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• This is not time-limited, so there's no, uh, limit to, as it's written here, as to being able to be in
• This is not time-limited, so there's no limit to, as it's written here, being able to be in the status
• This is not time-limited, so there's no limit to, as it's written here, being able to be in the status
• certification this is not time limited certification this is not time limited so<01:25:43.080>
• <01:55:51.520> of action the code of ethics in terms of action the code of ethics in terms

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

Transcript Highlights:

• But you know, this is only about increasing The quality of the deer in terms of livability, longevity
• Because you use the term 'nobody's gouging.' Define gouging.
• I don't think it's limiting anything else. Senator Hicks, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The 10-gallon limit has been taken away. So, does the 200-gallon limit on cow's milk stand?
• And does that affect the gallon limits? Does this bill affect it? And what way does it?

Bills: HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all

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• My name is Rachel Lean, and I am a woman in long-term recovery.
• I promise you there are no limits when it came to who they were praying on.
• ended, or whatever term we're using.
• I mean, staff time and resources are limited, right?
• We have a limited amount of people working on this.

Transcript Highlights:

• During the public testimony period, there may be a time limit of 2 minutes per witness to accommodate
• speaking for any purpose and all questions and remarks from the members and the witnesses must be limited
• And 47% of the Huntsville city limits is exempt where this, uh, property would be.
• This is a long term problem, a long-term issue in Texas in which state agencies are leaving prisoners
• Previously, I mentioned the hospital used the term involved in an accident.

Bills: HB153

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• c> maximize<00:42:15.359> the long-term investment to maximize the long-term investment to
• and not reacting the short term and not reacting the short term typically<00:42:25.040> lends
• These assumptions are long-term.
• everyone, we are a long-term investor. everyone, we are a long-term investor.
• <01:45:07.600> The limited to 300 days no more. Okay. The limited to 300 days no more.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum call, the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and approval of the prior meeting minutes. The first presentation was from Bo Craycraft of the Judicial Form Retirement System, who gave an update on investment performance, asset allocation, cash flow, and projected employer costs. He reported strong fiscal year 2025 investment results, with both the legislative and judicial retirement plans outperforming their actuarial assumed rates of return and benchmarks, driven largely by U.S. equity performance. He also noted the plans remained near their target asset allocation and continued to experience negative cash flow, though he said that was manageable in context of strong asset growth. Craycraft then discussed a recent experience study and actuarial assumption changes, especially a revised salary growth assumption and a higher cash balance interest credit rate. He said these changes increased projected employer costs, with contributions rising from about $700,000 to a projected $2 million in later years, though he expected the eventual 2025 valuation and investment gains to reduce that estimate. Members asked about mortality assumptions, the impact of the experience study on liabilities, and the sharp increase in the judicial plan’s projected employer cost. Craycraft explained that the increase was driven mainly by the updated assumptions and that no other major plan changes were involved. At the chair’s request, Craycraft also addressed the recent rise in Medicare Advantage premiums for the plan’s health coverage, saying the 2025 increase was largely tied to Part D changes and the Inflation Reduction Act and had been about 45%, but that future growth was expected to be under 5%. After his presentation, the committee moved to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority update, where the next speaker began by saying the funds had exceeded actuarial assumed returns for the fiscal year.

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you know, Jim, they used to refer to that term?
• I'm sorry about the term. I just... no, it's okay. You're good. Mr.
• Do you know, Jim, they used to refer to that term?
• Do you know, Jim, they used to refer to that term?
• to Cy's restricting access or limiting to Cy's restricting access or limiting housing<00:51:25.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Currently, the distribution of taxes collected is limited to those charter schools that are sponsored
• question, I don't know what the other districts that have approved this what or where they fall in terms
• Chair: You may have a new term colloquy back and forth. Senator Jones: Last question.
• And me not knowing what the other schedules look like in terms of when they are holding their referendums
• in such a way that it limits it to only those charter schools that have had their charter sponsored

