the program are within local control. The program is within local control.
- So, I think some of those local areas have made... some of those local areas have made that decision
- So you know, it is all local, and we have to vote local. But I do appreciate the work.
- Also, in 2018, Alabama passed a constitutional amendment concerning the Ten Commandments in schools that
- Okay, do we need an amendment that specifies that we can... amendment that specifies that we can...
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I just received the amendment. I just forwarded it to Margaret, and she's taking it.
- The local board is fully empowered again.
- We're talking about adding this as a constitutional amendment. ...this as a constitutional amendment.
- I can see you doing maybe a statute to require it, but I can't go along with the constitutional amendment
- , you know, that now we're going to put this in our state's Constitution to require... state's Constitution
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
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
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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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 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.
- of the periods, uh, and I remember that because during that time I was, uh, pretty involved with my local
- But the, the, there would be, it would, the, the constitutional, uh, ramifications of how we can appropriate
Bills:
SJR 4
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is his bill that passed the Senate, which would require that local school systems set up and come
- Uh, and it would be the local board of education selecting how things are done, and the school would
- . in 1952 that religious release programs are constitutional.
- Mandating things at the state level that should be handled locally.
- And also, I find that we... handled locally.
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order. We'll call the roll in a second.
- Chair, we're going to lay out a bill and a corresponding constitutional amendment so we can have testimony
- We do appreciate that you are taking this and making this part of a constitutional amendment.
- amendments.
- We're not going local, okay? That's right. I'm saying the Administration Committee, yeah, right.
Keywords:
homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes.
Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs.
The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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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
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
service of process, funding, Marion County, fees, legal documents, firefighters, rights, personnel procedures, state law, public safety, HB468, local commissions, local authorities, municipal planning commission, planning commission, zoning, land use, municipal official, municipal officer, city council
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,
- 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
- If local government believes... that there's a constitutional problem. with the authority that you are
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
Transcript Highlights:
- I okay I understand we have an amendment on this particular local okay judge City on this particular
- local okay judge City on this particular local okay judge City explain your Amendment please yes sir
- amendment to house joint the amendment amendment to house joint the amendment amendment to house joint
- Amendment cler see the amendment amendment to cler see the amendment amendment to cler see the amendment
- amendment to house bill number amendment amendment to house bill number amendment amendment to house
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Entitled an act relating to amendments to the state constitution.
- The Florida Constitution enshrines our right for constitutional amendments, so why are we putting up
- Let's talk about some great constitutional amendments. Amendments.
- They went out, collected petitions, and got the constitution amended.
- Why should we have a monopoly on constitutional amendments?
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, as a reminder, amendments to the two budget bills must be pre-filed. by 9 a.m. on Monday.
- Notice amended to the state and local contractors for the compliance alleging a violation of certain
- Amending the Texas General Arbitration Act for the Canadian Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
- H.J.R. 192 by Rodriguez-Ramos, processing a constitution member.
- H.R. 196 by Dutton proposing constitution may require in the periodic review state and local tax preferences
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I understand we have uh two amendments >> I understand we have uh two amendments
- The bill is now before us as amended. Any questions on the bill?
- >> I had a question, but I think uh the amendment changed it.
- The bill is now before us as amended. Any questions on the bill?
- >> I had a question, but I think uh the amendment changed it.
Keywords:
Crenshaw County, county board of education, school board, board of education, term limits, term length, elected officials, local constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, education governance, local legislation, November 2026 election, ballot measure, constitutional amendment, school board elections, law enforcement, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation