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• simply amends the definition section in the chapter governing the application of foreign laws by adding
• simply amends the definition section in the chapter governing the application of foreign laws by adding
• He added that he contacted the real estate broker involved, confirmed that was the stated intention,
• their electoral vote for the successor would be replaced by their party chair over and over, sort of ad
• No, I think withdraws attempts to capture that, but I think discussing with Senator Bolick whether adding

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So it's adding tax cuts and credits to benefit those who, yes, could absolutely benefit but may not be
• There are other provisions in this that, again, target only the wealthiest, you know, for example, adding
• specific Arizona prayer Only the wealthiest, you know, for example, adding specific Arizona provisions
• So it's adding tax cuts and credits to benefit those who, yes, could absolutely benefit but may not be
• specific Arizona prayer. only the wealthiest, you know, for example, adding specific Arizona provisions

Keywords: 1182, all

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• what we're really talking about—our hard drives—by the time we're done, they have basically no value added
• of a data leak out there, we try to avoid it as much as possible, especially since there's no value added
• They will get at least the same funding that they got the previous year, but adding in.
• Well, thank you for adding a little levity to our morning. Great, great. Yes, ma'am.
• El Paso County was added, so we'd like to be able to protect our residents in this way as well.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We don't need to keep adding testing to students to see if they are proficient in reading cursive because
• This bill is just adding a strain on an already strained system.
• Also, a couple of years ago, there were very onerous reporting standards added to 1003.42, which now
• But if there isn’t, maybe you’ll consider adding it to your bill. If a kid misses nine...
• If there isn’t, maybe you’ll consider adding it to your bill.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and passed HB 921, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5 and requires students to demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The bill sponsor argued cursive is important for historical literacy, everyday signatures, and possible early identification of learning differences. Opponents and several members supported teaching cursive but objected to the testing/proficiency requirement, saying students and teachers are already overburdened and that reading cursive is not currently part of the standards. Some members also raised concerns about fairness to charter schools and the bill’s application only to public schools. Despite those concerns, the bill passed 21-0 and was reported favorable. The committee then took up PCS for HB 1405, a major rewrite of Florida’s juvenile prevention and truancy statutes in Chapter 984, covering children in need of services/families in need of services. The bill updates definitions and procedures, strengthens truancy intervention, requires earlier and more detailed school reporting, adds parent involvement through child study teams, allows virtual participation, and sets review timelines for shelter placement. Sponsors said the goal is prevention and family support rather than punishment, with court involvement only after school-based intervention. Members asked about school compliance, court capacity, parent accountability, and whether all counties have child study teams; the sponsors said the bill expects CSTs in every school and can escalate cases to court and, if needed, to prosecutors for noncompliant parents. Public testimony on the juvenile justice bill was supportive, including from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth services groups, and juvenile justice advocates. In debate, members praised the modernization effort and the emphasis on early intervention and family participation, while also noting the bill’s size and suggesting further attention to attendance thresholds. The PCS for HB 1405 was then approved unanimously and reported favorable. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• In 2021, a rural area district definition was added to Chapter 49 of 0.016. 2 of the Water Code for residents
• There can be a lot of added demand in my community. There really isn't a location for me to meet.
• we came out of COVID, we asked the question, once we had. had five residents on our board, when we added
• Again, the added cost was the reason we said if we started getting people asking or people started getting
• for my district what we did is went back to 2021 a rural desk district was defined definition was added

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• And added that there. So, Mr.
• a permanent, well, we've added jurisdiction to the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee that includes issues
• into too much detail, but I think one of the concerns is answered, but I just want to lay it out, adding
• I appreciate your insights about the duties we've added, including relations between the state of Texas
• I appreciate your insights about the duties we've added, including relations between the state of Texas

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And we're adding a 10th came at a lot of e-mail for small farms and livestock as an all hands on deck
• So we're adding that much more people helping the environment in this area.
• use this app to cross train the staff and virtually double the amount of people doing this without adding
• You probably know one of the commissioners big priorities is adding were conservation easements in the
• The department has added about 130,000 more acres more than doubling the amount we can use this to do

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Adding additional constraints like speed limits or helmet requirements, even when done with the best
• 56:05.440> speed Adding additional constraints like speed Adding additional constraints like speed
• of adding new ones. of adding new ones.
• Uh you<01:02:29.120> know,<01:02:29.480> adding<01:02:29.840> a you know, adding
• a you know, adding a basically<01:02:31.200> adding<01:02:31.560> a<01:02:32.160> you

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that are added. that are added.
• are added costs, but the benefit, right? are added costs, but the benefit, right?
• That's right, because I added the chair.
• Because I added the chair. Please right. Because I added the chair.
• And so adding that curriculum already.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.

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• I'm not sure why the chemicals being added to this.
• So for me, they're adding a chemical to this for whatever reason. I'm curious why.
• <00:37:46.240> If<00:37:46.400> it chemicals being added to this.
• If it chemicals being added to this.
• And that's a amendment added in. And that's a critical<02:19:08.679> amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• grateful that last session um the ad grateful that last session um the ad committee<00:26:04.720
• If you never added fertilizer, yes, you would deplete phosphorus and potassium.
• that um so you if you never added that um so you if you never added fertiliz fertiliz fertiliz yes
• is essential for all motans and adding is essential for all motans and adding unnecessary<01:26:
• cable services this would have added cable services this would have added Broadband<01:31:31.440

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee met for an introductory session to begin the new legislative session. Members and staff went around the table introducing themselves and describing their agricultural backgrounds, including farming, livestock, crop production, county government, and related research or staff roles. Chair Paul Anderson emphasized agriculture’s importance to Minnesota’s budget and economy, welcomed new members and staff, and noted that the committee would have a full agenda. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the Forever Green initiative on the GREE program (Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer). Testimony described GREE as a state investment created in 2015 to support agricultural productivity and growth through research, education, extension, and technology transfer. Speakers highlighted its broad focus areas, including crop and livestock genetics, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, microbial science, agroecological innovation, and technology stewardship, as well as rapid-response funding for emerging issues such as waterhemp, PRRS, and avian influenza. University witnesses said the program has brought in faculty and extension educators, generated sponsored research awards, and leveraged state funding into additional grants and contracts. They cited a reported roughly 12-to-1 return on investment and said the state has invested about $39 million since 2015. They also noted additions such as a deep winter greenhouse program and a tribal representative on the advisory group. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• In the committee substitute, we've added House Bill 1885 by Representative Van Schoick.
• We've also added Senate Bill 1397 by Senator Henderson.
• But if you'll look on the first page, the words were added or as exempted in section 644.059.
• And I guess my concern about adding non-point Thank you.
• And I guess my concern about adding non-point sources and to agricultural activity as a permit exemption

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Conservation and Natural Resources Committee first took up Senate Bill 953, as amended by a House committee substitute combining provisions from House Bill 1885 and Senate Bill 1397. Members discussed changes to the Missouri Clean Water Commission’s conflict-of-interest rules and a provision giving a person who contracts for storage rights in a Corps of Engineers reservoir exclusive rights to return flows. The committee also added House Bill 1376 language to exempt certain non-point source agricultural activities from permitting. Some members raised concerns about conflicts of interest and potential impacts on neighbors and water quality, while supporters said the changes were cleanup language and would not change pollution levels. The substitute was adopted and the bill was voted do pass by a 6-5 roll call, with one present. The committee then heard House Bill 3193, a plastic waste reduction bill for Missouri state parks and historic sites. Sponsor Representative Wellenkamp said the bill would reduce plastic bottles, bags, and Styrofoam/styrene containers in parks and encourage alternatives, while allowing exceptions where needed. Supporters from conservation groups, a bird observatory, and private citizens said plastic waste harms water quality, wildlife, tourism, and cleanup efforts, and several noted the need to consider accessibility and disability-related needs such as straws and packaging. One opponent from the beverage industry argued that plastics are highly recyclable and that education and recycling are better solutions than bans. No vote was taken on HB 3193. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3320, the Drinking Water Transparency and Accountability Act. The bill would direct DNR to assign A-F grades to community water systems based on violations, finances, operations, and infrastructure, post the grades publicly, and impose stronger oversight on systems graded D or F. Supporters, including Missouri American Water, the Missouri Chamber, and some public witnesses, said the bill would improve transparency and help communities understand and address aging infrastructure and financial problems. Opponents from municipal utilities, water associations, and the Missouri Municipal League said the information is already available, that a single letter grade would oversimplify a complex system, and that the bill could create confusion, alarm, and unnecessary costs. The hearing on HB 3320 ended without a vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• There are 10 ad hoc positions for you to represent Williams.
• Yeah, we think the 40 that are kind of the ad hoc ones we've kind We've relocated some more corrections
• I, I think in when with just adding to Natalie's information, I think the most important part is when
• Survey could be, you know, ad stuff for teachers and like, oh, I'm so glad you didn't use that as an
• But there's an ad. Have you heard the ad?