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• for a long term for a long term yes I can get you a copy of the um yes I can get you a copy of the um
• of the what we are better build in terms of the what we are better build in terms of the what we are
• effect for the majority of long-term effect for the majority of long-term effect for the majority of
• Law Enforcement these these long-term Law Enforcement these these long-term Law Enforcement Officers
• law are we considering a a long-term law are we considering a a long-term law enforcement officer in

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• Importantly, These funds recycle back into the program, extending their long-term impact.
• It doesn't limit the bedroom sizes.
• They have to be below the area median income limit.
• What Do you think there's any way that you could limit it to so much to each area?
• We are providing the long-term certainty that businesses need to make major investments here.

Keywords: 996, all

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• interruptions can have long-term interruptions can have long-term consequences. consequences. consequences
• not licensed services and we had limited not licensed services and we had limited tools<00:32:13.200
• things that I get asked about in terms things that I get asked about in terms of<01:14:34.960>
• Um certainly I think terms of oversight.
• <02:07:15.199> of So, those a conversation in terms of So, those a conversation in terms of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• What is the age limit that you, that, how old can somebody be?
• However, there is no age limit to persons.
• So in terms of dispensing, I remember...
• Support this well-thought-out, straightforward, short-term solution.
• Let's be clear: in Texas, only doctors, in limited cases, and in limited cases, nurses, practitioners

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192, HCR3, HCR4, HCR5, HCR6, HCR8, HCR14, HCR16, HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4, HR6, HR7, HR8, HR9, HR12, HR11, HR13, HR14, HR15, HR16, HR20, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR45, HR48, HR49, HR51, HR52, HR55, HR56, HR57, HR59, HR60, HR61, HR62, HR63, HR64, HR65, HR66, HR70, HR71, HR72, HR74, HCR2, HCR7, HR10, HR21, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HR39, HR40, HR42, HR43, HR44, HR46, HR47, HR50, HR53, HR54, HR67, HR69, HR75, HCR 5, HCR 6, HCR 8, HCR 14, HCR 16, HR 1, HR 3, HR 4, HR 6, HR 7, HR 8, HR 9, HR 12, HR 11, HR 13, HR 14, HR 15, HR 16, HR 20, HR 22, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 28, HR 29, HR 30, HR 31, HR 32, HR 33, HR 45, HR 48, HR 49, HR 51, HR 52, HR 55, HR 56, HR 57, HR 59, HR 60, HR 61, HR 62, HR 63, HR 64, HR 65, HR 66, HR 70, HR 71, HR 72, HR 74, HCR 7, HR 10, HR 21, HR 35, HR 36, HR 37, HR 38, HR 39, HR 40, HR 42, HR 43, HR 44, HR 46, HR 47, HR 50, HR 53, HR 54, HR 67, HR 69, HB 25, HB 48, HB 149, HB 254, HB 26, HB 192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

Transcript Highlights:

• In order to facilitate the goal of the hearing as much as possible from the public within the limits
• Like Meli-Cattle, 762 is a thoughtful balanced measure that provides limited statutory flexibility for
• We're at 1990s levels in terms of our public staffing. We can't cut more.
• The current statute limits governance flexibility by requiring a governing board that is appointed by
• It doesn't limit infrastructure requirements in any way.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We'll be limiting testimony to 3 minutes today.
• One of those is mortgage revenue bonds, which is limited as far as annual allocation.
• So I keep hearing the word recruiting tool, or the term recruiting tool.
• I'm here for this bill, This is the bid limit increase, correct? So sorry about that.
• Those are very limited. You have waiting lists for those families.

