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• responsible for the issuance of these, and the amendment reiterates that for purposes of proof of identity
• IN THIS STATE AS A FUNCTION OF CRACKING DOWN ON MASS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, A CRISIS THAT IS WELL DOCUMENTED
• are actually eager, more eager than some of our own students, our citizens, and the ones who are documented
• Because when we talk about Florida, whether they are documented or not documented, they are Floridians
• Some of them may not be documented, but they might be born right here or their parents came here when

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• successfully, a simple fix that allows wholesalers like myself to store cigars exempt if they're documented
• successfully, a simple fix that allows wholesalers like myself to store cigars exempt if they're documented
• We spend hours filing paperwork and exchanging documents with the states and hoping in getting that money
• successfully, a simple fix that allows wholesalers like myself to store cigars exempt if they're documented
• A simple fix that allows wholesalers like myself to store cigars exempt if they're documented and destined

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of Cindy Clemshire and how their story inspired House Bill 748 and Senate Bill 835, which has the identical
• They're part of our identity and culture.

Bills: SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB37, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB12, SB15, SJR27, SB552, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323

Keywords: sexual abuse, nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, public policy, victim rights, lottery, bingo, regulation, Texas Lottery Commission, Department of Licensing and Regulation, criminal offenses, state administration, audits, transfers, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation

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• And there's no required documentation. It says you have to demonstrate, but it doesn't say how.
• It says you have to documentation.
• It's a good start, but the other language in the bill is identical.
• other language in the bill is identical. other language in the bill is identical.
• It's relying on documentation.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3732, the Department of Employment and Economic Development appropriations bill, was presented as a package of budget and policy changes from the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. The author described it as a set of practical fixes, including changes to reporting requirements, repealing unused programs, recommendations from a Governor’s Workforce Development Board subcommittee on direct appropriations, and creation of an Office of Community Investment within DEED. Members also noted the bill had been revised after earlier floor debate and included a modified version of a previously contentious proposal. The first major floor debate centered on Amendment A12, offered by Representative Zeleznikar, which would create an exemption from meal and break requirements for certain 24-hour care settings such as disability group homes and home care. Supporters argued the current break law does not fit the realities of one-on-one or overnight care and could force providers into unsafe or impractical staffing models. Opponents, including Representatives Johnson and Pinto, said the amendment would weaken or repeal worker break protections and remove clear standards and remedies. After debate, the House took a roll call and the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie. A second amendment, A13 by Representative Tabke, proposed a $150,000 state aviation fund-backed loan fund to help TSA and other airport workers who had gone without pay during a federal shutdown, by backstopping bank loans for affected families. Tabke framed it as worker relief tied to the aviation system, while Representative Niska argued it was not a serious proposal, had not been vetted, and unfairly used state money to address a federal dispute. Debate on the amendment became highly partisan and included a point of order over personalities in debate before the Speaker ruled the point well taken and returned discussion to the amendment.

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• , I can give members a link to that document, where it's basically a report of saying where should state
• , I can give members a link to that document, where it's basically a report of saying where should state
• My roommates and I pay different amounts for identical rooms because landlords and property managers
• They have the ability to review their records and to subpoena documents.
• <00:54:26.440> my<00:54:26.640> office subpoena documents my office subpoena documents

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It can often take weeks for the universities to submit the necessary documentation to P-ELSB and/or the
• to pby and or necessary documentation to pby and or the<00:46:08.119> candidate<00:46:09.119>
• ><00:56:54.520> pride<00:56:54.760> in<00:56:54.880> their<00:56:55.079> identity
• <00:56:55.960> we belonging and pride in their identity we belonging and pride in their identity
• Dakota allows substitutes to work without a bachelor's degree, requiring an official transcript documenting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is identical. Pass by for the day? No, no report. Report. Report. Move to report the bill.
• Chairman, Senate Bill 271, our Senator Deeds bill, is identical to Delegate Delaney's bill on prescription
• As substituted, sir, this bill makes it identical to House Bill 862 from Delegate Cousins and deals with
• to hospital 862 from delegate cousins and deals with the Report the bill as substituted. ...identical
• Next is Senate Bill 731, which is almost identical to House Bill 547. ...which is almost identical to

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Otherwise, the bill is identical except for the confiscation piece.
• Otherwise, the bill is identical except for the confiscation piece.
• Otherwise, the bill is identical except for the confiscation piece.
• Otherwise, the bill is identical except for the confiscation piece.
• piece otherwise the bill is identical piece otherwise the bill is identical except<00:09:47.079>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And when they are wearing masks and keeping their identity secret, secret police, right?
• wearing masks and keeping their identity wearing masks and keeping their identity secret, secret
• ,<00:29:06.559> that's<00:29:06.799> secret hiding their identities, that's secret
• um as they interact with the identities um as they interact with the public?
• <00:37:10.400> in in that is uh blocking its identity in in that is uh blocking its identity

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House took up a motion to suspend the rules and recall House File 3412 from the Committee on Public Safety, Finance, and Policy so it could receive second and third readings and be placed on final passage. The bill, authored by Representative Finnegan, would prohibit law enforcement officers in Minnesota, including local, state, and federal agents, from wearing masks while on duty, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued the measure would increase transparency, accountability, and public trust, and said masked officers create fear and resemble “secret police,” especially in the context of recent immigration enforcement actions. They also said the state has authority to regulate this area and that the bill would not interfere with essential law enforcement duties. Opponents said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and politically motivated, and argued that current and pending laws already address officer identification and badge numbers. Representative Nathe said the bill would allow protesters or rioters to wear masks while restricting law enforcement, and urged a no vote. Representative Roach said the term “secret police” was a made-up political phrase and defended masked ICE agents as necessary for officer safety because they deal with dangerous criminals and could be doxed or targeted. Several members spoke in favor of the motion, including Representatives Curran, Sencer-Mura, and Pinto, who emphasized the importance of public trust and shared personal stories about children, family experiences, and encounters with masked federal agents. They described immigration enforcement incidents involving children and families as frightening and said officers should be identifiable when interacting with the public. The debate included a brief exchange between Representatives Pinto and Roach about whether masked law enforcement should be considered “secret police.” The transcript ends during that discussion and does not include the final vote or disposition of the motion.

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• <00:47:33.599> and selling all of my digital identity and selling all of my digital identity
• And a web 3 world is one where rather than the biggest big tech players owning our digital identity,
• And a web 3 world is one where rather than the biggest big tech players owning our digital identity,
• And a web 3 world is one where rather than the biggest big tech players owning our digital identity,
• And a web 3 world is one where rather than the biggest big tech players owning our digital identity,

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.

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• Minnesota law requires that we protect gender identity as a status, so we will do that.
• Gender identity is defined as something separate, which we also protect.
• <01:21:04.440> is defined as biology gender identity is defined as biology gender identity
• Gender identity is psychological and philosophical; it's not biological.
• Gender identity is psychological and philosophical; it's not biological.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• educational quality are one of our main responsibilities, and I'll just mention here, you know, then this document
• heard, it's a growing form of fraud in higher education where scammers use stolen or synthetic identities
• where scammers use stolen or education where scammers use stolen or synthetic<00:52:26.280> identities
• <00:52:26.960> to<00:52:27.080> enroll<00:52:27.400> in synthetic identities
• to enroll in synthetic identities to enroll in college.<00:52:28.280> And<00:52:28.400> basically

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met for an overview of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). After approving the prior meeting minutes, staff from CPE explained that the council was reconstituted in 1997 and serves as Kentucky’s statewide coordinating body for higher education, with responsibilities including advising the General Assembly and governor, coordinating the postsecondary system, supporting budget and performance funding work, and using data to track outcomes. They described Kentucky’s governance structure, including the KCTCS governing board, independent boards at public universities, and CPE’s role in licensing private institutions and overseeing transfer, closed-school records, and tuition approval. CPE staff emphasized statewide strategic planning and the “60 by 30” goal of having 60% of working-age Kentuckians hold a meaningful credential by 2030. They said the agency uses dashboards, KPIs, and peer comparisons to set targets for institutions and monitor enrollment, retention, and graduation. They also highlighted the Kentucky Graduate Profile, a voluntary effort to embed 10 essential workforce skills into general education and major programs, and noted ongoing work on academic program approval, performance funding, and a biennial budget request. The presentation also focused on student support and workforce alignment initiatives. Staff described the Kentucky Advising Academy, the Commonwealth Education Continuum, and the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, which work with K-12 partners and campuses to improve advising, transfer, wraparound supports, and career planning. They also discussed GEAR UP, the Futurity career-planning platform, and efforts to connect education pathways to workforce needs, including healthcare, veterans, and other adult learners. CPE reported that student debt at graduation has fallen to $10,168 at public institutions and that six in ten Kentucky undergraduates graduate debt free.

