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• I BEGIN WITH LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN FORT MYERS. AFTER SIX YEARS THEIR FDLE HIRED ME.
• I BEGAN AS A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AND OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN CRESTVIEW AND WORKED MY WAY
• UP THROUGH EVERY SECURITY RANKING IN THE SYSTEM AND SPENT TIME IN THE CENTRAL OFFICE AS A SPECIAL TEAMS
• FDC MANAGES 134 FACILITIES STATEWIDE INCLUDING SEVERAL STATE OWNED COMMUNITY CORRECTION OFFICES.
• IT IS THE SITE OF THE FORMER SEBRING BUILDING THAT WAS MULTI HOUSE TENANTS FROM DIFFERENT OFFICES IN

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• Legislative seats instead of other offices that may be sought.
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• officer or member executive or judicial officer or member of<00:25:07.760> the<00:25:08.000><
• <00:31:43.360> um consider presiding officers um consider presiding officers um authority.
• And I vote I... >> Well, there's an open office next year for...

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a proposed Senate Rule 15-9 prohibiting campaign contributions in Senate-controlled areas of the Capitol, prompted by concerns about lobbyists and others distributing checks to legislators while legislation is pending. The chair read a leadership statement condemning campaign contributions during session when donors’ interests are under consideration, saying such conduct creates at least the appearance of impropriety and undermines public trust. The initial draft would bar soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in Senate-controlled spaces such as the chamber, gallery, floor, corridors, lounge, lobby areas, and committee rooms. Senator Barlo raised concerns about defining the Senate’s authority and the scope of the prohibited areas, asking whether the rule would apply year-round, during interim meetings, or to online donations received while in the building. Other members responded that the Senate could only regulate areas under its control and that the rule should focus on the Capitol building itself, where fundraising should not occur. The chair noted that many other states have similar restrictions, and members discussed whether the rule should also cover campaign contributions during legislative session, not just inside the building. Senators Guru, Rothfus, and Biteman generally supported a stronger rule aimed at preventing vote buying and preserving the integrity of the institution, while acknowledging the need to refine language for enforcement and scope. The committee reviewed examples from Alaska and Wyoming’s constitutional bribery language, and staff and members proposed revised wording that would prohibit any person from knowingly soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in the state capital complex at any time, and separately prohibit senators from knowingly soliciting or knowingly accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. The discussion ended with no final vote taken, and members indicated they would continue working on the language with staff.

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• Not organized, other than we're a very mighty team here this morning in office seven.
• As you know, several years ago, I was able to create the Office of Cybersecurity.
• And there's been a lot of reporting, actually, specifically out of the 2nd Judicial District, where they
• So I'm in the 5th Judicial District. And I know there's a lot of testing in the Albuquerque area.
• So all over the state, including your Judicial District your local law enforcement would need to transport

Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• entire 30 my my entire time in office. entire 30 my my entire time in office.
• , executives, cost recovery for officers, executives, cost recovery for officers, cost<00:49:04.640
• So, the will still be in office.
• to be the chief law enforcement officer to be the chief law enforcement officer of<03:30:03.920>
• The second amendment changes the term judicial officer to cover officer and requires the courthouse to

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum and first honored Nancy Crawford with a resolution recognizing her 46 years of state service, including 20 years as Senator Pam Beidle’s chief of staff. Senator Beidle then spoke at length about her own retirement plans and public service, reflecting on her career in the House and Senate, her work on the Finance Committee, and thanking her staff and colleagues. The chamber unanimously journalized the remarks. The Senate then moved into business on House and Senate messages, including House Bill 139 and Senate Bill 311, and adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 1532, the Utility Relief/Reducing Energy Load for Inflation measure. The report was described as a broad energy and utility package that had already passed the Senate 38-4 and was said to address short-, medium-, and long-term issues, including rate relief, in-state generation, data center policy, consumer transparency, and low-income utility assistance. During debate on the conference report, the majority leader explained several changes from prior versions: no legislative ban on forecast test years, instead deferring to the Public Service Commission; removal of gas programs from Empower to avoid inequities across service territories; modest opening of the retail supply market with guardrails; and rejection of some floor amendments, including a gas line extension provision and a study amendment. The minority leader argued the bill offered only limited relief, focused too much on talking points and short-term savings, and said many bipartisan amendments were not retained. The majority leader responded that the bill would save ratepayers real dollars through provisions on utility adders, executive bonuses, FERC-related returns, and new generation, and urged adoption of the conference report.