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

Transcript Highlights:

• In terms of reporting out on this audit, that's a bit of an unknown right now due to the discussions
• We're going to have an agency that's going to cooperate within limits.
• They can't guarantee what within limits.
• <00:42:35.240> It's<00:42:35.400> not term that they should be using.
• It's not term that they should be using.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee received an update from the LBA on three audits related to education programs. Christine Young reported that the special education audit is in report-writing, with 44 of 81 observations completed, and that a draft is expected early in the third quarter with a final report later in the summer. She also said the doorway program audit has a draft report with 12 observations, auditee responses were received May 14, an exit conference was held May 18, and the report is now expected to be presented at the June fiscal committee meeting. The bulk of the discussion focused on the education freedom accounts audit and a proposed expansion of scope. Beulah Skids explained that the original audit, required by the 2022 law creating the EFA program, would be expanded to examine whether students were New Hampshire residents at enrollment and throughout participation, and whether records of educational attainment satisfied program requirements. She described the current work, the draft cooperation agreement being developed with the Department of Education and the Children’s Scholarship Fund, and the department’s concerns about the audit period and the term "educational progress," which the LBA said it would revise. The committee discussed that the expanded work would depend on a written agreement giving the LBA access to needed records, policies, and staff, with the Department of Education potentially serving as an intermediary for data access. Members raised concerns about the scope period and data access. Senator Lang asked that the residency review be limited to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, rather than the broader 2022-25 period, because those years captured the major program expansions; the committee appeared to agree, with clarification that the reference was to school years, not fiscal years. Members also discussed reconciliation of EFA funds, noting that the department has agreed to reopen rulemaking to make reconciliation more frequent so unused funds can be returned to the state sooner. Several members expressed frustration that access to data had been delayed, while LBA staff said the cooperation agreement is intended to prevent further roadblocks and that the AG’s office could review it if needed.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's about can you operate within the limits of the permit?
• Term limits will bring you over. Thank you, Senator. So I just, Donna, just a question.
• In terms of timeline, I mean, in terms of progress, you can see on here on that left-hand side, just
• And the program space, that was off limits.
• And so, I mean, they are very, very limited in what they can do.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• member, first term on Finance.
• of time that we have is somewhat limited of time that we have is somewhat limited so<00:11:04.120
• trust funds in terms of what they can be used for.
• those are sort of special but in terms those are sort of special but in terms of<00:16:46.600>
• <00:16:50.639> of similar to General funds in terms of similar to General funds in terms of

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an introductory House Finance Division Two session focused on committee procedures, staffing, and the upcoming budget process. Mickey Landrian, the division analyst, introduced himself and explained that the subcommittee operates more informally than the full committee, does not hold executive sessions or public hearings itself, and makes recommendations back to House Finance. Members were told that public hearings on legislation occur in the full committee, while Division Two will hold work sessions and vote on recommendations such as ought to pass, retain, or ITL. The chair also welcomed new members and a new clerk, and noted that meetings will be recorded and streamed, with microphones required for audio capture. A substantial portion of the meeting covered the division’s workload and schedule. Landrian outlined the agencies assigned to Division Two, including Safety, Fish and Game, Transportation, Education, the Lottery Commission, Police Standards and Training, the University System, and the Community College System. He explained the different fund types the division will handle, especially Education Trust Fund, Highway Fund, and Fish and Game Fund, and reviewed reference materials distributed to members, including agency budget requests, prior recommendation tracking sheets, and surplus statements. He emphasized that the agency budget requests and related handouts are available online and useful for members to review before budget work begins. Members discussed the compressed timeline for the session, with a target date of March 26 for completing Division Two recommendations. Landrian said only a few bills had been referred to Finance so far, none yet to Division Two, but that more bills and amendments were expected, including many amendments to House Bill 2. He noted that the committee would need to move efficiently and frontload meetings. Representative Papich added that Fish and Game may require closer scrutiny than in prior years because of its push for direct general fund appropriations, and members also discussed the importance of getting preliminary budget documents before the governor’s budget is finalized. No votes were taken and no formal actions were reported beyond the procedural overview and distribution of materials.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our resources are limited, you know, and right now you all are having to decide what to do with limited
• We've already seen the long-term impact of this program.
• long-term impact of this<00:59:18.640> program.
• <01:13:38.159> uh is to um uh change the word limited uh is to um uh change the word limited
• department of revenue as well in terms department of revenue as well in terms of<01:17:16.719>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all