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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural ResourcesAudio only. Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • With elements of the public participation permit portion of the current requirements of a standard permit
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then this is just a little bit more information to give you some of the design elements that Lindsay
  • And then you can see there some of the design elements that we're bringing into the space that have already
  • What we're finding is that it is a very key element of assisting individuals, and we're getting a great
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee was called to order, the roll was taken, and the March 18 minutes were approved. Members then received several project and program updates, beginning with CHI St. Alexius’s behavioral health buildouts in Bismarck, Williston, and Grand Forks. St. Alexius reported that the Bismarck project remains on track for June 2027 completion, with demolition underway and final design work nearing completion. Williston reported construction is progressing, staffing recruitment is underway for psychiatrists and other staff, and an air handler replacement is creating a roughly $750,000 unbudgeted barrier that will slightly delay the timeline. Grand Forks reported its expansion is about 30% complete, with no major barriers beyond weather, and leaders said the project should be substantially complete in the first quarter of 2027. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented a series of budget and program updates. Donna Ockland explained several recent line-item transfers as technical corrections that net to zero and do not require new spending, then reviewed salaries, wages, and FTE counts, noting the department remains within its authorized staffing levels. Pat Rainer followed with an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying 12 opportunities have been posted, 422 applications received, and $8.4 million obligated so far, with a goal of obligating the full $199 million by September. He described grants for workforce retention, rural rotations and housing, community gardens, school wellness, behavioral health promotion, safety net services, equipment, technology, EMS, and other initiatives, emphasizing that the program is intended to be transformational and tied to metrics. Members asked extensive questions about how rural eligibility is defined, how grants will support both rural facilities and hub hospitals, and how future years of funding will build on current awards. The committee also heard an update on certified community behavioral health clinics from Elena Zeller, who said North Dakota has been accepted as a demonstration state, implementation is underway in Williston, North Central/Minot, Fargo, and Dickinson, and care coordination and service counts are increasing. Rebecca Askins then reviewed SNAP payment error rates, saying the 2025 rate was finalized at 9.89%, with the state aiming to get below 6% through policy updates, training, data tools, and a quality assurance team. Members pressed her on the causes of the error rate, the role of the SPACES software system, and the need for accountability and improvements. Finally, Dirk Wilkie reported the state laboratory project reached substantial completion on June 12 and is on budget at about $69.95 million, though a service elevator had to be redesigned because it was too small for equipment.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then this is just a little bit more information to give you some of the design elements that Lindsay
  • What we're finding is that it is a very key element of assisting individuals, and we're getting a great
  • Additionally, with the system element, we're watching for any issues we might have as far as delays in
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 18 minutes, and then received a series of updates on major health-related projects and programs. CHI St. Alexius representatives reported progress on behavioral health buildouts in Bismarck, Williston, and Grand Forks, including demolition and construction milestones, staffing plans, and timelines. The Bismarck project remains on track for completion in June 2027 with about $346,500 spent to date. Williston reported construction underway, a $750,000 unbudgeted air handler replacement, active recruitment for psychiatrists and other staff, and a projected substantial completion in early 2027. Grand Forks reported about 30% completion, weather-tight status expected in August, and continued staffing ramp-up as the facility expands from its current 24-bed operation. The Department of Health and Human Services then reviewed a set of technical line-item transfers, emphasizing that they were administrative corrections with no net change in funding. The department also walked through the Salaries and Wages Block Grant and FTE counts, noting overall staffing remained within appropriated limits and that behavioral health staffing had increased. Members asked about vacancies, consultant use, and the mix of in-state versus out-of-state expertise for the Rural Health Transformation Program. HHS said it had posted 12 funding opportunities, received 422 applications, obligated $8.4 million so far, hired 26 people, and was preparing additional grant rounds and a CMS budget submission. The department said the program is structured around workforce, prevention/healthy living, care closer to home, and technology/data, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and community forums. The committee also heard on the certified community behavioral health clinic implementation plan, SNAP payment error rates, and the state laboratory project. HHS said CCBHC certification is being implemented in four regions—Williston, Minot/North Central, Fargo/Southeast, and Dickinson/Badlands—with care coordination expanding and baseline data still being collected. On SNAP, the department reported a 2025 payment error rate of 9.89%, acknowledged cost impacts under HR1, and said it is using training, system changes, and pre-authorization quality checks to reduce errors toward a 6% target over the next 6 to 12 months. Finally, Public Health reported the state laboratory reached substantial completion on June 12, with total costs at $69.95 million of the $70 million budget, though a service elevator issue will require a new lift to be added using contingency funds.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • job training and workforce data to C2C for the first time by adding over 150 new workforce data elements
  • So we view dual enrollment as a critical element.
