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• So in other words, this bill status.
• <01:04:11.920> with<01:04:12.160> set contracts and are replaced with set contracts
• In 2024, we replaced roofs and conquered in Plymouth.
• we replaced roofs and conquered<01:07:43.920> in<01:07:44.079> Plymouth.
• Um, that would be replaced by the federal FLSA. That's what this bill is about. >> Correct.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened its labor hearing on SB 655 and outlined the day’s schedule, including a later working session on SB 416 and an executive session planned for 2:30 p.m. Senator Dan Innis introduced SB 655, describing it as a technical bill affecting employee leasing companies/professional employer organizations (PEOs), workers’ compensation coverage, and a Senate-added minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players covered by a collective bargaining agreement. He said the PEO change would let either the PEO or the client business hold workers’ comp coverage, while still requiring coverage, and argued it would align New Hampshire with most other states and reduce barriers for small businesses and multi-state employers. He also said the baseball provision would clarify wage treatment for minor league players and support the Manchester team. Justin Warell of Insperity testified in support of the PEO portion, explaining that PEOs provide HR, payroll, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation administration through a co-employment model. He said the bill would preserve mandatory coverage while allowing flexibility for the client or PEO to maintain the policy, which could help clients who already have preferred coverage or who face cost or administrative issues in multiple states. He noted that most clients would still remain under the PEO’s policy and said Insperity would submit written comments. Committee members asked about how the arrangement would work, whether the client or PEO would pay, and whether the bill would affect liability insurance packaging; Warell said the employer still bears the cost and that the bill mainly gives larger clients an option. One member asked him to remain available for possible follow-up after hearing from the labor department. Stephen Gonzalez of Major League Baseball testified in support of the minor league baseball exemption. He said MLB and the MLB Players Association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that already provides players with salary, housing, meals, per diems, health and retirement benefits, disability continuation, tuition assistance, and signing bonuses. He argued that treating players as hourly workers creates impractical time-tracking problems because players do work-related activities on their own time, and said the bill would recognize them as salaried workers and avoid litigation over what counts as hours worked. Committee members questioned why the exemption was needed if players are already salaried and whether MLB could simply amend its CBA; Gonzalez said the bill would help prevent wage-and-hour lawsuits and noted that similar exemptions have been enacted in other states. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair indicated the bill would be considered for executive action later that afternoon.

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• This was the state redirected some of their ARPA funds to you, which replaced General Funds at the time
• 25.040> which some of their arpa funds to you which some of their arpa funds to you which replaced
• General funds at the time is replaced General funds at the time is that<00:03:27.840> kind<00
• <00:55:16.359> the state of New Hampshire to replace the state of New Hampshire to replace
• called the title 32 dual status called the title 32 dual status technician<02:12:06.719> Army

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee reviewed the Department of Corrections budget, with the chair initially noting that the overall numbers looked close to fiscal year 2024 spending, except for federal funds. Department officials explained that prior ARPA expenditures and delayed revenue recognition had distorted the comparison, and that the corrected general fund spend was about $169.7 million. Members then focused on whether the budget’s staffing assumptions were realistic, especially the shift from overtime to full-time lines and the use of vacant positions to offset overtime costs. The department said it is leaning on vacancy savings, but would return for additional appropriations if unforeseen staffing problems arise. A major portion of the discussion centered on recruitment, retention, and staffing levels. Officials reported a 42% vacancy rate in enforcement ranks, down from 51% in January 2023, with 28 new officers headed to the next academy and 33 new hires already tracked. They said overtime is more expensive than regular staffing because of benefits and that it takes about 11 months for a new hire to break even. Members also asked about the split between incarcerated and supervised populations; the department said it oversees about 1,970 inmates in facilities and just over 4,000 people in the community, with 77 positions supervising the community population and the inmate population remaining the most expensive area. The committee also discussed how sentencing and statutory changes affect incarceration levels, including misdemeanor/felony thresholds and theft thresholds, with the department agreeing that such changes can significantly affect prison and jail populations. Members asked about education and recidivism, and the department said base education is the most important foundation, followed by vocational training, while noting that many incarcerated men lack a high school diploma. The department also described a $1.3 million reduction in contracted forensic evaluation services, explaining that these evaluations are court-ordered competency assessments and are not statutorily required to be provided by DOC. Finally, members reviewed victim services funding and staffing, including VOCA-supported positions, and the department explained that a new victim witness specialist would help support survivors at parole hearings and safety planning.

