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• think that this bill would permit that? think that this bill would permit that?
• I I do think that this bill would permit I I do think that this bill would permit us<02:10:49.040
• When I say that, large plans, we're not talking about driveway permits or wetlands permits or things
• When I say that, large plans, we're not talking about driveway permits or wetlands permits or things
• When I say that, large plans, we're not talking about driveway permits or wetlands permits or things

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 185, which would amend RSA 3109 to add timelines for OPLC’s complaint review and investigation process. Members reviewed the existing five-year limitation period for misconduct complaints and noted that the bill would add a 30-day deadline for the office to make a recommendation to the board and a 90-day deadline to complete investigations. Some members raised concerns that the new deadlines could conflict with the existing statute of limitations, create pressure to dismiss cases too quickly, and potentially undermine the separation between OPLC’s investigative role and the boards’ adjudicatory role established by House Bill 655. Nicholas Fry, OPLC general counsel, testified that the agency’s fiscal note originally assumed it would need roughly double its staff to meet the proposed deadlines, though a later amendment reduced that estimate somewhat. He said OPLC would still need additional personnel, including investigatory paralegals and a physician investigator for the Board of Medicine, to meet the timeframes. He also explained OPLC’s current complaint and hearing procedures, including new consumer-friendly correspondence, website guidance, and efforts by the enforcement division to improve transparency and communication with complainants and licensees. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors testified in support of the bill’s basic goal of speeding up intake and investigation, saying the 30-day intake/review period was reasonable and that the bill would not change OPLC’s role in that first step. He argued, however, that the investigation step is where delays occur, especially for lower-priority complaints, and that some cases have remained unresolved for years. Committee members also questioned how the added staffing costs would be paid, with discussion of whether they would come from license fees or the general fund. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• the goal of hearing as much as possible from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• Public comment may be provided only at the designated time and place and as permitted by the chair.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And Madam Secretary, am I permitted to make nominations for vice chair as chair?
• Am I permitted to do that? All right. Now we're going to open nominations for vice chair.

Summary: The Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment met to confirm quorum, review its recent work, and reorganize leadership. The chair explained that the task force’s prior reports had been cumulative: the first surveyed Missouri’s substance use disorder system and spending, the second identified objectives, and the third focused on transportation and housing. For the coming year, the chair suggested revisiting the task force’s existing goals and asking state departments how successful those efforts have been, with possible summer hearings and a meeting with the governor’s office to align priorities. Members then considered nominations for chair. Senator Joe Nicola and Representative Del Taylor were nominated, and after roll call Senator Nicola was elected chair for the remainder of the year by a 6-4 vote. Representative Taylor was then nominated and selected by acclamation as vice chair. During discussion, members noted the work involved in collecting data and drafting reports, thanked staff and policy support teams, and emphasized that the state still has significant substance abuse challenges despite progress. Before adjournment, members suggested improving public notice for meetings so more community members and people working on the ground can participate in hearings. The new chair said he would work with staff to schedule summer hearings and gather input from departments and the governor’s office. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits
• Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• House Bill 2123 establishes the Arizona Bullion Depository under the Arizona State Treasurer and permits
• allows the state and its governmental entities to use the Arizona Bullion Depository to store bullion, permits

Bills: HB2123, HB2140

Keywords: bullion, depository, legal tender, Arizona, finances, precious metals, financial transactions, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, 1182, all

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• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 18 relates to permit exemptions from TCEQ for certain dams or reservoirs
• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 18 relates to permit exemptions from TCEQ for certain dams or reservoirs

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• New incentives are permitted.
• The substitute permits a patient to request a cash or direct pay price from physicians and health care

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• New incentives permitted.
• The substitute permits a patient to request a cash or direct pay price from Physicians and health care

