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• So<01:32:29.280><c> that</c><01:32:29.520><c> allows</c><01:32:29.840><c> us</c><01:32:30.000><c> to<
• </c><01:32:38.639><c> uh</c><01:32:39.280><c> by</c><01:32:39.920><c> uh</c><01:32:40.080><c> our</c>
• </c><01:32:42.719><c> Um</c><01:32:43.600><c> and</c><01:32:44.320><c> uh</c><01:32:44.560><c> in</c>
• /c><01:32:46.239><c> level</c><01:32:46.639><c> authority</c><01:32:47.040><c> or</c><01:32:47.520><c

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

Transcript Highlights:

• We serve 32 sites across the county of the Berkshires. Thank you.
• We serve 32 sites across the county of the Berkshires.
• My first bill, Chapter 19 in the Act of '93, created tax incremental financing and economic development
• My first bill, Chapter 19 in the Act of '93, created tax incremental financing and economic development
• I am the chapter secretary of the Franklin County FFA chapter.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries held a public hearing on 19 legislative proposals, with testimony limited to three minutes per speaker and seven minutes per panel. The hearing opened with testimony on bills promoting urban agriculture and vacant-lot conversion, including H.121/S.61, which Green Roots staff and community members supported as a way to turn vacant lots in environmental justice communities into urban farms and gardens that improve food access, health, community cohesion, and climate resilience. Rep. James Arena-DeRosa also spoke in support of H.109/S.56, the PFAS bill, describing it as a measure to protect soil and farms from contamination and to create relief for affected farmers. A major portion of the hearing focused on H.109/S.56, which would ban land application of sewage sludge/biosolids, provide liability protection and relief funds for farmers, and address PFAS contamination in soil, water, crops, and animals. Testimony came from environmental groups, farm organizations, and individual farmers, including the Mass Food System Collaborative, Conservation Law Foundation, Clean Water Action, CEMAP, NOFA, Sierra Club, and several farmers who described contamination in Maine and Massachusetts and urged the committee to act. Witnesses emphasized that PFAS poses serious health risks, that farmers should not bear responsibility for legacy contamination, and that the bill should be paired with funding for testing, remediation, and assistance. Committee members asked questions about farm liability, the scope of the bill, contamination in different ownership situations, and the costs and timelines of remediation, with Senator Comerford and others clarifying that the bill is intended to protect farms and farmers rather than non-agricultural landholders. The committee also heard strong support for H.416, a farm-to-institution pilot program, from Rep. Lee Davis, Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, and Berkshire Bounty. They said the pilot would connect Massachusetts farms to schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, and other institutions, creating new markets, strengthening local supply chains, and supporting food-is-medicine efforts. Members discussed whether the model could be statewide and referenced existing programs such as Island Grown Initiative and local hospital and insurance partnerships. Another agricultural bill, H.1058, was supported by Rep. Mark Sylvia and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association as a way to allow unused cranberry water rights to be transferred within the same watershed for municipal mitigation while helping growers retire or consolidate bogs. The hearing also included testimony on the broader farm omnibus bill H.112/S.55 and related measures, with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau and others praising the committee’s work on agricultural resilience, food security, agritourism, workforce development, and farmland access, while suggesting additional transportation-related fixes for farmers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• to finalize<00:32:03.200><c> the</c><00:32:03.360><c> rule</c><00:32:03.600><c> in</c><00:32:03.840>
• 32:07.919><c> stakeholder</c><00:32:08.640><c> feedback</c><00:32:09.440><c> and</c><00:32:09.760><c>
• </c><01:32:05.520><c> Whether</c><01:32:05.760><c> it</c><01:32:05.920><c> is</c><01:32:06.000><c> an
• college<01:32:12.560><c> student</c><01:32:12.719><c> who</c><01:32:12.960><c> makes</c><01:32:13.120

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Stephanie Mickelsen, Legislative District 32, Bonneville County.
• What you have before you today on Senate Bill 1307 is a code cleanup between chapters 9 and 13.

Keywords: 989, all

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• services provided to opioid treatment programs by the Department of Health and adding a new section to chapter
• By the Department of Health and adding a new section to Chapter 7.
• act relating to residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, adding a new section to chapter
• President, there are 32 ayes, 16 nays, one excused. I received a constitutional majority.

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB5520, SB6016, SB5890, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5879, SB5899, SB6190, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB6282, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5970, SB5609, SB5827, SB5862, SB5880, SB5901, SB5943, SB5971, SB5975, SB5981, SB5988, SB6097, SJM8016, SB5496, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB6194, SB5909, SB5868, SB6026, SB6044, SB6239, SB5923, SB6045, SB6106, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5968, SB5489, SB5762, SB5832, SB5847, SB5963, SB5969, SB6027, SB6032, SB6049, SB6066, SB6079, SB6082, SB6113, SB6114, SB6160, SB6162, SB6164, SB6176, SB6289, SB6309, SB6319, SB6347, SB6308, SB6200, SB6080, SB5911, SJM8014, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB5828, SB6335, SB6017, SB6346, SB6262, SB5470, SB5990, SB6244, SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with the usual ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, received House messages, and introduced several bills. It also adopted Senate Resolution 868 honoring April as National Donate Life Month. Senators Gaynor and Dozier spoke in support, sharing personal stories about organ donation and transplant recipients, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also recognized guests in the gallery connected to those stories. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Colin L. Bannister to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, Amina Hussein to the Washington State University Board of Regents, and Ramatou-Libah to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees. Each confirmation passed with broad support after brief remarks from Senator Schoesler, and several senators were excused from voting. The Senate also acknowledged MLA Jody Tour of British Columbia and a personal privilege recognition for Senator Leis receiving Finland’s Order of the Lion. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026, dealing with residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, after adopting and rejecting several amendments that narrowed or clarified exemptions and local-control provisions. Senators argued both for housing supply and for preserving local planning flexibility. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 6106 on layoff notifications and worker information protections, Senate Bill 5890 on speeding and reckless driving standards, Senate Bill 5536 on equitable distribution of real property in divorce, and Substitute Senate Bill 6097 allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program. Senate Bill 5988, authorizing fee authority for Department of Health accreditation services for opioid treatment programs, passed after a close vote with one nay. The meeting ended with the Senate standing at ease for caucus and lunch.

Transcript Highlights:

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• :32:14.520><c> what</c><00:32:14.600><c> I'm</c><00:32:14.720><c> saying</c><00:32:15.160><c> is</c><
• On<00:32:19.080><c> top</c><00:32:19.280><c> of</c><00:32:19.440><c> that</c><00:32:19.679><c> when</
• And<00:32:47.160><c> as</c><00:32:47.360><c> far</c><00:32:47.720><c> as</c><00:32:48.040><c> if</c><
• 32:55.560><c> good</c><01:32:55.880><c> plan</c><01:32:56.520><c> before</c><01:32:56.880><c> us.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• is even more important is how blessed he is to have a wonderful wife and family to start this new chapter
• For all 32 years I have served in this chamber, Dave has been there for me and for my office whenever
• Also want to join in wishing you all the best in the next chapter of your experience in your life going

