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• <00:31:26.799> employees, it really affects the state employees, it really affects the state
• <00:34:56.399> So, uh state capital grounds. So, uh state capital grounds.
• State your name, please. State your name, please.
• under state and federal law. under state and federal law.
• another state. And we try to get help. another state. And we try to get help.

Bills: HF962, HF3541, HF2936, HF3762, HF2879

Keywords: Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting

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• We are licensed entities in this state. 8,000 customers in the state.
• the state.
• <00:17:25.360> bills<00:17:25.679> to states that have passed bills to states that
• out of our state, I think. out of our state, I think.
• testing facilities here in the state. testing facilities here in the state.

Bills: HF3642, HF2700, HF3615

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy

Summary: The Commerce Finance and Policy Committee met on House File 3642, which would prohibit virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota. The bill was laid over, and the committee adopted a DE1 author’s amendment. Chair Kaggel and Representative Perryman described the measure as a response to widespread scams using crypto kiosks, especially against older adults and other vulnerable people, and said they would continue working with the Department of Commerce and other stakeholders. Testimony from law enforcement and advocates strongly supported the ban. A St. Cloud police sergeant and a Woodbury detective described cases in which victims lost large sums, said the current safeguards and refund rules are being bypassed, and argued that the kiosks are difficult to investigate because funds move quickly and often overseas. An AARP Minnesota volunteer also supported the bill, saying kiosks are a preferred tool for scammers and that existing protections have not kept pace with the problem. The Department of Commerce said it strongly supports the bill and reported that it has received 120 complaints over three years involving nearly $1 million in reported losses, with 2025 the worst year so far. The main opposition came from CoinFlip’s general counsel, who argued that the problem is fraud generally, not kiosks themselves, and said Minnesota already has consumer protections, including refunds for eligible victims. He urged stronger regulation rather than a ban, citing blockchain analytics, hold periods, and 24-hour customer service as alternatives. Committee members then asked questions about how long kiosks have operated in Minnesota, how many there are, who owns them, and the scale of losses; Commerce said there are hundreds statewide, operated by a variety of companies, and that reported losses are likely undercounts.

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• Seeing none, any other state agencies? Seeing none, any other state agencies?
• the state of Wyoming. the state of Wyoming.
• State.
• State.
• for federal, state, or local office. for federal, state, or local office.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• licensed in one compact state to teach in those other compact states.
• or some states states have uh working or some states states have uh working with<01:32:02.159>
• educator preparation program, and has no outstanding requirements, and is also subject to your state
• educator preparation program, and has no outstanding requirements, and is also subject to your state
• a state approved educator preparation<01:46:20.560> program.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

Bills: SF0002

Keywords: Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem, mileage reimbursement, legislator training, legislators-elect, newly appointed legislator, carryforward funds, unspent appropriations, Management Council, economic development, energy diversification, economic modeling software, fiscal notes

Bills: SF0002

Keywords: Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem, mileage reimbursement, legislator training, legislators-elect, newly appointed legislator, carryforward funds, unspent appropriations, Management Council, economic development, energy diversification, economic modeling software, fiscal notes

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• and I'm representing Bright Saver, a nonprofit dedicated to building plug-in solar in the United States
• 29.599> Bright Bright Saver, a nonprofit dedicated to building plug-in solar in the United States
• Um, our members are very, very anxious to see plug-in solar systems allowed in our state.
• systems<00:05:10.240> allowed<00:05:10.560> in<00:05:10.720> our<00:05:10.960> state
• systems allowed in our state. systems allowed in our state.

Bills: SB2671, SB2902

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process. SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems. After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.