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• We could finally do the permitting reform that Governor Walz has promised us for so many years, but has
• We could finally do the permitting reform that Governor Walz has promised us for so many years, but has
• Reading is permitted, but only in very short sentences.
• Reading is permitted, but only in very short sentences. Thank you for the reminder.
• Reading is permitted, but only in very short sentences.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'll just say that this is permitting the Building Standards Commission to develop building standards
• The permit inspection process provides essential oversight to protect consumers and business owners from
• harm, including requiring a contractor to resolve any non-compliant work before the final permit is
• We do really appreciate efforts to streamline the permitting process.
• Local agencies still review every map and every permit.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The functional reality is they are not permitted to do that by the manufacturer.
• permitted at large venues?
• Grab-and-go beer coolers with self-checkout machines would not be permitted at bars.
• So why are they permitted at large venues?
• So why are they permitted at large venues?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 452, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment. Farm Bureau and several manufacturers’ representatives opposed the bill, arguing that existing memorandums of understanding already provide farmers access to parts, diagnostics, and repair information, and warning that broader software access could increase emissions tampering and safety risks. Supporters, including repair advocates, a legislator, and a farmer representative, argued that the MOUs are not binding, that farmers need enforceable repair rights to avoid costly delays during critical harvest periods, and that owners should be able to repair equipment they bought without dealer lock-in. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on bills to limit or eliminate “grab-and-go” alcohol sales at large venues, including House Bill 325 and Senate Bill 225. Union workers from Fenway Park and the TD Garden described self-checkout alcohol kiosks as creating public safety and compliance problems, including underage access, over-serving, theft, and difficulty monitoring intoxication in crowded settings. They said workers are often understaffed and bear discipline when violations occur. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox and Aramark defended the supervised self-checkout model, saying it speeds service, is widely used, and operates with multiple layers of supervision, training, and regulatory oversight; they said they had not received violation notices and that any incidents are isolated. Senator Edwards also testified in support of House Bill 369, aimed at restricting marketing of certain harsh cosmetic products to children, and in support of the grab-and-go bill. She argued that children should not be targeted with products containing toxic chemicals and that alcohol service should remain supervised by trained staff to protect consumers and jobs. Senator Collins and other legislators also spoke in favor of restricting grab-and-go alcohol service, citing concerns about underage drinking and overconsumption. The hearing additionally included a separate bill on Sunday morning alcohol service, with Representatives Scanlon and Lewis arguing for allowing sales beginning at 8 a.m. on Sundays rather than 10 a.m., but that bill was only discussed briefly and no action was taken.

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• had published that executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day, time permitting
• throughout<01:19:27.199> the<01:19:27.360> day,<01:19:27.679> time<01:19:27.920> permitting
• throughout the day, time permitting. throughout the day, time permitting.
• <01:41:58.719> all<01:41:58.960> over<01:41:59.199> without<01:42:00.000> permits
• popping up all over without permits popping up all over without permits rather<01:42:01.119>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of today's
• And in that same time period, the city has permitted less than 350 housing units and built far less.
• And in that same time period, the city has permitted less than 350 housing units and built far less.
• With the construction costs combined with the permitting delays in California, that will far exceed a
• As for the construction combined with the permitting delays in California, will far exceed a property

Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.

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• I believe that Senator Wynn is proposing a conceptual amendment to this bill, if the chair would permit
• I believe that Senator Wynn is proposing a conceptual amendment to this bill if the chair would permit
• It exempts a physician's office or certain health care facilities from state permitting requirements
• , and administers sedation solely within the scope of that permit.
• The bill also would authorize the DMV to permit the use of digital license plates.

Bills: AB49, AB93, AB108, AB169, AB188, AB212, AB221, AB224, AB251, AB282, AB284, AB296, AB304, AB331, AB356, AB366, AB375, AB409, AB467, AB475, AB476, AB479, AB494, AB514, AB515, AB533, AB542, AB550, AB558, AB567, AB568, AB571, AB581, AB583, AB584, AB585, AB595, AB596, AB597, SB170, SB427, SB460, SB508

Keywords: educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, health insurance, speech-language pathology