  • But one key element that I want to highlight is that we're consistently saying with our technology projects
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The committee began with public comment and then heard an informational update on the administration’s Career Education Master Plan and the California Education Interagency Council. State agencies described efforts to better align workforce, higher education, and TK-12 systems through data sharing, dual enrollment, e-transcripts, career passports, and regional partnerships. Members asked about the council’s timeline, strategic plan, reporting requirements, and whether it would have authority to act; administration staff said the council is being stood up, its first meeting is due by the end of June, and a strategic plan is due by the end of November. Members also raised broader questions about the relationship of this work to the Master Plan for Higher Education and common course numbering. The committee then took up the Governor’s proposed $100 million one-time expansion of dual enrollment grants. Finance said the proposal would extend grants for middle college, early college, and CCAP programs, add eligibility for regional occupational centers, provide extra support for justice-involved youth, prioritize high-need LEAs, and allow funds for teacher professional development. The proposal would also reduce the minimum instructional day for certain dual enrollment students from 240 to 180 minutes to better align schedules and remove barriers. The LAO recommended rejecting the funding, arguing that dual enrollment is already growing and that the proposal does not address major fiscal barriers. The Chancellor’s Office and CDE supported the investment, emphasizing access, equity, and technical assistance, especially for rural and small districts. Members questioned instructional-minute changes, reporting on outcomes, adult learner access, and whether the funds would support ongoing or one-time costs. Next, the committee considered trailer bill language to align the definition of long-term English learners across data systems. Finance and CDE said the change would simplify identification by using a seven-year definition for LTELs and a six-year definition for students at risk of becoming LTELs, matching the dashboard and research on the typical time needed to reach English proficiency. Some members expressed concern that the proposal could delay intervention for students who have been English learners for four or five years and questioned why the issue was being handled through budget trailer bill language rather than policy legislation. After discussion, the committee voted on a motion to reject the proposal and refer it to the policy committee; the motion received two aye votes and the item was held open. Finally, the committee heard a proposal to extend the Supporting Inclusive Practices Project by one year, from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Finance said the extension would continue the existing project, while CDE raised concerns about the project’s contract structure, fiscal management, and scalability. A Marysville Joint Unified School District representative testified that SIP had helped the district bring preschool services back into district schools, expand inclusive practices, and reduce reliance on more restrictive placements. Members questioned why funds had not been fully encumbered and whether the project was best positioned to support statewide preschool inclusion goals, with CDE suggesting that existing infrastructure may already be better suited for that work.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • By adding over 150 new workforce data elements to C2C, the state can better understand outcomes, pathways
  • We view dual enrollment as a critical element.
  • One key element that I want to highlight is that we're consistently saying with our technology projects
Summary: The committee heard an update on the administration’s Career Education Master Plan and the new California Education Interagency Council. Administration and agency staff described efforts to better connect K-12, higher education, workforce, and data systems, including the California Cradle to Career Data System, e-Transcript California, and a proposed career passport. They emphasized regional coordination with workforce boards and community colleges, and said the new council’s immediate tasks are to hold its first meeting by the end of June, enter into a data-sharing MOU, and complete a strategic plan by the end of November. Members asked about the council’s authority, reporting requirements, and how it would relate to the broader Master Plan for Higher Education; staff said the council will make recommendations but does not have implementation authority. The committee then took up the Governor’s proposed $100 million one-time expansion of dual enrollment grants and related changes to instructional minute requirements. Finance and the Department of Education said the proposal would support middle college, early college, and CCAP programs, add technical assistance, prioritize high-need LEAs, and reduce the minimum instructional day for certain dual enrollment students from 240 to 180 minutes to ease scheduling barriers. The Chancellor’s Office strongly supported the investment, citing access, acceleration, and equity benefits, while the LAO recommended rejecting the funding, arguing the state already provides ongoing support and that the proposal does not address major barriers. Members raised questions about adult learners, A-G alignment, reporting on outcomes and expenditures, rural access, transportation, staffing, and whether the funding would create lasting program capacity. The item was left open after discussion. The committee also considered trailer bill language to align the definition of long-term English learners across data systems. Finance and CDE said the change would simplify identification by defining LTELs as students who have not attained English proficiency within seven years and RTELs as students not proficient within six years, matching the dashboard and research-based timelines. CDE said the current mismatch between dashboard and assessment definitions creates confusion and delays, while some members and advocates worried the change could reduce earlier intervention or should be handled through policy committees rather than the budget process. The committee voted to reject the proposal and refer it to policy, though the administration said it still supports the budget language. Finally, the committee heard a proposal to extend the Supporting Inclusive Practices project by one year, through June 30, 2027. CDE said the project is promising but raised concerns about the contract structure and fiscal management, while Marysville Joint Unified School District testified that SIP had helped expand inclusive preschool and district-wide practices and reduce reliance on more restrictive placements. Members questioned why funds had not been fully encumbered and whether the remaining money should be redirected to areas with greater implementation need. The item was discussed but no final action was described in the excerpt.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Community Safety Oct 29th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I do want to say that we have also tackled the training element.
  • I do want to say that we have also tackled the training element.
  • The training element. We know that people need to be trained.
Summary: The Community Safety Committee held an interim work session on crisis response, with members and witnesses discussing how Washington can better integrate 911, 988, mobile crisis, co-response, and alternative response models for behavioral health crises in public spaces. Travis Parker opened with an overview of the Sequential Intercept Model and the crisis care continuum, emphasizing early intervention, 988 access, regional coordination, navigators and peer support, and the need for sustainable braided funding. Several Washington witnesses then described current programs and system gaps, including the growth of co-response teams, the importance of integrating 911 and 988 rather than treating them as competing systems, and the need to reduce unnecessary emergency room use and improve first responder wellness and training. City, fire, and crisis-system representatives described local challenges and reforms. Kim Hendrickson of Poulsbo said most crisis calls still come through 911 and urged better coordination among field-based teams, more behavioral health training for fire/EMS, and more alternatives to ER transport. Laura Pippen, a designated crisis responder, described a strained involuntary treatment system, fewer DCRs statewide, difficulty getting law enforcement support for transports, and limited facility capacity, especially for substance use disorder. Jennifer Stuber and South County Fire’s Keith Sharp highlighted workforce training, a crisis responder certificate program, and first responder wellness efforts. Research witnesses Evan Lauder and James Pine said the evidence is still developing but generally supports on-scene resolution, reduced ED transport and detention in some models, and the importance of clear dispatch protocols, coordination, and ongoing evaluation. Dispatch and program operators then gave examples of how systems are working in practice. Katie Myers of Washington APCO/NENA said 911 remains essential, but needs evidence-based triage protocols, liability protections, and additional funding if it is expected to take on more crisis-response responsibilities. Whatcom County described embedding a “community connector” in the 911 center to coordinate alternative response, while ValleyCom reported that its 988 diversion pilot transferred 2,165 calls with 98% resolved through 988/211 without returning to 911. National examples included Denver’s STAR program, Albuquerque’s Community Safety Department, and Atlanta’s PAD initiative, each showing different ways to route low-acuity or behavioral-health-related calls away from police and toward clinicians, peers, or civilian responders. The session ended with Washington examples continuing, including Whatcom County’s alternative response team, underscoring the committee’s interest in refining and expanding integrated crisis response systems in the next session.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025

Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This compares progressive elements in the New Mexico Tax Code versus those that may be helpful in future
  • It shows what each element is and where it comes from.
  • On the next slide, you can see an overview of the design elements.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force 10/8/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This slide is highlighting some additional themes that came out of the conversations that might be elements
  • Who conversations that might be elements conversations that might be elements that<00:13:51.760> we
  • And then we'll go one by one on those other elements, including the one that Luke brought up too. >>
  • conversation, and so when you get to the point of making the recommendations, I think those are the elements
  • the elements that you'll dive into. the elements that you'll dive into. >> Yeah.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Taxes Committee 4/2/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to start on a positive note and note that the SAF tax credit elements of the bill are important
  • However, there are other elements of the bill that are really kind of an attack on Northern Minnesota
  • The other element that I won't touch upon is the 50% reduction in invasive aquatic species management
  • . are other elements of the bill that are are other elements of the bill that are really<01:04:11.400
  • that I won't touch upon is the element that I won't touch upon is the 50%<01:04:41.400> reduction
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/6/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • we are teaching students how to read, then you're actually able, as they continue to learn these elements
  • , to infuse all those different cultural elements in there so that they can read them.
  • ><01:42:09.800> to<01:42:09.920> learn<01:42:10.280> these<01:42:10.480> elements
  • as they continue to learn these elements as they continue to learn these elements to<01:42:12.320
  • in there so that they can read elements in there so that they can read them<01:42:18.520> and
Bills: HF957, HF877
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some key elements about this model is that it is a two-year AA-to-BABS model, so the apprentices did
  • about<00:54:30.559> this<00:54:31.240> model<00:54:32.240> is some key elements
  • about this model is some key elements about this model is that<00:54:32.680> it<00:54:32.839>
  • Perhaps the most unique element of the teacher residency model is that, in conjunction with my studies
  • of the teacher residency model element of the teacher residency model is<01:42:27.920> that<01
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 2/17/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • , I could clarify just the nature of the permissive authority piece that you know is the 70 to 78 element
  • in that committee, where it was discussed that, you know, unofficial fiscal notes and sort of the element
  • in that committee, where it was discussed that, you know, unofficial fiscal notes and sort of the element
  • And it didn't have a, you know, there was no, you know, um, so given kind of the other elements around
  • all exercise restraint in what we ask for fiscal notes this year and remember that there's a human element
Bills: HF3
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/12/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lakes clinics that you have in Moorhead, and even, you know, the hospital over in Fargo, which my constituents
  • the hospital over in Fargo<01:04:22.799> which<01:04:23.520> my<01:04:24.200> constituents
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  • which my constituents utilize Dr Herman<01:04:27.079> Madam<01:04:27.359> chair<01:04:
  • Today, my colleagues and I will walk you through some of the key elements of our state budget proposal
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • here to talk to you uh as constituents here to talk to you uh as constituents of<00:18:36.320>
  • I just couple of thoughts as we consider that because we all love our constituents and they all look
  • I just couple of thoughts as we consider that because we all love our constituents and they all look
  • To our constituents at home, this gives you a lot of data on what's going on.
  • Element. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Keywords: 916, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PBS Public Hearing - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or the elements being integrated? >> Thank you.
  • Or the elements being integrated? >> Thank you.
  • Or the elements being integrated? >> Thank you.
  • Or the elements being integrated? >> Thank you.
  • Or the elements being integrated? >> Thank you.
Bills: SCR180
Summary: The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies. SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues. SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures. Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/09/26

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:52:33.800> the<00:52:34.240> uh<00:52:34.280> fiscal<00:52:34.760> elements
  • um around the the uh fiscal elements. um around the the uh fiscal elements.
  • program, separate apart from the fees that are paid to the vendor for the actual implementation elements
  • program, separate apart from the fees that are paid to the vendor for the actual implementation elements
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Rules Jan 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's an essential element of the continuous statute.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules convened with a quorum present and brief housekeeping remarks, including the introduction of new Rules staff director Shasta Cruz. Chair Pasadomo outlined the committee’s plan to move through bills efficiently, and Vice Chair Jones presided over the bill agenda. No public appearance forms or testimony were offered on any of the measures. The committee considered three Senate bills related to Florida Statutes: SB 100, the Adoption Act, which prospectively adopts the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session’s statute materials; SB 102, which removes statutory provisions that have already been repealed or expired; and SB 104, the General Revisers’ Bill, which deletes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects grammatical and typographical errors. Each bill was explained by Senator Pasadomo, received no questions or debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. After the votes, several senators requested to be recorded as voting favorably on tabs 1 and 2. Chair Pasadomo noted the meeting would be one of the session’s shortest and announced the committee would meet again on Thursday. Senator Martin moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1099 establishes statutory elements for determining if a person has committed
  • Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1426 amends the elements of forcible detainer and forcible entry and detainer
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with attorney discipline, bar licensure, drug sentencing, campus firearms, suppressors, defamation, emergency-service calls by businesses, mandatory child-abuse reporting, eviction procedure, and protections for utility workers. SB 1039 would allow attorneys who prevail in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek compensation for reputational harm from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function. Both bills were supported by the sponsor as restoring accountability and limiting delegation, and both received due-pass recommendations despite some opposition votes. Members also heard SB 1061, which lowers the fentanyl trafficking threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams; opponents from the ACLU and defense bar argued the threshold would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets traffickers. The bill was recommended do pass. SB 1068, barring public colleges and universities from prohibiting lawful concealed carry by permit holders, drew strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and campus representatives who cited suicide and campus safety concerns, and support from gun-rights groups who argued campuses are not exempt from constitutional rights; it also received a due-pass recommendation. SB 1069, removing suppressors from Arizona’s prohibited-weapons definition, was opposed by Moms Demand Action and supported by gun-rights advocates as aligning state law with federal law and protecting hearing; it likewise passed out of committee. The committee also advanced SB 1099, which would codify statutory defamation elements and add an internet-related limitation period; the ACLU warned it could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment law, while the sponsor said it would clarify existing case law and address online defamation. SB 1271, prohibiting cities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency-service calls, passed unanimously after testimony that some municipalities had discouraged 911 calls for theft and other incidents. HB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally, passed after Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS said they supported the intent but wanted implementation language clarified for medical emergencies. SB 1426, changing forcible-detainer procedures by removing the written-demand requirement, passed despite concerns from the multi-housing industry that the current language could disrupt holdover-tenant evictions. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, expanded aggravated-assault protections to utility, telecom, video-service, and related workers; supporters cited threats and assaults against field crews, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad. The amendment and the bill as amended were adopted, and the committee gave SB 1448 a due-pass recommendation.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • There's an element to this bill that requires, or allows, PERA to exchange information with ERB.
  • There's an element to this bill that requires, or allows, PERA to exchange information with ERB.
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also hope that the office will advance the elements of the state's action plan so that students with
  • The elements of the Special Education Act, as presented, exemplify my beliefs of what a balanced and
Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83