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• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• of the ongoing briefings on the status of the ongoing conflict<06:09:23.440> to<06:09:23.680>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• believe at that point it was to go back to the Senate for concurrence, and I don't know what the status
• of<04:11:36.479> it<04:11:36.640> is<04:11:36.800> at don't know what the status
• of it is at don't know what the status of it is at this<04:11:37.120> point.
• Um, and typically the qualified immigrants who are eligible for SNAP hold an immigration status that
• If it exceeds... for SNAP hold a immigration status that for SNAP hold a immigration status that frequently

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <03:30:46.319> Existing their disability status. Existing their disability status.
• individuals from being denied a lifesaving transplant procedure based solely on their disability status
• :37:59.680> on<03:37:59.920> their<03:38:00.160> disability<03:38:00.960> status
• solely on their disability status. solely on their disability status.
• That being said, and perhaps not giving them full halo status, let me say that these angel investors

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Should a merger study committee decide it is not advisable to merge, the process ends and it is status
• <00:42:39.760> quo<00:42:40.040> for<00:42:40.160> these and it is status quo
• their approval status. their approval status.
• These CESAs sound like complexity that maintains the status quo.
• status quo. status quo.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery. The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.

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• insurance companies for services that they're already providing, such as performing necessary health status

Keywords: Insurance - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an explanation of a bill allowing pharmacists to bill insurance companies for reimbursement for services they already provide, such as health status assessments and medication treatment planning. The sponsor or presenter said the measure does not change pharmacists’ scope of practice and noted that a reverse repealer was added while awaiting a fiscal assessment from PIER to determine whether the bill would cost the state money. Senator Glendon asked whether the bill changed scope of practice and was told it did not. After questions concluded, the committee adopted the strike-all amendment, then approved the title as sufficient and passed the strike-all version of the bill. The committee then voted to rise and report.

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• > of<00:09:12.720> how<00:09:12.920> is<00:09:13.040> the sort of the status
• of how is the sort of the status of how is the sidewalk<00:09:13.680> project<00:09:14.160>
• quo is such that certain status quo is such that certain stakeholders<00:31:51.200> are<00:31
• Um, I'm hoping that our people that have served in law enforcement in an emergency status um can help
• Um, I'm hoping that our people that have served in law enforcement in an emergency status um can help

Bills: SF1750, HF2700, HF1606, HF3356, HF3946, HF3970, HF3658, HF3875, HF2627, SF856, HF1268, HF1338

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• What the status report says is that the work product is ready. The RFP is ready.
• And what the meeting the status report.
• And what the status<03:43:48.319> report<03:43:49.439> says<03:43:50.080> is<03:
• 43:50.399> that<03:43:51.520> the<03:43:51.760> work status report says is that
• the work status report says is that the work product<03:43:52.479> is<03:43:52.720> ready.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Services are being provided on the federal level, and we needed to codify them for state active duty status

Bills: HB328, HB377

Keywords: legal services, military law, Alabama National Guard, legal assistance, notary services, military, immunization, school admittance, medical records, dependents, 1136, house, all

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• I don't always have time to think of what is my provider status, what is my repayment status, what is
• ,<00:47:59.839> what<00:48:00.000> is<00:48:00.160> my is my provider status
• , what is my is my provider status, what is my repayment<00:48:00.960> status,<00:48:01.599>
• is<00:48:01.920> my,<00:48:02.560> you<00:48:02.720> know, repayment status
• , what is my, you know, repayment status, what is my, you know, billing<00:48:03.440> turnaround

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Number two, the status update of the 2025 provisions, which there were a lot we did.
• Um, the status update on the 2025 provisions that we passed, and I would also assume that will lead us
• Number two, the status update of the 2025 provisions, which there were a lot we did.
• Number two, the status update of the 2025 provisions, which there were a lot we did.
• Number two, the status update of the 2025 provisions, which there were a lot we did.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As you know, the gaming commission requires regular updates and status updates on that track.
• <00:59:20.559> Cowboy status updates on that track. Cowboy status updates on that track.
• Primarily, that is funded by the federal government in a Title 32 status, which means the governor of
• in<01:35:26.560> a<01:35:26.719> title<01:35:27.040> 10<01:35:27.199> status
• We become just and in a title 10 status.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• I believe is what that says, the nonprofit status with the state, asked about the nonprofit status and
• 00:11:18.959> says<00:11:19.120> the<00:11:19.360> nonprofit<00:11:19.920> status
• is what that says the nonprofit status is what that says the nonprofit status with<00:11:20.640>
• :11:23.279> about<00:11:23.440> the<00:11:23.600> nonprofit<00:11:24.079> status
• <00:11:24.320> and asked about the nonprofit status and asked about the nonprofit status and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The commission met to review and amend the minutes from its previous meeting, correcting the date, several spelling and wording errors, and clarifying references to a scholarship fund and a member’s title. The minutes were then approved as amended, with some members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. The chair then turned to the commission’s work plan under SB 57, emphasizing the need to prioritize the statutory topics and identify which issues require additional research, documentation, and possible spreadsheets. Members discussed a broad range of special education cost drivers and policy questions, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, whether referrals increased after COVID school closures, intervention processes before referral, the cost of services required under IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal law, state law, and DOE rules, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, district sharing of resources, dispute resolution, graduation rates, and adult learning outcomes. Several members raised concerns that school environments, mental health, bullying, and possible overidentification may be contributing to rising special education numbers and costs, while others cautioned that some reported district percentages may be inflated or unclear because of how the data are counted. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid when state appropriations are insufficient and require the governor to draw a warrant to cover shortfalls. Representative Ames explained that the bill had been recommended for interim study because the commission is already examining special education costing, and he highlighted the gap between FY24 special education costs of about $977.1 million and state aid of $33.9 million for catastrophic aid, $67.4 million for differentiated aid, and $50.8 million in federal IDEA funds, leaving local districts to cover about $825.1 million. He argued the commission should ultimately make clear that both the federal government and the state should contribute more. The Department of Education, through Melissa White, answered questions about data and oversight. She said special education counts come from IEPs entered into the state system using SASIDs, that DOE monitors districts through both desk audits and on-site visits, and that billing is checked against the services listed in each student’s IEP. She also said DOE’s special education work is largely federally funded, with roughly $56.7 million received through IDEA this year and about $49.1 million flowing through to LEAs, while the department retains a small amount for administration and statewide support activities. Members also discussed how adequacy calculations use special education counts from the state system and how those figures are reported.

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• would it make sense to say, to confirm with the state, I believe, is what that says, the nonprofit status
• Asked about the nonprofit status and contract. >> We were just asking if he was with who he was with.
• is what that says the nonprofit status is what that says the nonprofit status with<00:11:20.640>
• :11:23.279> about<00:11:23.440> the<00:11:23.600> nonprofit<00:11:24.079> status
• <00:11:24.320> and asked about the nonprofit status and asked about the nonprofit status and

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The commission met to approve the November 21, 2025 minutes, making several clerical corrections before adopting them as amended. The edits included adding the date, correcting a misspelled name, clarifying references to a scholarship fund representative’s title, removing an incorrect “DOE” reference, and fixing a few wording errors. The minutes were approved with one abstention from members who were absent. The bulk of the meeting focused on organizing the commission’s work under SB 57 and identifying which special education cost issues should be prioritized for research and reporting. Members discussed a long list of topics, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, increases in referrals since school closures, interventions before referral, costs of non-medically necessary services in IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal and state requirements, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, dispute resolution, Medicaid and insurance use, graduation rates, and adult learning participation. Several members emphasized the need to combine or narrow topics and to gather better data before the report due July 1, 2026. Representative Ames highlighted HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid payments when state appropriations fall short, and explained that the Education Funding Committee recommended interim study. He argued that local districts are bearing too much of the cost and that the state and federal governments should provide more support. Other members raised concerns about rising special education identification rates, possible overidentification, school climate and mental health factors, bullying, staffing, speech therapy access, and residential placements. One member cautioned that DOE website numbers may be inflated or at least difficult to interpret because of how students are counted. Department of Education staff then explained how special education data and costs are monitored. They said student counts are tied to IEPs and SASIDs in the state system, districts are checked through both desk audits and on-site monitoring, and billed services are compared against IEP requirements. They also described IDEA funding, noting that most DOE special education staffing is federally funded, with a large share of federal money flowing through to local education agencies and the remainder supporting administration, monitoring, and training initiatives. Members discussed whether more staff and more robust oversight would improve accuracy and accountability.

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• Uh, can you tell me what your tax status is so that we make sure it falls within the criteria?
• contracting program states veterans must be discharged or released under other than a dishonorable status
• that<04:23:51.279> unfortunately<04:23:52.000> takes<04:23:52.239> a status
• And that unfortunately takes a status.
• Chair." uh of an immigrant status would be uh of an immigrant status would be Connecticut<04:43:26.760

