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• or not you ride a bicycle, you want as many people as possible riding bikes because the number of parking
• or not you ride a bicycle, you want as many people as possible riding bikes because the number of parking
• or not you ride a bicycle, you want as many people as possible riding bikes because the number of parking
• You can put 20 bikes in the same space as a single parking spot, so the more people we can get to bike
• brakes but uh I I can't working parking brakes but uh I I can't can't<04:20:42.960> imagine<04

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Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• We'll proceed down the north loading zone to the parking area behind the House Office Building for transportation

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee was called to order and the roll was taken. Several members were present, including Chair Esposito, Ranking Member Dunkley, Representatives Albert, Barnaby, Ben Oroche, Henson, Mayfield, Placencia, and Weinberger, while some members were excused or not present. No bills, testimony, or budget items were discussed. The chair noted the meeting would be brief and announced that the subcommittee would proceed to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a tour. The only action taken was logistical: members were directed to leave via the north loading zone and travel to the parking area behind the House Office Building for transportation.

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• The sergeants office is waiting for us in the parking lot to the right of this meeting room.

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• By the end of 2020, we had begun to utilize the full parking lot for drive-through distributions with
• lot uh for drive-through full parking lot uh for drive-through distributions<02:08:08.239> with
• I'd like to introduce to you Donna Anderson, who worked in Park Rapids.
• <02:40:37.840> Rapids<02:40:39.200> in<02:40:39.520> Park who worked in Park
• Rapids in Park who worked in Park Rapids in Park Rapids.<02:40:40.319> She<02:40:40.479> would

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• <00:07:35.400> lots exterior um any Paving parking lots exterior um any Paving parking lots
• They know how they want their parking lot to interface with their entrance and where the cash registers
• know it was looked at for the parking know it was looked at for the parking garage<00:57:40.079>
• Will we park it on the shelf, or do we sort of just keep it in the back of our heads?
• It is in the middle of a busy parking lot, so cars go around it.

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Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail. The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels. The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.

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• But if there are no other questions, everyone can head downstairs to the parking area between the House

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• We will now leave to head down to the parking lot, load up, and depart for our visit. Thank you.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee convened, completed a roll call, and established a quorum. The chair announced that the meeting would be brief because members were heading to a site visit at FDLE. Members were told the visit would include FDLE’s crime lab, a canine demonstration, and displays of agency tactical vehicles and drones. The chair encouraged members to use the visit to learn from law enforcement personnel about their work and how it informs the committee’s responsibilities. No bills were heard, no testimony was taken, and no votes or formal actions were recorded. The subcommittee announced it would adjourn after the site visit and that members would not need to return to the room.

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• The chaplain for today is Reverend Sarah Morse from Hazel Park Congregational United Church of Christ

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• The Senator from North Park and Plymouth, Mr.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of several congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of Ruth Ann Doeck for 40 years of service to the town of Brookline and Aiden Walsh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The main legislative business concerned Senate No. 18, the proposed joint rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House had amended the proposal by replacing the text with House Document No. 2026. Senator O'Connor moved that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and request a committee of conference. The motion was adopted, and the Chair appointed Senators Creem, Lovely, and Fattman to the conference committee. The measure was then sent to the House with the Senate's endorsement. The Senate also adopted an order, offered by Senator O'Connor, to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The chamber then voted to adjourn, and the Senate stood adjourned until that time.

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• Parks and Wildlife, the Honorable John A.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB41, SB43, SB49, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• Wall, Spring, Texas Commission of Parks and Wildlife, the Honorable John A. McCall Jr. Grapeland.

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• I think Representative Barrero is going to meet us down there in the parking area behind the House office

Summary: The Justice Committee, Subcommittee, and Justice Budget Subcommittee convened and established a quorum through roll call, with several members present and others excused. The chair welcomed members to the session and explained that the meeting would be different from usual because it would include a site visit and tour of a Department of Corrections correctional institution to observe daily operations. Members were given logistical instructions for transportation by House Sergeant staff, including where to meet for the vans and the expected noon return time. The chair also noted that phones and Apple Watches could not be taken into the facility and would need to remain in the vans. No bills were heard and no votes were taken. The committee recessed for transportation to the correctional facility, with adjournment to occur on site after the tour.

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• So once they find parking, I'm sure they'll be here and we'll recognize them as well.
• I was trying to find parking. I think the room is just as packed as the parking lot.
• And it looks like we will have some parking available after the first panel.
• Michael Morrissey, the North Park District Attorney.
• Like, people could jump off of a horse down in the park and arrest me.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held its sixth public hearing on the Governor’s H-2 budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, focused on public safety and judiciary agencies, at the Foxborough Community Center. After opening remarks and local welcomes, the committee heard first from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, led by Secretary Gina Kwan, who outlined a $1.72 billion budget, up $69.8 million from FY26. She said the proposal emphasizes core operations, readiness, and partnerships with municipalities, and highlighted work on firearms-law implementation, State Police reform, DOC reentry efforts, hate-crimes prevention, emergency response, and planning for major events including the World Cup. Members also raised concerns about DNA backlog reporting, State Police academy boxing and training standards, ICE communication, disaster relief funding, crime lab staffing, EMS placement, and diversity in public safety leadership. Several exchanges focused on specific operational issues. Secretary Kwan and her team said the State Police are tracking the influx of forensic work from local sheriffs, that the boxing program remains suspended pending an IACP review and likely will not return in its prior form, and that EOPS has no direct communication with ICE but supports law-enforcement coordination where appropriate. On disaster preparedness, officials said the new disaster relief fund is being developed with MEMA and A&F, currently capitalized at $14 million with another $14 million expected, though members urged a more permanent funding source. On the crime lab, staff said the roughly $4.5 million increase is intended to cover core operations and a structural funding gap rather than expand services. The secretary also said EOPS is not ready to absorb OEMS from DPH at this time, though she would keep an open mind. The committee then heard from district attorneys, led by Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden, who said the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association is seeking a 10% increase in operating budgets, including about $16.7 million for staffing salaries, to recruit and retain prosecutors, advocates, and support staff. He said the request reflects rising workload and the need to keep the criminal justice system functioning efficiently and fairly. The hearing was recessed briefly after the district attorneys’ opening remarks, with additional testimony expected to continue afterward.

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• If a um someone has a flag on their, you know, in the parking lot, um we see people driving around with
• If one of those pulls into the parking lot, is the school district then going to be subject to $1,000
• <00:21:29.600> know,<00:21:29.760> in<00:21:29.919> the<00:21:30.080> parking
• flag on their, you know, in the parking flag on their, you know, in the parking lot,<00:21:31.280
• lot, is the those pulls into the parking lot, is the school<00:21:38.320> district<00:21:38.559

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• The development area could conceivably be one giant industrial park. There are a sort of...
• The development area could conceivably be one giant industrial park.
• We have just opened a new campus for a new DVM program in Orange Park, Florida, outside of Jacksonville
• that issued the plate, clarifies that expectant mothers who meet the requirements for a disabled parking
• The amendment also clarifies that expectant mothers who meet the requirements for a disabled parking

Bills: S0036, S0620, S0796, S0934, S1080, S1096, S1366, S1536, S1548, S1580, S1588, S1620, S1756, S7034, S7044

Keywords: nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, candidate qualifying, federal office, election integrity, regulatory compliance, political candidacy, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services, payment bond exemption, Habitat for Humanity, Florida Forever Act, land acquisition

Summary: The committee first took up SB 354, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which creates a framework for large planned communities on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area and a streamlined local review process. Senator McLean presented the bill and a strike-all amendment, and members raised concerns about local control, conservation enforceability, data centers, concurrency, multi-county projects, and whether reserve lands could later be converted. Audubon Florida and 1,000 Friends of Florida opposed the bill, arguing the conservation protections were not permanent enough and that the reserve areas could be changed later; small-county representatives also worried about tax-base impacts. Supporters argued the bill would better manage growth, preserve green space, and provide a more orderly alternative to sprawl. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judiciary, school, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship. Amendments added disclosure about whether federal candidates intend to trade stock if elected and adjusted 2026 congressional qualifying procedures in the event of redistricting, including a new qualifying window and petition rules. The bill was reported favorably after brief support from a member of the public and discussion about candidate vetting. The committee also reported favorably CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill with amendments addressing My Safe Florida Home notices, condo pilot eligibility, firefighter hiring, unclaimed property, and related financial-services provisions. Next, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1620, a school board members’ bill of rights. A substitute amendment narrowed the bill to access to records, fiscal transparency, and nondisclosure agreements, while preserving board members’ rights to timely documents, budget information, and public comment, and setting deadlines for records requests. Superintendents and a school board member testified in support, saying the bill clarifies roles and prevents board members from being frozen out. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material”; one senator supported the terminology change but warned about preserving legal precedent and avoiding appellate issues. The committee then reported favorably SB 1548, an update to the Live Local affordable housing law expanding eligible sites and clarifying setbacks, airport proximity, and fair-housing protections. Finally, the committee took up the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates. The bill allows trained master’s-level VPAs to perform limited veterinary services under a veterinarian’s supervision, and an amendment tightened the standard to immediate supervision on premises. Supporters said the measure would expand access to care, especially in rural areas with vet shortages, while opponents argued it added unnecessary regulation. After testimony from veterinary educators and others, the bill continued with support expressed by committee members, including praise for the direct-supervision amendment.

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• Um, a carjacking ensued in 2021 in the driving parking lot of the Jewish Community and Relations Council
• lot of the Jewish in the driving parking lot of the Jewish Community<00:48:20.800> and<00:48:
• and it looked at multiple cities within Minnesota, which included Eden Prairie as well as Brooklyn Park
• included Eden Prairie as well as which included Eden Prairie as well as Brooklyn<01:05:02.640> Park
• Uh, so I want to speak Brooklyn Park. Uh, so I want to speak about<01:05:04.880> that.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• act to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historic Park
• 36.960> Maritime<00:17:37.520> National<00:17:37.919> Historic<00:17:38.400> Park
• Salem Maritime National Historic Park Salem Maritime National Historic Park and<00:17:38.880>
• masked men in unmarked cars, no identification or badge, drawing weapons, swarming businesses and parks
• masked men in unmarked cars, no identification or badge, drawing weapons, swarming businesses and parks

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I think it was going through the Legacy Committee that talked about having AEDs everywhere: state parks
• <01:38:12.000> you<01:38:12.119> know<01:38:12.360> rest everywhere state parks
• you know rest everywhere state parks you know rest stops<01:38:13.239> everywhere<01:38:14.080
• For example, in the city of Lakeville, the hockey rinks or the city parks aren't necessarily under the
• aren't necessarily under the city parks aren't necessarily under the school's<01:46:51.719> purview

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• in another town and woke up in a park in Manchester.
• in another town and woke up in a park in Manchester.
• in another town and asleep in a park in another town and woke<02:37:35.840> up<02:37:35.920><
• <02:37:37.040> They woke up in a park in Manchester.
• They woke up in a park in Manchester.

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• <01:46:47.440> um years, I believe up to Jericho Park um years, I believe up to Jericho Park
• and a lot of the folks had Jericho Park and a lot of the folks had a<03:14:05.840> chance<03:
• So the Rockingham Rail Trail, the Sugar River Rail Trail, Hillsboro Rail Trail, Pisa State Park, and
• and Jericho State Park along with the<03:56:07.920> UTV<03:56:08.880> definition.
• And at Jericho State Park, they have gates that are set at 68 inches.

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Summary: The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted. The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.