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• On page eight, between lines one and two, insert section three, section 1374 N.O.S.A. 1978 to be in law
• It opens up a new section of code and it changes our procedure.
• Senator Ramos, the effective dates are on page 15, section seven.
• Sections one, four, five, and six are effective July 1st, 2026.
• The effective date of sections two and three is July 1st, 2027. And, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Item 1 at the top of the page, technical adjustment, amend Section 4 federal match assumptions.
• Item 2, amend Section 15, use of trauma fund receipts. That item was adopted.
• On page 50, item 4, amend section 8 caseload and expenditure reporting requirements.
• Out of 5, amend Section 9 system support services, that item was also adopted.
• Moving on to page six, there are two technical adjustments to section 2.01. Both are adopted.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

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• Parents and school employees would also be given a written copy of the relevant code section before a
• They wanted to delete Section C3-2, where... ...to delete Section C3-2, where there are two pilot regions
• It's in the code section itself: 61-7-7, subparagraph C, new subdivision 5.
• So there were two penalty sections, five and seven, and there still are two penalty sections, but we
• You see that in the section heading there for Section 5. That stayed the same.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered and advanced several bills. House Bill 4995, concerning video cameras in special education classrooms, was explained as requiring parents to be notified of recording interruptions, providing written notice of the law to parents and school employees, shortening the required random review of recordings from every 90 days to every 30 days, and clarifying that school boards must still conduct independent investigations even if DHS or prosecutors do not act. The committee adopted the motion to report the bill to the full Senate. House Bill 5214, dealing with drug testing in child abuse and neglect cases, would allow courts to order testing of parents in certain cases, require laboratory confirmation of positives, and require DHS to notify the court and other parties; the committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, then reported the bill as amended and adopted a title amendment. The committee also advanced House Bill 4025 and House Bill 5441, both restructuring state personnel systems. HB 4025 would exempt employees of the Department of Health, health facilities, and human services from classified civil service and grievance procedures beginning July 1, 2026, while preserving status for some current employees and allowing exemptions to comply with federal requirements; the committee adopted a piecemeal amendment and reported it as amended. HB 5441 would eliminate separate civil service systems for Transportation, Revenue, and the Bureau for Social Services and move classifications and compensation structures to the Division of Personnel, with testimony from the governor’s counsel emphasizing faster hiring and more flexibility; the committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment and reported the bill as amended. House Bill 4602, a child welfare pilot program creating a private community-based system for post-removal services, drew testimony from DHS about concerns over costs, continuity, oversight, and child well-being outcomes, while supporters argued it could reduce caseloads and improve flexibility. The chair amended the bill to remove one of the two pilot regions, leaving only the Berkeley/Jefferson County pilot, and the committee then reported the bill as amended despite opposition from the senator from Marion. House Bill 4106, removing the provisional concealed handgun license requirement for ages 18 to 21, heard testimony from a pediatrician opposing the change and from a gun rights advocate supporting it; an amendment requiring firearms training for under-21 carriers failed by a 1-14 roll call, and the committee then reported the bill as amended. Finally, House Bill 4198, after a subcommittee rewrite, was advanced with a strike-and-insert amendment that refined E-Verify requirements for public and private employers, added exemptions for certain small or new employers and sole proprietors, clarified recordkeeping and notice requirements, and adjusted penalties and enforcement procedures. After a motion for the previous question, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 4198 as amended. House Bill 5319 was removed from the agenda, and the committee adjourned.

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• Under our current law, the state credit is tied to the federal definitions under IRS Section 45X, which
• Within the definitions, as used in this section, it just says E, a critical mineral.
• And Madam Chair, Representative, I'm looking at, there's another section I was interested in.
• On section 16, Madam Chair, on page 7 of the FIR, the section requires tribal governments with cooperative
• On section 16, Madam Chair, on page 7 of the FIR, the section requires tribal governments with cooperative

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 108, which amends the Watershed District Act to fix a problem created by last year’s changes: appointed watershed district boards could not legally levy taxes, even though several districts already had mill levies. The sponsor and staff explained the bill would preserve the existing tax authority by tying it to the soil and water district responsible for the watershed district. There was no public opposition, and the committee voted do pass on HB 108 as amended. The committee then heard House Bill 154, a tax credit bill intended to decouple New Mexico’s Advanced Energy Equipment Tax Credit from changing federal definitions and to add fusion machines and related components to the state definition. Supporters from economic development, industry, utilities, and education argued the bill would provide certainty, attract advanced manufacturing, and help New Mexico compete for investment without changing the credit’s caps or fiscal impact. Members questioned why hydrogen, geothermal, and small modular reactors were not included; staff said those technologies were not in the federal definition and that adding them now could create unintended consequences. The committee voted do pass on HB 154, with one member voting reluctantly yes. House Bill 291, the Taxation and Revenue Department’s annual tax code cleanup bill, was then presented and amended twice. The first amendment preserved New Mexico’s independent definition of qualified research for the tech jobs and R&D credit. The second removed a proposed expansion of the film tax credit to certain tribal expenditures after concerns about fiscal impact; members discussed possible future approaches for tribal film activity and the film partner loophole. The bill also makes technical and policy changes including rounding certain payments to the nearest nickel, waiving interest when tax deadlines are extended for good cause, removing small late-filing penalties in some cases, allowing delinquent taxpayers to renew permits under installment agreements, intercepting excess delinquent property tax auction proceeds for other state tax debts, clarifying tobacco tax treatment for larger vape cartridges, and tightening film credit rules. After public opposition from business groups and discussion from members, the committee voted do pass on HB 291 as twice amended.

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• And then there is a corresponding policy change in section 1 that will strengthen the use of the threat
• Madam Chair and members, beginning with Section 1, this is Representative Rapinski's House File 129,
• Section 2 is Representative Heintzman's House File 341, which increases penalties for certain drivers
• Section 10 is the second section from House File 124 regarding gifts to agencies and employees of public
• Sections 13 through 16 are Representative Rarick's victim notification bill requirements.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• Moving to section four of this bill, I'll just highlight that the changes made in this section...
• that</c> dipping in section for section one that dipping in section for section one that Matt<01:29:29.760
• Again, this is a very complex undertaking. focused on sections one and two of the focused on sections
• raises</c> bill which is the section that raises bill which is the section that raises the<01:40:59.920
• </c> entirety of their usage for that section entirety of their usage for that section I<01:51:18.599

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• we needed to clarify that section.
• that we needed to clarify that section.
• House Bill 2557, an act amending Section 12-2293, A.R.S., relating to patient records.
• House Bill 2594, an act amending Section 25-403, A.R.S., by adding Section 25-1502 relating to domestic
• House Bill 2611, an act amending Section 8-5429, Chapter 4, Article 4, A.R.S., by adding Section 8-3530.10

Keywords: 1182, all

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• There's much support in this bill, so I'm not going to go section by section.
• Here to support Section 75.
• Section 36 site plan review, codification, and new sections for housing—so there are two minutes.
• So I think in one of the sections—and I'm sorry, I'm trying to get it—I think Section 39... no, that's
• I guess one of the sections is that the... Thank you.

Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H.5386, the Mass Winds Act, with the governor and administration officials describing it as a follow-on to the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They said the bill is intended to help Massachusetts compete globally for capital, talent, and companies by creating a Global Mass initiative, including a proposed $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for site development to help international firms locate or expand here. The administration also highlighted about $305 million in new bond authorizations, plus operating proposals such as lowering the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, funding internship incentives, and supporting downtown revitalization and the creative economy. Committee members and witnesses focused on several policy areas within the bill. On talent, Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, and the Latino Empowerment Advisory Council backed a provision waiving redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses who have already demonstrated proficiency in practice. On labor mobility, the governor defended changes to the non-compete law as closing a loophole, while attorney Russell Beck opposed the revisions, arguing they would upset the 2018 compromise and could reduce employer-provided compensation. Municipal and housing witnesses supported codifying site plan review and broader zoning reforms, while others urged attention to affordable housing, tiny homes, and commercial-to-residential conversions. Local officials and municipal groups generally supported the bill’s downtown, arts, and planning provisions but asked for more detail on implementation and infrastructure, especially around energy, water, and data centers. The Massachusetts Municipal Association said the bill’s standardized site plan review and downtown investments could help communities, but stressed the need for close state-municipal partnership. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor rights if federal protections weaken. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, warning of significant revenue loss and possible fraud concerns. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee accepting written testimony afterward.

