Transcript Highlights:

• The second most important issue was getting to and from medical appointments.
• And as one study participant told us, "Access to medical appointments is the top priority because it
• <00:36:57.240> is<00:36:57.400> the "Access to medical appointments is the "Access
• <00:42:52.400> limited missing medical appointments limited missing medical appointments limited
• They arrived, we met, and then while we were waiting together, their ride to their next appointment and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Brian El Takash is appointed to serve as temporary clerk. The committee on credentials report.
• Representative Tares was previously appointed as chair of the committee on credentials.
• to escort The Honorable nen K appointed to escort The Honorable nen K Nakamura<01:19:44.960> to
• are appointed to escort The<01:21:14.880> Honorable<01:21:15.480> Linda<01:21:15.920><
• I would also like to note that while the speaker and vice speaker are appointed as ex officio members

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• If a vacancy occurs within one year before a general election, the council has 60 days to appoint a qualified
• If the council does not appoint within 60 days, the governor must appoint.

Summary: The Government and Operations Committee met and first heard C.S. for HB 4003, relating to the City of Marco Island in Collier County. Representative Benaroch said the bill addresses how city council vacancies are filled: if a vacancy occurs more than one year before a general election, the council must call a special election within 130 days or the governor must do so; if the vacancy occurs within one year of a general election, the council has 60 days to appoint a qualified replacement or the governor must appoint. The bill was reported favorably with a roll-call vote. The committee then considered HB 91 on candidate qualification, sponsored by Representative Tant. The bill requires candidates to swear they have been registered in the relevant party for 365 consecutive days before qualifying, and clarifies who may challenge that oath and where such challenges must be filed. An amendment changing the effective date to upon becoming law was adopted. Representative Tant and others argued the bill would clarify election law and prevent abuse of the challenge process; a county clerk waived in support. HB 91, as a committee substitute, was reported favorably. The committee next took up three proposed committee bills extending public-record exemptions. PCB GOS 26-06 preserves exemptions for certain aquaculture records held by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with Representative Gentry citing theft concerns involving harvest locations and production records; it was reported favorably. PCB GOS 26-07 preserves exemptions for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles related to potential violations involving title certificates, licenses, and inspection providers; it also passed favorably. PCB GOS 26-08 extends exemptions tied to investigations involving social media platforms and antitrust or speech-restriction issues, with Representative Greco noting the underlying law has been enjoined by the courts; it too was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It would introduce a new appointment process for two members: one from the Department of State Police
• Chairman, this bill will establish a board appointed by the governor.
• Chairman this bill will establish a board appointed by the governor it's a six-person board appointed
• by the governor it's a six-person board this bill will establish a board appointed by the governor it's
• conflict with the recommendations of their own paid consultants and an internal safety committee appointed

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing on a wide range of bills affecting law enforcement, corrections, fire services, emergency management, telecommunicators, and sex offender policy. Testimony strongly focused on proposals to restore an education incentive for Massachusetts State Police troopers hired after the Quinn Bill was repealed, with State Police Association witnesses arguing the current system creates unfair pay disparities, hurts recruitment and retention, and leaves newer troopers earning less than some supervisors with the same or less education. They urged favorable reports on H. 2651, S. 1759, and S. 1783. A separate witness also supported H. 2627, a sheriff’s pay-parity bill, while suggesting amendments to avoid distinctions between correction officers and jail officers and warning that the proposal should not be viewed as a funding issue alone. The committee also heard testimony on public safety and oversight bills. A rape survivor testified in support of S. 1663, arguing that municipal fire or police personnel convicted of sex offenses should not remain in positions of public trust. Senator Miranda testified in support of S. 1723, S. 1724, and S. 1727, which would create correctional officer training/accountability standards, a correctional inspector general, and privileged communication with legislators for incarcerated people; he said the bills respond to misconduct and lack of independent oversight in the Department of Correction. In contrast, the Fire Chiefs Association and Professional Fire Fighters opposed H. 2572/S. 1668/S. 1740 on emergency management, saying the bill was developed without enough collaboration, lacked local-control safeguards, and could undermine incident command and local decision-making during disasters. Several panels supported other public safety measures. The Fire Chiefs Association and PFFM backed S. 1641 and S. 1744 to create a Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority to help fund fire station and municipal public safety building projects, and supported S. 1647 to implement the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot works and welding safety, including tougher penalties and training requirements. Witnesses also supported H. 2664/S. 1736 to create a hoisting machinery regulations board, saying current licensing standards for heavy equipment are too minimal. Another panel backed H. 2663/S. 1761 to classify 911 telecommunicators as first responders, citing stress, burnout, and the expanding role of dispatchers. Finally, an attorney from CPCS testified in opposition to S. 1752, warning that expanded sex offender residency restrictions would likely increase homelessness, make supervision harder, and raise constitutional concerns based on prior court rulings.

