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• So, starting off with item 29, sale of an access point in exit.
• The department requests authorization to grant an access point through controlled access right of way
• As condition previously granted access.
• doesn't need to take an action on that. doesn't need to take an action on that.
• changed in terms of um how you access changed in terms of um how you access it,<00:26:03.600>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee met and first approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee then took up a series of Department of Transportation property actions, including authorization to grant an access point in Exeter, sell two small tracts in Keene, amend a prior Guilford disposal based on a revised survey and appraisal, sell 0.42 acres in Lincoln, list and sell 9.77 acres in Chesterfield, sell 0.54 acres in Fremont, and approve a permanent access easement in Belmont. The committee also approved a utility easement in Albany and a permanent access easement on Route 153 for the Bickfords. Most of these items involved direct sales or listings, administrative fees of $1,100, and conditions requiring surveys and local/state approvals; several were approved unanimously after brief or no questions. Representative Faulkner declared a conflict of interest on the Chesterfield item, and Representative Newman sat in for that matter; later, Faulkner was recused from the Belmont item as well. The committee also approved a Department of Administrative Services request to grant a perpetual utility line easement to Public Service Company of New Hampshire for a facility under construction at the Hampstead hospital property, with the administrative fee waived because the grant was in exchange for utility service. During discussion of informational item LRCP25-038, staff explained that no committee action was needed because the item was only to notify members that a parcel’s fair market value had been reduced due to a change in access. The committee received additional informational materials from the New Hampshire Council on Resources and Development, including minutes from its May 8 meeting and memorandums on surplus land review for Meredith and Hampstead. The next meeting was set for December 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, and the chair noted the meeting would be on a Tuesday because of building scheduling. The committee then adjourned.

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• You get the health care that they need.
• I wish we didn't need your bell. I wish people weren't such creeps. I wish people were better.
• So it's not something that would need to be of case precedent.
• So it's not something that would need to be specified.
• to be now it needs to be you can't be serious, but that it can be more subtle.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• needs a little extra help. needs a little extra help.
• ,<01:10:15.600> but<01:10:15.840> access Not only is access critical, but access Not
• We need this system, and we need people who can make good decisions.
• We need this system and we need forward.
• need corrective action and we also need need corrective action and we also need a<02:41:44.640><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• She was pale, disoriented, and clearly needed to stop.
• , both doctors and patients want, need, both doctors and patients want, need, and<00:03:58.239>
• need to be involved. need to be involved.
• Happy to answer any questions. requirements delay access to necessary requirements delay access to necessary
• I was just talking to an that they need.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But I think we need to come back to why H.R. 1.
• We need to get real, folks.
• We need to act now.
• We need to act now.
• They take care of people who need help.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• There's only regulated access. People have to go through a screening process.
• It is a vast improvement over underground access and black market sourcing.
• It is a vast improvement over underground access and black market sourcing.
• It is a vast improvement over underground access and black market sourcing.
• Ultimately, we're just re-support everything combined equity and access. And thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a long hybrid hearing on a wide range of tax bills, with testimony covering cigarette and tobacco taxes, nicotine pouches, contractor rental equipment exemptions, aircraft sales tax exemptions, rolling stock, advanced sales tax payments, a gun and ammunition excise tax, a digital services tax, and a psilocybin cultivation/tax proposal. Committee chairs outlined the hearing process and noted that 39 House-filed sales and excise tax bills were being heard for required reporting by November 28. No votes were taken during the hearing. On tobacco-related bills, supporters including Senator Keenan, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and Tobacco Free Mass backed higher cigarette taxes and closing the synthetic nicotine loophole, arguing the measures would reduce youth initiation, encourage cessation, and offset health care costs. Retailers, wholesalers, and convenience-store groups opposed the increases, warning of smuggling, out-of-state purchasing, and harm to small businesses; premium cigar representatives argued cigars should be treated separately from cigarettes. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3067 and related bills concerning nicotine pouches, with public health advocates supporting taxation and industry witnesses urging a lower, more competitive rate. Several other bills drew sharply divided testimony. United Rentals supported H. 3065 to simplify contractor rental equipment exemption paperwork, while airport and aviation groups opposed bills to repeal the aircraft sales tax exemption, saying it would hurt airport competitiveness and jobs. The Transportation Association of Massachusetts backed rolling stock tax exemptions, saying the current tax discourages fleet investment and interstate commerce. Restaurant industry representatives supported repealing advanced sales tax payments and changing penalty rules, saying businesses were hit with retroactive penalties after unclear pandemic-era changes. On H. 3082, an excise tax on guns and ammunition, gun violence prevention advocates, Roca, and Giffords supported the bill as a dedicated funding source for prevention and survivor services, while sportsmen’s groups opposed it as unfair to lawful gun owners and harmful to conservation funding. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3208, a digital advertising services tax, with Representative Paulino supporting it as a way to capture revenue from online advertising and fund public needs, while the Chamber of Progress opposed it as costly and burdensome for small businesses and campaigns. Finally, multiple witnesses testified on H. 4050 regarding psilocybin cultivation and taxation: advocates from Mass Healing, Roca, the Reason Foundation, and individuals describing personal medical benefits urged a regulated, permit-based system, while the hearing ended after all signed-up speakers were heard and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• We need to understand it.
• We need to know how much the spend and trend is, and we need to have a more thorough understanding of
• anti-obesity medications because access anti-obesity medications because access to<00:13:47.240>
• It can lower the needs for other medications.
• lower the needs for other medications. lower the needs for other medications.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:13:25.399> any get it uh so just if you're needing any get it uh so just if you're needing
• <00:15:53.199> to researchers to obtain access to researchers to obtain access to government
• possible right yes it is easy to access possible right yes it is easy to access the<00:47:19.440
• The need for reform is clear.
• <01:24:19.480> to the intent of the bill but you need to the intent of the bill but you need

