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• Million dollars under our Energy Smart program provides energy efficiency retrofits and savings to the
• We do leverage these funds with some Department of Energy energy funds, some LIHEAP funds that we get
• Chairman, you would catch up and clean up for this year?
• New Mexico Clean and Beautiful is essentially what it says.
• Clean and Beautiful has some work that we had done down in Deming.

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• Madam Speaker and gentlelady, so HB 124 strengthens the workforce and economy.
• We want them to contribute to the economy as they are doing so right now. Thank you for that.
• He understood how much it brought to the economy.
• For that state that I think is like the fifth largest economy in the world today.
• Renewable energy is one of them that comes to mind. Green manufacturing is another.

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Summary: The House opened with a series of ceremonial recognitions, including Bernalillo County Day, Pecos Elementary, Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University, the New Mexico International School, and the Sun Country golf organizations. Members and guests offered brief remarks praising county staff, educators, university programs, and local public service, and several caucus and committee announcements were made. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing consideration of House Bill 303, which was then removed from Rules, ordered printed, and referred to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. The chamber then adopted a long slate of committee reports, moving multiple bills and memorials forward, including House Bills 294, 298, 38, 127, 151, 165, 47, 63, 64, 184, 200, 309, 311, 329, 310, and memorials 20 and 51. Most reports were adopted without objection, and several measures were advanced with committee substitutes or amended versions. The House then proceeded to third reading on selected bills. On final passage, House Bill 128 passed 61-1. The bill updates presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters with occupational cancers and other illnesses, and debate focused on the exclusion of volunteer firefighters, the evidentiary burden for exposure claims, and whether the bill should be expanded later. House Bill 109, dealing with the Water Project Fund and allowing the New Mexico Finance Authority to award funds without legislative authorization through December 2029, passed 61-0. House Bill 158, requiring accountability and evaluation plans for agencies receiving growth funds, passed 63-0. House Bill 49, increasing the penalty for serious violent felons who possess firearms or destructive devices to a second-degree felony, was debated extensively over sentencing discretion and the distinction between serious violent and nonviolent felons; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• I also represent the Minnesota VA and the Minnesota Veterans Home.
• They protect Minnesota workers.
• </c> impact on our economy and our workforce. impact on our economy and our workforce.
• so it works for unrigging the economy so it works for Minnesota<00:02:21.120><c> workers,</c><00:02:
• um our economy headquarters economy um our economy won't<00:28:58.480><c> be</c><00:28:58.640><c> able

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• By growing our economies and investing in our common defense, the free world will thrive and reach new
• And look, this alliance is a very wealthy complex of countries. and has economies that are similar to
• Support for refugees, support for their economy, and military support.
• After the war ends, the next question is going to be what Europe does with energy?
• security be handled, and should Europe get its energy from Russia or from...

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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• being used, and we think free market should be the preference and allow individuals to pick their energy
• It's a clean-burning fuel, and for that we want to go on record and support.
• and sale of biofuels provide significant economic benefits to our producers as well as the state's economy

Committee: House General Laws

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2748. Members considered a committee substitute and adopted a House committee amendment that restored recess language and clarified age-appropriate physical activity provisions. After rolling the amendment into a new substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 6 ayes, 4 noes, and 1 present. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2774, which would prohibit the state or political subdivisions from restricting the sale or use of equipment, vehicles, tools, or similar items based on fuel source. Representative Knight presented the bill as a short measure aimed at preventing fuel-source restrictions. Testimony in support came from the American Petroleum Institute, Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association, Missouri Propane Gas Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Golf Association, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free-market fuel policy, and economic benefits for biofuels and related industries. During questioning, a member asked whether the bill would affect homeowners associations banning gas-powered lawn equipment; the witness said it would not, unless the HOA were a political subdivision. No opposition testimony was offered, and the hearing on HB 2774 was concluded before the committee adjourned.

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• They look at water demands. projections where the economy is going and they provide recommendations for
• Clean waters for wastewater storm water reuse and then of course drinking water. for our drinking water
• All this bill does is just clean that up. That wasn't on the House side, right?
• air, clean water, and the safe management of water. waste.
• EPA also delegates its authority to TCEQ in order to implement certain aspects of the Clean Water Act

