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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Applause or other audible demonstrations are not allowed.
- And the board comes to me and says, please demonstrate why it was technologically infeasible to do so
- </c><00:36:53.720><c> why</c><00:36:53.920><c> it</c><00:36:54.040><c> was</c> please demonstrate why
- </c> support it and encourage a green vote. support it and encourage a green vote.
- He's been an excellent mentor, and I do appreciate his support and his kind words.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So he sends his apologies and would just like to express his support for the bill.
- So, I support the bill. Subject to your questions. Thank you.
- So, I support the bill. Subject to your questions. Thank you. they have certain uh benefits.
- So, I support the bill. Subject to your questions. Thank you. You had a question for the general?
- AGC of Wyoming stands in support of this bill, and we believe that this study and the data that it will
Keywords:
forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/19/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank the Omega Psi Phi for coming to support their sisters.
- They supported and sustained people in many different ways.
- They supported and sustained people in many different ways.
- THEY SUPPORTED AND SUSTAINED PEOPLE IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS.
- I rise in support of this bill, and I'm grateful to my colleagues for supporting it as well.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and handled several motions to discharge and substitute identical Assembly or Senate bills, along with a number of amendments. The chamber also welcomed student visitors from the League of Women Voters’ Students of Albany program and a group of Staten Island titleholders, and later adopted previously approved resolutions honoring Dorothy E. Reid for her role in Brown v. Board of Education and recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on Delta Day, with multiple senators speaking in support of both recognitions.
The bulk of the floor session was devoted to third-reading votes on a large number of bills, most of which passed with broad support. Measures addressed public health, workers’ compensation, education, environmental conservation, insurance, labor, criminal procedure, domestic relations, tax, municipal authority, and correction law. Several bills were explained by sponsors as advancing stormwater management authority, labor-law transparency, public health protections, and stronger penalties for trafficking-related offenses; one bill on immunization in summer camps drew a defense from Senator Skoufis as a child-protection measure, while another on correction law passed with some Republican opposition.
The chamber also took up a controversial public health/electronic health records bill by Senator Fernandez. Senator Martin questioned the bill at length about redacting certain categories of information, emergency access, provider obligations, and the impact on doctors’ ability to see complete medical histories. Fernandez said the bill was intended to protect patients from discrimination and to limit access to a small list of sensitive services, while also noting emergency exceptions and support from more than 200 health care providers. The debate remained focused on balancing privacy protections with concerns about continuity of care and record integrity.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's something I support. That's something everyone here supports.
- </c> something everyone here supports. something everyone here supports.
- ><c> the</c> uh support by directly supporting the uh support by directly supporting the directive<05
- I support this rule and I rise in support of the rule.
- rule and I rise in support support this rule and I rise in support of<05:57:16.080><c> the</c><05:57
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Proof of citizenship shall be demonstrated through presentation of a birth certificate, naturalization
- So the proof of citizenship shall be demonstrated at any time.
- I just want to go on record in support of this legislation.
- And so I support both of these bills that have been presented by both of the representatives.
- I can't support it right now. Um, and so therefore, um, that's my testimony, Madam Chair Wong.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session and first voted House Bill 2563 do pass by a 12-1 vote. It then took up House Bill 3491, which would allow the state auditor to investigate specific subrecipients or subgroups directly when there is a whistleblower complaint, rather than having to audit an entire department or program. Testimony from the bill sponsor and the auditor’s office described the measure as a way to improve efficiency and respond to credible complaints about misuse of state or federal funds; members discussed safeguards, overlap with another federal-funds coordinator bill, and whether the authority would extend to private or semi-private entities. The committee adopted an amendment to clarify language, then voted the House Committee substitute for HB 3491 do pass by an 8-3 vote.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 1087, on which it adopted a technical substitute correcting conflicting language about when a driver’s license suspension takes effect. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the House Committee substitute for SB 1087 do pass by a 9-2 vote. Later, the committee heard House Bills 2139 and 2175, identical bills aimed at preventing foreign or religious law, specifically Sharia law, from being applied in Missouri courts. Supporters argued the bills were needed to protect constitutional law, while opponents, including a Baptist minister and several members, said the measures were unnecessary, discriminatory, and could create unintended consequences for marriages, adoptions, and other foreign legal documents. No vote was taken on those bills in the transcript.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3210, which would let property owners in municipalities over 100,000 population seek compensation up to their property tax liability when a city allegedly fails to enforce laws against public camping, loitering, theft, intoxication, and related conditions on their property. The sponsor said the bill was meant to hold local governments accountable and help property owners dealing with ongoing encampments and sanitation problems. Members raised concerns about vague standards, possible unfunded mandates, and the burden on cities, while supporters said it could address serious local problems and encourage action. The hearing closed without a vote on HB 3210.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- DEQ requests the committee's support and approval of this docket, 5801-22501. Thank you, Ms.
- DEQ requests the committee support and approve this docket, 5801-16-2501, and at this time I'm happy
- Sticking with the financial support, 20 years, et cetera, are you bonding? Are you taking bond?
- and I think we're just at under a billion dollars of requests, and we do not have the funding to support
- add some language to allow for a reduced amount or an alternative coverage mechanism based upon demonstration
Summary:
The Environment, Energy and Technology Committee met to consider a series of Department of Environmental Quality rule dockets, largely involving incorporation by reference of federal rules and zero-based regulation cleanup. DEQ staff explained the concept of program primacy, the timing of federal rule changes versus Idaho adoption, and why some rules are incorporated by reference rather than written out in full. Members asked about how federal changes are tracked, why the state does not simply reproduce the federal text, and how the agency handles timing gaps when federal rules become effective before Idaho updates its rules.
The committee approved the hazardous waste docket, the air quality docket, and two drinking water dockets covering Consumer Confidence Reports and Lead and Copper Rule revisions. It also approved a narrow drinking water pressure-standard correction with an early effective date of sine die, and a water quality standards docket that made administrative updates to align Idaho rules with EPA actions. In the cyanidation docket, DEQ described changes required by Senate Bill 1170 and noted that the temporary rule and pending rule were both before the committee; the committee approved the docket to extend the temporary rule and allow the pending rule to proceed.
The committee also approved solid waste rules revised under zero-based regulation, wastewater rules that modernized language and clarified that aquaculture facilities are not subject to municipal wastewater requirements, and loan-fund administration rules that reorganized affordability criteria and disadvantaged-community tiers for SRF assistance. Finally, the committee approved the groundwater quality rule with an exception: Representative Bruce moved to approve it except for sections 003 and 200(01A), arguing that unresolved federal PFAS-related standards should not be incorporated before federal finality. The committee adopted that motion, and the meeting adjourned after a brief member introduction of a wastewater treatment project in the audience.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- DEQ requests the committee's support and approval of this docket, 5801-2-2501. Thank you, Ms.
- DEQ requests the committee support and approve this docket 58-0116-2501, and at this time I'm happy to
- Sticking with the financial support, 20 years, et cetera, are you bonding? Are you taking bond?
- and I think we're just at under a billion dollars of requests, and we do not have the funding to support
- add some language to allow for a reduced amount or an alternative coverage mechanism based upon demonstration
Summary:
The Environment, Energy and Technology Committee met to consider a series of Department of Environmental Quality rule dockets, beginning with an overview of program primacy and incorporation by reference of federal rules. DEQ explained that Idaho adopts federal hazardous waste, air quality, and drinking water rules to maintain primacy and keep state rules aligned with federal requirements, while committee members asked about timing, notice of federal changes, and why the rules are not written out in full. The committee approved the hazardous waste docket 580105-2501 and the air quality docket 580101-2501 after brief presentations describing annual federal updates and examples such as e-manifest, sulfur dioxide standards, and emissions reporting changes.
The committee also approved drinking water docket 580108-2501, which incorporated revised federal Consumer Confidence Report and Lead and Copper rules, and docket 580108-2502, a narrow technical correction restoring prior static pressure language for public water systems with an early effective date of sine die. DEQ then presented docket 5801-2-2501 on water quality standards, describing administrative updates to align Idaho rules with EPA actions, including removing arsenic from a hardness-based table and updating references to federal approvals; the committee approved it. The committee next approved docket 5801-13-2501, a temporary and pending rule for cyanidation ore processing updated to conform to Senate Bill 1170, with DEQ noting further negotiated rulemaking is underway for more substantive revisions.
Later, the committee approved docket 58-016-2501 on solid waste management rules, which DEQ said was part of zero-based regulation and focused on removing redundant language and improving clarity. Docket 58-0116-2501 on wastewater rules was also approved after DEQ described modernization changes, clarification for aquaculture facilities, and updates from public comment. The committee then approved docket 58-0112-2501 on administration of wastewater and drinking water loan funds, which reorganized affordability criteria into tiers for disadvantaged communities, clarified ineligible costs, adjusted professional liability insurance flexibility, and simplified waiver provisions. Finally, the committee approved docket 58-111-2501 on groundwater quality rules with an exception for two sections related to unresolved federal PFAS standards, after DEQ said those portions should wait for federal clarity; members also discussed the meaning of “shall,” “must,” and “will,” and one member noted a wastewater reuse pilot project before adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank my fellow caucus members for being here today, for their support of this mission, and
- And again, I want to thank you all so very much for your support. May God bless you.
