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• Uh, voice vote. All in favor say I. >> I. Thank you. Minutes are adopted.
• <00:29:50.000> into efficient as we can in integrating into efficient as we can in integrating
• Going along with that is supply chain integrity.
• Going along with that is supply chain integrity.
• team comes in, we can um integrate team comes in, we can um integrate directly<00:49:37.119>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met to adopt the minutes of the second meeting by voice vote, then heard an update focused on disaster preparedness, resiliency, response, and coordination among state agencies and partners. The chair emphasized avoiding duplication of resources and highlighted the importance of agriculture-related response issues, including animal evacuation, feed distribution, and the role of extension services during disasters. The Department for Public Health was invited to explain its role in emergency planning and response. Public Health described its Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch as the lead coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function 8, covering health and medical services under Kentucky’s emergency operations framework. Testimony outlined its broad responsibilities, including support for hospitals, morgues, local health departments, behavioral health, crisis counseling, suspicious package testing, disease outbreaks, and coordination with emergency management, EMS, transportation, and nonprofit and private partners. Officials also described the agency’s risk-assessment process, training and exercise programs, and deployed assets such as PPE caches, deployable communications, a federal medical station, a mobile treatment center, and alternate care support used in events like the eastern Kentucky floods and COVID-19. The agency also discussed funding through federal cooperative agreements for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness, noting that these programs have evolved since 9/11 and have been shaped by major disasters and emerging threats. Officials said Kentucky’s funding has declined over time and that current awards are partially funded for the first time in the program’s history. They expressed support for efficiency if federal programs are consolidated, but cautioned that combining programs could risk further funding losses.

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• So the concern about the actual integrity of the wells is ongoing.
• Does it have any of its own environmental problems over time, requiring really good structural integrity
• They would be looking at basically just an existing well instead of... ...mechanical integrity testing
• We expect a vote to take place probably this week, which will likely confirm... ...vote to take place
• which the government was in the sort of final stages in November of, you know, were they going to vote

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• And since we've had this conversation about how to increase program integrity and where we're finding
• At the same time, it would be dishonest to sit here and pretend that Integrated Community Supports, as
• It creates the space to intentionally rebuild, so that the program integrity is not retrofitted onto
• is not retrofitted program integrity is not retrofitted onto<00:08:48.080> a<00:08:48.160>
• What does real program integrity look like when built correctly?

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Summary: The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 1767, as amended by the DE4 amendment. Representative Garande explained that the bill, originally intended to codify Integrated Community Supports (ICS), was being redirected because of concerns about fraud vulnerability and program integrity. The DE4 would create a smaller legislative study group to redesign ICS, pause DHS changes for about six months while the group develops a transition plan, continue DHS fraud investigations and enforcement, and ultimately terminate ICS as currently structured. Testimony in support came from Mr. Buck and Zania Harut of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota, both of whom argued that ICS is unstable, inconsistently implemented, and in need of a new statutory foundation. They said the current system mixes different service models under one rate framework, lacks clear codification, and has shifting policy guidance that creates compliance problems for providers and risks to people receiving services. They emphasized that the bill would preserve oversight and enforcement while allowing time to build a replacement service with clearer rules, documentation standards, and guardrails. Members asked about effects on counties, providers, data, audits, and fraud enforcement. Representative Curran and Mr. Berg said the bill would not change funding structures or DHS’s existing authority to audit, request documentation, investigate fraud, or sanction bad actors, and that the study group would use existing data to identify where problems are concentrated. Vice Chair Gillman supported the study-group approach as a bipartisan, public process and raised concerns about whether the bill would prevent DHS from acting on known fraud; Curran responded that the language was intended to preserve those enforcement actions. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE4 amendment.

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• an<02:38:27.520> act Integrity Integration Act, is an act Integrity Integration Act, is an
• Members, you're voting on House Bill 148, Land, Water, and Fiscal Integrity Act.
• Closing vote. Vote closed. 51 I. 10. No. Closing vote. Vote closed. 51 I. 10. No.
• Closing vote. Vote closed. 61 changes? Closing vote.
• Vote closed. 61 I, one Closing vote. Vote closed. 61 I, one excused.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We will not be taking any votes.
• The second piece on the analysis of prices is to look at market integration.
• Let's fix the track structure, enforce the law, and restore integrity to the marketplace, and let's make
• And later this summer, the council will vote.
• They will vote. to approve allocations for approved grantees based on what's made available for the appropriation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Department of Energy and its national laboratories take its responsibility to protect the scientific integrity
• national laboratories, received unanimous approval from the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence by a vote
• DOE's Intel arm is quite well, you know, integrated with that effort.
• Default should be no is my recommendation which was the Intel committee's unanimous vote with the ability
• Thank you and I've taken the gavel. just for everybody's information while Senator Lee goes to vote.

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• . >> We can vote. >> So, yeah, we should take a vote.
• >> We<00:10:13.120> can<00:10:13.519> vote. >> We can vote.
• >> We can vote.
• As much as I votes to get it passed.
• The votes um in the House or the Senate.

Keywords: 9:00am HB 155 9:30am HB 1102 10:30am HB 1109 11:00am HB 1356 11:30am HB 1469 1:00pm HB 1323 2:00pm HB 1376, 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with unanimous committee approval of amendment 2026-2021S to HB 2. Senator Lang explained the amendment corrected a drafting error so that $2.5 million in state funds, matched with federal money for a total of $5 million, could be spent during the biennium rather than lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money is intended to stabilize Medicaid per diem rates for county nursing homes, and members agreed without objection to adopt the amendment and continue working from the bill as amended by the Senate. The committee then discussed HB 155 and a proposed amendment, 2026-201H, dealing with the business enterprise tax. The House side described the proposal as a compromise that would raise the filing threshold from $250,000 to $375,000 and create a trigger that would reduce the BET rate by 0.05% for each $100 million in combined business tax surplus, down to a floor of 0.25%. Senate members opposed lowering the rate at this time, arguing that tax relief should focus on the filing threshold, which they said would remove filing burdens for about 3,500 small businesses, and that rate cuts should be considered in a budget cycle rather than an off-year. Concerns were raised that one-time revenues, such as tax amnesty receipts or federal repatriation-related surpluses, could unintentionally trigger reductions. Representative Sweeney later offered a revised approach by moving the effective date of the trigger mechanism to January 1, 2028, and said he was also willing to carve out tax amnesty revenues or adjust the effective date to avoid using one-time funds. The Senate remained unwilling to agree to a rate reduction, though it expressed openness to raising the filing threshold further. The committee ultimately did not resolve the business tax issue and recessed to continue discussions at a later time. The final item discussed was HB 1102, concerning an increase in the research and development tax credit paired with changes to state park fees. House members supported the R&D credit increase but opposed tying it to higher park fees, citing concerns about tourism, especially at border parks, and noting that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources had said it did not need the increase. Senate members defended the park fee changes as a fairness issue, arguing that New Hampshire residents should pay less than out-of-state visitors and that the department had not raised rates in many years. No vote was taken on this item during the discussion captured here.

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• a vote by the A's and A's will rise. a vote by the A's and A's will rise.
• [Music] Voting. Voting. Voting. Does any member wish to change their vote?
• record their votes by electronic device. record their votes by electronic device.
• I haven't decided whether I'll vote for it or not vote for it. Why?
• vote for it or not vote for it. Why? vote for it or not vote for it. Why?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Those in favor vote aye, those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• The House will now proceed to vote. Have you all voted? Have you all voted?
• Those in favor vote aye, those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• The House will now proceed to vote. Have you all voted? Have you all voted?
• I vote aye. Clerk will record the vote. Representative Gress votes aye. I.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.
• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. Do not vote until you hear the bell.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I voted last year with Representative Eccles' bill.
• I voted last year with Representative Eccles bill.
• So I don't have a problem voting against PBMs or what they're. bill.
• So I don't have a problem voting against PBMs or what the interests are.
• A vote yes is a vote to report Senate Bill 387 favorably, and a vote no would be to leave it in committee

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and considered several insurance- and health care-related bills. SB 192, concerning dental reimbursement and payment methods, was amended to clarify opt-in for electronic acceptance and then reported as amended. SB 84, which expands prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 and bars cost-sharing, was also amended and reported as amended after testimony from the American Cancer Society supporting earlier detection and reduced out-of-pocket barriers. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network access for certified registered nurse anesthetists, was reported favorably with broad support from nurse anesthetists, hospitals, and related groups. SB 169, a biomarker testing cleanup bill, was amended to clarify legislative intent and reported as amended. The committee spent substantial time on two major drug-pricing bills. SB 401 would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to study selected prescription drug prices, collect manufacturer and related pricing data, and report findings to the legislature; amendments narrowed the scope, addressed confidentiality, and delayed implementation. Supporters said it would provide transparency similar to Texas and help lawmakers understand drug pricing, while opponents warned about government overreach and confidentiality concerns. SB 387, the companion PBM reform bill, would restrict PBM compensation to flat fees and performance bonuses, require rebate pass-throughs, limit formulary practices, expand audit and reporting requirements, and create enforcement mechanisms; it was amended to delay implementation, refine definitions, and address ERISA-related concerns. Supporters argued it would curb PBM abuses and lower drug costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA said it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums. After a roll call vote, SB 387 was reported with amendments. The committee also took up SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and appraisers to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments narrowing the requirement to individual claims and public adjusters, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly raised concerns about unintended consequences, especially for cities, school boards, and other non-ERISA plans, and sponsors said they would continue working on the drug-pricing bills before floor consideration.

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• You mentioned integration. We are, we don't believe in allowing students to only learn.
• if they were to pass a vote.
• And you are almost asking the community, well, don't make any vote because the state will continue to
• It would only be granted once they had a successful vote. So they would start their local.
• I'm gonna vote for this for my Sophomores may not get served until they're out of school.

Keywords: 914, all

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• We also We also placed 190 consumers in competitive integrated employment jobs this year.
• Massachusetts has always demonstrated that it is possible to welcome immigrants with dignity, integrating
• And I appreciate you acknowledging this is... ...very much integral and part of our community.
• This year, the department Is launching a pilot that integrates remote supports and monitoring within
• It's really about responsible program management, integrity, and alignment with those two programs.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

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• in those other three and we integrated in those other three and we the<01:58:39.199> legislature<
• It is essential and integral. But what do school leaders have to do with this public good anyway?
• but what do school leaders have integral but what do school leaders have to<03:14:21.800> do<
• So when Grantham wanted to withdraw, it was only the people in Grantham voting to withdraw from that
• Littleton and Haverhill will not agree to what's going on in Lebanon and Hanover control the vote.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

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• Please consider voting for this bill.
• We vote for this bill. Pass it.
• That bill fails on a 2-7 vote. Thank you, Ms. Sanchez.
• vote with one abstention.
• Item number one failed on a two to seven vote. On reconsideration, it fails on a two to six vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ,<00:09:23.040> and safety, for professional integrity, and safety, for professional integrity
• So I will be voting in favor of this.
• So I will be voting in favor of this.
• How can we vote on answered my question.
• vote a final vote it would actually be vote a final vote to<00:47:01.200> ways<00:47:01.520><

Bills: HF362, HF2590, HF2760, HF3444

Keywords: massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, massage therapist, Asian bodywork therapist, licensure, professional licensing, health occupations, Department of Health, commissioner of health, advisory council, protected title, unlicensed practice, scope of practice, consumer protection, background check, professional liability insurance, continuing education, credentialing examination, state preemption, municipal regulation

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• work with EDD, being able to work with Department of Transportation, and then also having that integrated
• work with EDD, being able to work with Department of Transportation, and then also having that integrated
• We thought EDD did an incredible job helping uncover those for us in a sort of integrated effort.
• Since 2021, we've partnered with Sandia on the development of integrated photonics, which is one of the
• New Mexico holds a distinct comparative advantage in integrated photonics.

Keywords: 996, all

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• They've also been attending the New Mexico Tech Council events, which has really helped integrate and
• Currently, the $1.8 million goes into the general fund of the state, and then at that point it gets voted
• The collaboration that we continue to build out of our office is not only integral to that, but it's
• I know that's an integral part of getting involved in our child's education at the very youngest years
• I think that's something we need to really integrate into our minds: at what point are we criminalizing

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• Elections have consequences, but so do your votes on the floor.
• The votes you take as a representative have consequences too, and politicians who don't want to face
• the consequences of their votes and their choices can't just change the rules of the game in the middle
• The effort to gerrymander in a way that also violates the Voting Rights Act, the Texas congressional
• Now, they dismantled it in two and now I'm going to be down to 43% Hispanic citizen voting population

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• They make it appear that you own it because you can vote the shares, you can buy and sell them.
• the shares you can buy and sell vote the shares you can buy and sell them<01:37:40.320> it<01
• to our Integrative Pain Care Committee in which she outlined that chiropractic is actually the most
• <04:14:22.279> pain comprehensive integrative pain comprehensive integrative pain management
• Pain Care Committee in which integrative Pain Care Committee in which she<04:14:26.680> outlined<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, which would add ski, snowboard, and boat wax containing PFAS to the state’s consumer-product restrictions. The sponsor argued the product is already banned in many places, has PFAS-free alternatives, and is used in ways that can directly contaminate water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and said the bill was a simple extension of prior PFAS legislation. A witness also described a personal experience where a liquid ski wax disappeared from the market and later returned, likely because of PFAS concerns. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167 without a vote. The committee then opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett said the bill was modeled on New Jersey law and intended to let student-athletes earn compensation from NIL without losing institutional scholarships, while also requiring licensed representation and setting limits on certain endorsements. He described the measure as proactive because NIL rules are evolving and could create conflicts among schools and future lawsuits. Members questioned whether the bill should apply to two-year institutions, whether it should exclude firearms and weapons, and whether the scholarship protections would cover need-based or academic aid as well as athletic scholarships. Moffett said the scholarship language was intended to protect scholarships generally, but not need-based aid specifically, and he acknowledged discomfort with some of the endorsement restrictions. Public testimony on HB 312 was mixed. One supporter, a former Division III athlete and coach, backed the bill but urged removal of a section allowing institutions or athletic bodies to use an athlete’s NIL without compensation, arguing most New Hampshire athletes do not receive NIL money and should not have to work extra jobs to cover basic expenses. The chair also raised concerns about the bill’s contractual and identity-rights implications, referencing prior committee work on a J.D. Salinger-related identity case and noting the committee had previously declined to get involved in similar contractual disputes. No vote was taken during the hearing.