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• um I used to work in the executive um I used to work in the executive branch<00:42:38.160> and
• Are there any opportunities for collaboration with the executive branch and the expertise there?
• We have a whole project team that is looking at what the executive branch or even the legislature has
• I am Dory Rapaport, the executive director at Justice North.
• I’m the executive director of Mid Minnesota Legal Aid.

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• Representative Lane, are you good to go into executive session?
• are you good to go into executive are you good to go into executive session<01:55:10.960> I
• The chair then closed the executive session for House Bill 67 and opened executive session on House Bill
• He said they were going to open up executive session on House Bill 340, FN.
• I'll close the executive session on House Bill 340.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program. Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections. Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.

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• My name is Brian Hubbard, and I am the executive director of the American Ibegain Initiative brought
• We've seen increases in cognition and executive functioning, and suicidality has plummeted from 47% to
• The centers of the brain responsible for emotional regulation and executive functioning grew in size.

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• So how are you working with the executive branch on this council?
• That's sort of the executive summary.
• Or when you're required to have fewer dollars going forward from the executive branch, from a general
• So again, I'll go through the executive summary and then be happy to stand for questions.
• Chairman Davison: ...we have a decision brought forward in the executive budget recommendation.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• But when you’re dealing with executing somebody, killing somebody, you know, there are... ...with executing
• Let’s not rush through the process and execute people quickly.
• But when we’re dealing with executing people, ...victims and they should have their rights.
• The length of time for an execution, and I wish to God we did not have executions in this state or any
• It does not... ...him being executed for the murder of my sister.

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• The President's DEI executive order also makes it more difficult to address bias in medicine.
• The President's DEI executive order also makes it more difficult to address bias in medicine.
• The President's DEI executive order also makes it more difficult to address bias in medicine.
• The President's DEI executive order also makes it more difficult to address bias in medicine.
• The President's DEI executive order also makes it more difficult to address bias in medicine.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I want to share a statement from Chief Executive Officer of the American Indian Community Development
• Let me tell you what Beth Holger, who is the executive director of The Link, tells us.
• Let me tell you what Beth Holger, who is the executive director of The Link, tells us.
• The executive director shared that a youth, uh, just 17, became homeless after leaving a difficult home
• The executive director shared that a youth, uh, just 17, became homeless after leaving a difficult home

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• /c><00:10:49.240> he<00:10:49.320> served<00:10:49.760> as<00:10:49.920> executive
• School where he served as executive School where he served as executive articles<00:10:51.040>
• some information remains confidential for only the committee's private review and discussion in executive
• some information remains confidential for only the committee's private review and discussion in executive
• <00:42:38.560> sessions, open and multiple executive sessions, open and multiple executive

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• A total of six law enforcement agencies and over 80 state, local, and federal officers executed search
• local, and federal officers executed local, and federal officers executed search<00:21:36.320>
• I'm executive director of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, and I'm here to testify in favor
• a search warrant in CESAM executing a search warrant in CESAM investigations,<00:43:09.839> they<
• search warrants and they um executing search warrants and they would<00:45:15.359> examine<00

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Most New Hampshire parents are going to appreciate if we can execute it well. So, thank you.
• going to be attractive provided<00:53:05.680> we<00:53:05.920> can<00:53:06.079> execute
• so they can go provided we can execute so they can go for<00:53:07.920> the<00:53:08.079>
• <00:53:21.839> it gonna appreciate if we can execute it gonna appreciate if we can execute
• President Trump issued an executive President Trump issued an executive order<01:09:02.560> slamming

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to review the annual report on collaboration between the University System of New Hampshire and the Community College System of New Hampshire, and the meeting began with approval of the prior minutes and a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing the community college system’s 80th anniversary. Both chancellors praised the proclamation and described the report as a statutory follow-up to the public higher education task force. They said the two systems have built a close working relationship and that the collaboration is intended to continue, though progress may be limited by resources and staffing changes. Much of the discussion focused on transfer pathways and new academic models. The chancellors said House Bill 1530 helped drive the creation of more than 100, and possibly about 130, “universal pathways” between the systems, with a reported 30% increase in community college associate-degree graduates transferring to the university system in the last academic year. They also discussed direct-admit outreach for community college graduates, early college and CTE-to-workforce pathways, and the development of three-year bachelor’s programs at Plymouth State and in some health-care fields. Members asked about nursing, allied dental health, and radiologic technology, and the chancellors said they are exploring whether some programs can be streamlined, while noting that nursing’s requirements may limit how short a pathway can be. Members also raised concerns about whether transfer pathways could affect university enrollment, but the university chancellor said declining enrollment is more likely due to a smaller pool of college-age students and broader competition, not the transfer programs. Another topic was the ERP/technology platform recommendation from the task force: the university system is moving to Workday, while the community college system is working to align business practices and move from an on-premises system to a cloud-based solution. Officials said a shared enterprise system could create efficiencies in the future, but it is not expected in the short term; student-facing tools like Canvas are already shared. The committee also discussed House Bill 112, which would require passing a civics test for graduation, and the chancellors said they support civic education but see implementation challenges. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the report.