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• And then, the last part talking about an appointment of members.
• Wanted to clarify basically that the appointment does not need to be 21 members, three from each ward
• , but they can be appointed by the mayor and then subject to confirmation by the city council.
• Paul in one summary. appointment does not need to be 21 appointment does not need to be 21 members,<00
• the<00:14:04.360> mayor<00:14:04.760> and<00:14:04.960> then can be appointed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He said the bill creates a five-member interscholastic athletic oversight commission appointed by the
• The bill handler said the commission appointed by the governor would oversee the appeals process, not
• “I’m saying if there’s all sorts of government, governor-appointed boards and commissions right now where
• we are going to work to ensure, and I know the governor's office is, and the governor is going to appoint
• the five—” “The governor's office is, and the governor is going to appoint the five, and to ensure that

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 120-0 roll call, and a successful motion to suspend House Rule 98 so members could wear hats on the floor. The chamber then spent time on introductions of special guests, including the Eugene High School Class 2 basketball champions, family members of members, and other visitors. One member also used a personal privilege speech to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s voting-rights ruling, arguing it weakens protections for Black voters and other communities of color and calling for expanded access to the ballot. The House received committee reports recommending passage of House Substitute for House Bill 2426 and Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bills 863 and 866. It then agreed to a motion to go to conference on the property-tax omnibus, Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. On third reading, House Bill 3329 passed 142-0 to repeal expired tax credits, and House Bill 3405 passed 138-0 to clean up SALT deduction language and improve tax-credit accounting. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2426, a parental-rights bill, failed on a 70-60 vote after opponents argued it would burden schools and could endanger vulnerable students, while supporters said it affirmed parents’ fundamental rights. The House also took up House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1233, a professional licensure bill dealing with CPA licensing and other occupational-licensure provisions. Members adopted an amendment removing compact language, an amendment allowing APRNs and physician assistants to perform nursing-home physicals was offered but then withdrawn after the sponsor objected, and the bill ultimately passed 129-6. Finally, the chamber debated House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1408, a transportation package centered on allowing MoDOT to raise rural interstate speed limits up to 75 mph, with multiple amendments added or removed. The bill drew sharp debate over speed limits, vehicle inspections, DOR language, and road safety, and members also began considering an amendment to add specialty license plates for women’s professional sports teams such as the Kansas City Current and a future WNBA franchise.

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• McKenna of the Hawaii Supreme Court to administer the office to Senator Rashelle Lamasau, who was appointed
• c> by<00:05:23.680> the<00:05:23.919> governor<00:05:24.240> to who was appointed
• by the governor to who was appointed by the governor to represent<00:05:25.120> Senate<00:05:
• Governor’s Message number 502 informs the Senate that the governor appointed Rashelle F.
• Lamosa to serve as appointed Rashelle F.