Committee: House Natural Resources

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• It makes up a good part of our economy.
• Research supports and bolsters local economies through...
• Research supports and bolsters local economies throughout our state.
• global economy reckons with another oil crisis.
• He had minimal bleeding and more energy for the first time in eight months.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several health-related bills, with extensive public testimony and multiple roll-call votes. SB 895, by Senator Wiener, would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research and place a bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to support science and health research in California amid federal funding cuts. The author and UC researchers argued the measure would protect jobs, public health, and the state’s research leadership; many universities, labor groups, and patient advocates testified in support, and there was no opposition. The committee members praised the bill, and it passed 6-0 to the Committee on Natural Resources and Water. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would make acupuncture a permanent Medi-Cal benefit regardless of federal matching funds. Supporters, including acupuncturists, patients, community organizations, and health access advocates, described acupuncture as effective, low-cost, and culturally important care; there was no opposition. The committee discussed access for API communities and Medi-Cal patients, and the bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 987, by Senator Wiener, would create a California Health Access Fund to capture state savings if federal Medicaid changes cause Medi-Cal enrollment losses, with the goal of redirecting those savings to care for affected patients and providers. Support came from disability, consumer, family physician, emergency physician, psychiatric, medical, and safety-net hospital groups. Committee members discussed prioritizing indigent care, prevention, and other vulnerable populations if savings materialize. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 964, by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, would limit prior authorization barriers by allowing certain dose or frequency adjustments for covered medications without repeated authorization, up to two clinically appropriate changes. The bill was supported by a Crohn’s and colitis patient and sponsor testimony describing delays in care, while health plans and insurers opposed it over safety, FDA-labeling, and cost concerns. Committee members raised questions about off-label use and clinical standards, but the author said the bill was intended to reduce delays and avoid emergency care; it passed 11-0 to Appropriations. SB 1099, by Senator Reyes, would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA-related exemptions, to reduce legal uncertainty for local safety-net programs. County counsel and city attorney representatives said the bill would preserve local flexibility to provide services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and food distribution without unnecessary eligibility barriers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 11-0 to the Committee on Human Services. SB 1033, by Senator Padilla, would require manufacturers of protein products to test for heavy metals and disclose results. Supporters cited Consumer Reports findings of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury in protein powders and beverages, while opponents asked for narrower scope and raised concerns about naturally occurring metals and over-warning consumers. The committee discussed narrowing the bill and the need for transparency, and it passed 11-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. Finally, SB 1049, by Senator Weber-Pearson, would give providers a fair opportunity to correct certain claim errors after a health plan action, rather than being barred by original filing deadlines. An OBGYN testified that a missing diagnostic code led to large clawbacks and delayed payments despite appropriate care; the bill was presented as a limited fix for honest mistakes. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1049, before a final vote is shown.

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• It makes up a good part of our economy.
• Research supports and bolsters local economies throughout our state.
• Research supports and bolsters local economies throughout our state.
• global economy reckons with another oil crisis.
• He had minimal bleeding and more energy for the first time in eight months.

Committee: Senate Health

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• About 38.1 million in my area, where I'm from, that's what it helps in our economy in northern Minnesota
• About 38.1 million in my area, where I'm from, that's what it helps in our economy in northern Minnesota
• About 38.1 million in my area, where I'm from, that's what it helps in our economy in northern Minnesota
• About 38.1 million in my area, where I'm from, that's what it helps in our economy in northern Minnesota
• </c> president of the league of Minnesota president of the league of Minnesota cities<00:02:35.200><c

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• </c> It deals with thermal energy networks. It deals with thermal energy networks.
• </c> supplemental energy assistance grants. supplemental energy assistance grants.
• Energy Alley.
• Energy $2 million for the Minnesota Energy Alley.
• </c> hydrogen renewable energy certificates. hydrogen renewable energy certificates.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• </c> actual distributions to the Minnesota actual distributions to the Minnesota schools. schools. schools
• </c> it matter to Minnesota schools? it matter to Minnesota schools?
• We refer to the Energy Committee, so from this point on it will be in Energy provision.
• </c><00:28:25.720><c> So</c> energy infrastructure. So energy infrastructure.
• </c><00:38:24.240><c> Um</c> where Minnesota currently lies. Um where Minnesota currently lies.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• It was built before the energy crunch.
• And so we want to clean that up.
• But we want to sort of clean this up. And I believe we do have an assessor in the room.
• But we want to sort of clean this up. And I believe we do have an assessor in the room.
• And so what this bill is doing is, because it's so expensive to build in today's economy, an average

Summary: The committee first heard SB 283, a workforce housing bill that would let local governments designate housing shortage areas and use metropolitan redevelopment tools, including property tax stabilization, to encourage construction and preservation of “missing middle” housing. Supporters said it would preserve local control, increase supply, and help teachers, nurses, first responders, and young workers afford housing. Opponents raised concerns about gentrification, redevelopment in neighborhoods, and whether the affordability requirements were strong enough. After questions about local designation, affordability percentages, and the 14-year term, the committee passed the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee substitute for SB 283 on an 8-0 vote. The committee then considered HB 103, which would keep the residential property tax cap in place when zoning changes occur, so long as the property’s use remains residential. Supporters argued the bill would protect homeowners from tax spikes caused by rezoning and preserve stability for seniors and families. Committee discussion focused on how zoning changes affect valuation, what counts as an upzone, and how assessors currently apply the law. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote. HB 200, a starter-home incentive bill, was heard next. The bill would provide zero-interest loans through the Mortgage Finance Authority to reduce the cost of newly built starter homes, with higher subsidy amounts in Santa Fe, Taos, and Los Alamos. Supporters said it would help young families, retirees, and first-time buyers and encourage construction of smaller homes. Several senators questioned whether the subsidy would simply raise prices, whether the loan structure was the best tool, and whether the program would work equally well across the state. The committee vote ended in a tie, so the bill was held and placed at the top of the next agenda. The committee also passed HB 154 and HB 285 by unanimous votes. HB 154 was approved 6-1 after little discussion. HB 285, a veterans property tax cleanup bill, clarifies how exemptions apply when more than one veteran in a household has a disability rating; it passed 7-0. HB 165, which expands the C-PACE program to include certain economic development projects working through industrial revenue bond arrangements, also passed 8-0 after sponsors said the change was an oversight fix. After HB 165, the committee lost quorum and recessed, with remaining items bumped to the next meeting.

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• energy, IT, and advanced manufacturing.
• world-leading teaching, research, patient care, and public service that dramatically impacts the economy
• This is a concern because this is frankly our economy. It's a direct hit. I don't know.
• You see this is a concern because this is frankly our economy directly.
• It's a direct hit on our economy.

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• energy, IT, and advanced manufacturing; seamless pathways across the systems; regional coordination;
• world-leading teaching, research, patient care, and public service that dramatically impacts the economy
• This is faculty work, and sort of bring our energy to that work.
• This is a concern because this is frankly our economy. It's a direct hit on our economy.
• that leads the country. ...and in an innovation economy that leads the country.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview hearing on the 2026-27 budget and policy issues for California’s three public higher education segments: the Community Colleges, CSU, and UC. Chair David Alvarez emphasized shared responsibility to expand access, right-size campuses to enrollment trends, improve transfer pathways, align programs with workforce needs, and measure success by completion, transfer, and job placement rather than participation alone. The chancellors and president each described their systems’ current enrollment trends, budget priorities, and efforts to collaborate more closely across segments. Chancellor Sonia Christian said community college enrollment has rebounded strongly and asked for 3% enrollment growth funding, more support for the Common Cloud Data Platform, credit for prior learning, AI literacy, and recovery-related workforce training in Los Angeles. She highlighted right-sizing efforts such as Peralta’s proposed consolidation into Oakland City College, and described partnerships with CSU, UC, employers, unions, and housing projects. Chancellor Mildred García said CSU is focusing on CSU Forward, enrollment growth, student success, facilities, and fiscal health monitoring, while reallocating enrollment and resources to higher-demand campuses. She cited intersegmental programs such as nursing pathways, 2+2 and 3-year degree programs, and AI curriculum work, and said the system is also addressing labor and compensation issues. President J.B. Milliken said UC is facing federal funding threats, investigations, and rising costs, but has reached record enrollment of more than 300,000 students, including over 200,000 California resident undergraduates. He supported continued compact funding, said UC is exploring more use of technology, experiential learning, and short-term credentials, and stressed the need to adapt while preserving UC’s research and medical mission. Members pressed all three leaders on common course numbering, transfer outcomes, enrollment reallocation, BSN capacity, deferred maintenance, and the role of the master plan; the leaders generally agreed more collaboration and flexibility are needed, and several committed to follow up with updated data and timelines. No formal votes were taken. Public comment followed, including support from the CSU employees union for the Governor’s budget and full funding of CSU obligations.

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• Levy 1.95 million to the Minnesota Levy 1.95 million to the Minnesota Forest<00:09:24.120><c> Zone</c
• And so I appreciate the investments that we make in our environment in Minnesota.
• And so I appreciate the investments that we make in our environment in Minnesota.
• And so I appreciate the investments that we make in our environment in Minnesota.
• And so I appreciate the investments that we make in our environment in Minnesota.

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• I'm the investor relations and communications graphic designer for the Clean Water Trust and Debt Management
• remove barriers and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to strengthen economies
• An exciting thing that we're seeing in Minnesota, they actually established the Employer Reasonable Accommodation
• Fund, which allows small to mid-sized Minnesota employers to request reimbursement for expenses related

Summary: The Disability Employment Subcommittee met with SEED (the State Exchange on Employment and Disability) staff for a presentation on state disability employment policy options and possible collaboration with Massachusetts. After roll call, the committee approved prior meeting minutes and heard an inspirational quote from Jane Goodall emphasizing that every individual matters and can make a difference. Members then introduced themselves and described their roles in disability employment, accessibility, state government, and advocacy. SEED staff Katya Alpanis and Dina Klumkina explained that SEED provides technical assistance, research, peer-state examples, and policy resources to help states advance disability employment. They outlined seven policy areas, including career readiness and work-based learning, behavioral health and retention, stay-at-work/return-to-work supports, employer recruitment and accommodation tools, disability-owned business development, interagency coordination, and state-as-model-employer strategies. They shared examples from other states such as Kentucky, Virginia, Alaska, Washington, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois, Colorado, New York, and others. In response to questions, they clarified that PEAT has been refunded and is expected to return online, and that SEED’s role is policy support rather than implementation of accessibility requirements. Committee members discussed Massachusetts-specific interests, including digital accessibility, existing state efforts, and prior SEED engagement with Massachusetts agencies and legislators. Members raised concerns about upcoming Medicaid work requirements and the risk that people with disabilities could fall through the cracks, and asked whether SEED could help inform state policy responses. The group identified two likely project areas: a Massachusetts state-as-model-employer roadmap and a youth/young adult employment and volunteer pipeline, potentially linked to transition supports and civic engagement. SEED agreed to follow up with briefs and a questionnaire, and the committee planned an offline follow-up discussion to narrow priorities and develop a scope of work. No formal votes beyond approving the minutes were taken.

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• Whereas Melissa Hortman served for 20 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was the longest
• serving female speaker in Minnesota history.
• Whereas Gilbert Hortman had an infectious energy and love of people that led him to change his career
• </c> including a trailblazing solar energy including a trailblazing solar energy standard<00:02:17.440
• </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.

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• We need it to matter here in the state of Minnesota.
• </c> matter here in the state of Minnesota. matter here in the state of Minnesota.
• right now in the Minnesota Legislature.
• </c> stand right now in the Minnesota stand right now in the Minnesota Legislature.
• </c> for the people of Minnesota. for the people of Minnesota.

Summary: Senate DFL leaders held a press conference focused on affordability, federal cuts, and end-of-session negotiations. Senators Heather Gustafson, Erin Maye Quade, Liz Boldon, Grant Hauschild, and Majority Leader Erin Murphy highlighted prior DFL accomplishments such as universal school meals, North Star Promise, paid family and medical leave, property tax relief, the child tax credit, and Social Security tax cuts, while arguing that House Republicans have not shown enough urgency on current affordability issues. A major theme was the impact of federal policy on Minnesota, especially cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, rising health care and energy costs, and cost shifts to counties and local governments. The senators said the state is spending heavily to backfill federal cuts and protect Minnesotans from higher costs, with particular concern for rural communities, hospitals, EMS, food shelves, and county property taxes. Hauschild emphasized that rural counties and seniors would bear added burdens from federal mandates, while Murphy said the Senate is trying to put money directly into people’s pockets through rental assistance, heating assistance, food support, and targeted property tax relief. The leaders also discussed a Senate Tax Committee proposal for about $100 million in direct property tax refunds, and Murphy said the Senate’s position on HCMC funding is the strongest, while also needing support for rural hospitals and providers statewide. In response to questions, she said the Senate hopes to reach a global deal before the weekend and by Sunday midnight, described the Senate’s proposals as public and already passed, and said some items, including rental relief for people affected by an ICE operation, still have support and may move in the House. No votes were taken at the event.

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• In Minnesota, landline connections.
• I'd like to put a little Minnesota.
• </c> works well for Minnesota consumers. works well for Minnesota consumers.
• </c> the Insurance Federation of Minnesota. the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.
• </c><01:08:38.640><c> Care</c> Minnesota could lose if Minnesota Care Minnesota could lose if Minnesota

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• and will always be a state where ag and ranching are at its These industries are the heart of our economy
• Today I want to show how the forests contribute over 41 billion dollars. to our economy and boosts over
• Support rural economies and ensure the sustainability of our industry. Thank you. Thanks, Mr.
• Cotton is the number one commodity cash crop in this great state and our local economy.
• We're contributing nearly $466 million annually to the state's economy and generating almost $6,000.

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock