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• Representative Church, again, we had multiple testifiers come into our committee in House Judiciary and
• Representative Church, again, we had multiple testifiers come into our committee in House Judiciary and
• that, like you said, they were, Again, we had multiple testifiers come into our committee in House Judiciary

Committee: House State Affairs

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• Under January 14, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal for the proceedings
• The gubernatorial appointment for Amy Anderson will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• The Senate is at the 15th... appointment for Amy Anderson will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules

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• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings of January 12, 2006
• The gubernatorial appointment for Alan Kavanaugh and Michael Kennedy will both be referred to the Judiciary
• The appointment for Dylan Hobson will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and the gubernatorial

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• Okay, moving on to the Court of Judiciary. You'll call Charles Ward. Mr. Ward, are you here? Mr.
• Is anyone representing the Court of Judiciary? I present... I'm moving for confirmation.
• Charles Ward's confirmation for the Court of Judiciary is passed out of committee.

Committee: Senate Confirmations

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• but it actually does because it just sends a message that I, as a director, am responsible for my judiciary
• but it actually does because it just sends a message that I, as a director, am responsible for my judiciary
• for</c><00:08:52.320><c> my</c> director, am responsible for my director, am responsible for my judiciary
• 54.000><c> for</c><00:08:54.160><c> my</c><00:08:54.399><c> actions,</c><00:08:55.279><c> for</c> judiciary
• duty, for my actions, for judiciary duty, for my actions, for making<00:08:56.000><c> sure</c><00:08

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• Seeing no objection, I think that would be most appropriate, Senator. That's a beautiful tie.
• And the question I would have being an appropriator is, why in the world wouldn't that happen that way
• Assigned committee, refer it to the committee’s committee and other appropriate committees, and change
• Appropriation-type bills. So I think we’ll be able to get through.
• The Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this afternoon at 5 p.m. It will be four bills.

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• I know that conflicts with Judiciary; it might conflict with other committees.
• very concerned about the interpretation of the language, the role of the legislature versus the judiciary
• would have to determine, or your attorneys would have to determine whether or not there was an appropriate
• But it's hard to just vary. not there was an appropriate constitutional challenge brought to bear.
• I believe in its essence, this is a transfer of authority from the legislature to the judiciary.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• Bill Number 285 by Representatives Keel and others regarding traffic infractions is referred to the Judiciary
• House Bill Number 360 by Representative Robertson and others regarding the courts is referred to the Judiciary
• A proposed constitutional amendment regarding Morgan County is referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• Let me trust 90% of the appropriation that was trust. 90% of the appropriation that was made in the initial

Bills: SJR 12 , SJR 37 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 16 , SB 27 , SB 108 , SB 125 , SB 207 , SB 251 , SB 318 , SB 371 , SB 379 , SB 396 , SB 406 , SB 472 , SB 503 , SB 533 , SB 578 , SB 599 , SB 608 , SB 617 , SB 621 , SB 689 , SB 707 , SB 763 , SB 836 , SB 854 , SB 856 , SB 857 , SB 875 , SB 878 , SB 906 , SB 922 , SB 942 , SB 965 , SB 985 , SB 988 , SB 1021 , SB 1059 , SB 1084 , SB 1098 , SB 1185 , SB 1188 , SB 1202 , SB 1207 , SB 1307 , SB 1321 , SB 1330 , SB 1366 , SB 1388 , SB 1396 , SB 1453 , SB 1484 , SB 1497 , SB 1498 , SB 1535 , SB 1563 , SB 1596 , SB 1610 , SB 1619 , SB 1737 , SB 1738 , SB 1741 , SB 1816 , SB 1822 , SB 1841 , SB 1939 , SB 2188 , SJR 36 , SJR 12 , SJR 37 , SJR 81 , SJR 50 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 39 , SB 875 , SB 318 , SB 707 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 847 , SB 1248 , SB 504 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 1497 , SB 1498 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 621 , SB 1023 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 609 , SB 670 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 1539 , SB 447 , SB 406 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 1215 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 608 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 1021 , SB 1120 , SB 251 , SB 541 , SB 1737 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 125 , SB 599 , SB 1330 , SB 53 , SB 1352 , SB 785 , SB 472 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1566 , SB 414 , SB 1062 , SB 578 , SB 711 , SB 746 , SB 942 , SB 1404 , SB 1448 , SB 1738 , SB 108 , SB 8 , SB 507 , SB 533 , SB 689 , SB 1026 , SB 1349 , SB 1355 , SB 1433 , SB 1434 , SB 1596 , SB 1403 , SB 763 , SB 667 , SB 1059 , SB 617 , SB 1567 , SB 503 , SB 16 , SB 310 , SB 311 , SB 396 , SB 505 , SB 1209 , SB 1210 , SB 1470 , SB 264 , SB 1029 , SB 1185 , SB 1358 , SB 1364 , SB 1569 , SB 1376 , SB 1228 , SB 519 , SB 878 , SB 1350 , SB 462 , SB 1535 , SB 827 , SB 1585 , SB 207 , SB 1207 , SB 1619 , SB 1396 , SB 920 , SB 1484 , SB 1273 , SB 1741 , SB 7 , SB 927 , SB 1227 , SB 1229 , SB 1353 , SB 1366 , SB 1464 , SB 1709 , SB 1729 , SB 1733 , SB 1744 , SB 1772 , SB 1816 , SB 1841 , SB 2188 , SB 1147 , SB 879 , SB 1008 , SB 1536 , SB 2016 , SB 1453 , SB 1173 , SB 1163 , SB 996 , SB 27 , SB 568 , SB 1370 , SB 1321 , SB 1101 , SB 906 , SB 860 , SB 1563 , SB 993 , SB 693 , SB 1610 , SB 1537 , SB 836 , SB 1332 , SB 1307 , SB 963 , SB 493 , SB 922 , SB 984 , SB 1084 , SB 619 , SB 1098 , SB 1122 , SB 455 , SB 522 , SB 1057 , SB 1239 , SB 1254 , SB 1255 , SB 1259 , SB 1341 , SB 1664 , SB 1877 , SB 464 , SB 1277 , SB 32 , SB 732 , SB 660 , SB 731 , SB 921 , SB 268 , SB 1822 , SB 1188 , SB 1939 , SB 1589 , SB 397 , SB 1388 , SB 2230 , SB 1058 , SB 1036 , SB 1267 , SB 2112 , SB 1930 , SB 532 , SB 1035 , SB 2155 , SB 508 , SB 29 , SB 292 , SB 291 , SB 901 , SB 1333 , SB 1436 , SB 1494 , SB 964 , SB 779 , SB 1378 , SB 2312 , SB 1719 , SB 1386 , SB 287 , SB 2143 , SB 1245 , SB 261 , SB 1247 , SB 1948 , SB 2406 , SB 2407 , SB 1882 , SB 1197 , SB 1814 , SB 618 , SB 38 , SJR 37 , SB 108 , SB 207 , SB 251 , SB 472 , SB 503 , SB 599 , SB 621 , SB 856 , SB 1021 , SB 1185 , SB 1207 , SB 1330 , SB 1497 , SB 1535 , SB 1619 , SB 8 , SB 16 , SB 371 , SB 396 , SB 533 , SB 965 , SR 338 , SR 350 , SB 2076 , SB 1498 , SB 8 , SB 16 , SB 318 , SB 371 , SB 396 , SB 533 , SB 707 , SB 875 , SB 965 , SB 2076

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• I will move that House File 1662 be re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
• The motion is approved, and House File 1662, as amended, is re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary
• </c> making sure that there's appropriate making sure that there's appropriate capacity<00:16:00.279>
• We just want to make sure that those are clinically appropriate services.
• appropriate appropriate services<00:29:23.480><c> and</c><00:29:23.760><c> that's</c><00:29:24.039><

Bills: HF1662 , HF2115 , HF2159 , HF1095 , HF2160

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

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• As well, if you saw the FIRs, the bill asks for an appropriation, a special appropriation that is of
• I mean, do we know we have the appropriation laid out?
• Strike the appropriation bill, but you're right.
• I don't know if she has the authority to strike the appropriation bill; this is not an appropriation
• If that funding is appropriate.

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

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• We'll talk a little bit about that, but this is our first meeting of House Judiciary.
• Karen Romero, this is my second year with the legislature and my second year with the Judiciary, and
• And we have great backgrounds to support our colleagues. the Judiciary Committee.

Committee: House House Judiciary

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• Some years, we get a large appropriation, Our agency was structured by program.
• Last year, you all appropriated $10 million.
• So it really just is highly dependent on whether or not we have general fund appropriations.
• of the Primary Care Capital Funding Act with $25 million appropriated.
• I'd love to sponsor it, but I'm sure it won't pass judiciary with my support.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• How do you how do you separate<00:16:25.759><c> or</c><00:16:26.399><c> appropriate</c><00:16:27.759>
• <c> appropriate</c> separate or appropriate appropriate separate or appropriate appropriate um<00:16:
• law and order in the state, and I appreciate her presence here and welcome her anytime to Senate Judiciary
• anytime presence here and uh welcome her anytime to<00:25:09.919><c> Senate</c><00:25:10.240><c> Judiciary
• and Time may come to Senate Judiciary and Time may come along<00:25:12.400><c> fairly</c><00:25:12.799

Bills: HB268 , SB279 , SB304 , SB303 , SB298 , HB268 , SB279 , SB304 , SB303 , SB298

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

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• But when the appropriate committee members arrive, I'm sure you'll get your motion.
• The motion is due pass as amended to Appropriations.
• The motion is due pass as amended to Appropriations. Brian, aye. Ellis, aye. Alanis, aye.
• At the right time, I ask for, I vote at the appropriate time.
• Motion is due pass as amended to the Judiciary Committee. Chair voting aye.

Committee: House Natural Resources

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• Welcome to the first meeting of the Joint Judiciary Committee for this interim.
• Chairman, this is for the Joint Judiciary Committee for May 12th. Senator Crego. Senator Crum.
• </c><00:06:41.160><c> in</c> &gt;&gt; what would be most appropriate in &gt;&gt; what would be most appropriate
• </c> burdensome a little bit on the judiciary burdensome a little bit on the judiciary to<00:36:23.520
• There was $4 million appropriated in support of the regional response teams.

Committee: Joint Judiciary

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• of Omar Gomez relative to reports of crimes to law enforcement officials, to the Committee on the Judiciary
• of Omar Gomez relative to reports of crimes to law enforcement officials to the Committee on the Judiciary
• Wong of Sagas moves suspended. enforcement officials to the committee on the judiciary. Mr.

Summary: The House began with routine ceremonial business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Judy and Dick Jolin on their 50th wedding anniversary and commending the National Brain Tumor Society for Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The chamber also welcomed guests recognizing Apraxia Awareness Day. A gubernatorial message proposing injured-on-duty compensation for Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale was filed and referred to the Committee on Public Service. The House concurred in several Senate petitions referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12, including measures on consumer-connected devices, crumbling concrete relief for homeowners, and naming the Hianus Transportation Center. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition on reporting crimes to law enforcement, and for a quantum science tax incentive petition, which was then referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling placed three House bills on the calendar: the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, a Holyoke Charter change removing the treasurer as acting mayor, and a Kingston measure raising the maximum retirement age for special police officers to 70. The House then advanced and passed to be enacted three engrossed bills concerning Andover special town meetings, the Plymouth town charter, and an additional all-alcoholic-beverages license for Pembroke. It also passed to be engrossed bills on expanded small property tax abatements in Auburn, validation of the New Salem annual town election, and land acquisition/disposition in Falmouth. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• Judiciary today um are matters that Judiciary today um are matters that touch<00:42:57.520><c> on</c>
• thank you Senator dible so Judiciary thank you Senator dible so let's<00:46:07.520><c> focus</c><00:
• right Mr chair correct yeah so Judiciary right Mr chair correct yeah so uh<00:46:18.119><c> Miss</c>
• available for Grant the appropriation available for Grant Administration<01:28:28.320><c> uh</c><01:
• </c><01:51:07.960><c> programming</c> participation in appropriate programming participation in appropriate

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal for the proceedings of February 20,
• February 23, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate bills February 23, 2006.
• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Bills 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, and 1335 have been
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for enrolling.

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• This is a very, very reasonable way to look at what's appropriate in terms of data governance when it
• It brings us to file item 152, AB 1524 by the Committee on Judiciary.
• The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 1524 by the Committee on Judiciary, an act relating to courts.
• Thank you very much, and I'd like to respectfully ask for an aye vote at the appropriate time.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor session focused largely on concurrence votes on Senate amendments and a few budget-related motions. Early procedural actions included a failed motion to send AB 1207 to the inactive file, approval of motions to take up Senate amendments without reference to file, and recesses for dinner and committee meetings. The chamber also heard several guest introductions and brief ceremonial remarks, including birthday acknowledgments and recognition of interns and visitors. Members then considered and passed a series of measures on topics including armory property transfers (SB 855), data center electricity impacts (SB 57), carbon capture pipeline transport (SB 614), health budget trailer bills (AB 144 and AB 149), and a Black Caucus higher-education bill allowing institutions to consider descendants of enslaved people in admissions (AB 7). The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on bills covering community college nursing programs (AB 1400), public health, signage for the Los Angeles Convention Center, gambling, social media warning labels for children, housing plan-check timelines, small business disaster recovery, wildfire mental health services, antitrust enforcement, foster care kinship placements, housing stability, AI cybersecurity, emergency services, and school nutrition standards. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes or brief debate over policy details. The most extended debate came on SB 274, which would limit retention of automated license plate reader data to 60 days unless tied to an investigation. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and prevent misuse of sensitive location data, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement and crime-solving. The transcript cuts off during that debate, so no final vote is shown for SB 274 in the provided text. Earlier and later votes recorded in the session showed broad support for many bills, with several measures passing unanimously and others receiving modest no votes, and some urgency measures being sent immediately to the Governor or the Senate after concurrence.

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• The plan is to I hope to get that voted out and onto the Judiciary Committee so we can move on to the
• The plan is to I hope to get that voted out and onto the Judiciary Committee so we can move on to the
• The plan is to I hope to get that voted out and onto the Judiciary Committee so we can move on to the
• The plan is to I hope to get that voted out and onto the Judiciary Committee so we can move on to the
• The plan is to I hope to get that voted out and onto the Judiciary Committee so we can move on to the

Summary: Lawmakers and manufactured housing residents discussed a Minnesota bill of rights for manufactured home park residents, aimed at addressing rent increases and private equity ownership of mobile home parks. Rep. Matt Norris and Sen. Liz Bolden described the proposal as a response to out-of-state investors buying parks, raising lot rents, and using enforcement gaps to pressure residents. The bill would define “reasonable rent,” give residents a stronger opportunity to purchase their parks when sold, and strengthen penalties and enforcement of existing protections. Bolden said it is a policy-only bill with no expected fiscal cost and noted it had bipartisan support in the Senate, with a plan to move it from the Commerce Committee to the Judiciary Committee and then to the Senate floor. Residents from Blaine International Village, Sylvan/Lake Elmo, and Cimarron described large rent increases, higher eviction rates, and what they characterized as predatory management practices by out-of-state private equity firms. Tammy Fry said her rent rose from $425 to $700 after her park was sold to Haven Park, while new residents were paying $1,000; Bree Mafee said Sylvan’s lot rent is $1,060 a month and has risen more than 35% in five years, with evictions increasing from about three a year to more than 40 since 2020. Speakers emphasized that manufactured housing residents are both homeowners and renters, and said the bill is needed to protect families from losing homes they own but cannot easily move. Several legislators voiced support. Sen. Judy Seeberger said she had seen predatory practices in Cimarron and would vote yes in committee. Sen. Jim Abeler, a Republican, said he had become aware of the issue and could not stay silent, calling the situation wrong and not a partisan matter. During questions, Bolden said the bill includes a reasonableness standard for lot rent increases, with an exception for health and safety needs, and said similar provisions exist in other states. She also said the bill stalled previously due to timing and moving pieces, not a substantive Senate defeat, and residents argued the issue is about housing stability rather than party politics.