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• You know, I mean, so this is asking the superintendent<00:53:31.040> for<00:53:31.280> permit
• c><00:53:31.599> It<00:53:31.840> says<00:53:32.000> here superintendent for permit
• It says here superintendent for permit.
• <01:10:23.040> school<01:10:23.440> personnel procedures that permit school personnel
• procedures that permit school personnel to<01:10:24.239> withhold<01:10:24.719> such<01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 206, which requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use. Supporters argued that cell phones and personal devices contribute to student mental health problems, bullying, distraction, and disruptive behavior, and said teachers and administrators want a clear statewide rule rather than having to enforce policies themselves. Opponents raised concerns about local control, the breadth of the term “personal communication device,” and whether the bill would interfere with instructional uses of devices, especially in schools that rely on bring-your-own-device or have limited access to school-issued laptops. Members debated Amendment 2249H, which added an exception for teacher-led instruction and clarified that superintendent-approved exceptions could still apply for medical, disability, or language-proficiency needs. After discussion about whether the amendment was too restrictive or too broad, the committee adopted the amendment on a 9-8 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then voted 9-8, with one not voting, to recommend Senate Bill 206 ought to pass as amended. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 96, concerning mandatory disclosure by school district employees to parents. The sponsor offered Amendment 2199H to replace language that would have required referral to DCYF whenever an educator withheld information due to concern about possible abuse at home. The amendment instead allows a district to withhold information if a reasonably prudent person would believe disclosure would result in abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and requires the decision to be documented in the student record. The amendment was discussed as a narrower, more workable safeguard, and the committee was still in discussion on the bill at the end of the transcript.

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• struggling with staff in certain departments that require specific expertise, like a lot of our permitting
• and building. ...that requires specific expertise, like a lot of our permitting and building.
• If a superior officer should elect to permit those off-duty carry privileges, they must file a formal
• If a superior officer should elect to permit those off-duty carry privileges, they must file a formal
• with legitimate legal experts, causing the improper handling and filing of visas, green cards, work permits

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and heard several announcements and recognitions, including remarks from the new Democratic caucus leader, Senator Berman, who emphasized bipartisan work on education, health care, the environment, and family issues. The chamber also recognized military leaders, an intern, and guests connected to later bills. No committee reports or executive messages were on the desk at the start of the session. The Senate then took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion substitutions and technical amendments. Major measures included the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which passed 36-0; a local government land regulation bill that was amended after questions about quasi-judicial hearings, impact fees, and county costs, then passed 26-8; a vessels/boating bill that incorporated related legislation and passed 35-0; a blood clot screening and treatment bill creating the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which passed 36-0; a fleeing or eluding law enforcement bill, amended to remove vehicle impoundment in the House version, which passed 36-0; a concealed carry/firearms bill for certain law enforcement and military personnel, which passed 33-3; and a timeshare management bill, which passed 36-0. The chamber also passed a disability history and awareness instruction bill, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, after extensive debate about language and the meaning of disability versus “unique abilities”; it received 35 co-sponsors and passed 35-0. Other bills passed included manufacturing and related fee legislation, public education on background screening requirements, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, Medicaid oversight, health facilities authorities, and veteran and spouse nursing home beds, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, mammogram coverage, Parkinson’s disease, and others.

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• you should have, large counties should have in their plans to have shifts, you know, this doesn't permit
• Currently licensed to carry permits and certain military IDs can be issued to noncitizens, and while
• So if you're just a normal kid, you know, you're 16, you get your learner's permit.
• There are other provisions in the, uh, code that deal with how you get your learner's permit and then
• So just so that I'm clear, and we're all clear, uh, when, when someone has a driver's permit, is that

Bills: HB304

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• regarding development needs and regarding the changes in zoning and the needs for conditional use permits
• So zoning and permitting for the benefit of a city's residents and economic health and wellbeing should
• 00:20:53.240> family<00:20:53.520> homes<00:20:53.720> are<00:20:53.919> permitted
• <00:20:54.280> is<00:20:54.400> a single family homes are permitted is a single family
• homes are permitted is a market<00:20:54.840> driven<00:20:55.200> approach<00:20:55.520

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Four is the legislation y'all passed last session on streamlining the permitting process.
• And that's something that we can do under air permits without some type of special waiver or anything
• It's clean enough to permit as non-emergency.
• It's clean enough to permit as non-emergency and run that way.
• But here's the critical difference: building a new gas peaker takes about five years of permitting and

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• 250, municipal zoning, often involve Act 250, municipal zoning, environmental<01:22:39.920> permitting
• environmental permitting. environmental permitting.
• If you leave the chamber during the counting of the ballots, you will not be permitted to re-enter the
• <01:25:50.680> to<01:25:50.840> re-enter<01:25:51.480> the will not be permitted
• to re-enter the will not be permitted to re-enter the chamber<01:25:52.280> until<01:25:52.600

Keywords: 927, senate, all