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• In other words, what does it have to do with dividing the city of Tampa into three sections?
• In other words, what does it have to do with dividing the city of Tampa into three sections?
• becomes, what about the rest of Article 3, Section 20?
• It did not overturn Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
• But the Supreme Court did not overturn Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituting identical House Bill 1D, to establish Florida’s congressional districts. The opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by procedural remarks, then extensive floor discussion focused almost entirely on the redistricting proposal, its timing, and its legal basis. Senator Gaetz, explaining the bill, said the Governor had transmitted the map two days earlier, argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is not prohibited by law, and said the Governor’s stated reasons were to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts. He also said the legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal. Much of the debate centered on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana decision and whether it affected Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators Smith, Rouson, Sharief, Polsky, Arrington, Bracey Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and others questioned the short notice, lack of public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony, and whether the map diluted minority voting strength or fragmented communities of interest. Gaetz repeatedly said he was not offering legal opinions, that the Governor’s counsel believed the Fair Districts race-based provisions were inconsistent with federal law, and that any legal challenge would be for the courts. He also said the Governor’s mapmaker reported using census and demographic data, along with political data as one of many inputs, and claimed the map’s compactness was comparable to the current map. A motion by Senator Smith to temporarily postpone consideration of the bill failed on a 12-23 vote. After the Senate returned from a 30-minute break to review the new Supreme Court decision, debate continued. The chamber then substituted HB 1D for SB 8D, read the House bill, and advanced it to third reading. The transcript ends during debate on final passage, with Senators Rouson and Bernard speaking in opposition and arguing the map was procedurally rushed, legally vulnerable, and politically motivated.

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• So we have some clarifying language for that section that we would like to offer.
• Taking Section 6 out helps greatly, and we really appreciate that.
• We do have remaining concerns in Sections 3 and 4 that are unaddressed in the striker.
• If Section 6 comes out, I think you'll see more competition for the hydro space.
• If Section 6 comes out, I think you'll see more competition for the hydro space.

Bills: HB2521, HB2249, HB1796

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• The holding was based on Article 4, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution.
• but are moved to the adult section.
• from the adult section.
• They are not putting pornography in the children's library section.
• children, a section specifically for early readers, a section specifically for teenagers, and so on.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• I'm trying to catch up with your section C. We're at on page five.
• I'm trying to catch up with your section C. We're at on page five, section C. Page five.
• Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3851, page 2, Section 1, line 1, by deleting sections 1 and 3 in their
• entirety, and by renumbering the subsequent section.
• We removed Sections 1 and 3. Members, are there questions on the amendment?

Bills: HB3334, HB4248, HB4454, HB3851

Keywords: alcohol regulation, retail, recordkeeping, reporting, state laws, HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation

Summary: The Tobacco, Alcohol, and Controlled Substances committee met with a quorum and considered several bills related to alcohol distribution and hemp/THC products. House Bill 3334, presented by Rep. Hays, would create a limited retail on-supply alcohol act allowing on-premise licensees to buy alcohol beverages from off-premise licensees. Supporters said it could help rural businesses facing strained supply chains and delayed deliveries after alcohol market changes; the committee voted to pass the bill. The committee then heard House Bill 4248, which would add protections to keep children from ingesting alcoholic drinks containing hemp with THC-like effects. Members discussed whether the bill might be amended further, but the author said the goal was to protect kids and preserve the bill’s current structure. The committee voted to pass HB 4248. House Bill 4450, presented by Rep. Newton, would regulate THC gummies and liquids by requiring serving-size labeling, limiting servings to 10 milligrams of THC each, and prohibiting child-attractive shapes such as animals, cartoons, or human forms. Members raised concerns about vague language like “reasonable resemblance” and about color restrictions, and the author said he was willing to work on those provisions. The committee voted to pass the bill. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 3851, which Rep. Marti said concerns the process for selling and distributing private label products and clarifies the ABLE Commission’s interpretation of current law. An amendment deleting Sections 1 and 3 was adopted without objection, and the committee then voted to pass the bill as amended. The meeting ended with the chair noting it was the last meeting of the year and adjourning.

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• Those are the ones that we have in front of us, Section 11 and Section 57.
• And that's under Section 57-15.35.
• I give you kind of a general overview in this section. The next section relates to committee...
• You kind of a general overview in this section. The next section relates to committee oversight.
• That's in this next section.

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• Under current law, Section 995 exists as this procedural safeguard.
• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• To me, it seems like the code section becomes important.
• Restitution in California is governed by Penal Code section 1202.4.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It says page two line 17 before the insert notwithstanding section 16A.1283.
• It says page two line 17 before the insert notwithstanding section 16A.1283.
• It says page two line 17 before the insert notwithstanding section 16A.1283.
• It says page two line 17 before the insert notwithstanding section 16A.1283.
• </c> section 16A 1283 is? Mr. Burrows. section 16A 1283 is? Mr. Burrows.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in Chapter 13 and then were cross-referenced in the section that is 127A21 Subdivision 6.
• That section is Section 9, Article 7 of the bill. So it's page 28, oh sorry, of the DE 1.
• But the language in Section 3, the proposed 1332.11 and 1382 were not included in the DE.
• So that whole section is, I believe there's an amendment to not include that section, to delete it.
• So the amendment will be to delete section 9 on page 28.

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• House Bill 2344, amending section 35-326, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the local government
• House Bill 2437, amending section 36-222, chapter 21.1, article 2.1, and section 41-619, relating to
• House Bill 2573, amending sections 28-1382 and 28-1319, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to driving
• For, evidence-based psychotherapy is defined in the same way that it is defined in Section 28-1381.
• House Bill 4043, amending Section 15-120.07, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to public schools.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• But one of the questions that I had is I understand the argument with Section 13.
• We fix that now. ...argument with Section 13 and we passed that. We fix that now.
• And then what is the, why do you even need Section 12? Mr.
• Actually, I think Section 12 is... I do like Section 12.
• Can you—so this is Section 5—does that mean...

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 253, a committee substitute dealing with virtual and distance learning programs and school funding. Sponsors and staff explained that the substitute removed several earlier restrictions on virtual education, including residency requirements, the 10% enrollment cap, the ban on K-5 distance programs, and the moratorium on new enrollments. It also changed the State Cyber Academy Act to the Distance Learning Act, added reporting and evaluation requirements for districts and charter schools, and allowed the Public Education Department to withhold funding if programs are out of compliance. Members discussed concerns about impacts on rural districts, charter schools, and programs like Mosquero and the New Mexico Communications Academy, as well as the temporary funding fix for Gallup Public Schools, which was amended to average prior-year and current-year enrollment rather than use current-year membership alone. Public testimony on HB 253 was largely supportive, with school leaders and education organizations backing the amendment and the broader substitute while noting that more work may be needed on oversight and funding formulas. Committee members then debated the bill’s temporary provisions, the study requirement, and whether the changes would adequately address the Gallup funding issue and broader virtual-learning accountability. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave the House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for HB 253 a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 153, a voluntary industrial decarbonization package that combines an Environmental Product Declaration grant program, a rebate or incentive program for lower-carbon building materials, and production tax credits and capital grants for eligible industrial products. Members asked detailed questions about environmental product declarations, hydrogen, anti-donation concerns, funding sources, and whether the bill would support sawmills, engineered wood, biofuels, and forest-thinning-related industries. Supporters from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and Clean Air Task Force testified that the bill would encourage innovation, attract private investment, and reduce emissions without imposing mandates. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted do pass on the bill, with Representative Brown noted in opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 255, which consolidates public safety workforce funding into a single competitive fund for recruitment, retention, and professional development in law enforcement, firefighting, corrections, and public attorney offices. Testimony from counties, the chamber, AFSCME, and State Police supported the measure as a targeted response to staffing shortages and public safety vacancies. The committee took no extended debate and approved HB 255 with a do pass recommendation. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would meet again the next day.

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• You'll notice it's divided into two sections.
• So section one is focused on government buildings.
• So that is section one, focused on government buildings.
• So now let's talk about section two. Section two deals with places of public accommodation.
• We're not doing that in Section 2 with places of public accommodation.

Summary: The committee first took up two RS introductions, RS 33088 and RS 32925, both of which were moved and approved without opposition. RS 33088 would add foreign species and foreign silver and gold to domestic language, and RS 32925 is a concurrent resolution concerning the Morse and Knudson Company’s work on Wake Island before and after World War II. RS 33193, dealing with restoring the presidential primary to March, was set aside until later in the meeting. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to House Bill 607, a proposal to require separate restrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, and showers for biological males and females in government buildings and to extend premises-liability duties to places of public accommodation. The sponsor and supporting testimony argued the bill was about privacy, safety, and dignity, especially for women and girls, and said it would not require ID checks or other burdensome enforcement. Opponents, including transgender residents, clergy, business groups, and advocacy organizations, argued the bill would target identity rather than conduct, invite harassment and scrutiny, create liability for businesses, and harm transgender and intersex people. Business witnesses said the private right of action and “reasonable steps” standard were too vague and could pressure businesses to police restrooms. After closing remarks and questions, the committee voted 9-5 to send HB 607 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then returned to RS 33193. The sponsor said it would restore the presidential primary in March and keep a $50,000 per-candidate fee to offset costs. A substitute motion to move the primary to coincide with the regular May primary failed 13-1 after debate over cost, party support, and whether the state should fund a separate presidential primary. The original motion to introduce RS 33193 then passed, and the committee adjourned.

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• Section four cancels $100,000 from the Minnesota Forward Fund account, and then section five transfers
• Section four cancels $100,000 2028.
• Those are in sections 9 and 20.
• Those are in sections 9 and 20.
• Those are in sections 9 and 20.

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