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• I'm Sam Evans Brown, executive director of Clean Energy New Hampshire.
• I’m the executive director of the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee.
• I'm the executive my name is Ian Hanley.
• Our next scheduled event is going to be an executive session.
• We are going to execute all 17 retain bills.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 219, which would revise the renewable portfolio standard by changing several class definitions, eliminating Class 2, lowering the utility obligation for Class 1 thermal renewable energy certificates from 2.2% to 1.7%, and adjusting alternative compliance payments. Representative Vose said the bill would save ratepayers an estimated $5.7 million annually, arguing that Class 2 is already saturated and that the changes would not materially affect renewable energy development. Members questioned the fiscal impact, with an amended fiscal note cited as showing a $1.2 million reduction in general fund revenue, and some members raised concerns that the bill could weaken one of the remaining incentives for renewable investment. The committee also reviewed the bill’s history, including that it had been added to HB 2 and then removed in conference committee. No vote was taken in the work session. The committee then heard House Bill 164, concerning local records retention and the creation of a local records manager position. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the position has existed in statute for years but has never been funded, and said the need has grown as records management has become more digital and ADA accessibility has become more important. He described the bill as a way to help towns preserve and digitize records, especially for smaller communities with limited resources, while keeping records locally when possible. Members asked about the fiscal note, the potential cost of a public website and storage system, and whether the state could start by funding the position alone; the secretary said the staffing cost estimate remained accurate but that storage costs could rise over time. Several members expressed support and suggested further discussion with the Department of Information or other agencies. The work session was then closed without action. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 365, which would provide proof of U.S. citizenship assistance for indigent voters. Secretary Scanlan said the bill is intended to help voters comply with the new voter registration documentation requirements by allowing the state to verify eligibility through federal, private, and other state databases, and by providing vouchers to cover the cost of obtaining documents such as birth certificates. He compared the proposal to the earlier voter ID law, which he said was successfully implemented with accommodations for voters lacking acceptable ID. Members asked how “indigent” would be defined and how the process would work for out-of-state-born applicants; the secretary said indigency would likely be based on a voter’s statement of inability to pay and that the state would help identify where to obtain records and, if necessary, verify them through outside databases. The discussion continued as the transcript ended, with no vote recorded.

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• I'm Sandy Williams, executive director with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
• I'm Sandy Williams, executive<00:24:48.880> director<00:24:49.200> with<00:24:49.360>
• > the<00:24:49.520> Kentucky executive director with the Kentucky executive director with
• > Kentucky<00:54:18.640> Office executive director, uh, Kentucky Office executive director
• <01:06:15.359> housing deputy executive director over housing deputy executive director over housing

Keywords: 0:00:08 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:38 Approval of Minutes 0:01:02 Information Items 0:02:17 Lease Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions 0:06:42 Project Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:15:03 Lease Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:24:00 Rpt from OFM – KY Infrastructure Authority 0:42:55 Economic Development Fund Grants 0:53:38 Rpt from OFM – New Debt Issues 1:16:33 Remaining 2025 Meeting Dates 1:16:45 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, approval of the July minutes, and several informational reports. Those reports included a University of Kentucky restricted-fund medical equipment purchase for Chandler Hospital, debt issues for five school districts, Eastern Kentucky University’s planned model laboratory school using construction management risk delivery, a Division of Real Properties lease advertisement, Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly project reports, and EKU asset preservation revisions. Members then heard and approved a new UK St. Clair Urgent Care Clinic lease in Morehead and an amendment expanding space for the UK Family and Community Medicine Clinic at Turflin Clinic. Testimony explained that both properties are privately owned, the Morehead lease predated the UK/St. Clair arrangement, and the Turflin Clinic is tight on space. The committee also approved three new projects and an appropriation increase: two Department of Military Affairs projects, a Window Ford Training Center underground electric project and a Williamsburg Readiness Center interior repair project, a Fish and Wildlife property acquisition adjoining Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area, and an $8.113 million increase for the Department of Revenue integrated tax system (DORIS). The DORIS increase was described as needed for change orders tied to legislation and to complete the unified tax system. The committee next reviewed no-action items, including a $3 million emergency flood-damage repair project for the Bush Building and Vest-Lindsay House in Frankfort, and three pool projects over $1 million: a Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women window replacement phase 2 project, a Department of Criminal Justice Training interior refurbishment at Thompson Hall, and the Muddy Gut Branch stream mitigation project in Johnson County. The flood project was confirmed to be fully reimbursed by insurance proceeds. Finally, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented six loans and nine grants. Action items included water and sewer financing for Cumberland County, Lebanon, Northern Kentucky Water District, Lewisport, and Providence, plus a major Taylor Mill treatment plant project and several cleaner water grants and reallocations. Members asked about loan rates, local rate increases needed to repay debt, and the Providence emergency water interconnect; staff explained that Lewisport had begun a rate increase process, and that the Providence project would connect Webster County Water District and the city of Providence to stabilize pressure after a systemwide failure. All action items were approved.