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held its first hearing of the 33rd Legislature and heard several measures, beginning with HB 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain purposes and direct the Office of Information Practices to adopt uniform rules. OIP supported the bill, saying it would help researchers access government records, while DLNR questioned whether the bill was necessary, raised concerns about costs and exemptions, and suggested a definition change regarding media. The Public First Law Center and other supporters said the bill would not remove existing exemptions or create new disclosure requirements, but would simply authorize rulemaking to create a clearer process for research access. Common Cause Hawaiʻi raised concern about including news media in the measure. The chair emphasized that the rulemaking process would allow agencies and the public to work through details, and the committee moved on without a recorded vote in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 411, which would create uniform administrative penalty procedures under the state ethics code and lobbyist law, and HB 412, which would expand lobbying definitions to cover certain communications with high-level executive officials about procurement and make some contracts voidable if awarded through unethical lobbying. The Ethics Commission supported HB 411 as an efficiency measure that would streamline the charge process without changing substantive rights, while HB 412 was described as a narrow transparency measure modeled on other states. The State Procurement Office warned that voiding contracts could cause delays, warranty issues, third-party complications, and higher reprocurement costs. The Ethics Commission responded that any contract revocation would be at the Attorney General’s discretion and likely reserved for egregious cases, and that the threat of voiding a contract would help deter noncompliance. The committee also heard HB 413, which clarifies that lobbyist campaign contribution prohibitions apply during periods when both houses of the Legislature are in session; the Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission both supported the bill and the Ethics Commission requested amendments to clarify jurisdiction between state and county lobbyist enforcement. Finally, the committee took up HB 149, which would require domestic and foreign corporations to report independent expenditures and political contributions to shareholders. The only testimony noted in the transcript was written comments from Matson, which said the requirement would be expensive and cumbersome and that the information is already publicly available through existing campaign finance reporting websites. No votes or final committee actions on the bills were recorded in the provided transcript.

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• of need program entails. Okay. of need program entails. Okay.
• One Health Hawaii says that they need the merger to accomplish lowering costs, access, quality, but they
• access, quality, but they also need access, quality, but they also need Queens<01:01:29.120>
• . access. access.
• patient gets what they need. patient gets what they need.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So when these agencies come forward and say, "Oh, we need these increases, we need these increases,"
• Is universal access so that every family in New Mexico who wants or needs early childhood supports can
• access them.
• Universal access, ensuring every family can access affordable, high-quality early childhood services,
• We need to stop it here.

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• Well, if you want to pass a bill, you need to get bipartisan support.
• There needs to be a quorum. And I'm sure I could get you the citation.
• Access to health care and access to the ballot remains unimpeded.
• We've been able to have a lot of opportunities and access open up for us.
• Access, but also there have been questions raised about ballot deliveries.