- And as we're demonstrating today with our Britain...
- That's a panel we've got that's going to be hosted by and supported by Rolls-Royce.
- I want to thank my staff and all the staff here that support all of us in the Capitol for putting together
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Senator Tan ParkerRegarding the establishment of the Texas Legislative UK Caucus. Joined by UK Consul General Sujeevan Satheesan; Senators César Blanco and Brent Hagenbuch; and Representatives Claudia Ordaz and Matt Shaheen. Feb 11th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank my fellow caucus members for being here today for the support of this mission and for
- And again, I want to thank you all so very much for your support.
- Um, just about a year ago, I experienced firsthand how committed Texans are to supporting international
- Um, and that's a panel we've got that's going to be hosted by supported by Rolls-Royce.
- I want to thank my staff, all the staffs here that support all of us here in the Capitol for putting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session and Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics
- It also specifies that the application provides documentation demonstrating that the proposed program
- is supported by sufficient clinical training capacity, consistent with nationally recognized accreditation
- George Levescu, waiving their speaking time in support. Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
- genetic counselors in the state, so I’m glad that you’re bringing this bill forward and happy to support
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first took up SB 1376, a bill by Senator Burgess to create an education grant program to help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors. Burgess explained that the program would support students pursuing genetics-related careers at state universities, noting the growing need in clinical areas such as oncology, prenatal care, and rare diseases. An amendment was adopted requiring graduate genetic counseling programs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and to show sufficient clinical training capacity.
Members speaking in support said genetic counseling is an important and underrecognized field and that the bill would help expand access to services in Florida. After the amendment, CS for SB 1376 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then took up SB 1570 by President Gates, which would restore a previously sunsetted statewide program, Project Leo, to help locate missing persons with special needs who are at high risk of wandering, using voluntary tracking devices through CARD centers and local sheriff’s offices, with $1 million in nonrecurring funding.
Senators Berman and Harrell strongly supported the bill, citing the dangers of wandering, especially for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, and the potential for the program to save lives. SB 1570 was also reported favorably by roll call vote. No other business was raised, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics
- It also specifies that the application provide documentation demonstrating that the proposed program
- is supported by sufficient clinical training capacity, consistent with nationally recognized accreditation
- George Levescu is waiving his speaking time in support. Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
- genetic counselors in the state, so I'm glad that you're bringing this bill forward and happy to support
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- :15.480><c> we've</c> we don't demonstrate that we've we don't demonstrate that we've obligated<00:04
- </c><00:42:33.760><c> the</c> work in partnership and support the work in partnership and support the
- </c><00:42:38.560><c> So,</c><00:42:39.320><c> uh</c> supporting re-entry services.
- So, uh supporting re-entry services.
- </c><00:47:10.400><c> them</c> try to provide tools that support them try to provide tools that support
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:10 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's my pleasure to stand up in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
- It's my pleasure to stand up in support of big brothers and big sisters.
- This is supported by our colleges and supported by the deans and directors of the colleges that prepare
- They are in full support of doing this and recognize the urgency.
- I also rise in support of this piece of legislation, Mr. President.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll give them more technical support and more support for what they're doing at home with the districts
- I want to emphasize that districts did not come to this support lightly.
- I want to emphasize that districts did not come to this support lightly.
- IASCD strongly encourages that you support this resolution.
- So just to visualize, we have... ...incredible support for our project.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1238, which would require Idaho Fish and Game to provide a 30-day public comment period on proposed season-setting proclamations. Senator Foreman said the bill was intended to give sportsmen more time to review data and comment, but outfitters testified that the change could disrupt the timing of big game tag allocations and shorten the window for selling hunts. Fish and Game said the proposal was doable but would require timeline adjustments and could create pinch points. After discussion, Senator Foreman asked that the bill be held at the call of the chair, and the committee approved that motion.
The committee next considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidating the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with the Department of Water Resources to improve efficiency while preserving each entity’s mission. Senator Harris said the resolution was developed with input from soil and water districts and would also eliminate an administrative position, producing some savings. The Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the Department of Water Resources both testified in support, emphasizing that the consolidation would not change the voluntary, locally led, non-regulatory nature of the districts. The committee voted to send SCR 115 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
The remainder of the meeting was a series of informational presentations from the Idaho Mining Association and several mining companies on projects and operations around the state, including Thompson Creek, Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project, Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project, Integra Resources’ Delamar project, and U.S. Silver’s Galena Mine. Speakers highlighted project histories, permitting status, capital investment, jobs, local tax impacts, and production plans, with several emphasizing critical minerals, antimony, and reclamation or redevelopment of previously disturbed sites. No votes or formal actions were taken on those presentations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about reducing the stigma, supporting local efforts, and ensuring our state continues to invest
- Over the past decade, the foundation has brought together families, patients, and supporters to increase
- a remarkable group of students from the Texas A&M University System who are providing invaluable support
- I respectfully ask for your support to advance the committee substitute for ... Senate Bill 1777.
- Staff, the support services you have to pay, it's not enough money.
Bills:
HB135, HCR64, SCR3, SCR30, SB500, SB739, SB816, SB898, SB1283, SB1351, SB1423, SB1531, SB1540, SB1666, SB1721, SB1886, SB1931, SB2001, SB2075, SB2154, SB2173, SB2217, SB2284, SB2375, SB2383, SB2386, SB2398, SB2448, SB2476, SB2540, SB2580, SB2589, SB2693, SB2707, SB2776, SB2786, SB2801, SB2864, SB2927, SJR84, SCR30, SB243, SB324, SB393, SB457, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB731, SB735, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1065, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1359, SB1434, SB1442, SB1467, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1844, SB1863, SB1972, SB2007, SB2035, SB2046, SB2055, SB2069, SB2082, SB2119, SB2139, SB2154, SB2200, SB2201, SB2269, SB2310, SB2330, SB2357, SB2366, SB2401, SB2422, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2550, SB2568, SB2589, SB2660, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2717, SB2721, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB494, SB530, SB2312, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB1540, SB2929, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB410, SB2776, SB2580, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB1666, SB2801, SB2055, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, HB2525, HB3093, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, exotic animals, game animals, agriculture, livestock, gifted education, education support, student achievement, academic excellence, Texas education, cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-28-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> a lot of policy that helped support a lot of policy that helped support those<00:09:49.120><c> industries
- </c><00:09:55.279><c> the</c> in federal funding that supported the in federal funding that supported
- </c> support the growth at the federal level. support the growth at the federal level.
- Went over to a demonstration vehicles.
- </c><01:27:02.560><c> the</c> and across the state to support the and across the state to support the
Summary:
The task force approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from Austin Kaylor of WSP on alternative aviation fuels. Kaylor described an ongoing feasibility study focused on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the other four commercial airports in Kentucky, with an eye toward both near-term use of alternative aviation fuel in existing supply chains and longer-term in-state production using local feedstocks. He said Kentucky’s current jet fuel use at the five airports is about 609 million gallons annually and could approach 1 billion gallons by 2050, and he outlined potential feedstocks such as soybeans, corn, and waste oils, along with existing logistics assets like river terminals, trucking, rail, and some pipelines. He also discussed federal and state policy support, including renewable fuel credits and the recent 45Z tax credit extension, and said the study suggests significant economic-development potential if Kentucky can leverage existing infrastructure and incentives.
Members asked about the cost of sustainable aviation fuel, whether taxpayers would be subsidizing it, and whether food crops would be diverted from food use. Kaylor responded that the market is increasingly using second-generation and waste-based feedstocks, that federal incentives can cover much of the price differential, and that SAF is a direct substitute for conventional jet fuel with some efficiency benefits. He said demand comes from both U.S. and foreign carriers, including major U.S. airlines that have made emissions-reduction commitments. Members also raised the possibility of locating production in Appalachia to create jobs closer to feedstock sources; Kaylor said that approach has worked in other states and could fit Kentucky’s logistics network.
The committee then heard from Leif Elder of the Utah Department of Transportation, who introduced himself and said he would discuss advanced air mobility legislation in Utah. The transcript cuts off before his substantive presentation, and no further votes or actions were recorded after the question-and-answer discussion on alternative aviation fuels.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:50 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- There is little to no support from the executive director and deputy director.
- And it was so because it's adjacent to my district, and I'm a strong supporter of this.
- How many are here in support of this House Bill 177? ...of House Bill 177?
- Both organizations support House Bill 177.
- So any support for this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Summary:
The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously.
The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I proudly support it, and I proudly support this rule. I yield back.
- Support this legislation.
- Support this legislation.
- Support this legislation.
- Support this legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- unless we call up our resources and say, "Where are you supporting?"
- First game to see, obviously, you are there a lot supporting the team.
- I really enjoyed serving and supporting Dr. Phaeton, our Chancellor.
- The Navy SEAL Foundation is comprised of individuals who provide support.
- Well, that answers my question; very supportive.