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• They have to be replaced every six months. Okay. Thank you. Other questions?
• So if you can just imagine if you replace a mile a year, you'll start over again in 135 years.
• It's about $2 million per mile to replace water main. My budget is $3 million.
• The cost of replacing natural water storage infiltration is astronomical, and it will fall upon residents
• The cost of replacing natural water storage infiltration is astronomical, and it will fall upon residents

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination. Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.

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• This project will replace current outdated paper-heavy processes with a modern case management system
• As you know, Senator Durazo's SB 951 changed the program substantially, increased worker wage replacement
• So this document management system project is replacing a legacy technology implemented 25 years ago.
• project. $1 million one time to provide the construction phase of the Delano Field Office replacement
• how many vehicles, I know you have a report on your desk that says how many vehicles you need to replace

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We need to kind of know the status of the people before we start sending them emails about elections
• We need to kind of know the status of the people before we start sending them emails about elections
• We need to kind of know the status of the people before we start sending them emails about elections
• The re-engrossed bill replaces the county clerk and recorder with the Secretary of State.
• The re-engrossed bill replaces the county clerk and recorder with the Secretary of State.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I think he's asking, does this change the funding status and anything else you want to add.
• since you're up there, when we say modest changes, are we talking a tenth of a percent to the funding status
• A single new committee is established called the correctional plan membership committee, which replaces
• <00:21:45.600> the membership committee which replaces the membership committee which replaces
• Section 11 repeals the current statute, 352.91, which is being replaced by, I believe, four new statutes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you. status as being a member of the status as being a member of the therapeutic<01:39:13.600><
• So, the original bill was replaced. It was replaced with the bill that's in front of you.
• So, so the original bill was replaced. So, so the original bill was replaced.
• It<02:22:11.840> was<02:22:12.000> replaced<02:22:12.240> with<02:22:12.399>
• the<02:22:12.560> bill<02:22:12.800> that's<02:22:13.040> in It was replaced

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• quo is working and is worth status quo is working and is worth maintaining. >> Okay, thank you.
• The current status of the program is that it's paying for staff and general fund programming.
• They're going to replace the parts that need to be replaced, fix the parts that need to be fixed, put
• They're going to replace machine shop.
• fix the parts that need to be replaced, fix the parts that need to be replaced, fix the<05:38:39.920

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The first change in section one is to replace a 1% fixed COLA with a variable COLA.
• <00:59:04.079> trend reverse a downward funding status trend reverse a downward funding status
• So every year just before January 1, you look at what the funded status is, what the COLA increase is
• When a governmental entity loses its status as such, its employees also lose their status as public employees
• And it's now based on the relatively well-funded status of the plan. It's a relatively low amount.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• something that they don't have to worry about in terms of reporting back that information on their status
• .<00:53:54.960> Um, status.
• Um, status.
• feel that this is a good process in place according to the board, and that it doesn't need to be replaced
• feel that this is a good process in place according to the board, and that it doesn't need to be replaced

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.

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• sporting events and priorities, caring for relatives, working to support the family, immigration status
• We've seen our census numbers have not quite caught up to pre-pandemic status.
• They have the ability to hire the best people, regardless of certification status.
• It's unfortunate that the federal government did away with the Blue Ribbon status, but we celebrated
• Five of our six elementary schools have that status.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• You see here a graph: the center line is age, and you can see that gaps by socioeconomic status of the
• You see here a graph: the center line is age, and you can see that gaps by socioeconomic status of the
• She is on disability, has had both knees replaced and surgeries on both of her feet, and currently has
• She is on disability, has had both knees replaced and surgeries on both of her feet, and currently has
• and surgeries on both of her replaced and surgeries on both of her feet<01:22:02.040> and<01:

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• And when that giant statue of Saddam Hussein was pulled down, the lies were paired with attacks on all
• of the ongoing briefings on the status of the ongoing conflict<06:09:23.440> to<06:09:23.680>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• One is stuck in a conditional status, the other has been moving forward.
• One is stuck in a conditional<00:10:33.480> status,<00:10:33.920> the<00:10:34.080>
• status, the other has been moving<00:10:35.000> forward.
• and building owners are the most likely ones to implement them when existing equipment is being replaced
• This bill does not change or expand the current legal status of third-party ownership in Minnesota, but

Bills: HF4560, HF4559, HF2317, HF3179, HF4880, HF2862, HF4374

Keywords: Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy regulation, utility regulation, electric utility, public utility, rate case, multiyear rate plan, decoupling, rate decoupling, greenhouse gas, social cost of carbon, environmental cost, resource planning, certificate of need, distributed renewable energy, interconnection, budget billing, electronic filing, contested case

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• Housing Committee report and replace Housing Committee report and replace them<00:48:06.280>
• <01:08:22.120> such by replacing such by replacing such with<01:08:23.640> more<01:
• It replaces his or her It replaces his or her or<01:09:20.720> he,<01:09:21.000> she
• :05.000> of We're replacing the Commissioner of We're replacing the Commissioner of Health<01:
• intelligence is not used to replace intelligence is not used to replace licensed<02:18:54.200>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.

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• And if they’re not, maybe we look at one of their competitors to replace them.
• them so I think this becomes replace them so I think this becomes contract<00:39:32.480> law<
• But I mean, I think our office would be comfortable replacing it in that scenario with an attestation
• ,<03:55:28.960> it's<03:55:29.199> that's of putting it in the statue, it's that's
• of putting it in the statue, it's that's fine.<03:55:30.239> But<03:55:30.479> like<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.

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• We have a capital plan, which we use to make the investments needed to maintain, improve, and replace
• We have a capital plan, which we use to make the investments needed to maintain, improve, and replace
• Replacing gas pipes is very expensive. You just heard $42 billion.
• So the DPU is moving gas companies towards effective replacement of the gas system.
• So the DPU is moving gas companies towards effective replacement of the gas system. Yay!

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• They are covered entity status, but didn't have any transactions, and so we excluded those from these
• <00:41:14.200> the<00:41:14.320> loss<00:41:14.680> of funds will replace the
• loss of funds will replace the loss of reimbursements<00:41:15.360> at<00:41:15.440> the
• that lost funding that is just replacing that lost funding that we<00:42:18.800> would<00:42:
• And then the A3 amendment looks like it just makes a couple updates and then replaces the appropriation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Print 10095B, Rhoads, authorizing the water district to receive retroactive real property tax-exempt status
• Property tax-exempt status. Fernandez, an act to amend the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
• Weber, an act authorizing Community Incorporated to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status
• WEBER, AN ACT AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY INCORPORATED TO RECEIVE RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX EXCEPT STATUS
• These responsibilities cannot be Replaced by algorithms.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• 04:44:17.958> s<04:44:18.520> similar side uh well s similar side uh well s similar statue
• and uh I did listen to the statue and uh I did listen to the presentation<04:44:24.000> this
• You’re repealing the rulemaking for retired status, expiration, and renewals, which I understand is all
• expiration<04:50:32.920> and<04:50:33.080> renewals<04:50:33.680> which status
• um expiration and renewals which status um expiration and renewals which I<04:50:34.160> understand

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.