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• That's where your focus needs to be.
• We also need to ensure meaningful price transparency.
• The proposal by the... those with access to ALPR systems.
• I needed it.
• The thing I hear the most from my members is that there needs to be a mechanism for them to access the

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

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• kids who need the extra support. kids who need the extra support.
• needed funding for our public schools. needed funding for our public schools.
• People need to delve into that I heard. People need to delve into this<00:31:27.039> better.
• One of the proposals is to cut access funding. Do you know what access funding provides?
• Let's stay away from the access funding. Let's go to all of the mandate relief that we need to.

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• Californians can access the health care they need and rely upon.
• And so, cash flow needs, the **$3.4 billion** loan was necessary to meet cash flow needs, but at the
• We are certain that we won't need an additional loan.
• And again, cash flow needs.
• Health insurance is a basic need, along with food and shelter.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Here's what needs to happen: we need stronger enforcement of the Tobacco 21 law.
• had a chance to live here's what needs had a chance to live here's what needs to<00:04:37.560>
• > enforcement to happen we need stronger enforcement to happen we need stronger enforcement of
• > to<00:31:24.039> the fought access fought for access to the fought access fought for access
• I need to see you right. I need to see you soon. Well, get a handle and let me know.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard first from the Washway Nicotine Youth Advocacy Group, which urged stronger enforcement of Kentucky’s Tobacco 21 law. Youth advocates described the harms of flavored vaping products, argued that nicotine use is targeting children, and called for retailer licensing, annual compliance checks, harsher penalties for illegal sales, and more funding for enforcement. Committee members praised the presentation, and one senator said he had heard a bill on licensed retailers may be coming soon. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Cloverport Independent School District and the Kentucky Virtual Academy about the state’s virtual school model. Superintendent Keith Haynes and principals Brandy Fagan and Sally Johnson said KYVA serves about 2,800 students, many of whom are at-risk or have health, safety, behavioral, or family reasons for choosing virtual education. They emphasized that the program uses live synchronous instruction, provides devices and materials, and offers special education and related services. They also said the school had a large wait list and that virtual programs need more flexibility in staffing ratios, scheduling, and testing windows. School leaders acknowledged criticism of KYVA’s proficiency scores and said many students entered far below grade level, with 59% not proficient in English language arts and 79% not proficient in math on recent state testing. They argued the program is too new to judge solely on one year of data and pointed to growth in MAP scores, as well as middle and high school rankings in the top half of Kentucky schools. Fagan and Johnson outlined improvement efforts, including daily interventions, small-group instruction, literacy programs, staff training, and expanded clubs and student activities. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• and what schools need as well.
• what Farmers need and what schools need what Farmers need and what schools need as<00:36:50.720>
• to food they need to succeed.
• <01:08:32.000> for the nurse's office and less need for the nurse's office and less need for
• <01:09:33.040> to<01:09:33.359> healthy access to healthy access to healthy food<01:09:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, this bill, I need to see those signatures. I need to make sure that that happens.
• I don't need any stamps. I don't need an address. I'm handing it to there.
• I don't need an address. I'm stamps. I don't need an address.
• <04:14:26.080> to have access to the materials needed to have access to the materials needed
• Follow-up: What are the documents that a person would need to gain access to that care in a nursing home

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have further access. I can patient. We have further access.
• I just wanted to make sure you were comfortable that you would have access to what you needed here. >
• to the data you wouldn't have access to the data that<01:45:50.880> you<01:45:51.119> need
• . need. need.
• They have to be somewhat agnostic on... ...the patients' needs and regional access to hospital services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But 265 families is not what we need; it's a small portion of what we need.
• Beds are not what we need; families are what we need.
• Children and youth need to be able to access behavioral health services in a timely manner.
• What do you need to say yes?
• What I'm saying is that we need to understand that we need to hire licensed social workers.

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• The committee membership includes representatives from Cal OES, including the Access and Functional Needs
• needs community.
• I know Vance Taylor talked last week on access and functional needs and getting the information out through
• On access and functional needs and getting the information out through those committees.
• It's one thing for them to ask, hey, I need this, I need that.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.