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation bills. SB 154 would add the Snow Traveler Foundation to the list of charitable organizations authorized to offer multi-use decal plates through the existing Department of Safety program. Senator David Roford said the bill would create a non-tax funding source for snowmobile trail maintenance, especially after flood damage, and Dan Gold of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association said the foundation would accept tax-deductible donations for projects such as upgraded trail signage. He explained that the association’s 96 volunteer clubs maintain about 7,000 miles of trails and that the sign program is costly. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed after questions from members about the foundation’s status and fundraising goals. SB 271 would expand eligibility for veteran license plates to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The sponsor’s representative said the change would recognize service members who are already eligible for many veterans benefits but are excluded from plates under current law. Supporters included Phil Grizzo, who argued that general discharges often reflect service that was otherwise honorable, and Kevin Grady of the State Veterans Advisory Committee, which said it strongly supported the bill and was also considering broader statutory cleanup to standardize the definition of veteran across state law. Committee members asked whether the change should be limited to plates or applied more broadly, but the sponsor said broader changes would be a separate policy question. The public hearing was then closed. SB 273, titled “Cheryl’s Law,” would update New Hampshire’s move-over requirements for motorists approaching stopped or standing vehicles on the roadside, including stranded vehicles and those with warning signals. Senator Donovan Fenton said the bill was intended to save lives and honor Staff Sergeant Jesse Cheryl and Brigadier General John Pogo, both of whom died in roadside incidents. He said the measure would require drivers to slow down, change lanes if safe, and move over for roadside vehicles, with the intent of education rather than punishment. Committee members asked about enforcement, the lack of a fiscal note, whether the bill applied statewide, and whether the language could be read as weakening the move-over requirement; the sponsor said it applied to all roads, did not change fines, and was meant to clarify and broaden safety obligations. The hearing continued with additional questions, and the sponsor said state police and other safety stakeholders supported the approach.

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• talk to somebody completely new, I can say what my ticket number is and they can tell me what the status
• c> Is<00:36:22.160> there<00:36:22.400> a<00:36:22.720> similar what the status
• Is there a similar what the status is.
• :02:17.520> regardless<01:02:17.920> of<01:02:18.079> their<01:02:18.240> status
• <01:02:18.960> um children regardless of their status um children regardless of their status

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Kids deserve more than band-aids and the status quo.
• 05.040> File<00:36:05.280> 745<00:36:05.920> deals<00:36:06.240> with status
• House File 745 deals with status quo.
• > economic with your areas of the justice economic with your areas of the justice economic status
• is the one of a very many status is the one of a very many productive<01:09:00.400> or<01:09:

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• It would keep kind of the status quo, give people that stability, knowing what's going to happen.
• And while I can't speak to the details of the settlement offer, I can speak to the details of the status
• the<00:52:25.359> case<00:52:25.599> as<00:52:25.760> far details of the status
• of the case as far details of the status of the case as far as<00:52:26.079> I<00:52:26.240><
• As far as status goes, if you want me to get a more detailed status, I can get that to you by the end

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted. The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits. Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• They're at all different statuses, so it takes us a while to gather from each area what exactly is the status
• They're at all different statuses, so it takes us a while to gather from each area what exactly is the status
• 36:03.800> but<01:36:03.960> we<01:36:04.080> can<01:36:04.280> do the status
• of each Grant but we can do the status of each Grant but we can do that<01:36:04.679> I<01:36
• Could they update us on what the latest status is and what they tend to do differently on Wednesday?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And would this enable somebody to seek help if they are of married status?
• And would this enable somebody to seek help if they are of married status?
• status okay could you repeat that again status okay could you repeat that again I'm<01:31:25.760>
• <04:30:15.680> that<04:30:16.080> requires want to rely on Old statue that requires
• <04:32:53.720> this evidence that's already in Statue this evidence that's already in Statue

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• c><00:43:34.319> the<00:43:34.480> New<00:43:34.640> Jersey<00:43:35.119> statue
• largely modeled on the New Jersey statue largely modeled on the New Jersey statue which<00:43:35.839
• in the Senate and in the House regarding name, image, and likeness and student athletes, and their status
• in the Senate and in the House regarding name, image, and likeness and student athletes, and their status
• in the Senate and in the House regarding name, image, and likeness and student athletes, and their status

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, which would add ski, snowboard, and boat wax containing PFAS to the state’s consumer-product restrictions. The sponsor argued the product is already banned in many places, has PFAS-free alternatives, and is used in ways that can directly contaminate water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and said the bill was a simple extension of prior PFAS legislation. A witness also described a personal experience where a liquid ski wax disappeared from the market and later returned, likely because of PFAS concerns. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167 without a vote. The committee then opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett said the bill was modeled on New Jersey law and intended to let student-athletes earn compensation from NIL without losing institutional scholarships, while also requiring licensed representation and setting limits on certain endorsements. He described the measure as proactive because NIL rules are evolving and could create conflicts among schools and future lawsuits. Members questioned whether the bill should apply to two-year institutions, whether it should exclude firearms and weapons, and whether the scholarship protections would cover need-based or academic aid as well as athletic scholarships. Moffett said the scholarship language was intended to protect scholarships generally, but not need-based aid specifically, and he acknowledged discomfort with some of the endorsement restrictions. Public testimony on HB 312 was mixed. One supporter, a former Division III athlete and coach, backed the bill but urged removal of a section allowing institutions or athletic bodies to use an athlete’s NIL without compensation, arguing most New Hampshire athletes do not receive NIL money and should not have to work extra jobs to cover basic expenses. The chair also raised concerns about the bill’s contractual and identity-rights implications, referencing prior committee work on a J.D. Salinger-related identity case and noting the committee had previously declined to get involved in similar contractual disputes. No vote was taken during the hearing.