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• Uh, unfortunately, executives are looking for more ways to justify even worse staffing grids.
• Uh unfortunately, executives<00:04:39.520> are<00:04:39.759> looking<00:04:40.000> for
• <00:04:40.240> more<00:04:40.560> ways<00:04:40.800> to executives are looking
• You know, up in Duluth, we have hospital executives making over a million dollars a year.
• You know, up in Duluth, we have hospital executives making over a million dollars a year.

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• I'm the executive director of the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission. My name is Neil Adam.
• I'm the deputy executive director for the National Sports Center.
• this is Todd Todd Johnson the executive this is Todd Todd Johnson the executive director<00:48:45.440
• So, uh, prior to any contract being executed, uh, MMB obviously approves the match as well, much like
• So, uh, prior to any contract being executed, uh, MMB obviously approves the match as well, much like

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First, it would require the executive directors or executive officers of those boards and commissions
• The decision to add executive directors or executive officers was made based upon the assumption that
• ><03:02:00.720> or<03:02:00.960> executive to add executive directors or executive to add
• and the executive Cammy Yamamoto. and the executive director<03:14:11.760> of<03:14:11.920>
• <03:58:47.680> Um by executive branch employees. Um by executive branch employees.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs recessed briefly for a joint hearing, then reconvened and took up House Bill 2494, which would limit warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations, require officers to document arrest justification, expand citation-in-lieu-of-arrest use, and direct the Judiciary to create a standardized citation form. The chair also outlined hearing procedures and testimony time limits. Committee members later received an overview from the Policing Project about national trends in expanding citation use. Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the Policing Project, argued the bill would reduce unnecessary arrests and pretrial detention, lessen jail overcrowding, save law enforcement time, and reduce harms such as job loss, housing instability, family disruption, and recidivism. They also said the bill preserves officer discretion through public-safety and flight-risk exceptions, and several supporters urged the committee to adopt a standardized citation form despite the Judiciary’s request for a delayed implementation date. Opposition came from the Department of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, county prosecutors, Honolulu Police Department, and other individuals. They argued the bill would unduly restrict law enforcement discretion, create administrative and data-processing problems, and make it harder to identify repeat or habitual offenders because of changes to citation information and fingerprinting. The Judiciary requested implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028 and said the citation form would need major changes. Opponents also warned the bill could increase litigation, suppress evidence, and not meaningfully reduce overcrowding because most jail populations are held on felony matters. The chair reported 14 testimonies in support, 21 in opposition, and one with comments; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Hall from the committee on executive Hall from the committee on executive departments<00:33:36.159
• Political policy matter reserved to the legislative and executive judgment and control.
• The majority of the committee on executive departments and administration which was referred to House
• departments and administration executive departments and administration which<01:50:12.320> was
• The Committee on Executive Departments and Administration, which has referred House Bill 1469-FNA, an

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > and<02:50:55.840> we've We've got executives saying and we've We've got executives saying
• the governor has issued an executive the governor has issued an executive order<02:54:48.640>
• going to happen by executive going to happen by executive order.<02:55:09.600> Now<02:55:
• that executive that executive order.<02:55:15.520> What<02:55:15.760> happened<02:
• 3rd of this year, we get an executive 3rd of this year, we get an executive order<02:56:48.479><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• president can't do it through executive president can't do it through executive order<01:02:48.920
• <06:53:50.920> order executive order executive order 14064<06:53:53.440> of<06:53:53.638
• <06:54:52.000> order blocked under executive order blocked under executive order 14064<06:
• <06:55:00.478> order Emergency declared in executive order Emergency declared in executive
• <06:56:05.440> order executive order executive order 13894<06:56:07.798> in<06:56:07.958

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Seeing none, is there a motion to move out of the executive...
• Thank you. >> So, I'm going to execute probably next week.
• of New Hampshire and also the executive of New Hampshire and also the executive director<02:01:05.040
• > C10<02:27:12.720> Research executive director of the C10 Research executive director
• . execute. execute.

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• Okay, motion to come out of the executive session.
• um motion to come out of executive um motion to come out of executive session<00:51:40.480> thank
• Okay, how about we go to executive motion to go into executive session? Second. All in favor?
• Executive motion to go into executive Executive motion to go into executive session<01:23:50.159
• um motion to move out of executive um motion to move out of executive session<01:42:24.320> so

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