Bills: HCR1, HCR2, SB2001, SB2002, SB2003, SB2004, SB2005, SB2006, SB2007, SB2008, SB2009, SB2010, SB2011, SB2012, SB2013, SB2014, SB2015, SB2016, SB2017, SB2018, SB2019, SB2020, SB2021, SB2022, SB2023, SB2024, SB2025, SB2026, SB2027, SB2028, SB2029, SB2030, SB2031, SB2032, SB2033, SB2034, SB2035, SB2036, SB2037, SB2038, SB2039, SB2040, SB2041, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2045, SB2046, SB2047, SB2048, SB2049, SB2050, SB2051, SB2052, SB2053, SB2054, SB2055, SB2056, SB2057, SB2058, SB2059, SB2060, SB2061, SB2062, SB2063, SB2064, SB2065, SB2066, SB2067, SB2068, SB2069, SB2070, SB2071, SB2072, SB2073, SB2074, SB2075, SB2076, SB2077, SB2078, SB2079, SB2080, SB2081, SB2082, SB2083, SB2084, SB2085, SB2086, SB2087, SB2088, SB2089, SB2090, SB2091, SB2092, SB2093, SB2094, SB2095, SB2096, SB2097, SB2098, SB2099, SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight

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• There are statutes that say you're appointed for a fixed term, nominated by the governor, approved by
• <00:52:26.520> for<00:52:26.680> the apply to officials appointed for the apply to
• officials appointed for the fixed<00:52:27.160> term<00:52:27.680> so<00:52:27.920>
• is up and the new governor appoints someone else.
• <00:57:51.920> for to be you're politically appointed for to be you're politically appointed

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.

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• maybe we can schedule appointment maybe we can schedule appointment together<04:03:00.199> and
• like to increase the chance that you get appointed, it would not be unusual for us to say a certain
• <04:07:51.600> by<04:07:51.720> the House of Representative appointed by the House
• Figure out who that is, how you want to describe that person, and make sure they get appointed?
• I can guarantee you that I would, uh, appoint—oh, you get to appoint them.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• Chair, I move that the Senate appoint a committee to notify the Senate. Thank you. Mr. Chair? Yes.
• The Senate will come back to order on the President's appointment.
• I'm appointing Senator Rogers to the Committee on Rules for today, June 12, '26.
• This week, 1364, tender clerks, an appointment of aliens.
• SB 1364, tender clerks, and appointment of aliens. SB 1410, vapor.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• a few members, statutorily, I think eight, and then we asked for the ability for the committee to appoint
• appointed by the Speaker, no change there.
• Five members of the Veterans Council appointed by the governor.
• <01:05:58.440> by One member of the Senate appointed by One member of the Senate appointed
• Council appointed by the governor. Council appointed by the governor.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:19:40.960> with<00:19:41.200> the through uh an appointment with the through uh
• an appointment with the doctor.<00:19:42.080> Pharmacy<00:19:42.559> can<00:19:42.720>
• We wouldn't have patients making<00:43:26.480> appointments<00:43:26.880> for<00:43:27.119
• > their<00:43:27.280> B12<00:43:27.839> shots making appointments for their B12
• <00:43:45.359> we multiple appointments weren't needed. we multiple appointments weren't needed

Bills: SF0122, SJ0006, SF0121, SF0106

Keywords: medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification

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• Um, it would create a task force with members of the legislature appointed by leadership. diversity?
• <00:02:42.000> by members of the legislature appointed by members of the legislature appointed
• So, we're talking about leadership appointing, if it stays as a task force, members to be on the task
• in if if about uh leadership appointing in if if it<00:13:31.600> stays<00:13:31.839> as
• And that's not to say that it would only happen the other way in a purely political appointment, but