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• What does your office do to make sure that the information you’re getting is correct?
• I am currently the Director of Special Prosecutions at the Attorney General's Office.
• DA's Office.
• Also, and I'm surprised the prosecutor's offices want this, is because prosecutors' offices deal in a
• The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney did promulgate changes to the Children's Code last

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• the ability of corrections officers the ability of corrections officers working<00:28:32.200>
• So we don't the officer and the inmates.
• concurrent motion and allow the judicial concurrent motion and allow the judicial process<01:17:
• sober, quasi-judicial process. Mr. sober, quasi-judicial process. Mr.
• ,<04:15:52.400> it Speaker, if this was quasi-judicial, it Speaker, if this was quasi-judicial

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Specifically, it requires<00:03:41.440> proper<00:03:41.840> judicial<00:03:42.319>
• warrants, requires proper judicial warrants, requires proper judicial warrants, identifications,<
• Do they have a judicial warrant? Then they can have access. Do they not? No.
• Do they have a judicial warrant? Then they can have access. Do they not? No.
• Four officers. I pulled over. I waited for some other I pulled over.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3435 was moved before the committee and, after an author’s DE1 amendment was offered and adopted, the bill was sent to the general register. The bill, as described by Co-Chair Jordan, would limit immigration enforcement on school grounds unless agents present a judicial warrant, identification, and notify school leadership; supporters said it is intended to create clear separation between ICE/DHS activity and schools while preserving local law enforcement responses to other emergencies. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bill. School leaders, teachers, union representatives, and Education Minnesota’s general counsel argued that immigration enforcement near schools has caused fear, absenteeism, disrupted operations, and serious mental health harms for students and staff. Several witnesses described students carrying passports or birth certificates, families keeping children home, and schools shifting large numbers of students to virtual learning. Speakers from districts in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota said the presence of ICE or federal agents near schools and bus stops has undermined attendance, trust, and the ability to teach and learn. Witnesses also emphasized that the bill would provide needed clarity for educators and administrators about how to respond if federal agents come to school property. Some speakers framed the issue as protecting all children and families, including immigrant and refugee communities, and said schools should remain safe, stable places focused on education rather than immigration enforcement. No opposition testimony or committee vote beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and the motion to place the bill on the general register was shown in the transcript.

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• And Caitlin, you are from the Los Angeles Consulate General's Office for Ireland, and we welcome you
• that the court shall revoke a person's probation without allowing for the judge or the probation officer
• We need to make sure that judges and probation officers have the discretion to make the decisions about
• HB 2780, judicial foreclosure access, proceed sale. Finance.
• HB 2923, court order treatment, judicial review. Judiciary and Elections.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• They'd go into Kaywood's office to pick up some of that work, and he'd look at him and say, 'There's
• 00:09:21.360> go<00:09:21.519> into<00:09:22.320> Kaywood's<00:09:22.880> office
• They'd go into Kaywood's office to to.
• They'd go into Kaywood's office to pick<00:09:23.519> up<00:09:23.680> some<00:09:23.839
• , various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions,<00:19:00.160> and<00:19:00.400> other

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/Second Readings 06:39 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:36 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 17:37 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 19:15 ConC and Rules Report 22:17 Adjournment 24:18, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 87 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from January 15, 2026. On second reading, the clerk reported House Bill 178 on the psychiatric collaborative care model, House Bill 280 with committee substitute on healthcare, and House Joint Resolution 24 with committee substitute and amendment directing withdrawal of the 1115A waiver application related to a mandatory community engagement program. During announcements and citations, members adopted House Resolution 19 recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month, with remarks emphasizing the value of mentors and personal examples from the sponsor. The House also adopted a citation honoring Robert Kaywood Metaf, a longtime Gary County attorney remembered for his service and generosity, and a citation congratulating Gary Thompson on his 80th birthday and his long-running West Louisville barbecue business. Members also noted committee meeting schedules, including cancellations and upcoming meetings, and one member introduced a guest connected to Logan’s Law, a bill described as responding to the release of a man convicted of killing a child. The clerk then reported new bills and resolutions introduced, including measures on gubernatorial transitions, the Kentucky Fire Commission, voting rights, interscholastic extracurricular activities, crimes and punishments, motorsports racing facilities, social work, motor vehicle racing, renter tax credits, and appropriations for the legislative and judicial branches, along with House Resolution 34 recognizing Kentucky Arts Day. The Committee on Committees and Rules Committee met, referred numerous bills to standing committees, reassigned House Bill 258 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, and posted several bills and House Joint Resolution 24 to the regular orders for January 20, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• Madam Chair and members, H.B. 2923, Court Order of Treatment, Judicial Review.
• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2923, Court Order of Treatment, Judicial Review. Magali.
• Valencia, who's in the governor's office, just about how they feel about it.
• Does this include ICE officers? Is convicted. With that, I'm happy to answer any questions.
• Does this include ICE officers who wear masks and assault our people in our communities?

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.

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• Vice Chair, and members, for inviting me and our office to be here today. Mr. Chair, Mr.
• Vice Chair, and members, for inviting me and our office to be here today.
• Back in 2022, between the number of authorized judgeships and judicial need.
• With judicial officers handling caseloads about 18% higher with judicial officers handling caseloads
• With judicial officers handling caseloads about 18% higher, with judicial officers handling caseloads

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• our top priority, because of the level of fraud here in the state of Minnesota, was to pass that Office
• That was something that we came into 2025 wanting to do, to make sure there was an independent office
• We secured a large package also for public official safety here at the Capitol, the judicial branch,
• <00:01:29.360> of Minnesota, was to pass that Office of Minnesota, was to pass that Office
• <00:10:42.960> of and fully independent Office of and fully independent Office of Inspector

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republican leaders in Minnesota gave a post-session recap focused on what they described as major accomplishments in a tied legislature. They highlighted passage of the Office of Inspector General bill to combat fraud, along with tax and fee relief measures including $125 million in property tax relief and $250 million in car tab reductions. They also pointed to funding for hospitals and uncompensated care, county IT modernization, school safety and mental health programs, public official safety at the Capitol and judicial branch, and a $1.2 billion bonding bill for infrastructure. Leaders repeatedly contrasted this session with the prior Democratic trifecta, arguing Republicans blocked new tax increases and helped make government more accountable and affordable. They said the OIG bill had been a top priority, had previously been blocked in the House, and was now signed into law. On health care, they said the final package included support for hospitals and denied that discussions about 340B involved pharmaceutical companies, saying offers on that issue were rejected by House Democrats. In response to questions, leaders said the tie forced public negotiation and that Minnesotans were the real winners because lawmakers worked together. They also defended the lack of final floor votes on gun-related proposals, saying those measures had been voted on multiple times in committee and on the floor but did not have the votes to pass. On transparency, they said the process was as open as possible and that bonding projects had been heard in committee and reviewed by the bonding team before inclusion.

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• With them getting that support, especially when you consider that the Office of the Attorney General
• Rogers' testimony from the Attorney General's office... Hello, my name is...
• Let's get everyone involved: the Attorney General's office, the private bar, your offices.
• Suggestions should definitely be sent to the sponsor, Senator Parker's office.
• There is a large amount of judicial discretion that needs to be made.

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213, HB40

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

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• So I've gotten with the governor's office and the secretary of the state about this, and the Secretary
• an official task force where we're going to have people who are assigned to it from the governor's office
• And again, this is something that I've met with the governor's office about.
• So you have the judicial packet right now.
• You know, like I said, judicial, we should be seeing in committee possibly as early as next week, and

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability

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• We wouldn't take two from the same judicial district anyways to begin with.
• We can indicate that it needs to be two judges from separate judicial districts.
• Would we want that to be appointed by the Supreme Court or the administrator's office?
• In the last two weeks, in my office, we deal with cases all over the state.
• Yes, so the revision would be the Office of the State Court Administrators shall provide.

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met to approve prior minutes and then worked through draft legislation related to a possible family court study committee. The group discussed the proposed 15-member committee’s makeup in detail, including whether to add parent representation, judges, family law section members, child support, clerks of court, domestic violence advocates, and other stakeholders. The task force ultimately agreed to keep the committee at 15 members, reduce the legislative membership from eight to six, add two judges from different districts, add two family law section members with rural and urban representation, include one parent subject to a custody order, and replace the mental health professional with a clerk of court representative appointed through the trial court administrator’s office. The draft was also revised to keep domestic violence advocacy representation and to clarify that the study could consider juvenile court issues as part of the family court umbrella. The committee voted to approve the revised draft and recommend it to Legislative Management, with one recorded “no” vote from Judge Hovey after the meeting resumed. The task force then turned to a second draft dealing with requiring participation in a family transition program, which was renamed in discussion to a parenting education course. Members debated whether the bill should simply refer to an existing program like Parents Forever or instead specify broader education about the court process, parental rights, co-parenting, and related issues. Some members supported the requirement as a way to reduce conflict and improve understanding of the system, while others raised concerns about vague language, cost to parents, lack of exemptions, and whether the bill was too open-ended or potentially duplicative of other legislation. The discussion became lengthy and unresolved, with the drafter noting that more specific direction would be needed to revise the bill. The transcript cuts off before a final vote or action on this second draft is shown.

