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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pray for you that you quickly find joy and happiness in the next chapter.
  • Matthew 5:9 reminds us, “Blessed are the peacemakers; they will be called children of God.”
  • Corinthians chapter 13, verse 13. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.
  • Lock the board and record the vote: 29 yeas, 9 nays, Madam President. Show the bill passes.
  • Late-filed Amendment Barcode 9-6-3706 by Senator Graal, before line 15, insert amendment.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 49 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Donahue of Westborough and other members of the House, congratulating the Worcester Chapter
  • Charles Charlie Van Dini, a dedicated longtime member of the Plymouth community who passed away on May 9,
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed several guest groups, including a fourth grade class from Howard Manning School and the 2026 Hopedale Junior and Senior High School girls basketball team, recognized as Division 5 state champions. The House then adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including honors for Girl Scouts Gold Award recipients and the Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club on its 150th anniversary. Members also approved a House order extending the Education Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 5454, concurred with a Senate petition on wake-surfing fines for motorboat operators, and suspended Joint Rule 12 on a Fiola petition to allow municipalities to opt into a temporary pilot extending liquor license hours and permitting public consumption in designated districts. That Fiola matter was referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several local bills for consideration, including measures for Berkeley and Bolton liquor licenses, Newton municipal charge liens, and a Marion land transfer; the House ordered these bills to a third reading. On final action, the House adopted the emergency preamble for House Bill 5375, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and passed House Bill 3929 on third reading, which changes the minimum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in Worcester. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to Thursday at 11 a.m., observed a moment of silent tribute for Charles “Charlie” Van Dini of Plymouth, and then adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in informal session.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 15, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • COUNCILS WHOSE MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF EACH STATE SERVES AS A DESIGNATED AGENCY IN CHAPTER
  • THIS SESSION WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF SIX TO 9 MILLION WITH THE GRANT PROGRAM AND
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/07/2026)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of 9 9 to 12 is vote of 9 9 to 12 is >> Senator<00:37:27.280> Murphy.
  • RSA 193:3 is a chapter of law we're talking about, having served on the school board.
  • The chapter of law literally talks about the board of education's reassignment of a student.
  • RSA 193:3 is a chapter of law we're talking about, having served on the school board.
  • declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. declared chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • State Department-sponsored program that began after 9-11 to bring students from countries with significant
  • His legacy is not just a chapter in history, his legacy is truly a call to action.
  • Wednesday, March 19th, check-in session, Thursday, March 20th, floor session at 9 AM.
  • Lackey seconds that this House stands adjourned until Thursday, March 20th at 9 AM.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • CORY NATIONAL WASTE AND RECYCLING ASSOCIATION FLORIDA CHAPTER WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
  • IN FACT IN NASSAU COUNTY WHERE I AM FROM TDT IS NEARLY 9 PERCENT OF THE PROPERTY TAXES THEMSELVES.
  • THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING ARE EXEMPT FROM THE TAX IMPOSED BY THIS CHAPTER WHICH IS THE SALES TAX.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Jan 28th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We fund chapter houses. We fund city projects. We fund projects all over the state.
  • It's really easy; you just call your Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter near you and say, 'I want to be
  • The Education Committee will have the first meeting where we're hearing bills tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/16/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't believe we have a penalty attached unless, uh, there's one in the overriding chapter.
  • So, reading the bill and also reading the underlying chapter, I see no penalties for breaking this law
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  • , and also reading the underlying chapter, and also reading the underlying chapter, I<01:23:39.920
  • because of work requirements, they won't be able to be treated, but the way I read the underlying chapter
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On Thursday, May 7, 2016, the Assembly met at 9 a.m. The Hon.
  • We're going to pass and retain on file items 9 and 10.
  • ; Thursday, June 11, floor session at 9 a.m.
  • ; Thursday, June 11, floor session at 9 a.m.
  • This House stands adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m. Quorum call is lifted.
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season. The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause. Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0. A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires investments to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code. ...Public Funds Investment
  • ESDs are the first responders for all 9-1-1 calls within their jurisdiction, responding to calls for
  • Healthcare or community paramedicine to prevent unnecessary 9-1-1 calls and avoid unnecessary emergency
  • room transports, thereby reducing the burden of the 9-1-1 system.
  • So we're just asking that this be an authorized thing that we can do, so we can reduce 9-1-1 ambulance
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's about 9 percent.
  • I mean, did I get those inverted, or is that $1.2 billion to $9 billion?
  • I’ll begin with water rights permitting, which is governed by the Texas Water Code, Chapter 11.
  • For the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
  • For the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a 9% program and the 4% program.
  • One of the outcomes of that bill was this increase of 12% to our 9% tax credit program.
  • So we at TCAC we run three rounds of 4% and two rounds of 9% every year.
  • So we at TCAC run three rounds of 4% and two rounds of 9% every year.
  • And so there's... ...chapter, and now I'm entering my last year.
Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability held its first hearing of 2025 to examine California’s housing finance system, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s severe housing shortage, high costs, and the need for practical recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. Co-chairs described the committee as an educational and problem-solving forum focused on financing housing production, first-time homeownership, mixed-income developments, and affordability across the income spectrum. Witnesses from state agencies and the development sector were invited to explain how housing is financed and where the system is breaking down. Panelists from the California Housing Partnership, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the Tax Credit Allocation Committee/State Treasurer’s Office, CalHFA, and Related outlined the “capital stack” used to finance affordable housing, stressing that projects typically rely on multiple public and private sources, including federal and state low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, state subsidies, local funds, and rental income. Speakers noted that affordable housing rents generally cannot support full project costs without public subsidy, and that recent federal changes—especially the expansion of the 4% and 9% tax credit programs and the reduction of the bond financing threshold for 4% credits—should allow California to finance substantially more units. CalHFA also described its homeownership programs, including My Home, Dream For All, and disaster-related mortgage assistance, as well as its multifamily lending and bond issuance programs. Several witnesses and committee members emphasized that the system remains too complex, too slow, and underfunded. They pointed to the need for more state funding, a housing bond, a permanent funding source, and better coordination among agencies, while also citing recent streamlining efforts such as AB 434’s SuperNOFA, AB 519’s one-stop-shop working group, and the planned California Housing and Homeless Agency reorganization. Members raised concerns about equity, access, missing-middle housing, gender and racial disparities, and whether current programs adequately serve extremely low-income households and those at risk of homelessness. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing; the discussion ended with committee members and witnesses agreeing that both funding and administrative reform are needed to increase production and improve affordability.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Feb 11th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lord, according to your word in Ephesians chapter 2, verses 11-18, you have torn down all the walls of
  • You have told us in your word in Micah chapter 6, verse 8, you said, "He has shown you, O mortal, what
  • The Alabama Healthcare Alliance reception is from 6:00 to 9:00 at Rellos.
  • The members of the House tomorrow evening from 6:00 to 9:00.
  • Vote clim recorded: votes 86 I, 5 N, 9. Vote clim recorded: votes 86 I, 5 N, 9.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ryan Spencer on behalf of the American College of OBGYN's District 9, in support.
  • Diabetes and 9 million Californians pre-diabetic.
  • Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the American College of OBGYN's District 9, in support.
  • Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, in strong support
  • Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, in strong support
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ryan Spencer on behalf of the American College of OBGYN's District 9, in support.
  • Diabetes and 9 million Californians pre-diabetic.
  • Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the American College of OBGYN's District 9, in support.
  • Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Cardiology, in strong support
  • Tim Hadden, representing the California Rheumatology Alliance, the California Chapter of the American
Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, Senator Sandy Barr, I'm the director for Sierra Club's Green Canyon Chapter, and we are opposed
  • Chair, Senator Sandy Byer, I'm the director for the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, which is the Arizona
  • chapter, and we are opposed to House Bill 2156.
  • We derived the selection of the Motorola 9-1-1 Rave system based on it best meeting the selection criteria
  • It's from the Arizona Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's that as used in this chapter in the Florida Criminal Code, the terms terrorism or terrorist
  • I think it touches into chapter 1002.
  • I grew up in the shadows of 9/11, and the bills at the time were called the secret evidence bills, as
  • And three, and in the affirmative to tabs 4, 7, 8, and 9. Thank you. Any other senators?
  • We are adjourned. and three and in the affirmative to tabs 47, 8, and 9. Thank you.