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, received committee reports, and approved the prior day’s journal by a 50-0 vote. Several members were granted leaves of absence, and the chamber also took up a number of procedural motions, including re-referring Senate Bill 1212 to Appropriations and moving Senate Bill 911 from the table to the calendar. The Senate later recessed for committee meetings and party caucuses, then reconvened to continue floor action. On the calendar, Senate Bill 1206 passed 50-0 after supporters said it would help Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by allowing manufacturers to pursue state licensure while federal FDA approval is pending, without weakening safety standards. Senate Bill 1273 passed 48-2; its sponsor said it would clarify that turnpike automated plate-reading data may be shared with investigators in missing or endangered persons cases, including Amber Alerts. Several other bills were either agreed to and re-referred to Appropriations or ordered over in their place, including House Bill 681, Senate Bills 1061, 1303, and 1355, and House Bill 1505 and 1667. The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 326, where an amendment by Senator Mastriano was adopted and the resolution was then held over as amended. In executive session, the chamber returned several nominations to the governor, then confirmed a slate of gubernatorial nominations, including appointments to the Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Board, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and several Pennsylvania Army National Guard promotions, by a 50-0 vote. The Senate additionally approved committee-reported bills from Appropriations and Health and Human Services, and signed House Bill 1344 in the presence of the Senate. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action on minimum wage legislation, noting Pennsylvania has not raised the wage since 2006 and pointing to House Bill 2189. Senator Dush delivered extended remarks on the nation’s founding and the religious views of Benjamin Franklin. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

Transcript Highlights:

• I was 31 or 32 and just thankful that I was able to do that.
• retiring at the end of the summer, and while I am incredibly happy and excited for her for this new chapter
• Capitol, to everything you have given, and we wish you the best as you turn the page into the next chapter

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Senator Starr, followed by several courtesies recognizing Pride Month, a staff birthday, and later a retirement and a community celebration. Senator Robinson then used remonstrances to warn against expanding surveillance through school bus camera systems, arguing that leaked plans from a vendor could create commercial databases of drivers’ movements and erode privacy. The main business was confirmation of numerous gubernatorial appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. Senators debated the process at length, with several minority members objecting that the volume of nominees, limited hearing time, and lack of transparency made meaningful advice-and-consent review difficult. Supporters responded that the nominees were qualified public servants and that the Senate should work with the Governor’s office on reforms. The Senate first confirmed a large block of appointments, then confirmed two Sustainability Board appointees, and later confirmed three Quality Education Commission appointees after extended debate. The Quality Education Commission nominations drew the most substantive policy discussion. Opponents argued the commission needs more technical research expertise and broader representation, while supporters emphasized the nominees’ education experience and direct knowledge of Oregon schools. Several senators described Oregon’s education system as in crisis, citing low reading and math proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and the need for urgent reform of the Quality Education Model and school funding. The Senate also received a proposed rule amendment creating an official Senate seal, which was distributed and held on the table, and the chamber adjourned without further action.

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• They are establishing 32 new faculty in high-impact science and engineering disciplines, and they're
• Section 61-6-11.1, NMSA 1978, being Laws 2001, Chapter 96, Section 10, as amended.
• action based on childhood sexual abuse, providing that Section 37-1-30, NMSA 1978, being Laws 1993, Chapter

Keywords: 996, all

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• of this is<05:32:24.878><c> right</c><05:32:25.080><c> now</c><05:32:25.600><c> you</c><05:32:25.718>
• <c> can</c><05:32:25.878><c> do</c><05:32:26.040><c> a</c><05:32:26.240><c> thousand</c><05:32:26.920

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee opened by noting member absences and then reviewed the governor’s HB 2 trailer bill language creating a solid waste site evaluation committee. The chair explained that Finance would want the committee’s input on the proposal and also announced a temporary change to the committee’s schedule, with additional Wednesday meetings planned around school vacation. The committee then moved into a work session on several bills. On HB 150, Representative Ktoa offered a simple amendment changing food-processing language from “washed and rinsed” to “cleaned and sanitized” in the processing area. Members agreed the change better matched food safety practice, and the committee indicated support for advancing the bill. On HB 307, dealing with homestead food production areas, members discussed proposed amendment language that would add clearer sanitary requirements, including handwashing access, sanitary storage, sanitizable food-contact surfaces, and pest exclusion. The committee also discussed whether to replace “potentially hazardous food” with “time temperature control safe food,” but several members favored keeping the existing term because it is already well defined in food safety law. The bill was held for further amendment work rather than being executed immediately. The committee spent substantial time on solid waste legislation. For HB 479, members recalled a prior plan for a letter to the solid waste working group and agreed to proceed with the bill in executive session, with an offer of drafting help from Representative Bixby. For HB 77, which would require DES to establish site-specific setback distances for proposed new landfills, Representative Penza said his amendment was not ready yet but was close, and the bill was left for further discussion. The most detailed discussion was on HB 2115, which would require landfill permit applicants to submit a report on the project’s harms and benefits. Representative Germana explained an amendment that would replace section one, expand the list of benefits to include economic potential and infrastructure improvements, and set up a third-party review process in which the applicant submits a list of reviewers, DES screens the list, and the commissioner selects a reviewer if no agreement is reached within 60 days. Members asked about who could serve as contractors, whether they had to be local, and how DES would judge qualifications; the response was that environmental engineering and similar firms could be used, local or outside the community, and that the process would remain somewhat flexible. Representative H. Haskins asked whether the legislature or subcommittee would be formally notified of preliminary review problems, and the chair said no additional notification process would be built in beyond existing practice. The committee planned to continue work on the bills in upcoming executive sessions, including after school break.

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• the rate<00:32:24.799><c> how</c><00:32:24.960><c> many</c><00:32:25.240><c> times</c><00:32:25.519>
• to the<00:32:33.639><c> agency</c><00:32:34.120><c> blah</c><00:32:34.320><c> blah</c><00:32:34.480><
• work<00:32:38.559><c> so</c><00:32:38.840><c> this</c><00:32:39.559><c> this</c><00:32:39.679><c> one

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :32:47.200><c> gambling's</c><01:32:47.600><c> occurring,</c><01:32:48.080><c> and</c> don't know the
• <01:32:48.680><c> uncooperative</c><01:32:49.440><c> who</c><01:32:49.560><c> are</c><01:32:49.680><c
• </c><01:32:51.440><c> So,</c><01:32:52.040><c> in</c><01:32:52.240><c> the</c> of the gambling.
• c> a</c><01:32:56.560><c> bill</c><01:32:56.840><c> passed</c><01:32:57.120><c> last</c><01:32:57.440

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 3123, which would treat free tuition or school-conditioned enrollment at private educational institutions as a conditional gift rather than a contractual obligation unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, and Kamehameha Schools and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools strongly backed it, saying it would protect donor intent, preserve school-ohana relationships, and help maintain tuition assistance and educational access for families. A committee member commented favorably on the unity among school organizations, and there were no objections raised before the committee moved on. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2438, which creates a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion, with private and government enforcement options and protections for constitutionally protected speech. Testifiers from the Community Alliance on Prisons and a know-your-rights educator supported the measure as a civil rights protection grounded in the Hawaii Constitution. No opposition testimony was presented during the hearing, and the measure appeared to receive general support from those who testified. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 3142, which establishes offenses for dangerous and habitual dangerous intoxication and allows civil protective custody and emergency examination in lieu of arrest in certain cases. The Attorney General, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Health, and Department of Human Services supported the bill as a treatment-oriented diversion tool for people who are dangerously intoxicated and at risk to themselves or the public. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, warning it could expand police discretion, burden emergency rooms, and function as a loss of liberty without sufficient treatment resources, while committee members questioned whether the bill would simply cycle people through emergency rooms and back onto the street. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the chair said decision-making would occur at the end of the agenda.

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• a</c><00:32:21.279><c> portion</c><00:32:21.519><c> of</c><00:32:21.679><c> the</c><00:32:21.840><c>
• </c> Note<00:32:31.039><c> number</c><00:32:31.279><c> two,</c><00:32:31.600><c> we</c><00:32:31.840>
• ><c> to</c><00:32:40.559><c> change</c><00:32:40.799><c> the</c><00:32:40.960><c> position</c><00:32:
• :32:40.400><c> and</c><01:32:40.639><c> it's</c><01:32:40.800><c> in</c><01:32:40.880><c> a</c><01:32