Keywords: 914, all

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• of public safety, what we are<00:04:35.680> doing<00:04:36.160> is<00:04:36.400> adding
• <00:04:36.720> a<00:04:36.960> layer<00:04:37.120> of are doing is adding a
• layer of are doing is adding a layer of protection<00:04:38.240> so<00:04:38.479> everyone<
• >> The<00:18:14.080> ad<00:18:14.400> Yes.
• >> The ad Yes. Thank you. >> The ad Yes. Thank you.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogoich announced that weapon screening will begin Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol, at the start of the 2026 legislative session. They said the change is based on an independent security assessment and the Axtell report’s top recommendation, and is intended as an added layer of protection rather than a weapons ban or a change in state law. Both officials emphasized that the Capitol should remain open, accessible, and welcoming while reducing preventable risks, citing increased threats nationwide and the recent murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman. Officials said visitors will enter through four public access points, with all other exterior doors closed to public entry. The primary entrance will be the south ground-level entrance, with additional access through tunnels connecting to the Senate building, State Office Building, Parking Lot C, and the Judicial Center. They said the screening process should take only seconds for most people, with bags scanned separately and additional checks only if needed. Prohibited items will not be stored by the Capitol, and the public was told to plan ahead, carry fewer items, and follow staff instructions. The Capitol will close to the general public at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays unless legislative business is still underway, in which case accommodations will be made. In questions, officials said people with valid permit-to-carry authorization may still bring a firearm if it is otherwise legal, but they must declare the permit, show government ID, and go through screening. Elected officials are exempt and will have a separate lane, while staff will be screened. They also said the tunnels will be locked with restricted key-card access, and that the Senate is implementing its own screening, with questions about Senate doors referred there. Jacobson said the State Patrol will cover the costs within its existing budget, and that the process will be evaluated and adjusted as needed to keep it efficient and not a deterrent to visitors.

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• I have only had one ad hoc meeting, and I found the Game and Fish Department to be very partisan, and
• I have only had one ad hoc meeting, and I found the Game and Fish Department to be very partisan, and
• He added that the product is FDA approved, maintained as safe by the U.S. federal government, and that
• He added that people can walk to the grocery store, but can also drive or take a flying car thanks to
• He added that the federal government does not allow new products on the market lightly.

Bills: HB2155, HB2156, HB2162, HB2762, HB2791

Keywords: Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein

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• Arun added, my father's action was so powerful that it is...
• There are 66 co-authors added. The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
• There are 66 co-authors added.
• There are 65 co-authors added. Without objection, we'll have a voice vote on the resolution.
• There are 55 co-authors added. Without objection, we'll now take a voice vote on the resolution.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• It also added a couple of things.
• It allows first responder amputees to continue serving as first responders, and it added the Florida
• It also added a couple of things.
• It allows first responder amputees to continue serving as first responders, and it added the Florida
• It is adding language, I believe, around 945, that says the state attorney should be able to view the

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice considered and advanced a series of criminal justice bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll-call votes. Among the bills approved were CS/SB 468 on fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, which increases offense levels and allows impoundment of involved vehicles; CS/SB 1136 on age as an element of a criminal offense, which strengthens protections for minors and was amended to adjust age thresholds and luring/enticement language; CS/SB 144 on criminal justice, which was narrowed by substitute amendment after discussion with law enforcement and includes provisions on kill switches, body cameras/AI, first responder recognition, and other corrections-related items; and CS/SB 1782, which creates penalties for dangerous excessive speeding. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 964 on objective parole guidelines, CS/SB 1450 on arrest and detention of individuals with significant medical conditions, CS/SB 612 on murder involving unlawful drug distribution by minors, CS/SB 1838 on tampering with or harassing court officials, CS/SB 716 on enhanced penalties for sexual offenses by repeat offenders, CS/SB 1604 on corrections, and CS/SB 1360 on xylazine, which preserves veterinary use while increasing penalties for illicit trafficking and possession for sale. Several bills drew substantive testimony and debate. CS/SB 1838 prompted concerns from the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers that the tampering language could be applied to prosecutors or defense attorneys; the sponsor said he would work to refine the language. CS/SB 964 received support from criminal defense advocates and a witness who argued Florida’s parole system needs revision due to prison overcrowding and staffing issues. CS/SB 1604 generated questions about inmate access to courts, the statute of limitations for confinement claims, and involuntary mental health treatment; the sponsor said the bill aims to balance inmate rights with timely reporting and to address bad actors in corrections. CS/SB 1360 was supported as a response to the spread of xylazine on the street, while noting its legitimate veterinary use. The most contested measure was CS/SB 1804 on capital sex trafficking. The bill would create a capital offense for adult trafficking of a child under 12 or a mentally incapacitated person under specified circumstances, with a life-felony fallback if capital punishment is later found unconstitutional. Supporters argued it targets especially heinous conduct and closes a gap in existing law; opponents, including the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and anti-death-penalty advocates, argued it expands the death penalty beyond homicide, raises constitutional concerns, risks retraumatizing victims, and would be costly to litigate. After extensive debate, the committee adopted an amendment aligning the bill with the House companion and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 776 adding an aggravating factor for assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, despite objections from some members who voted no. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members for the session, and the committee adjourned.

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• This is even more true for masked individuals acting in groups, where the added anonymity has been shown
• Is that something that we should be adding to the end of line 19 in our bill?
• I actually would like to comment on that because some of the additions in Part D were added after my
• But certainly concealment and the congregating is what we're adding here to concealment while committing
• And I appreciate the intention behind adding it to be extra careful.

Bills: HCR3028

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.

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• First, to enhance representation for the deaf and hard of hearing community by adding the administrator
• 15.039> by deaf and heart of he and Community uh by deaf and heart of he and Community uh by ading
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• by adding the administrator of the program<00:33:17.679> for<00:33:17.840> the<00:33:17.960

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• This first part of the bill is the original bill they're adding this voting part to it.
• This first part of the bill is the original bill they're adding this voting part to it.
• This first part of the bill is the original bill they're adding this voting part to it.
• <02:47:13.680> about actually was going up they added about actually was going up they added
• <03:48:17.279> for there's uh something here added for there's uh something here added for

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education. The Department of Education testified that the bill’s definition would conflict with federal definitions and be very restrictive, potentially affecting a wide range of instructional methods, curriculum materials, teacher training, civics requirements, suicide prevention training, and other programs. The department said the bill could force a broad overhaul of school practices, create local implementation burdens, and require at least one new state position, with a fiscal note estimating roughly $118,000 in FY 2026 rising in later years. Members also raised concerns about possible impacts on federal pass-through funding and whether the bill was workable. Representative Papovich moved to retain HB 129, and the motion passed 7-0. The committee then heard HB 133, a Department of Safety/DMV bill involving follow-up when a person votes using an out-of-state license or non-driver ID and then does not obtain a New Hampshire credential within the statutory timeframe. DMV officials said the bill would require a $40,000 technology upgrade plus a new full-time position, and that the fiscal note did not include postage or fully account for the manual work needed to match records, send notices, and review responses. They said the proposal also raised broader tracking issues because it would apply not only to voters but to anyone who had not obtained a New Hampshire license within 60 days, and they questioned whether DMV was the proper agency to make those inquiries. Committee members pressed the department on how the 60-day clock would be determined, whether the bill could amount to a kind of poll tax or raise privacy concerns, and whether voter ID cards or other exceptions would avoid that problem. The department explained that New Hampshire offers a free voter identification card through town clerks for people without a license or state ID, but said the bill did not exempt those cards and that the DMV would still be asked to investigate status after voting. Officials also said the bill would be difficult to enforce, that some cases would be ambiguous, and that any response from the DMV would likely amount to a request for information rather than an enforceable consequence. No vote on HB 133 was taken in the portion provided.