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• I think it's imperative that this stays a part of the duties of the state treasurer's office.
• I know there have been good-faith concerns. the duties of the State Treasurer's Office.
• I understand... ...sound judicial discretion.
• During her tenure in office, she would become House Majority Whip and Speaker of the House.
• to hold the office in more than six decades.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We don't get a school resource officer.
• We don't get a school resource officer this.
• Law enforcement officers that are available at that time.
• Law enforcement officers that are available at that time.
• The peace officers.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think it'll just help officers and the family members of officers, and ultimately the public, because
• The governor's office can't do anything.
• If you're an armed security officer, you have an academy of two days If you're an armed security officer
• and reserve officers and civilians.
• If you're talking peer to peer, partner to partner, officer to officer, uh, come on the scene, there's

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

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• House office of the Attorney General.
• properties transferred through judicial properties transferred through judicial sales.<00:21:18.080
• It's a bill officer certification.
• So, I thing for our peace officers.
• Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit<01:43:01.360>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 98 members present, declared a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received Senate concurrence requests on Senate Bills 263, 281, and 324. The chamber then moved through second readings and committee reports on a range of measures, including education, agriculture, banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing, and task force resolutions. Among the reported bills were measures on KEES scholarships for non-certified schools, a residential safe room rebate program, dual credit scholarships, impeding a first responder, motor vehicles, tallow-based cosmetic products, animal health emergencies, mortgage loan income limits, deferred deposit fees, child protection, Attorney General operations, corrections operations, school leadership, school transportation, advanced mathematics coursework, and task forces on charitable gaming and early childhood education governance. The House passed House Bill 642, a Teachers' Retirement System housekeeping bill, after adopting House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said the bill updates survivor benefit documentation, raises the daily earnings limit for retired members returning to work from $170 to $200, removes an unused early-return provision, reinstates a pension waiver program, clarifies benefit tier calculations using an earlier participation date in another state system, and allows a parent member to manage payments for a disabled child without a court order. Members asked about substitute teaching limits, retirement penalties, budget impact, and a removed provision involving index funds; the sponsor said he would follow up on the day limits and stated he did not believe the bill would add to unfunded liability. The bill passed 96-0. The House also passed House Bill 780 on recording commissioner’s deeds, after adopting a floor amendment that removed fines and penalties. The bill allows a city to petition circuit court if a deed is not recorded within 30 business days, and the court may compel filing and award costs and attorney’s fees. Members discussed whether the bill effectively created a lawsuit-based enforcement mechanism rather than a fine, and supporters said it would help local governments identify responsible property owners and address code enforcement and public safety issues. The bill passed 96-0. House Bill 541, concerning peace officers, also passed after a committee substitute; the sponsor said it cleans up Kentucky Law Enforcement Council procedures, strengthens certification standards, clarifies revocation language, and reflects input from law enforcement groups. It passed 95-0. House Bill 195, the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, passed after a committee substitute and floor amendment. The substitute added Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension alongside UK Cooperative Extension, and the floor amendment changed the pilot’s implementation date to January 1, 2027 and adjusted the program’s term timing. Supporters said the bill would expand urban agriculture education, connect youth to food systems and career pathways, and help students in urban counties learn practical agricultural skills; it passed 97-0. The House then took up House Bill 794 on financial exploitation, which expands protections to all adults age 65 and older, adds felony penalties for knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploiting those adults, allows the attorney general to seek extradition from another state, and requires investment advisers to complete three hours of continuing education on financial exploitation. Members cited real-world scam experiences and urged stronger penalties, but the bill passed 96-0.

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• citizen to Citizen type of an office citizen to Citizen type of an office where<00:23:05.000>
• extend the office for two years.
• In other words, you don't have to go to the town offices or the State offices.
• to go to the you know the town offices to go to the you know the town offices or<00:37:17.079>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar. The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.