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• The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has this document in its existence for most of these sites.
• drum beats, and it connects them to their cultural heritage, to their ancestors, their spiritual identity
• population that are there, that make up 25% of that school, really feel like their culture and their identity
• There is so much harm and self-esteem, identity, that comes with things like mascots.
• There is so much harm and self-esteem, identity, that comes with things like mascots.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then it's an evolving document, too, because I took therapy dog actually out of our policy because
• And then it's an evolving document, too, because I took therapy dog actually out of our policy because
• And then it's an evolving document, too, because I took therapy dog actually out of our policy because
• And then it's an evolving document, too, because I took therapy dog actually out of our policy because
• document goes into a number of these aspects, which are extremely serious.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's identical to what's being presented.
• language, unless it's not identical.
• The initial bill was not identical, right?
• Not identical, and then I need to— that's what I'm looking for.
• The initial bill was not identical, but is that correct?

Summary: The Senate Land Use Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it did not approve minutes or take formal votes. The committee first heard House Bill 457, which would raise the appraisal threshold for certain DELDOT real property dispositions from $10,000 to $25,000 to match federal highway standards and reduce the time and cost of selling small surplus properties. There was little discussion and no public comment on that bill, and the chair indicated it would be circulated. The committee then took up House Bill 451, which would codify a disparate impact framework under Delaware’s Fair Housing Act. The bill was described as clarifying that housing policies or practices can violate the law even without discriminatory intent if they have an unjustified discriminatory effect on a protected class, using a burden-shifting test similar to federal law. The sponsor and DHSA said the measure was intended to preserve fair housing protections amid uncertainty at the federal level, and an additional amendment was discussed that would delay implementation for 180 days and require DHSR, with DSA and stakeholders, to conduct outreach, education, and training. Public testimony was divided. Supporters, including Housing Alliance Delaware, YWCA Delaware, and the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission, said the bill would protect against discriminatory outcomes, align state law with longstanding fair housing principles, and preserve recourse if federal enforcement changes. Opponents and housing-provider groups, including the Delaware Association of Realtors, Greater Wilmington Housing Providers, and the Delaware Apartment Association, argued the bill could create liability for neutral policies, rely on statistical outcomes landlords cannot easily measure, and increase litigation and costs; several asked for more time, a right-to-cure process, or further amendments. The committee adjourned without taking a formal vote.

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• House Bill 1439, during the conference report, we got it into identical positions with cognate Senate
• So now they are in identical positions, which, as a reminder to the body, House Bill 1439 passed out
• This bill is identical to my House Bill 931. The conference report we just adopted was unanimous.
• SB 648 is the identical Senate cognate of H.B. 505, which deals with locality conflicts of interest,
• And now both bills are identical, and I would move that we adopt the conference report, Mr.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• In fact, nearly identical bills were presented in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
• to obtain 15 boxes’ worth of paper records, 10 from an off-site facility, scan compiled paper documentation
• So one of that would be the truncated chronological documenting on websites from five years to one year
• HB 259, Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, is identical to Senate Bill 214.
• There, and many of us have received this document, and so this is more so just a consideration.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.

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• BCA bill related to the fraud investigations and addresses administrative subpoenas, definition of identity
• BCA bill related to the fraud investigations and addresses administrative subpoenas, definition of identity
• It also protects the identity of minors who are a victim in a case involving the use of minors in sexual
• It also protects the identity of minors who are a victim in a case involving the use of minors in sexual
• It also protects the<00:04:59.320> identity<00:04:59.760> of<00:04:59.880> minors

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3990, Chair Novotny’s bill, as the vehicle for a public safety policy package. Members were told the DE1 amendment had been posted for public review, so no formal action would be taken at this meeting; the committee planned to act on the bill at the next hearing on March 25. Chair Novotny said questions from Judiciary on the original bill had been addressed or were still being worked on, and he expressed hope the bill would pass out the next day. Non-partisan staff walked through the DE1 amendment, explaining that it combines multiple bills into one package. The included provisions covered BCA fraud investigations and administrative subpoenas, disaster assistance reporting dates, DOC policy on substance use and TV screening, raising the kratom possession/sale age to 21, DOC facility licensing, restitution considerations for early release, BCA data collection and local law enforcement reimbursements, public employer review of applicants with criminal convictions, victim notification and minor-victim privacy protections, second-degree murder language involving out-of-state protection orders, increased penalties for certain coercion offenses tied to non-consensual image dissemination, and reporting when law enforcement deploys chemical irritants. No one signed up to testify, and there were no votes or formal amendments acted on during the meeting. The chair noted that additional amendments were expected at the next hearing, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

