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• limited-purpose jurisdiction area without a plan. ...deliver full city services to those areas which state
• We represent 700 folks across the state that are on the ground. building, managing, and providing all
• More than a dozen states have passed permitting reform bills of some type in recent years, enabling..
• Other states have since adopted similar laws.
• State your name and your email address. I'm Brita Wallace.

Bills: SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044

Keywords: workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement

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• Small counties defined in statute that less than 200,000 which by the way, 38 counties in the state of
• Then we started by borrowing money from the federal government. By 2011.
• So right now, our unemployment insurance system in the state of Florida is the 50nd worst in the nation
• You heard that the state of Florida is the worst in the nation.
• We had 390,000 open jobs in state of Florida right now as 10 open jobs for every person who's receiving

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• Borrowing on top of borrowing, right? So anyways, let's not get into that one again.
• Borrowing on top of<01:06:47.839> borrowing,<01:06:48.559> right?
• that, that helps the entire state. that, that helps the entire state.
• by the state.
• I believe the state by the state.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through several HB 2 budget amendments, focusing first on energy-related transfers and then on judicial funding. For the energy item, members discussed moving remaining money from the renewable energy fund into the general fund for the biennium, with later-year amounts going to the general fund rather than ratepayers. They noted the proposal was based on prior House Bill 111 language, that the exact amount was still being worked out with the Department of Energy, and that some language about “incentive payments” was being removed or clarified. Amendment 1211H was moved and adopted on a 5-4 vote. The committee then considered amendment 1040 on the governor’s scholarship fund, which would eliminate the program and sweep uncommitted funds. Members supporting the program argued it helps New Hampshire students afford in-state college and should be reworked rather than repealed; opponents said the remaining balance was limited and the program should be ended. Amendment 1040 was defeated 4-5. The committee then turned to a judicial council request tied to a Franklin Pierce criminal justice clinic that had previously used ARPA funds. Supporters said the clinic cleared 323 cases in nine months, provided training for future attorneys, and could reduce more expensive assigned-counsel costs by helping the public defender system handle cases more efficiently. The amendment would add $100,000 to the judicial council line for that purpose. There was some confusion over the line item and whether the request should be attributed to the judicial branch or judicial council, which was corrected during discussion. Members also discussed a larger issue: the judicial council’s budget request appeared lower than intended because of a possible clerical error in how prior-year funding was calculated, especially after the last budget combined HB 1 and HB 2 funding. The committee compared the public defender line and assigned counsel line, noting that if public defender funding is cut, more cases would shift to assigned counsel, which is more expensive. No final vote on the judicial council amendment is shown in the excerpt.

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• There are state-chartered banks across the state.
• in charter to state.
• in charter to state.
• in charter to state.
• in charter to state.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• contractors when dealing with the state contractors when dealing with the state when<00:25:17.200
• You know, you want the state, the people would want the state to be a partner.
• You know, you want the state, the people would want the state to be a partner.
• > tools<00:40:45.040> that mean, state has some tools that mean, state has some tools that
• So, you know, the education, as Representative Jackson stated, that individual borrower will not know

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures. The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000. Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Other states, it's about 80%.
• You see, in the past when we have had deficits in the state, we decide to borrow from our school districts
• You see, in the past when we have had deficits in the state, we decide to borrow from our school districts
• You see, in the past when we have had deficits in the state, we decide to borrow from our school districts
• we decide to had deficits in the states we decide to borrow<01:45:31.960> from<01:45:32.159><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• committee for the state house. committee for the state house.
• ,<00:21:14.240> trade, DeFi platforms to lend, borrow, trade, DeFi platforms to lend, borrow
• Privacy is key to the state.
• We're a state. We cannot amendment. We're a state. We cannot compel<01:02:37.359> speech.
• <01:04:56.480> So, and why are states interested? So, and why are states interested?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken. The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading. Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.

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• and state musician non-classical, as well as the state two-dimensional.
• For them to receive state grants, yes. State grants. And what are those state grants for?
• United States v.
• State your inquiry.
• So we wouldn't be the next state; we wouldn't be the next state.

Bills: SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR27, SB25, SB7, SB552, SB1612, SJR87, SJR1, SB6, SB30, SB13, SB2878, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB2501, SB66, SB268, SB331, SB618, SB414, SB1394, SB2425, SB898, SB993, SB442, SB735, SB784, SB2538, SB1919, SB1013, SB2215, SB2322, SB626, SB570, SB747, SB2183, SB673, SB1015, SB1447, SB1370, SB1784, SB1897, SB2873, SB2891, SB2933, SB2540, SB2681, SB2695, SB1965, SB2203, SB872, SB875, SB1030, SB1277, SB1730, SB1681, SB1152, SB2969, SB2747, SB2705, SB2541, SB1708, SB2080, SB2721, SB1986, SB2392, SB2539, SB2857, SB2799, SB2785, SB2782, SB1531, SB1927, SB1263, SB1098, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323, HB1584, HB4341, HB6, HB171, HB143, HB449, HB3486, HB4263, HB5246, HB2, HB2011, SB17, SB21