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• There are five members that are appointed by the Agriculture Coalition.
• to the board, and those legislative members are appointed by the Chair of Legislative Management.
• Legislative members are appointed by the Chair of Legislative Management.
• Bain, forgive me if you mentioned this, but on the council, who appoints the council?
• Could you just talk about who's on the board and who appoints board members? Mr.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed the 2024-25 tuition waiver report for the North Dakota University System. Staff explained that waivers were reported for degree-seeking students and broken out by residency, institution, and waiver type. Members asked about partial versus full waivers, institutional discretion, athletic waivers, and whether campuses have published guardrails or transparency requirements. Staff said most waivers are set by institutions, with some statutory and board-required categories, and that athletic waivers are a small share of total waiver dollars. The report showed total gross tuition of $354.5 million, tuition waived of $38.9 million, and 11,193 of 42,040 students receiving some waiver. Members also discussed how waivers affect net tuition revenue, housing and food collections, and whether campuses are using waivers strategically compared with scholarships and other funding sources. The committee then heard a presentation on tuition rates by campus and State Board policy. Staff explained the board’s tuition factors for resident, Minnesota reciprocity, contiguous-state/U.S. nonresident, and international students, and noted that campuses often seek exceptions based on program-specific competition and enrollment goals. Members asked whether rates are based on cost or competition, and staff said campuses typically bring forward estimates and market comparisons when requesting special rates. The presentation also reviewed general fund appropriations versus net tuition revenue by campus, and members discussed how local tuition decisions and waivers do not directly affect the state funding formula, though they do affect institutional revenue and reserves. Questions were also raised about the Higher Learning Commission’s financial composite indicator and how it differs from the more intuitive reserve and revenue figures. The committee next received a broad overview of non-higher-education entities affiliated with the State Board of Higher Education, beginning with NDSU agriculture-related units. Dr. Greg Lardy described the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the NDSU Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the branch research centers, emphasizing their statewide role in crop and livestock research, extension education, and county-based outreach. He outlined funding mixes for extension, the experiment station, and branch stations, noting that grants and contracts support both research and education, while the agronomy seed farm is self-funded through seed sales. Members asked about the new and vacant FTE pool, R1 research status, matching requirements for grants, and whether state appropriations count toward research expenditures. Dr. Lardy also highlighted major research impacts, including crop varieties, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, and NDAWN weather data. The Northern Crops Institute and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute also presented. NCI described its role in market development, technical services, and education for regional agriculture, its governance through the Northern Crops Council, and its funding from state appropriations, other states, and earned revenue. Members asked about the source of out-of-state funding, intellectual property, and the institute’s international reach. UGPTI then outlined its transportation research, federal and state funding structure, and work on road and bridge condition assessments, travel demand modeling, and workforce training. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• The appointments have been wonderful, and I think it's appropriate to take a second occasionally to acknowledge
• The appointments have been wonderful, and I think it's appropriate to take a second occasionally to acknowledge
• And Governor Healey, who appointed me to this commission, always talks about success as a team effort
• And Governor Healy, who appointed me to this commission, always talks about success as a team effort.
• have the opportunity, I'll forego my gratitude, which is to all of you and to the governor for appointing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to review and discuss draft preliminary recommendations, with the co-chairs explaining that the draft had been released publicly and that the meeting was intended for open discussion and edits rather than a final vote. They emphasized the urgency of addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, especially in K-12 schools, while noting that the recommendations are preliminary, may be revised, and will be supplemented by further testimony and a final report later. Several members also referenced recent allegations and incidents in local schools as examples of why the commission’s work is needed. Commissioners broadly supported the draft but proposed numerous refinements. Common themes included clarifying the distinction between antisemitic incidents and hate crimes; strengthening reporting systems and privacy protections; adding clearer guidance from DESE and the Attorney General on First Amendment issues, curriculum, and investigations; expanding Holocaust and genocide education; and improving professional development for educators, school committees, and administrators. Several members urged better links to mental health and victim services, more support for the Genocide Education Trust, and stronger language on bystander training, digital literacy, and the role of school committees in addressing bias. There was also discussion of how to frame antisemitism as a distinct form of hate, how to address antisemitism related to Israel and Zionism without restricting legitimate political speech, and how to avoid unfunded mandates for school districts and municipalities. Some commissioners suggested adding timeframes, a centralized reporting or investigative mechanism, and more explicit model policies for schools. The meeting ended with the chairs thanking participants and the public for their input, and the commission then moved to adjourn.