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• I have 13 more weeks left in my program.
• I understand this graduate program is sort of broad.
• Communication Skills in Spanish program.
• I know NMSU has a doctorate program there.
• We need to come Up with a full program for the entire state, not just limited to UNM.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• That encompasses about three thousand state employees, graduate workers.
• , mostly at New Mexico State and New Mexico Tech, but also Highlands, Eastern, and Western.
• My name is Michelle Tregembo; I'm the Special Education Ombud. for the State of New Mexico.
• I offer support to families across the State of New Mexico at no cost to them.
• These cases resulted in 10 state complaints brought by the families and supported by my office.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• Really, it's a non-reverting fund in the state treasury.
• We know there's a workforce shortage in the state.
• It also has to do with licensing in the state.
• And I am a firm believer of stealing other states' ideas.
• This is a program that has been in place since 2018.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Really important programs.
• And the program itself serves 10,000 kids across the state. They're in 90 public schools.
• There are two programs here: the elections program and then the administration and operations program
• There are two programs here: the elections program and then the administration and operations program
• It’s the administration and operations program at the Secretary of State.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• This program serves over 5,000 students annually from over 110 schools across the state of New Mexico
• , requiring services in underserved areas of the state, creating a trust fund and a program fund, providing
• Development Program Fund to the state treasury, expanding what can be funded to certain phases of a capital
• from certain state and federal grant programs through a unified application. ...to apply for funding
• from certain state and federal grant programs through a unified application, requiring the Public Education

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• Is that enough for the whole state?
• The State Engineer's Office.
• Those and some of our other food programs are NIH and diversity programs.
• Through NMSBA and the Technology Readiness Initiative, which are state programs, we're able to help companies
• Our training programs we have now already span the entire state with the San Diego National Lab and with

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• And there are several phases of the program so that the data that is coming from the states that goes
• so that the states can do redistricting, et cetera, is also accurate.
• Back to Section 9, how many phases are in that program over the next four years.
• , I believe, by multiple agencies within the state.
• One of the ways it can be accessed is through the New Mexico State Library webpage.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• At current time, our neighboring states, the only state that will reciprocate with us is Georgia.
• What we want to do in the state of them.
• across the state are small businesses. across the state are small businesses.
• I think it was 19 states. last year. I think it was 19 states.
• been formally introduced in 20 states. been formally introduced in 20 states.

Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161

Keywords: firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review

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• That that information through the state.
• Our state treasurer, Young Boozer, is here today."
• Well, we are actually putting some caps in there that the property owners or their state can get the
• Well, we are actually putting some caps in there that the property owners or their state can get the
• that the property owners or their state that the property owners or their state can<00:09:28.640

Bills: HB55, HB104, HB55, HB104

Keywords: mortgage, payments, financial institutions, borrowers, principal, escrow, homeownership, abandoned property, digital assets, state treasurer, unclaimed property, liquidation, finders, contracts, electronic reporting, fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama

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• When testifying, please turn on the microphone and clearly state your name and any affiliation for the
• Madison Ryan, program analyst with the LCB Fiscal Analysis Division, for the record.
• Please state your name for the record.
• And we're still trying to get good things passed for the state of Nevada. data.
• Please remember to clearly state and spell your name for the record.

Bills: SB507

Keywords: SB507, Nevada, governmental administration, Office of Nevada Boards Commissions and Councils Standards, Department of Business and Industry, professional licensing boards, occupational licensing, regulatory fees, state account, nonreverting fund, Commission on Postsecondary Education, taxicab, taxi technology fee, Nevada Transportation Authority, Taxicab Authority, transportation network company, TNC, rideshare, Uber, Lyft

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• Senator, you mentioned other states that have done this. How many? Where are they?
• And maybe the term states was improper as in the plural, but the state of Florida has done it.
• I know for a fact, and I can't say if any other states have done it. So, Florida...
• Other states have done it.
• I think federal and state... Federal and state, we do.

Bills: HB537, HB474, HB527, HB449, HB380, HB449, HB380

Keywords: preliminary hearing, criminal procedure, Aniah's Law, pretrial detention, defendant rights, property rights, law enforcement, removal procedures, unauthorized occupancy, trespassing, liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, DNA, genetic testing, privacy, consent, criminal penalties

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant