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• My name is Allison Riley, and I'm the Public Policy Director and Executive Director for the New Mexico
• My name is Alexandria Taylor, and I'm the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault
• and this legislation is the kind of thing that will increase public safety for us, not increasing sentences
• As the Executive Director, I am in support of this bill and hope that it actually gets passed this year
• I'm the Executive Director for the New Mexico Healthcare Association and the New Mexico Center for Assisted

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• I want to start by saying I think you guys have done a stellar job from from planning to execution.
• So it's a very complex supply chain sentencing for the questions for the secretary. >> So I want to thank
• So I'm going to introduce Robert Kai, Knock the deputy executive director. Good morning, Sir.
• Chairman. >> So just to start again, Robert Kind Act on the deputy executive director from the Department
• executive director Kirner was called away unexpectedly in his Allentown this morning.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• it is, we go ahead and we know what is right and we didn't take the input of the local people that execute
• it is, we go ahead and we know what is right and we didn't take the input of the local people that execute
• it is, we go ahead and we know what is right and we didn't take the input of the local people that execute
• it is, we go ahead and we know what is right and we didn't take the input of the local people that execute
• There's a period at the end of the sentence. There's no here is the number of days, here's the cap.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The offender in our case was sentenced to $2,000. ...gross income around $200,000 annually.
• The offender in our case was sentenced to 10 years at 100%, and he will have one year after release to

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1135, known as Bentley and Mason’s Law, with nine members present. Senator Henderson presented the bill as a child-support-style restitution measure for children who lose a parent or parents because of a drunk or drug-impaired driver. He said the amount would be determined through the clerk and court process based on the offender’s finances and the children’s prior standard of living, and noted the bill includes a delay in payments if the offender is incarcerated. He also explained that if a family pursues a civil recovery from insurance, they would not also receive the maintenance order, to avoid double recovery. Committee members asked about how the payments would be calculated, whether health care or other needs could be included, whether the bill would affect FAFSA or survivor benefits, and whether there would be penalties for nonpayment. Several members praised the concept but raised concerns about enforceability, possible bankruptcy discharge, and the civil-suit limitation. Senator Henderson said he was open to further discussion on strengthening the bill, but noted some provisions were compromises made to keep the bill moving. Public testimony was strongly in favor. Brooke Stewart described how her husband was killed by a drunk driver in Tennessee and said a court award under Bentley’s Law would help support her daughters’ future needs, including college. Heather Elder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving supported the bill, said similar laws have passed in other states and territories, and urged the committee not to amend or delay it further. She also described the original Missouri family behind the bill and said the measure would provide accountability and relief for children left behind by impaired-driving deaths. No one testified in opposition, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing on SB 1135.

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• If you vote for the substitute motion to discuss this amendment, you are going to issue a death sentence
• If you vote for the substitute motion to discuss this amendment, you are going to issue a death sentence

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The Senate version before you includes a change on page three, line 72, midway through the sentence that
• <00:05:53.280> the<00:05:53.520> par<00:05:53.840> the<00:05:54.000> sentence

Bills: SB342, SB342, SB159

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• support, you know, with all these other factors that you all have just brought in here, that's a death sentence
• But they're going to go... ...death sentence. But they're going to go straight to jail.

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, fatal crash, vehicular homicide, child support, survivor benefits, orphaned child, guardian death

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• officers, coordinating reentry efforts for a person released from prison, requiring the New Mexico Sentencing
• Prohibiting earned meritorious deductions for a human trafficking sentence.

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• De Manakami, executive director, Boy...
• De Manakami, executive director, Boy Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
• The water resources agency that is mentioned in the second sentence there, that's us. Okay.
• That there shall be appointed an executive director and an executive assistant who will serve at the
• Um, it's so from my understanding that there's no executive director or executive... >> Correct.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Whatever the title was, head of the Judicial Council—executive director, thank you.
• Whatever the title was, head of the Judicial Council—executive director, thank you.
• Representative Smith, as the newest member of the Judicial Council, I have spoken with the executive
• Whatever the title was, head of the Judicial Council—executive director, thank you.
• Whatever the title was, head of the Judicial Council—executive director, thank you.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• If a conviction was pardoned or expunged, or if 10 years have passed since release or sentence completion
• I was given a 20-year sentence as a result and later released on parole after serving 6 and a half years
• Um, their conviction and their sentence is, um, you know, past, and they still have their conviction
• He had completed his criminal sentence. He had everything.
• He had completed his criminal sentence.

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm

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• have the honor of serving as executive have the honor of serving as executive director<00:18:44.000
• uh I know not perhaps our executive uh I know not perhaps our executive director<01:21:20.400>
• is Amy Willer Tease with Executive is Amy Willer Tease with Executive Counselor<02:42:56.479>
• <02:45:20.000> District Hill, executive counselor for District Hill, executive counselor for
• Thank you, Executive Counselor.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I will tell you I personally don't like it when AI finishes a sentence for me.
• I mentioned, you know, finish a sentence for me, or whether it's... ...our homes.
• I mentioned, you know, finish a sentence for me, or whether it's my clothes dryer or my refrigerator

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recognized several guests in the gallery, and then took up a series of committee reports, referrals, and floor actions. Early business included concurrence in committee reports on bills and resolutions from Game and Fisheries, Professional Licensure, Health, and Children and Youth, along with referral of Senate Bill 1377 to Transportation. The chamber also signed House Bill 1344 after the Senate returned it without amendment. Later, members announced caucus and committee meetings, including Rules, Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations, Insurance, and Appropriations, before recessing and then reconvening for floor votes. The House adopted several resolutions, including House Resolution 537 designating Rail Safety Week, House Resolution 449 recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and House Resolution 568 designating Javei Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also considered House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency corruption, where Amendment A03882 narrowing the bill to public officials and immediate family members was adopted, while two later amendments were tabled or failed. House Bill 2198, repealing the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment, was amended to take effect immediately and to bar KOZ use for data centers, then agreed to. House Bill 2559, concerning a university conveyance and other conveyances, was agreed to after out-of-order amendments were ruled on. A major portion of the session focused on data center policy. House Bill 2496, creating a 180-day pause on data center proposals to give municipalities time to update zoning and planning, drew extensive support from members emphasizing local control, environmental concerns, and the need for time to assess impacts; it passed final passage 201-1. House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development certification for data centers, also generated lengthy debate over energy use, water, community benefits, and tax treatment; it passed 134-68. The House also passed House Bill 2162 on temporary licensing for drug manufacturers before FDA approval, House Bill 2388 on rounding cash payments when pennies are unavailable, House Bill 2437 on county and municipal bridge repair funds, House Bill 2555 on equine dealer recordkeeping, and House Bill 2621 directing a Department of Health survey on maternal and infant outcomes. Other actions included final passage of House Bill 1006 on milk tester and wearer sampler certification periods, House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors and emergency service organizations, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on device condition, House Bill 2644 authorizing itemized capital bridge projects, and Senate Bill 1058 updating the E85 flex-fuel reference. The House also adopted House Bill 2162, House Bill 2388, House Bill 2437, and House Bill 2555 by recorded votes, and several committee reports were agreed to throughout the day. The session ended with additional committee referrals, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until the next morning.

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• I know we've all seen on TikTok that video of those high school seniors that couldn't read that sentence
• TikTok that video of those high school seniors that couldn't read that sentence.
• They couldn't read a sentence, and she was expelled from her school.

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks to Arkansas Boys State delegates about leadership, public service, and the significance of the Capitol, followed by prayer, attendance, and announcements that both chambers were organized and ready for business. The House then considered House Bill 1001, which would have increased funding for rural health care through a 10% tax on people earning at least $300,000; supporters argued it would improve access and quality in rural areas, while opponents raised concerns about fairness, funding, and driving away doctors and taxpayers. The bill failed, 24 yeas to 51 nays. House Bill 1002, aimed at funding more teachers for rural school districts and limiting how many subjects a teacher could be assigned, drew debate over teacher burnout, funding, and whether it would improve outcomes; it passed after immediate consideration, 38 yeas to 36 nays, though the transcript later includes a conflicting note that it failed. House Bill 1003, the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2026, would let counties restrict data centers and impose a 10% tax for conservation; supporters emphasized local control and resource protection, while opponents warned about jobs, economic loss, and federal issues. It passed 62 yeas to 7 nays. House Bill 1004, reducing motor vehicle registration fees, was debated as a way to ease costs for families but criticized for reducing transportation funding; it failed, 20 yeas to 46 nays. The chamber then moved to Senate bills. Senate Bill 1 proposed incentives tied to SNAP benefits and healthier food purchases, including a Double Bucks-style program; supporters said it would help address food insecurity and obesity, while opponents objected to taxing junk food and burdening non-SNAP users. It passed 43 yeas to 27 nays. Senate Bill 2 would require reading tests in earlier grades and provide state tutoring for students who fail; supporters said it would address literacy problems early, while opponents wanted clearer provisions for older students and more detail on implementation. It passed 67 yeas to 6 nays. Senate Bill 3, the Freedom to Earn Act, would lower the individual income tax rate from 3.7% to 3.0%; supporters said it would help working families and attract business, while opponents argued the benefits would mostly go to corporations and wealthy executives. It passed 53 yeas to 15 nays. Senate Bill 4 created a zoning grant program to encourage mixed-use development in growing cities, funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax up to $50 million; supporters said it would promote housing, small business growth, and downtown revitalization, and it passed 51 yeas to 7 nays. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which carried.

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• times now, from starting and relating to criminal offenses, to changing it to relating to terms of sentencing
• times now, from starting and relating to criminal offenses, to changing it to relating to terms of sentencing
• So there's nothing else about sentencing or time or anything else in there. Is that correct?”

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the previous day by roll call vote, 126-0. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day and a moment of silence for journalist Ray Hartman. The chamber also welcomed numerous student groups, interns, and other special guests in the gallery. The main floor action centered on the conference committee report for House Bills 2637 and 3155, a very large public safety/criminal justice package. Supporters said it refined earlier legislation, including narrowing juvenile certification to certain A and B felonies, sex offenses, and repeat offenses, adding mental health and cyberstalking provisions, addressing sex offender registry issues, and including a drone-related section with an emergency clause. Critics argued the bill was overly long, multi-subject, and difficult to vet. The House adopted the conference report 124-13, passed the bill 119-18, and then adopted the emergency clause 125-15. The House also passed Senate Bill 834, a consumer protection measure on mortgage modifications and residential sale-leaseback transactions, by 139-1 after members described it as a companion to a House bill and a way to protect homeowners from predatory practices. Senate Bill 937, a land transfer bill authorizing the governor to dispose of certain state properties, passed 137-2 after amendment. Senate Bill 938, which raises recording fees to support the land survey program and recorder of deeds offices, passed 121-21-2 after supporters said the fee had not been increased since 1969 and was needed to keep the program operating. Finally, House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 973, dealing with wholesaler disclosures and land banks, passed 110-36 after an amendment removed a school property right-of-first-refusal provision and added land bank language. The House then moved several other bills to the informal calendar, made announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• protection or order against domestic violence carries an enhanced penalty, and requires the court to sentence
• Representative Leek: The amendment specifies that Representative Leek: The ten-day mandatory minimum jail sentence
• under the bill does not apply if an offender is sentenced to a period of incarceration.

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• I'm Christine Sunberg, executive director of Elder Voice Advocates.
• the executive department interprets freely<01:25:24.000> this<01:25:24.400> presumption

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• you're sitting on somebody's sentence you're sitting on somebody's sentence that's<01:28:13.199>
• Why are we paying superintendents above judges or members of the executive branch?
• And u, I I executive branch's salaries.
• judges or um members of the executive judges or um members of the executive branch?

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• From the 911 board, we have Executive From the 911 board, we have Executive Director<02:15:17.920
• have Executive Director Chongq Chang. have Executive Director Chongq Chang.
• And to... projects an executive at 220, a senior projects an executive at 220, a senior planner<03:33
• there shall be an executive and staff. there shall be an executive and staff. um<03:35:19.279>
• One is the executive and the other is the executive assistant, basically, you know, support staff.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So, as a part of the process with all of our grants at BSC, we convene executive steering committees
• Just, you know, meet even with our executive steering committee, like, where are we missing the mark?
• Just, you know, meet even with our executive steering committee, like, where are we missing the mark?
• We successfully fought against the birthright citizenship executive order.
• We successfully fought against the birthright citizenship executive order.

Summary: The hearing focused on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) grant program under the Board of State and Community Corrections and related Department of Justice efforts. BSCC reported that it now administers 36 MMIP grants across three cohorts, with awards ranging from $436,000 to $1 million, plus five collaborative grants at $2 million each, totaling $35.4 million awarded to federally recognized tribes. Testimony from tribal leaders and grantees described how the funding supports prevention, family advocacy, domestic violence services, law enforcement coordination, youth programming, culturally grounded healing, and new tribal public safety positions such as investigators, social workers, and drone operators. Speakers repeatedly emphasized that the crisis is longstanding, tied to generational trauma, and that the grant has helped build trust and infrastructure in tribal communities. Several witnesses and committee members urged continued and preferably ongoing funding, noting that demand now exceeds available one-time money. BSCC and tribal representatives described outreach efforts that increased participation from four applicants in cohort one to 20 in cohort two and more applicants than funding in cohort three. Tribes also raised implementation concerns, especially the burden of quarterly narrative reporting, limited staff capacity, and the need for flexible administration. BSCC said it uses steering committees, separate small- and large-project categories, orientations, monitoring visits, and technical assistance to support grantees. Tribal leaders and advocates stressed that the program should remain accessible without requiring a waiver of tribal sovereignty. The second major topic was DOJ’s update on AB 3099, the Tribal Assistance Program, and the tribal police pilot under AB 134. DOJ officials said the Office of Native American Affairs and the Division of Law Enforcement have been conducting outreach, trainings, listening sessions, and coordination with tribal, local, state, and federal partners to address Public Law 280 jurisdictional issues, improve reporting and data, and support Feather Alert and MMIP-related resources. DOJ said the AB 3099 report is in internal review and that the tribal police pilot is moving forward with the Yurok Tribe as a participant, with a July 1, 2026 start date. DOJ and tribal witnesses said the pilot’s main barriers are cost and, for some tribes, the waiver of sovereign immunity. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with broad support for expanding and sustaining MMIP-related funding and infrastructure.