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• Those two are going to be appointed by, I believe, the Speaker.
• health planning regions who are not included for purposes of a quorum, and those are going to be appointed
• And finally, HB 59 from Delegate Cousins, this bill lays out specific requirements for who's appointed
• Senate are able to do, the two positions that are changing were positions that were already to be appointed
• Senate are able to do, the two positions that are changing were positions that were already to be appointed

Keywords: Virginia Commission to End Hunger, 976, house, all

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• The problem for the judiciary is that it's been a long-standing practice to appoint a retiring trial
• It's proven to be inefficient to be prohibited from having the option to appoint the outgoing judge as
• It wouldn't allow them—it would only allow the ad hoc appointment that the Supreme Court has today to
• ad hoc appoint a judge.
• And unlike the LSU conversation, these are public boards and commissions that are appointed mostly.

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 23 and advanced several bills dealing with judicial vacancies, travel reimbursement, election administration, public records, and board transparency. Senate Bill 397 by Chairman Reese was reported favorably without objection; it allows the Supreme Court to reappoint a retiring judge on an ad hoc basis to finish cases or provide urgent coverage, while not changing other laws that prevent a judge from returning to the same seat after retiring or resigning. House Bill 398 by Representative Zerang was reported as amended after the committee adopted a new amendment removing lodging from the bill, leaving only meal reimbursement limits tied to the federal GSA rate. House Bill 1201 by Representative Ilk was also reported favorably; it would create per diem pay for legislators doing legislative business outside session and raise statewide elected officials’ salaries using a formula tied to university president pay. The committee deferred Senate Bill 41, which would have extended the deadline for public bodies to publish open-meeting minutes from 20 to 45 days, after the author said he wanted more time to work with opponents. Senate Bill 289 by Senator Abraham, which would have created public-records exceptions for certain university searches, research, and donor information, drew substantial questioning and testimony from the press and members; after amendments narrowed the scope, the committee ultimately held the bill for further work rather than voting it out. Senate Bill 47 by Senator Mizell, as amended, was reported favorably; it requires public boards and commissions to provide contact information, including at least two contacts, a mailing address, email addresses, a website if available, and a phone number, without requiring public funds for member phones. On election-related bills, Senate Bill 248 by Chairman Miller was reported favorably as amended. It allows precincts with fewer than 20 eligible voters to be consolidated with another precinct at the same polling place when both use the same ballot, with Secretary of State Landry saying it would preserve voter privacy, reduce costs, and be seamless for voters. Senate Bill 210 by Senator Klein-Peter was also reported favorably; it increases the number of election commissioners allowed in closed party primaries to match staffing needs created by the new system. Senate Bill 106 by Senator Klein-Peter, which makes certain crime-scene photos, audio/video recordings, and digital images nonpublic except by court order or clerk access, was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 8 yeas and 2 nays. House Bill 906 by Representative Billings was reported favorably as amended; the amendments let party state central committees decide whether unaffiliated voters may participate in party primaries, require notice to the Department of State, and make participation rules consistent across the party’s related races, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The committee also deferred Senate Bills 218 and 220 to the following week before adjourning.

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• proposing an amendment to Article 12, Section 6 of the Constitution of New Mexico to provide for an appointed
• State Board of Education that appoints a superintendent of public instruction as the head of the Public
• proposing an amendment to Article 12, Section 6 of the Constitution of New Mexico to provide for an appointed
• State Board of Education that appoints a superintendent of public instruction as the head of the Public
• State Board of Education that appoints a superintendent of public instruction as the head of the Public

Keywords: 996, all

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• Those who are either elected or appointed.
• Some of our individuals in office are appointed and don't have a choice to run for office or not run
• excludes tribal members from serving as DL, not tribal members, excludes elected tribal officials or appointed
• First, our appointments by the Legislative Council.
• We are required to appoint a Trade Courts Advisory Committee pursuant to House Bill 19 and a Strategic

Transcript Highlights:

• You've also been a district court judge appointed by, was it Governor Martinez?
• When she left, which was back at the end of 2012 and 2013, I was appointed as the superintendent of *
• I was there for four years, and I was appointed magistrate judge about eight months later, appointed
• And that's kind of disheartening, you know, because it's hard to get an appointment.
• that our mental health, our outpatient clinics are so booked with people that it's hard to get an appointment