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• These are some of the strong, well-documented benefits for children, families, and communities.
• It ensures that family options are not overlooked and strengthens accountability through documentation
• And I have documents that prove what I'm saying.
• bonds, requires rigorous due process. ...documented long-standing bonds requires rigorous due process
• Also, the written documentation as to why that kinship was not granted.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee opened with remarks framing the meeting as a bipartisan effort to improve Arizona’s child welfare system, especially DCS oversight, accountability, and child safety. The chair said the committee would focus on reforms based on Auditor General findings and hear bills and testimony from youth, advocates, foster parents, and attorneys. Roll was taken, and the committee then began considering several child-welfare bills. HB 2611, dealing with group foster home safety, employee drug screening, resident rights, training, and advocates in congregate care, drew extensive testimony. Supporters, including current and former foster youth, described bullying, unsafe staff behavior, drug use in homes, trafficking concerns, and the need for posted rights, mental health services, and stronger accountability. The sponsor and members discussed an amendment that would require quarterly drug-screening results to be submitted, require removal from child contact pending confirmatory testing after a positive result, and give the DCS director more discretion. The amendment was adopted, and HB 2611 as amended received a do-pass recommendation by a 5-1 vote, with some members voting present or expressing procedural concerns but supporting further work on the bill. HB 2035, which expands kinship placement requirements by adding extended family members to search and notification duties and presuming kinship placement is in the child’s best interest, also received substantial testimony. Advocates argued kinship care reduces trauma and improves stability, while several witnesses described cases where children were not placed with available relatives and instead ended up in congregate care. The committee discussed whether the bill duplicated existing law and whether DCS was already required to search for kin; the sponsor said the bill strengthens existing policy and adds written documentation requirements. HB 2035 was given a do-pass recommendation by a 4-2 vote. The committee then heard HB 4049, which would authorize DCS to employ legal counsel or incur legal expenses, along with an amendment that would require the Attorney General or appointed counsel to represent the state’s interests independently in certain cases and not be subject to DCS retaliation for taking a different position. Testimony split between those who argued the current structure creates a conflict of interest and allows DCS narratives to go unchallenged, and those who said the AG’s office already has separate divisions and that keeping representation centralized preserves consistency and oversight. Discussion continued on whether the current system is structurally broken and where counsel would be housed if the arrangement changed; the transcript ends while that debate is ongoing, without a recorded final vote on HB 4049.

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• Even when it's the functional equivalent of private documents stored in a home, whether those documents
• of of the person on behalf the documents of of the person on behalf the documents were were were
• compliance documentation compliance documentation uh<04:22:44.480> even<04:22:44.718> when
• documenting um domestic violence. documenting um domestic violence.
• It's a service to the public. uh being able to uh document um uh being able to uh document um uh<04:23

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 1067-FN, which would formalize and expand mental health courts in New Hampshire and create a grant-based funding structure for them. Representative Mark Pearson, the prime sponsor, described the bill as a bipartisan, compassionate, and cost-effective approach that would connect people with mental illness to treatment and supervision instead of incarceration, while still holding them accountable. He said the proposal was developed with input from the judicial branch, law enforcement, corrections, mental health organizations, and others, and emphasized that local courts could tailor programs to their needs. Committee members questioned the bill’s fiscal note, whether the legislature had previously studied the issue, how the program would be funded, and whether the bill should more explicitly address treatment, prevention, and data collection. Representative Buzz Sher, who helped develop the bill, explained how mental health courts work, including referral, clinical and public-safety assessments, case management, goal-setting, and graduation from the program. He said existing New Hampshire mental health courts are mostly partial and county-funded, and that the bill would formalize them, set standards, and allow grant funding. He also cited data from Georgia and New Hampshire suggesting significant savings from reduced incarceration and related costs. Members also raised concerns about due process, whether people not formally charged could be swept into the system, and whether individuals with violent offenses or domestic violence histories could be diverted inappropriately. Sher responded that only people already in the criminal justice process are eligible and that courts use safety assessments to screen out most violent cases. The committee requested that Sher file supporting financial data from other jurisdictions, and he agreed to do so. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.