Keywords: 916, all

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• It's it's<00:32:14.640><c> more</c><00:32:14.799><c> of</c><00:32:15.039><c> another</c><00:32:15.440
• :21.279><c> to</c><00:32:21.919><c> do</c><00:32:22.080><c> that,</c><00:32:22.559><c> the</c><00:32:
• </c> I've<00:32:43.440><c> got</c><00:32:43.519><c> a</c><00:32:43.679><c> quick</c><00:32:43.840><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm from Marin County, and I am a California-born adoptee in reunion for 32 years. Thank you.
• Matt Easley on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of California and the San Diego chapter,
• I've been in this business for 32 years, and I've met a number of ESOP firms.
• Last year alone, 32 people died in ICE custody, the deadliest year in decades.
• Last year alone, 32 people died in ICE custody, the deadliest year in decades.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And to support a critical human service workforce, the FY27 recommendation is to maintain Chapter 257
• So they've identified $32 million.
• So they've identified $32 million. House 2 asks them to find another $68 million, essentially.
• The center was established as an independent state agency through Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012.
• The center was established as an independent state agency through Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a Health and Human Services budget hearing in Clinton, with opening remarks from Chairs Meg Kilcoyne and Robin Kennedy, local officials, and many House and Senate members introducing themselves. The hearing focused on Governor Healey’s FY27 EOHHS and MassHealth budgets, with repeated themes of rising health care costs, federal funding uncertainty, workforce shortages, and access to care in underserved regions. Members also raised concerns about primary care shortages, rural and regional disparities, behavioral health access, maternal health, food insecurity, and the impact of federal policy changes on Massachusetts programs. EOHHS Secretary Kiame Mahaniah said the FY27 EOHHS budget totals $33.7 billion, reflecting mostly non-discretionary growth from health care costs, labor costs, caseload increases, and provider rate pressures. He highlighted targeted investments in foster care, family resource centers, maternal health, youth services, nutrition programs, immigrant legal services, and human service workforce rates, while warning that federal actions could strip roughly $3.5 billion annually from the state’s health care funding. In response to questions, he defended the administration’s cooperation with federal audits and program integrity efforts, discussed the primary care crisis, and said the state is trying to preserve core services while preparing for a more difficult FY28 budget cycle. MassHealth Undersecretary Mike Levine then described two major FY27 challenges: double-digit cost growth and the expected effects of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He said MassHealth’s proposed $22.7 billion gross budget includes a 7.5% increase and relies on a moratorium on new expansions plus targeted reductions, including a $1,000 annual adult dental cap, ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss only, reducing care management to peer-state levels, and work groups to slow growth in PCA, adult foster care, and adult day health spending. Members questioned the impact on Boston Health Care for the Homeless, preventive care, and regional access; Levine said the changes are meant to preserve sustainability, that children and certain disabled populations remain protected, and that the administration will continue working with providers, advocates, and the Legislature on implementation and longer-term reforms.

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• If you don't have<01:32:16.080><c> the</c><01:32:16.239><c> the</c><01:32:16.639><c> legal</c><01:32:
• </c><01:32:21.760><c> But</c><01:32:21.920><c> I</c><01:32:22.159><c> think</c><01:32:23.000><c> that
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• She is a member of her high school varsity golf team, serves as vice president of her FFA chapter.
• By a vote of 32 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, the reappointment of John F.
• Senate Memorial 32. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, sponsor, for bringing this memorial.
• Senate Memorial 32. To transportation barriers for students in foster care. Senate Memorial 32.
• , that’s Senate Memorial 32.

Summary: The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol. The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds. On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.

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• As you can see, the bill before you amends the biennial MHFA appropriation found in Chapter 32 of the
• As you can see, the bill before you amends the biennial MHFA appropriation found in Chapter 32 of the

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• The vote count shows 32 in favor and 3 against.
• Our budget pays our salaries and all that good stuff and is found in Title 67, Chapter 4.
• And our budget pays our salaries and all that good stuff is found in Title 67 Chapter 4.
• The roll call shows 32 yeas, 3 nays, 0 abstentions.
• I did hear from the Senator from 32 there that not too hot, not too cold.

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