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, judicial branch, court security, expunction, pretrial intervention, youth diversion, record retention

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• and guests are asked to remain standing and join in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States
• To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under
• As State Representative for the 5th Essex District.
• I will support the Constitution of the United States.
• Second, it protects our broader borrowing capacity.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House received a Governor’s message on fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee on Rules reported several resolutions, including honors for Abby Goodman, a resolution reaffirming Massachusetts-Taiwan friendship, recognition of the Cambodian-American community’s Khmer New Year celebration, and Elks National Youth Week; the House suspended the rules and approved them. The House also concurred with Senate petitions on assisted living residences and medication administration in rest homes, sending them to the Committee on Aging and Independence. The main legislative business was House Bill 5279/5375, the transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Ways and Means recommended a substitute bill, House 5375, with a $2.737 billion general obligation bond authorization, and the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, the House took up House 5375 directly, heard support from members emphasizing Chapter 90 road funding, municipal flexibility, rural road mileage distribution, and broader transportation investments, and then passed the bill to be engrossed by roll call vote, 155-0. The House also passed House Bill 5371, authorizing grants of easements or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston, to be engrossed. In addition, the chamber received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s report on the March 31, 2026 special election for the 5th Essex District, adopted an order to escort the Governor and Executive Council into the chamber, and administered the oaths of office to Representative-elect Andrew Tarr. The session ended with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• <00:09:53.680> waste I don't want to see the state waste I don't want to see the state waste
• <00:10:39.120> to it's not our intent for the state to it's not our intent for the state to
• state first. state first.
• The question at issue, I believe, is borrowing funds, and there's—it still is borrowing money—but borrowing
• The question at issue, I believe, is borrowing funds, and there's—it still is borrowing money—but borrowing

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:04:33.639> and out of date but it's uh from state and out of date but it's uh from state
• It states that while the investigation is active, the data are confidential or protected nonpublic.
• that while the da the data it states that while the da while<00:13:50.519> the<00:13:50.680><
• c> gov<01:22:54.120> before will go back to State local gov before will go back to State local
• <01:41:15.159> and General for a state and General for a state and agency<01:41:17.840>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Point of personal privilege, Madam Chair: I have some pink earrings that I will be borrowing because
• We want to make sure we do it right, as we know our previous prosthetics bill was copied for many states

Keywords: 996, all

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• assistance to colleges um in the state assistance to colleges um in the state and<00:08:30.639><
• So those are the two ways students in our state apply for our state financial aid programs.
• in our state apply for our State in our state apply for our State financial<00:58:16.920> aid
• This is the State Work Study Fund.
• This is the State Work Study Fund.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the state.
• > that<00:07:25.440> the<00:07:25.680> state issues and um the state that the state
• for the state.
• for the state. for the state. >> Follow<00:15:20.320> up.
• that will be actual debt state debt. that will be actual debt state debt.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.

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• <00:27:13.080> of to the state of to the state of Minnesota<00:27:15.200> um<00:27:
• <00:42:12.680> comparisons Center on state-to-state comparisons Center on state-to-state comparisons
• County and every corner of this state County and every corner of this state they<00:54:04.680>
• fostering entrepreneurship in our state fostering entrepreneurship in our state it<01:20:56.040>
• investment and opportunity to states investment and opportunity to states that<01:24:37.600>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• shift millions of dollars onto the state shift millions of dollars onto the state budget. budget
• And that's across the whole state.
• <00:49:59.040> Uh the United States is broken. Uh the United States is broken.
• revenue for the state.
• from state statute. from state statute.

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• <00:15:47.440> in than any other program in the state in than any other program in the state
• <00:26:22.880> Fire former Minnesota State Fire former Minnesota State Fire Marshal<00:26:
• <00:30:36.000> two residential high-rises in the state two residential high-rises in the state
• Sprinkler Fitters Local 417 represents... the state still lack this life saving the state still lack
• <01:11:14.440> level<01:11:15.159> right the state level right the state level right

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• through State and Local Government. through State and Local Government.
• Intent to defraud, that's a specific legal term, covers the mens rea, or mental state, that the state
• or mental state that the state must or mental state that the state must prove<00:09:55.640> a
• for multi state litigation. for multi state litigation.
• policy advisor at Protect Borrowers. policy advisor at Protect Borrowers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But here, with the state exemption, we have a ruling in the New Hampshire bankruptcy court that states
• But here, with the state exemption, we have a ruling in the New Hampshire bankruptcy court that states
• But here, with the state exemption, we have a ruling in the New Hampshire bankruptcy court that states
• > it<00:23:40.799> results<00:23:41.120> in borrow money, but it results in borrow
• homes in the southern part of the state homes in the southern part of the state that<00:43:15.520

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• practices in the state of New Hampshire. practices in the state of New Hampshire.
• some other states have had successes.
• I'm the state senator from District 5, representing 15 communities.
• c> district Sue Pratis. state senator from district Sue Pratis. state senator from district 5<02:
• the alarm and we know here at the state the alarm and we know here at the state with<02:12:17.599

Keywords: 1191, senate, all