Summary: The committee first considered SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin and supporters said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but helps law enforcement and prosecutors establish gang-related connections for warrants and sentencing enhancements. Senator Smith raised concerns about the lowered threshold for being observed with gang members and possible unintended impacts on business owners and others; Martin said the language was not intended to cover ordinary business interactions and that a gang tattoo must be one used by the gang. After an amendment aligning the Senate bill with the House version was adopted, the committee reported CS/SB 536 favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 762, which allows chief judges to assign capital conflict cases across regional counsel offices, with an amendment requiring judges to consider judicial economy and geographic proximity. Testimony from regional counsel emphasized projected long-term savings, estimated at about $150 million over 10 years. The committee then approved CS/SB 1742, creating a new indecent exposure offense involving sexual conduct directed at minors, and CS/SB 1750, which increases penalties for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses; both bills were amended before passage, with law enforcement groups appearing in support. The committee next took up SB 1582, which creates statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions without creating a new state-run database, while preserving confidentiality protections and law enforcement access. An amendment was adopted, and pawnbroker and recycling stakeholders testified in support. The linked public records bill, SB 1792, creating an exemption for those transaction records while allowing certain information to be released to alleged owners, was also reported favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 500, which provides FDLE protective security details to major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices after primary certification and until the general election is resolved; a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill was described as mirroring federal candidate protection practices. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law in a way that overrides the U.S. or Florida constitutions and would create a process for designating foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, with related consequences for schools, funding, and student conduct. Senator Grall said the bill is intended to protect constitutional principles and target violent, criminal conduct rather than protected speech or religious practice, and she explained that designations would follow a public process with judicial review. Senators Smith and Polsky pressed repeatedly on First Amendment, due process, vagueness, and academic-speech concerns, asking how “promotion” would be defined and whether students, attorneys, or advocacy groups could be swept in; Grall said she was open to clarifying language but maintained the bill is aimed at furthering illegal acts, not mere opinion. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, warning it could be used to target Muslim students, religious communities, advocacy groups, and political dissent, while a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1632, with no final committee vote shown in the excerpt.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP-WAL Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:45 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we will halt testimony maybe around 9:40.
  • So, we will halt testimony maybe around 9:40. Um, so we are imposing a one-minute time limit.
  • I have to run at 9:45 to another meeting, but we do have David Sakakota, fisheries program manager, here
  • to answer questions if it runs past 9:45.
  • rules that are going through the chapter rules that are going through the chapter 91<01:15:46.800
Bills: HB2101
Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land heard testimony on House Bill 21101, which would ban or otherwise end commercial aquarium collection. Chairs opened the hearing with a short time limit for testimony and noted they would move to decision-making before the next committee meeting. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it appreciated the bill’s intent and stood on written testimony, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the measure as part of its legislative package, citing community calls to ban the practice. Many other organizations and individuals also testified in support, including environmental, Native Hawaiian, and community groups, with arguments focused on reef protection, public trust, cultural concerns, and the view that the trade is extractive and not sustainable. Supporters repeatedly cited declines in yellow tang and other reef fish, especially on West Hawaii and Oahu, and argued that reef recovery has not occurred where collection pressure existed. Several testified that legal aquarium collection has not occurred in West Hawaii since 2017 or on Oahu since 2021, and that the state should not reopen an industry that has been effectively shut down for years. Others said the program is fiscally inefficient because permits generate little revenue compared with the cost of administering and enforcing the program, and that aquaculture or other alternatives could provide jobs without removing wild fish. Native Hawaiian speakers and civic club representatives emphasized traditional and customary practices, community stewardship, and the need to protect resources for future generations. Opposition testimony came from aquarium fishers and related advocates who argued the fishery has been shown sustainable, that the EIS process was completed, and that the bill would unfairly target one user group over another. They said the trade provides livelihoods for local families, that management is solid, and that the legislature should not ban a fishery after requiring compliance with environmental review. Some opponents also argued that fish populations have increased in recent years and that the issue reflects broader user conflict rather than science. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the chair continued taking testimony, including on Zoom, as time allowed.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (03/12/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • /c> one month of release with a median of 9 one month of release with a median of 9 days<00:33:21.000
  • What Senate Bill 250 will do is this: In statute, pharmacists follow two chapters of law.
  • One is Chapter 318, which is the Pharmacy Practice Act, and the other chapter in law is 318-B, which
  • 47.960> pharmacists<00:35:48.960> follow<00:35:49.440> two<00:35:49.760> chapters
Keywords: 1191, senate, all